Question 1

Which of the following is a physician specializing in diseases of the anus, rectum, and colon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gastrologist 
B)  Gerontologist 
C)  Otolaryngologist 
D)  Proctologist 
A)  Gastrologist 
B)  Gerontologist 
C)  Otolaryngologist 
D)  Proctologist

Question 2

Inflammation of the bile ducts is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  cholangiogram. 
B)  cholangiography. 
C)  cholangitis. 
D)  cholitis. 
A)  cholangiogram. 
B)  cholangiography. 
C)  cholangitis. 
D)  cholitis.

Question 3

Washing out of the stomach is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  gastralgia. 
B)  gastric lavage. 
C)  gastrodynia. 
D)  stomal irrigation. 
A)  gastralgia. 
B)  gastric lavage. 
C)  gastrodynia. 
D)  stomal irrigation.

Question 4

Anorexia means :

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of appetite for food. 
B)  pertaining to a segment of the large intestine. 
C)  pertaining to a portion of the small intestine. 
D)  washing out or irrigation of an organ. 
A)  loss of appetite for food. 
B)  pertaining to a segment of the large intestine. 
C)  pertaining to a portion of the small intestine. 
D)  washing out or irrigation of an organ.

Question 5

Bile is produced by the liver and allows what to occur in the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Breakdown and absorption of fats 
B)  Defecation of excess nutrients 
C)  Emesis of excess calories 
D)  Flatulence of excess gas 
A)  Breakdown and absorption of fats 
B)  Defecation of excess nutrients 
C)  Emesis of excess calories 
D)  Flatulence of excess gas

Question 6

During a barium swallow study, the x-ray image taken while the patient swallows a liquid barium suspension is referred to as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  cholangiogram. 
B)  esophagogram. 
C)  gastrogram. 
D)  ileogram. 
A)  cholangiogram. 
B)  esophagogram. 
C)  gastrogram. 
D)  ileogram.

Question 7

A disorder that is characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting or laxative use is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia. 
C)  emaciation. 
D)  flatulence. 
A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia. 
C)  emaciation. 
D)  flatulence.

Question 8

Cholecystitis is:

Accepted Answer

A)  chronic inflammation of the common bile duct. 
B)  inflammation of several bile ducts. 
C)  inflammation of the gallbladder. 
D)  inflammation of the duct carrying bile to the liver. 
A)  chronic inflammation of the common bile duct. 
B)  inflammation of several bile ducts. 
C)  inflammation of the gallbladder. 
D)  inflammation of the duct carrying bile to the liver.

Question 9

___________ means pertaining to the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ means pertaining to the small intestine....

Question 10

A patient has a feeding tube that runs through the nose to the stomach. The term that describes this is _____ tube.

Accepted Answer

A)  jejunostomy (J) 
B)  nasogastric (NG) 
C)  nasojejunal (NJ) 
D)  percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) 
A)  jejunostomy (J) 
B)  nasogastric (NG) 
C)  nasojejunal (NJ) 
D)  percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)

Question 11

A 33-year-old man is vomiting following surgery. The nurse administers which type of medication to help stop the vomiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anorexiant 
B)  Antacid 
C)  Antidiarrheal 
D)  Antiemetic 
A)  Anorexiant 
B)  Antacid 
C)  Antidiarrheal 
D)  Antiemetic

Question 12

The joining of two organs that are normally separate is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  anastomosis. 
B)  cholestasis. 
C)  diverticulum. 
D)  emesis. 
A)  anastomosis. 
B)  cholestasis. 
C)  diverticulum. 
D)  emesis.

Question 13

Inability to swallow or difficulty in swallowing is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  diverticulitis. 
B)  dyspepsia. 
C)  dysphagia. 
D)  lithiasis. 
A)  diverticulitis. 
B)  dyspepsia. 
C)  dysphagia. 
D)  lithiasis.

Question 14

What is the term for the visual inspection of a cavity of the body using a special scope and optical system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cholangiogram 
B)  Cholangiography 
C)  Endoscope 
D)  Endoscopy 
A)  Cholangiogram 
B)  Cholangiography 
C)  Endoscope 
D)  Endoscopy

Question 15

Abnormally low blood sugar is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetes. 
B)  glycosuria. 
C)  hyperglycemia. 
D)  hypoglycemia. 
A)  diabetes. 
B)  glycosuria. 
C)  hyperglycemia. 
D)  hypoglycemia.

Question 16

The presence of a salivary stone is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The presence of a salivary stone is...

Question 17

Which of the following is a branch of dentistry that specializes in tooth alignment and associated facial problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Endodontics 
B)  Orthodontics 
C)  Pedodontics 
D)  Periodontics 
A)  Endodontics 
B)  Orthodontics 
C)  Pedodontics 
D)  Periodontics

Question 18

A speech language pathologist is evaluating a person's ability to eat and suspects the person has a defective esophagus. This can be achieved with the help of radiology using a:

Accepted Answer

A)  barium swallow study. 
B)  colonoscopy. 
C)  esophagoscopy. 
D)  gastroscopy. 
A)  barium swallow study. 
B)  colonoscopy. 
C)  esophagoscopy. 
D)  gastroscopy.

Question 19

A patient with stones in the pancreas underwent which procedure to have the stones removed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cholecystectomy 
B)  Choledocholithectomy 
C)  Pancreatectomy 
D)  Pancreatolithectomy 
A)  Cholecystectomy 
B)  Choledocholithectomy 
C)  Pancreatectomy 
D)  Pancreatolithectomy

Question 20

Gastroscopy is:

Accepted Answer

A)  examination of the stomach with an endoscope. 
B)  the same as gastrocele. 
C)  the same as gastrostomy. 
D)  radiographic examination of the stomach with contrast dyes. 
A)  examination of the stomach with an endoscope. 
B)  the same as gastrocele. 
C)  the same as gastrostomy. 
D)  radiographic examination of the stomach with contrast dyes.

Which of the following is a physician specializing in diseases of the anus, rectum, and colon?

Inflammation of the bile ducts is called:

Washing out of the stomach is called:

Anorexia means :

Bile is produced by the liver and allows what to occur in the small intestine?

During a barium swallow study, the x-ray image taken while the patient swallows a liquid barium suspension is referred to as a(n):

A disorder that is characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting or laxative use is called:

Cholecystitis is:

___________ means pertaining to the small intestine.

A patient has a feeding tube that runs through the nose to the stomach. The term that describes this is _____ tube.

A 33-year-old man is vomiting following surgery. The nurse administers which type of medication to help stop the vomiting?

The joining of two organs that are normally separate is called:

Inability to swallow or difficulty in swallowing is called:

What is the term for the visual inspection of a cavity of the body using a special scope and optical system?

Abnormally low blood sugar is called:

The presence of a salivary stone is called ____________.

Which of the following is a branch of dentistry that specializes in tooth alignment and associated facial problems?

A speech language pathologist is evaluating a person's ability to eat and suspects the person has a defective esophagus. This can be achieved with the help of radiology using a:

A patient with stones in the pancreas underwent which procedure to have the stones removed?

Gastroscopy is:

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Exam 9: Digestive System

Which of the following is a physician specializing in diseases of the anus, rectum, and colon?

Inflammation of the bile ducts is called:

Washing out of the stomach is called:

Anorexia means :

Bile is produced by the liver and allows what to occur in the small intestine?

During a barium swallow study, the x-ray image taken while the patient swallows a liquid barium suspension is referred to as a(n):

A disorder that is characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting or laxative use is called:

Cholecystitis is:

___________ means pertaining to the small intestine.

A patient has a feeding tube that runs through the nose to the stomach. The term that describes this is _____ tube.

A 33-year-old man is vomiting following surgery. The nurse administers which type of medication to help stop the vomiting?

The joining of two organs that are normally separate is called:

Inability to swallow or difficulty in swallowing is called:

What is the term for the visual inspection of a cavity of the body using a special scope and optical system?

Abnormally low blood sugar is called:

The presence of a salivary stone is called ____________.

Which of the following is a branch of dentistry that specializes in tooth alignment and associated facial problems?

A speech language pathologist is evaluating a person's ability to eat and suspects the person has a defective esophagus. This can be achieved with the help of radiology using a:

A patient with stones in the pancreas underwent which procedure to have the stones removed?

Gastroscopy is:

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Diagnostic Procedures and Therapeutic Interventions

The Body As a Whole

Musculoskeletal System

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