Peritonitis (Acute/Chronic) MCQ Quiz | Gastrointestinal System

Welcome to this comprehensive quiz on Peritonitis, a critical topic within the Gastrointestinal System for MBBS students. This quiz is designed to test your understanding of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of both acute and chronic forms of peritoneal inflammation. Covering everything from Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP) in cirrhotic patients to secondary peritonitis from a perforated viscus, these 25 multiple-choice questions will challenge your clinical knowledge. After completing the quiz, submit your answers to receive your score and a detailed review of the correct responses. For your future reference and revision, you can also download all the questions along with their correct answers in a convenient PDF format. Good luck!

1. Primary Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP) is most commonly associated with which of the following conditions?

2. What is the most common causative organism in Primary Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP)?

3. The “third space” fluid loss in generalized peritonitis primarily refers to fluid accumulating in the:

4. Which physical examination sign involves pain in the right lower quadrant upon palpation of the left lower quadrant?

5. What is considered the gold standard for diagnosing bacterial peritonitis?

6. An ascitic fluid absolute neutrophil count (ANC) greater than which value is diagnostic for SBP?

7. Which of the following is the most common cause of secondary peritonitis?

8. “Free air under the diaphragm” on an erect chest X-ray is a classic sign of:

9. The omentum’s primary role in containing localized peritonitis is often referred to as:

10. Which antibiotic class is typically the first-line empirical treatment for SBP?

11. Tuberculous peritonitis is classified as a form of:

12. A “doughy” abdomen is a characteristic, albeit non-specific, finding in which type of peritonitis?

13. What is the main pathophysiological consequence of generalized peritonitis leading to septic shock?

14. Which of the following is NOT a component of the Mannheim Peritonitis Index (MPI) used for risk stratification?

15. In continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)-associated peritonitis, what is the most common presenting sign?

16. The most common causative organisms in CAPD-associated peritonitis are typically:

17. Tertiary peritonitis is best described as:

18. A high ascitic fluid SAAG (Serum-Ascites Albumin Gradient) > 1.1 g/dL is typically indicative of:

19. What are the two primary management principles for secondary bacterial peritonitis?

20. Which of the following is an example of chemical (sterile) peritonitis?

21. The sharp, well-localized, “parietal” pain of peritonitis is mediated by which type of nerves?

22. Rebound tenderness (Blumberg’s sign) is a classic physical sign of:

23. In the context of peritonitis, what does paralytic “ileus” refer to?

24. Which imaging modality is most sensitive for detecting small amounts of intraperitoneal fluid or abscesses?

25. Prophylaxis for SBP in high-risk cirrhotic patients is often achieved with which antibiotic?

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