A 52-year-old with chronic alcohol use has chronic pancreatitis presenting with steatorrhea. What is the most appropriate initial management for his e...

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A 52-year-old with chronic alcohol use has chronic pancreatitis presenting with steatorrhea. What is the most appropriate initial management for his exocrine insufficiency?

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Oral pancreatic enzyme replacement

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High-dose proton pump inhibitors

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High-fat diet

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Insulin therapy

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Octreotide

MCQ (SBA): Chronic Pancreatitis

A 52-year-old with chronic alcohol use has chronic pancreatitis presenting with steatorrhea. What is the most appropriate initial management for his exocrine insufficiency?