Stool Examination and Tumor Markers

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What is the preparation for a patient undergoing a barium swallow study?

  • Fleet or cleansing enema
  • NPO for 6-8 hours (correct)
  • Clear liquid diet 24 hours before
  • NPO for 12 hours

What is the normal range of gastric acidity in a gastric analysis?

  • 10-15 mEq/L
  • 5-10 mEq/L
  • 1-5 mEq/L (correct)
  • 1-10 mEq/L

What is the indication for a gastric analysis?

  • To diagnose gastric cancer
  • To diagnose duodenal ulcer
  • To diagnose pernicious anemia
  • All of the above (correct)

What is the purpose of a biopsy in the oral cavity or tongue?

<p>To assess the site for bleeding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the hydrogen breath test?

<p>To evaluate carbohydrate absorption (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the preparation for a patient undergoing a hydrogen breath test?

<p>Clear liquid diet 24 hours before and fleet or cleansing enema (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the indication for a biopsy of the stomach?

<p>To diagnose gastric cancer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the post-procedure instruction for a patient who has undergone a barium swallow study?

<p>Increase fluid intake (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a rectal biopsy?

<p>To diagnose lesions, polyps, tumors of the lower sigmoid colon, rectum and anal canal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the observation period for a patient who has undergone a barium swallow study?

<p>24-72 hours (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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