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What is the main difference between true diverticula and pseudo diverticula?
What is the main difference between true diverticula and pseudo diverticula?
- True diverticula cause constipation, while pseudo diverticula cause diarrhea.
- True diverticula involve herniations of all layers of the G.I. wall, while pseudo diverticula involve herniations only in the mucosa and submucosal layer. (correct)
- True diverticula are symptomatic, while pseudo diverticula are asymptomatic.
- True diverticula are more common in the colon, while pseudo diverticula are more common in the small intestine.
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for diverticular disease?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for diverticular disease?
- Rapid colonic transit time (correct)
- Low-fiber diet
- Family history
- High intake of red meat
What is one of the complications associated with diverticular disease?
What is one of the complications associated with diverticular disease?
- Brain hemorrhage
- Skin rash
- Lung infection
- Peritonitis (correct)
How might diverticular disease patients typically present with pain?
How might diverticular disease patients typically present with pain?
Which diagnostic procedure allows visualization of the diverticular disease?
Which diagnostic procedure allows visualization of the diverticular disease?
What type of fistula can occur in diverticular disease between the colon and urinary bladder?
What type of fistula can occur in diverticular disease between the colon and urinary bladder?
What diagnostic procedure is contraindicated in patients with diverticular disease due to the risk of perforation?
What diagnostic procedure is contraindicated in patients with diverticular disease due to the risk of perforation?
Which laboratory test is typically performed if a patient with diverticular disease presents with frank blood in the stool?
Which laboratory test is typically performed if a patient with diverticular disease presents with frank blood in the stool?
What is the main purpose of administering opioids to patients with diverticular disease?
What is the main purpose of administering opioids to patients with diverticular disease?
Which surgical procedure involves resecting the affected area and joining the remaining bowel end to end in patients with diverticular disease?
Which surgical procedure involves resecting the affected area and joining the remaining bowel end to end in patients with diverticular disease?
Which classification system can guide healthcare providers in determining treatment for diverticular disease?
Which classification system can guide healthcare providers in determining treatment for diverticular disease?
What is the purpose of NG suctioning in hospitalized patients with significant symptoms of diverticular disease?
What is the purpose of NG suctioning in hospitalized patients with significant symptoms of diverticular disease?
What is the main reason for avoiding blind insertion of a nasogastric tube postoperatively?
What is the main reason for avoiding blind insertion of a nasogastric tube postoperatively?
Which clinical manifestation is specifically related to irritation of the trachea and aspiration in diverticular disease?
Which clinical manifestation is specifically related to irritation of the trachea and aspiration in diverticular disease?
Why is esophagoscopy contraindicated in diverticular disease diagnosis?
Why is esophagoscopy contraindicated in diverticular disease diagnosis?
Which procedure involves dissecting only the cricopharyngeal muscle without changing the pouch sac in diverticular disease management?
Which procedure involves dissecting only the cricopharyngeal muscle without changing the pouch sac in diverticular disease management?
What is the primary reason for avoiding trauma to the carotid artery and internal jugular veins during endoscopic septostomy?
What is the primary reason for avoiding trauma to the carotid artery and internal jugular veins during endoscopic septostomy?
What manifestation might a patient experience due to food pouch becoming full with food or liquid in diverticular disease?
What manifestation might a patient experience due to food pouch becoming full with food or liquid in diverticular disease?
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