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EXAM WITH Q&A ACCURATE
ANSWERS
xposure to which substance protects the mucousal barrier of the stomach?
E
Prostaglandins
lucose transport enhances the absorption of which electrolytes?
G
Sodium
hat is the cause of GERD?
W
Zone of low pressure in the lower esophageal sphincter
y what mechanism does intussusception cause and intestinal obstruction?
B
Telescoping of part of the intestines into another section of intestines usually causing
strangulation of the blood supply
hat is the most immediate result of small bowel obstruction?
W
Distension
n intestinal obstruction at the pylorus or high in the small intestines causes metabolic
A
alkalosis by causing which outcome?
Excessive loss of hydrogen ions normally absorbed by gastric juices
hat are the cardinal symptoms of small intestinal obstruction?
W
Colicky pain caused by distension followed by vomiting
hat is the primary cause of peptic ulcers?
W
H. Pylori
peptic ulcer may occur in all areas excepts?
A
Jejunum
fter a partial gastrectomy or pyloroplasty, clinical manifestations that include increased
A
pulse, hypotension, weakness, pallor, sweating, and dizziness are the result of which
mechanism?
, umping syndrome - rapid gastric emptying that creates high osmotic gradient in the
D
small intestines causing a fluid shift
hat can assist in management of dumping syndrome?
W
Dietary management
besity of defined as BMI greater than what measurement?
O
30
hich are early (prodroma) clinical manifestations of hepatitis?
W
Fatigue, vomiting, anorexia, malaise, headache, cough, low grade fever, and hyperalgia
hat are the characteristics of UC?
W
Inflammation begins at the base of the crypts of Lieberkuhn in the large intestines,
primarily with the left colon, with infilatrates and release of inflammatory cytokines
hat are the chracteristics of Crohns?
W
Elevation in IgG are associated with disease severity
idney stones in the upper part of the ureter would produce pain referred to which
K
anatomical area?
Umbilicus
he GRF is directly related to which factor?
T
Perfusion pressure
hen rennin is release, it is capable of which action?
W
Formation of angotensin I
ow high does the plasma glucose have to be before the threshold for glucose is
H
achieved?
180mg/dl
hat it the end product of protein metabolism that is excreted in urine?
W
urea
hat provides the best estimate of the functioning of renal tissue?
W
GFR
Which renal change is found in older adults?