Pancreatitis Flashcards
1
Q
3 symptoms
A
sudden onset mid epigastric or LUQ pain
radiates to the back
nausea and vomiting
2
Q
2 ways to diagnose
A
serum amylase
serum lipase
3
Q
2 most common causes
A
gallstones
excess alcohol
4
Q
3 steps of initial tx
A
fluid resus, analgesia, nutritional support
5
Q
Glasgow severity scale
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PaO2 Age Neutrophils Calcium Renal function Enzymes Albumin Sugar
6
Q
what is rovsing’s sign and what disease does it suggest
A
RLQ pain elevated by LLQ pressure. indicates appendicitis
7
Q
what is murphy’s sign and what does it indicate?
A
pain on inspiration while palpating R subcostal region. suggestive of gallstones
8
Q
differences between exudate and transudate
A
exudate: any fluid that filters from the circulatory system
transudate: extravascular fluid, lower protein conc.
9
Q
5 ddx
A
gastritis AAA MI trauma to spleen gastroenteritis
10
Q
5 imaging modalities used
A
AXR erect CXR CTAP with contrast Abdo US MRCP
11
Q
Causes
A
Gallstones Ethanol Trauma Steroids Mumps Autoimmune Scorpion sting Hyperlipidaemia and hyperCa ERCP Drugs
