Question 1

For a patient with maxillomandibular fixation, all foods must be prepared so that each easily moves through a _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For a patient with maxillomandibular fixation, all...

Question 2

_______________ involves ulcerations of the gastric or duodenal mucosa that penetrate the submucosa.

Accepted Answer

Peptic ulc

Question 3

Most medications are absorbed in the _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most medications are absorbed in the _______________....

Question 4

Type A gastritis is a condition most often related to _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Type A gastritis is a condition most...

Question 5

A patient with dysphagia aspirates food approximately 10% of the time while eating and has no cough reflex. According to the Dysphagia Severity Scale, which level of severity would this patient be classified as having?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5 
E)  6 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5 
E)  6

Question 6

Pharyngeal and esophageal phases of swallowing take only 3-5 minutes under normal conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe clinical manifestations of GERD.

Accepted Answer

Symptoms of GERD may include dysphagia,

Question 8

Selective _______________ is a surgical procedure that eliminates innervations from the vagus nerve to parietal cells, resulting in decreased acid production and a decreased response to gastrin.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Selective _______________ is a surgical procedure that...

Question 9

Identify the chemical messenger that stimulates the production of hydrochloric acid.

Accepted Answer

A)  gastrin 
B)  histamine 
C)  somatostatin 
D)  acetylcholine 
E)  dopamine 
A)  gastrin 
B)  histamine 
C)  somatostatin 
D)  acetylcholine 
E)  dopamine

Question 10

The dysplastic cellular changes associated with Barrett's esophagus are considered to be a precursor to _______________.

Accepted Answer

cancer, esophageal c

Question 11

Which of the following best describes a nutrition intervention for xerostomia?

Accepted Answer

A)  using a dehumidifier at bedtime 
B)  avoiding sour and tart foods 
C)  adding extra sauces and gravies to foods 
D)  increasing intake of hot foods and fluids 
E)  limiting caffeine to three servings per day 
A)  using a dehumidifier at bedtime 
B)  avoiding sour and tart foods 
C)  adding extra sauces and gravies to foods 
D)  increasing intake of hot foods and fluids 
E)  limiting caffeine to three servings per day

Question 12

Which activity may increase the risk of development of dental caries?

Accepted Answer

A)  drinking liquid while eating 
B)  eating whole grain bread 
C)  chewing sugarless gum 
D)  sipping sugared beverages for prolonged periods 
E)  consuming fresh fruit 
A)  drinking liquid while eating 
B)  eating whole grain bread 
C)  chewing sugarless gum 
D)  sipping sugared beverages for prolonged periods 
E)  consuming fresh fruit

Question 13

A jaw fracture that results in multiple pieces of bone is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  comminuted fracture 
B)  open fracture 
C)  closed fracture 
D)  incomplete fracture 
E)  complete fracture 
A)  comminuted fracture 
B)  open fracture 
C)  closed fracture 
D)  incomplete fracture 
E)  complete fracture

Question 14

Several different types of bacteria commonly found in the mouth colonize the surface of the tooth to form plaque.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

_______________ is fissuring and scaling at the corners or angles of the mouth that may be a sign or symptom of riboflavin, folate, niacin, pyridoxine, vitamin B12, or iron deficiency.

Accepted Answer

Question 16

Which of the following describes the purpose of vagotomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  enlargement of the pyloric sphincter 
B)  elimination of the cholinergic stimulation of the stomach 
C)  treatment of the jejunum in the small intestine 
D)  lowering the pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter 
E)  measurement of the pressure in the small intestine before and after a meal 
A)  enlargement of the pyloric sphincter 
B)  elimination of the cholinergic stimulation of the stomach 
C)  treatment of the jejunum in the small intestine 
D)  lowering the pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter 
E)  measurement of the pressure in the small intestine before and after a meal

Question 17

Which type of food would most likely be recommended during the recovery period after gastric surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)  whole grains 
B)  potatoes without the skin 
C)  luncheon meat 
D)  chocolate milk 
E)  fruit juice 
A)  whole grains 
B)  potatoes without the skin 
C)  luncheon meat 
D)  chocolate milk 
E)  fruit juice

Question 18

Hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor are secreted in the stomach by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the pylorus 
B)  histamine 
C)  somatostatin 
D)  parietal cells 
E)  mucous cells 
A)  the pylorus 
B)  histamine 
C)  somatostatin 
D)  parietal cells 
E)  mucous cells

Question 19

_______________ is the rupture of the esophagus, and a _______________ is a tear of the lower esophageal sphincter caused by forceful vomiting.

Accepted Answer

Boerhaave's syndrome

Question 20

Which of the following describes the mechanism of action of metoclopramide in managing nausea?

Accepted Answer

A)  blocking dopamine, which affects the vomiting center in the brain 
B)  increasing the effectiveness of other antiemetics 
C)  strengthening the pyloric sphincter to increase gastric emptying 
D)  reducing the effect of prostaglandins 
E)  blocking substance P in the brain, which has a direct effect on the vomiting center 
A)  blocking dopamine, which affects the vomiting center in the brain 
B)  increasing the effectiveness of other antiemetics 
C)  strengthening the pyloric sphincter to increase gastric emptying 
D)  reducing the effect of prostaglandins 
E)  blocking substance P in the brain, which has a direct effect on the vomiting center

Exam 14: Diseases of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

For a patient with maxillomandibular fixation, all foods must be prepared so that each easily moves through a _______________.

_______________ involves ulcerations of the gastric or duodenal mucosa that penetrate the submucosa.

Most medications are absorbed in the _______________.

Type A gastritis is a condition most often related to _______________.

A patient with dysphagia aspirates food approximately 10% of the time while eating and has no cough reflex. According to the Dysphagia Severity Scale, which level of severity would this patient be classified as having?

Pharyngeal and esophageal phases of swallowing take only 3-5 minutes under normal conditions.

Describe clinical manifestations of GERD.

Selective _______________ is a surgical procedure that eliminates innervations from the vagus nerve to parietal cells, resulting in decreased acid production and a decreased response to gastrin.

Identify the chemical messenger that stimulates the production of hydrochloric acid.

The dysplastic cellular changes associated with Barrett's esophagus are considered to be a precursor to _______________.

Which of the following best describes a nutrition intervention for xerostomia?

Which activity may increase the risk of development of dental caries?

A jaw fracture that results in multiple pieces of bone is called a:

Several different types of bacteria commonly found in the mouth colonize the surface of the tooth to form plaque.

_______________ is fissuring and scaling at the corners or angles of the mouth that may be a sign or symptom of riboflavin, folate, niacin, pyridoxine, vitamin B12, or iron deficiency.

Which of the following describes the purpose of vagotomy?

Which type of food would most likely be recommended during the recovery period after gastric surgery?

Hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor are secreted in the stomach by:

_______________ is the rupture of the esophagus, and a _______________ is a tear of the lower esophageal sphincter caused by forceful vomiting.

Which of the following describes the mechanism of action of metoclopramide in managing nausea?

Role of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the Health Care System

Overview the Nutrition Care Process

Nutrition Assessment Foundation of the Nutrition Care Process

Nutrition Intervention Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition Informatics and Documentation of the Nutrition Care Process

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid Base Balance

Cellular and Physiological Response to Injury the Role of the Immune System

Nutritional Genomics

Pharmacology

Diseases and Disorders of Energy Imbalance

Diseases of the Cardiovascular System

Diseases of the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract

Diseases of the Liver Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas

Diseases of the Endocrine System

Diseases of the Renal System

Diseases of the Hematological System

Diseases and Disorders of the Neurological System

Diseases of the Respiratory System

Metabolic Stress and the Critically Ill

Neoplastic Disease

Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System

Metabolic Disorders

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_______________ is fissuring and scaling at the corners or angles of the mouth that may be a sign or symptom of riboflavin, folate, niacin, pyridoxine, vitamin B₁₂, or iron deficiency.

_ is the rupture of the esophagus, and a _ is a tear of the lower esophageal sphincter caused by forceful vomiting.