Gastrointestinal System Flashcards
abd
Abdomen/Abdominal
BE
Barium enema
BM
Bowel movement
BS
Bowel sounds
CUC
Chronic ulcerative colitis
D&V
Diarrhea and vomiting
DU
Duodenal ulcer
ESO, esoph
Esophagus
GB
Gallbladder
GBS
Gallbladder series
GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
GI
Gastrointestinal
HAV
Hepatitis A virus
HBV
Hepatitis B virus
HI
Hepatic insufficiency
IBD
Inflammatory (irritable) bowel syndrome
LES
Lower esophageal sphincter
LFT
Liver function tests
LGI
Lower gastrointestinal
LSK
Liver, spleen and kidneys
NG, N-G
Nasogastric (tube)
N/V
Nausea and vomiting
PEG
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
PEM
Protein-energy malnutrition
PU
Peptic ulcer
PUD
Peptic ulcer disease
RDA
Recommended daily/ dietary allowance
SBO
Small bowel obstruction
SBS
Small bowel series
UGI
Upper gastrointestinal