Case 13 | Nuclearmedicinedepar

What is the most common cause of chronic gastric stasis (gastroparesis)?

a. Hypothyroidism

b. Diabetes mellitus

c. Pernicious anemia

d. Duodenal ulcer

Which of these hormones may cause rapid gastric emptying?

a. Thyroxine

b. Gastrin

c. Estrogen

d. Glucagon

Which factors can influence the results of a gastric emptying test?

a. Incomplete meal ingestion

b. Prolonged time to ingest the meal

c. Vomiting a portion of the meal after acquiring the initial image

d. Binding of the radiotracer to the meald. Binding of the radiotracer to the meal

e. All of the above

f. None of the above