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show Gastrointestinal Manometry  
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show Respiration Inversion Point  
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A connective tissues disease that leads to loss of esophageal motility because of absent muscle contraction   show
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show Bernstein Test  
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Assesses the response of the internal and external sphincters to the stimulus of bowel distention   show
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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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show Rectal Culture  
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show Carey Capsule  
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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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show Barium Swallow  
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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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show Barium Enema  
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or angiography is a test in which arteries are injected with contrast medium to assess bleeding, trauma or vascular abnormalities   show
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show Computed tomography or CT  
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show Biliary Drainage Studies  
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show Hemoglobin  
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show Hematocrit  
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show Bleeding Time  
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show Platelets  
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show Serum D-Xylose Test  
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assesses a patient’s ability to respond to a glucose challenge. Abnormal responses suggest diabetes.   show
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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   show
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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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are polyvinyl dilators that have a channel for a guide wire.   show
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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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hollow aluminum cylinders with a heating coil to cause tissue coagulation   show
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an electrode used in electrocoagulation in which the probe delivers the current and completes the circuit.   show
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uses a single pole to produce coagulating current   show
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Instruments used to deliver electrocoagulation therapy   show
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occurs at 60 c and causes tissue coagulation   show
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show Photovaporization  
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show Ethamolin  
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show Sengstaken-Blakemore Tube  
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show Linton Tube  
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is used in tamponade. It has a gastric and esophageal balloon and also lumens to allow for both gastric and esophageal suction.   show
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show Billroth I  
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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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show Hemolysis  
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show Vascular Access Devices  
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show Osmosis  
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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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show Leukocyte-Poor Blood  
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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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show Boerhaave’s Syndrome  
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show Bacteremia  
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show Anaphylaxis  
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show Cheyne-Stokes Respirations  
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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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show Positive Nitrogen Balance  
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show Negative Nitrogen Balance  
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show Enteral Nutrition  
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show Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy  
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show Total Parenteral Nutrition  
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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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is pentagastrin, a drug used that causes an increase in gastric acid secretion   show
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is bentiromide, which helps evaluate the exocrine function of the pancreas   show
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show Tensilon  
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can be administered to investigate the exocrine function of the pancreas   show
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show Glucagon  
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show Kinevac  
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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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a narcotic analgesic that is especially useful in biliary or pancreatic diseases   show
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a narcotic analgesic associated with less nausea and vomiting   show
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show Narcan or Naloxone  
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can reverse the sedation of benzodiazepines   show
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show Sclerosing Agents  
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show Isordil  
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show Procardia or Nifedipine  
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show Esophagus  
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show UES or Upper Esophageal Sphincter  
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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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show Odynophagia  
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show Esophageal Varices  
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show Zenker’s Diverticulum  
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show Esophagitis  
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a laceration in the esophageal lining   show
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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 Barrett’s Esophagus  
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results from an increase in the amplitude of peristaltic contractions   show
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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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gastric ulcers associated with severe stresses, such as illnesses and burns   show
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show Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis  
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show Rugae  
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responsible for releasing intrinsic factor for vitamin B12 absorption   show
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show Plicae circulares  
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When the bowel twists around itself. It can cause ischemia.   show
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Occurs when part of the intestine telescopes up the lumen of the adjacent intestine   show
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show Borborygmi  
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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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Occurs in individuals that lack beta-lipoproteins, which leads to build up of fat in the small intestines. This causes malabsorption.   show
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show Intrinsic Factor  
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show Crypts of Lieberkuhn  
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show Peyer’s Patches  
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Bulky, malodorous stool with excess fat content   show
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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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show Jaundice  
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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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Intestinal obstruction caused by a gallstone in the ileum   show
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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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A pancreatic enzyme high in bicarbonate that is stimulated by acidic stomach products.   show
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show Cholecystokinin-Pancreozymin  
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show Grey Turner’s Sign  
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show Cullen’s Sign  
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show Pseudocyst  
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show Whipple Operation  
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Refers to pancreatic tissue in sites other than the pancreas   show
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show Pancreas Divisum  
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show Annular Pancreas  
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An inherited disorder involving pancreatic insufficiency, neutropenia and growth problems   show
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The connective tissue covering enveloping the liver   show
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The process the liver employs to convert glucose to glycogen for storage   show
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The process the liver undertakes to convert glycogen to glucose   show
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show Gluconeogenesis  
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Caused by portal hypertension leading to dilated vessels around the umbilicus   show
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show Ascites  
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show Hepatitis  
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show Fulminant Hepatic Failure  
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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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