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Pancreatitis ch 6
Pancreatitis ch 6 adult nursing
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Describe pancreatitis | inflammation of the pancreas, can be acute or chronic |
| Predisposing factors are | alcohol, trauma, infectioous disease, certain drugs |
| If the pancreas obtains an obstruction it may cause a rupture and enzymes will digest | itself, the pancreas |
| Signs and symptoms of pancreatitis include | abdominal pain, anorexia, nausea and vomiting, malaise, restlessness, low-grade fever, jaundice, weight loss, steatorrhea, tachycardia |
| Treatments for pancreatitis are | NPO, iv fluids, NG tube, Antiemetics, demerol (75-100 mg q 3-4 hrs) |
| What medicine is contraindicated for pain in pancreatitis | morphine, can cause sphincter of oddi to spasm |
| Anticholinergics may be used to treat pancreatitis, name them | atropine or pro-banthine |
| Hyperalimentation may be required to maintain what in patients with pancreatitis | nutrition |
| What dietary changes may be necessary in the treatment of pancreatitis | bland, low-fat, high-protein, high carb, no alcohol, or coffee (gastric stimulants) |
| May need oral hypoglycemic agents if destruction of which cells in the pancreas | islet of Langerhans |
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