A recent survey indicated that only 30% of patients receiving treatment for chronic constipation are satisfied. The clinicians approach to chronic constipation is key
An approach to the patient with chronic constipationQuiz-summary
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1. Chronic idiopathic constipation is a very common condition affecting what percentage of the population?
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2. Of the Rome IV criteria for the diagnosis of constipation, which symptoms are likely to be of primary concern to the patient?
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3. Of the Rome IV diagnostic criteria for constipation, which of the following criteria must be present?
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4. Which of the following are alarm symptoms when assessing chronic constipation?
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5. Which of the following may be secondary causes of chronic constipation?
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6. In the absence of alarm features and secondary causes of constipation, further investigations of endoscopy, radiology and blood testing can indicate the best therapy option:
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7. Which statement is false?
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8. Colonic motility is strongest within 30 minutes of a meal.
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9. Which statement is true?
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10. Which statement concerning osmotic laxatives is false?
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11. Patients who remain refractory despite laxative use should be referred for specialist investigations:
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12. Normal-transit constipation:
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13. Which is true of slow-transit constipation?
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14. Effective treatment for DD includes:
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15. Which statement is true?
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