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Which preoperative investigation is required for all patients?
Which preoperative investigation is required for all patients?
- Urinalysis (correct)
- CBC
- Urea & electrolytes
- ECG
When is a coagulation profile needed as a preoperative investigation?
When is a coagulation profile needed as a preoperative investigation?
- For all patients
- For patients with renal disease
- If significant blood loss is anticipated (correct)
- For patients with diabetes
Which preoperative investigation is specifically required for women of childbearing age?
Which preoperative investigation is specifically required for women of childbearing age?
- B-HCG (correct)
- HbA1c & 2-hours post prandial glucose
- Urea & electrolytes
- Random glucose
In which condition is a chest X-ray recommended as a preoperative investigation?
In which condition is a chest X-ray recommended as a preoperative investigation?
When is ECG required as a preoperative investigation?
When is ECG required as a preoperative investigation?
Which preoperative investigation is recommended for patients with known or suspected hepatitis?
Which preoperative investigation is recommended for patients with known or suspected hepatitis?
For which patients is a random glucose test necessary as a preoperative investigation?
For which patients is a random glucose test necessary as a preoperative investigation?
When is a CBC needed as a preoperative investigation?
When is a CBC needed as a preoperative investigation?
In which patients is an ABG necessary as a preoperative investigation?
In which patients is an ABG necessary as a preoperative investigation?
When is HbA1c & 2-hours post prandial glucose required as a preoperative investigation?
When is HbA1c & 2-hours post prandial glucose required as a preoperative investigation?