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Which of the following is NOT a local complication of severe acute pancreatitis?

Pseudocyst formation

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) (correct)

Obstructive jaundice

Bowel infarction

Which of the following statements regarding the management of necrotizing pancreatitis is TRUE?

Sterile necrosis does not require any intervention.

Surgical debridement is never required for infected necrosis.

Infected necrosis can be managed with antibiotics alone.

All cases of severe pancreatitis should be managed in the intensive care unit (ICU). (correct)

Which of the following narcotics is considered the most suitable for pain management in acute pancreatitis?

Hydromorphone (correct)

Demerol (meperidine)

Morphine

All narcotics are equally suitable, as they do not cause Sphincter of Oddi spasm.

Which of the following is NOT a long-term complication of severe acute pancreatitis?

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a systemic complication of severe acute pancreatitis involving the cardiovascular system?

Both (a) and (b) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis is FALSE?

Elevated serum amylase and lipase levels are diagnostic for acute pancreatitis. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a gastrointestinal complication of severe acute pancreatitis?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding the management of pain in acute pancreatitis is TRUE?

Oral medications should be preferred over intravenous medications whenever possible. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a hematologic complication of severe acute pancreatitis?

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding the exocrine function of the pancreas is TRUE?