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gastric lavage

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oral insertion of a tube into the stomach for examination and treatment, such as to remove blood clots from the stomach to monitor bleeding (lavage = to wash)

2
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nasogastric (NG) intubation

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insertion of a tube through the nose and into the stomach for various purposes, such as to obtain a gastric fluid specimen for analysis

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antacid

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drug that neutralizes stomach acid

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antiemetic

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drug that prevents or stops vomiting

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antispasmodic

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drug that decreases motility in the gastrointestinal tract to arrest spasm or diarrhea

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cathartic

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drug that causes movement of the bowels; laxative

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