GI Flashcards
0
Q
Underlying cause of pancreatitis
A
Alcohol and gallstones
1
Q
Location of pain with pancreatitis
A
Epigastric/ periumbilical
Steady and boring
Relieved with sitting
2
Q
2 PE findings seen with pancreatitis that suggest necrotizing dz
A
Cullen- blue periumbilical discoloration
grey-turner- bruising on abdominal flank
3
Q
Most sensitive test for pancreatitis
A
Serum amylase (elevated withing 6-12 hours)
4
Q
Calcification of the pancreas is patho gnomonic for what?
A
Chronic pancreatitis
5
Q
Main tx for pancreatitis
A
IV fluids and analgesia (meperidine)
