Rmp Prep: Gastroenterology
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- 1.The small soft tissue projection that hangs form the soft palate and aids in the production of sound and speech is called the
- A.
Palate
- B.
Papillae
- C.
Tonsils
- D.
Uvula
- 2.Prevacid and Prilosec are used to treat
- A.
GERD
- B.
Diarrhea
- C.
Constipation
- D.
Nausea
- 3.Which of the following terms is used to describe involuntary, progressive, and rhythmic contraction of the intestines that propels contents onward?
- A.
Intussusception
- B.
Osmosis
- C.
Diffusion
- D.
Peristalsis
- 4.The upper portion of the stomach is called the
- A.
Antrum
- B.
Body
- C.
Fundus
- D.
Sphincter
- 5.The folds contained within the mucous membrane lining the stomach are called
- A.
Diverticula
- B.
Papillae
- C.
Rugae
- D.
Villi
- 6.Which of the following is transcribed correctly?
- A.
Colonoscopy was carried out to the cecum and terminal ileum. There were also small internal hemorrhoids and occasional diverticulum seen.
- B.
Colonoscoopy was carried out to the cecum and terminal ilium. There were also small internal hemorrhoids and occasional diverticula seen.
- C.
Colonoscopy was carried out to the cecum and terminal ileum. There were also small internal hemorrhoids and occasional diverticula seen.
- D.
Colonoscopy was carried out to the cecum and terminal ilium. There were also small internal hemorrhoids and occasional diverticulum seen.
- 7.Hepatitis B is caused by
- A.
A bacterium
- B.
A virus
- C.
A drug
- D.
Alcohol
- 8.Phenegran and Reglan are used to treat
- A.
Nausea
- B.
Jaundice
- C.
PUD
- D.
H. pylori
- 9.ALT, AST, bilirubin, and alkaline phosphate are
- A.
Tests to assess liver function
- B.
Pancreatic enzymes
- C.
Digestive enzymes
- D.
Contained in bile
- 10.Pedunculated and sessile describe
- A.
Villi
- B.
Ulcers
- C.
Polyps
- D.
Hernias
- 11.The combining form of choledoch/o refers to the
- A.
Cecum
- B.
Colon
- C.
Bile duct
- D.
Intestines
- 12.Which of the following is transcribed correctly?
- A.
The patient presents to the ER status post motor vehicle accident with abominable injuries and possible fracture of the ilium.
- B.
The patient presents to the ER status post motor vehicle accident with abdominal injuries and possible fracture of the lieum.
- C.
The patient presents to the ER status post motor vehicle accident with abominable injuries and possible fracture of the lieum.
- D.
The patient presents to the ER status post motor vehicle accident with abdominal injuries and possible fracture of the ilium.
- 13.A barium swallow is also known as a (an)
- A.
Upper GI series
- B.
ERCP
- C.
Guaiac test
- D.
Colonoscopy
- 14.Epsom salt and milk of magnesia are used as
- A.
Antiemetics
- B.
Constrast media
- C.
Laxatives
- D.
Anacids
- 15.Which of the following is transcribed correctly?
- A.
The patient presents today complaining of ascitic stomach, for which she has taken antacids, and colic in the left lower quadrant.
- B.
The patient presents today complaining of acidic stomach, for which she has taken antacids, and colic in the left lower quadrant.
- C.
The patient presents today complaining of ascitic stomach, for which she has taken antacids, and cholic in the left lower quadrant.
- D.
The patient presents today complaining of acidic stomach, for which she has taken antacids, and cholic in the left lower quadrant.
- 16.The medical term for surgical removal of the gallbladder is
- A.
Cholecystectomy
- B.
Enterostomy
- C.
Colectomy
- D.
Pylorotomy
- 17.An abnormal twisting of the intestines resulting in intestinal blockage is a (an)
- A.
Intussusception
- B.
Hernia
- C.
Prolapse
- D.
Volvulus
- 18.A chronic, intermittent inflammatory bowel disease that causes bloody diarrhea with mucus and lesions in the lining of the large intestine is known as
- A.
Gastroenteritis
- B.
GERD
- C.
Irritable bowel syndrome
- D.
Ulcerative colitis
- 19.Which of the following medications is used to treat diarrhea?
- A.
Diuril
- B.
Senna
- C.
Lomotil
- D.
MiraLax
- 20.The part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jujunum is the
- A.
Cecum
- B.
Duodenum
- C.
Ileum
- D.
Pylorus
- 21.Steatorrhea is
- A.
Fat in the stool
- B.
Bile in the stool
- C.
Diarrhea caused by steroids
- D.
Mucus in the stool
- 22.Which of the following is transcribed correctly?
- A.
The patient presents with a 5-day history of diarrhea and cramping after returning from Mexico. Stool will be sent for O&P.
- B.
The patient presents with a 5 day history of diarrhea and cramping after returning from Mexico. Stool will be sent for ONP.
- C.
The patient presents with a 5-day history of diarrhea and cramping after returning from Mexico. Stool will be sent for ONP.
- D.
The patient presents with a 5 day history of diarrhea and cramping after returning from Mexico. Stool will be sent for O&P.
- 23.A tear in the mucosa at the gastroesophageal junction causing bleeding is known as
- A.
Ileus
- B.
Achalasia
- C.
Mallory-Weiss syndrome
- D.
Prader-Willi syndrome
- 24.Examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract with a fiberoptic instrument is called
- A.
Cystoscopy
- B.
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- C.
Nasopharyngoscopy
- D.
Pharyngohinoscopy
- 25.Passage of bright red blood from the rectum is called
- A.
Hematochezia
- B.
Melena
- C.
Flatus
- D.
Hematemesis
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