PANCE Practice Test

Category - PA

Which of the following complications of colitis is more serious?
  1. perforation
  2. ileus
  3. bleeding
  4. obstruction
Explanation
Answer: A - Bowel in colitis is very friable, which predisposes risk of perforation leading to peritonitis. A patient with colitis does have bleeding but not as great a risk as perforation.
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