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1
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Progressive fibro-inflammatory disease

A

Chronic pancreatitis

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2
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What is the triad for chronic pancreatitis?

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  1. Acinar loss
  2. Mononuclear cell infiltration
  3. Fibrosis
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3
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What are 3 factors that contribute to causing chronic pancreatitis?

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  1. Complications of an acute flare
  2. Coexisting disease
  3. Effects of alcohol abuse
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4
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How much of the pancreas needs to be damaged before May digestion of fat and protein is identified?

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Over 90%

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5
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A high incidence of ______ and _______ present initially in chronic pancreatitis

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Hypoglycemia; hyperglycemia

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6
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What is the leading cause of chronic pancreatitis?

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Alcohol

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7
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When does alcoholic pancreatitis present?

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In the 4th or 5th decade of life

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8
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What is a sign of alcoholic pancreatitis?

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Steatorrhea

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9
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What are the 5 causes of chronic pancreatitis?

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  1. Alcoholic
  2. Autoimmune
  3. Genetic
  4. Toxic causes
  5. Idiopathic
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10
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What cells do ethanol metabolites injure?

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Acinar cells

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11
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What might stimulate autoimmune pancreatitis?

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H. Pylori infection or other inflammatory factors

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12
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True or false: autoimmune pancreatitis presents typically in women

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False

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13
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What is a rare deficiency that can cause genetic pancreatitis?

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SPINK1 function

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14
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What may be deficient that can cause genetic pancreatitis?

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CFTR (cystic fibrosis)

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15
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What patient population is affected by tropical pancreatitis?

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Youth

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16
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What is tropical pancreatitis caused by?

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Cassava root

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17
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What are 2 direct toxicities to Acinar cells that can lead to fibrosis?

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  1. Cigarette smoking
  2. Kerosene
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18
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What is the first clinical symptom seen with chronic pancreatitis?

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Pain

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19
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What are 2 symptoms that are signs of local complications?

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  1. Jaundice
  2. Radiating pain
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20
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What are 3 symptoms that can lead to the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis?

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  1. Pain
  2. Fatty stools
  3. Diabetes
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21
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What are 4 disease states that can give clues towards a diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis?

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  1. Diabetes
  2. Hyperlipidemia
  3. Hypercalcemia
  4. Abnormal liver function tests
22
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A stepwise approach for diagnosis for chronic pancreatitis is not necessary if what 2 things are present?

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  1. Fatty stool
  2. Long history of pancreatitis attacks or pain
23
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How long does episodic pain last?

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Approx. 1 week

24
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Episodic pain is generally _______ and radiates where?

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Epigastric; to the back

25
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How would you describe the chronic pain?

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Continuous or waxing and waning

26
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What is 1st line treatment for episodic pain?

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Acetaminophen or NSAIDs PRN

27
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What is second line treatment for episodic pain?

28
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What is first line treatment for chronic pain?

29
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What is third line treatment for episodic pain?

A

Neuroleptic antidepressants
1. Pregabilin
2. TCAs
3. SSRIs

30
Q

What is the MOA of Tramadol?

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Mu-receptor agonist

31
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What are 4 ADRs of Tramadol?

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  1. Dizziness
  2. Constipation
  3. Peripheral edema
  4. Seizures
32
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What does lyrica inhibit?

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Central sensitization

33
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What are 3 ADRs of pregabalin?

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  1. Peripheral edema
  2. CNS toxicity
  3. Weight gain
34
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Is stool consistency is corrected, what is reduced?

35
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What 4 things should be utilized to prevent flares?

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  1. Avoid alcohol
  2. Smoking cessation
  3. Manage hypertriglyceridemia
  4. Avoidance of foods that trigger flares
36
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What are 5 signs of malabsorption?

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  1. Diarrhea
  2. Steatorrhea
  3. Weight loss
  4. Metabolic bone disease
  5. Vitamin and mineral deficiency
37
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What is the hallmark symptom for diagnosis?

A

Steatorrhea

38
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How long should you conduct an analysis of fecal fat concentration while on a high fat diet?

39
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All of the pancreatic enzymes are sensitive to degradation by acid, what is used to combat this?

A

Enteric coating

40
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What is the initial therapy for the pancreatic enzymes?

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30,000 to 50,000 IU per meal

41
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What is the dose for the pancreatic enzymes if the patient is eating snacks?

42
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How would you manage the failure to respond to pancreatic enzymes?

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  1. Low fat diet
  2. Increase dose
  3. Optimize acid lowering therapy
43
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What pancreatic enzyme is the DOC if the patient had proof gastric surgery or hypochlorhydria?

44
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True or false: The pancreatic enzymes cannot be substituted

45
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How are the pancreatic enzymes taken?

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With meals

46
Q

What must viokace be administered with?

47
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Some pancreatic enzyme capsules can be opened and put into what food?

A

Applesauce

48
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What are the most difficult patients to manage in chronic pancreatitis?

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Diabetes patients

49
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What is the main goal for diabetes in the case of chronic pancreatitis?

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Prevent hypoglycemia

50
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What is the glucose goal for pancreatitis patients?

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