NSG5003 GASTROINTESTINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Hepatic encephalopathy is one of the cirrhosis-related complications. The
culprit is the liver's inability to detoxify ammonia.
b) produce glycogen.
c) generate bile.
d) break down insulin - ANSWER: detoxify ammonia.
Extraintestinal manifestation of Chron's illness
Possible diagnoses include heart failure, pedal oedema, cholelithiasis, and
splenomegaly. Cholelithiasis
Hemolytic illness in newborns can induce a buildup of unconjugated bilirubin in
the brain, resulting in kericterus. Unconjugated bilirubin is a direct bilirubin that
is soluble in water, causes enhanced bile secretion, and is lipid-soluble. -
ANSWER Is lipid soluble?
Which sort of hernia causes a bulging of the stomach through the diaphragm
and into the chest?
There are several types of hernias, including inguinal, umbilical, bilateral, and
epigastric. - Answer: Hitatal hernia.
The vestibulocochlear nerve, trigeminal nerve, vagal nerve, and hypoglossal
nerve are the primary nerves that transmit nausea signals to the brain.
Diarrhea is caused by insufficient water absorption from the stomach, jejunum,
ileum, and large intestine. - ANSWER Large intestine.
Which of the following describes a diffuse hepatic condition characterized by
fibrosis and the transformation of normal liver tissues into structurally aberrant
nodules?
a) Hepatitis b) Liver cancer c) Liver cysts d) Cirrhosis (ANSWER) Cirrhosis
, Which statement concerning Crohn's illness is correct?
a) Crohn's disease only affects the mucosal layer of the intestine. b) Granuloma
development is not linked to Crohn's disease. c) Crohn's disease only affects the
small intestine. d) Crohn's disease is characterized by mucosal ulceration and
inflammation throughout the gastrointestinal tract. - ANSWER Crohn's disease
is characterized by mucosal ulcers and inflammation anywhere in the
gastrointestinal tract.
Which of the following factors is connected with the development of conjugated
hyperbilibinemia?
a) High bilirubin production b) Low hepatocyte uptake c) Poor bilirubin
conjugation d) Impaired bile flow - ANSWER Impaired bile flow
Which mechanism is NOT involved in the development of jaundice?
a) High bilirubin production b) Increased hepatocyte uptake.
c) decreased hepatocellular excretion d) reduced bile flow - ANSWER.
Enhanced hepatocyte uptake
A hital hernia is caused by a diaphragmatic deficiency that allows protrusion of
the transverse colon, esophagus, stomach, or small intestine (answer: stomach).
Which of the following is not an enzyme generated by the pancreas?
a) Amylase b) Protease.
C) Lipase
d) Pepsin - Answer: Pepsin.
The anal canal is lined with a cluster of vascular tissue, smooth muscle, and
connective tissue, known as Condyloma acuminatum or rectal prolapse.
c) Hemorrhoids d) Proctitis (answer: Hemorrhoids).
The most common cause of bilirubin overproduction leading to jaundice is
hemolytic anemia.
b) Cirrhosis c) Increased erthyrocyte production d) Cholelithiasis (ANSWER)
Hemolytic Anemia
Diverticulosis is most commonly found in the
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