Exam 20: Gastrointestinal Diseases

Nonsurgical treatment for gallstones may include:

The chronic inflammatory bowel disease that involves all layers of the intestinal wall is known as:

Drugs used to control blood ammonia levels in patients with hepatic encephalopathy are:

The earliest clinical manifestations of cirrhosis include:

Nutrition support for the client who has cirrhosis includes a:

The initial diet prescription for clients who have acute pancreatitis is:

Grains that should be eliminated from the diets of clients on a restricted gluten diet include:

Cystic fibrosis is a disease that primarily affects the:

The primary objective of treatment of hepatic encephalopathy is to:

A characteristic symptom of a peptic ulcer is:

Development of ascites in clients who have cirrhosis is related to:

An appropriate meal for someone with celiac disease would be:

The type of diet prescribed for long-term management of diverticular disease is:

In patients with viral hepatitis, the major barrier to adequate nutritional intake is:

The term pyrosis means:

People who have peptic ulcer disease are encouraged to avoid drinking:

The medical term for difficulty in swallowing is:

Patients with short-bowel syndrome usually need parenteral nutrition support only until:

The gallbladder is stimulated to contract and release bile by:

Peptic ulcers occur most frequently in the: