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NSAIDs alone may provide an effective method of pain management according to Z.orniak et al. (2019).
NSAIDs alone may provide an effective method of pain management according to Z.orniak et al. (2019).
True
High-dose opioids can alleviate the common problems of GI paralysis and ileus in early acute pancreatitis.
High-dose opioids can alleviate the common problems of GI paralysis and ileus in early acute pancreatitis.
False
More research is not required to identify the best option for pain management in patients with acute pancreatitis.
More research is not required to identify the best option for pain management in patients with acute pancreatitis.
False
Guidelines for acute pain management in the perioperative setting should be followed until evidence-based recommendations are developed.
Guidelines for acute pain management in the perioperative setting should be followed until evidence-based recommendations are developed.
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Antiemetic agents should not be prescribed to prevent vomiting in patients with acute pancreatitis.
Antiemetic agents should not be prescribed to prevent vomiting in patients with acute pancreatitis.
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Histamine-2 antagonists are the preferred choice for pain management in patients with acute pancreatitis.
Histamine-2 antagonists are the preferred choice for pain management in patients with acute pancreatitis.
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Proton pump inhibitors may be used as an alternative to H2 antagonists for patients who do not tolerate the latter or when H2 antagonists are ineffective.
Proton pump inhibitors may be used as an alternative to H2 antagonists for patients who do not tolerate the latter or when H2 antagonists are ineffective.
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NSAIDs are recommended for pain management in patients with pancreatitis.
NSAIDs are recommended for pain management in patients with pancreatitis.
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The WHO analgesia ladder is a pragmatic approach to pain management in patients with pancreatitis.
The WHO analgesia ladder is a pragmatic approach to pain management in patients with pancreatitis.
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Adverse effects should not be considered when administering opioids for pain relief in patients with acute pancreatitis.
Adverse effects should not be considered when administering opioids for pain relief in patients with acute pancreatitis.
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In acute pancreatitis, all oral intake should be encouraged to stimulate the pancreas.
In acute pancreatitis, all oral intake should be encouraged to stimulate the pancreas.
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Enteral feedings are recommended to meet nutritional needs in patients with pancreatitis.
Enteral feedings are recommended to meet nutritional needs in patients with pancreatitis.
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Parenteral nutrition is recommended for all patients with acute pancreatitis.
Parenteral nutrition is recommended for all patients with acute pancreatitis.
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Nasogastric suction is used in acute pancreatitis to stimulate pancreatic secretion.
Nasogastric suction is used in acute pancreatitis to stimulate pancreatic secretion.
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Research data supports the routine use of nasogastric tubes to remove gastric secretions in acute pancreatitis.
Research data supports the routine use of nasogastric tubes to remove gastric secretions in acute pancreatitis.
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What is the purpose of escalating from low potency to higher potency of NSAIDs in pain management, according to the text?
What is the purpose of escalating from low potency to higher potency of NSAIDs in pain management, according to the text?
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What problem can be aggravated with the use of high-dose opioids in early acute pancreatitis?
What problem can be aggravated with the use of high-dose opioids in early acute pancreatitis?
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Which statement regarding NSAIDs for pain management in acute pancreatitis is correct?
Which statement regarding NSAIDs for pain management in acute pancreatitis is correct?
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What should be considered when administering opioids for pain relief in patients with acute pancreatitis?
What should be considered when administering opioids for pain relief in patients with acute pancreatitis?
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What approach does the WHO analgesia ladder provide for pain management in patients with pancreatitis?
What approach does the WHO analgesia ladder provide for pain management in patients with pancreatitis?
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What is a common practice for hospitalized patients despite being discouraged in current literature?
What is a common practice for hospitalized patients despite being discouraged in current literature?
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Which class of medications may be prescribed to decrease pancreatic activity by inhibiting the secretion of gastric acid?
Which class of medications may be prescribed to decrease pancreatic activity by inhibiting the secretion of gastric acid?
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What is recommended for pain management in patients with pancreatitis, with assessment for their effectiveness and altering therapy if needed?
What is recommended for pain management in patients with pancreatitis, with assessment for their effectiveness and altering therapy if needed?
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Which approach provides a pragmatic method for pain management in patients with pancreatitis?
Which approach provides a pragmatic method for pain management in patients with pancreatitis?
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When administering opioids for pain relief in patients with acute pancreatitis, what should be considered?
When administering opioids for pain relief in patients with acute pancreatitis, what should be considered?
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What is the current recommendation regarding the route for meeting nutritional needs in patients with pancreatitis?
What is the current recommendation regarding the route for meeting nutritional needs in patients with pancreatitis?
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What is the role of parenteral nutrition in patients with severe acute pancreatitis?
What is the role of parenteral nutrition in patients with severe acute pancreatitis?
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What may be used to relieve nausea and vomiting in acute pancreatitis?
What may be used to relieve nausea and vomiting in acute pancreatitis?
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What does the text recommend regarding the routine use of nasogastric tubes in acute pancreatitis?
What does the text recommend regarding the routine use of nasogastric tubes in acute pancreatitis?
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In patients with severe acute pancreatitis, what is the recommended nutritional support when enteral nutrition cannot be tolerated?
In patients with severe acute pancreatitis, what is the recommended nutritional support when enteral nutrition cannot be tolerated?
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