Quiz: Stool Tests for Colorectal Cancer Screening

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1. Q1.According to this article, what do stool tests look for?

   ABacteria that cause food poisoningBHidden blood or DNA changes that can be signs of colorectal cancer or polypsCVitamin deficiencies in the digestive systemDParasites in the digestive tract

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2. Q2.According to this article, how is FIT different from gFOBT?

   AFIT requires a full bowel prep, while gFOBT does notBFIT is done at a hospital, while gFOBT is done at homeCFIT uses antibodies to detect blood protein and usually needs no diet changes, while gFOBT may require avoiding certain foodsDFIT checks for DNA markers, while gFOBT checks for polyps directly

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3. Q3.According to this article, what does a positive stool test result mean?

   ABlood or DNA changes were found, and a colonoscopy is needed to find the cause — it is not a cancer diagnosisBYou definitely have colorectal cancerCThe sample was collected incorrectly and must be redoneDYou can safely wait until your next scheduled test

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4. Q4.According to this article, how often is the stool DNA test (FIT-DNA) generally done?

   AEvery monthBOnly once in a lifetimeCEvery 10 years, like a colonoscopyDAt least every 3 years

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5. Q5.According to this article, what preparation do stool tests require?

   AA full bowel prep the night beforeBNo bowel prep and no sedation — you collect the sample at home and mail it to a labCSedation at a clinic while the sample is collectedDA 48-hour fast before collecting the sample

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