Abdominal Cavity Flashcards
1
Q
Cholecysitis
A
inflammation of gall bladder wall
2
Q
Cholecystitis manifestations
A
N & V
abd pain that radiates to right scapula
- worsens after heavy greasy meal
jaundice - dark urine, clay stools, fatty stools
positive murphy’s sign - palpate under ribs, stop breathing due to pain
3
Q
Cirrhosis
A
liver disease where cells become severely damaged and scar
4
Q
Cirrhosis manifestations
A
fatigue and enlarged liver (early)
jaundice, peripheral edema, ascites (late)