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1
Question
What is the basic defect in celiac sprue?
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Answer
Mucosal defect
2
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In which conditions is lactose intolerance with lactase deficiency present except one?
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Present in Crohn's disease, giardiasis, cystic fibrosis but not amoebiasis
3
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What is the most specific treatment for celiac sprue?
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Gluten-free diet
4
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Which feature is not associated with hepatic amoebiasis?
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Quinolones are the treatment of choice
5
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What is the treatment of choice for correcting anaemia in blind loop syndrome?
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Broad-spectrum antibiotics
6
Question
What is the major site of bile salt absorption?
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Answer
Distal small intestine
7
Question
Which is not a recognized complication of inflammatory bowel disease?
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Erythema marginatum
8
Question
What histological feature is typical of ulcerative colitis?
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Crypt abscesses
9
Question
Which segment of the GI tract is most susceptible to volvulus?
Page 2
Answer
Sigmoid colon
10
Question
Which condition does not typically complicate Crohn's disease?
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Answer
Chronic cholecystitis
11
Question
What causes the string sign in Crohn's disease?
Page 2
Answer
Stricture
12
Question
Which statement about Meckel's diverticulum is false?
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Common cause of peptic ulcer disease
13
Question
What complication is not associated with peritonitis?
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Hemorrhagic pancreatitis
14
Question
What is true about irritable bowel syndrome?
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Most common GI disorder in practice
15
Question
What is the commonest complaint in carcinoma of the rectum?
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Hematochezia
16
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Which statement is not true about irritable bowel syndrome?
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Usually have three clinical components: spastic, diarrheal, and both
17
Question
Which fistula is not produced by Crohn's disease?
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Vesicovaginal fistula
18
Question
What is the commonest extraintestinal complication of ulcerative colitis?
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Arthritis
19
Question
Which symptom is not included in carcinoma of the left colon?
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Melena
20
Question
What provides temporary relief in irritable bowel syndrome pain?
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Passage of flatus or stool
21
Question
What is the cause of Crohn's disease according to the notes?
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Not known
22
Question
What percentage of rectal mucosa is involved in ulcerative colitis?
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90-100%
23
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Which feature is false regarding irritable bowel syndrome?
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Sense of complete evacuation
24
Question
Which is not true regarding diverticulitis?
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Massive rectal bleeding is very common
25
Question
Which feature is not typical of right-sided colonic carcinoma?
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Alteration of bowel habit
26
Question
Which condition may develop into intestinal lymphoma?
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Coeliac disease
27
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What does melanosis coli indicate?
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Anthraquinone laxative abuse
28
Question
What usually produces hour-glass stomach?
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Gastric ulcer
29
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How can bacillary dysentery be differentiated from ulcerative colitis?
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Stool culture
30
Question
What is the commonest site of carcinoma of the stomach?
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Prepyloric