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Drug of choice for open angle glaucoma - | [
"Acetazolamide",
"Latanoprost",
"Timolol",
"Brimonidine"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Timolol Impoant acts Angle closure glaucoma Treatment of choice for acute congestive glaucoma Laser iridotomy (1" choice), Peripheral iridectency (2" choice) Drug of choice for acute congestive glaucoma Pilocarpine Initially IOP is controlled (first drug used)- Systemic mannitol or acetazolamide Open ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Hypoglycemia is a recognized feature of all of the following conditions, except : | [
"Uremia",
"Acromegaly",
"Addison's disease",
"Hepatocellular failure"
] | B | Answer is B (Acromegaly) Acromegaly is associated with Hyperglycemia and not Hypoglycemia. Selected causes of hypoglycemia A. Hormone deficiencies: Hypopituitarism Q Adrenal insufficiency (addison's disease) Q Catecholamine deficiencyQ Glucagon deficiency Q B. Enzyme defects: Glucose-6-phosphatase Q C. Liver disease: H... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Slow EPSP acts on which receptor in post ganglion neuron in sympathetic ganglion: | [
"Nicotinic",
"Muscarinic",
"Dopaminergic",
"Gn RH"
] | B | Ans. B. MuscarinicFast & slow responses of postganglionic neurons in sympathetic ganglia.PotentialDurationi. Fast EPSPi. 30 msii. Slow IPSPii. 2 siii. Slow EPSPiii. 30 siv. Late slow EPSPiv. 4 min PotentialMediatori. Fast EPSPi. Acetylcholineii. Slow IPSPii. Dopamineiii. Slow EPSPiii. Acetylcholineiv. Late slow EPSPiv.... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Plasma urea / creatinine ratio of 20:1 may be seen in - | [
"Rhabdomyolysis",
"Ureteric calculi",
"Pre-renal failure",
"Chronic glomerulonephritis"
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Mg++ is used in vaccine as | [
"Stabilizer",
"Preservative",
"Adjuvant",
"Vehicle"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
The three types of abrasives used in dentistry can be classified as the following EXCEPT: | [
"Polishing abrasives",
"Finishing abrasives",
"Bleaching abrasives",
"Cleansing abrasives"
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
An infant presented to OPD with features of respiratory distress. The X-ray is shown below. The most probable organism is | [
"S. aureus",
"S. pyogenes",
"Klebsiella",
"E.coli"
] | A | Staphylococcus aureus is the most dangerous of all of the many commonstaphylococcal bacteria. ... These bacteria are spread by having direct contact with an infected person, by using a contaminated object, or by inhaling infected droplets dispersed by sneezing or coughing. Ref essential paediatrics :op ghai 9e | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is true about Wernicke's encephalopathy | [
"Extrapyramidal symptoms",
"Auditory hallucinations",
"Vagus nerve palsy",
"Presence of horizontal nystagmus"
] | D | Answer- D. Presence of horizontal nystagmusWernicke's disease is a common and preventable disorder due to deficiency of thiamine.It is commonly seen in alcoholic patients with chronic thiamine deficiency.Wernicke's encephalopathy is characterized by clinical triad ofGlobal confusionOphthalmoplegraAtariaIt includes hori... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is best associated with lumefantrine? | [
"Antimycobacterial",
"Antifungal",
"Antimalarial",
"Antimoebic"
] | C | Classification of antimalarial drugs: 1. 4-Aminoquino/ines :Chloroquine, Amodiaquine, Piperaquine. 2. Quinoline-methanol :Mefloquine. 3.Cinchona alkaloid :Quinine, Quinidine 4.Biguanides :Proguanil (Chloroguanide) Chlorproguanil 5.Diaminopyrimidines :Pyrimethamine -8-6.Aminoquino/ine :Primaquine 7.Sulfonamides :Sulfado... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The most common side effect of POP pills is? | [
"DVT",
"Irregular bleeding",
"Acne",
"Hypertension"
] | B | Ans-BREF: William's 22nd ed chapter 32PROGESTERONE ONLY PILLS: So-called mini-pills are oral progestin-only contraceptives that are taken daily. Unlike combined oral contraceptives, they do not reliably inhibit ovulation. Rather, their effectiveness depends more on alterations in cervical mucus and effects on the endom... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Measles is caused by a | [
"Single stranded RNA enveloped virus",
"Single stranded RNA non-enveloped virus",
"Double stranded RNA enveloped virus",
"Double stranded RNA non-enveloped virus"
] | A | Answer: a) Single stranded RNA enveloped virus (PANIKER 9th EDITION P-305)DNA virusesFully double strandedPartially double strandedSingle strandedNaked DNAHerpesvirusPoxvirusAdenovirusPapovavirusHBVParvovirusCircovirusParvovirusAdenovirusPapovavirus RNA virusesDouble stranded RNA virus: Reovirus, PicobirnavirusSingle s... | train | med_mcqa | null |
In low ovarian reserve, anti-mullerian hormone level will be | [
"<1",
"4-Jan",
">7",
">10"
] | A | * AMH levels in mature women reflect ovarian follicle reserve * Expressed by the granulosa cells of small preantral follicles * Vary minimally across the cycle * 3 ng/mL at age 25, and this dropped to 1 ng/mL at age 35 to 37. * In case of low ovarian reserve- levels are <1 ng/ml Ref:- Williams gynecology 3rd Edition; P... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following indicates renal impairment in contrast induced nephropathy? | [
"Increase in serum bilirubin",
"Decrease in serum bilirubin",
"Increase in serum creatinine",
"Decrease in serum creatinine"
] | C | Ans. C. Increase in serum creatinine (Ret Harrison 19/e p1803, 18/e p2298)Contrast nephropathy leads to a rise in serum creatinine within 24-48 hours, peak within 3-5 days, and resolution within 5-7 days.'Contrast nephropathy leads to a rise in sent in creatinine within 24-48 hours, peak within 3-5 days, and resolution... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Craniofacial dissociation is seen in- | [
"Lefort 1 fracture",
"Lefort 2 fracture",
"Lefort 3 fracture",
"Tripod fracture"
] | C | In Le Fort 3 fracture, there is complete separation of facial bones from the cranial bones i.e. craniofacial dissociation/dysjunction occurs. | train | med_mcqa | null |
All are markers of mitochondria except - | [
"ATP synthase",
"5-nucleotidase",
"Glutamate dehydrogenase",
"Creatine kinase"
] | B | Ans. is 'b' i.e., 5-nucleotidase Organelle or fractionMarkersMitochondriaInner membrane: - ATP synthase. Succinate dehydrogenase Intermembrane space: - Creatine kinase, Adenyl kinase. Matrix: - Glutamate dehydrogenase, Pyruvate dehydrogenase, enzymes of TCA cycle & P-oxidation of fatty acidsPlasma membraneS'-Nucleotida... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The operation to making a external opening to discharge the colonic contents are known as: | [
"Colostomy",
"Ileostomy",
"Colpocystocele",
"Colorrhaphy"
] | A | (Colostomy): Ref: Dorlant dictionaryColostomy - the surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface, also the opening (stroma) so created dry colostomy that performed in the left colon, the discharge from the stoma consisting of soft or formed fecal matter, ileo transverse colostomy - surgical an... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following has head at epiphysis | [
"Distal phalanx",
"Middle phalanx",
"Thumb metacarpal",
"Third metacarpal"
] | D | Aberrant epiphysis: These epiphyses are detions from the norm and are not always present. For example, the epiphysis at the head of the first metacarpal bone. | train | med_mcqa | null |
The biochemical role of vitamin K in the post- translational modification of clotting factors is by? | [
"Glycosylation",
"Carboxylation",
"Acetylation",
"Phosphorylation"
] | B | Ans. (b) CarboxylationVitaminActionsDeficiency SynptomesSourcesK groupCatalyze g carboxylation of glutamic acid residues on various proteins concerned with blood clottingHemorrhagic phenomenaLeafy green vegetables | train | med_mcqa | null |
Back pressure porosity can be avoided by | [
"Using asbestos liners",
"Placing the sprue at least one quarter inch away from the end of casting ring",
"Preventing rapid heating of investment",
"Using a short and wide sprue"
] | B | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is not included in the triad of Reiter's syndrome : | [
"Conjunctivetis",
"Urethritis",
"Ahritis",
"Keratoderma blenorrhagica"
] | D | D. i.e. Keratoderma blenorrhagica | train | med_mcqa | null |
Tracheostomy is not indicated in: | [
"Emphysema",
"Bronchiectosis",
"Atelectasis",
"Pneumothorax"
] | D | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Scarring alopecia is seen in: | [
"T. capitis",
"Androgenic alopecia",
"Alopecia areata",
"Lichen planus"
] | D | D i.e. Lichen planus | train | med_mcqa | null |
Residual volume is best measured by ? | [
"Body plethysmography",
"Helium dilution method",
"Spirometry",
"All of above"
] | A | Answer- A. Body plethysmographypulmonary plekysmographs are commonly used to measure the functional residual capacity (FRC) of the lungs - the volumein the lungs when the muscles of respiration are relaxed - and total long capacity | train | med_mcqa | null |
Red cell aplasia can be caused by: | [
"Aminoglycosides",
"Chloramphenicol",
"Penicillins",
"Ciprofloxacin"
] | B | Chloramphenicol was initially obtained from Streptomyces venezuelae in 1947. It was soon synthesized chemically and the commercial product now is all synthetic. Adverse effects 1 . Bone marrow depression Of all drugs, chloramphenicol is the most impoant cause of aplastic anaemia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia or pa... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Cephalometrics is useful in: | [
"Treatment of malocclusion",
"Diagnosis and case study",
"Diagnosis and treatment plan",
"All of the above"
] | C | USES OF CEPHALOGRAMS
Cephalometrics has established itself as one of the pillars of comprehensive orthodontic diagnosis. It is also a valuable tool in treatment planning and follow up of patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.
The following are some of the applications of cephalometrics in orthodontics,
Cephalometr... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Antibodies in newborns are maximally absorbed from:- | [
"Duodenum",
"Jejunum",
"Ileum",
"Colon"
] | C | Pa of intestine Ions absorbed Duodenum Jejunum Ileum Cl- . HCO-3, Ca2+, Fe2+ Cl-, HCO-3 Maternal antibodies, bile salts, vit. B12, Mg2+ | train | med_mcqa | null |
Rota virus vaccine schedule can be given till the age of : | [
"4 months",
"6 months",
"8 months",
"12 months"
] | D | Routine rotavirus vaccination recommended for all infants begins at 6 weeks of age , followed by 1 dose each in 10th & 14 weeks of age. Rotavirus vaccine can be given up till 1 year age in National immunization | train | med_mcqa | null |
Drugs used in CCF are all Except | [
"Diuretics",
"Vasodilators",
"Dopamine/Dobutamine",
"Amiodarone"
] | D | There is a significant evidence-practice gap in the treatment of CHF; paicularly the underuse of ACE inhibitors and b-blockers and aldosterone antagonists which have been shown to provide moality benefit.Treatment of CHF aims to relieve symptoms, to maintain a euvolemic state (normal fluid level in the circulatory syst... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A patient presented with blunt abdominal injury underwent complete repair of liver; and was given transfusion of 12 units of whole blood. Thereafter, it is found that wound is bleeding. It is treated by | [
"Calcium gluconate/calcium chloride",
"Fresh Frozen Plasma",
"Vitamin-K",
"Platelets rich plasma"
] | D | (D) Platelets rich plasma > Massive Transfusion is usually defined as the need to transfuse from one to two times the patient's normal blood volume. In a "normal" adult, this is the equivalent of 10-20 units. Potential complications from this include coagulopathy, citrate toxicity, hypothermia, acid-base disturbances a... | train | med_mcqa | null |
100 women, followed up 20 months, with OCPs, 5 became pregnant, Calculate the Pearl Index - | [
"100",
"200",
"300",
"400"
] | C | HWY =Total accidental pregnancies/months of exposure*1200 HWY=5/20*1200= 300 HWY indicates contraceptive efficacy Parks textbook of preventive and social medicine.K Park. Edition 23.Pg no: 510 | train | med_mcqa | null |
X-rays are: | [
"Electrons",
"Protons",
"Neutrons",
"Electromagnetic waves"
] | D | Ans. Electromagnetic waves | train | med_mcqa | null |
Hea beat in conceptus can be detected earliest by | [
"4-6 weeks",
"12-14 weeks",
"14-16 weeks",
"21-24 weeks"
] | A | The CVS is the earliest system to become functional is human. Hea begins to beat in the fouh week of development( Day 22 ). | train | med_mcqa | null |
The nerve affected in carpal tunnel syndrome is - | [
"Radial nerve",
"Anterior Interosseus nerve",
"Superficial palmar branch of radial nerve",
"Median Nerve"
] | D | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Median Nerve Entrapment neuropathiesi) Carpal tunnel:- Median nerve (carpal tunnel syndrome)ii) Cubital tunnel:- Ulnar nerve (cubital tunnel syndrome)iii) Guyon's canal:- Ulnar nerve (Guyan's canal syndrome)iv) Tarsal tunnel:- Posterior tibial nerve (Tarsal tunnel syndrome)v) Inguinal ligament:- Later... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The differential diagnosis of botulism includes all the following except - | [
"Myasthenia Gravis",
"Guillain Barre syndrome",
"Polio",
"Clostridial myonecrosis"
] | D | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is not administered by intra dermal route? | [
"BCG",
"Insulin",
"Mantoux",
"Drug sensitivity injection"
] | B | Insulin is administered subcutaneously. MMR vaccine, heparin are also given by SC route All others are by intradermal route. (Ref.Essentials of medical pharmacology TD Tripathi 6th edition page no.263) | train | med_mcqa | null |
Bilateral pleural thickening in lower and middle lung zone is radiological feature of | [
"Silicosis",
"Stannosis",
"Asbestosis",
"Siderosis"
] | C | Bilateral pleural thicking (Pleural plaques) in lower & middle lung is seen in Asbestosis. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Drug of choice for MRSA- | [
"Penicillin G",
"Ceftriaxone",
"Vancomycin",
"Cefazoline"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Vancomycin Methicillin resistance staphvloccus aureus (MRSA)o MRSA is a bacterium responsible for several difficult to treat infections in humans.o It may also be referred to as multidrug resistant staphyloccus aureus or oxacillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (ORSA)o MRSA is bv definition any strai... | train | med_mcqa | null |
In cell membrane, following are true except: | [
"Lipids are regularly arranged",
"Lipids are symmetrical",
"Protein displaced laterally",
"None"
] | B | B i.e. Lipids are symmetricalPropeies of Cell MembraneMembranes are asymmetricalQ sheet like enclosed structure with distinct out and inner surfaces. This asymmetry is attributed to irregular distribution of protein with in the cell membranes external location of carbohydrate attached to membrane protein. (inside - out... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The host receptor for Entamoeba histolytica is: | [
"Glycophorin A",
"N-acetylglucosamine",
"Heparan sulfate",
"Asialo-GM1"
] | B | N-acetylglucosamine is the host receptor for Entamoeba histolytica. Glycophorin A is the host receptor for Plasmodium falciparum, Heparan sulfate for Herpes simplex virus and Asialo-GM1 for Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Ref: Harrisons principles of internal medicine, 18th edition, Page: 1014. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Vesicoureteric reflux is best demonstrated by: | [
"Intravenous pyelography",
"Micturating cystourethrogram",
"Retrograde pyelography",
"Isotope renography"
] | B | Ans. Micturating cystourethrogram | train | med_mcqa | null |
Oximes are contraindicated in which poisoning: NEET 13 | [
"Malathion",
"Diazinon",
"Phorate",
"Carbamate"
] | D | Ans. Carbamate | train | med_mcqa | null |
Cervical cord injury does not cause -a) Horner's syndromeb) Loss of sensation over facec) Spasticity of footd) Wasting with fasciculations of lower limb | [
"bd",
"d",
"ab",
"ac"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Porin present in- | [
"Cell wall of gram positive bacteria",
"Cell membrane of gram positive bacteria",
"Cell wall of gram negative bacteria",
"Outer membrane of gram negative bacteria"
] | D | Ans. is 'd' i.e.. Outer membrane of gram negative bacteria o Cell envelop of bacteria comprises-An outer membrane (only in gram negative bacteria).A cell wall composed of peptidoglycan.Periplasm (only in gram negative bacteria).Cell membrane (cytoplasmic membrane), wrhich encloses cytoplasm.o Outer membranes, which are... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A couple is advised to use barrier methods after vasectomy till : | [
"3 months",
"No sperms in ejaculate",
"Next 15 ejaculations",
"None of the above"
] | B | It is imperative that some other contraception should be used for the next three months or 15 ejaculation. At the end of the period semen analysis should be done to confirm the absence of sperm in the ejaculate. TEXTBOOK OF GYNECOLOGY SHEILA BALAKRISHNAN SECOND EDITION PAGE NO 396 | train | med_mcqa | null |
A girl who is staying in a hostel presented with severe itching all over the body since two days. Intense itching worsens at night and after a hot shower. Burrows are seen between the fingers. How many live mites are there in an adult with scabies? | [
"10-May",
"15-Oct",
"15-20",
"20-25"
] | B | Scabies: The human itch mite, Sarcoptes scabiei, is a common cause of itching dermatosis. Gravid female mites that measure 0.3 mm in length burrow superficially beneath the stratum corneum, depositing three or fewer eggs per day. Nymphs mature in 2 weeks and then emerge as adults to the surface of the skin. Immunity an... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Fundus in retinitis Pigmentosa is ? | [
"White spots with red disc",
"Jet- black spots with pale-waxy disc",
"No pigmentation",
"Dilatation of aerioles"
] | B | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Jet- black spots with pale-waxy disc Examination findings in retinitis pigmentosa Ophthalmoscopic findings are characteristic and include :- Retinal pigmentary changes (Bone spicule intraneural retinal pigmentation) : - Retina studded with small, jet-black spots resembling bone corpuscles with a spide... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Salpingitis/Endosalpingitis is best confirmed by: | [
"Hysteroscopy and laparoscopy",
"X-ray",
"Hysterosalpingography",
"Sonosalpingography"
] | A | Ans. is a, i.e. Hysteroscopy and laparoscopyRef: Shaw 15th/ed, p451; William's Gynae 1st/ed, p74; Gynecology by Ostrzenski (Lippincott Williams 2(X)l/282); Dutta Gynae 6th/ed, p130Laparoscopy is considered the "gold standard". While it is the most reliable aid to support the clinical diagnosis but it may not be feasibl... | train | med_mcqa | null |
In Dysgerminoma stage 1A, treatment of choice is | [
"TAH with BSO",
"Unilateral ovariotomy with preservation of uterus",
"Bilateral ovariotomy with preservation of uterus",
"Bilateral salpingo-oophorectoy"
] | B | Surgical management of dysgerminoma Veical midline abdominal incision Peritoneal washings Exploration of abdominal and pelvic organs Unilateral salpingoopherectomy with preservation of uterus Pelvic and paraaoic lymph node sampling Infraacolic omentectomy Removal of the other tumor masses Ref: Shaw Gynecology 17 e pg 4... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The lateral pterygoid muscle attaches to which of the following? | [
"Lateral surface of the lateral pterygoid plate.",
"Medial surface of the lateral pterygoid plate.",
"Lateral surface of the medial pterygoid plate.",
"Medial surface of the medial pterygoid plate."
] | A | The inferior head of the lateral pterygoid muscle attaches to the lateral surface of the lateral pterygoid plate of sphenoid bone. Its superior head attaches to the infratemporal crest of the greater wing of sphenoid bone. The deep fibers of the medial pterygoid muscle attaches to the medial surface of the lateral pter... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 10 year old boy develops an itchy, vesicular rash, which is maximal on his face and trunk. Physical examination demonstrates a mixture of lesions, with macules, papules, vesicles, and crusted lesions. The mother repos that the lesions seem to be occurring in crops. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? | [
"Herpes simplex I",
"Herpes simplex II",
"Measles",
"Varicella"
] | D | This is varicella (chicken pox), which is the primary form of infection by the herpes zoster (varicella-zoster) virus. Recurrence due to virus harbored in neurons tends to be dermatomal in distribution and is called shingles. Fever, malaise, headache, and myalgia may also be present, paicularly in the prodromal phase. ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following conditions are associated with pauci-immune crescenteric glomerulonephritis? | [
"Henoch-schonlein nephritis",
"Lupus nephritis",
"Microscopic polyangitis",
"Alpo's syndrome"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Microscopic polyangitis | train | med_mcqa | null |
According to 'Biomedical concept' health is? | [
"Relative absence of pain and discomfo",
"Absence of disease",
"A sound mind in sound body, in a sound family, in sound environment",
"None"
] | B | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Absence of disease | train | med_mcqa | null |
True statement regarding direct inguinal hernia | [
"Most common direct inguinal hernia in women",
"Direct hernia medial to inferior epigastric aery",
"Repair of the transversalis fascia and the internal ring",
"Descends downwards and inwards towards the scrotum"
] | B | Ans. is 'b' i.e. Direct hernia medial to inferior epigastric aery | train | med_mcqa | null |
Most common cause of congenital hypothyroidism: (Repeat) | [
"Thyroid dysgenesis",
"Maternal antibodies",
"Inborn errors of thyroid hormone defects",
"Maternal iodine deficiency"
] | A | Ans: A (Thyroid dysgenesis) Ref: Nelsons Textbook of Pediatrics. 19th Edition. Pg.1895Explanation:"Most cases of congenital hypothyroidism results from thyroid dysgenesis "(Ref: Nelson)Refer 2013 Pediatrics Question Explanation | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is the least common cause of ambiguous genitalia in a female child – | [
"Fetal placental steroid sulfatase deficiency",
"Fetal placental aromatase deficiency",
"Congenital adrenal hyperplasia",
"WNT–4 gene mutation"
] | A | Placental steroid sufatase deficiency is an X-linked disorder (affects only males) that does not lead to ambiguous genitalia in a female child.
'Placental steroid suflatase deficiency is a rare X-linked disorder and all affected fetuses are males' William's 22nd/81
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is the most common caus... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 55-year-old man is admitted to the hospital with a complaint of severe headaches. A lumbar puncture reveals traces of blood in the cerebrospinal fluid. Which of the following conditions has most likely occurred in this patient? | [
"Fracture of the pterion with vascular injury",
"A ruptured \"berry\" aneurysm",
"Leakage of branches of the middle meningeal vein within the temporal bone",
"A tear of the cerebral vein at the entrance to the superior sagittal sinus"
] | B | When a berry aneurysm ruptures, the blood flows into the subarachnoid space and therefore mixes with CSF; thus, blood would be present in the CSF when a lumbar puncture is performed. The pterion overlies the anterior branch of the middle meningeal vessels, and damage to these vessels would result in an epidural hematom... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 27-year-old right hand dominant man sustains a right distal radius fracture after a fall. He is treated with closed reduction. Which radiographic parameter has the greatest bearing on functional outcome | [
"Radial height",
"Radial inclination",
"Palmar tilt",
"Ulnar variance"
] | C | Although radial height, radial inclination, and ulnar variance are impoant reduction parameters for the successful nonoperative treatment of distal radius fractures, palmar tilt has been shown to have the greatest bearing on long-term functional outcomes. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Blunt injury abdomen, patient was hemodynamically stable, next investigation | [
"X-ray abdomen",
"Barium smallow",
"FAST",
"DPL"
] | C | .evaluation of blunt trauma of abdomen ultrasound-useful,simple,non invasive method of evaluating the abdomen. advantages of ultrasound-no danger of radiation,can be done bedside,can be repeated many times,it is cost effective. focused abdominal sonar trauma(FAST)-it is rapid ,non invasive,poable bedside method of inve... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Pisiform is which type of bone | [
"Pneumatic bone",
"Sesamoid bone",
"Accessory bone",
"Long bone"
] | B | Pisiform is pea shaped and has only one oval facet on the proximal pa of its dorsal surface. Pisiform aiculates only with Triquetral . Its Ossification stas at 12 years of age . It is situated where the ulna joins the wrist, within the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle. B D Chaurasia 7th edition Page no : 27,28... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 59-year-old man complains of progressive weakness. He repos that his stools are very dark. Physical examination demonstrates fullness in the right lower quadrant. Laboratory studies show iron deficiency anemia, with a serum hemoglobin level of 7.4 g/dL. Stool specimens are positive for occult blood. Colonoscopy discl... | [
"Alpha-fetoprotein",
"Carcinoembryonic antigen",
"Chorionic gonadotropin",
"Chromogranin"
] | B | Colorectal cancer is asymptomatic in its initial stages. Most common sign is occult blood in feces, especially when the tumor is in the proximal poion of the colon. Adenocarcinomas of the colon usually express CEA, a glycoprotein that is released into the circulation and serves as a serologic marker for these tumors. C... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A patient presents with unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia and presence of urobilinogen in urine. Which amongst the following is the least likely diagnosis? | [
"Hemolytic jaundice",
"Crigler Najjar syndrome",
"Gilbe's syndrome",
"Dubin Johnson syndrome"
] | D | Dubin Johnson syndrome is a beingn rare disorder characterized by conjugated hyperbilirubinemia. The degree of hyperbilirubinemia increase during illness, pregnancy and with the use of oral contraceptive pills. Physical examination shows jaundice sometimes hepatospleenomegaly. Investigations: shows elevated serum bilir... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Route of the approach of glossopharyngeal neurectomy- | [
"Tonsillectomy approach",
"Transpalatal approach",
"Transmandibular approach",
"Transpharyngeal approach"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is not a framingham major criteria for the diagnosis of hea failure? | [
"Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea",
"Cardiomegaly",
"S3 Gallop",
"Hepatomegaly"
] | D | Hepatomegaly Major or minor Weight loss 4.5 kg over 5 days t/t. To establish a clinical diagnosis of congestive hea failure by these criteria at least one major and two minor criteria are required. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Regarding point source epidemic true -a) Rapid rise and fallb) Only infectious causec) Explosived) ↑ secondary attack ratee) No secondary wave | [
"ae",
"edb",
"ace",
"bd"
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Titres of Actinomycetem comitans are increased in: | [
"Gingivitis",
"Trauma from occlusion",
"Juvenile periodontitis",
"Cyclic neutropenia"
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Fungus which cannot be grown on artificial media is? | [
"Rhinosporidium seeberi",
"Penicillium marneffei",
"Aspergillus flavus",
"Sporothrix schenckii"
] | A | ANSWER: (A) Rhinosporidium seeberiREF: Dail and Hammar's Pulmonary Pathology: Non-neoplastic Lung Disease 3rd edition, page 404, http: //www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol6no3/pdf/fredr icks .pdfThe etiologic agent of Rhinosporidiosis, Rhinosporidium seeberi, is an enigmatic microbe that has been difficult to classify. Recentl... | train | med_mcqa | null |
What is not given in fructose intolerance patient? | [
"Glucose + Fructose",
"Fructose + Sucrose",
"Fructose + Galactose",
"Fructose + Maltose"
] | B | Defects in Fructose Metabolism Cause DiseaseA lack of hepatic fructokinase causes essential fructosuria, which is a benign and asymptomatic condition. The absence of aldolase B, which cleaves fructose-1-phosphate, leads to hereditary fructose intolerance, which is characterized by profound hypoglycemia and vomiting aft... | train | med_mcqa | null |
When can one diagnose acute respiratory distress in a child ? | [
"Within 7 days of known clinical insult",
"Respiratory failure not fully explained",
"Left ventricular dysfunction",
"All of the above"
] | D | Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which is not a complication in surgery in sitting position? | [
"Venous air embolism",
"Hemorrhage",
"Pneumocephalus",
"Tongue edema"
] | B | Bleeding is less when patient is placed in this position. This position is most commonly utilized for posterior fossa surgery and cervical laminectomy. Benefits: This position provides optimal surgical exposure for posterior fossa surgery because tissue retraction and risks of cranial nerve damage are reduced, cerebral... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Cadmium is associated with which of the following occupational malignancies? | [
"Leukaemia",
"Ca lung",
"Ca liver",
"Ca prostate"
] | D | Some occupational malignancies and hazardous agents responsible for it are given below: Vinyl chloride - liver, angiosarcoma Cadmium - Ca prostate Beryllium, chromium compounds - Ca lung Ethylene oxide - leukaemia Ref: Robbins Basic Pathology, 7th Edition, Page 176. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Primary spermatocytes, chromosome is ? | [
"23-X",
"23-Y",
"46-XY",
"None"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e., 46-XY | train | med_mcqa | null |
“Church spire effect” is shown by | [
"Verruca vulgaris",
"Pamphigus vulgaris",
"Pamphigus vegetans",
"Verrucous papillary outgrowth"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
M.C. site of CA oesophagus is - | [
"Middle 1/3rd",
"Upper 1/3rd",
"Lower 1/3rd",
"Lower end of esophagus"
] | A | Esophageal Carcinoma is of two common histological types
Squamous cell Ca - the MC type in the world (-95% according to Sabiston)
Adenocarcinoma - where incidence is increasing at a rapid rate and is now the MC type in the USA (Ref:• Harrison, Schwartz)
Distribution of Squamous Cell Ca.
Upper 1/3 → 10%
Middle 1/3 ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is determined by measuring sciatic notch index in a skeleton? | [
"Determination of age",
"Identification of sex",
"Determination of race",
"Cause of death"
] | B | Sciatic notch index is a trait used for differentiating sex by measuring sciatic notch. Formula is, Sciatic notch index = (width of sciatic notch/depth of sciatic notch) * 100 It is normally 4-5 in males and 5-6 in females Ref: Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by Narayan Reddy, 27th edition, Page 56. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Disinfection of water is not required if the source is from- | [
"Tube well",
"Step well",
"Draw well",
"River"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Tube well | train | med_mcqa | null |
Term "Pseudo" used in "Pseudocyst" is due to its - | [
"Cintents",
"Lining",
"Site",
"Course"
] | B | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Stages of anesthesia were established by | [
"Ether",
"N20",
"Halothane",
"Chloroform"
] | A | A i.e. Ether | train | med_mcqa | null |
A female of 40 years presenting with intolerance to cold, constipation and hoarseness of voice was found to have cardiomegaly on chest roentgenogram. Which of the following investigations is the best to determine the cause of her cardiomegaly? | [
"Coronary angiography",
"Left ventricular angiography",
"Right ventricular angiography",
"Echocardiography"
] | D | Ans. d. Echocardiography (Ref: Harrison 19/e p270e-1, 18/e p1842, 1843Echocardiography is the best investigation to determine the cause of cardiomegaly.EchocardiographyProduces high-resolution tomographic images of cardiac structures and their movements.Qualitative and quantitative measurements of cardiac dimensions, a... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Actinomycosis is caused by | [
"Gram +ve filamentous Bacteria",
"Gram –ve filamentous bacteria",
"Fungi",
"None of the above"
] | A | Actinomycosis is caused by Actinomyces israeli,, an anaerobic gram positive filamentous organism.
Microscopy reveals characteristic sulphur granules in the pus.
The four clinical forms of actinomycosis are cervico-facial (commonest), ileocaecal, thoracic and in liver.
Penicillin is the drug of choice in treating actino... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is a member of ω9 family? | [
"Timnodonic Acid",
"Cervonic Acid",
"Oleic Acid",
"Arachidonic Acid"
] | C | Omega Classification of Fatty Acid
In this type of classification position of double bond is counted from the methyl end (ω carbon atom).
Depending on the position of first double bond from the terminal end, the fatty acids are again classified into:
ω3 Series: Alpha Linolenic Acid, Timnodonic Acid, (Eicosapentaenoic ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is true about carcinoma of colon | [
"Left colon tumors usually present with anaemia which is severe & unyielding to treatment",
"Mucinous carcinoma has excellent prognosis",
"Duke 'A' stage tumours need adjuvant chemotherapy",
"Solitary superficial hepatic metastasis is not a contraindication for resection"
] | D | .* 40% of carcinoma colon spreads to liver poal veins. * Secondaries may be either solitary or multiple, present as liver with hard, umbilicated nodules. - Rarely it spreads to bone, lung, skin.* 20% of cases present as an acute intestinal obstruction. * 20% of colonic/colorectal cancer has stage IV disease at the time... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Malabsorption caused by A/E aEUR' | [
"Giardia",
"Ascaris lumbricoides",
"Stron gyloides",
"Capillaria philipensis"
] | B | Ascaris lumbricoides Intestinal parasites not only cause diarrhoeal disease but also cause significant malabsorption. Capillaria phillipinensis The parasite is small : Males measures 2.3 mm to 3.2 mm and females measure 2.5 mm to 4.3 mm long. The male &Ay small caudal alae and a spineless spicule sheath. Pathology in c... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Weine’s classification of the following tooth is: | [
"Type I",
"Type II",
"Type III",
"Type IV"
] | A | Weine's classification
Type I: Single canal from pulp chamber to apex.
Type II: Two canals leaving from the chamber and merging to form a single canal short of the apex.
Type III: Two separate and distinct canals from chamber to apex.
Type IV: One canal leaving the chamber and dividing into two separate and distin... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Drug of choice for prophylaxis of motion sickness is | [
"Scopolamine",
"Ondansetron",
"Metoclopramide",
"Domperidone"
] | A | Doc for prophylaxis of motion sickness is - Hyoscine (scopolamine) If hyoscine is not given in the option them first generation Antihistaminics (Promethazine) Ondansetron -Doc for chemotherapy / radiotherapy induced vomiting. Metoclopramide- prokinetic drug Domperidone (prokinetic drug) - D2 receptor antagonist Drug of... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Ove symptoms of Renal failure become evident when Renal Function Deteriorates by more than | [
"40-50%",
"50-60%",
"70-80%",
">90%"
] | C | Answer is C (70-80%) Ove symptoms usually develop only after renal function has deteriorated by >75 - 80% (residual renal function <20%). | train | med_mcqa | null |
Dennie morgan fold is seen in - | [
"Eye lid",
"Ear",
"Mouth",
"Pharynx"
] | A | Dennie’s line (Denny morgan fold) is an extra fold of skin beneath lower eyelid. It is characteristic of atopic dermatitis.
Clinical features of atopic dermatitis
1. Itching is the primary and most characteristic symptom. Extremely itchy patches of skin develop.
In infant, these patches tend to develop on the face an... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 25–year old male gives a history of redness, pain and mild diminished vision in one eye for past 3 days. There is also a history of a low backache for the past one year. On examination, there is circumcorneal congestion, the cornea is clear apart from a few fine keratic precipitates on the corneal endothelium, there ... | [
"Acute attack of angle closure glaucoma",
"HLA B–27 related anterior uveitis",
"JRA associated uveitis",
"Herpetic keratitis"
] | B | Information in this question are :-
Age → 25 years
A low backache (most likely due to sacroiliitis)
Circumcorneal congestion, KPs, aqueous cells (2 + cells in anterior chamber)
Normal intraocular tension
The diagnosis is anterior uveitis.
A most common cause of anterior uveitis in young adults is HLA-B27 associated... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The most reliable criteria in Gustafson method of age estimation is - | [
"Attrition",
"Secondary dentin deposition",
"Transparency of root",
"Cementum apposition"
] | C | The canals in dentin become wide and are filled with mineral so that they become translucent gradually . It is not seen until thiy years of age. It is the most reliable criteria in Gustafsons method. Ref:Dr . Narayana Reddys Synopsis of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 27th edition pg. 37. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Drug of choice for treatment of Acute attack of primary Angle Closure glaucoma is | [
"Mannitol",
"Latanoprost",
"Pilocarpine",
"Acetazolamide"
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Among the following disorders which is not seen more in males than females? | [
"Autism",
"Conduct disorder",
"Oppositional defiant disorder",
"Anorexia Nervosa"
] | D | Ans. D. Anorexia nervosaAnorexia nervosa is an eating disorder, characterized by low weight, food restriction, fear of gaining weight, and a strong desire to be thin. Many people with anorexia see themselves as overweight even though they are, in fact, underweight. They often deny that they have a problem with low weig... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The PAIR technique can be used for treatment of the following stage of Liver hydatid cyst except? | [
"CE1",
"CE2",
"CE3",
"CE4"
] | D | Ans DPercutaneous treatment of LHCs introduced in the mid-1980s has become an attractive alternative to surgery and medical management. It is used ideally in CE1 and CE3a. May be tried in CE2. However, it is never to be used in complicated hydatid cysts - CE4. | train | med_mcqa | null |
The level of alpha fetoprotein is raised in all of the following except. | [
"Cirrohosis of liver.",
"Hepatocellur carcinoma",
"Yolk sac tumor",
"Dysgerminoma"
] | D | Ans. is 'd' i.e. Dysgerminoma Elevation of a feto protein is not seen in dysgerminoma. It may sometimes show elevation of bHCG.Raised a fetoprotein is seen in:Neoplastic conditions:Liver cancerGerm cell tumours of testis (non seminomatous)Yolk sac tumours*Embryonal carcinoma*Non neoplastic conditions:Cirrhosis*Pregnanc... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is not transmitted transplacentally - | [
"Mumps",
"Syphilis",
"Rubella",
"Toxoplasma"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Mumps Common transplacentally transmitted infections Viral -> CMV (most common), HBV, HCV, HIV, Rubella, HSV, Parvovirus-B19, Varicellazoster, coxsackie virus. Bacterial Syphilis, TB Parasites --> Plasmodium, toxoplasma, T-cruzi. | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 65-year-old man with history of syncopal attacks on exeion and angina is undergoing hea valve surgery. The intra-operative appearance is shown below. Which kind of pulse is expected to present in this case before surgery? | [
"Dicrotic pulse",
"Pulsus bigeminus",
"Pulsus bisferiens",
"Anacrotic pulse"
] | D | Aoic Stenosis Notice a calcified hea valve with three cusps. Taking into consideration age of patient with clinical finding of syncopal attacks and angina, Pulse- Slow rising pulse with low amplitude - Anacrotic pulse. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Fosphenytoin is given by which route? | [
"Oral",
"Intranasal",
"Intravenous",
"Subcutaneous"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Intravenous o Fosphenytoin is administered parenterally, most commonly intravenous or sometimes intramuscular. | train | med_mcqa | null |
In normal NST, the time period for two or three accelerations that peak at 15 bpm or more above baseline is: | [
"3",
"15",
"20",
"60"
] | C | Definition of nonstress test (NST) currently recommended by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Academy of Pediatrics: Two or more accelerations that peak at 15 bpm or more above baseline, each lasting 15 seconds or more, and all occurring within 20 minutes of beginning the test. Ac... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which vaccines are recommended at birth as per the universal immunization programme? | [
"BCG",
"BCG & Hepatitis B",
"BCG & DPT",
"DT & OPV"
] | B | b. BCG & Hepatitis B(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 3212, Ghai 8/e p 190-191)Vaccines recommended at birth as per the universal immunization programme are: BCG, OPV zero dose & Hepatitis B vaccine. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which statement is true regarding Ventouse (vacuum extractor) : | [
"Minor scalp abrasion and Subgaleal hematomas in newborn are more frequent than forceps",
"Can be applied when fetal head is above the level of ischial spine",
"Maternal trauma is more frequent than forceps",
"Cannot be used when fetal head is not fully rotated"
] | A | Maternal trauma is less in vacuum than in forceps. Vacuum promote autorotation. So, it can be used in unrotated or malrotated occipitoposterior position of the head Ref: Dutta Obs 9e pg 539. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Para amino benzoic acid of breast milk prevent the infection of- | [
"Plasmodium vivax",
"Kleibsella-pneumonia",
"Giardia",
"E.coli"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Plasmodium vivax | train | med_mcqa | null |
Peritoneum is opened in all of the following sterilization procedures except : | [
"Mini lap",
"Laparoscopy",
"Vasectomy",
"Transvaginal tubectomy"
] | C | Ans. is c i.e. Vasectomy Vasectomy consists of dividing the vas deferens and disrupting the passage of sperms. It is done through a small incision in the scrotum under LA. There is no need to open the peritoneum. | train | med_mcqa | null |
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