1. Is it true that morphine is contraindicated in the treatment of acute pancreatitis because of sphincter of Oddi spasm?

yes it causes biliary colic...,so it should b given wit
atropine as it relaxes d biliary smooth muscles.

2. What are four abdominal radiographic findings of
diverticulitis?

Ileus, partially obsructed colon, Air/fluidlevel, Free air if
perforated.

8. In liver disease, what causes spider telangiectasias and palmar erythema?

Altered oestrogen and androgen metabolism with altered
vascular physiology.

9. When does the serum lipase begin to rise in patients with acute pancreatitis?

The serum lipase begin to rise in patients with acute
pancreatitis within 2-4 hrs.