Question 1

What is/are common location(s) for oral cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Floor of the mouth or tongue borders 
B)  Mucosa lining the cheeks 
C)  Hard and soft palate 
D)  Gingivae near the teeth 
A)  Floor of the mouth or tongue borders 
B)  Mucosa lining the cheeks 
C)  Hard and soft palate 
D)  Gingivae near the teeth

Question 2

Which of the following individuals is likely to develop acute gastritis?

Accepted Answer

A)  A long-term, heavy cigarette smoker 
B)  Patient with arthritis taking enteric-coated aspirin on a daily basis 
C)  A person with an autoimmune reaction in the gastric mucosa 
D)  An individual with an allergy to shellfish 
A)  A long-term, heavy cigarette smoker 
B)  Patient with arthritis taking enteric-coated aspirin on a daily basis 
C)  A person with an autoimmune reaction in the gastric mucosa 
D)  An individual with an allergy to shellfish

Question 3

What is the most common type of hepatitis transmitted by blood transfusion?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

How does pelvic inflammatory disease frequently lead to bacterial peritonitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemical irritation by excessive ovarian and uterine secretions causes inflammation. 
B)  Ulceration and perforation of the uterus allow the bacteria to spread. 
C)  Infection spreads through the fallopian tubes directly into the peritoneal cavity. 
D)  Gangrene in the uterine wall spreads through into the pelvic cavity. 
A)  Chemical irritation by excessive ovarian and uterine secretions causes inflammation. 
B)  Ulceration and perforation of the uterus allow the bacteria to spread. 
C)  Infection spreads through the fallopian tubes directly into the peritoneal cavity. 
D)  Gangrene in the uterine wall spreads through into the pelvic cavity.

Question 5

Which of the following would a perforated gastric ulcer likely cause?

Accepted Answer

A)  Severe anemia 
B)  Chemical peritonitis 
C)  Severe gastric hemorrhage 
D)  Pyloric obstruction 
A)  Severe anemia 
B)  Chemical peritonitis 
C)  Severe gastric hemorrhage 
D)  Pyloric obstruction

Question 6

Why does mild hyperbilirubinemia occur in newborns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood incompatibility between mother and child 
B)  Damage to many erythrocytes during the birth process 
C)  Poor circulation and albumin transport for bilirubin 
D)  Immature liver cannot process bilirubin quickly enough 
A)  Blood incompatibility between mother and child 
B)  Damage to many erythrocytes during the birth process 
C)  Poor circulation and albumin transport for bilirubin 
D)  Immature liver cannot process bilirubin quickly enough

Question 7

What can be concluded if the hepatitis B antigen level remains high in the serum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acute infection is present. 
B)  Chronic infection has developed. 
C)  Liver failure is in progress. 
D)  The usual prolonged recovery from any viral infection is occurring. 
A)  Acute infection is present. 
B)  Chronic infection has developed. 
C)  Liver failure is in progress. 
D)  The usual prolonged recovery from any viral infection is occurring.

Question 8

Which of the following applies to gastric cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  It usually appears as polyp or protruding mass. 
B)  Most cases involve an adenocarcinoma of the mucous glands. 
C)  Genetics or geographical area does not affect the incidence. 
D)  It is usually diagnosed in an early stage because of pyloric obstruction. 
A)  It usually appears as polyp or protruding mass. 
B)  Most cases involve an adenocarcinoma of the mucous glands. 
C)  Genetics or geographical area does not affect the incidence. 
D)  It is usually diagnosed in an early stage because of pyloric obstruction.

Question 9

To which site does colon cancer usually first metastasize?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lungs 
B)  Stomach 
C)  Liver 
D)  Spleen 
A)  Lungs 
B)  Stomach 
C)  Liver 
D)  Spleen

What is/are common location(s) for oral cancer?

Which of the following individuals is likely to develop acute gastritis?

What is the most common type of hepatitis transmitted by blood transfusion?

How does pelvic inflammatory disease frequently lead to bacterial peritonitis?

Which of the following would a perforated gastric ulcer likely cause?

Why does mild hyperbilirubinemia occur in newborns?

What can be concluded if the hepatitis B antigen level remains high in the serum?

Which of the following applies to gastric cancer?

To which site does colon cancer usually first metastasize?

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies

Pain

Inflammation and Healing

Infection

Immunity

Skin Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Blood and Circulatory System Disorders

Lymphatic System Disorders

Cardiovascular System Disorders

Respiratory System Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Disorders of the Eye, Ear, and Other Sensory Organs

Endocrine System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Reproductive System Disorders

Neoplasms and Cancer

Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Complications Due to Pregnancy

Complications Due to Adolescence

Complications Due to Aging

Immobility and Associated Problems

Stress and Associated Problems

Substance Abuse and Associated Problems

Environmental Hazards and Associated Problems

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Exam 17: Digestive System Disorders

What is/are common location(s) for oral cancer?

Which of the following individuals is likely to develop acute gastritis?

What is the most common type of hepatitis transmitted by blood transfusion?

How does pelvic inflammatory disease frequently lead to bacterial peritonitis?

Which of the following would a perforated gastric ulcer likely cause?

Why does mild hyperbilirubinemia occur in newborns?

What can be concluded if the hepatitis B antigen level remains high in the serum?

Which of the following applies to gastric cancer?

To which site does colon cancer usually first metastasize?

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies

Pain

Inflammation and Healing

Infection

Immunity

Skin Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Blood and Circulatory System Disorders

Lymphatic System Disorders

Cardiovascular System Disorders

Respiratory System Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Disorders of the Eye, Ear, and Other Sensory Organs

Endocrine System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Reproductive System Disorders

Neoplasms and Cancer

Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Complications Due to Pregnancy

Complications Due to Adolescence

Complications Due to Aging

Immobility and Associated Problems

Stress and Associated Problems

Substance Abuse and Associated Problems

Environmental Hazards and Associated Problems

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