Quiz 2

Question 1

Which of the following is INCORRECT:
A. First-degree relatives of patients with IBD have a 20-fold increase in
the risk of the disease
B. Identical twins have a high concordance rate of IBD in both individuals, particularly with UC
C. Intake of refined sugars has been associated with the development of CD
D. Increased protein intake has been associated with a higher risk of developing IBD

Answer 1

B. Identical twins have a high concordance rate of IBD in both individuals, particularly with UC

Question 2

Not completely understood but postulated to diminish inflammation by inhibiting cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase, thereby decreasing prostaglandins, leukotrienes, resulting in decreased inflammation
A. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-inhibitors
B. Immunomodulators
C. Corticosteroids
D. Aminosalicylates

Answer 2

D. Aminosalicylates