Peptic ulcer disease
Peptic ulcer disease ( 45 Questions)
Elevated serum amylase levels are more indicative of pancreatitis, not cholecystitis.
Increased serum creatinine levels are suggestive of kidney dysfunction and are not directly related to cholecystitis.
This statement is correct. Cholecystitis is associated with inflammation and infection, which can lead to an elevated white blood cell count (leukocytosis).
Low serum bilirubin levels are not consistent with cholecystitis, which can cause obstructive jaundice and elevated bilirubin levels due to bile duct obstruction.
Elevated serum amylase levels are more indicative of pancreatitis, not cholecystitis.
Choice B reason:
Increased serum creatinine levels are suggestive of kidney dysfunction and are not directly related to cholecystitis.
Choice C reason:
This statement is correct. Cholecystitis is associated with inflammation and infection, which can lead to an elevated white blood cell count (leukocytosis).
Choice D reason:
Low serum bilirubin levels are not consistent with cholecystitis, which can cause obstructive jaundice and elevated bilirubin levels due to bile duct obstruction.