Chapter 36 Quiz

1. A 34-year-old male was diagnosed with a bacterial GI infection. Which of the following types of diarrhea would most likely occur with his condition?

Secretory.

2. The most common cause of mechanical bowel obstruction is:

Adhesions.

3. Crohn disease is most often diagnosed in which age group?

15-25 years.

4. Which of the following clinical findings would suggest an esophageal rather than an oropharyngeal cause of dysphagia?

Chest pain during meals.

5. What does the pathophysiology of chronic gastritis include?

Atrophy of the gastric mucosa with decreased secretions.

6. Acute right lower quadrant pain associated with rebound tenderness and systemic signs of inflammation are indicative of:

Appendicitis.

7. How may a fistula form with Crohn’s disease?

Recurrent inflammation, necrosis, and fibrosis forming a connection between intestinal loops.

8. A 60-year-old male presents with GI bleeding and abdominal pain. He reports that he takes NSAIDs daily to prevent heart attack. Tests reveal that he has a peptic ulcer. The most likely cause of this disease is:

Inhibiting mucosal prostaglandin synthesis.

9. Prolonged or severe stress predisposes to peptic ulcer disease because:

Of reduced blood flow to the gastric wall and mucous glands.

10. A 50-year-old male complains of frequently recurring abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloody stools. A possible diagnosis would be:

Ulcerative Colitis.

11. What is a common cause of gastroenteritis due to Salmonella?

Raw or undercooked poultry or eggs.

12. T-cell lymphoma was diagnosed in a 55-year-old man who had a lengthy history of intestinal disease. Which of the following diseases most likely preceded this malignancy?

Celiac Disease.

13. Difficulty swallowing is known as

Dysphagia.

14. The most common disorder associated with upper GI bleeding is:

Esophageal Varices.

15. What pain typical of diverticulitis?

Lower abdominal pain, radiating into the groin.

16. A 54-year-old male is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. This condition is most likely caused by:

Breaks in the mucosa and presence of corrosive secretions. | |
17. A 45-year-old male complains of heartburn after eating and difficulty swallowing. He probably has:

Hiatal Hernia.

18. A 20-year-old male was recently diagnosed with lactose intolerance. He eats an ice cream cone and develops diarrhea. His diarrhea can be classified as _____ diarrhea.

Osmotic.