CNUR 204: Unit 7 - GI System Exam | Questions
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- Abnormal liver function tests
- Liver biopsy
- Elevated liver enzymes
- Fibrotests
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What diagnostics are used for
1 Define cholelithiasis 2
cirrhosis?
What are the risk factors for
3 Explain pancreatitis 4
gallbladder disease?
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Define cholelithiasis Gallstones
Define cholecystitis Inflammation of the gallbladder, commonly caused
by gallstones.
Define cholecystectomy Surgical removal of the gallbladder.
Define choledocholithiasis Gallstones in the common bile duct manifested by
obstructive jaundice.
What are the risk factors for - Multiparous women
gallbladder disease? - Age 40+
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Obesity
- Rapid weight loss
Explain the pathophysiology of - Cholesterol supersaturation occurs if the liver
gallbladder disease produces more cholesterol than bile can dissolve
- Excess cholesterol precipitate as crystals which
are trapped and form stones
- Eventually, stones obstruct the cystic duct,
common bile duct, or both and may cause
obstruction and pain
- Over time, persistent obstruction may lead to
inflammation
What are the clinical manifestations - Asymptomatic
of cholelithiasis? - Biliary colic
- Excruciating but intermittent tenderness in RUQ
- Pain 3hrs after high fat meals
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Practice questions for this set
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- Abnormal liver function tests
- Liver biopsy
- Elevated liver enzymes
- Fibrotests
Choose an answer
What diagnostics are used for
1 Define cholelithiasis 2
cirrhosis?
What are the risk factors for
3 Explain pancreatitis 4
gallbladder disease?
Don't know?
, Terms in this set (42)
Define cholelithiasis Gallstones
Define cholecystitis Inflammation of the gallbladder, commonly caused
by gallstones.
Define cholecystectomy Surgical removal of the gallbladder.
Define choledocholithiasis Gallstones in the common bile duct manifested by
obstructive jaundice.
What are the risk factors for - Multiparous women
gallbladder disease? - Age 40+
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Obesity
- Rapid weight loss
Explain the pathophysiology of - Cholesterol supersaturation occurs if the liver
gallbladder disease produces more cholesterol than bile can dissolve
- Excess cholesterol precipitate as crystals which
are trapped and form stones
- Eventually, stones obstruct the cystic duct,
common bile duct, or both and may cause
obstruction and pain
- Over time, persistent obstruction may lead to
inflammation
What are the clinical manifestations - Asymptomatic
of cholelithiasis? - Biliary colic
- Excruciating but intermittent tenderness in RUQ
- Pain 3hrs after high fat meals
