Digestive Diagnostic procedures

Question 1

Radiographic examination of the rectum and colon after administration of barium sulfate (radiopaque contrast medium) into the rectum. BE is used for diagnosis of obstructions, tumors, or other abnormalities, such as ulcerative colitis

Answer 1

barium enema

Question 2

Radiographic examination of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine after oral administration of barium sulfate (radiopaque contrast medium); also called upper GI series

Answer 2

barium swallow

Question 3

Radiographic examination of the bile ducts with a contrast medium to reveal gallstones or other obstruction in the bile ducts

Answer 3

choloangiography

Question 4

Visual examination of the esophagus (esophagoscopy), stomach (gastroscopy), and duodenum (duodenoscopy) by using an endoscope; also called upper GI endoscopy

Answer 4

esophagogastroduo-denoscopy (EGD)

Question 5

Test performed on feces using the reagent gum guaiac to detect presence of blood in feces that is not apparent on visual inspection; also called
Hemoccult test

Answer 5

stool guaiac