Procedures

Question 1

what is an ERCP for?

Answer 1

visualization of the gallbladder duct

Question 2

what is the first symptom if there is a stone?

Answer 2

clay colored stool

Question 3

why would there be clay colored stool?

Answer 3

No bile from pancreas

Question 4

what lab is elevated if pancreas is involved?

Answer 4

amylase and lipase

Question 5

things to know for EGD

Answer 5

-NPO past midnight
-pt. will go to hospital - endoscopy / or can go outpatient
-will give propofol
-look at esophagus, top of stomach, small bowel
-can do a biopsy
-will go home after, someone else must drive home

Question 6

if a patient is going for a procedure and has TII DM, what needs to be done?

Answer 6

take sugar before

Question 7

if a patient is going for a procedure and has high BP, what needs to be done?

Answer 7

take meds before

Question 8

things to remember with colonoscopy

Answer 8

-screenings are at age 45 for men and women
-if family hx, whatever age parent was diagnosed is when child needs to start colonscopy
-NPO past midnight
-clear liquids day before
-best post op teaching for pt. : drink lots of fluids!!!
-check for clean colon, clear it all out
-cant drive home - must have someone else come with

Question 9

if there is a stone above the pancreas, what can happen?

Answer 9

acute pancreatitis