Question 1

Which of the following conditions is thought to contribute to the development of obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insulin excess 
B)  Leptin resistance 
C)  Adipocyte failure 
D)  Malabsorption 
A)  Insulin excess 
B)  Leptin resistance 
C)  Adipocyte failure 
D)  Malabsorption

Question 2

A patient presents to the physician with reports infrequent bowel movements and is diagnosed with functional constipation.What can be a contributing factor to this condition? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurogenic disorder 
B)  Sedentary lifestyle 
C)  Low residue diet 
D)  Colon cancer 
E)  Low fluid intake 
A)  Neurogenic disorder 
B)  Sedentary lifestyle 
C)  Low residue diet 
D)  Colon cancer 
E)  Low fluid intake

Question 3

A 55 year old is diagnosed with extrahepatic obstructive jaundice that is a result of the obstruction of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  intrahepatic bile canaliculi. 
B)  gallbladder. 
C)  cystic duct. 
D)  common bile duct. 
A)  intrahepatic bile canaliculi. 
B)  gallbladder. 
C)  cystic duct. 
D)  common bile duct.

Question 4

A 56 year old is diagnosed with gastric ulcers.Which of the following characterizes this disorder? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Pain occurs immediately after eating. 
B)  Anorexia. 
C)  History of NSAID use. 
D)  Occurrence is typically a single event. 
E)  Occur more frequently in females. 
A)  Pain occurs immediately after eating. 
B)  Anorexia. 
C)  History of NSAID use. 
D)  Occurrence is typically a single event. 
E)  Occur more frequently in females.

Question 5

A 31-year-old female is diagnosed with acute pancreatitis.Which of the following will be part of the treatment plan? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Narcotic analgesics 
B)  Restriction of food intake 
C)  Nasogastric suctioning 
D)  Steroid therapy 
E)  IV fluids 
A)  Narcotic analgesics 
B)  Restriction of food intake 
C)  Nasogastric suctioning 
D)  Steroid therapy 
E)  IV fluids

Exam 38: Alterations of Digestive Function

Which of the following conditions is thought to contribute to the development of obesity?

A patient presents to the physician with reports infrequent bowel movements and is diagnosed with functional constipation.What can be a contributing factor to this condition? (Select all that apply.)

A 55 year old is diagnosed with extrahepatic obstructive jaundice that is a result of the obstruction of the:

A 56 year old is diagnosed with gastric ulcers.Which of the following characterizes this disorder? (Select all that apply.)

A 31-year-old female is diagnosed with acute pancreatitis.Which of the following will be part of the treatment plan? (Select all that apply.)

Cellular Biology

Genes and Genetic Diseases

Epigenetics and Disease

Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology

Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing

Adaptive Immunity

Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and Neuromuscular Junction

Alterations in Immunity

Infection and Defects in Mechanisms of Defense

Stress and Disease

Biology of Cancer

Cancer Epidemiology

Cancer in Children and Adolescents

Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics, and Motor Function

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Obesity and Disorders of Nutrition

Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

Alterations of Hematologic Function

Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

Alterations of Pulmonary Function

Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

Alterations of the Female Reproductive System

Alterations of the Male Reproductive System

Structure and Function of the Digestive System

Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

Alterations of the Integument in Children

Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

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