Cholecystitis Flashcards
1
Q
what is cholecystitis
A
chronic/acute inflammation if gallbladder
2
Q
what are s/s of cholecysistitis
A
pain which can be associated from eating a high-fat meal
fever
jaundice
pain can be referred to rt shoulder/scapula
n/v
3
Q
what labs/diagnostic tests do we use to diagnose cholecystitis
A
ultrasonography
liver function test
serum bilirubin
WBC
HIDA scan
4
Q
what are risk factors for cholecystitis
A
more common in women & over age of 40
postmenopausal
sedentary lifestyle
obesity
familial tendency
5
Q
what are meds we give for cholecystitis pts
A
pain meds
antiemetics
antibiotics
6
Q
what are interventions/teachings for cholecystitis
A
mobility
diet
check surgical site
control pain
prevent infection
