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CH 27 gastro system

TermDefinition
Upper GI series (UGI) test for obstruction ulceration growths
upper GI series (UGI) uses radiographs fluoroscopy contrast medium
upper GI series preperations npo 8-12 hrs laxatives and fluids after
barium enema uses radiograph fluoroscopy radiopaque substance
barium enema preperations air may be instilled npo 8 hrs laxatives and enema
barium enema test for tumors obstructions ulceration
ct test for tumors abscesses trauma cyst inflammation bleeding
ct preperation npo 4 hr consent check allergy to iodine and shellfish supine iv contrast
ct takes how long 30 min
virtual colonoscopy test for polyps and abnormalities in colon
virtual colonoscopy uses helical ct scan oral contrast
virtual colonoscopy preperations contrast day before lie still no metal
virtual colonoscopy takes how long 30 min
MRI test for abnormalities of liver or other structures
how is mri different from ct has better contrast between normal and pathologic tissue
mri prep antianxiety meds no metal lie still
mri takes how long 30-90 min
metal fillings in mri may feel tingly
ultrasonography used for gallstones tumor cyst abscess view density changes
ultrasonography prep npo after midnight supine remain still
ultrasonography takes how long 30 min
hepatobiliary scintigraphy (hepatoiminodiacetic acid scan) used for blood flow distribution to liver, biliary tree, gallbladder and small bowel confim cirrhosis, neoplasm and acure choleystitis
hepatobiliary scintigraphy (hepatoiminodiacetic acid [hida] scan) prep Tc injected lie flat
GI scintigraphy test for active GI bleeding
GI scintigraphy prep radioactive tracer via IV lie flat
esophagogastroduodenoscopy test for tumor ulceration site of bleeding obstruction
esophagogastroduodenoscopy lets you visualize with lighted tube
esophagogastroduodenoscopy prep npo 8 hr consent npo until gag reflex returns sedation vital signs q15-30 min check for perforation
signs of perforation rising temp pain change in vitals
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) test for obstruction, pathologic conditions in ducts
ERCP used when common radiologic studies fail
ERCP requires endoscope through mouth into duodenum cannula in common bile duct injection of contrast medium radiographs
ercp prep consent npo after midnight
flexible sigmoidoscopy test for polyps, tumors, obstruction and ulceration of sigmoid colon and rectum
flexible sigmoidoscopy prep knee chest postition bowel prep clear liquids night before npo deep breathing and relax for cramps monitor for rectal bleeding
flexible sigmoidoscopy can be used for what procedures biopsy and polyp removal
colonoscopy lets you directly view lining of colon biopsy remove polyps
colonoscopy prep sedation 30 min-1hr clear liquid 1-3 days npo 8 hrs bowel prep consent
monitor after colonoscopy rectal bleed perforation
gastric analysis test for rate of secretion of gastric juice degree of acidity
increased gastric secretions indicate peptic ulcer pancreatic tumor
low acidity of gastric secretion indicate gastric ulcer
abscence of secretions indicates cancer or pernicious anemia
gastric analysis prep with hold gastric drugs 24-48 hr no smoking morning of npo 8 hr
liver biopsy test for liver disorders
how are liver biopsy done needle through abdominal wall
liver biopsy prep anesthesia consent npo 4-8 hr supine or left lateral vitals assess allergy coagulation study
after liver biopsy lay on right side for 1-2 hr monitor vitals q15min for 1hr, q30min for 4 hr, q4h for 24 hr assess tenderness monitor for respiratory issues avoid coughing avoid heavy lifting for 1-2 wks
tubeless gastric analysis test for presence or abscence of hydrochloric acid
how do tubeless gastric analysis test work pt giver granules in 240 ml water urine specimen if HCI present = blue not present= normal color
fecal analysis
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