Chapter 6 - Diagnostic, Surgical and Therapeutic

Question 1

gastrointestinal endoscopy

Answer 1

visual examination of the gastrointestinal tract using a flexible fiberoptic instrument with a magnifying lens and a light source (endoscope) to identify abnormalities, including bleeding, ulcerations, and tumors

Question 2

hepatitis panel

Answer 2

panel of blood tests that identifies the specific virus - hepatitis A (HAV), hepatitis B (HBV) or hepatitis C (HCV) - that is cuasing hepatitis by testing serum using antibodies to each of these antigens

Question 3

liver functions tests (LFTs)

Answer 3

group of blood tests that evaluate livery injury, liver function, and conditions commonly associated with the biliary tract

Question 4

serum bilurubin

Answer 4

measurement of the level of bilirubin in the blood

Question 5

stool culture

Answer 5

test to identify microorganisms or parasites present in feces that are causing a gastrointestinal infection

Question 6

stool guaiac

Answer 6

test that applies a substance called guiac to a stool sample to detect the presence of occult (hidden) blood in the feces; also called Hemoccult

Question 7

computed tomography (CT)

Answer 7

imaging technique achieved by rotating an x-ray emitter around the area to be scanned and measuring the intensity of transmitted rays from different angles

Question 8

lower gastrointestinal series

Answer 8

radiographic images of the rectum and colon following administration of barium into the rectum; also called lower GI series or barium enema

Question 9

oral cholecystography

Answer 9

radiographic images taken of the gallbladder after administration of a contract material containing iodine, usually in the form of a tablet

Question 10

magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)

Answer 10

special MRI technique that produces detailed images of the hepatobiliary and pancreatic systems, including the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas and pancreatic duct