Quiz 2

Question 1

What imaging procedure is used to access a biopsy (bx) for Crohn’s dz?

Answer 1

colonoscopy

Question 2

What imaging procedure is used to access a biopsy for celiac dz?

What are the best locations to biopsy for this purpose?

How long should the patient consume daily gluten prior to bx in order to assure the most accurate results?

Answer 2

endoscopy, distal duodenum, 6-8 weeks

Question 3

What is the most distal site reached on average EGD imaging?

Answer 3

second portion of the duodenum

Question 4

What is the most proximal site reached on average colonoscopy?

Answer 4

Distal few centimeters of the terminal ileum

Question 5

What does a sitz marker test tell you about your patient?

Answer 5

chronic constipation

Question 6

Give a reason why you would order a small bowel follow-through series? With what other procedure is it coupled?

Answer 6

• strictures, obstruction, diverticula, masses, extraluminal tethering, abnormal motility
  
  • upper GI Fluoroscopic study

Question 7

Why would you order a HIDA scan and what does it tell you?

Answer 7

-Dx problems of the liver, GB, Bile ducts

Question 8

Two great GI herbs?

Answer 8

• Hydrastis
  
  • Yarrow
  • Licorice