Chapter 8, Multiple Choice

Which abbreviation stands for a pathological condition? a. GERD b. FOBT c. NG d. O&P

A. GERD

Which X-ray would be used to visualize the gallbladder? a. IV cholecystography b. upper GI series c. cholangiography d. lower GI series

A. IV cholecystography

Which abbreviation stands for an X-ray? a. UGI b. NPO c. NG d. PO

A. UGI

Which medication is used to treat nausea and vomiting? a. antiemetic b. antacid c. laxative d. anorexiant

A. antiemetic

Which medical term means inflammation of appendix? a. appendicitis b. appenditis c. appendicopathy d. appendicosis

A. appendicitis

The liver produces _____to aid in digestion. a. bile b. amylase c. chime d. buffers

A. bile

Food leaving the small intestine first enters the _____of the colon. a. cecum b. sigmoid colon c. appendix d. ascending colon

A. cecum

The partially digested liquid mixture in the stomach is called: a. chime b. rugae c. ascites d. borborygmus

A. chime

The proper name for the baby teeth is the _____teeth. a. deciduous b. permanent c. incisor d. molar

A. deciduous

Which is NOT a function of the digestive system? a. distribute nutrients b. digest good c. absorb nutrients d. eliminate solid waste

A. distribute nutrients

An abnormal tube-like passage is called a(n): a. fistula b. fissure c. diverticulum d. polyp

A. fistula

Which of the following surgical procedures would treat obesity? a. gastric stapling b. anastomosis c. laproscopic cholecystectomy d. herioplasty

A. gastric stapling

Which medical term means surgical repair of stomach? a. gastroplasty b. gastrotomy c. gastrectomy d. gastrostomy

A. gastroplasty

The yellow cast to the skin that indicates liver disease is called: a. jaundice b. cachexia c. melena d. hematochizia

A. jaundice

An elevated alanine transaminase level indicates _____disease. a. liver b. stomach c. colon d. pancreas

A. liver

The Helicobacter pylori bacteria cause which of the following conditions? a. peptic ulcer disease b. ulcerative colitis c. aphthous ulcers d. anal ulcers

A. peptic ulcer disease

A _____is a small tumor on a stem attachment. a. polyp b. pyrosis c. menena d. denture

A. polyp

Which medical term means excessive eating? a. polyphagia b. tachyphagia c. dysphagia d. polypepsia

A. polyphagia

Which of the following procedures provides the patient with intravenous nutrition? a. total parenteral nutrition b. gavage c. nasogastric intubation d. lavage

A. total parenteral nutrition

The gag reflex is located on the: a. uvula b. palate c. gums d. tongue

A. uvula

Which abbreviation stands for nothing by mouth? a. IBS b. NPO c. NG d. n&v

B. NPO

Which surgical term means to surgically create a connection between two structures? a. colostomy b. anastomosis c. extraction d. proctoplasty

B. anastomosis

Which medication is used to neutralize stomach acid? a. antiemetic b. antacid c. laxative d. anorexiant

B. antacid

The appendix is a small structure off the end of the: a. ileum b. cecum c. sigmoid colon d. duodenum

B. cecum

Which medical term means removal of gallbladder? a. choledochectomy b. cholecystectomy c. cholelithectomy d. cholelithiasis

B. cholecystectomy

Which of the following is NOT a grinding tooth? a. molars b. cuspids c. pre-molars d. bicuspids

B. cuspids

The medical term for frequent, watery bowel movements is: a. cachexia b. diarrhea c. emesis d. hematochezia

B. diarrhea

The correct order of the three sections of the small intestine is: a. jejunum, duodenum, ileum b. duodenum, jejunum, ileum c. duodenum, ileum, jejunum d. ileum, jejunum, duodenum

B. duodenum, jejunum, ileum

Which medical term means abnormal appetite? a. dyspepsia b. dysorexia c. dysphagia d. dysprandial

B. dysorexia

Emulsification breaks up _____into smaller particles. a. protein b. fats c. carbohydrates d. glucose

B. fats

An inguinal hernia is found in the: a. navel b. groin c. liver d. stomach

B. groin

A diaphragmatecele is also called a(n): a. polyp b. hiatal hernia c. inguinal hernia d. esophageal varices

B. hiatal hernia

Which medical term means pertaining to the third section of the small intestines? a. cuodenal b. ileal c. cecal d. jejuna

B. ileal

Aphthous ulcers are found: a. on the lip b. in the mouth c. in the colon d. in the stomach

B. in the mouth

Which procedure uses a nasogastric tube to wash out the stomach? a. gastroscopy b. lavage c. gavage d. total parenteral nutrition

B. lavage

The section of the pharynx associated with the mouth is the: a. laryngopharynx b. oropharynx c. hypopharynx d. nasopharynx

B. oropharynx

The folds in the lining of the stomach are called: a. chime b. rugae c. fundus d. sphincters

B. rugae

Which of the following endoscopic exams would be used to view inside a section of the colon? a. gastroscopy b. sigmoidoscopy c. laparoscopy d. esophagoscopy

B. sigmoidoscopy

Which of the following molecules is NOT a nutrient? a. glucose b. sodium c. carbohydrates d. proteins

B. sodium

The twisting of the colon on itself is called: a. intussusceptions b. volbulus c. hemorrhoids d. hiatal hernia

B. volbulus

melena

Black tarry stool

The _____section of the stomach tapers off into the pyloric sphincter. a. body b. rugae c. antrum d. fundus

C. antrum

The function of the gallbladder is to store: a. buffers b. amylase c. bile d. glucose

C. bile

Saliva contains digestive enzymes to begin digesting: a. fats b. cholesterol c. carbohydrates d. protein

C. carbohydrates

Which of the following surgical procedures would treat stones in the digestive system? a. herioplasty b. exploratory laparotomy c. choledocholithotripsy d. diverticulectomy

C. choledocholithotripsy

Which of the following conditions is a congenital anomaly? a. ascites b. anal fistula c. cleft lip d. inguinal hernia

C. cleft lip

Which medical term means process of viewing colon? a. colonostomy b. colonoscope c. colonoscopy d. coloscopy

C. colonoscopy

The medical term for vomiting is: a. deglutination b. bruxism c. emesis d. melena

C. emesis

The crown of a tooth is covered by: a. cementum b. gingival c. enamel d. dentin

C. enamel

The epiglottis shunts food into the: a. trachea b. larynx c. esophagus d. pharynx

C. esophagus

Crohn's disease affects the: a. stomach b. duodenum c. ilium d. common bile duct

C. ilium

Which medications used to treat constipation? a. antiemetic b. antacid c. laxative d. anorexiant

C. laxative

Cirrhosis is a general name for chronic disease of the: a. colon b. pancreas c. liver d. gallbladder

C. liver

Which abbreviation stands for after meals? a. FOBT b. UGI c. pc d. NG

C. pc

Which medical term means inflammation of the rectum and anus? a. anitis b. sigmoiditis c. proctitis d. rectitis

C. proctitis

Food exits the stomach by passing through the: a. cardiac sphincter b. lower esophageal sphincter c. pyloric sphincter d. hepatic sphincter

C. pyloric sphincter

Feces is stored in the _____prior to defecation. a. sigmod colon b. anus c. rectum d. cecum

C. rectum

Which of the following terms is NOT associated with the digestive system? a. alimentary b. gut c. tracheal d. gastrointestinal

C. tracheal

Which abbreviation stands for a lab test? a. n&v b. IBS c. UGI d. O&P

D. O&P

Peptic ulcer disease occurs in the: a. stomach b. duodenum c. colon d. a and b

D. a and b

Pancratic enzymes digest: a. fats b. protein c. carbohydrates d. all the above

D. all the above

Which is an accessory organ of the digestive system? a. liver b. pancreas c. salivary gland d. all the above are accessory organs

D. all the above are accessory organs

Which medication is used to treat obesity? a. antiemetic b. antacid c. laxative d. anorexiant

D. anorexiant

The pancreas secretes: a. enzymes b. bile c. buffers d. both a and c

D. both a and c

Which medical term means slow digestion? a. tachypepsia b. dyspepsia c. apepsia d. bradypepsia

D. bradypepsia

Which of the following is NOT a salivary gland? a. submandibular b. sublingual c. parotid d. buccal

D. buccal

A partial or complete set of artificial teeth is called a(n): a. bridge b. crown c. implant d. denture

D. denture

An outpouching off the gut is called a(n): a. hemorrhoid b. ileum c. fistula d. diverticulum

D. diverticulum

The _____of the small intestine receives food from the stomach. a. cecum b. jejunum c. eleum d. duodenum

D. duodenum

The common bile duct empties into the: a. stomach b. liver c. gallbladder d. duodenum

D. duodenum

Which of the following conditions is characterized by diarrhea, often with blood and mucus? a. diverticulitis b. volbulus c. Crohn's disease d. dysentery

D. dysentery

Which of the following surgical procedures would remove an abnormal passageway? a. diverticulectomy b. hemorrhoidectomy c. colectomy d. fistulectomy

D. fistulectomy

Which medical term means stomach pain? a. duodenalgia b. gingivalgia c. enteralgia d. gastralgia

D. gastralgia

The stomach secretes: a. saliva b. sulfuric acid c. water d. hydrochloric acid

D. hydrochloric acid

The portion of a tooth that is located below the gum line is the: a. dentin b. crown c. enamel d. root

D. root

Taste buds are located on the: a. uvula b. palate c. gums d. tongue

D. tongue

The common bile duct carries bile to where?

Duodenum

alanine transaminase (ALT)

Enzyme normally present in the blood. Blood levels are increased in persons with liver disease.

Which of the following procedures treat obesity

Gastric sleeve

cecum

a pouch at the beginning of the colon

ascites

accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity

What are the grinding teeth?

bicuspids (premolars) and molars

dysentery

bloody diarrhea

Ova and parasites

clinical lab test for presence of parasites or their eggs in feces

fecal occult blood test (FOBT)

clinical lab test for presence of small amounts of blood in feces; also called hemoccult test or stool guaiac test

What are the cutting teeth

cuspids (canines) and incisors

digestion is completed in the

duodenum

intravenous cholecystography

dye is administered intravenously to the patient allowing for x-ray visualization of the gallbladder and bile ducts

Bile is stored in the

gallbladder and is produced by the liver to help break down fats.

diaphragmatocele

hernia of the diaphragm

What is the longest portion of the small intestine ?

ileum

spastic colon

irritable bowel syndrome

tissue transglutaminase (tTG) antibody test

laboratory blood test for celiac disease; tests for presence of antibodies formed in autoimmune response to gluten

stool culture

laboratory test of feces to determine if any pathogenic bacteria are present

lower gastrointestinal series

radiographic images of the rectum and colon following administration of barium into the rectum; also called lower GI series or barium enema

What are the folds in the stomach called?

rugae

sigmoidoscopy

the endoscopic examination of the interior of the rectum, sigmoid colon, and possibly a portion of the descending colon

volvulus

twisting of the bile on itself

fundus

upper portion of the stomach

cholecystogram

x-ray image of the gallbladder