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Upper GI Tract Study: Barium: NPO - ✔✔8 hours before test
Upper GI Tract Study: Barium: Montitor stools for passage of barium because - ✔✔it
can cause a bowel obstruction (stools will appear chalky white for 24-72 hours)
Gastric Analysis: What medications may be given before
' - ✔✔-histamine
-pentagastrin
subQ to stimulate gastic secretions, some medications may produce a flushing feeling
Gastric Analysis: Fasting at least - ✔✔12 hours before
Gastric Analysis: What should be avoided 24 hours before? - ✔✔tobacco and chewing
gum
Gastric Analysis: What should be avoided 24-48 hours before? - ✔✔medications that
stimulate gastric secretions
Upper GI Endoscopy: Medications may be given to - ✔✔reduce secretions and to relax
smooth muscle
During a fiberoptic colonoscopy, what is monitored closely? - ✔✔respiratory and
cardiac function
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, Fiberoptic Colonoscopy: What diet the day before and what is to be avoided? - ✔✔-clear
liquid diet the day before
-red, orange, and purple liquid
Fiberoptic Colonoscopy: NPO ? - ✔✔4-6 hours before
Fiberoptic Colonoscopy: post-op: remind the patient that what is normal? - ✔✔passing
flattus, abdominal fullness, and mild cramping
The client receiving oral liquid cleansing preparations or enema is at risk for - ✔✔fluid
and electrolyte imbalances
ERCP: If medications if given before the procedure, the client is monitored closely for -
✔✔-signs of respiratory and CNS depression
-hypotension
-oversedation
-vomiting
Signs and symptoms of peritonitis - ✔✔-guarding of the abdomen
-increased temperature and chills
-pallor
-progressive abdominal distention and abdominal pain
-restlessness
-tachycardia and tachypnea
CT scan: NPO - ✔✔at least 4 hours
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