Medical-Surgical Nursing
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| Describe the pathophysiology of acute pancreatitis. | Spillage of pancreatic enzymes into surrounding pancreatic tissue cause autodigestion of the pancreas and severe pain
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| What are the most common causes of acute pancreatitis? | Gallstones (women) and chronic alcohol intake (men)
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| Where is pain located with acute pancreatitis? | LUQ or epigastric region
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| What is a pancreatic pseudocyst? | An accumulation of fluid, pancreatic enzymes, tissue debris, and inflammatory exudates surrounded by a wall.
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| What is a pancreatic abscess? | An infected pseudocyst
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| What is the treatment for a pancreatic abscess? | Prompt surgical drainage
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| What are the main systemic complications of acute pancreatitis? | Pulmonary and cardiovascular
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| Which fluid and electrolyte imbalance is associated with acute pancreatitis? | Hypocalcemia
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| What is the focus of treatment for acute pancreatitis ? | Supportive care (e.g., aggressive hydration, pain management)
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| What drug is used to treat symptomatic hypocalcemia? | Calcium gluconate
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| What positions are helpful in relieving pain associated with acute pancreatitis? | Those that flex the trunk; draw knees up; side-lying
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| Describe the pain associated with chronic pancreatitis. | Heavy, gnawing, burning
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