Exam 6: GI

Question 1

Achalasia:

Answer 1

Disorder of motility in esophagus

Question 2

Asterixis:

Answer 2

Flapping tremor of hands associate with hepatic encephalopathy

Question 3

Biliary colic:

Answer 3

Pain associated with irritation of gallbladder

Question 4

Biliary sludge:

Answer 4

Precursor to gallstones, combination of calcium, bilirubin, cholesterol crystals, mucin

Question 5

Biliary stasis:

Answer 5

Delayed emptying of gallbladder

Question 6

Bilirubin:

Answer 6

Yellow colored compound derived from breakdown of aged RBCs

Question 7

Borborygmi:

Answer 7

High pitched bowel sounds usually associated with cramping

Question 8

Cullen’s sign:

Answer 8

Bluish discoloration around umbilicus r/t blood in peritoneal cavity

Question 9

Grey’s Turner sign:

Answer 9

Reddish brown discoloration at flanks, from blood in retroperitoneal cavity

Question 10

Dyspepsia:

Answer 10

Acid indigestion or heartburn

Question 11

Dysphagia:

Answer 11

Difficulty with swallowing

Question 12

Enterohepatic circulation:

Answer 12

Movement of bile acids to the liver from the ileum

Question 13

Fecal impaction:

Answer 13

Stool cannot be passed

Question 14

Gastroparesis:

Answer 14

Slowed gastric emptying

Question 15

Hematemesis:

Answer 15

Emesis with bright red streaks or dark coffee ground in appearance

Question 16

Jaundice:

Answer 16

Yellowing of skin, sclera and fluids caused by high levels of bilirubin in blood

Question 17

Icterus:

Answer 17

Another name for jaundice

Question 18

Melena:

Answer 18

Stool containing blood, black or motor oil color

Question 19

McBurney’s point:

Answer 19

RLQ pain associated with appendicitis

Question 20

Murphy’s sign:

Answer 20

URQ pain caused by cholecystitis

Question 21

Paralytic ileus:

Answer 21

Decrease or absence of motility

Question 22

Steatorrhea:

Answer 22

Fatty stool