GIT Introduction

Question 1

What are the folds of the stomach called

Answer 1

Rugae, increase the surface area

Question 2

What are the functional cells of the stomach called

Answer 2

Parietal cells

Question 3

First region of the small intestine

Answer 3

Duodenum

Question 4

Middle region of the small intestine

Answer 4

Jejunum

Question 5

Last region of the small intestine

Answer 5

Ileum

Question 6

Purpose of villi

Answer 6

Increase the surface area and conduct the majority of absorption

Question 7

GIT hormones

Answer 7

Cholecystokinin, gastrin, ghrelin, glucagon like peptide 1, glucose dependent insulinotropic polypeptide, secretin

Question 8

What is symbiosis

Answer 8

Immune regulation and homeostasis

Question 9

What is dysbiosis

Answer 9

Immune dysregulation, inflammation

Question 10

History taking for GIT diseases

Answer 10

Symptoms, timing, symptoms in relation to food and drink, travel history, medications

Question 11

Why is good bowel prep important for colonoscopy

Answer 11

Abnormalities will otherwise be covered by food and wastes

Question 12

MOA of Macrogol 3350

Answer 12

Osmotic laxative, increase osmotic pressure, draw fluid from inside the intestines to the lumen

Question 13

Side effects of Macrogol 3350

Answer 13

Nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension, abdominal pain

Question 14

MOA of sodium picosulfate

Answer 14

Stimulant laxative, increase secretion of food inside the lumen

Question 15

Side effects of sodium phosphate

Answer 15

Severe dehydration, altered electrolyte balance, can cause renal failure

Question 16

What line is sodium phosphate for colonoscopy lavage

Answer 16

Second line

Question 17

Colonoscopy lavage solutions

Answer 17

Macrogol 3350, sodium picosulfate, sodium phosphate