FM EORE GI Review | 100+ Questions with Answers | MED314 | Colon Cancer, Pancreatitis, IBD, Hepatitis

This expert-verified study guide includes 100+ high-yield multiple-choice questions and answers for the Gastrointestinal (GI) section of the Family Medicine End of Rotation Exam (EORE), tailored for the 2025 academic year. Created for students in MED314 or those in clinical family medicine, internal medicine, or gastroenterology rotations, the document presents essential GI pathology, diagnosis, and management through clinical scenarios and evidence-based guidelines. The content is organized around the most commonly tested and clinically relevant gastrointestinal conditions: GI Malignancies: colon cancer risk factors, screening timelines, familial polyposis syndromes, staging via colonoscopy and CT Pancreatitis: acute and chronic causes (alcohol, gallstones), hallmark signs (Cullen, Grey-Turner), labs (lipase), and complications Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): ulcerative colitis vs. Crohn’s disease, colonoscopy findings, extra-intestinal manifestations, biologic and immunosuppressive therapies Hepatobiliary Disorders: cholecystitis (Murphy’s sign), cholelithiasis, choledocholithiasis, hepatitis A–E routes, cirrhosis signs, hepatic encephalopathy Esophageal and Gastric Disorders: GERD, esophagitis (medication-induced, infectious, eosinophilic), gastritis and PUD (H. pylori, NSAIDs), and diagnostic testing Colorectal and Anorectal Disorders: hemorrhoids, anal fissures, rectal bleeding, colorectal screening guidelines Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO): causes, imaging, NPO/NG tube management Functional GI Disorders: IBS diagnostic criteria, constipation/diarrhea subtypes, treatment strategies Appendicitis: classical signs (McBurney’s, Rovsing, Psoas), diagnosis by imaging, leukocytosis Viral Hepatitis: transmission routes, serologic markers (IgM, IgG), treatment for Hep B and C This document is perfect for: Physician Assistant (PA) students preparing for the GI EORE Medical students (MD/DO) in family medicine, GI, or Step 2 CK review Nursing and Nurse Practitioner (NP) students managing GI disorders in primary care IMGs and international trainees preparing for board-style or clinical rotations Its case-based question format promotes rapid recall, critical thinking, and differential diagnosis skills, making it ideal for pre-exam revision and clinical prep. Keywords: family medicine, gastrointestinal EORE, colon cancer, appendicitis, pancreatitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, hepatitis, cirrhosis, cholecystitis, GERD, IBS, hemorrhoids, PUD, H. pylori, GI bleeding, viral hepatitis, SBO, esophagitis, liver disease, gallstones