Understanding Crohn's Disease and Genetics

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True or False: Crohn's Disease is considered to be strictly an autosomal recessive disorder.

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False

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Which is a comorbidity of Crohn's Disease? Tardive Dyskinesia, Osteoarthritis, Stroke, Hay fever

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Hay fever

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Which patient is most at risk for being diagnosed with Crohn's Disease? Options: An 18 year old male with no PMH, A 32 year old female who has a glass of wine with dinner occasionally, A 22 year old female with a family hx of IBD, A 60 year old male who smokes 2 packs/day

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A 22 year old female with a family hx of IBD

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True or False: Crohn's Disease has a cure.

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False

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Which medication is best for patients with Crohn's specifically in the colon? Options: JAK inhibitors, Methotrexate, Ustekinumab, Sulfasalazine

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Sulfasalazine

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Disability and employment rights are protected by what act?

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American with Disabilities Act

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How can someone with Crohn's lower their risk of exacerbations? Options: Reducing stress, Going on a three day bender, Smoking 2 packs of cigarettes per day, Going to the movies and getting popcorn

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Reducing stress