Endoscopic ultrasound - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ALU 101 Exam With 100% Correct Answers A procedure that uses high frequency sound waves to image soft tissue is: 1. x-ray 2. fluoroscopy 3. ultrasonography (US) 4. computed tomography (CT) - answer3: ultrasonography - Page 2. Procedures used to identify coronary artery disease include all of the following EXCEPT: 1. coronary CT angiography (CCTA) 2. myocardial perfusion scan 3. positron emission tomography (PET) 4. magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) - answer3: positron emission tomog...

Risk Factors for GI Disorders - Family Hx of GI disorders. - Chronic laxative use, alcohol use; tobacco use. - Chronic high stress levels. - Allergic reactions to food or medications. - Long term GI conditions such as ulcerative colitis may predispose to colorectal cancer. - Previous abdominal surgery or trauma may lead to adhesions. - Neurologic disorders can impair movement, particularly with chewing and swallowing. - Cardiac, respiratory, and endocrine disorders may lead to constipati...

Bulk forming laxatives Psyllium (Metamucil) action: mix with intestinal fluids, swell, and stimulate peristalsis. ed:Take with 8-oz water and follow with 8-oz water; do not take dry. Report abdominal distention or unusual amount of flatulence. Lubricant laxatives Mineral oil (6-8 hrs)/Glycerin suppository (30 min) --> facilitates passage by LUBRICATING the intestinal MUCOSA ed: dont take with meals Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unm...

ARDMS Abdomen Davies Exam 214 Questions with Verified Answers You are scanning a patient with a known mass in the left medial segment of the liver. What anatomic landmark can you use to identify the left medial segment separate from the right anterior segment of the liver? - CORRECT ANSWER Middle Hepatic Vein Which organ is the largest visceral organ in the body ? - CORRECT ANSWER Liver Where is the major portion of the liver, the right lobe located? - CORRECT ANSWER in the right upper ...

Cholelithiasis The most common disorder of the biliary system is _______________, which is stones in the gallbladder Cholecystitis This term is described as inflammation of the gallbladder wall and is usually associated with cholelithiasis Estrogen Contraceptives Cholelithiasis Postmenopausal women on ________ replacement therapy and younger woman on oral __________ are at an increased risk for gallbladder disease Cholesterol Cholelithiasis Oral contraceptives affec...

Breast Cancer Etiology & Risk Factors - No single known cause - Age, Genetics, Family History - Nulliparity or first child after age 30 - Menstrual history - Hormone replacement - Alcohol Diagnosing Breast Cancer - Mammography - Recommended screening yearly beginning at age 40 - Breast exam - Ultrasound Breast Self Exam (BSE) - Goal of screening for breast cancer is early detection, cannot prevent breast cancer - Early detection reduces mortality rate - Teach breast self-examinat...

RNFA Final Exam Practice - Questions and Answers, Complete Solutions The adrenal glands can be identified not only by their location in the body but also their shape. The right side is ________while the left is ____________. Triangular, crescent An example of a potential risk associated with pneumoperitoneum would be: gas embolus into an exposed blood vessel during the procedure. Cleft lip is usually associated with a notch or cleft of the underlying alveolus and a cleft of the palate. Cleft l...

NURS 6540 WEEK 7 KNOWLEDGE CHECK.ACCURATE SUMMER-FALL QUARTER.WITH CORRECTLY ANSWERED QUESTIONS AND RATIONALE (GUARANTEED PASS) The NP suspects cholecystitis and cystic duct obstruction in your 72-year-old patient complaining of right-sided abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting that began after eating 3 days ago. Beside ultrasound, what other diagnostic tests could you order? magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) he...

CGRN (Core Curriculum) Latest Version Graded A+ Therapeutic Procedures Achalasia occurs when nerves of the esophagus do not function properly, resulting in problems swallowing and passing food thru the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) -Sx is only done if pt has no relief from meds or EGD procedures -Sx is a MYOTOMY (open sx or laparoscopic), surgery consists of circular muscle fibers of the LES that are divided. -Laparoscopic Heller's Myotomy is the "most popular" and used "most frequent."...

Chp 9 & 10Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing PowerPoint question well answered 2023Flexible Endoscope Decontamination Area - correct answer the ventilation system should be designed to maintain negative pressure - air coming in to deacon...not bad deacon air flowing out to prep or other areas Flexible Endoscope Decontamination Area - correct answer Air is directly exhausted to the outside Requires 10 air exchanges per hour (as mentioned) Clean floors and (horizontal) work surfaces daily ...