39 Questions
What is the valve located at the distal end of the esophagus?
Lower esophageal sphincter
What are the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease?
Damage to the lining of the esophagus where it is exposed to digestive juices from the stomach
What is the primary cause of peptic ulcer?
Bacterial infection
What is the complication of hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A rarely has long-term complications
What is the primary mechanism by which pancreatic cancer usually spreads?
Through lymphatic and blood flow
What is the result of a person with diverticular disease developing a fistula?
Fecal material may enter the urinary bladder or uterus
What is the description of diverticulum?
A bulge of the inner layers of the intestine through the muscular layer
What is the term for the disruption of the natural balance between intestinal fungi and bacteria, leading to yeast overgrowth?
Candidiasis
What is the main reason why liver cancer is often difficult to detect in its early stages?
Similar symptoms to cirrhosis or hepatitis
What is the age group most at risk for pancreatic cancer?
A person between 60 and 80 years old with a history of type 2 diabetes and chronic pancreatitis
Which type of diet is most associated with a risk of stomach cancer?
High in smoked, pickled and salted foods
What is the characteristic of the intestinal villi in celiac disease?
Flattened in response to gluten exposure
What is the most common complication of GERD that can lead to esophageal cancer?
Barret esophagus
What is the type of pancreatitis that often has a fast onset?
Acute pancreatitis
What is the common association of colorectal cancer with diet?
Low fiber, high fat
What is a typical symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Recurrent abdominal pain, changes in stool frequency and appearance
What is the most common complication of gastroenteritis?
Dehydration
What is the term for the uncontrolled growth of cells in the pancreas?
Pancreatic cancer
What is the role of H. pylori bacteria in stomach cancer?
Converting nitrates and nitrites into carcinogens
What is the primary risk factor for esophageal cancer that occurs at the distal end of the esophagus?
Barret esophagus
What is the most common type of pathogen that contributes to gastroenteritis?
Viruses
What is the characteristic of contractions in the colon in irritable bowel syndrome?
Disorganized and inefficient
What is the term for the development of malignant tumors anywhere in the large intestine?
Colorectal cancer
What is the site where esophageal cancer develops?
Between the larynx and the stomach
What is the primary cause of gastroenteritis when it is viral?
Noroviruses or rotaviruses
What is the characteristic of irritable bowel syndrome?
Digestive dysfunction with no structural changes to the colon
What is the primary risk factor for liver cancer?
Hepatitis B or C; hemochromatosis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
What is the mode of transmission of hepatitis B?
Unprotected sex or contaminated needles or equipment for piercing or tattoos
Who is most susceptible to candidemia?
People who are immune suppressed
What is the common risk factor for developing gallstones?
Obesity, gender (usually female), using cholesterol-lowering drugs
What should be the primary recommendation for a client complaining of chronic heartburn?
Encourage a healthy diet and lifestyle changes
What should you advise your client to do when she complains of indigestion and irregularity?
Encourage her to consult her primary care physician
What is your best option when working with a client who has recently been diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis?
Delay his session until you have a chance to consult his doctor
What should you tell your client who has esophageal cancer and wants to receive massage therapy to deal with constrictions around his surgical scars?
Agree to work with him, and provide any treatment that fits within his capacity for adaptation
Why should your client with indigestion and irregularity consult her primary care physician?
To rule out any underlying conditions that may be causing her symptoms
What should you tell your client who has been experiencing persistent digestive problems despite receiving massage therapy?
Inform her that persistent digestive problems need to be pursued with her primary care provider
Why should you delay your client's massage therapy session if he has recently been diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis?
To consult with his doctor to ensure that the back pain is not a referral from the pancreatitis
What should you consider when working with a client who has a history of esophageal cancer?
Provide treatment that fits within the client's capacity for adaptation
What should you do when your client reports persistent digestive problems despite receiving massage therapy?
Inform her that persistent digestive problems need to be pursued with her primary care provider
Test your knowledge of the human digestive system, its organs, and related disorders such as celiac disease and esophageal cancer.
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