Inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory bowel disease ( 35 Questions)
Correct. The initial test often performed for suspected IBD is the fecal occult blood test (FOBT). This test checks for the presence of blood in the stool, which can indicate gastrointestinal bleeding.
Incorrect. While colonoscopy is an important diagnostic tool for IBD, it is not typically the first test performed. It is usually conducted after initial screenings like the FOBT.
Incorrect. A complete blood count (CBC) may be ordered to assess for signs of anemia or other abnormalities, but it is not the initial screening test for IBD.
Incorrect. Abdominal ultrasound is not typically used as an initial diagnostic test for IBD. It may be used for specific purposes, but it is not the first-line test.
A) Correct. The initial test often performed for suspected IBD is the fecal occult blood test (FOBT). This test checks for the presence of blood in the stool, which can indicate gastrointestinal bleeding.
B) Incorrect. While colonoscopy is an important diagnostic tool for IBD, it is not typically the first test performed. It is usually conducted after initial screenings like the FOBT.
C) Incorrect. A complete blood count (CBC) may be ordered to assess for signs of anemia or other abnormalities, but it is not the initial screening test for IBD.
D) Incorrect. Abdominal ultrasound is not typically used as an initial diagnostic test for IBD. It may be used for specific purposes, but it is not the first-line test.