Question

A 62-year-old alcoholic patient presents with epigastric pain radiating to the back. Serum lipase is elevated. According to NICE guidelines, which is the recommended initial pain management for acute pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

Opioid analgesics (e.g. IV morphine)

Answer

Paracetamol alone

Answer

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Answer

Tricyclic antidepressants

Answer

Gabapentin

Practice question

A 62-year-old alcoholic patient presents with epigastric pain radiating to the back. Serum lipase is elevated. According to NICE guidelines, which is the recommended initial pain management for acute pancreatitis?