Question 1

The inflammatory process induced by periodontal pathogens may ____.

Accepted Answer

A) slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis 
B) decrease insulin resistance 
C) improve immune responses 
D) accelerate the progression of atherosclerosis 
A) slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis 
B) decrease insulin resistance 
C) improve immune responses 
D) accelerate the progression of atherosclerosis

Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises: mineralized dental plaque, often associated with inflammation and bleeding

Accepted Answer

The Answer of achalasia and dyspepsia and Helicobacter pylori and is...

Question 3

Sam has been diagnosed with esophageal dysphagia. This means that he has ____.

Accepted Answer

A) difficulty passing a bolus of food through the esophagus into the stomach 
B) coughing during swallowing 
C) an inability to initiate swallowing 
D) excessive secretion of saliva 
A) difficulty passing a bolus of food through the esophagus into the stomach 
B) coughing during swallowing 
C) an inability to initiate swallowing 
D) excessive secretion of saliva

Question 4

Austin is a 42-year-old obese male. He is researching surgical options to lose weight. Which type of bariatric surgery is reversible?

Accepted Answer

A) gastric banding 
B) gastric bypass 
C) gastroduodenostomy 
D) total gastrectomy 
A) gastric banding 
B) gastric bypass 
C) gastroduodenostomy 
D) total gastrectomy

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: abnormal narrowing of a passageway

Accepted Answer

The Answer of bariatric surgery and gastrectomy and dyspepsia and is...

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) Consume large meals. 
B) Eat only raw foods. 
C) Avoid overly seasoned foods. 
D) Drink coffee rather than fruit juice. 
A) Consume large meals. 
B) Eat only raw foods. 
C) Avoid overly seasoned foods. 
D) Drink coffee rather than fruit juice.

Question 7

James Hammond is a 37-year-old business executive. He travels worldwide and has a very stressful schedule. He self-diagnosed 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. Mr. Hammond is placed on ____ for 24-48 hours to rest the stomach.

Accepted Answer

A) a mechanical soft diet 
B) a bland diet 
C) NPO 
D) enteral nutrition support 
A) a mechanical soft diet 
B) a bland diet 
C) NPO 
D) enteral nutrition support

Question 8

James Hammond is a 37-year-old business executive. He travels worldwide and has a very stressful schedule. He self-diagnosed 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 Mr. Hammond 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 9

Karen has intractable vomiting. Which type of diet would be most appropriate for her?

Accepted Answer

A) gastric tube feeding 
B) intestinal tube feeding 
C) parenteral nutrition 
D) clear liquid 
A) gastric tube feeding 
B) intestinal tube feeding 
C) parenteral nutrition 
D) clear liquid

Question 10

Match between columns
                        Premises: an inability to transfer food from the mouth and pharynx to the esophagus; usually due to a neurological or muscular disorder

Accepted Answer

The Answer of gastroparesis and dental calculus and dumping syndrome is...

Question 11

What percentage of individuals with chronic H. pylori infection actually develops a peptic ulcer?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 to 15 
B) 45 to 50 
C) 60 to 65 
D) 75 to 80 
A) 5 to 15 
B) 45 to 50 
C) 60 to 65 
D) 75 to 80

Question 12

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

Question 13

Match between columns
                        Premises: drugs that inhibit the enzyme that pumps hydrogen ions (protons)into the stomach

Accepted Answer

The Answer of achlorhydria and gastroparesis and stricture and peptic is...

Question 14

James Hammond is a 37-year-old business executive. He travels worldwide and has a very stressful schedule. He self-diagnosed 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. Mr. Hammond's gastritis may have been caused by ____.

Accepted Answer

A) infection 
B) intake of acidic foods 
C) antibodies 
D) intake of high-fiber foods 
A) infection 
B) intake of acidic foods 
C) antibodies 
D) intake of high-fiber foods

Question 15

Following bariatric surgery, what food would need to be avoided?

Accepted Answer

A) shellfish 
B) ice cream 
C) popcorn 
D) coffee 
A) shellfish 
B) ice cream 
C) popcorn 
D) coffee

Question 16

A sign of oropharyngeal dysphagia is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) a sensation of food "sticking" in the esophagus 
B) nasal regurgitation 
C) achalasia 
D) heartburn 
A) a sensation of food "sticking" in the esophagus 
B) nasal regurgitation 
C) achalasia 
D) heartburn

Question 17

Cassandra Lyons is a 73-year-old retired administrative assistant. She has had recurrent episodes of pneumonia with weight loss for the past 5 months. Her past medical history includes high cholesterol and diabetes. Once again she is admitted to the hospital. What may have caused Cassandra's diagnosis to be delayed?

Accepted Answer

A) respiratory infection 
B) abnormal cough reflex 
C) dehydration 
D) weight loss 
A) respiratory infection 
B) abnormal cough reflex 
C) dehydration 
D) weight loss

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: abnormally low gastric acid secretions

Accepted Answer

The Answer of acute gastritis and gingivitis and hypochlorhydria and is...

Question 19

What is a risk factor for the development of periodontal disease?

Accepted Answer

A) wearing dentures 
B) tobacco smoking 
C) history of cardiovascular disease 
D) excessive salivation 
A) wearing dentures 
B) tobacco smoking 
C) history of cardiovascular disease 
D) excessive salivation

Question 20

Match between columns
                        Premises: drugs that suppress acid secretion by inhibiting receptors on acid-producing cells

Accepted Answer

The Answer of acute gastritis and histamine-2 receptor blockers and is...

The inflammatory process induced by periodontal pathogens may ____.

Sam has been diagnosed with esophageal dysphagia. This means that he has ____.

Austin is a 42-year-old obese male. He is researching surgical options to lose weight. Which type of bariatric surgery is reversible?

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

Karen has intractable vomiting. Which type of diet would be most appropriate for her?

What percentage of individuals with chronic H. pylori infection actually develops a peptic ulcer?

Frequent reflux of highly acidic gastric fluids results in ____.

Following bariatric surgery, what food would need to be avoided?

A sign of oropharyngeal dysphagia is ____.

What is a risk factor for the development of periodontal disease?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

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 inflammatory process induced by periodontal pathogens may ____.

Sam has been diagnosed with esophageal dysphagia. This means that he has ____.

Austin is a 42-year-old obese male. He is researching surgical options to lose weight. Which type of bariatric surgery is reversible?

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

Karen has intractable vomiting. Which type of diet would be most appropriate for her?

What percentage of individuals with chronic H. pylori infection actually develops a peptic ulcer?

Frequent reflux of highly acidic gastric fluids results in ____.

Following bariatric surgery, what food would need to be avoided?

A sign of oropharyngeal dysphagia is ____.

What is a risk factor for the development of periodontal disease?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

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