Acute cholangitis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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Upper GI organs mouth,pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and duodenum Lower GI organs small intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus Hepatoportal circulation hepatic artery receives oxygenated blood from the inferior mesenteric, gastric, and cystic veins. The hepatic portal vein receives deoxygenated blood from the inferior and superior mesenteric vein and splenic vein and delivers nutrients that have been absorbed from the intestinal system Osmotic diarrhea Caused by the p...

Surgery EOR Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers what is the most common type of liver cancer? - Answer- hepatocellular carcinoma tx for hemochromatosis (excessive iron loading) - Answer- deferoxamine chelation HBsAg - Answer- acute/chronic infection HBeAg - Answer- VERY INFECTIOUS acute/chronic infection infectivity wild type viral infection anti-HBc - Answer- marker of exposure persists indefinitely anti-HBe - Answer- low infectivity Anti-HBs - Answer- marker of immunity VACCI...

AAMI Pathology for Embalmers Final Exam Review with correct solutions. Candida albicans & Trichonomas vaginitis ️ Which is/are responsible for causing vaginitis? Abscess ️ A cavity containing pus and surrounded by an inflamed tissue Proctitis ️ An inflammation of the rectum that may be caused by bacterial infection, parasites, irritation from fecal matter, or toxic agents Cholangitis ️ An inflammation of the bile ducts, which is caused by blockages of the bile ducts, such as gall...

General Interview Tips Correct Answer: Introduce yourself: full name + title Verify pt identity: full name, birth date Explain purpose of visit *Wash hands prior to exam* "What q's do you have?" prior to leaving Acute Abdomen: HPI Correct Answer: OLDCARTS f/c, n/v, c/d, cp/sob/ha, flatus, BM hematemesis, bloody stool, weight loss anorexia, gallstones, pregnancy NSAIDs, EtOH Acute Abdomen: PEx Correct Answer: BS, percussion, ttp, rebound, guarding, HSM psoas (flex hip), obturator...

ARDMS ABDOMEN REGISTRY REVIEW 2024 WITH CORRECT ANSWERS. What are predisposing conditions associated with Bile Duct Carcinoma (Cholangiocarcinoma)? ulcerative colitis, sclerosing cholangitis, Caroli's disease, choledochal cyst, parasitic infections What is the name of the cholangiocarcinoma located at the hepatic hilum? Klatskin tumor (should be seen without extrahepatic bile duct dilatation) What are some possible causes of urinomas? renal trauma, surgery, or an obstructing lesion What ...

AANP review Questions and ANSWERS for 2022/2023 Classic ECG finding in atrial flutter. Correct Answer: "Sawtooth" P waves Definition of unstable angina. Correct Answer: Angina is new, is worsening, or occurs at rest Antihypertensive for a diabetic patient with proteinuria. Correct Answer: ACEI Beck's triad for cardiac tamponade. Correct Answer: Hypotension, distant heart sounds, and JVD Drugs that slow AV node transmission. Correct Answer: β-blockers, digoxin, calcium cha...

AAMI Pathology for Embalmers Final Exam Review with Verified Solutions Which is/are responsible for causing vaginitis? Candida albicans & Trichonomas vaginitis A cavity containing pus and surrounded by an inflamed tissue Abscess An inflammation of the rectum that may be caused by bacterial infection, parasites, irritation from fecal matter, or toxic agents Proctitis An inflammation of the bile ducts, which is caused by blockages of the bile ducts, such as gallstones Cholangitis ...

Which is/are responsible for causing vaginitis? : Candida albicans & Trichonomas vaginitis A cavity containing pus and surrounded by an inflamed tissue : Abscess An inflammation of the rectum that may be caused by bacterial infection, parasites, irritation from fecal matter, or toxic agents : Proctitis An inflammation of the bile ducts, which is caused by blockages of the bile ducts, such as gallstones : Cholangitis An inflammation of the gall bladder often caused by the presence of ...