FCS1-0615

After total thyroidectomy, which of the following investigations is recommended in the immediate post-operative period?

FCS1-0616

Which of the following is most likely to cause hypovolaemic hypernatremia:

FCS1-0617

A patient with chronic renal disease, missed a day of his dialysis schedule., His serum potassium was 7.6 mmol/L when his electrolytes were checked. What is the ECG finding expected in this patient?

FCS1-0618

The specimen sent to the pathologist for examination was found to be benign. Which one of the following is most likely a benign tumour?

FCS1-0619

A 50-year old lady presented to the clinic with chronic pain in the abdomen. On physical examination, she was found to be pale. Further investigations revealed a decrease in both serum iron and total iron-binding capacity, along with an increase in serum ferritin. These findings are seen in:

FCS1-0620

A 17-year-old boy, who had developed shortness of breath and a loss of appetite over the last month, was referred to a haematologist because he presented with easy bruising and petechiae. His prothrombin time, platelet count, partial thromboplastin and bleeding time were all normal. Which of the following would explain the presence of the petechiae and easy bruising tendency?

FCS1-0621

Etoposide is a chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of different types of cancer. Which of the following is the correct indication for this drug?

FCS1-0622

Which type of thyroid tumour represents 75 – 80% of thyroid cancer cases? This type is predominant in children and in patients who have had a previous history of head or neck radiation.

FCS1-0607

A histological examination of a lump showed an abnormal amount and arrangement of normal tissue in an otherwise normal area. This condition is known as?

FCS1-0608

Digital rectal examination of a 75-year old gentleman who presented to the surgical clinic with urinary retention revealed an enlarged, nodular prostate. PSA was found to be elevated, favouring the diagnosis of prostatic malignancy. Which of the given options is the most common malignant lesion affecting the prostate gland?