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Symptoms & Prevention of Gallstones: Take the MCQ Challenge

M3 India Newsdesk Dec 06, 2022

Gallstones not causing symptoms, probably don’t need treatment. However, patients having a gallbladder attack or other symptoms may require surgery or sometimes nonsurgical treatments to remove the gallbladder. Take the quiz to test your knowledge about gallstones.

Gallstones quiz- Part 2

1. A 32-year-old female has a family history of gallstones and needs advice regarding the prevention of gallstones. Which of the following measures are relevant to this patient?


2. A 46-year-old female presents with a history of gallstones, presents with sudden severe right upper quadrant pain, fever and jaundice. Which of the following symptoms suggest cholangitis in this patient?


3. A 30-year-old female has a history of use of oral contraceptives and presents with symptoms of gallstones. Is there an increased risk of gallstones in this patient?


4. A 20-year-old male with a history of haemolytic anemia has been diagnosed to have gallstones but is asymptomatic. However, he has been recommended cholecystectomy. Which of the following conditions are indications of cholecystectomy despite being asymptomatic?


5. A 45-year-old female has been advised elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy but is not given antibiotic prophylaxis since she is a low-risk patient. Is this advisable?

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