NUR 128 Unit 1 Pancreatitis, Pancreatic CA
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Pancreatitis: Etiology Inflammatory condition of the pancreas.
Acute or
chronic
Generally due to damage of the biliary
tract:
Alcohol. Trauma. Infectious disease.
Drugs.
Pancreatitis: Pathophysiology Occlusion of the pancreatic duct:
Edema, stones or scar tissue
Enzymes build up and the duct (duct of
Wirsung)
ruptures
Releases digestive enzymes.'eat' the
pancrease/Autodigestion
Chronic pancreatitis: ___ occurs. Chronic pancreatitis: necrosis occurs
___ may/start to form. Abscess may/start to form
, Pancreatitis: Clinical Severe abdo pain, Radiates to back. ↑ by
Manifestations eating,
lying down.
Sometimes hard to distinguish from other
abd
disorders
Jaundice if bile duct is
obstructed.Anorexia,
nausea, vomiting, weight loss. Malaise,
restlessness.Possible low grade fever.
Pancreatitis: Diagnostic Tests: Amylase 30-220 units/L
Serum Enzyme leaks into the lymph or
pancreatic enzymes. Amylase peritoneum
Gets absorbed into the serum
Cleared quickly by kidneys so may return
to normal
in 48h.
Pancreatitis: Diagnostic Tests: Lipase 0-160 units/L
Serum Same as amylase but rise a little later post
pancreatic enzymes. Lipase 24 hours
of acute onset
Remain elevated for 5-7 days
More useful in diagnosing
Pancreatitis: Diagnostic Tests: Urine Test. Amylase
Urine May remain elevated for 7-10 days
Test, Amylase
Exam Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
Pancreatitis: Etiology Inflammatory condition of the pancreas.
Acute or
chronic
Generally due to damage of the biliary
tract:
Alcohol. Trauma. Infectious disease.
Drugs.
Pancreatitis: Pathophysiology Occlusion of the pancreatic duct:
Edema, stones or scar tissue
Enzymes build up and the duct (duct of
Wirsung)
ruptures
Releases digestive enzymes.'eat' the
pancrease/Autodigestion
Chronic pancreatitis: ___ occurs. Chronic pancreatitis: necrosis occurs
___ may/start to form. Abscess may/start to form
, Pancreatitis: Clinical Severe abdo pain, Radiates to back. ↑ by
Manifestations eating,
lying down.
Sometimes hard to distinguish from other
abd
disorders
Jaundice if bile duct is
obstructed.Anorexia,
nausea, vomiting, weight loss. Malaise,
restlessness.Possible low grade fever.
Pancreatitis: Diagnostic Tests: Amylase 30-220 units/L
Serum Enzyme leaks into the lymph or
pancreatic enzymes. Amylase peritoneum
Gets absorbed into the serum
Cleared quickly by kidneys so may return
to normal
in 48h.
Pancreatitis: Diagnostic Tests: Lipase 0-160 units/L
Serum Same as amylase but rise a little later post
pancreatic enzymes. Lipase 24 hours
of acute onset
Remain elevated for 5-7 days
More useful in diagnosing
Pancreatitis: Diagnostic Tests: Urine Test. Amylase
Urine May remain elevated for 7-10 days
Test, Amylase
