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15 Cards in this Set
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Examination of the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum via flexible endoscopy
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EGD
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An oxidized regenerated cellulose product that will be absorbed by body tissue; used for hemostasis
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Surgicel
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Intestinal lipodystrophy, a rare chronic inflammatory disease, and an intestinal disorder of malabsorption. May affect other organs as well
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Whipple disease
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A Roux-en-Y procedure would be performed to treat what condition?
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Massive obesity
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This IV solution contains sugar (dextrose), proteins (amino acids), electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride), and vitamins.
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TPN
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A gastric concretion formed of vegetable fibers, seeds and skins of fruits
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Phytobezoar
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Used for the prevention of constipation
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Colace
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A positive Rovsing sign would be indicative of ________.
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Acute appendicitis
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Suspensory muscle of the duodenum
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Ligament of Treitz
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A patient would be prescribed ________ for ulcerative colitis.
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Asacol
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The ________ is a fold of peritoneum passing from the stomach to another abdominal organ.
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Omentum
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A type of gastrostomy tube
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Wilson-Cook
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A company known to make various endoscopes, bronchoscopes, video equipment, monitors, and various other instruments used in the medical profession
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Pentax
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This surgical procedure is used to treat reflux esophagitis and GERD.
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Nissen fundoplication
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Operative union of two structures
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Anastomosis
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