Question

1.

What is Cholecystitis and the common signs and symptoms associated with it?

2.

Describe nursing education that should accompany a patient with Cholecystitis.

3.

What medications can be used to treat and/or alleviate Cholecystitis?

Answer 1

Ans) 1. Cholecystitis
Also called: gallbladder inflammation
Inflammation of the gallbladder, a small digestive organ beneath the liver.
Cholecystitis is often caused by stones that block the tube leading from the gallbladder to the small intestine.

Signs and symptoms:

- Pain areas: in the abdomen, shoulder, or upper-right abdomen
Gastrointestinal: bloating, nausea, or vomiting
Whole body: chills, fever, or sweating
Also common: abdominal cramping from gallstones or yellow skin and eyes

2. The focus of discharge instructions for patients with cholecystitis is education.
Education- Patients with cholecystitis must be educated regarding causes of their disease, complications if left untreated, and medical and surgical options.
Activity- Ambulate and increase activity as tolerated.
Diet- Foods to Avoid
Fried foods, like french fries and potato chips.
High-fat meats, such as bacon, bologna, sausage, ground beef, and ribs.
High-fat dairy products, such as butter, cheese, ice cream, cream, whole milk, and sour cream.
Pizza.
Foods made with lard or butter.
Creamy soups or sauces.
Meat gravies.
Chocolate.

3. Drugs Used to Treat Cholecystitis

Drug name Rx / OTC CSA

Kefzol Rx N

Generic name: cefazolin systemic Drug class: first generation cephalosporins For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

Mefoxin Rx