Cholecystitis

Question 1

what is cholecystitis

Answer 1

chronic/acute inflammation if gallbladder

Question 2

what are s/s of cholecysistitis

Answer 2

pain which can be associated from eating a high-fat meal
fever
jaundice
pain can be referred to rt shoulder/scapula
n/v

Question 3

what labs/diagnostic tests do we use to diagnose cholecystitis

Answer 3

ultrasonography
liver function test
serum bilirubin
WBC
HIDA scan

Question 4

what are risk factors for cholecystitis

Answer 4

more common in women & over age of 40
postmenopausal
sedentary lifestyle
obesity
familial tendency

Question 5

what are meds we give for cholecystitis pts

Answer 5

pain meds
antiemetics
antibiotics

Question 6

what are interventions/teachings for cholecystitis

Answer 6

mobility
diet
check surgical site
control pain
prevent infection