The most challenging aspect of treatment for chronic pancreatitis is
pancreatectomy.
strict dietary avoidance of fats.
abstinence from alcohol.
pain control.
~: pain control.
A patient receiving chemotherapy may be at greater risk for development of
gastroesophageal reflux.
stomatitis.
eso...
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week 7 patho370 Questions and
Correct Answer
The most challenging aspect of treatment for chronic pancreatitis is
pancreatectomy.
strict dietary avoidance of fats.
abstinence from alcohol.
pain control.
~: pain control.
A patient receiving chemotherapy may be at greater risk for development of
gastroesophageal reflux.
stomatitis.
esophageal varices.
Mallory-Weiss syndrome.
~: stomatitis.
Chronic pancreatitis may lead to
diabetes mellitus.
Crohn disease.
gallstones.
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celiac sprue.
~: diabetes mellitus.
Untreated acute cholecystitis may lead to ________ of the gallbladder wall.
gangrene
infection
distention
inflammation
~: gangrene
Liver transaminase elevations in which aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is markedly greater
than alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is characteristic of
viral hepatitis.
alcohol-induced injury.
cirrhosis.
acetaminophen toxicity.
~: alcohol-induced injury.
What laboratory data would support a diagnosis of hemochromatosis?
~: Elevated ferritin
The most common cause of mechanical bowel obstruction is
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volvulus.
intussusception.
adhesions.
fecal impaction.
~: adhesions.
What form of viral hepatitis is likely to be transmitted sexually?
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis E
~: Hepatitis B
Most gallstones are composed of
bile.
cholesterol.
calcium.
uric acid salts.
~: cholesterol.
Ulcerative colitis is commonly associated with
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bloody diarrhea.
malabsorption of nutrients.
fistula formation between loops of bowel.
inflammation and scarring of the submucosal layer of the bowel.
~: bloody diarrhea.
Acute right lower quadrant pain associated with rebound tenderness and systemic signs of
inflammation are indicative of
appendicitis.
peritonitis.
cholecystitis.
gastritis.
~: appendicitis.
A patient with pancreatitis may experience muscle cramps secondary to
alkalosis.
hyperglycemia.
hypocalcemia.
hypermagnesemia.
~: hypocalcemia.
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