A 49-year-old with acute pancreatitis (amylase 4× normal) is admitted. What is the mainstay of initial management?...

Question

A 49-year-old with acute pancreatitis (amylase 4× normal) is admitted. What is the mainstay of initial management?

Accepted Answer

Early aggressive IV fluids and analgesia

Answer

Immediate broad-spectrum antibiotics

Answer

Routine ERCP for all

Answer

Nil by mouth for 7 days

Answer

High-dose steroids

mrcp part 1 MCQ (SBA): Acute pancreatitis