Pancreatic Insufficiency and Short Bowel Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
How to treat Pancreatic Insufficiency
A
Pancreatic Enzyme replacement
- Pancreatin
2
Q
What enzymes is Pancreatin made of
A
- Lipase
- Amylase
- Protease
3
Q
What does Pancreatin do
A
helps with digestion of fats, carbs and proteins
4
Q
How should you take pancreatin
A
with meals and snacks
(prevents premature breakdown)
5
Q
Cautions of Pancreatin in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
A
- they should not exceed 1000 units/kg/day of lipase
- report abdominal symptoms
6
Q
What should be monitored when taking pancreatin
A
fat-soluble vitamins and micronutrients
7
Q
What is short bowel syndrome
A
shortened bowel due to surgery
8
Q
How to treat diarrhoea in short bowel syndrome
A
- Loperamide
- Codeine
