Digestive Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
BaE
A
Barium enema
2
Q
BM
A
Bowel movement
3
Q
CT
A
Computed Tomography
4
Q
EGD
A
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
5
Q
ERCP
A
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
6
Q
GERD
A
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
7
Q
GI
A
Gastrointestinal
8
Q
HBV
A
Hepatitis B virus
9
Q
LFT’s
A
Liver function Tests
10
Q
MRI
A
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
11
Q
NG tube
A
Nasogastric tube
12
Q
NPO
A
Nothing by mouth
13
Q
TPN
A
Total parenteral nutrition
14
Q
UGI
A
Upper gastrointestinal
15
Q
alk. phos.
A
Alkaline phosphatase