Question 1

Regional ileitis is also known as __________.

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Question 2

__________ 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.

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Question 3

The surgical joining together of two normally distinct organs, such as connecting the stomach to the ileum, is called a(n) __________.

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Question 4

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.

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Question 5

The four abdominal quadrants and nine regions are used routinely to describe and document GI complaints, signs, and symptoms. List the four abdominal quadrants and name at least one organ located in each. Also name the nine regions.

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Question 6

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

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Chronic hepatitis may occur in patients with hepatitis B, C, and D.

Question 7

__________ is the wavelike, muscular movement of substances through the GI tract.

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Question 8

Congenital __________, which typically is seen in first-born male infants, causes a problem with narrowing at the distal end of the stomach.

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Question 9

You have learned a great deal about infectious viral hepatitis in this chapter. Explain the mode of transmission and typical signs and symptoms of the following types of viral hepatitis:
a. HAV
b. HBV
c. HCV
d. HDV

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Question 10

Advanced cirrhosis of the liver can lead to portal hypertension.

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Hardening of the liver interferes with the return of blood from the portal system.

Question 11

For each of the following diagnostic procedures of the GI system, list at least three instructions that should be included in patient teaching on how to prepare for the procedure:
a. UGI
b. Barium enema
c. Colonoscopy
d. Fecal occult blood screening

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Question 12

Any disorder or enlargement of the lymph nodes is called __________.

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Question 13

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

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Question 14

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

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Question 15

The medical term for enlargement of the liver is __________.

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Question 16

__________ is a malabsorption syndrome caused by an inherited defect in the patient's ability to metabolize gluten.

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Question 17

Patients frequently call the physician's office because of GI system complaints. Based on what you have learned about asking specific questions about the patient's chief complaint, list three questions you would ask for the following signs and symptoms.
a. Nausea and vomiting
b. Diarrhea
c. Constipation
d. Abdominal pain

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Question 18

__________ are varicose veins of the anus and rectum.

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Question 19

Hepatitis can be caused only by infection.

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Inflammation of the liver can also be caused by medications or chemical exposure.

Question 20

The acronym GERD stands for __________.

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Quiz 32: Assisting in Gastroenterology