Match the laboratory tests or clinical procedures with their correct descriptions.

-X-ray images of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine after administration of barium by mouth
A)abdominal ultrasonography
B)barium enema
C)CT of the abdomen
D)endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
E)liver biopsy
F)HIDA scan
G)nasogastric intubation
H)percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography
I)serum bilirubin
J)stool culture
K)stool guaiac (Hemoccult)
L)upper gastrointestinal series

Question

Match the laboratory tests or clinical procedures with their correct descriptions.

-X-ray images of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine after administration of barium by mouth
A)abdominal ultrasonography
B)barium enema
C)CT of the abdomen
D)endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
E)liver biopsy
F)HIDA scan
G)nasogastric intubation
H)percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography
I)serum bilirubin
J)stool culture
K)stool guaiac (Hemoccult)
L)upper gastrointestinal series

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Upper gastrointestinal series involves X-ray images of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine after administration of barium by mouth.

Answer: H
 Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography involves injection of contrast dye into the bile ducts through a needle inserted through the skin of the abdomen.

Answer: I
 Serum bilirubin test measures the levels of bilirubin in the blood, which is a marker of liver function.

Answer: J
 Stool culture involves culturing a sample of stool to identify the presence of infectious agents such as bacteria, parasites, or viruses.

Answer: K
 Stool guaiac test (Hemoccult) is a screening test for blood in the stool, which may indicate conditions such as colorectal cancer.

Note: The other choices are not relevant to the specific descriptions given in the question.

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