Pancreatitis Flashcards
Large elongated accessory organ of digestion
Secretes bicarbonate and pancreatic enzymes aiding in the process of digestion
Pancreas
Contains the islets of Langerhans composed of beta cell secreting insulin and alpha cells secreting glucagon
Pancreas
Inflammation of the pancreas
Cause is unknown, linked with autodigestion
Pancreatitis
Types of Pancreatitis
vary from mild, self-limiting disorder to severe, fatal and does not respond to any treatment.
Edema and inflammation confined to the pancreas
Acute Pancreatitis
Diagnostic Tests: Pancreatitis
Elevated serum and urinary amylase, serum lipase, serum bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, and sedimentation rate
WBC count
Fecal fat determinations
Blood and urine glucose
Types of Pancreatitis
Continuous and prolong with fibrosis
Chronic Pancreatitis
Other manifestations of Pancreatitis
Grey Turner’s Spot or Sign - bluish flank discoloration
Cullen Sign - bluish periumbilical discoloration
What drug to avoid?
Morphine sulfate
Diet type: Pancreatitis
Low fat diet; low protein, high carbohydrates
avoid alcohol
What to administer if (+) hypocalcemia
Calcium supplements
What to administer if (+) hyperglycemia
Insulin
True or False: Administer meperidine HCL
True
True or False: Place client on NPO during acute phase
True
Surgical Management
Surgical removal of part or all of the part of the pancreas
Pancreatectomy
