PAEA Surgery End Of Rotation (EOR) Practice Exam

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Which symptom is typically NOT associated with pancreatitis?

Fever
Upper abdominal tenderness
Absent bowel sounds
Severe headaches

The correct answer is: Severe headaches

Severe headaches are typically not associated with pancreatitis, which is an inflammatory condition of the pancreas. The hallmark symptoms of pancreatitis generally include fever, upper abdominal tenderness, and absent bowel sounds. Fever is a common systemic reaction to inflammation, and upper abdominal tenderness is a result of irritation and inflammation of the peritoneum due to the inflamed pancreas. Absent bowel sounds can occur due to ileus, which is a temporary cessation of bowel activity often seen in acute abdominal conditions including pancreatitis. In contrast, severe headaches are not a direct manifestation of pancreatic inflammation and can arise from a variety of unrelated causes, making them an atypical symptom for this condition. This distinction highlights the specific nature of the symptoms associated with pancreatitis compared to other systemic or neurological issues.