Digestive, Urinary and Nervous Systems

Which of the following gastrointestinal organs is responsible for absorbing nutrients into the blood?

• Stomach

• Small Intestine

• Liver

• Gallbladder

Which of the following terms describes the movement of a medication, nutrient, or water from the

intestines into the bloodstream?

• Distribution

• Excretion

• Absorption

• Dissipation

Which of the following is secreted by chief cells to aid in digestion of proteins?

• Histamine

• Prostaglandin

• Pepsinogen

• Cyclooxygenase

Which of the following terms describes contractions of the smooth muscle in the gastrointestinal

tract that propel or move food down the tract?

• Metastasis

• Peristalsis

• Pepsinogen

• Mastication

Which of the following enzymes is responsible for the formation of prostaglandins?

• Plasmin

• Cyclo-oxygenase

• Amylase

• Pepsin

A patient taking omeprazole (Prilosec) for a peptic ulcer is advised to take ibuprofen (Advil) for pain.

Which of the following instructions should accompany the medications?

• Take ibuprofen with meals or concurrently with omeprazole.

• Take both medications in the morning, before breakfast.

• Take ibuprofen at night and omeprazole in the morning.

• Take ibuprofen with plenty of water.

Heartburn and the contents of the stomach being pushed into the throat are common symptoms of

which of the following conditions?

• Constipation

• Diarrhea

• GERD

• Hepatitis

Cirrhosis affects which of the following organs?

• Liver

• Gallbladder

• Kidney

• Stomach

Which of the following categories of medications is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

• Antibiotics

• Antivirals

• Antiemetics

• Antacids

Which of the following classes of medications work with parietal cells to decrease the production of

stomach acid?

• Histamine H1-receptor antagonists

• Proton pump inhibitors

• NSAIDS

• Antacids