Question 1

The telescoping of one section of bowel inside another section is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  volvulus. 
B)  hernia. 
C)  adhesion. 
D)  intussusceptions. 
A)  volvulus. 
B)  hernia. 
C)  adhesion. 
D)  intussusceptions.

Question 2

What is frequently the first manifestation of stress ulcers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abdominal discomfort between meals and at night 
B)  Nausea and diarrhea 
C)  Hematemesis 
D)  Sharp colicky pain with food intake 
A)  Abdominal discomfort between meals and at night 
B)  Nausea and diarrhea 
C)  Hematemesis 
D)  Sharp colicky pain with food intake

Question 3

Which of the following is a major cause of primary hepatocellular cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Metastatic tumors 
B)  Acute hepatitis 
C)  Long-term exposure to certain chemicals 
D)  Chronic cholelithiasis 
A)  Metastatic tumors 
B)  Acute hepatitis 
C)  Long-term exposure to certain chemicals 
D)  Chronic cholelithiasis

Question 4

What would be the likely outcome from chemical peritonitis related to a perforated gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leakage of intestinal bacteria into blood and the peritoneal cavity 
B)  Massive hemorrhage and shock 
C)  Breakdown of the gallstones 
D)  Increasing peristalsis with intermittent painful spasms 
A)  Leakage of intestinal bacteria into blood and the peritoneal cavity 
B)  Massive hemorrhage and shock 
C)  Breakdown of the gallstones 
D)  Increasing peristalsis with intermittent painful spasms

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a common predisposing factor to gastric carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ingestion of smoked foods 
B)  Genetic factors 
C)  Ingestion of foods preserved with nitrates 
D)  Anti-inflammatory medications such as ASA 
A)  Ingestion of smoked foods 
B)  Genetic factors 
C)  Ingestion of foods preserved with nitrates 
D)  Anti-inflammatory medications such as ASA

Question 6

What is the initial pathological change in alcoholic liver disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Formation of nodules with shrinkage of the liver 
B)  Inflammation with necrosis 
C)  Development of fibrous bands of tissue 
D)  Accumulation of fat in hepatocytes with hepatomegaly 
A)  Formation of nodules with shrinkage of the liver 
B)  Inflammation with necrosis 
C)  Development of fibrous bands of tissue 
D)  Accumulation of fat in hepatocytes with hepatomegaly

Question 7

What does the pathophysiology of chronic gastritis include?

Accepted Answer

A)  Atrophy of the gastric mucosa with decreased secretions 
B)  Hyperchlorhydria and chronic peptic ulcers 
C)  Frequent vomiting and diarrhea 
D)  Episodes of acute inflammation and edema of the mucosa 
A)  Atrophy of the gastric mucosa with decreased secretions 
B)  Hyperchlorhydria and chronic peptic ulcers 
C)  Frequent vomiting and diarrhea 
D)  Episodes of acute inflammation and edema of the mucosa

Question 8

An individual with peptic ulcer disease exhibits hematemesis. What does this probably indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perforation 
B)  Obstruction 
C)  Erosion of a large blood vessel 
D)  Development of malignancy 
A)  Perforation 
B)  Obstruction 
C)  Erosion of a large blood vessel 
D)  Development of malignancy

Question 9

The early stage of vomiting causes:

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolic alkalosis. 
B)  metabolic acidosis. 
C)  increased respirations. 
D)  increased excretion of hydrogen ions. 
A)  metabolic alkalosis. 
B)  metabolic acidosis. 
C)  increased respirations. 
D)  increased excretion of hydrogen ions.

The telescoping of one section of bowel inside another section is called:

What is frequently the first manifestation of stress ulcers?

Which of the following is a major cause of primary hepatocellular cancer?

What would be the likely outcome from chemical peritonitis related to a perforated gallbladder?

Which of the following is NOT a common predisposing factor to gastric carcinoma?

What is the initial pathological change in alcoholic liver disease?

What does the pathophysiology of chronic gastritis include?

An individual with peptic ulcer disease exhibits hematemesis. What does this probably indicate?

The early stage of vomiting causes:

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Exam 17: Digestive System Disorders

The telescoping of one section of bowel inside another section is called:

What is frequently the first manifestation of stress ulcers?

Which of the following is a major cause of primary hepatocellular cancer?

What would be the likely outcome from chemical peritonitis related to a perforated gallbladder?

Which of the following is NOT a common predisposing factor to gastric carcinoma?

What is the initial pathological change in alcoholic liver disease?

What does the pathophysiology of chronic gastritis include?

An individual with peptic ulcer disease exhibits hematemesis. What does this probably indicate?

The early stage of vomiting causes:

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies

Pain

Inflammation and Healing

Infection

Immunity

Skin Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Blood and Circulatory System Disorders

Lymphatic System Disorders

Cardiovascular System Disorders

Respiratory System Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Disorders of the Eye, Ear, and Other Sensory Organs

Endocrine System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Reproductive System Disorders

Neoplasms and Cancer

Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Complications due to Pregnancy

Complications due to Adolescence

Complications due to Aging

Immobility and Associated Problems

Stress and Associated Problems

Substance Abuse and Associated Problems

Environmental Hazards and Associated Problems

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