Pancreatitis Flashcards

1
Q

risk factors / main causes for acute pancreatitis

A

-gallbladder disease
-chronic alcohol use

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2
Q

how does gallbladder disease cause pancreatitis ?

A

stones
enzymes can’t get out, start to eat away at pancreas

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3
Q

is the stomach acidic or basic?

A

acidic

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4
Q

the small intestine want to be ____

A

neutral

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5
Q

the pancreas has what that neutralizes the chyme?

A

bicarb

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6
Q

s&s of acute pancreatitis

A

-sudden onset of;
-pain (extreme)
-fever
-jaundice
-hypotension

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7
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lab for acute

A

serum amylase and lipase (high), WBC, Urinary amylase

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8
Q

meds for pancreatitis

A

pain meds, PPI, antispasmodics

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9
Q

most common cause for chronic pancreatitis

A

alcohol abuse

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10
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interventions / teachings

A

-acute is life threatening !!
-discharge teaching ; pt. needs to understand reason for pancreatitis
-^understand need to rest to recover if alcohol is involved (find support)

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