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What is the location of the pancreas in the body?
What is the location of the pancreas in the body?
- Retroperitoneal organ (correct)
- Anterior abdominal wall
- Pelvic region
- Peritoneal cavity
What is the main function of the exocrine part of the pancreas?
What is the main function of the exocrine part of the pancreas?
- Producing hormones for digestion
- Synthesizing digestive enzymes (correct)
- Storing bile
- Regulating blood sugar levels
What is the name of the spot where the pancreatic and bile ducts release their secretions into the intestine?
What is the name of the spot where the pancreatic and bile ducts release their secretions into the intestine?
- Ampulla of Vater (correct)
- Common bile duct
- Duodenal papilla
- Pancreatic duct
What is the most common cause of acute pancreatitis?
What is the most common cause of acute pancreatitis?
What is the function of B cells in the islets of Langerhans?
What is the function of B cells in the islets of Langerhans?
What percentage of pancreatitis cases are caused by postoperative iatrogenic pancreatitis?
What percentage of pancreatitis cases are caused by postoperative iatrogenic pancreatitis?
Which of the following enzymes is activated first in the autodigestion process of acute pancreatitis?
Which of the following enzymes is activated first in the autodigestion process of acute pancreatitis?
What is the most common cause of idiopathic pancreatitis?
What is the most common cause of idiopathic pancreatitis?
What is the result of the release of kallikrein and chymotrypsin in acute pancreatitis?
What is the result of the release of kallikrein and chymotrypsin in acute pancreatitis?
Which of the following medications is a known cause of drug-induced pancreatitis?
Which of the following medications is a known cause of drug-induced pancreatitis?
What is the normal function of the acinar cells in the pancreas?
What is the normal function of the acinar cells in the pancreas?
What is the primary function of the enzyme elastase?
What is the primary function of the enzyme elastase?
What is the likely cause of hypocalcemia in severe cases of pancreatic enzyme imbalance?
What is the likely cause of hypocalcemia in severe cases of pancreatic enzyme imbalance?
What is the primary symptom that distinguishes pancreatic enzyme imbalance from other abdominal conditions?
What is the primary symptom that distinguishes pancreatic enzyme imbalance from other abdominal conditions?
What is the likely cause of cyanosis in severe cases of pancreatic enzyme imbalance?
What is the likely cause of cyanosis in severe cases of pancreatic enzyme imbalance?
What is the likely cause of shock in severe cases of pancreatic enzyme imbalance?
What is the likely cause of shock in severe cases of pancreatic enzyme imbalance?
What is the systemic response caused by the proteolytic activity of liberated enzymes?
What is the systemic response caused by the proteolytic activity of liberated enzymes?
What is the primary indication for surgical intervention in cases of pancreatitis?
What is the primary indication for surgical intervention in cases of pancreatitis?
Which of the following is a nursing diagnosis related to pancreatic obstruction?
Which of the following is a nursing diagnosis related to pancreatic obstruction?
What is the primary goal of nursing management in patients with pancreatitis?
What is the primary goal of nursing management in patients with pancreatitis?
Which of the following is a symptom of pancreatitis, according to the nursing diagnosis?
Which of the following is a symptom of pancreatitis, according to the nursing diagnosis?
Why is fluid volume deficit a concern in patients with pancreatitis?
Why is fluid volume deficit a concern in patients with pancreatitis?
What is the recommended frequency for monitoring vital signs in patients with pancreatitis?
What is the recommended frequency for monitoring vital signs in patients with pancreatitis?
What is the diagnostic level of serum Amylase?
What is the diagnostic level of serum Amylase?
What is the benefit of performing CT scan with IV contrast?
What is the benefit of performing CT scan with IV contrast?
What is the significance of performing CT scan at least 48 hours after the onset of symptoms?
What is the significance of performing CT scan at least 48 hours after the onset of symptoms?
What does the presence of hemorrhagic fluids and pancreatic enzymes in paracentesis indicate?
What does the presence of hemorrhagic fluids and pancreatic enzymes in paracentesis indicate?
What is the goal of conservative treatment in severe cases of pancreatitis?
What is the goal of conservative treatment in severe cases of pancreatitis?
What is the role of Laparotomy in the diagnosis of pancreatitis?
What is the role of Laparotomy in the diagnosis of pancreatitis?
