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
