Digestive System and Related Disorders Quiz
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What is the valve located at the distal end of the esophagus?

  • Lower esophageal sphincter (correct)
  • Gastric sphincter
  • Pyloric sphincter
  • Upper esophageal sphincter

    • What are the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease?

  • Dysphagia and unintended weight loss
  • Damage to the lining of the esophagus where it is exposed to digestive juices from the stomach (correct)
  • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
  • Dull or sharp abdominal pain, disrupted blood glucose levels

    • What is the primary cause of peptic ulcer?

  • Poor absorption of nutrients
  • Damage to the lining of the esophagus
  • Hypersensitivity reaction to a component of gluten
  • Bacterial infection (correct)

    • What is the complication of hepatitis A?

    <p>Hepatitis A rarely has long-term complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which pancreatic cancer usually spreads?

    <p>Through lymphatic and blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of a person with diverticular disease developing a fistula?

    <p>Fecal material may enter the urinary bladder or uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the description of diverticulum?

    <p>A bulge of the inner layers of the intestine through the muscular layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the disruption of the natural balance between intestinal fungi and bacteria, leading to yeast overgrowth?

    <p>Candidiasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why liver cancer is often difficult to detect in its early stages?

    <p>Similar symptoms to cirrhosis or hepatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age group most at risk for pancreatic cancer?

    <p>A person between 60 and 80 years old with a history of type 2 diabetes and chronic pancreatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of diet is most associated with a risk of stomach cancer?

    <p>High in smoked, pickled and salted foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the intestinal villi in celiac disease?

    <p>Flattened in response to gluten exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common complication of GERD that can lead to esophageal cancer?

    <p>Barret esophagus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of pancreatitis that often has a fast onset?

    <p>Acute pancreatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common association of colorectal cancer with diet?

    <p>Low fiber, high fat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

    <p>Recurrent abdominal pain, changes in stool frequency and appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common complication of gastroenteritis?

    <p>Dehydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the uncontrolled growth of cells in the pancreas?

    <p>Pancreatic cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of H. pylori bacteria in stomach cancer?

    <p>Converting nitrates and nitrites into carcinogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary risk factor for esophageal cancer that occurs at the distal end of the esophagus?

    <p>Barret esophagus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of pathogen that contributes to gastroenteritis?

    <p>Viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of contractions in the colon in irritable bowel syndrome?

    <p>Disorganized and inefficient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the development of malignant tumors anywhere in the large intestine?

    <p>Colorectal cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the site where esophageal cancer develops?

    <p>Between the larynx and the stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of gastroenteritis when it is viral?

    <p>Noroviruses or rotaviruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of irritable bowel syndrome?

    <p>Digestive dysfunction with no structural changes to the colon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary risk factor for liver cancer?

    <p>Hepatitis B or C; hemochromatosis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mode of transmission of hepatitis B?

    <p>Unprotected sex or contaminated needles or equipment for piercing or tattoos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is most susceptible to candidemia?

    <p>People who are immune suppressed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common risk factor for developing gallstones?

    <p>Obesity, gender (usually female), using cholesterol-lowering drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the primary recommendation for a client complaining of chronic heartburn?

    <p>Encourage a healthy diet and lifestyle changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you advise your client to do when she complains of indigestion and irregularity?

    <p>Encourage her to consult her primary care physician</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is your best option when working with a client who has recently been diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis?

    <p>Delay his session until you have a chance to consult his doctor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you tell your client who has esophageal cancer and wants to receive massage therapy to deal with constrictions around his surgical scars?

    <p>Agree to work with him, and provide any treatment that fits within his capacity for adaptation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should your client with indigestion and irregularity consult her primary care physician?

    <p>To rule out any underlying conditions that may be causing her symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you tell your client who has been experiencing persistent digestive problems despite receiving massage therapy?

    <p>Inform her that persistent digestive problems need to be pursued with her primary care provider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should you delay your client's massage therapy session if he has recently been diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis?

    <p>To consult with his doctor to ensure that the back pain is not a referral from the pancreatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you consider when working with a client who has a history of esophageal cancer?

    <p>Provide treatment that fits within the client's capacity for adaptation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when your client reports persistent digestive problems despite receiving massage therapy?

    <p>Inform her that persistent digestive problems need to be pursued with her primary care provider</p> Signup and view all the answers

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