GI-tract Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Chapter 21: Gastrointestinal System Question with complete solution 2023What are the three main functions of the GI system? 1. digestion 2. absorption 3. metabolism What system controls the GI system? the parasympathetic nervous system What are the four organs of the GI system that are responsible for ingestion? mouth, salivary glands, pharynx, and esophagus What three organs are responsible for absorption of nutrients? stomach, small intestine, and large intestine ...

VSim for Nursing: Fundamentals: Vernon Russell Questions and Answers 100% Pass When taking a patient's health history, which of the following does the nurse identify as risk factors for having a stroke? (Select all that apply.) a) Diabetes Mellitus b) Smoking c) Recent weight loss d) Asthma e) Hypertension a) Diabetes Mellitus b) Smoking e) Hypertension Explanation: Risk factors for stroke include hypertension, smoking, and diabetes. Obesity, not weight loss, is a risk factor for stroke. ...

PHARMACOLOGY NURS 251 MODULE 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS PORTAGE LEARNING 2023/2024 GRADED A+. 2 / 6 1. Therapeutic effect: desired drug effect to alleviate some condition or symptom. 2. Side effects: drug effect other than the therapeutic effect that are usually unde- sirable but not harmful. 3. Adverse effect: general term for undesirable and potentially harmful drug effects 4. Toxic effects: undesirable drug effectsthat impliesthe drug is poisoning the body and can be harmfu...

What are the six major parts of the GI tract as outlined by this module? mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and rectum This is added to food for intestinal health: Monosaccharides Disaccharides Insoluble Fiber Soluble Fiber Functional Fiber (ans) Be familiar with the digestive process for carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, including the location and mechanisms of the digestion process for each. Be familiar with health issues related to carbohydrates, proteins, ...

A&P 1 101 Module 3 Exam-Digestive System Test Question 1 5 / 5 pts Explain why a patient with liver disease would have intolerance to fatty foods. Your Answer: Because one of the function of t he liver is to produce bile. Bile is used to emulsify fat, if the fat cannot be broken down, the patient will have intolerance with fatty foods. The liver produces bile which breaks down fats. If it is not producing bile (or less bile), fats will not be broken down effectively. Question 2 5 / 5 pts Explain...

AGACNP Barkley Review: Combined Questions and Answers 2023 What causes fever? ABCDEFGHIMN Auto-immune - SLE, GCA Blood - Heme/Onc - Leukemia/Lymphoma Cancer Drugs - Amphotericin B, Beta-lactam abx, procainamide Endo - hyperthyroidism, pheochromocytoma Familial mediterranean fever GI - intra-abdominal abscess, IBD Heart- MI, endocarditis Infection - bacterial, viral, fungal, parasites, etc. Misc - Hematoma Neuro - tumor, ICH, MS - interfere w/ thermoregulatory process What is ...

Surgery EOR Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers what is the most common type of liver cancer? - Answer- hepatocellular carcinoma tx for hemochromatosis (excessive iron loading) - Answer- deferoxamine chelation HBsAg - Answer- acute/chronic infection HBeAg - Answer- VERY INFECTIOUS acute/chronic infection infectivity wild type viral infection anti-HBc - Answer- marker of exposure persists indefinitely anti-HBe - Answer- low infectivity Anti-HBs - Answer- marker of immunity VACCI...

What are the top three leading causes of death? - ANSWER Heart disease, stroke, and cancer What factor influences the top three leading causes of death? - ANSWER Obesity What does it mean by Macronutrient? - ANSWER Foods needed in GRAM amounts. What does it mean by Micronutrient? - ANSWER Foods needed in microgram or milligram amounts. Name the macronutrients: - ANSWER Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Proteins Name the micronutrients: - ANSWER Vitamins, minerals, and Water Calories p...

Which of the following is NOT a function of the digestive tract? a) to use enzymes to break down food b) to perform gas exchange c) to remove waste from the body d) to use peristalsis to move food along - Answer b) to perform gas exchange Gas exchange is a function of the respiratory system The body, at all times, attempts to maintain homeostasis. The best definition of homeostasis is: a) a process that maintains the stability of the human body's internal environment in response to c...

Exam 2 Pharm Study guide Chapter 15 Adrenergic agonists Sympathetic responses Stimulation of sympathetic nervous system or use of adrenergic drugs can cause dilation of pupils and bronchioles; increased heart rate; constriction of blood vessels; relaxation of muscles in GI tract, bladder, and uterus. Effects of adrenergic agonists at receptors Alpha 1 receptor Increases cardiac contractility, vasoconstriction Dilates pupils, decreases salivary gland secretion Increases bladder and pro...