Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease ( 30 Questions)
Correct. An upper gastrointestinal (GI) series involves X-ray imaging of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine using a contrast material. It is useful for detecting structural abnormalities and evaluating the function of the digestive tract.
Incorrect. Esophageal manometry measures the pressure and coordination of the muscles in the esophagus. It does not involve X-ray imaging.
Incorrect. Upper endoscopy (EGD) involves the direct visualization of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum using a flexible tube with a camera. It does not use X-ray imaging with contrast material.
Incorrect. 24-hour pH monitoring measures the amount of acid in the esophagus over a 24-hour period and does not involve X-ray imaging.
A) Correct. An upper gastrointestinal (GI) series involves X-ray imaging of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine using a contrast material. It is useful for detecting structural abnormalities and evaluating the function of the digestive tract.
B) Incorrect. Esophageal manometry measures the pressure and coordination of the muscles in the esophagus. It does not involve X-ray imaging.
C) Incorrect. Upper endoscopy (EGD) involves the direct visualization of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum using a flexible tube with a camera. It does not use X-ray imaging with contrast material.
D) Incorrect. 24-hour pH monitoring measures the amount of acid in the esophagus over a 24-hour period and does not involve X-ray imaging.