Question 1

What is the cause of inflammatory bowel disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical and emotional stress 
B)  An autoimmune reaction 
C)  A combination of recessive genes 
D)  Idiopathic 
A)  Physical and emotional stress 
B)  An autoimmune reaction 
C)  A combination of recessive genes 
D)  Idiopathic D

Question 2

Pancreatic cancer may be diagnosed early if obstruction of bile or pancreatic secretions develops when the tumor is located:

Accepted Answer

A)  at the head of the pancreas. 
B)  in the body of the pancreas. 
C)  in the tail of the pancreas. 
D)  in the endocrine glands of the pancreas. 
A)  at the head of the pancreas. 
B)  in the body of the pancreas. 
C)  in the tail of the pancreas. 
D)  in the endocrine glands of the pancreas. A

Question 3

What does the term melena mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood in a dark-colored stool 
B)  Occult blood in the stool 
C)  Blood in the sputum 
D)  Blood in vomitus 
A)  Blood in a dark-colored stool 
B)  Occult blood in the stool 
C)  Blood in the sputum 
D)  Blood in vomitus A

Question 4

How does pelvic inflammatory disease frequently lead to bacterial peritonitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemical irritation by excessive ovarian and uterine secretions causes inflammation. 
B)  Ulceration and perforation of the uterus allow the bacteria to spread. 
C)  Infection spreads through the fallopian tubes directly into the peritoneal cavity. 
D)  Gangrene in the uterine wall spreads through into the pelvic cavity. 
A)  Chemical irritation by excessive ovarian and uterine secretions causes inflammation. 
B)  Ulceration and perforation of the uterus allow the bacteria to spread. 
C)  Infection spreads through the fallopian tubes directly into the peritoneal cavity. 
D)  Gangrene in the uterine wall spreads through into the pelvic cavity.

Question 5

What is the dietary requirement for a child with celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low sodium, high fat 
B)  High carbohydrate, low protein 
C)  High calorie with vitamin supplements 
D)  Gluten-free 
A)  Low sodium, high fat 
B)  High carbohydrate, low protein 
C)  High calorie with vitamin supplements 
D)  Gluten-free

Question 6

Small, hidden amounts of blood in stool are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  melena. 
B)  occult blood. 
C)  frank blood. 
D)  hematemesis. 
A)  melena. 
B)  occult blood. 
C)  frank blood. 
D)  hematemesis.

Question 7

During the course of a hepatitis B infection, the onset of jaundice occurs in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  incubation period. 
B)  preicteric stage. 
C)  icteric stage. 
D)  posticteric stage. 
A)  incubation period. 
B)  preicteric stage. 
C)  icteric stage. 
D)  posticteric stage.

Question 8

A viral infection of the parotid gland is commonly known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  tonsillitis. 
B)  mumps. 
C)  chickenpox. 
D)  scarlet fever. 
A)  tonsillitis. 
B)  mumps. 
C)  chickenpox. 
D)  scarlet fever.

Question 9

What does the term periodontitis refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Erosion of the enamel tooth surface 
B)  Bacterial damage to the teeth and surrounding alveolar bone 
C)  Inflammation and infection of the gingivae 
D)  Formation of calcified plaque on the tooth 
A)  Erosion of the enamel tooth surface 
B)  Bacterial damage to the teeth and surrounding alveolar bone 
C)  Inflammation and infection of the gingivae 
D)  Formation of calcified plaque on the tooth

Question 10

Which of the following is contained in pancreatic exocrine secretions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bicarbonate ion 
B)  Hydrochloric acid 
C)  Activated digestive enzymes 
D)  Insulin 
A)  Bicarbonate ion 
B)  Hydrochloric acid 
C)  Activated digestive enzymes 
D)  Insulin

Question 11

What is the definition of dysphagia?

Accepted Answer

A)  A herniation of the gastric mucosa through a segment of weakened muscle 
B)  Recurrent reflux of chyme into the esophagus 
C)  Absence of a connection of the esophagus to the stomach 
D)  Difficulty in swallowing 
A)  A herniation of the gastric mucosa through a segment of weakened muscle 
B)  Recurrent reflux of chyme into the esophagus 
C)  Absence of a connection of the esophagus to the stomach 
D)  Difficulty in swallowing

Question 12

Which of the following frequently occurs 2 to 3 hours after meals in post-gastrectomy patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypoglycemia 
B)  Hypovolemia 
C)  Abdominal cramps and distention 
D)  Increased peristalsis and diarrhea 
A)  Hypoglycemia 
B)  Hypovolemia 
C)  Abdominal cramps and distention 
D)  Increased peristalsis and diarrhea

Question 13

The visceral peritoneum:

Accepted Answer

A)  lines the abdominal wall. 
B)  hangs from the stomach over the loops of small intestine. 
C)  contains many pain receptors. 
D)  forms the outer covering of the stomach. 
A)  lines the abdominal wall. 
B)  hangs from the stomach over the loops of small intestine. 
C)  contains many pain receptors. 
D)  forms the outer covering of the stomach.

Question 14

What can be concluded if the hepatitis B antigen level remains high in the serum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acute infection is present. 
B)  Chronic infection has developed. 
C)  Liver failure is in progress. 
D)  The usual prolonged recovery from any viral infection is occurring. 
A)  Acute infection is present. 
B)  Chronic infection has developed. 
C)  Liver failure is in progress. 
D)  The usual prolonged recovery from any viral infection is occurring.

Question 15

How does a volvulus cause localized gangrene in the intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypotension and shock cause ischemia. 
B)  The mesenteric arteries are compressed in the twisted section of intestine. 
C)  A section of intestine herniates between the muscles of the abdominal wall. 
D)  The distention of the intestinal wall causes increased permeability of the tissue. 
A)  Hypotension and shock cause ischemia. 
B)  The mesenteric arteries are compressed in the twisted section of intestine. 
C)  A section of intestine herniates between the muscles of the abdominal wall. 
D)  The distention of the intestinal wall causes increased permeability of the tissue.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT usually present during the icteric stage of viral hepatitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hepatomegaly 
B)  Elevated serum liver enzymes 
C)  Esophageal varices 
D)  Lighter-colored stools 
A)  Hepatomegaly 
B)  Elevated serum liver enzymes 
C)  Esophageal varices 
D)  Lighter-colored stools

Question 17

Which of the following applies to gastric cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  It usually appears as polyp or protruding mass. 
B)  Most cases involve an adenocarcinoma of the mucous glands. 
C)  Genetics or geographical area does not affect the incidence. 
D)  It is usually diagnosed in an early stage because of pyloric obstruction. 
A)  It usually appears as polyp or protruding mass. 
B)  Most cases involve an adenocarcinoma of the mucous glands. 
C)  Genetics or geographical area does not affect the incidence. 
D)  It is usually diagnosed in an early stage because of pyloric obstruction.

Question 18

What is/are common location(s) for oral cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Floor of the mouth or tongue borders 
B)  Mucosa lining the cheeks 
C)  Hard and soft palate 
D)  Gingivae near the teeth 
A)  Floor of the mouth or tongue borders 
B)  Mucosa lining the cheeks 
C)  Hard and soft palate 
D)  Gingivae near the teeth

Question 19

What does congenital pyloric stenosis involve?

Accepted Answer

A)  Absence of peristalsis in the lower section of the stomach 
B)  Failure of an opening to develop between the stomach and duodenum 
C)  Hypertrophy of smooth muscle in the pylorus 
D)  Thickening of the gastric wall due to chronic inflammation 
A)  Absence of peristalsis in the lower section of the stomach 
B)  Failure of an opening to develop between the stomach and duodenum 
C)  Hypertrophy of smooth muscle in the pylorus 
D)  Thickening of the gastric wall due to chronic inflammation

Question 20

A factor that may precipitate encephalopathy with cirrhosis is the elevated:

Accepted Answer

A)  serum urea. 
B)  conjugated bilirubin. 
C)  serum ammonia. 
D)  serum pH. 
A)  serum urea. 
B)  conjugated bilirubin. 
C)  serum ammonia. 
D)  serum pH.

Exam 17: Digestive System Disorders

What is the cause of inflammatory bowel disease?

Pancreatic cancer may be diagnosed early if obstruction of bile or pancreatic secretions develops when the tumor is located:

What does the term melena mean?

How does pelvic inflammatory disease frequently lead to bacterial peritonitis?

What is the dietary requirement for a child with celiac disease?

Small, hidden amounts of blood in stool are referred to as:

During the course of a hepatitis B infection, the onset of jaundice occurs in the:

A viral infection of the parotid gland is commonly known as:

What does the term periodontitis refer to?

Which of the following is contained in pancreatic exocrine secretions?

What is the definition of dysphagia?

Which of the following frequently occurs 2 to 3 hours after meals in post-gastrectomy patients?

The visceral peritoneum:

What can be concluded if the hepatitis B antigen level remains high in the serum?

How does a volvulus cause localized gangrene in the intestine?

Which of the following is NOT usually present during the icteric stage of viral hepatitis?

Which of the following applies to gastric cancer?

What is/are common location(s) for oral cancer?

What does congenital pyloric stenosis involve?

A factor that may precipitate encephalopathy with cirrhosis is the elevated:

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