A 30-year-old man presents with severe epigastric pain radiating to the back and vomiting. Serum lipase is markedly elevated. What is the initial main...

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A 30-year-old man presents with severe epigastric pain radiating to the back and vomiting. Serum lipase is markedly elevated. What is the initial mainstay of treatment?

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Aggressive IV fluids, analgesia, and supportive care

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Immediate ERCP

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Nasogastric lavage

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Subtotal pancreatectomy

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High-dose proton pump inhibitors

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Acute pancreatitis

A 30-year-old man presents with severe epigastric pain radiating to the back and vomiting. Serum lipase is markedly elevated. What is the initial mainstay of treatment?