WISE MD Modules

Question 1

Class of drugs notorious for causing acute pancreatitis

Answer 1

thiazides

Question 2

pancreatitis pain constant or intermittent?

Answer 2

Costant

Question 3

Describe location of pancreatitis pain

Answer 3

Epigastric pain radiating through to the back

Question 4

2 most common causes of pancreatitis

Answer 4

Alcoholism

Gall stones

Question 5

Cullen’s sign

Answer 5

periumbilical hematoma in hemorrhagic pancreatitis

Question 6

Grey turner’s sign

Answer 6

Right flank hematoma in hemorrhagic pancreatitis

Question 7

hallmark for severe pancreatitis

Answer 7

dehydration, intravascular depletion

Question 8

only lab specific for pancreatitis

Answer 8

lipase

Question 9

Labs as a result of SIRS response

Answer 9

Hypocalcemia
Anemia
Electrolyte abnormalities
Abnormal BUN/Cr

Question 10

key study for pancreatitis

Answer 10

CT with IV contrast

Question 11

Acid base status in pancreatitis

Answer 11

Metabolic acidosis with respiratory compensation

Question 12

Type of anemia usually found in pancreatitis

Answer 12

dilutional

Question 13

Most dreaded complication of pancreatitis

Answer 13

infected pancreatic necrosis

Question 14

What is abdominal compartment syndrome?

Answer 14

Abdominal Compartment Syndrome is defined as an intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) that is sustained above 20 mmHg with evidence of end organ dysfunction.