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HBV, HCV, and alcohol abuse are precursors to which of the following diseases? a. cirrhosis b. cholelithiasis c. diverticulitis d. duodenal ulcer |
Cirrhosis |
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During cholangiography, bubbles in the contrast media would likely: a. cause a pulmonary embolus b. give the appearance of a stone on x-ray c. pass undetected through the biliary system d. rupture the cystic duct from pressure exerted during injection |
give the appearance of a stone on x-ray |
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A Whipple procedure is done for treatment of a tumor in which abdominal organ? a. liver b. pancreas c. rectum d. spleen |
pancreas |
A Whipple procedure — also known as a pancreaticoduodenectomy — is a complex operation to remove the head of the pancreas, the first part of the small intestine (duodenum), the gallbladder and the bile duct. The Whipple procedure is used to treat tumors and other disorders of the pancreas, intestine and bile duct. |
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Another name for a thyroid tenaculum is a: a. Braun b. Jacobs c. Lahey d. Schroeder |
Lahey |
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Which potentially life-threatening disease or condition can result from untreated thyrotoxicosis? a. Crohn’s disease b. Grave’s disease c. Hashimoto’s disease d. thyroid storm |
thyroid storm |
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Tetany is a serious potential post-op complication of which type of surgical intervention? a. appendectomy b. colon resection c. gastrectomy d. thyroidectomy/parathyroidectomy |
thyroidectomy/parathyroidectomy |
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What term describes a benign condition of breast enlargement in men? a. gynecomastia b. hypoplasia c. macromastia d. micromastia |
Gynecomastia |
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Which stage of breast cancer is characterized by evidence of distal metastasis? a. Stage I b. Stage II c. Stage III-b d. Stage IV |
Stage IV |
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Which anatomical structure is the largest mass of lymphatic tissue in the body? a. axillary sentinel node b. palatine tonsils c. spleen d. thymus |
Spleen |
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Which of the following is NOT a region of the pancreas? a. body b. capsule c. head d. tail |
Capsule |
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The triangle of Calot is an anatomical space bounded by structures in which surgical procedure? a. appendectomy b. cholecystectomy c. herniorrhaphy d. thyroidectomy |
Cholecystectomy |
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What is achieved by insufflation of carbon dioxide into the abdominal cavity? a. pneumocephalus b. pneumocystosis c. pneumoperitoneum d. pneumothorax |
pneumoperitoneum |
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Where is the gallbladder located in relation to the liver? a. inferior surface of the left lobe b. superior surface of the left lobe c. inferior surface of the right lobe d. superior surface of the right lobe |
inferior surface of the right lobe |
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What is the name of the fibrous and serous capsule that covers the liver? a. Bowman’s b. Glisson’s c. Tenon’s d. articular |
Glisson’s |
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For which surgical procedure would the Buie pile forceps be used? a. appendectomy b. breast biopsy c. cholecystectomy d. hemorrhoidectomy |
hemorrhoidectomy |
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A typical end-to-end bowel anastomosis is accomplished with which of the following suturing techniques? a. one-layer, continuous technique for seromuscular approximation with absorbable suture b. one-layer, interrupted technique for mucosal approximation only with silk suture c. two-layer, continuous technique for seromuscular approximation with absorbable, interrupted for mucosa with silk suture d. two-layer, interrupted technique for seromuscular approximation with silk; continuous for mucosa with absorbable suture |
two-layer, interrupted technique for seromuscular approximation with silk; continuous for mucosa with absorbable suture |
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In which of the following abdominal incisions would the linea alba be opened down to the peritoneum? a. Kocher subcostal b. McBurney c. median vertical d. transverse |
median vertical |
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Which incision is traditionally used for open appendectomy? a. McBurney b. median vertical c. paramedian d. Pfannenstiel |
McBurney |
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A Maloney bougie dilator is used in which anatomical structure? a. common bile duct b. esophagus c. urethra d. cervix |
esophagus |
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Doyen, Kocher, Dennis, and Allen are names of which type of instrument? a. abdominal retractors b. intestinal clamps c. laparoscopic graspers d. tissue scissors |
intestinal clamps |
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