Patho Week 6
Steatohepatitis is caused by an accumulation of _____ in the liver cells
Fat
Untreated acute cholecystitis may lead to ____ of the gallbladder wall
Gangrene
Epigastric pain that is relieved by food is suggestive of
Gastric Ulcer
Dumping syndrome is commonly seen after ___ procedures.
Gastric bypass
A patient with a history of alcoholism presents with hematemesis and profound anemia. The expected diagnosis is
Gastroesophageal Varives
What indicator is most helpful in evaluating long-term blood glucose management in patients with diabetes mellitus?
Glycosylated Hemoglobin levels
A thyroid gland that grows larger than normal is known as
Goiter
A patient with chronic gastritis would likely be tested for
H. Pylori
Which symptom suggests the presence of a hiatal hernia?
Heartburn
An increase urine bilirubin is associated with
Hepatitis
An increased urine bilirubin is associated with
Hepatitis
Celiac sprue is a malabsorptive disorder associated with
Inflammatory reaction to gluten containing foods
The underlying pathogenic mechanism for type 2 diabetes is
Insulin resistance and cell dysfunction
It is true that the synthesis of thyroid hormones
Is inhibited by iodine deficiency
Jaundice is a common manifestation of
Liver disease
It is true that gallstones are
More common in women
Rupture of esophageal varices is a complication of cirrhosis with portal hypertension and carries a high ____ rate
Mortality
Premature infants are at greater risk for developing
Necrotizing enterocolitis
Diabetic neuropathy is thought to result from
Decreased myoinositol
Chronic pancreatitis may lead to
Diabetes Mellitus
An early indicator of colon cancer is
A change in bowel habits
A viral hepatitis screen with positive hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) should be interpreted as ____ hepatitis B
Acute
More than half of the initial cases of pancreatitis are associated with
Alcoholism
Acute right lower quadrant pain associated with rebound tenderness and systemic signs of inflammation are indicative of
Appendicitis
Chronic cholecystitis can lead to
Biliary sepsis, calcified gallbladder, porcelain gallbladder
Hepatitis B is usually transmitted by exposure to
Blood or semen
Ulcerative colitis is commonly associated with
Bloody Diarrhea
The therapies that would be appropriate for a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus include
Carbohydrate counting, daily exercise, and insulin
Most gallstones are composed of
Cholesterol
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is often associated with
Nonketotic hyperosmolality
___ is the most powerful predictor of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus
Obesity
The underlying pathogenic mechanism for type 1 diabetes is
Pancreatic Cell Destruction
Elevated serum lipase and amylase levels are indicative of
Pancreatitis
Which are clinical findings usually associated with type 1 diabetes mellitus?
Polyuria, Polydipsia, Polyphagia
Pathophysiologically, esophageal varices can be attributed to
Portal Hypertension
Barrett esophagus is a
Preneoplastic condition
Diabetes insipidus is a condition that
Results from inadequate ADH secretion
It is true that growth hormone excess in adults
Results in the condition of acromegaly
Which are complications of diabetes mellitus that are microvascular?
Retinopathy and Nephropathy
A patient receiving chemotherapy may be at greater risk for development of
Stomatitis
A clinical finding consistent with a hypoglycemic reaction is
Tremors
