Question

A 55-year-old man with a long history of heavy alcohol intake presents with chronic epigastric pain radiating to the back, steatorrhoea and weight loss. CT shows pancreatic calcifications. What is the most appropriate pharmacological management to address his malabsorption?

Accepted Answer

Pancreatic enzyme replacement with meals

Answer

Proton pump inhibitor therapy

Answer

High-dose corticosteroids

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Insulin therapy only

Answer

Oral cholestyramine

Practice question

A 55-year-old man with a long history of heavy alcohol intake presents with chronic epigastric pain radiating to the back, steatorrhoea and weight loss. CT shows pancreatic calcifications. What is the most appropriate pharmacological management to address his malabsorption?