You observe Charcot's triad of sign and symptoms in a patient under your care. This is commonly seen in which of the following disorders?
A. Cirrhosis
B. Pancreatitis
C. Cholangitis
D. Portal hypertension
ANS: C
Occlusion of the common bile duct may occur with disorders of the gallbladder and/or bile duct, such as cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, and cholangitis. All three conditions are generally accompanied by RUQ discomfort, anorexia, and nausea. Charcot's triad, which includes jaundice, RUQ pain, and fever/chills, is common to problems resulting in obstructions of the bile duct.
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