MRCP (Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography) MCQs : SSC, UPSC, AIIMS
1. What does MRCP primarily visualize ?
A) Blood vessels
B) Bile ducts
C) Nervous system
D) Muscles
Answer : B) Bile ducts
2. Which of the following imaging modalities does MRCP belong to ?
A) X-ray
B) Ultrasound
C) MRI
D) CT scan
Answer : C) MRI
3. MRCP is particularly useful in diagnosing :
A) Brain tumors
B) Liver cirrhosis
C) Gallbladder stones
D) Lung infections
Answer : C) Gallbladder stones
4. MRCP is a non-invasive technique used primarily for :
A) Assessing bone fractures
B) Examining gastrointestinal tract
C) Diagnosing heart conditions
D) Detecting skin diseases
Answer : B) Examining gastrointestinal
5. Which of the following is NOT true regarding MRCP?
A) It uses magnetic fields and radio waves.
B) It involves the use of ionizing radiation.
C) It provides detailed images of bile ducts.
D) It does not require the use of contrast dye.
Answer : B) It involves the use of ionizing radiation.
6. MRCP stands for :
A) Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography
B) Magnetic Resonance Coronary Protocol
C) Medical Radiology Cholangiopancreatography
D) Magnetic Resonance Cardiovascular Procedure
Answer : A) Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography
7. MRCP is used to visualize which of the following organs?
A) Kidneys
B) Liver
C) Pancreas
D) All of the above
Answer : D) All of the above
8. MRCP is particularly helpful in diagnosing:
A) Appendicitis
B) Gastric ulcers
C) Pancreatic cancer
D) Cataracts
Answer : C) Pancreatic cancer
9. Which contrast agent is commonly used in MRCP?
A) Gadolinium
B) Barium
C) Iodine
D) Technetium
Answer : A) Gadolinium
10. The primary advantage of MRCP over endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is:
A) Higher cost
B) Invasiveness
C) Lower resolution images
D) Lack of detailed visualization
Answer : B) Invasiveness
11. MRCP images are primarily obtained in which plane?
A) Sagittal
B) Transverse
C) Coronal
D) Oblique
Answer : B) Transverse
12. MRCP is helpful in diagnosing diseases related to:
A) Blood vessels
B) Lymphatic system
C) Digestive system
D) Respiratory system
Answer : C) Digestive system
13. Which MRI sequence is commonly used in MRCP imaging?
A) T1-weighted imaging
B) T2-weighted imaging
C) Proton density imaging
D) FLAIR imaging
Answer : B) T2-weighted imaging
14. MRCP is primarily used to diagnose and evaluate conditions of the:
A) Bones
B) Soft tissues
C) Gastrointestinal tract
D) Endocrine system
Answer : C) Gastrointestinal tract
15. MRCP is beneficial in detecting:
A) Gallstones
B) Enlarged heart
C) Lung cancer
D) Broken bones
Answer : A) Gallstones
16. The main limitation of MRCP is:
A) Long imaging time
B) Low spatial resolution
C) High radiation exposure
D) Inability to detect tumors
Answer : A) Long imaging time
17. MRCP is particularly useful in diagnosing diseases related to the:
A) Liver and gallbladder
B) Heart and lungs
C) Brain and spinal cord
D) Kidneys and bladder
Answer : A) Liver and gallbladder
18. The MRCP technique involves the use of:
A) Sound waves
B) X-rays
C) Magnetic fields
D) Electrical currents
Answer : C) Magnetic fields
19. MRCP is not recommended for patients with:
A) Claustrophobia
B) Headaches
C) Allergies
D) Common cold
Answer : A) Claustrophobia
20. MRCP is primarily focused on imaging which system of the body?
A) Nervous system
B) Cardiovascular system
C) Digestive system
D) Endocrine system
Answer : C) Digestive system
21. Which sequence in MRI is particularly sensitive for imaging the bile ducts in MRCP?
A) T1-weighted imaging
B) T2-weighted imaging
C) Diffusion-weighted imaging
D) Gradient echo imaging
Answer : B) T2-weighted imaging
22. MRCP is used for the evaluation of:
A) Blood circulation
B) Biliary and pancreatic ducts
C) Bone structure
D) Cardiac function
Answer : B) Biliary and pancreatic ducts
23. The primary advantage of MRCP over conventional cholangiography is:
A) Higher cost
B) Lower spatial resolution
C) Absence of ionizing radiation
D) Slower image acquisition
Answer : C) Absence of ionizing radiation
24. MRCP is most commonly performed with which type of MRI machine?
A) Open MRI
B) Closed-bore MRI
C) 1.5 Tesla MRI
D) 3 Tesla MRI
Answer : B) Closed-bore MRI
25. MRCP can accurately visualize and diagnose:
A) Stomach ulcers
B) Pancreatitis
C) Lung infections
D) Knee injuries
Answer : B) Pancreatitis
26. MRCP is advantageous in assessing:
A) Dental cavities
B) Liver function
C) Joint mobility
D) Blood pressure
Answer : B) Liver function
27. MRCP is particularly helpful in diagnosing which of the following gallbladder conditions?
A) Cholecystitis
B) Gastritis
C) Enteritis
D) Colitis
Answer : A) Cholecystitis
28. MRCP is primarily used for:
A) Studying brain tumors
B) Evaluating prostate health
C) Visualizing gastrointestinal structures
D) Analyzing muscle injuries
Answer : C) Visualizing gastrointestinal structures
29. MRCP is less invasive compared to:
A) Colonoscopy
B) Electrocardiography
C) Electroencephalography
D) Arteriography
Answer : A) Colonoscopy
30. The primary purpose of MRCP is:
A) Assessing joint flexibility
B) Visualizing bile and pancreatic ducts
C) Measuring lung capacity
D) Analyzing bone density
Answer : B) Visualizing bile and pancreatic ducts
31. MRCP is not suitable for evaluating:
A) Liver tumors
B) Gallstones
C) Biliary strictures
D) Cardiac function
Answer : D) Cardiac function
32. MRCP can help in the detection of which pancreatic condition?
A) Pancreatic cysts
B) Gastric reflux
C) Crohn's disease
D) Rheumatoid arthritis
Answer : A) Pancreatic cysts
33. MRCP is a valuable tool in diagnosing:
A) Kidney stones
B) Brain hemorrhage
C) Liver abscesses
D) Bone fractures
Answer : C) Liver abscesses
34. Which patient population benefits the most from MRCP?
A) Pediatric patients
B) Elderly patients
C) Pregnant women
D) Athletes
Answer : A) Pediatric patients
35. MRCP is particularly beneficial in diagnosing which biliary condition?
A) Cholelithiasis
B) Jaundice
C) Anemia
D) Hypertension
Answer : A) Cholelithiasis
36. MRCP is not commonly utilized for evaluating:
A) Gallbladder inflammation
B) Liver fibrosis
C) Esophageal reflux
D) Biliary tree anomalies
Answer : C) Esophageal reflux
37. MRCP primarily focuses on imaging which portion of the gastrointestinal tract?
A) Stomach
B) Large intestine
C) Small intestine
D) Esophagus
Answer : C) Small intestine
38. MRCP can aid in the diagnosis of which chronic pancreas condition?
A) Pancreatic pseudocysts
B) Hypoglycemia
C) Hypertrophic pancreatitis
D) Intestinal obstruction
Answer : A) Pancreatic pseudocysts
39. MRCP is valuable in detecting biliary tract obstructions caused by:
A) Intestinal polyps
B) Liver tumors
C) Bladder stones
D) Nasal polyps
Answer : B) Liver tumors
40. MRCP is primarily used to visualize which of the following structures?
A) Lymph nodes
B) Pancreatic islets
C) Biliary and pancreatic ducts
D) Spinal cord
Answer : C) Biliary and pancreatic ducts
41. MRCP is an effective modality in detecting:
A) Ovarian cysts
B) Prostate cancer
C) Gallbladder inflammation
D) Bone fractures
Answer : C) Gallbladder inflammation
42. MRCP is NOT suitable for evaluating:
A) Gallstones
B) Liver cysts
C) Aneurysms
D) Kidney stones
Answer : D) Kidney stones
43. MRCP is often used in the diagnosis of which pancreatic condition?
A) Hyperthyroidism
B) Insulin resistance
C) Chronic pancreatitis
D) Hypoglycemia
Answer : C) Chronic pancreatitis
44. The contrast agent used in MRCP helps in enhancing the visualization of:
A) Bones
B) Blood vessels
C) Nerves
D) Biliary tract
Answer : D) Biliary tract
45. MRCP is helpful in diagnosing conditions related to the:
A) Urinary system
B) Respiratory system
C) Gastrointestinal system
D) Reproductive system
Answer : C) Gastrointestinal system
46. MRCP is particularly beneficial in detecting abnormalities in the:
A) Spleen
B) Appendix
C) Gallbladder
D) Thyroid gland
Answer : C) Gallbladder
47. MRCP does not involve the use of:
A) Contrast agents
B) Magnetic fields
C) Ultrasound waves
D) Radio waves
Answer : C) Ultrasound waves
48. MRCP is useful in evaluating biliary obstruction caused by:
A) Stomach ulcers
B) Gallstones
C) Kidney infections
D) Lung tumors
Answer : B) Gallstones
49. MRCP provides detailed images of the:
A) Musculoskeletal system
B) Cardiovascular system
C) Gastrointestinal system
D) Respiratory system
Answer : C) Gastrointestinal system
50. MRCP is advantageous in diagnosing which of the following conditions?
A) Colon cancer
B) Brain aneurysm
C) Lung fibrosis
D) Bone fractures
Answer : A) Colon cancer
51. MRCP can accurately detect abnormalities in the:
A) Liver enzymes
B) Gallbladder function
C) Pancreatic hormones
D) Biliary and pancreatic ducts
Answer : D) Biliary and pancreatic ducts
52. MRCP is helpful in diagnosing which type of biliary obstruction?
A) External compression
B) Muscular spasm
C) Neural interference
D) Hormonal imbalance
Answer : A) External compression
53. MRCP is particularly beneficial in diagnosing biliary strictures caused by:
A) Pancreatitis
B) Appendicitis
C) Hypertension
D) Osteoporosis
Answer : A) Pancreatitis
54. MRCP is less invasive compared to:
A) Endoscopy
B) Biopsy
C) Surgery
D) Electrocardiography
Answer : A) Endoscopy
55. MRCP primarily focuses on imaging which part of the pancreas?
A) Head
B) Body
C) Tail
D) Islets of Langerhans
Answer : A) Head
56. MRCP is particularly useful in detecting biliary tract obstructions caused by:
A) Diverticulitis
B) Esophageal reflux
C) Gallstones
D) Atherosclerosis
Answer : C) Gallstones
57. MRCP provides detailed images of the bile ducts without the need for:
A) Sedation
B) Fasting
C) Breathing exercises
D) Contrast dye injection
Answer : D) Contrast dye injection
58. MRCP is primarily used to diagnose disorders of the:
A) Musculoskeletal system
B) Respiratory system
C) Gastrointestinal system
D) Endocrine system
Answer : C) Gastrointestinal system
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