A 66-year-old hospitalized with acute pancreatitis (non-necrotizing) from gallstones. After initial resuscitation and pain control, which early manage...

Question

A 66-year-old hospitalized with acute pancreatitis (non-necrotizing) from gallstones. After initial resuscitation and pain control, which early management is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Early oral feeding as tolerated within 24 hours

Answer

Keep NPO for 72 hours

Answer

Prophylactic antibiotics

Answer

Immediate ERCP without cholangitis or obstruction

Answer

TPN on day 1

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Acute Pancreatitis (Early Care)

A 66-year-old hospitalized with acute pancreatitis (non-necrotizing) from gallstones. After initial resuscitation and pain control, which early management is recommended?