Exam 12: Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

What is the term for the longitudinal mucosal folds found within the stomach?

The liver performs more than 100 different functions.

Which division of the duodenum contains the duodenal bulb or cap?

Once food enters the stomach and is mixed with gastric secretions,it is termed:

Part i refers to the:

Which of the following imaging modalities is ideal for demonstrating signs of Barrett esophagus?

A patient comes to radiology for an upper GI series.The patient has a clinical history of hiatal hernia.Which of the following positions may be helpful in demonstrating this condition?

During an upper GI series,the "halo" sign appears in the duodenum.Which of the following conditions will produce this radiographic sign?

At what level should the CR and image receptor be centered for the RAO or PA upper GI projection and/or position on a sthenic-body type of patient?

What type of solution is formed when barium is mixed with water?

Which part of the stomach is labeled 3?

What type of contrast media is ideal for demonstrating a diverticulum within the stomach?

How much barium is typically given to a 3- to 10-year-old child during an upper GI series?

In 80% of all individuals,the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct unite before entering the duodenum.

Which of the following patient care concerns would prevent the use of an oral,water-soluble contrast medium?

What is a primary function of cholecystokinin?

How much obliquity is required for the RAO position for the esophagus?

A radiograph taken during an upper GI series demonstrates poor visibility of the gastric mucosa.The following factors were used: 80 kV,30 mAs,1/40-second exposure time,and high-speed image receptors.Barium sulfate was used during the procedure.Which of the following factors needs to be modified during the repeat exposure?

A stomach with the duodenal bulb at the level of L1-2 would be found in a(n)____ patient.

What is the classification of barium sulfate as a contrast media?