An upper GI series to help diagnose and evaluate obstructions, ulcers, polyps, diverticulosis, tumors, or motility problems of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and small intestine is sometimes called a(n) ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
barium swallow
Another term for an upper GI series is barium swallow.
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Denise, a medical assistant in Chicago, has just been informed that a new strain of the influenza is expected to affect the city's residents within the next few weeks
This same strain has been hitting surrounding cities and has been the cause of multiple deaths among the elderly. Discuss proactive measures that Denise can take to help make the impending emergency easier to deal with when it actually occurs. What will be an ideal response?
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