Psychological Factors and Etiologies of IBD Flares Quiz

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What is the superior diagnostic test for detecting small bowel pathology?

Colonoscopy

Anoscopy

Video capsule endoscopy (correct)

Upper GI endoscopy

Which index helps determine remission in Crohn's Disease?

Glasgow Index

Harvey Bradshaw Index (correct)

Montreal Index

Copenhagen Index

What is NOT necessarily indicative of clinical response in Crohn's Disease treatment?

Reduction in total CDAI value by 3 points

Weight gain

Reduction in fever

Absence of active disease (correct)

Which imaging technique is NOT commonly used for diagnosing inflammatory bowel disease?

Fistulography Signup and view all the answers

Which scale is used to categorize the severity of Crohn's Disease based on symptoms and other signs?

Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms is commonly seen in patients with Ulcerative Colitis involving the colon?

Diarrhea Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant difference in the clinical presentation of Crohn's Disease compared to Ulcerative Colitis?

Abdominal pain and hematochezia Signup and view all the answers

How is disease severity assessed in Ulcerative Colitis?

Extent of colitis and systemic signs/symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic tests are typically used for the diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease?

Endoscopy/colonoscopy, radiographic, and pathological findings Signup and view all the answers

What symptoms should raise suspicion for Crohn's Disease as a possible diagnosis?

Chronic or nocturnal diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss Signup and view all the answers

What is the bimodal age distribution seen in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?

Adolescents and adults Signup and view all the answers

Which genetic polymorphism is associated with an increased risk of Crohn's disease (CD)?

NOD2 Signup and view all the answers

How do half of hospitalizations for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients end up?

Requiring surgery Signup and view all the answers

Which is a relevant diagnostic test for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that assesses inflammation in the colon?

Colonoscopy Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing feature between the clinical presentation of ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD)?

UC has skip lesions, while CD involves continuous bowel wall involvement. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a typical clinical presentation of Ulcerative Colitis (UC)?

Abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, and weight loss Signup and view all the answers

Which complication is more common in Crohn's Disease (CD) compared to Ulcerative Colitis (UC)?

Granuloma Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test is NOT typically used in the assessment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?

Blood pressure measurement Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference in the clinical presentation of Ulcerative Colitis (UC) compared to Crohn's Disease (CD)?

Systemic symptoms are common in UC, but rare in CD Signup and view all the answers

Which investigation is crucial for diagnosing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) based on the provided text?

Conducting a colonoscopy with biopsy sampling Signup and view all the answers

Which immune system component is primarily responsible for inducing cell-mediated immunity in Crohn's disease?

T-helper 1 (Th1) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main effect of a reduction in Paneth cells' defensin secretion in the context of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?

Amplified inflammatory response Signup and view all the answers

Which type of immune cells infiltrate the intestinal epithelium in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?

Dendritic cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the key cytokine that is increased in both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis?

Interferon-gamma Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors can lead to an increase in the permeability of the intestinal lining in IBD?

Breakdown of the intestinal wall and epithelial barrier Signup and view all the answers