10: Right Abdomen Testing Flashcards
1
Q
RUQ Ultrasound can see what 4 things?
A
- Liver
- Gallbladder
- Ducts: cystic, hepatic, common bile duct
- Free fluid in abdomen
2
Q
Portal triad of the liver
A
- Hepatic artery
- Portal vein
- Bile duct
3
Q
Five things that can be seen via ERCP
A
- Liver
- Gallbladder
- Bile ducts
- Pancreas
- Stomach and duodenum
4
Q
Fecal calprotectin
A
Released by body in presence of inflammation in intestines -> marker for IBD
5
Q
What does an abdominal ultrasound see?
A
Doesn’t exist - must order a specific US
6
Q
What is a big risk factor of developing IBS
A
Having gastroenteritis (10% of IBS in the next year)
7
Q
What does HIDA stand for?
A
Hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid scan
8
Q
What does HIDA scan do?
A
Evaluate liver, gallbladder, bile ducts
9
Q
Population to not do a HIDA scan in if you can avoid it
A
Pregnant pts
