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General Surgery MCQs for Prometric Exams

General Surgery and specialty surgical concepts, trauma management, and perioperative care questions for Prometric exams.

About General Surgery Exam Preparation

Our General Surgery MCQs are designed for surgical professionals preparing for Gulf licensing exams. Questions cover pre-operative assessment, surgical techniques, post-operative care, and emergency surgical management.

Topics Covered in This Category

General Surgery Principles
Trauma & Emergency Surgery
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Pre & Post-Operative Care

Sample General Surgery Questions

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1

A woman who has had axillary lymph node clearance develops arm swelling after a bee sting. What is the most likely mechanism?

aLymphedema
bCellulitis
cHypersensitivity reaction
dDeep vein thrombosis

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2

A patient is admitted for elective hernia repair. Which of the following conditions would lead to postponement of the surgery?

aSystolic blood pressure 110 mmHg
bMyocardial infarction 2 months ago
cHemoglobin 12 g/dL
dPain around the hernia site

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3

A patient has itching around the breast and greenish, foul‑smelling nipple discharge that recurs. What is the most likely diagnosis?

aDuct papilloma
bDuct ectasia
cBreast abscess
dPeriductal mastitis

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4

A patient with cellulitis is started on flucloxacillin. Which additional antibiotic should be added to cover MRSA?

aVancomycin
bPenicillin
cMetronidazole
dCeftriaxone

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5

A patient is diagnosed with acute appendicitis. What is the most common atypical presentation?

aRight upper quadrant pain
bLeft lower quadrant pain
cFlank pain
dPeriumbilical pain

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Interactive scoring systems, physiological calculations, and risk stratification models frequently tested on General Surgery Prometric licensing exams:

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BMI Calculator

Calculate Body Mass Index based on height and weight.

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Body Surface Area (BSA)

Calculate BSA using the Mosteller formula.

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Ideal Body Weight (IBW)

Calculate ideal body weight using the Devine formula.

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CardiologyBeginner

Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)

Calculate MAP based on Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure.

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CURB-65 Score for Pneumonia

Estimates mortality of community-acquired pneumonia to help determine inpatient vs. outpatient treatment.

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NephrologyIntermediate

eGFR (CKD-EPI 2021)

Estimates glomerular filtration rate using the 2021 race-free equation.

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Exam Tips for General Surgery

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Surgery questions in Prometric exams often present clinical scenarios requiring immediate decision-making. Focus on surgical emergencies and management protocols.

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