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11 Cards in this Set
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what does the pancreas do?
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endocrine fxn - insulin & glucagon
exocrine fxn - digestive enzymes |
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what causes 75% of acute pancreatitis
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common bile duct obstruction
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how often is acute pancreatitis caused by alcohol
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25%
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heavy alcohol consumption accounts for what % of chronic pancreatitis
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50-80%
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s/s of acute pancreatitis
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sudden severe abd pain
n/v abd distention |
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s/s of chronic pancreatitis
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pancreatic hemorrhage
grey turners sign cullens sign hypovolemia hypotension pain - upper back/L shoulder hyperglycemia & diabetes |
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describe grey turners sign
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hemorrhage on flank
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describe cullens sign
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hemorrhage around umbilicus
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what lab values are used to diagnose pancreatitis
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amylase - most common
lipase - more specific to panc hyperglycemia - no insulin prod hypocalcemia - fat not digested WBC elevation liver fxn tests - LDH, AST, ALT |
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treatments for chronic pancreatitis
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prevent acute exacerbations
symptomatic relief NPO w/ suction lo fat diet meds |
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nursing interventions for pancreatitis
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fluid volume deficit
resp assess nutrition monitor glucose avoid alcohol |
