Chapter 6 Flashcards
(38 cards)
ascites
fluid accumulation sound from the colon
borborygmus
gurgling or rumbling sound from the colon
cirrohosis
chronic liver disease caused by destruction of liver cell
celiac disease
damage to the linings of the small intestine by gluten causes malnutrition
diverticular disease
bulging pouches of the intestine trapping feces and causing inflamation
dysentery
inflammation of the colon caused by bacteria or parasites
fistula
abnormal passage from one organ to another
hemmorhoid
mess of enlarged, twisted varicose veins of mucous membrane just outside the rectum
hernia
protrusion of an organ through a wall or cavity
IBD
ulceration of the colon mucosa, includes crohn disease and ulcerative colitis
IBS
etiopathology GI signs and symptoms
obseity
20% fat content, morbid=40%
polyp
small stalk like growth from the mucous membrane of the intestine
volvulus
twisting intestine causing obstruction
BE
barium is detected by x-ray to determine of obstructions of the GI tract exist
CT
x-rays are taken in an arc, used with a medium to enhance images
endoscopy
visual examination of internal images
MRI
radiographs that use electromagnetic energy to produce multiplanar images
US
high frequency sound wave bounce off tissue and produce a radiograph
open procedure
surgery that utilizes excision of the skin to access the area
laparoscopic
surgery utilizes small incision and insertions of a small camera to access the area
bariatric surgery
group of surgeries that treat morbid obesity
BM
bowel movement
FBS
fasting blood sugar
