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What is the most likely cause of the patient's low hemoglobin level?
What is the most likely cause of the patient's low hemoglobin level?
- Chronic kidney disease
- Excessive blood cell destruction
- Insufficient iron intake (correct)
- Genetic mutation in the hemoglobin molecule
Which of the following genetic factors is most strongly associated with an increased risk of developing Crohn's disease?
Which of the following genetic factors is most strongly associated with an increased risk of developing Crohn's disease?
- Mutations in the BRCA1 gene
- Deletions in the CFTR gene
- Variations in the NOD2 gene (correct)
- Polymorphisms in the HLA-DRB1 gene
Which of the following nutritional deficiencies is most commonly observed in patients with Crohn's disease?
Which of the following nutritional deficiencies is most commonly observed in patients with Crohn's disease?
- Vitamin D deficiency (correct)
- Thiamine deficiency
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- Zinc deficiency
Which of the following factors is most strongly associated with the increasing incidence of Crohn's disease worldwide?
Which of the following factors is most strongly associated with the increasing incidence of Crohn's disease worldwide?
Which of the following factors is most predictive of a favorable response to infliximab treatment in patients with Crohn's disease?
Which of the following factors is most predictive of a favorable response to infliximab treatment in patients with Crohn's disease?
Which of the following is the most common complication associated with long-term use of corticosteroids in the management of Crohn's disease?
Which of the following is the most common complication associated with long-term use of corticosteroids in the management of Crohn's disease?
What does a high white blood cell count, particularly high neutrophil count, indicate?
What does a high white blood cell count, particularly high neutrophil count, indicate?
How does an appendectomy relate to the development of ulcerative colitis (UC)?
How does an appendectomy relate to the development of ulcerative colitis (UC)?
What is a common cause of megaloblastic anemia as mentioned in the text?
What is a common cause of megaloblastic anemia as mentioned in the text?
Which dietary factor is associated with the onset of Crohn's disease according to the text?
Which dietary factor is associated with the onset of Crohn's disease according to the text?
What does a high platelet count indicate in the context of Crohn's disease?
What does a high platelet count indicate in the context of Crohn's disease?
How does smoking impact the response to Infliximab in patients with Crohn's disease?
How does smoking impact the response to Infliximab in patients with Crohn's disease?
Which of the following is the most likely cause of Kelly's mouth ulcers and cracked lips?
Which of the following is the most likely cause of Kelly's mouth ulcers and cracked lips?
What is the most significant genetic risk factor for developing Crohn's disease, based on the information provided?
What is the most significant genetic risk factor for developing Crohn's disease, based on the information provided?
Which of the following nutritional factors is most likely contributing to Kelly's Crohn's disease symptoms?
Which of the following nutritional factors is most likely contributing to Kelly's Crohn's disease symptoms?
What is the approximate incidence rate of Crohn's disease in the general population, based on the information provided?
What is the approximate incidence rate of Crohn's disease in the general population, based on the information provided?
If Kelly is diagnosed with Crohn's disease, which of the following treatments would be the most appropriate initial therapy?
If Kelly is diagnosed with Crohn's disease, which of the following treatments would be the most appropriate initial therapy?
Which of the following factors is most likely to predict a good response to Infliximab treatment in Kelly, if she is diagnosed with Crohn's disease?
Which of the following factors is most likely to predict a good response to Infliximab treatment in Kelly, if she is diagnosed with Crohn's disease?
