NSG 120 Quiz 4 Questions with All
Correct Answers
Causes of Periodontitis - Answer-poor oral hygiene, periodontitis is aggravated by
smoking, which promotes calculus formation, cancer and chemotherapy; diabetes
mellitus with decreased tissue resistance and poor healing; and HIV infection (AIDS), in
which periodontitis is rapidly progressive and often resistant to treatment.
Hyperkeratosis - Answer-ex. leukoplakia
- whitish plaque or epidermal thickening of the mucosa that occurs on the buccal
mucosa, palate, lower lip, or tongue
Dysphagia - Answer-difficulty swallowing
Causes of dysphagia - Answer-Neurological deficit, muscular disorder, and mechanical
obstruction
Examples of neurological factors of dysphagia - Answer-- stroke, infection, brain
damage, and achalasia
Ex. of Mechanical ostructions - Answer-- Congenital atresia
- Stenosis
- Esophageal diverticula
- Tumors
Congenital atresia - Answer-developmental defect in which the upper and lower
esophageal segments are separated; the upper section ends in a blind pouch. (Infants)
Stenosis - Answer-Narrowing of the esophagus
-scar tissue , fibrosis accompanying chronic inflammation, ulceration, or radiation
therapy
Esophageal diverticula - Answer-Outpouches of the esophagus wall that collects food
and can become irritated and may lead to aspiration
Oral tumors - Answer-Neoplasms can develop anywhere in or on the surface of the
mouth, gums, cheeks, or palate.
Temporomandibular joint disorder - Answer-inflammation, disease, or dysfunction of the
temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
, S/S of TMJ - Answer-- Hearing clicking sounds during chewing or experiences severe
pain or aching in or around the ears and jaw joints, and the pain is worse with chewing.
- Headache, dizziness, a feeling of pressure, tinnitus, or a draining sensation may be
present in one or both ears; deafness may be experienced.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Answer-periodic flow of gastric contents into
the esophagus.
Celiac Disease - Answer-Gluten intolerance
Gluten examples - Answer-Wheat, barley, rye, and oats
S/S of celiac disease - Answer-weight loss, anorexia, abdominal cramping, diarrhea,
flatulence (gas), abdominal distention, intestinal bleeding, weakness, muscle wasting,
dermatitis herpetiformis
Treatment of Celiac disease - Answer-Life long gluten free diet
IBS - Answer-gastrointestinal disorder with manifestations of abdominal pain/discomfort
and changes in normal bowel habits.
Primary symptoms of IBS - Answer-Diarrhea, constipation, pain
appendicitis - Answer-infection and inflammation of the appendix.
S/s of appendicitis - Answer--periumbilical pain
-nausea and vomiting
-LRQ pain
-if rupture pain usually subsides temporarily
-low grade fever
Crohn's disease - Answer-chronic inflammation of the small intestine that can form into
ulcers "skip lesions" cobble stone appearance
S/S of Crohn's disease - Answer-- Diarrhea
- cramping abd pain
- CLQ pain
Treatment of Crohn's Disease - Answer-Treat acute flare ups and nutritional support
and control of symptoms and inflammation. Antibiotics and steroids
Ulcerative Colitis - Answer-chronic inflammation of the colon with presence of ulcers in
rectum and colon. impairs peristalsis and absorption due to scar tissue
S/S of ulcerative colitis - Answer-- bloody diarrhea
Correct Answers
Causes of Periodontitis - Answer-poor oral hygiene, periodontitis is aggravated by
smoking, which promotes calculus formation, cancer and chemotherapy; diabetes
mellitus with decreased tissue resistance and poor healing; and HIV infection (AIDS), in
which periodontitis is rapidly progressive and often resistant to treatment.
Hyperkeratosis - Answer-ex. leukoplakia
- whitish plaque or epidermal thickening of the mucosa that occurs on the buccal
mucosa, palate, lower lip, or tongue
Dysphagia - Answer-difficulty swallowing
Causes of dysphagia - Answer-Neurological deficit, muscular disorder, and mechanical
obstruction
Examples of neurological factors of dysphagia - Answer-- stroke, infection, brain
damage, and achalasia
Ex. of Mechanical ostructions - Answer-- Congenital atresia
- Stenosis
- Esophageal diverticula
- Tumors
Congenital atresia - Answer-developmental defect in which the upper and lower
esophageal segments are separated; the upper section ends in a blind pouch. (Infants)
Stenosis - Answer-Narrowing of the esophagus
-scar tissue , fibrosis accompanying chronic inflammation, ulceration, or radiation
therapy
Esophageal diverticula - Answer-Outpouches of the esophagus wall that collects food
and can become irritated and may lead to aspiration
Oral tumors - Answer-Neoplasms can develop anywhere in or on the surface of the
mouth, gums, cheeks, or palate.
Temporomandibular joint disorder - Answer-inflammation, disease, or dysfunction of the
temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
, S/S of TMJ - Answer-- Hearing clicking sounds during chewing or experiences severe
pain or aching in or around the ears and jaw joints, and the pain is worse with chewing.
- Headache, dizziness, a feeling of pressure, tinnitus, or a draining sensation may be
present in one or both ears; deafness may be experienced.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Answer-periodic flow of gastric contents into
the esophagus.
Celiac Disease - Answer-Gluten intolerance
Gluten examples - Answer-Wheat, barley, rye, and oats
S/S of celiac disease - Answer-weight loss, anorexia, abdominal cramping, diarrhea,
flatulence (gas), abdominal distention, intestinal bleeding, weakness, muscle wasting,
dermatitis herpetiformis
Treatment of Celiac disease - Answer-Life long gluten free diet
IBS - Answer-gastrointestinal disorder with manifestations of abdominal pain/discomfort
and changes in normal bowel habits.
Primary symptoms of IBS - Answer-Diarrhea, constipation, pain
appendicitis - Answer-infection and inflammation of the appendix.
S/s of appendicitis - Answer--periumbilical pain
-nausea and vomiting
-LRQ pain
-if rupture pain usually subsides temporarily
-low grade fever
Crohn's disease - Answer-chronic inflammation of the small intestine that can form into
ulcers "skip lesions" cobble stone appearance
S/S of Crohn's disease - Answer-- Diarrhea
- cramping abd pain
- CLQ pain
Treatment of Crohn's Disease - Answer-Treat acute flare ups and nutritional support
and control of symptoms and inflammation. Antibiotics and steroids
Ulcerative Colitis - Answer-chronic inflammation of the colon with presence of ulcers in
rectum and colon. impairs peristalsis and absorption due to scar tissue
S/S of ulcerative colitis - Answer-- bloody diarrhea
