Which patient is at greatest risk for cholelithiasis and choledocholithiasis?
A- A 70 year old male patient who has liver disease
B- A 70 year old female patient who has liver disease
C- A 50 year old male patient who is Asian
D- A 50 year old female patient who is Asian
Correct Response: B
The 70 year old female patient who has liver disease is at the greatest risk because the female gender, advancing age and the liver disease are known risk factors for cholelithiasis and choledocholithiasis. Other risk factors include obesity, oral contraceptive use, diseases and disorders of the ileum, hypercholesterolemia and races like the Hispanic, Native American and Caucasian races.
A- A 70 year old male patient who has liver disease
B- A 70 year old female patient who has liver disease
C- A 50 year old male patient who is Asian
D- A 50 year old female patient who is Asian
Correct Response: B
The 70 year old female patient who has liver disease is at the greatest risk because the female gender, advancing age and the liver disease are known risk factors for cholelithiasis and choledocholithiasis. Other risk factors include obesity, oral contraceptive use, diseases and disorders of the ileum, hypercholesterolemia and races like the Hispanic, Native American and Caucasian races.
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