GB Flashcards
1
Q
S&S GB (cholecystitis) attack
A
feeling full bloated belching flatulence diarrhea constipation NV anorexia bitter fluid comes up after eating
2
Q
Making diagnosis of Cholystitis
A
RUQ ultrasound is the most diagnostic-reveals calculi
Abdominal X-ray
Elevated WBC = inflammation
Serum Bilirubin levels elevated
Asparate aminotransferase (AST) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) -elevated
Serum Cholesterol elevated
ERCP-visualizes billiary tree after endoscopic exam b/c need contrast media
3
Q
Normal AST
A
5-40
4
Q
Normal LDH
A
122-222
