Patients with acute pancreatitis are generally not allowed to eat and may require continuous gastric suctioning to
A) prevent abdominal distention.
B) remove the usual stimuli for pancreatic secretion.
C) prevent hyperglycemia associated with loss of insulin secretion.
D) prevent mechanical obstruction of the intestine.
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Q2: Elevated serum lipase and amylase levels are
Q4: The finding of hypotension,rigid abdomen,and absent bowel
Q4: The pain of cholecystitis commonly radiates to
Q5: Alcohol abuse is the primary risk factor
Q6: A deficiency of lipid digestion or absorption
Q8: Bile salts enzymatically digest lipids in the
Q9: A patient with pancreatitis may experience muscle
Q10: The usual treatment for chronic pancreatitis includes
A)
Q15: The definitive treatment for cholecystitis is
A) lithotripsy
Q16: Most gallstones are composed of
A) bile.
B) cholesterol.
C)
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