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How long is the entire small intestine in the adult?   show
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show ileum  
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Which aspect of the small intestine possesses the smallest diameter?   show
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show jejunum  
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show -cecum -rectum  
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what is the correct term for appendix?   show
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show True  
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T/F: The small sacculations found within the jejunum are called haustra   show
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show left  
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show Suspensory ligament of the duodenum  
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show Transverse colon  
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Where does the reabsorption of inorganic salts occur in the gastrointestinal tract?   show
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show rhythmic segmentation  
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show intussusception  
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show polyp  
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a twisting of the intestine on its own mesentery   show
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show diverticulosis  
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show crohn's disease  
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show Meckle's diverticulum  
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show malabsorption syndrome  
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show appendicitis  
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inflammation of the small intestine   show
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show diverticulitis  
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show giardiasis  
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disorder of proximal small intestine   show
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chronic inflammatory condition of the large intestine   show
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a tapered or corkscrew appearance seen during a barium enema (appearance)   show
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apple core lesion (appearance)   show
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show regional enteritis  
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show Giardiasis  
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stovepipe appearance of colon (appearance)   show
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mushroom shaped dilation with a small amount of barium extending beyond it (appearance)   show
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show diverticulosis  
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show polyp  
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show sprue  
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show barium enema (BE)  
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T/F: The barium enema is recommended to diagnose acute appendicitis .   show
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show Produces compression of the abdomen that leads to separation of the loops of the small intestine.  
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What is the minimum amount of time a patient needs to remain NPO before a small bowel series?   show
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What is another term for laxative?   show
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Which type of rectal enema tip is ideal for a patient with a relaxed anal sphincter?   show
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show false  
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What drug can be added to the barium sulfate mixture to minimize intestinal spasm during a barium enema?   show
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show Hold breath on expiration  
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show Prolapse of rectum  
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show diabetes  
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which region of the large intestine must be visualized during an evacuative proctogram study?   show
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T/F: a small balloon retention catheter may be placed within the stoma of the colostomy to deliver contrast media during a barium enema   show
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which oblique position, the LAO or the RAO, best demonstrates the ascending colon and right colon flexure?   show
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show 2 hours  
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which commercial contrast media would be used during an evaluative proctorgram ?   show
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How much rotation of the body is required for the LAO position during barium enema?   show
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show 2 inches (5cm)  
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show defecography  
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show false  
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show false  
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What are the patient shielding recommendations during a barium enema?   show
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The RAO projection best demonstrates the ________ (right or left) colic flexure with the CR and IR centered to the level of _________   show
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show Left; 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) above the iliac crest  
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T/F: The transit time of barium through the small intestine of the pediatric patient is usually less than that required for an adult   show
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