Many digestive diseases are complex and present a diagnostic and treatment challenge. Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge.
Roughly 70 million persons are affected by digestive diseases, resulting in more than 100 million physician office visits each year. Although GI disorders are common, many are complex, presenting clinicians with a significant diagnostic and treatment challenge.
Take this quick GI quiz to test your knowledge of key research findings reported in recent days.
Note: If you would like more information on any of the questions, a link to the original article, “Gut Check: 10 GI Issues in the News,” is provided on the last page of the quiz.
Question 1:
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The correct answer is B. Selective COX-2 inhibitors plus proton pump inhibitors
Question 2.
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The correct answer is C. Female gender
Question 3.
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The correct answer is D. Intramuscular diclofenac
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The correct answer is C. Colon cancer
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The correct answer is D. Consumption of gluten-free food produces more health benefits in persons who do not have celiac disease.
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The correct answer is B. False
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The correct answer is B. 1 mg/d
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The correct answer is A. 3%, 15%, and 19%
For more information on all questions and answers, please visit “Gut Check: 10 GI Issues in the News.”
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