Endoscopic findings
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In reflux esophagitis the following may be found:
a) A linear pattern of altered mucosa from cardia through distal segments of esophagus
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b) Erythema-congestion in distal segments of esophagus | |
c) Incompetence of the gastro-esophageal junction | |
d) All the above are correct
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The following are true as regards hiatus hernia:
a) It is only diagnosed by contrast radiography
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b) Generally the diagnosis is made at endoscopy
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c) There are typical endoscopic findings | |
d) None of the above
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Esophageal strictures may be due to:
a) General anesthesia
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b) Chronic vomiting
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c) Foreign bodies C
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d) All of the above
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The following are true regarding megaesophagus:
a) Endoscopy is not necessary for diagnosis
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b) Generalized esophageal dilation may be observed at endoscopy C
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c) It is commonly diagnosed by radiography C
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d) All of the above are false
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Endoscopy is usually used to diagnose gastritis:
a) Acute
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b) Chronic
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c) Only those with a suspicion of Helicobacter as the aetiological agent
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d) Endoscopy is not usually used in diagnosis
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The following are correct regarding gastric Helicobacter infection in small animals:
a) Most animals infected are not symptomatic
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b) Histopathological study is not usually adequate to identify the organisms
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c) Diagnosis always requires the use of urease kits
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d) Endoscopy is not useful for diagnosis
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Tick the correct options regarding gastric ulcerative disease:
a) Chronic vomiting is a common clinical finding
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b) Hematemesis never occurs
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c) Endoscopy is the most appropriate diagnostic technique | |
d) NSAIDs are one of the most common causes
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Tick the correct options regarding gastric neoplasia:
a) It can be diagnosed by endoscopy
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b) Chronic vomiting (sometimes with hematemesis) is usually found
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c) Radiography and ultrasonography alone are sufficient to diagnose it
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d) It is usually found in the cardiac region
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Endoscopic examination in gastric neoplasia may show:
a) A thickened mucosa
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b) Raised plaques with large central ulceration
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c) Polypoid lesions
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d) All the options are correct
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The following are true regarding inflammatory bowel disease:
a) It is seldom diagnosed by endoscopy
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b) The most common type in small animals is lymphocytic-plasmacytic
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c) Biopsy sampling is advisable but not strictly necessary for diagnosis
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d) All the above are correct
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Endoscopic examination in gastric neoplasia may show:
a) A thickened mucosa
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b) Raised plaques with large central ulceration | |
c) Polypoid lesions | |
d) All the options are correct
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The following are true regarding small intestinal bacterial overgrowth syndrome:
a) It may result in malabsorption and diarrhea
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b) It can be diagnosed by duodenal fluid cultures
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c) Fasting serum analysis of cobalamin (vitamin B12) and folate are regarded as very sensitive
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d) It induces an increase in cobalamin and a decrease in folate levels
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The following are true regarding lymphangiectasia:
a) Ascites is never found
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b) Diarrhea and weight loss may be found
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c) It requires intestinal biopsy analysis for diagnosis
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d) Endoscopy and biopsy is an adequate diagnostic method
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The following are true regarding endoscopic examination of the ileum:
a) It is not useful
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b) It is important in animals with a suspicion of small intestinal disorder (inflammatory or neoplasic)
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c) It is generally explored in its whole length
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d) All of the above are false
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Distal colonic tumors usually cause:
a) Vomiting
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b) Hematochezia | |
c) Tenesmus
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d) None of the above
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The most common endoscopically diagnosed disorder of the colon is:
a) Polyps
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b) Strictures
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c) Idiopathic colitis
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d) Bleeding lesions
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5-ASA antiinflammatory agents are usually used in:
a) Enteritis
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b) Colitis
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c) Gastritis
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d) They are not used for digestive diseases
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The following is true regarding histiocytic colitis:
a) It mainly affects Boxer dogs
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b) It causes diarrhea, but never hematochezia
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c) Ulcers are commonly found at endoscopy
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d) It has a favourable prognosis
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As regards the finding of blood in stools, colonoscopic examination may offer:
a) The possibility to locate a bleeding point
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b) It makes no significant contribution
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c) Therapeutic potential
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d) Diagnostic tests are limited to coprologic study
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