Gastrointestinal Medical Terminology Quiz

• A barium swallow is an x-ray of the rectum and colon while a barium enema is an x-ray of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine
• A barium swallow is an MRI of the digestive system while a barium enema is a CT scan of the digestive system
• A barium swallow is a visual examination of the digestive system while a barium enema is a recording of the digestive system
• A barium swallow is an x-ray of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine while a barium enema is an x-ray of the rectum and colon (correct)

• An x-ray recording of the gallbladder usually following oral administration of a contrast agent that accumulates in the gallbladder (correct)
• Pain in the area of the pylorus
• A visual examination of one or more digestive system organs using an endoscope
• The imaging of the bile duct by x-rays and an injection of contrast medium

• Indigestion
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Vomiting (correct)