One of the complications of peptic ulcer disease is infection of the distal esophagus correct
answers False
Prevention of deep vein thrombosis or early detection of an established thrombosis is not always
essential in order to prevent death from pulmonary emboli correct answers False
Gastric cancer is more common in patients with type "O" blood. correct answers False
Truncal vagotomy, plus a drainage procedure can be performed to treat peptic ulcer disease
correct answers True
Drug history has no influence in the choice of operation, or anesthetic or perioperative care.
correct answers False
A thorough history and physical examination are the key initial steps in the preoperative workup
of any surgical patient correct answers True
Most ulcers that perforate are situated on the anterior wall of the duodenum or stomach correct
answers True
Post catheterization urinary tract infection is usually caused by a breakdown in sterile technique
during catheter insertion or contamination of the catheter drainage system correct answers True
The two most important wound complications are wound infection and wound dehiscence
correct answers True
Radical gastric resection is contraindicated if liver metastases are present correct answers True