Diverticular Disease Management Recommendations
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Which of the following statements about dietary recommendations for patients with diverticular disease is correct?

  • Patients should gradually increase their dietary fiber intake to minimize flatulence and bloating. (correct)
  • Patients should follow a low-fiber diet to prevent further complications.
  • Patients should limit their fluid intake to reduce the risk of diverticulitis.
  • Patients should avoid whole grains and increase their intake of refined carbohydrates.

    • According to the information provided, which of the following statements about drug treatment for diverticular disease is correct?

  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are recommended for patients with ongoing abdominal pain.
  • Antibacterials are recommended for patients with diverticular disease to prevent infections.
  • Bulk-forming laxatives are recommended for all patients with diverticular disease.
  • Drug treatment is not recommended due to the asymptomatic nature of diverticular disease. (correct)

    • Which of the following statements about pain management for patients with diverticular disease is correct?

  • No pain management is recommended for patients with diverticular disease.
  • Opioid analgesics are recommended for patients with severe abdominal pain.
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are recommended for patients with ongoing abdominal pain and abdominal cramps.
  • Simple analgesia, such as paracetamol, should be used for patients with ongoing abdominal pain and abdominal cramps. (correct)

    • Which of the following lifestyle modifications is NOT recommended for reducing the risk of symptomatic diverticular disease and acute diverticulitis?

    <p>Continuing to smoke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the information provided, what is the recommended course of action for patients with persistent or worsening symptoms of diverticular disease?

    <p>They should be reassessed in primary care and considered for referral to the hospital for further assessment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Intestinal fistulae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of treatment for Crohn's disease?

    <p>To induce and maintain remission and relieve symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of Crohn's disease?

    <p>Diffuse inflammation throughout the entire gastrointestinal tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction between active treatment and relapse prevention in Crohn's disease?

    <p>Active treatment aims to induce remission, while relapse prevention aims to maintain remission</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Growth failure and delayed puberty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding the use of monotherapy in Crohn's disease?

    <p>It is used to induce remission in patients with a first presentation or a single inflammatory exacerbation in a 12-month period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following medications can be added to a corticosteroid or budesonide to induce remission in Crohn's disease?

    <p>Azathioprine or mercaptopurine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the treatment of fistulating Crohn's disease is correct?

    <p>Infliximab is recommended for patients with active fistulating Crohn's disease who have not responded to conventional therapy or who are intolerant of or have contra-indications to conventional therapy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the maintenance of remission in Crohn's disease is correct?

    <p>Azathioprine in combination with up to 3 months' postoperative metronidazole should be considered to maintain remission in patients with ileocolonic Crohn's disease who have had complete macroscopic resection within the previous 3 months.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the treatment of Crohn's disease is correct?

    <p>Surgery may be considered in certain patients with early disease limited to the distal ileum and in severe or chronic active disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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