Which of the following fluoroscopic examinations would have the patient swallow a barium sulfate suspension?
A) Upper gastrointestinal series
B) Lower gastrointestinal series
C) Intravenous urogram
D) Arthrogram

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For an upper gastrointestinal (UGI) series, the patient swallows a barium sulfate suspension; this study is performed to aid in the diagnosis of ulcers, tumors, and other abnormalities of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. A lower gastrointestinal series involves a barium enema, which fills the colon and aids visualization of its inner surfaces. Radiography of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder after IV injection of a contrast medium is called an intravenous urogram (IVU) (also called an intravenous pyelogram [IVP]); this study is useful for identifying kidney stones, tumors, and other abnormalities of the urinary tract. Iodine contrast agents also can be injected into joint capsules to produce an arthrogram, an image of the soft tissue components of joints, especially the knee and the shoulder.

Which of the Following Fluoroscopic Examinations Would Have the Patient