#1
Which diagnostic procedure involves the use of a flexible tube with a camera to examine the esophagus, stomach, and part of the small intestine?
Upper endoscopy (esophagogastroduodenoscopy)
ExplanationDirect visualization with a flexible tube and camera.
#2
Which imaging technique uses sound waves to create images of the digestive tract?
Ultrasound
ExplanationDigestive tract imaging using sound waves.
#3
Which diagnostic procedure involves the insertion of a thin tube through the mouth into the stomach to obtain samples of stomach lining for examination?
Upper endoscopy (esophagogastroduodenoscopy)
ExplanationTube insertion for stomach lining examination.
#4
What is the primary purpose of a liver biopsy?
To obtain tissue samples for analysis
ExplanationCollecting liver tissue for analysis.
#5
What is the purpose of a fecal occult blood test (FOBT) in gastroenterology?
To detect the presence of blood in the stool
ExplanationDetecting blood presence in the stool.
#6
What does ERCP stand for in gastroenterology?
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
ExplanationEndoscopic imaging of bile ducts and pancreas.
#7
Which diagnostic procedure combines endoscopy and ultrasound to visualize the pancreas and surrounding structures?
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
ExplanationCombining endoscopy and ultrasound for pancreas imaging.
#8
In gastroenterology, what does CT enterography primarily assess?
Bowel wall inflammation and complications
ExplanationCT imaging for bowel wall inflammation and complications.
#9
Which diagnostic procedure allows for the direct visualization of the entire small intestine, often used in cases of suspected Crohn's disease or small bowel tumors?
Capsule endoscopy
ExplanationDirect visualization of small intestine.
#10
Which diagnostic procedure involves the insertion of a thin tube through the rectum into the colon to examine the large intestine?
Sigmoidoscopy
ExplanationTube insertion for large intestine examination.
#11
Which diagnostic procedure uses a special dye and X-rays to visualize the bile ducts and pancreas?
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
ExplanationImaging bile ducts and pancreas with dye and X-rays.
#12
What is the primary purpose of a computed tomography (CT) scan in gastroenterology?
To visualize the entire gastrointestinal tract
ExplanationCT scan for visualizing the entire gastrointestinal tract.