Acute Pancreatitis Overview
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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?

    <p>Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Both (a) and (b)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Both (a) and (b)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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