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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
____ 1. In the term postprandial, what does the suffix -prandial mean?
a. Enlargement
b. Meal
c. Vomit
d. Gall
e. Expansion
____ 5. Backflow (reflux) of gastric contents into the esophagus as a result of malfunction of the lower
esophageal sphincter is called:
a. hematemesis.
b. dyspepsia.
c. LES.
d. GERD.
e. dysentery.
____ 6. What is the diagnosis for an open sore caused by a perforation of the skin?
a. Volvulus
b. Jaundice
c. Hernia
d. Ulcer
e. Abscess
____ 7. When the second portion of the small intestine is sutured, the surgical procedure is known as:
a. enterorrhaphy.
b. ileorrhaphy.
c. duodenorrhaphy.
d. jejunorrhaphy.
e. colonorrhaphy.
____ 8. What test is performed on feces to detect the presence of “hidden” blood not apparent on visual
inspection?
a. Barium swallow
b. Stool guaiac test
c. Aspiration
d. Barium enema test
e. Urinalysis
____ 9. Which surgical procedure treats morbid obesity by decreasing the stomach to a small pouch and
shortening the jejunum?
a. Gastrectomy
b. Vertical banded gastroplasty
c. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
d. Gastrectomy
e. Colectomy
____ 11. What is a small tumor-like, benign growth that projects from a mucous membrane surface called?
a. Lesion
b. Polyp
c. Wart
d. Ulcer
e. Ileus
____ 12. Which of the following specialists is correctly matched with the procedures they perform?
a. Periodontist—straightens teeth
b. Gastrologist—treats gingivitis
c. Cardiologist—treats muscular disorders
d. Orthodontist—treats tooth pain
e. Enterologist—treats diseases of the intestinal tract
____ 13. Name the condition in which there is an excessive flow of saliva.
a. Gastrorrhea
b. Sialorrhea
c. Diarrhea
d. Cholemesis
e. Hyperemesis
____ 14. What is the imaging technique that uses contrast medium to reveal gallstones or other obstruction in
the bile ducts?
a. Cholangiography
b. EGD
c. Barium swallow
d. BE
e. Nuclear scan
____ 16. What diagnostic procedure is used to examine the anus and rectum?
a. Sigmoidoscopy
b. Colonoscopy
c. Enteroscopy
d. Coloscopy
e. Proctoscopy
____ 17. What is the disorder in which the bowel twists on itself, causing an obstruction?
a. Fistula
b. Constipation
c. Volvulus
d. IBD
e. Crohn disease
____ 18. Which of the following describes a passage of stools containing bright red blood?
a. Hematoma
b. Toxemia
c. Hematoblast
d. Hematochezia
e. Hemolysis
____ 20. Protrusion of an organ through its natural wall is known as:
a. reflux.
b. perforation.
c. volvulus.
d. diverticulosis.
e. hernia.
____ 21. Which of the following describes an incision of the bile duct?
a. Cholecystectomy
b. Cholecystopexy
c. Choledocholithotomy
d. Choledochectomy
e. Choledochoplasty
____ 26. Abnormal tube-like passage from one organ to another or from one organ to the surface is a(n):
a. anastomosis.
b. fistula.
c. volvulus.
d. hemorrhoid.
e. stenosis.
____ 29. What is the pathological condition in which there are bulging pouches in the GI tract?
a. Crohn disease
b. Diverticular disease
c. Colonic polyposis
d. Inflammatory bowel disease
e. Volvulus
____ 31. Which medication is administered to control heartburn and acid reflux?
a. Antispasmodic
b. Antiemetic
c. Antiseptic
d. Antacid
e. Antihistamine
____ 33. Which medications control loose stools and relieve diarrhea?
a. Antacids
b. Antiemetics
c. Laxatives
d. Antidiarrheals
e. Suppositories
____ 34. Which class of drugs relieves constipation and facilitates passage of feces?
a. Laxatives
b. Antidiarrheals
c. Antibiotics
d. Antiemetics
e. NSAIDs
____ 35. Which of the following is a chronic liver disease characterized by jaundice?
a. Fistula
b. Hematochezia
c. Polyp
d. Cirrhosis
e. Crohn disease
Matching
Completion
Complete each statement.
76. Use rect/o to build a word that means herniation of the rectum: ____________________.
77. Use appendic/o to build a medical word that means inflammation of the appendix:
____________________.
78. Use hepat/o to build a word that means enlargement of the liver: ____________________.
79. Use cholangi/o (bile vessel) to build a word that means process of recording (radiographic
examination) the bile vessels (ducts): ____________________.
80. Use endo- to build a word that means visual examination within (an organ or cavity):
____________________.
81. Use dia- to build a word that means discharge or flow through (the bowel):
____________________.
82. Use -algia (pain) to build a word that means pain in the stomach: ____________________.
83. Use -pepsia to build a word that means bad, painful, or difficult digestion: ____________________.
86. Build a term that means visual examination of the colon: ____________________.
88. Build a word that means stricture or narrowing of the esophagus: ____________________.
90. Build a word that means surgical fixation of a movable liver (to the abdominal wall):
____________________.
Chapter 7: Digestive System
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