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In dyssynergic defecation type II, which of the following is true?
In dyssynergic defecation type II, which of the following is true?
- The subject can generate an adequate propulsive force but there is either absent relaxation or inadequate relaxation of the anal sphincter
- The subject is unable to generate an adequate propulsive force together with an absent or inadequate relaxation of the anal sphincter
- The subject can generate an adequate propulsive force with a paradoxical anal contraction (correct)
- The subject is unable to generate an adequate propulsive force with a paradoxical increase in anal sphincter pressure
Which abnormal pattern of defecation is characterized by the subject being able to generate an adequate propulsive force along with a paradoxical increase in anal sphincter pressure?
Which abnormal pattern of defecation is characterized by the subject being able to generate an adequate propulsive force along with a paradoxical increase in anal sphincter pressure?
- Type II dyssynergia
- Type III dyssynergia
- Type IV dyssynergia
- Type I dyssynergia (correct)
What does the ABCD rule refer to in the context of skin cancers?
What does the ABCD rule refer to in the context of skin cancers?
- Asymmetry, blister irregularity, color variation, diameter more than 6 mm
- Asymmetry, basement membrane irregularity, color variance, diameter more than 6 mm
- Asymmetry, border irregularity, color variegation, diameter more than 6 mm (correct)
- Asymmetry, base irregularity, color variation, diameter more than 6 mm
What is the most common malignancy following transplantation from prolonged immunosuppression?
What is the most common malignancy following transplantation from prolonged immunosuppression?
What percentage of recipients with white skin color ultimately develop skin lesions following transplantation?
What percentage of recipients with white skin color ultimately develop skin lesions following transplantation?
In a normal pattern of defecation, what happens to the anal sphincter when the subject generates a good pushing force?
In a normal pattern of defecation, what happens to the anal sphincter when the subject generates a good pushing force?
What is the appropriate treatment for amebic liver abscess due to Entamoeba histolytica?
What is the appropriate treatment for amebic liver abscess due to Entamoeba histolytica?
What is the gold standard for the diagnosis of bladder rupture?
What is the gold standard for the diagnosis of bladder rupture?
How are small (< 2 cm) primary ventral hernias typically repaired?
How are small (< 2 cm) primary ventral hernias typically repaired?
What is the recommended treatment regimen for Clostridioides difficile colitis?
What is the recommended treatment regimen for Clostridioides difficile colitis?
What is the treatment of choice for schistosomiasis?
What is the treatment of choice for schistosomiasis?
What is the ideal repair for a ventral hernia between 2 and 10 cm in size?
What is the ideal repair for a ventral hernia between 2 and 10 cm in size?
What is the recommended treatment for severe Clostridioides difficile colitis?
What is the recommended treatment for severe Clostridioides difficile colitis?
What is the first step when a bladder injury is identified?
What is the first step when a bladder injury is identified?
What type of injury requires operative management according to the text?
What type of injury requires operative management according to the text?
What are GISTs?
What are GISTs?
What should be used to repair extraperitoneal bladder injuries requiring repair?
What should be used to repair extraperitoneal bladder injuries requiring repair?
What is the appropriate treatment for persistent cases of amebic liver abscess?
What is the appropriate treatment for persistent cases of amebic liver abscess?
In patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), what is the approximate risk of developing duodenal cancer?
In patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), what is the approximate risk of developing duodenal cancer?
What is the preferred approach for repair of incomplete transection of the proximal left anterior descending artery (LAD) in most patients?
What is the preferred approach for repair of incomplete transection of the proximal left anterior descending artery (LAD) in most patients?
What is the recommended frequency of surveillance for patients with Spigelman Stage IV duodenal adenomas?
What is the recommended frequency of surveillance for patients with Spigelman Stage IV duodenal adenomas?
Which chemotherapeutic agent carries a risk of cardiotoxicity and requires evaluation of baseline cardiac function before administration?
Which chemotherapeutic agent carries a risk of cardiotoxicity and requires evaluation of baseline cardiac function before administration?
What is the primary intention in wound healing?
What is the primary intention in wound healing?
What is the main purpose of vacuum-assisted closure (negative-pressure wound therapy)?
What is the main purpose of vacuum-assisted closure (negative-pressure wound therapy)?
When is tertiary intention (delayed primary closure) used in wound management?
When is tertiary intention (delayed primary closure) used in wound management?
What is recommended for wound management in cases of damage control laparotomy?
What is recommended for wound management in cases of damage control laparotomy?
"Dynamic (elastic) abdominal closure" is primarily used for managing what type of condition?
"Dynamic (elastic) abdominal closure" is primarily used for managing what type of condition?
"Hormonal therapy, e.g., tamoxifen, anastrozole," is recommended for which type of breast cancer tumors?
"Hormonal therapy, e.g., tamoxifen, anastrozole," is recommended for which type of breast cancer tumors?
"Adjuvant chemotherapy" is recommended for patients with breast cancer showing evidence of which characteristic?
"Adjuvant chemotherapy" is recommended for patients with breast cancer showing evidence of which characteristic?
What is the most common coronary artery injury among cardiothoracic injured patients?
What is the most common coronary artery injury among cardiothoracic injured patients?
Which classification system is used for categorizing acute limb ischemia?
Which classification system is used for categorizing acute limb ischemia?
What is the specific diagnostic feature seen on CT in cases of autoimmune pancreatitis?
What is the specific diagnostic feature seen on CT in cases of autoimmune pancreatitis?
Injury to which nerve can affect voice pitch without affecting the airway?
Injury to which nerve can affect voice pitch without affecting the airway?
Which organ is most commonly affected by autoimmune pancreatitis in addition to the pancreas?
Which organ is most commonly affected by autoimmune pancreatitis in addition to the pancreas?
What is the first step in managing hyperkalemia?
What is the first step in managing hyperkalemia?
Which patient presentation is most common in autoimmune pancreatitis?
Which patient presentation is most common in autoimmune pancreatitis?
In which traumatic scenario does neurogenic shock typically occur?
In which traumatic scenario does neurogenic shock typically occur?
Which fluid resuscitation formula is recommended for patients with burns covering more than 15% of their total body surface area (TBSA)?
Which fluid resuscitation formula is recommended for patients with burns covering more than 15% of their total body surface area (TBSA)?
What is the main symptom associated with ovarian melanoma spreading via intra-peritoneal seeding?
What is the main symptom associated with ovarian melanoma spreading via intra-peritoneal seeding?
What should be administered if ECG changes such as peaked T waves are present in a patient with hyperkalemia?
What should be administered if ECG changes such as peaked T waves are present in a patient with hyperkalemia?
Which type of surgical wound has a risk of surgical site infection ranging from 3-11%?
Which type of surgical wound has a risk of surgical site infection ranging from 3-11%?
What might be seen on CT in cases of autoimmune pancreatitis focally involving the head of the pancreas?
What might be seen on CT in cases of autoimmune pancreatitis focally involving the head of the pancreas?
Which of the following is a marker for increased breast cancer susceptibility and does not require complete excision?
Which of the following is a marker for increased breast cancer susceptibility and does not require complete excision?
What is the preferred treatment for anal squamous cell carcinoma in the case of local recurrences after treatment with radiation therapy and chemotherapy?
What is the preferred treatment for anal squamous cell carcinoma in the case of local recurrences after treatment with radiation therapy and chemotherapy?
Which nerve is responsible for abducting the small finger?
Which nerve is responsible for abducting the small finger?
What type of drugs are classified based on their effect at the motor end plates?
What type of drugs are classified based on their effect at the motor end plates?
Which organ's metastases are much more common in the small bowel than primary neoplasms?
Which organ's metastases are much more common in the small bowel than primary neoplasms?
What is the treatment for cutaneous melanoma involving the small intestine?
What is the treatment for cutaneous melanoma involving the small intestine?
Which of the following findings classifies a patient as high-risk for bleeding based on endoscopic findings using the Forrest classification model?
Which of the following findings classifies a patient as high-risk for bleeding based on endoscopic findings using the Forrest classification model?
What is the preferred treatment for a simple fistula involving less than 30–40% of the sphincter complex?
What is the preferred treatment for a simple fistula involving less than 30–40% of the sphincter complex?
What are the characteristics of lesions without active bleeding according to the Forrest classification model?
What are the characteristics of lesions without active bleeding according to the Forrest classification model?
What is used to facilitate drainage and promote fibrosis in complex fistulas?
What is used to facilitate drainage and promote fibrosis in complex fistulas?
Which common malignancy has the highest risk among all solid organ transplant recipients?
Which common malignancy has the highest risk among all solid organ transplant recipients?
What is the specific common malignancy associated with the pancreatic allograft?
What is the specific common malignancy associated with the pancreatic allograft?
Which solid organ transplant recipient has the second-highest risk of developing lung carcinoma?
Which solid organ transplant recipient has the second-highest risk of developing lung carcinoma?
What is the most common anaerobic isolate in perforated appendicitis?
What is the most common anaerobic isolate in perforated appendicitis?
What is the calculated cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) using the given equation: CPP = mean arterial pressure (MAP) – intracranial pressure (ICP)?
What is the calculated cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) using the given equation: CPP = mean arterial pressure (MAP) – intracranial pressure (ICP)?
What is the recommended management for approximately 80-90% of patients with a lung abscess?
What is the recommended management for approximately 80-90% of patients with a lung abscess?
Which is the first of the deep inguinal lymph nodes to receive drainage and is often viewed as the gateway to the deep inguinal lymphadenectomy?
Which is the first of the deep inguinal lymph nodes to receive drainage and is often viewed as the gateway to the deep inguinal lymphadenectomy?
What is generally performed if Cloquet's node is positive for metastatic disease or if there is evidence of deep inguinal lymph node involvement on PET/CT?
What is generally performed if Cloquet's node is positive for metastatic disease or if there is evidence of deep inguinal lymph node involvement on PET/CT?
