Exam 36: Gastrointestinal Disorders

Crohn disease is associated with what complications?

Rupture of esophageal varices is a complication of cirrhosis with portal hypertension and carries a high ________ rate.

What finding would rule out a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome in a patient with chronic diarrhea?

A disorder of the esophageal smooth muscle function where dysphagia is a symptom is

Ulcerative colitis is commonly associated with

What finding should prompt further diagnostic testing in a child presenting with diarrhea?

A silent abdomen 3 hours after bowel surgery most likely indicates

Dumping syndrome is commonly seen after __________ procedures.

Acute right lower quadrant pain associated with rebound tenderness and systemic signs of inflammation are indicative of

An early indicator of colon cancer is

Premature infants are at greater risk for developing

A patient receiving chemotherapy may be at greater risk for development of

What clinical finding would suggest an esophageal cause of a client's report of dysphagia?

The most common cause of mechanical bowel obstruction is

Barrett esophagus is a

What is a pathophysiologic mechanism involved in the development of diarrhea?

Fecal leukocyte screening would be indicated in a patient with suspected

A patient who should be routinely evaluated for peptic ulcer disease is one who is

Proton pump inhibitors may be used in the management of peptic ulcer disease to

Epigastric pain that is relieved by food is suggestive of