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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 True

B False

Question #2

Which term is also known as a harelip?

A cleft lip

B cleft palate

C acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis

D Barrett’s esophagus

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 strangulated hernia

C inflammatory bowel disease

D ischemic colitis

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 Salmonellosis

D Dysentery

Question #5

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

A antacids

B proton pump inhibitors

C laxatives

D oral rehydration therapy

Question #6

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

A ileectomy

B colectomy

C gastrectomy

D diverticulectomy

Question #7

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

A nonalcoholic steatohepatitis

B hepatitis A

C hepatitis C

D hepatitis B

Question #8

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

A cirrhosis

B hepatitis

C nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

D nonalcoholic steatohepatitis

Question #9

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

A melena

B hematemesis

C steatorrhea

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 hematemesis

C regurgitation

D emesis

Question #12

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

A Dysentery

B Irritable bowel syndrome

C Inflammatory bowel disease

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 oral or maxillofacial surgeon

B periodontist

C orthodontist

D dentist

Question #14

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

A colostomy

B colotomy

C colectomy

D chyme

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 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 hemorrhoid

B proctopexy

C colectomy

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 strangulated hernia

B intestinal obstruction

C intussusception

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 diverticulum

B diverticulitis

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 anus

B ileocecal sphincter

C lower esophageal sphincter

D pyloric sphincter

Question #21

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

A jejunum

B cecum

C duodenum

D ileum

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 oral thrush

B bruxism

C stomatomycosis

D eosinophillic esophagitis

Question #24

_____ is also known as bad breath.

A Malocclusion

B Flatulence

C Halitosis

D Pyrosis

Question #25

Which condition is the earliest stage of periodontal disease?

A dental calculus

B gingivitis

C dental caries

D edentulous

Question #26

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

A transverse colon

B ascending colon

C descending colon

D sigmoid colon

Question #27

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

A hematemesis

B aphthous

C enteritis

D cheilosis

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 sigmoidoscopy

B gastroduodenostomy

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 anastomosis

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 choledocholithotomy

C cholangiography

D colonoscopy

Question #32

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

A cheilosis

B Cirrhosis

C peristalsis

D trismus

Question #33

The term ____________________ means the vomiting of blood.

A anastomosis

B cheilosis

C hematemesis

D enteritis

Question #34

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

A Eructation

B Ulcerative colitis

C Nasogastric intubation

D Gastroesophageal reflux

Question #35

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

A ulcerative colitis

B hiatal hernia

C nasogastric intubation

D herpes labialis

Question #36

The term ____________________ describes an inflammation of the small intestine.

A trismus

B enteritis

C melena

D anastomosis

Question #37

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

A descending colon

B esophageal varices

C ascending 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 trismus

B peristalsis

C inguinal

D hiatal hernia

Question #39

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

A Ulcerative colitis

B Nasogastric intubation

C Eructation

D Gastroesophageal reflux

Question #40

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

A ascites

B xerostomia

C anastomosis

D cholangiography

Question #41

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

A eructation

B volvulus

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 volvulus

C cirrhosis

D peristalsis

Question #43

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

A Celiac

B Gastroesophageal reflux

C Ulcerative colitis

D Nasogastric intubation

Question #44

The term ____________________ describes extreme, persistent vomiting.

A peristalsis

B hyperemesis

C palatoplasty

D hiatal hernia

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 gastroduodenostomy

C choledocholithotomy

D leukoplakia

Question #46

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

A volvulus

B morbid obesity

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 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 volvulus

B peristalsis

C jaundice

D leukoplakia

Question #49

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

A Halitosis

B Celiac

C Flatulence

D Pyrosis

Question #50

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

A trismus

B enteritis

C melena

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 gastroduodenostomy

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 hiatal hernia

B peristalsis

C trismus

D cirrhosis

Question #54

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

A ascites

B peristalsis

C xerostomia

D anastomosis

Question #55

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

A Cirrhosis

B Celiac

C Hemoccult

D Aerophagia

Question #56

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

A volvulus

B leukoplakia

C regurgitation

D jaundice

Question #57

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

A cholangiography

B choledocholithotomy

C colonoscopy

D gastroduodenostomy

Question #58

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

A Peristalsis

B Regurgitation

C Cirrhosis

D Eructation

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 proctologist

D leukoplakia

Question #60

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

A volvulus

B hiatal hernia

C peristalsis

D palatoplasty

Question #61

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

A choledocholithotomy

B leukoplakia

C gastroduodenostomy

D esophagogastroduodenoscopy

Question #62

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

A leukoplakia

B antiemetic

C jaundice

D volvulus

Question #63

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

A cholangiography

B palatoplasty

C peristalsis

D hiatal hernia

Question #64

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

A regurgitation

B ascites

C antiemetic

D volvulus

Question #65

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

A hiatal hernia

B xerostomia

C palatoplasty

D peristalsis

Question #66

Match the definition with the correct term. salmonellosis

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 #67

Match the definition with the correct term. hepatitis

A rumbling noise caused by intestinal gas

B sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system

C intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with feces

D inflammation of the liver

Question #68

Match the definition with the correct term. polyp

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

D inflammation of the liver

Question #71

Match the definition with the correct term. obesity

A medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity

B excessive accumulation of body fat

C placement of solution into the rectum and colon for emptying

D professional cleaning of teeth to remove plaque and calculus

Question #72

Match the definition with the correct term. cachexia

A physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS

B excessive accumulation of body fat

C medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity

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 medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity

C excessive accumulation of body fat

D physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS

Question #74

Match the definition with the correct term. bariatrics

A excessive accumulation of body fat

B professional cleaning of teeth to remove plaque and calculus

C medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity

D physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS

Question #75

Match the definition with the correct term. enema

A medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity

B placement of solution into the rectum and colon for emptying

C physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS

D professional cleaning of teeth to remove plaque and calculus

Question #76

Match the definition with the correct term. stomatitis

A inflammation of diverticula

B the presence of an abnormal numer of diverticula

C inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth

D also known as indigestion

Question #77

Match the definition with the correct term. dysphagia

A inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth

B the presence of an abnormal numer of diverticula

C difficulty in swallowing

D inflammation of diverticula

Question #78

Match the definition with the correct term. dyspepsia

A inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth

B difficulty in swallowing

C also known as indigestion

D the presence of an abnormal numer of diverticula

Question #79

Match the definition with the correct term. diverticulosis

A inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth

B difficulty in swallowing

C also known as indigestion

D the presence of an abnormal numer of diverticula

Question #80

Match the definition with the correct term. diverticulitis

A also known as indigestion

B difficulty in swallowing

C inflammation of diverticula

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 inflammation of the gallbladder

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

C surgical removal of the gallbladder

D the presence of gallstones

Question #83

Match the definition with the correct term. cholecystectomy

A inflammation of the gallbladder

B surgical removal of the gallbladder

C the presence of gallstones

D acute infection of the bile duct

Question #84

Match the definition with the correct term. colostomy

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 #85

Match the definition with the correct term. cholangitis

A surgical removal of the gallbladder

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

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 digestion

C anus and rectum

D sigmoid colon

Question #87

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

A rectum, straight

B digestion

C anus and rectum

D sigmoid colon

Question #88

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

A eating, swallowing

B sigmoid colon

C rectum, straight

D anus and rectum

Question #89

Match the definition with the correct word part. -pepsia

A digestion

B sigmoid colon

C anus and rectum

D rectum, straight

Question #90

Match the definition with the correct word part. -phagia

A anus and rectum

B eating, swallowing

C digestion

D rectum, straight

Question #91

Match the definition with the correct word part. -lithiasis

A presence of stones

B small intestine

C stomach, belly

D esophagus

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 presence of stones

B esophagus

C liver

D stomach, belly

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 small intestine

B stomach, belly

C esophagus

D liver

Question #96

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

A vomiting

B bile, gall

C colon

D gallbladder

Question #97

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

A anus, ring

B bile, gall

C gallbladder

D vomiting

Question #98

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

A colon

B gallbladder

C anus, ring

D bile, gall

Question #99

Match the definition with the correct word part. -emesis

A vomiting

B bile, gall

C colon

D gallbladder

Question #100

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

A gallbladder

B anus, ring

C vomiting

D bile, gall

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