Question

1. which abbreviation stands for the procedure that uses shock waves to destroy calculi in the biliary ducts?

gerd
gtt
fbs
eswl

Explanation:

GERD is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a digestive disorder), GTT is Glucose Tolerance Test (a diabetes-related test), FBS is Fasting Blood Sugar (a blood test), and ESWL is Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy—a procedure using shock waves to break down calculi (stones) in biliary ducts or kidneys.

Answer:

ESWL