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Pancreatitis and gallstones
A practice question in the style of the MCCQE MCQ exam. Choose your answer to see the explanation.
A 39-year-old woman is admitted with mild acute pancreatitis. Her pain has eased on day 2 and she is hungry. When should she start eating?
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The answer is C: Now, as tolerated.
Early oral feeding in mild pancreatitis is safe and shortens hospital stay. Lipase levels do not guide feeding. Prolonged fasting and IV nutrition increase infection and complications.
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