Gastric disorders

Question 1

What is the next step after an endoscopic biopsy is positive for gastric adenocarcinoma?

Answer 1

CT scan of abdomen/pelvis

Question 2

Distant metastasis of gastric adenocarcinoma most commonly involves the___

Answer 2

liver

Question 3

What is the initial step in management of dumping syndrome?

Answer 3

Dietary modification

Question 4

What post-gastrectomy complication presents with GI and vasomotor symptoms immediately after meals?

Answer 4

Dumping syndrome

Question 5

The biggest risk factor for intestinal-type gastric adenocarcinoma is

Answer 5

H. pylori gastritis

Question 6

Intestinal gastric carcinoma is associated with nitrosamines, which are found in ____

Answer 6

Smoked foods (common in Japan)

Question 7

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with abdominal pain and hematemesis following recent use of alcohol, aspirin, and cocaine?

Answer 7

Acute erosive gastropathy

Question 8

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with melena and epigastric abdominal pain that is relieved with eating?

Answer 8

Peptic ulcer disease (duodenal ulcer)

Question 9

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with chronic, episodic epigastric pain that suddenly worsens?

Answer 9

Perforated peptic ulcer