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WEBER'S test in otitis media will be? | [
"Not lateralized",
"Lateralised to poorer ear",
"Lateralised to better ear",
"Inconclusive"
] | B | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Lateralised to poorer ear Otitis media causes conductive hearing lossWeber's testLateralized to poorer ear - conductive hearing lossLateralized to better ear - SNHLNo lateralization - Normal | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 44-year-old woman is having symptoms of muscle weakness and fatigue. On examination, her blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg, pulse 80/min, JVP 4 cm, heart sounds normal, and lungs clear. Her serum potassium level is 2.5 mEq/L, bicarbonate 18 mEq/L, and anion gap is normal. The urine potassium is 40 mEq/L.For the above pa... | [
"lower gastrointestinal (GI) losses",
"prior use of diuretics",
"RTA",
"current use of diuretics"
] | C | RTA types I and II cause hypokalemia with high potassium excretion (> 25 mmol/F) and a low bicarbonate in the absence of hypertension. Diabetic ketoacidosis can also result in this constellation of findings. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is NOT an assisted reproduction technique | [
"ZIFT",
"GIFT",
"IVF and embryonal transfer",
"Artificial insemination into the uterus"
] | D | Ans. D. Artificial insemination into the uterusAssisted reproductive technologiesa. Couples who have failed to respond to traditional infertility treatments, including those with tubal disease, severe endometriosis, oligospermia, immunologic or unexplained infertility, may benefit from in vitro fertilization (IVF), gam... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Double aoic arch occurs due to? | [
"Non development of right 4th aoic arch",
"Non development of left 4th aoic arch",
"Non divison of truncus aeriosus",
"Persistent distal poion of right dorsal aoa"
] | D | Double aoic arch occurs due to persistent distal poion of right dorsal aoa. This will lead to difficulty in breathing and swallowing due to compression of bronchi and esophagus by Right side aoic arch. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Enucleation of the eyeball is contraindicated in- | [
"Endophthalmitis",
"Panophthalmitis",
"Intraocular tumours",
"Painful blind eye"
] | B | *Enucleation is contraindicated :- 1) After the onset of sympathetic ophthalmia. 2) Panophthalmitis :- Infection can spread the cut ends of optic nerve sheath causing meningitis. Ref: Khurana 7th/e p.632 | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which is the EEG wave recorded in a subject who is awake but eyes closed? | [
"Alpha waves",
"Beta waves",
"Theta waves",
"Delta waves"
] | A | Alpha waves are recorded best in the parieto-occipital region in adults at rest, i.e., awake but relaxed with eyes closed. EEG Waves Frequency (in HZ) Amplitude (in mV) Location where it is best-recorded Alpha Rhythm 8-13 50-100 Parieto-occipital regions Beta Rhythm 13-30 5-10 Frontal region Theta Waves 4-8 <200 Pariet... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Cellular and flagellar movement is carried out by all of the following except - | [
"Intermediate filaments",
"Actin",
"Tubulin",
"Myosin"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Intermediate filamentCytoskeleton o All cells have a cytoskeleton that : ?Maintains the structure of a cellPermits cell to change it shapeHelps in movemento Cytoskeleton is primarily made up of1. Microtubules2. Intermediate filaments3. Microfilaments1. MicrotubulesMicrotubules helps in motility of spe... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which test is being performed here? | [
"Oolani's test",
"Barlow's test",
"Galeazzi's test",
"Trendelenber's Test"
] | C | The Galeazzi test is used to assess for hip dislocation, primarily in order to test for developmental dysplasia of the hip. It is performed by flexing an infant&;s knees when they are lying down so that the feet touch the surface and the ankles touch the buttocks. If the knees are not level then the test is positive, i... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Best mode to control leprosy eradication-programme is - | [
"Mass chemotherapy",
"Early diagnosis and treatment",
"High risk chemotherapy",
"Health education"
] | B | Ans. is `b' i.e., Early diagnosis and treatment Early diagnosis & Treatment is the most impoant pa of NLEP. Note: Other diseaes for which early diagnosis & treatment is the most impoant step in control TB, STD. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following terms best describes the antagonism of leukotrienes bronchoconstrictor effect (mediated at a leukotriene receptor) by terputaline (acting at a adrenoceptor) in a patient with asthama | [
"Pharmalogical antagonist",
"Paial agonist",
"Physiological antagonist",
"Chemical antagonist"
] | C | Ref-Katzung 10/e p16 Drugs producing opposite action by acting on different receptors are called psychological antagonist | train | med_mcqa | null |
In an embryo with a complete deficiency of pyruvate kinase, how many net moles of ATP are generated in the conversion of 1 mole of glucose through the glycolytic pathway? | [
"0",
"1",
"2",
"3"
] | A | Normally, 1 mole of ATP is used to convert 1 mole of glucose to 1 mole of glucose-6-phosphate and a second to convert 1 mole of fructose-6-phosphate to the bisphosphate. Two those phosphates are produced by cleavage of fructose-1,6-bisphosphate. Because the two those phosphates are converted to pyruvate, four ATPs are ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
In early cases multiple myeloma presents with: | [
"No radiographic sign",
"Punched out lesions",
"Hair end on appearance",
"Step ladder appearance"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Maximum phosphate is reabsorbed in ? | [
"PCT",
"DCT",
"Loop of Henle",
"Collecting duct"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i.e., PCT About 60% -70% of filtered phosphate is absorbed in proximal tubule and most of the remaining in distal tubule. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Features not seen in Cushing's Syndrome is : | [
"Hypoglycemia",
"Hypeension",
"Frank psychosis",
"Hypokalemia"
] | A | Answer is A (Hypoglycemia): Cushing's syndrome is characterised by Hy perglycemia. Increased hepatic gluconeogenesis and insulin resistance causes increase in blood glucose. Hypeension is common, & emotional changes may be profound, ranging from irritability & emotional liability to severe depressions, confusion or eve... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The drug of choice for treating cholera in pregnan women is | [
"Tetracycline",
"Doxycycline",
"Furazolidone",
"None"
] | D | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Infectivity of chicken pox is seen- | [
"Till last scab falls off",
"3 days after the appearance of rash",
"6 days after the appearance of rash",
"As long as the fever lasts"
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Mechanism similar to Schwartzman reaction occurs in: | [
"Fitz Hugh Curtis syndrome",
"Waterhouse Friderichsen syndrome",
"Eichwald slimser effect",
"Anaphylactoid reaction"
] | B | Ans. (b)Factors affecting intravascular coagulation is affected.Not actually immune mediated reaction.Smilar reactions happens in Waterhouse Friderichsen syndrome. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Hartnup disease is due to defective transport of - | [
"Histidine",
"Argine",
"Lysine",
"Tryptophan"
] | D | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Tryptophan Hartnup diseaseo It is an inherited disorder in the metabolism of tryptophan.o It is due to defective transport of tryptophan and other neutral amino acids in the intestine and kidneyo This results in deficiency of tryptophan leading to decreased synthesis of niacin and serotonino Thus ther... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Causal association factors can be revealed by ? | [
"Case control study",
"Coho study",
"Cross sectional study",
"Experimental study"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Case Control study o In a case control study we proceed from the effect to cause therefore we can study many causal associated factors at a time.o Whereas in coho study we proceed from the cause to effect, therefore we can get to several diseases associated with the cause but we can not study many cau... | train | med_mcqa | null |
According to Stone and Church's classification, John, age
4, can be classified developmentally as: | [
"Toddler",
"Preschooler",
"Middle years child",
"Adolescent"
] | B | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following insufflation gases should not be used with radiofrequency (RF) electrosurgery ? | [
"CO2",
"Nitrous oxide",
"Argon",
"Helium"
] | B | CO2 is the most commonly used gas for peritoneal insufflation, but alternative gases are available. Nitrous oxide has been used for procedures performed under local anesthesia because it does not cause the acid-base disturbances associated with CO2 pneumoperitoneum and may cause less postoperative pain. However, it sup... | train | med_mcqa | null |
pH of the vagina during reproductive age is - | [
"2.5-3.7",
"5-Apr",
"7-Jun",
"7.2-8.6"
] | B | Ans. is 'b' i.e., 4-5 PeriodpHBirth-2 weeks4-52 weeks-prepuberty PubertyShifts from alkaline to acidReproductive period4-5PostmenopauseNeutral or alkaline 6 to >7 | train | med_mcqa | null |
Hep-2 cells are the type of | [
"Primary cell cultures",
"Diploid cell strain",
"Continuous cell lines",
"Explant culture"
] | C | Continuous cell lines - these are cells of a single type usually derived from cancer cells that are capable of continuous serial cultivation indefinitely.
Standard cell lines derived from human cancers such as HeLa, HeP2 and KB cell lines have been used. | train | med_mcqa | null |
True about blood pressure measurement is all/except | [
"Cuff width should be 40% of arm circumference",
"Diastolic blood pressure is indicated by fouh Korotkoff sound",
"Small cuff measures spuriously elevated Diastolic blood pressure",
"Monkenberg sclerosis causes pseudohypeension"
] | B | Diastolic blood pressure is indicated by fouh Korotkoff sound According to American Hea Association- onset of phase I Korotkoff s sound corresponds to systolic pressure and the disappearance of sounds (phase V) corresponds to diastolic pressure . More points about measuring blood pressure The standard technique for blo... | train | med_mcqa | null |
All are analytical studies except- | [
"Prevalence study",
"Case control",
"Field trials",
"Coho"
] | C | Analytical studies consists of : Cross sectional/prevalence study Ecological study Case control study Coho study Experimental study consists of : RCT Field trial Community Trial Clinical trial | train | med_mcqa | null |
The most sensitive test to detect argemone oil is: | [
"Paper chromatography",
"Nitric acid test",
"Nulgonda technique",
"Methylene blue reduction test"
] | A | Ans: a (Paper chromatography) Ref: Park, 19th ed, 525* Paper chromatography is the most sensitive test for detecting argemone oil. Other test used for delecting argemone oil is nitric acid test.* Nalgonda technique is used fordeflouridation of water.* Methylene blue reduction test -it is an indirect test for detection ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Find the false statement about mi-RNAs: | [
"Inhibit gene expression",
"Can encode proteins",
"Gene silencing RNAs",
"21-30 nucleotides in length"
] | B | mi-RNAs : small non coding RNA They are 21-30 nucleotides in length. They don't code for any protein. These are transcribed but not translated. Function :gene silencing. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which among the following hypersensitivity cannot be detected by skin test | [
"Type 1",
"\"type 2",
"Type 3",
"Type 4"
] | B | Ans b: (Ref: ROBBINS 7th edition-210)Type 1: Immediate hypersensitivity- Involves Ig E mediated release of histamine & other mediators from mast cells & basophilsEg: Skin tests-Casoni's testType 2: Antibody mediated - Involves IgG or IgM with subsequent complement fixationType 3: Immune compex mediated- Involve circula... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Regarding HSV-2 infection- | [
"Primary infection is usually wide spread",
"Recurrent attacks are due to reactivation of latent infection",
"Encephalitis can be caused by HSV - 2",
"New born may acquire infection the bih canal at the time of labour"
] | A | Primary infections though self-limited are more severe and widespread and associated with systemic infections. Recurrent infections are more localized. REF:ANANTHANARAYAN AND PANIKER'S TEXTBOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY 9TH EDITION PAGE NO:468 | train | med_mcqa | null |
Human filariasis is caused by - | [
"Loa-loa",
"Onchocerca Volvulus",
"W. Bancrofti",
"B. Malayi"
] | C | - lymphatic filariasis is the infection caused by nematode worms. - among 95 percent of lymphatic filariasis is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti. Reference : Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition pg no:270 <\p> | train | med_mcqa | null |
A patient presents with depressed mood, loss of sleep, loss of hope, feeling of wohlessness and diminished concentration for last 1 month. Which of the following is the drug of choice in this patient? | [
"SSRIs",
"Atypical antidepressants",
"Lithium",
"Tricyclic antidepressants"
] | A | The diagnosis in this patient would be depression. SSRIs are usually used as the first antidepressants as they have a much better side effect profile than other antidepressants | train | med_mcqa | null |
Laryngeal mask is contraindicated in all Except | [
"Oral tumor",
"Ocular surgeries",
"Massive maxillofacial injury",
"High risk of aspiration"
] | B | (Refer: Morgan and Mikhail's Clinical Anaesthesiology, 5th edition, pg no. 317) | train | med_mcqa | null |
Basiliximab is a monoclonal antibody against : | [
"IL-2 receptor",
"CD20",
"INF - α",
"IL-6"
] | A | Basiliximab & Daclizumab are monoclonal antibody against IL-2 receptor (CD25) used as immunosuppresants. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Term Colorado stain was given by | [
"McKay",
"Greene",
"Dean",
"Knutson"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Nocturnal enuresis is abnormal after: | [
"2 yrs",
"3 yrs",
"4 yrs",
"5 yrs"
] | D | Ref: Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics. 19th Edition, Page: 71Explanation:Enuresis (Bed-Wetting)Enuresis is defined as the repeated voiding of urine into clothes or bed at least twice a week for at least 3 consecutive months in a child who is at least 5 yrof age.Diurnal enuresis - wetting while awake Nocturnal enuresis -... | train | med_mcqa | null |
All are seen in Horner's syndrome EXCEPT: | [
"Heterochromia iridis",
"Ptosis",
"Miosis",
"Apparent exophthalmos"
] | D | Horner syndrome presents with enophthalmos (and not exophthalmos). - This is due to paralysis of orbitalis muscle which anatomically protrude the eyeball out of the socket. It's paralysis leads to eyeball staying back in the orbit, giving the appearance of sunken eyeball (enophthalmos). Heterochromia iridis may be pres... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 26yr old pregnant mother who had previous twin delivery visits ANC OPD for routine check up she is sure of her dates with 36 wks pay what is the obstetric score | [
"g3p1",
"g2p1",
"G2P2",
"G3P2"
] | B | REF : DUTTA 9TH ED | train | med_mcqa | null |
The compensation claim at State Level Dispute Redressal Commission is: | [
"Less than 5 lakhs",
"5 - 20 lakhs",
"More than 20 lakhs",
"5-10 lakhs"
] | B | CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT (CPA/COPRA)
The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 that came into force on 15th April 1987 is a JOTG & milestone in the history of socio-economic legislation in the country. It is one of the most progressive and comprehensive piece of legislations enacted for the protecti... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is a common cause of transverse lie? | [
"Term fetus",
"Placental abruption",
"Oligohydramnios",
"Placenta pre"
] | D | Some of the more common causes of transverse lie include: (1) Abdominal wall relaxation from high parity, (2) Preterm fetus, (3) Placenta pre, (4) Abnormal uterine anatomy, (5) Hydramnios, (6) Contracted pelvis | train | med_mcqa | null |
Drug used in glaucoma is: | [
"Propranolol",
"Atenolol",
"Timolol",
"Pindolol"
] | C | C i.e.Timolol | train | med_mcqa | null |
Total cholestrol level = a+b (calorie intake) + e (physical activity) + d (body mass index) ; is an example of- | [
"Simple linear regression",
"Simple curvilinear regression",
"Multiple linear regression",
"Multiple logistic regression"
] | C | . | train | med_mcqa | null |
True statements regarding Zenker's diverticulum include | [
"Aspiration pneumonitis is unlikely",
"It is a congenital abnormality",
"The most common symptom is a sensation of high obstruction on swallowing",
"It is a traction-type diverticulum"
] | C | Zenker's diverticulum is an acquired abnormality. Premature contraction of the cricopharyngeus muscle on swallowing, which leads to partial obstruction, is believed to be the cause of this pulsion-type diverticulum of the pharyngoesophageal junction. High intraluminal pressure results in an outpouching of mucosa throug... | train | med_mcqa | null |
When an association between two variable is explained by a third variable due to indirect association. It is called as? | [
"Cognitive bias",
"Confounding bias",
"Berkessonian bias",
"Indirect bias"
] | B | .confounding bias is used as a third variable to explain the association between two variables caused due to indirect association ref:park&;s textbook of preventive and social medicine,22nd edition,pg no 71 | train | med_mcqa | null |
Renal scan should be done in which position: | [
"Supine",
"Prone",
"Sitting",
"Left lateral"
] | B | Ans. Prone | train | med_mcqa | null |
Unilateral supranuclear lesion of facial nerve involves | [
"Whole of face",
"Only ipsilateral upper part of the face",
"Only contra lateral lower part of the face",
"Whole of lower face"
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
The treatment of contacts of meningococcal meningitis is by- | [
"Rifampicin",
"Erythromycin",
"Penicillin",
"Cephalosporins"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i,e., Rifampicin | train | med_mcqa | null |
Cu deficiency manfest as -a) Anaemiab) Cardiomyopathyc) Hepatomegalyd) Growth retardation | [
"b",
"ad",
"ac",
"ab"
] | B | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Isolation is useful for - | [
"Hepatitis A",
"Diphtheria",
"Typhoid",
"All"
] | D | Ans. is All | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following antibodies correlates with disease activity for S.L.E - | [
"Anti Smith antibody",
"Anti dS DNA antibody",
"Anti Histone antibody",
"Anti Rho"
] | B | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Anti-ds DNA antibody Autoantibodies in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)AntibodyPrevalence%Antigen RecognizedClinical Utilityo Antinuclear antibodies98Multiple nuclearBest screening test; repeated negative tests make SLE unlikelyo Anti-dsDNA70DNA (double-stranded)High titers are SLE-specific and in s... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Eustachian tube passes between | [
"Superior and middle constrictors",
"Above superior constrictor",
"Middle and inferior constrictor",
"Below inferior constrictor"
] | B | The auditory tube passes between the large gap between the upper concave border of the superior constrictor and the base of the skull is semilunar and is known as the sinus of Morgagni. It is closed by the upper strong pa of the pharyngobasilar fascia. Ref: BD Chaurasia's HUMAN ANATOMY, Volume 3, 4th edition. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which one has least mineralocoicoid activity? | [
"Coisol",
"Prednisolone",
"Fludrocoisone",
"Methyl prednisolone"
] | D | Coisol (Hydrocoisone) has primary glucocoicoid action and has significant mineralocoicoid activity. Prednisolone has glucocoicoid activity but at high doses fluid retention does occur. Fludrocoisone is a potent mineralocoicoid having very less glucocoicoid activity. Methylprednisolone is more selective glucocoicoid wit... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Restrictive cardiomyopathy is seen in? | [
"Amylodosis",
"Fatty change of heart",
"Viral myocarditis",
"Doxorubicin toxicity"
] | A | Ans. (a) AmyloidosisRef: Harrison's 18/e, chapter 238 | train | med_mcqa | null |
During repair of indirect inguinal hernia, while releasing the constriction at the deep inguinal ring, the surgeon takes care not to damage one of the following structures - | [
"Falx inguinalis (conjoint tendon)",
"Interfoveolar ligament",
"Inferior epigastric artery",
"Spermatic cord"
] | C | The deep inguinal ring lies immediately lateral to the inferior epigastric artery so quite obviously the artery is being in danger of getting damaged while releasing the constriction at the deep inguinal ring. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Folinic acid is specifically indicated for | [
"Anaemia associated with renal failure",
"Pernicious anaemia",
"Counteracting toxicity of high dose methotrexate",
"Prophylaxis of neural tube defect in the offspring of women receiving anticonvulsant medication"
] | C | Methotrexate toxicity:- Folinic acid (Leucovorin, citrovorum factor, 5-formyl-THFA) is an active coenzyme form which does not need to be reduced by DHFRase before it can act. Methotrexate is a DHFRase inhibitor; its toxicity is not counteracted by folic acid, but antagonized by folinic acid. Ref:- kd tripathi; pg num:-... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 25-year-old sexually active woman complains of purulent discharge and dysuria after having intercourse with a new paner. Most sensitive investigation for diagnosis: | [
"Grams staining",
"Bacterial growth or culture on selective media",
"Wet mount",
"Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT)"
] | A | Ans. d. Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) Most sensitive investigation for diagnosis in a 25 year old sexually active woman who complains of purulent discharge and dysuria after having intercourse with a new paner (sexually transmitted urethritis) is Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT). `Gonorrhea and chlamydia... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Hypokalemia is seen with - | [
"Frusemide",
"Coisol",
"Metabolic acidosis",
"Amiloride"
] | A | Furosemide also can lead to gout caused by hyperuricemia. Hyperglycemia is also a common side effect. The tendency, as for all loop diuretics, to cause low serum potassium concentration (hypokalemia) has given rise to combination products, either with potassium or with the potassium-sparing diuretic amiloride (Co-amilo... | train | med_mcqa | null |
More than 90% patients of CREST syndrome with the limited cutaneous form of this disorder make which of the following autoantibodies? | [
"Anti-centromere",
"Anti-DNA topoisomerase l",
"Anti-double-stranded DNA",
"Anti-Golgi"
] | A | All forms of scleroderma are thought to have a strong autoimmune component, and glucocoicoids and azathioprine are used to suppress the inflammatory complications of scleroderma. (Other drugs that can be used in therapy include penicillamine, which inhibits collagen cross-linking, NSAIDS for pain, and ACE inhibitors to... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Cicatrising alopecia with perifollicular blue-gray patches hyperpigmentation is most commonly associated with: | [
"Pitting of nails",
"Whitish lesions in the buccal mucosa",
"Ahritis",
"Discoid plaques in the face"
] | B | B i.e. Whitish lesions in the buccal mucosa Cicatrising alopecia with perifollicular erythema / hyperpigmentation/ hyperkeratosis & scaleQ are seen in lichen planus (lichen planopilaris or spinosus et folliculitis decalvans). Whereas, Ciratrising alopecia with follicular accentuation/ widening/ dilation and keratotic p... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The most common concept of hard and soft substance is | [
"Relative resistance to indentation",
"Relative resistance to abrasion",
"Relative resistance to fracture",
"All of the above"
] | A | The most common concept of hard and soft substances is their relative resistance to indentation. Hardness is therefore a measure of the resistance to plastic deformation and is measured as a force per unit area of indentation. Hardness may be broadly defined as the resistance to permanent surface indentation or penetra... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A new born child has not passed meconium for 48 hrs. What is the diagnostic procedure of choice? | [
"USG",
"Contrast enema",
"CT",
"MRI"
] | B | Ans is 'b' i.e. Contrast enema - Failure to Pass Meconium: Diagnosing Neonatal Intestinal Obstruction by VERA LOENING-BAUCKE, M.D., and KEN KIMURA, M.D. Timely passage of the first stool is a hallmark of the well-being of the newborn infant. 99% of term infants and 95% of premature infants pass meconium within 48 hrs o... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 35-year-old male patient is admitted to the hospital with severe headaches. A CT scan evaluation reveals a tumor in the infratemporal fossa. Physical examination reveals loss of general sensation from the anterior two thirds of his tongue, but taste and salivation are intact. Which of the following nerves is most lik... | [
"Lingual proximal to its junction with the chorda tympani",
"Chorda tympani",
"Inferior alveolar",
"Lesser petrosal"
] | A | The lingual nerve joins the chorda tympani in the infratemporal fossa, and a lesion to the lingual nerve before it joins the chorda tympani would account for the loss of general sensation, with no loss to the special sense of taste and saliva production. If the chorda tympani were injured, the patient would present wit... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Algorithm for the stabilization of the severely injured
patient: | [
"Treating the hard tissue injuries",
"Reducing facial bone fractures",
"Control of haemorrhage",
"Airway, breathing and circulation"
] | D | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Thin filaments in skeletal muscles are mainly composed of which of the following? | [
"Myosin",
"Actin",
"Tropomyosin",
"Dystrophin"
] | B | Thin filaments are polymers made up of two chains of actin that forms a long double helix. Tropomyosin molecules are long filaments located in the groove between the two chains in the actin. Each thin filament contains 300-400 actin molecules and 40-60 tropomyosin molecules. Troponin molecules are small globular units ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Toxin responsible for staphyloccal toxic shock syndrome? | [
"Superantigenic toxin",
"Alpha hemolysin",
"Panton valentine toxin",
"Coagulase"
] | A | Ref: Ananthnaraycm R. Paniker CKJ. Textbook of Microbiology. 8th Edition. Hyderabad: Universities Press; 2009. Pg. 198-9.Explanation:Virulence factors of Staphylococcus aureusCoagulaseCoagulase is an enzyme which brings about clotting of human or rabbit plasma.It acts with a 'coagulase reacting factor (CRF) present in ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
All of the following have poor penetration in brain and eyes except | [
"Glycopyrrolate",
"Pilocarpine",
"Tiotropium bromide",
"Isopropamide"
] | B | Glycopyrrolate, Tiotropium bromide, Isopropamide are Atropine substitute Quaternary compounds. These compounds are lipid insoluble and therefore have poor penetration in brain and eyes. Glycopyrrolate blocks the peripheral muscarinic side effects(caused by increased Ach levels) without causing unwanted central antichol... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Amnion is present on : | [
"Decidua basalis",
"Fetal surface",
"Maternal surface",
"All of the above"
] | B | B i.e. Fetal surfaceAmnion is the inner most layer facing fetus Q; decidua perietalis & basalis are the outer most layers & face towards maternal surface Q | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is an ohopedic emergency? | [
"Intraaicular fracture",
"Septic ahritis",
"Fracture lateral condyle humerus",
"Fracture neck femur"
] | B | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Septic ahritis Timing of surgery Fracture surgery can be divided into emergency, urgency or elective. Emergency Emergency surgery is immediate for life and limb threatening problems. Examples are : - Fracture or dislocation with vascular injury. Fractures with compament syndrome Irreducible dislocatio... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The most common location of spider nevi is | [
"Abdomen",
"Back",
"Neck and shoulder",
"Upper and lower extremities"
] | C | <img src=" /> Ref image - Internet (Researchgate.net) | train | med_mcqa | null |
Highest concentration of hydroxy proline is seen in- | [
"Elastin",
"Fibrous tissue",
"Gelatin",
"Collagen"
] | D | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
HIV+ve patient is being infused amphotericin B for fungal systemic infection. Which of the following method should be used to manage patient’s iv-cannula and tubing? | [
"Disinfect with 1% hypochlorite, put in blue bag for destruction/shredding",
"Put in red bag for destruction/shredding",
"Disinfect in 5% hypochlorite solution and put in yellow bag",
"Put in black bag for destruction/shredding"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following periapical conditions is often associated with a vital pulp? | [
"Apical cyst",
"Apical scar",
"Condensing osteitis",
"Chronic apical periodontitis"
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
The micronutrient, helping to increase the absorption of iron from the diet | [
"Folic acid",
"Ascorbic acid",
"Nicotinic acid",
"Pantothenic acid"
] | B | Dietary composition affects the biologic availability and use of nutrients. For example, the absorption of iron may be impaired by large amounts of calcium or lead; likewise, non-heme iron uptake may be impaired by a lack of ascorbic acid and amino acids in the meal.Ref: Harrison&;s Principles of Internal Medicine; 19t... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Apical third root fracture in a vital tooth are related by: | [
"Extraction.",
"Relieve from occlusion and observe.",
"RCT.",
"Any of the above."
] | B | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Celiac plexus block all the following is true except- | [
"Relieved pain from gastric malignancy",
"cause hypotention",
"Can be used to provide anesthesia for intra abdominal surgery",
"Can be given only by retrocrural {classic}. approach"
] | D | Ohostatic hypotension occur more often with the retrocrural approach Can be used to provide anesthesia for intra abdominal surgery relive pain from gastric malignancy | train | med_mcqa | null |
Morbilliform eruptions is seen in: | [
"Scarlet fever",
"Rubella",
"Toxic shock syndrome",
"All"
] | B | B i.e. Rubella | train | med_mcqa | null |
Most common cause of hyperparathyroidism - | [
"Iatrogenic",
"Medullary carcinoma thyroid",
"Parathyroid adenoma",
"Parathyroid hyperplasia"
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following calcium channel blocker would be useful in the treatment of supraventricular tachycardia by suppressing AV node conduction: | [
"Amlodipine",
"Nimodipine",
"Verapamil",
"Nifedipine"
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Three radiographs of the same tooth, taken using a digital intra-oral X-ray system, an intensifying screen/film cassette combination and conventional dental film (F speed). Which of the following X ray is taken with conventional dental film? | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"All of the above"
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Dextrose is: | [
"D (+) glucose",
"D (-) glucose",
"L (+) glucose",
"L (-) glucose"
] | A | Option a - Dextrose is D(+) glucose Concept 'D' means structural isomer i.e. Enantiomer. Abundant form of carbohydrate is always D form. (+) or (d) means dextrorotatory. Glucose is always dextrorotatory (d) (+). The solution of glucose is known as DEXTROSE. Therefore, Dextrose is D (+) glucose | train | med_mcqa | null |
A primigravida female comes in labour. The cardinal movements during normal labour occur in which of the following order? | [
"Engagement, internal rotation, delivery of head, restitution, external rotation",
"Engagement, internal rotation, restitution, delivery of head, external rotation",
"Engagement, delivery of head, internal rotation, restitution, external rotation",
"Engagement, external rotation, delivery of head, internal ro... | A | The sequence of events occurring during normal labor are engagement, descent, increasing flexion, internal rotation, crowning, delivery of head by extension, restitution, external rotation and delivery of the shoulder and trunk by lateral flexion. During internal rotation, in occipito lateral position there is internal... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Retina is derived from | [
"surface ectoderm",
"neural ectoderm",
"mesoderm",
"endoderm"
] | B | BASIC ANATOMY * Retina is the light sensitive tissue of the eye * Derived from neural ectoderm. * Extends from optic disc to ora serrata * Embryologically derived into two pas * Outer Pigmented Layer: Forms RPE (6th week) Inner neural layer: Neurosensory retina(40th week) LAYERS OF RETINA 1. Inner limiting membrane 2. ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The WBC that is considered “second line of defence” is: | [
"Neutrophil",
"Eosinophil",
"Basophil",
"Monocyte"
] | D | Monocyte is considered as the second line of defence.
Phagocytosis by Macrophages.
Macrophages are the end-stage product of monocytes that enter the tissues from the blood. When activated by the immune system, they are much more powerful phagocytes than neutrophils, often capable of phagocytizing as many as 100 bacte... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Narcotics drugs and psychiatry act is applied to all except – | [
"Opioids",
"Nicotine",
"Cocaine",
"Heroine"
] | B | The Narcotic Drugs and Psychoactive Substances Act 1985 (NDPS)
This Act repeals and renders obsolete three Acts namely –
1. The Opium Act 1857
2. The Opium Act 1878
3. The Dangerous Drugs Act 1930
• According to this Act, a narcotic drug refers to the cocoa leaf, cannabis (hemp), opium, poppy straw and includes all man... | train | med_mcqa | null |
All the following aeries are involved in Cruciate Anastomosis except | [
"Inferior Gluteal Aery",
"Medial Circumflex Femoral Aery",
"Lateral Circumflex Femoral Aery",
"Superior Gluteal Aery"
] | D | Cruciate Anastomosis:This anastomosis is situated over the upper pa of the back of the femur at the level of the middle of the lesser trochanter.It is formed (1) from above by the anastomotic branch of the inferior gluteal aery, (2) from below by the ascending branch of the first perforating aery, (3) medially by the t... | train | med_mcqa | null |
"Phantom calyx/Amputated calyx" on IVU is feature of? | [
"Tuberculosis",
"Hydronephrosis",
"Bilharziasis",
"UPJ obstruction"
] | A | Ans. A. TuberculosisEarly renal tb: IVUAdvanced renal tb: CTRadiologic findings in renal tb include:a. Urographic demonstration (ivu) of diminished excretion of the contrast medium, focally or generally.b. Poorly defined one or more calyces.c. Cavitation communicating with the pc system, demonstrable by urography or re... | train | med_mcqa | null |
True about primary pulmonary hypoventilation is: | [
"Does not respond to chemical stimuli",
"Hypocapnoea and normal PaO2",
"Common in children",
"Respiratory alkalosis is diagnostic"
] | A | Answer is A (Does not respond to chemical stimuli): Ventilatory responses to chemical stimuli are reduced or absent- Harrison 161/1/1570 Primary pulmonary hypoventilation Characterized by: Impaired chemoreception resulting in decreased ventilatory drive. Chronic hypercapnia and hypoxemia in the absence of identifiable ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Angiod streaks in the eyes are seen in - | [
"Pseudoxanthoma elasticum",
"Tendinous xanthoma",
"Xanthelasma",
"Eruptive xanthoma"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Pseudoxanthoma elasticum Angioid streaksAngioid streaks are dark brown pigmented streaks that radiate from the peripapillary retina into the macular and peripheral fundus.The streaks represent linear crack like dehiscences in Bruch's membrane.These are due to changes in the elastic tissue of Bruch's m... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Game keepers thumb is ? | [
"Thumb metacarpophalangeal joint ulnar collateral ligament rupture",
"Thumb metacarpophalangeal joint radial collateral ligament rupture",
"Thumb interphalangeal joint ulnar collateral ligament rupture",
"Thumb interphalangeal joint radial collateral ligament rupture"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Thumb metacarpophalangeal joint ulnar collateral ligament rupture Injury to the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint ulnar collateral ligament is commonly referred to as gamekeeper thumb or skier's thumb, although the original "gamekeeper" description (Campbell, 1955) referred to an attritional ulnar colla... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Proximal pa of umbilical aery gives rise to? | [
"Median umbilical ligament",
"lateral umbilical ligament",
"Superior vesical aery",
"Inferior vesical aery"
] | C | *Umbilical aeries - seen as continuations of the right and left dorsal aoae, before their fusion. *After fusion, they are seen as lateral branches of the single dorsal aoa *Cross the 5th lumbar intersegmental aery *pa of umbilical aery, btw the aoa and the anastomosis with internal iliac, disappears so that umbilical a... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Weight transmission from upper limb to axial skeleton is done by | [
"Costoclavicular ligament",
"Coracoacromial ligament",
"Coracoclavicular ligament",
"Interclavicular ligament"
] | A | Ligaments involved in weight transmission connect one bone with the next bone, in line of weight transmission. Costoclavicular ligament transfers the weight of upper limb to axial skeleton.Coracoclavicular ligament transfer the weight of upper limb to clavicle bone.Note: Coracoacromial ligaments attach to bone scapula ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 35 year old male presented with nasal discharge, facial pain and fever which subsided with a course of antibiotics and antihistaminics, which recurred again after 2 months. O/E mucopurulent discharge from middle meatus, and inflammed sinus openings, investigation of choice - | [
"X-ray PNS",
"NCCT PNS",
"MRI of the face",
"Inferior meatal puncture"
] | B | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 45 year old lady complains contact bleeding. She has positive pap smear. The next line of management is - | [
"Colposcopy directed bioipsy",
"Cone biopsy",
"Repeat papsmear",
"Hysterectomy"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' Colposcopy directed biopsy (Ref. Shaws, 7 3/e, p 384 (12/e, p289)).Pap smear is a screening procedure for carcinoma cervix.Positive pap smear means that cytology as abnormal. Now it needs to be confirmed by biopsy. Colposcopy will help in accurate localization of the abnormal tissue and helps in reducing fa... | train | med_mcqa | null |
True regarding pregnancy changes except : | [
"Hyperplasia of parathyroid",
"Hyperplasia of thyroid",
"Increased pigmentation",
"Decreased BMR"
] | D | There is rise in the basal metabolic rate, which begins at about the third month, reaches a value of +25% during the last trimester. The increase in BMR is probably due to increase in net oxygen consumption of mother and fetus. Reference : Dutta's text book of Obstetrics 7th edition page no 62 | train | med_mcqa | null |
Medical adrenalectomy is seen with : | [
"Vincristine",
"Vinblastine",
"Mitotane",
"Methotrexate"
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following anticancer drugs can cross blood brain barrier | [
"Cisplatin",
"Nitrosourea",
"Vincristine",
"Vinbalstine"
] | B | Nitrosourea like carmustine ,lomustine, and semutine, can cross blood brain barrier and thus are used for treatment of gliomas Refer KDT 6/e p822 | train | med_mcqa | null |
Renal biopsy in a patient of microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) will yield which of the following findings? | [
"Subepithelial humps on electron microscopy",
"Deposits showing apple-green birefringence on polarized light",
"Pauci-immune crescentic glomerulonephritis",
"Normal renal histology"
] | C | Option A: Feature seen in MGN Option B: Feature seen in Amyloidosis Option C: Pauci-immune crescentic glomerulonephritis | train | med_mcqa | null |
Luteal phase defect is best diagnosed by : | [
"Serum progesterone levels",
"Endometrial biopsy",
"Basal body temperature",
"Ultrasonography"
] | B | Endometrial biopsy | train | med_mcqa | null |
Caranial nerve passing through foramen ovale includes | [
"Mandibular nerve",
"Oculomotor nerves",
"Greater petrosal nerve",
"Sympathetic nerve fibres"
] | A | structures passing through foramen ovale: Mandibular nerve Accessory meningeal aery Lesser petrosal nerve Emissary vein connecting cavernous sinus with pterygoid plexus. Ref BDC volume 3; 6th edition pg 56 | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 5 year old child presents with a red colored localized rash on his back. The dermatologist gave a diagnosis of Pityriasis rosea, and assured the mother that it is a self limiting disease and would resolve on its own. The mother is concerned, as it has already been 10 days, and the rash hasn't subsided. How long does ... | [
"15 days",
"6 weeks",
"5 months",
"5 days"
] | B | Pityriasis rosea (PR) : The eruption tends to be moderately pruritic and lasts 6-12 weeks The herald patch is followed in a few days to a few weeks by the appearance of many smaller annular or papular lesions with a predilection to occur on the trunk. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Opioid with rnonoarnine action is? | [
"Tramadol",
"Pentazocine",
"Pethidine",
"Meperidine"
] | A | Tramadol REF: Principles and practice of palliative care and suppoive oncology By Ann M. Berger, John L. Shuster, Jamie H. Von Roenn page 51 "Tramadol is synthetic analog of codeine that binds to the MOR (Mu opioid receptor) and blocks reuptake of serotonin and nor epinephrine. As a result of monoamine action naloxone ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
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