Our Lady of Fatima University

Department of Surgery

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C1. The most common organism associated with OPSI is:
A. Pseudomonas C. Streptococcus pneumoniae
B. Hemophilus influenzae D. Neisseria meningitides
D2. The most common indication for surgery in Chronic pancreatitis is:
A. Endocrine insufficiency C. Abscess formation
B. Exocrine insufficiency D. Pain
A3. Criteria for resectability of Adenocarcinoma of the pancreas are the following except:
A. Negative or equivocal FNAB prior to resection C. Involvement of distant lymph node
B. Involvement of major vascular structure D. Involvement of the liver
B4. The most common type of peritonitis is seen in:
A. Patients w/ renal failure undergoing dialysis D. All of the above
B. Patient with ruptured appendicitis
B C. Postoperative patients on broad spectrum antibiotics
C5.The ff. statements regarding movement & accumulation of peritoneal fluid are true,
EXCEPT:
C A. Clearance of fluid & particulate matter within the peritoneal cavity occurs via the
diaphragmatic surface
D B. Movement of fluid within the peritoneal cavity is affected by gravity
E C. Fluid tends to collect in the subhepatic & subphrenic spaces in the supine position only
F D. None of the above
B6. The best imaging modality in suspected cases of intra-abdominal abscess:
A. Ultrasound B. CT scan C. Plain abdominal X-ray D. Laparoscopy
A7. Almost always heralds intraabdominal disease but might not indicate the need for surgical
therapy:
A.visceral pain B. somatic pain C. parietal pain D. well localized , sharp pain
C8. Hyperactive bowel sounds:
A. hypokalemia B.ileus C. early small bowel obstruction D. peritonitis
D9. Type of somatic stimulation resulting to pain:
A. stretching B. distention C. contraction D. inflammation
B10. The manometric finding of non-peristalsis, low pressure or absent esophageal contraction
can be seen
A. Nut cracker esophagus B. achalasia C. Barett esophagus D. none of the above
D11. Pre-malignant lesions developing into adeno CA of esophagus:
A. Achalasia C. Reflux esophagitis E. Tylosis
B. Leiomyoma D. Baretts esophagus
D12. In caustic agent injury of the esophagus, the best diagnostic work-up to evaluate the
injury:
A. CT scan B. barium swallow C. Chest X-ray D. esophagoscopy E. ultrasound
B13. A condition being felt by a patient who underwent gastric surgery in which after eating a
high carbohydrate diet, severe colicky abdominal pain follows:
A. Gastric stasis C. Small capacity syndrome E. none of the above
B. Dumping synderome D. Afferent loop syndrome
C14. Surgical procedure for peptic ulcer disease with the best result:
A. Truncal vagotomy with drainage procedure D. Subtotal
gastrectomy
B. Parietal cell vagotomy without drainage procedure E. Total
gastrectomy
C. Truncal vagotomy and antrectomy
B15. A condition with s/s of gastric outlet obstruction and the cause is a conglomeration of
undigestible materials:
A. Lymphoma B. Bezoar C. Corrosive Gastirits D. Gastric Volulus E. none
A16. The single best thyroid function test that can be used in the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism
is:
A. Serum TSH determination C. Serum T3
B. Radioactive iodine uptake D. Serum T4
A17. A practical and precise diagnostic screening procedure that can differentiate between a
benign from a malignant thyroid nodule is:
A. Fine needle aspiration cytology C. Thyroid ultrasound
B. Radioactive iodine thyroid scan D. Serum TSH determination
D18. Immediate and potentially complication of thyroid surgery:
A. Hypocalcemia C. Injury to the ansa hypoglossi nerve
B. Injury of the recurrent laryngeal nerve D. Bleeding
D19. The most common type of primary malignancy encountered in the head and neck area
is: A. Adenocarcinoma C. Lymphoma E. papillary carcinoma
 B. Basal cell carcinoma D. Squamous cell carcinoma

C20. In pt diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma, one of the following statements is Not
True:
A. Nasal stuffiness is a common complaint E. none of the above
B. Upper Jugular and posterior triangle group of nodes are usually involved
C. Primary treatment is surgery
D. Radiation is the recommend treatment for locoregional disease
C21. A 6 y/o male presents with a 3 x 4 cm, non-hard, movable mass located at the midline of
the neck. History reveals the intermittent episode of infection in the said mass which was also
noted to elevate upon tongue protrution. The most likely diagnosis is:
A. 2nd branchial cleft anomaly C. Thyroglossal duct cyst E. Lipoma
B. 3rd branchial cleft anomaly D. Epidermal inclusion cyst
D22. Which of the following may be used to differentiate acute appendicitis from a gynecologic
pathology?
A. Laparoscopy C. HBT Ultrasonography E. B & C
B. Pregnancy test D. A and B
B23. Most common presentation of appendiceal adenocarcinoma
A. Intestinal obstruction B. Appendicitis C. Presence of mass D. Anemia
B24. A 37 y/o female was brought to your clinic foe a fluctuant mass at the right lower
quadrant. On history taking, you elicited that she given a course of antibiotic therapy. Most
probably this patient has:
A. soft tissue abcess B. phlegmon formation C. Chronic appendicits D. Mucocoele
C25. Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis
A. Nonsuppurative inflammation of fibroadipose tissue of unknown cause
B. Produce symptom of gradual compression of tubular structure in the retroperitoneum
C. Both of the above D. none of the above
A26. Most common malignant retroperitoneal tumor
A. sarcoma B. squamous cell CA C. adenocarcinoma D. lymphoma
D27. Superior and inferior mesenteric arteries are the arterial supply to entire intestinal tract,
EXCEPT:
A. stomach B. duodenum C. distal rectum D. all of the above
C28. Boundaries of the Hesselbach’s triangle, EXCEPT:
A. inferior epigastric vessels C. Rectus sheath
B. Inguinal ligament D. External oblique m.
B29. Anatomically, hernias occuring within the Hesselbach’s triangle is:
A. Indirect type B. direct type C. Femoral D. Incarcerated
D30. Anterior approaches to hernia repair, EXCEPT:
A. Bassini’s B. Shouldice C. Lichtenstein D. TAPP
C31. Usual location of tuberculous enteritis:
A. Duodenum B. Jejunum C. Ileum D. Colon
B32. Most common location of duodenal diverticula:
A. superior part B. descending part C. horizontal part D. ascending part
C33. Blind loop syndrome:
A. steatorrhea B. Vit B12 deficiency C. Both D. none
B34. A useful in determining the path of a tract in Fistula-in-ano
A. Bradoies Triad B. Goodsall’s rule C. Charcots Triad D. Rule of thum
A35. Which paraclinica; exam will be most useful in the diagnosis of colorectal CA?
A. Colonoscopy C. Barium swallow
B. Abdominal ultrasonography D. Carcinoembryonic antigen
A36. Which of the following is true regarding familial adenomatous polyposis?
A. Polyps start to occur at a mean age of 16 y/o. Necessitating screening colonoscopy at
this age among relatives of patients with FAP.
B. Screening by using colonoscopy among relatives of patients with FAP is done at 35 y/o
since almost all persons with this gene will exhibit adenoma by this time.
C. Genetic screening has no rule in the detection and control of FAP
D. Polypectomy is adequate in the treatment of the adenoma in FAP
C37. Lymph nodes medial to the medial border of pectoralis minor:
A. Level I B. Level II C. Level III D. Level IV
A38. Liver metastasis is suspected when there is elevated:
A. Alkaline phosphatase C. Prolactin Level
B. Carcino embryonic antigen D. BUN and creatinine
D39. Contraindication of breast conservation Surgery:
A. Large tumor size 70.5 cm
B. Gross multifocal disease or diffuse malignant microcalcification
C. Retroareolar or nipple & cannot participate in needed follow-up
D. All of the above
 D40. True regarding the incidence of Imperforate Anus:
A. more common in females
B. males have less complex
C. females tend to undergo colonostomy more than males
D. surgical management is more simple in females in most cases
A41. Clinical manifestation of Hirchsprung’s Disease
A. Presentation is varied but most had delayed passage of meconium beyond the 1st 24 hr
of life
B. Almost always presents as obstruction at birth
C. Majority of patients have delayed presentation
D. Should be the sole consideration when dealing with chronic constipation in older
children
C42. Intestinal Atresia, in contrast to Malrotation, presents with billous vomiting associated
with:
A. scaphoid abdomen C. abdominal distention
B. upper abdominal fulness D. thich blackish meconium
D43. The most common cause of esophageal perforation is:
A. tumor B. swallowed objects C. caustic injury D. instrumentation
B44. Flail chest cause respiratory compromise because of:
A. rib fracture B. pulmonary contusion C. pleural effusion D. pneumothorax
D45. The most common cause of esophageal perforation is:
A. tumor B. swallowed objects C. caustic injury D. instrumentation
B46. The normal prostate gland weighs about
A. 10 grams b. 20 grams c. 30 grams d. 40 grams
A47. The classic triad of symptoms for renal cell cancer are the following EXCEPT:
A. weight loss b. flank pain c. gross hematuria d. abdominal mass
D48. A 23 y/o female has BP of 240/120. To diagnose of the hypertension is renal origin, one
should do:
a. KUB-IVP b. Renal ultrasonography c. CT Scan d. Renal arteriography
B49. A good color match is an important factor in skin grafting. The best donor site for skin
grafting of the face is:
A. antecubital area B. supraclavicular area C. abdomen D. groin
D50. A 40 y/o with 2nd degree flame burns involving the entire right upper extremity, whole
anterior trunk, perineal area and 50% of the left lower extremity. Approximately what
percentage of the total body surface is burned?
A. 28% B. 24% C. 45% D. 37%
B51. CT scan finding in a head injured man is a crescentic hyper dense mass of the right
frontotemporoparietal area. His diagnosis is
A. acute epidural hematoma C. chronic subdural hematoma E. subarachnoid
B. acute subdural hematoma D. cerebral contusion hemorrhage
C52. Epidural hematomas are located between the:
A. bone and the galea C. bone and the dura E. scalp and the bone
B. cerebral cortex and the dura D. cortex and the ventricle
B53. Management of intracerebral hemorrhage include
A. antiplatelet and antihypertensive drugs
B. ventilatory support and tissue-dehydrating agents
C. ventilatory support and antiplatelet medication
D. antiplatelet medication and surgery
B54. A decrease in femoral neck shaft angle less than 130°:
A. Fenu valgus b. Coxa vara c. Coxa valga d. Genu varum
D55. Maximum weight that can be used for skin traction:
A. 6-7 lbs. b. 6-7 kgs. c. 15-20 lbs d. 10 lbs.
C56. A positive Trendelenberg’s test is secondary to weakness of:
A. Hip extensors B. Hip flexors C. hip abductors D. hip adductors
B57. Metabolic response to injury includes the following, EXCEPT:
A A. increase in heart rate C. increased BP E. increased
ketones
B B. decrease in peripheral resistance D. increased blood glucose
A58. Epithelialization stops when:
A. Like cells from each side comes in contact with each other
B. Platelets have formed a blood clot D. Contraction starts
C. Collagen have been deposited by the reparative process
C59. The total body fluid of a 70 kg female is:
A. 28,000 ml. B. 42 Liters C. 35 liters D. 40 liters E. 35 – 45 liters
B60. Statement/s true about the metabolic changes in injured patients:
A.There is an obligatory decrease in energy expenditure and nitrogen excretion
 B.There is a rapid depletion of labile and functional energy stores.
C. There is a positive nitrogen balance D. All of the above

C61. Majority of body glycogen is stored in what tissue

A. Liver B. Kidney C. Skeletal muscle D. Subcutaneous tissue
D62. Principle/s of antibiotic prophylaxis therapy:
A.Choose antibiotic effective against the pathogens
B.Choose an antibiotic with low toxicity
C.Administer a second dose of antibiotic if the operation lasts longer than 4 hours
D.All of the above
D63. Tidal volume that does not participate in gas exchange is called.
A. vital capacity B. tidal vol. C. minute vol. D. dead space
B64. With regards to neoplastic disease in general, all of the following statements are true,
EXCEPT:
A. Neoplasms are a population of cells that have undergone extensive proliferation and
have escaped normal control mechanism.
B. By definition, all neoplasms are malignant tumors
C.Malignant neoplasms are those capable of local tissue invasion and metastatic spread to
distant site
D. Benign neoplasms do not spread to distant site
D65. With regards to cell cycle the following statements are true, except:
A. Cell cycle has been analyzed by auto radiography
B. Cells synthesizing DNA are measured on their uptake of radioactive labeled thymidine.
C. Knowledge of cell cycle is useful particularly in chemotherapy and radiotherapy
D. Lag phase is always a period of inactivity or a period of rest
C66. Incidence of anastomotic leak and fistula is increase in the following: EXCEPT
A. Poor surgical technique C. Adequate decompression of GIT
B. Distal obstruction D. Malnutrition
B67. Which of the following topical anti-microbial agents can penetrate an eschar?
A. Silver sulfadiazine C. Aqueous silver nitrate E. None of the above
B. Mafenide acetate D. Betadine
D68. In patients with a significant burn injury, the greatest loss of fluid occurs in:
A. 1st 6 hours of injury D. 1st 8 hours of injury
st
B. 1 24 hours of injury E. 1st 12-24hours of injury
st
C. 1 12 hours of injury
D69. Rabies travels in the human body through
A. Venous blood C. Lymphatics
B. Intercellular spaces D. Peripheral nerves
A70. Neoplasm with greatest malignant potential is
A. villous adenoma B. leiomyoma C. Brunner’s gland D. tubular adenoma
D71. 30 y/o female, pregnant manifesting with thyrotoxicosis, management:
A. methimazole and betablocker C. RAI E. All of the above
B. PTU D. Antithyroid drug for 1 month then surgery
C72. This serves as a border, separating carcinoma in situ and invasive carcinoma of
the breast:
A. Linign epithelium C. Basement membrane
B. Lamina propia D. None of the above
E73. A condition wherein a calculi becomes impacted in cystic duct or neck of gallbladder
producing white bile:
A. Choledochal cyst C. Primary sclerosing cholangitis E. Hydrops of the
B. Choledocholithiasis D. Biliary fistula gallbladder
B74. Composed of tissues normally present in the liver but arranged in a disorderly fashion:
A. Focal nodular hyperplasia C. Hepatic adenoma E. None of the above
B. Mesenchymal hamartomas D. Hepatocellular adenoma
B75. Terminal branch of the vagus nerve that has important role in the etiology of recurrent
ulcer:
A. Crow’s foot C. Zollinger Ellison
B. Criminal nerve of Grassi D. Nerve of laterjet
B76. A 45 y/o male patients with gastric outlet obstruction 2° to chronic duodenal
ulcer complaining of protected vomiting will most likely develop:
A. Hyperkalemic hyperchlorhydric alkalosis
B. Hypokalemic hypochlorhydric alkalosis
C. Hypokalemia metabolic acidosis
D. Hyperkalemic metabolic acidosis
B77. The following are physical signs of severe peritonitis, except
 A. Hypertension C. Absent bowel sound
B. Tachypnia D. Involuntary muscle guarding

C78. Gland infected in hidradenitis suppurativa is:

A. Sebaceous B. Mucus secreting C. Apocrine D. Sweat
D79. Elective Surgery is contraindicated in patients with
A. Elevated serum creatinine D. History of Myocardial Infarction 4 weeks ago
B. Atrial fibrillation E. History of stroke 6 months ago
C. COPD
C80. The most common female inguinal hernia is
A. Femoral hernia B. Direct inguinal C. Indirect inguinal D. Spigelian
D81. Which of the following systemic collagen diseases most frequently involves the
esophagus?
A. Periarteritis nodosa C. lupus erythematosus
B. Rheumatoid arthritis D. scleroderma E. erythema multiforme
C82. Neoplasm that mimics PUD is:
A. villous adenoma B. leiomyoma C. Brunner’s gland D. true adenoma
A83. Treatment for the first episode of uncomplicated diverticulitis is
A. liquid diet and antibiotics C. resection with primary anastomosis
B. colostomy D. explore lap and drainage
C84. Tumor marker for colonic carcinoma is:
A. AFP B. calcitonin C. CEA D. CA19-9
D85. Landmark used in identifying main trunk of facial nerve, except:
A. Posterior belly of digastric muscle C. External acoustic cartilage E. None
B. Stylomastoid process D. Masseter of the above
C86. Considered as 1st echelon node in thyroid tumors, EXCEPT:
A. Pre-laryngeal C. Upper jugular E. None of the above
B. Para-tracheal D. Pre-tracheal
C87. The most common clinical presentation of hyperparathyroidism:
A. fracture C. Nephrolithiasis E.
Dehydration
B. Bone pain D. Gastric ulcer
C88. The most common cause of a bloody nipple discharge:
A. Paget’s disease of the breast C. Intraductal papilloma
B. Adenoma of the nipple D. Invasive ductal carcinoma
C89. This serves as a border, separating carcinoma in situ and invasive carcinoma of the
breast:
A. Linign epithelium C. Basement membrane
B. Lamina propia D. None of the above
D90. If this LN is positive for malignant cell, the breast lesion is stage IIIB.
A. Rotter’s node B. Central LN C. Apical LN D. Internal mammary LN
D91. This benign lesion can degenerate into a malignant lesion:
A. Fibrocystic disease of the breast C. Fibroadenoma
B. Galactocoele D. None of the above
C92. This/These can differentiate benign from malignant phyllodes tumor:
A. Size of the tumor C. > 3 mitotic figure / HPF
B. Consistency of the lesion D. All of the above
C93. Breast malignancy with several lymphatic follicles near cancer cells:
A. Paget’s disease of the breast C. Medullary CA of the breast
B. Colloid carcinoma D. Schirrous Ca of the breast
D94. The criteria for diagnosis of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis are the following, EXCEPT:
A. No evidence of primary liver disease D. Presence of choledocholithiasis
B. Stenosis of a major portion of biliary duct system E. None of the above
C C. Absence of history of congenital anomalies
C95. The Courvoiseir law described the gallbladder in the following condition:
A. Gallbladder is distended due to cholecystitis E. None of the above
B. Gallbladder is palpable due to cholithiasis
C. Gallbladder is not distended due to inflammation
D. Gallbladder is not distended due to neoplasia
C96. A complication of cholecystitis which result in enteric fistula revealing air in the biliary
tree:
A. Emphysematous cholecystitis C. Gallstone ileus E. None of
B. Gangrenous cholecystitis D. Perforated cholecystitis the above
B97. All are true regarding DM from Chronic pancreatitis except:
A. Oral hypoglycemics are the first choice of treatment
B. Mild elevation does not require treatment
C. Ketoacidosis is rare
D. May developed to a profound hypoglycemia even with small amounts of insulin
C98. A 70 y/o male was seen in the ER because of severe abdominal pain of > 24 hrs. History
revealed chronic intake of NSAID due to osteoarthritis. He is tachycardic, tachypneic & febrile.
PE revealed diffuse tenderness & rigidity of the abdomen. If you were entertaining peritonitis,
the most likely cause is:
A. Ruptured appendicitis C. Perforated duodenal ulcer
B. Acute gastroenteritis D. Perforated diverticulitis
C99. Three months after accidental ingestion of muriatic acid, 30 y/o Female consults for
dysphagia. Barium swallow shows a 10 cm structured segment of distal thoracic esophagus
and normal looking stomach. What is the preferred treatment for this patient?
A. Esophageal dilatation D. Esophagectomy with colonic
interposition
B. Gastric pull-up E. None of the above
C. Esophagectomy with gastric pull-up
D100. The venous drainage of the stomach in the lesser curvature near the cardia is:
A. Left gastric B. coronary vein C. Right Gastric D. A & B E. B & C

References:
1. Principles of Surgery by Schwarts
2. Textbook of Surgery by Sabiston
3. Textbook of Pediatric Surgery by Rowe, latest edition Vol 1 & 2
4. Urology Textbook by Smith
5. Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Book by Mc Carthy
6. Neurological Surgery by Yeomas
7. Neuro Surgery by Williams
8. Shands Handbook of Orthopedic Surgery
9. Surgery of the Chest by Sabistan & Spencer