TERMS

Question 1

Dysphagia

Answer 1

Difficulty swallowing

Question 2

Portal hypertension

Answer 2

Increased pressure in the veins leading from the gastrointestinal system to the liver

Question 3

Gastroesophageal reflux

Answer 3

Reflex of acidic gastric contents into lower esophagus

Question 4

Ascites

Answer 4

Accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity

Question 5

Distension

Answer 5

A sensation of elevated abdominal pressure and volume

Question 6

Hematemesis

Answer 6

Vomiting of blood

Question 7

GI: Abscess

Answer 7

Collections of pus in confined tissue spaces, usually caused by bacterial infection

Question 8

GI: Adhesions

Answer 8

Band of fibrous scar tissue forming an abnormal connection between two surfaces or structures

Question 9

GI: dyspepsia

Answer 9

Discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen

Question 10

GI: dysphagia

Answer 10

Painful or difficulty swallowing

Question 11

GI: Emesis

Answer 11

Vomiting

Question 12

Hematemesis

Answer 12

Vomiting blood – appears brown and granular like coffee grounds

Question 13

GI: Melena

Answer 13

Black, tarry stool caused by bleeding in the digestive tract

Question 14

Occult

Answer 14

Hidden, difficult to detect

Question 15

Stricture

Answer 15

Abnormal narrowing of the duct or tube