Question 1

Which of the following is/are (a)manifestation(s)of hemolytic jaundice?

Accepted Answer

A) increased unconjugated bilirubin in the blood 
B) increased bleeding tendencies 
C) pale stool and dark urine 
D) elevated liver enzymes in the blood 
A) increased unconjugated bilirubin in the blood 
B) increased bleeding tendencies 
C) pale stool and dark urine 
D) elevated liver enzymes in the blood A

Question 2

Which of the following are related to post-hepatic jaundice?

Accepted Answer

A) pruritic skin and light-colored stools 
B) dark-colored stools and urine 
C) increased serum levels of unconjugated bilirubin 
D) loss of all metabolic functions 
A) pruritic skin and light-colored stools 
B) dark-colored stools and urine 
C) increased serum levels of unconjugated bilirubin 
D) loss of all metabolic functions A

Question 3

Which of the following is a major cause of primary hepatocellular cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) metastatic tumors 
B) acute hepatitis 
C) long-term exposure to certain chemicals 
D) chronic cholelithiasis 
A) metastatic tumors 
B) acute hepatitis 
C) long-term exposure to certain chemicals 
D) chronic cholelithiasis C

Question 4

When a portion of the proximal stomach and the paraesophageal junction move above the diaphragm,this is called a:

Accepted Answer

A) dysphagia 
B) rolling hernia 
C) sliding hernia 
D) pyloric stenosis 
E) gastroesophageal reflux disease 
A) dysphagia 
B) rolling hernia 
C) sliding hernia 
D) pyloric stenosis 
E) gastroesophageal reflux disease

Question 5

Oral candidiasis is considered to:

Accepted Answer

A) be a common bacterial infection in infants and young children 
B) cause painful ulcerations in the mucosa and tongue 
C) cause white patches in the mucosa that cannot be scraped off 
D) be an opportunistic fungal infection of the mouth 
A) be a common bacterial infection in infants and young children 
B) cause painful ulcerations in the mucosa and tongue 
C) cause white patches in the mucosa that cannot be scraped off 
D) be an opportunistic fungal infection of the mouth

Question 6

The telescoping of one section of bowel inside another section is called:

Accepted Answer

A) volvulus 
B) hernia 
C) adhesion 
D) intussusceptions 
A) volvulus 
B) hernia 
C) adhesion 
D) intussusceptions

Question 7

Which of the following stimulates increased peristalsis and secretions in the digestive tract?

Accepted Answer

A) sympathetic nervous system 
B) vagus nerve 
C) increased saliva 
D) absence of food in the system 
A) sympathetic nervous system 
B) vagus nerve 
C) increased saliva 
D) absence of food in the system

Question 8

Which of the following processes is likely to occur in the body immediately after a meal?

Accepted Answer

A) lipolysis 
B) ketogenesis 
C) gluconeogenesis 
D) glycogenesis 
A) lipolysis 
B) ketogenesis 
C) gluconeogenesis 
D) glycogenesis

Question 9

Which of the following best describes steatorrhea?

Accepted Answer

A) a light gray-colored stool 
B) a tarry black stool 
C) bulky,fatty,foul-smelling stools 
D) watery stools with mucus and blood 
A) a light gray-colored stool 
B) a tarry black stool 
C) bulky,fatty,foul-smelling stools 
D) watery stools with mucus and blood

Question 10

How does chemical peritonitis and shock frequently result from acute pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

A) Inflammation and increased vascular permeability of the peritoneum affect fluid balance. 
B) Erosions in the intestinal wall causes release of bacteria. 
C) Fat necrosis and hypocalcemia develop. 
D) Secretions from the pancreas and intestine become more acidic. 
A) Inflammation and increased vascular permeability of the peritoneum affect fluid balance. 
B) Erosions in the intestinal wall causes release of bacteria. 
C) Fat necrosis and hypocalcemia develop. 
D) Secretions from the pancreas and intestine become more acidic.

Question 11

In patients with cirrhosis,serum ammonia may increase when:

Accepted Answer

A) ingesting excessive lipids 
B) bleeding occurs in the digestive tract 
C) an increase in unconjugated bilirubin occurs in the serum 
D) less bile is produced 
A) ingesting excessive lipids 
B) bleeding occurs in the digestive tract 
C) an increase in unconjugated bilirubin occurs in the serum 
D) less bile is produced

Question 12

"A gluten-free diet as required" for the client with celiac disease means avoiding:

Accepted Answer

A) products containing lactose 
B) any trans-fat 
C) certain grains 
D) proteins containing certain amino acids 
A) products containing lactose 
B) any trans-fat 
C) certain grains 
D) proteins containing certain amino acids

Question 13

A patient with acquired pyloric stenosis would likely:

Accepted Answer

A) have an increase in appetite 
B) have chronic diarrhea 
C) develop severe colicky pains 
D) vomit undigested food from previous meals 
A) have an increase in appetite 
B) have chronic diarrhea 
C) develop severe colicky pains 
D) vomit undigested food from previous meals

Question 14

Identify a major reason making it difficult to prevent the spread of hepatitis B.

Accepted Answer

A) A vaccine is not available. 
B) The incubation period is too short to track contacts. 
C) Infection is often asymptomatic. 
D) Antibodies are not produced. 
A) A vaccine is not available. 
B) The incubation period is too short to track contacts. 
C) Infection is often asymptomatic. 
D) Antibodies are not produced.

Question 15

Which type(s)of hepatitis increase(s)the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

A) HBV 
B) HCV 
C) HBV and HCV 
D) neither HBV nor HCV 
A) HBV 
B) HCV 
C) HBV and HCV 
D) neither HBV nor HCV

Question 16

Predisposing factors to cholelithiasis include excessive:

Accepted Answer

A) bilirubin or cholesterol concentration in the bile 
B) water content in the bile 
C) bile salts in the bile 
D) bicarbonate ions in the bile 
A) bilirubin or cholesterol concentration in the bile 
B) water content in the bile 
C) bile salts in the bile 
D) bicarbonate ions in the bile

Question 17

With acute appendicitis,localized pain and tenderness in the lower right quadrant results from:

Accepted Answer

A) increased peristalsis in the adjacent colon 
B) inflammation and stretching of the appendiceal wall 
C) increased gas and fluid inside the appendix 
D) local inflammation of the parietal peritoneum 
A) increased peristalsis in the adjacent colon 
B) inflammation and stretching of the appendiceal wall 
C) increased gas and fluid inside the appendix 
D) local inflammation of the parietal peritoneum

Question 18

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 and intestines 
E) covers the kidneys and bladder 
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 and intestines 
E) covers the kidneys and bladder

Question 19

Which of the following individuals is likely to develop acute gastritis?

Accepted Answer

A) a long-term,heavy cigarette smoker 
B) patient with arthritis taking enteric-coated aspirin on a daily basis 
C) a person with an autoimmune reaction in the gastric mucosa 
D) an individual with an allergy to shellfish 
A) a long-term,heavy cigarette smoker 
B) patient with arthritis taking enteric-coated aspirin on a daily basis 
C) a person with an autoimmune reaction in the gastric mucosa 
D) an individual with an allergy to shellfish

Question 20

In peptic ulcer disease,which of the following does NOT decrease the resistance of the mucosal barrier?

Accepted Answer

A) prolonged vasoconstriction 
B) excessive glucocorticoid intake 
C) proteases and cytotoxins from H.pylori 
D) decreased vagal stimulation 
A) prolonged vasoconstriction 
B) excessive glucocorticoid intake 
C) proteases and cytotoxins from H.pylori 
D) decreased vagal stimulation

Exam 20: Digestive System Disorders

Which of the following is/are (a)manifestation(s)of hemolytic jaundice?

Which of the following are related to post-hepatic jaundice?

Which of the following is a major cause of primary hepatocellular cancer?

When a portion of the proximal stomach and the paraesophageal junction move above the diaphragm,this is called a:

Oral candidiasis is considered to:

The telescoping of one section of bowel inside another section is called:

Which of the following stimulates increased peristalsis and secretions in the digestive tract?

Which of the following processes is likely to occur in the body immediately after a meal?

Which of the following best describes steatorrhea?

How does chemical peritonitis and shock frequently result from acute pancreatitis?

In patients with cirrhosis,serum ammonia may increase when:

"A gluten-free diet as required" for the client with celiac disease means avoiding:

A patient with acquired pyloric stenosis would likely:

Identify a major reason making it difficult to prevent the spread of hepatitis B.

Which type(s)of hepatitis increase(s)the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma?

Predisposing factors to cholelithiasis include excessive:

With acute appendicitis,localized pain and tenderness in the lower right quadrant results from:

The visceral peritoneum:

Which of the following individuals is likely to develop acute gastritis?

In peptic ulcer disease,which of the following does NOT decrease the resistance of the mucosal barrier?

Introduction to Pathophysiology

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Immunity and Abnormal Responses

Infection

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Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Imbalances

Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Diseases Associated With Adolescence

Potential Complications of Pregnancy

Aging and Disease Processes

Effects of Immobility

The Influence of Stress

Pain

Substance Abuse

Environmental Hazards

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Selected Therapies

Blood and Lymphatic Disorders

Cardiovascular Disorders

Respiratory Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Acute Neurological Disorders

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