Gastrointestinal Emergencies

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Which of the following is a common cause of acute pancreatitis?

  1. Gallstones

  2. Alcohol abuse

  3. Viral infection

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Acute pancreatitis can be caused by a variety of factors, including gallstones, alcohol abuse, and viral infection.

What is the most common symptom of peptic ulcer disease?

  1. Abdominal pain

  2. Nausea

  3. Vomiting

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abdominal pain is the most common symptom of peptic ulcer disease.

Which of the following is a complication of Crohn's disease?

  1. Fistula formation

  2. Abscess formation

  3. Perforation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fistula formation, abscess formation, and perforation are all complications of Crohn's disease.

What is the most common cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding?

  1. Peptic ulcer disease

  2. Esophageal varices

  3. Mallory-Weiss tear

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Peptic ulcer disease is the most common cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

Which of the following is a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome?

  1. Abdominal pain

  2. Diarrhea

  3. Constipation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation are all symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

What is the most common cause of acute appendicitis?

  1. Fecal impaction

  2. Foreign body

  3. Infection

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fecal impaction is the most common cause of acute appendicitis.

Which of the following is a symptom of diverticulitis?

  1. Abdominal pain

  2. Fever

  3. Nausea

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abdominal pain, fever, and nausea are all symptoms of diverticulitis.

What is the most common cause of pancreatitis?

  1. Gallstones

  2. Alcohol abuse

  3. Viral infection

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pancreatitis can be caused by a variety of factors, including gallstones, alcohol abuse, and viral infection.

Which of the following is a symptom of peptic ulcer disease?

  1. Abdominal pain

  2. Nausea

  3. Vomiting

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting are all symptoms of peptic ulcer disease.

What is the most common cause of Crohn's disease?

  1. Genetics

  2. Environmental factors

  3. Immune system dysfunction

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Crohn's disease is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, and immune system factors.

Which of the following is a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome?

  1. Abdominal pain

  2. Diarrhea

  3. Constipation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation are all symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

What is the most common cause of acute appendicitis?

  1. Fecal impaction

  2. Foreign body

  3. Infection

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fecal impaction is the most common cause of acute appendicitis.

Which of the following is a symptom of diverticulitis?

  1. Abdominal pain

  2. Fever

  3. Nausea

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abdominal pain, fever, and nausea are all symptoms of diverticulitis.

What is the most common cause of pancreatitis?

  1. Gallstones

  2. Alcohol abuse

  3. Viral infection

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pancreatitis can be caused by a variety of factors, including gallstones, alcohol abuse, and viral infection.

Which of the following is a symptom of peptic ulcer disease?

  1. Abdominal pain

  2. Nausea

  3. Vomiting

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting are all symptoms of peptic ulcer disease.

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