Pancreatitis — Flashcards

_____ is when the parathyroid gland becomes autonomous from constant stimulation

SIRS must include 2 of the following: Temp > _____ or temp < _____ RR > 20 breaths/min HR > 90 bpm WBC > 12,000 or WBC < 4000

Hint: °C

What is dx of acute pancreatitis with poor Ranson's criteria or needs pressors? _____

_____ is characterized by steatorrhea, epigastric pain, alcohol abuse, fat-soluble vitamin deficiency and diabetes

Hint: condition

Acute pancreatitis is usually caused by: _____ alcoholism (30%)

Hint: condition

In the inpatient setting, sliding scale insulin can be added to an existing _____ regimen

Does a pancreatic pseudocyst cause weight loss? _____

_____ always requires insulin treatment

Hint: T1DM/T2DM

_____ can administered to decrease long-term morbidity associated with chronic pancreatitis

Hint: Insulin therapy/Sulfonylurea therapy

_____ can lead to an amylase-rich exudative pleural effusion with pH > 7