12 Questions
After an esophagogastroduodenoscopy, when can a patient eat or drink?
4 hours after the procedure
What is an esophagogastroduodenoscopy?
A procedure to examine the esophagus and stomach
Why is it important for a patient to wait before eating or drinking after an esophagogastroduodenoscopy?
To avoid irritating the digestive system
After an esophagogastroduodenoscopy, how long should a patient wait before eating or drinking?
4 hours
What is an esophagogastroduodenoscopy?
A procedure to examine the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine
Why is it important for a patient to wait before eating or drinking after an esophagogastroduodenoscopy?
To reduce the risk of bleeding
After an esophagogastroduodenoscopy, how long should a patient wait before eating or drinking?
4 hours
What is the purpose of waiting before eating or drinking after an esophagogastroduodenoscopy?
To allow the sedation to wear off
Can a patient eat or drink anything immediately after an esophagogastroduodenoscopy?
No, they should not eat or drink anything
Which procedure did the patient undergo?
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
What symptom did the patient experience during the procedure?
Gag reflux
What action should the patient avoid after the procedure?
Eating or drinking
Test your knowledge on post-esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) dietary restrictions with this quiz! Learn about when a patient can safely eat or drink after an EGD procedure, understand what an EGD is, and discover why it is important to wait before consuming food or beverages.
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