(ACG) American College of Gastroenterology

Free ACG Clinical Guidelines Questions and Answers

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According to ACG guidelines, which of the following screening intervals is recommended for patients with average risk for colorectal cancer, beginning at age 45?

Colonoscopy every 5 years

Fecal immunochemical test (FIT) annually

Double-contrast barium enema every 10 years

Capsule endoscopy every 2 years

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For patients with Barrett’s esophagus without dysplasia, what is the recommended surveillance interval according to ACG guidelines?

Every 3 months

Every 6 months

Every 3-5 years

Every 10 years

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According to ACG guidelines, which of the following is the recommended first-line treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection in a patient with no history of macrolide exposure?

Bismuth quadruple therapy

Clarithromycin triple therapy

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) monotherapy

Amoxicillin monotherapy

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According to ACG guidelines, which of the following is the preferred test for initial evaluation of suspected celiac disease?

Anti-tissue transglutaminase (anti-tTG) IgA antibodies

HLA-DQ2/DQ8 genetic testing

Endoscopic biopsy of the small intestine

Anti-gliadin IgG antibodies

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According to ACG guidelines, what is the recommended first-line therapy for inducing remission in patients with moderate to severe Crohn's disease?

5-Aminosalicylates (5-ASA)

Antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin)

Corticosteroids

Anti-TNF agents (e.g., infliximab)

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