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Ch 8 Pathology, Diagnostic & Therapeutic Procedures, Pharmacology, Abbreviations

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Aphthous ulcers   painful ulcers in the mouth of unknown cause. Commonly called canker sores.  
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Cleft lip   Congenital anomaly in which the upper lip and jaw bone fail to fuse in the midline leaving an open gap. Often seen along with a cleft palate. Corrected with surgery.  
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Cleft palate   Congenital anomaly in which the roof of the mouth has a split or fissure. Corrected with surgery.  
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Herpes labialis   Infection of the lip by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). Also called fever blister or cold sore.  
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Periodontal disease   Disease of the supporting structures of the teeth, including the gums and bones; most common cause of tooth loss.  
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Esophageal varices   Enlarged and swollen varicose veins in the lower end of the esophagus. If these rupture, serious hemorrhage results; often related to liver disease.  
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)   Acid from the stomach flows backward up into the esophagus causing inflammation and pain.  
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Gastric carcinoma   Cancerous tumor in the stomach  
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Hiatal hernia   Protrusion of the stomach through the diaphragm (also called a diaphragmatocele) and extending into the thoracic cavity; gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common symptom.  
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Peptic ulcer disease   Ulcer in lower portion of esophagus, stomach, and/or duodenum;thought to be caused by acid of gastric juices.Damage to lining of stomach may be caused by Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori).A perforated ulcer (all the way through stomach wall) needs surgery.  
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Anal fistula   Abnormal tube like passage from the surface around the anal opening directly into the rectum.  
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Colorectal carcinoma   Cancerous tumor along the length of the colon and rectum.  
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Crohn’s disease   Form of chronic inflammatory bowel disease affecting primarily the ileum and/or colon. Also called regional ileitis. This autoimmune condition affects all the layers of the bowel wall and results in scarring and thickening of the gut wall.  
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Diverticulitis   Inflammation of the diverticulum (an outpouching off the gut), especially in the colon. Inflammation often results when food becomes trapped within the pouch.  
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Diverticulosis   Condition of having diverticula (outpouches off the gut). May lead to diverticulitis if one becomes inflamed.  
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Dysentery   Disease characterized by diarrhea, often with mucus and blood, severe abdominal pain, fever, and dehydration. Caused by ingesting food or water contaminated by chemicals, bacteria, protozoans, or parasites.  
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Hemorrhoids   Varicose veins in the rectum.  
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Ileus   Severe abdominal pain, inability to pass stool, vomiting, and abdominal distension as a result of an intestinal blockage. May require surgery to reverse the blockage.  
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Inguinal hernia   Hernia/protrusion of a loop of small intestines into the inguinal region through a weak spot in the abdominal muscle wall that develops into a hole. May become strangulated if muscle tightens down around the loop of intestines & cuts off blood flow.  
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Intussusception   Result of the intestine slipping or telescoping into another section of intestine just below it. More common in children.  
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)   Disturbance in the functions of the intestine from unknown causes. Symptoms generally include abdominal discomfort and an alteration in bowel activity. Also called spastic colon or functional bowel syndrome.  
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Polyposis   Small tumors that contain a pedicle or stemlike attachment in the mucous membranes of the large intestine (colon); may be precancerous.  
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Ulcerative colitis   Chronis inflammatory condition that produces numerous ulcers to form on the mucous membrane lining of the colon; the cause is unknown. Also, known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)  
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Volvulus   Condition in which the bowel twists upon itself and causes an obstruction. Painful and requires immediate surgery.  
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Cholecystitis   Inflammation of the gallbladder; most commonly caused by gallstones in the gallbladder or common bile duct that block the flow of bile.  
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Cholelithiasis   Presence of gallstones; may or may not cause symptoms such as cholecystalgia  
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Cirrhosis   Chronic disease of the liver associated with failure of the liver to function properly.  
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Hepatitis   Inflammation of the liver, usually due to a viral infection. Different viruses are transmitted by different routes, such as sexual contact or from exposure to blood or fecally contaminated water or food.  
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Alanine transaminase (ALT)   Enzyme normally present in the blood. Blood levels are increased in persons with liver disease.  
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Aspartate transaminase (AST)   normally present in the blood. Blood levels are increased in persons with liver disease.  
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Fecal occult blood test (FOBT)   Laboratory test on the feces to determine if microscopic amounts of blood are present. Also called hemoccult or stool guaiac.  
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Ova and parasites (O&P)   Laboratory examination of feces with a microscope for the presence of parasites or their eggs.  
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Serum bilirubin   Blood test to determine the amount of the waste product bilirubin in the bloodstream. Elevated levels indicate liver disease.  
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Stool culture   Laboratory test of feces to determine if any pathogenic bacteria are present.  
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Bite wing x-ray   X-ray taken with a part of the film holder held between the teeth and parallel to the teeth.  
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Intravenous cholecystography   Dye is administered intravenously to the patient, which allows for the x-ray visualization of the gallbladder and bile ducts.  
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Lower gastrointestinal series   X-ray image of the colon and rectum is taken after the administration of barium (a radiopaque dye) by enema. Also called a barium enema.  
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Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC)   Procedure in which contrast medium is injected directly into the liver to visualize the bile ducts. Used to detect obstructions.  
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Upper gastrointestinal series (UGI)   Administering of a barium contrast material orally and then taking an x-ray to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Also called a barium swallow.  
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Colonoscopy   Flexible fiberscope called a colonoscope is passed through the anus, rectum, and colon; used to examine the upper portion of the colon. Polyps and small growths can be removed during this procedure.  
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography   Procedure using an endoscope to visually examine the hepatic duct, common duct, & pancreatic duct. The endoscope is inserted through the anus & worked backwards to the area where pancreatic & common bile ducts empty into the duodenum.  
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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy   Use of a flexible fiberoptic endoscope to visually examine the esophagus, stomach, and the beginning of the duodenum.  
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Gastroscopy   Procedure in which a flexible gastroscope is passed through the mouth and down the esophagus in order to visualize inside the stomach. Used to diagnose peptic ulcers and gastric carcinoma.  
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Laparoscopy   Laparoscope is passed into the abdominal wall through a small incision. The abdominal cavity is then visually examined for tumors and other conditions with this lighted instrument. Also called peritoneoscopy.  
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Sigmoidoscopy   Procedure using a flexible sigmoidoscope to visually examine the sigmoid colon. Commonly done to diagnose cancer and polyps.  
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Paracentesis   Insertion of a needle into the abdominal cavity to withdraw fluid. Tests to diagnose diseases may be conducted on the fluid.  
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Extraction   Removing or “pulling” teeth.  
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Root canal   Dental treatment involving the pulp cavity of the root of the tooth. Procedure is used to save a tooth that is badly infected or abscessed.  
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Gavage   Using a nasogastric (NG) tube to place liquid nourishment directly into the stomach.  
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Lavage   Using a nasogastric (NG) tube to wash out the stomach. For example, after ingestion of dangerous substances.  
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Nasogastric intubation (NG tube)   Flexible catheter is inserted into the nose and down the esophagus to the stomach. May be used for feeding or to suction out stomach fluids.  
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Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)   Providing 100% of a patient’s nutrition intravenously. Used when a patient is unable to eat.  
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Anastomosis   To surgically create a connection between two organs or vessels. For example, joining together two cut ends of the intestines after a section is removed.  
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Bariatric surgery   A group of surgical procedures such as stomach stapling and restrictive banding to reduce the size of the stomach. A treatment for morbid (extreme) obesity.  
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Choledocholithotripsy   Crushing of a gallstone in the common bile duct.  
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Colostomy   Surgical creation of an opening of some portion of the colon through the abdominal wall to the outside surface. Fecal material (stool) drains into a bag worn on the abdomen.  
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Diverticulectomy   Surgical removal of a diverticulum.  
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Exploratory laparotomy   Abdominal operation for the purpose of examining the abdominal organs and tissues for signs of disease or other abnormalities.  
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Fistulectomy   Removal of a fistula  
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Gastric stapling   Procedure that closes off a large section of the stomach with rows of staples. Results in a much smaller stomach to assist very obese patients to lose weight.  
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Hemorrhoidectomy   Surgical removal of hemorrhoids from the anorectal area.  
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Hernioplasty   Surgical repair of a hernia. Also called herniorrhaphy.  
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy   Surgical removal of the gallbladder through a very small abdominal incision with the assistance of a laparoscope.  
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Liver transplant   Transplant of a liver from a donor.  
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Anorexiant   Treats obesity by suppressing appetite.  
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Antacid   Used to neutralize stomach acids.  
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Antidiarrheal   Used to control diarrhea.  
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Antiemetic   Treats nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness.  
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Emetic   Induces vomiting.  
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H2-receptor antagonist   Used to treat peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease. When stimulated, H2-receptors increase the production of stomach acid. Using an antagonist to block these receptors results in a low acid level in the stomach.  
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Laxative   Treats constipation by stimulating a bowel movement.  
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Proton pump inhibitors   Used to treat peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Blocks the stomach’s ability to secrete acid.  
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ac   before meals  
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ALT   alanine transaminase  
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AST   aspartate transaminase  
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ba   barium  
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BE   barium enema  
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BM   bowel movement  
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BS   bowels sounds  
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CBD   common bile duct  
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EGD   esophagogastroduodenoscopy  
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ERCP   endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography  
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FOBT   fecal occult blood test  
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GB   gallbladder  
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GERD   gastroesophageal reflux disease  
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GI   gastrointestinal  
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HAV   hepatitis A virus  
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HBV   hepatitis B virus  
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HCI   hydrochloric acid  
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HCV   hepatitis C virus  
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HDV   hepatitis D virus  
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HEV   hepatitis E virus  
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HSV-1   herpes simplex virus type 1  
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IBD   inflammatory bowel disease  
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IBS   irritable bowel syndrome  
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IVC   intravenous cholangiography  
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NG   nasogastric (tube)  
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NPO   nothing by mouth  
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n&v   nausea and vomiting  
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O&P   ova and parasites  
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pc   after meals  
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PO   by mouth  
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pp   postprandial  
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PTC   percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography  
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PUD   peptic ulcer disease  
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TPN   total parenteral nutrition  
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UGI   upper gastrointestinal series  
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