Patient Preparation for an Esophagogram Includes NPO _____ Before the Procedure

question 42

Multiple Choice

Patient preparation for an esophagogram includes NPO _____ before the procedure.

• A)4 to 6 hours
• B)30 minutes to 1 hour
• C)4 to 6 hours and no gum chewing or smoking
• D)None of the above; patient preparation is not needed as long as an upper GI series is not scheduled to follow.

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Definitions:

Hydro-

A prefix indicating a relation to water.

Myorrhaphy

A surgical procedure involving the suturing of a muscle, often after an injury to facilitate healing.

Myomalacia

The softening of muscle tissue, often due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply.

Myasthenia

A condition characterized by extreme muscle weakness and fatigue.