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chapter 12 part 2 Flashcards

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aphagia

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a condition characterized by the loss of the ability to swallow as a result of organic or psychologic causes

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ascites

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an abnormal accumulation of fluid within the peritoneal cavity

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dyspepsia

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a vague feeling of epigastric discomfort after eating

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dysphagia

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difficulty in swallowing, commonly associated with obstructive or motor disorders or the esophagus

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gastroesphagus reflux

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backflow of the content of the stomach into the esophagus that is often a result of incompetence of the lower esophageal spinhcter

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icterus

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yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes and sclera of the eyes caused by greater than normal amount of bilirubin in the blood; jaundice

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jaundice

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icterus

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achalasia

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decreased mobility of the lower two thirds of the esophagus along with constriction of the lower esophageal sphincter

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anal fistula

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abnormal passageway in the skin surface near the anus

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celiac disease

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nutrient malabsorption due to damaged small bowel mucosa

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cirrhosis

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disease of the liver that is chronic and degenerative

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chron’s disease

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digestive tract inflammation of a chronic nature, causing fever, cramping, weight loss, etc

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diverticular disease

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characterizes both diverticulosis and diverticulitis

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dysentery

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term used to describe painful intestinal inflammation typically caused by ingesting water or food containing bacteria, etc

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esophageal varices

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swollen, twisted veins located in the distal end of the esophagus

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gallstones

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pigmented or hardened cholesterol stones formed as a result of bile crystallization

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hemorrhoids

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a hemorrhoid is an unnaturally distended or swollen vein in the distal rectum or anus

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hepatitis

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acute or chronic inflammation of the liver due to viral or bacterial infections, drugs, etc

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hernia

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an irregular protrusion of tissue, organ, or portion of an organ through an abnormal break in the surrounding cavities muscular wall

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ileus

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a term used to describe an obstruction of the intestine

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intussusception

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telescoping or a portion of proximal intestine into distal intestine

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IBS

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increased motility of the small or large intestinal wall, resulting in abdominal pain, flatulence, nausea, anorexia, and the trapping of gas throughout the intestines

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pancreatitis

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an cute or chronic destructive inflammatory condition of the pancreas

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peptic ulcers

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a break in the continuity of the mucous membrane lining of the GI tract as a result of hyperacidity or the bacterium

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thrush

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a fungal infection in the mouth and throat , producing sore, creamy, white slightly raised curdlike patches on the tongue

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ulcerative colitis

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chronic inflammatory condition resulting in a break in the continuity of the mucous membrane lining of the colon in the form of ulcers

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volvulus

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rotation of loops of bowel, causing a twisting on itself that results in an intestinal obstruction

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abdominal ultrasound

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the use of very high frequency sound waves to provide visualation of the internal organs of the abdomen

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abdominocentesis

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involves insertion of a needle or trocar into the abdominal cavity to remove excess fluid

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barium enema

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infusion of radiopaque contrast medium, barium sulfate, into rectum and held in lower intestinal tract

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barium swallow

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involves oral administration of radiopaque contract medium, barium sulfate, which flows into the esophagus as the person swallows

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cholecystectomy

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surgical removal of the gallbladder

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cholecystography

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visualization of the gallbladder through xray after an oral ingestion

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colonoscopy

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direct visualization of the lining of the large intestine using fiberoptic colonoscope

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colostomy

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surgical creation of a new opening on the abdominal wall through which the feces will be expelled

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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
(ERCP)

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procedure that examines the size of and the filling of the pancreatic and biliary ducts through direct radiographic visualization with fiberoptic endoscope

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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)

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the process of direct visualization of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum using a lighted fiberoptic endoscope

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fluoroscopy

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radiological technique used to examine the function of an organ or a body part by using fluoro

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nasogastric intubation

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involves tube placement through the nose into the stomach for the purpose of reliving gastric distention

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Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC)

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examination of the bile duct structure by using a needle to pass directly into an intraheptic bile duct to inject contrast medium

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small bowel follow through

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oral administration of a radiopaque contrast medium, which flows through the gI system

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ba

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be

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barium enema

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b.I.d

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twice a day

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gb

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gallbladder

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ger

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gastroesophageal reflux

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gerd

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acid reflux disease

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n & v

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nausea and vomiting

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ng

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nasogastric

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npo

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not by mouth

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ptc

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percutaneaous transheptic cholangiogram

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SBFT

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small bowel follow through

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sbs

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small bowel series

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