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Lower GI Systems Flashcards

1
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Fluoro is made using

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Low mA
1-5 seconds

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2
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Swallowing dysfunction study is also known as

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Modified barium swallow

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3
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What anatomy is viewed in the Barium swallowing dysfunction study

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pharynx
Epiglottis
Larynx/Trachea
Esophagus

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4
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What is the patient prep for a swallowing dysfunction study

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No dietary prep

Remove jewelry

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5
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What is the purpose of a swallowing dysfunction study

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evaluates function of mouth, pharynx, larynx, and upper esophagus

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6
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What are some indications in a swallowing dysfunction study

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Aspiration
Dysphagia

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7
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What is a Barium swallow/esophagram

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evaluates structures and functions of entire esophagus down to the stomach

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8
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What are indications of an esophagram/barium swallow

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Achalasia
Reflux/GERD
Dysphagia
Zenkers

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9
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What is achalasia

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“without relaxation”
dissension of lower esophagus due to inability of food to pass into stomach

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10
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What is reflux/GERD

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stomach acids in esophagus can cause damage

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11
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What is the valsalva maneuver

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Big breath and bearing down land push like you’re pooping

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12
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What is zenkers diverticulum

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pouch at the junction of the lower pharynx and esophagus

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13
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What overheads are needed for an esophagram

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AP/PA
Lateral
LPO/RAO (40 degrees): places esophagus and stomach parallel to IR and off the spine

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14
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What anatomy is an upper GI looking at

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The stomach
-fundus
-body
-greater curvature
-lesser curvature
-body
-pylorus
-duodenum

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15
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What is the patient prep for an upper GI

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Dietary: NPO midnight/8 hours prior & no gum and cigarettes

Patient prep: gown from waist up, remove bra, necklace, etc.

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16
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What is needed in an upper GI

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Thick and thin barium
Gas crystals
patent standing upright and supine

17
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What is the need for an upper GI

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evaluates structure and function of lower esophagus , gastoesophageal junction, stomach and duodenum

18
Q

What are some indications for an Upper GI

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hiatal hernia
schatzki ring
ulcers
dysphagia
bezoar

19
Q

Define schatzki ring

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a ring of tissue found in the lower part of the esophagus

20
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Define an ulcer

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erosion through lining of stomach

21
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define Bezoar

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mass of undigested material trapped in the stomach

22
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What overheard are needed in an Upper GI

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AP
PA
LPO
RAO
Laterals

23
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What position is the patient in for the barium to be in the fundus

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AP
LPO
Left lateral

24
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What position is the patient in for the barium to be in the body

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PA
RAO
Right lateral

25
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What position is the patient in if barium is in FUNDUS and stomach crosses the spine

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AP supine
PA prone

26
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What position is the patient in if barium is in the FUNDUS and stomach is on one side of spine

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LPO/RAO
which show greater and lesser curves

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