Gastrointestinal Flashcards
1
Q
What are some signs of acute diverticulitis?
A
- fever
- leukocytosis
- diarrhea
- LLQ pain
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2
Q
Describe a “left shift” in WBCs.
A
- it is seen with acute bacterial infections
- increased WBC, leukocytosis
- increased neutrophils, neutrophilia
- increased bands, bandemia (more than 4%)
Neutrophils = bands = segs
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3
Q
What are some signs of acute cholecysitis?
A
- RUQ pain or tenderness, especially after a fatty meal
- Murphy’s sign is almost always positive
- vomiting (
4
Q
What are some signs of diverticulosis?
A
- left sided abdominal cramping
- increased flatus
- constipation alternating with diarrhea
