Unit 8 Med Term study guide
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
