Pancreatitis

Question 1

Cause of pancreatitis

Answer 1

Alcohol Abuse

Question 2

Symptoms of acute pancreatitis

Answer 2

Ab pain
N/V
board like abdomen
Skin discoloration (cullen’s and turners sign)

Question 3

Will eating make pancreatitis worse or better?

Answer 3

worse especially fatty food

Question 4

Which liver enzymes are elevated with pancreatitis

Answer 4

Lipase and amylase

Question 5

Nursing interventions for pancreatitis

Answer 5

NPO
NG tube may be needed
IV fluids to prevent dehydration
Education on alcohol

Question 6

How is pain treated for pancreatitis

Answer 6

Demerol or hydromorphone

Question 7

Never give what for pain for pancreatitis AND why not

Answer 7

Morphine
Cause spasms in the pancreatic duct and sphincter of ODDi

Supine position can INCREASE pain

Question 8

What is pancreatitis

Answer 8

inflammation of the pancreas

Question 9

What to monitor for in pancreatitis

Answer 9

significant changes in vital signs that may indicate shock

Question 10

pancreatitis clinical priorities

Answer 10

Possible gallbladder removal if gallstones are the cause

May have hyperglycemia due to damaged pancreas cells