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General Surgery · Vascular surgery
Sample itemWhat initial imaging may be used for suspected abdominal aortic aneurysm in a stable patient?
Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.
The answer and the reasoning
A. Ultrasound
The key Vascular surgery principle supports Ultrasound; this option most directly explains the clinical pattern, diagnostic priority, or initial management principle given in the stem.
Option by option
A. Ultrasound (correct)
Correct. Ultrasound is directly supported by the key information.
B. Otoscopy
Otoscopy does not match the stated vascular surgery feature.
C. EEG
EEG does not address the diagnosis or priority described.
D. Mammography
Mammography has a different clinical context and is not the best answer here.
Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.
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