NUR 631 GI Qbank - A. amylase B. Protease C. Lipase D. Pepsin Answer

NUR 631 GI Qbank

• Which one of the following is NOT an enzyme produced in the pancreas?
• amylase
• Protease
• Lipase
• Pepsin

Answer

• Pepsin

• The backflow of gastric or duodenal contents into the esophagus is known as?
• gastroesophageal reflux
• cholelithiasis
• esophageal spasm
• peptic ulcer disease

Answer

• gastroesophageal reflux

• The most common site for diverticulosis to occur is the?
• jejunum
• small intestine
• sigmoid colon
• ileum

Answer

• sigmoid colon

• Normal function of the pancreas does NOT include the ability to?
• produce digestive enzymes
• decrease the serum concentration of fatty acids
• neutralize gastric acid in the duodenum
• produce insulin

Answer

• decrease the serum concentration of fatty acids 1 / 2

• Five neurotransmitter sites are important in the vomiting reflex. The neuro- transmitter

NOT associated with vomiting reflex is?

• dopamine
• serotonin
• histamine
• glutamate

Answer

• glutamate

• A cluster of vascular tissue, smooth muscle, and connective tissue lining the anal canal is

known as?

• condyloma acuminatum
• rectal prolapse
• hemorrhoids
• proctitis

Answer

• hemorrhoids

• A 46 year old construction worker seeks evaluation of a protruding mass he noticed after

lifting a heavy rock. He is now experiencing pain with coughing. The history and symptoms are suspicious for?

• femoral hernia
• inguinal hernia
• umbilical hernia
• hiatal hernia

Answer

• inguinal hernia

• Which of the following is associated with the development of conjugated

hyperbilirubinemia?

• excessive production of bilirubin
• reduced hepatocyte uptake
• impaired conjugation of bilirubin
• impaired bile flow
• / 2