Top Most Gastroenterology Interview Questions

Q – 1 Is it true that morphine is contraindicated in the treatment of acute pancreatitis because of sphincter of Oddi spasm?

Ans- yes it causes biliary colic…,so it should b given wit atropine as it relaxes d biliary smooth muscles.

Q – 2 What are four abdominal radiographic findings of diverticulitis?

Ans- Ileus, partially obsructed colon, Air/fluidlevel, Free air if perforated.

Q – 3 Which small bowel obstruction can occur when a large gallstone erodes through the gall bladder and into the duodenum?

Ans- Gallstone Ileus

Q – 4 What is the remnant of omphalomesenteric duct which connects the yolk sac to primitive midgut in the embryo?

Ans- Meckel’s Diverticulum.

Q – 5 Which disorder is characterized by abnormal liver function tests, a TIBC of 61% and an increased ferritin level?

Ans- Hemochromatsis.

Q – 6 Which disorder is characterized by epigastric pain radiating to either quadrant or to the back, epigastric tenderness, nausea and vomiting, diminished bowel sounds secondary to adynamic ileus, fever, and dehydration/shock?

Ans- Pancreatitis

Q – 7 What is an encapsulated collection of pancreatic fluid with no epithelial cell lining?

Ans- Pancreatic pseudocyst.

Q – 8 In liver disease, what causes spider telangiectasias and palmar erythema?

Ans- Altered oestrogen and androgen metabolism with altered vascular physiology.

Q – 9 When does the serum lipase begin to rise in patients with acute pancreatitis?

Ans- The serum lipase begin to rise in patients with acute pancreatitis within 2-4 hrs.

Q – 10 Which inflammatory bowel disease will manifest with deep fissures and fistulas?

Ans- Crohn’s disease.