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Used to assess pressures and motility in the gastrointestinal tract   show
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show Respiration Inversion Point  
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show Scleroderma  
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A provocative test using exogenous acid exposure to reproduce chest pain   show
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show Anorectal Manometry  
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show Systemic Amyloidosis  
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are for electrocoagulating tissue for those at increased risk of bleeding   show
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accomplished by swabbing the rectal area looking for infectious disease   show
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equipment that allows for small bowel biopsy   show
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Equipment that allows for small bowel biopsy   show
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show Frozen Section Biopsy  
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show Brush Cytology  
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a study in which a patient swallows the radiopaque contrast so that the esophagus can be evaluated   show
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with small bowel follow through allows the evaluation of the gastrointestinal tract through the small bowel by using radiopaque Barium   show
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show Enteroclysis  
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uses radiopaque Barium to assess the colon   show
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show Arteriography  
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an imaging study that computes the different densities of tissues to make an image   show
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show Biliary Drainage Studies  
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reflects the pigment responsible for carrying oxygen in the red blood cell   show
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show Hematocrit  
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show Bleeding Time  
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show Platelets  
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assesses the ability of the small intestine, particularly the upper small bowel, to absorb necessary substances.   show
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show Glucose Tolerance Test  
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show Serum Cholesterol  
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levels are elevated with certain forms of cancer or inflammatory diseases.   show
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require the measurement of exhaled gases after the ingestion of a labeled substance.   show
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the procedure to dilate the esophagus by using a weighted bougie to push through an esophageal narrowing.   show
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is a bougie with a tapered end used in esophageal dilatation   show
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show Hurst dilator  
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show Salvary-Gilliard Dilators  
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show Rigiflex Dilators  
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are the measurements used to designate the size of an esophageal dilator. It reflects the circumference of the dilator.   show
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show Heater Probes  
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show Bipolar Probe  
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uses a single pole to produce coagulating current   show
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show Electrosurgical Units  
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show Photocoagulation  
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occurs at 100 c and cuts or destroys tissue   show
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show Ethamolin  
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show Sengstaken-Blakemore Tube  
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is used in tamponade but has no esophageal balloon   show
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show Minnesota Tube  
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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   show
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show Billroth II  
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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   show
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show Esophageal Atresia  
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is used to strengthen the LES by wrapping the stomach around the lower esophagus and suturing it in place.   show
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the lysis of red blood cells   show
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show Vascular Access Devices  
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the process by which solvents pass through a selectively permeable membrane   show
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show PCA or Patient - Controlled Analgesic  
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occurs when substances from the inserted intravenous line leak into surrounding tissue   show
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blood used for prospective transplant patients because it reduces the likelihood of sensitization to tissue antigens .   show
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show Phlebitis  
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show Perforation  
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occurs when the individual has bloody stools.   show
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occurs when the individual produces odiferous, tarry stools   show
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show Hematemesis  
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results in a perforation that occurs spontaneously, usually associated with vomiting   show
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the presence of bacterial organisms in the blood   show
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show Anaphylaxis  
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are periods of increased respirations interspersed with periods of decreased respirations   show
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show Vasovagal Syncope  
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the inappropriate introduction of substances to the respiratory system   show
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results when protein synthesis exceeds protein degradation   show
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results when protein degradation exceeds protein intake   show
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show Enteral Nutrition  
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requires insertion of a gastrostomy feeding tube via the endoscope   show
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nutritional supplementation for the patient with gastrointestinal dysfunction   show
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combined to form proteins   show
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nutrients that are inorganic   show
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show Vitamins  
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show Peptavlon  
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is bentiromide, which helps evaluate the exocrine function of the pancreas   show
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is edrophonium chloride, used to simulate esophageal spasm   show
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show Secretin  
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decreases motility, may be used for different procedures   show
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cholecystokinin and is used to cause the gallbladder to contract   show
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used to dissolve cholesterol gallstones   show
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show Actigall or ursodeoxycholic acid  
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used to dissolve cholesterol gallstones   show
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show Meperidine or Demerol  
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show Fentanyl or Sublimaze  
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show Narcan or Naloxone  
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can reverse the sedation of benzodiazepines   show
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used to Thrombose and fibrose varices   show
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show Isordil  
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show Procardia or Nifedipine  
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a muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach   show
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the upper end of the esophagus   show
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where the esophagus joins the stomach   show
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the rhythmic, coordinated muscular contractions of the gastrointestinal tract   show
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the symptom of difficulty swallowing   show
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the symptoms of painful swallowing   show
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dilated, distended vessels in the esophageal wall   show
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an esophageal diverticulum or outpouching that is caused by UES dysfunction   show
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an inflammation of the mucosal lining   show
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show Mallory-Weis Tear  
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a dilation of the esophagus from abnormal peristalsis and/or high LES pressure   show
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show Diffuse Esophageal Spasm  
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show Barrettโ€™s Esophagus  
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show Nutcracker Esophagus  
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show Chyme  
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show Dyspepsia  
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gram negative organisms associated with peptic ulcer disease   show
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show Linitis plastica  
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show Pernicious anemia  
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show Gastric polyp  
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show Stress ulcers  
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show Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis  
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show Rugae  
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show Parietal cells  
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The arrangement of the mucosa and submucosa that provides increased surface area in the small intestines   show
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show Volvulus  
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Occurs when part of the intestine telescopes up the lumen of the adjacent intestine   show
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Refers to excessively loud bowel sounds   show
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Occurs when the small intestinal lining lacks the enzyme lactase, causing diarrhea and malabsorption with lactose products.   show
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show Abetalipoproteinemia  
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show Intrinsic Factor  
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show Crypts of Lieberkuhn  
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show Peyerโ€™s Patches  
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show Steatorrhea  
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show Hemorrhoids  
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show Fecal Impaction  
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Caused when chronic constipation leads to involuntary stool leakage   show
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show Anorectal abscess  
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show Anorectal Fistula  
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show Rectal Prolapse  
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Results from deposits of bile pigments in certain tissues causing a yellowish discoloration   show
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Pain caused by biliary tract stones   show
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show Choledocholithiasis  
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show Acalculous Cholecystitis  
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Refers to cholecystitis that demonstrates gas in the wall of the gallbladder or biliary ducts   show
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show Acute Calculous Cholecystitis  
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show Gallstone Ileus  
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Bacterial infection of the biliary ducts caused by obstruction   show
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An extra pancreatic duct that most people have, along with the duct of Wirsung.   show
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show Secretin  
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show Cholecystokinin-Pancreozymin  
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The appearance of a bluish tinge to the flanks secondary to bleeding from acute pancreatitis   show
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The appearance of a bluish tinge around the umbilicus secondary to bleeding from acute pancreatitis   show
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show Pseudocyst  
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A pancreaticoduodenectomy to treat pancreatic cancer or other diseases   show
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show Pancreatic Rest  
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show Pancreas Divisum  
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Refers to a condition where embryonic tissue fails to combine and a portion of the pancreas surrounds the duodenum   show
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show Schwachman-Diamond Syndrome  
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show Glissonโ€™s Capsule  
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show Glycogenesis  
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show Glycogenolysis  
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The process the liver uses to synthesize glucose   show
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show Caput Medusae  
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show Ascites  
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Inflammation of the liver parenchyma caused by infection, toxins, or immune reactions   show
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Massive hepatic cell death due to an insult, such as an infection or an exposure to a toxin   show
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show Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency or AAT Deficiency  
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Results in scarring of the biliary duct system causing cholestasis and liver damage   show
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