Surgery Previous Year Questions 2016

<p>Cramps relieved by rest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abdominal ultrasound (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>6-year-old male with five sore throats per year for two years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surgery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Has a good prognosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>10-15 mmHg (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mastopathia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hypothyroidism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abdominal pain, jaundice, weight loss (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cabergoline (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>GI bleeding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ulcerative colitis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Isolated tibial fracture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Insulinoma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Incision and drainage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Entamoeba histolytica (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hypothyroidism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Symptoms commonly appear in all patients with gallstones (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lungs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The incidence in adults is about 10% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hemangiomas are the most common benign lesions that require surgical attention. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<blockquote> <p>200 ng/ml (C)</p> </blockquote> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vomiting and diarrhea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>External oblique muscle tendon (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hepatic lobules (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parenchymal organ rupture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Temozolomide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Antibiotics should be appropriately used. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>99% of patients with pancreatic cancer have metastatic disease at the time of diagnosis. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bleeding of esophageal gastric varices and rupture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Succusion splash positive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The duration of urine amylase increase is shorter than that of blood amylase. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Migraine headache (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oculomotor nerve (III) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Indicates a gastric outlet obstruction. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Head of pancreas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gastric ulcers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Administration of hypertonic saline solution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No sweat glands, hair follicles, lymphatics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cigarette chain smoking (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Appendicitis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nausea and vomiting usually precedes pain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Less scarring (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Periumbilical pain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hemangiomas are the most common benign liver lesions that require surgical attention.

Adenomas are true neoplasms with a higher risk of complications and usually require surgical removal.

Prolactin levels above 200 ng/ml suggest a prolactinoma.

Vomiting and diarrhea are the most frequent complications of enteral nutrition.

The superficial inguinal ring is formed by the external oblique muscle tendon.

The basic functional unit of the liver is the hepatic lobule.

Non-coagulable blood in a diagnostic abdominal paracentesis indicates a rupture of a hollow organ.

Temozolomide is the most commonly used chemotherapeutic agent for malignant gliomas.

Normal intracranial pressure (ICP) in adults is typically between 10 and 15 mmHg.

Mastopathia is a condition characterized by painful breast lumps that are often worse during menstruation.

A GCS score of 5 indicates a patient is localized to painful stimuli, meaning they respond to pain but not verbal commands or other stimuli.

The most common clinical manifestation of pancreatic head cancer is abdominal pain, jaundice, and weight loss.

Subphrenic abscess is a collection of pus located between the diaphragm and the liver, often developing after abdominal surgery.

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that primarily affects the colon and rectum, leading to recurrent bouts of diarrhea, blood in stools, weight loss, and abdominal pain.

Cabergo line is a medication used as first-line therapy for prolactinomas, a type of pituitary tumor causing high prolactin levels.

Meckel's diverticulum is a common congenital abnormality in which a small pouch forms in the small intestine, often causing painless GI bleeding, especially in children.

A condition where the opening between the stomach and small intestine (pylorus) narrows, making it difficult for food to pass through.

A type of thyroid nodule that does not take up radioactive iodine, making it appear 'cold' on a scan. It can be benign or cancerous.

A condition that causes pain in the legs during exercise, relieved by rest. It's caused by narrowing of the arteries in the legs, reducing blood flow.

A condition that causes protein to be present in the urine, particularly when standing. It typically has a good outcome.

A type of cancer that arises in the head of the pancreas. It can cause jaundice due to blockage of the bile duct.

A severe complication of a large abdominal aortic aneurysm, where the weakened vessel wall bursts, leading to life-threatening internal bleeding.

A condition where the tonsils are repeatedly infected, leading to frequent sore throats (5 or more per year for 2 years). Removal of the tonsils (tonsillectomy) might be considered.

A condition where the hip joint is unstable, often due to a partially dislocated femoral head. It may resolve on its own without surgery.

A condition where the appendix becomes inflamed and infected, often causing severe abdominal pain.

A type of blood clot in a vein, often in the legs. It can cause pain, swelling, and redness.

Starts with vague abdominal pain, then shifts to around the belly button (periumbilical), and finally settles in the lower right abdomen.

A condition where the body has low sodium levels, often caused by dehydration. It can cause fatigue, confusion, and seizures.

The most common location for pancreatic cancer.

The skin of the anal canal lacks hair follicles, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands.

A type of surgery that involves smaller incisions and less tissue damage compared to traditional open surgery.

A surgical procedure to reduce acid production in the stomach by selectively cutting specific nerves.

Pancreatic carcinoma is a highly aggressive cancer with a poor prognosis, often presenting with metastatic disease at diagnosis.

Bleeding from esophageal and gastric varices is the most serious complication of portal hypertension, which is characterized by increased pressure in the portal vein.

Postprandial pain, especially after meals and relieved by antacids, is a hallmark symptom of peptic ulcer disease, suggesting an ulcer in the stomach or duodenum.

While amylase levels are often elevated in acute pancreatitis, they are not always directly proportional to the severity of the disease. Amylase can also be elevated in other conditions, such as ascites and hydrothorax.

The affected pupil dilates due to compression of the oculomotor nerve (CN III) in the uncal herniation, a medical emergency where brain tissue is pushed through a narrow opening.

Cluster headaches are severe, recurring headaches that typically occur in clusters, often accompanied by unilateral facial flushing and sweating. They are more frequent in the morning.

A positive Murphy's sign, characterized by pain and tenderness when deep palpation is applied to the right upper quadrant, is highly suggestive of acute cholecystitis.

The border of dullness disappears in the abdomen when the patient is sitting up, suggesting a possible pneumothorax (collapsed lung).

A condition where the small intestine telescopes into itself, causing blockage and pain. It can be caused by various factors, including infections, polyps, or tumors.

A common hormonal disorder characterized by excess prolactin production in the pituitary gland. It can cause symptoms like irregular periods, infertility, and milk production.

A rare but serious condition caused by a tumor in the pancreas that secretes insulin, resulting in low blood sugar levels. Symptoms often occur after fasting and include weakness, sweating, and confusion.

A bacterial infection of the breast tissue, often accompanied by redness, swelling, and pain. It's usually treated with antibiotics but can be difficult to manage during breastfeeding.

A parasitic infection that primarily affects the large intestine. It can also invade other organs like the liver, leading to abscess formation. In severe cases, it can be life-threatening.

Digestive complications that can occur after a portion of the stomach is removed. It involves rapid emptying of food into the small intestine, leading to symptoms like nausea, diarrhea, and low blood sugar.

A condition where gallstones become lodged in the gallbladder or the common bile duct, leading to pain, inflammation, and digestive problems. Symptoms often worsen after eating fatty foods.

The pouch that holds the organs of the abdomen and pelvis. It includes important structures like the stomach, intestines, liver, and bladder.