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Dilated pupil with coma is seen in which poisoning: NEET 13 | [
"Opium",
"Dhatura",
"Mushroom",
"Pilocarpine"
] | B | Ans. Dhatura | train | med_mcqa | null |
Most common cause of pyogenic meningitis in 6 month to 2 years of age is- | [
"Staphylococcus aureus",
"Pneumococcus",
"Streptococcus pneumonia",
"H. influeuenzde"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Streptococcus pneumoniae Commonest causes of meningitis o Neonatal --> Group B streptococcus most common, E.coli second most common. o 2 months to 3 years --> Pneumococci > Meningococci > H. influenzae o 3 years to 20 years --> Meningococcus o > 20 years --> Pneumococci | train | med_mcqa | null |
In thyroidectomy, 4-5 grams on each side is left is known as: | [
"Near total thyroidectomy",
"Hemithyroidectomy",
"Total thyroidectomy",
"Subtotal thyroidectomy"
] | D | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 26-year-old pregnant woman visits her gynecologist for a routine checkup. Ultrasound examination reveals that the patient has a normal pregnancy but that she also has two uteri. What is the most likely embryologic explanation of this condition? | [
"A complete fusion of the paramesonephric ducts",
"An incomplete fusion of the paramesonephric ducts",
"Hydronephros",
"Cryptorchidism"
] | B | A double uterus is caused by failure of inferior parts of the paramesonephric ducts. A complete fusion results in abnormal development of the uterine tubes because the uterine tubes form from the unfused portions of the cranial parts of the paramesonephric ducts. Hydronephros, swelling of the renal pelvis and calyces w... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A patient, Sunder is admitted to the emergency with severe bradycardia following drug overdose. The concerned drug was being taken for hypertension. Which of the following cannot be the drug ? | [
"Clonidine",
"Hydralazine",
"Propranolol",
"Reserpine"
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is the disorder of purine? | [
"Hyperammonemia",
"Gout",
"Orotic acduria",
"Hanop disease"
] | B | Uric acid , is the end product of purine catabolism. The most common disorder of purine metabolism is an elevation of uric acid level . Gout : It is due to accumulation of urate crystals in the synol fluid resulting in inflammation leading to acute ahritis. Ref : DM.VASUDEVAN.TEXTBOOK SEVENTH EDITION ; PAGE NO : 566. | train | med_mcqa | null |
The hot-cold phenomenon is seen due to which toxin- | [
"Alpha lysin",
"Beta lysin",
"Gamma lysin",
"Theta lysin"
] | B | Beta hemolysin: is a sphingomyelinase hemolytic for sheep Blood cells but not for human or rabbit blood cells . It exhibits hot cold phenomenon the hemolysis being at 37degC but becoming evident only after chilling Ref: Ananthanarayan & paniker's Textbook of Microbiology 9th edition pg no 202 | train | med_mcqa | null |
All of the following are absolute contraindications for IUCD inseion, except : | [
"Pelvic infection",
"Pregnancy",
"Undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding",
"Valvular hea disease"
] | D | Valvular hea disease | train | med_mcqa | null |
ER positive status in Ca Breast indicates - | [
"Prognosis",
"Etiology",
"Site",
"None"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Prognosiso Estrogen receptor (ER) positive breast carcinomas are generally slow growing and respond well to hormonal treatment.o Gene expression prolifing, which can measure the relative quantities of mRNA for essentially every gene, has identified five major patterns of gene expression in invasive du... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The following are features of primary hyperladosteronism EXCEPT: March 2013 | [
"Polyuria",
"Hypeension",
"Hypokalemia",
"Hyperkalemia"
] | D | Ans. D i.e. Hyperkalemia Conn's syndrome 3asic pathology: Hyperaldosteronism Features: - Hypeension, - Decreased K., - I-olyuria, - Poiydypsia and - Proximal myopathy | train | med_mcqa | null |
All of the following are temporary social groups except? | [
"Mob",
"Crowd",
"Band",
"Herd"
] | C | Temporary Social Groups: Crowd Group of people come together temporarily, for a sho period, motivated by a common interest or curiosity (e.g., to witness a football match) Lacks internal organization & leadership; When interest is over, crowd disperses. Mob It is crowd with a leader, who forces members into action & is... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The junction of mandibular minor connector with major connector is | [
"Butt type joint",
"Acrylic forms the joint",
"Ball and socket joint",
"There is no joint"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Malt workers lung is associated with: | [
"Aspergillus clavatus",
"Aspergillus fumigatus",
"Micropolyspora faeni",
"Actinomyces israeli"
] | A | Aspergillus clavatus | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following best describes a toe deformity where there is hyperextension at the metatarsophalangeal joint, flexion at the proximal interphalangeal joint and flexion at the distal interphalangeal joint? | [
"Claw toe",
"Hammer toe",
"Mallet toe",
"Curly toe"
] | A | Ans. A. Claw toe.These features describe a claw toe deformity. A hammer toe is only flexed at the proximal interphalangeal joint and a mallet toe is only flexed at the distal interphalangeal joint. | train | med_mcqa | null |
True about upper airways of neonate- | [
"Cricoid is narrowest pa",
"Larynx extend from C4 to C6",
"Epiglottis is big & omega shaped",
"All"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Epiglottis is big & omega shaped Anatomy of airway in neonate The anatomy of the upper airway predisposes to obstruction. Its characteristic features are o Propoionately larger head and tongue, the tongue is often pushed against the palate o Narrow nasal passages o Anterior and cephalad larynx (the la... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is anaerobic non - acid fast bacilli: | [
"Tuberculosis",
"Listeria",
"Nocardia",
"Actinomyces"
] | D | Actinomyces is an obligate anaerobe & Non acid fast Tuberculosis- it is Gram positive acid fast 20% (depends on mycolic acid content) Listeria-it is Gram positive coccobacilli Nocardia -it is Obligate aerobe , acid fast (1%) | train | med_mcqa | null |
Half life of T4 is | [
"20 minutes",
"12 hours",
"1 day",
"6 days"
] | D | Ans: D. 6 days(Ref: Ganong 25th/e p. 338-341; Understandings of medical physiology p. 7l9)Half life of T3 = 1 dayHalf life of T4 = 6 days. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Bed strength at CHC: | [
"6-Apr",
"10",
"30",
"50"
] | C | Community Health Centre (CHC)
Secondary level of health care.
Located for population of 1,20,000 in plains.
Located for population of 80,000 in hilly areas.
Staff at CHC : 46-52
Acts as referral unit for 4 PHCS.
Bed strength : 30 | train | med_mcqa | null |
Semicircular canal involved in Positive Romberg test with eyes closed detects defect in - | [
"Proprioceptive pathway",
"Cerebellum",
"Spinothalmic tract",
"Peripheral nerve"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Lisch nodule seen in - | [
"Sympathetic ophthalmitis",
"Neurofibromatosis",
"Chronic iridocyclitis",
"Trachoma"
] | B | Bilateral Lisch nodules are seen in neurofibromatosis type 1. These are hamaomas that develop during second - third decades, seen as tiny nodular pigmented lesions protruding above the iris surface. Other uncommon iris lesions in type 1 NF include congenital ectropion uveae and mammillations. Ref: kanski's 8 th edition... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Sickness benefit under ESI is available for a maximum period of ________ days in a year- | [
"30 days",
"46 days",
"56 days",
"91 days"
] | D | Ans- (D) 91 days. Reference- Benefits The section 46 of the Act envisages following six social security benefits :- (a) Medical Benefit : Full medical care is provided to an Insured person and his family members from the day he enters insurable employment. There is no ceiling on expenditure on the treatment of an Insur... | train | med_mcqa | null |
In the management of pulmonary emboli, alteplase (-PA) is infused for:- | [
"1-3 hours",
"4-6 hours",
"7-9 hours",
"10-12 hours"
] | A | Alteplase : Also known as -PA(Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator) Has more affinity towards plasminogen bound to fibrin Due to sho duration of action, it is given by continuous iv infusion. The doses are: For MI: 15 mg iv bolus followed by 50 mg over 30 min and then 35 mg over next 60 min. For Pulmonary embolism:... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The following is the indication of eptifibatide? | [
"Angina",
"HIV",
"CCF",
"Hypeension"
] | A | Eptifibatide and tirofiban are the newer antiplatelet drugs(Glycoprotein IIB/IIIA inhibitors) used in unstable anginaRef: Goodman Gillman 12thed. Pg: 871 | train | med_mcqa | null |
A young patient presents with history of dysphagia more to liquid than solids. The first investigation you will do is - | [
"Barium Swallow",
"Esophagoscopy",
"Ultrasound of the chest",
"C.T. Scan of the chest"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
All are features of Lobar pneumonia except | [
"Homogeneous consolidation",
"Air bronchogram sign present",
"Segmental consolidation",
"Typical of pneumococcal infection"
] | C | Consolidation in Lobar pneumonia in Non - segmental. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following procedure is indicated to produce cross-linking in the polymerization of linear chains of acrylic: | [
"Addition of grain refining agents",
"Addition of difunctional monomers",
"Increasing the amount of heat required for linear polymerization",
"Incorporation of terminating agents"
] | B | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
When the death of one fetus in multiple pregnancy occurs early in pregnancy it may manifest as | [
"Fetus papyraceus",
"Vanishing twin",
"Fetus compressus",
"Fetus acardiacus"
] | B | Death of One Fetus:When this occurs early in pregnancy, it may manifest as a vanishing twin.Fetal death in a slightly more advanced gestation may go undetected until delivery of a normal-appearing live infant along with a dead fetus that is barelyidentifiable. It may be compressed appreciably-fetus compressus, or it ma... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following Is characteristically not associated with the development of interstitial lung disease? | [
"Organic dusts",
"Inorganic dusts",
"Toxic gases e.g. chlorine, sulphur dioxide",
"None of the above"
] | D | All the given factors including organic dusts,inorganic dusts(beryllium,silica,asbestos),toxic fumes like chlorine,sulphur dioxide,Smoking,radiation etc are associated with the development of interstitial lung diseases. Ref:Harrison's medicine-18th edition,page no:2161. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Cachectin is produced by- | [
"Neutrophils",
"Eosinophils",
"Macrophages",
"Basophils"
] | C | Cachectin (Tumour necrosis factor - α) is produced by -
Macrophages
Monocytes
N.K. Cells
Biological effects of TNF-α
Tumor cytotoxicity
Induction of acute phase proteins
Lipolysis
Endotoxic shock
Fever
Antiviral and antiparasitic effect
Cachexia
Phagocytic cell activation | train | med_mcqa | null |
Mineralization of the teeth begins at: COMEDK 07 | [
"Crown and progresses towards root",
"Root and progresses towards crown",
"Simultaneously at root and crown",
"Begins in the center"
] | A | Ans. Crown and progresses towards root | train | med_mcqa | null |
All of the following are true about inveed papilloma except | [
"Most common in females",
"Arises from lateral wall of nose",
"Can causes epistaxis",
"Recurrent in nature even after removal"
] | A | Inveed papilloma is most commonly seen in men in the age group of 40- 70 than women. It arises from the lateral wall of the nose in the middle meatus and is almost always unilateral. Human papilloma virus is thought to be responsible for this condition. Wider external surgical approaches may be required for tumour exte... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The parvocellular pathway from lateral geniculate nucleus to visual coex is most sensitive for the stimulus of: | [
"Color contrast",
"Luminance contrast",
"Temporal frequency",
"Saccadic eye movements"
] | A | Parvocellular pathway is for color vision, texture, shape, fine detail and Magnocellular pathway is for detection of movement, depth, flickers. Ref: Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology, 21st Edition, Page 163 | train | med_mcqa | null |
Deficiency of Acid lipase:- | [
"Fabry disease",
"Gaucher disease",
"Farber disease",
"Wolman disease"
] | D | Deficiency Disease Group Acid maltase Pompe's disease Glycogen storage disease Acid lipase Wolman disease Lysosomal storage disease Wolman disease Not a sphingolipidosis. Cholesterol ester storage disease Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency Triglyceride | C/F Vomiting Watery green diarrhea Hepatosplenomegaly Calcification... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Both Vitamin K and C are involved in | [
"The synthesis of clotting factors",
"Post translational modifications",
"Antioxidant mechanisms",
"The microsomal hydroxylation reactions"
] | B | Vitamin C plays the role of a coenzyme in the hydroxylation of proline and lysine while procollagen is conveed to collagen (i.e. post-translational modification). The functions of vitamin K are concerned with the blood clotting process. It brings about the posttranslational (after protein biosynthesis in the cell) modi... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A young man with pulmonary tuberculosis presents with massive recurrent hemoptysis. For angiographic treatment, which vascular structure should be evaluated first - | [
"Pulmonary vein",
"Pulmonary aery",
"Bronchial aery",
"Superior vena cava"
] | C | Massive Hemoptysis Hemoptysis of >200-600cc in 24 hours. Massive Hemoptysis should be considered as a medical emergency Treatment Large-volume, life threatening Hemoptysis generally require immediate intervention regardless of the cause The first step is to establish a patent airway usually by endotracheal intubation a... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Cultivation of virus in all of the following media are used for isolation of viruses from clinical samples, EXCEPT: | [
"Tissue culture",
"Embryonated eggs",
"Animals",
"Chemically defined media"
] | D | Demonstration of virus in appropriate clinical specimens by culture is used in establishing the diagnosis of viral diseases. Isolation of virus is considered as the gold standard for establishing viral etiology of a disease. Most of the viruses can be cultivated in experimental animals, embryonated eggs or tissue cultu... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is the most logical sequence? | [
"Impairment- Disease- Disability- Handicap",
"Disease- Impairment- Disability- Handicap",
"Disease- Impairment- handicap- Disability",
"Disease- Handicap- Impairment- Disability"
] | B | The sequence of events leading to disability and handicap has been stated as follows: Disease- Impairment- Disability- HandicapAccident DiseaseLoss of foot - ImpairmentCannot walk - DisabilityUnemployed - HandicapPark 23e pg: 44 | train | med_mcqa | null |
Hypersegmented neutrophils are seen in - | [
"Microcytic hypochronic anemia",
"Sideroblastic anemia",
"Megaloblastic anemia",
"Hemolytic anemia"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e.. Megaloblastic anemia Findings of megaloblastic anemiaPeripheral bloodo Macrocytosis i.e., megaloblastic RBC - Due to nuclear1 cytoplasmic asynchrony,o Macrocytes lack central pallor of normal RBC.o Anisopoikilocytosis - Marked variation in shape and size,o Majority of RBCs appear as macroovalcytes.o F... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The most frequent trace mineral deficiency developing in a patient receiving parenteral alimentation is a deficiency of | [
"Ca",
"Chromium",
"Cobalt",
"Zinc"
] | D | Zinc deficiency is marked by an eczematoid rash either diffusely or in interiginous areas. A microcytic anemia can develop from a lack of copper and glucose intolerance and may be associated with a lack of chromium. Daily administration of trace metal supplements obtes these problems. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Nucleotide repeat in Spinocerebellar ataxia type 6. | [
"CAG",
"CGG",
"GAA",
"CTG"
] | A | Fragile X - CGG
Freidrich ataxia - GAA
Myotonic dystrophy - CTG | train | med_mcqa | null |
Triple test includes all the following EXCEPT? | [
"AFP",
"HCG",
"Inhibin",
"Estradiol"
] | C | Triple test includes: AFP HCG Estradiol Quadruple test: also include Inhibin All women are offered screening for Down syndrome in their 2nd trimester by means of 4 maternal serum tests (free b-human chorionic gonadotropin , unconjugated estriol, inhibin, and a-fetoprotein). This is known as the quad screen; it can dete... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 22-year-old obese female experiences right eye diplopia. She had weight gain in last year and her current BMI is 35. Her fundus examination reveals papilledema on the right side. The most likely cause of her symptoms is? | [
"Craniopharyngioma",
"Idiopathic Intracranial Hypeension",
"Optic neuritis",
"Sagittal sinus thrombosis"
] | B | Disease Features Craniopharyngioma -Presents in children and adults after 55 years -Features of raised ICT -Visual field defects like Bi-temporal hemianopia. Idiopathic intracranial hypeension -Obese women -Headache and sixth nerve palsy. - Raised I.C.P causes papilledema. Optic neuritis -Acute inflammatory condition o... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Intravenous PA is indicated in ischemic stroke within how many hours of onset of disease process | [
"1 hour",
"3 hours",
"6 hours",
"12 hours"
] | B | Answer- B. 3 hoursThe National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) recombinant tPA (PA) Stroke Study showed a clear benefit for IV PA in selected patients with acute stroke.The NINDS study used IV PA (0.9 mg/kg to a 90-mg max; l0% as a bolus, then the remainder over 60 minutes) versus placebo in pati... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A patient with new-onset syncope has a blood pressure of 110/95 mm Hg and a harsh systolic ejection murmur at the base, radiating to both carotids. Auscultation of the second heart sound at the base might reveal which of the following findings? | [
"it is accentuated",
"it is diminished",
"it is normal in character",
"it is widely split due to delayed ventricular ejection"
] | B | In aortic stenosis, the first sound is usually normal; the second sound is characteristically diminished because of the increased ventricular pressure and the stenotic valve is less mobile. There can be a single S2 either because A2 and P2 are superimposed or A2 is absent or very soft. Severe aortic stenosis may be acc... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The number of laticiferous ducts that open into the nipple is | [
"0-5",
"15-20",
"35-50",
"50-75"
] | B | Breast is a compound tubulo-alveolar gland which secretes milk. The gland consists of 15 to 20 lobes. Each lobe is a cluster of alveoli, and is drained by a lactiferous duct. The lactiferous ducts converge towards the nipple and open on it. Near its termination each duct has a dilatation called a lactiferous sinus. Ref... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is NOT true about penicillins ? | [
"Penicillin V is absorbed orally",
"Benzathine penicillin is short acting penicillin",
"Cloxacillin is β–lactamase and acid resistant",
"Ampicillin is not resistant to β–lactamases"
] | B | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Purely serous gland among the following: | [
"Parotid gland",
"Submandibular gland.",
"Sublingual gland.",
"None"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Aedes aegypticus transmits - | [
"JE",
"KFD",
"Yellow fever",
"All"
] | C | Ans is 'c' i.e., Yellow fever | train | med_mcqa | null |
Barrel chest is usually associated with: | [
"Chronic bronchitis",
"Left heart failure",
"Anasarca",
"Perforated lung"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which one of the following is false about scwachman - diamond syndrome | [
"Bleeding is most common early symptom",
"Splenomegaly",
"Infections",
"Hypocellular bone marrow"
] | B | Splenomegaly absent in scwachman diamond syndrome. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is a graft used for reconstruction of ramus and condyle unit, but without growth center in it: | [
"Costocondral graft.",
"Calvarial graft.",
"Sternoclavicular graft.",
"Metatarsal head graft."
] | B | Grafts with growth centre is recommended in children. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which is not an insulin analogue? | [
"Insulin glargine",
"Insulin lispro",
"Actrapid",
"Insulin aspart"
] | C | ANSWER: (C) ActrapidREF: Pharmacology ReCap 2.0 for Bachelor of Dentistry Students by Dr J. G. Buch page 304Insulins:Highly purified mono- component insulinPorcine Actrapid- RegularShort actingPorcine Monotard- LenteIntermediate actingPorcine Insulatard- NPH Porcine Mixtard30% regular, 70% IsophaneHuman insulinHuman Ac... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Direct distant ophthalmoscopy is done from a distance of: | [
"10 cm",
"25 cm",
"50 cm",
"1 meter"
] | B | B i.e. 25 cm Distant direct opthalmoscopy is performed using a plane mirror or an opthalmoscope with a plane zero powered lens in position from a distance of 22 cm (20-28 cm) Q Applications of distant-direct-opthalmoscopy The diagnose opacity in the refractory media, which is seen as black reflex - The whole field may ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Structures passing through palato vaginal canal are all except | [
"Pharyngeal branch of pterygo palatine ganglion.",
"Pharyngeal branch of maxillary artery.",
"Branches of pharyngeal nerves and vessels.",
"None."
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Cholangiocarcinoma most commonly metastases to- | [
"Liver",
"Bones",
"Lung",
"Pancrease"
] | A | Answer- A. LiverMost, patients present with abnormal liver function tests or frank jaundiceDiagnosis by ultrasound, MDR-CT or MRCP scanningMost common site of metastasis is liver. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Amount of infectious waste among hospital waste is: | [
"1.50%",
"4.50%",
"25%",
"12%"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Sudden abdominal pain in polycythemia vera is due to | [
"Hepatic vein thrombosis",
"Hyperviscosity",
"Pancreatitis",
"Small bowel-obstruction"
] | A | (A) (Hepatic vein thrombosis) (898-H 18th)* Intra abdominal venous thrombosis is particularly common in young women and may be catastrophic if a sudden and complete obstruction of the hepatic vein occurs (898- H 18th)* Thrombosis sometimes also occurs in the hepatic veins (producing Budd- chiary syndrome) and the porla... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Deltoid muscle causes all except - | [
"Flexionofshoulder",
"Extension of shoulder",
"Internal rotation ofshoulder",
"Adduction of shoulder"
] | D | Ans. is'd'i.e., Adduction of shoulder Action of deltoidAnterior (clavicular) fibres : Flexion and internal (medial) rotation of shoulder.Middle (acromial)fibres : Abduction of shoulder.Posterior fibres : Extension and lateral rotation of shoulder | train | med_mcqa | null |
Pulmonary hypoplasia with urinary problems is associated with | [
"Mobius syndrome",
"Potter syndrome",
"Patau Syndorme",
"WAGR syndrome"
] | B | Potter syndromePotter syndrome refers to the typical physical appearance and associated pulmonary hypoplasia of a neonate as a direct result of oligohydramnios and compression while in utero.In Potter syndrome, the primary problem is kidney failure mostly due to renal agenesis. The kidneys fail to develop properly as t... | train | med_mcqa | null |
All the following is true about Meniere's disease except. | [
"Idiopathic",
"Low frequency hear loss",
"Increase in endolymph",
"Destroying the cochlea is mandatory"
] | D | Meniere's disease also known as Endolymphatic hydrops. Distended cochlear duct with endolymph pushing Reissner's membrane is Pathognomic. Disease is commonly seen in the age group of 35-60 years. Males are affected more than females. Usually, disease is unilateral, but the other ear may be affected after a few years. E... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The drug that should be used for prophylaxis of close contacts of a patient suffering from meningococcal meningitis is | [
"Rifampicin",
"Dapsone",
"Erythromycin",
"Amikacin"
] | A | Ref-KDT 6/e p729 Rifampicin and ciprofloxacin are used for the prophylaxis of meningococcal meningitis | train | med_mcqa | null |
In sickle cell disease, which of the following does not influence the degree of sickling of red cells? | [
"Hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin",
"Intracellular pH",
"Intake of primaquine",
"Co-existing a-thalassemia"
] | C | Intake of primaquine acts as a trigger for hemolysis in G6PD deficiency, and not related to sickle cell disease/sickling. Sickle cell disease Caused by a point mutation in which there is replacement of glutamic acid by valine at position 6 of the beta chain generating a sticky patch on the surface of HbS. The sticky pa... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Drug used in Toxoplasmosis is - | [
"Pyrimethamine",
"Ribovarin",
"Ganciclovir",
"Tetracycline"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Pyrimethamine o Doc for Toxoplasmosis Pyrimethamine and Sulfadiazine. o Spiramycin is the DOC in pregnancy. o For congenital infection and infection in immunocompetent patient pyrimethamine + sulfadiazine is the treatment of choice. o For immunocompromized patients TMP-SMX is recommended. o Other drug... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Head of scapula is? | [
"Coracoid process",
"Acromion process",
"Lateral angle",
"Spine"
] | C | Ans-CNote-The lateral angle of the scapula or glenoid angle also known as the head of the scapula is the thickest part of the scapula. It is broad and bears the glenoid cavity on its articular surface which is directed forward, laterally and slightly upwards, and articulates with the head of the humerus. The inferior a... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Chandler's index of 250 - 300 eggs / gm of stool indicate | [
"Potential danger",
"Minor public health program",
"Important public health program",
"Not of much significance"
] | B | Below 200 - not of much significance
200 - 250 - potential danger
250 - 300 - Minor public health problem
Above 300 - Important public health problem. | train | med_mcqa | null |
What is the marker for endodermal sinus tumor? | [
"CA-125",
"HCG",
"AFP",
"Inhibin"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e., AFP * Endodermal sinus tumor (yolk sac tumor) is positive for AFP and a 1-antitrypsin. * The effects of biological changes caused by radiation can be categorized into 1) Stochastic effects # A stochastic effect is one where the probability of the effect occurring is governed by the law of chance. Thus... | train | med_mcqa | null |
In an autosomal Recessive (AR) disorder, one parent is normal and the other is carrier and the child is also affected. What is the reason? | [
"Germline mosaicism",
"Genomic imprinting",
"Penetration",
"Uniparental disomy"
] | D | If one parent is normal for an autosomal recessive disorder and the other is carrier - No child should be affected. But there is exception to this rule, i.e. uniparental disomy (UPD), when a person receives 2 copies of a chromosome, from one parent and no copies from the other parent. Ex: In Prader-Willi syndrome- mate... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Procoagulant factors produced by endothelial cells include: | [
"Thrombomodulin",
"Prostacyclin",
"Von Willebrand factor",
"Thromboxane A2"
] | C | The three main components of hemostasis include endothelial cells, platelets, and the coagulation system. Endothelial cells exhibit both procoagulant and anticoagulant properties. Their procoagulant activities involve activation of the extrinsic coagulation cascade by their production of tissue factor (thromboplastin) ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
CML is characterised by all except - | [
"Leukocytosis",
"Thrombocytosis",
"Increased Leukocyte alkaline Phosphatase",
"Increased serum Vitamin B\n12"
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Muscle spindle detects - | [
"Tension",
"Length",
"Proprioception",
"Pressure"
] | B | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Length Stretch reflex (through spindle)Golgi tendon reflexDetectDetect muscle lengthDetect muscle tensionStimulusPassive muscle stretchBoth passive stretch and active contraction of muscleResponseContraction of muscleRelaxation of muscleTypeMonosynaption. no intemeuron involvedBisynaptic, inhibitory i... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Central macular fixation develops at | [
"3 weeks",
"6 weeks",
"3 months",
"6 months"
] | D | The critical period of developed of fixation reflex is 5-6 months of age.This is the reason why unilateral cataracts in children should be operated early.Remember - Binocular vision develops at 5-6 years. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Examples of X linked dominant inheritance are all except: | [
"Colour blindness",
"Hypophosphatemic type of vitamin D resistant rickets",
"Orofaciodigital syndrome",
"Incontinentia pigmenti"
] | A | Ans. A. Colour blindness is X linked recessive inheritance.Dominant X linked conditions are rare, both the heterozygous female and Hemizygous males are affected. All the sons of affected males are normal and all the daughters are affected. The affected females transmit the disease to half of the sons and half of the da... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which is Not true regarding Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis: | [
"Ultrasound is not useful for diagnosis",
"Usually presents between 2-8 weeks",
"Common in males",
"Dilated stomach with minimal gas"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' ie. U/S is not useful for diagnosis Option A is absolutely wrong statement as U/S is the inv. of choice for hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.Already explained in June, 2000. | train | med_mcqa | null |
WHO defines adolescent age between – | [
"10–19 years",
"10–14 years",
"10–25 years",
"9–14 years"
] | A | First see the difference between adolescence and puberty.
Adolescence
Adolescence is defined as the period from the onset of puberty to the termination of physical growth and attainment of final adult hight, i.e. adolescence is considered as a period of transition from childhood to adulthood. Adolescence is usually t... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Bilateral past-pointing is due to defect in ? | [
"Brainstem",
"Cerebellum",
"Vestibular system",
"Basal ganglia"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Vestibular system Past-pointing is the detion of the extremities caused by either cerebellar hemisphere or vestibular disease. Testing is usually done with arms. The traditional method is to have the patient extend the arm and place his extended finger on the examiner's index finger; then with the eye... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Cadaveric position of vocal cords is seen in: | [
"Bilateral recurrent and superior laryngeal nerve palsy",
"Bilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy",
"Unilateral superior laryngeal nerve palsy",
"Bilateral superior laryngeal nerve palsy"
] | A | In bilateral recurrent and superior laryngeal nerve palsy all the laryngeal muscles are paralysed and both cords lie in the cadaveric position i.e 3.5mm from the midline. There is also total anaesthesia of the larynx. In bilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy, vocal cords lie in median or paramedian position due to ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Most impoant side effect of ethambutol is: | [
"Hepatotoxicity",
"Renal toxicity",
"Peripheral neuropathy",
"Retro bulbar neuritis"
] | D | Ethambutol (E): Ethambutol is selectively tuberculostatic and clinically as active as S. Fast multiplying bacilli are more susceptible as are many atypical mycobacteria. Added to the triple drug regimen ofRHZ it has been found to hasten the rate of sputum conversion and to prevent development of resistance. Loss of vis... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Investigation of choice in aoic dissection is | [
"USG",
"CT Scan",
"MRI",
"Digital substraction Angiography"
] | C | C i.e. MRI Aoic dissection - Most patients are in 50-70 years age group present with very sudden onset pain, often accompanied by tearing sensation. It is usually felt in the precordium & substernal region but may be in back between scapula. These patients are usually misdiagnosed as having cardiac ischemia, which incr... | train | med_mcqa | null |
All of the following statements about carbohydrate antigens are true except | [
"Good memory response",
"Poor immunogenicity",
"T-cell independent immunity",
"Polyclonal response"
] | A | Ans. (a) Good memory response Ref. Understand the immune system Llge (wary/Black well) "Polysaccharide antigens are ineffective in producing immunogenic memory and this is the reason behind the protein conjugation of polysaccharide vacines." Carbohydrate Polysaccharide antigens: T-cell independent antigens, hence they ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The value between 1st pentile and 4th pentile includes - | [
"20%",
"40%",
"60%",
"80%"
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding refining of oils? | [
"Refining is done using steam, alkali etc",
"It removes free fatty acid and rancid material from oil",
"It increases unsaturated fatty acid content of the oil",
"Refined oils are costly"
] | C | Refining of oils is done by treatment with steam, alkali etc. Refining does not bring about any change in in the unsaturated fatty acid content of a paicular oil. It removes free fatty acids and rancid material thereby aiding in deodorisation and improvement in taste of the oil. Refined oils are costlier. Ref: Park, 21... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Erythrocyte transketolase activity is seen in which vitamin - | [
"Riboflavin",
"Thiamine",
"Folic acid",
"Niacine"
] | B | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Thiamine [Ref: Harper 29th/e p. 534}Thiamine fVitamin B1o Thiamine is also called aneurine. Thiamine has a central role in energy-yielding metabolism and especially the metabolism of carbohydrates. The active from of thiamine is thiamine pyrophosphate (TTP) also called thiaminediphosphate (TDP).o Thia... | train | med_mcqa | null |
McNaughten rule is concerned with: PGI 06; NIMS 11 | [
"Civil responsibility in drunken person",
"Criminal responsibility in insane person",
"Professional misconduct by doctors",
"Capacity of a person to make a valid will"
] | B | Ans. Criminal responsibility in insane person | train | med_mcqa | null |
Neuroendocrme lesions of lung are- | [
"Carcinoid",
"Benign tumourlets",
"Bronchoalveolar carcinoma",
"hemaoma"
] | A | Ref:Textbook of pathology (Harsh mohan) 6th edition,page no.503 BRONCHIAL CARCINOID ANDOTHER NEUROENDOCRINE TUMOURSNeuroendocrine tumours of the lung represent a continuum spectrum of lung tumours with progressively increasingaggressiveness which include: typical carcinoid (least aggressive), atypical carcinoid, and la... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Recent influenza pandemic was due to which strain? | [
"H1N1",
"H5N1",
"H7N7",
"H3N2"
] | A | Influenza us cause by Ohomyxovirus 3 types: A, B, C - Type A:MC cause of outbreaks/ epidemics; only cause of pandemics Examples: H1 N1 (Type A) - Cause of Swine flu -Recent influenza pandemic H2 N2 (Type A) H5 N1 (Type A) -Cause of An influenza (Bird flu) | train | med_mcqa | null |
A11 are the Complication of CVP line except: | [
"Airway injury",
"Haemothroax",
"Septicemia",
"None"
] | D | D i.e. None Infection is most common (5-26%) late complication() f/b thromboembolism (2-26%) and mechanical (519%) of CVP catheter placement. Pneumothorax is most common acute (mechanical) complication of subclan central venous cannulationQ. It presents with decreased air entery in hemi thorax (causing decreased breath... | train | med_mcqa | null |
True about G-protein receptor complex: | [
"It interacts transmembrane domain.",
"GTP to GDP",
"Adenyl cyclase activation leads to increased cAMP",
"All"
] | D | A i.e. It interacts transmembrane domain; B i.e. GTP to GDP; C i.e. Adenyl cyclase activation leads to increased cAMP | train | med_mcqa | null |
R.T.A shows all except: | [
"Urine pH always >5.5",
"Anion gap normal",
"Bicarbonaturia",
"Vitamin D deficiency"
] | D | Renal tubular acidosis- is characterized by damage to tubules ranging from PCT to DCT. In PCT damage , Bicarbonaturia is seen. In DCT damage , inability to acidify urine is seen leading to urine pH >5.5 A causes normal anion gap acidosis. A 1 has calcium loss in urine leading to renal rickets but not nutritional defici... | train | med_mcqa | null |
True statement regarding peripartum cardiomyopathy | [
"It has 40-50% mortality even with treatment",
"Long term increased incidence of hypertension",
"Pre-eclampsia causes the peri-partum cardiomyopathy",
"Subsequent pregnancies are risky"
] | D | i.e. (Subsequent pregnancies are risky): (413-CMDT-11) (1482-H17th)PER1PARTUM CARDIOMYOPATHY* Cardiac dilatation and CHF may develop during the last trimester of pregnancy or within 6 months of delivery* More recently it has been noted that the disease may be related to a cathepsin D cleavage product of the hormone pro... | train | med_mcqa | null |
ll of the following are used in pneumatosis cytoides intestinalis EXCEPT | [
"High flow oxygen",
"Albendazole",
"Metronidazol",
"Sulfasalazine"
] | B | PNEUMATOSIS CYSTOIDES INTESTINALIS :
It is transient, thin cysts containing nitrogen in submucosa and subserosa of ileum.
It is due to increased intraluminal pressure, which forces N2 through the layers of the bowel due to hyper-peristalsis.
It is associated with chronic duodenal ulcer, chronic pulmonary disease, bow... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Ends of chromosomes replicated by | [
"Telomerase",
"Centromere",
"Restriction endonuclease",
"Exonuclease"
] | A | Telomerase is responsible for synthesis of and maintenance of telomere length (end of chromosome). | train | med_mcqa | null |
TRUE about Milieu Interior: | [
"ICF",
"Plasma",
"Lymph",
"Coined by Claude Bernard"
] | D | "La fixit milieu interior" was Coined by Claude Bernard and it means that in spite of ever changing external environment the internal environment remains the same. In our body cells are bathed in the interstitial fluid which constitute the internal milieu. Interstitial fluid is pa of ECF. Ref: Textbook of Biochemistry ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The Multidrug (MDT) regimen under the National Leprosy Eradication Program for the treatment of all Multibacillary Leprosy would include:- | [
"Clofazimine, Thiacetazone and Dapsone",
"Clofazimine, Rifampicin and Dapsone",
"Ethionamide, Rifampicin and Dapsone",
"Propionamide, Rifampicin and Dapsone"
] | B | Leprosy Paucibacillary Multibacillary Lesions < 5 > 5 Rx 6 months 12 months Follow up 2 years 5 years Days Dapsone, Rifampicin Dapsone, Rifampicin, clofazimine Now India is going to adapt uniform MDT regime in which used drugs will be D + R+CF to all leprosy Patients. - Also remember, logo of National Leprosy Eradicati... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 21-year-old woman incurs a blow to her head from a fall while mountain biking. She then has loss of consciousness for 5 minutes. On examination her deep tendon reflexes are diminished. A head CT scan 6 hours later shows no abnormalities. She recovers over the next week, with no neurologic deficits, but cannot remembe... | [
"Arteriolosclerosis",
"Concussion",
"Hydrocephalus",
"Leukoencephalopathy"
] | B | Concussion leads to altered consciousness, starting with the instantaneous onset of transient neurologic dysfunction with head trauma, amnesia for the event, then neurologic recovery or post-concussion syndrome with disabling neuropsychiatric manifestations, worsening with repeated concussions. There are no radiologic ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following drug is not used for management of acute pulmonary edema? | [
"Norepinephrine",
"Dopamine",
"Dobutamine",
"Phenylephrine"
] | D | First Line of action In management of Acute Pulmonary edema: Furosemide Morphine Oxygen Nitroglycerin IV if SBP>100 m m Hg Norepinephrine 0.5-30 pg/m in IV if if SBP< 100 m m Hg and signs of shock are present. Dopamine 5-15 pg/kg per minute if SBP< 100 mm Hg and signs of shock are present. Dobutamine 2-20 pg/kg/minute ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Treatment of lithium induced tremor is ? | [
"Propranolol",
"Amiloride",
"Modafinil",
"Trihexphenydyl"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Propranolol Toxic symptoms of lithium toxicity are frequent at serum level of lithium exceeds 1.5 meq/L and regularly seen at plasma concentration above 2 meq/L. The most common symptoms of acute lithium intoxication are neurological, i.e., tremer (being the most common). increased tendon reflexes, se... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Koplik spot is pathognomic of which infection - | [
"Rubella",
"Influenza",
"Mumps",
"Measles"
] | D | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Measles Measleso Measles is caused by a RNA virus of paramyxovirus family,o Measles in also known as rubeola.o The only source of infection is a case of measles, carriers are not known to occur.o Infective period-4 days before and 5 days after the appearance of rash.o Infective material-Secretions of ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 58-year-old man is admitted to the emergency department with progressive unilateral hearing loss and ringing in the affected ear (tinnitus) of 4 months' duration. Radiographic examination reveals a tumor at the cerebellopontine angle. Which of the following nerves is most likely affected? | [
"Vagus",
"Hypoglossal",
"Vestibulocochlear",
"Glossopharyngeal"
] | C | A tumor at the cerebellopontine angle, such as an acoustic schwannoma, is most likely to affect first the vestibulocochlear nerve and then the facial nerve. This excludes the vagus, hypoglossal, glossopharyngeal, and trigeminal nerves from being the correct answers. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following amino acids is most likely to be located in the interior of a soluble protein molecule, not in contact with water molecules of the solvent? | [
"Aspaic acid",
"Arginine",
"Lysine",
"Valine"
] | D | As a general rule, amino acids with nonpolar side chains tend to be located in the interior of soluble protein molecules. These nonpolar side chains can paicipate in hydrophobic interactions. Of the amino acids listed, valine is the only one with a nonpolar side chain. Aspaic acid has an acidic side chain, arginine and... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Rocky mountain spotted fever is caused by - | [
"Rickettsia rickettsii",
"Rochalimaea quintana",
"Rickettsia tsutsugamushi",
"Coxiella burnetii"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Rickettsia Rickettsi DiseaseAgentInsect vectorMammalian reservoir1.Typhus group a. Epidemic typhusR. prowazekiiLouseHumans b. Murine typhus (Endemic typhus)R. typhiFleaRodents c. Scrub typhusR. tsutsugamushiMiteRodents2.Spotted fever group a. Indian tick typhusR. conoriiTickRodents, dogs b. Rocky moun... | train | med_mcqa | null |
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