lewis ch 43 gallbladder disease Flashcards
1
Q
- Most common disorder of biliary system
- Stones in gallbladder
A
Cholelithiasis
2
Q
- inflammation of gallbladder
- usually associated with gallstones
A
cholecystitis
3
Q
risk factors gallbladder disease (5)
A
- female
- 40+ yo
- estrogen therapy
- sedentary lifestyle
- obesity
4
Q
during cholelithiasis, bile secreted by liver is supersaturated with what
A
cholesterol
5
Q
S+S obstructed bile flow (6)
A
- bleeding tendencies
- clay colored, fatty stools
- dark amber/brown urine
- fever and chills
- jaundice
- steatorrhea
6
Q
risk factors cholecystitis (3)
A
- older adults and critically ill
- prolonged immobility, fasting, diabetes
- cancer, anesthesia, opioids
7
Q
S+S cholecystitis (5)
A
- RUQ pain (may radiate to back/shoulder)
- fever and leukocytosis
- jaundice
- N/V
- fat intolerance
8
Q
S+S chronic cholecystitis (4)
A
- fat intolerance
- dyspepsia
- heartburn
- flatulence
