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The patient with Pancreatitis

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A classic presentation of pancreatitis includes:Nausea and vomiting, gnawing epigastic pain, low-grade fever
Two complications of chronic pancreatitis are:Malnourishment and diabetes mellitus
Steatorrhea occurs in pancreatitis because of:Malabsorption
The Grey Turner Sign is:Ecchymosis in the mid-back and epigastric area, indicating hemorrhagic pancreatitis
Most cases of pancreatitis can be resolved by:Supportive care only
The two most common causes of pancreatitis in the USA are:alcoholism and biliary disease
A major complication of an ERCP is:ERCP-induced acute pancreatitis
The greatest challenge in treating chronic pancreatitis is:pain control
Pain associated with acute pancreatitis is usually dealt with by:Treating the underlying problem and administering analgesics until recovery takes place
Diagnosis of acute pancreatitis is confirmed with elevated serum:amylase and lipase


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