pancreas
Can be primary or metastatic and is the leading cause of cancer related death.
What is Pancreatic Cancer?
Inflammation of the gall bladder wall
What is cholecystitis?
Pain from gallstones moving.
What is biliary colic?
Carpopedal spasm; flexion of the wrist, thumb
What is Tetany?
The two main hormones that the pancreas produces.
What are insulin and glucagon?
Risk factors for Pancreatic Cancer.
What is diabetes, chronic pancreatitis tobacco use?
Obstruction with gallstones
What is Cholelithiasis?
Opioids are contraindicated in patients with cholecystitis for this reason.
what are biliary sphincter spasms?
Accumulation of fluid, pancreatic enzymes and tissue debris; surrounded by a wall next to the pancreas.
What is a pseudocyst?
The gallbladder resides in the RUQ. Where does the pancreas live?
What is the LUQ?
Most pancreatic tumors are adenocarcinomas which means they begin here.
What is the epitheleal layer of the ductal system.
Gender, obesity, genetics age pregnancy and oral contraceptives are just some of the_______
What are risk factors for cholecystitis.
shock waves used to break up stones
What is Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy? (ESWL)
hypocalcemia, latent tetany sign
What is Chvostek's sign?
Insulin is produced by what cells in the pancreas?
What are Beta cells?
Signs and symptoms of Pancreatic Ca.
What is pain, jaundice and weight loss?
pain upon palpation of gallbladder.
Positive Murphy's sign
12 hours with liquids and absence of N/V, diet advance as tolerated. Diet of low-fat foods for 10 days
What is the recommended diet after a cholecystectomy?
The primary lab tests for pancreatitis.
What are Amylase and Lipase?
This hormone stimulates the digestion of fat and protein.
What is peptide hormone?
Most effective treatment for pancreatic Ca.
What is surgery?
Fever, abdominal pain and jaundice.
What is Charcot's triad?
Complication of rapid weight loss in the biliary system.
What is promotes gallstone formation?
Bluish discoloration periumbilical and flank.
What are Cullen/Turner's sign?
A natural substance produced by the pancreas, that raises blood sugar by causing the liver to release sugar that is stored there.
What is Glucagon?