Digestive & Urinary Review

What is the medical term for difficulty swallowing?

• Dysuria

• Dysphagia

• Deglutition

• Mastication

Mastication refers to:

• Digestion

• Swallowing

• Chewing

• Absorption

The process of food being propelled through the GI tract is called:

• Ingestion

• Deglutition

• Eructation

• Peristalsis

Where is the lower esophageal sphincter located?

• Between the stomach and the duodenum

• At the proximal end of the esophagus

• Between ileum and cecum

• At the distal end of the esophagus

The sphincter that regulates food entering the small intestine is the:

• Cardiac sphincter

• Pyloric sphincter

• Ileocecal sphincter

• Esophageal sphincter

Which sphincter is located between the ileum and the cecum?

• Pyloric

• Cardiac

• Lower esophageal

• Ileocecal

Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the:

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Gallbladder

• Peritoneum

Which of the following conditions is an inflammation of the liver?

• Cholangitis

• Hepatitis

• Peritonitis

• Pancreatitis

What do antacids do?

• Increase bowel movement

• Neutralize stomach acid

• Stop vomiting

• Reduce hunger

Which drug class is used to treat nausea and vomiting?

• Antacids

• Antidiarrheals

• Laxatives

• Antiemetics