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6. With which condition is obesity most commonly associated?

A) Hypertension B) Asthma C) Migraine D) Psoriasis

7. The use of severe calorie-restricted diets (800 kcal/day) has caused many deaths. Most common cause?

A) Sudden cardiac death secondary to dysrhythmia B) Myocardial infarction C) Stroke D) Liver failure

8. Theories postulated to explain physiology of obesity?

A) All of the answers B) Set-point theory C) Hormonal theory D) Genetic theory

9. Best and practical type of fluid for replacement in intestinal obstruction?

A) Normal saline plus IV potassium as required B) Dextrose saline C) Ringer lactate D) Dextrose alone

10. A patient post-right thoracotomy. Best form of postoperative pain relief if available?

A) Continuous epidural analgesia through an epidural catheter B) IV opioids C) Patient-controlled analgesia D) Intercostal blocks