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16. A 20 years old patient with acute severe left sided colicky abdominal pain, rolls around during attacks. Ultrasound shows left hydronephrosis. Next step:

A) Prescribe analgesics and advise increased fluid intake B) Surgery C) CT scan D) IVP

17. You are in a remote health centre without X-ray. A 25 years old twisted her ankle, cannot bear weight, tender lateral aspect. Plan:

A) Ankle brace for three weeks without weight bearing B) Refer for X-ray C) Cast application D) Surgery

18. You have five patients with different hernias and one vacancy. Priority given to:

A) Femoral hernia B) Inguinal hernia C) Umbilical hernia D) Incisional hernia

19. The following is not a risk factor associated with small for dates:

A) Family history of diabetes mellitus B) Maternal smoking C) Hypertension D) Multiple pregnancy

20. Pyogenic abscesses are drained as a routine because:

A) Antibiotics will not reach the depth of the abscess cavity in sufficient concentrations B) Pain relief C) Cosmesis D) Prevent sepsis