ALU 201 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (LATEST)
The failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax is:
1. hiatal hernia
2. pyrosis
3. achalasia
4. odynophagia - ANSWERS-Answer 3: achalasia - (page 3)
All of the following are causes of ulcers EXCEPT:
1. gastric cancer
2. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
3. alcohol
4. proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) - ANSWERS-Answer 4: proton
pump inhibitors (PPIs) - (pages 5-6)
Causes of Crohn's disease mortality include which of the following?
A. intra-abdominal infections
B. medication-related side effects
C. cancer
Answer options:
1. A only is correct.
2. B only is correct.
,3. B and C only are correct.
4. A, B, and C are correct. - ANSWERS-Answer 4: A, B, and C are
correct - (page 10).
Describe the causes of acute and chronic pancreatitis and what types
of diseases can be triggered by pancreatitis. - ANSWERS-Refer to
pages 6-7.
Describe the different types of colon polyps, the inherited syndromes,
and their treatments. - ANSWERS-Refer to pages 11-13.
Which of the following statements regarding pancreatitis are correct?
A. It can be caused by heavy alcohol use.
B. It can cause diabetes.
C. It is frequently associated with elevated amylase and lipase levels.
Answer Options:
1. A and B only are correct.
2. A and C only are correct.
3. B and C only are correct.
4. A, B, and C are correct. - ANSWERS-Answer 4: A, B, and C are
correct - (pages 6-7)
The transformation of normal esophageal mucosal to tissue
resembling intestinal mucosa is:
,1. hyperplasia
2. Barrett's metaplasia
3. achalasia
4. gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - ANSWERS-Answer 2:
Barrett's metaplasia - (page 4)
Define GERD and describe the potential complications of this
disease. - ANSWERS-Refer to pages 3-4.
Compare and contrast Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Include
etiology, symptoms, complications, and treatment. - ANSWERS-
Refer to pages 9-11.
Identify the most common forms of bariatric surgery, the goal of these
procedures, potential
complications, and any associated extra mortality. - ANSWERS-Refer
to page 15.
Functions of the liver include all of the following EXCEPT:
1. storing iron
2. destroying damaged white blood cell
3. removing toxin
4. synthesizing cholesterol - ANSWERS-Answer 2: destroying
damaged white blood cells (pages 25-26)
An accumulation of excess fluid within the abdominal cavity is:
, 1. icterus
2. jaundice
3. ascites
4. cholestasis - ANSWERS-Answer 3: ascites (page 37)
All of the following statements regarding the hepatitis B virus surface
antigen (HBsAg) are
correct EXCEPT:
1. It is the earliest marker of acute infection.
2. It measures the viral load.
3. It appears before onset of symptoms.
4. It clears by the convalescence stage of acute infection. -
ANSWERS-Answer 2: It measures the viral load (page 40)
Name and differentiate between the liver function tests (LFTs) that are
used as the basis for screening the liver for underlying pathology. -
ANSWERS-Refer to pages 26-30.
Define Wilson's disease and describe its treatment options and
prognosis. - ANSWERS-Refer to pages 48-49.
Medical treatment for hepatitis C includes which of the following?
A. interferon alpha
B. methotrexate
ANSWERS (LATEST)
The failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax is:
1. hiatal hernia
2. pyrosis
3. achalasia
4. odynophagia - ANSWERS-Answer 3: achalasia - (page 3)
All of the following are causes of ulcers EXCEPT:
1. gastric cancer
2. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
3. alcohol
4. proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) - ANSWERS-Answer 4: proton
pump inhibitors (PPIs) - (pages 5-6)
Causes of Crohn's disease mortality include which of the following?
A. intra-abdominal infections
B. medication-related side effects
C. cancer
Answer options:
1. A only is correct.
2. B only is correct.
,3. B and C only are correct.
4. A, B, and C are correct. - ANSWERS-Answer 4: A, B, and C are
correct - (page 10).
Describe the causes of acute and chronic pancreatitis and what types
of diseases can be triggered by pancreatitis. - ANSWERS-Refer to
pages 6-7.
Describe the different types of colon polyps, the inherited syndromes,
and their treatments. - ANSWERS-Refer to pages 11-13.
Which of the following statements regarding pancreatitis are correct?
A. It can be caused by heavy alcohol use.
B. It can cause diabetes.
C. It is frequently associated with elevated amylase and lipase levels.
Answer Options:
1. A and B only are correct.
2. A and C only are correct.
3. B and C only are correct.
4. A, B, and C are correct. - ANSWERS-Answer 4: A, B, and C are
correct - (pages 6-7)
The transformation of normal esophageal mucosal to tissue
resembling intestinal mucosa is:
,1. hyperplasia
2. Barrett's metaplasia
3. achalasia
4. gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - ANSWERS-Answer 2:
Barrett's metaplasia - (page 4)
Define GERD and describe the potential complications of this
disease. - ANSWERS-Refer to pages 3-4.
Compare and contrast Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Include
etiology, symptoms, complications, and treatment. - ANSWERS-
Refer to pages 9-11.
Identify the most common forms of bariatric surgery, the goal of these
procedures, potential
complications, and any associated extra mortality. - ANSWERS-Refer
to page 15.
Functions of the liver include all of the following EXCEPT:
1. storing iron
2. destroying damaged white blood cell
3. removing toxin
4. synthesizing cholesterol - ANSWERS-Answer 2: destroying
damaged white blood cells (pages 25-26)
An accumulation of excess fluid within the abdominal cavity is:
, 1. icterus
2. jaundice
3. ascites
4. cholestasis - ANSWERS-Answer 3: ascites (page 37)
All of the following statements regarding the hepatitis B virus surface
antigen (HBsAg) are
correct EXCEPT:
1. It is the earliest marker of acute infection.
2. It measures the viral load.
3. It appears before onset of symptoms.
4. It clears by the convalescence stage of acute infection. -
ANSWERS-Answer 2: It measures the viral load (page 40)
Name and differentiate between the liver function tests (LFTs) that are
used as the basis for screening the liver for underlying pathology. -
ANSWERS-Refer to pages 26-30.
Define Wilson's disease and describe its treatment options and
prognosis. - ANSWERS-Refer to pages 48-49.
Medical treatment for hepatitis C includes which of the following?
A. interferon alpha
B. methotrexate
