Pancreatic Disease Flashcards
major function of exocrine pancrease
secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine
why are enzymes secreted from the pancreas in inactive form
to protect the pancreas from autodigestion
when do pancreatic enzymes become active
when they reach the lumen of the small intestine
what is happening with pancreatic enzymes during pancreatitis
enzymes are active within the pancreas, causing pancreatic autodigestion
two kinds of patients who are predisposed to pancreatitis
obese dogs fed a high fat diet
cats with hepatic lipidosis
four ways to treat pancreatitis
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supportive
antibiotics
NPO
diet changes
Progressive loss of acinar cells, less digestive enzymes produced
exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI)
what is EPI the result of in cats
chronic pancreatitis
four clinical signs of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
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weight loss with good appetite
flatulence
cow pie stools
mucus diarrhea
what kind of test can can be used for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency diagnosis
Trypson like immunoreactivity test
treatment for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
supplement pancreatic enzymes
how long is treatment required for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
irreversible and lifelong therapy
