Module 3 Flashcards
Some foods, such as coffee, chocolate, alcohol and peppermint Mentha piperita, as well as smoking are known to cause relaxation of the …
a. pyloric valve.
b. ileocecal valve.
c. lower esophageal sphincter.
d. cardiac sphincter.
c. lower esophageal sphincter.
Which GI condition has sudden waves of nausea, with a severe cramping pain in the center of the abdomen?
a. dyspepsia
b. GERD
c. enteritis
d. heartburn
c. enteritis
Which of the following should be referred to a doctor immediately?
a. severe bloody diarrhea
b. diarrhea that lasts more than 3 days
c. diarrhea in a child under six
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
The water preparation of which herb is safer than the alcohol based preparation?
a. chamomile
b. wormwood
c. pumpkin
d. ginger
b. wormwood
Which condition is more common in summer and can arise from eating unripe fruit, contaminated food, or from a virus or bacteria?
a. peptic ulcers
b. GERD
c. dyspepsia
d. enteritis
d. enteritis
An erosion in the mucous membranes lining parts of the digestive tract is known as …
a. enteritis.
b. GERD.
c. an ulcer.
d. dyspepsia.
c. an ulcer.
What food can be very helpful for ulcers?
a. broccoli
b. raw cabbage juice
c. raw carrot juice
d. milk
b. raw cabbage juice
Allopathic treatment of GERD includes the use of …
a. aspirin and/or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
b. antacids.
c. oral contraceptives.
d. calcium-channel antagonists.
b. antacids.
What serious problem can sometimes be mistaken for stomach problems?
a. enteritis
b. esophagitis
c. heart attack
d. dyspepsia
c. heart attack
Because the larvae of this worm migrate through the lungs, the first symptoms are a cough, wheezing, and fever.
a. round worms
b. pinworms
c. fish tapeworms
d. dwarf tapeworms
a. round worms
True or False: Gallstones are a common reason for cholestasis.
True
Which dietary change is the most important for preventing gallstones?
a. Increasing dietary fiber
b. High sugar intake
c. Rapid weight loss
d. Fasting
a. Increasing dietary fiber
In which condition is there inflammation or infection of the liver?
a. Cirrhosis
b. Hepatitis
c. Cholecystitis
d. Cholelithiasis
b. Hepatitis
Which of the following is/are a risk factor for gallstones?
a. Birth control pills
b. Obesity
c. Diabetes
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Avoiding fats, fried foods and excess salt is helpful for…
a. cholecystitis.
b. cholelithiasis.
c. cirrhosis.
d. all of the above.
d. all of the above.
True or False: Milk thistle, Silybum marianum, is specific for liver protocols.
True
A liver flush is contraindicated for…
a. Cirrhosis.
b. Cholelithiasis.
c. Cholecystitis.
d. all of the above.
b. Cholelithiasis.
Which of the following is/are serious complications of cirrhosis?
a. Gastrointestinal bleeding
b. Kidney failure
c. Ascites or fluid accumulation in the peritoneal cavity
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Which nutrient(s) is/are commonly deficient in alcoholics?
a. Vitamin C
b. Vitamin B1 or thiamine
c. Magnesium
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Which herb contains silymarin, one of the most potent liver-protecting substances known?
a. Licorice
b. Milk thistle
c. Phyllanthrus amarus
d. Dandelion
b. Milk thistle
Which worm grows by adding segments called proglottids?
a. round worms
b. pinworms
c. tapeworms
d. hookworms
c. tapeworms
True or False: Acupuncture and moxibustion have been reported to be ineffective for the management of Crohn’s disease.
False
A coated tongue, headaches, and halitosis (bad breath), are associated with which GI condition?
a. peptic ulcer
b. dyspepsia
c. constipation
d. enteritis
c. constipation
Indigestion with pain high in the abdomen is known as…
a. GERD.
b. dyspepsia.
c. gastritis.
d. enteritis.
b. dyspepsia.
Peach leaf tea with supplements of vitamin B6 and zinc are specific remedies for…
a. GERD.
b. morning sickness.
c. enteritis.
d. dyspepsia.
b. morning sickness.
Which herbs are helpful for GERD?
a. demulcents
b. marshmallow
c. slippery elm
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
A burning sensation behind the breastbone that occurs in waves, rising towards the neck is known as…
a. GERD.
b. dyspepsia.
c. heartburn.
d. enteritis.
c. heartburn.
Positive identification of which worms is by microscopic evaluation of the eggs in the stool.
a. round worms
b. hookworms
c. tapeworms
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which of the following conditions must be diagnosed by a blood test by a licensed medical provider?
a. Cirrhosis
b. Hepatitis
c. Cholecystitis
d. Cholelithiasis
b. Hepatitis
In which condition are there stones in the gallbladder?
a. Cirrhosis
b. Hepatitis
c. Cholecystitis
d. Cholelithiasis
d. Cholelithiasis