Gastroenterology Home Gastroenterology 0% 16 votes, 0 avg 38 Gastroenterology 1 / 50 1. The ideal time to give antacids in peptic ulcer disease is: A. With the meals B. One hour after meals and at bedtime C. Just before meals D. Immediately after meals 2 / 50 2. Major organ responsible for the removal of gastrin is: A. Intestine B. Kidney C. Liver D. Lung 3 / 50 3. The commonest type of pancreatic carcinoma is: A. Ductal adenocarcinoma B. Cystadenocarcinoma C. Mucinous carcinoma D. Islet cell carcinoma 4 / 50 4. Incidence of stress ulcers in acutely traumatised patients is: A. 50-60% B. 90-100% C. 70-80% D. 30-40% 5 / 50 5. Serum alkaline phosphatase is increased in alt except: A. Paget's disease of bone B. Sclerosing cholangitis C. Osteomalacia D. Osteoporosis 6 / 50 6. Pseudomembranous colitis is best treated by: A. Vancomycin B. Clindamycin C. Tobramycin D. Erythromycin 7 / 50 7. The best way to diagnose Gilbert’s syndrome is: A. 48 hours fasting with only 300 cal/ day B. Liver biopsy C. Testing for red blood cell survival D. Bromsulphalein (BSP) excretion test 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. Serum AST> 400 ID /L C. Hyperglycaemia > 200 mg/ dl D. Leucocytosis > 16000/mm3 9 / 50 9. Which of the following clotting factors retains its activity in hepatocellular disorder? A. II B. VIII C. VII D. IX 10 / 50 10. Lower oesophageal sphincter is relaxed by: A. Metoclopramide B. Protein meal C. Beta-adrenergic agonist D. Gastrin 11 / 50 11. Which one of the following is not a space-occupying disease of liver? A. Amyloid B. Cyst C. Gummas D. Metastatic tumour 12 / 50 12. A patient is having an isolated elevation of serum alkaline phosphatase. The next test to be performed is: A. Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) estimation B. USG of liver C. Protein electrophoresis D. Bone scan 13 / 50 13. All are recognised complications of inflammatory bowel disease except: A. Aphthous stomatitis B. Erythema marginatum C. Pyoderma gangrenosum D. Gallstone formation 14 / 50 14. The commonest site of carcinoid tumour is: A. Ileum B. Appendix C. Colon D. Stomach 15 / 50 15. The most specific treatment in coeliac sprue is: A. Corticosteroids B. Gluten-free diet C. Folic acid D. Antibiotics 16 / 50 16. Achalasia cardia gives rise to all except: A. Dysphagia B. Heartburn C. Chest pain D. Regurgitation 17 / 50 17. Bentiromide test diagnoses? A. Pancreatic ductal obstruction B. Exocrine pancreatic function C. Pancreatic carcinoma D. Endocrine pancreatic function 18 / 50 18. The valvular heart disease common in carcinoid syndrome is: A. Tricuspid incompetence B. Aortic incompetence C. Mitral stenosis D. Pulmonary incompetence 19 / 50 19. Among the undermentioned liver function tests, which one is least likely to be impaired during normal pregnancy? A. Serum bilirubin B. Serum transaminases C. Serum cholesterol D. Serum albumin 20 / 50 20. The inheritance of cystic fibrosis is: A. Autosomal recessive B. Sex-linked recessive C. Sex-linked dominant D. Autosomal dominant 21 / 50 21. Regarding melena, which statement is false? A. Black tarry semisolid stool B. Offensive in odour C. Blood should remain at least 4 hours within the gut D. At least 60 ml of blood is required 22 / 50 22. Tegaserod is used in: A. Irritable bowel syndrome B. Coeliac disease C. Gastro-esophageal reflux disease D. Ulcerative colitis 23 / 50 23. Severe kwashiorkor may have a hepatic lesion in the form of: A. Laennec's cirrhosis B. Fatty infiltration C. Hepatic vein thrombosis D. Hepatitis-like picture 24 / 50 24. Which of the following is not included in the list of high-folate diet? A. Fruits B. Liver C. Milk D. Vegetables 25 / 50 25. Which cardiovascular disorder is not associated with steatorrhoea? A. Left atrial myxoma B. Congestive cardiac failure C. Mesenteric vascular insufficiency D. Constrictive pericarditis 26 / 50 26. Chronic afferent loop syndrome producing obstruction may lead to: A. Hypoglycaemia B. Steatorrhoea C. Palpitation D. Recurrent ulceration 27 / 50 27. All of the following are methods for detection of H. pylori except: A. Polymerase chain reaction B. Rapid urease test C. Histology D. Endoscopic view 28 / 50 28. All of the following may be associated with hypoglobulinaemia except: A. Multiple myeloma B. AIDS C. Chronic lymphatic leukaemia D. Severe combined immunodeficiency 29 / 50 29. ‘String sign’ in Crohn’s disease is due to: A. Pseudopolyps B. Spasm C. Small ulceration D. Fistula 30 / 50 30. Fatty liver may be produced by: A. Anabolic steroids B. Chloramphenicol C. Tetracycline D. Oral contraceptives 31 / 50 31. All of the following are true regarding right-sided colonic carcinoma except: A. Anaemia B. Alteration of bowel habit C. Cachexia D. Pain abdomen 32 / 50 32. The most reliable screening test for patients suffering from malabsorption is: A. D-xylose absorption test B. Radioactive triolein absorption (breath) test C. Small intestinal X-rays D. Quantitative determination of faecal fat 33 / 50 33. Which one of the following is not an ocular complication of ulcerative colitis? A. Cataract B. Uveitis C. Episcleritis D. Scleromalacia perforans 34 / 50 34. Pruritus associated with cholestasis is mostly seen: A. In males B. After a cold bath C. On the palms and soles D. At daytime 35 / 50 35. All of the following are true regarding diverticulitis except: A. Right side of colon is less affected than the left B. Massive rectal bleeding is very common C. Males are affected more than females D. Perforation is a serious complication 36 / 50 36. Melanosis coli indicates: A. Hypereosinophilic enteritis B. Melanoma affecting colon C. Anthraquinone laxative abuse D. Crohn's disease 37 / 50 37. The weight of normal daily stool of a healthy adult is: A. 300-400 g B. 700-800 g C. 100-200 g D. 500-600 g 38 / 50 38. Which is true regarding rapidly shrinking liver in fulminant hepatic failure? A. Means nothing to clinical course B. The disease process is improving C. A fluctuating clinical course D. A bad prognosis 39 / 50 39. The presence of hepatic bruit over the liver suggests: A. Recent liver biopsy B. Portal hypertension C. Hepatoma D. Perihepatitis 40 / 50 40. Carcinoma of the large intestine is mostly found in: A. Ascending colon B. Transverse colon C. Caecum D. Sigmoid colon 41 / 50 41. The most reliable method of measuring steatorrhoea is: A. Small intestinal mucosal biopsy B. Schilling test C. Fecal fat estimation D. D-xylose absorption test 42 / 50 42. ‘Puddle sign’ detects a small amount of free fluid in peritoneal cavity which may be as low as: A. 200ml B. 120ml C. 70ml D. 270ml 43 / 50 43. Carcinoid syndrome: A. More common in women B. Increases BP C. Produces jaundice D. Is multiple in 1/5th cases 44 / 50 44. Calcification of spleen is seen in: A. Malaria B. Tropical splenomegaly syndrome C. Thalassemia D. Hydatid cyst 45 / 50 45. Mid-zonal necrosis of liver is caused by: A. Phosphorus poisoning B. Eclampsia C. Yellow fever D. Carbon tetrachloride 46 / 50 46. All of the following produce “sub-total villous atrophy’ except: A. Radiation B. Coeliac disease C. Hypogammaglobulinaemia D. Abetalipoproteinaemia 47 / 50 47. The most common gastrointestinal disorder in a community is: A. Duodenal ulcer B. Diverticulitis C. Irritable bowel syndrome D. Reflux oesophagitis 48 / 50 48. Characteristics of anorexia nervosa include all except: A. Loss of axillary and pubic hair B. Hypothermia C. Carotenaemia D. Amenorrhoea 49 / 50 49. Chronicity in hepatitis C virus infection is: A. 80% B. 50% C. 30% D. 10% 50 / 50 50. All the drugs are given at some time in the treatment of carcinoid syndrome except: A. H1 + H2 receptor antagonist B. beta-adrenergic agonist C. Serotonin antagonist D. Methylxanthine bronchodilator LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Visit our FB page Restart Quiz Send Feedback Previous Post Neurology Next Post Rheumatology