Abdominal Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Cholelthiasis is
A
obstruction of the gallbladder duct (gall stones)
2
Q
Cholecystitis is
A
inflammation of the gallbladder
often secondary to other causes (spesis/trauma/infection)
3
Q
Pyloric stenosis occurs in
A
Young babies/infant boys due to hyperplasia and hypertrophy of the pyloric canal often
OR
Acquired is seen in adults due to NSAIDS/alcohol/obstruction
4
Q
Treatment of pyloric sphincter is
A
proton pump inhibitors (esomeprazole, pantoprazole, omeprazole which inhibit the proton hydrogen to to neutralise the stomach acid
Histamine (H2) receptor antagonist - cimetidine blocks acid secretion by histamine receptor antagonism to neutrilise.
Fluids & electrolytes
Iv / NGT nutrition
Sx
