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Used to assess pressures and motility in the gastrointestinal tract Gastrointestinal Manometry
The movement of the Manometric catheter from the abdominal cavity into the thoracic cavity Respiration Inversion Point
A connective tissues disease that leads to loss of esophageal motility because of absent muscle contraction Scleroderma
A provocative test using exogenous acid exposure to reproduce chest pain Bernstein Test
Assesses the response of the internal and external sphincters to the stimulus of bowel distention Anorectal Manometry
The abnormal condition of the buildup of amyloid in the intestinal wall Systemic Amyloidosis
are for electrocoagulating tissue for those at increased risk of bleeding Hot Biopsy Forceps
accomplished by swabbing the rectal area looking for infectious disease Rectal Culture
equipment that allows for small bowel biopsy Carey Capsule
Equipment that allows for small bowel biopsy Crosby Capsule
A biopsy that is immediately mounted and examined for quick results Frozen Section Biopsy
involves passing a tiny brush through the biopsy channel Brush Cytology
a study in which a patient swallows the radiopaque contrast so that the esophagus can be evaluated Barium Swallow
with small bowel follow through allows the evaluation of the gastrointestinal tract through the small bowel by using radiopaque Barium Upper Gastrointestinal Series or UGI
allows for injection Barium through a tube to evaluate the small bowel Enteroclysis
uses radiopaque Barium to assess the colon Barium Enema
or angiography is a test in which arteries are injected with contrast medium to assess bleeding, trauma or vascular abnormalities Arteriography
an imaging study that computes the different densities of tissues to make an image Computed tomography or CT
require that a tube be passed into the duodenum and then the gallbladder is stimulated to contract. Secretions are collected and examined . Biliary Drainage Studies
reflects the pigment responsible for carrying oxygen in the red blood cell Hemoglobin
defines the percent volume of red blood cells to the whole blood Hematocrit
is a measure of platelet function. The time it takes a patient to clot after a cut can be timed Bleeding Time
manufactured in the bone marrow, are blood cells that help in clotting blood. If they are low, the patient will have a tendency to bleed. Platelets
assesses the ability of the small intestine, particularly the upper small bowel, to absorb necessary substances. Serum D-Xylose Test
assesses a patient’s ability to respond to a glucose challenge. Abnormal responses suggest diabetes. Glucose Tolerance Test
is measured for a number of reasons. Elevated levels are associated with increased cardiac disease and may be caused by certain diseases, including gastrointestinal diseases Serum Cholesterol
levels are elevated with certain forms of cancer or inflammatory diseases. Carcinoembryonic Antigen
require the measurement of exhaled gases after the ingestion of a labeled substance. Breath Tests
the procedure to dilate the esophagus by using a weighted bougie to push through an esophageal narrowing. Bougienage
is a bougie with a tapered end used in esophageal dilatation Maloney Dilator
is a bougie filled with mercury for dilating the esophagus Hurst dilator
are polyvinyl dilators that have a channel for a guide wire. Salvary-Gilliard Dilators
are pneumatic balloons used to dilate the lower esophageal sphincter Rigiflex Dilators
are the measurements used to designate the size of an esophageal dilator. It reflects the circumference of the dilator. French Units
hollow aluminum cylinders with a heating coil to cause tissue coagulation Heater Probes
an electrode used in electrocoagulation in which the probe delivers the current and completes the circuit. Bipolar Probe
uses a single pole to produce coagulating current Monopolar Electrocoagulation
Instruments used to deliver electrocoagulation therapy Electrosurgical Units
occurs at 60 c and causes tissue coagulation Photocoagulation
occurs at 100 c and cuts or destroys tissue Photovaporization
is ethanolamine oleate, a sclerosing agent Ethamolin
is used in tamponade with a gastric and esophageal balloon Sengstaken-Blakemore Tube
is used in tamponade but has no esophageal balloon Linton Tube
is used in tamponade. It has a gastric and esophageal balloon and also lumens to allow for both gastric and esophageal suction. Minnesota Tube
is a surgical procedure for peptic ulcer disease in which the antrum of the stomach is removed with attachment of the duodenum to the remainder of the stomach Billroth I
is a surgical procedure for peptic ulcer disease in which the upper duodenum and lower stomach are removed with the Jejunum being attached to the remainder of the stomach Billroth II
is a surgical procedure that creates a pouch in the proximal area of the stomach. The Jejunum is attached to the pouch, and the duodenum is attached to the Jejunum Roux-En-Y
results at birth with the esophagus ending blindly, unattached to the stomach. Esophageal Atresia
is used to strengthen the LES by wrapping the stomach around the lower esophagus and suturing it in place. Nissen Fundoplication
the lysis of red blood cells Hemolysis
devices for long term use. They include central venous line devices and indwelling infusion ports. Vascular Access Devices
the process by which solvents pass through a selectively permeable membrane Osmosis
patient controlled intravenous access devices for the delivery of pain medication. PCA or Patient - Controlled Analgesic
occurs when substances from the inserted intravenous line leak into surrounding tissue Infiltration
blood used for prospective transplant patients because it reduces the likelihood of sensitization to tissue antigens . Leukocyte-Poor Blood
an inflammation of the vein, which can occur as a complication of intravenous therapy. Phlebitis
an opening through the wall of the gastrointestinal tract. Perforation
occurs when the individual has bloody stools. Hematochezia
occurs when the individual produces odiferous, tarry stools Melena
vomiting blood Hematemesis
results in a perforation that occurs spontaneously, usually associated with vomiting Boerhaave’s Syndrome
the presence of bacterial organisms in the blood Bacteremia
a severe allergic reaction that results in cardiovascular collapse and possibly death. Anaphylaxis
are periods of increased respirations interspersed with periods of decreased respirations Cheyne-Stokes Respirations
a transient loss of consciousness due to a neurologic and cardiovascular response to fear or pain Vasovagal Syncope
the inappropriate introduction of substances to the respiratory system Aspiration
results when protein synthesis exceeds protein degradation Positive Nitrogen Balance
results when protein degradation exceeds protein intake Negative Nitrogen Balance
is provided for those who cannot eat but who have functioning bowels Enteral Nutrition
requires insertion of a gastrostomy feeding tube via the endoscope Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
nutritional supplementation for the patient with gastrointestinal dysfunction Total Parenteral Nutrition
combined to form proteins Amino Acids
nutrients that are inorganic Minerals
nutrients that are organic Vitamins
is pentagastrin, a drug used that causes an increase in gastric acid secretion Peptavlon
is bentiromide, which helps evaluate the exocrine function of the pancreas Chymex
is edrophonium chloride, used to simulate esophageal spasm Tensilon
can be administered to investigate the exocrine function of the pancreas Secretin
decreases motility, may be used for different procedures Glucagon
cholecystokinin and is used to cause the gallbladder to contract Kinevac
used to dissolve cholesterol gallstones Chenix or chenodeoxycholic acid
used to dissolve cholesterol gallstones Actigall or ursodeoxycholic acid
used to dissolve cholesterol gallstones Monooctanoin
a narcotic analgesic that is especially useful in biliary or pancreatic diseases Meperidine or Demerol
a narcotic analgesic associated with less nausea and vomiting Fentanyl or Sublimaze
used to reverse sedation and respiratory depression caused by opioids Narcan or Naloxone
can reverse the sedation of benzodiazepines Romazicon or Flumazenil
used to Thrombose and fibrose varices Sclerosing Agents
used to treat esophageal spasm Isordil
a calcium channel blocker used to relax the LES Procardia or Nifedipine
a muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach Esophagus
the upper end of the esophagus UES or Upper Esophageal Sphincter
where the esophagus joins the stomach LES or Lower Esophageal Sphincter
the rhythmic, coordinated muscular contractions of the gastrointestinal tract Peristalsis
the symptom of difficulty swallowing Dysphagia
the symptoms of painful swallowing Odynophagia
dilated, distended vessels in the esophageal wall Esophageal Varices
an esophageal diverticulum or outpouching that is caused by UES dysfunction Zenker’s Diverticulum
an inflammation of the mucosal lining Esophagitis
a laceration in the esophageal lining Mallory-Weis Tear
a dilation of the esophagus from abnormal peristalsis and/or high LES pressure Achalasia
chaotic, simultaneous contractures of the esophageal musculature Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
occurs with the replacement of normal squamous epithelial cells by non-squamous cells in the esophagus Barrett’s Esophagus
results from an increase in the amplitude of peristaltic contractions Nutcracker Esophagus
a combination of food with stomach secretions Chyme
non-specific epigastric pain or nausea Dyspepsia
gram negative organisms associated with peptic ulcer disease Helicobacter pylori
called leather bottle stomach, a diffuse submucosal stomach cancer that causes fibrosis Linitis plastica
a vitamin B12 deficiency due to lack of intrinsic factor Pernicious anemia
an uncommon stomach lesion that protrudes into the stomach Gastric polyp
gastric ulcers associated with severe stresses, such as illnesses and burns Stress ulcers
occurs in infants and is more common in males. The pyloric sphincter resists passage of food to the intestines. This usually requires surgery. Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
wrinkles in the stomach surface to allow for expansion Rugae
responsible for releasing intrinsic factor for vitamin B12 absorption Parietal cells
The arrangement of the mucosa and submucosa that provides increased surface area in the small intestines Plicae circulares
When the bowel twists around itself. It can cause ischemia. Volvulus
Occurs when part of the intestine telescopes up the lumen of the adjacent intestine Intussusception
Refers to excessively loud bowel sounds Borborygmi
Occurs when the small intestinal lining lacks the enzyme lactase, causing diarrhea and malabsorption with lactose products. Lactase deficiency
Occurs in individuals that lack beta-lipoproteins, which leads to build up of fat in the small intestines. This causes malabsorption. Abetalipoproteinemia
Produced by the gastric parietal cell and allows for absorption of vitamin B12. Intrinsic Factor
The area adjacent to the small intestinal villi responsible for replenishing the columnar epithelium. Crypts of Lieberkuhn
Lymph collection / nodes in the ileum Peyer’s Patches
Bulky, malodorous stool with excess fat content Steatorrhea
Swollen blood vessels in the anal area. Internal occur above the internal sphincter; external below. Those from the internal area drain into the portal system, so diseases that lead to portal hypertension can lead to internal. Hemorrhoids
Occurs when fecal material is not eliminated appropriately. The retained stool forms a solid collection that impedes further passage of stool. Fecal Impaction
Caused when chronic constipation leads to involuntary stool leakage Encopresis
A collection of pus in the anorectal area Anorectal abscess
An abnormal formation of an opening in the peri-anal area, usually caused by an abscess. Anorectal Fistula
Occurs when rectal tissue protrudes through the anus. Rectal Prolapse
Results from deposits of bile pigments in certain tissues causing a yellowish discoloration Jaundice
Pain caused by biliary tract stones Biliary Colic
The term meaning that gallstones are located in the common bile duct or the hepatic duct. Choledocholithiasis
Presents with cystitis in the absence of gallstones Acalculous Cholecystitis
Refers to cholecystitis that demonstrates gas in the wall of the gallbladder or biliary ducts Emphysematous cholecystitis
An inflammation of the gallbladder because a gallstone is obstructing the cystic duct Acute Calculous Cholecystitis
Intestinal obstruction caused by a gallstone in the ileum Gallstone Ileus
Bacterial infection of the biliary ducts caused by obstruction Cholangitis
An extra pancreatic duct that most people have, along with the duct of Wirsung. Duct of Santorini
A pancreatic enzyme high in bicarbonate that is stimulated by acidic stomach products. Secretin
An enzyme released by the duodenum that is stimulated by proteins and fats. It acts on the pancreas to stimulate pancreatic enzyme release Cholecystokinin-Pancreozymin
The appearance of a bluish tinge to the flanks secondary to bleeding from acute pancreatitis Grey Turner’s Sign
The appearance of a bluish tinge around the umbilicus secondary to bleeding from acute pancreatitis Cullen’s Sign
A collection of pancreatic debris surrounded by granulation tissue but without a true epithelial layer Pseudocyst
A pancreaticoduodenectomy to treat pancreatic cancer or other diseases Whipple Operation
Refers to pancreatic tissue in sites other than the pancreas Pancreatic Rest
Results when embryonic pancreatic tissue does not combine, causing two separate pancreatic ducts Pancreas Divisum
Refers to a condition where embryonic tissue fails to combine and a portion of the pancreas surrounds the duodenum Annular Pancreas
An inherited disorder involving pancreatic insufficiency, neutropenia and growth problems Schwachman-Diamond Syndrome
The connective tissue covering enveloping the liver Glisson’s Capsule
The process the liver employs to convert glucose to glycogen for storage Glycogenesis
The process the liver undertakes to convert glycogen to glucose Glycogenolysis
The process the liver uses to synthesize glucose Gluconeogenesis
Caused by portal hypertension leading to dilated vessels around the umbilicus Caput Medusae
The accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity Ascites
Inflammation of the liver parenchyma caused by infection, toxins, or immune reactions Hepatitis
Massive hepatic cell death due to an insult, such as an infection or an exposure to a toxin Fulminant Hepatic Failure
An inherited disease that causes a lack in the AAT enzyme, which can lead to liver and lung disease Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency or AAT Deficiency
Results in scarring of the biliary duct system causing cholestasis and liver damage Biliary Atresia
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