Ch. 6: Digestive System Flashcards
Amylase and lipase test
Tests for the levels of amylase enzymes in the blood.
Liver function test (LFTs)
Tests for the presence of enzymes & bilirubin in blood.
Stool culture
Test for microorganisms present in feces.
Stool guaiac test or Hemoccult test
Test to detect occult (hidden) blood in feces.
Lower gastrointestinal series (barium enema)
X-ray images of the colon & rectum obtained after injection of barium into the rectum.
Upper gastrointestinal series
X-ray images of the esophagus stomach, and small intestine obtained after administering barium by mouth.
Cholangiography
X-ray examination of the ability biliary system performed after injection of contrasts into the bile ducts.
Computed tomography (CT)
A series of x-ray images are taken in multiple views (especially cross section).
abdominal ultrasonography
sound waves beamed into the abdomen produce an image of abdominal viscera.
endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)
use of an endoscope combined with ultrasound to examine the organs of the gastrointestinal tract.
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
magnetic waves produce images of organs and tissues in all three planes of the body.
HIDI scan
radioactive imaging procedure that tracks the production and flow of bile from the liver and gallbladder to the intestine.
fecal transplant
transfer of stool from a healthy donor into the gastrointestinal tract of a recipient.
bariatric surgery
procedures used to achieve weight loss in people with sever obesity.
gastrointestinal endoscopy
visual examination of the gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope.
