Deck 14: Digestive System Diseases and Disorders

Question 1

Pancreatitis:

A) Brings about an autodigestive process in this accessory gland.
B) Presents its only symptom as abdominal tenderness.
C) Is treated aggressively until cured.
D) Both A and C

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The bulging pouches in the GI tract wall that push through surrounding muscle is:

A) Diverticulitis.
B) Irritable bowel syndrome.
C) Duodenal ulcer.
D) Diverticulosis.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Dilated, tortuous veins in anal or rectal mucous membranes are:

A) Irritable bowel syndrome.
B) Hemorrhoids.
C) Diverticulitis.
D) Cholelithiasis.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Treatment of celiac disease is a:

A) Glucose-free diet.
B) Low-calorie diet.
C) Fat-free diet.
D) Gluten-free diet.

Question 5

Traveler's diarrhea is also known as:

A) Gastric ulcer.
B) Gastritis.
C) Gastroenteritis.
D) Enteritis.

Question 6

Celiac disease:

A) Is a disease of the colon.
B) Is easy to diagnose because of severe pain in the stomach.
C) Affects men twice as frequently as women.
D) Is probably caused by the immunologic reaction to the gliadin fraction.

Question 7

Aphthous stomatitis is:

A) Caused by herpes simplex 1 and 2.
B) Caused by unknown factors.
C) Unlikely to cause difficulty chewing, swallowing, or speaking.
D) Seldom recurs after treatment.

Question 8

Gastritis:

A) May cause cramping, belching, vomiting, epigastric pain, and hematemesis.
B) Has a good prognosis with proper treatment.
C) May require gastroscopy with biopsy for diagnosis.
D) All of the above

Question 9

Cholelithiasis:

A) Is the formation of kidney stones.
B) Is uncommon in the United States.
C) Is an obstruction of the bile duct.
D) None of the above

Question 10

Peptic ulcers:

A) Are found in the stomach and large colon.
B) Are the result of gluten-induced enteropathy.
C) Are treated with antibiotics and medication to reduce acid secretions.
D) Both A and C

Question 11

Paroxysmal crying in infants for at least 3 hours/day, for at least 3 days/week, for a period of 3 weeks:

A) Is a medical emergency.
B) Has a poor prognosis.
C) Lasts for 6 to 12 months.
D) Is known as infantile colic.

Question 12

The definitive method of diagnosing Crohn disease is through:

A) Colonoscopy.
B) Biopsy of the affected site.
C) Sigmoidoscopy.
D) Barium enema.

Question 13

Crohn disease most often affects the:

A) Cecum.
B) Transverse colon.
C) Jejunum.
D) Ileum.

Question 14

Tenderness on pressure at McBurney point is a diagnostic indicator of

A) Acute pancreatitis.
B) Cirrhosis.
C) Diverticulitis.
D) Acute appendicitis.

Question 15

Signs and symptoms of a hiatal hernia include:

A) Gastritis and GERD.
B) Heartburn, belching, and esophageal reflux.
C) Diarrhea and severe abdominal pain.
D) Vomiting and serious weight loss.

Question 16

GERD:

A) Does not respond well to antacids.
B) Is the result of prolonged acidity in the esophagus.
C) Is an acute systemic disease of the stomach.
D) Causes belching and vomiting.

Question 17

Acute herpetic stomatitis is caused by:

A) Herpes simplex type 2.
B) Herpes simplex type 1.
C) Genital herpes.
D) Bacterial infections.

Question 18

A leading cause of cancer deaths, which produces symptoms of abdominal pain, anorexia, jaundice, and weight loss, usually in people 60 to 70 years of age, is:

A) Cirrhosis.
B) Pancreatic cancer.
C) Colorectal cancer.
D) Cholelithiasis.

Question 19

Gastritis is confirmed by:

A) Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy.
B) Complete blood count.
C) Presence of glucose in the urine.
D) Blood smear.

Question 20

Abdominal hernias:

A) Include umbilical, inguinal, and femoral.
B) Result from an abnormal thickening in the abdominal wall.
C) May be corrected by herniorrhaphy.
D) Only A and C

Question 21

An individual suffering from celiac disease cannot eat:

A) Ice cream and cheese.
B) Whole wheat bread.
C) Peanut products.
D) Eggs.

Question 22

Possible complications of diarrhea are:

A) Dehydration.
B) Electrolyte imbalances.
C) Dysuria.
D) Both A and B

Question 23

Esophageal adenocarcinoma is the fastest growing cancer in the Western world.

Question 24

The pancreas is both an exocrine and an endocrine organ.

Question 25

Acute inflammation of small, pouchlike herniations in the intestinal wall is:

A) Cirrhosis.
B) Crohn disease.
C) Duodenal ulcer.
D) Diverticulitis.

Question 26

Acute viral hepatitis:

A) Comes in three forms.
B) Is the infection and inflammation of the liver.
C) Can be prevented by vaccinations.
D) Causes cholestasis.

Question 27

The protrusion of the stomach into the thoracic cavity is a(n):

A) Abdominal hernia.
B) Inguinal hernia.
C) Hiatal hernia.
D) None of the above

Question 28

The procedure or procedures most likely used to diagnose colorectal cancer are:

A) Digital examination of the rectum and barium x-ray study.
B) Testing for occult blood in the stool and sigmoidoscopy.
C) Colonoscopy and CT.
D) All of the above

Question 29

Constipation and diarrhea are diseases often diagnosed in ambulatory care settings.

Question 30

Complications of ulcerative colitis include anemia and perforated colon with resulting septicemia.

Question 31

Cholelithiasis is the formation of stonelike masses in the gallbladder.

Question 32

Crohn disease can be cured with the right dietary regimen and medications.

Question 33

Ulcerative colitis often begins in the stomach.

Question 34

Increasing fiber in a diet helps a person with irritable bowel syndrome.

Question 35

Complementary therapy for diverticulitis/diverticulosis includes:

A) Whole foods, high-fiber diet.
B) Soluble fibers, such as ground flax, psyllium, and oat bran.
C) Antacids.
D) Both A and B

Question 36

Peptic ulcers are often found in the:

A) Duodenum and jejunum.
B) Ileum.
C) Pharynx.
D) Mucosa of the mouth.

Question 37

Excessive drinking is the only cause of cirrhosis.

Question 38

Hepatitis B is transmitted by blood or serum.

Question 39

Cirrhosis:

A) Is an acute but reversible disease of the liver.
B) May be idiopathic in origin.
C) Has only one symptom-epigastric pain.
D) Has a good prognosis.

Question 40

Bloody diarrhea, often containing pus and mucus, is a classic symptom of:

A) Gastroenteritis.
B) Ulcerative colitis
C) Colorectal cancer.
D) Irritable bowel syndrome.

Question 41

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Formation of numerous small masses on a mucous membrane surface of the digestive tract
b.Abnormally dilated and twisted veins or arteries
c.Vomiting blood
d.Yellowish discoloration of the skin
e.A marked weakness of the body
f.Minute quantities of blood in feces which are detectable by chemical testing
g.Abnormal tubelike passage
h.Common cold
i.Bright red, bloody stools
j.Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
Fistula

Question 42

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Formation of numerous small masses on a mucous membrane surface of the digestive tract
b.Abnormally dilated and twisted veins or arteries
c.Vomiting blood
d.Yellowish discoloration of the skin
e.A marked weakness of the body
f.Minute quantities of blood in feces which are detectable by chemical testing
g.Abnormal tubelike passage
h.Common cold
i.Bright red, bloody stools
j.Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
Coryza

Question 43

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Formation of numerous small masses on a mucous membrane surface of the digestive tract
b.Abnormally dilated and twisted veins or arteries
c.Vomiting blood
d.Yellowish discoloration of the skin
e.A marked weakness of the body
f.Minute quantities of blood in feces which are detectable by chemical testing
g.Abnormal tubelike passage
h.Common cold
i.Bright red, bloody stools
j.Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
Cachexia

Question 44

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Formation of numerous small masses on a mucous membrane surface of the digestive tract
b.Abnormally dilated and twisted veins or arteries
c.Vomiting blood
d.Yellowish discoloration of the skin
e.A marked weakness of the body
f.Minute quantities of blood in feces which are detectable by chemical testing
g.Abnormal tubelike passage
h.Common cold
i.Bright red, bloody stools
j.Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
Hematemesis

Question 45

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Formation of numerous small masses on a mucous membrane surface of the digestive tract
b.Abnormally dilated and twisted veins or arteries
c.Vomiting blood
d.Yellowish discoloration of the skin
e.A marked weakness of the body
f.Minute quantities of blood in feces which are detectable by chemical testing
g.Abnormal tubelike passage
h.Common cold
i.Bright red, bloody stools
j.Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
Jaundice

Question 46

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Formation of numerous small masses on a mucous membrane surface of the digestive tract
b.Abnormally dilated and twisted veins or arteries
c.Vomiting blood
d.Yellowish discoloration of the skin
e.A marked weakness of the body
f.Minute quantities of blood in feces which are detectable by chemical testing
g.Abnormal tubelike passage
h.Common cold
i.Bright red, bloody stools
j.Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
Ascites

Question 47

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Formation of numerous small masses on a mucous membrane surface of the digestive tract
b.Abnormally dilated and twisted veins or arteries
c.Vomiting blood
d.Yellowish discoloration of the skin
e.A marked weakness of the body
f.Minute quantities of blood in feces which are detectable by chemical testing
g.Abnormal tubelike passage
h.Common cold
i.Bright red, bloody stools
j.Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
Hematochezia

Question 48

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Formation of numerous small masses on a mucous membrane surface of the digestive tract
b.Abnormally dilated and twisted veins or arteries
c.Vomiting blood
d.Yellowish discoloration of the skin
e.A marked weakness of the body
f.Minute quantities of blood in feces which are detectable by chemical testing
g.Abnormal tubelike passage
h.Common cold
i.Bright red, bloody stools
j.Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
Varices

Question 49

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Formation of numerous small masses on a mucous membrane surface of the digestive tract
b.Abnormally dilated and twisted veins or arteries
c.Vomiting blood
d.Yellowish discoloration of the skin
e.A marked weakness of the body
f.Minute quantities of blood in feces which are detectable by chemical testing
g.Abnormal tubelike passage
h.Common cold
i.Bright red, bloody stools
j.Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
Polyposis

Question 50

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Formation of numerous small masses on a mucous membrane surface of the digestive tract
b.Abnormally dilated and twisted veins or arteries
c.Vomiting blood
d.Yellowish discoloration of the skin
e.A marked weakness of the body
f.Minute quantities of blood in feces which are detectable by chemical testing
g.Abnormal tubelike passage
h.Common cold
i.Bright red, bloody stools
j.Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
Occult blood