You suspect that Harry has a Peptic ulcer and tell him that it has been found to be
strongly associated with?
a. Longer-term use of NSAIDS.
b. Anxiety and panic attacks.
c. A family history of peptic ulcers.
d. Infection by helicobacter pylori.
Olive has an acute exacerbation of Crohn's disease. Which laboratory value (s)
would you expect to be decreased?
a. Liver enzyme levels.
b. Sedimentation rate.
c. Bilirubin level.
d. Vitamins A, B complex, and C levels.
Sam has ulcerative colitis and is on a low-residue diet. Which foods do you
recommend that Sam avoid?
a. Potato skins, potato chips, brown rice.
b. Vegetable juices and cooked and canned vegetables.
, c. Ground beef, veal, pork, and lamb.
d. White rice and pasta
The most common cause of elevated liver function tests is?
a. Hepatitis.
b. A drug-induced injury.
c. Biliary tract obstruction.
d. Chronic alcohol abuse.
Marcie just returned from Central America with traveler's diarrhea. Which is the
best treatment?
a. Supportive care.
b. Quinoline antibiotics.
c. Metronidazole (Flagyl).
d. Gastric lavage.
The most common viral infection causing diarrhea in the United States is:
a. A Norwalk-like virus.
b. Rotavirus.