GI exam 3 Flashcards
1
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Acute pancreatitis
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inflammation of the pancreas due to #1 biliary tract disease, #2 alcoholism
2
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Drugs that induce acute pancreatitis
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Corticosteroids, and NSAIDS
3
Q
Etiology of pancreatitis
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autodigest by digestive enzymes
4
Q
Alcohol and pancreatitis
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stimulates production of pancreatic enzymes, increase sensativity to cholesystokinin, stimulates pancreatic enzymes.
5
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Climincal manifestations of acute pancreatitis
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abdomincal pain, constant LUQ and midepigastrum shooting to back. Exacerbated by fatty meal and ETOH
