Celiac Flashcards

1
Q

Intolerance to ingested gluten resulting in intestinal malabsorption of virtually all nutrients

A

Celiac disease

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2
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What food is gluten found in? 4

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  1. Grains
  2. Wheat
  3. Barley
  4. Rye
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3
Q

What is celiac disease thought to be?

A

Hereditary

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4
Q

Patients with certain ____ are at increased risk of celiac disease

A

Autoimmune diseases

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5
Q

When an individual eats gluten what is lost?

A

Intestinal villi

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6
Q

Malabsorption occurs in celiac disease with what 3 things?

A
  1. Vitamins
  2. Minerals
  3. Essential nutrients
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7
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You can have recurrent ____ with celiac disease

A

Miscarriages

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8
Q

What are 4 GI signs and symptoms of celiac?

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  1. Diarrhea
  2. Flatus
  3. Abdominal pain
  4. Altered bowel habits
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9
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What are 6 extra intestinal signs/symptoms of celiac?

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  1. Weight loss
  2. Depression
  3. Chronic fatigue
  4. Recurrent miscarriages
  5. Rashes
  6. Dermatitis herpetiforms
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10
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Patients with celiac disease have deficiencies in what 6 areas?

A
  1. Iron
  2. Folate
  3. Vitamins d,e,a,k
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11
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Who should be tested for celiac disease?

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  1. Those w symptoms
  2. First degree relatives of those w celiac
  3. Patients with autoimmune disorders
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12
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What serological test is recommended?

A

Serum IgA antibodies to tTG

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13
Q

What is the definitive diagnosis for celiac?

A

Small intestine biopsy

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14
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What is recommended to patients who have celiac disease?

A

Vitamin and mineral supplementation

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