What is lymphangiography?
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Lymphangiography is the process of making an x-ray record of the lymph vessels.
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Mark each statement as true (T) or false (F).
1. Colonoscopy views only the sigmoid colon. 2. Proctoscopy views the length of the colon. 3. A part of the stomach may be removed to treat peptic ulcers. 4. IBD is associated with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. 5. Dysphagia often accompanies a sore throat, although its chronic form can be a sign of oral or pharyngeal cancer. 6. Anorexia nervosa is commonly known as “binging and purging.” 7. Another word for regurgitation is reflux. 8. Gastric lavage is performed to remove irritants or toxic substances, usually before or after surgery. 9. Inflammation of the lip is called choledochitis. 10. The presence of diverticula is often without symptoms or with mild bowel discomfort.
The LPN is preparing for a colonoscopy and was given a prescription for polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution (GoLYTELY). The nurse was instructed to remain on clear liquids then start the prep from 10 to 11 a.m.,
remain NPO after the prep, and report for the procedure at 4 p.m. She typically takes her morning blood pressure medication and vitamins at 9 a.m. with her breakfast. Which of the following actions is best? A. Do not take the morning medications until after the procedure. B. Take the morning medications with a liquid breakfast at 8 a.m. or earlier. C. Take the morning medications with breakfast at 9 a.m. as usual then start clear liquids with the prep at 10 a.m. D. Take the blood pressure medication at 9 a.m. but not the vitamins with a clear liquid meal.
Poisonings are classified as either intentional or unintentional.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A doctor who specializes in cancer treatment is known as a(n)
A) oncologist. B) orthopedist. C) immunologist. D) cardiologist.