Cholelithiasis

The gallbladder is found on the __________ side of the body and is located under the ____________. It stores __________.

• A. right; pancreas; bilirubin

• B. left; liver; bile

• C. right; thymus' bilirubin

• D. right; liver; bile

Answer explanation

Which statements below are CORRECT regarding the role of bile? Select all that apply:

• A. Bile is created and stored in the gallbladder.

• B. Bile aids in digestion of fat soluble vitamins, such as A, D, E, and K

• C. Bile is released from the gallbladder into the duodenum.

• D. Bile contains bilirubin.

Answer explanation

Bile is created in the liver

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Stored in gallbladder

Another word for gallstone disease is:

• A. Cholelithiasis

• B. Cholecystitis

• C. Urolithiasis

• D. Hepatitis

What are the types of gallstones?

• A. Red and green stones

• B. Calcium and uric acid stones

• C. Pink and green stones

• D. Cholesterol and pigment stones

Most gallstones comprise which of the following?

• A. Calcium carbonate

• B. Calcium stearate

• C. Bile

• D. Cholesterol

A patient with calculi in the gallbladder is said to have:

• A. Cholecystitis

• B. Cholelithiasis

• C. Choledocholithiasis

• D. Choledochotomy

Statistics show that there is a greater incidence of gallbladder disease for women who are:

• A. Multiparous

• B. Obese

• C. Older than 40 years of age

• D. Characterized by all of the above

Some patients with gallstones never experience symptoms.

• A. True

• F. False

Clinical manifestations of common bile duct obstruction include all of the following EXCEPT:

• A. Amber-colored urine

• B. Clay-colored feces

• C. Pruritus

• D. Jaundice

High Estrogen levels are associated with gallstones.

• A. True

• B. False