Quiz 7 Flashcards
Noninvasive procedure to eliminate calculi in the gallbladder or bladder using shock waves is called
extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy
An endoscopy of the stomach is called
gastroscopy
A circumscribed lesion of the skin or mucous membrane accompanied by sloughing of inflamed necrotic tissue is called an
ulcer
Cholecystitis is inflammation of the
gallbladder
What is the pathological condition in which there are bulging pouches in the GI tract?
diverticular disease
Backflow (reflux) of gastric contents into esophagus due to malfunction of the lower esophageal sphincter is called:
GERD
An abnormal tunnel connecting two body cavities such as hte rectum and the vagina or a body cavity to the skin caused by an injury, infection, or inflammation is called a(n):
fistula
Two types of inflammatory bowel disease are
ulcerative colitis
Crohn disease
The abbreviation IBS stands for:
irritable bowel syndrome
Abdominal pain and altered bowel function for which no organic cause can be determined; also called spastic colon, is called:
irritable bowel syndrome
Radiographic examination of the rectum and colon following enema administration of a contrast medium into the rectum is called a
barium enema
Protrusion of an organ through its natural wall is known as
hernia
Control nausea and vomiting by blocking nerve impulses to the vomiting center of the brain
Antiemetics
Relieve constipation and facilitate passage of feces through the lower GI tract
laxatives
Neutralize acids in the stomach
Antacids
Control loose stools and relieve diarrhea by absorbing excess water in the bowel or slowing peristalsis in the intestinal tract
Antidiarrheals
Inflammation of the appendix is called:
appendicitis
Radiographic examination of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine following oral administration of a barium sulfate contrast medium is called a
barium swallow
Accumulation of serous fluid in the abdomen caused by a disease is referred to as
ascites
Inflammation of the intestine caused by ingesting water or food containing chemical irritants, bacteria, or parasites that results in diarrhea, colitis, and abdominal cramps is called
dysentery
A twisting of the bowel upon itself, causing obstruction is a disorder known as
volvulus
Jaundice is caused by excessive levels of:
bilirubin
A chronic liver disease characterized by destruction of liver cells that eventually leads to liver failure and jaundice is:
cirrhosis
What diagnostic test is performed on feces to detect the presence of “hidden” blood not apparent on visual inspection:
stool guaiac test
