Competency Questions for Managing IBD: Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis Clinician Education Video Series from The American College of Gastroenterology and The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation 1. Which of the following factors is associated with a higher risk of colectomy in patients with ulcerative colitis? A. Age less than 40 years at diagnosis B. Extensive colitis C. Elevated CRP D. Low serum albumin E. All of the above Incorrect. The correct answer is: E. All of the above. Correct! 2. Which of the following is a goal of the ACG guidelines for management of ulcerative colitis? A. Clinical remission B. Endoscopic remission C. Management of anxiety and depression D. All of the above Incorrect. The correct answer is: D. All of the above. Correct! 3. All of the following are options to induce remission in moderate to severe ulcerative colitis EXCEPT:3. All of the following are options to induce remission in moderate to severe ulcerative colitis EXCEPT: A. Azathioprine B. Corticosteroids C. Infliximab D. Vedolizumab Incorrect. The correct answer is: A. Azathioprine. Correct! 4. All of the following are options to maintain remission in moderate to severe ulcerative colitis EXCEPT:4. All of the following are options to maintain remission in moderate to severe ulcerative colitis EXCEPT: A. Azathioprine B. Infliximab C. Methotrexate D. Vedolizumab Incorrect. The correct answer is: C. Methotrexate. Correct! 5. When initiating biologic therapy for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, concomitant treatment with a thiopurine is recommended for which biologic based on the ACG guidelines? A. Vedolizumab B. Adalimumab C. Golimumab D. Infliximab Incorrect. The correct answer is: D. Infliximab. Correct! Clear Form