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What is the purpose of lithotripsy in treating parotid stones and smaller submandibular stones?
What is the purpose of lithotripsy in treating parotid stones and smaller submandibular stones?
- To promote spontaneous stone passage
- To disintegrate the stone (correct)
- To enlarge the ductal orifice
- To prevent hiatal hernia
Which type of hiatal hernia occurs when the upper stomach and the gastroesophageal junction are displaced upward?
Which type of hiatal hernia occurs when the upper stomach and the gastroesophageal junction are displaced upward?
- Type II hiatal hernia
- Type IV hiatal hernia
- Paraesophageal hernia
- Sliding hernia (correct)
What is a common symptom associated with sliding hiatal hernias?
What is a common symptom associated with sliding hiatal hernias?
- Intermittent epigastric pain
- Nausea
- Pyrosis
- All of the above (correct)
What diagnostic procedure is used to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine?
What diagnostic procedure is used to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine?
What is a dietary recommendation for patients with hiatal hernias?
What is a dietary recommendation for patients with hiatal hernias?
What is a post-operative management strategy for patients who have undergone surgical hernia repair?
What is a post-operative management strategy for patients who have undergone surgical hernia repair?
What is the normal stimulus for the urge to defecate?
What is the normal stimulus for the urge to defecate?
What is the most common type of constipation?
What is the most common type of constipation?
What is the main cause of slow-transit constipation?
What is the main cause of slow-transit constipation?
What is the result of interference with the normal processes of defecation?
What is the result of interference with the normal processes of defecation?
What is the common consequence of defecatory disorders?
What is the common consequence of defecatory disorders?
What is the effect of relaxation of the internal sphincter muscle?
What is the effect of relaxation of the internal sphincter muscle?
What is a common symptom associated with diarrhea?
What is a common symptom associated with diarrhea?
What is the primary goal of establishing a bowel routine?
What is the primary goal of establishing a bowel routine?
What is a characteristic of chronic diarrhea?
What is a characteristic of chronic diarrhea?
What is a recommended method to help prevent constipation?
What is a recommended method to help prevent constipation?
What is the purpose of performing abdominal toning exercises?
What is the purpose of performing abdominal toning exercises?
Why is it recommended to avoid the overuse or long-term use of stimulant laxatives?
Why is it recommended to avoid the overuse or long-term use of stimulant laxatives?
What is the characteristic of stool in a person with constipation?
What is the characteristic of stool in a person with constipation?
What is the purpose of biofeedback in the management of constipation?
What is the purpose of biofeedback in the management of constipation?
What is the difference between constipation and diarrhea?
What is the difference between constipation and diarrhea?
What is the role of the nurse in the management of constipation?
What is the role of the nurse in the management of constipation?
What is the purpose of anorectal manometry in the assessment of constipation?
What is the purpose of anorectal manometry in the assessment of constipation?
What is a complication of constipation?
What is a complication of constipation?
What is a common complication of chronic inflammatory bowel disease?
What is a common complication of chronic inflammatory bowel disease?
What is the primary goal of medical management in chronic inflammatory bowel disease?
What is the primary goal of medical management in chronic inflammatory bowel disease?
What type of diet is recommended for patients with chronic inflammatory bowel disease?
What type of diet is recommended for patients with chronic inflammatory bowel disease?
What type of therapy is used to alter the immune response in chronic inflammatory bowel disease?
What type of therapy is used to alter the immune response in chronic inflammatory bowel disease?
What is the surgical procedure that involves removing the entire colon and attaching the ileum to the anus?
What is the surgical procedure that involves removing the entire colon and attaching the ileum to the anus?
What is a polyp of the colon and rectum?
What is a polyp of the colon and rectum?