Exam 14: Diseases of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

Which is a correct statement regarding late dumping syndrome?

The outer layer, or _______________, of tissue for the esophagus is connective tissue and has no additional outer covering.

The most common symptom related to peptic ulcer disease is:

List the seven functions of saliva in the oral cavity.

Discuss nutrition therapy used for jaw fracture; include examples of recommended foods.

LK is a 40-year-old female s/p gastric resection 2 weeks ago due to a perforated ulcer from complicated PUD. Prior to her surgery, she was experiencing severe pain and had an upset stomach. She is now complaining of persistent diarrhea after she eats. HT: 5'4" WT: 170# Usual intake: Diet: NPO AM juice and fruit Snack toast with butter Noon half a tuna sandwich Snack granola bar, Gatorade PM mashed potatoes with gravy Snack ice cream -Which nutritional recommendation would be most appropriate for LK? Avoiding all desserts and sweets

Which of the following is a possible cause of xerostomia?

Control of gastric secretions is accomplished through complementary actions of the nervous and _______________ systems.

Major innervation for the enteric nervous system is supplied by parasympathetic and sympathetic fibers of the autonomic nervous system. Parasympathetic impulses are carried by the _______________.

What is an example of a change in gastrointestinal physiology that occurs with aging?

Which gastrointestinal condition is not associated with dysphagia?

A dietitian is providing nutrition information to a patient with a jaw fracture who has had a maxillomandibular fixation. Which type of food would the dietitian most likely tell the client to avoid?

The cephalic (head) phase refers to release of _______________ and _______________ when stimulated by tasting, smelling, or even seeing food.

The post-gastrectomy diet encourages a well-balanced diet slightly higher in protein and fat.

Partially digested food in a semi-fluid state that enters the stomach and small intestine is called _______________.

Name four different types of diagnostic procedures that may be used in identifying upper GI pathology.

LK is a 40-year-old female s/p gastric resection 2 weeks ago due to a perforated ulcer from complicated PUD. Prior to her surgery, she was experiencing severe pain and had an upset stomach. She is now complaining of persistent diarrhea after she eats. HT: 5'4" WT: 170# Usual intake: Diet: NPO AM juice and fruit Snack toast with butter Noon half a tuna sandwich Snack granola bar, Gatorade PM mashed potatoes with gravy Snack ice cream -Which foods would the dietitian most likely recommend?

Food storage occurs primarily in which part of the stomach?

Zollinger-Ellison (ZE) syndrome is similar in symptoms to PUD but is typically unresponsive to standard therapy.

The control of gastric secretions is accomplished through complementary actions of the nervous and endocrine systems and involves four major chemical messengers: acetylcholine, histamine, gastrin, and: