Question

A 39-year-old man with acute pancreatitis (due to gallstones) is admitted. Which statement is correct for initial management?

Accepted Answer

Aggressive IV crystalloid fluid resuscitation and analgesia

Answer

Give prophylactic antibiotics routinely

Answer

Start oral feeding immediately

Answer

ERCP for all within 6 hours

Answer

Withhold analgesia to avoid sphincter spasm

Practice question

A 39-year-old man with acute pancreatitis (due to gallstones) is admitted. Which statement is correct for initial management?