Competency Questions for Managing IBD: Mild Crohn's Disease

1. Risk factors associated with severe or complicated Crohn’s disease include:

A. Perianal disease and/or severe rectal disease
B. Young age at diagnosis
C. Finding of deep ulcers at endoscopy
D. Prior surgical resection for treatment of Crohn’s disease or a Crohn’s-related complication
E. All of the above

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The correct answer is: E. All of the above.

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2. The Goals of Treatment for IBD are:

A. Symptomatic improvement on the lowest dose of prednisone possible
B. Symptomatic improvement off steroids
C. Improvement in the intestinal inflammation on endoscopy and histology
D. Symptomatic improvement and improvement in intestinal inflammation off steroids

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The correct answer is: D. Symptomatic improvement and improvement in intestinal inflammation off steroids.

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3. In order to lower the risk of Crohn’s disease complications, it is important to:

A. Regularly monitor for active intestinal inflammation using objective measures
B. Repeat colonoscopies on your patients every 3-6 months
C. Repeat CTE or MRE on your patients annually
D. Monitor symptoms and treat exacerbations

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The correct answer is: A. Regularly monitor for active intestinal inflammation using objective measures.

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4. Treatment options for induction of remission in mild ileal Crohn’s disease include:

A. Mesalamine
B. Budesonide
C. Ciprofloxacin
D. Metronidazole

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The correct answer is: B. Budesonide.

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5. Which of the following treatment plan is most appropriate for maintenance of remission in a mild Crohn’s disease patient with a low risk of progression?

A. Symptomatic treatment with anti-diarrheals and careful observation
B. Metronidazole
C. Mesalamine
D. Antimycobacterial therapy

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The correct answer is: A. Symptomatic treatment with anti-diarrheals and careful observation.

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Competency Questions for Managing IBD: Mild Crohn’s Disease Clinician Education Video Series from The American College of Gastroenterology and The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation

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Competency Questions for Managing IBD: Mild Crohn’s Disease
Clinician Education Video Series from The American College of Gastroenterology and The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation