Gastroenterology MCQs
1. What is the most common cause of acute pancreatitis?
A) Gallstones
B) Chronic alcohol use
C) Hyperlipidemia
D) Medications
Answer: A) Gallstones
2. Which of the following conditions is characterized by the presence of diverticula in the colon?
A) Crohn’s disease
B) Ulcerative colitis
C) Diverticulitis
D) Irritable bowel syndrome
Answer: C) Diverticulitis
3. What is the primary diagnostic test for Helicobacter pylori infection?
A) Endoscopy
B) Stool antigen test
C) Liver function tests
D) Abdominal ultrasound
Answer: B) Stool antigen test
4. What is the main feature of Crohn’s disease on endoscopic examination?
A) Continuous mucosal inflammation
B) Skip lesions
C) Pseudopolyps
D) Ulcerative lesions limited to the rectum
Answer: B) Skip lesions
5. Which type of hepatitis is most commonly transmitted via contaminated food or water?
A) Hepatitis A
B) Hepatitis B
C) Hepatitis C
D) Hepatitis D
Answer: A) Hepatitis A
6. What is the most common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
A) Dysphagia
B) Abdominal pain
C) Heartburn
D) Nausea
Answer: C) Heartburn
7. Which of the following is a common complication of cirrhosis of the liver?
A) Diabetes mellitus
B) Hepatic encephalopathy
C) Hyperlipidemia
D) Pulmonary embolism
Answer: B) Hepatic encephalopathy
8. What is the hallmark feature of ulcerative colitis on colonoscopy?
A) Transmural inflammation
B) Granulomas
C) Continuous mucosal inflammation
D) Skip lesions
Answer: C) Continuous mucosal inflammation
9. Which medication class is commonly used to manage inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
A) Proton pump inhibitors
B) Antacids
C) Corticosteroids
D) Antibiotics
Answer: C) Corticosteroids
10. What is the primary treatment for acute liver failure?
A) Antibiotics
B) Antiviral drugs
C) Liver transplantation
D) Dietary modification
Answer: C) Liver transplantation