Fecal Fat Test: Procedure and Management

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What is the primary purpose of collecting stool samples during the fat malabsorption test?

To evaluate the amount of fat excreted in the stool (correct)

To assess the amount of toilet paper in the sample

To determine the amount of urine in the sample

To measure the amount of electrolytes in the stool

What dietary modification is recommended for patients with lactose intolerance?

High-fat diet

Gluten-free diet

High-protein diet

Lactose avoidance (correct)

What is the primary treatment for small bowel bacterial overgrowth?

Replacement of nutrients and electrolytes

Dietary modifications

Pancreatic enzyme supplements

Antibiotic therapy (correct)

What is the name of the protein commonly found in wheat, rye, and barley that causes an immune response in patients with celiac disease?

Gliadin Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the inflammatory response that occurs in the intestines of patients with celiac disease after ingesting gliadin?

Immunologically mediated inflammatory response Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of replacing nutrients, electrolytes, and fluids in patients with fat malabsorption?

To prevent deficiency and complications Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of collecting stool samples in a patient with diarrhea?

To rule out certain intestinal infections Signup and view all the answers

What type of imaging test is used to diagnose blockages, abscesses, or fistulas in the abdomen?

CT scan Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is available as a suppository or enema?

Mesalamine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of corticosteroids in treating severe IBD flare-ups?

Improving appetite and sense of wellbeing Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is associated with severe inflammation of the large intestine?

Blood in the stool Signup and view all the answers

When are antidiarrheal medications typically taken?

Before meals Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is given by injection in high doses and may help heal fistulas caused by Crohn disease?

Cyclosporine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of immunomodulating medications on the immune system?

They decrease the immune system's actions Signup and view all the answers

Which biologic agent is given as a series of infusions by vein?

Infliximab Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of Azathioprine and Mercaptopurine in Crohn disease treatment?

Maintaining long periods of remission Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is often beneficial for people who do not respond to or cannot tolerate corticosteroids, mercaptopurine, or azathioprine?

Methotrexate Signup and view all the answers

What is the administration method of Certolizumab?

Monthly subcutaneous injections Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following age groups is most likely to be affected by Whipple's disease?

Adults between 30 to 60 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary site of involvement in Whipple's disease?

Small intestine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a cardinal symptom of Whipple's disease?

Fever Signup and view all the answers

What is the suspected association between Whipple's disease and the following?

HLA-B27 gene Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole in the treatment of Whipple's disease?

Inhibiting bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of dihydrofolic acid Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of upper endoscopy with small-bowel biopsy in the diagnosis of Whipple's disease?

The intestinal lesions are specific and diagnostic Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical location of involvement in tropical sprue?

Distal small bowel Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of diagnosing celiac disease?

Endoscopy with biopsy Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic histological change in duodenal biopsies in celiac disease?

Increased percentage of intraepithelial lymphocytes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of analyzing a stool sample in malabsorption syndrome?

To exclude parasites or bacteria as a cause Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the passage of fatty stools in malabsorption syndrome?

Steatorrhea Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following infectious agents can cause total villous atrophy?

Giardia lamblia Signup and view all the answers