Paper 2: Common Surgical Conditions
Section outline
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45 of the 120 Paper 2 questions: congenital and acquired conditions across the surgical specialties.
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42 questions on osteoarthritis, septic and crystal arthritis, prosthetic joint infection, back pain and cauda equina, spinal cord compression, the shoulder, elbow, hand, knee and foot, osteoporosis, bone metastases and children's hip and foot conditions. Single best answer questions with immediate feedback and full explanations. Unlimited attempts; pass mark 70%.
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24 questions on subarachnoid haemorrhage, hydrocephalus, brain abscess, subdural haematoma, cancer MDT and staging, performance status, oncological emergencies, treatment side effects and palliative care. Single best answer questions with immediate feedback and full explanations. Unlimited attempts; pass mark 70%.
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24 questions on melanoma and skin cancer referral and margins, skin lesions, grafts and flaps, neck lumps, salivary glands, head and neck cancer, epistaxis and deep neck infections. Single best answer questions with immediate feedback and full explanations. Unlimited attempts; pass mark 70%.
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24 questions on thyroid nodules and cytology, Graves' disease, retrosternal goitre, thyroidectomy complications, hyperparathyroidism, adrenal masses, phaeochromocytoma, Cushing's and Conn's syndromes and MEN. Single best answer questions with immediate feedback and full explanations. Unlimited attempts; pass mark 70%.
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18 questions on triple assessment and referral, screening, benign breast conditions, breast infection, gynaecomastia, breast cancer surgery and adjuvant therapy, reconstruction and family history. Single best answer questions with immediate feedback and full explanations. Unlimited attempts; pass mark 70%.
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21 questions on reflux and Barrett's, oesophageal perforation, achalasia, upper GI and variceal bleeding, perforated ulcer, gastric outlet obstruction, gallstone disease, cholangitis, acute and chronic pancreatitis, obstructive jaundice and liver abscess. Single best answer questions with immediate feedback and full explanations. Unlimited attempts; pass mark 70%.
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21 questions on appendicitis, small and large bowel obstruction, volvulus, pseudo-obstruction, diverticulitis, acute severe colitis, colorectal cancer referral, anorectal conditions, rectal prolapse, lower GI bleeding and stoma problems. Single best answer questions with immediate feedback and full explanations. Unlimited attempts; pass mark 70%.
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24 questions on the acute abdomen, NEWS2 and sepsis, necrotising fasciitis, emergency laparotomy standards, the acute scrotum, anaphylaxis, lymphadenopathy and lymphoma, the spleen, lymphoedema and lymph node TB. Single best answer questions with immediate feedback and full explanations. Unlimited attempts; pass mark 70%.
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24 questions on peripheral arterial disease, critical and acute limb ischaemia, AAA screening and repair, carotid disease, varicose veins and venous ulcers, the diabetic foot, Raynaud's, dialysis access, mesenteric ischaemia, DVT and amputation. Single best answer questions with immediate feedback and full explanations. Unlimited attempts; pass mark 70%.
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24 questions on lung cancer referral, staging and fitness for surgery, pulmonary nodules, pneumothorax, empyema and effusions, haemoptysis, mesothelioma, coronary and valve surgery, endocarditis, aortic dissection, post-cardiac surgery emergencies and chest drains. Single best answer questions with immediate feedback and full explanations. Unlimited attempts; pass mark 70%.
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24 questions on renal colic, urinary retention, benign prostatic enlargement, haematuria and bladder cancer, prostate, kidney and testicular cancer, scrotal conditions, the foreskin, priapism, urinary infection, strictures and incontinence. Single best answer questions with immediate feedback and full explanations. Unlimited attempts; pass mark 70%.
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