Exam 9: Preparation and Examination of the Gastrointestinal Tract

When an upper gastrointestinal series is delayed because the stomach does not empty due to pylorospasm,it is often helpful to have the patient lie in the _____ position.

Enteroclysis is a method of instilling barium for examination of the:

If the patient feels "full" after the administration of 150 ml of a cleansing enema solution,you should:

There are five principal types of cathartics: bulk,lubricant,emollient,saline,and stimulant.Of these,the two types that are commonly used in preparation for imaging studies of the gastrointestinal tract are:

The substance most commonly used to provide radiographic contrast in the gastrointestinal tract is:

A semisolid nugget of medication that is inserted into the rectum to stimulate peristaltic action in the colon and promote evacuation of the distal portion of the lower bowel is called a(n):

An enlarged rectal vein is called a:

Evacuation proctography or dynamic rectal examination is also termed:

The purpose of using contrast media in gastrointestinal studies is to:

Bowel obstruction is a serious condition that may result from:

Which of the following liquids is NOT appropriate for patients on a liquid diet in preparation for a colon examination?

A cathartic is a(n):

When sequencing diagnostic procedures,it is important to consider that the administration of any contrast medium containing iodine can cause inaccurate results in thyroid assessment tests for a period of at least:

The media usually used for double-contrast studies of the colon are:

Barium peritonitis is a serious condition that results from: