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Understanding Acute Pancreatitis

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What is the annual incidence of acute pancreatitis in Black Americans?

25.5 per 100,000 population

15.0 per 100,000 population

5.7 per 100,000 population

20.7 per 100,000 population (correct)

What is the approximate number of hospital admissions per year in the United States due to acute pancreatitis?

300,000

150,000

210,000 (correct)

180,000

What can acute pancreatitis lead to apart from gastrointestinal effects?

Cardiovascular problems only

Respiratory issues only

Electrolyte and nutritional imbalances (correct)

Neurological complications

What are the authors' names of the article about acute pancreatitis?

Helene Harris, Carla Smith, Margaret Tobin Signup and view all the answers

In what form can acute pancreatitis turn deadly?

Necrotizing form Signup and view all the answers

What is the annual incidence of acute pancreatitis in Whites?

5.7 per 100,000 population Signup and view all the answers

Where does the body of the pancreas lie?

Deep in the upper abdomen, posterior to the stomach Signup and view all the answers

What can acute pancreatitis lead to apart from gastrointestinal effects?

Electrolyte and nutritional imbalances Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant health problem in the United States causing more than 210,000 hospital admissions per year?

Acute pancreatitis Signup and view all the answers

Who is at a higher risk for developing acute pancreatitis compared to Whites?

Black Americans Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Acute pancreatitis is a common health issue in the US, leading to over 210,000 hospital admissions yearly.
Most cases of pancreatitis are mild, but it can be fatal, especially when it develops into the necrotizing form.
Pancreatitis can result in electrolyte and nutritional imbalances, impacting the body beyond the gastrointestinal tract.
The debilitating effects of pancreatitis can have a significant emotional toll on patients.
Black Americans are at a higher risk of developing acute pancreatitis compared to Whites, with an annual incidence of 20.7 per 100,000 population versus 5.7 per 100,000 population.
The pancreas is a deep-seated organ in the upper abdomen, located posterior to the stomach.

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Test your knowledge about the significant health problem of acute pancreatitis, which causes over 210,000 hospital admissions per year in the US. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this potentially deadly inflammatory process.