CH 6: Pathology

Question 1

liver function tests (LFTs)

Answer 1

tests for the presence of enzymes and bilirubin in blood

Question 2

stool culture

Answer 2

test for microorganisms present in feces

Question 3

stool guaiac test or Hemoccult test

Answer 3

test to detect occult (hidden) blood in feces

Question 4

ERCP

Answer 4

endoscopy retrograde cholangiopancreotography

Question 5

cholangiography

Answer 5

x ray examination of the biliary system performed after injection of contrast into the bili ducts
- ERCP ***

Question 6

gastric bypass or bariatric surgery

Answer 6

reducing the size of the stomach and diverting food to the jejunum (grastrojejunostomy)

• bariatric surgery: severe obesity; weight treatment
• Roux-en-Y: reduce size of stomach to 2 tsp

Question 7

gastrointestinal endoscopy

Answer 7

visual examination of the GI tract using an endoscope

Question 8

nasogastric intubation

Answer 8

surgical insertion of a tube through the nose into the stomach

Question 9

paracentesis (abdominocentesis)

Answer 9

surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen

Question 10

emesis (emetic)

Answer 10

vomit

Question 11

lysis

Answer 11

breakdown

Question 12

ptosis

Answer 12

dropping