Gastroenterology Home Gastroenterology 0% 16 votes, 0 avg 38 Gastroenterology 1 / 50 1. Regarding angiodysplasia of colon, which one is false? A. Left colon is commonly affected B. Aortic stenosis may be associated with it C. Haemotochezia is common D. It looks like spider angiomas of the skin 2 / 50 2. A ‘white patch’ in the throat may be due to all except: A. Diphtheria B. Infectious mononucleosis C. Streptococcal infection D. Ludwig's angina 3 / 50 3. The single most important point which differentiates tropical sprue from coeliac sprue is: A. Small intestinal biopsy B. Response to treatment C. Type of anaemia D. D-xylose absorption test 4 / 50 4. All are characteristic features of Wilson’s disease except: A. Chorea B. Slurred speech C. Sensory loss D. Grimacing 5 / 50 5. Commonest cause of antral gastritis is: A. H. pylori infection B. Pernicious anaemia C. Herpes virus infection D. Alcohol 6 / 50 6. Which of the following is false regarding Gaucher’s disease? A. Pre-malignant B. Elevated serum angiotensin-converting enzyme C. High serum acid phosphatase level D. Hepatosplenomegaly 7 / 50 7. All are examples of APUDomas except: A. Melanoma B. Medullary carcinoma of thyroid gland C. Hepatoma D. Phaeochromocytoma 8 / 50 8. Which of the following is false according to Ranson/Imrie criteria in acute pancreatitis for adversely affecting survival on admission? A. Serum LDH > 400 ID /L B. Leucocytosis > 16000/mm3 C. Hyperglycaemia > 200 mg/ dl D. Serum AST> 400 ID /L 9 / 50 9. Which of the following infections may produce features like cardiospasm? A. Leishmaniasis B. Trypanosomiasis C. Schistosomiasis D. Trichinosis 10 / 50 10. The presence of diverticulosis is most commonly seen in: A. Descending colon B. Sigmoid colon C. Caecum D. Transverse colon 11 / 50 11. Acid peptic disease is rarely found in: A. Polycythaemia vera B. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease C. Pregnancy D. Cushing's syndrome 12 / 50 12. Which of the following is false regarding autoimmune hepatitis? A. Very high bilirubin level B. Hypoalbuminaemia is very active disease C. AST and ALT levels fluctuate within 100-1000 units D. Hyperglobulinaemia is common 13 / 50 13. Which light source produces best photodecomposition of bilirubin? A. Ultraviolet B. Sunlight C. Moonlight D. Fluorescent 14 / 50 14. Intestinal lymphangiectasia is characterised by all except: A. Malabsorption B. Low level of transferrin and ceruloplasmin C. Hypoproteinaemia and oedema D. Lymphocytosis 15 / 50 15. Regarding solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS), which of the following is false? A. Surgery by resection rectopexy may be done B. Rectal bleeding and tenesmus are common C. Rectal prolapse and straining by patient are common associations D. Commonly in the posterior wall of rectum 16 / 50 16. Granulomatous hepatitis is not a feature of: A. Tuberculosis B. Metastatic carcinoma C. Blastomycosis D. Sarcoidosis 17 / 50 17. Chronic gastritis may be associated with all except: A. Antibodies to parietal cells B. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease C. Intestinal metaplasia D. Gastric atrophy 18 / 50 18. The commonest complaint by a patient with Ca rectum is: A. Pain abdomen B. Haematochezia C. Constipation D. Rectal pain 19 / 50 19. The Kayser-Fleischer (KF) ring is: A. Hampers vision B. Copper deposition in Descemet's membrane C. The inferior pole of cornea is first affected D. Broader laterally and medially 20 / 50 20. Serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) is > 1.1 g/dl in all except: A. Budd-Chiari syndrome B. Congestive cardiac failure C. Cirrhosis of liver D. Tuberculous peritonitis 21 / 50 21. All of the following endocrine disorders are associated with malabsorption except: A. Adrenal insufficiency B. Carcinoid syndrome C. Diabetes mellitus D. Hyperparathyroidism 22 / 50 22. The commonest cause of chronic relapsing pancreatitis is: A. Trauma B. Alcohol abuse C. Infection D. Gallstones 23 / 50 23. Tropical sprue may be associated with all except: A. Partial villous atrophy is more common than subtotal villous atrophy B. Malabsorption C. Patchy lesion D. Treatment is done satisfactorily by intestinal resection 24 / 50 24. All are recognised complications of acute viral hepatitis except: A. Meningitis B. Polyarteritis nodosa C. Myocarditis D. Aplastic anaemia 25 / 50 25. Calcification of spleen is seen in: A. Malaria B. Tropical splenomegaly syndrome C. Hydatid cyst D. Thalassemia 26 / 50 26. All of the following are true regarding diverticulitis except: A. Perforation is a serious complication B. Massive rectal bleeding is very common C. Males are affected more than females D. Right side of colon is less affected than the left 27 / 50 27. Bentiromide test diagnoses? A. Exocrine pancreatic function B. Endocrine pancreatic function C. Pancreatic ductal obstruction D. Pancreatic carcinoma 28 / 50 28. Commonest cause of hepatoma is: A. alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency B. Haemochromatosis C. Alcohol D. Cirrhosis of liver 29 / 50 29. Which is true regarding Vincent’s angina? A. May be complicated by angina pectoris B. Superficial ulcers in mouth C. Gum is the principal site of affection D. Hiatus hernia may be associated with 30 / 50 30. Saint’s triad is the presence of gallstones, hiatal hernia and? A. Pancreatitis B. Haemorrhoids C. Diverticulosis D. Gastro-esophageal reflux disease 31 / 50 31. Zieve’s syndrome in alcoholic cirrhosis includes pain abdomen and haemolytic anaemia; the other component is: A. Hyperlipidaemia B. Hypercalcaemia C. Hyperamylasaemia D. Hypergastrinaemia 32 / 50 32. Regarding melena, which statement is false? A. Black tarry semisolid stool B. Blood should remain at least 4 hours within the gut C. At least 60 ml of blood is required D. Offensive in odour 33 / 50 33. Acute pancreatitis is not associated with: A. Pancreatic islet cell tumour B. Pancreatic carcinoma C. Hyperparathyroidism D. Biliary tract disease 34 / 50 34. Pregnancy predisposes to all except: A. Acute hepatic failure B. Steatosis C. Cholestasis D. Chronic hepatitis 35 / 50 35. Normally in health, the venous flow in abdominal superficial veins is: A. Away from the umbilicus B. Towards the umbilicus C. From below upwards D. From above downwards 36 / 50 36. Features of Mallory-Weiss syndrome comprise all except: A. May produce melaena B. Commonly precipitated by vomiting and retching C. In majority of patients, bleeding stops spontaneously D. Usually involves the lower oesophageal mucosa but also may involve the gastric mucosa near the squamocolumnar junction 37 / 50 37. The water content of adult stool is approximately: A. 40-50% B. 20-30% C. More than 60% D. 50-60% 38 / 50 38. Which one of the following is not an ocular complication of ulcerative colitis? A. Episcleritis B. Uveitis C. Cataract D. Scleromalacia perforans 39 / 50 39. The commonest micro-organism responsible for cholangitis is: A. Klebsiella pneumoniae B. Salmonella C. E. coli D. Streptococcus faecalis 40 / 50 40. Which segment of the Gl tract is most susceptible to volvulus? A. Sigmoid colon B. Stomach C. Small intestine D. Caecum 41 / 50 41. The best way to diagnose Gilbert’s syndrome is: A. Bromsulphalein (BSP) excretion test B. 48 hours fasting with only 300 cal/ day C. Testing for red blood cell survival D. Liver biopsy 42 / 50 42. The commonest cause of metastasis to the wall of the stomach is: A. Melanoma B. Carcinoma of thyroid C. Hepatoma D. Carcinoma of breast 43 / 50 43. Gardner’s syndrome may be associated with all except: A. Osteomas B. Fibromas C. Astrocytoma D. Epidermoid cyst 44 / 50 44. Which of the following surgeries is related to severe hepatocellular dysfunction? A. Gastric bypass B. Jejunoileal bypass C. Pyloroplasty D. Vagotomy 45 / 50 45. Predominant unconjugated bilirubin is seen in all except: A. Breakdown of myoglobin B. Breakdown of haemoglobin C. Ineffective erythropoiesis D. Rotor syndrome 46 / 50 46. Chronicity in hepatitis C virus infection is: A. 10% B. 80% C. 30% D. 50% 47 / 50 47. Elevation in 5-HIAA (5 hydroxy-indole acetic acid) in urine is found in all except: A. Carcinoid syndrome B. Whipple's disease C. Coeliac sprue D. Systemic mastocytosis 48 / 50 48. Amino acids malabsorption is seen in: A. Phenylketonuria B. Homocystinuria C. Alkaptonuria D. Cystinuria 49 / 50 49. Cholangiocarcinoma may be associated with: A. Tinea echinococcus infestation B. Biliary atresia C. Cholelithiasis D. Ulcerative colitis 50 / 50 50. Which of the following is not a variety of osmotic diarrhoea? A. Lactase deficiency B. Whipple's disease C. Laxative abuse D. Coeliac disease LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Visit our FB page Restart Quiz Send Feedback Previous Post Neurology Next Post Rheumatology