Question

which of the following could cause a patients sclera to appear yellow?
a) pancretitis
b) hemolysis
c) kidney stone
d) gallstone
e) gastritis

Explanation:

Yellow sclera (jaundice) is caused by bilirubin buildup, often from biliary obstruction. Gallstones (d) can block bile ducts, leading to jaundice. Pancreatitis (a) affects the pancreas, hemolysis (b) causes anemia/jaundice but less direct biliary block, kidney stones (c) affect kidneys, gastritis (e) affects the stomach—none directly cause biliary obstruction like gallstones.

Answer:

d) gallstone