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GASTROINTESTINAL
ACUTE PANCREATITIS 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the supportive laboratory diagnostic test for acute pancreatitis? | 1. Increased serum lipase levels.2. low serum calcium.3. WBC counts ranging from 8000 to 20,000/mm. with increased polymorphonuclear cells.4. Elevated glucose levels may be high as 500 - 900 mg/100mL.5.amylase to lipase ratio > 2:1. |
| What is the clinical standard for diagnosing acute pancreatitis? | CT scan is the clinical standard for the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. |
| What is the diagnostic tool used for the prognosis of acute pancreatitis? | The diagnostic tool for prognosis of acute prancreatitis is Ranson's criteria. |
| What are the treaments for acute pancreatitis? | 1. Pt. is place on NPO (To rest pancrease.2. Pain management.3. Monitor and replace electrolytes. |