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What is the most common cause of persistent diarrhea?
What is the most common cause of persistent diarrhea?
- Giardia (correct)
- E. histolytica
- C. difficile
- Campylobacter
What diagnostic procedure may be indicated if stool studies are unrevealing?
What diagnostic procedure may be indicated if stool studies are unrevealing?
- Endoscopy with duodenal aspirates and biopsies
- Colonoscopy with biopsies
- Abdominal CT scan
- All of the above (correct)
What is the key feature of Brainerd diarrhea?
What is the key feature of Brainerd diarrhea?
- Subtle inflammation of the distal small intestine or proximal colon
- Associated with antibiotic use
- Acute onset diarrhea lasting 1-3 years
- Both a and b (correct)
What is the primary goal in treating acute diarrhea?
What is the primary goal in treating acute diarrhea?
Which of the following is a recommended approach for fluid replacement in severe acute diarrhea?
Which of the following is a recommended approach for fluid replacement in severe acute diarrhea?
When might structural examination of the gastrointestinal tract be appropriate in patients with persistent diarrhea?
When might structural examination of the gastrointestinal tract be appropriate in patients with persistent diarrhea?
Which of the following medications is used to treat diarrhea associated with IBS?
Which of the following medications is used to treat diarrhea associated with IBS?
What is a potential side effect of eluxadoline?
What is a potential side effect of eluxadoline?
Which of the following is an important component of management for patients with chronic diarrhea?
Which of the following is an important component of management for patients with chronic diarrhea?
What additional management may be necessary for patients with chronic steatorrhea?
What additional management may be necessary for patients with chronic steatorrhea?
Which of the following statements about constipation is true?
Which of the following statements about constipation is true?
What should be analyzed in detail to ascertain what a patient means by 'constipation' or 'difficulty' with defecation?
What should be analyzed in detail to ascertain what a patient means by 'constipation' or 'difficulty' with defecation?
What is the approximate prevalence rate for chronic constipation in the U.S. population?
What is the approximate prevalence rate for chronic constipation in the U.S. population?
Which of the following statements about the gender differences in chronic constipation is true, according to the text?
Which of the following statements about the gender differences in chronic constipation is true, according to the text?
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about diarrhea and constipation is correct?
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about diarrhea and constipation is correct?
What is the approximate cost per patient for constipation or hemorrhoids, compared to controls?
What is the approximate cost per patient for constipation or hemorrhoids, compared to controls?
Which of the following statements about diarrhea and constipation is true, according to the text?
Which of the following statements about diarrhea and constipation is true, according to the text?
What is the reason stated for the importance of clinicians understanding the pathophysiology and management of diarrhea and constipation?
What is the reason stated for the importance of clinicians understanding the pathophysiology and management of diarrhea and constipation?
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