2020 P1 Q113
Q1. A 4-week old infant presents with repeated episodes of non-bilious vomiting since 7 days. The infant seems active and hungry after the vomiting. Examination reveals an olive-shaped mass in the epigastrium. Which metabolic abnormality is expected in this infant?
- Hyperchloremia
- Metabolic alkalosis
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyponatremia
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2022 P2 Q5
Q2. The most common metabolic abnormality associated with gastric outlet obstruction is:
- Hypochloremic acidosis
- Hypochloremic alkalosis
- Hyperchloremic alkalosis
- Hyperchloremic acidosis
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PYQ 2020–2025 — page 175
2025 P2 Q32
Q3. Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding Gastric outlet obstruction associated with long standing peptic ulcer disease?
- Hypochloraemia alkalosis is the usual metabolic abnormality in such cases.
- Endoscopic biopsy is essential to exclude malignancy.
- Medical therapy has no role in the treatment of this condition.
- Operation is frequently required along with a drainage procedure.
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PYQ 2020–2025 — page 431
