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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?
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
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.
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Match the following tests or methods with their characteristics:
Match the following tests or methods with their characteristics:
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What is a common reason for measuring fasting plasma gastrin levels?
What is a common reason for measuring fasting plasma gastrin levels?
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Serum amylase levels are significantly elevated in cases of chronic pancreatitis.
Serum amylase levels are significantly elevated in cases of chronic pancreatitis.
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What bacterium is commonly associated with peptic ulcer disease?
What bacterium is commonly associated with peptic ulcer disease?
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The Urease (CLO) test has a sensitivity of ________ for detecting Helicobacter pylori.
The Urease (CLO) test has a sensitivity of ________ for detecting Helicobacter pylori.
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Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:
Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:
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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?
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A false positive can occur with serology testing for H. pylori.
A false positive can occur with serology testing for H. pylori.
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What are two common causes of acute pancreatitis?
What are two common causes of acute pancreatitis?
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Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with Coeliac disease?
Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with Coeliac disease?
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IgA deficiency occurs in 1 in 200 patients with Coeliac disease.
IgA deficiency occurs in 1 in 200 patients with Coeliac disease.
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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?
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Patients with lactase deficiency often experience abdominal cramps and ______.
Patients with lactase deficiency often experience abdominal cramps and ______.
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Match the following malabsorption tests with their related conditions:
Match the following malabsorption tests with their related conditions:
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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?
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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.
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What should be measured to assess mean cell characteristics in malabsorption syndromes?
What should be measured to assess mean cell characteristics in malabsorption syndromes?
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What is the primary cause of bile salt malabsorption?
What is the primary cause of bile salt malabsorption?
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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]).
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Name one test used to detect bacterial overgrowth.
Name one test used to detect bacterial overgrowth.
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Bile salts are normally absorbed in the __________.
Bile salts are normally absorbed in the __________.
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Match the following malabsorptive disorders with their corresponding symptoms:
Match the following malabsorptive disorders with their corresponding symptoms:
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Which of the following is a common symptom of fat malabsorption?
Which of the following is a common symptom of fat malabsorption?
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A serum 7 a-hydroxycholestenone test is invasive and requires a biopsy.
A serum 7 a-hydroxycholestenone test is invasive and requires a biopsy.
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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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