Question 1

Traveler's diarrhea is also known as:

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A)  Gastric ulcer. 
B)  Gastritis. 
C)  Gastroenteritis. 
D)  Enteritis. 
A)  Gastric ulcer. 
B)  Gastritis. 
C)  Gastroenteritis. 
D)  Enteritis. C

Question 2

Constipation and diarrhea are diseases often diagnosed in ambulatory care settings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Cholelithiasis is the formation of stonelike masses in the gallbladder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Acute inflammation of small, pouchlike herniations in the intestinal wall is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cirrhosis. 
B)  Crohn disease. 
C)  Duodenal ulcer. 
D)  Diverticulitis. 
A)  Cirrhosis. 
B)  Crohn disease. 
C)  Duodenal ulcer. 
D)  Diverticulitis.

Question 5

Cholelithiasis:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is the formation of kidney stones. 
B)  Is uncommon in the United States. 
C)  Is an obstruction of the bile duct. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Is the formation of kidney stones. 
B)  Is uncommon in the United States. 
C)  Is an obstruction of the bile duct. 
D)  None of the above

Question 6

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Hematemesis

Accepted Answer

A) Formation of numerous small masses on a mucous membrane surface of the digestive tract 
B) Abnormally dilated and twisted veins or arteries 
C) Vomiting blood 
D) Yellowish discoloration of the skin 
E) A marked weakness of the body
F)Minute quantities of blood in feces which are detectable by chemical testing
G)Abnormal tubelike passage
H)Common cold
I)Bright red, bloody stools
J)Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity 
A) Formation of numerous small masses on a mucous membrane surface of the digestive tract 
B) Abnormally dilated and twisted veins or arteries 
C) Vomiting blood 
D) Yellowish discoloration of the skin 
E) A marked weakness of the body
F)Minute quantities of blood in feces which are detectable by chemical testing
G)Abnormal tubelike passage
H)Common cold
I)Bright red, bloody stools
J)Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

Question 7

The pancreas is both an exocrine and an endocrine organ.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Acute viral hepatitis:

Accepted Answer

A)  Comes in three forms. 
B)  Is the infection and inflammation of the liver. 
C)  Can be prevented by vaccinations. 
D)  Causes cholestasis. 
A)  Comes in three forms. 
B)  Is the infection and inflammation of the liver. 
C)  Can be prevented by vaccinations. 
D)  Causes cholestasis.

Question 9

Signs and symptoms of a hiatal hernia include:

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A)  Gastritis and GERD. 
B)  Heartburn, belching, and esophageal reflux. 
C)  Diarrhea and severe abdominal pain. 
D)  Vomiting and serious weight loss. 
A)  Gastritis and GERD. 
B)  Heartburn, belching, and esophageal reflux. 
C)  Diarrhea and severe abdominal pain. 
D)  Vomiting and serious weight loss.

Question 10

Aphthous stomatitis is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Caused by herpes simplex 1 and 2. 
B)  Caused by unknown factors. 
C)  Unlikely to cause difficulty chewing, swallowing, or speaking. 
D)  Seldom recurs after treatment. 
A)  Caused by herpes simplex 1 and 2. 
B)  Caused by unknown factors. 
C)  Unlikely to cause difficulty chewing, swallowing, or speaking. 
D)  Seldom recurs after treatment.

Question 11

An individual suffering from celiac disease cannot eat:

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A)  Ice cream and cheese. 
B)  Whole wheat bread. 
C)  Peanut products. 
D)  Eggs. 
A)  Ice cream and cheese. 
B)  Whole wheat bread. 
C)  Peanut products. 
D)  Eggs.

Question 12

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Cachexia

Accepted Answer

A) Formation of numerous small masses on a mucous membrane surface of the digestive tract 
B) Abnormally dilated and twisted veins or arteries 
C) Vomiting blood 
D) Yellowish discoloration of the skin 
E) A marked weakness of the body
F)Minute quantities of blood in feces which are detectable by chemical testing
G)Abnormal tubelike passage
H)Common cold
I)Bright red, bloody stools
J)Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity 
A) Formation of numerous small masses on a mucous membrane surface of the digestive tract 
B) Abnormally dilated and twisted veins or arteries 
C) Vomiting blood 
D) Yellowish discoloration of the skin 
E) A marked weakness of the body
F)Minute quantities of blood in feces which are detectable by chemical testing
G)Abnormal tubelike passage
H)Common cold
I)Bright red, bloody stools
J)Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

Question 13

Gastritis is confirmed by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy. 
B)  Complete blood count. 
C)  Presence of glucose in the urine. 
D)  Blood smear. 
A)  Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy. 
B)  Complete blood count. 
C)  Presence of glucose in the urine. 
D)  Blood smear.

Question 14

Celiac disease:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is a disease of the colon. 
B)  Is easy to diagnose because of severe pain in the stomach. 
C)  Affects men twice as frequently as women. 
D)  Is probably caused by the immunologic reaction to the gliadin fraction. 
A)  Is a disease of the colon. 
B)  Is easy to diagnose because of severe pain in the stomach. 
C)  Affects men twice as frequently as women. 
D)  Is probably caused by the immunologic reaction to the gliadin fraction.

Question 15

The protrusion of the stomach into the thoracic cavity is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Abdominal hernia. 
B)  Inguinal hernia. 
C)  Hiatal hernia. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Abdominal hernia. 
B)  Inguinal hernia. 
C)  Hiatal hernia. 
D)  None of the above

Question 16

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Occult blood

Accepted Answer

A) Formation of numerous small masses on a mucous membrane surface of the digestive tract 
B) Abnormally dilated and twisted veins or arteries 
C) Vomiting blood 
D) Yellowish discoloration of the skin 
E) A marked weakness of the body
F)Minute quantities of blood in feces which are detectable by chemical testing
G)Abnormal tubelike passage
H)Common cold
I)Bright red, bloody stools
J)Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity 
A) Formation of numerous small masses on a mucous membrane surface of the digestive tract 
B) Abnormally dilated and twisted veins or arteries 
C) Vomiting blood 
D) Yellowish discoloration of the skin 
E) A marked weakness of the body
F)Minute quantities of blood in feces which are detectable by chemical testing
G)Abnormal tubelike passage
H)Common cold
I)Bright red, bloody stools
J)Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

Question 17

Complementary therapy for diverticulitis/diverticulosis includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  Whole foods, high-fiber diet. 
B)  Soluble fibers, such as ground flax, psyllium, and oat bran. 
C)  Antacids. 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  Whole foods, high-fiber diet. 
B)  Soluble fibers, such as ground flax, psyllium, and oat bran. 
C)  Antacids. 
D)  Both A and B

Question 18

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Jaundice

Accepted Answer

A) Formation of numerous small masses on a mucous membrane surface of the digestive tract 
B) Abnormally dilated and twisted veins or arteries 
C) Vomiting blood 
D) Yellowish discoloration of the skin 
E) A marked weakness of the body
F)Minute quantities of blood in feces which are detectable by chemical testing
G)Abnormal tubelike passage
H)Common cold
I)Bright red, bloody stools
J)Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity 
A) Formation of numerous small masses on a mucous membrane surface of the digestive tract 
B) Abnormally dilated and twisted veins or arteries 
C) Vomiting blood 
D) Yellowish discoloration of the skin 
E) A marked weakness of the body
F)Minute quantities of blood in feces which are detectable by chemical testing
G)Abnormal tubelike passage
H)Common cold
I)Bright red, bloody stools
J)Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

Question 19

GERD:

Accepted Answer

A)  Does not respond well to antacids. 
B)  Is the result of prolonged acidity in the esophagus. 
C)  Is an acute systemic disease of the stomach. 
D)  Causes belching and vomiting. 
A)  Does not respond well to antacids. 
B)  Is the result of prolonged acidity in the esophagus. 
C)  Is an acute systemic disease of the stomach. 
D)  Causes belching and vomiting.

Question 20

The procedure or procedures most likely used to diagnose colorectal cancer are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Digital examination of the rectum and barium x-ray study. 
B)  Testing for occult blood in the stool and sigmoidoscopy. 
C)  Colonoscopy and CT. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Digital examination of the rectum and barium x-ray study. 
B)  Testing for occult blood in the stool and sigmoidoscopy. 
C)  Colonoscopy and CT. 
D)  All of the above

Traveler's diarrhea is also known as:

Constipation and diarrhea are diseases often diagnosed in ambulatory care settings.

Cholelithiasis is the formation of stonelike masses in the gallbladder.

Acute inflammation of small, pouchlike herniations in the intestinal wall is:

Cholelithiasis:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Hematemesis

The pancreas is both an exocrine and an endocrine organ.

Acute viral hepatitis:

Signs and symptoms of a hiatal hernia include:

Aphthous stomatitis is:

An individual suffering from celiac disease cannot eat:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Cachexia

Gastritis is confirmed by:

Celiac disease:

The protrusion of the stomach into the thoracic cavity is a(n):

Match the terms with their definitions. -Occult blood

Complementary therapy for diverticulitis/diverticulosis includes:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Jaundice

GERD:

The procedure or procedures most likely used to diagnose colorectal cancer are:

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Exam 14: Digestive System Diseases and Disorders

Traveler's diarrhea is also known as:

Constipation and diarrhea are diseases often diagnosed in ambulatory care settings.

Cholelithiasis is the formation of stonelike masses in the gallbladder.

Acute inflammation of small, pouchlike herniations in the intestinal wall is:

Cholelithiasis:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Hematemesis

The pancreas is both an exocrine and an endocrine organ.

Acute viral hepatitis:

Signs and symptoms of a hiatal hernia include:

Aphthous stomatitis is:

An individual suffering from celiac disease cannot eat:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Cachexia

Gastritis is confirmed by:

Celiac disease:

The protrusion of the stomach into the thoracic cavity is a(n):

Match the terms with their definitions. -Occult blood

Complementary therapy for diverticulitis/diverticulosis includes:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Jaundice

GERD:

The procedure or procedures most likely used to diagnose colorectal cancer are:

The Disease Process

Integrative Medicine and Complementary Therapies

Pain and Its Managament

Infectious and Communicable Diseases

Cancer

Congenital Diseases and Disorders

Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

Skin Diseases and Disorders

Musculoskeletal System Diseases and Disorders

Nervous System Diseases and Disorders

Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders

Cardiovascular System Diseases and Disorders

Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders

Urinary System Diseases and Disorders

Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders

Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders

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