Pancreatitis - Adams

Question 1

Common physical exam findings of acute pancreatitis?

Answer 1

-Mid-epigastric pain (95%)
-Severe
-Rapid onset
-Progressive and constant
-Can radiate to back
-Nausea and vomiting
(Will appear ill, moving around unable to get comfortable

Question 2

Lab test for pancreatitis?

Answer 2

Serum lipase

Question 3

Best confirmation of pancreatitis dx?

Answer 3

CT abdomen

Question 4

BY far the most common cause of pancreatitis?

Answer 4

Alcohol use