Crohn's Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
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What is the correlation between fecal calprotectin levels and histologic inflammation?

  • They correlate poorly
  • They do not correlate
  • They are inversely correlated
  • They correlate well (correct)

    • What is a common systemic symptom of Inflammatory Bowel Disease?

  • Pain (correct)
  • Mucus in stool
  • Rectal bleeding
  • Abdominal mass

    • Which of the following is a biologic therapy used to treat Crohn's disease?

  • Metronidazole
  • Infliximab (correct)
  • Azathioprine
  • Prednisone

    • What is a complication of Crohn's disease that may require surgical intervention?

    <p>Fistulas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a laboratory marker that is highly sensitive and specific for detecting intestinal inflammation?

    <p>Fecal lactoferrin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of Crohn's disease on biopsy?

    <p>Granuloma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of IBD patients have clinical picture that falls in between (indeterminate colitis)?

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major symptom of Ulcerative Colitis that is accompanied by more than 4 bowel movements?

    <p>Diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appearance of the mucosa in Ulcerative Colitis?

    <p>Granular surface, looks like sandpaper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current theory behind the pathophysiology of Inflammatory Bowel Disease?

    <p>Genetic defect that affects the immune system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Ulcerative Colitis patients have disease limited to the rectum and rectosigmoid?

    <p>40-50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the complication of Ulcerative Colitis that may develop in severe diseases?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the area of the large intestine that is almost always involved in Ulcerative Colitis?

    <p>Rectum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the geographic region with the highest number of Inflammatory Bowel Disease cases?

    <p>North America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common site of small bowel involvement in Crohn's disease?

    <p>Terminal ileum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a complication of Crohn's disease?

    <p>Fistulas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which laboratory test is elevated in Crohn's disease?

    <p>C-reactive protein (CRP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of surgical treatment in Ulcerative Colitis?

    <p>Cure after colectomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an extra-intestinal manifestation of Crohn's disease?

    <p>Uveitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic microscopic appearance of Crohn's disease?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a complication of Ulcerative Colitis?

    <p>Gallstones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mainstay of treatment for Ulcerative Colitis?

    <p>Medical treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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