WGU D236 PATHO GASTROINTESTINAL
TRACT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
With this type of pancreatitis, there is a sudden onset short term episode of information -
ANSWER -Acute pancreatitis
The causes of this type of pancreatitis include:
-Gall stones
-Excessive alcohol consumption
-High blood triglycerides
-Abdominal injury
-Certain medication's and toxins - ANSWER -Acute pancreatitis
Manifestations of this type of pancreatitis include:
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea and vomiting, following significant alcohol intake
• Blue discoloration around the umbilicus (cullen sign) is a hallmark sign - ANSWER -
Acute pancreatitis
With this type of pancreatitis, the gland undergoes repeated episodes of inflammation
and gradual deterioration. - ANSWER -Chronic pancreatitis
This type of pancreatitis is caused by the following:
-Gall stones(obstruct the flow of bile and pancreatic secretions in to the duodenum;
backs up into a pancreas, and it starts auto digesting itself)
-Alcohol (increased secretion of pancreatic enzymes and sphincter contracts enzymes
back up and the patriots) - ANSWER -Chronic pancreatitis
Manifestation of this type of pancreatitis include:
-Severe epigastric pain
-vomiting
-Complications
-Hemorrhage
-Hypovolemic shock (massive inflammatory response that causes capillary leak)
-Circulatory collapse
-Peritonitis (enzymes escape into peritoneal cavity, causing inflammation) - ANSWER -
Chronic pancreatitis
The constant acid irritation leads to alteration of the gastrointestinal cells, also termed
peptic ulcer - ANSWER -Ulcers
TRACT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
With this type of pancreatitis, there is a sudden onset short term episode of information -
ANSWER -Acute pancreatitis
The causes of this type of pancreatitis include:
-Gall stones
-Excessive alcohol consumption
-High blood triglycerides
-Abdominal injury
-Certain medication's and toxins - ANSWER -Acute pancreatitis
Manifestations of this type of pancreatitis include:
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea and vomiting, following significant alcohol intake
• Blue discoloration around the umbilicus (cullen sign) is a hallmark sign - ANSWER -
Acute pancreatitis
With this type of pancreatitis, the gland undergoes repeated episodes of inflammation
and gradual deterioration. - ANSWER -Chronic pancreatitis
This type of pancreatitis is caused by the following:
-Gall stones(obstruct the flow of bile and pancreatic secretions in to the duodenum;
backs up into a pancreas, and it starts auto digesting itself)
-Alcohol (increased secretion of pancreatic enzymes and sphincter contracts enzymes
back up and the patriots) - ANSWER -Chronic pancreatitis
Manifestation of this type of pancreatitis include:
-Severe epigastric pain
-vomiting
-Complications
-Hemorrhage
-Hypovolemic shock (massive inflammatory response that causes capillary leak)
-Circulatory collapse
-Peritonitis (enzymes escape into peritoneal cavity, causing inflammation) - ANSWER -
Chronic pancreatitis
The constant acid irritation leads to alteration of the gastrointestinal cells, also termed
peptic ulcer - ANSWER -Ulcers
