A woman with a history of gallstones complains of pain in the rib cage and constant nausea. What condition is she probably suffering from? A. cirrhosis B. appendicitis C. cholecystitis D. Xerostomia

Which of the following statement regarding cholecystitis is FALSE?The stones may lie dormant or become lodged in the cystic or common bile duct, causing pain and cholecystitis.Cholecystitis is the inflammation of the gallbladder, however if the stones block the common bile duct, it can cause pathophysiology of the liver as well, due to insufficient drainage of the bile from the liver. The stone usually developed in the gallbladder and lodged in the duct, unlikely to fill up the whole gallbladder. During an acute attack of cholecystitis, the gallbladder is oedematous and hyperaemic, and may be distended with bile or pus

Your uncle is complaining of pain in the lower right abdomen. He is also suffering from bouts of vomiting, nausea, and fever. What might be a probable cause for this discomfort? A. diarrhea B. constipation C. appendicitis D. calhexia E. mouth ulcers

The nurse is assessing a client with pancreatitis. Which of the following type of pain would be expected?A. Burning, aching pain in the left lower quadrant radiating to the hip.B. Severe pain in the mid-epigastric area radiating to the back.C. Burning, aching pain in the epigastric area radiating to the umbilicus.D. Severe pain in the left lower quadrant radiating to the groin.

A 25-year-old, 220-kg female presents to the emergency department with three hours of acute-onset right lower quadrant pain. She describes the pain as mild and reports persistent nausea and vomiting. There is moderate diffuse tenderness on exam. Laboratory studies reveal a white blood cell count of 17,000 and a negative urine hCG. She is too heavy to fit onto the CT table. Which of the following diagnostic tests would be most helpful in finding the cause of this patient’s abdominal pain?Question 5Select one:a.Diagnostic laparotomyb.Abdominal plain filmc.Diagnostic laparoscopyd.Diagnostic peritoneal lavagee.Abdominal ultrasound

What are the most two common signs of cholecystitis?