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Nur 502 - Advanced Patho Final Exam Questions & Answers, Rated 100%-What is a goiter? - enlargement of the thyroid gland Where does nutrient absorption begin? A) Esophagus B) Stomach C) Small intestine D) Large intestine - C Which cranial nerve controls intestinal motility? A) Trigeminal B) Glossopharyngeal C) Hypoglossal D) Vagus - D Which of the following statements describes the function of Escherichia coli in the intestine? A) These organisms feed off undigested food. B) They synthesize vitamins (e.g., B vitamins). C) They produce mucus so that feces will pass. D) They aid with water absorption. E) Both these organisms feed off undigested food, and they synthesize vitamins (e.g., B vitamins). - E __________ emulsifies fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) so that they can be absorbed. A) Amylase B) Lipase C) Bile salts D) Bilirubin - C Changes in the gastrointestinal system associated with aging include: A) increased stomach acid secretion leading to susceptibility of ulcer formation. B) increased peristalsis thereby causing diarrhea. C) reduced liver blood flow and drug clearance. D) increased intrinsic factor production. - C An infant is born with an esophageal atresia with a tracheoesophageal fistula. A complication that can occur is: A) aspiration pneumonia. B) inability to suck. C) bowel obstruction. D) anal atresia. - A A 3-week-old male infant is brought to the ER with projectile vomiting and irritability. The mother said that he seems to be hungry a lot but vomits after, and it has gotten worse over 2-3 days. She also notes he is constipated. The most likely diagnosis is: A) intestinal malrotation. B) Meckel diverticulum. C) pyloric stenosis. D) esophageal atresia - C In which of these scenarios is liver injury most likely? A) A 55-year-old with a low alanine aminotransferase (ALT) B) A 45-year-old with an elevated aspartate aminotransferase (AST) C) A 60-year-old with an elevated alkaline phosphatase and elevated γ-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) D) A 70-year-old with an elevated alkaline phosphatase and normal γ-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT - C A 50-year-old man is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease. He smokes and drinks a lot of coffee. What is a likely reason for the development of reflux in this man? A) Impaired gastric motility B) Abnormalities in the lower esophageal sphincter C) Increased sympathetic stimulation D) Decreased hydrochloric acid inhibition - B Clinical manifestations of new onset, uncomplicated gastroesophageal reflux disease include: A) heartburn. B) sour taste in mouth. C) odynophagia. D) melena. E) heartburn and sour taste in mouth. - E When the normal esophageal squamous epithelium becomes metaplastic columnar epithelium (a precursor to adenocarcinoma), it is referred to as: A) esophagitis B) ulcer C) Barrett esophagus D) erosive disease. - C

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