Module 4 Flashcards
A disease of the small intestine characterized by malabsorption, true gluten intolerance, and damage to the lining of the intestine is called
Celiac sprue
T/F
The most common blood borne infection in the United States is hepatitis A
False
T/F
Hypervitaminosis is toxicity from any vitamin, but especially the fat soluble vitamins A and D
True
Pain and limitation of the movement of the draw with tinnitus as a result of information of the temporomandibular joints is characteristic of
TMJ syndrome
Intestinal obstruction can be
Mechanical
Functional
Partial or complete
The causal Factor of peptic Ulcers is
Stress
NSAIDS
Helicobacter pylori infection
The earliest signs of colorectal cancer or
Often vague and nonspecific
Gingivitis that is not treated may lead to
Periodontitis
Which of the following statements is true about Cirrhosis of the liver
None of the above statements are true
T/F
Healthcare workers exposed to body fluids are a risk for hepatitis B
True
The treatment of oral leukoplakia is
Finding or correcting the source of irritation
The treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease includes
A light evening meal four hours before bedtime in elevation of the bed about 6 inches
The use of H2 receptor antagonist or a proton pump inhibitor
The primary treatment of gastric cancer may include
Gastric resection usually followed by chemoradiotherapy
Viral hepatitis a is usually transmitted by
The fecal oral route
Contaminated food, water, and stools
Poor hygiene
T/F
Colorectal cancer is the third most common site of cancer incidence and death in men and women
True
Oral thrush, a fungal infection that produces sore patches in the mouth and throat, may be the result of
Prolonged antibiotic therapy
Hiatal hernia can be caused by
A weakness that develops in the diaphragm
Inflammation of the gallbladder commonly associated with gallstones is called
Cholecystitis
T/F
Barrett’s Esophagus is a severe consequence of GERD
True
Which of the following statements is true about hepatitis C
It is considered a widespread epidemic
T/F
The complete skeleton of a human is formed by the end of the third month of gestation
True
T/F
Tumors in muscles are very common
False
The following statement about fibromyalgia is true
All of the above
The onset of a stiff and painful shoulder after injury or a period of this use is typical of
Adhesive capsulitis