Bowel prep/Quality indicators in colonoscopy
Questions with correct Answers
What type of bowel prep is best for elective colonoscopy? What is
alternative? Correct Answer-Split dose bowel prep is the best. A same
day regimen is an acceptable alternative to split dosing if undergoing an
afternoon exam.
When should the second dose of split prep begin? What about timing?
Correct Answer-Should begin 4-6 hours before the time of the
colonoscopy with completion of the last dose at least 2hrs before the
procedure time
-ingestion of clear liquids until 2 h before sedation does not affect
residual gastric volum
What diet can you eat day prior to colonoscopy? Correct Answer-low-
residue or full liquids until the evening on the day before colonoscopy.
What is the adequate preparation rate that should you be achieved in all
exams? Correct Answer-85%
When should you rate a bowel prep? Correct Answer-AFTER you clean
all the residual debris from the walls of the colon.
What is the best method to clean bowels? 4l vs 2L Correct Answer-4L of
PEG-ELS (polyethylene glycol- ELECTROLYTE lavage solution)
provides the best.
Questions with correct Answers
What type of bowel prep is best for elective colonoscopy? What is
alternative? Correct Answer-Split dose bowel prep is the best. A same
day regimen is an acceptable alternative to split dosing if undergoing an
afternoon exam.
When should the second dose of split prep begin? What about timing?
Correct Answer-Should begin 4-6 hours before the time of the
colonoscopy with completion of the last dose at least 2hrs before the
procedure time
-ingestion of clear liquids until 2 h before sedation does not affect
residual gastric volum
What diet can you eat day prior to colonoscopy? Correct Answer-low-
residue or full liquids until the evening on the day before colonoscopy.
What is the adequate preparation rate that should you be achieved in all
exams? Correct Answer-85%
When should you rate a bowel prep? Correct Answer-AFTER you clean
all the residual debris from the walls of the colon.
What is the best method to clean bowels? 4l vs 2L Correct Answer-4L of
PEG-ELS (polyethylene glycol- ELECTROLYTE lavage solution)
provides the best.
