Digestive Pathology Quiz

A "stomach flu" is considered which of the following conditions?

Gastroenteritis

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Gastroparesis

Gastrocnemius

Which of the following is a systemic contraindication?

Diverticulosis

Diverticulitits

Celiac Disease

Cirrhosis

A client with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) may require which of the following?

An elevated room temperature or extra blankets

A cooler room temperature or a fan

A bolster to elevate the upper body while supine

A bolster to elevate the legs while supine

A client may be taking antibiotics for any of the following conditions EXCEPT?

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)

Candidaisis

Peptic ulcers

Diverticulitis

Jaundice is an indicator of which of the following?

Cholecystitis

Pancreatitis

Kidney dysfunction

Liver dysfunction

Pain in the right shoulder and under the right scapular can be referred from which organ?

Liver

Gall bladder

Pancreas

Spleen

A client with celiac disease arrives for their session presenting with a rash from having ingested gluten. What is the best course of action for the therapist to take?

Cancel the session, since the rash indicates inflammation and is a systemic contraindication

Treat the rash as a local contraindication

Apply gentle circulatory massage to the rash to improve healing time

Perform abdominal massage to aid the client's digestion of the gluten

Which of the following conditions is infectious through blood-to-blood transfer of a virus?

Pancreatitis

Cholecystitis

Hepatitis

Gastroenteritis

Abdominal massage can provide relief for which of the following conditions?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Peptic ulcers

Massage stimulating a parasympathetic response can exacerbate symptoms for which of the following?

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Peptic ulcers

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