Pre-Lecture Quiz: Chapter 40

___ syndrome may occur as a result of any surgical procedure that involves the removal of a significant portion of the stomach or includes resection or removal of the pylorus.

Dumping

___ is indigestion, an upper abdominal discomfort associated with eating.

Dyspepsia

Older adults tend to have increased gastric motility.

False

The most common site for a peptic ulcer formation is in the pylorus.

False

___ is a burning sensation in the stomach and esophagus that moves up to the mouth.

Pyrosis

Most peptic ulcers result from infection with the gram-negative bacteria H. pylori, which may be acquired through ingestion of food and water.

True

Proton pump inhibitors may be administered for at least 1 year in patients with risk factors for peptic ulcer disease.

True

The vast majority of gastric cancers are acquired and not inherited.

True

Gastritis and ___ from peptic ulcer disease are the two most common causes of upper GI tract bleeding.

hemorrhage

Tumors of the small intestine are uncommon, of these approximately 64% are ___

malignant