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Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 2
Exam Questions With Correct Answers

Small Intestine is made up of (3) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Duodenum,
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Jejunum, |




Ileum


Large Intestine is made up of (5) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Transverse,
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Descending, |




Ascending Colon, | |




Caecum, |




Sigmoid Colon
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Gastro-Intestinal Tract (8) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Mouth,
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Tongue, |




Oesophagus, |




Oropharynx, |




Stomach, |




Small Intestine,
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Large Intestine,
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,Anus


Digestion - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Breakdown of ingested food,
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Absorption of nutrients into the blood
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Metabolism - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Production of cellular energy
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(ATP), |




Anabolic and catabolic pathways
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Process of the GIT (6) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Food is ingested,
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Mechanical digestion (chewing), | | |




Propulsion (swallowing and peristalsis),
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Chemical digestion occurs in the intestines,
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Absorption occurs in the intestines,
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Defecation occurs |




Gastroesophageal Reflux - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Backward movement | | | | | |



of gastric contents into the oesophagus - weak oesophageal sphinncter
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Nursing Management - GORD - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Sit in upright
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position, |




Small meals,
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,Avoid alcohol and smoking,
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Weight loss, | |




Elevate head of bed,
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Medication (antacids, H2 anatagonists, proton pump inhibitors)
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Gastritis - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Inflammation of the lining of the
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stomach (acute/chronic) |




Peptic Ulcer Disease - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Refers to ulcerative
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disorders that occur in the upper GIT that are exposed to acid-pepsin
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secretion (gastric 20% and duodenal 80%)
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Pathophysiology of Peptic Ulcer Disease - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- | | | | | | |



H.pylori produces enzymes and toxins that interfere with the mucosal
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protection against injury from gastric acid
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Tests/Diagnoses for upper GIT (5) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Endoscopy,| | | | | | | |




Barium swallow, | |




X-rays, |




Lab tests,
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History

, Crohn's Disease - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-A recurrent inflammatory
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disease of the sub-mucosal layer of the GIT (proximal colon, terminal
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ileum)


Tests/Diagnoses for lower GIT (7) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-History,
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Physical examination, | |




Sigmoidoscopy, |




Colonoscopy, |




Biopsy, |




X-rays, |




Faecal occult test
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Treatment of Crohn's Disease (6) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Anti-
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inflammatory drugs (corticosteroids), | | |




Antibiotics, |




Pain relief,
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Nutritional support, | |




Possible surgical resection,
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Possible temporary stoma| |




Ulcerative Colitis - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-An inflammatory condition of
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the colon; mainly the mucosal layer of the rectum and sigmoid colon
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