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UGI REVIEWQUESTIONS &
ANSWERS RATED
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UGI
10/24/24
, UGI REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS RATED
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What acronym refers to the upper gastrointestinal series? Answer - UGI
as a part of patient prep, why should the patient maintain a soft, low-residue
diet for 2 days? Answer - to reduce production of intestinal gas and fecal
material
how can the UGI study be affected if the patient smokes cigs shortly before the
exam? Answer - the coating ability of barium could be diminished because the
secretion of gastric juices may be stimulated
what type of radiopaque contrast medium is used in routine UGI studies?
Answer - barium sulfate
what are 2 general GI studies used to examine the stomach? Answer - single
contrast & double contrast
what is the range of weight per volume concentration for the barium sulfate?
Answer - 30%-50%
what are 2 advantages of a double contrast study? Answer - small lesions are
less easily obscured, mucosal lining of the stomach is more easily visualized
what are the 2 types of contrast used in double contrast? Answer - air &
barium
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