GallBladder Disease Flashcards
If we do not have bile, what 5 things is our body at risk for?
- indigestion
- diarrhea
- ulcers
- malnutrition
- constipation
Which gallbladder disease is the most common type?
cholecystitis
How does cholecystitis develop?
when bile gets trapped in the gallbladder & becomes infected w/ bacteria
What can cholecystitis lead to?
pancreatitis
How would you define acute cholecystitis? What can it also be called?
a sudden episode of symptoms
gallbladder attack
What happens to the gallbladder & the function of bile in chronic cholecystitis?
the gallbladder shrinks & loses the ability to store bile
What is another name for cholelithiasis?
gallstones
How does cholelithiasis happen?
the liver has more fat than bile
How does a bile duct obstruction happen?
when a gallstone is lodged
What are 2 modifiable medical conditions that puts a patient at risk for cholecystitis?
Cholelithiasis
Obesity
What gender and age are patients at increased risk for cholecystitis?
females & older than 40
Which symptom is the most common in cholecystitis?
biliary colic
What action makes biliary colic pain feel the worst?
taking a deep breath
What are the 8 symptoms that can be seen in cholecystitis?
Biliary colic
Itching
GI discomfort
Jaundice
Anorexia
RUQ
Dark urine
Steatorrhea
What is the primary diagnostic exam ordered for identifying gallstones?
abdominal ultrasound
If the patient has an obstructed bile duct, what do we see in bilirubin levels?
high levels
What does the medication ursodiol (Actigall) help with?
help dissolve gallstones
What type of diet is needed for gallbladder disease?
low-fat (fresh fruit & veggies)
Which 2 fruits are high in fat?
coconut & avocado
Does white or dark meat have less fat?
white meat
What 2 things are given together to patients if bile is obstructed or decreased?
fat-soluble vitamins with bile salts
For severe/chronic attacks, what type of diet is the patient going to have?
NPO
If the patient has nausea & vomiting, what intervention would be done for the patient?
NG suction
