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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 cleft lip

B acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis

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 intestinal obstruction

B inflammatory bowel disease

C ischemic colitis

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 Salmonellosis

B Clostridium difficile

C Dysentery

D E. coli

Question #5

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

A proton pump inhibitors

B laxatives

C oral rehydration therapy

D antacids

Question #6

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

A ileectomy

B diverticulectomy

C colectomy

D gastrectomy

Question #7

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

A hepatitis A

B nonalcoholic steatohepatitis

C hepatitis B

D hepatitis C

Question #8

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

A nonalcoholic steatohepatitis

B hepatitis

C nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

D cirrhosis

Question #9

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

A melena

B hematemesis

C hematochezia

D steatorrhea

Question #10

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

A abdominal computed tomography

B upper GI series

C abdominal ultrasound

D stool sample

Question #11

Which term is also known as vomiting?

A hematemesis

B emesis

C nausea

D regurgitation

Question #12

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

A Dysentery

B Inflammatory bowel disease

C Irritable bowel syndrome

D Ischemic colitis

Question #13

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

A dentist

B oral or maxillofacial surgeon

C periodontist

D orthodontist

Question #14

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

A colostomy

B colotomy

C chyme

D colectomy

Question #15

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

A bruxism

B malocclusion

C trismus

D stomatitis

Question #16

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

A absorption

B catabolism

C anabolism

D metabolism

Question #17

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

A rectocele

B colectomy

C proctopexy

D hemorrhoid

Question #18

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

A intussusception

B strangulated hernia

C volvulus

D intestinal obstruction

Question #19

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

A diverticulitis

B diverticulum

C diverticulosis

D strangulated hernia

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 lower esophageal sphincter

B pyloric sphincter

C anus

D ileocecal sphincter

Question #21

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

A ileum

B jejunum

C duodenum

D cecum

Question #22

Which structure secretes bile?

A liver

B gallbladder

C pancreas

D stomach

Question #23

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

A stomatomycosis

B eosinophillic esophagitis

C oral thrush

D bruxism

Question #24

_____ is also known as bad breath.

A Malocclusion

B Pyrosis

C Flatulence

D Halitosis

Question #25

Which condition is the earliest stage of periodontal disease?

A edentulous

B dental calculus

C gingivitis

D dental caries

Question #26

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

A ascending colon

B transverse colon

C sigmoid colon

D descending 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 Colonoscopy

B Sigmoidoscopy

C Hemoccult

D Enteritis

Question #29

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

A gastroduodenostomy

B sigmoidoscopy

C colonoscopy

D gastrostomy

Question #30

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

A melena

B trismus

C ileus

D anastomosis

Question #31

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

A colonoscopy

B choledocholithotomy

C cholangiography

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 cheilosis

C trismus

D peristalsis

Question #33

The term ____________________ means the vomiting of blood.

A hematemesis

B cheilosis

C enteritis

D anastomosis

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 Ulcerative colitis

C Nasogastric intubation

D Eructation

Question #35

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

A hiatal hernia

B ulcerative colitis

C herpes labialis

D nasogastric intubation

Question #36

The term ____________________ describes an inflammation of the small intestine.

A enteritis

B anastomosis

C melena

D trismus

Question #37

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

A esophageal varices

B ascending colon

C descending colon

D sigmoid 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 hiatal hernia

B peristalsis

C trismus

D inguinal

Question #39

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

A Gastroesophageal reflux

B Nasogastric intubation

C Eructation

D Ulcerative colitis

Question #40

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

A anastomosis

B cholangiography

C ascites

D xerostomia

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 eructation

C leukoplakia

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 trismus

B cirrhosis

C peristalsis

D volvulus

Question #43

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

A Celiac

B Gastroesophageal reflux

C Nasogastric intubation

D Ulcerative colitis

Question #44

The term ____________________ describes extreme, persistent vomiting.

A hiatal hernia

B palatoplasty

C peristalsis

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 choledocholithotomy

B leukoplakia

C sigmoidoscopy

D gastroduodenostomy

Question #46

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

A regurgitation

B morbid obesity

C volvulus

D leukoplakia

Question #47

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

A cholangiography

B gastroduodenostomy

C ascites

D xerostomia

Question #48

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

A peristalsis

B jaundice

C leukoplakia

D volvulus

Question #49

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

A Celiac

B Flatulence

C Pyrosis

D Halitosis

Question #50

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

A melena

B trismus

C enteritis

D proctologist

Question #51

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

A Hemoccult

B Eructation

C Aerophagia

D Celiac

Question #52

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

A choledocholithotomy

B palatoplasty

C cholangiography

D gastroduodenostomy

Question #53

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

A peristalsis

B cirrhosis

C hiatal hernia

D trismus

Question #54

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

A xerostomia

B anastomosis

C peristalsis

D ascites

Question #55

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

A Cirrhosis

B Aerophagia

C Celiac

D Hemoccult

Question #56

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

A leukoplakia

B volvulus

C regurgitation

D jaundice

Question #57

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

A gastroduodenostomy

B cholangiography

C choledocholithotomy

D colonoscopy

Question #58

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

A Cirrhosis

B Peristalsis

C Eructation

D Regurgitation

Question #59

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

A regurgitation

B palatoplasty

C leukoplakia

D proctologist

Question #60

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

A palatoplasty

B peristalsis

C volvulus

D hiatal hernia

Question #61

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

A leukoplakia

B gastroduodenostomy

C esophagogastroduodenoscopy

D choledocholithotomy

Question #62

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

A leukoplakia

B jaundice

C antiemetic

D volvulus

Question #63

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

A peristalsis

B hiatal hernia

C palatoplasty

D cholangiography

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 xerostomia

B hiatal hernia

C peristalsis

D palatoplasty

Question #66

Match the definition with the correct term. salmonellosis

A intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with feces

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

C sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system

D inflammation of the liver

Question #67

Match the definition with the correct term. hepatitis

A intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with feces

B sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system

C rumbling noise caused by intestinal gas

D inflammation of the liver

Question #68

Match the definition with the correct term. polyp

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

B intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with feces

C inflammation of the liver

D sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system

Question #69

Match the definition with the correct term. peptic ulcers

A inflammation of the liver

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

C sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system

D intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with feces

Question #70

Match the definition with the correct term. borborygmus

A inflammation of the liver

B rumbling noise caused by intestinal gas

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

D sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system

Question #71

Match the definition with the correct term. obesity

A professional cleaning of teeth to remove plaque and calculus

B placement of solution into the rectum and colon for emptying

C excessive accumulation of body fat

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 medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity

B physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS

C excessive accumulation of body fat

D professional cleaning of teeth to remove plaque and calculus

Question #74

Match the definition with the correct term. bariatrics

A excessive accumulation of body fat

B medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity

C physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS

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 physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS

C medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity

D placement of solution into the rectum and colon for emptying

Question #76

Match the definition with the correct term. stomatitis

A the presence of an abnormal numer of diverticula

B inflammation of diverticula

C also known as indigestion

D inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth

Question #77

Match the definition with the correct term. dysphagia

A difficulty in swallowing

B the presence of an abnormal numer of diverticula

C inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth

D inflammation of diverticula

Question #78

Match the definition with the correct term. dyspepsia

A inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth

B the presence of an abnormal numer of diverticula

C also known as indigestion

D difficulty in swallowing

Question #79

Match the definition with the correct term. diverticulosis

A the presence of an abnormal numer of diverticula

B difficulty in swallowing

C inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth

D also known as indigestion

Question #80

Match the definition with the correct term. diverticulitis

A inflammation of diverticula

B also known as indigestion

C difficulty in swallowing

D the presence of an abnormal numer of diverticula

Question #81

Match the definition with the correct term. cholelithiasis

A surgical removal of the gallbladder

B the presence of gallstones

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

D acute infection of the bile duct

Question #82

Match the definition with the correct term. cholecystitis

A inflammation of the gallbladder

B surgical removal of the gallbladder

C the presence of gallstones

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

Question #83

Match the definition with the correct term. cholecystectomy

A the presence of gallstones

B inflammation of the gallbladder

C surgical removal of the gallbladder

D acute infection of the bile duct

Question #84

Match the definition with the correct term. colostomy

A the presence of gallstones

B surgical removal of the gallbladder

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

D inflammation of the gallbladder

Question #85

Match the definition with the correct term. cholangitis

A acute infection of the bile duct

B inflammation of the gallbladder

C surgical removal of the gallbladder

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

Question #86

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

A anus and rectum

B digestion

C eating, swallowing

D sigmoid colon

Question #87

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

A digestion

B anus and rectum

C sigmoid colon

D rectum, straight

Question #88

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

A sigmoid colon

B anus and rectum

C rectum, straight

D eating, swallowing

Question #89

Match the definition with the correct word part. -pepsia

A rectum, straight

B digestion

C anus and rectum

D sigmoid colon

Question #90

Match the definition with the correct word part. -phagia

A anus and rectum

B rectum, straight

C digestion

D eating, swallowing

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 presence of stones

B liver

C esophagus

D stomach, belly

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 liver

B presence of stones

C esophagus

D stomach, belly

Question #95

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

A esophagus

B liver

C small intestine

D stomach, belly

Question #96

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

A vomiting

B gallbladder

C bile, gall

D colon

Question #97

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

A gallbladder

B vomiting

C bile, gall

D anus, ring

Question #98

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

A gallbladder

B bile, gall

C colon

D anus, ring

Question #99

Match the definition with the correct word part. -emesis

A bile, gall

B colon

C vomiting

D gallbladder

Question #100

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

A vomiting

B gallbladder

C anus, ring

D bile, gall

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