10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a local complication of severe acute pancreatitis?
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Which of the following statements regarding the management of necrotizing pancreatitis is TRUE?
All cases of severe pancreatitis should be managed in the intensive care unit (ICU).
Which of the following narcotics is considered the most suitable for pain management in acute pancreatitis?
Hydromorphone
Which of the following is NOT a long-term complication of severe acute pancreatitis?
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Which of the following is a systemic complication of severe acute pancreatitis involving the cardiovascular system?
Both (a) and (b)
Which of the following statements regarding the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis is FALSE?
Elevated serum amylase and lipase levels are diagnostic for acute pancreatitis.
Which of the following is a gastrointestinal complication of severe acute pancreatitis?
All of the above
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.
Which of the following is a hematologic complication of severe acute pancreatitis?
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
Which of the following statements regarding the exocrine function of the pancreas is TRUE?
Both (a) and (b)
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