Gastroenterology Home Gastroenterology 0% 16 votes, 0 avg 38 Gastroenterology 1 / 50 1. Giardia lamblia infestation produces a syndrome mimicking: A. Irritable bowel syndrome B. Peptic ulcer disease C. Tropical sprue D. Biliary dyspepsia 2 / 50 2. Which of the following is not included in the list of high-folate diet? A. Vegetables B. Milk C. Fruits D. Liver 3 / 50 3. Crohn’s disease is caused by: A. Toxin elaborated by infectious microorganisms B. Autoimmunity C. Not known D. Nutritional deficiency 4 / 50 4. The basic defect in coeliac sprue lies in: A. Vitamins and minerals absorption B. Protein metabolism C. Carbohydrate metabolism D. Fat metabolism 5 / 50 5. Granulomatous hepatitis is not a feature of: A. Blastomycosis B. Tuberculosis C. Metastatic carcinoma D. Sarcoidosis 6 / 50 6. The definitive test for diagnosis of haemochromatosis is: A. Hepatic iron index >1.5 B. Liver biopsy C. Plasma iron >300 μg/ dl D. TIBC < 200 μg/dl 7 / 50 7. The most specific treatment in coeliac sprue is: A. Antibiotics B. Corticosteroids C. Gluten-free diet D. Folic acid 8 / 50 8. Among the following drugs, which one is thought to be the safest in pregnancy? A. Carbenoxolone B. Sucralfate C. Omeprazole D. Misoprostol 9 / 50 9. Which ion is necessary for the active transport of sugars? A. Sodium B. Potassium C. Calcium D. Magnesium 10 / 50 10. Which light source produces best photodecomposition of bilirubin? A. Fluorescent B. Sunlight C. Moonlight D. Ultraviolet 11 / 50 11. Giardiasis is characterised by all except: A. Lactose intolerance B. Malabsorption C. Infection usually occurs by ingesting contaminated water containing the flagellate form D. Inflammation of duodenal and jejunal mucosa 12 / 50 12. Which of the following infections commonly produces hepatic granuloma? A. Pneumococcus B. LD body C. Brucella abortus D. Leptospira 13 / 50 13. Commonest cause of antral gastritis is: A. Alcohol B. H. pylori infection C. Pernicious anaemia D. Herpes virus infection 14 / 50 14. Which one is false in granulomatous hepatitis? A. Mild, firm hepatomegaly B. Liver biopsy is diagnostic C. Sarcoidosis may be an aetiology D. Jaundice 15 / 50 15. The commonest micro-organism responsible for cholangitis is: A. Klebsiella pneumoniae B. Salmonella C. Streptococcus faecalis D. E. coli 16 / 50 16. Acute pancreatitis may be caused by: A. Legionella pneumoniae B. Thiazides C. Propranolol D. Measles 17 / 50 17. The commonest site of carcinoma of the stomach is: A. Body of the stomach B. Lesser curvature C. Prepyloric D. Greater curvature 18 / 50 18. Serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) is > 1.1 g/dl in all except: A. Tuberculous peritonitis B. Budd-Chiari syndrome C. Cirrhosis of liver D. Congestive cardiac failure 19 / 50 19. Chronic afferent loop syndrome producing obstruction may lead to: A. Recurrent ulceration B. Hypoglycaemia C. Palpitation D. Steatorrhoea 20 / 50 20. Jejuno-ileal bypass surgery done for obesity may be complicated by all except: A. Arthritis B. Electrolyte imbalance C. Emphysema D. Nephrolithiasis 21 / 50 21. Necrolytic migratory erythema is a feature of: A. Insulinoma B. Hepatoblastoma C. Glucagonoma D. Carcinoid syndrome 22 / 50 22. Which is not true so far as definition of cirrhosis of liver is concerned? A. Fibrosis B. Fatty infiltration C. Regeneration D. Necrosis 23 / 50 23. Amino acids malabsorption is seen in: A. Phenylketonuria B. Alkaptonuria C. Cystinuria D. Homocystinuria 24 / 50 24. Which of the following is not a cause of hyperamylasaemia? A. Burns B. Acute intermittent porphyria C. Renal insufficiency D. Pseudopancreatic cyst 25 / 50 25. Endopeptidases include all except: A. Trypsin B. Chymotrypsin C. Carboxypeptidase D. Elastase 26 / 50 26. Burst abdomen commonly occurs on which post-op day of abdominal surgery? A. 1st day B. 2nd day C. 3rd day D. 7th day A. 3rd day B. 7th day C. 2nd day D. 1st day 27 / 50 27. High transaminase levels may be found in all except: A. Acute myocardial infarction B. Right-sided heart failure C. Acute viral hepatitis D. Chronic pancreatitis 28 / 50 28. Which of the following clotting factors retains its activity in hepatocellular disorder? A. VIII B. IX C. VII D. II 29 / 50 29. All of the following may be associated with hyposplenism except: A. Coeliac disease B. Dermatitis herpetiformi C. Sickle cell disease D. Haemolytic anaemia 30 / 50 30. Chronic gastritis may be associated with all except: A. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease B. Intestinal metaplasia C. Gastric atrophy D. Antibodies to parietal cells 31 / 50 31. Aluminium hydroxide as an antacid may have all characteristics except: A. Produces constipation B. May lead to Brunner's gland hyperplasia C. May contribute to osteomalacia D. Phosphate depletion is a complication 32 / 50 32. Which of the following is false regarding cholera? A. Onset with purging B. Offensive stool C. Subnormal Surface temperature D. Absence of tenesmus 33 / 50 33. The commonest extraintestinal complication of ulcerative colitis is: A. Uveitis B. Sclerosing cholangitis C. Pyoderma gangrenosum D. Arthritis 34 / 50 34. Lower oesophageal sphincter is relaxed by: A. Gastrin B. Protein meal C. Beta-adrenergic agonist D. Metoclopramide 35 / 50 35. Hyperdefaecation is found in all except: A. Hyperthyroidism B. Diabetes mellitus C. Proctitis D. Irritable bowel syndrome 36 / 50 36. Fatty liver may be produced by: A. Tetracycline B. Anabolic steroids C. Chloramphenicol D. Oral contraceptives 37 / 50 37. All of the following are true regarding diverticulitis except: A. Perforation is a serious complication B. Males are affected more than females C. Right side of colon is less affected than the left D. Massive rectal bleeding is very common 38 / 50 38. Faecal assay of alpha1-antitrypsin clinches the diagnosis of: A. Chronic pancreatitis B. Irritable bowel syndrome C. Protein-losing enteropathy D. Cirrhosis of liver 39 / 50 39. All of the following enzymes may be normally found in stool except: A. Amylase B. Trypsin C. Lipase D. Pepsin 40 / 50 40. Which of the following is not a variety of osmotic diarrhoea? A. Laxative abuse B. Whipple's disease C. Coeliac disease D. Lactase deficiency 41 / 50 41. Which cardiovascular disorder is not associated with steatorrhoea? A. Left atrial myxoma B. Mesenteric vascular insufficiency C. Congestive cardiac failure D. Constrictive pericarditis 42 / 50 42. 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 43 / 50 43. 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 44 / 50 44. Ulcerative colitis involves the rectal mucosa in: A. 50-60% B. 30-40% C. 70-80% D. 90-100% 45 / 50 45. Halitosis is present in all except: A. Hepatic failure B. Amoebic liver abscess C. Atrophic rhinitis D. Gastrocolic fistula 46 / 50 46. Primary biliary cirrhosis may be associated with all except: A. Autoimmune thyroiditis B. CREST syndrome C. Wilson's disease D. Renal tubular acidosis 47 / 50 47. Gastrin is predominantly secreted from: A. Antral mucosa B. Fundus of the stomach C. 2nd part of the duodenum D. Jejunum 48 / 50 48. In HBV infection, which serological maker is present in the ‘window period’ as evidence of recent HBV infection: A. HBV DNA B. IgG anti-HBc C. IgM anti-HBc D. HBeAg 49 / 50 49. ‘Sago spleen’ is found in: A. Focal amyloidosis B. Felty's syndrome C. Chronic active hepatitis D. Chronic myeloid leukaemia 50 / 50 50. Which one of the following is false regarding primary biliary cirrhosis? A. Moderate to severe jaundice B. Female preponderance C. 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