Achalasia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Master the Boards USMLE Step 2CK - Gastroenterology Essential feature of the majority of esophageal disorders - answerDysphagia Difficulty swallowing - answerDysphagia Proper term for pain while swallowing - answerOdynophagia Both dysphagia & odynophagia can lead to? - answerWeight loss When severe, some forms of esophageal disorder will also give rise to what? - answer- Anemia - Heme+ stool What should be done when gastrointestinal alarm symptoms are present? - answerEndoscopy Alarm ...

1. Treatment for achalasia may include A. balloon dilation of the lower esophageal sphincter B. beta blockers C. a fundoplication D. an esophagogastrectomy - Answer-A. balloon dilation of the lower esophageal sphincter 2. You assess for Cullen's sign in Dan, age 62, after surgery. Cullen's sign may indicate A. intra-abdominal bleeding B. a ventral hernia C. appendicitis D. jaundice - Answer-A. intra-abdominal bleeding 3. The most important diagnostic test for celi...

Master the Boards USMLE Step 2CK - Gastroenterology Essential feature of the majority of esophageal disorders - answerDysphagia Difficulty swallowing - answerDysphagia Proper term for pain while swallowing - answerOdynophagia Both dysphagia & odynophagia can lead to? - answerWeight loss When severe, some forms of esophageal disorder will also give rise to what? - answer- Anemia - Heme+ stool What should be done when gastrointestinal alarm symptoms are present? - answerEndoscopy Alarm ...

Dry mouth can result in all of the following except: a. bad breath. b. reduced food intake. c. dental disease. d. achalasia. d. achalasia Oropharyngeal dysphagia may be characterized by all of the following except: a. inability to initiate swallowing. b. aspiration. c. impaired peristalsis. d. hoarse voice. c. impaired peristalsis People with _____ often complain of food

Essential feature of the majority of esophageal disorders CORRECT ANSWER Dysphagia Difficulty swallowing CORRECT ANSWER Dysphagia Proper term for pain while swallowing CORRECT ANSWER Odynophagia Both dysphagia & odynophagia can lead to? CORRECT ANSWER Weight loss When severe, some forms of esophageal disorder will also give rise to what? CORRECT ANSWER - Anemia - Heme+ stool What should be done when gastrointestinal alarm symptoms are present? CORRECT ANSWER Endoscopy Alarm sy...

Abdominal Problems-Dunphy Test Questions and Answers 100% Solved 1. Treatment for achalasia may include A. balloon dilation of the lower esophageal sphincter B. beta blockers C. a fundoplication D. an esophagogastrectomy A. balloon dilation of the lower esophageal sphincter 2. You assess for Cullen's sign in Dan, age 62, after surgery. Cullen's sign may indicate A. intra-abdominal bleeding B. a ventral hernia C. appendicitis D. jaundice A. intra-abdominal bleeding

COMSAE level 2 111 Exam Tested Questions & Revised Correct Answers | IMAGES INCLUDED | UPDATED!! 1) When is esophageal manometry used ANSWER Diagnose motility disorders like achalasia, diffuse esophageal spasm and prior to surgery for reflux disease 2) Damage to what lobe causes agraphesthesia ANSWER parietal side is determined which side 3) Independent practice association ANSWER physician maintain individual or group practice but contract with HMO with a ...

Which cells secrete HCl (hydrochloric acid) in the stomach to help with digestion? ~~> parietal cells esophageal disorders ~~> -GERD -Hiatal hernia inflammatory disorders of the stomach ~~> -gastritis -acute gastroenteritis -PUD dysphagia ~~> difficulty swallowing that begins with solids and progresses to liquids mechanical obstruction 2 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+ Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update ~~> -stenosis or stricture ...

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Dry mouth can result in all of the following except: a. bad breath. b. reduced food intake. c. dental disease. d. achalasia. - d. achalasia