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?

Continuing to smoke (B) 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?

They should be reassessed in primary care and considered for referral to the hospital for further assessment. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Intestinal fistulae (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To induce and maintain remission and relieve symptoms (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Diffuse inflammation throughout the entire gastrointestinal tract (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Active treatment aims to induce remission, while relapse prevention aims to maintain remission (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Growth failure and delayed puberty (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

It is used to induce remission in patients with a first presentation or a single inflammatory exacerbation in a 12-month period. (C) 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?

Azathioprine or mercaptopurine (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

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. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

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. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Surgery may be considered in certain patients with early disease limited to the distal ileum and in severe or chronic active disease. (B) Signup and view all the answers