_________ is the lack of development of esophageal lumen and results in a blind
pouch. correct answers Esophageal Atresia
Another name for GERD (gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) correct answers
Esophagitis
Chronic Esophagitis is also known as _________ correct answers Barrett's Esophagus
Ingestion of __________ produces acute inflammatory changes in the esophagus;
deeper penetration can cause sloughing of destroyed tissue. correct answers Corrosive
Agents
The most common site for esophageal cancer is the _________ correct answers
Esophagogastric junction
Most esophageal cancer is what cell type ? correct answers Squamous cell
________ is an out pouching of the esophageal wall correct answers Esophageal
Diverticula
True or Traction Diverticula in what layers of the wall ? correct answers All
False or Pulsion esophageal diverticula is made up of only the ________ and ______
herniating through the muscular layer correct answers mucosa ; submucosa
_______ is dialated vein in the distal esophagus correct answers Esophageal Varices
____ ______ is a protrusion of a portion o the stomach into the thoracic cavity through
the esophageal hiatus in the diaphragm correct answers Hiatal Hernia
_________ is a functional obstruction of the distal esophagus with proximal dilation /
result of failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to fully relax correct answers
Achalasia
Foreign bodies may be ______ or _______ correct answers radiopaque ; radiolucent
Which pathology is a result of failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to fully relax ?
A. Achalasia
B. Atresia
C. Esophagitis
, D. Barrett's Esophagus correct answers A. Achalasia
Which pathology is defined as a development anomaly in which the esophagus ends in
a blind pouch ?
A. Achalasia
B. Atresia
C. Esophagitis
D. Traction Diverticulum correct answers B. Atresia
_______ is defined as inflammation of the stomach mucosa; cause by irritants (alcohol,
corrosive agents, and infection) correct answers Gastritis
____ ______ cause obstruction preventing food from entering into the duodenum
correct answers Pyloric Stenosis
_____ _____ _____ is a group of inflammatory processes involving the stomach and
duodenum correct answers Peptic Ulcer Disease
The most common location for peptic ulcer disease is the (lesser/greater) curvature.
correct answers Lesser
Peptic Ulcer Disease is also know as _____ correct answers PUD
Gastric Cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States
True or False correct answers False
All of the following are complications of peptic ulcer disease, except:
A. hemorrhage
B. Gastric Outlet Obstruction
C. Perforation
D. GERD correct answers D. Gerd
____ _____ is an idiopathic, chronic, inflammatory disorder; most often involves the
terminal area of the ilieum correct answers Crohn's Disease
Small Bowel obstructions are most often cause by fibrous adhesions from ______
______ correct answers previous surgery
the 2nd most common small bowel obstruction is ______ correct answers hernias
_________ is the telescoping of one part of the intestinal tract into another because of
peristalsis; Is a major cause of obstruction in children correct answers Intussusception
_______ _______ results in steatorrhea; Leads to less carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
correct answers Malabsorption Disorders