Digestive pt 2

Question 1

define CHOLANGIOGRAPHY

Answer 1

examine bile ducts w/medium thru x-ray to show obstructions

Question 2

define ENEMA

Answer 2

solution into rectum & colon to clear lower intestine

Question 3

what can be used to treat severe constipation or prep for endoscopy/meds?

Answer 3

enema

Question 4

define ESOPHAGOGASTRO-DUODENOSCOPY (EGD)

Answer 4

endoscopy viewing esophagus, stomach, duodenum, & upper GI

Question 5

define UPPER & LOWER GI SERIES

Answer 5

radiographic studies w/contrast

Question 6

define UPPER GI SERIES

Answer 6

barium swallow showing stomach & duodenum

Question 7

define LOWER GI SERIES

Answer 7

barium enema showing large intestine & rectum

Question 8

define BREATH TEST

Answer 8

diagnose certain intestinal disorders

Question 9

define ENDOSCOPY

Answer 9

visual exam of internal structures via scope

Question 10

define CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY

Answer 10

endoscope using tiny, wireless camera

Question 11

define ANOSCOPY

Answer 11

visual exam of inner surface of large intestine

Question 12

define SIGMOIDOSCOPY

Answer 12

endoscopic exam of interior rectum, sigmoid colon, & mab part of descending colon

Question 13

define COLONOSCOPY

Answer 13

visual exam of inner surface of large intestine

Question 14

define HEMOCCULT TEST

Answer 14

lab test looking for hidden blood in feces

Question 15

hemoccult test is also called

Answer 15

fecal occult blood test

Question 16

define ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND

Answer 16

sound waves make pics to diagnose liver cysts, gallstones, tissue abscesses, & organ enlargement

Question 17

define PROTOSCOPY

Answer 17

visual exam of rectum w/scope

Question 18

define GASTROSCOPY

Answer 18

visual exam of stomach w/scope

Question 19

define LAPAROSCOPY

Answer 19

examine any organ w/small scope thru ab wall

Question 20

define FLUOROSCOPY

Answer 20

x-ray using fluoroscope for real-time moving images of body interior; can study swallow mechanism

Question 21

define AMYLASE (test)

Answer 21

blood test detect elevated levels of enzyme common in pancreatic disorders

Question 22

define LIVER PROFILE

Answer 22

blood test measure different enzymes involved in liver functions & waste products

Question 23

define SEROLOGY

Answer 23

diagnose infection using known antigen/antibody to find common antigen/antibody reaction

Question 24

define COLOSTOMY

Answer 24

artificial excretory opening between colon & body surface via surgery

Question 25

define DENTAL PROPHYLAXIS

Answer 25

exam, cleaning, & polishing teth & gums

Question 26

define FILLING

Answer 26

remove damaged area of tooth & filling it

Question 27

define ORTHODONTICS

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treatment of alignment & malocclusion of teeth & jaw

Question 28

define DENTAL IMPLANT

Answer 28

anchor crown/bridge/denture to jawbone

Question 29

define BRIDGE

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fixed prothesis to join +1 fake teeth to real ones

Question 30

define ROOT CANAL PROCEDURE

Answer 30

procedure removing damaged pulp in root canal & filling space

Question 31

define GINGIVECTOMY

Answer 31

surgical removal of diseased gum tissue

Question 32

purpose of MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

Answer 32

correct deformities, treat disease, repair injury

Question 33

define PALATOPLASTY

Answer 33

surgical repair of cleft palate/lip

Question 34

describe ANTIOXIDANTS

Answer 34

vitamins A, C, E; carotene; & lutein that block free radicals, preventing cell damage

Question 35

define PROBIOTICS

Answer 35

living microorganisms

Question 36

define ANTACIDS

Answer 36

neutralize stomach acids

Question 37

define PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS

Answer 37

block enzyme in stomach wall making acids to treat symptoms of GERD

Question 38

define ANTIEMETIC

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drug to prevent/relieve nausea & vomiting

Question 39

purpose of LAXATIVES

Answer 39

stimulate bowel movements

Question 40

define ORAL REHYDRATION THERAPY

Answer 40

electrolyte solutions to counteract dehydration in young kids

Question 41

define ENTERAL NUTRITION

Answer 41

eat via mouth/tube

Question 42

define NASOGASTRIC INTUBATION

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put temporary nasogastric (NG) tube

Question 43

define GASTROSTOMY TUBE

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feeding tube directly to stomach for long term use; G-tube

Question 44

define PARENTAL NUTRITION

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deliver via IV where can't/shouldn't get nutrition via digestion

Question 45

define BARIATRIC SURGERY

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all surgical treatments for severe obesity to limit food intake & food absorption

Question 46

define GASTRIC BYPASS

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irreversible & very common procedure to make stomach smaller

Question 47

define LAP-BAND/ADJUSTABLE GASTRIC BANDING

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inflatable band around exterior of stomach

Question 48

define SLEEVE BARIATRIC SURGERY

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reduce stomach by 75%

Question 49

define COLECTOMY

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surgical removal of all/part of colon

Question 50

define DIVERTICULECTOMY

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surgical removal of diverticulum

Question 51

define GASTRODUODENOSTOMY

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establishment of anastomosis between upper portion & duodenum to treat stomach cancer/remove poor pyloric valve

Question 52

define ANASTOMOSIS

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surgical connection between 2 hollow, tubular structures

Question 53

define ILEECTOMY

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surgical removal of ileum

Question 54

define FECAL MICROBIOTA TRANSPLANTATION

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restore gut bacteria

Question 55

fecal microbiota transplatnation is also called

Answer 55

fecal transplant therapy

Question 56

define CHOLECYSTECTOMY

Answer 56

removal of gallbladder to treat gallstones

Question 57

define ACID BLOCKER

Answer 57

group of drugs to block stomach acid production

Question 58

define BARIATRICS

Answer 58

medicine focusing on prevention & management of obesity & associated diseases

Question 59

define PROCTOLOGIST

Answer 59

specialize in colon, rectum, & anus