MN 566 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
A 35-year-old female patient is seen in the clinic complaining of abdominal pain. Which
of the following should be included in the examination?
a. Lumbar puncture
b. Family history of cardiac problems
c. Contrast venography
d. Pelvic exam - Answers -d. Pelvic exam
Which of these is one of the most common dietary triggers of IBS?
a. Gluten-free items
b. Lactose
c. Honey
d. Meat - Answers -b. Lactose
Which of the following is a condition that results in colicky abdominal pain?
a. Peptic ulcers
b. Glisson's capsule around the liver
c. Peritoneum irritation
d. Gallstones - Answers -d. Gallstones
Which of the following causes of gastrointestinal bleeding is found in the lower
gastrointestinal tract?
a. Erosive esophagitis
b. Duodenal ulcer
c. Meckel's diverticulum
d. Gastric ulcer - Answers -c. Meckel's diverticulum
On further questioning, the 21-year-old patient with the chief complaints of fatigue,
headache, anorexia, and a runny nose explains that she is sexually active only with her
boyfriend, does not use injectable drugs, and works as an aide in a day-care center.
Which of the following tests would be most helpful in confirming your diagnosis?
a. Anti-HAV IgM
b. HAV IgG
c. Anti-HCV
d. IgM anti-HBs - Answers -a. Anti-HAV IgM
A 29-year-old is seen in the office with complaints of pain in his chest and belly. He quit
smoking 6 months ago. He has been suffering the pain for 2 weeks and gets temporary
A 35-year-old female patient is seen in the clinic complaining of abdominal pain. Which
of the following should be included in the examination?
a. Lumbar puncture
b. Family history of cardiac problems
c. Contrast venography
d. Pelvic exam - Answers -d. Pelvic exam
Which of these is one of the most common dietary triggers of IBS?
a. Gluten-free items
b. Lactose
c. Honey
d. Meat - Answers -b. Lactose
Which of the following is a condition that results in colicky abdominal pain?
a. Peptic ulcers
b. Glisson's capsule around the liver
c. Peritoneum irritation
d. Gallstones - Answers -d. Gallstones
Which of the following causes of gastrointestinal bleeding is found in the lower
gastrointestinal tract?
a. Erosive esophagitis
b. Duodenal ulcer
c. Meckel's diverticulum
d. Gastric ulcer - Answers -c. Meckel's diverticulum
On further questioning, the 21-year-old patient with the chief complaints of fatigue,
headache, anorexia, and a runny nose explains that she is sexually active only with her
boyfriend, does not use injectable drugs, and works as an aide in a day-care center.
Which of the following tests would be most helpful in confirming your diagnosis?
a. Anti-HAV IgM
b. HAV IgG
c. Anti-HCV
d. IgM anti-HBs - Answers -a. Anti-HAV IgM
A 29-year-old is seen in the office with complaints of pain in his chest and belly. He quit
smoking 6 months ago. He has been suffering the pain for 2 weeks and gets temporary
