CH. 8 Simplified Syllabus Quiz B

Question 1

The condition of an excessive accumulation of fat in the body is known as

Answer 1

Obesity

Question 2

Also known as canker sores, the appearance of ___ ulcers is associated with stress.

Answer 2

aphthous

Question 3

The condition of physical wasting away that occurs in patients with diseases is known as

Answer 3

cachexia

Question 4

Surgical removal of the gallbladder is known as a

Answer 4

cholecystectomy

Question 5

The term for an infection of the bile duct is

Answer 5

cholangitis

Question 6

Repeated episodes of inflammation in the rectum and large intestines that cause ulcers and irritation is known as ulcerative

Answer 6

colitis

Question 7

The medication administered to prevent or relieve vomiting is an

Answer 7

antiemetic

Question 8

____ is transmitted by food that has been contaminated by feces

Answer 8

salmonellosis

Question 9

___ obesity is the condition of weighing more than two times the ideal weight or having a BMI greater than 40

Answer 9

morbid

Question 10

The temporary stoppage of intestinal peristalsis is known as

Answer 10

ileus

Question 11

Return of swallowed food into the mouth

Answer 11

regurgitation

Question 12

belching or raising gas orally from the stomach

Answer 12

eructation

Question 13

extreme, persistent vomiting

Answer 13

hyperemesis

Question 14

excessive swallowing of air while eating or drinking

Answer 14

aerophagia

Question 15

pain or discomfort in digestion

Answer 15

dyspepsia

Question 16

T or F: Celiac disease is transmitted by contact with fecal matter

Answer 16

False

Question 17

T or F: The term Hepatitis means inflammation of the pancreas

Answer 17

False

Question 18

T or F: Cholangiography is a radiographic examination of the bile ducts using a contrast medium

Answer 18

True

Question 19

T or F: Herpes labialis is also known as canker sores

Answer 19

False

Question 20

T or F: Xerostomia is also known as dry mouth

Answer 20

True