Gastrointestinal System Flashcards
1
Q
abd
A
Abdomen/Abdominal
2
Q
BE
A
Barium enema
3
Q
BM
A
Bowel movement
4
Q
BS
A
Bowel sounds
5
Q
CUC
A
Chronic ulcerative colitis
6
Q
D&V
A
Diarrhea and vomiting
7
Q
DU
A
Duodenal ulcer
8
Q
ESO, esoph
A
Esophagus
9
Q
GB
A
Gallbladder
10
Q
GBS
A
Gallbladder series
11
Q
GERD
A
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
12
Q
GI
A
Gastrointestinal
13
Q
HAV
A
Hepatitis A virus
14
Q
HBV
A
Hepatitis B virus
15
Q
HI
A
Hepatic insufficiency
16
Q
IBD
A
Inflammatory (irritable) bowel syndrome
17
Q
LES
A
Lower esophageal sphincter
18
Q
LFT
A
Liver function tests
19
Q
LGI
A
Lower gastrointestinal
20
Q
LSK
A
Liver, spleen and kidneys
21
Q
NG, N-G
A
Nasogastric (tube)
22
Q
N/V
A
Nausea and vomiting
23
Q
PEG
A
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
24
Q
PEM
A
Protein-energy malnutrition
25
PU
Peptic ulcer
26
PUD
Peptic ulcer disease
27
RDA
Recommended daily/ dietary allowance
28
SBO
Small bowel obstruction
29
SBS
Small bowel series
30
UGI
Upper gastrointestinal
