Question 1

Which medical term means "procedure for looking at the end of the colon, before the rectum begins"?

Accepted Answer

A) Gastroscopy 
B) Laparoscopy 
C) Peritoneoscopy 
D) Proctoscopy 
E) Sigmoidoscopy 
A) Gastroscopy 
B) Laparoscopy 
C) Peritoneoscopy 
D) Proctoscopy 
E) Sigmoidoscopy E

Question 2

Which combination of roots refers to the ducts through which bile leaves the liver?

Accepted Answer

A) Choleangio 
B) Ccholedocho 
C) Cholecyst 
D) Hepatochole 
E) Cholelith 
A) Choleangio 
B) Ccholedocho 
C) Cholecyst 
D) Hepatochole 
E) Cholelith A

Question 3

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hemicolectomy?

Accepted Answer

A) hemi (two) + col (colon) + ec (in) + tomy (cut) = incision into two sections of the small intestine 
B) hemi (two) + col (colon) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = surgical removal of two sections of the large intestine 
C) hemi (half) + col (colon) + ec (in) + tomy (cut) = incision into half (a portion) of the large intestine 
D) hemi (half) + col (colon) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = surgical removal of half (a portion) of the large intestine 
E) hemi (half) + col (colon) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = surgical removal of half (a portion) of the small intestine 
A) hemi (two) + col (colon) + ec (in) + tomy (cut) = incision into two sections of the small intestine 
B) hemi (two) + col (colon) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = surgical removal of two sections of the large intestine 
C) hemi (half) + col (colon) + ec (in) + tomy (cut) = incision into half (a portion) of the large intestine 
D) hemi (half) + col (colon) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = surgical removal of half (a portion) of the large intestine 
E) hemi (half) + col (colon) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = surgical removal of half (a portion) of the small intestine D

Question 4

Translate the root odont/o.

Accepted Answer

A) Esophagus 
B) Gums 
C) Mouth 
D) Tongue 
E) Tooth 
A) Esophagus 
B) Gums 
C) Mouth 
D) Tongue 
E) Tooth

Question 5

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term stomatomycosis?

Accepted Answer

A) stomato (stomach) + myc (fungus) + osis (condition) = fungus condition of the stomach 
B) stomato (stomach) + myc (muscle) + osis (condition) = condition of the stomach muscles 
C) stomato (mouth) + myc (fungus) + osis (condition) = fungus condition of the mouth 
D) stomato (mouth) + myc (muscle) + osis (condition) = condition of the muscles in the mouth 
A) stomato (stomach) + myc (fungus) + osis (condition) = fungus condition of the stomach 
B) stomato (stomach) + myc (muscle) + osis (condition) = condition of the stomach muscles 
C) stomato (mouth) + myc (fungus) + osis (condition) = fungus condition of the mouth 
D) stomato (mouth) + myc (muscle) + osis (condition) = condition of the muscles in the mouth

Question 6

What medical term refers to an abnormal opening between the rectum and the exterior perianal skin?

Accepted Answer

A) Anal fistula 
B) Anorectostomy 
C) Fistula 
D) fistula 
E) Hernia 
A) Anal fistula 
B) Anorectostomy 
C) Fistula 
D) fistula 
E) Hernia

Question 7

Which medical term means "inflammation of the second and third sections of the small intestine"?

Accepted Answer

A) Gingivostomatitis 
B) Ileocolitis 
C) Jejunoileitis 
D) Peritonitis 
E) Sialoadenitis 
A) Gingivostomatitis 
B) Ileocolitis 
C) Jejunoileitis 
D) Peritonitis 
E) Sialoadenitis

Question 8

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term odontectomy?

Accepted Answer

A) odont (gums) + ectomy (incision) = incision into the gums 
B) odont (gums) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = surgical removal of (a portion of) the gums 
C) odont (tooth) + ectomy (incision) = incision into a tooth 
D) odont (tooth) + ectomy (reconstruction) = reconstruction of a tooth 
E) odont (tooth) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = surgical removal of a tooth 
A) odont (gums) + ectomy (incision) = incision into the gums 
B) odont (gums) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = surgical removal of (a portion of) the gums 
C) odont (tooth) + ectomy (incision) = incision into a tooth 
D) odont (tooth) + ectomy (reconstruction) = reconstruction of a tooth 
E) odont (tooth) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = surgical removal of a tooth

Question 9

Which medical term means "incision into the common bile duct"?

Accepted Answer

A) Choleangiostomy 
B) Cholecystectomy 
C) Choledochotomy 
D) Cholelithotomy 
E) Cholemesis 
A) Choleangiostomy 
B) Cholecystectomy 
C) Choledochotomy 
D) Cholelithotomy 
E) Cholemesis

Question 10

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term pancreatoduodenectomy into its component parts?

Accepted Answer

A) pancreatoduoden/ectomy 
B) pancreato/duoden/ec/tomy 
C) pan/creato/duo/den/ectomy 
D) pan/creato/duo/den/ec/tomy 
E) pan/creato/duo/den/ec/tom/y 
A) pancreatoduoden/ectomy 
B) pancreato/duoden/ec/tomy 
C) pan/creato/duo/den/ectomy 
D) pan/creato/duo/den/ec/tomy 
E) pan/creato/duo/den/ec/tom/y

Question 11

Read the following excerpt from a health record: Plan
Recommendation:
We need to perform an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram or magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatogram.Given the less invasive nature, I recommended Ms.Mendel have an MR cholangiogram, which is scheduled for later this week.If the results confirm primary sclerosing cholangitis, we will begin medical treatment and then schedule a percutaneous hepatic biopsy.
Which of the following statements is NOT true, given this health record information?

Accepted Answer

A) Both the endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram and the magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatogram will give the health care professionals a map of the bile vessels (ducts) and pancreas. 
B) If the results confirm the patient's bile ducts are inflamed and hardening, the patient will have a liver biopsy. 
C) The author of this health record recommends an ERCP. 
D) The endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram involves using an endoscope, an instrument to look inside. 
E) The patient has been scheduled to have a test that will take a record of the bile vessels (ducts). 
A) Both the endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram and the magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatogram will give the health care professionals a map of the bile vessels (ducts) and pancreas. 
B) If the results confirm the patient's bile ducts are inflamed and hardening, the patient will have a liver biopsy. 
C) The author of this health record recommends an ERCP. 
D) The endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram involves using an endoscope, an instrument to look inside. 
E) The patient has been scheduled to have a test that will take a record of the bile vessels (ducts).

Question 12

What is the correct meaning of the abbreviation N&V?

Accepted Answer

A) Nasogastric tube and vomiting 
B) Nnasovasoscopy 
C) Nausea and vomiting 
D) Nauseous and volatile 
E) Not vocal 
A) Nasogastric tube and vomiting 
B) Nnasovasoscopy 
C) Nausea and vomiting 
D) Nauseous and volatile 
E) Not vocal

Question 13

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term odontoclasis?

Accepted Answer

A) odonto (gum) + clasis (break) = breaking of the gums (usually a crack) 
B) odonto (mouth) + clasis (break) = breaking of mouth (jaw) 
C) odonto (palate) + clasis (break) = breaking of the roof of the mouth 
D) odonto (tongue) + clasis (break) = breaking of the tongue 
E) odonto (tooth) + clasis (break) = breaking of a tooth 
A) odonto (gum) + clasis (break) = breaking of the gums (usually a crack) 
B) odonto (mouth) + clasis (break) = breaking of mouth (jaw) 
C) odonto (palate) + clasis (break) = breaking of the roof of the mouth 
D) odonto (tongue) + clasis (break) = breaking of the tongue 
E) odonto (tooth) + clasis (break) = breaking of a tooth

Question 14

Read the following excerpt from a health record: Assessment
Ms)Mendel's symptoms are concerning for primary sclerosing cholangitis.Other possibilities include hepatitis, cholelithiasis, and biliary obstruction.
Which of the following definitions is NOT part of this patient's differential diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Blockage of the bile ducts 
B) Gallstone 
C) Inflammation and hardening of the bile vessels 
D) Inflammation of the liver 
E) Intestinal inflammation 
A) Blockage of the bile ducts 
B) Gallstone 
C) Inflammation and hardening of the bile vessels 
D) Inflammation of the liver 
E) Intestinal inflammation

Question 15

Which medical term means "specialist in the stomach and intestines"?

Accepted Answer

A) Bariatric specialist 
B) Dentist 
C) Gastroenterologist 
D) Orthodontist 
E) Proctologist 
A) Bariatric specialist 
B) Dentist 
C) Gastroenterologist 
D) Orthodontist 
E) Proctologist

Question 16

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term sialoangiectasis?

Accepted Answer

A) sialo (saliva) + angi (bladder) + ectasia (expansion) = overexpansion of the salivary glands 
B) sialo (saliva) + angi (duct) + ectasia (expansion) = overexpansion of the salivary glands 
C) sialo (saliva) + angi (vessel) + ectasia (expansion) = overexpansion of the salivary vessels 
D) sialo (small intestine) + angi (duct) + ectasia (expansion) = overexpansion of the small intestine 
E) sialo (small intestine) + angi (vessel) + ectasia (expansion) = overexpansion of the vessels in the small intestine 
A) sialo (saliva) + angi (bladder) + ectasia (expansion) = overexpansion of the salivary glands 
B) sialo (saliva) + angi (duct) + ectasia (expansion) = overexpansion of the salivary glands 
C) sialo (saliva) + angi (vessel) + ectasia (expansion) = overexpansion of the salivary vessels 
D) sialo (small intestine) + angi (duct) + ectasia (expansion) = overexpansion of the small intestine 
E) sialo (small intestine) + angi (vessel) + ectasia (expansion) = overexpansion of the vessels in the small intestine

Question 17

Translate the root enter/o.

Accepted Answer

A) Abdomen 
B) Colon 
C) Intestines 
D) Mouth 
E) Small intestine 
A) Abdomen 
B) Colon 
C) Intestines 
D) Mouth 
E) Small intestine

Question 18

Translate the medical term antiemetic as literally as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) Against acid agent - agent that neutralizes agent 
B) Against intestine agent - agent that produces bowel movements 
C) Against vomiting agent - agent that prevents or relieves nausea or vomiting 
D) Over vomiting agent - agent that causes vomiting 
E) Under acid agent - an agent that prevents excessive acid production 
A) Against acid agent - agent that neutralizes agent 
B) Against intestine agent - agent that produces bowel movements 
C) Against vomiting agent - agent that prevents or relieves nausea or vomiting 
D) Over vomiting agent - agent that causes vomiting 
E) Under acid agent - an agent that prevents excessive acid production

Question 19

Translate the medical term gastroparesis as literally as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) Disease of the stomach 
B) Drooping of the stomach 
C) Growth in the stomach 
D) Partial paralysis of the stomach 
E) Tumor of the stomach 
A) Disease of the stomach 
B) Drooping of the stomach 
C) Growth in the stomach 
D) Partial paralysis of the stomach 
E) Tumor of the stomach

Question 20

Which part of the body is NOT part of the UGI tract?

Accepted Answer

A) Esophagus 
B) Intestines 
C) Mouth 
D) Stomach 
E) Tongue 
A) Esophagus 
B) Intestines 
C) Mouth 
D) Stomach 
E) Tongue

Which medical term means "procedure for looking at the end of the colon, before the rectum begins"?

Which combination of roots refers to the ducts through which bile leaves the liver?

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hemicolectomy?

Translate the root odont/o.

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term stomatomycosis?

What medical term refers to an abnormal opening between the rectum and the exterior perianal skin?

Which medical term means "inflammation of the second and third sections of the small intestine"?

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term odontectomy?

Which medical term means "incision into the common bile duct"?

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term pancreatoduodenectomy into its component parts?

What is the correct meaning of the abbreviation N&V?

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term odontoclasis?

Read the following excerpt from a health record: Assessment Ms)Mendel's symptoms are concerning for primary sclerosing cholangitis.Other possibilities include hepatitis, cholelithiasis, and biliary obstruction. Which of the following definitions is NOT part of this patient's differential diagnosis?

Which medical term means "specialist in the stomach and intestines"?

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term sialoangiectasis?

Translate the root enter/o.

Translate the medical term antiemetic as literally as possible.

Translate the medical term gastroparesis as literally as possible.

Which part of the body is NOT part of the UGI tract?

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Exam 11: The Gastrointestinal System-Gastroenterology

Which medical term means "procedure for looking at the end of the colon, before the rectum begins"?

Which combination of roots refers to the ducts through which bile leaves the liver?

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hemicolectomy?

Translate the root odont/o.

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term stomatomycosis?

What medical term refers to an abnormal opening between the rectum and the exterior perianal skin?

Which medical term means "inflammation of the second and third sections of the small intestine"?

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term odontectomy?

Which medical term means "incision into the common bile duct"?

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term pancreatoduodenectomy into its component parts?

What is the correct meaning of the abbreviation N&V?

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term odontoclasis?

Read the following excerpt from a health record: Assessment Ms)Mendel's symptoms are concerning for primary sclerosing cholangitis.Other possibilities include hepatitis, cholelithiasis, and biliary obstruction. Which of the following definitions is NOT part of this patient's differential diagnosis?

Which medical term means "specialist in the stomach and intestines"?

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term sialoangiectasis?

Translate the root enter/o.

Translate the medical term antiemetic as literally as possible.

Translate the medical term gastroparesis as literally as possible.

Which part of the body is NOT part of the UGI tract?

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