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Tolerance occurs to all side effects of Morphine, EXCEPT | [
"Sedation",
"Constipation",
"Pain relieving",
"Euphoric effect"
] | B | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Constipation High degree of tolerance develops to morphine and related opioids if the drug is used repeatedly.Tolerance develops to all the actions except constipating and miotic action. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Carcinoma of the prostate arise from | [
"Central zone",
"Peripheral zone",
"Transitional zone",
"Periurethral zone"
] | B | (Peripheral zone) (1045-CSDT 12th) (1354-B &L 25th)CARCINOMA OF PROSTATE - 90% of tumours are adenocarcinoma the tumour arises primarily in the peripheral zone (70%) an area that differs in embryoic derivation from the periurethral (transition) zone which is the site of formation of benign prostatic hyperplasiaScreenin... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Volume of the vitreous is: | [
"2 mL",
"3 mL",
"4 mL",
"7 mL"
] | C | Ans. 4 mL | train | med_mcqa | null |
The laser useful in smear layer removal is | [
"Er:Cr:YSGG",
"Er:YAG",
"Ne:YAG",
"Argon Laser"
] | A | Erbium: Chromium: Yttrium Scandium Gallium Garnet Laser (Er:Cr:YSGG)
Etches enamel surface.
Removal smear layer.
Erbium: Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Laser (Er:YAG)
Remove caries in enamel and dentin.
Removes dislodged GIC and Composite.
Desensitize the hypersensitivity dentin.
Neodymium - Yttrium Aluminum Garnet La... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Metastases from carcinoma of tongue by blood stream is more likely when the carcinoma involves the | [
"anterior third",
"middle third",
"posterior third",
"lateral margin"
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Causes for reduced bioavailability include | [
"high first pass metabolism",
"increased absorption",
"high lipid solubility",
"non ionization"
] | A | Ref-KDT 7/e p18 the causes of low availability are reduced absorption highfirst pass metabolism | train | med_mcqa | null |
Vogt's triad of primary Angle closure glaucoma does not include | [
"Fixed pupils",
"Glaucoma flackens",
"Pigment deposition on Corneal endothelium",
"Patches of Iris atrophy"
] | A | Vogt's triad of primary Angle closure glaucoma include
Glaucoma flackens.
Pigment deposition on Corneal endothelium.
Patches of Iris atrophy. | train | med_mcqa | null |
For which malignancy, intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) is the most suitable – | [
"Lung",
"Prostate",
"Leukemias",
"Stomach"
] | B | Currently, IMRT is being used most extensively to treat cancers of the prostate, head & neck, and CNS.
Note:- IMRT has also been used in lung cancers, but only in limited situations | train | med_mcqa | null |
When some pad or any piece of cloth is thrust into the mouth, asphyxia produces called | [
"Gagging",
"Choking",
"Smothering",
"Traumatic asphyxia"
] | A | Gagging It is caused when some pad or a piece of cloth is thrust into the mouth. It is usually resoed to prevent the victim from shouting for help, and death is usually not intended. Ref: TEXTBOOK OF FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY KRISHNAN VIJ FIFTH EDITION PAGE 116 | train | med_mcqa | null |
During a hysterectomy and an oophorectomy, the uterine and ovarian vessels must be ligated. These vessels can be found in which ligaments? | [
"Broad and ovarian",
"Broad and suspensory",
"Round and ovarian",
"Round and suspensory"
] | B | The uterine vessels are found in the inferior poion of the broad ligament, while the ovarian vessels are found in the suspensory ligaments of the ovaries. The suspensory ligaments of the ovaries are peritoneal folds covering ovarian aeries , veins, nerves, and lymphatics as the structures pass over the pelvic brim to r... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Frei test which type of hypersensitivity - | [
"Type I",
"Type II",
"Type III",
"Type IV"
] | D | Ans. is 'd' i.e.. Type IV HYPERSENSITIVITYType I (IgE mediated)Tvpe II (IgG, IgM andcomplement mediated!o Eczemao Blood transfusion reactionso Hay fevero Endhroblastosis fetaliso Asthmao Autoimmune hemolytic anemia or thrombocytopenia or agranulocylosiso Atopyo Urticariao Anaphylactic shocko Pemphigus vulgariso Acute d... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Figure shows Clinician grasping a tooth between his thumb and forefinger at the level of the middle third of the crown. This is | [
"Percussion a method for testing pulp vitality.",
"Percussion to check the Grade 1 mobility of teeth.",
"Palpation to check for the buccolingual width of the tooth.",
"Palpation to check crack tooth."
] | A | Percussion is one of the oldest pulp vitality tests used because it requires no armamentarium. Generally, patients who have a tooth sensitive to mastication have already percussed the tooth in question with their own finger tip(s) and informed the dentist which teeth are sensitive. Percussion is an indirect means of te... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Instrument having Shank with alternating cutting edges | [
"Real world endo",
"Endotech endo. instrument",
"RACE",
"K-6"
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Commonest cause of acute otitis media in children is | [
"H. inflenzae",
"Strepto-pneumoniae",
"Staph aureus",
"Pseudomonas"
] | B | Ans. is 'b' i.e Streptococcus pneumoniae Aetiology of ASOM in children:S. pneumoniae (35%)H. influenzae (25%)M. Catarrhalis (15%)Aetiology in adultsH. influenza (25%)*S. pneumonia (21%) | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following does not include the clinical features of Chronic Osteomyelitis? | [
"Excruciating pain and tenderness",
"Non healing bony and overlying soft tissue wounds with indurated soft tissue",
"Wooden character of bone",
"Draining sinuses"
] | A | → Pain and tenderness : The pain is minimal.
→ Non-healing bony and overlying soft tissue wounds with induration of soft tissues.
→ Intraoral or extraoral draining sinuses.
→ Thickened or 'wooden' character of bone | train | med_mcqa | null |
A gravida 3 with a history of 2 previous 2nd trimester aboions presents at 22 weeks of gestation with funneling of the cervix. Most appropriate management would be: | [
"Administer Dinoprostone and bed rest",
"Administer mifepristone and bed rest",
"Apply Fothergill's stitch",
"Apply McDonald's stitch"
] | D | Previous history of mid trimester aboions and funneling of cervix are both suggestive of incompetent cervix McDonald's stitch is used for cervical encerclage, generally applied after 12 completed pregnancy weeks and removed at or beyond 37 weeks Dinoprostone is mainly used for induction of labour. Mifepristone which is... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Random error- | [
"Systemic error",
"Bias",
"Confounding factor",
"Reduces precision"
] | D | . | train | med_mcqa | null |
Wernicke's encephalopaty involves which part of CNS -a) Mammillary bodyb) Thalamusc) Frontal lobed) Arcuate fasciculus | [
"ac",
"a",
"ab",
"bc"
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Maximum shoening of lower limb is seen in: | [
"shaft femur",
"Neck femur",
"interochanter",
"Transcervical"
] | A | A i.e. Shaft femur Lower limb injures associated with maximum shoening are posterior dislocation of hip and fracture shaft femurQ | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is true about anterior shoulder dislocation | [
"It is most common type of shoulder dislocation",
"It is most commonly subclavicular",
"Patient keeps his arm in saluting position",
"Injury to brachial plexus may occur"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i.e., It is most common type of shoulder dislocation Anterior dislocation of shouldero Anterior dislocation of the shoulder is the most common type of shoulder dislocation. Head of the humerus comes out of the glenoid cavity and lies anteriorly. Anterior dislocation of shoulder could be:-1) Preglenoid It is... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Lipid in the tissues is detected by | [
"PAS",
"Myeloperoxidase",
"Oil Red O",
"Mucicarmine"
] | C | Oil Red O Ref, Bancroft histology 6/e p53 | train | med_mcqa | null |
Highest density of cones are present in | [
"Fovea",
"Ora serrata",
"Optic nerve",
"Parsplana"
] | A | The highest density of cones is present in fovea which helps in clear vision when fixation object image falls there. In the fovea, cone density increases almost 200-fold, reaching, at its center, the highest receptor packing density anywhere in the retina. This high density is achieved by decreasing the diameter of the... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Streptococcal GN is best diagnosed by - | [
"ASO titre",
"AntiDNAse",
"Antihyaluronidase",
"Culture"
] | B | Ans. is 'b' i.e., AntiDNAse; 'c' Antihyaluronidase . "Antistreptolysin - 0 (ASO), anti DNAase B, antihyaluronidase, anti-NADase are elevated in more than 95% cases of PSGN (Post streptococcal glomerulonephritis) secondary to Pharyngitis". - API . Anti DNAase B and antihyaluronidase are elevated in more than 85% cases o... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Drugs that can be used to treat candida infection are all except : | [
"Ketoconazole",
"Nystatin",
"Amphotericin",
"Griseofulvin"
] | D | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Rarest variety of multiple myeloma: | [
"IgM",
"IgD",
"IgE",
"IgG"
] | C | Ans: c (IgE) Ref: Harrison's, 16th ed, p. 657; 17th, ed, p. 703Multiple myeloma represents a malignant proliferation of plasma cells derived from a single clone. The serum M component is IgG in 53% of patients, IgA in 25% and IgD in 1 %. IgE is very rare. The most common translocation is t( 11:14).Myeloma is more commo... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is commonly responsible for toxic shock syndrome in a female who is a tampon user? | [
"Streptococcus-group B",
"Pseudomonas",
"H. influenzae",
"Staphylococcus aureus"
] | D | Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a entity caused by exotoxins produced by the ubiquitous aerobic gram-positive coccus, Staphylococcus aureus. TSS is associated with the use of highly absorbent tampons. The cause of toxic shock syndrome is preformed toxins produced by S aureus after colonization or infection by this microo... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 30 year old female presents with bluish black discoloration of sclera and pinna for last 4 months. Her urine turns black on standing. What is the most likely diagnosis? | [
"Phenylketonuria",
"Alkaptonuria",
"Tyrosinemia",
"Maple syrup urine disease"
] | B | Clinical Presentation of Alkaptonuria:
Normal Life till 3rd or 4th decade.
Urine Darkness on standing is the only manifestation in children.
In adults ochronosis, i.e. Alkaptone body deposited in intervertebral disk, cartilage of nose, pinna, etc. leading to pigmentation.
Arthritis
No mental retardation
Laboratory D... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Normal transferrin is saturated with iron | [
"20%",
"35%",
"50%",
"70%"
] | B | In normal individuals transferrin is about 1/3 rd saturated with iron , which is roughly near 35%. Ref :Robbins Pathologic basis of disease, pg :649 | train | med_mcqa | null |
Trombiculid mite is the vector of:- | [
"Epidemic typhus",
"Endemic typhus",
"Scrub typhus",
"Q-fever"
] | C | Disease Agent Vector Reservoir Epidemic typhus Endemic typhus Scrub typhus R. prowazekii R. typhi R. tsutsugamushi Louse Flea Trombiculid mite Humans Rodents Rodents Indian Tick typhus RMSF Rickettsial pox R. conori R. rickettsia R. akari Tick Tick Mite Rodents, dogs Rodents, dogs Mice Q Fever Trench Fever Coxiella bur... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Treatment of choice for medullary carcinoma of thyroid is: | [
"Total thyroidectomy",
"Partial thyroidectomy",
"1131 ablation",
"Hernithyroidectomy"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
False regarding Cytochrome P450 is: | [
"Found only in bone marrow",
"CYP3A4 is the most common isoform",
"Participate in Phase 1 Xenobiotic reactions",
"They are present in Smooth Endoplasmic reticulum within cells"
] | A | Ref: Goodman and Gilmans "Pharmacological basis of therapeutics" 12th edExplanation:The cytochrome P450 superfamily (CYP) is a large and diverse group of enzymes that catalyze the oxidation of organic substances.The cytochrome P450 (CYP) mixed function monooxygenases are located on the smooth endoplasmic reticulum of c... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Optic vesicle is derived from ? | [
"Neuroectoderm",
"Surface ectoderm",
"Endoderm",
"Mesoderum"
] | A | Ans. is'a'i.e., Neuroectoderm(Ref Indo Khurana ernbryology p. 268)Formation of optic cupAn outgrowth from prosencephalon forms optic vesicle (neuroectodermal structure).Proximal pa of optic vesicle becomes constricted and elongated to form optic stalk. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Elastic cartilage is found in - | [
"Auditory tube",
"Nasal septum",
"Articular cartilage",
"Costal cartilage"
] | A | Auditory tube contains elastic cartilage.
Costal cartilages, nasal cartilages (including nasal septum) and articular cartilage are hyaline cartilage. | train | med_mcqa | null |
A pregnant woman with fibroid uterus develops acute pain in abdomen with low-grade fever and mild leukocytosis at 28 week. The most likely diagnosis is: | [
"Preterm labor",
"Torsion of fibroid",
"Red degeneration of fibroid",
"Infection in fibroid"
] | C | Ans. is c, i.e. Red degeneration of fibroidRef: Shaw 15th/ed p355; Dutta Ohs 6th/ed p314; High Risk Pregnancy 2nd/ed p77The answer is quite obvious but let's see how other options can be ruled out.Option "a" Preterm laborPoints in favorPoints against* Patient is pregnant* Pain in abdomen at 28 weeks (preterm labor is w... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Little's area is situated in nasal cavity in: | [
"Anteroinferior",
"Anterosuperior",
"Posteroinferior",
"Posteriorsuperior"
] | A | LITTLE'S AREA (Anterior inferior pa of nasal septum) - Usual site for epistaxis in children. Four Aeries anastomose here and form Kiesselbach's Plexus. Anterior ethmoidal aery(Ophthalmic aery) Sphenopalatine(Maxillary aery) Septal branch of superior labial(Facial aery) Greater palatine aery(Maxillary aery) Ref: Dhingra... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following organs can't utilise ketone bodies | [
"Muscle",
"Heart",
"Brain",
"Liver"
] | D | Liver and RBC can't utilise ketone bodies.
Though ketone bodies are produced from liver during starvation, it can't utilise ketone bodies for itself. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Inability to maintain penile erection to conclude coitus to orgasm and ejaculation is called - | [
"Impotence",
"Frigidity",
"Sterility",
"Bestiality"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Impotence * Impotence in male is defined as persistent inability to develop or maintain penile erection sufficient to conclude coitus to orgasm or ejaculation.* Impotence is a term generally applied to incapacity of male partner.* In females the term impotence is not used, term frigidity is used. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Drugs exhibiting first pass metabolism are all except one: | [
"Morphine",
"Nitroglycerine",
"Propranolol",
"Salicylates"
] | D | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Osteogenic sarcoma arises from | [
"Epiphyses",
"Metaphysis",
"Growth plate",
"Epiphyseal coex"
] | B | The tumor most commonly begins in the Metaphysis The most common site of involvement is Metaphysis of long bone around knee ***lower end of femur ***upper end of tibia Refer Maheshwari 4th/e p. 232 | train | med_mcqa | null |
All are paired cartilage of larynx except - | [
"Arytenoid",
"Corniculate",
"Cuneiform",
"Cricoid"
] | D | Unpaired : - Thyroid, cricoid, epiglottis.
Paired : - Arytenoid, Corniculate, cuneiform | train | med_mcqa | null |
Precancerous lesions of GB are all except | [
"Procelain GB",
"Typhoid carrier",
"ABPDJ",
"Biliary ascariasis"
] | D | Risk factors for Carcinoma Gallbladder Gallstones >3cm Procelain gallbladder Anomalous pancreaticobiliary junction (APBDJ) Choledochal cysts Adenomatous polyps Primary sclerosing cholangitis Obesity Salmonella typhi infection Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno :1510 | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following helminth produces bile stained eggs? | [
"Ancylostoma duodenale",
"Taenia solium",
"Enterobius vermicularis",
"Necator americanus"
] | B | Bile stained eggs trichuris trichura ascaris lumbricoides taenia solium &saginata Non bile stained eggs ancylostoma duodenale Hymenolepis nana enterobius vermicularis necator americanus | train | med_mcqa | null |
Uncomplicated shoulder dislocation most commonly occurs in the following direction | [
"Anterior",
"Posterior",
"Superior",
"Medially"
] | A | Anterior dislocation of shoulder is the most common type of shoulder dislocation Subcoracoid type of dislocation is the most common anterior dislocation Refer Maheshwari 9th ed p 89 | train | med_mcqa | null |
Yield strength for orthodontic wires: | [
"0.20%",
"0.10%",
"0.30%",
"0.40%"
] | B | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
The following antibiotic accentuates the neuromuscular blockade produced by pancuronium : | [
"Streptomycin",
"Erythromycin",
"Penicillin G",
"Chloramphenicol"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following regarding cardiovascular changes in pregnancy is not true? | [
"Increased Blood volume",
"Increased Heart rate",
"Increased cardiac output",
"Increased blood viscosity"
] | D | Ref: Williams Obstetrics: 23rd edition & Dutta s Text Book of Obstetrics, 7th edition.Explanation:Cardiovascular changes that occur during pregnancy:Cardiac output increasesStroke volume increasesHeart rate increasesPeripheral vascular resistance decreasesPulmonary vascular resistance decreasesHemodilution of pregnancy... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The term sentinel lymph node was first used by? | [
"Gould",
"Norman",
"Giuliano",
"Cabanas"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i.e., GouldThe sentinel lymph node is the hypothetical first lymph node or group of nodes draining a cancer.The term sentinel lymph node was first used by Gould. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is second generetion H1? antihistaminic - | [
"Cetrizine",
"Promethazine",
"Cinnarizine",
"Pheneramine"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Cetrizine | train | med_mcqa | null |
The nerve fibres having the largest diameter: | [
"Somatic motor A alfa fibres.",
"Preganglionic autonomic type B fibres.",
"Dorsal root C fibres.",
"Motor fibres A gamma fibres."
] | A | Somatic motor A alfa are the largest fibres in diameter with a diameter of 12-29microns. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Therapeutic drug monitoring is advised in all except | [
"Metformin",
"Phenytoin",
"Tacrolimus",
"Cyclosporine"
] | A | Metformin Therapeutic drug monitoring is paicularly useful in the following situation (i) As a guide to the effectiveness of the therapy Plasma gentamycin and other antimicrobials against sensitive bacteria. Plasma theophylline for asthma. Blood cyclosporine to avoid transplant rejection. (ii) When the desired effect i... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Cutaneous (skin) Tuberculosis secondary to underlying tissue eg lymph node is called as | [
"Lupus Vulgaris",
"Scrofuloderma",
"Spina Ventosa",
"Tuberculous Verrucosa Cutis"
] | B | B i.e. Scrofuloderma | train | med_mcqa | null |
For National Immunization Programme, children surveyed in cluster sampling are | [
"30 cluster of 5 children",
"20 cluster of 5 children",
"30 cluster of 10 children",
"30 cluster of 7 children"
] | D | Cluster Random Sampling
Applicable when units of population are natural groups or clusters
Use in India: Evaluation of immunization coverage
WHO technique used: 30 x 7 technique (total = 210 children)
WHO technique used in CRS: 30 x 7 technique (total 210 children)
30 clusters, each containing
7 children who are 12 ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
In a study following interpretation are obtained: Satisfied, Very satisfied, Dissatisfied. Which type of scale is this? | [
"Nominal",
"Ordinal",
"Interval",
"Ratio"
] | B | Ans is 'b' i.e. Ordinal Repeat from All India 07, AIIMS May 2005, Nov. 2003Statistical data can be of two types -Qualitative data -Quantitative dataQualitative DataIn such data there is no notion of magnitude or size of the variables as they cannot be measuredVariables can be categorized according to some characteristi... | train | med_mcqa | null |
In a 10-month-old infant presents with intussusception, likely cause is: | [
"Peyer's patch hypertrophy",
"Meckel's diverticulum",
"Mucosal polyp",
"Duplication cyst"
] | A | Ans. (a) Peyer's patch hypertrophyRef: Bailey 26th edition, Page 1184* Most common etiology for intussusception in infants is hypertrophied Peyer's patches which is usually due to rhinovirus infection | train | med_mcqa | null |
Not true about experimental study - | [
"Always prospective",
"Unethical to use in animal",
"Can not be double blinded in animal trials",
"Interim analysis is permitted"
] | B | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Unethical to use in animal Experimental epidemiology (Epidemiological Experiments) Experimental epidemiology is also called trial. Broadly speaking, a trial refers to putting something to a test. This allows the term to be used in reference to a test of a treatment for the sick or a test of a preventi... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Koilocytes with dyskeratosis and perinuclear halo on pap smear is pathognomonic of which of the following? | [
"HPV infection",
"Metaplasia",
"Dysplasia",
"Bacterial vaginosis"
] | A | The presence of abnormal koilocytes (keratinocytes with pyknotic, deeply blue nuclei surrounded by a halo and clear cytoplasm with a paucity of keratohyaline granules), or koilocytosis, is a characteristic feature of productive HPV infection. Other cytologic markers of HPV infection include acanthosis, dyskeratosis, an... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Transoesophageal Echocardiography is useful in - | [
"Sinus venosus type of ASD",
"Dissection of arch of aoa",
"Prosthetic valve Thrombosis",
"Vascular ring"
] | D | Transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) involves passing an endoscope-like ultrasound probe into the oesophagus and upper stomach under light sedation and positioning it behind the LA. It is paicularly useful for imaging structures such as the left atrial appendage, pulmonary veins, thoracic aoa and interatrial septum,... | train | med_mcqa | null |
First manifestation of Alport syndrome is : | [
"Microscopic haematuria",
"Proteinuria",
"Oliguria",
"Sensorineural deafness"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' Microscopic hematuria (Ref Harrison, 17/e p 2469, 16/e, p 2331 (15/e, p 1595)).The first symptom of Alport's syndrome is not mentioned anywhere.But in Harrison it is written that patients with Alport's syndrome usually presents with microscopic hematuria, proteinuria (nephrotic range in 30%) and progressive... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which one of the following is False about Dent's disease | [
"X - Linked recessive disorder",
"Mutation in sodium - potassium - chloride Co - transporter",
"Hypercalciuria",
"Recurrent kidney stones"
] | B | It is due to mutations in CLCN5, a Chloride transporter of the proximal tubule. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is true for 8yr old boy. | [
"8 Permanent, 16 Temporary tooth",
"4 Temporary, 20 Permanent tooth",
"12 Temporary, 12 Permanent tooth",
"4 Permanent, 20 Temporary tooth"
] | C | Number of permanent teeth = (Age - 5 ) × 4
So, Number of permanent teeth = (8 - 5 ) × 4 = 12 | train | med_mcqa | null |
Disposable syringes are sterilized by ? | [
"Autoclave",
"Cidex (2% glutaraldehyde)",
"Ethylene oxide",
"Hot air oven"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Ethylene oxide "Ethylene oxide used mainly by industry for the sterilization of plastic and other thermolabile material that can not withstand heating" -- Greenwood 16th/e p. 74. Other methods for sterilization of heat labile instruments Ionizing radiation Formaldehyde in combination with subatmospher... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Symptoms of BPH is graded by | [
"Gleason score",
"IPSS score",
"SBPH core",
"None of the above"
] | B | IPSS score divides symptoms into:
Mild- 0-7
Moderate - 8-19
Severe - 20 -35. | train | med_mcqa | null |
All of the following drugs are used in Bipolar mood disorder except | [
"Sodium valproate",
"Oxcarbazine",
"Pregabaline",
"Lamotrigine"
] | C | (C) Pregabaline # Treatment of Bipolar Disorder> Lithium is generally the drug of choice to stabilize the person and is usually very effective in controlling mania and preventing new episodes.> Response to lithium treatment may take several days. Several medications are approved for the treatment of acute mania, includ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
What is the function of a template during procedure of tooth extraction and insertion of immediate denture? | [
"Trimming the jagged edge of bone",
"Conditioning the tissues",
"To promote healing of socket",
"To take impression of the edentulous space"
] | A | Surgical Template
It is a thin, transparent form duplicating the tissue surface of an immediate denture and used as a guide for surgically shaping the alveolar process.
It can be used as a guide used to assist in proper surgical placement and angulation of dental implants. | train | med_mcqa | null |
THUMB PRINT APPEARANCE in culture film smear is seen in | [
"bacillus anthrax",
"brucella",
"Bordetella",
"clostridium welchii"
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Mild dilated fixed pupil seen in – | [
"Acute congestive glaucoma",
"Iridocyclitis",
"Chronic congestive glaucoma",
"Open angle glaucoma"
] | A | In acute congestive glaucoma, pupil is semidilated (mild dilated), vertically oval and fixed. | train | med_mcqa | null |
In a patient receiving ketogenic diet for epilepsy, which one of the following antiepileptic agents is to be avoided? | [
"Sodium valproate",
"Phenytoin",
"Carbamazepine",
"Lamotrigine"
] | A | Valproate, and its valproic acid, sodium valproate, and valproate semisodium forms, are medications primarily used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder and to prevent migraine headaches. They are useful for the prevention of seizures in those with absence seizures, paial seizures, and generalized seizures Common adve... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Velocity of x-rays are: | [
"1 lakh miles/sec.",
"2 lakh miles/sec.",
"3 lakh miles/sec.",
"0.5 lakh miles/sec."
] | B | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Prerna strategy is associated with: | [
"Female literacy",
"Population control",
"Rural infrastructure",
"None of the above"
] | B | Prerna strategy provides incentives to couples who fulfil the following criteria: girl marrying at age more than 19 years, first child after 2 yeras after marriage, keeping a gap of 3 years between first and second child and sterilization of either parent. Ref: National Health Programmes in India, J.Kishore, 10th editi... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Maple syrup urine disease is due to | [
"a-ketoacid decarboxylase",
"Transaminase",
"Isomerase",
"Mutase"
] | A | Maple syrup urine disease is also known as Branched chain ketonuria. The basic biochemical deformity is deficient decarboxylation of branched-chain keto acid. This is due to the deficiency of alpha-ketoacid decarboxylase.Ref: DM Vasudevan - Textbook of Biochemistry, 7th edition, page no: 230 | train | med_mcqa | null |
True about Epidural anesthesia – a) Effects start immediatelyb) C/I in coagulopathiesc) Given in subarachnoid spaced) Venous return decreases | [
"bd",
"d",
"ab",
"ac"
] | A | Epidural anesthesia is given outside the dura in epidural (extradural) space (not in subarachnoid space).
Onset of effect takes place in 15-30 minutes (not immediately). In contrast, spinal anesthesia has immediate effect (approximately 5 minutes).
Neuraxial block (spinal & epidural) anesthesia is contraindicated in co... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which pa of Henle loop is less permeable to water? | [
"Thin descending limb",
"Thin ascending segment/limb.",
"Thick ascending segment/limb.",
"Thick descending segment/limb."
] | B | Thin ascending segment/limb.REABSORPTION IN THIN ASCENDING LIMB:NaCl- reabsorption occurs -Due to high NaCl- permeability.Less permeable to water.Tubular fluid is iso-osmotic. | train | med_mcqa | null |
A four year old boy, with swollen bleeding gums, petechiae and dry eyes. Diagnosis: | [
"Rickets",
"Marasmus",
"Scurvy",
"Dehydration"
] | C | Ans. (c) ScurvyRef : OP Ghai 8th ed./120* Scurvy is a dietary deficiency of vit C (ascorbic acid)* It is one of the malnutrition disease.Symptoms:# Malaise and lethargy.# Shortness of breath and bone pain# Myalgias may occur because of reduced carnitine production.# Skin changes with roughness, easy bruising and petech... | train | med_mcqa | null |
In an evaluation of an 8-year-old boy who has had recurrent infections since the first year of life, findings include enlargement of the liver and spleen, lymph node inflammation, and a superficial dermatitis resembling eczema. Microscopic examination of a series of peripheral blood smears taken during the course of a ... | [
"Defect in the enzyme NADPH oxidase",
"Defect in the enzyme adenosine deaminase (ADA)",
"Defect in the IL-2 receptor",
"Developmental defect at the pre-B stage"
] | A | Patients with chronic granulomatous disease have defective functioning of phagocytic neutrophils and monocytes due to an inability to produce hydrogen peroxide. That is, their phagocytic cells have a decreased oxidative or respiratory burst. The most common cause of chronic granulomatous disease is defective NADPH oxid... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Fastest acting antithyroid drugs ? | [
"Iodides of Na/ K",
"Propylthiuracil",
"Methimazole",
"Nitrates"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Iodides of Na Iodine and Iodides Iodine is the fastest acting thyroid inhibitor Most impoant action is inhibition of hormone release (thyroid constipation); but all facets of thyroid synthesis may be affected. Excess iodide inhibits its own transpo in thyroid cells and may alter the redox potential of... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A one month old female child has swelling over the back in the sacral region. There is no cough impulse in the swelling. X-ray examination shows erosion of the coccyx. The most likely clinical diagnosis would be | [
"Meningocele",
"Lipoma",
"Sacro-coccygeal teratoma",
"Neurofibroma"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Sacro-coccygeal teratoma In meningocele there will be cough impulse | train | med_mcqa | null |
35 year male patient who is knows case of HIV on Anti - Retroviral Therapy, Complains of fever, Dyspnea, and dry cough and weight loss for past 3 months the chest X-ray of the patient is as below, that's your diagnosis? | [
"Staphylococcal pneumonia",
"Pneumocystic pneumonia",
"Viral pneumonia",
"None"
] | B | Bilateral perihilar infiltrates is typical of pneumocystic pneumonia. | train | med_mcqa | null |
All are true regarding familial adenomatous polyposis except: | [
"Associated endocrine involvement can be present",
"More > 100 polyps in the colon",
"Autosomal recessive",
"Multiple duodenal polyps"
] | C | When familial adenomatous polyposis result from mutations in the APC gene, it is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. Which means one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause this disorder. In most cases, an affected person has one parent with the condition. When familial adenomatous polyposi... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The direct filling gold segments can be compacted: | [
"By hand pressure alone",
"By hand pressure combined with a hand mallet",
"By using electromallet",
"All of the above"
] | D | The gold segments can be compacted by hand pressure alone, by hand pressure combined with a hand mallet, or by a mechanical device that is activated by a spring, pneumatic pressure, or electronically (using an electromallet).
The direction of force application, the amount of applied pressure, and the compaction patte... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Cross-product ratio is estimated by ? | [
"Coho study",
"Case-control study",
"Cross sectional study",
"Field trial"
] | B | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Case-control studyOdds - ratio (cross product ratio)From a case control study odds ratio can be derived which a measure of the strength of association between risk factor and outcome.Odds ratio is closely related to relative risk (which is analysed in coho study) 4 odds ratio represents only an estima... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Enamel hypo-calcification and hypo-maturation of tooth is seen in: | [
"Osteogenesis imperfecta",
"Dentinogenesis imperfecta",
"Tricho-dento-osseous syndrome",
"Turner tooth"
] | C | Tricho-Dento-Osseous Syndrome
The tricho-dento-osseous (TOP) syndrome is a hereditary condition, which chiefly involves the hair, teeth, and bones. The condition is inherited as an autosomal dominant disorder and the mutations are mapped to the DLX gene located at chromosome 17q21.3-q22. DLX gene plays a role in the d... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 50-year-old woman who has a family history of breast cancer presents with a 6-month history of increasing abdominal girth. On close questioning, she volunteers a history of vague abdominal pain dating back 1 year. She has no children and has never been pregnant. Bimanual pelvic examination reveals a 10-cm right adnex... | [
"BRCA1",
"p53",
"Rb",
"VHL"
] | A | Malignant papillary structures and psammoma bodies (laminated calcified concretions) in a patient with ascites is most compatible with the diagnosis of papillary serous cystadenocarcinoma of the ovary. The same gene implicated in hereditary breast cancers, namely BRCA1, has been incriminated in the pathogenesis of fami... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Quaer staggered arrangement is seen in | [
"Immunoglobulin",
"Hemoglobin",
"Keratin",
"Collagen"
] | D | The collagen fibres have a triple stranded,quaer staggered arrangement. This arrangement helps in mineralization Tropocollagen molecules are arranged in a "quater-staggered array" to form collagen fibres . Reference: Harpers illustrated biochemistry 31st edition pg 593 | train | med_mcqa | null |
Investigation of choice for nasopharyngeal angiofibroma | [
"X-ray",
"MRI",
"Plane-CT",
"CT-contrast"
] | D | Computed tomography (CT) scan of the head with contrast enhancement is now the investigation of choice. It has replaced conventional radiographs. It shows the extent of a tumour, bony destruction or displacements. Anterior bowing of the posterior wall of maxillary sinus often called antral sign or Holman-Miller sign is... | train | med_mcqa | null |
All are features of viable bowel, except: | [
"Vascularity",
"Musculature",
"Presence of food",
"Shiny peritoneum"
] | C | Ans: c (Presence food) Ref: Bailey & Love, 24th ed, p. 1191Presence of food in the intestine is not a sign of viability.Differentiation b/w viable and non-viable intestineIntestineViableNon-viableCirculationDark colour becomes lighterMesentery bleeds if prickedDark colour remainsNo bleeding if prickedPeritoneumShinyDul... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Cyst phase does not exist in - | [
"Gardenella vaginalis",
"Trichomonas vaginalis",
"Entamoeba hystolytica",
"Entamoeba coli"
] | A | Gardnerella is a genus of Gram-variable-staining facultative anaerobic bacteria of which G. vaginalis is the only species. The organisms are small nonspore-forming, nonmotile coccobacilli. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following drugs are indicated for management of severe malaria? | [
"Quinine",
"Artemether",
"Artesunate",
"All of the above"
] | D | Ans. D. All of the aboveMalaria is a potentially life-threatening disease caused by infection with Plasmodium protozoa transmitted by an infective female Anopheles mosquito. Plasmodium falciparum infection carries a poor prognosis with a high mortality if untreated, but it has an excellent prognosis if diagnosed early ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Diagnosis of Dengue fever can be made earliest by? | [
"Viral culture",
"NS - 1 antigen detection",
"lgG antibody detection",
"Nucleic acid test"
] | B | Ans. is 'b' i.e., NS-1 antigen detection | train | med_mcqa | null |
Inferior rib notching is present in | [
"TAPVC",
"Coarctation of aorta",
"Fallot's tetralogy",
"Ventricular septal defect"
] | B | Causes of rib notching ae: - A) Inferior surface
1) Arterial
i) Coarctation of aorta Bilateral Rib notching is seen on the lower border of 3 rd to 8th ribs. Rib notching is absent in the 1st & 2nd ribs. Rib notching is usually present after the age of 7 years.
ii) Aortic thrombosis (aortic obstruction) or aortitis.
iii... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Acute pancreatitis is associated with all except | [
"Steatorrhoea",
"Epigastric tenderness",
"Upper abdominal pain",
"Cullen's sign"
] | A | Steatorrhoea is seen in chronic pancreatitis not in acute pancreatitis Cardinal symptom of acute pancreatitis Epigastric or periumbilical pain that radiated to the back Nausea, vomiting Pain is constant. Dehydration, poor skin turgor , tachycardia, hypotension, & dry mucous membrane Flank (Grey Turner), periumbilical (... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Misoprostol is a: | [
"Prostaglandin E1 analogue",
"Prostaglandin E2 analogue",
"Prostaglandin antagonist",
"Antiprogestin"
] | A | Natural prostaglandin in the body is PGE2 whereas misoprostol and alprostadil are synthetic PGs which are PGE1 analogues. | train | med_mcqa | null |
The only thrombolytic agent approved for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke is: | [
"Tissue Plasminogen activator",
"Streptokinase",
"Urokinase",
"Pro-urokinase"
] | A | Answer is A (Tissue plasmiogen Activator): Recombinant Tissue plasminogen Activator (RtPA) is the only thrombolytic agent that is approved for the treatment of acute ischaemic stroke The use of all other thrombolytics except Recombinant Tissue plasminogen activator has been stopped because of associated high rates of i... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Both oral and Nasal intubation are C/I – a) Laryngeal edemab) CSF–Rhinorrhoeac) Comatose patientd) Acute Tracheo–Laryngo-bronchitis | [
"b",
"c",
"ac",
"ad"
] | D | Both nasal and oral intubation are contraindicated in Laryngeal edema, epiglotitis, and Laryngotracheobronchitis. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Best view for mandile is - | [
"Antero-posterior",
"Lateral",
"Oblique",
"Orthopentomogram"
] | D | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
High output intestinal fistula is defined as output more than _______ in 24 hrs | [
"200ml",
"300ml",
"500ml",
"600ml"
] | C | High output fistula- >500 ml in 24 hrs Intermediate output fistula - 200-500ml in 24 hrs Low output fistula - >500ml output in 24 hrs Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno : 1287 | train | med_mcqa | null |
If hardness level of water is 50-150 mg/L, the water is defined as - | [
"Soft",
"Moderately hard",
"Flard",
"Very hard"
] | B | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Moderately hard Classification of hardness in waterClassificationLevel of hardness (mEq./litre)a) Soft waterb) Moderately hardc) Hard waterd) Very hard waterLess than 1 (< 50 mg/L)1 - 3 (50 - 150 mg/L)3 - 6 (150 - 300 mg/L)Over 6 (> 300 mg/L) | train | med_mcqa | null |
Masticatory forces generated by a complete denture prosthesis is about | [
"44 — 50 pounds",
"13 — 16 pounds",
"13 — 15 kgs",
"70 — 80 pounds"
] | B | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Waterhouse -Friderichsen syndrome is caused by which of the following organisms? | [
"Streptococcus Pyogenes",
"Neisseria Meningitidis",
"Clostridium Perfringens",
"Staphylococcus Aureus"
] | B | Also called as fulminant meningococcemia. It is a fatal condition characterised with shock, DIC, multisystem failure. Ref: Ananthanarayan and Panicker's, 8th Edition, Page 225 | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which is true about Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG): | [
"Binds testosterone with a higher affinity than estradiol",
"Reduces the total amount of circulating testosterone",
"Decreases the half-life of testosterone",
"Stimulates the secretion of inhibin"
] | A | And. A. Binds testosterone with a higher affinity than estradiolSex hormone-binding globulin binds to both testosterone and estradiol, but it binds with higher affinity to testosterone. The bioactivity of testosterone is reduced by SHBG because testosterone cannot bind to its receptor when bound by SHBG. SHBG increases... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Diagnosis of beta Thalassemia is established by ? | [
"NESTROFT Test",
"Hb A1 c estimation",
"Hb electrophoresis",
"Target cells in peripheral smear"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Hb electrophoresis `The diagnosis of thalassemia syndromes is best established by Hb electrophoresis.' | train | med_mcqa | null |
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