One modality of therapy for cardiospasm is forceful dilatation of the narrowed sphincter

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Question 1 of 5

One modality of therapy for cardiospasm is forceful dilatation of the narrowed sphincter

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Forceful dilatation (e.g., pneumatic dilation) is a standard treatment for cardiospasm (achalasia) to relieve the obstruction at the lower esophageal sphincter.

Question 2 of 5

The oral cholecystogram is a highly accurate diagnosis procedure and is particularly helpful in diagnosis ductal stones

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Oral cholecystography is accurate for gallbladder stones but not ductal stones, where ultrasound or ERCP is preferred.

Question 3 of 5

Symptoms of hypoglycemia two hours after eating in a postgastrectomy patient should be treated with:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Postgastrectomy hypoglycemia (dumping syndrome) is managed with small, frequent, low-carb meals to stabilize glucose absorption.

Question 4 of 5

Causes of hypoglycemia include:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Adrenocortical insufficiency (low cortisol) and alcoholism (glycogen depletion) cause hypoglycemia; hyperpituitarism does not.

Question 5 of 5

A patient complains of episodes of palpitations, headache & during one of these attacks glycosuria was discovered, the history is most compatible with:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Pheochromocytoma causes episodic palpitations, headaches, and hypertension with catecholamine-induced glycosuria.

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