Labs and Studies

Question 1

stomach enzyme that breaks food down into dissolvable components and aids in digesting bacteria

Answer 1

HCL

Question 2

stomach enzyme that aids in digestion of protein

Answer 2

pepsin

Question 3

stomach enzymes that combines with B12 so that it can be absorbed in the ileum

Answer 3

intrinsic factor

Question 4

pancreatic enzyme that aids in starch digestion

Answer 4

amylase

Question 5

pancreatic enzyme that aids in fat digestion

Answer 5

lipase

Question 6

pancreatic enzyme that aids in protein digestion

Answer 6

trypsin

Question 7

liver enzyme that aids in fat digestion

Answer 7

bile

Question 8

bile is stored and metabolized in the _______

Answer 8

gallbladder

Question 9

most common cause of anemia in adults

Answer 9

GI bleed

Question 10

lab study that evaluates the vitamin K dependent clotting factors in the liver

Answer 10

PT/PTT

Question 11

lab study that can indicate risk for fatty live disease

Answer 11

triglyceride

Question 12

amylase and lipase are usually elevated in ______ pancreatitis, but normal in ______ pancreatitis

Answer 12

acute, chronic

Question 13

lab study used to evaluate jaundice and liver functioning

Answer 13

bilirubin

Question 14

lab study elevated in impaired hepatic function and causes altercation in mental status

Answer 14

ammonia

Question 15

lab studies indicative of protein deficiency

Answer 15

albumin and prealbumin

Question 16

protein lab study that is more sensitive and lowers faster

Answer 16

prealbumin

Question 17

_______ binds to iron and carries it through serum

Answer 17

transferrin

Question 18

transferrin decreased even faster than _____ in protein deficiency

Answer 18

albumin

Question 19

lab study that indicated iron deficiency

Answer 19

transferrin

Question 20

lab study that is reduced in patients who are acutely malnourished due to stress, low-calorie intake, or cellular impairment

Answer 20

total lymphocyte count

Question 21

2 lab studies indicative of colorectal cancer

Answer 21

CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) and CA (cancer antigen)

Question 22

lab study that is indicative of liver cancer

Answer 22

alpha-fetoprotein

Question 23

2 things decreased calcium can be indicative of

Answer 23

malabsorption
acute pancreatitis

Question 24

4 things low potassium can be indicative of

Answer 24

vomiting
diarrhea
drainage from intestinal fistula
GI suctioning

Question 25

decreased albumin levels can indicate ______ diseaase

Answer 25

hepatic

Question 26

stool samples must be taken to the lab ______ after collection

Answer 26

immediately

Question 27

you cannot perform fecal occult blood testing if the patient has _____ ______

Answer 27

hemorrhoidal bleeding

Question 28

2 things breath tests are used to evaluate

Answer 28

carbohydrate absorption bacterial overgrowth in the intestines

Question 29

2 things to avoid 1 month prior to breath test

Answer 29

pepto bismol antibiotics

Question 30

2 things to avoid 1 week prior to breath tests

Answer 30

sucralfate (carafate) omeprazole (prilosec)

Question 31

3 things to avoid 24 hours before breath tests

Answer 31

cimetidine (tagamet) famtidine (pepcid) ranitidine (zantac)

Question 32

you must fast ___ to ___ hours before abdominal ultrasonography to reduce gas in the bowel

Answer 32

8-12

Question 33

you must eat a ____ free meal the night before a gallbladder ultrasonography

Answer 33

fat

Question 34

barium studies should be schedules after an abdominal ultrasonography

Answer 34

after

Question 35

2 types of contrast used with x-ray of the GI system

Answer 35

barium gastrograffin

Question 36

patient must be NPO from _____ the night before a contrast study

Answer 36

midnight

Question 37

2 things you cannot do before contrast study

Answer 37

smoke chew gum

Question 38

____ is given to clear out stool before contrast study

Answer 38

miralax

Question 39

increase _____ after contrast studies to eliminate barium

Answer 39

fluid

Question 40

enemas are contraindicated if the patient has an active inflammatory disease of the _____

Answer 40

colon

Question 41

2 things barium enemas are contraindicated in

Answer 41

perforation/obstruction GI bleed

Question 42

if the patient has acute kidney injury and has to undergo a CT scan with contrast, administer ______ _____ to help buffer the acidity of the dye

Answer 42

sodium bicarbonate

Question 43

oral medication given to patients with acute kidney injury that have to undergo CT scan w/ contrast to increase blood flow

Answer 43

N-acetylcysteine

Question 44

patient must be NPO __ to ___ hours before MRI

Answer 44

6-8

Question 45

procedure done to detect extent or spread of cancer

Answer 45

positron emission sonography

Question 46

scan used in bleeding cans to detect location of GI bleed or infection

Answer 46

scintigraphy

Question 47

patient needs to be NPO __ hours prior to esophagogastroduodenoscopy

Answer 47

8

Question 48

medication given to provide sedation, loss of gag reflex, and decrease anxiety before an endoscopic procedure

Answer 48

midazolam (versed)

Question 49

medication given before and endoscopic procedure that decreased secretions

Answer 49

atropine

Question 50

medication given before endoscopic procedures that relaxes the smooth muscle

Answer 50

glucagon

Question 51

after colonoscopy prep the bowel should be _____ or slight _____

Answer 51

clear, yellow

Question 52

you can start formula in gastrostomy __ to __ hours insertion

Answer 52

2-24

Question 53

a ___ tube is a tube protruding from the skin with a visible bumper

Answer 53

PEG

Question 54

change ballon type G tubes every ___ to ___ months

Answer 54

3-6

Question 55

change non-balloon g-tubes every __ to ___ months

Answer 55

6-12

Question 56

____ tube is inserted through the mouth and ends in the stomach

Answer 56

OG

Question 57

___ tube is inserted through the nos and ends in the stomach

Answer 57

NG

Question 58

_______ tube is inserted through the mouth and ends in the small intestine

Answer 58

oroenteric

Question 59

______ tube is inserted through the nose and ends in the small intestine

Answer 59

nasoenteric

Question 60

levin tube has a ____ lumen

Answer 60

single

Question 61

salem sump has a _____ lumen

Answer 61

double