CSOWM EXAM 2026/2027
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS.
The thermogenic effect of food (TEF) is highest for which
macronutrient? - correct answer-protein
clinical manifestations of Cohen syndrome - correct answer-
Cohen syndrome
Chromosome 8q22 mutation
Open mouth appearance
Hypotonic & Hairy (thick eyebrows, hair, and eyelashes)
Eye problems
Narrow limbs & neutropenia
characteristics of Wilson-Turner Syndrome - correct answer-
Wilson-Turner syndrome
W before X (X-linked)
Intellectual disability
,Large breasts (gynecomastia)
Short stature
Obesity
Narrowed fingertips
clinical features of Albright-Hereditary Osteodystrophy - correct
answer-Albright-Hereditary Osteodystrophy
Autosomal dominant
Low height (short stature)
Bradydactyly (short 4th and 5th metacarpals)
Round face
Intellectual disability (mild)
Ganglia calcifications (basal ganglia)
Hypogonadism & pseudoHypoparathyroidism
Teeth abnormalities
vitamin deficiency that can present with loss of nocturnal vision,
itching, dry hair, xerophthalmia, decreased immunity/poor
wound healing, growth impairment, acne, insomnia, thickening
and roughness of skin - correct answer-vitamin A
,The incidence of vitamin A deficiency is 11.1% at one year post
LSG [26]. A higher prevalence is reported after malabsorptive
procedures where deficiency was found in up to 70% of
patients 4 years after RYGB and BPD/DS
vitamin deficiency that presents with easy bruising and bleeding
disorders - correct answer-vitamin K
Low levels of vitamin K have been observed in 1.8% post
RYGB and 7.4% post SADI patients one year after surgery [31].
vitamin deficiency that can present with hyporeflexia/weakness
(poor reflexes), loss of position sense, loss of vibration sense,
shortened red blood cell life, gait disturbances - correct answer-
vitamin E
Vitamin E deficiency after BS is rare. The reported incidence is
4.8% and 0.9% after RYGB and SADI respectively [31, 33].
vitamin deficiency that can present with depression, muscle
pain, involuntary muscle movements, osteoporosis, diarrhea,
insomnia, rickets, burning sensation in the mouth, and
nervousness - correct answer-vitamin D
, The reported deficiency after LSG and RYGB is 66.7% and
65.4% respectively [26]. The prevalence of post BPD/DS
vitamin D deficiency ranged from 37.1% at one year to 50.8%
at 6 years [29].
mineral deficiency that presents with low bone density, muscle
contractions, spasms & pain, brittle nails, cramps, delusions,
palpitations, tooth decay, rickets, insomnia, osteoporosis -
correct answer-calcium
The prevalence of calcium deficiency post LSG and RYGB is
3.9% and 4.3 respectively [37].
mineral deficiency that presents with muscle contractions, pain,
spasms and osteoporosis - correct answer-magnesium
confusion, digestive problems, loss of appetite, memory loss,
weakness, nervousness, paralysis, muscle weakness,
psychosis, hallucinations, pain of lower/upper extremities,
tachycardia or bradycardia, ataxia are S/S of what vitamin
deficiency - correct answer-Thiamin (thiamine or vitamin B1)
Dry Beriberi, Wet Beriberi, Wernicke encephalopathy
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS.
The thermogenic effect of food (TEF) is highest for which
macronutrient? - correct answer-protein
clinical manifestations of Cohen syndrome - correct answer-
Cohen syndrome
Chromosome 8q22 mutation
Open mouth appearance
Hypotonic & Hairy (thick eyebrows, hair, and eyelashes)
Eye problems
Narrow limbs & neutropenia
characteristics of Wilson-Turner Syndrome - correct answer-
Wilson-Turner syndrome
W before X (X-linked)
Intellectual disability
,Large breasts (gynecomastia)
Short stature
Obesity
Narrowed fingertips
clinical features of Albright-Hereditary Osteodystrophy - correct
answer-Albright-Hereditary Osteodystrophy
Autosomal dominant
Low height (short stature)
Bradydactyly (short 4th and 5th metacarpals)
Round face
Intellectual disability (mild)
Ganglia calcifications (basal ganglia)
Hypogonadism & pseudoHypoparathyroidism
Teeth abnormalities
vitamin deficiency that can present with loss of nocturnal vision,
itching, dry hair, xerophthalmia, decreased immunity/poor
wound healing, growth impairment, acne, insomnia, thickening
and roughness of skin - correct answer-vitamin A
,The incidence of vitamin A deficiency is 11.1% at one year post
LSG [26]. A higher prevalence is reported after malabsorptive
procedures where deficiency was found in up to 70% of
patients 4 years after RYGB and BPD/DS
vitamin deficiency that presents with easy bruising and bleeding
disorders - correct answer-vitamin K
Low levels of vitamin K have been observed in 1.8% post
RYGB and 7.4% post SADI patients one year after surgery [31].
vitamin deficiency that can present with hyporeflexia/weakness
(poor reflexes), loss of position sense, loss of vibration sense,
shortened red blood cell life, gait disturbances - correct answer-
vitamin E
Vitamin E deficiency after BS is rare. The reported incidence is
4.8% and 0.9% after RYGB and SADI respectively [31, 33].
vitamin deficiency that can present with depression, muscle
pain, involuntary muscle movements, osteoporosis, diarrhea,
insomnia, rickets, burning sensation in the mouth, and
nervousness - correct answer-vitamin D
, The reported deficiency after LSG and RYGB is 66.7% and
65.4% respectively [26]. The prevalence of post BPD/DS
vitamin D deficiency ranged from 37.1% at one year to 50.8%
at 6 years [29].
mineral deficiency that presents with low bone density, muscle
contractions, spasms & pain, brittle nails, cramps, delusions,
palpitations, tooth decay, rickets, insomnia, osteoporosis -
correct answer-calcium
The prevalence of calcium deficiency post LSG and RYGB is
3.9% and 4.3 respectively [37].
mineral deficiency that presents with muscle contractions, pain,
spasms and osteoporosis - correct answer-magnesium
confusion, digestive problems, loss of appetite, memory loss,
weakness, nervousness, paralysis, muscle weakness,
psychosis, hallucinations, pain of lower/upper extremities,
tachycardia or bradycardia, ataxia are S/S of what vitamin
deficiency - correct answer-Thiamin (thiamine or vitamin B1)
Dry Beriberi, Wet Beriberi, Wernicke encephalopathy
