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abern

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which is the abbreviation for a type of feeding tube?
 
  A) PUD
  B) PEG
  C) CBD
  D) LES

Question 2

A gastroscopy is the ________.
 
  A) process of using an instrument to examine the stomach
  B) process of recording the activity of the stomach
  C) process of measuring the stomach
  D) process of surgically removing part of the stomach


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JYan

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) This stands for peptic ulcer disease, not a feeding tube.
B) Correct Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a feeding tube in the stomach.
C) This stands for common bile duct, not a feeding tube.
D) This stands for lower esophageal sphincter, not a feeding tube.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct
B) This is not the meaning of gastroscopy.
C) This is not the meaning of gastroscopy.
D) This is not the meaning of gastroscopy.


abern

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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