Exam 32: Assisting in Gastroenterology

One of the signs of a suspected peptic ulcer is a drop in hemoglobin.

Signs and symptoms of which of the following diseases include loose, semi-formed stool; melena if the ulcers break through blood vessels; pain or tenderness in the right lower quadrant; anorexia; weight loss; anemia; and fatigue?

A hard, impacted mass of feces in the colon is called a(n) __________.

A disease or condition that is specific to a particular geographic location is said to be __________ to that region.

Patients with diverticulosis are encouraged to avoid which of the following?

__________ occurs with an increased amount of pressure in the circulatory system.

Diverticuli of the colon are considered precancerous.

A possible complication of Crohn's disease is the development of fistulas between the original location of the ulcer and a nearby organ.

Ulcerative colitis frequently is described as regional ileitis, because the ulcers typically are restricted to the ileum.

Peptic ulcers caused by H. pylori bacteria are treated with which of the following medications?

Helicobacter pylori infection has been discovered to be a possible cause of

The muscular action that moves food along the gastrointestinal tract is called

Pouches or tunnels in the large intestine that can trap seeds are called

The most common procedure or treatment for food poisoning is to

Mr. Simon Garfield recently was diagnosed with cancer of the GI tract. Cancer can develop in any of the gastrointestinal organs. Identify four of the primary causes or contributing factors in the development of GI system cancers.

Patients who have had bariatric surgery need routine injections of vitamin B₁₂.

Ulcerative colitis causes localized ulcer formation in the colon.

Chronic viral hepatitis can occur with hepatitis B, C, and D.

__________ is the medical term for a muscular ring at the distal end of the stomach that separates the stomach from the duodenum of the small intestine.

The acronym GERD stands for __________.