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What is the leading cause of GI hospitalizations in the US?
What is the leading cause of GI hospitalizations in the US?
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Pancreatic juice secretion
- Acute pancreatitis (correct)
- Alcohol consumption
Which cells are of interest in the exocrine functions of the pancreas?
Which cells are of interest in the exocrine functions of the pancreas?
- Endocrine cells
- Beta cells
- Acinar cells (correct)
- Ductal cells
How much alkaline fluid does the pancreas secrete per day?
How much alkaline fluid does the pancreas secrete per day?
- 5-7L
- 3-5L
- 1-2L
- 1.5-3L (correct)
What are the two main functions of the pancreas?
What are the two main functions of the pancreas?
What is the pH of the alkaline fluid secreted by the pancreas?
What is the pH of the alkaline fluid secreted by the pancreas?
Which organ is located behind the pancreas?
Which organ is located behind the pancreas?
What are the common diagnostic markers for acute pancreatitis?
What are the common diagnostic markers for acute pancreatitis?
What is the overall fatality rate for acute pancreatitis?
What is the overall fatality rate for acute pancreatitis?
Which medication is NOT listed as a known cause of medication-induced acute pancreatitis?
Which medication is NOT listed as a known cause of medication-induced acute pancreatitis?
What is the preferred imaging study for diagnosing acute pancreatitis in ALL patients?
What is the preferred imaging study for diagnosing acute pancreatitis in ALL patients?
Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with chronic pancreatitis?
Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with chronic pancreatitis?
What is the initial fluid replacement rate recommended for managing acute pancreatitis according to the 2013 Guideline?
What is the initial fluid replacement rate recommended for managing acute pancreatitis according to the 2013 Guideline?
Which of the following statements about antibiotic prophylaxis for acute pancreatitis is true?
Which of the following statements about antibiotic prophylaxis for acute pancreatitis is true?
Which treatment option is NOT recommended for managing chronic pancreatitis?
Which treatment option is NOT recommended for managing chronic pancreatitis?
What surgery may be considered for patients with symptoms refractory to pharmacologic treatment for chronic pancreatitis?
What surgery may be considered for patients with symptoms refractory to pharmacologic treatment for chronic pancreatitis?
Which vital signs are consistent with acute pancreatitis?
Which vital signs are consistent with acute pancreatitis?
What laboratory values should you order to diagnose this patient with acute pancreatitis?
What laboratory values should you order to diagnose this patient with acute pancreatitis?
What imaging do you want to order for this patient?
What imaging do you want to order for this patient?
Can you diagnose the patient with acute pancreatitis based on the provided information?
Can you diagnose the patient with acute pancreatitis based on the provided information?
What do you think is the etiology of this patient’s acute pancreatitis?
What do you think is the etiology of this patient’s acute pancreatitis?
Which reported symptoms are consistent with acute pancreatitis?
Which reported symptoms are consistent with acute pancreatitis?
What laboratory values should you order to determine the etiology of acute pancreatitis?
What laboratory values should you order to determine the etiology of acute pancreatitis?
Which items from the physical exam are consistent with acute pancreatitis?
Which items from the physical exam are consistent with acute pancreatitis?
Are these correct to verify?
Are these correct to verify?
