Exam 2- cholecystitis Flashcards
1
Q
what is cholecystitis
A
inflammation of the gallbladder (becomes distended and inflammed)
2
Q
cause of cholescytisis
A
stone dislodged into the cystic duct
3
Q
S/S choescytisis
A
biliary colic
fever
inc WBCs
rebound tenderness
4
Q
cholecystitis is more or less serious than cholelithiasis
A
more b/c pressure of inflammation leads to dec blood flow leads to nercosis
5
Q
tx for cholescystitis
A
gallbladder removal
for s/s
- toradol/ opioids for pain
- antiemetic (oserdon) for N/V
- anticholingerics to stop smooth muscle spasms
