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In which diagnostic test is a barium enema given rectally prior to taking an x-ray?
A) Lower GI series
B) Gastric lavage
C) Upper GI series
D) Sigmoidoscopy
E) Gamma scan
Barium Enema
A diagnostic imaging procedure that involves filling the colon with a barium solution to improve the visibility of the colon on X-ray images for the detection of abnormalities.
Lower GI Series
A diagnostic procedure that uses X-rays to visualize the lower gastrointestinal tract, including the colon and rectum.
X-ray
A form of electromagnetic radiation used in medical imaging to create pictures of the inside of the body, particularly bones and certain tissues.
- Elucidate the variety of diagnostic checks and their intention in the context of clinical practice.
- Recognize common gastrointestinal diseases and the diagnostic procedures associated with them.
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Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the variety of diagnostic checks and their intention in the context of clinical practice.
- Recognize common gastrointestinal diseases and the diagnostic procedures associated with them.
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