Small Intestine and Colon Function

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What is the primary purpose of anoscopy, proctoscopy, and sigmoidoscopy?

To assess gastric motility disturbances

To evaluate upper GI hemorrhage

To evaluate chronic diarrhea, fecal incontinence, and lower GI hemorrhage (correct)

To diagnose achalasia and diffuse esophageal spasm

What is the main application of endoscopy through an ostomy?

To evaluate the anastomosis for recurrent disease (correct)

To assess gastric motility disturbances

To diagnose motility disorders of the esophagus

To detect ulceration, fissures, abscesses, tumors, and polyps

What is the primary application of esophageal manometry?

To assess gastric motility disturbances

To diagnose ulcers and tumors in the esophagus

To evaluate the anastomosis for recurrent disease

To detect motility disorders of the esophagus (correct)

What is measured in a manometry test?

Changes in intraluminal pressures and muscle activity Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for esophageal motility studies?

Esophageal manometry Signup and view all the answers

What is electrogastrography used to assess?

Gastric motility disturbances Signup and view all the answers

What is a common indication for Gl intubation?

To decompress the stomach and remove gas and fluid Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the blue port in the Salem Sump tube?

To vent the larger suction-drainage tube to the atmosphere Signup and view all the answers

What type of tube is used to treat bleeding esophageal varices?

Sengstaken-Blakemore tube Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of connecting a Levin tube to low intermittent suction?

To avoid erosion or tearing of the stomach lining Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of gastric or enteric feeding tubes?

To administer tube feedings, fluids, and medications Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the Salem Sump tube?

It is radiopaque and has a double-lumen Signup and view all the answers

Where are vitamin B12 and bile salts absorbed?

Ileum Signup and view all the answers

What is the major function of the colon?

To reabsorb water and electrolytes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the electrolyte solution secreted by the colon?

To neutralize the end products of bacterial action Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the strong peristaltic waves in the colon?

Hormones released after a meal Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of mucus in the colon?

To protect the colonic mucosa Signup and view all the answers

How long after eating does residual waste material pass into the colon?

Within 4 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of acute gastritis?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of peptic ulcers or esophageal stricture?

Pyrosis (heartburn) Signup and view all the answers

What is a complication of acute gastritis?

Pyloric stenosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of constipation?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of gastritis?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What is a pharmacologic management of GERD?

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Celiac disease?

Autoimmune response to gluten consumption Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common gastrointestinal symptom of Celiac disease?

Constipation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of medical management in Celiac disease?

Adopt a gluten-free diet Signup and view all the answers

What is the serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers the viscera?

Peritoneum Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups is at higher risk for developing Celiac disease?

Individuals with Down syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a consult with a dietician in Celiac disease?

To provide nutrition education for a gluten-free diet Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary purpose of anoscopy, proctoscopy, and sigmoidoscopy?

What is the main application of endoscopy through an ostomy?

What is the primary application of esophageal manometry?

What is measured in a manometry test?

What is another term for esophageal motility studies?

What is electrogastrography used to assess?

What is a common indication for Gl intubation?

What is the purpose of the blue port in the Salem Sump tube?

What type of tube is used to treat bleeding esophageal varices?

What is the purpose of connecting a Levin tube to low intermittent suction?

What is the primary purpose of gastric or enteric feeding tubes?

What is a characteristic of the Salem Sump tube?

Where are vitamin B12 and bile salts absorbed?

What is the major function of the colon?

What is the purpose of the electrolyte solution secreted by the colon?

What triggers the strong peristaltic waves in the colon?

What is the role of mucus in the colon?

How long after eating does residual waste material pass into the colon?

What is a common cause of acute gastritis?

What is a symptom of peptic ulcers or esophageal stricture?

What is a complication of acute gastritis?

What is the definition of constipation?

What is a type of gastritis?

What is a pharmacologic management of GERD?

What is the primary cause of Celiac disease?

Which of the following is NOT a common gastrointestinal symptom of Celiac disease?

What is the primary goal of medical management in Celiac disease?

What is the serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers the viscera?

Which of the following groups is at higher risk for developing Celiac disease?

What is the purpose of a consult with a dietician in Celiac disease?

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