Which of the Following Statements About Alcohol-Related Pancreatitis Is TRUE

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about alcohol-related pancreatitis is TRUE?

• A) Like cirrhosis, alcoholic pancreatitis typically occurs after years of heavy drinking.
• B) Pancreatitis is an acute illness and does not develop into a chronic condition.
• C) Alcoholic pancreatitis generally occurs in binge drinkers.
• D) Jaundice is an early sign of pancreatitis.

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