Acute Pancreatitis Clinical Presentation
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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?

    <p>Patients with gallstones smaller than 5mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Thickened secretions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Rabies</p> 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?

    <p>Pancreas Divisum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>~5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>&lt;5mm gallstones</p> 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?

    <p>ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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