WHO Analgesia Ladder in Pancreatitis Pain Management
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What is a priority in the management of acute pancreatitis?

  • Control of nausea and vomiting (correct)
  • Parenteral opioids administration
  • Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
  • Enteral feedings

Which type of medications are used for gastric acid suppression in acute pancreatitis?

  • Enteral feedings
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
  • Histamine 2 antagonists or proton pump inhibitors (correct)
  • Parenteral opioids

What type of feedings may patients with acute pancreatitis receive?

  • Antiemetic agents
  • NSAIDs
  • Parenteral feedings (correct)
  • Opioids

In the management of acute pancreatitis, what is important to monitor and provide coverage for as needed?

<p>Blood glucose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT recommended in the management of acute pancreatitis?

<p>NSAIDs for pain relief (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of therapy for acute pancreatitis?

<p>Relieve pain and decrease secretion of pancreatic enzymes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In patients with acute pancreatitis, why must NSAIDs be avoided or used with caution?

<p>They increase the risk of bleeding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach is suggested for pain management in patients with pancreatitis as per the WHO analgesia ladder?

<p>Use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) alone initially (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common problem in early acute pancreatitis that can be potentiated with the use of high-dose opioids?

<p>GI paralysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why may antiemetic agents be prescribed to patients with acute pancreatitis?

<p>To prevent vomiting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of pain management in acute pancreatitis?

<p>Providing parenteral opioids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of medications are used for acid suppression in acute pancreatitis?

<p>Proton pump inhibitors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for withholding oral intake in patients with acute pancreatitis?

<p>To relieve symptoms and prevent complications (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key term related to the intravenous provision of fluid and nutrients to patients with nonfunctional gastrointestinal tracts?

<p>Parenteral nutrition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common approach to nausea management in patients with acute pancreatitis?

<p>Using antiemetic agents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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