Question 1

A hard, impacted mass of feces in the colon is called a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A hard, impacted mass of feces in...

Question 2

Diverticulitis, pancreatitis, and pyloric stenosis are disorders of which body system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Respiratory system 
B)  Reproductive system 
C)  Urinary system 
D)  Digestive system 
A)  Respiratory system 
B)  Reproductive system 
C)  Urinary system 
D)  Digestive system

Question 3

Sclerotherapy is the treatment of choice for which of the following disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inguinal hernia 
B)  Gangrenous areas of the intestine 
C)  Hemorrhoids 
D)  Cancer of the liver 
A)  Inguinal hernia 
B)  Gangrenous areas of the intestine 
C)  Hemorrhoids 
D)  Cancer of the liver

Question 4

The acronym GERD stands for __________.

Accepted Answer

gastroesop

Question 5

Patients with which of the following must be monitored for possible chronic hepatitis and the development of a carrier state?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hepatitis B 
B)  Hepatitis C 
C)  Hepatitis D 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Hepatitis B 
B)  Hepatitis C 
C)  Hepatitis D 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

Crohn's disease can be cured surgically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

__________ is a malabsorption syndrome caused by an inherited defect in the patient's ability to metabolize gluten.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is a malabsorption syndrome caused by...

Question 8

Seven days before an occult blood stool test, the patient should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stop taking aspirin and NSAIDs 
B)  Not take any more than 250 mg of vitamin C a day 
C)  Not eat red meat 
D)  Not eat raw fruits and vegetables 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Stop taking aspirin and NSAIDs 
B)  Not take any more than 250 mg of vitamin C a day 
C)  Not eat red meat 
D)  Not eat raw fruits and vegetables 
E)  All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following diseases is often asymptomatic and discovered during a routine x-ray?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gallstones 
B)  Cirrhosis 
C)  Hernia 
D)  Diverticular disease 
A)  Gallstones 
B)  Cirrhosis 
C)  Hernia 
D)  Diverticular disease

Question 10

The most common site for pain associated with irritable bowel syndrome is

Accepted Answer

A)  left lower quadrant. 
B)  right lower quadrant. 
C)  left upper quadrant. 
D)  right upper quadrant. 
A)  left lower quadrant. 
B)  right lower quadrant. 
C)  left upper quadrant. 
D)  right upper quadrant.

Question 11

If the result of occult blood screening is positive, the patient

Accepted Answer

A)  has a serious condition that demands immediate medical attention. 
B)  has tested positive for cancer of the lower intestinal tract. 
C)  should have further tests to determine the cause. 
D)  has a large amount of blood leaving the body during elimination. 
A)  has a serious condition that demands immediate medical attention. 
B)  has tested positive for cancer of the lower intestinal tract. 
C)  should have further tests to determine the cause. 
D)  has a large amount of blood leaving the body during elimination.

Question 12

Ulcerative colitis frequently is described as regional ileitis, because the ulcers typically are restricted to the ileum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A disease or condition that is specific to a particular geographic location is said to be __________ to that region.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A disease or condition that is specific...

Question 14

A patient whose stool tests positive for occult blood will also complain of hematemesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Patients with diverticulosis are encouraged to avoid which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  A diet high in roughage 
B)  Gluten products 
C)  Foods with kernels or seeds 
D)  A diet high in sugar or salt 
A)  A diet high in roughage 
B)  Gluten products 
C)  Foods with kernels or seeds 
D)  A diet high in sugar or salt

Question 16

Hemorrhoids are the enlargement of veins either internally or externally in the rectal area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The hepatitis B vaccine is given in four doses 6 months apart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Day care workers and clients, institutionalized residents, and individuals traveling to infected areas are considered high risk for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hepatitis A 
B)  Hepatitis B 
C)  Hepatitis C 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Hepatitis A 
B)  Hepatitis B 
C)  Hepatitis C 
D)  All of the above

Question 19

Malabsorption problems are expected in patients after weight loss surgery because of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patients stop eating nutritious food. 
B)  The duodenum is bypassed, so nutrients are not completely broken down. 
C)  Vitamin supplements cannot be absorbed. 
D)  GERD develops. 
A)  Patients stop eating nutritious food. 
B)  The duodenum is bypassed, so nutrients are not completely broken down. 
C)  Vitamin supplements cannot be absorbed. 
D)  GERD develops.

Question 20

Peptic ulcers caused by H. pylori bacteria are treated with which of the following medications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antibiotics and proton pump inhibitors 
B)  NSAIDs 
C)  Prednisone 
D)  Antiemetics and antibiotics 
A)  Antibiotics and proton pump inhibitors 
B)  NSAIDs 
C)  Prednisone 
D)  Antiemetics and antibiotics

Exam 32: Assisting in Gastroenterology

A hard, impacted mass of feces in the colon is called a(n) __________.

Diverticulitis, pancreatitis, and pyloric stenosis are disorders of which body system?

Sclerotherapy is the treatment of choice for which of the following disorders?

The acronym GERD stands for __________.

Patients with which of the following must be monitored for possible chronic hepatitis and the development of a carrier state?

Crohn's disease can be cured surgically.

__________ is a malabsorption syndrome caused by an inherited defect in the patient's ability to metabolize gluten.

Seven days before an occult blood stool test, the patient should do which of the following?

Which of the following diseases is often asymptomatic and discovered during a routine x-ray?

The most common site for pain associated with irritable bowel syndrome is

If the result of occult blood screening is positive, the patient

Ulcerative colitis frequently is described as regional ileitis, because the ulcers typically are restricted to the ileum.

A disease or condition that is specific to a particular geographic location is said to be __________ to that region.

A patient whose stool tests positive for occult blood will also complain of hematemesis.

Patients with diverticulosis are encouraged to avoid which of the following?

Hemorrhoids are the enlargement of veins either internally or externally in the rectal area.

The hepatitis B vaccine is given in four doses 6 months apart.

Day care workers and clients, institutionalized residents, and individuals traveling to infected areas are considered high risk for which of the following?

Malabsorption problems are expected in patients after weight loss surgery because of which of the following?

Peptic ulcers caused by H. pylori bacteria are treated with which of the following medications?

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