GI Diagnostic Exams Matching Worksheet

Detects and normality of gastric mucosa
Direct visual inspection of the anus, rectum, sigmoid, transcending and ascending colon: used to screen for cancer
Visualization of esophagus, stomach, duodenum; assess for inflammation, neoplastic (biopsy) or infection
View ductal structures of the biliary tract
Rectal instillation of Barium used to detect polyps, tumors, or other lesions of the large intestine
Useful in the detection of an enlarged gallbladder or pancreas, the presence of gallstones, enlarged ovary, or pregnancy
Evaluate G.I. motility
To be assessed prior to diagnostic involving contrast
To be increased following diagnostic involving barium
Used to assess gastric emptying and colonic transient time
Barium is used to detect or exclude anatomic or functional disorders of the upper G.I. organs or sphincter
Detects the presence of H. Pylori
To be held 24 to 48 hours prior to diagnostic involving contrast