Gastroenterology Home Gastroenterology 0% 16 votes, 0 avg 38 Gastroenterology 1 / 50 1. Which of the following pancreatic islet cells synthesizes glucagon? A. Non-beta B. Beta C. Delta D. Alpha 2 / 50 2. Acute pancreatitis may be caused by: A. Measles B. Legionella pneumoniae C. Propranolol D. Thiazides 3 / 50 3. The Kayser-Fleischer (KF) ring is: A. Broader laterally and medially B. Hampers vision C. The inferior pole of cornea is first affected D. Copper deposition in Descemet's membrane 4 / 50 4. The commonest type of pancreatic carcinoma is: A. Mucinous carcinoma B. Cystadenocarcinoma C. Ductal adenocarcinoma D. Islet cell carcinoma 5 / 50 5. If an intestinal biopsy is not possible, the diagnosis of Whipple’s disease can be made by: A. Stomach biopsy B. Liver biopsy C. Lymph node biopsy D. Rectal biopsy 6 / 50 6. Non-cirrhotic portal fibrosis may be associated with: A. Umbilical sepsis B. Oral contraceptives C. Chronic arsenic ingestion D. Sarcoidosis 7 / 50 7. All are recognised complications of inflammatory bowel disease except: A. Aphthous stomatitis B. Erythema marginatum C. Pyoderma gangrenosum D. Gallstone formation 8 / 50 8. Hirschsprung’s disease is not manifested by: A. Distended abdomen B. Obstipation C. Rectal ampulla is full of faeces while the anal sphincter is normal D. Vomiting 9 / 50 9. Regarding carcinoma of oesophagus, all are true except: A. Dysphagia starts with solid foods B. Tracheo-esophageal fistula may occur in advanced disease C. Odynophagia may be a symptom D. Commonest site of affection is lower third 10 / 50 10. Regarding solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS), which of the following is false? A. Rectal prolapse and straining by patient are common associations B. Rectal bleeding and tenesmus are common C. Commonly in the posterior wall of rectum D. Surgery by resection rectopexy may be done 11 / 50 11. Jejunal diverticula may be associated with: A. Cirrhosis of liver B. Hypochlorhydria C. Chronic pancreatitis D. Vitamin B12 malabsorpfion 12 / 50 12. Pseudomembranous colitis is not produced by: A. Chloramphenicol B. Clindamycin C. Streptomycin D. Ampicillin 13 / 50 13. Which part of the colonic carcinoma is very easily overlooked? A. Splenic flexure B. Hepatic flexure C. Transverse colon D. Caecum 14 / 50 14. Weil’s disease is associated with: A. Jaundice in all B. Severe muscle pain C. Leucopenia with lymphocytosis D. Absence of renal involvement 15 / 50 15. Commonest cause of hepatoma is: A. Haemochromatosis B. Cirrhosis of liver C. alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency D. Alcohol 16 / 50 16. Carcinoma of oesophagus may be predisposed by alt except: A. Chronic achalasia cardia B. Lye ingestion C. Hypervitaminosis A D. Plummer-Vinson syndrome 17 / 50 17. Treatment of peptic ulcers with magnesium hydroxide is characterised by: A. Stronger than H2-receptor blockers B. 50% of magnesium is absorbed by the small intestine C. Produces loose stool D. Suitable for patients with renal impairment 18 / 50 18. Predominant unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia is seen in all except: A. Dubin-Johnson syndrome B. Shunt hyperbilirubinaemia C. Crigler-Najjar syndrome D. Gilbert's syndrome 19 / 50 19. The causative agent of tropical sprue is: A. Campylobacter B. Yersinia C. Shigella D. Unknown 20 / 50 20. Which of the following is false regarding autoimmune hepatitis? A. AST and ALT levels fluctuate within 100-1000 units B. Hypoalbuminaemia is very active disease C. Very high bilirubin level D. Hyperglobulinaemia is common 21 / 50 21. Oral mucous membrane may be affected in all except: A. Stevens-Johnson syndrome B. Lichen planus C. Dermatitis herpetiformis D. Pemphigus Vulgaris 22 / 50 22. Regarding ulcerative colitis, which is true? A. Malignancy never follows even in long-standing disease B. Crypt abscesses are typical C. Segmental involvement is common D. Granuloma and fistula formation are characteristic 23 / 50 23. Which of the following is not effective to eradicate H. pylori? A. Pantoprazole B. Cefixime C. Tinidazole D. Clarithromycin 24 / 50 24. Minimal hepatic encephalopathy is classically diagnosed by: A. Evoked potential study B. Psychometric study C. EEG D. MRI of brain 25 / 50 25. Features of Mallory-Weiss syndrome comprise all except: A. In majority of patients, bleeding stops spontaneously B. Commonly precipitated by vomiting and retching C. Usually involves the lower oesophageal mucosa but also may involve the gastric mucosa near the squamocolumnar junction D. May produce melaena 26 / 50 26. Pyloric stenosis is commonly associated. with all except: A. Obliteration of Traube's space tympanicity B. Visible peristalsis C. Distension of upper abdomen with succussion splash D. Bilious vomiting 27 / 50 27. Anti-LKM1 antibodies (liver-kidney microsomes) are seen in infection with: A. Cytomegalovirus B. Hepatitis D C. Hepatitis B D. Hepatitis C 28 / 50 28. Regarding melena, which statement is false? A. Offensive in odour B. At least 60 ml of blood is required C. Black tarry semisolid stool D. Blood should remain at least 4 hours within the gut 29 / 50 29. All of the following are true regarding right-sided colonic carcinoma except: A. Cachexia B. Anaemia C. Pain abdomen D. Alteration of bowel habit 30 / 50 30. Which of the following is not included in the classical triad of chronic pancreatitis? A. Steatorrhoea B. Abdominal pain C. Pancreatic calcification D. Diabetes mellitus 31 / 50 31. All are recognised complications of acute pancreatitis except: A. Pancreatic ascites B. Pancreatic pseudocyst C. Pancreatic phlegmon D. Pancreatic malignancy 32 / 50 32. Latent jaundice may be a feature of all except: A. Acute pulmonary thromboembolism B. Congestive cardiac failure C. Pernicious anaemia D. Tropical sprue 33 / 50 33. Tegaserod is used in: A. Irritable bowel syndrome B. Gastro-esophageal reflux disease C. Ulcerative colitis D. Coeliac disease 34 / 50 34. Bentiromide test diagnoses? A. Pancreatic ductal obstruction B. Endocrine pancreatic function C. Exocrine pancreatic function D. Pancreatic carcinoma 35 / 50 35. Treatment modalities of Wilson’s disease include all except: A. Colchicine B. Penicillamine C. Tetrathiomolybdate D. Elemental zinc 36 / 50 36. In coeliac sprue, which of the following is non-deficient in the body? A. Iron B. Vitamin B12 C. Serum albumin D. Folic acid 37 / 50 37. The commonest site of carcinoid tumour is: A. Stomach B. Colon C. Appendix D. Ileum 38 / 50 38. Water is minimally absorbed from: A. Descending colon B. Transverse colon C. Ascending colon D. Caecum 39 / 50 39. Secretin is produced in largest quantities in: A. Duodenum B. Stomach C. Jejunum D. Ileum 40 / 50 40. Oral contraceptive pills may have a hepatic lesion in the form of all except: A. Benign adenomas in liver B. Peliosis hepatis C. Hepatic granulomas D. Budd-chiari syndrome 41 / 50 41. Acute pancreatitis is not associated with: A. Hyperparathyroidism B. Biliary tract disease C. Pancreatic carcinoma D. Pancreatic islet cell tumour 42 / 50 42. Cholangiocarcinoma may be associated with: A. Biliary atresia B. Cholelithiasis C. Tinea echinococcus infestation D. Ulcerative colitis 43 / 50 43. Commonest organism causing pyogenic liver abscess is: A. Anaerobes B. Staphylococci C. E. coli D. Streptococcus faecalis 44 / 50 44. Which of the following primaries is uncommonly associated with bony metastasis? A. Breast B. Thyroid C. Colon D. Prostate 45 / 50 45. All are characteristic features of Wilson’s disease except: A. Sensory loss B. Grimacing C. Chorea D. Slurred speech 46 / 50 46. Which of the following infections commonly produces hepatic granuloma? A. Leptospira B. Brucella abortus C. Pneumococcus D. LD body 47 / 50 47. Which is true regarding Vincent’s angina? A. May be complicated by angina pectoris B. Hiatus hernia may be associated with C. Gum is the principal site of affection D. Superficial ulcers in mouth 48 / 50 48. All of the following protozoa! infections produce diarrhoea in a patient of AIDS except: A. Cryptosporidium B. Isospora belli C. Microsporidia D. Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare 49 / 50 49. Which one of the following is not a space-occupying disease of liver? A. Amyloid B. Metastatic tumour C. Cyst D. Gummas 50 / 50 50. All of the following are true regarding Whipple’s disease except: A. Cranial nerve palsy may occur B. Commonly manifested by diarrhoea, weight loss with hepatosplenomegaly C. Gram-negative bacilli Clostridium whippeli is responsible D. Coronary arteritis may be a feature LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Visit our FB page Restart Quiz Send Feedback Previous Post Neurology Next Post Rheumatology
