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HOSA: Med Term > Digestive pt 2 > Flashcards

Digestive pt 2 Flashcards

1
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define CHOLANGIOGRAPHY

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examine bile ducts w/medium thru x-ray to show obstructions

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define ENEMA

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solution into rectum & colon to clear lower intestine

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3
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what can be used to treat severe constipation or prep for endoscopy/meds?

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enema

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define ESOPHAGOGASTRO-DUODENOSCOPY (EGD)

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endoscopy viewing esophagus, stomach, duodenum, & upper GI

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define UPPER & LOWER GI SERIES

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radiographic studies w/contrast

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define UPPER GI SERIES

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barium swallow showing stomach & duodenum

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define LOWER GI SERIES

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barium enema showing large intestine & rectum

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define BREATH TEST

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diagnose certain intestinal disorders

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9
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define ENDOSCOPY

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visual exam of internal structures via scope

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define CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY

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endoscope using tiny, wireless camera

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define ANOSCOPY

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visual exam of inner surface of large intestine

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define SIGMOIDOSCOPY

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endoscopic exam of interior rectum, sigmoid colon, & mab part of descending colon

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13
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define COLONOSCOPY

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visual exam of inner surface of large intestine

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14
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define HEMOCCULT TEST

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lab test looking for hidden blood in feces

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15
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hemoccult test is also called

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fecal occult blood test

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16
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define ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND

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sound waves make pics to diagnose liver cysts, gallstones, tissue abscesses, & organ enlargement

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17
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define PROTOSCOPY

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visual exam of rectum w/scope

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18
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define GASTROSCOPY

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visual exam of stomach w/scope

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19
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define LAPAROSCOPY

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examine any organ w/small scope thru ab wall

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define FLUOROSCOPY

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x-ray using fluoroscope for real-time moving images of body interior; can study swallow mechanism

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21
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define AMYLASE (test)

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blood test detect elevated levels of enzyme common in pancreatic disorders

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define LIVER PROFILE

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blood test measure different enzymes involved in liver functions & waste products

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23
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define SEROLOGY

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diagnose infection using known antigen/antibody to find common antigen/antibody reaction

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24
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define COLOSTOMY

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artificial excretory opening between colon & body surface via surgery

25
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define DENTAL PROPHYLAXIS

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exam, cleaning, & polishing teth & gums

26
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define FILLING

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remove damaged area of tooth & filling it

27
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define ORTHODONTICS

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treatment of alignment & malocclusion of teeth & jaw

28
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define DENTAL IMPLANT

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anchor crown/bridge/denture to jawbone

29
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define BRIDGE

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fixed prothesis to join +1 fake teeth to real ones

30
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define ROOT CANAL PROCEDURE

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procedure removing damaged pulp in root canal & filling space

31
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define GINGIVECTOMY

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surgical removal of diseased gum tissue

32
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purpose of MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

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correct deformities, treat disease, repair injury

33
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define PALATOPLASTY

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surgical repair of cleft palate/lip

34
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describe ANTIOXIDANTS

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vitamins A, C, E; carotene; & lutein that block free radicals, preventing cell damage

35
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define PROBIOTICS

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living microorganisms

36
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define ANTACIDS

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neutralize stomach acids

37
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define PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS

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block enzyme in stomach wall making acids to treat symptoms of GERD

38
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define ANTIEMETIC

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drug to prevent/relieve nausea & vomiting

39
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purpose of LAXATIVES

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stimulate bowel movements

40
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define ORAL REHYDRATION THERAPY

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electrolyte solutions to counteract dehydration in young kids

41
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define ENTERAL NUTRITION

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eat via mouth/tube

42
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define NASOGASTRIC INTUBATION

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put temporary nasogastric (NG) tube

43
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define GASTROSTOMY TUBE

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feeding tube directly to stomach for long term use; G-tube

44
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define PARENTAL NUTRITION

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deliver via IV where can’t/shouldn’t get nutrition via digestion

45
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define BARIATRIC SURGERY

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all surgical treatments for severe obesity to limit food intake & food absorption

46
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define GASTRIC BYPASS

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irreversible & very common procedure to make stomach smaller

47
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define LAP-BAND/ADJUSTABLE GASTRIC BANDING

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inflatable band around exterior of stomach

48
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define SLEEVE BARIATRIC SURGERY

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reduce stomach by 75%

49
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define COLECTOMY

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surgical removal of all/part of colon

50
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define DIVERTICULECTOMY

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surgical removal of diverticulum

51
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define GASTRODUODENOSTOMY

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establishment of anastomosis between upper portion & duodenum to treat stomach cancer/remove poor pyloric valve

52
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define ANASTOMOSIS

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surgical connection between 2 hollow, tubular structures

53
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define ILEECTOMY

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surgical removal of ileum

54
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define FECAL MICROBIOTA TRANSPLANTATION

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restore gut bacteria

55
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fecal microbiota transplatnation is also called

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fecal transplant therapy

56
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define CHOLECYSTECTOMY

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removal of gallbladder to treat gallstones

57
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define ACID BLOCKER

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group of drugs to block stomach acid production

58
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define BARIATRICS

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medicine focusing on prevention & management of obesity & associated diseases

59
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define PROCTOLOGIST

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specialize in colon, rectum, & anus

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