Chapter 11 (Gastrointestinal System Abbreviations) Flashcards by Valerie Altenhofen

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BE

A

barium enema

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BM

A

bowel movement

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CCE

A

cholecystectomy

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EGD

A

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

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ERCP

A

endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

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EUS

A

endoscopic ultrasound

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FOBT

A

fecal occult blood test

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GERD

A

gastroesophageal reflux disease

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GI

A

gastrointestinal

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HAV

A

Hepatitis A virus

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HBV

A

Hepatitis B virus

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HCV

A

Hepatitis C virus

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IBD

A

inflammatory bowel syndrome

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IBS

A

irritable bowel syndrome

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LFT

A

liver function test

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NGT

A

nasogastric tube

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NPO

A

nothing by mouth (nihil per os)

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N&V

A

nausea and vomiting

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PEG

A

percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

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PEJ

A

percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy

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PUD

A

peptic ulcer disease

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RLQ

A

right lower quadrant

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RUQ

A

right upper quadrant

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LLQ

A

left lower quadrant

LUQ

left upper quadrant

UGI

upper gastrointestinal