Unit 4 - MC Flashcards
A patient presents with dysphagia, halitosis, and a feeling of a lump in the neck. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Mallory-Weiss B. Reflux esophagitis C. Zenker diverticulum D. Achalasia
Zenker diverticulum
Hirschsprung disease is best described as…
A. Congenital absence of ganglion cell in the large intestines
B. Failure of abdominal wall closure and herniation
C. Autoimmune destruction of enteric nervous system
D. Multiple ulcerations of the large intestine
Congenital absence of ganglion cell in the large intestines
In CREST syndrome, which gastrointestinal disorder is not present? A. Raynaud’s phenomenon B. Crohn’s disease C. Esophageal dysmotility D. Stenosis of the pylorus
Crohn’s disease
Schatzki rings are... A. Found in the large intestine B. Associated with Plummer-Vinson syndrome C. Associated with Barrett’s esophagus D. A form of esophageal atresia
Associated with Barrett’s esophagus
Pathogenesis of GERD is best associated with…
A. Conditions that decrease lower esophageal sphincter tone
B. Increase gastric emptying
C. Conditions that decrease abdominal pressure
D. Impaired gastrin production
Conditions that decrease lower esophageal sphincter tone
The most common cause of esophageal varices is ... A. Hepatitis A infection B. Esophageal dysmotility C. Infectious esophagitis D. Alcoholic cirrhosis
Alcoholic cirrhosis
Which congenital anomaly would most likely present regurgitation but not aspiration?
A. Isolated esophageal atresia
B. Esophageal atresia with proximal tracheal fistula
C. Tracheoesophageal fistula
D. Esophageal atresia with double tracheoesophageal fistula
Isolated esophageal atresia
A 3-month old male infant was born at term with no congenital anomalies noted. His mother now notes that he has marked abdominal enlargement along with infrequent bowel movements for the past week. On examination, the abdomen is distended but there does not appear to be appreciable tenderness. A plain film abdominal radiograph reveals marked colonic dilation. What pathologic findings would be most likely found in this setting? A. Aganglionic colonic segment B. Volvulus C. Intussusception D. Meconium ileus
Aganglionic colonic segment
The congenital anomaly in which abdominal contents herniate into the umbilical cord membranous sac. A. Gastroschisis B. Meckel’s diverticulum C. Hirshprung D. Omphalocele
Omphalocele
A 35-year-old HIV-positive known woman has had pain on swallowing for the past week. No abdominal physical examination findings are noted. Upper GI endoscopy is preformed. There are 3 sharply circumscribed 0.3-0.8cm ulcers in the lower esophagus. She is most likely to have an infection with which of the following organisms? A. Helicobacter pylori B. Herpes simplex virus C. Cytomegalovirus D. Cryptococcus neoformans
Herpes simplex virus
Gram-negative bacilli that normally conlonize the GI tract, but enterohemorrhagic strains can be life threatening. A. E coli B. Salmonella enterica C. Yersinia enterocolitica D. Campylobacter enterocolitis
E coli
A 43-year-old previously healthy woman has noted bouts of sharp upper abdominal pain along with nausea for 3 weeks. On physical examination, she has tenderness to palpation of the RUQ. She has yellowish discoloration of the sclera. A liver biopsy is performed and on microscopic examination shows intracanalicular cholestasis in the centrilobar regions, along with swollen liver cells and portal tract edema. There is no necrosis and no fibrosis. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A. Chronic passive congestion B. Extrahepatic biliary atresia C. Hepatic veno-occlusive disease D. Choledocholithiasis
Choledocholithiasis
The inherited syndrome which increases polyp formation and greatly increases colon cancer risk. A. Diverticulosis B. Inflammatory bowel disease C. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome D. Familial adenomatous polyposis
Familial adenomatous polyposis
Select the disorder that is least likely to cause visible pathologic changes in the intestinal tract. A. Irritable bowel syndrome B. Crohn’s disease C. Celiac disease D. Barrett esophagus
Irritable bowel syndrome
Edema secondary to liver failure is most likely due to... A. Hyperammonemia B. Hyperestogenemia C. Hypoalbuminemia D. Hyposecretion of clotting factors
Hypoalbuminemia
Select the disease that is most likely to present with melena. A. Internal hemorrhoids B. Acute gastritis C. Ulcerative colitis D. Diverticulitis
Acute gastritis