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Ch 44 Pancreatitis

McClellan Test 5

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What is pancreatitis? inflammation of the pancreas
Biliary tract disease, alcoholism, abnormal organ structure, high cholesterol, hyperparathyroidism, pancreastic cysts or tumors, blunt or surgical trauma, kidney failure or transplantation, endoscopic examination of the bile ducts, certain drugs causes of pancreatitis
A patient complaining of intense epigastric pain centered close to the umbilicus and radiating to their back? possible _____ pancreatitis
Pain that is aggravated by eating fatty food, consuming alcohol, and lying in a recumbent position may be associated with? pancreatitis
Persistent vomiting, abdominal distention, diminished bowel activity, crackles at lung bases, mottled skin, jaundice, tachycardia, low-grade fever, cold, sweaty extremities are all signs of? pancreatitis
what two things are elevated 3-5 times normal levels during pacreatitis? serum amylase and lipase
During pancreatitis urine amylase is usually elevated for_____ weeks. 1-2
Is serum calcium elevated or decreased in pancreatitis? decreased
Abdominal and chest x-rays show pleural ____ and bowel dilation and ileus during pancreatitis effusions
For pancreatits ECG may reaveal ST-segment ___ and T-wave inversion. depression
Treatment of pancreatitis includes IV replacement of fluids, ____, and electrolytes. protein
Why is someone with pancreatitis on NPO? rest the pancreas
Blood transfusions, NG tube suctioning, peritoneal lavage, surgical drainage, laparotomy to remove obstruction, drugs, analgesics, antacid, antibiotics, and insulin are all used in treatment of? pancreatitis
What position do you place a patient with pancreatitis in? fowlers or high fowlers
ABCs, fowlers/high fowlers, rest and activity, IV fluid replacement, monitor labs, alert for s/s of hypokalemia, I&O, daily weights, pain level, BS, emotional support, prep for surgery if needed. All interventions for? pancreatitis
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