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Gastrointestinal System Quiz Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
____ produces no secretion that helps the digestion of the lipids.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The small intestine absorbs lipids but does not produce secretions for their digestion; this is done by the liver (bile) and pancreas (lipase).
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements regarding atrial fibrillation is correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperthyroidism, not hypothyroidism, is a recognized cause of AF; correcting the typo, C is the most accurate statement among the options.
Question 3 of 5
A 54-year-old Caucasian smoker with a history of type II diabetes mellitus controlled with diet has a blood pressure of 146/94 mmHg with optimal non-pharmacological management. Which of the following would be the most appropriate management?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thiazide diuretics like chlorthalidone are first-line for hypertension with diabetes, with follow-up in 2-4 weeks to monitor electrolytes, making C the best choice.
Question 4 of 5
A 70-year old ex-smoker stopped 4 years ago and started smoking since he was 16 years old. On average he smoked 30 cigarettes a day. What is his pack year history?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pack years = (cigarettes/day ÷ 20) × years smoked = (30 ÷ 20) × 50 = 75 pack years, making C the correct answer.
Question 5 of 5
A 50-year-old patient is admitted with acute exacerbation of COPD. He is started on salbutamol, ipratropium nebulisers and oral steroids. The following day the nurses call the junior doctor as the patient is complaining of severe pain in the left eye. The doctor examines finds that his eye is red and a diagnosis of acute glaucoma is made. Which of the following statements is true?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ipratropium, an anticholinergic, can cause pupillary dilatation via aerosol escape to the eye, precipitating angle-closure glaucoma, making A the correct answer.