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phase of the digestive process that occurs when small molecules, vitamins, and minerals pass through the walls of the small and large intestine and into the bloodstream

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Absorption

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an enzyme that alds in the digestion of starch

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amylase

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last section of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, outlet for waste products from the Gl system

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anus

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mixture of food with saliva, salivary enzymes, and gastric secretions that is produced as food passes through the mouth, esophagus, and stomach

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chyme

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phase of the digestive process that occurs when digestive enzymes and secretions mix with ingested food and when proteins, fats, and sugars are broken down into their component smaller molecules

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digestion

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upper abdominal discomfort asso- ciated with eating

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dyspepsia: indigestion

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phase of the digestive process that occurs after digestion and absorption, when waste products are evacuated from the body

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elimination

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collapsible tube connecting the mouth to the stomach, through which food passes as it is ingested

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esophagus

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acid secreted by the glands in the stomach; mixes with chyme to break it down into absorbable molecules and to aid in the destruction of bacteria

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hydrochloric acid

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phase of the digestive process that occurs when food is taken into the Gl tract via the mouth and esophagus

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ingestion

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a gastric secretion that combines with vita. min B, so that the vitamin can be absorbed

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intrinsic factor

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the portion of the Gl tract into which waste material from the small intestine passes as absorption continues and elimination begins; consists of sev- eral parts-ascending segment, transverse segment, descending segment, sigmoid colon, and rectum (syn- onym: colon)

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large intestine

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an enzyme that aids in the digestion of fats

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lipase

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the collective gertome of all microbes in a microbiota

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microbiome

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the complement of microbes in a given environment

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microbiota

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a gastric enzyme that is important in protein digestion

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pepsin

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longest portion of the Gl tract, consisting of three parts-duodenum, jejunum, and ileum-through which food mixed with all secretions and enzymes passes as it continues to be digested and begins to be absorbed into the bloodstream

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small intestine

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distensible pouch into which the food bolus passes to be digested by gastric enzymes

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stomach

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enzyme that aids in the digestion of protein

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trypsin

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delineates the entire GI tract after the introduction Of contrast agent
radiopaque liquid______ is commonly used

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Upper GI fluoroscopy
Barium Sulfate

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Very detailed double contrast, study of the entire small intestine that involves the continous infusion of 500 to 1000 mL of a thin barium sulfate suspension after this methylcellulose is infused through a tube

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Enteroclysis

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Most effective bowel cleansing preparatory agent

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Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)

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Visualization of the lower GI tract is obtained after

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Installation of barium /barium enema 15-30mins

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If active inflammatory disease fistulas or perforation of the colon is suspected a ______ can be used

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water soluble iodinated contrast agent (diatrizoic acid)

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Provides cross sectional images of abdominal organs and structures Valuable tool for detecting and localizing many inflammatory conditions in the colon
Computed Tomography
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common risk for IV contrast agents include
Allergic reaction and contrast induced nephropathy
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Patient allergic to the contrast agent may be premeditated with a
Corticosteroid and antihistamine
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Use in gastroenterology to supplement ultrasonography and CT noninvasive tech uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produces images of the area being studied. Ang_____ can be attarcted to the magnet and cause injury.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Ferromagnetic objects
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Produce images of the body by detecting the radiation imitated from radioactive substances
Positron emission tomography (PET)
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Relies on the use of radioactive isotopes to reveal displaced anatomic structures changes in organ size and the presence of neoplasms or other focal lessons such as cysts or abscesses
Scintigraphy
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Useful in determining the source of internal bleeding when all other studies have returned a negative result
Tagged red cell studies
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also use to assess gastric emptying and colonic transit time. this is useful in diagnosing disorders of gastric motility, diabetic gastroparesis and dumping syndrome
Radionuclide Testing
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Use to evaluate colonic motility and obstructive defication syndromes Patient given a capsule containing 20 radionuclide markers process usually takes 4-5 days
Colonic Transit Studies
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Also be used to evaluate esophageal and gastric motility and to collect secretions and tissue specimens for further analysis allows direct visualization of the esopageal, gastric, and duodenal mucosa through a lighted endoscope
Upper gastrointestinal fibroscopy/EGD esophagogastroduedenoscopy
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Diagnostic options for patients with esophageal diseases who can not tolerate an EGD
philcam eso/ capsule endoscopy
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Flexible scope is passed through the recrum and sigmoid colon into descending, transverse, and ascending colon.
Colonoscopy
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reduce secretion
atropine
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to relax amooth muscle
glucagon
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Sedative that provide moderate sedation with loss of the gag reflex and relieve anxiety during the procedure
midazolam
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An enzyme that AIDS in the digestion of carbohydrates.Or starch An enzyme that aids in the digestion of fats protein
amylase lipase trypsin
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Gastric enzyme that is important in protein digestion and product of the conversion of pepsinogen from the chief cell
pepsin
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gi tract is a pathway ___
7-7.9 m (22-26 ft) mouth esophagus stomach small large rectum anus
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Hollow muscular tube 25 cm (10inch) passes through at an diaphragm called the
diaphragmatic hiatus
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The remaining portion of the GI tract is located within
peritoneal cavity
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hollow muscular organ w/ a capacity of approximately 1500ml
stomach
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in the inlet to the stomach the place where the esophagus is connected to the stomach
gastroesophageal junction
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4 anatomic regions of the stomach
cardia fundus body pylorus
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2/3 of the total length longest segment of the GI tract 70 m(230 ft) surface area for secretion and absorption
small In
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small intestine 3 sections
duodenum jejunum ileum
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large intestine consist of
ascending segment transverse descending sigmoid rectum anus
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portal venous system is composed of five large veins?
superior mesentric inferior mesentric gastric splenic splenic cystic veins
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o2 and nutrients are supplied to the stomach by? to the intestines?
gastric artery mesentric arteries
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bloood flow to the GI tract is about ___ of the total cardiac output and increases significantly after eating
20%
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inhibitory effect on the GI tract decrease gastric secretion and motility causing the sphincter and blood vessels to constrict
sympathetic nerves
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stimulation causes peristalsis increase secretory activities
parasympathetic nerves
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sphincter relax under the influence of the______ except of the sphincter of the upper esophagus adn tge external anal sphincter
parasympathetic stimulation
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______ saliva is secreted daily from the____
1.5 L parotid submaxillary/submandibular gland sublingual
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voluntary act that is regulated by the swallowing center in the medulla oblongata of the cns
swallowing
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in the absence of intrinsic factor, vit b12 cannot be absorbed and ______ results
pernicious anemia
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duodenal secretions come from the accessory digestive organs..
pancreas liver gallbladder
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duodenum secretions contains digestive enzymes?
amylase lipase bile
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digestive enzymes secreted by the pancreas
trypsin lipase amylase
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2 types of contractions in small intestine
segmentation contractions intestinal peristalsis
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produce mixing waves that move the intestinal content back and forth in a churning motion
segmentation contraction
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propels the contents of the small intestine towards the colon
intestinal peristalsis
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fats, proteins, carbs, na and chloride are absorbed in
jejunum
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absorbed in some areas of small intestine and duodenum
nutrients
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vit. b12 and bile salts are absorbed in
ileum
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mg, phosphate, k are absorbed in
small intestine
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major component of the large intestine, assist in completing the breakdown of waste material, especially of undigested or unabsorbed proteins and bile slats
gut microbes
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chiefly a bicarbonate solution that acts to neutralize the end product formed by the colonic bacterial action
electrolyte solution
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protects the colonic mucosa from the intraluminal contains and provides adherence for a fecal mass
mucus
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gas formed contain
methane hydrogen sulfide & ammonia
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normal gut microbiota is established by
2 years of age
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1st line of defense against pathogenic microbes and microbial agents
intestinal epithelium
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pqrst means old cart
provocation quality region severity timing onset location duration characteristics aggravating factors relieving factor timing
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most common symptoms of pt w/ GI dysfunction
dyspepsia (indigestion)
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cause the most discomfort because they remain in the stomach for digestion longer than proteins or carbohydrates
fatty foods
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accumulation of gas in the GI tract may result in
belching flatulence
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expulsion of gas in the GI tract may result in
belching
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expulsion of gaz from the rectum
flatulence
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usually, gases in the small intestine pass into the colon and are released as
flatus
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patients often complain of bloating, distention or feeling "full of gas" w/ excessive flatulence as a symptom of
food intolerance gallbladder disease
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uncomfortable sensation of sickness or "queasiness" that may or may not be followed by vomiting
nausea
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forceful emptying of the stomach and intestinal contents through the mouth
vomiting
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an acute onset of emesis that appears bright red or as coffee grounds is characteristics of a
mallory weiss tear
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an abnormal increase in the frequency and liquidity of the stool or in daily stool weight or volume
diarrhea
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a decrease in the frequency of stool or stools or stools that are hard, dry and of smaller volume than typical may be associated w/ anal discomfort and rectal bleeding
constipation
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physical assessment
inspection palpation percussion auscultation
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abdominal assessment
inspection auscultation percussion palpation
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9 regions
epigastric umbilical hypogastric or suprapubic right hypochondriac left hypochondriac right lumbar left lumbar right inguinal left inguinal
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bowel sounds are assessed using the diaphragm of the stheth for
soft clicks and gurgling sounds range from 5 to 30mins
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used to determine the characteristics, location and frequency of bowel sounds and to identify vascular sounds
auscultation
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used to assess the size and density of abdominal organs and to detect the presence of air filled fluid filled or solid masses
percussion
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protein that us normally not detected in the blood of a healthy person; when detected in the blood it indicates thatt cancer is present
CEA - Carcinoembryonic Antigen
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one of the most commonly performed stool tests can be useful in initial screening for several disorders, although it is used most frequently in early cancer detection programs
guaiae based fecal occult blood testing
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was developed to evaluate carbohydrate absorption aiding in the diagnosis of bacterial overgrowth in the intestine and short bowel syndrome
hydrogen breath test
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detects the presence of helicobacter pylori the bacteria that can live in the mucosal lining of the stomach and causes peptic ulcer
urea breath test
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noninvasive diagnostic technique in which high frequency sound waves are passed into internal body structure and the ultrasonic echoes are recorded on an oseilloscope as they strike tissues of different densities
ultrasonography
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specialized enteroscopic procedure that aids in the diagnosis of GI disorders by providing direct imaging of a target area
endoscopic ultrasonography (eus)
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pt should eat a fat free meat the evening before the test
gallbladder studies
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inherited in an autosomal dominant manner and is associated w/ colonic and extracolonic cancers
lynch syndrome
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endoscopic examination of the anus, rectum, sigmoid
anoscopy proctoscopy sigmoidoscopy
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useful for visualizing a segment of the small or large intestine and may be indicated to evaluate the anastomosis for recurrent disease or to visualize and treat bleeding in a segment of the bowel
endoscopy through an ostomoy stoma
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measures changes in intraluminal pressures and the coordination of muscle activity in the GI tract w the pressures transmitted to a computer analyzer
manometry test
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used to detect motility disorders of the upper and lower esophageal sphincter
esophageal manometry
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very helpful in the diagnosis of achalasia (absence of peristalsis)
esophageal motility studies
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measures the resting tone of the internal anal sphincter
anorectal manometry
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an electrophysiologic study, performed to assess gastric motility disturbances and can be useful in detecting motor or nerve dysfunction
electrogastrography
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measures anorectal function and is performed with very thick barium paste instilled into the rectum
defecography
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used to assess the function of the rectum and anal sphincter while the patient attempts to expel the barium
fluoroscopy
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pt with this disease secrete no acid under basal conditions or after stimulation
pernicious anemia
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pt with these diseases secrete little or no acid
gastric ca
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pt with this disease secrete some acid
gastric ulcer
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pt with this disease usually secrete an excess amount of acid
duodenal ulcers
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given Subcutaneously to stimulate gastric secretion inform the pt that this injection may produce a flushed feeling
histamine or pentagastrin
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offers the advantage of pH monitoring of the esophagus without the transnasal catheter
bravo pH monitoring system
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peemits direct visualization of the organs and structures within the abdomen permitting visualization and identification of any growths, anomalies and inflammatory processes
laparoscopy

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