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What are the three main functions of bile?

Answer explanation

Aids in the digestion of fat via fat emulsification.

Absorption of fat and fat-soluble vitamins.

Excretion of bilirubin and excess cholesterol.

Provides an alkaline fluid in the duodenum to neutralize the acidic pH of the chyme that comes from the stomach.

Describe biliary stasis which is seen in acalculous cholelithiasis

Answer explanation

biliary stasis caused by any condition that affects the regular filling or emptying of the gallbladder. For example, a decrease in blood flow to the gallbladder or anatomic problems such as twisting or kinking of the gallbladder neck or cystic duct can result in pancreatic enzyme reflux into the gallbladder, causing inflammation

List muddy points of the lecture for EXAM 6 that you want to discuss tomorrow.

List the four "F" risk factors for cholecystitis

Sometime cholecystitis is misdiagnosed for which disorder?

Answer explanation

Gastritis

SARAHRN uses the acronym GALLBLADDER to help remember interventions for your patient. List below if you have reviewed this.

What are the two problems that contribute to acute pancreatitis?

What labs will be elevated in acute pancreatitis?

Are the signs and symptoms of acute and chronic pancreatitis the same?

• Yes

• No

• I'm not sure