Body Contouring Procedures Practice Questions

Question 1

All of the following are contraindications of ventouse extraction, EXCEPT:

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Anemia

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Face presentation

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Transverse lie

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Fetal macrosomia

Question 2

Complications of sling procedures (TVT) for USI are all except:

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Obturator nerve injury is about 10%

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Overactive bladder in about 7% cases

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Injury to bladder and wound haematoma

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Sling erosion particularly with polytetrafluoroethylene (Goretex)

Question 3

Which of the following statements about burn management is correct?

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Escharotomy is indicated for circumferential burns causing compartment syndrome

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Cool (not ice-cold) water should be applied for 10-20 minutes to reduce tissue damage

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All partial-thickness burns require sterile dressing to prevent infection

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Silver sulfadiazine is contraindicated in patients with sulfa allergies

Question 4

Which of the following is not typically performed during septoplasty?

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Surgical removal of nasal polyps

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Throat pack

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Nasal packing at the end of surgery

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Submucosal resection of deviated cartilage

Question 5

In a case of hanging, ligature mark is an example of:

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Pressure abrasion

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Laceration

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Burn

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Contusion

Question 6

All of the following modalities can be used for in situ ablation of liver secondaries, except:

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Alcohol

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Radiofrequency

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Ultrasonic waves

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Cryotherapy

Question 7

Incisions for medicolegal autopsy include all except?

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Modified 'I' shaped

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'Y' shaped

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Modified 'Y' shaped

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'T' shaped

Question 8

A cosmetic dermatologist plans to introduce microneedling radiofrequency for acne scars. Which parameter combination would provide optimal collagen remodeling with minimal risk of thermal injury in Fitzpatrick type IV skin?

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Needle depth 1.5-2 mm, temperature 60-65°C, pulse duration 100-200 ms

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Needle depth 3.5 mm, temperature 70°C, pulse duration 1000 ms

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Needle depth 4 mm, temperature 75°C, pulse duration 500 ms

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Needle depth 0.5 mm, temperature 55°C, pulse duration 50 ms

Question 9

A 50-year-old man with Fitzpatrick skin type V desires treatment for melasma. He was previously treated with triple combination cream with partial response. What would be the most evidence-based next step considering safety and efficacy?

Accepted Answer

Q-switched Nd:YAG laser 1064 nm with low fluence

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Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing

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Intense pulsed light therapy

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TCA 35% chemical peel

Question 10

A patient treated with Q-switched Nd:YAG laser for nevus of Ota develops paradoxical darkening after 4 weeks. What is the most likely explanation for this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

Increased melanogenesis due to suboptimal fluence

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Delayed clearance in deeper dermal melanocytes

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Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation due to epidermal injury

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Conversion to melanoma

Body Contouring Procedures — MCQs

Body Contouring Procedures — MCQs

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