MNTII-Quiz1d

enzymes (2) normally present in the blood & have increased levels in the blood in persons with liver disease

lab test on feces to determine if microscopic amts of blood are present

lab exam of feces w/microscope for presence of parasites or their eggs

blood test to determine amt of waste product bilirubin in the blood. elevated levels indicate liver disease

lab test of feces to determine if any pathogenic bacteria are present

x-ray w/part of film holder b/w teeth and parallel to the teeth

dye is administered intravenously to the pt, which allows for x-ray visualization of the gallbladder and bile ducts

x-ray image of colon and rectum is taken after the administration of barium (a radiopaque dye) by enema

procedure in which contrast medium is injected directly into the liver to visualize the bile ducts. used to detect obsturctions

administering of a barium contrast material orally and then taking an x-ray to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum

flexible fiberscope passed through the anus, rectum, and colon; used to examine upper portion of the colon. polyps and small growths can be removed during this procedure

procedure using endoscope to visually examine the hepatic duct, common bile duct, and pancreatic duct. endoscope is inserted into the anus and worked to the area where the pancreatic and common bile ducts empty into the duodenum

use of a flex fiberoptic endoscope to visually examine the esophagus, stomach, and beginning of the duodenum

procedure in which a flex gastroscope is passed through the mouth and down the esophagus in order to visualize the inside of the stomach. used to dx peptic ulcers and gastric carcinoma

lighted instrument which is passed into the ab wall through a small incision. ab cavity is then examined for tumors and other conditions

procedure using a flex scope to visually examine the sigmoid colon. commonly done to dx cancer and polyps

insertion of a needle into the ab cavity to w/draw fluid. tests to dx disease may be conducted on the fluid

dental treatment involving hte pulp cavity of the root of a tooth

using a nasogastric (NG) tube to place liquid nourishment directly into the stomach

using a nasogastric (NG) tube to wash out the stomach. for ex, after ingestion of dangerous substances

flex catheter is inserted into the nose and down the esophagus to the stomach. may be used for feeding or to suction out stomach fluids

providing 100% of a pt's nutrition intravenously

to surgically create a connection b/w two organs or vessels. for ex, joining together two cut ends of the intestines after a section is removed

group of surgical prodecures such as stomach stapling and restrictive banding to reduce the size of the stomach

crushing of a gallstone in the common bile duct

surgical creation of an opening of some portion of the colon through the ab wall to the outside surface. fecal material (stool) drains into a bag worn on the ab

surgical removal of a diverticulum

ab operation for the purose of examing the ab organs and tissues for signs of disease or other abnomralities

removal of a fistula

procedure that closes off a large section of the stomach with rows of staples

surgical removal of hemorrhoids from anorectal area

surgical repair of a hernia

surgical removal of the gallbladder through a very small ab incision with the assistance of a laparoscope

transplant of a liver from a donor

treats obestiy by suppressing appetite

used to neutralize stomach acids

treats nausea, vomiting, motion sickness

induces vomiting

used to treat peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease. when stimulated, H2-receptors increase the production of stomach acid, so this is prevented in order have low acid level in stomach

used to treat peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease. blocks the stomach's ability to secrete acid