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Acute Pancreatitis Clinical Presentation

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What is the primary function of duct cells in the pancreas?

Produce insulin

Produce bicarbonate-rich fluid (correct)

Synthesize digestive enzymes

Activate bicarbonate channels

Which medication is NOT listed as a potential cause of acute pancreatitis?

Estrogens

Penicillin (correct)

Furosemide

Erythromycin

In the context of acute pancreatitis, what is the primary function of acinar cells in the pancreas?

Produce insulin

Regulate chloride channels

Synthesize digestive enzymes (correct)

Produce bicarbonate-rich fluid

Which group of individuals has an increased risk of developing gallstone pancreatitis?

Patients with gallstones smaller than 5mm Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of ductal obstruction leading to acute pancreatitis in patients with cystic fibrosis?

Thickened secretions Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is NOT listed as a potential infectious cause of acute pancreatitis?

Rabies Signup and view all the answers

What anatomical anomaly involves the failure of dorsal and ventral fusion and is present in 5-15% of individuals?

Pancreas Divisum Signup and view all the answers

'Idiopathic' cases of pancreatitis account for approximately what percentage of total cases according to experts?

~5% Signup and view all the answers

'Gallstone pancreatitis' risk is highest among patients with which characteristic related to gallstones?

<5mm gallstones Signup and view all the answers

Which medical procedure is associated with a risk of causing acute pancreatitis due to contrast issues and operator dependency?

ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) Signup and view all the answers