Irritable Bowel Syndrome &
Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Differentiation & Treatment
Which of the following is NOT true of inflammatory bowel disease?
It is a term that encompasses both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
While most commonly occurring in the 15?35-year-old age group, it is rare, but not
unheard of in the older population.
These conditions can be cured with appropriate medications. - answerThese conditions
can be cured with appropriate medications.
Which of the following would prompt further investigation in someone with suspected
irritable bowel syndrome?
Bright red rectal bleeding
Fevers
Nocturnal symptoms
All of the above - answerAll of the above
Which of the following is NOT true of ulcerative colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic autoimmune condition.
Ulcerative colitis is managed, but not cured, with various immunosuppressant
medications.
Ulcerative colitis is another term for irritable bowel syndrome.
In relation to gastrointestinal involvement, ulcerative colitis involves only the colon (large
intestine). - answer
Treatment of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis is aimed toward:
Suppression of the immune system.
Enhancing the immune system.
Regulation of intestinal motility.
Enhancement of intestinal permeability. - answerSuppression of the immune system.
Which of the following is a potential complication of Crohn's disease?
Fistula formation
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Hemorrhoids
Peptic ulcer disease - answerFistula formation
Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Differentiation & Treatment
Which of the following is NOT true of inflammatory bowel disease?
It is a term that encompasses both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
While most commonly occurring in the 15?35-year-old age group, it is rare, but not
unheard of in the older population.
These conditions can be cured with appropriate medications. - answerThese conditions
can be cured with appropriate medications.
Which of the following would prompt further investigation in someone with suspected
irritable bowel syndrome?
Bright red rectal bleeding
Fevers
Nocturnal symptoms
All of the above - answerAll of the above
Which of the following is NOT true of ulcerative colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic autoimmune condition.
Ulcerative colitis is managed, but not cured, with various immunosuppressant
medications.
Ulcerative colitis is another term for irritable bowel syndrome.
In relation to gastrointestinal involvement, ulcerative colitis involves only the colon (large
intestine). - answer
Treatment of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis is aimed toward:
Suppression of the immune system.
Enhancing the immune system.
Regulation of intestinal motility.
Enhancement of intestinal permeability. - answerSuppression of the immune system.
Which of the following is a potential complication of Crohn's disease?
Fistula formation
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Hemorrhoids
Peptic ulcer disease - answerFistula formation
