NSG 350: Chapter 60 Pancreatic Disorders
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What is Cholecystitis? inflammation of the gallbladder caused by
an
obstruction of bile flow.
What are the two classifications of Calculous = presence of gallstones
Cholecystitis? Acalculous = without stones
What are gallstones? hard deposits formed from bile contents
that often
cause obstruction of ducts in and around
the
gallbladder.
Who are gallstones more more prevalent in women.
prevalent - Incidence increases with age.
in? - More common in European descent vs.
African
descent.
, What are the risk factors for - obesity
gallstones? - rapid weight loss
- weight-loss surgery
- eating large amounts of saturated fats
- pregnancy (bc of elevated progesterone
levels)
- genetics
- medications (estrogen, octreotide,
cholesterol-
lowering)
What are the three categories of cholesterol stones
gallstones? - most common.
pigmented
- from excess bilirubin.
mixed stones
- combination of both.
Where are gallstones most found blocking the cystic duct or the
commonly found? what's it called? common bile
duct.
- called Choledocholithiasis.
What is the patho behind Where there is a slowing or stopping of the
Acalculous flow of
Cholecystitis? bile either from decreased contractility of
the
gallbladder or spasms in the sphincter of
Oddi.
(associated with biliary stasis)
Exam Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
What is Cholecystitis? inflammation of the gallbladder caused by
an
obstruction of bile flow.
What are the two classifications of Calculous = presence of gallstones
Cholecystitis? Acalculous = without stones
What are gallstones? hard deposits formed from bile contents
that often
cause obstruction of ducts in and around
the
gallbladder.
Who are gallstones more more prevalent in women.
prevalent - Incidence increases with age.
in? - More common in European descent vs.
African
descent.
, What are the risk factors for - obesity
gallstones? - rapid weight loss
- weight-loss surgery
- eating large amounts of saturated fats
- pregnancy (bc of elevated progesterone
levels)
- genetics
- medications (estrogen, octreotide,
cholesterol-
lowering)
What are the three categories of cholesterol stones
gallstones? - most common.
pigmented
- from excess bilirubin.
mixed stones
- combination of both.
Where are gallstones most found blocking the cystic duct or the
commonly found? what's it called? common bile
duct.
- called Choledocholithiasis.
What is the patho behind Where there is a slowing or stopping of the
Acalculous flow of
Cholecystitis? bile either from decreased contractility of
the
gallbladder or spasms in the sphincter of
Oddi.
(associated with biliary stasis)
