MCQs on Pancreatitis

What is the primary mechanism that causes inflammation in acute pancreatitis?

• Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic tissue

• Activation of digestive enzymes within the pancreas

• Bacterial infection spreading from the duodenum

• Viral infiltration of pancreatic cells

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of acute pancreatitis?

• Gallstones

• Alcohol consumption

• Hyperthyroidism

• Hypertriglyceridemia

Which laboratory enzyme level is most specific for diagnosing acute pancreatitis?

• Amylase

• Lipase

• ALT

• Serum bilirubin

The Ranson score is used to assess severity in which condition?

• Chronic pancreatitis

• Autoimmune pancreatitis

• Acute pancreatitis

• Pancreatic cancer

Which imaging modality is best for detecting pancreatic duct dilation and calcifications?

• CT scan

• Abdominal ultrasound

• Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)

• Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

A patient with severe acute pancreatitis develops hypocalcemia. This is primarily due to:

• Calcium leakage into the bowel

• Fat necrosis binding calcium

• Decreased intestinal absorption

• Kidney failure

Which complication is NOT typically associated with severe acute pancreatitis?

• Pancreatic pseudocysts

• Hemorrhage

• Cirrhosis

• Multi-organ failure

Chronic pancreatitis is most often associated with which of the following?

• Recurrent episodes of mild pancreatitis

• Long-term alcohol abuse

• Acute bacterial infections

• Viral hepatitis

Which gene mutation is most commonly linked to hereditary pancreatitis?

• CFTR

• PRSS1

• BRCA1

• TP53

Which of the following features is characteristic of autoimmune pancreatitis?

• Presence of pancreatic calcifications

• Response to corticosteroids

• Exclusively affects elderly individuals

• Accompanied by pancreatic ductal carcinoma