Gastrointestinal Flashcards by Nelda Sturgill | Brainscape

Q

What are some signs of acute diverticulitis?

A

fever
leukocytosis
diarrhea
LLQ pain

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Describe a “left shift” in WBCs.

A

it is seen with acute bacterial infections
increased WBC, leukocytosis
increased neutrophils, neutrophilia
increased bands, bandemia (more than 4%)

Neutrophils = bands = segs

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What are some signs of acute cholecysitis?

A

RUQ pain or tenderness, especially after a fatty meal
Murphy’s sign is almost always positive
vomiting (

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What are some signs of diverticulosis?

A

left sided abdominal cramping
increased flatus
constipation alternating with diarrhea

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