Which statement is true regarding the use of pancreatic enzyme replacement in the pharmacotherapy of pancreatitis?
1. Its use is contraindicated when the client has cystic fibrosis.
2. Its use is indicated when lack of pancreatic enzyme secretion causes malabsorption disorders.
3. Its use is contraindicated when the client has pain in the abdomen.
4. Its use is indicated when the client has acute pancreatitis.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Its use is indicated when the client has cystic fibrosis.
Rationale 2: Its use is indicated when lack of pancreatic enzyme secretion causes malabsorption disorders, as it helps to digest fats and prevent steatorrhea.
Rationale 3: It can relieve pain in the abdomen that is caused by chronic pancreatitis.
Rationale 4: Its use is indicated when the client has chronic pancreatitis.
Global Rationale: Its use is indicated when lack of pancreatic enzyme secretion causes malabsorption disorders, as it helps to digest fats and prevent steatorrhea. Cystic fibrosis and chronic pancreatitis may both require treatment with these drugs. Pain in the abdomen is a finding associated with both these disorders.
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