Patho Rasmussen - EXAM 2 Questions
and Answers Graded A+
APPENDICITIS: WHAT IS IT? - Correct answer-Inflammation of the vermiform
appendix
APPENDICITIS: CAUSES? - Correct answer-Commonly caused by obstruction of
appendiceal lumen by a fecalith (a stone made of feces)
APPENDICITIS: WHO IS AT RISK? - Correct answer-People under 45 with the
peak ages being 10-19 years old; it affects more men than women
APPENDICITIS: SIGNS/SYMPTOMS- - Correct answer-Right lower abdominal
pain, nausea, occasionally diarrhea
PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE: WHAT IS IT? - Correct answer-Disorder of the upper
GI tract by action of hydrochloric acid and pesin
PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE: CAUSES? - Correct answer-H. Pylori (75% of cases
with duodenal ulcers and 60% of those with stomach/ gastric ulcers), NSAIDS,
excess secretion of acid, stress
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, PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE: WHERE IS IT FOUND? - - Correct answer-stomach,
and duodenum (usually proximal duodenum)
PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE: MECHANISM ? - Correct answer-MECHANISM-
Uncertain
GALLSTONES: CHOLELITHIASIS - WHAT IS IT? - Correct answer-Stones in
the gallbladder/ ducts
GALLSTONES: CHOLELITHIASIS -RISK FACTORS? - Correct answer-Women
2x more than men, obesity, rapid weight loss
GALLSTONES: CHOLELITHIASIS - SIGNS/SYMPTOMS? - Correct answer-
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS many asymptomatic, when they obstruct the cystic duct it
leads to severe upper right quadrant pain
• Pain can radiate to back and cause nausea, vomiting, sweating, and flatus (gas)
HIATAL HERNIA: WHAT IS IT? - Correct answer-A defect in the diaphragm
allowing part of the stomach to pass through into the thorax
HIATAL HERNIA: CAUSES? - Correct answer-Associated with conditions that
increase intrabdominal pressure such as ascites, pregnancy, obesity, chronic
straining or coughing
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and Answers Graded A+
APPENDICITIS: WHAT IS IT? - Correct answer-Inflammation of the vermiform
appendix
APPENDICITIS: CAUSES? - Correct answer-Commonly caused by obstruction of
appendiceal lumen by a fecalith (a stone made of feces)
APPENDICITIS: WHO IS AT RISK? - Correct answer-People under 45 with the
peak ages being 10-19 years old; it affects more men than women
APPENDICITIS: SIGNS/SYMPTOMS- - Correct answer-Right lower abdominal
pain, nausea, occasionally diarrhea
PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE: WHAT IS IT? - Correct answer-Disorder of the upper
GI tract by action of hydrochloric acid and pesin
PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE: CAUSES? - Correct answer-H. Pylori (75% of cases
with duodenal ulcers and 60% of those with stomach/ gastric ulcers), NSAIDS,
excess secretion of acid, stress
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, PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE: WHERE IS IT FOUND? - - Correct answer-stomach,
and duodenum (usually proximal duodenum)
PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE: MECHANISM ? - Correct answer-MECHANISM-
Uncertain
GALLSTONES: CHOLELITHIASIS - WHAT IS IT? - Correct answer-Stones in
the gallbladder/ ducts
GALLSTONES: CHOLELITHIASIS -RISK FACTORS? - Correct answer-Women
2x more than men, obesity, rapid weight loss
GALLSTONES: CHOLELITHIASIS - SIGNS/SYMPTOMS? - Correct answer-
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS many asymptomatic, when they obstruct the cystic duct it
leads to severe upper right quadrant pain
• Pain can radiate to back and cause nausea, vomiting, sweating, and flatus (gas)
HIATAL HERNIA: WHAT IS IT? - Correct answer-A defect in the diaphragm
allowing part of the stomach to pass through into the thorax
HIATAL HERNIA: CAUSES? - Correct answer-Associated with conditions that
increase intrabdominal pressure such as ascites, pregnancy, obesity, chronic
straining or coughing
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