Cholelithiasis
Cholelithiasis ( 38 Questions)
Antacids are not typically associated with an increased risk of gallstone formation.
Statins are used for cholesterol management and are not directly associated with gallstone formation.
Antibiotics are used to treat infections and do not significantly impact the risk of gallstone formation.
This statement is correct. Hormonal contraceptives, especially those containing estrogen, are associated with an increased risk of gallstone formation due to their impact on cholesterol metabolism in the gallbladder.
Choice A reason:
Antacids are not typically associated with an increased risk of gallstone formation.
Choice B reason:
Statins are used for cholesterol management and are not directly associated with gallstone formation.
Choice C reason:
Antibiotics are used to treat infections and do not significantly impact the risk of gallstone formation.
Choice D reason:
This statement is correct. Hormonal contraceptives, especially those containing estrogen, are associated with an increased risk of gallstone formation due to their impact on cholesterol metabolism in the gallbladder.