Exam 2- chronic pancreatitis Flashcards
1
Q
what is chronic pancreatitis
A
progressive, fibrotic disease
2
Q
causes of chronic pancreatitis
A
*alcohol abuse
smoking
genetics
3
Q
S/S chronic pancreatitis
A
abd pain
weight loss
4
Q
what can chronic pancreatitis progress to
A
DM
5
Q
tx for chronic pancreatitis
A
opioids- pain
anticholinergic- stops spasms
antiacids/H2 receptor antagonists- dec pancreatic enzymes
*pancrelipase- replace pancreatic enzymes
6
Q
pancrelipase
A
med for chronic pancreatitis
take with meals
