Question 1

The main barrier to gastric reflux is the

Accepted Answer

A) upper esophageal sphincter. 
B) sphincter of Oddi. 
C) pyloric sphincter. 
D) lower esophageal sphincter. 
A) upper esophageal sphincter. 
B) sphincter of Oddi. 
C) pyloric sphincter. 
D) lower esophageal sphincter.

Question 2

Frequent reflux of highly acidic gastric fluids results in

Accepted Answer

A) inflammation and scarring of the esophagus. 
B) stomach ulcers. 
C) the inability to swallow. 
D) use of medications. 
A) inflammation and scarring of the esophagus. 
B) stomach ulcers. 
C) the inability to swallow. 
D) use of medications.

Question 3

Which of the following conditions is likely to impair a person's ability to swallow?

Accepted Answer

A) Achalasia 
B) Multiple sclerosis 
C) Myasthenia gravis 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above 
A) Achalasia 
B) Multiple sclerosis 
C) Myasthenia gravis 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above

Question 4

James Hammond is a 37-year-old business executive. He travels worldwide and has a very stressful schedule. He self-diagnoses an episode of food poisoning. However, after 5 days of nausea, vomiting, and blood in his stool he visits his physician and is diagnosed with gastritis.
-The doctor writes an order to supplement the patient with _____ due to his blood loss.

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) vitamin B12 
C) vitamin C 
D) folic acid 
A) iron 
B) vitamin B12 
C) vitamin C 
D) folic acid

Question 5

To minimize symptoms of dyspepsia, patients might be advised to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Consume large meals 
B) Eat only raw foods 
C) Avoid overly seasoned foods 
D) Drink coffee rather than fruit juice 
E) All of the above 
A) Consume large meals 
B) Eat only raw foods 
C) Avoid overly seasoned foods 
D) Drink coffee rather than fruit juice 
E) All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following conditions does not increase the risk of GERD?

Accepted Answer

A) Pregnancy 
B) Asthma 
C) Hiatal hernia 
D) Dehydration 
A) Pregnancy 
B) Asthma 
C) Hiatal hernia 
D) Dehydration

The main barrier to gastric reflux is the

Frequent reflux of highly acidic gastric fluids results in

Which of the following conditions is likely to impair a person's ability to swallow?

To minimize symptoms of dyspepsia, patients might be advised to do which of the following?

Which of the following conditions does not increase the risk of GERD?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Metabolism: Transformations and Interactions

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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Exam 23: Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

The main barrier to gastric reflux is the

Frequent reflux of highly acidic gastric fluids results in

Which of the following conditions is likely to impair a person's ability to swallow?

To minimize symptoms of dyspepsia, patients might be advised to do which of the following?

Which of the following conditions does not increase the risk of GERD?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Metabolism: Transformations and Interactions

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

Filters