The Master Surgeon | Free Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

QUESTION NO

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A 48 year old woman who is smoker of 10 pack years, who is otherwise fit and well presents to her general practitioner with recurrent lower respiratory tract type symptoms, cough and worsening shortness of breath. The symptoms started three months ago and Which ONE of the following would be the CORRECT first line investigation?

Please select one of the following:

12 lead ECG
Lung function tests and spiromentry
Blood tests to check full blood count only
A chest X-Ray
Interferon gamma release assay

Question By Mr Kasun Wanigasooriya MBCHB, MRCS.