RMP Prep: Gastroenterology

1. The word gastric relates to

Duct

Flatus

Gallbladder

Stomach

2. The term jaundice means

Frequent thirst

An enlarged vein

Yellowish coloration of the skin caused by bilirubin in the blood

Characteristic foul odor of breath due to disease of the liver

3. The term melena means

Referring to the color black, especially with respect to blood in the feces

Without teeth

Benign tumor of the bile duct

Round mass of anything

4. The medical term for surgical removal of the gallbladder is

Cholecystectomy

Enterostomy

Colectomy

Pylorotomy

5. Esophagitis is the

Inflammation of the stomach

Inflammation of the intestine

Inflammation of the bile ducts

Inflammation of the esophagus

6. Salmonella is

Excess fat in the feces

Various rod-shaped bacteria, many of which may cause food poisoning

Condition in which tumors form in the pancreas

Intestinal obstruction

7. Examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract with a fiberoptic instrument is called

Cystoscopy

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

Nasopharyngoscopy

Pharyngohinoscopy

8. A bariatric procedure to reduce the size of the stomach is called

Gastric bypass

Duodenectomy

Anastomosis

Ileostomy

9. Steatorrhea is defined as

A cramping and straining feeling when passing a stool

Redness of skin on the palm of the hand

The protrusion of part of an organ through the wall of its natural cavity

Excess fat in the feces

10. Amylase and lipase are

Hormones

Components of bile acids

Digestive enzymes

Used to treat gallstones

11. The term hematemesis refers to

Blood in the stool

Vomiting of blood

Irrigation or washing out of an organ or a cavity

Passing of gaseous material from the stomach through the mouth

12. The combining form of choledoch/o refers to the

Cecum

Colon

Bile duct

Intestines

13. The name of the procedure that establishes an artificial connection between the lumen of the colon and the skin is called a

Calicotomy

Cheilotomy

Cicatrectomy

Colostomy

14. The term hyperchlorhydria refers to

Failure of any part of the smooth muscle of the gastroenteric tract to relax where one section joins another

Absence of hydrochloric acid in the gastric juices

Difficulty in swallowing

Excessive amount of hydrochloric acid in the gastric juices

15. Hepatitis B is caused by

A bacterium

A virus

A drug

Alcohol

16. ALT, AST, bilirubin, and alkaline phosphate are

Tests to assess liver function

Pancreatic enzymes

Digestive enzymes

Contained in bile

17. Prevacid and Prilosec are used to treat

GERD

Diarrhea

Constipation

Nausea

18. Steatorrhea is

Fat in the stool

Bile in the stool

Diarrhea caused by steroids

Mucus in the stool

19. The prefix entero- means

Abdomen

Enamel

Intestine

Lining

20. The small soft tissue projection that hangs form the soft palate and aids in the production of sound and speech is called the

Palate

Papillae

Tonsils

Uvula

21. Which of the following terms is used to describe involuntary, progressive, and rhythmic contraction of the intestines that propels contents onward?

Intussusception

Osmosis

Diffusion

Peristalsis

22. Paralytic ileus means

Loss of peristalsis

Resection of the ileum

Islets of Langerhans

Inflammation of the ileum

23. The part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jujunum is the

Cecum

Duodenum

Ileum

Pylorus

24. A chronic, intermittent inflammatory bowel disease that causes bloody diarrhea with mucus and lesions in the lining of the large intestine is known as

Gastroenteritis

GERD

Irritable bowel syndrome

Ulcerative colitis

25. The term biliary colic refers to

Pain from blocked cystic or common bile duct

Malabsorption caused by disease of the absorbing surfaces of the intestine

Disease caused by damage to the gallbladder

Congenital defect in diverticula of the ileum

26. Enterolysis means a (an)

Loosening of adhesions of the intestine

Condition in which cholesterol materials are deposited in tissues

Cramping and painful straining when passing a stool

Vomiting of blood

27. A barium swallow is also known as a (an)

Upper GI series

ERCP

Guaiac test

Colonoscopy

28. Which of the following medications is used to treat diarrhea?

Diuril

Senna

Lomotil

MiraLax

29. Phenegran and Reglan are used to treat

Nausea

Jaundice

PUD

H. pylori

30. Passage of bright red blood from the rectum is called

Hematochezia

Melena

Flatus

Hematemesis

31. Varix refers to

The internal organs of any of the three great cavities of the body

The protrusion of part of an organ through the wall of its cavity

An enlarged vein

Jaundice

32. A tear in the mucosa at the gastroesophageal junction causing bleeding is known as

Ileus

Achalasia

Mallory-Weiss syndrome

Prader-Willi syndrome

33. Pedunculated and sessile describe

Villi

Ulcers

Polyps

Hernias

34. The upper portion of the stomach is called the

Antrum

Body

Fundus

Sphincter

35. The folds contained within the mucous membrane lining the stomach are called

Diverticula

Papillae

Rugae

Villi

36. Which of the following is transcribed correctly?

37. An abnormal twisting of the intestines resulting in intestinal blockage is a (an)

Intussusception

Hernia

Prolapse

Volvulus

38. Epsom salt and milk of magnesia are used as

Antiemetics

Constrast media

Laxatives

Anacids

39. Which of the following is transcribed correctly?

40. Which of the following is transcribed correctly?

The patient presents to the ER status post motor vehicle accident with abominable injuries and possible fracture of the ilium.

The patient presents to the ER status post motor vehicle accident with abdominal injuries and possible fracture of the lieum.

The patient presents to the ER status post motor vehicle accident with abominable injuries and possible fracture of the lieum.

The patient presents to the ER status post motor vehicle accident with abdominal injuries and possible fracture of the ilium.

41. Cholangitis is the

Inflammation of stomach and duodenum

Inflammation of the intestine

Inflammation of the gallbladder

Inflammation of the bile ducts

42. The term hematochezia

Refers to blood in the stool

Is bright red blood discharged from the rectum

Means without teeth

Means feeding by stomach tube

43. Which of the following is transcribed correctly?

44. Gavage refers to the

Feeding by stomach tube

Telescoping of a tubular organ

Washing out of an organ or a cavity

Vomiting of blood

Rmp Prep: Gastroenterology

1. The word gastric relates to

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. The term jaundice means

3. The term melena means

4. The medical term for surgical removal of the gallbladder is

5. Esophagitis is the

6. Salmonella is

7. Examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract with a fiberoptic instrument is called

8. A bariatric procedure to reduce the size of the stomach is called

9. Steatorrhea is defined as

10. Amylase and lipase are

11. The term hematemesis refers to

12. The combining form of choledoch/o refers to the

13. The name of the procedure that establishes an artificial connection between the lumen of the colon and the skin is called a

14. The term hyperchlorhydria refers to

15. Hepatitis B is caused by

16. ALT, AST, bilirubin, and alkaline phosphate are

17. Prevacid and Prilosec are used to treat

18. Steatorrhea is

19. The prefix entero- means

20. The small soft tissue projection that hangs form the soft palate and aids in the production of sound and speech is called the

21. Which of the following terms is used to describe involuntary, progressive, and rhythmic contraction of the intestines that propels contents onward?

22. Paralytic ileus means

23. The part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jujunum is the

24. A chronic, intermittent inflammatory bowel disease that causes bloody diarrhea with mucus and lesions in the lining of the large intestine is known as

25. The term biliary colic refers to

26. Enterolysis means a (an)

27. A barium swallow is also known as a (an)

28. Which of the following medications is used to treat diarrhea?

29. Phenegran and Reglan are used to treat

30. Passage of bright red blood from the rectum is called

31. Varix refers to

32. A tear in the mucosa at the gastroesophageal junction causing bleeding is known as

33. Pedunculated and sessile describe

34. The upper portion of the stomach is called the

35. The folds contained within the mucous membrane lining the stomach are called

36. Which of the following is transcribed correctly?

37. An abnormal twisting of the intestines resulting in intestinal blockage is a (an)

38. Epsom salt and milk of magnesia are used as

39. Which of the following is transcribed correctly?

40. Which of the following is transcribed correctly?

41. Cholangitis is the

42. The term hematochezia

43. Which of the following is transcribed correctly?

44. Gavage refers to the