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acute and chronic pancreatitis/pancreatic CA
ACUTE/CHRONIC PANCREATITIS/PANCREATIC CA
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
12/03/2014

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Term
DEFINE acute pancreatitis
Definition
acute inflammatory process of pancreas;ranges from mild to severe necrosis
Term
risk factors for acute pancreatitis
Definition
middle aged
AA
biliary tract disease
alcoholism
trauma,illness, fatt foods,
drugs
Term
etiology of pancreatitis
Definition
injury to pancreatic cells, and activation of enzymes
Term
pancreatic enzymes activated in pancreatitis...WHATS THE BIG DEAL?
Definition
inflammation, vascular permeability..damage!
Term
trypsinogen
Definition
enzyme eats pancreas
Term
what does ETOH do?
Definition
stimulated enzymes
Term
edematous pancreatitis
Definition
mild and self limiting
Term
necrotizing pancreatitis
Definition
degree of necrosis correlates with severity of manifestations
Term
CM of acute pancreatitis
Definition
ABD PAIN=big one LUQ, radiated to back
edema, dyspnea, n/v,decreased or absent bowel sounds, flushing, cyanosis distention crackles
Term
describe acute pancreatitis pain?
Definition
sudden, severe, aggravated by eating, not relieved by vomiting
Term
labs with acute pancreatitis
Definition
amylase
lipase
BG
serum CA
triglycerides
Term
what criteria is ued to determine mortality with pancreatitis
Definition
ransons +7 = death
Term
cullens signs define; indicative of?
Definition
bruising and edema around umbilicus;pancreatitis
Term
grey turner signs indicative of?
Definition
pancreatitis
Term
acute pancreatitis mgmt
Definition
prevent shock
suppression of enzymes
surgery
Term
ex of plasma expander
Definition
albumin
Term
solution for fluid/electrolyte imbalance
Definition
LR
Term
drug for hypotension
Definition
dopamine; monitor hypocalcemia, hypomag
Term
how do you suppress pancreatic enzymes>
Definition
NPO, ng to suction, prevent infection
Term
surgical therapy for pancreatitis
Definition
ERP
endoscopic sphincterotomy
laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Term
drug therapy for acute pancreatitis
Definition
morphine-pain
nitroglycerin-angina
antispasmodics-gall bladder can be spasm
antacids-stomach
h2
Term
diet for pancreatitis
Definition
bland, high carb, low fat, high protein, small frequent feedings
iv lipids, fat soluble vitamins no caffeine/alcohol
Term
most of the time, pancreatitis is related to what?
Definition
gallbadder
Term
complications with acute pancreatitis
Definition
pseudocyst
abscess
Term
define pseudocyst
Definition
cavity surround outside of pancreas filled with fluid very painful---> have to drain
Term
abscess
Definition
large fluid containing cavity within pancreas from necrosis
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main systemic complications of acute peancreatitis
Definition
pleural effusion, atelectasis, pneumonia, hypotension, tetanny
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chronic pancreatitis
Definition
continuous, prolong inflammatory and fibrosing pancreas_> destroyed
Term
two types of chronic pancreatitis
Definition
chronic obstructive
chronic calcifying
Term
chronic obstructive pancreatitis
Definition
biliary disease is most common cause
inflammation of sphincter associated with gallstones
Term
chronic calcifying pancreatitis; aka?
Definition
inflammation and sclerosis aka alcohol induced pancreatitis
Term
most common form of chronic pancreatitis
Definition
chronic calcifying pancreatitis
Term
what happens in chronic calicifying pancreatitis?
Definition
ducts are obstructed with precipitates and calcify causing atrophy
Term
big signs of chronic pancreatitis (pancreas is being destroyed
Definition
gnawing feeling, abd tenderness, malabsorption with weight loss
FROTHY URINE
STEATORRHEA
DB
Term
labs in chronic pancreatitis
Definition
amylase and lipase may be slightly raised or not at all
^ bilirubin
^ alp
mild leukocytosis
Term
diet for chronic pancreatitis
Definition
bland low fat, high carb diet TPN
no ETOH
control D
bile salts to help absorb fat soluble vitamins
pancreatic enzyme replacement
Term
surgerie for chronic pancreatitis
Definition
whipple
roux en y
Term
whipple
Definition
resect tomach
Term
roux en y
Definition
pancreaticjejunostomy; take supllements
Term
4th leading cause of deaeth
Definition
pancreatic cancer
Term
whre does pancreatic ca usually occur
Definition
head of pancreas
Term
as pancreatic ca grows, what happens?
Definition
common bile duct becomes obstructed-> jaundice
Term
survival rate for pancreatic ca
Definition
very poor
Term
cause of pancreatic ca
Definition
cause unknown
Term
risk factors for pancreatic ca
Definition
high fat diet, exposure to chemicals, smoking
Term
cm of pancreatic ca
Definition
abd pain, weight loss, n, jaundice
PAIN, JAUNDICE, WEIGHT LOSS
Term
most effective treatment for pancreatic ca
Definition
surgery...whipple procedure,
(chemo is another tx)
Term
BONUS QUESTION!
what are student learning outcomes (5)
Definition
cpiaf
Communicate appropriately
Plan & revise nursing care using NP
Implement care safely and skillfully
Accept professional responsibility
Function as member of health care team
Term
amylase
Definition
first to rise in acute pancreatitis (2-12 hrs)
25-125
Term
lipase
Definition
rise after 48 hrs 20-180
Term
hgb
Definition
14-18
female 12-16
Term
glucose
Definition
70-110; elevates if pancreas is affected
Term
albumin..same as k
Definition
3.5-5; falls if third spacing and drop in ca
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what does calcium levels fall?
Definition
bind to fatty acids during necrosis...fatty acids bc liver cant absorb fats normal 8.8
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