ALHS 1090 Chapter 6 Learning Activity 6-5

ESWL

procedure to break up stones in the biliary ducts

MRCP

an MRI of the biliary and pancreatic ducts

emetics

agents that produce vomiting

antispasmodics

agents that alleviate muscle spasms

choledochoplasty

surgical reconstruction of a bile duct

lower GI series

administration of barium enema while a series of radiographs are taken of the large intestine

gastroscopy

visual examination of the stomach

antiemetics

drugs to decrease vomiting

intubation

insertion of a tube into any hollow organ

anastomosis

surgical formation of a passage or opening between two hollow viscera or vessels

stool guaiac

detects presence of blood in the feces; also called Hemoccult

endoscopy

visual examination of a cavity or canal using a specialized lighted instrument

laxatives

used to treat constipation

antacids

neutralize excess acid in the stomach and help to relieve gastritis and ulcer pain

stool culture

test to identify microorganisms in feces

liver function tests

measures the levels of certain enzymes, bilirubin, and various proteins.

bariatric

surgery that treats morbid obesity

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proctosigmoidoscopy

endoscopic procedure for visualization of the rectosigmoid colon

upper GI series

barium solution swallowed for a radiographic examination of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.