What disease process causes a build up of ammonia in the body?
A) Diverticulitis
B) Renal Failure
C) Hepatic Encephalopathy
D) Cirrhosis - correct answer C) Hepatic Encephalopathy
What disease process is associated with confusion, fatigue, &
personality changes?
A) Prehepatic Jaundice
B) Hepatic Encephalopathy
C) Peritonitis
D) Diverticulitis - correct answer B) Hepatic Encephalopathy
What is a common manifestations of liver disease that can cause a
coma?
A) Cirrhosis
B) Appendicitis
C) Diverticulitis
D) Hepatic Encephalopathy - correct answer D) Hepatic Encephalopathy
,Which part of the Gastrointestinal Tract is rarely involved with
ulcerative colitis?
A) Rectum
B) Small Intestine
C) Large Intestine
D) Colon - correct answer B) Small Intestine
In severe acute episodes of ulcerative colitis, what serious complication
develops?
A) Severe vomiting
B) Appendicitis
C) Dumping Syndrome
D) Toxic megacolon - correct answer D) Toxic Megacolon
What symptoms are present with ulcerative colitis?
A) Hypotension & Bradycardia
B) Hypertension & Weight Loss
C) Fever & Bradycardia
D) Fever & Weight Loss - correct answer D) Fever & Weight Loss
, What can cause peritonitis? (Select all that apply)
A) Diverticulitis
B) High Blood Pressure
C) Pancreatitis
D) Hypovolemia - correct answer A) Diverticulitis
C) Pancreatitis
What type of medication treats peritonitis?
A) Tylenol
B) Antibiotics
C) Oxygen
D) Heparin - correct answer B) Antibiotics
What bacteria causes peptic ulcers?
A) H. pylori
B) Streptococcus
C) Staph aureus
D) E. coli - correct answer A) H. pylori
What is NOT a diagnostic test for peptic ulcers?
A) Fiberoptic endoscopy