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To prevent keratoconus what is used – | [
"Antibiotics",
"Cycloplegics",
"Glasses",
"None"
] | D | There are no preventive measures for keratoconus.
Some specialists believe that patient with keratoconus should have their eye allergies aggressively treated and should be instructed not to rub their eyes | train | med_mcqa | null |
Enameloplasty | [
"1/3 of enamel is removed",
"1/2 of enamel is removed",
"1/4 of enamel is removed",
"Fissures are broadened and made self-cleansable"
] | D | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Postpaum decidual secretions present are referred to as | [
"Lochia",
"Bleeding per vaginum",
"Vasa pre",
"Decidua capsularis"
] | A | Lochia refers to vaginal discharge for the first few weeks following delivery. It consists of blood from the placental site along with necrotic decidua. For the first few days following delivery, it is red in color and is termed as lochia rubra. After 3-4days - lochia serosa. After 10th day - lochia alba(refer to pgno:... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Organism showing "Medusa head" appearance and "Bamboo stick" appearance in blood culture medium. What is the likely organism? | [
"Bacillus anthracis",
"Corynebacterium diphtheria",
"Clostridium perfringens",
"Vibrio cholerae"
] | A | (A) Bacillus anthracis# APPEARANCES OF THE COLONIES:# Bacteria Appearance> Staphylococci - Oil paint appearance (nutrient agar)> Pneumococci - Draughtmann/ carom coin appearance (blood agar)> Corynebacterium - Chinese letter or cuneiform arrangement> Bacillus anthracis Bamboo stick appearance Medusa head appearance (ag... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Killions incision is used for? | [
"Septoplasty",
"SMR",
"Proof puncture",
"Modified radical mastoidectomy"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Septoplasty Technique of septoplasty 1. Infiltrate the septum with 1% lignocaine with adrenaline 1:100,000. 2. In cases of deted septum, make a slightly curvilinear incision, 2-3 mm above the caudal end of septal cailage on the concave side (Killian's incision). In case of caudal dislocation, a transf... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Acantholysis is seen in all of the following except – a) Pemphigusb) Bullous pemphigoidc) Steven–Johnson syndromed) Toxic epidermal necrolysis | [
"ab",
"ad",
"cd",
"bd"
] | D | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is not true for Fragile X syndrome? | [
"Hyperextensible joints",
"Small nose",
"Mental retardation",
"Micro-orchidism"
] | D | Macro-orchidism is very distinctive feature of Fragile X syndrome present in almost 90% cases. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Drug of choice for lymphogranuloma venerum: March 2005 | [
"Tetracycline",
"Chloramphenicol",
"Erythromycin",
"Ampicillin"
] | A | Ans. A: Tetracycline Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted infection caused by unique serovars of Chlamydia trachomatis (L1, L2, L3) that are unlike those that typically cause urethritis, cervicitis, and proctitis (A-K). The hallmark of LGV is unilateral or bilateral tender lymphadenopathy that drama... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Flumazenil antagonize the effect of which drug: | [
"Ketamine",
"Fentanyl",
"Midazolam",
"Propofol"
] | C | Ans. C. MidazolamFlumazenil is competitive antagonist of benzodiazepine receptor and is used for respiratory depression due benzodiazepines (midazolam). | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which one of the following bacteria is facultative anaerobe? | [
"Pseudomonas",
"Bacteroides",
"Escherichia",
"Clostridia"
] | C | 1. All member of Enterobacteriaceae family are facultative anaerobes. MEMBERS OF ENTEROBACTERIACEAE:- Escherechia,Shigella,Citrobacter,Klebsiella,Enterobacter,Hafnia,Serratia,Salmonella,Proteus,Morganella,Providencia,Yesenia. 2. Pseudomonas - strict aerobe 3. Clostridium and Bacteroids - Anaerobes | train | med_mcqa | null |
Salvage pathway of purine nucleotide synthesis is used by all except | [
"Brain",
"Liver",
"RBC",
"Leukocytes"
] | B | Salvage pathway ensures the recycling of purine formed by degradation of nucleotides. Nucleoside and deoxy-nucleosides can also be savaged. The pathway is of special impoance in tissues like RBC s and brain where the de novo pathway is not operating.The salvage economize intracellular energy expenditure. The purine nuc... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The reduction of the physiological hernia occurs at? | [
"6th week",
"7th week",
"10th week",
"12th week"
] | C | C i.e. 10 weeks | train | med_mcqa | null |
Most common cause of DUB is? | [
"Anovulatory",
"Ovulatory",
"Coagulapathy",
"Pregnancy related"
] | A | ANSWER: (A) AnovulatoryREF: Novaks Gynaecology 14th ed page 461DUB is the term used to describe abnormal uterine bleeding for which no specific cause has been found.It most often implies a mechanism of anovulation. Most anovulatory bleeding is a result of estrogen breakthrough.It is a diagnosis of exclusion. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Action of ADH - | [
"Reabsorption of NA\" in DCT",
"Reabsorption of water in DCT",
"Reabsorption of Glucose in DCT",
"Reabsorption of HCOj in DCT"
] | B | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Reabsorption of water in DCTAntidiuretc hormone t Vasopressin)o Antidiuretic hormone reduces the rate of urine formation.o ADH is synthesized predominantly in the supraoptic nucleus of the hypothalamus, along with its binding protein neurophysin I.o The most important stimulus for the secretion of ADH... | train | med_mcqa | null |
All of the following nerves are at risk during submandibular gland excision except - | [
"Lingual nerve",
"Marginal mandibular nerve",
"Auriculotemporal nerve",
"Hypoglossal nerve"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Auriculotemporal nerve Nerves at risk during surgery of submandibular glanda. Marginal mandibular nerve- supplies platysmab. Lingual nerve- supplies general sensation to tonguec. hypoglossal nerve- movements of tongue | train | med_mcqa | null |
Commonest symptom of pheochromocytoma is | [
"Palpitation",
"Headache",
"Sweating",
"Dyspnoea"
] | B | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Headache Hypeension is the most common symptom of pheochromocytoma followed by headache > Sweating > Palpitation. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Preoperative shaving is idealy done at ? | [
"Evening before",
"Morning of operation",
"Just before operation",
"At operation table"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Just before operation | train | med_mcqa | null |
Moderate to high titres of anti-DNA and anti-Smith antibodies are almost pathognomonic of: | [
"SLE",
"EM",
"Lichen planus",
"All of the above"
] | A | Laboratory Findings
Antinuclear antibodies are frequently found in patients with SLE and can be used to indicate a systemic involvement, but patients with other rheumatologic diseases, such as Sjögren’s syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis, may be positive as well. Moderate to high titers of anti-DNA and anti-Smith antibo... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Reabsorption and secretion of various substances in various quantity is taking place throughout the renal tubules. Minimal reabsorption in kidney occurs for which of the following? | [
"Urea",
"Glucose",
"Na",
"HC03"
] | A | Approximately 66% of filtered sodium ions (Na+), 85% of the NaHCO3, 65% of the K+, 60% of the water, and viually all of the filtered glucose and amino acids are reabsorbed in the proximal tubule. About half of filtered urea is reabsorbed in the proximal tubule. An amount equal to that reabsorbed is then secreted back i... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Anterior neuropore closes at | [
"16 days",
"24 days",
"28 days",
"8 days"
] | B | Clinical neuroanatomy; Vishram Singh; Pg no:7 Anterior/cranial neuropore closes at 24th day of intrauterine life if dont close Anencephaly | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 58-year-old postmenopausal woman is diagnosed with carcinoma of the distal gastrointestinal tract. During surgery lymph nodes from the sacral, internal iliac, and inguinal lymph node groups were removed and sent for histopathologic examination. The pathology report revealed positive cancerous cells only at the inguin... | [
"Cutaneous portion of anal canal",
"Distal rectum",
"Mucosal zone of anal canal",
"Pectinate line of anal canal"
] | A | Lymph from the cutaneous portion of the anal canal (below the pectinate line) drains into the inguinal nodes. Lymph from most parts of the rectum and from the mucosal zone of the anal canal (above the pectinate line) drains into the internal iliac nodes. Lymph from some parts of the rectum also drains into the sacral n... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Surfactant production is accelerated by | [
"Thyroxine",
"Glucocorticoids",
"Carbamazepine",
"Iodine"
] | B | Ans. (b) Glucocorticoids(Ref: Ganong, 25th ed/p.631)Surfactant Production is Accelerated by:GlucocorticoidsThyroid hormonesThyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH)ProlactinEpidermal growth factor (EGF)Cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) | train | med_mcqa | null |
Most common nerve involvement in fracture surgical neck humerus - | [
"Axillary nerve",
"Radial nerve",
"Ulnar nerve",
"Median nerve"
] | A | Axillary nerve is particularly vulnerable, both from the injury and from surgery. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following symptoms suggests CHF in failure | [
"Diaphoresis with feedings",
"Fever",
"Cyanosis",
"Persistant irritability"
] | A | Parent complaining of an infant with CHD that child has difficulty with feeds. This is a feature of an infant with congestive hea failure resulting from CHD Ref : page no 405 ghai essential pediatrics eighth edition | train | med_mcqa | null |
Formed visual hallucinations are seen in lesion of: | [
"Frontal",
"Occipital",
"Temporal",
"Arcuate fasciculus"
] | C | C i.e. Temporal lobe | train | med_mcqa | null |
Digoxin toxicity is aggravated by? | [
"Hypokalemia",
"Hyperkalemia",
"Hypercalcemia",
"Hypocalcemia"
] | B | Digoxin toxicity causes hyperkalemia, or high potassium. The sodium/potassium ATPase pump normally causes sodium to leave cells and potassium to enter cells. Blocking this mechanism results in higher serum potassium levels (REF.Essentials of medical pharmacology K D TRIPATHI 8th Edition) | train | med_mcqa | null |
All of the following can lead to .sudden death except: September 2008 | [
"Massive MI",
"Atrial flutter",
"Ventricular fibrillation",
"Massive pulmonary emboli"
] | B | Ans. B: Atrial flutter Sudden death is not directly associated with atrial flutter. However, in individuals with a pre-existing accessory conduction pathway, such as the bundle of Kent in Wolff-ParkinsonWhite syndrome, the accessory pathway may conduct activity from the atria to the ventricles at a rate that the AV nod... | train | med_mcqa | null |
CLonarchis sinensis causes - | [
"Cholangiocarcinoma",
"CBD adenoma",
"Choledocal cyst",
"HCC"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Cholangiocarcinoma o Risk factors for Choangiocarcinoma#Primary sclerosing cholangitis#Choledochal cyst# Ulcerative colitisMnemonic 5 C's# Clonorchis sinensis inf# Chronic typhoid carrierso Other risk factorsHepatolithiasisBiliary enteric anastomosisLiver flukesDietary nitrosaminesExposure to thorotra... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Ollier&;s disease of bone involves ? | [
"Osteochondromatosis",
"Metaphyseal dysplasia",
"Multiple enchondromatosis",
"Osteoporosis"
] | C | OLLIER&;S DISEASE is also known as DYSCHONDROPLASIA/ENCHONDRMATOSIS. In this disorder, there is defective transformation of physeal cailage columns into bone. C/F: Typically unilateral;indeed only one limb or even one bone may be involved. Affected limb is sho,and if the growth plate is asymmetrically involved the bone... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Run-Amok is a feature of : | [
"Opium",
"Dhatura",
"Cannabis",
"Alcohal"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' ie Cannabis Run-amok: is a condition resulting from the continued use of cannabis or even its consumption for the first time.It is characterized by a frenzied desire to commit murders.A number of individuals are killed, the first ones being those against whom the assailant has some real or imaginary enmity,... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Nerve supply of kidney is from | [
"Lumbar plexus",
"Coeliac plexus",
"Inferior mesentric nerve",
"Hypogastric plexus"
] | B | Celiac plexus is formed by the greater and lesser splanchnic nerves of both sides, and fibers from the anterior and posterior vagal trunks. Contribute to renal plexus ref - sciencedirect.com | train | med_mcqa | null |
Ideal inhalational inducing agent of choice is? | [
"Halothane",
"Desflurane",
"Sevoflurane",
"Isoflurane"
] | C | Ans is c' i.e. Sevoflurane * Inhalational agent of choice for induction is sevoflurane* Unlike desflurane it poses no problem in induction, acceptability is good even by pediatric patients inducing agent of choice in children* Usually induction is done by intravenous anaesthetic agent, However sometime either it is not... | train | med_mcqa | null |
In spinal anaesthesia, the needle is piereced upto – | [
"Subdural space",
"Extradural space",
"Epidural space",
"Subarachnoid space"
] | D | In spinal anesthesia LA is injected into subarachnoid space (space between pia matter and arachnoid matter). | train | med_mcqa | null |
Right Sided Isomerism is associated with: | [
"Asplenia",
"One spleen",
"Two spleens",
"Polysplenia"
] | A | Cardiosplenic syndrome or Heterotaxy Syndrome
Normal arrangement of organs and vessels within the body is called 'Sims solitus Complete reversal of organs and vessels within the body is called "situs invertus". Incomplete reversal/Random reversal of body organs is called "Situs ambiguous".
Heterotaxy refers to the va... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Neurosurgery is indicated for all except | [
"SDH",
"EDH",
"Depressed fracture",
"Diffuse axonal injury"
] | D | Ans. (d) Diffuse axonal injuryRef: Bailey 26th 317* EDH Requires immediate transfer for evacuation in deteriorating or comatose patients or those with large bleeds* SDH of significant size with midline shift require evacuation* Depressed fracture usually requires exploration debridement and elevation of fragment. | train | med_mcqa | null |
High risk of malignancy is seen in? | [
"Simple hyperplasia with atypia",
"Simple hyperplasia without atypia",
"Complex hyperplasia with atypia",
"Complex hyperplasia without atypia"
] | C | Answer is option3, complex hyperplasia with atypia Endometrial hyperplasia with atypia is the least common type of hyperplasia, but is the type most likely to progress to type 1 endometrial carcinoma (1-3) which accounts for 97% of uterine cancers, whereas simple hyperplasia rarely progresses to carcinoma. > | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is not given in acute severe digitalis toxicity | [
"Potassium",
"Digibind",
"Lignocaine",
"None of these"
] | A | Hypokalemia precipitates digitalis toxicity but in acute severe digitalis toxicity, there is already hyperkalemia. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Clevidipine is? | [
"ACEI",
"Calcium Channel blocker",
"Alpha Blockers",
"ARB"
] | B | Ans. B. Calcium Channel blockerIt is dihydropyridine Ca2+ channel blocker indicated for the reduction of blood pressure when oral therapy is not feasible or not desinable. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is MOST com monly affected by Crohn's Disease? | [
"Cecum",
"Rectum",
"Sigmoid colon",
"Terminal Ileum"
] | D | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Terminal ileumThe terminal Ileum is the most common site of Desease in Crohn s Disease.Inflammatory Bowel disease site of involvement||Crohn sUlcerative cocitiso Any part of the Gout from mouth to anuso Most commonly affected is small intestine particularly ileumy Terminal ileitis ory Granulomatous co... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which among the following is NOT a part of HELLP Syndrome? | [
"Elevated Platelet count",
"Elevated liver enzymes",
"Lowered Platelet count",
"Haemolysis"
] | A | Ans. A. Elevated Platelet countFollowing features describes the presence of HELLP syndrome:* Elevated liver enzymes* Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia* Low plateletsWhite women having age more than 25 years are more prone to this disorder. It serves as the most common cause of severe liver disease in pregnancy.HELLP ha... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Good sources of vitamin 'C' are all except ? | [
"Amala",
"Lime",
"Guava",
"Egg"
] | D | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Egg Vitamin C Also known as ascorbic acid. It is the most sensitive of all vitamins to heat. Man, monkey and guinea pigs are the perhaps the only species known to require vitamin 'C' in their diet. The richest source of vitamin C is Indian goosebery (Amla). Impoant sources of vitamin C in decreasing o... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A plain radiograph of the abdomen demonstrates gas within the bowel wall (pneumatosis). Which of the following would MOST likely be associated with this finding? | [
"Air in the biliary tract",
"BIood in the biliary tract",
"Gas in the hepatic veins",
"Gas in the poal vein"
] | D | Poal venous gas is seen in association with pneumatosis intestinalis, most commonly with necrotizing enterocolitis. The physiology of this is that the poal vein, the mesenteric veins, drains nutrient-rich blood from the gut to the liver. In the case of necrosis with air in the bowel wall, air migrates into the poal ven... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following anti leprosy drugs is used in treatment of type 2 lepra reaction: | [
"Clofazimine",
"Dapsone",
"Rifampicin",
"None of the above"
] | A | Clofazimine is also effective for Type 2 reaction but is less potent than coicosteroids and often takes 4-6 weeks to develop its full effects, so it should never be staed as the sole agent for the treatment of recurrent Type 2 reaction. However, clofazimine may be extremely useful for reducing or withdrawing coicostero... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Illusion with altered sensorium is seen in | [
"Schizophrenia",
"Hysteria",
"MDP",
"Delirium"
] | D | D i.e. Delirium | train | med_mcqa | null |
Complete regression of which of the following veins causes this anomaly in the development of IVC (Figure). | [
"Right vitelline vein",
"Left vitelline vein",
"Right supra-cardinal vein",
"Left supra-cardinal vein"
] | C | Ans: (c) Right supra-cardinal veinRef: Essentials of Human Embryology, A.K.Datta, 5th edition, 2005, Page 205-208 4The anomaly shown in picture is Retrocaval ureter (right ureter) passes at first behind the IVC, and then appears in front of it after winding the medial margin of IVC.Retrocaval ureter occurs when the pos... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Infection causing CAD - | [
"Chlamydia pneumonae",
"Streptococcus",
"Proteus",
"Uroplasma ureolyticum"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Bankart's lesion is seen at - | [
"Post surface of glenoid labrum",
"Anterior surface of glenoid labrum",
"Anterior part of head of humerus",
"Post part of head of humerus"
] | B | When the labrum of the shoulder joint is torn, the stability of the shoulder joint is compromised.
A Specific type of labral tear is called a Bankart's lesion.
A Bankart's lesion occurs when an individual sustains an anterior dislocation.
As the shoulder pops out of the joint, it often causes a tear of the labrum and s... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A child speaks sentences at the age of? | [
"6 months",
"1 year",
"18 months",
"2 years"
] | D | LANGUAGE MILESTONES: 1 month: Ales to sound. 2 months: responds to sound by stale or quietening to a smooth voice. 3 months: Coos (musical vowel sounds). 4 months: Laughs loud. 6 months: Monosyllables (ba, da), ah-ghoo 9 months: Understands spoken words, speaks bisyllables. 12 months: 1-2 words with meaning. 18 months:... | train | med_mcqa | null |
True about Cardiovascular disease (CVD) | [
"Urban and rural areas have equal incidence",
"RHD is an impoant cause of CVD",
"Primordial prevention is best strategy",
"Coronary hea disease cause 25% of total death"
] | C | A noval approach to primary prevention of CHD is primordial prevention it involves preventing the emergence and spread of CHD risk factors and life styles that have not yet appeared or become endemic. Ref- Park&;s textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine 24th edition. | train | med_mcqa | null |
A patient approaches you with multiple infected bite wounds to the shoulder. There are also a few scratch marks on his back. He confess you that he has raped a woman a few weeks ago but has asked you to keep it a secret. He warns you that he would sue you for breach of professional secrecy if you inform anyone. What is... | [
"Treat the patient and keep the information a secret",
"Refused to treat the patient and inform the police",
"Treat the patient and inform the police immediately",
"Treat the patient and inform the police after his wounds have healed"
] | C | As per section 3a, CrPC and section 176 IPC the doctor is duty bound to repo such matters (crimes) to the nearest magistrate or police. Failing to do so intentionally is punishable by imprisonment as per section 202 of IPC. Since an infected bite wound can sepsis and death. Its essential to treat the wounds in this cas... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Design of the major connector must be determined at the time of: | [
"Primary impression making.",
"Treatment planning.",
"At the time of the final impression making.",
"Any of the above."
] | B | Design of the major connector must be determined during diagnostic and treatment planning phase, because mouth preparation procedures depend in part on the contemplated design of major connectors. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Angioedema is seen due to deficiency of? | [
"Angiotensin converting enzyme",
"C1 esterase inhibitor",
"Histamine",
"Angiotensin 1"
] | B | Angioedema (angioedema/ Quincke’s edema/ angioneurotic edema)
Characterized by rapid swelling (edema) of the dermis, subcutaneous tissue, mucosa and submucosal tissues. It is very similar to urticaria, but urticaria, commonly known as hives, occurs in the upper dermis
Angioedema is classified as either hereditary or ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
True statement about Puetz Jegher syndrome is | [
"Autosomal recessive inheritence",
"Ileum is the most common site",
"Caused by gain of function mutation of STK 11",
"Increased risk of sex cord tumors"
] | D | Puetz Jegher syndrome
Autosomal dominant inheritence.
Jejunum is the most common site.
Caused by loss of function of STK 11.
Increased risk of sex cord tumours, small intestinal, pancreatic, breast, lung and ovarian cancer. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Hodidu lymphoma treatment - | [
"ABVD is more commonly used regimen",
"Sterility is common in ABVD regimen",
"WBC > 16 x 109/L is good prognostic factor",
"None of the above"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Hypehermia | [
"Temperature > 41.5",
"> 40 with autonomic dysfunctuion",
">37.5-38.3 degC",
"36.5-37.5 degC"
] | C | Hypehermia is elevated body temperature due to failed thermoregulation that occurs when a body produces or absorbs more heat than it dissipates. Extreme temperature elevation then becomes a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment to prevent disability or death.Hypothermia<35.0 degC (95.0 degF)Normal36.5-37.5 de... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Millard Gubler syndrome includes the following except | [
"5th nerve palsy",
"6th nerve palsy",
"7th nerve palsy",
"Contralateral hemiparesis"
] | A | Millard-Gubler syndrome (MGS) is one of the classical brainstem-crossed syndromes caused due to a unilateral lesion in ventral pons, manifesting as ipsilateral palsy of CN VI and VII with contralateral hemiplegia Ref Harrison20th edition pg 2234 | train | med_mcqa | null |
All of the following occur in mitochondria except: | [
"Citric acid cycle (Krebs's cycle)",
"Glycogenolysis",
"Fatty acid oxidation",
"Electron transport chain"
] | B | Ans. B. GlycogenolysisGlycogenolysis occurs in the cytoplasm.Other metabolic reactions in the cytosol - glycolysis, glycogenesis, cholesterol synthesis, HMP shunt, bile acid synthesis | train | med_mcqa | null |
Oral factor Xa inhibitor is:- | [
"Dabigatran etexilate",
"Rivaroxaban",
"Fondaparinux",
"Bivalirudin"
] | B | Option A: DABIGATRAM- THROMBIN inhibitor Option B: RIVAROXABAN- Xa inhibitor Option C: FONDAPARINUX: Ultra LMWH Option D :BIVALIRUDIN is a direct thrombin inhibitor | train | med_mcqa | null |
All are components of 'Health for all' except ? | [
"Adequacy",
"Acceptibility",
"Equity",
"Resource allocation"
] | D | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Resource allocation Health for All Health for all' is defined as "attainment of a level of health that will enable every individual to lead a socially and economically productive life". The fundamental principle of HFA strategy is equity, that is, an equal, health status for people and countries, ensu... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The magnification obtained with a direct ophthalmoscope is – | [
"5 times",
"10 times",
"15 times",
"20 times"
] | C | Image on direct ophthalmoscopy → Erect, virtual, 15 times magnified | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 60-year-old male Suresh is hospitalized with muscle pain, fatigue and dark urine. His past medical history is significant for stable angina. The patient's medications include atenolol, atorvastatin, and aspirin. His urine dipstick test is positive for blood but urine microscopy did not reveal RBCs in the urine. Serum... | [
"Erythromycin",
"Rifampin",
"Griseofulvin",
"Amikacin"
] | A | Diagnosis in this condition is Rhabdomyolysis suggested by myoglobinuria (red coloured urine without RBCs) and raised creatinine kinase levels. Statins can cause serious s/e like myopathy and hepatitis. Most statins are metabolized by cytochrome P-450 3A4, with the exception of pravastatin. Concomitant administration o... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Drug metabolized by Glutathionation is | [
"Benzodiazepines",
"Dapsone",
"Fosfomycin",
"Nicotinic acid"
] | C | Fosfomycin and Ifosfamide are metabolized by glutathionation. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Clinical findings suggestive of adequacy of pelvis for vaginal delivery are all except? | [
"Diagonal conjugate > 11.5 cm",
"Interspinous diameter > 8 cm",
"Sacrosciatic notch 2.5 - 3 finger breadths",
"Bituberous diameter > 8 cm"
] | B | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Interspinous diameter > 8 cmClinical findings suggestive of adequacy of pelvis for vaginal delivery are:Findings indicating adequate pelvisForepelvis (pelvic brim)RoundDiagonal conjugate11.5 cmSymphysisAverage thickness, parallel to sacrumSacrumHollow, average inclinationSide wallsStraightIschial spin... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Most specific marker of pheochromocytoma: | [
"VMA",
"Catecholamine",
"5 - HIAA",
"Serotonim"
] | A | Pheochromocytoma - tumor for Adrenal gland which secretes high amount of epinephrine & Nor-epinephrine catabolic products of catecholamine - VMA VMA can be measured in 24 hours urine sample | train | med_mcqa | null |
False about menkes disease | [
"X-linked recessive",
"Mental retardation",
"Mutation in gene ATP - 7B",
"Kinky hair"
] | C | ATP - 7A → Menkes disease
ATP - 7B → Wilson disease. | train | med_mcqa | null |
In catatonic schizophrenia which is not found : | [
"Waxy flexibility",
"Automatic Obedience",
"Somatic passivity",
"Gegenhalten"
] | C | Ans. C.MOTOR/CATATONIC SYMPTOMS:"Catatonic" term coined by "Karl Kahlbaum".Symptoms include, Stupor - Extreme hypoactivity or immobility.Excitement - Extreme hyperactivity (non-goal oriented).Posturing/catalepsy - Spontaneous maintenance of posture for long periods of time.Waxy flexibility- On passive movement on patie... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Specific reason to disallow the sample for culture- | [
"Sample brought within 2 hr of collection",
"Sample brought in sterile plastic container",
"Sample brought in formalin",
"Sample obtained after cleaning the collection site"
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Uses of tumor marker are all except : | [
"Screening of a cancer",
"Follow up of a cancer patient, esp. for knowing about recurrence",
"Confirmation of a diagnosed cancer",
"For monitoring the treatment of a cancer"
] | C | Tumor markers are not specific, so, cannot be used for confirmation of diagnosis. Confirmation is done by biopsy Examples: PSA Prostate cancer Ig Multiple myeloma hCG Choriocarcinoma Calcitonin Medulaary thyroid cancer Catecholamines Pheochromocytoma CEA Colon ca, Pancreatic ca CA 15.3 Breast cancer CA 19-9 Pancreatic ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
True about vibrio vulnificus ? | [
"Causes diarrhea commonly",
"Halophilic",
"Drug of choice is penicillin",
"Produces shiga toxin"
] | B | Ans. is 'b i.e., Halophilic V. Vulnificus V. vulnificus is a halophilic vibrio. It has been linked to two distinct syndrome. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Major contribution in the formation of the nasal septum is by all except - | [
"Septal cartilage",
"Vomer",
"Ethmoid",
"Nasal bone"
] | D | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Nasal bone o The nasal septum is the osseocartilaginous partition between the two halves of the nasal cavity.o Nasal septum consists of:-Columellar septum It is formed by columella containing the medial crura of alar cartilages united together by fibrous tissue.Membranous septum It consists of a doubl... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Kit B given at subcentre – | [
"Vit A",
"ORS",
"Paracetamol",
"Iron"
] | C | Sub-center kit A contains :- (i) Iron (Ferrous sulphate) & folic acid; (ii) Zinc sulphate; (iii) Cotrimoxazole; (iv) Vitamin A; (v) ORS; and (vi) Gentian violet crystals.
Sub-center kit contains :- (i) Paracetamol; (ii) Dicyclomine hydrochloride; (iii) Albendazole; (iv) Methylergometrine; (v) Povidone iodine ointment; ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Drugs that can be used for treatment of hypeension in a diabetic patient are Except | [
"Losaan",
"Captopril",
"Amilodipine",
"Hydrochlohiaxide"
] | D | ACE inhibitor (captopril) and AT1 antagonists(losaan) First Choice antihypeensive drugs for diabetic patients Calcium channel blockers like amlodipine and Alpha blockers like Prisoner also safe in diabetics Thiazidess and diuretics should be avoided in diabetics | train | med_mcqa | null |
TRUE/FALSE statements about otic ganglion is/are:1. Lesser petrosal nerve forms parasympathetic root2. Secretomotor to parotid gland3. Topographically connected to maxillary division of trigeminal nerve4. Nerve to medial pterygoid connected to the ganglion5. Sympathetic root is derived from plexus around internal carot... | [
"1,2,3 true & 4,5 false",
"1,2,4 true & 3,5 false",
"1,3,4 true & 2,5 false",
"All are false"
] | B | Otic ganglion is a peripheral parasympathetic ganglion which relays secretomotor fibres to the parotid gland. Topographically it is related to the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve, but functionally it is a pa of glossopharyngeal nerve.The motor or parasympathetic root is formed by the lesser petrosal nerve. ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
True regarding coical blindness | [
"Direct and consensual reflexes are present in both the eyes",
"Direct and consensual reflexes absent in both the eyes",
"Direct reflex is present and consensual absent on the normal side",
"Direct reflex is absent on normal side and consensual reflex present"
] | A | A i.e. Direct and consensual reflexes are present in both eyes Pupillary reflex (direct & consensual) are normal in lesions beyond optic tract (i.e. lesions of lateral geniculate body, optic radiation and visual coex) as the fibers of pupillary reaction leave the optic tracts to synapse in superior colliculi. Q No desc... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Damage to RBC resulting in their lysis, increases which isoenzyme in blood? | [
"LDH-1",
"LDH-3",
"LDH-4",
"LDH-5"
] | A | LDH 1 is pre-dominantly present in RBCs and smooth muscle of heart, thus when RBCs are damaged, LDH1 is raised. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following does not possess both DNA & RNA - | [
"Bacteria",
"Fungus",
"Virus",
"Spirochete"
] | C | Viruses contain only one type of nucleic acid,either DNA or RNA,but never both REF:ANANTHANARAYANAN AND PANIKER'S TEXTBOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY 8TH EDITION PAGE NO:427 | train | med_mcqa | null |
The immunosuppressant action of cyclosporin appears to be due to | [
"Activation of NK cells",
"Blockade of tissue response to inflammatory mediators",
"Inhibition of Gene transcription of interleukin",
"Interference with antigen recognition"
] | C | Ref-KDT 6/e p838,839,840 Cyclosporine and tacrolimus acts by inhibiting calcineurin, which is involved in the activation of NFAT. Final result of this process is increased transcription of IL-2 gene. Sirolimus does not inhibit the transcription of IL-2 but interferes with its action. It inhibits the enzyme tyrosine kin... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Alpha paicle has: September 2011 | [
"1 proton, 2 neutrons",
"1 proton, 1 neutron",
"2 protons, 1 neutron",
"2 protons, 2 neutrons"
] | D | Ans. D: 2 protons, 2 neutrons Alpha paicles are simple helium nuclei (i.e. consisting of 2 protons and 2 neutrons) Remember: Alpha rays: Most ionizing Gamma rays: Maximum penetration power Cesium-137, cobalt and radium emits predominantly: Gamma rays | train | med_mcqa | null |
Chlamydia trachomatis infection commonly causes - | [
"Infeility",
"Post coital bleeding",
"Amenorhoea",
"Malignancy"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Infeility "Infeility associated with fallopian tube scarring has been strongly linked to antecedent C. trachomatis infection in serological studies." | train | med_mcqa | null |
All of the following are characteristics of a bronchopulmonary segment except | [
"It is surgically resectable",
"It is named according to the segmental bronchus supplying it",
"It is drained by independent intrasegmental branch of pulmonary vein",
"It is the largest subdivision of a lobe"
] | C | The bronchopulmonary segments are not drained by independent branch of pulmonary vein. The tributaries of the pulmonary vein tend to pass intersegmentally between and around the margins of segments. A bronchopulmonary segment is the area of lung supplied by a segmental bronchus and its accompanying pulmonary aery branc... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Cataract is seen in all except | [
"Rheumatoid ahritis",
"Glucocoicoid admistration",
"Galactosemia",
"Hypoparathyroidism"
] | A | Rheumatoid ahritis causes thinning and melting of the peripheral cornea and sclerosing keratitis called scleromalcia perforans Refer: Khurana 6th edition page number 198 | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following mullerian anomaly is least likely to develop endometriosis | [
"Transverse vaginal septum",
"Bicornuate Uterus",
"Imperforate Hymen",
"Unicornuate uterus."
] | B | Bicornuate Uterus is least likely to develop endometriosis. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Schedule of drug to be sold only on prescription is: | [
"H",
"P",
"G",
"X"
] | A | Ans. A. HCAScheduleContent1ASpecimens of forms2BFees of tests/analysis3CBiological special products4DExtent and conditions of exemptions regarding import5EList of poisonous medicine under Ayurveda6FRequirement for functioning of blood bank7GDangerous to take these drugs except under medical supervision8HPrescription dr... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Mean head circumference at bih is? | [
"33-35 cm",
"35-37 cm",
"37-39 cm",
"39-41 cm"
] | A | Head circumference: Measured with a nonstretchable tape passing through the maximum point of occipital protuberance posteriorly and at a point just above the glabella anteriorly. If the head circumference is more than expected, always measure the both parents&; head circumference, for benign familial macrocephaly is co... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The ideal restoration following pulpotomy in a primary tooth is: | [
"Amalgam",
"Glass ionomer",
"Composite",
"Stainless steel crown"
] | D | Stainless steel crown is a semi-permanent restoration used in the primary and young permanent teeth.
It was introduced as chrome-steel crown by Humphrey in 1950, which proved to be a favour to clinical pediatric dental practice.
Now, it is commonly called stainless steel crown.
Stainless steel crown is an efficient a... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Collar stud abscess occurs in | [
"Cervical T.B. Lymphadenitis",
"Peri Tonsillar abscess",
"Pyogenic Lymphadenitis",
"Retro Pharyngeal abscess"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
All of the following are ultrasonographic fetal growth parameters except: | [
"Head circumference",
"Trans cerebellar diameter",
"Femur length",
"Biparietal diameter"
] | B | Ans. B. Trans cerebellar diametera. Ultrasound imaging: Standard morphometric measurements are as under: Fetal crown-rump length (in first trimester); Biparietal diameter; Head circumference.b. Abdominal circumference; Femur length; and Total intrauterine volume. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of these is an easy and yet a reliable test of ovulation ? | [
"Basal body temperature",
"Vaginal cytology",
"Serum Progesterone level",
"Endometrial biopsy"
] | C | Easy and reliable method : Serum progesterone levels Serum progesterone level: a simple blood test done at D21 or 7 days before expected menses. A value of >= 3 ng suggests ovulatory cycle Basal Body temperature: easy but not very reliable, as body temperature may vary for various reasons Vaginal cytology: involves tak... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Life cycle of RBC is: | [
"12 days",
"90 days",
"120 days",
"One month"
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Lowest Glycemic index is present in - | [
"Potatoes",
"Brown rice",
"Bananas",
"Ice cream"
] | D | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Ice cream FoodsGlycemic indexo Potatoes, Cornflakes80-90o Whole wheat bread, white rice70-79o Brown rice, bananas60-69o Buckwheat, Frozen peas50-59o Peas, beans40-49o Many legumes, milk, ice cream, peanuts<40 | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 40 year patient is having high grade fever associated with abdominal pain in right upper quadrant, with hepatomegaly and liver dullness on percussion. There is history of recent travel. Clinical diagnosis is: | [
"Pyogenic liver abscess",
"Amoebic liver abscess",
"Hydatid cyst",
"Neoplastic growth"
] | B | Ans. (b) Amoebic liver abscessRef: Sabistan 19th ed. 11443AMOEBIC LIVER ABSCESS* Caused by Entamoeba histolytica whose cysts are acquired through the feco-oral route* Usually Solitary and more common in right lobe of liver.* It most frequently affects the cecum and ascending colon* In colon: Flask-shaped ulcers (MC sit... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following laryngeal muscle act as adductor of vocal cords? | [
"Lateral cricoarytenoid",
"Posterior cricoarytenoid",
"Anterior, cricoarytenoid",
"Cricothyroid"
] | A | Lateral cricoarytenoid muscle arises from the superior border of the lateral cricoid cailage and its fibers inse into the anterior surface of the muscular process of the arytenoid cailage. Contraction of this muscle causes muscular process to be pulled anteriorly and the arytenoid to rotate with the vocal process turni... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The cavernous sinus does not communicate with the | [
"Opthalmic vein",
"Internal jugular vein",
"External jugular vein",
"Pterygoid plexus"
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Imipenem, a newer antibiotic with a broad antibacterial spectrum is coadministered with cilastin because - | [
"The combination of these antibiotics is Synergistic against Pseudomonas species",
"Cilastin aids the gastrointestinal absorption of the active moiety, imipenem",
"Cilastin inhibits a Beta-lactamase that destroys imipenem",
"Cilastin inhibits an enzyme in the kidney that destroys imipenem"
] | D | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Keratoconus is seen in: March 2010 | [
"Patau syndrome",
"Down syndrome",
"Turner syndrome",
"Weber syndrome"
] | B | Ans. B: Down syndrome | train | med_mcqa | null |
Rotavirus vaccine - contraindication is - | [
"SCID",
"Intussusception",
"Severe allergic reaction",
"All of the above"
] | D | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Ail of the above VaccineContraindications!PrecautionslRotavirus(RV5 ,RV1 )o Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose or to a vaccine componento Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)o History of intussusceptiono Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fevero Altered... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Essential criteria for TOF includes all except – | [
"Valvular stenosis",
"Infundibular stenosis",
"Overriding of aorta",
"RVH"
] | A | Right ventricular outflow obstruction is one of the characteristics of tetralogy of Fallot.
This right ventricular outflow obstruction is mainly caused due to infundibular stenosis.
Pulmonary valve stenosis (alone) rarely contributes to the right ventricular outflow obstruction in tetralogy of fallot.
Hurst cardiology... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Most common posterior mediastinal tumour is | [
"Dermoid",
"Neurofibroma",
"Lipoma",
"Lymphoma"
] | B | The most common tumour of posterior mediastinum is neurofibromas,which constitutes around 75% of the total.Other tumors include ganglioneuromas,aneurysm of descending aoa,lymph node mass. Reference:SRB's manual of surgery,5th edition,page no:1126. | train | med_mcqa | null |
When can a severely malnourished child be safely discharged from the hospital? | [
"The child attains his height for age",
"The child reaches his ideal weight for height",
"The child loses edema and stas gaining weight",
"The child attains weight for his age"
] | C | The child is said to have recovered when his weight for height is 90% of the NCHS median or has 15% weight gain, and he has no edema.Ref: Page 107; Ghai essential pediatrics; 8th edition | train | med_mcqa | null |
Negative growth is a characteristic of: | [
"Testis",
"Brain",
"Mandible",
"Thymus"
] | D | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
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