Gastroenterology Home Gastroenterology 0% 16 votes, 0 avg 38 Gastroenterology 1 / 50 1. The commonest malignant tumour of the gallbladder is: A. Haemangioendothelioma B. Adenocarcinoma C. Squamous cell carcinoma D. Sarcoma 2 / 50 2. Gardner’s syndrome may be associated with all except: A. Astrocytoma B. Fibromas C. Epidermoid cyst D. Osteomas 3 / 50 3. Minimal fluid required to have classical shifting dullness in ascites is: A. 500-1000 ml B. 250-500 ml C. More than 1 litre D. 100-250 ml 4 / 50 4. Pneumaturia is an established feature of: A. Coeliac disease B. Irritable bowel syndrome C. Crohn's disease D. Intestinal lymphoma 5 / 50 5. Pyloric stenosis may be complicated by: A. Hyperchloraemia B. Hypochloraemic alkalosis C. Acidosis D. Hyperkalaemia 6 / 50 6. Which of the following is not responsible for food poisoning? A. Clostridium perfringens B. Clostridium botulinum C. Bacillus cereus D. Streptococcus (Group A) 7 / 50 7. The most common and most specific radiological feature in barium meal follow-through in a patient with malabsorption is: A. Segmentation and clumping B. Coarsening of mucosal folds C. Loss of mucosal pattern D. Dilatation 8 / 50 8. Which of the following is not associated with leucocytosis? A. Toxic hepatitis B. Acute viral hepatitis C. Weil's disease D. Amoebic liver abscess 9 / 50 9. Regarding carcinoma of oesophagus, all are true except: A. Odynophagia may be a symptom B. Tracheo-esophageal fistula may occur in advanced disease C. Commonest site of affection is lower third D. Dysphagia starts with solid foods 10 / 50 10. Upper GI bleeding, angioid streaks in retina and yellowish skin papules indicate: A. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome B. Pseudoxanthoma elasticum C. Peutz-Jeghers syndrome D. Render-Weber-Osler disease 11 / 50 11. In HBV infection, which serological maker is present in the ‘window period’ as evidence of recent HBV infection: A. IgM anti-HBc B. IgG anti-HBc C. HBeAg D. HBV DNA 12 / 50 12. Pseudomembranous colitis is not produced by: A. Streptomycin B. Clindamycin C. Ampicillin D. Chloramphenicol 13 / 50 13. Gastric diverticula are: A. A premalignant condition B. Need immediate upper GI endoscopy C. Commonly seen D. Clinically not significant 14 / 50 14. Water is minimally absorbed from: A. Caecum B. Transverse colon C. Descending colon D. Ascending colon 15 / 50 15. Peritonitis may be complicated by all except: A. Haemorrhagic pancreatitis B. Pelvic abscess C. Renal failure D. Acute lung injury 16 / 50 16. Constipation may develop from all except: A. Cholestyramine B. Colchicine C. Calcium-channel blocker D. Clonidine 17 / 50 17. Oral mucous membrane may be affected in all except: A. Lichen planus B. Stevens-Johnson syndrome C. Pemphigus Vulgaris D. Dermatitis herpetiformis 18 / 50 18. Calcification of spleen is seen in: A. Hydatid cyst B. Thalassemia C. Malaria D. Tropical splenomegaly syndrome 19 / 50 19. Among the undermentioned liver function tests, which one is least likely to be impaired during normal pregnancy? A. Serum cholesterol B. Serum albumin C. Serum bilirubin D. Serum transaminases 20 / 50 20. Hepatitis-like features may be seen in therapy with all except: A. Ketoconazole B. Atorvastatin C. Zidovudine D. INH 21 / 50 21. Late dumping syndrome may be manifested by all except: A. Dizziness B. Confusion C. Postural hypertension D. Diaphoresis 22 / 50 22. Which of the following is not a variety of osmotic diarrhoea? A. Whipple's disease B. Lactase deficiency C. Coeliac disease D. Laxative abuse 23 / 50 23. All of the following produce hypergastrinemia except: A. Duodenal ulcer B. Lansoprazole therapy C. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome D. Atrophic fundal gastritis 24 / 50 24. Ulcerative colitis involves the rectal mucosa in: A. 30-40% B. 90-100% C. 70-80% D. 50-60% 25 / 50 25. All of the following are true regarding diverticulitis except: A. Males are affected more than females B. Massive rectal bleeding is very common C. Right side of colon is less affected than the left D. Perforation is a serious complication 26 / 50 26. Incidence of gastric carcinoid is increased in all except: A. Hashimoto's thyroiditis B. Mesenteric fibrosis C. Achlorhydria D. Pernicious anaemia 27 / 50 27. All of the following may cause traveller’s diarrhoea except: A. Clostridium difficile B. Enterotoxigenic E. coli C. Rota and Norwalk viruses D. Campylobacter jejuni 28 / 50 28. Which of the following pancreatic islet cells synthesizes glucagon? A. Alpha B. Delta C. Beta D. Non-beta 29 / 50 29. Tropical sprue may be associated with all except: A. Patchy lesion B. Treatment is done satisfactorily by intestinal resection C. Malabsorption D. Partial villous atrophy is more common than subtotal villous atrophy 30 / 50 30. Elevation in 5-HIAA (5 hydroxy-indole acetic acid) in urine is found in all except: A. Whipple's disease B. Carcinoid syndrome C. Coeliac sprue D. Systemic mastocytosis 31 / 50 31. The commonest cause of pancreatic calcification is: A. Hyperthyroidism B. Protein-energy malnutrition C. Alcohol abuse D. Pancreatic carcinoma 32 / 50 32. Which of the following surgical procedures in peptic ulcers most commonly give rise to recurrent ulceration? A. Three-quarter gastric resection B. Vagotomy with gastroenterostomy C. Vagotomy with pyloroplasty D. Gastroenterostomy 33 / 50 33. Which of the following immunoglobulins may be depressed in Giardia lamblia infestation? A. IgA B. IgD C. IgG D. IgM 34 / 50 34. Fatty liver may be produced by: A. Chloramphenicol B. Anabolic steroids C. Tetracycline D. Oral contraceptives 35 / 50 35. Characteristics of anorexia nervosa include all except: A. Loss of axillary and pubic hair B. Carotenaemia C. Amenorrhoea D. Hypothermia 36 / 50 36. Aluminium hydroxide as an antacid may have all characteristics except: A. Produces constipation B. May contribute to osteomalacia C. May lead to Brunner's gland hyperplasia D. Phosphate depletion is a complication 37 / 50 37. Regarding ulcerative colitis, which is true? A. Crypt abscesses are typical B. Segmental involvement is common C. Granuloma and fistula formation are characteristic D. Malignancy never follows even in long-standing disease 38 / 50 38. All of the following are true regarding Whipple’s disease except: A. Commonly manifested by diarrhoea, weight loss with hepatosplenomegaly B. Cranial nerve palsy may occur C. Coronary arteritis may be a feature D. Gram-negative bacilli Clostridium whippeli is responsible 39 / 50 39. All are causes of chylous ascites except: A. Intra-abdominal malignancy B. Filariasis C. Thrombosis of mesenteric artery D. Tuberculosis 40 / 50 40. Which of the following is not a recognized complication of ulcerative colitis? A. Bronchiectasis B. Sacroiliitis C. Pyoderma gangrenosum D. Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia 41 / 50 41. The water content of adult stool is approximately: A. 40-50% B. 20-30% C. More than 60% D. 50-60% 42 / 50 42. Predominant unconjugated bilirubin is seen in all except: A. Breakdown of myoglobin B. Ineffective erythropoiesis C. Rotor syndrome D. Breakdown of haemoglobin 43 / 50 43. Bacillary dysentery can be differentiated from ulcerative colitis by: A. Sigmoidoscopy B. Barium enema C. Stool smear D. Stool culture 44 / 50 44. What percentage of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome are malignant? A. 60% B. 30% C. 40% D. 20% 45 / 50 45. Hepatic rub may be found in: A. Acute viral hepatitis B. Hepatic neoplasm C. Pyogenic liver abscess D. Hemangioma of liver 46 / 50 46. Which of the following is the most sensitive and test of choice in diagnosing cystic dud obstruction, i.e. acute cholecystitis? A. Ultrasonography B. CT scan C. HIDA scan D. ERCP 47 / 50 47. Pyrosis is better known as: A. Retching B. Water brash C. Heartburn D. Singultus 48 / 50 48. All of the following are examples of psychiatric illness associated with profound weight loss except: A. Sheehan's syndrome B. Anorexia nervos C. Depression D. Schizophrenia 49 / 50 49. Which is true regarding Vincent’s angina? A. Superficial ulcers in mouth B. May be complicated by angina pectoris C. Hiatus hernia may be associated with D. Gum is the principal site of affection 50 / 50 50. Which of the following does not give rise to haematemesis? A. Mallory-Weiss syndrome B. Ca stomach C. Duodenal diverticula D. Stomatostatinoma LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Visit our FB page Restart Quiz Send Feedback Previous Post Neurology Next Post Rheumatology