Colorectal Polyps and Anorectal Disorders

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What is the primary goal of pharmacologic therapy in managing inflammatory bowel disease?

To suppress the immune response and promote inflammation
To reduce inflammation and prevent recurrence of the disease (correct)
To minimize peristalsis and reduce symptoms of diarrhea
To alter the gut flora and promote the growth of beneficial bacteria

What is the nutritional therapy goal for patients with inflammatory bowel disease?

To provide a low-residue, high-protein, high-calorie diet with supplemental vitamin therapy (correct)
To avoid cold foods and smoking to reduce the risk of complications
To provide a high-residue, low-protein, low-calorie diet to reduce inflammation
To administer parenteral nutrition to reduce the risk of malnutrition

What is the primary indication for performing a total colectomy with ileostomy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease?

To treat cancer of the colon and rectum
To treat complications of toxic megacolon (correct)
To remove polyps of the colon and rectum
To manage mild or moderate inflammation

What is the role of aminosalicylates in managing inflammatory bowel disease?

To prevent and treat recurrence of inflammation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of surgical management in patients with inflammatory bowel disease?

To restore the normal function of the gut and improve quality of life (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a polyp in the context of colon disorders?

A mass of tissue that protrudes into the lumen of the bowel (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of the ulcerations in the colon during inflammatory bowel disease?

Edematous and inflamed mucosa with bleeding (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following laboratory tests is most indicative of inflammatory bowel disease?

Elevated antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody levels (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of nutritional therapy in managing inflammatory bowel disease?

To promote gut healing and reduce inflammation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following diagnostic procedures is considered the definitive screening test for colon disorders?

Colonoscopy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary complication of untreated inflammatory bowel disease?

Colorectal cancer (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment option for colon polyps?

Polypectomy during colonoscopy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of anal fistulas?

Untreated abscess (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a double-contrast barium enema study in relation to colon disorders?

To identify the location and size of polyps (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication of untreated anal fistulas?

Systemic infection (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of sigmoidoscopy in relation to colon disorders?

To examine the rectum and sigmoid colon (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of colon polyp that is considered neoplastic?

Adenocarcinoma (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of rectal bleeding caused by a colon polyp?

Rectal bleeding (C) Signup and view all the answers