Digestive System: Therapeutic Procedures Flashcards
1
Q
gavage
A
goes in
2
Q
lavage
A
leaves
3
Q
total parenteral nutrition TPN
A
providing 100% of a patient’s nutrition intravenously
4
Q
anastomosis
A
connection between two organs or vessels
5
Q
choledocholithotripsy
A
crushing of a gallstone in the common bile duct
6
Q
exploratory laparotomy
A
abdominal operation of examining the abdominal organs for signs of disease
7
Q
hemorrhoidectomy
A
removal of hemorrhoids
8
Q
laparoscopic cholecystectomy
A
removal of the gallbladder through small incisions
9
Q
antacid
A
neutralize stomach acids
10
Q
antidiarrheal
A
control diarrhea
11
Q
antiemetic
A
treats nausea and vomiting
12
Q
ac
A
before meals
13
Q
BE
A
barium enema
14
Q
BM
A
bowel movement
15
Q
BS
A
bowel sounds
