What are the major objectives of medical therapy for cholecystitis? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Remove the cause of cholecystitis by pharmacologic therapy, endoscopic procedures, or surgical intervention
B) Reduce the incidence of acute episodes of gallbladder pain
C) Reduce the incidence of acute episodes of cholecystitis by supportive and dietary management
D) Reduce the number of surgical interventions for cholecystitis
E) Increase the supportive and dietary management of cholecystitis
Ans: A, B, C
Feedback: The major objectives of medical therapy are to reduce the incidence of acute episodes of gallbladder pain and cholecystitis by supportive and dietary management and, if possible, to remove the cause of cholecystitis by pharmacologic therapy, endoscopic procedures, or surgical intervention. This makes options D and E incorrect.
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