Question 1

Gastritis:

Accepted Answer

A)  May cause cramping, belching, vomiting, epigastric pain, and hematemesis. 
B)  Has a good prognosis with proper treatment. 
C)  May require gastroscopy with biopsy for diagnosis. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  May cause cramping, belching, vomiting, epigastric pain, and hematemesis. 
B)  Has a good prognosis with proper treatment. 
C)  May require gastroscopy with biopsy for diagnosis. 
D)  All of the above

Question 2

Complications of ulcerative colitis include anemia and perforated colon with resulting septicemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Cirrhosis:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is an acute but reversible disease of the liver. 
B)  May be idiopathic in origin. 
C)  Has only one symptom-epigastric pain. 
D)  Has a good prognosis. 
A)  Is an acute but reversible disease of the liver. 
B)  May be idiopathic in origin. 
C)  Has only one symptom-epigastric pain. 
D)  Has a good prognosis.

Question 4

Pancreatitis:

Accepted Answer

A)  Brings about an autodigestive process in this accessory gland. 
B)  Presents its only symptom as abdominal tenderness. 
C)  Is treated aggressively until cured. 
D)  Both A and C 
A)  Brings about an autodigestive process in this accessory gland. 
B)  Presents its only symptom as abdominal tenderness. 
C)  Is treated aggressively until cured. 
D)  Both A and C

Question 5

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Fistula

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 6

Dilated, tortuous veins in anal or rectal mucous membranes are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Irritable bowel syndrome. 
B)  Hemorrhoids. 
C)  Diverticulitis. 
D)  Cholelithiasis. 
A)  Irritable bowel syndrome. 
B)  Hemorrhoids. 
C)  Diverticulitis. 
D)  Cholelithiasis.

Question 7

A leading cause of cancer deaths, which produces symptoms of abdominal pain, anorexia, jaundice, and weight loss, usually in people 60 to 70 years of age, is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cirrhosis. 
B)  Pancreatic cancer. 
C)  Colorectal cancer. 
D)  Cholelithiasis. 
A)  Cirrhosis. 
B)  Pancreatic cancer. 
C)  Colorectal cancer. 
D)  Cholelithiasis.

Question 8

Abdominal hernias:

Accepted Answer

A)  Include umbilical, inguinal, and femoral. 
B)  Result from an abnormal thickening in the abdominal wall. 
C)  May be corrected by herniorrhaphy. 
D)  Only A and C 
A)  Include umbilical, inguinal, and femoral. 
B)  Result from an abnormal thickening in the abdominal wall. 
C)  May be corrected by herniorrhaphy. 
D)  Only A and C

Question 9

Increasing fiber in a diet helps a person with irritable bowel syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Excessive drinking is the only cause of cirrhosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The definitive method of diagnosing Crohn disease is through:

Accepted Answer

A)  Colonoscopy. 
B)  Biopsy of the affected site. 
C)  Sigmoidoscopy. 
D)  Barium enema. 
A)  Colonoscopy. 
B)  Biopsy of the affected site. 
C)  Sigmoidoscopy. 
D)  Barium enema.

Question 12

The bulging pouches in the GI tract wall that push through surrounding muscle is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Diverticulitis. 
B)  Irritable bowel syndrome. 
C)  Duodenal ulcer. 
D)  Diverticulosis. 
A)  Diverticulitis. 
B)  Irritable bowel syndrome. 
C)  Duodenal ulcer. 
D)  Diverticulosis.

Question 13

Paroxysmal crying in infants for at least 3 hours/day, for at least 3 days/week, for a period of 3 weeks:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is a medical emergency. 
B)  Has a poor prognosis. 
C)  Lasts for 6 to 12 months. 
D)  Is known as infantile colic. 
A)  Is a medical emergency. 
B)  Has a poor prognosis. 
C)  Lasts for 6 to 12 months. 
D)  Is known as infantile colic.

Question 14

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Coryza

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 15

Ulcerative colitis often begins in the stomach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Peptic ulcers are often found in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Duodenum and jejunum. 
B)  Ileum. 
C)  Pharynx. 
D)  Mucosa of the mouth. 
A)  Duodenum and jejunum. 
B)  Ileum. 
C)  Pharynx. 
D)  Mucosa of the mouth.

Question 17

Crohn disease most often affects the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cecum. 
B)  Transverse colon. 
C)  Jejunum. 
D)  Ileum. 
A)  Cecum. 
B)  Transverse colon. 
C)  Jejunum. 
D)  Ileum.

Question 18

Hepatitis B is transmitted by blood or serum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Crohn disease can be cured with the right dietary regimen and medications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Treatment of celiac disease is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Glucose-free diet. 
B)  Low-calorie diet. 
C)  Fat-free diet. 
D)  Gluten-free diet. 
A)  Glucose-free diet. 
B)  Low-calorie diet. 
C)  Fat-free diet. 
D)  Gluten-free diet.

Gastritis:

Complications of ulcerative colitis include anemia and perforated colon with resulting septicemia.

Cirrhosis:

Pancreatitis:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Fistula

Dilated, tortuous veins in anal or rectal mucous membranes are:

A leading cause of cancer deaths, which produces symptoms of abdominal pain, anorexia, jaundice, and weight loss, usually in people 60 to 70 years of age, is:

Abdominal hernias:

Increasing fiber in a diet helps a person with irritable bowel syndrome.

Excessive drinking is the only cause of cirrhosis.

The definitive method of diagnosing Crohn disease is through:

The bulging pouches in the GI tract wall that push through surrounding muscle is:

Paroxysmal crying in infants for at least 3 hours/day, for at least 3 days/week, for a period of 3 weeks:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Coryza

Ulcerative colitis often begins in the stomach.

Peptic ulcers are often found in the:

Crohn disease most often affects the:

Hepatitis B is transmitted by blood or serum.

Crohn disease can be cured with the right dietary regimen and medications.

Treatment of celiac disease is a:

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Exam 14: Digestive System Diseases and Disorders

Gastritis:

Complications of ulcerative colitis include anemia and perforated colon with resulting septicemia.

Cirrhosis:

Pancreatitis:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Fistula

Dilated, tortuous veins in anal or rectal mucous membranes are:

A leading cause of cancer deaths, which produces symptoms of abdominal pain, anorexia, jaundice, and weight loss, usually in people 60 to 70 years of age, is:

Abdominal hernias:

Increasing fiber in a diet helps a person with irritable bowel syndrome.

Excessive drinking is the only cause of cirrhosis.

The definitive method of diagnosing Crohn disease is through:

The bulging pouches in the GI tract wall that push through surrounding muscle is:

Paroxysmal crying in infants for at least 3 hours/day, for at least 3 days/week, for a period of 3 weeks:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Coryza

Ulcerative colitis often begins in the stomach.

Peptic ulcers are often found in the:

Crohn disease most often affects the:

Hepatitis B is transmitted by blood or serum.

Crohn disease can be cured with the right dietary regimen and medications.

Treatment of celiac disease is a:

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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