Question

A 64-year-old with chronic alcoholic pancreatitis presents with steatorrhoea and weight loss. His faecal elastase is low, confirming exocrine insufficiency. According to UK guidelines, which is the most appropriate pharmacological intervention to improve his nutritional status?

Accepted Answer

Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT)

Answer

High-dose H2 receptor antagonists

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High-dose proton pump inhibitors

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Long-term octreotide

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Insulin therapy

Practice question

A 64-year-old with chronic alcoholic pancreatitis presents with steatorrhoea and weight loss. His faecal elastase is low, confirming exocrine insufficiency. According to UK guidelines, which is the most appropriate pharmacological intervention to improve his nutritional status?