NSG 3850 exam 4 with
questions and correct
detailed answers actual
exam!!!2026
cholelithiasis - ANSWER -three phases: supersaturation of bile with cholesterol causing
precipitation of cholesterol, nucleation of crystals, hypermobility (stasis of bile) allowing stone
growth
true - ANSWER -T/F: crystals of cholesterol may ignite gallstone formation
true - ANSWER -T/F: excessive somatostatin stimulates the gallbladder
true - ANSWER -T/F: crystals of cholesterol may initiate gallstone formation
cholelithiasis - ANSWER -risk factors of this include prolonged fasting, rapid weight loss,
oral contraceptives, diabetes, spinal cord injury, TPN, pregnancy
cholecystitis - ANSWER -inflammation of the gallbladder wall related to continued
presence of gallstones
acute cholecystitis - ANSWER -if untreated, escalates; gangrene may occur. can rupture
gallbladder and cause peritonitis
chronic cholecystitis - ANSWER -predisposing factors: diabetes and obesity
, chronic cholcystitis - ANSWER -can lead to complications like biliary sepsis and
scarring/calcified (porcelain gallbladder); causes higher risk for cancer.
cholecystitis - ANSWER -diagnostics: typically CT, US, or MRI, but can use HIDA, MRCA,
ERCP
hep A - ANSWER -can be asymptomatic. can cause fatigue, nausea, anorexia, jaundice
hep B - ANSWER -can cause rashes, serum sickness, angioedema, glomerulonephritis,
abd pain, fever
hep C - ANSWER -causes same s/s as hep b but the edema for this one can be periorbital
and/or angioedema. there's also ascites, and altered mental status
hep C - ANSWER -theres NO vaccine for this hep
hep D - ANSWER -requires pt to already have hep B. same s/s as hep B. take hep B
vaccine. leads to acceleration of liver disease
hep E - ANSWER -mainly transmitted through unsanitary water. same s/s as hep A. can
be difficult to diagnose
hep E - ANSWER -incubation period 2-9 weeks
alcoholic hepatitis - ANSWER -liver cells show pathologic changes of hepatocyte necrosis
with neutrophilic infiltration and intracellular inclusions (Mallory bodies). from large alcoholic
binges.
alcoholic hepatitis - ANSWER -s/s: hepatomegaly, fever, acute liver failure,
encephalopathy. may be complicated by acute alcohol withdrawal and delirium tremors.
NASH - ANSWER -risk factors: obesity (BMI>30), high cholesterol, diabetic
questions and correct
detailed answers actual
exam!!!2026
cholelithiasis - ANSWER -three phases: supersaturation of bile with cholesterol causing
precipitation of cholesterol, nucleation of crystals, hypermobility (stasis of bile) allowing stone
growth
true - ANSWER -T/F: crystals of cholesterol may ignite gallstone formation
true - ANSWER -T/F: excessive somatostatin stimulates the gallbladder
true - ANSWER -T/F: crystals of cholesterol may initiate gallstone formation
cholelithiasis - ANSWER -risk factors of this include prolonged fasting, rapid weight loss,
oral contraceptives, diabetes, spinal cord injury, TPN, pregnancy
cholecystitis - ANSWER -inflammation of the gallbladder wall related to continued
presence of gallstones
acute cholecystitis - ANSWER -if untreated, escalates; gangrene may occur. can rupture
gallbladder and cause peritonitis
chronic cholecystitis - ANSWER -predisposing factors: diabetes and obesity
, chronic cholcystitis - ANSWER -can lead to complications like biliary sepsis and
scarring/calcified (porcelain gallbladder); causes higher risk for cancer.
cholecystitis - ANSWER -diagnostics: typically CT, US, or MRI, but can use HIDA, MRCA,
ERCP
hep A - ANSWER -can be asymptomatic. can cause fatigue, nausea, anorexia, jaundice
hep B - ANSWER -can cause rashes, serum sickness, angioedema, glomerulonephritis,
abd pain, fever
hep C - ANSWER -causes same s/s as hep b but the edema for this one can be periorbital
and/or angioedema. there's also ascites, and altered mental status
hep C - ANSWER -theres NO vaccine for this hep
hep D - ANSWER -requires pt to already have hep B. same s/s as hep B. take hep B
vaccine. leads to acceleration of liver disease
hep E - ANSWER -mainly transmitted through unsanitary water. same s/s as hep A. can
be difficult to diagnose
hep E - ANSWER -incubation period 2-9 weeks
alcoholic hepatitis - ANSWER -liver cells show pathologic changes of hepatocyte necrosis
with neutrophilic infiltration and intracellular inclusions (Mallory bodies). from large alcoholic
binges.
alcoholic hepatitis - ANSWER -s/s: hepatomegaly, fever, acute liver failure,
encephalopathy. may be complicated by acute alcohol withdrawal and delirium tremors.
NASH - ANSWER -risk factors: obesity (BMI>30), high cholesterol, diabetic
