Pancreatitis

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Questions and Answers

What are the two categories of acute pancreatitis?

  • Endocrine and exocrine
  • Acute and chronic
  • Interstitial and fibrosing
  • Edematous and necrotizing (correct)

What can cause inflammation of the pancreas?

  • Smoking
  • All of the above
  • Alcohol consumption
  • Gallstones and reflux of duodenal contents into the pancreatic duct (correct)

What are the clinical manifestations of acute pancreatitis?

  • Recurring abdominal pain and vomiting
  • Poor fat digestion and fluid volume deficit symptoms
  • Severe back pain and weight loss
  • Nausea/vomiting and fluid volume deficit symptoms (correct)

What imaging studies can aid in the diagnosis of pancreatitis?

<p>Ultrasound and CT scans (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the management of pancreatitis?

<p>Preventing pancreatic stimulation, pain management, fluid resuscitation, and treating local complications (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is chronic pancreatitis?

<p>A prolonged inflammatory and fibrosing process of the pancreas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can occur in chronic pancreatitis?

<p>Formation of calcium stones in pancreatic ducts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Two categories of acute pancreatitis?

Edematous and necrotizing.

Causes of pancreatic inflammation?

Gallstones and reflux of duodenal contents into the pancreatic duct.

Clinical manifestations of acute pancreatitis?

Nausea/vomiting and fluid volume deficit symptoms.

Imaging studies for pancreatitis diagnosis?

Ultrasound and CT scans.

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Management of pancreatitis?

Preventing pancreatic stimulation, pain management, fluid resuscitation, and treating local complications.

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What is chronic pancreatitis?

A prolonged inflammatory and fibrosing process of the pancreas.

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What can occur in chronic pancreatitis?

Formation of calcium stones in pancreatic ducts.

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Study Notes

  • The pancreas has both endocrine and exocrine functions.
  • Acute pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas and can be diagnosed based on abdominal pain, elevated amylase/lipase levels, and imaging findings.
  • There are two categories of acute pancreatitis: interstitial edematous and necrotizing. The latter has a higher mortality rate.
  • Gallstones and reflux of duodenal contents into the pancreatic duct can cause inflammation of the pancreas.
  • Clinical manifestations of acute pancreatitis include abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, and fluid volume deficit symptoms.
  • Imaging studies such as ultrasound and CT can aid in diagnosis.
  • Management of pancreatitis involves preventing pancreatic stimulation, pain management, fluid resuscitation, and treating local complications.
  • Chronic pancreatitis is a prolonged inflammatory and fibrosing process of the pancreas, often caused by alcohol consumption or smoking.
  • Clinical manifestations of chronic pancreatitis include recurring severe abdominal and back pain, vomiting, weight loss, and poor fat digestion.
  • Calcification of the pancreas may occur in chronic pancreatitis, leading to the formation of calcium stones in pancreatic ducts.

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