Exam 2- cholelithiasis Flashcards
1
Q
what is cholelithiasis
A
gallbladder stones
2
Q
what causes cholelithiasis
A
saturated d/t stasis of crystals
3
Q
RF for cholelithiasis
A
obesity
females- oral contraception
middle ages- 40s
rapid weight loss
indigenous americans
4
Q
S/S cholithiasis
A
early = asympotmatic
when stones get dislodged
- epigastric pain/ RUQ pain
- intolerance to fatty foods
- biliary colic
-jaundice
- clay stools
- steatorrhea –> prevents fat digestion
- pruritis
- bleeding (dec vit k absorption)
5
Q
tx for cholithiasis
A
gallbladder removal
