NEET-PG 2013 - Surgery PYQs Practice Questions

Q: Test to differentiate between psychological and organic erectile dysfunction is:

Nocturnal penile tumescence. ***Nocturnal penile tumescence*** - **Nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT)** testing measures the occurrence and quality of **erections during sleep**. - Healthy men experience erections during REM sleep; their presence suggests a **psychological cause** for erectile dysfunction as the neural pathways for erection are intact. *Pharmacologically induced penile erection therapy* - This involves injecting **vasodilating agents** directly into the penis to induce an erection. - While it can confirm the capacity for erection, it does not differentiate between psychological and organic causes since both types of ED can respond to direct pharmacological intervention. *Sildenafil induced erection* - Sildenafil (Viagra) is a **PDE5 inhibitor** that works by enhancing the effects of nitric oxide during sexual stimulation. - An erection induced by sildenafil can occur in both psychological and organic ED as long as there is some capacity for vasodilation, thus it does not differentiate the underlying cause. *Squeeze technique* - The **squeeze technique** is a behavioral therapy used to treat **premature ejaculation**, not erectile dysfunction. - It involves stopping stimulation at the point of impending ejaculation and applying pressure to the penis to reduce arousal. [Practice more Surgery PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: Which condition typically presents with irregular, hard palpable masses in the breast?

Invasive ductal carcinoma. ***Paget's disease*** - Paget's disease of the breast leads to **palpable abnormalities** such as skin changes and underlying mass formation [1]. - Often presents with **nipple discharge** and alterations in the areola, indicating an underlying malignancy [2]. *Non comedo DCIS* - Non comedo ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) typically presents with **microscopic changes** and lacks palpable masses. - Frequently asymptomatic and may not cause any **significant clinical findings** or changes in the breast. *None* - This option suggests the absence of a related condition, which does not address the query about a type of DCIS causing a **palpable abnormality**. - In the context of DCIS, there are sure conditions (like Paget's) that **do cause palpable changes**. *Comedocarcinoma* - This type of DCIS is characterized by **necrosis and calcifications**, rather than a palpable mass. - While potentially aggressive, it usually does not present with noticeable **palpable abnormalities** like Paget's disease. **References:** [1] Kumar V, Abbas AK, et al.. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th ed. The Breast, pp. 1061-1062. [2] Cross SS. Underwood's Pathology: A Clinical Approach. 6th ed. Common Clinical Problems From Liver And Biliary System Disease, pp. 456-457. [Practice more Surgery PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: In which of the following conditions is protein catabolism MOST increased?

Burns. ***Burns*** - Severe burns lead to a profound **hypermetabolic state** with the highest increase in **protein catabolism** among all the options listed. - The extensive tissue damage triggers massive breakdown of muscle protein to provide amino acids for **wound healing**, **acute phase protein synthesis**, and **immune response**. - Burns can increase metabolic rate by **100-200%**, with protein catabolism far exceeding that of other stress conditions. *Starvation* - While starvation initially increases protein catabolism, the body adapts within days by shifting towards **ketone body utilization** to spare protein. - After adaptation, protein breakdown decreases to **20-30 grams per day** to preserve lean body mass. - The goal is survival through metabolic adaptation, not tissue repair. *Surgery* - Major surgery induces a **stress response** that increases protein catabolism, but it is typically less severe and shorter-lived than burns. - The degree of catabolism is proportional to the **magnitude of surgical trauma** and usually resolves within days. - Protein catabolism increases by **50-75%** in major surgery compared to **100-200%** in severe burns. *Fever* - Fever increases basal metabolic rate by approximately **13% per degree Celsius** rise in body temperature. - While metabolism is elevated, protein catabolism is **modest** compared to the massive tissue destruction and repair demands of severe burns. - The increase is primarily in energy expenditure, not protein breakdown. [Practice more Surgery PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: Which levels of cervical lymph nodes are included in a modified radical neck dissection?

I-V. ***I-V*** - A modified radical neck dissection typically removes lymph nodes from levels **I through V**, along with preservation of one or more non-lymphatic structures (sternocleidomastoid muscle, internal jugular vein, or spinal accessory nerve). - This extensive dissection addresses potential metastasis to these node groups from head and neck cancers, crucial for adequate oncologic clearance while aiming for functional preservation. *I-III* - This limited dissection would likely be insufficient for many head and neck cancers, as spread often extends beyond level III. - It would miss potential metastases in the lower jugular and posterior triangle nodes, increasing the risk of recurrence. *I-IV* - This dissection omits **level V**, which includes the posterior triangle nodes, a common site for metastatic spread, especially for cancers of the oropharynx, hypopharynx, and thyroid. - Excluding level V would be considered an incomplete radical or modified radical neck dissection in many clinical scenarios. *II-VI* - This option incorrectly excludes lymph nodes at **level I** (submental and submandibular nodes), which are critical draining sites for many oral cavity cancers. - Including level VI (anterior compartment nodes) is typically part of a central compartment neck dissection, often performed for thyroid cancer, but is usually not part of a standard modified radical neck dissection for other head and neck primaries unless specifically indicated. [Practice more Surgery PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: Most common organ involved in air blast injury is?

Ear drum. ***Ear drum*** - The **tympanic membrane (eardrum)** is highly sensitive to changes in pressure, making it the most vulnerable and frequently injured organ during **air blast events**. - Its delicate structure can easily rupture due to the sudden, immense pressure wave. *Stomach* - While blast injuries can affect the gastrointestinal tract, causing conditions like **bowel perforation**, the stomach is less commonly and directly impacted than the eardrum. - Gastrointestinal injury usually results from a combination of **blast waves** and secondary effects like **fragmentation**. *Eye* - Eye injuries from blasts often involve **foreign bodies**, **ocular trauma**, or **thermal burns**, but direct **barotrauma** to the eye itself is less common than eardrum rupture. - The eye is somewhat protected by the bony orbit, offering a degree of shielding from direct blast effects. *Lung* - **Blast lung injury** is a serious, life-threatening condition involving pulmonary contusions, hemorrhage, and rupture of alveoli. - While significant, it is generally considered less frequent than eardrum perforation in overall blast injury cases. [Practice more Surgery PYQs on OnCourse]

Question 1

Test to differentiate between psychological and organic erectile dysfunction is:

Accepted Answer

Nocturnal penile tumescence

Answer

Pharmacologically induced penile erection therapy

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Sildenafil induced erection

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Squeeze technique

Question 2

Which condition typically presents with irregular, hard palpable masses in the breast?

Accepted Answer

Invasive ductal carcinoma

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Non comedo DCIS

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Fibroadenoma

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Comedocarcinoma

Question 3

In which of the following conditions is protein catabolism MOST increased?

Accepted Answer

Burns

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Surgery

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Starvation

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Fever

Question 4

Which levels of cervical lymph nodes are included in a modified radical neck dissection?

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I-V

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I-IV

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I-III

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II-VI

Question 5

Most common organ involved in air blast injury is?

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Ear drum

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Stomach

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Eye

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Lung

Question 6

What does the acronym NSABP represent in the context of cancer research?

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National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project

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National surgical adjuvant for brain and breast

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National surgical adjuvant for bowel and brain

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National surgical adjuvant for breast project

Question 7

All are true about carcinoma penis except which of the following?

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Spreads by blood borne metastasis

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Leads to erosion of artery

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Slowly progressive

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Most common type is squamous cell carcinoma

Question 8

Primary treatment for localized malignant melanoma is

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Wide excision

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Radiotherapy

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Excision

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Chemotherapy

Question 9

A 55-year-old male presents with a history of dysphagia with vomiting of undigested food throughout the day, weight loss, and appears emaciated and dehydrated. No mass is palpable per abdomen. After appropriate diagnostic workup reveals a benign esophageal stricture, the most appropriate definitive management is:

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Endoscopic dilation

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IV normal saline

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pH monitoring

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IV total parenteral nutrition

Question 10

Best approach for emergency thoracotomy in acute thoracic trauma is

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Anterolateral thoracotomy

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Midline sternotomy

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Parasternal thoracotomy

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Posterolateral thoracotomy

NEET-PG 2013 — Surgery