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Question #1

Crohn’s disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder that is most often found in the ileum and in the colon.

A False

B True

Question #2

Which term is also known as a harelip?

A acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis

B cleft lip

C Barrett’s esophagus

D cleft palate

Question #3

A/An _____ occurs when a portion of the intestine is constricted inside a hernia, cutting off its blood supply.

A ischemic colitis

B intestinal obstruction

C inflammatory bowel disease

D strangulated hernia

Question #4

_____ is a bacterial infection common to older adults in hospitals or long-term care facilities, typically following the use of antibiotics that wipe out competing bacteria.

A E. coli

B Clostridium difficile

C Dysentery

D Salmonellosis

Question #5

Which type of medication is given to relieve the discomfort of pyrosis or to help peptic ulcers heal?

A laxatives

B oral rehydration therapy

C proton pump inhibitors

D antacids

Question #6

Which term means surgical removal of all or part of the stomach?

A gastrectomy

B colectomy

C ileectomy

D diverticulectomy

Question #7

Which type of hepatitis is transmitted mainly through contamination of food and water with infected fecal matter?

A hepatitis B

B nonalcoholic steatohepatitis

C hepatitis C

D hepatitis A

Question #8

Which term refers to the accumulation of fat in the liver of people who drink little or no alcohol?

A nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

B hepatitis

C nonalcoholic steatohepatitis

D cirrhosis

Question #9

The presence of bright red blood in the stool is known as _____.

A hematemesis

B steatorrhea

C melena

D hematochezia

Question #10

Which term refers to a radiographic procedure to examine the digestive system using a barium swallow?

A abdominal computed tomography

B abdominal ultrasound

C stool sample

D upper GI series

Question #11

Which term is also known as vomiting?

A nausea

B emesis

C regurgitation

D hematemesis

Question #12

_____ is a common condition of unknown cause with symptoms such as cramps, abdominal pain, constipation, and/or diarrhea.

A Dysentery

B Ischemic colitis

C Irritable bowel syndrome

D Inflammatory bowel disease

Question #13

Which term refers to a dental specialist who prevents or corrects malocclusion of the teeth and related facial structures?

A periodontist

B orthodontist

C oral or maxillofacial surgeon

D dentist

Question #14

A/An _____ is a surgical incision into the colon.

A colotomy

B chyme

C colectomy

D colostomy

Question #15

The condition of involuntary clenching of the teeth during sleep is known as _____.

A trismus

B stomatitis

C malocclusion

D bruxism

Question #16

Which term describes the breaking down of body cells or substances?

A catabolism

B metabolism

C absorption

D anabolism

Question #17

A _____ is the surgical fixation of a prolapsed rectum to an adjacent tissue or organ.

A proctopexy

B colectomy

C hemorrhoid

D rectocele

Question #18

Which term is the telescoping of one part of the small intestine into the opening of an immediately adjacent part?

A intestinal obstruction

B intussusception

C strangulated hernia

D volvulus

Question #19

A _____ is a small pouch, or sac, found in the lining, or wall, of a tubular organ such as the colon.

A strangulated hernia

B diverticulosis

C diverticulum

D diverticulitis

Question #20

The _____ is the ring-like muscle at the base of the stomach that controls the flow of partially digested food from the stomach to the duodenum of the small intestine.

A ileocecal sphincter

B lower esophageal sphincter

C pyloric sphincter

D anus

Question #21

The _____ is the last and longest portion of the small intestine.

A duodenum

B jejunum

C cecum

D ileum

Question #22

Which structure secretes bile?

A gallbladder

B pancreas

C liver

D stomach

Question #23

The term _____ is used to describe any disease of the mouth due to a fungus.

A stomatomycosis

B bruxism

C eosinophillic esophagitis

D oral thrush

Question #24

_____ is also known as bad breath.

A Pyrosis

B Flatulence

C Malocclusion

D Halitosis

Question #25

Which condition is the earliest stage of periodontal disease?

A dental calculus

B gingivitis

C edentulous

D dental caries

Question #26

The _____ is the fourth part of the colon that joins the rectum.

A sigmoid colon

B transverse colon

C descending colon

D ascending colon

Question #27

Also known as canker sores, ____________________ ulcers are lesions found on the soft tissues lining the mouth.

A hematemesis

B cheilosis

C enteritis

D aphthous

Question #28

A/An ____________________ test is a laboratory test for hidden blood in the stools.

A Enteritis

B Hemoccult

C Colonoscopy

D Sigmoidoscopy

Question #29

A/An ____________________ tube is a surgically placed feeding tube from the exterior of the body into the stomach.

A colonoscopy

B sigmoidoscopy

C gastrostomy

D gastroduodenostomy

Question #30

The term ____________________ describes the partial or complete blockage of the intestine caused by the complete stopping of intestinal peristalsis.

A anastomosis

B melena

C ileus

D trismus

Question #31

A/An ____________________ is the direct visual examination of the inner surface of the colon from the rectum to the cecum.

A choledocholithotomy

B cholangiography

C colonoscopy

D choledocholithotomy

Question #32

The condition known as ____________________ is a disorder of the lips characterized by crack-like sores at the corners of the mouth.

A Cirrhosis

B peristalsis

C trismus

D cheilosis

Question #33

The term ____________________ means the vomiting of blood.

A anastomosis

B enteritis

C hematemesis

D cheilosis

Question #34

____________________ disease, which is also known as GERD, is the upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus.

A Gastroesophageal reflux

B Nasogastric intubation

C Eructation

D Ulcerative colitis

Question #35

Commonly known as cold sores or fever blisters, the medical term for this condition is ____________________.

A hiatal hernia

B ulcerative colitis

C nasogastric intubation

D herpes labialis

Question #36

The term ____________________ describes an inflammation of the small intestine.

A anastomosis

B trismus

C enteritis

D melena

Question #37

Enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the interior of the esophagus are known as ____________________.

A esophageal varices

B sigmoid colon

C ascending colon

D descending colon

Question #38

A/An ____________________ hernia is the protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall or groin.

A inguinal

B hiatal hernia

C peristalsis

D trismus

Question #39

____________________ is a chronic condition of repeated episodes of inflammation causing ulcers and irritation in the rectum and large intestine.

A Eructation

B Ulcerative colitis

C Gastroesophageal reflux

D Nasogastric intubation

Question #40

A/An ____________________ is a surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures.

A ascites

B xerostomia

C cholangiography

D anastomosis

Question #41

The passage of stools with a black and tarlike appearance caused by the presence of digested blood is known as ____________________.

A volvulus

B leukoplakia

C eructation

D melena

Question #42

The term ____________________ describes any restriction to the opening of the mouth caused by trauma, surgery, or radiation associated with the treatment of oral cancer.

A volvulus

B cirrhosis

C trismus

D peristalsis

Question #43

____________________ is the placement of a feeding tube through the nose and into the stomach.

A Gastroesophageal reflux

B Celiac

C Ulcerative colitis

D Nasogastric intubation

Question #44

The term ____________________ describes extreme, persistent vomiting.

A peristalsis

B palatoplasty

C hiatal hernia

D hyperemesis

Question #45

A/An ____________________ is the endoscopic examination of the interior of the rectum, sigmoid colon, and possibly a portion of the descending colon.

A sigmoidoscopy

B leukoplakia

C choledocholithotomy

D gastroduodenostomy

Question #46

The condition of weighing two or three times, or more, than the ideal weight is known as ____________________.

A morbid obesity

B volvulus

C regurgitation

D leukoplakia

Question #47

A/An ____________________ is the establishment of an anastomosis between the upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum.

A gastroduodenostomy

B xerostomia

C cholangiography

D ascites

Question #48

Yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes caused by abnormal amounts of bilirubin in the blood is known as ____________________.

A leukoplakia

B peristalsis

C volvulus

D jaundice

Question #49

____________________ disease is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a severe reaction to foods containing gluten.

A Pyrosis

B Halitosis

C Flatulence

D Celiac

Question #50

A physician who specializes in disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus is known as a ____________________.

A trismus

B proctologist

C enteritis

D melena

Question #51

____________________ is the excessive swallowing of air while eating or drinking.

A Aerophagia

B Hemoccult

C Eructation

D Celiac

Question #52

The surgical repair of a cleft palate or lip is known as ____________________.

A gastroduodenostomy

B choledocholithotomy

C cholangiography

D palatoplasty

Question #53

A/An ____________________ is a protrusion of part of the stomach upward into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm.

A cirrhosis

B trismus

C hiatal hernia

D peristalsis

Question #54

The series of wavelike contractions of the smooth muscles in a single direction is known as ____________________.

A peristalsis

B ascites

C xerostomia

D anastomosis

Question #55

____________________ is a chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring.

A Celiac

B Cirrhosis

C Hemoccult

D Aerophagia

Question #56

The return of swallowed food into the mouth is known as ____________________.

A jaundice

B leukoplakia

C volvulus

D regurgitation

Question #57

A/An ____________________ is an incision into the common bile duct for the removal of gallstones.

A gastroduodenostomy

B choledocholithotomy

C cholangiography

D colonoscopy

Question #58

____________________ is the act of belching or raising gas orally from the stomach.

A Eructation

B Peristalsis

C Cirrhosis

D Regurgitation

Question #59

The term ____________________ describes an abnormal, white lesion that develops on the tongue or the inside of the cheek.

A proctologist

B palatoplasty

C leukoplakia

D regurgitation

Question #60

The condition in which there is twisting of the intestine on itself that causes an obstruction is known as ____________________.

A peristalsis

B hiatal hernia

C volvulus

D palatoplasty

Question #61

A/An ____________________ is the examination of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum through a specialized endoscope.

A choledocholithotomy

B esophagogastroduodenoscopy

C leukoplakia

D gastroduodenostomy

Question #62

A/An ____________________ is a medication administered to prevent or stop vomiting.

A jaundice

B antiemetic

C leukoplakia

D volvulus

Question #63

A radiographic examination of the bile ducts with the use of a contrast medium is known as ____________________.

A hiatal hernia

B peristalsis

C cholangiography

D palatoplasty

Question #64

An abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is known as ____________________.

A regurgitation

B ascites

C volvulus

D antiemetic

Question #65

The condition known as ____________________ is the lack of adequate saliva.

A peristalsis

B palatoplasty

C xerostomia

D hiatal hernia

Question #66

Match the definition with the correct term. salmonellosis

A sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system

B intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with feces

C inflammation of the liver

D mushroom-like growth from the surface of a mucous membrane

Question #67

Match the definition with the correct term. hepatitis

A inflammation of the liver

B intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with feces

C sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system

D rumbling noise caused by intestinal gas

Question #68

Match the definition with the correct term. polyp

A mushroom-like growth from the surface of a mucous membrane

B sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system

C inflammation of the liver

D intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with feces

Question #69

Match the definition with the correct term. peptic ulcers

A sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system

B inflammation of the liver

C mushroom-like growth from the surface of a mucous membrane

D intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with feces

Question #70

Match the definition with the correct term. borborygmus

A rumbling noise caused by intestinal gas

B sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system

C inflammation of the liver

D mushroom-like growth from the surface of a mucous membrane

Question #71

Match the definition with the correct term. obesity

A excessive accumulation of body fat

B placement of solution into the rectum and colon for emptying

C professional cleaning of teeth to remove plaque and calculus

D medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity

Question #72

Match the definition with the correct term. cachexia

A medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity

B excessive accumulation of body fat

C physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS

D placement of solution into the rectum and colon for emptying

Question #73

Match the definition with the correct term. dental prophylaxis

A professional cleaning of teeth to remove plaque and calculus

B excessive accumulation of body fat

C physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS

D medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity

Question #74

Match the definition with the correct term. bariatrics

A excessive accumulation of body fat

B physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS

C medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity

D professional cleaning of teeth to remove plaque and calculus

Question #75

Match the definition with the correct term. enema

A professional cleaning of teeth to remove plaque and calculus

B placement of solution into the rectum and colon for emptying

C physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS

D medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity

Question #76

Match the definition with the correct term. stomatitis

A inflammation of diverticula

B also known as indigestion

C the presence of an abnormal numer of diverticula

D inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth

Question #77

Match the definition with the correct term. dysphagia

A the presence of an abnormal numer of diverticula

B inflammation of diverticula

C difficulty in swallowing

D inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth

Question #78

Match the definition with the correct term. dyspepsia

A difficulty in swallowing

B also known as indigestion

C inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth

D the presence of an abnormal numer of diverticula

Question #79

Match the definition with the correct term. diverticulosis

A difficulty in swallowing

B also known as indigestion

C the presence of an abnormal numer of diverticula

D inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth

Question #80

Match the definition with the correct term. diverticulitis

A also known as indigestion

B inflammation of diverticula

C difficulty in swallowing

D the presence of an abnormal numer of diverticula

Question #81

Match the definition with the correct term. cholelithiasis

A the presence of gallstones

B surgical removal of the gallbladder

C acute infection of the bile duct

D surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface

Question #82

Match the definition with the correct term. cholecystitis

A the presence of gallstones

B surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface

C surgical removal of the gallbladder

D inflammation of the gallbladder

Question #83

Match the definition with the correct term. cholecystectomy

A inflammation of the gallbladder

B the presence of gallstones

C surgical removal of the gallbladder

D acute infection of the bile duct

Question #84

Match the definition with the correct term. colostomy

A inflammation of the gallbladder

B the presence of gallstones

C surgical removal of the gallbladder

D surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface

Question #85

Match the definition with the correct term. cholangitis

A surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface

B surgical removal of the gallbladder

C inflammation of the gallbladder

D acute infection of the bile duct

Question #86

Match the definition with the correct word part. sigmoid/o

A eating, swallowing

B anus and rectum

C digestion

D sigmoid colon

Question #87

Match the definition with the correct word part. rect/o

A digestion

B anus and rectum

C rectum, straight

D sigmoid colon

Question #88

Match the definition with the correct word part. proct/o

A sigmoid colon

B anus and rectum

C eating, swallowing

D rectum, straight

Question #89

Match the definition with the correct word part. -pepsia

A anus and rectum

B rectum, straight

C sigmoid colon

D digestion

Question #90

Match the definition with the correct word part. -phagia

A eating, swallowing

B digestion

C rectum, straight

D anus and rectum

Question #91

Match the definition with the correct word part. -lithiasis

A small intestine

B stomach, belly

C esophagus

D presence of stones

Question #92

Match the definition with the correct word part. hepat/o

A stomach, belly

B liver

C presence of stones

D esophagus

Question #93

Match the definition with the correct word part. gastr/o

A esophagus

B stomach, belly

C presence of stones

D liver

Question #94

Match the definition with the correct word part. esophag/o

A presence of stones

B esophagus

C stomach, belly

D liver

Question #95

Match the definition with the correct word part. enter/o

A liver

B stomach, belly

C esophagus

D small intestine

Question #96

Match the definition with the correct word part. col/o

A gallbladder

B vomiting

C bile, gall

D colon

Question #97

Match the definition with the correct word part. cholecyst/o

A anus, ring

B gallbladder

C bile, gall

D vomiting

Question #98

Match the definition with the correct word part. chol/e

A anus, ring

B colon

C bile, gall

D gallbladder

Question #99

Match the definition with the correct word part. -emesis

A colon

B vomiting

C gallbladder

D bile, gall

Question #100

Match the definition with the correct word part. an/o

A vomiting

B gallbladder

C bile, gall

D anus, ring

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