Dysphagia Quiz

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Which of the following best defines dysphagia?

  • Increased sensitivity in the throat or esophagus
  • Sensation of something stuck in the throat
  • Difficulty swallowing food or liquid (correct)
  • Pain during swallowing

What is the medical term for difficulty starting a swallow?

  • Odynophagia
  • Esophageal dysphagia
  • Globus sensation
  • Oropharyngeal dysphagia (correct)

What is the medical term for the sensation of food being stuck in the neck or chest?

  • Oropharyngeal dysphagia
  • Esophageal dysphagia (correct)
  • Odynophagia
  • Globus sensation

What is the term for pain during swallowing?

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What is the constant sensation of something being stuck at the back of the throat called?

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Flashcards

Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing food or liquid.

Oropharyngeal dysphagia

Difficulty initiating a swallow, affecting the mouth and throat.

Esophageal dysphagia

The sensation of food being stuck in the neck or chest.

Odynophagia

Pain experienced during swallowing.

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Globus sensation

A constant feeling of something stuck in the back of the throat.

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Study Notes

Dysphagia

  • Dysphagia is defined as difficulty swallowing.

Swallowing Terms

  • Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty starting a swallow.
  • Globus pharyngeus is the medical term for the sensation of food being stuck in the neck or chest.
  • Odynophagia is the term for pain during swallowing.
  • Globus sensation is the constant sensation of something being stuck at the back of the throat.

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