Name four different types of diagnostic procedures that may be used in identifying upper GI pathology


Examples include endoscopy, barium radiology studies, 24-hour pH monitoring, esophageal manometry, the Bernstein test, urea breath test, electrogastrography, antroduodenal manometry, gastric analysis, or gastric scintigraphy.

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The laboratory test result that is generally used to predict glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in clinical practice is:

a. serum creatinine level. b. blood urea level. c. serum albumin level. d. C-reactive protein level.

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What organ is most affected in anencephaly?

a. Liver b. Heart c. Brain d. Pancreas e. Lungs

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A home health worker finds an elderly couple, who no longer drive, eating unbalanced meals. What should she suggest?

What will be an ideal response?

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Fatty liver is characterized by the accumulation of _____ in the liver

A) proteins B) triglycerides C) disaccharides D) carbohydrates

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