Gastroenterology Home Gastroenterology 0% 16 votes, 0 avg 38 Gastroenterology 1 / 50 1. Characteristic of hepatic pre-coma is: A. Night-time somnolence B. Presence of ankle clonus C. Babinski's sign D. Flaccid muscles 2 / 50 2. Which of the following is not included in the list of high-folate diet? A. Liver B. Milk C. Vegetables D. Fruits 3 / 50 3. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) may be produced by all except: A. Tetracycline B. Massive dose of estrogen C. Amiodarone D. Nifedipine 4 / 50 4. Halitosis is present in all except: A. Gastrocolic fistula B. Amoebic liver abscess C. Atrophic rhinitis D. Hepatic failure 5 / 50 5. Characteristics of anorexia nervosa include all except: A. Amenorrhoea B. Loss of axillary and pubic hair C. Hypothermia D. Carotenaemia 6 / 50 6. A child having diarrhoea later complicated by the appearance of rash and petechiae. The most probable diagnosis is: A. Rota virus B. Shigella C. Yersinia D. Campylobacter 7 / 50 7. The smallest absorbing unit of the small intestinal mucosa is: A. Villus B. Crypts C. Microvillus D. Columnar cells 8 / 50 8. The commonest hepatic lesion in haemochromatosis is: A. Micronodular cirrhosis B. Fatty liver C. Haemosiderosis D. Macronodular cirrhosis 9 / 50 9. Which one of the following is not an ocular complication of ulcerative colitis? A. Uveitis B. Cataract C. Scleromalacia perforans D. Episcleritis 10 / 50 10. Regarding Meckel’s diverticulum, which one is false? A. May contain oesophageal or rectal mucosa B. Present within 100 cm of the ileocaecal valve C. Present in 2% population D. Usually 5 cm long 11 / 50 11. Which part of the colonic carcinoma is very easily overlooked? A. Splenic flexure B. Transverse colon C. Hepatic flexure D. Caecum 12 / 50 12. Carcinoid syndrome is commonly produced, when the site of primary tumour is present in: A. Hindgut B. Midgut C. Bronchus D. Stomach 13 / 50 13. Pyloric stenosis is commonly associated. with all except: A. Visible peristalsis B. Bilious vomiting C. Distension of upper abdomen with succussion splash D. Obliteration of Traube's space tympanicity 14 / 50 14. Bacillary dysentery can be differentiated from ulcerative colitis by: A. Barium enema B. Stool culture C. Stool smear D. Sigmoidoscopy 15 / 50 15. All of the following may be associated with hypoglobulinaemia except: A. Chronic lymphatic leukaemia B. Multiple myeloma C. AIDS D. Severe combined immunodeficiency 16 / 50 16. Malabsorption may produce all of the following except: A. Cheilosis B. Achlorhydria C. Loss of libido D. Peripheral neuropathy 17 / 50 17. All are examples of APUDomas except: A. Medullary carcinoma of thyroid gland B. Phaeochromocytoma C. Melanoma D. Hepatoma 18 / 50 18. Acute pancreatitis may be caused by: A. Legionella pneumoniae B. Measles C. Thiazides D. Propranolol 19 / 50 19. All are recognised complications of acute viral hepatitis except: A. Aplastic anaemia B. Polyarteritis nodosa C. Meningitis D. Myocarditis 20 / 50 20. The best single diagnostic test for cystic fibrosis is: A. Serum amylase B. Quantitative faecal fat estimation C. Serum lipase D. Quantitative pilocarpine iontophoresis test 21 / 50 21. Which organ does not move at all with respiration? A. Kidney B. Transverse colon C. Stomach D. Pancreas 22 / 50 22. In HBV infection, which serological maker is present in the ‘window period’ as evidence of recent HBV infection: A. HBeAg B. IgG anti-HBc C. HBV DNA D. IgM anti-HBc 23 / 50 23. Which is true regarding Vincent’s angina? A. Hiatus hernia may be associated with B. May be complicated by angina pectoris C. Gum is the principal site of affection D. Superficial ulcers in mouth 24 / 50 24. All are characteristic features of Wilson’s disease except: A. Grimacing B. Sensory loss C. Slurred speech D. Chorea 25 / 50 25. All of the following produce invasive diarrhoea except: A. Clostridium difficile B. Shigella C. Clostridium perfringens D. Campylobacter 26 / 50 26. The basic defect in coeliac sprue lies in: A. Fat metabolism B. Vitamins and minerals absorption C. Protein metabolism D. Carbohydrate metabolism 27 / 50 27. Geographic tongue is ideally treated by: A. Folic acid B. Vitamin B-complex C. None of the above D. Iron 28 / 50 28. Late dumping syndrome may be manifested by all except: A. Diaphoresis B. Postural hypertension C. Confusion D. Dizziness 29 / 50 29. Acid peptic disease is rarely found in: A. Polycythaemia vera B. Pregnancy C. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease D. Cushing's syndrome 30 / 50 30. Primary biliary cirrhosis may be associated with all except: A. Autoimmune thyroiditis B. CREST syndrome C. Wilson's disease D. Renal tubular acidosis 31 / 50 31. Which is not true so far as definition of cirrhosis of liver is concerned? A. Fatty infiltration B. Necrosis C. Fibrosis D. Regeneration 32 / 50 32. Which of the following is false according to Ranson/Imrie criteria in acute pancreatitis for adversely affecting survival on admission? A. Leucocytosis > 16000/mm3 B. Serum AST> 400 ID /L C. Hyperglycaemia > 200 mg/ dl D. Serum LDH > 400 ID /L 33 / 50 33. Macroglossia is not found in: A. Hurler syndrome B. Primary amyloidosis C. Bulbar palsy D. Myxoedema 34 / 50 34. Diarrhoea may be associated with all except: A. Digitalis B. Colchicine C. Sucralfate D. Clindamycin 35 / 50 35. The commonest cause of metastasis to the wall of the stomach is: A. Melanoma B. Hepatoma C. Carcinoma of thyroid D. Carcinoma of breast 36 / 50 36. The presenting feature of non-cirrhotic portal fibrosis is: A. Ascites B. Upper GI bleeding C. Hepatocellular failure D. Hepatomegaly 37 / 50 37. The commonest cause of post-transfusion hepatitis is: A. Hepatitis B B. Hepatitis D C. Hepatitis E D. Hepatitis C 38 / 50 38. Cholangiocarcinoma may be associated with: A. Tinea echinococcus infestation B. Ulcerative colitis C. Biliary atresia D. Cholelithiasis 39 / 50 39. Jejuno-ileal bypass surgery done for obesity may be complicated by all except: A. Arthritis B. Electrolyte imbalance C. Nephrolithiasis D. Emphysema 40 / 50 40. The lower oesophageal mucosa ring (Schatzki ring) is: A. A cause of dysphagia B. A normal oesophageal anatomy C. A cause of haematemesis and/ or melaena D. A late complication of vagotomy 41 / 50 41. Which of the following has the highest acid secretory effect? A. Fat B. Protein C. Carbohydrate D. Iron 42 / 50 42. The commonest site of carcinoma of the stomach is: A. Greater curvature B. Body of the stomach C. Prepyloric D. Lesser curvature 43 / 50 43. Which of the following infections commonly produces hepatic granuloma? A. LD body B. Leptospira C. Pneumococcus D. Brucella abortus 44 / 50 44. Botulism may be associated with all of the following except: A. Diplopia B. Constipation C. Descending paralysis D. Increased salivation 45 / 50 45. Which of the following is false regarding cholera? A. Offensive stool B. Onset with purging C. Subnormal Surface temperature D. Absence of tenesmus 46 / 50 46. What is true about Weil’s disease? A. Low glucose in CSF B. Liver biopsy is diagnostic C. Myocarditis may be a complication D. Leucopenia 47 / 50 47. Milk-alkali syndrome (Burnett’s syndrome) may lead to all except: A. Hypercalcaemia B. Hypophosphataemia C. Elevated blood urea nitrogen D. Increased bicarbonate level in serum 48 / 50 48. Giardiasis is characterised by all except: A. Inflammation of duodenal and jejunal mucosa B. Malabsorption C. Lactose intolerance D. Infection usually occurs by ingesting contaminated water containing the flagellate form 49 / 50 49. Which of the following is not a disorder of intestinal motility? A. Intestinal pseudo-obstruction B. Ulcerative colitis C. Diverticulosis D. Irritable bowel syndrome 50 / 50 50. The commonest malignant tumour of the gallbladder is: A. Adenocarcinoma B. 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