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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 Barrett’s esophagus

C acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis

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 strangulated hernia

C inflammatory bowel disease

D intestinal obstruction

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 Salmonellosis

C Clostridium difficile

D Dysentery

Question #5

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

A oral rehydration therapy

B antacids

C laxatives

D proton pump inhibitors

Question #6

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

A gastrectomy

B diverticulectomy

C colectomy

D ileectomy

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 A

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 nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

C cirrhosis

D hepatitis

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 upper GI series

D stool sample

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 Inflammatory bowel disease

B Irritable bowel syndrome

C Ischemic colitis

D Dysentery

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 dentist

C orthodontist

D periodontist

Question #14

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

A colotomy

B colectomy

C colostomy

D chyme

Question #15

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

A trismus

B malocclusion

C bruxism

D stomatitis

Question #16

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

A catabolism

B absorption

C metabolism

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 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 strangulated hernia

C diverticulum

D diverticulosis

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 anus

C pyloric sphincter

D lower esophageal sphincter

Question #21

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

A cecum

B duodenum

C jejunum

D ileum

Question #22

Which structure secretes bile?

A pancreas

B stomach

C liver

D gallbladder

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 edentulous

B dental calculus

C dental caries

D gingivitis

Question #26

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

A transverse colon

B sigmoid colon

C ascending 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 aphthous

C cheilosis

D enteritis

Question #28

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

A Sigmoidoscopy

B Enteritis

C Hemoccult

D Colonoscopy

Question #29

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

A gastroduodenostomy

B colonoscopy

C gastrostomy

D sigmoidoscopy

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 cholangiography

B choledocholithotomy

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 cheilosis

B peristalsis

C trismus

D Cirrhosis

Question #33

The term ____________________ means the vomiting of blood.

A hematemesis

B anastomosis

C cheilosis

D enteritis

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 Ulcerative colitis

D Eructation

Question #35

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

A hiatal hernia

B herpes labialis

C ulcerative colitis

D nasogastric intubation

Question #36

The term ____________________ describes an inflammation of the small intestine.

A melena

B trismus

C anastomosis

D enteritis

Question #37

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

A sigmoid colon

B descending colon

C esophageal varices

D ascending 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 trismus

C hiatal hernia

D peristalsis

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 Eructation

C Nasogastric intubation

D Gastroesophageal reflux

Question #40

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

A xerostomia

B cholangiography

C anastomosis

D ascites

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 melena

C leukoplakia

D eructation

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 peristalsis

C trismus

D cirrhosis

Question #43

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

A Celiac

B Nasogastric intubation

C Ulcerative colitis

D Gastroesophageal reflux

Question #44

The term ____________________ describes extreme, persistent vomiting.

A hyperemesis

B peristalsis

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 gastroduodenostomy

B choledocholithotomy

C sigmoidoscopy

D leukoplakia

Question #46

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

A volvulus

B leukoplakia

C morbid obesity

D regurgitation

Question #47

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

A cholangiography

B ascites

C gastroduodenostomy

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 jaundice

C peristalsis

D leukoplakia

Question #49

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

A Pyrosis

B Flatulence

C Celiac

D Halitosis

Question #50

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

A melena

B proctologist

C trismus

D enteritis

Question #51

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

A Aerophagia

B Eructation

C Celiac

D Hemoccult

Question #52

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

A gastroduodenostomy

B cholangiography

C choledocholithotomy

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 peristalsis

C trismus

D hiatal hernia

Question #54

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

A xerostomia

B ascites

C anastomosis

D peristalsis

Question #55

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

A Cirrhosis

B Aerophagia

C Hemoccult

D Celiac

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 cholangiography

B colonoscopy

C choledocholithotomy

D gastroduodenostomy

Question #58

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

A Eructation

B Regurgitation

C Cirrhosis

D Peristalsis

Question #59

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

A palatoplasty

B regurgitation

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 volvulus

B peristalsis

C palatoplasty

D hiatal hernia

Question #61

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

A gastroduodenostomy

B esophagogastroduodenoscopy

C choledocholithotomy

D leukoplakia

Question #62

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

A antiemetic

B leukoplakia

C volvulus

D jaundice

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 volvulus

B regurgitation

C ascites

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 inflammation of the liver

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

C intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with feces

D sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system

Question #67

Match the definition with the correct term. hepatitis

A sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system

B inflammation of the liver

C intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with feces

D rumbling noise caused by intestinal gas

Question #68

Match the definition with the correct term. polyp

A intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with feces

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 #69

Match the definition with the correct term. peptic ulcers

A intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with feces

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

C inflammation of the liver

D sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system

Question #70

Match the definition with the correct term. borborygmus

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

B rumbling noise caused by intestinal gas

C inflammation of the liver

D sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system

Question #71

Match the definition with the correct term. obesity

A excessive accumulation of body fat

B medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity

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 placement of solution into the rectum and colon for emptying

B excessive accumulation of body fat

C medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity

D physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS

Question #73

Match the definition with the correct term. dental prophylaxis

A medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity

B professional cleaning of teeth to remove plaque and calculus

C physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS

D excessive accumulation of body fat

Question #74

Match the definition with the correct term. bariatrics

A medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity

B professional cleaning of teeth to remove plaque and calculus

C physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS

D excessive accumulation of body fat

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 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 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 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 also known as indigestion

B difficulty in swallowing

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 the presence of an abnormal numer of diverticula

B also known as indigestion

C inflammation of diverticula

D difficulty in swallowing

Question #81

Match the definition with the correct term. cholelithiasis

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

B acute infection of the bile duct

C the presence of gallstones

D surgical removal of the gallbladder

Question #82

Match the definition with the correct term. cholecystitis

A inflammation of the gallbladder

B surgical removal of the gallbladder

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

D the presence of gallstones

Question #83

Match the definition with the correct term. cholecystectomy

A the presence of gallstones

B inflammation of the gallbladder

C acute infection of the bile duct

D surgical removal of the gallbladder

Question #84

Match the definition with the correct term. colostomy

A inflammation of the gallbladder

B surgical removal of the gallbladder

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

D the presence of gallstones

Question #85

Match the definition with the correct term. cholangitis

A surgical removal of the gallbladder

B acute infection of the bile duct

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

D inflammation of the gallbladder

Question #86

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

A digestion

B anus and rectum

C eating, swallowing

D sigmoid colon

Question #87

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

A sigmoid colon

B anus and rectum

C digestion

D rectum, straight

Question #88

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

A rectum, straight

B anus and rectum

C eating, swallowing

D sigmoid colon

Question #89

Match the definition with the correct word part. -pepsia

A rectum, straight

B anus and rectum

C digestion

D sigmoid colon

Question #90

Match the definition with the correct word part. -phagia

A eating, swallowing

B rectum, straight

C digestion

D anus and rectum

Question #91

Match the definition with the correct word part. -lithiasis

A stomach, belly

B small intestine

C presence of stones

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 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 stomach, belly

D esophagus

Question #95

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

A stomach, belly

B esophagus

C small intestine

D liver

Question #96

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

A colon

B vomiting

C gallbladder

D bile, gall

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 gallbladder

B colon

C bile, gall

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 bile, gall

B gallbladder

C vomiting

D anus, ring

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