Treatment Options for Idiopathic Chronic Pancreatitis

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Which gene is associated with hereditary pancreatitis?

CFTR gene

SPINK1 gene

PRSS1 gene (correct)

All of the above

What is the primary mechanism behind pain in chronic pancreatitis?

Hyperstimulation

Ischemia

Acidosis

All of the above (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a general recommendation for the management of chronic pancreatitis?

Cessation of alcohol

Hydration

Small, low-fat meals

Increased pancreatic enzyme supplementation (correct)

What is the primary purpose of pancreatic enzyme supplementation in chronic pancreatitis?

To increase intraduodenal free enzyme activity and decrease CCK-releasing factors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a typical indication for invasive/surgical therapy in chronic pancreatitis?

Severe malabsorption Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most sensitive and specific test for steatorrhea in chronic pancreatitis?

Fecal elastase test Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of antioxidant therapy in the management of chronic pancreatitis?

It is not recommended due to lack of evidence Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following imaging modalities is considered the diagnostic test of choice for chronic pancreatitis?

Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using direct pancreatic function tests in chronic pancreatitis?

To diagnose early-stage chronic pancreatitis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a typical component of the stepwise approach to pain management in chronic pancreatitis?

Surgical removal of the entire pancreas Signup and view all the answers

Treatment Options for Idiopathic Chronic Pancreatitis

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Which gene is associated with hereditary pancreatitis?

What is the primary mechanism behind pain in chronic pancreatitis?

Which of the following is NOT a general recommendation for the management of chronic pancreatitis?

What is the primary purpose of pancreatic enzyme supplementation in chronic pancreatitis?

Which of the following is NOT a typical indication for invasive/surgical therapy in chronic pancreatitis?

Which of the following is the most sensitive and specific test for steatorrhea in chronic pancreatitis?

What is the role of antioxidant therapy in the management of chronic pancreatitis?

Which of the following imaging modalities is considered the diagnostic test of choice for chronic pancreatitis?

What is the primary purpose of using direct pancreatic function tests in chronic pancreatitis?

Which of the following is NOT a typical component of the stepwise approach to pain management in chronic pancreatitis?

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