Probable Questions for Exam

Question 1

What is a common symptom of pancreatic insufficiency?

Answer 1

Rapid weight loss - up to 50 lbs in one month

Question 2

What are the most common causes of Acute Pancreatitis?

Answer 2

1- Gallstones

2- Alcohol

Question 3

Signs and Symptoms of Ulcerative Collitis

Answer 3

Diarhea, weight loss, fatigue, lower abd pain, hematochezia, mucus in stool, tenesmus

Question 4

Signs and symptoms of Crohn Disease

Answer 4

Diarhea, weight loss, fatigue, mid or lower abd pain, nausea/vomiting, fistula symptoms

Question 5

What is the most common cause of Chronic Pancreatitis?

Answer 5

Alcohol

Question 6

Patient with adenocarcinoma in the pancreas present with what finding?

Answer 6

Jaundice due to to occlusion of bile duct in pancreatic head.

Question 7

Dermatitis herpetiformis is a blistering skin disease associated with what condition?

Answer 7

Celiac disease

Question 8

Pseudomembranous Collitis is most often caused by what?

Answer 8

C. Difficile, often after a course of antibiotic therapy

Question 9

Are granulomas seen in Crohn Disease or UC?

Answer 9

Crohn Disease