CH 6: Pathology Flashcards
liver function tests (LFTs)
tests for the presence of enzymes and 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
ERCP
endoscopy retrograde cholangiopancreotography
cholangiography
x ray examination of the biliary system performed after injection of contrast into the bili ducts
- ERCP ***
gastric bypass or bariatric surgery
reducing the size of the stomach and diverting food to the jejunum (grastrojejunostomy)
- bariatric surgery: severe obesity; weight treatment
- Roux-en-Y: reduce size of stomach to 2 tsp
gastrointestinal endoscopy
visual examination of the GI tract using an endoscope
nasogastric intubation
surgical insertion of a tube through the nose into the stomach
paracentesis (abdominocentesis)
surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen
emesis (emetic)
vomit
lysis
breakdown
ptosis
dropping