Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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What is exocrine Pancreatic insufficiency
A
Reduced exocrine secretions
2
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Symptoms of exocrine Pancreatic insufficiency
A
Maldigestion
Malnutrition
GI symptoms
3
Q
Drug treatment of exocrine Pancreatic insufficiency
A
Give Pancreatin to replace the enzymes
4
Q
How should pancreatin be taken
A
With meals or snacks
5
Q
Why should pancreatin be taken with snacks
A
It is inactivated by gastric enzymes
6
Q
What is non drug treatment of pancreatin
A
Provide dietary advice
Distribute food intake between 2 to 3 meals per day
Avoid alcohol
Avoid difficult to digest foods
