Unit 8 Med Term study guide

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which is an accessory organs of the digestive system? salivary gland pancreas liver

All are correct

Medical term meaning inflammation of the appendix

Appendicitis

Medical term meaning slow digestion

Bradypepsia

which is not a function of the digestive system? absorb nutrients eliminate solid waste digest food distribute nutrients

Distribute nutrients

Medical term meaning stomach pain?

Gastralga

what is the surgical procedure to treat obesity

Gastric stapling

medical term meaning surgical repair of the stomach?

Gastroplasty

Medication used to neutralize stomach acid

antacid

what medication is used to treat nausea and vomiting

antiemetic

section of the pharynx associated with the mouth

oropharynx

abbreviation for after meals

pc

A ________ is a small tumor on a stem attachment.

polyp

Medical term meaning excessive eating

polyphagia

feces is stored in the _______ prior to defecation

rectum

Which of the following Endoscopic exam's would be used to view inside a section of the colon laparoscopy sigmoidoscopy gastroscopy esophagoscopy

sigmoidoscopy

what procedure is used to provide the patient with intravenous nutrition

total parenteral nutrition

which of the following terms is not associated with the digestive system? gastrointestinal alimentary tracheal gut

tracheal

Twisting of the colon on itself?

volvulus

medical term meaning process of viewing colon?

colonoscopy

Medical term for frequent, watery bowel movements

diarrhea

an outpouching off the gut is called a

diverticulum

the __________ of this small intestine receives food from the stomach

duodenum

Correct order of the three sections of the small intestine

duodenum, jejunum, ileum

Medical term for vomiting?

emesis

The pancreas secretes? enzymes bile buffers

enzymes and buffers

The epiglottis shunts food into the

esophagus

An inguinal hernia is found where?

groin

The stomach secretes?

hydrochloric acid

medical term meaning pertaining to the third section of the small intestines

ileal

yellow cast to the skin that indicates liver disease?

jaundice

What is the procedure called that uses a NG tube to wash out the stomach

lavage

emulsification breaks up the ______ into smaller particle

lipids

Cirrhosis is a general name for chronic disease of the:

liver

What medication is used to treat constipation

Laxative

Abbreviation for nothing by mouth

NPO

which abbreviation stands for an x-ray? PO NG NPO UGI

UGI

The function of the gallbladder is to store_________

bile

The liver produces________ to aid in digestion

bile

saliva contains digestive enzymes to begin digesting_______

carbohydrates

Medical term meaning removal of gallbladder

cholecystectomy


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