5 Written Questions

1. urge to vomit
2. abnormal growing together of two sufaces that normally are separated
3. a test to detect occult blood in feces. It is used to screen for colon cancer or polyps
4. an eating disorder involving gorging with food followed by induced vomiting
5. removal of the colon and rectum through both abdominal and perineal approaches. Performed to treat colorectal cancer

5 Matching Questions

1. helicobacter pylori antibodies test
2. irritable bowel syndrome
3. vomit
4. endoscopic ultrasound
5. hematemesis

1. a a procedure using an endoscope fitted with an ultrasound probe that provides images fo layers of the intestinal wall.
2. b periodic disturbances of bowel function, such as diarrhea and constipation usually associated with abdominal pain
3. c vomiting of blood
4. d a blood test to determine the presence of H. pylori bacteria
5. e matter expelled from the stomach through the mouth

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. cutting of certain branches of the vagus nerveperformed with gastric surgery
   1. obesity
   2. vagotomy
   3. vomit
   4. polyp
2. waste from the digestive tract expelled through the rectum
   1. feces
   2. flatus
   3. melena
   4. ileus
3. another name for gastric or duodenal ulcer
   1. peristalsis
   2. peptic ulcer
   3. gastric ulcer
   4. duodenal ulcer
4. frequent discharge of liquid stool
   1. cirrhosis
   2. nausea
   3. gavage
   4. diarrhea
5. telescoping of a segment of the intestine
   1. intussusception
   2. adhesion
   3. peptic ulcer
   4. nausea

5 True/False Questions

1. upper GI series → involutary wavelike contractions that propel food along the digestive tract

   True        False

2. ascites → abnormal collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

   True        False

3. gavage → urge to vomit

   True        False

4. polyp → matter expelled from the stomach through the mouth

   True        False

5. reflux → waste from the digestive tract expelled through the rectum

   True        False