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What is considered a normal level of the non-invasive marker in stool for pancreatic function?
What is considered a normal level of the non-invasive marker in stool for pancreatic function?
- 100 - 200 µg/g stool
- Under 100 µg/g stool
- Below 75 mM concentration
- 200 µg/g stool or higher (correct)
The secretin/CCK test requires the patient to consume food before the procedure.
The secretin/CCK test requires the patient to consume food before the procedure.
False (B)
What is the minimum bicarbonate concentration that healthy subjects typically exhibit during the secretin/CCK test?
What is the minimum bicarbonate concentration that healthy subjects typically exhibit during the secretin/CCK test?
75 mM
A level of the non-invasive marker below _____ in feces indicates exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
A level of the non-invasive marker below _____ in feces indicates exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
Match the following tests or methods with their characteristics:
Match the following tests or methods with their characteristics:
What is a common reason for measuring fasting plasma gastrin levels?
What is a common reason for measuring fasting plasma gastrin levels?
Serum amylase levels are significantly elevated in cases of chronic pancreatitis.
Serum amylase levels are significantly elevated in cases of chronic pancreatitis.
What bacterium is commonly associated with peptic ulcer disease?
What bacterium is commonly associated with peptic ulcer disease?
The Urease (CLO) test has a sensitivity of ________ for detecting Helicobacter pylori.
The Urease (CLO) test has a sensitivity of ________ for detecting Helicobacter pylori.
Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:
Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:
Which procedure has a sensitivity of 98% for diagnosing conditions related to peptic ulcer disease?
Which procedure has a sensitivity of 98% for diagnosing conditions related to peptic ulcer disease?
A false positive can occur with serology testing for H. pylori.
A false positive can occur with serology testing for H. pylori.
What are two common causes of acute pancreatitis?
What are two common causes of acute pancreatitis?
Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with Coeliac disease?
Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with Coeliac disease?
IgA deficiency occurs in 1 in 200 patients with Coeliac disease.
IgA deficiency occurs in 1 in 200 patients with Coeliac disease.
What type of antibodies should be measured to confirm Coeliac disease if a patient is IgA deficient?
What type of antibodies should be measured to confirm Coeliac disease if a patient is IgA deficient?
Patients with lactase deficiency often experience abdominal cramps and ______.
Patients with lactase deficiency often experience abdominal cramps and ______.
Match the following malabsorption tests with their related conditions:
Match the following malabsorption tests with their related conditions:
In the 14C-triolein test, what is administered to the patient to evaluate fat malabsorption?
In the 14C-triolein test, what is administered to the patient to evaluate fat malabsorption?
Cholestatic liver disease may cause a positive fat malabsorption test due to the absence of bile salts.
Cholestatic liver disease may cause a positive fat malabsorption test due to the absence of bile salts.
What should be measured to assess mean cell characteristics in malabsorption syndromes?
What should be measured to assess mean cell characteristics in malabsorption syndromes?
What is the primary cause of bile salt malabsorption?
What is the primary cause of bile salt malabsorption?
The Faecal osmotic gap is calculated using the formula: 290 – 2 x ([faecal sodium] + [faecal potassium]).
The Faecal osmotic gap is calculated using the formula: 290 – 2 x ([faecal sodium] + [faecal potassium]).
Name one test used to detect bacterial overgrowth.
Name one test used to detect bacterial overgrowth.
Bile salts are normally absorbed in the __________.
Bile salts are normally absorbed in the __________.
Match the following malabsorptive disorders with their corresponding symptoms:
Match the following malabsorptive disorders with their corresponding symptoms:
Which of the following is a common symptom of fat malabsorption?
Which of the following is a common symptom of fat malabsorption?
A serum 7 a-hydroxycholestenone test is invasive and requires a biopsy.
A serum 7 a-hydroxycholestenone test is invasive and requires a biopsy.
The condition characterized by inadequate absorption of nutrients is known as __________.
The condition characterized by inadequate absorption of nutrients is known as __________.
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