Chapter 1 MC
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What is the main cause of acute pancreatitis as mentioned in the text?

  • Alcohol consumption
  • Stress-induced factors
  • Genetic predisposition
  • Blockage by gallstones (correct)

Which type of cancer was the most common in the past according to the text?

  • Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) (correct)
  • Insulinomas
  • Gastroesophageal cancer
  • Adenocarcinoma

What is the diagnostic method for detecting Helicobacter pylori as mentioned in the text?

  • Serum antibody testing (correct)
  • Measuring serum amylase and lipase levels
  • Direct imaging studies
  • Biopsy testing for urea levels

Which medication is NOT listed as a treatment for ulcers in the text?

<p>Pancrease® (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of insulinomas according to the text?

<p>Precipitous low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of a gastroesophageal hernia according to the text?

<p>It can cause the gastroesophageal junction to stay below the diaphragm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is NOT associated with glucagonomas?

<p>Steroids can be needed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of Crohn's disease?

<p>Bloating (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cyst has malignant potential?

<p>Serous cystic adenoma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible complication of vasoactive intestinal peptide producing tumors (VIPomas)?

<p>Weight loss (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication can be used to prevent relapse in certain gastrointestinal conditions?

<p><strong>Immunosuppressive agents</strong> (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which pancreatic cystic lesion characteristic suggests a higher cancer risk?

<p><strong>Any solid component</strong> (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the gastrointestinal system has a common opening known as the ampulla?

<p>Small Intestine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition is characterized by changes in the glandular gastric mucosa, resulting in intestinal cell resemblance?

<p>Barrett's Esophagus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is associated with a primary motor disorder like esophageal spasm and may require endoscopic balloon dilatation or surgery?

<p>Achalasia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the continuous tube that starts at the mouth and ends with the appearance of feces?

<p>Alimentary Tract (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disease tends to recur, has a high mortality rate, and is associated with alcohol abuse?

<p>Esophageal Squamous Cell Cancer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a residual solution that is not absorbed by the small intestine and passes through to the ileocecal?

<p>Chyme (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common extraintestinal complication associated with both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis?

<p>Ankylosing spondylitis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of involvement is common in Crohn’s disease but not in ulcerative colitis?

<p>Transmural (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which syndrome involves both colon adenomas/polyps and brain tumors?

<p>Turcot Syndrome (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of polyps are outlined as premalignant in the text?

<p>Adenomas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is associated with Certolizumab pegol?

<p>Cimzia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is almost never observed in Crohn's disease according to the text?

<p>Weight loss (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recent recommendation by the American Cancer Society regarding colonoscopy?

<p>Repeat colonoscopy in 8 to 10 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a site where acute gastrointestinal bleeding can occur according to the text?

<p>Brain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What procedure might be required for gastrointestinal bleeding that does not stop spontaneously?

<p>Angiographic embolization procedure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication associated with rapid gastrointestinal bleeding according to the text?

<p>Mortality risk (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cancer type is commonly associated with dark spots on lips as per the text?

<p>Pancreatic cancer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In older age groups, what condition is specifically mentioned in association with an increased risk of colon cancer?

<p>Bowel obstruction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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