Question 1

A viral infection of the parotid gland is commonly known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  tonsillitis. 
B)  mumps. 
C)  chickenpox. 
D)  scarlet fever. 
A)  tonsillitis. 
B)  mumps. 
C)  chickenpox. 
D)  scarlet fever. B

Question 2

Stools that are more liquid and contain mucus and frank blood are typical of:

Accepted Answer

A)  diverticulitis. 
B)  ulcerative colitis. 
C)  Crohn's disease. 
D)  celiac disease. 
A)  diverticulitis. 
B)  ulcerative colitis. 
C)  Crohn's disease. 
D)  celiac disease. B

Question 3

How does iron deficiency anemia frequently develop with ulcerative colitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Loss of surface area for absorption in the ileum 
B)  Bone marrow depression by toxic wastes 
C)  Chronic blood loss in stools 
D)  Insufficient hydrochloric acid for iron absorption 
A)  Loss of surface area for absorption in the ileum 
B)  Bone marrow depression by toxic wastes 
C)  Chronic blood loss in stools 
D)  Insufficient hydrochloric acid for iron absorption C

Question 4

Which type of hepatitis virus requires the presence of hepatitis B virus so as to replicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  HAV 
B)  HCV 
C)  HDV 
D)  HEV 
A)  HAV 
B)  HCV 
C)  HDV 
D)  HEV

Question 5

Which of the following applies to hepatitis A infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is also called serum hepatitis. 
B)  It is transmitted by the fecal-oral route. 
C)  It contains a double strand of DNA. 
D)  It frequently leads to chronic hepatitis. 
A)  It is also called serum hepatitis. 
B)  It is transmitted by the fecal-oral route. 
C)  It contains a double strand of DNA. 
D)  It frequently leads to chronic hepatitis.

Question 6

Malnutrition may develop in children with celiac disease because of:

Accepted Answer

A)  damage to the intestinal villi. 
B)  obstruction in the pancreatic ducts. 
C)  acidosis, preventing activation of digestive enzymes. 
D)  insufficient bile for absorption. 
A)  damage to the intestinal villi. 
B)  obstruction in the pancreatic ducts. 
C)  acidosis, preventing activation of digestive enzymes. 
D)  insufficient bile for absorption.

Question 7

Yellow or greenish stained vomitus usually indicates the presence of:

Accepted Answer

A)  bile. 
B)  blood. 
C)  protein. 
D)  bacteria. 
A)  bile. 
B)  blood. 
C)  protein. 
D)  bacteria.

Question 8

What would be the result of chronic bleeding from gastric carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Occult blood in the stool and anemia 
B)  Hematemesis and shock 
C)  Abdominal pain and distention 
D)  Red blood on the surface of the stool 
A)  Occult blood in the stool and anemia 
B)  Hematemesis and shock 
C)  Abdominal pain and distention 
D)  Red blood on the surface of the stool

Question 9

A patient with acquired pyloric stenosis would likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  have an increase in appetite. 
B)  have chronic diarrhea. 
C)  develop severe colicky pains. 
D)  vomit undigested food from previous meals. 
A)  have an increase in appetite. 
B)  have chronic diarrhea. 
C)  develop severe colicky pains. 
D)  vomit undigested food from previous meals.

Question 10

Severe vomiting can lead to metabolic acidosis because of increased:

Accepted Answer

A)  ketones produced. 
B)  CO2 retained in the lungs and kidneys. 
C)  hypovolemia and lactic acid production. 
D)  metabolic rate. 
A)  ketones produced. 
B)  CO2 retained in the lungs and kidneys. 
C)  hypovolemia and lactic acid production. 
D)  metabolic rate.

Question 11

Which of the following cells in the gastric mucosa produce intrinsic factor and hydrochloric acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parietal cells 
B)  Chief cells 
C)  Mucous cells 
D)  Gastrin cells 
A)  Parietal cells 
B)  Chief cells 
C)  Mucous cells 
D)  Gastrin cells

Question 12

The presence of food in the intestine stimulates intestinal activity but inhibits gastric activity through the:

Accepted Answer

A)  defecation reflex. 
B)  enterogastric reflex. 
C)  vomiting reflex. 
D)  autodigestive reflex. 
A)  defecation reflex. 
B)  enterogastric reflex. 
C)  vomiting reflex. 
D)  autodigestive reflex.

Question 13

Which of the following frequently occurs 2 to 3 hours after meals in post-gastrectomy patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypoglycemia 
B)  Hypovolemia 
C)  Abdominal cramps and distention 
D)  Increased peristalsis and diarrhea 
A)  Hypoglycemia 
B)  Hypovolemia 
C)  Abdominal cramps and distention 
D)  Increased peristalsis and diarrhea

Question 14

Choose the significant change in arterial blood gases expected with prolonged severe vomiting:

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased bicarbonate ion, increased PCO2, serum pH 7.4 
B)  Decreased bicarbonate ion, decreased PCO2, serum pH 7.35 
C)  Increased bicarbonate ion, decreased PCO2, serum pH 7.35 
D)  Decreased bicarbonate ion, increased PCO2, serum pH 7.45 
A)  Increased bicarbonate ion, increased PCO2, serum pH 7.4 
B)  Decreased bicarbonate ion, decreased PCO2, serum pH 7.35 
C)  Increased bicarbonate ion, decreased PCO2, serum pH 7.35 
D)  Decreased bicarbonate ion, increased PCO2, serum pH 7.45

Question 15

Which of the following breaks protein down into peptides?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amylase 
B)  Peptidase 
C)  Lactase 
D)  Trypsin 
A)  Amylase 
B)  Peptidase 
C)  Lactase 
D)  Trypsin

Question 16

A factor that may precipitate encephalopathy with cirrhosis is the elevated:

Accepted Answer

A)  serum urea. 
B)  conjugated bilirubin. 
C)  serum ammonia. 
D)  serum pH. 
A)  serum urea. 
B)  conjugated bilirubin. 
C)  serum ammonia. 
D)  serum pH.

Question 17

What indicates the presence of third-stage alcohol hepatitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Below normal blood levels of AST and ALT 
B)  Upper left quadrant tenderness and dull pain 
C)  A small, firm, nodular liver and portal hypertension 
D)  Decreased production of blood clotting factors 
A)  Below normal blood levels of AST and ALT 
B)  Upper left quadrant tenderness and dull pain 
C)  A small, firm, nodular liver and portal hypertension 
D)  Decreased production of blood clotting factors

Question 18

What does the pathophysiology of chronic gastritis include?

Accepted Answer

A)  Atrophy of the gastric mucosa with decreased secretions 
B)  Hyperchlorhydria and chronic peptic ulcers 
C)  Frequent vomiting and diarrhea 
D)  Episodes of acute inflammation and edema of the mucosa 
A)  Atrophy of the gastric mucosa with decreased secretions 
B)  Hyperchlorhydria and chronic peptic ulcers 
C)  Frequent vomiting and diarrhea 
D)  Episodes of acute inflammation and edema of the mucosa

Question 19

Following gastric resection, the onset of nausea, cramps, and dizziness immediately after meals indicates:

Accepted Answer

A)  a large volume of chyme has entered the intestines, causing distention. 
B)  severe hypoglycemia has developed. 
C)  the pylorus is restricting the flow of chyme. 
D)  bile and pancreatic secretions are irritating the small intestine. 
A)  a large volume of chyme has entered the intestines, causing distention. 
B)  severe hypoglycemia has developed. 
C)  the pylorus is restricting the flow of chyme. 
D)  bile and pancreatic secretions are irritating the small intestine.

Question 20

What is the likely effect of long-term exposure to a hepatotoxin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Full recovery to normal tissue after the toxic material has been removed 
B)  Acute onset of vomiting, steatorrhea, and jaundice 
C)  Continued mild inflammation of the liver without permanent damage 
D)  Gradual irreversible damage to the liver and cirrhosis 
A)  Full recovery to normal tissue after the toxic material has been removed 
B)  Acute onset of vomiting, steatorrhea, and jaundice 
C)  Continued mild inflammation of the liver without permanent damage 
D)  Gradual irreversible damage to the liver and cirrhosis

Exam 17: Digestive System Disorders

A viral infection of the parotid gland is commonly known as:

Stools that are more liquid and contain mucus and frank blood are typical of:

How does iron deficiency anemia frequently develop with ulcerative colitis?

Which type of hepatitis virus requires the presence of hepatitis B virus so as to replicate?

Which of the following applies to hepatitis A infection?

Malnutrition may develop in children with celiac disease because of:

Yellow or greenish stained vomitus usually indicates the presence of:

What would be the result of chronic bleeding from gastric carcinoma?

A patient with acquired pyloric stenosis would likely:

Severe vomiting can lead to metabolic acidosis because of increased:

Which of the following cells in the gastric mucosa produce intrinsic factor and hydrochloric acid?

The presence of food in the intestine stimulates intestinal activity but inhibits gastric activity through the:

Which of the following frequently occurs 2 to 3 hours after meals in post-gastrectomy patients?

Choose the significant change in arterial blood gases expected with prolonged severe vomiting:

Which of the following breaks protein down into peptides?

A factor that may precipitate encephalopathy with cirrhosis is the elevated:

What indicates the presence of third-stage alcohol hepatitis?

What does the pathophysiology of chronic gastritis include?

Following gastric resection, the onset of nausea, cramps, and dizziness immediately after meals indicates:

What is the likely effect of long-term exposure to a hepatotoxin?

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