GallBladder Disease

Question 1

If we do not have bile, what 5 things is our body at risk for?

Answer 1

1. indigestion
2. diarrhea
3. ulcers
4. malnutrition
5. constipation

Question 2

Which gallbladder disease is the most common type?

Answer 2

cholecystitis

Question 3

How does cholecystitis develop?

Answer 3

when bile gets trapped in the gallbladder & becomes infected w/ bacteria

Question 4

What can cholecystitis lead to?

Answer 4

pancreatitis

Question 5

How would you define acute cholecystitis? What can it also be called?

Answer 5

a sudden episode of symptoms
gallbladder attack

Question 6

What happens to the gallbladder & the function of bile in chronic cholecystitis?

Answer 6

the gallbladder shrinks & loses the ability to store bile

Question 7

What is another name for cholelithiasis?

Answer 7

gallstones

Question 8

How does cholelithiasis happen?

Answer 8

the liver has more fat than bile

Question 9

How does a bile duct obstruction happen?

Answer 9

when a gallstone is lodged

Question 10

What are 2 modifiable medical conditions that puts a patient at risk for cholecystitis?

Answer 10

Cholelithiasis
Obesity

Question 11

What gender and age are patients at increased risk for cholecystitis?

Answer 11

females & older than 40

Question 12

Which symptom is the most common in cholecystitis?

Answer 12

biliary colic

Question 13

What action makes biliary colic pain feel the worst?

Answer 13

taking a deep breath

Question 14

What are the 8 symptoms that can be seen in cholecystitis?

Answer 14

Biliary colic
Itching
GI discomfort

Jaundice
Anorexia
RUQ
Dark urine
Steatorrhea

Question 15

What is the primary diagnostic exam ordered for identifying gallstones?

Answer 15

abdominal ultrasound

Question 16

If the patient has an obstructed bile duct, what do we see in bilirubin levels?

Answer 16

high levels

Question 17

What does the medication ursodiol (Actigall) help with?

Answer 17

help dissolve gallstones

Question 18

What type of diet is needed for gallbladder disease?

Answer 18

low-fat (fresh fruit & veggies)

Question 19

Which 2 fruits are high in fat?

Answer 19

coconut & avocado

Question 20

Does white or dark meat have less fat?

Answer 20

white meat

Question 21

What 2 things are given together to patients if bile is obstructed or decreased?

Answer 21

fat-soluble vitamins with bile salts

Question 22

For severe/chronic attacks, what type of diet is the patient going to have?

Answer 22

NPO

Question 23

If the patient has nausea & vomiting, what intervention would be done for the patient?

Answer 23

NG suction