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Not true about Narcolepsy is | [
"Cataplexy",
"Sleep architecture normal",
"Loss of muscle tone",
"Hallucination"
] | B | Narcolepsy is neither a typs of epilepsy nor a psychogenic disturbance. It is an abnormality of the sleep mechanisms specifically, REM inhibiting mechanisms. Ref: Synopsis of Psychiatry, 11e, pg 547. | train | med_mcqa | null |
All of the following are topically used sulfonamides EXCEPT : | [
"Sulfacetamide",
"Sulfasalazine",
"Silver sulfadiazine",
"Mafenide"
] | B | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Function of infliximab used in Crohn&;s is | [
"Inhibit TNF-a",
"Inhibit IL-2",
"EGFR inhibitor",
"Inhibit VEGF"
] | A | Infliximab, a chimeric IgG1 antibody against TNF-a, is approved for treatment of moderately to severely active UC.Infliximab is also effective in CD patients with refractory perianal and enterocutaneous fistulasAdalimumab and ceolizumab, golimumab are other Anti-TNF therapies approved for IBDInfliximab is also approved... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Botulinum toxin acts by which mechanism | [
"Transmitter uptake inhibition",
"Transmitter release inhibition",
"Transmitter synthesis inhibition",
"Transmitter breakdown inhibition"
] | B | Clostridium botulinum produces type A toxin. It acts by blocking the release of acetylcholine at the synapses and neuromuscular junction. Thus blocks neuromuscular transmission. Reference: Textbook of Microbiology; Anathanarayan and paniker's; 10th edition; Page no: 269 | train | med_mcqa | null |
Definitive treatment of all types of phobias | [
"Behaviour therapy",
"Social therapy",
"Avoidance",
"Drug therapy"
] | A | A i.e. Behaviour therapy | train | med_mcqa | null |
Plasma cholinesterase is reduced in all of the following condition except:- | [
"Pregnancy",
"Liver disease",
"Malnutrition",
"Hemolysis"
] | D | Plasma cholinesterase activity can be reduced by number exogenous + endogenous causes- pregnancy liver disease, uremia, malnutrition, buns, plasmapheresis and oral contraceptives. Reduced butyryl cholinesterase activity is seen in Liver disease Pregnancy Malnutrition Old age Drugs like - oral contraceptives, monoamine ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia is associated with: March 2005 | [
"Diabetes Mellitus",
"Vitamin B12 deficiency",
"Hemolytic uremic syndrome",
"All of the above"
] | C | Ans. C: Hemolytic uremic syndrome Mechanism of HUS -RBCs damaged by injured vessel endothelium HUS is microangiopathic hemolytic anemia with fragmented RBC's in peripheral blood smear, thrombocytopenia and acute renal failure Infection is the triggering factor and if associated indicates a poor prognosis | train | med_mcqa | null |
Enzyme replacement therapy is available for which of the following disorders? | [
"Gaucher disease",
"Niemann Pick disease",
"Mucolipidosis",
"Metachromatic leukodystrophy"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i.e. Gaucher disease The t/t of choice for Gaucher's disease is enzyme replacement therapy. A recombinantly produced mannose terminated enzyme called cerezyme is used in the t/t of Gaucher's disease | train | med_mcqa | null |
Energy store of cell is: | [
"Adenosine monophosphate",
"Adenosine diphosphate",
"Adenosine triphosphate",
"Adenosine quadri phosphate"
] | C | Ans. C. Adenosine triphosphatea. ATP is a nucleotide derived from adenosine that occurs in muscle tissue.b. It is the major source of energy for cellular reactionsc. Energy is stored in the cell in form of ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) | train | med_mcqa | null |
Diagnostic tumor marker for medullary thyroid cancer : | [
"BRAF",
"VMA",
"Calcitonin",
"Melatonin - 1"
] | C | Medullary carcinoma of thyroid arises from parafolicular or C - cell which secrete "calcitonin". | train | med_mcqa | null |
All of the following statements regarding vas deference are true except: | [
"The terminal pa is dilated to form ampulla.",
"The terminal pa is dilated to form ampulla.",
"The terminal pa is dilated to form ampulla.",
"It is separated from the base of bladder by the peritoneum"
] | D | D i.e. It is separated from the base of bladder by the peritoneum:Vas deferense lies closely opposed to the base of the bladder. There is no intervening layer of peritoneum between the bladder base and vas deferens | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 23 years old asymptomatic female has MCV-70fl, ferritin - 100g/L, Hb-10gm%. Which of the following is the most likely cause? | [
"B12 deficiency",
"Iron deficiency",
"Folate deficiency",
"Thalassemia trait"
] | D | This patient presenting with mild degree of microcytic anemia (MCV=70) with normal ferritin levels (100pg/L) suggesting a diagnosis of thalassemia trait. Patients with beta thalassemia trait often presents as mild microcytic hypochromic anemia with target cells. Their mean corpuscular volume is rarely >75 fL and the he... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Post coital test detects all of the following, except: | [
"Fallopian tube block",
"Cervical factor abnormality",
"Sperm count",
"Sperm abnormality"
] | A | Also called Sims Huhner's Test, Sperm cervical mucus interaction test Check the presence of Active sperms in the cervical mucus, To test the Sperm survival and behavior many hours after intercourse, Check Antisperm Antibody, Sperm motility, Sperm Count, 6 to 10 hours post coital, is the best time to check both sperm de... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is the major site of erythropoietin production during the fetal stage: | [
"Liver",
"Yolk",
"Bone",
"Spleen"
] | A | a. Liver(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2306)Erythropoietin (EPO) is produced in fetal liver during 1st & 2nd trimesters, by cells of monocyte/macrophage origin.After birth, the anatomic site of EPO production shifts to the kidney. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Acinar cells of the Exocrine Pancreas secrete | [
"Glucagon",
"Lysozyme",
"Insulin.",
"Proteases"
] | D | Several Proteases are synthesized by Pancreatic Acinar Cells and are delivered the Pancreatic Duct to the Duodenum | train | med_mcqa | null |
Catgut is generally prepared from intestinal submucosa of: | [
"Cat",
"Sheep",
"Human",
"Rabbit"
] | B | Ans: B (Sheep) Catgyt is generally prepared from submucosa of: Sheep or cattle: L & B 25th/ 238Sheep & beef- Sabiston 18th/271Bovine: CSDTllth/94CATGUT# It is a type of cord that is prepared from the natural fibre found in the walls of animal intestines. Usually sheep or goat intestines are used, but it is occasionally... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Most common indication for liver transplant in children is ? | [
"Viral hepatitis with fulminant hepatic failure",
"Biliary atresia",
"Metabolic disease",
"Hepatic tumor"
] | B | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Biliary atresia Pediatric liver transplantation Biliary atresia is commonest indication for liver transplantation in pediatric age group. Other causes are : - Li Progressive primary liver disease Stable liver disease with significant morbidity Metabolic liver disease Fulminant hepatic failure | train | med_mcqa | null |
Amino acid deficient in both Wheat and Maize ? | [
"Lysine",
"Threonine",
"Tryptophan",
"Methionine"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Lysine Wheat Next to rice, wheat is the most impoant cereal. The limiting amino acids in wheat proteins are lysine and threonine. | train | med_mcqa | null |
The origin of ovaries from | [
"Genital ridge",
"Genital tubercle",
"Wolffian duct",
"Miillerian duct"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Minimum antenatal visit as per MCH is ? | [
"1",
"2",
"3",
"4"
] | D | Ans. is 'd' i.e., 4 | train | med_mcqa | null |
In which of following ahritis erosions are not seen - | [
"Rheumatoid ahritis",
"Systemic lupus ehematosus (SLE)",
"Psoriasis",
"Gout"
] | B | Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), also known simply as lupus, is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue in many pas of the body. Symptoms vary between people and may be mild to severe. Common symptoms include painful and swollen joints, fever, chest pain, hair loss, ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Iodine RDA is - | [
"300 microgram",
"500 microgram",
"150 microgram",
"50microgram"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e., 150 microgram o The RDA of iodine for adults is 150 microgram.GroupRecommended daily intakePreschool children (0-59 months)School children (6 - 12 years)Adults (>12 years)Pregnancy and lactation90 meg120 meg150 meg250 meg | train | med_mcqa | null |
Ranula is a: March 2013 (a, d, e) | [
"Retention cyst",
"Extravasation cyst",
"Edema of uvula",
"Edema of floor of mouth"
] | A | Ans. A i.e. Retention cystBailey & Love (Surgery) states that ranula is an extravasation cyst, but CSDT (Surgey), Dhingra (ENT) & even internet references describe it as retention cyst. | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 6 month old infant is brought with a history of constipation and excessive sleepiness. On exmination, he is lethargic, has periorbital puffines, large tongue and umbilical hernia. The investigation which will help to diagnose this condition is – | [
"T4 TSH assay",
"Karyoptyping",
"Rectal mucosal biopsy",
"Knee X ray"
] | A | It is typical presentation of hypothyroidism. | train | med_mcqa | null |
At what gestational age should be pregnancy with cholestasis of pregnancy be terminated? | [
"39 weeks",
"36 weeks",
"38 weeks",
"40 weeks"
] | C | Ans. is c, i.e. 38 weeksRef. COGDT 10/e, p 382; Williams Obs 24/e. p 1085, Mgt of High Risk pregnancy--S S Trivedi Manju Pun, p 357.Management of Intrahepatic Cholestasis - Medical ManagementThe most troublesome feature of intrahepatic cholestasis is pruritis (and pruritis is due to bile acid in blood):Pruritis can be ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
In case of deaths due to asphyxia, the part which should be dissected last is - | [
"Neck",
"Thorax",
"Abdomen",
"Skull"
] | A | In cases of death due to asphyxia, especially in hanging and strangulation, neck should be opened last, so as to provide a clear field devoid of blood during dissection thus avoiding artificial hemorrhages.
In these cases, skull is opened first and brain is taken out to drain out the blood from neck. And chest organ is... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is the most common cause of congenital hydrocephalus? NOT RELATED-MEDICINE | [
"Craniosynostosis",
"Intra uterine meningitis",
"Aqueductal stenosis",
"Vein of Galen malformation"
] | C | . | train | med_mcqa | null |
Normal serum, Ca and alkaline PO4 are in | [
"Cherubisnri",
"Hypothyroidism",
"Hyperparathyroidism",
"Paget's disease"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 39-year-old woman with a known history of von Willebrand disease has a ventral hernia after a previous cesarean section and desires to undergo elective repair. Which of the following should be administered preoperatively? | [
"High-purity factor VIII: C concentrates",
"Low-molecular-weight dextran",
"Fresh-frozen plasma (FFP)",
"Cryoprecipitate"
] | D | Von Willebrand disease is similar to true hemophilia in frequency of occurrence. It is being diagnosed more commonly today because of more reliable assays for factor VIII. This autosomal dominant disorder (recessive transmission can occur) is characterized by a diminution in factor VIII: C (procoagulant) activity. The ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Ductopenia seen in | [
"Primary biliary cholangitis",
"Alagille syndrome",
"Caroli's disease",
"EHPVO"
] | B | Ans. (b) Alagille syndromeRef: Internet Sources* Alagille syndrome is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder affecting liver and heart commonly.* Bile duct paucity is the common manifestation which results in Cirrhosis and Liver failure | train | med_mcqa | null |
The operative procedure known as “micro fracture” is done for the | [
"Delayed union of femur",
"Nonunion of tibia",
"Loose bodies of ankle joint",
"Osteochondral defect of femur"
] | D | Microfracture is an orthopedic procedure used to treat osteochondral defects (damaged areas of articular cartilage of
the knee). | train | med_mcqa | null |
All are antithyroid drugs EXCEPT: | [
"Propylthiouracil",
"Methimazole",
"Carbimazole",
"Carbamazepine"
] | D | (Carbamazepine): Ref: 230-KDT(249-KDT6th)CLASSIFICATIONS1. Inhibit hormone synthesis (Antithyroid drugs)Propylthiouracil, Methimazole, Carbimazole2. Inhibit iodide trapping (Ionic Inhibitors)Thiocyanates (- SCN) Perchlorates (- CIO4) Nitrates (- NO3)3. Inhibit hormone releaseIodine, Iodides of Na and K, organic iodide4... | train | med_mcqa | null |
All of the following are features of central retinal aery occlusion except | [
"Cherry red spot at macula",
"Multiple superficial haemorrhages",
"Marked narrowing of retinal aerioles",
"Retinal oedema"
] | B | Central retinal aery occlusion (CRAO) It occurs due to obstruction at the level of lamina cribrosa. clinical features: Symptoms: Patient complains of sudden painless loss of vision. Signs: Direct pupillary light reflex is absent. On ophthalmoscopic examination retinal aeries are markedly narrowed but retinal veins look... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The hair examination is impoant for the following cases except : | [
"To find out its origin",
"To find the accused or victim",
"In case of sexual assault",
"In case of lead poisoning"
] | D | D i.e. Pb poisoning | train | med_mcqa | null |
Statement not true about erythema nodosum is | [
"Seen over anterior aspect of the leg",
"Non tender nodules",
"More common in females",
"Involution occurs in three to six weeks"
] | B | Painful, tender nodules. More common in females. The lesions last for about six weeks. Erythema nodosum results in reddish,painful, tender lumps most commonly located in the front of the legs below the knees. ... Chronic erythema nodosum is a condition in which lesions pop up elsewhere, for a period of weeks to months.... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Orchidectomy is not done in - | [
"Prostate cancer",
"Seminoma testes",
"Filarial epididemo-orchitis",
"Male breast cancer"
] | C | Flarial epididymoorchitis is tit with a course of Diethylcarbamazine 6 mg/kg/day along with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs.
Seminoma testis and Prostatic Ca are well known indications of orchiectomy. Orchiectomy in seminoma testis is curative as well as diagnostic, while in prostate Ca it is palliative (B/L or... | train | med_mcqa | null |
True about adult autologous stem cell transplant are all except - | [
"Used in the treatment of leukemia",
"Stem cells are collected directly from the bone marrow",
"G-CSF is given to expand the number of stem cells",
"It allows high dose of chemotherapy"
] | B | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Stem cells are collected directly from the bone marrowAutologous stem cell transplant An autologous transplant uses the person's own stem cells. These cells are collected in advance and returned at a later stage. They are used to replace stem cells that have been damaged by high doses of chemotherapy,... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Impotent female is having: NEET 14 | [
"Gonadal dysgenesis",
"Hermaphrodite",
"Vaginismus",
"Absence of ovary"
] | C | Ans/. Vaginismus | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 48-year-old man presents with an exquisitely painful, raised, red lesion on the dorsal surface of his left hand. Histologic examination of a skin biopsy reveals nests of round regular cells within connective tissue associated with branching vascular spaces. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? | [
"Angiosarcoma",
"Dermatofibroma",
"Glomus tumor",
"Lipoma"
] | C | A glomus tumor is a benign tumor of the glomus body, which is often extremely painful. Glomus bodies are normal neuromyoaerial receptors that are sensitive to temperature and regulate aeriolar blood flow. The lesions are small, usually smaller than 1 cm in diameter. The two main histologic components are branching vasc... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following organs is not involved in hemochromatosis? | [
"Liver",
"Hea",
"Testis",
"Pancreas"
] | C | Hereditary hemochromatosis is an adult-onset disorder that represents an error of iron metabolism characterized by inappropriately high iron absorption resulting in progressive iron overload and accumulation of iron in parenchymal organs, leading to organ toxicity.This is the most common inherited liver disease in whit... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A patient with recent–onset primary generalized epilepsy develops drug reaction and skin rash due to phenytoin sodium. The most appropriate course of action is : | [
"Shift to clonazepam",
"Restart phenytoin sodium after 2 weeks",
"Shift to sodium valproate",
"Shift to ethosuximide"
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
One of the following conditions the only means of sexual excitement are in inanimate objects - | [
"Exhibitionism",
"Fetishism",
"Sadism",
"Masochism"
] | B | In fetishism, the sexual arousal occurs either solely or predominantly with a non-living object, which usually intimately associated with the human body. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Histamine blocker in stomach act through : | [
"Decreasing cAMP in stomach",
"Increasing cAMP in stomach",
"Increasing IP3 in stomach",
"Decreasing IP3 in stomach"
] | D | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Subaortic stenosis is not associated with? | [
"Ventricular septal defect",
"Aortic regargitation",
"Patent ductus arteriosus",
"Coarctation of aorta"
] | B | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Translocation t(2:8)(p12:q24) is associated with: | [
"Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)",
"Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)",
"T cell -ALL",
"Burkitt's Lymphoma"
] | D | In Burkitt's Lymphoma, t(8:14)(q24:q32) is by far the commonest abnormality followed by t(2:8)(pl2:q24). Ref: Leukaemia Diagnosis By Barbara J. Bain, 2003, Page 124. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Shoest diameter of true pelvis amongst the following is: September 2008 | [
"True conjugate",
"Diagonal conjugate",
"Interspinous diameter",
"Inteuberous diameter"
] | C | Ans. C: Interspinous Diameter True conjugate-between the midpoint of the sacral promontory to the inner margin of the upper border of symphysis pubis-11 cm Diagonal conjugate-between the lower border of symphysis pubis to the midpoint on the sacral promontory-12 cm Interspinous (Bispinous) diameter-between the tip of t... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is treated with: | [
"Dantrolene",
"Corticosteroids",
"Diazepam",
"Hemodialysis"
] | A | Ans: A (Dantrolene) Ref: A Short Textbook of Psychiatry by Niraj Ahuja, 7th edition. 2011. JAYPEE.Explanation:NEUROLEPTIC MALIGNANT SYNDROMEIt is a life-threatening neurological disorder most often caused by an adverse reaction to neuroleptic or antipsychotic drugs.NMS typically consists of muscle rigidity, fever, auto... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Orally effective drug in candidiasis: | [
"Micanozole",
"Ketoconazole",
"Clotrimazole",
"Itraconazole"
] | D | Ans: d (Itraconazole) Ref: Tripathi, 6th ed, p. 759; Goodman and Gilman's, 11th ed, p. 810Candidiasis1st choice2nd choiceOral/vaginal/cutaneousFlucanozole/nystatin/ ClotrimazoleItraconazoleDisseminatedAmphotericin B/ VoriconazoleFluconazoleItraconazole is used orally for candidiasis.lt has broader spectrum than flucona... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Incineration is done for waste category ? | [
"Category 7",
"Category 9",
"Category 6",
"Category 5"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Category 6 | train | med_mcqa | null |
All are toxicity seen with amiodarone therapy except | [
"Pulmonary fibrosis",
"Corneal microdeposits",
"Cirrhosis of liver",
"Productive cough"
] | D | Refer katzung 11e p 241 Amiodarone-induced pulmonarytoxicity (APT) is one of the most serious side effects of use. Incidence is approximately 5% when doses of 400 mg or more are used daily. ... Amiodarone pulmonarytoxicity can present in various ways: pneumonia interstitial disease, respiratory distress or solitary pul... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Boerhaave's syndrome is due to: | [
"Drug induced esophagus perforation",
"Corrosive injury",
"Spontaneous perforation",
"Gastro-esophageal reflux disease"
] | C | (Spontaneous perforation) (999-Baily & Love 20th) (472-CSDT 12th) (1014-B & L 25th)Spontaneous (Postemetic) perforation (Boerhaave's syndrome)* Spontaneous perforation usually occurs in the absence of prexisting esophageal disease, but 10% of patients have reflux esophagitis, esophageal diverticulum, carcinoma etc.* Th... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following pelvic diameter measures the distance from the lower margin of the symphysis to the sacral promontory? | [
"Transverse diameter",
"Diagonal conjugate",
"Obstetric conjugate",
"True conjugate diameter"
] | B | Diagonal conjugate diameter is determined by measuring the distance from the lower margin of the symphysis to the sacral promontory. Obstetric conjugate is the shoest distance between the promontory of the sacrum and the symphysis pubis. It is usually calculated by subtracting 1.5 to 2 cm from the diagonal conjugate. N... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Tentative marks are indicative of | [
"Homicide",
"Accident",
"Suicide",
"Burking"
] | C | Ans. (c) Suicide. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Harvey's sign is:- | [
"Transmitted pressure wave on coughing in a various vein",
"Related to the use of venous filling after emptying a length of vein",
"Loss of hairs from eyebrows",
"None of the above"
] | B | Harvey's sign Related to the use of venous filling after emptying a length of vein Delayed venous refilling is called Harvey's sign | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is given orally | [
"Argatraban",
"Alteplase",
"Rivaroxaban",
"Fondaparinux"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Rivaroxaban Rivaroxaban - it is an orally active direct inhibitor of activated factor Xa which has become available for prophylaxis and treatment of DVT. Alteplase - given by i.v. infusion due to sho half life of 4 - 8 min and often requires heparin coadministration. Argatroban - direct thrombin inhib... | train | med_mcqa | null |
What is true about sinus venosus- | [
"Forms rough wall of right atrium",
"Forms smooth wall of right atrium",
"Forms right coronary sinus",
"Forms left leaflet of coronary sinus"
] | B | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Stainless steel crowns are contraindicated in: | [
"Medically compromised patient",
"After endodontic therapy",
"Rampant caries",
"Amelogenesis imperfecta"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
The action of vitamin K in formation of clotting factor is through: | [
"Post transcription",
"Post translation",
"Golgi complex",
"Endoplasmic reticulum"
] | B | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Anti-inflammatory drug that can safely be used in children is | [
"Paracetamol",
"Ibuprofen",
"Diclofenac",
"Nimesulide"
] | B | Ans. b (Ibuprofen). (Ref. KDT 6th/pg. 191)AnalgesicPropertiesNimesulideDue to gastrointestinal, dermatological, renal & fulminant hepatic failure side effects, its safety, especially in children is questional. Banned in USA.IbuprofenSafest conventional NSAID.But should not be prescribed to pregnant women & peptic ulcer... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A carrier who gets infected from another carrier is known as:- | [
"Incubatory carrier",
"Paradoxical carrier",
"Convalescent carrier",
"Pseudo carrier"
] | B | Paradoxical carrier - A person gets infected from another carrier and himself becomes Carrier. Carriers are of 6 major types: Content carrier - Carrier gets infection from a case Paradoxical carrier - Carrier gets infection from another carrier Chronic carrier - Carrier for duration of more than 6 months Incubatory car... | train | med_mcqa | null |
In Baer's syndrome, what is seen- | [
"Metabolic acidosis",
"Hypokalemia",
"Hyperkalemia",
"Decrease in urinary calcium"
] | B | Answer is B (Hypokalemia): Banter's Syndrome is characterized by Chloride resistant Metabolic Alkalosis and Hypokalemia without Hypeension. Urinary Calcium Excretion is typically increased . Bater's Syndrome (Resembles Loop Diuretics) Inheritance Autosomal recessive disorder. Pathophysiology Genetic defect involving th... | train | med_mcqa | null |
1 gm hemoglobin binds with: September 2007 | [
"1.22 ml 02",
"1.33 ml 02",
"1.44 ml 02",
"1.55 ml 02"
] | B | Ans. B: 1.33 ml 02When fully saturated, each gram of normal hemoglobin contains 1.39 mL of oxygen.But blood normally contains small amount of inactive hemoglobin derivatives, and hence the measured value becomes 1.34 mL of oxygen. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Angular stomatitis | [
"can be a concomitant of any candidal infection",
"is seen mainly in adults",
"may be associated with streptococcus",
"may be a sign of anaemia"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
All of the following statements regarding a child with hypernatremic dehydration are true Except | [
"There is at least a 10 percent fluid deficit",
"Rapid rehydration is indicated",
"Muscle tone is increased",
"The sensorium fluctuates between lethargy and hyperirritability"
] | B | Signs of hypernatremic dehydration include dry rubbery skin, increased muscle tone, and altered level of consciousness. A hypernatremic child should be rehydrated slowly to avoid a rapid reexpansion of intracellular volume that could lead to cerebral edema. A good guide is to replace the fluid deficit over 48 to 72 h. ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Proved association of celiac sprue is with- | [
"Dermatitis herpeitformis",
"Sclerodenna",
"Pemphigus",
"Pemphigoid"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
The gingival fibre group which inserts in two adjacent teeth is the? | [
"Horizontal group",
"Circular group",
"Trans-septal group",
"Oblique group"
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Niacin is derived from which amino acid - | [
"Tyrosine",
"Phenylalanine",
"Tryptophan",
"Methionine"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e., TryptophanAmino acidsBiological important compoundTyrosineCatecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine), thyroxine,triiodothryonine, melanin(Note : - Phenylalanine is the precursor of tyrosine, thus it can also give rise to all these compounds through tyrosinejJ-lipotropic hormone (b-LPH) (ph... | train | med_mcqa | null |
List of the charges established or agreed to, by a dentist for specific dental services: | [
"Table of allowances",
"Fee schedule",
"Reasonable fee",
"Capitation"
] | B | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Growth factor required for salmonella: | [
"Tryptophan",
"Niacin",
"Vitamin B12",
"Citrate"
] | A | Salmonella require tryptophan as an essential growth factor. Also remember: Legionella require Iron and Cysteine Mycoplasma require sterols Ureaplasma require sterols and urea Halophilic Vibrio (parahemolyticus) require salt. | train | med_mcqa | null |
The total number of germ tooth present in a full form foetus is | [
"20",
"28",
"44",
"48"
] | D | Total number of tooth germs formed in human fetus is 52 (20 primary + 32 permanent). Third molar tooth germ initiated at 4 or 5 years. If you exclude the third molar tooth germs, the answer will be 48. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Emeris is contraindicated in | [
"Kerosene poisoning",
"Narcotic Glycine",
"Oxalic acid Glycine",
"Phosphorus Glycine"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Blood: Gas paition coefficient is a measure of | [
"Potency of anaesthetic agent",
"Speed of induction and recovery",
"Lipid solubility of agent",
"None"
] | B | The paition coefficient is defined as the relative solubilities of gas in 2phases. The blood gas paition coefficient determines the solubility of the gas in the blood. It also determines the onset of induction and recovery. It is inversely propoional to the induction rate. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Acantholysis means | [
"Diffuse epidermal hyperplasia",
"Loss of intercellular connections",
"Intercellular edema of the epidermis.",
"Abnormal keratinization"
] | B | Answer is option 2, loss of intercellular connections We performed scanning electron microscopy of an inveed blister roof in a case of pemphigus foliaceus. The loss of intercellular adherence could be easily seen with low magnification. The acantholytic keratinocytes displayed an irregular and sometimes polygonal conto... | train | med_mcqa | null |
In tuberculosis, the cytokine playing major role in the conversion of tissue macrophages in to epithelloid cells - | [
"Interferon gamma",
"Tumor necrosis factor",
"Interleukin 12",
"Macrophage chemoattractant protein"
] | A | IFNg is an impoant activator of macrophages Reff : Ananthanarayan & Panikers textbook of microbiology 9th edition pg: 155. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Normal pH of blood is: September 2007 | [
"7.3",
"7.2",
"7.7",
"7.4"
] | D | Ans. D: 7.40Normal pH is 7.35-7.45.There are a series of buffers which help the plasma resist any change in pH. Some of them include: the hemoglobin in the red blood cells, other plasma proteins, the bicarbonate buffer and the phosphate buffer. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Most common dislocation of shoulder causing axillary nerve injury is - | [
"Anterior dislocation",
"Posterior dislocation",
"Recurrent instability",
"Inferior dislocation"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Anterior dislocation Complications of anterior dislocationi) Injury to the axillary (circumflex) nerve is the most common complication (5- 30%)ii) Occasionally other branches of brachial plexus are damaged especially the posterior cord.iii) Occasionally axillary artery may be damaged especially if the... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is single most impoant indicator of likilihoodness of progression of hepatitis to liver cirrhosis | [
"Etiology",
"Associated serological findings",
"Presence of bridging necrosis",
"Presence of mallary hyaline"
] | A | etiology is tje single most impoant indicator of liklihoodness of progression of hepatitis to cirrhosis HARSH MOHAN SIXTH EDITION PAGE.604-612 | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is an X-linked dominant disorder? | [
"Vitamin D resistant rickets",
"Familial hypercholesterolemia",
"Red green color blindness",
"Achondroplasia"
] | A | Ref: Robbins Pathology 9th ed. pg. 142Vitamin D resistant ricketsPHEX gene. X linked dominantFamilial hypercholesterolemiaAutosomal recessiveRed green colour blindnessX linked recessiveAchondroplasiaAutosomal dominant | train | med_mcqa | null |
Following are complications of chicken pox except | [
"Meningitis",
"Pneumonia",
"Enteritis",
"Reyes Syndrome"
] | C | Chicken pox is caused by varicella zoster virus ,a DNA virus of Herpes virus family . It is present in respiratory secretions and skin lesions of an affected child . The poal of entry is the respiratory tract. Secondary bacterial infections of skin lesions is fairly common and occasionally result in necrotising fasciti... | train | med_mcqa | null |
If a patient starts getting convulsions following the use of Lignocaine as local anaesthetic, the Drug of choice for the control of convulsions would be | [
"Diazepam",
"Chlorpromazine",
"Scoline",
"Any"
] | A | (A) Diazepam > If a patient starts getting convulsions following the use of Lignocaine as local anaesthetic, the Drug of choice for the cortrol of convulsions is the> diazepam# DIAZEPAM> Relatively lipid soluble, water insoluble; crosses placenta.> Should be administered orally or i.v. as i.v. route is slow, incomplete... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The following is a type of: | [
"Toure",
"Strangulation",
"Traumatic asphyxia",
"Paial hanging"
] | B | MUGGING : It is a type of strangulation caused by holding the neck of the victim in the bend of the elbow. Pressure is exeed either on front of the larynx, or at one or both sides of the neck by the forearm and upper arm. | train | med_mcqa | null |
A previously healthy 45 yrs old laborer suddenly develops acute lower back pain with right-leg pain and weakness of dorsiflexion of the right great toe. Which of the following is TRUE? | [
"Immediate treatment should include analgesics muscle relaxants and back strengthening exercises",
"The appearance of the foot drop indicate early surgical intervention",
"If the neurological sign resolve within 2 to 3 weeks but low back pain persists, the proper treatment would include fusion of affected Lumba... | B | This seems to be a case of interveebral disk prolapse at L4 - L5 level involving L5 root. Here since there is muscular weakness, surgical intervention is indicated. Ref: Schwaz Pretest Surgery, Q. 720 | train | med_mcqa | null |
Stye is suppurative inflammation of glands of - | [
"Zeis",
"Meibonian",
"Wolfring",
"All the above"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Zeis Differences between stye (Hordeolum externum), chalazion and Hordeolum internum Stye (Hordeolum externum)ChalazionHordeolum internumOnsetAcuteChronicAcuteGlandZeis's glandMeibomian glandMeibomian glandTypes of inflammationSuppurativeLipogranulomatousSuppurativeSymptomsAcute pain and swellingPainl... | train | med_mcqa | null |
In pregnancy with hypertension which drug is given: | [
"Propranolol",
"Acebutalol",
"Metoprolol",
"Labetalol"
] | D | Ans. (d) LabetalolRef: Dutta obs 7/e 228, William obs 22/e 728 | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 20 yrs aged patient, presents in coma with pin point pupils and fasciculations but no fever. Most probable diagnosis is - | [
"Head injury",
"Dhatura",
"Pontine haemorrhage",
"Organophosphorous poisoning"
] | D | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Serotonin is secreted by: | [
"Thyroid",
"Adrenal coex",
"Adrenal medulla",
"Argentaffin cells"
] | D | Serotonin is a vasoconstricting hormone, produced in the brain and GI tract. In the GI tract it is produced normally by enterochromaffin cells (argentaffin cells). The principal function is to regulate smooth muscle contraction and peristalsis. Serotonin: also called 5-hydroxytryptamine, is a chemical substance that is... | train | med_mcqa | null |
All of the following are causes of leukocoria except: | [
"Coloboma of choroid",
"Coloboma of optic disc",
"Retinopathy of prematurity",
"Retinoblastoma"
] | B | Ans. Coloboma of optic disc | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 77-year-old man with a mass in the lung develops asymptomatic hyponatremia. His JVP is 4 cm, heart sounds are normal, and the lungs are clear. The urine sodium is 64 mEq/L and osmolality 550 mOsm/kg. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? | [
"nephrotic syndrome",
"syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) production",
"renal metastases from lung cancer",
"lung metastases from hypernephroma"
] | B | The urine osmolality in patients with SIADH need not be hypertonic to plasma, but only inappropriately high compared with serum. The major characteristics of SIADH include hyponatremia, volume expansion without edema, natriuresis, hypouricemia, and normal or reduced serum creatinine level, with normal thyroid and adren... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Definitive treatment of choice for Transposition of great vessels (TGA) is | [
"Atrial switch",
"Aerial switch",
"Atrial septostomy",
"Medical management"
] | B | The aerial switch operation is now established as the treatment of choice for TGA and most centers endeavour to offer this procedure for all infants with TGA. In this operation, the pulmonary aery and aoa are transected. The distal aoa is anastomosed to the proximal pulmonary stump (neo-aoic root) and the pulmonary aer... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following statements about Grave’s disease is false? | [
"Results in hyperthyroidism",
"Autoimmune disorder",
"Common in Male",
"Referred as Toxic diffuse goiter"
] | C | Ref. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. Pg. 2819
Graves disease is an autoimmune disease caused by the presence of thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin in the plasma resulting in hyperthyroidism .
The female : male ratio ranges from 5:1 to 10:1.
Diffuse toxic goiter is the major manifestation of Graves disease.
Pathogenes... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Nail deformity commonly seen in lichen planus are all of the following except: March 2009 | [
"Pterygium",
"Longitudnal grooves",
"Oncholysis",
"Beau's lines"
] | D | Ans. D: Beau's lines Lichen planus affects one or more nails in 10% of cases, sometimes without involving the skin surface - if all nails are abnormal and nowhere else is affected it is called twenty nail dystrophy. The nail plate tends to thin and may become longitudinally grooved and ridged. The nail may darken, thic... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Regulatory T cells (Tregs) express all of the following, except: | [
"CD4",
"CD25",
"CD8",
"FOXP3"
] | C | Regulatory T cells (Tregs) A population of T cells called regulatory T cells functions to prevent immune reactions against self antigens. Regulatory T cells develop mainly in the thymus, as a result of recognition of self antigens, but they may also be induced in peripheral lymphoid tissues. The best-defined regulatory... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The' Japanese Detergent suicide Technique' involves mixing of common household chemical to produce - | [
"H2S and other poisonous gases",
"Deadly foam",
"Deadly acidic compound",
"Deadly fluid cyanide compound"
] | A | Decay of organic sulfur-containing products such as fish, manure, sewage, septic tank contents, etc. It is produced by bacterial action on sewage effluents containing sulfurcompounds when oxygen has been consumed by excessive organic loading of surface water ("sewer gas"). REF;THE SYNOPSIS OF FORENSIC MEDICINE:KS NARAY... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Brown tumor of bone is seen in | [
"Hyperparathyroidism",
"Hypoparathyroidism",
"Hypo-thyroidism",
"Hypehyroidism"
] | A | Primary hyperparathyroidism traditionally has been associated with a constellation of symptoms that included painful bones. Brown tumors are lesions that arises in settings of excess osteoclast activity. It is not a true neoplasm.It most commonly affects the maxilla and mandible, though any bone may be affected. Brown ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
62 year old patient underwent radical mastectomy 10 years back. She has long standing lymphedema. Now the biopsy shows angiosarcoma. This is known as | [
"Stewart treves syndrome",
"Monodors disease",
"Zuskas disease",
"Tietz syndrome"
] | A | Long standing lymphedema leading to angiosarcoma is known as Stewart treves syndrome. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Not true about iodophores - | [
"Inorganic compounds",
"Release iodine",
"Surfactants",
"Disifectant"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Inorganic compoundsIodineo Iodine is more sporicidal than chlorine.o Iodine is often used in aqueous and alcoholic solution as skin disinfectanto Aqueous and alcohol based povidone iodine preparations (Retadine) are best and safe skin disinfectants (antiseptics).o lodophores are organic compounds that... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is not a feature of lateral cerebellar lesion? | [
"Resting tremor",
"Dysahria",
"Nystagmus",
"Loss of Co-ordination of movements"
] | A | Resting tremors are seen in Parkinsonism In cerebellar lesions intension tremors are seen. Tremors are rhythmic oscillatory movements of a body pa. Reference: Harrison20th edition pg 2256 | train | med_mcqa | null |
Best disease due to a mutation in the BEST1 (VMD2) is best diagnosed by a pathological: | [
"ERG",
"EOG",
"Dark adaptation",
"Ohoptoscope"
] | B | Best Disease (Juvenile-Onset Vitelliform Dystrophy): It is an autosomal dominant disorder with variable penetrance and expressivity. Onset is usually in childhood. The fundoscopic appearance is a mild pigmentary disturbance within the fovea to the typical vitelliform or "egg yoke" lesion located in the central macula. ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
An alcoholic is brought to the casualty, 3 days after he quit alcohol, with the complaints of irrelevant talking. On examination, he is found to be disoriented to time, place and person. He also has visual illusions and hallucinations. There is no history of head injury. The most probable diagnosis is: | [
"Schizophrenia",
"Delirium tremens",
"Dementia praecox",
"Korsakoff psychosis"
] | B | This patient in the question who is a chronic alcoholic is showing features of delirium tremens, which typically appears after 3-4 days of abstinence from alcohol (24 hours to 7 days). Ref: CURRENT Diagnosis and Treatment: Emergency Medicine, 7th Edition, Chapter 37 ; CURRENT Diagnosis and Treatment: Psychiatry, 2nd Ed... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following hepatitis virus have significant perinatal transmission? | [
"HEV",
"HCV",
"HBV",
"HAV"
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
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