Chapter 37 Flashcards
1
Q
Patients with acute pancreatitis are closely monitored for the development of the potentially lethal complication of?
A
Circulatory Shock
2
Q
As with acute pancreatitis, the development of chronic pancreatitis is most frequently associated with?
A
alcohol abuse
3
Q
A gallbladder attack is most often characterized by?
A
pain with nausea and bloating
4
Q
Chronic pancreatitis can result in…? (3 things)
A
- malabsorption
- diabetes mellitus
- pseudocyst formation
5
Q
Chronic pancreatitis disrupts the organ’s exocrine functions. Therapy for this condition involves digestive enzyme supplementation and…?
A
a low-fat diet
