Question

which is another term for indigestion?
○ gingivitis
○ stricture
○ dyspepsia
○ dysphagia
question 18 (2.5 points)
dr. assad diagnoses jo warner’s bout of painful stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea as gastroenteritis. what does gastroenteritis mean?
○ extreme, persistent vomiting that can cause dehydration
○ slowed gastric motility causing delayed gastric emptying
○ inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the stomach and intestines
○ electrolyte imbalance caused by fluid loss that exceeds fluid intake

Explanation:

First Question (Another term for indigestion):

• Gingivitis is gum inflammation, not related to indigestion.
• Stricture is a narrowing of a passage, not indigestion - related.
• Dyspepsia is the medical term for indigestion (discomfort in the upper abdomen).
• Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing, not indigestion.

• "Extreme, persistent vomiting..." describes hyperemesis or severe vomiting, not gastroenteritis.
• "Slowed gastric motility..." refers to gastroparesis - like conditions, not gastroenteritis.
• Gastroenteritis breaks down to "gastro" (stomach) + "entero" (intestine) + "itis" (inflammation), so it means inflammation of the stomach and intestine linings.
• "Electrolyte imbalance..." is a consequence of fluid loss (e.g., from diarrhea/vomiting), not the definition of gastroenteritis.

Answer:

C. Dyspepsia

Question 18 (Meaning of gastroenteritis):