Question 1

Gingivitis that is not treated may lead to

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A)  plaque. 
B)  periodontitis. 
C)  discoloration of the teeth. 
D)  impacted molars. 
A)  plaque. 
B)  periodontitis. 
C)  discoloration of the teeth. 
D)  impacted molars. B

Question 2

A key feature of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is

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A)  that it is a mechanical bowel disorder. 
B)  a change of bowel habits with predominant diarrhea or constipation. 
C)  that it is associated with GERD. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  that it is a mechanical bowel disorder. 
B)  a change of bowel habits with predominant diarrhea or constipation. 
C)  that it is associated with GERD. 
D)  all of the above. B

Question 3

Colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer and cause of cancer death in men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The primary treatment of gastric cancer may include

Accepted Answer

A)  control of symptoms by using Valsalva's maneuver. 
B)  antibiotic therapy, bland diet, and antiinflammatory drugs. 
C)  gastric resection usually followed by chemoradiotherapy. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  control of symptoms by using Valsalva's maneuver. 
B)  antibiotic therapy, bland diet, and antiinflammatory drugs. 
C)  gastric resection usually followed by chemoradiotherapy. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 5

The treatment of oral leukoplakia is

Accepted Answer

A)  the application of a brace. 
B)  tooth extraction. 
C)  root canal. 
D)  finding or correcting the source of irritation. 
A)  the application of a brace. 
B)  tooth extraction. 
C)  root canal. 
D)  finding or correcting the source of irritation.

Question 6

The symptoms of food poisoning are due to the pathogens themselves or to the toxins they produce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

"Traveler's diarrhea," a common syndrome of gastroenteritis, is usually caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  ingestion of food or water contaminated with bacteria. 
B)  a virus. 
C)  a drug reaction. 
D)  an allergic reaction. 
A)  ingestion of food or water contaminated with bacteria. 
B)  a virus. 
C)  a drug reaction. 
D)  an allergic reaction.

Question 8

Mechanical obstruction of the bowel can result from

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A)  ileus or a paralytic condition of the small bowel. 
B)  the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics. 
C)  neoplasm, fecal impaction, volvulus, or intussusception. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  ileus or a paralytic condition of the small bowel. 
B)  the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics. 
C)  neoplasm, fecal impaction, volvulus, or intussusception. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 9

The diagnostic test for esophagitis that is considered a superior method and includes biopsy is called

Accepted Answer

A)  liver function study. 
B)  esophagoscopy. 
C)  a chest film. 
D)  a barium study. 
A)  liver function study. 
B)  esophagoscopy. 
C)  a chest film. 
D)  a barium study.

Question 10

Pseudomembranous enterocolitis is related to

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A)  inflammation of the peritoneum. 
B)  short bowel syndrome. 
C)  use of broad-spectrum antibiotics. 
D)  hemorrhoids. 
A)  inflammation of the peritoneum. 
B)  short bowel syndrome. 
C)  use of broad-spectrum antibiotics. 
D)  hemorrhoids.

Question 11

A fairly common chronic inflammatory disease of the alimentary canal involving all layers of the bowel, which causes chronic diarrhea, is

Accepted Answer

A)  acute gastritis. 
B)  hiatal hernia. 
C)  Crohn's disease. 
D)  diverticulosis. 
A)  acute gastritis. 
B)  hiatal hernia. 
C)  Crohn's disease. 
D)  diverticulosis.

Question 12

Vitamin D is considered highly toxic, especially in infants and children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A condition in which out-pouches of the mucosa penetrate weak points in the muscular layer of the large intestine is called

Accepted Answer

A)  hiatal hernia. 
B)  peritonitis. 
C)  diverticulitis. 
D)  diverticulosis. 
A)  hiatal hernia. 
B)  peritonitis. 
C)  diverticulitis. 
D)  diverticulosis.

Question 14

Hypervitaminosis is toxicity from any vitamin, but especially the fat-soluble vitamins A and D.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A disease of the small intestine characterized by malabsorption, gluten intolerance, and damage to the lining of the intestine is called

Accepted Answer

A)  short bowel syndrome. 
B)  diverticulitis. 
C)  Crohn's disease. 
D)  celiac sprue. 
A)  short bowel syndrome. 
B)  diverticulitis. 
C)  Crohn's disease. 
D)  celiac sprue.

Question 16

Those who have had abdominal surgery and those over age 65 are more susceptible to Clostridium difficile infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Abdominal discomfort with maximum tenderness of the abdomen at McBurney's point, nausea, vomiting, fever, diarrhea, or constipation are clinical signs of

Accepted Answer

A)  hiatal hernia. 
B)  gastric cancer. 
C)  gastritis. 
D)  appendicitis. 
A)  hiatal hernia. 
B)  gastric cancer. 
C)  gastritis. 
D)  appendicitis.

Question 18

The management of peptic ulcers may necessitate

Accepted Answer

A)  rest, changes in diet, adjustments of lifestyle, and drug therapy. 
B)  the use of an ulcerogenic drug and surgical intervention. 
C)  increased physical activity. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  rest, changes in diet, adjustments of lifestyle, and drug therapy. 
B)  the use of an ulcerogenic drug and surgical intervention. 
C)  increased physical activity. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 19

Agents that may damage the gastric lining and cause gastritis include

Accepted Answer

A)  medications (for example, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]), poisons, alcohol, and infectious diseases. 
B)  mechanical injury. 
C)  allergic reaction or irritation from foods. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  medications (for example, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]), poisons, alcohol, and infectious diseases. 
B)  mechanical injury. 
C)  allergic reaction or irritation from foods. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 20

Which statement is true about food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Symptoms are not related to the cause. 
B)  Infection control is the first line of defense. 
C)  Food poisoning is always self-limiting. 
D)  None of the above is true. 
A)  Symptoms are not related to the cause. 
B)  Infection control is the first line of defense. 
C)  Food poisoning is always self-limiting. 
D)  None of the above is true.

Gingivitis that is not treated may lead to

A key feature of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is

Colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer and cause of cancer death in men and women.

The primary treatment of gastric cancer may include

The treatment of oral leukoplakia is

The symptoms of food poisoning are due to the pathogens themselves or to the toxins they produce.

"Traveler's diarrhea," a common syndrome of gastroenteritis, is usually caused by

Mechanical obstruction of the bowel can result from

The diagnostic test for esophagitis that is considered a superior method and includes biopsy is called

Pseudomembranous enterocolitis is related to

A fairly common chronic inflammatory disease of the alimentary canal involving all layers of the bowel, which causes chronic diarrhea, is

Vitamin D is considered highly toxic, especially in infants and children.

A condition in which out-pouches of the mucosa penetrate weak points in the muscular layer of the large intestine is called

Hypervitaminosis is toxicity from any vitamin, but especially the fat-soluble vitamins A and D.

A disease of the small intestine characterized by malabsorption, gluten intolerance, and damage to the lining of the intestine is called

Those who have had abdominal surgery and those over age 65 are more susceptible to Clostridium difficile infection.

Abdominal discomfort with maximum tenderness of the abdomen at McBurney's point, nausea, vomiting, fever, diarrhea, or constipation are clinical signs of

The management of peptic ulcers may necessitate

Agents that may damage the gastric lining and cause gastritis include

Which statement is true about food poisoning?

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Exam 8: Diseases and Conditions of the Digestive System

Gingivitis that is not treated may lead to

A key feature of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is

Colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer and cause of cancer death in men and women.

The primary treatment of gastric cancer may include

The treatment of oral leukoplakia is

The symptoms of food poisoning are due to the pathogens themselves or to the toxins they produce.

"Traveler's diarrhea," a common syndrome of gastroenteritis, is usually caused by

Mechanical obstruction of the bowel can result from

The diagnostic test for esophagitis that is considered a superior method and includes biopsy is called

Pseudomembranous enterocolitis is related to

A fairly common chronic inflammatory disease of the alimentary canal involving all layers of the bowel, which causes chronic diarrhea, is

Vitamin D is considered highly toxic, especially in infants and children.

A condition in which out-pouches of the mucosa penetrate weak points in the muscular layer of the large intestine is called

Hypervitaminosis is toxicity from any vitamin, but especially the fat-soluble vitamins A and D.

A disease of the small intestine characterized by malabsorption, gluten intolerance, and damage to the lining of the intestine is called

Those who have had abdominal surgery and those over age 65 are more susceptible to Clostridium difficile infection.

Abdominal discomfort with maximum tenderness of the abdomen at McBurney's point, nausea, vomiting, fever, diarrhea, or constipation are clinical signs of

The management of peptic ulcers may necessitate

Agents that may damage the gastric lining and cause gastritis include

Which statement is true about food poisoning?

Mechanisms of Disease, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Developmental, Congenital, and Childhood Diseases and Disorders

Immunologic Diseases and Conditions

Diseases and Conditions of the Endocrine System

Diseases and Disorders of the Eye and Ear

Diseases and Conditions of the Integumentary System

Diseases and Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System

Diseases and Conditions of the Respiratory System

Diseases and Conditions of the Circulatory System

Diseases and Conditions of the Urinary System

Diseases and Conditions of the Reproductive System

Neurologic Diseases and Conditions

Mental Disorders

Disorders and Conditions Resulting From Trauma

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