Question 1

Porcelain gallbladder increases the risk of gallbladder carcinoma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which imaging modality is used to stage esophageal carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Double-contrast barium swallow. 
B)  CT. 
C)  Ultrasound. 
D)  Nuclear medicine. 
A)  Double-contrast barium swallow. 
B)  CT. 
C)  Ultrasound. 
D)  Nuclear medicine.

Question 3

Match the disease to the cause.
-Cirrhosis

Accepted Answer

A) Obstruction of cystic duct by an impacted gallstone 
B) Perforation of GI tract 
C) Inflammation or necrosis 
D) Excessive alcohol consumption 
A) Obstruction of cystic duct by an impacted gallstone 
B) Perforation of GI tract 
C) Inflammation or necrosis 
D) Excessive alcohol consumption

Question 4

What is the primary cause of acute cholecystitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infection of the biliary system. 
B)  Cirrhosis of the liver. 
C)  Impacted gallstone in the cystic duct. 
D)  Peptic ulcer disease. 
A)  Infection of the biliary system. 
B)  Cirrhosis of the liver. 
C)  Impacted gallstone in the cystic duct. 
D)  Peptic ulcer disease.

Question 5

Which of the following is an ominous complication of ulcerative colitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemorrhage. 
B)  Toxic megacolon. 
C)  Obstruction. 
D)  Perforation. 
A)  Hemorrhage. 
B)  Toxic megacolon. 
C)  Obstruction. 
D)  Perforation.

Question 6

Match the disease with the most effective imaging modality.
-Pancreatic cancer

Accepted Answer

A) CT 
B) Ultrasound 
C) Nuclear medicine 
D) Double-contrast fluoroscopy exam 
A) CT 
B) Ultrasound 
C) Nuclear medicine 
D) Double-contrast fluoroscopy exam

Question 7

Which organisms are most often responsible for infectious esophagitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Streptococcal bacteria and herpesvirus. 
B)  Helicobacter pylori bacteria and Candida fungus. 
C)  Herpesvirus and H. pylori bacteria. 
D)  Candida fungus and herpesvirus. 
A)  Streptococcal bacteria and herpesvirus. 
B)  Helicobacter pylori bacteria and Candida fungus. 
C)  Herpesvirus and H. pylori bacteria. 
D)  Candida fungus and herpesvirus.

Question 8

Failure of a satisfactory esophageal lumen to develop separate from the trachea is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  tracheoesophageal fistula 
B)  achalasia 
C)  Barrett's esophagus 
D)  hiatal hernia 
A)  tracheoesophageal fistula 
B)  achalasia 
C)  Barrett's esophagus 
D)  hiatal hernia

Question 9

Which of the following are complications of peptic ulcer disease?
(1)Hemorrhage.
(2)Obstruction.
(3)Perforation.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 10

Varicose veins of the lower end of the rectum that cause symptoms of pain,itching,and bleeding are

Accepted Answer

A)  volvulus 
B)  intussusception 
C)  hemorrhoids 
D)  Crohn's disease 
A)  volvulus 
B)  intussusception 
C)  hemorrhoids 
D)  Crohn's disease

Question 11

Which imaging modality is the gold standard for appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Radiography (KU
B) . 
B)  Fluoroscopy (barium enema). 
C)  CT. 
D)  MRI. 
A)  Radiography (KU
B) . 
B)  Fluoroscopy (barium enema). 
C)  CT. 
D)  MRI.

Question 12

Which of the following is one of the most typical forms of primary colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Polypoid. 
B)  Fungating. 
C)  Ulcerative. 
D)  Annular. 
A)  Polypoid. 
B)  Fungating. 
C)  Ulcerative. 
D)  Annular.

Question 13

Which type of esophageal diverticulum contains all layers of the wall?

Accepted Answer

A)  Traction. 
B)  Pulsion. 
C)  Zenker's. 
D)  Epiphrenic. 
A)  Traction. 
B)  Pulsion. 
C)  Zenker's. 
D)  Epiphrenic.

Question 14

What is the largest gland in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pancreas. 
B)  Thyroid. 
C)  Adrenals. 
D)  Liver. 
A)  Pancreas. 
B)  Thyroid. 
C)  Adrenals. 
D)  Liver.

Question 15

An increase in glucose in the blood stimulates the beta cells in the _____ to secrete _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreas; insulin 
B)  pancreas; glucagon 
C)  liver; glycogen 
D)  liver; insulin 
A)  pancreas; insulin 
B)  pancreas; glucagon 
C)  liver; glycogen 
D)  liver; insulin

Question 16

What increases the likelihood of reflux esophagitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hiatal hernia. 
B)  Achalasia. 
C)  Portal hypertension. 
D)  Diverticula. 
A)  Hiatal hernia. 
B)  Achalasia. 
C)  Portal hypertension. 
D)  Diverticula.

Question 17

Dilated veins in the walls of the esophagus are termed

Accepted Answer

A)  diverticula 
B)  varices 
C)  dysphagia 
D)  achalasia 
A)  diverticula 
B)  varices 
C)  dysphagia 
D)  achalasia

Question 18

Match the disease to the cause.
-GERD

Accepted Answer

A) Obstruction of cystic duct by an impacted gallstone 
B) Perforation of GI tract 
C) Inflammation or necrosis 
D) Excessive alcohol consumption 
A) Obstruction of cystic duct by an impacted gallstone 
B) Perforation of GI tract 
C) Inflammation or necrosis 
D) Excessive alcohol consumption

Question 19

Match the disease with the most effective imaging modality.
-Cholelithiasis

Accepted Answer

A) CT 
B) Ultrasound 
C) Nuclear medicine 
D) Double-contrast fluoroscopy exam 
A) CT 
B) Ultrasound 
C) Nuclear medicine 
D) Double-contrast fluoroscopy exam

Question 20

What is the current imaging modality of choice for the gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nuclear medicine. 
B)  Ultrasound. 
C)  Radiography. 
D)  CT. 
A)  Nuclear medicine. 
B)  Ultrasound. 
C)  Radiography. 
D)  CT.

Porcelain gallbladder increases the risk of gallbladder carcinoma.

Which imaging modality is used to stage esophageal carcinoma?

Match the disease to the cause. -Cirrhosis

What is the primary cause of acute cholecystitis?

Which of the following is an ominous complication of ulcerative colitis?

Match the disease with the most effective imaging modality. -Pancreatic cancer

Which organisms are most often responsible for infectious esophagitis?

Failure of a satisfactory esophageal lumen to develop separate from the trachea is termed

Which of the following are complications of peptic ulcer disease? (1)Hemorrhage. (2)Obstruction. (3)Perforation.

Varicose veins of the lower end of the rectum that cause symptoms of pain,itching,and bleeding are

Which imaging modality is the gold standard for appendicitis?

Which of the following is one of the most typical forms of primary colon cancer?

Which type of esophageal diverticulum contains all layers of the wall?

What is the largest gland in the body?

An increase in glucose in the blood stimulates the beta cells in the _ to secrete _.

What increases the likelihood of reflux esophagitis?

Dilated veins in the walls of the esophagus are termed

Match the disease to the cause. -GERD

Match the disease with the most effective imaging modality. -Cholelithiasis

What is the current imaging modality of choice for the gallbladder?

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Porcelain gallbladder increases the risk of gallbladder carcinoma.

Which imaging modality is used to stage esophageal carcinoma?

Match the disease to the cause. -Cirrhosis

What is the primary cause of acute cholecystitis?

Which of the following is an ominous complication of ulcerative colitis?

Match the disease with the most effective imaging modality. -Pancreatic cancer

Which organisms are most often responsible for infectious esophagitis?

Failure of a satisfactory esophageal lumen to develop separate from the trachea is termed

Which of the following are complications of peptic ulcer disease? (1)Hemorrhage. (2)Obstruction. (3)Perforation.

Varicose veins of the lower end of the rectum that cause symptoms of pain,itching,and bleeding are

Which imaging modality is the gold standard for appendicitis?

Which of the following is one of the most typical forms of primary colon cancer?

Which type of esophageal diverticulum contains all layers of the wall?

What is the largest gland in the body?

An increase in glucose in the blood stimulates the beta cells in the _____ to secrete _____.

What increases the likelihood of reflux esophagitis?

Dilated veins in the walls of the esophagus are termed

Match the disease to the cause. -GERD

Match the disease with the most effective imaging modality. -Cholelithiasis

What is the current imaging modality of choice for the gallbladder?

Introduction to Pathology

Specialized Imaging Techniques

Respiratory System

Skeletal System

Urinary System

Cardiovascular System

Nervous System

Hematopoietic System

Endocrine System

Reproductive System

Miscellaneous Diseases

Filters

An increase in glucose in the blood stimulates the beta cells in the _ to secrete _.