Chapter 6, learning Activity 6-5

Lower GI series

Administration of a barium enema while a series of radiographs are taken of the colon

Antispasmodics

Agents that alleviate muscle spasms

antiemetics

Agents that control nausea and vomiting

Emetics

Agents that produce vomiting

Stool guaiac

Detects presence of blood in the feces; also called "hemoccult"

Proctosigmoidoscopy

Endoscopic procedure for visualization of the rectosigmoid colon

STAT

Immediately

Intubation

Insertion of a tube into any hollow organ

Liver function test

Measures the levels of certain enzymes, bilirubin, and various proteins

Antacids

Neutralizes acids

MRCP

Procedere to visualize biliary and pancreatic ducts by using magnetic resonance Imaging

ESWL

Procedure in which shock waves are used to break up calculi in the biliary ducts

Upper GI series

Radiographic imaging of the esophagus, duodenum, and stomach after ingestion of barium

Bariatric

Surgery that treats morbid obesity

Anastomosis

Surgical formation of a passage or opening between two hollow viscera or vessels

Choledochoplasty

Surgical reconstruction of a bile duct

Stool culture

Test to identify microorganisms present in feces

Laxatives

Used to treat constipation

Endoscopy

Visual examination of a cavity or canal using a specialized lighted instrument

Gastroscopy

Visual examination of the stomach