| 1. | Which of the following is NOT an indication for performing spine radiographs? |
| A. | Chronic low back pain, with no improvement despite conservative management. |
| B. | Spinal trauma with pain or neurological deficit. |
| C. | Chronic neck pain. |
| D. | Idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents. |
| E. | Acute low back pain due to suspected disc bulge. |
| 2. | In interpreting spine radiographs, which of the following statements is FALSE? |
| A. | All seven cervical vertebrae should be clearly seen on the lateral cervical spine radiograph. |
| B. | The odontoid peg is best seen on the standard AP radiograph of the entire cervical spine. |
| C. | For complete assessment of scoliosis, AP long-spine radiographs of the entire spine are ideal. |
| D. | In suspected lumbar spinal instability, flexion and extension lateral radiographs are useful. |
| E. | On the lateral radiograph of the cervical spine, the anterior and posterior margins of the vertebral bodies should form two smooth parallel, curved lines (anterior and posterior spinal lines). |
| 3. | Regarding spinal lesions, which of the following statements is FALSE? |
| A. | The vertebra is a common location for an osteoporotic fracture. |
| B. | Vertebral metastases from a prostatic carcinoma typically appear osteolytic on radiographs. |
| C. | Radiographic features of spinal degeneration include osteophyte formation and disc height loss. |
| D. | Radiographic features of sacroiliitis include sacroiliac joint narrowing, subchondral erosions and subchondral sclerosis. |
| E. | Incidental non-spinal findings encountered on lumbar spine radiographs may potentially be the cause of the patient’s back pain. |
| 4. | Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor for basal cell carcinoma (BCC)? |
| A. | Advanced age |
| B. | Irradiation |
| C. | Ultraviolet light exposure |
| D. | LASER therapy |
| E. | Gorlin syndrome |
| 5. | What is the gold standard to ensure optimal oncological outcome for basal cell carcinoma (BCC)? |
| A. | Curettage |
| B. | Excision and reconstruction |
| C. | MOHS micrographic surgery |
| D. | Topical chemotherapeutic agent |
| E. | Cryotherapy |
| 6. | Which of the following is NOT an advantage of MOHS micrographic surgery? |
| A. | Good examination of surgical margin |
| B. | Quick procedure |
| C. | Optimal cosmetic outcome |
| D. | Result in the smallest surgical defect possible |
| E. | Best preservation of surrounding healthy tissue |