Surgery - Group 8 | Medical Hub

1. Achalasia is characterized by:

A) Loss of peristalsis and failure of relaxation of LES B) Increased peristalsis C) Normal LES D) Spasms

2. A 25-year-old with 18-month history of chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, perianal pain. Most likely?

A) Crohn disease B) Ulcerative colitis C) IBS D) Celiac disease

3. Most sensitive test for confirming diagnosis in this patient?

A) Barium enema B) Colonoscopy with biopsy C) CT scan D) MRI

4. Most appropriate initial therapy in acute phase of this condition?

A) Prednisone B) Mesalamine C) Antibiotics D) Immunomodulators

5. False statement regarding complications of Crohn disease?

A) Patients with this condition are not at increased risk of colorectal cancer B) Fistulas C) Abscesses D) Strictures