Pathophysiology - Chapter 36 - Final Exam Flashcards
Which are NOT characteristics of Crohn's disease? Abscess formation Bloody diarrhea Fistula formation Rectal bleeding Mucosal layer involvement Transmural involvement
Rectal bleeding
Which of these are NOT characteristics of ulcerative colitis? Abscess formation Bloody diarrhea Fistula formation Rectal bleeding Mucosal layer involvement Transmural involvement
Fistula formation
Transmural involvement
_____ ulcers usually cause pain when the stomach is empty or shortly after eating, whereas _____ ulcers cause pain 2 to 3 hours after eating.
Gastric,
Duodenel
All of the following may result in dysphasia except
A. Altered neuromuscular ability to coordinate movement of material to the esophagus
B. Impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES)
C. Decreased peristalsis of the distal portion of the esophagus
D. Excessive production of stomach acid
D. Excessive production of stomach acid
Abdominal pain that manifests as visceral pain is characterized by
A. Sensations at a distant site, along the same dermatome route as the original location.
B. Being extremely sharp and well localized
C. Diaphragmatic or peritoneal involvement
D. Being diffuse and poorly localized, with a cramping or burning sensation
D. Being diffuse and poorly localized, with a cramping or burning sensation
Risk factors for gastroesophogeal reflux include A. A hiatal hernia B. Constipation C. Esophagitis D. Decreased gastric acidity
A hiatal hernia
Helicobacter pylori infection has been implicated in all of the following except A. Chronic gastritis B. Gastric cancer C. Peptic ulcer disease D. Acute gastritis
D. Acute gastritis
Common manifestations of peptic ulcer disease include A. Diarrhea B. Burning epigadtric pain C. Vomiting D. Bright red blood in the stool
B. Burning epigastric pain
A patient with peptic ulcer disease should be encouraged to avoid A. Hi fiber foods B. Aspirin and NSAIDs C. Excessive intake of liquids D. Wine down immediately after eating
B. Aspirin and NSAIDs
The primary life-threatening complication of appendicitis is A. Peritonitis B. Dehydration C. Cardiac arrest D. Abscess formation
A. Peritonitis
All of the following could result in mechanical bowel obstruction except A. Volvulus B. Intussusception C. Adhesions D. Narcotic analgesic administration
D. Narcotic analgesic administration
Warning signs for colon cancer include A. Blood in the stool B. Epigastric pain C. Nausea or vomiting after meals D. Loss of appetite
A. Blood in the stool
Constipation is defined as fewer than \_\_\_\_\_ stools A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four
C. Three
