Medical Terminology Test 6
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What does BE stand for?

Barium enema

What does GERD stand for?

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

What does HBV stand for?

Hepatitis B virus

What does NG stand for?

<p>Nasogastric (tube)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does PUD stand for?

<p>Peptic ulcer disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for bright red blood per rectum?

<p>BRBPR</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation indicates that a patient may have 'nothing by mouth'?

<p>NPO</p> Signup and view all the answers

Another term for BRBPR is?

<p>Hematochezia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation means a patient gets all nutrition intravenously?

<p>TPN</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation indicates a general condition of the intestines?

<p>IBD</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for the radiographic procedure that produces a series of cross-sectional images?

<p>CT</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does GB stand for?

<p>Gallbladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for the tube inserted through the abdominal wall to introduce nutrients into the stomach?

<p>G tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

PEG tube is short for ___________ tube.

<p>percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does BM stand for?

<p>Bowel movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Abbreviations and Definitions

  • BE: Stands for Barium enema, a radiologic examination of the lower gastrointestinal tract.
  • GERD: Represents Gastroesophageal reflux disease, a chronic digestive condition where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus.
  • HBV: Short for Hepatitis B virus, a virus that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic diseases.
  • NG: Abbreviation for Nasogastric (tube), a tube inserted through the nose into the stomach for feeding or medication.
  • PUD: Refers to Peptic ulcer disease, a condition characterized by sores on the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine.
  • BRBPR: Stands for bright red blood per rectum, often indicative of lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
  • NPO: Indicates "nothing by mouth", a medical instruction for patients to refrain from consuming food or liquids.
  • Hematochezia: Another term for BRBPR, used to describe the passage of fresh blood through the rectum, suggesting potential bleeding in the lower gastrointestinal tract.
  • TPN: Abbreviation for total parenteral nutrition, a method of feeding that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract, delivering nutrients directly into the bloodstream.
  • IBD: Stands for Inflammatory bowel disease, a term encompassing chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
  • CT: Acronym for Computed Tomography, a diagnostic imaging procedure that creates detailed cross-sectional images of the body.
  • GB: Refers to Gallbladder, a small organ that stores bile, which helps digest fats.
  • G tube: Abbreviation for a tube inserted through the abdominal wall into the stomach for nutritional support.
  • PEG tube: Stands for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube, a feeding tube placed in the stomach through the abdominal wall with endoscopic guidance.
  • BM: Indicates bowel movement, the discharge of waste material from the digestive system.

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Test your knowledge of key medical abbreviations with this quiz. Each question presents an abbreviation followed by its definition. Perfect for students in healthcare fields or anyone interested in medical terminology.

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