Question 1

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about hepatitis C?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is considered a widespread epidemic. 
B)  The source of infection is usually known. 
C)  Complete recovery of the liver is rare. 
D)  Health care workers are not considered at risk. 
A)  It is considered a widespread epidemic. 
B)  The source of infection is usually known. 
C)  Complete recovery of the liver is rare. 
D)  Health care workers are not considered at risk.

Question 2

Cancer of the pancreas is twice as common in men as women and is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The most serious complications of bulimia and anorexia nervosa include

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of weight. 
B)  denial and anger. 
C)  electrolyte imbalance and cardiac irregularities. 
D)  a morbid fear of being fat. 
A)  loss of weight. 
B)  denial and anger. 
C)  electrolyte imbalance and cardiac irregularities. 
D)  a morbid fear of being fat.

Question 4

Cancer of the liver is

Accepted Answer

A)  usually a primary cancer. 
B)  usually a secondary cancer. 
C)  likely to have a good prognosis. 
D)  likely to be discovered early. 
A)  usually a primary cancer. 
B)  usually a secondary cancer. 
C)  likely to have a good prognosis. 
D)  likely to be discovered early.

Question 5

Viral hepatitis A is usually transmitted by

Accepted Answer

A)  the fecal-oral route. 
B)  contaminated food, water, and stools. 
C)  poor hygiene. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  the fecal-oral route. 
B)  contaminated food, water, and stools. 
C)  poor hygiene. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 6

Inflammation of the gallbladder commonly associated with gallstones is called

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreatitis. 
B)  cholecystitis. 
C)  cholelithiasis. 
D)  hepatitis. 
A)  pancreatitis. 
B)  cholecystitis. 
C)  cholelithiasis. 
D)  hepatitis.

Question 7

The treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) includes

Accepted Answer

A)  a light evening meal 4 hours before bedtime and elevation of the bed about 6 inches. 
B)  the use of an H2-receptor antagonist or a proton pump inhibitor. 
C)  both of the above. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  a light evening meal 4 hours before bedtime and elevation of the bed about 6 inches. 
B)  the use of an H2-receptor antagonist or a proton pump inhibitor. 
C)  both of the above. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 8

Barrett's esophagus is a severe consequence of GERD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Patient teaching for patients with colorectal cancer would include

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding discussion of the side effects of treatment so as not to frighten the patient. 
B)  limiting the patient's time to ask questions so that he or she does not become anxious. 
C)  informing the patient that family members have increased risk and should undergo screening. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  avoiding discussion of the side effects of treatment so as not to frighten the patient. 
B)  limiting the patient's time to ask questions so that he or she does not become anxious. 
C)  informing the patient that family members have increased risk and should undergo screening. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 10

The earliest signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer are

Accepted Answer

A)  often vague and nonspecific. 
B)  obvious and easy to detect in most cases. 
C)  an intestinal obstruction, intestinal rupture, and peritonitis. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  often vague and nonspecific. 
B)  obvious and easy to detect in most cases. 
C)  an intestinal obstruction, intestinal rupture, and peritonitis. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 11

Inflammation, infection, or irritation of the large serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and folds over the visceral organs is called

Accepted Answer

A)  peritonitis. 
B)  esophagitis. 
C)  appendicitis. 
D)  diverticulitis. 
A)  peritonitis. 
B)  esophagitis. 
C)  appendicitis. 
D)  diverticulitis.

Question 12

Cholelithiasis, which causes obstruction of bile ducts, causes the patient to experience

Accepted Answer

A)  colicky pain, rectal bleeding, and hobnail liver. 
B)  no symptoms at all. 
C)  colicky pain over McBurney's point. 
D)  biliary colic, with radiating pain and jaundice. 
A)  colicky pain, rectal bleeding, and hobnail liver. 
B)  no symptoms at all. 
C)  colicky pain over McBurney's point. 
D)  biliary colic, with radiating pain and jaundice.

Question 13

Intestinal obstruction can be

Accepted Answer

A)  mechanical. 
B)  functional. 
C)  partial or complete. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  mechanical. 
B)  functional. 
C)  partial or complete. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 14

Which disease has the higher morbidity and mortality rate than any other source of GI bleeding?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bleeding esophageal varices 
B)  Diverticulitis 
C)  Hiatal hernia 
D)  Hemorrhoids 
A)  Bleeding esophageal varices 
B)  Diverticulitis 
C)  Hiatal hernia 
D)  Hemorrhoids

Question 15

Oral thrush, a fungal infection that produces sore patches in the mouth and throat, may be the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  leukoplakia. 
B)  plaque. 
C)  prolonged antibiotic therapy. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  leukoplakia. 
B)  plaque. 
C)  prolonged antibiotic therapy. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 16

The causes of pancreatitis include

Accepted Answer

A)  Clostridium difficile. 
B)  alcoholism, trauma, and infection. 
C)  biliary tract disease, structural anomalies, and drugs. 
D)  both b and c. 
A)  Clostridium difficile. 
B)  alcoholism, trauma, and infection. 
C)  biliary tract disease, structural anomalies, and drugs. 
D)  both b and c.

Question 17

Celiac disease

Accepted Answer

A)  is a disease of the small intestine. 
B)  is characterized by malabsorption, gluten intolerance, and damage to the lining of the intestine. 
C)  requires a lifelong compliance with a strict gluten-free diet. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  is a disease of the small intestine. 
B)  is characterized by malabsorption, gluten intolerance, and damage to the lining of the intestine. 
C)  requires a lifelong compliance with a strict gluten-free diet. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 18

Health care workers exposed to body fluids are at risk for hepatitis B.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Patients with Barrett's esophagus usually undergo endoscopies to screen for progression to

Accepted Answer

A)  adenocarcinoma. 
B)  osteosarcoma. 
C)  both of the above. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  adenocarcinoma. 
B)  osteosarcoma. 
C)  both of the above. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 20

Signs and symptoms of malnutrition can result from

Accepted Answer

A)  eating too much or too little. 
B)  a malabsorption syndrome. 
C)  a case involving severe burns or other severe trauma. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  eating too much or too little. 
B)  a malabsorption syndrome. 
C)  a case involving severe burns or other severe trauma. 
D)  all of the above.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about hepatitis C?

Cancer of the pancreas is twice as common in men as women and is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States.

The most serious complications of bulimia and anorexia nervosa include

Cancer of the liver is

Viral hepatitis A is usually transmitted by

Inflammation of the gallbladder commonly associated with gallstones is called

The treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) includes

Barrett's esophagus is a severe consequence of GERD.

Patient teaching for patients with colorectal cancer would include

The earliest signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer are

Inflammation, infection, or irritation of the large serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and folds over the visceral organs is called

Cholelithiasis, which causes obstruction of bile ducts, causes the patient to experience

Intestinal obstruction can be

Which disease has the higher morbidity and mortality rate than any other source of GI bleeding?

Oral thrush, a fungal infection that produces sore patches in the mouth and throat, may be the result of

The causes of pancreatitis include

Celiac disease

Health care workers exposed to body fluids are at risk for hepatitis B.

Patients with Barrett's esophagus usually undergo endoscopies to screen for progression to

Signs and symptoms of malnutrition can result from

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Diseases and Conditions of the Respiratory System

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Diseases and Conditions of the Reproductive System

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Exam 8: Diseases and Conditions of the Digestive System

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about hepatitis C?

Cancer of the pancreas is twice as common in men as women and is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States.

The most serious complications of bulimia and anorexia nervosa include

Cancer of the liver is

Viral hepatitis A is usually transmitted by

Inflammation of the gallbladder commonly associated with gallstones is called

The treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) includes

Barrett's esophagus is a severe consequence of GERD.

Patient teaching for patients with colorectal cancer would include

The earliest signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer are

Inflammation, infection, or irritation of the large serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and folds over the visceral organs is called

Cholelithiasis, which causes obstruction of bile ducts, causes the patient to experience

Intestinal obstruction can be

Which disease has the higher morbidity and mortality rate than any other source of GI bleeding?

Oral thrush, a fungal infection that produces sore patches in the mouth and throat, may be the result of

The causes of pancreatitis include

Celiac disease

Health care workers exposed to body fluids are at risk for hepatitis B.

Patients with Barrett's esophagus usually undergo endoscopies to screen for progression to

Signs and symptoms of malnutrition can result from

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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