Gallbladder & Pancreas Sys path

What is the most common type of gallstone people develop?

Which test is considered the gold standard for confirming gallstones or gallbladder inflammation?

What condition results from long-term alcohol abuse and damages the pancreas?

What autoimmune disease attacks the liver's bile ducts?

What is the biggest risk factor for pancreatic cancer?

A man with a history of drinking heavily comes in with upper abdominal pain that moves to his back. The pain worsens after eating. His blood tests show high amylase and lipase. What is the most likely diagnosis?

What is the most common complication of gallstones?

Which sign is linked with gallbladder inflammation?

Women are more likely than men to get acute pancreatitis due to gallstones.

What is the primary defect in cystic fibrosis?

A person has sudden right upper abdominal pain spreading to the shoulder, feels nauseous but hasn’t eaten any fatty meals, and her belly is tender with deep breaths (Murphy’s sign). What is the most likely diagnosis?

What is the survival rate for pancreatic cancer?

What movements or tests can reveal aggravating or relieving factors for pancreatitis?

What is Cholelithiasis?

Which demographic does Cholelithiasis affect the most?

What are the 4 F's associated with Cholelithiasis?

What is the ideal treatment for Cholelithiasis?

How should a registered massage therapist (RMT) treat someone with cholelithiasis?

What is Cholecystitis?

What is the difference between Cholecystitis and Cholelithiasis?

What are common causes of acute cholecystitis?

What is the most common cause of chronic cholecystitis?

A patient comes into an RMT's clinic stating that they have pain in the Upper Right Quadrant, nausea, and vomiting. The RMT performs a Murphy's Test, which is positive. What condition could it be?

What is the best way to diagnose Cholecystitis?

Massage is a useful way to treat Cholecystitis.

What is Primary Biliary Cholangitis?

Common symptoms of Primary Biliary Cholangitis include which of the following? (Select all that apply)

If the patient has Primary Biliary Cholangitis, what type of treatment should they receive?

What is the primary difference between Primary Biliary Cholangitis and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis?

Which condition could be caused by Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis or Primary Biliary Cholangitis?

Which demographic is more likely to get Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis?

Which ethnicity is most likely to develop Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis?

What is pancreatitis and what is a common cause?

Pancreatitis can only be acute.

Chronic pancreatitis is most commonly caused by which of the following?

Acute Pancreatitis is most commonly caused by which of the following?

What is the difference between acute and chronic pancreatitis when it comes to signs and symptoms?

How is pancreatitis diagnosed?

What is the prognosis of pancreatitis?

What does pancreatitis treatment usually require?

A patient comes in stating that they have pancreatitis. How should the RMT proceed?

What percentage of malignant tumors of the pancreas are adenocarcinomas?

A patient comes into your RMT clinic stating that they are experiencing abdominal pain for no reason and showing signs of jaundice. As an RMT, what is your clinical impression of the patient?

What is the Whipple procedure and why would it be used?

What are the contraindications of pancreatic cancer within massage therapy?