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What diagnosis is suggested by the finding on the sole of this patient's foot? | [
"Chemical burn",
"Pemphigus",
"Thrombotic vasculopathy",
"Radiation dermatitis"
] | C | Answer C. Thrombotic vasculopathyThe purpuric skin eruption has a netlike arrangement referred to as retiform. Retiform purpura is an indication of an acute thrombotic vasculopathy. If it is acute and rapidly progressive in a febrile patient, it suggests purpura fulminans. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Length of the external auditory canal is | [
"20 mm",
"22 mm",
"24 mm",
"15 mm"
] | C | EXTERNAL AUDITORY CANAL
It starts at the external auditory meatus and ends at the tympanic membrane, where a bony structure (bony outer attic wall at tympanic membrane, where ECA ends) projects, called scutum.
It is almost S-shaped curved canal of about 24 mm length.
It has - outer cartilaginous part (2/3rd) and - inn... | train | med_mcqa | null |
In a 6 membered family, there are two parents and four children all aged between 2-6 years. On eof the children is completely immunized for his age, whereas other 3 siblings are totally unimmunized. One of the unimmunized child developed measles. 6 days later 2 other children developed measles. SAR is? | [
"zero",
"33%",
"66%",
"100%"
] | D | Ans. is 'd' i.e., 100% o In this family of 6 members: Parents are not susceptilble because adults are usually not susceptible to measles. 1 child is immunized --> Not susceptile for measles Remaining 3 children are non-immunized --> susceptible for measles. All 3 susceptible children developed measles within one incuba... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Most common cause of CTEV ? | [
"Ahrogryposis multiplex congenita",
"Spina bifida",
"Idiopathic",
"Neural tube defect"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Idiopathic Causes of CTEV CTEV may be either primary or secondary 1. Primary or Idiopathic It is the most common type of CTEV Foot deformity (CTEV) is the only manifestation, otherwise musculoskeletal system is normal. 2. Secondary CTEV is a local manifestation of a systemic syndrome. Causes are :- Ne... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following statement is false about Garre’s osteomyelitis? | [
"Affects children and young adults",
"Generally involves the mandible",
"It occurs in pulpally exposed mandibular first molar",
"None of the above"
] | D | → Affects children and young adults.
→ Generally involves the mandible.
→ It occur in pulpally exposed mandibular first molar.
→ Spreads only slightly into the interior of the bone. | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 10-month-child weighing 5 kg and with 65 cm length, presents with cough and cold. He was found to have a respiratory rate of 48 per minute with no retractions, grunting, cyanosis. There is no history of convulsions. Which is true? | [
"No pneumonia, only cough and cold",
"Child has pneumonia",
"Severe pneumonia",
"Very severe disease"
] | A | a. No pneumonia, only cough and cold(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2088-2093, Ghai 8/e p 379-381)Cut-off for fast breathing:Age<2 months2-12 months12-60 monthsRespiratory Rate>=60/min>=50/min>=40/minSo this baby does not have fast breathing; So this child has No pneumonia, only cough and cold, even though the child is malnouris... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 4 year old girl presents with severe vomiting after viral fever of 6 days. She develops cerebral edema later on. What would be the liver biopsy finding? | [
"Centrizonal haemorrhagic necrosis",
"Marked microvesicular steatosis",
"Ring granuloma",
"NASH"
] | B | Micrograph demonstrating marked (macrovesicular) steatosis in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Masson&;s trichrome stain, When the vesicles are large enough to disto the nucleus, the condition is known as macrovesicular steatosis; otherwise, the condition is known as microvesicular steatosis. Reference: GHAI Essentia... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Common name for Trichuris trichura | [
"Round worm",
"Whip worm",
"Tape worm",
"Seat worm"
] | B | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Management of a case of iliac aery embolism requires | [
"Embolectomy",
"Injection of vasodilators",
"Hypotensive therapy",
"Sympathectomy"
] | A | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Embolectomy | train | med_mcqa | null |
Renal vein thrombosis is associated with which underlying disease of the kidney? | [
"Chronic glomerulonephritis",
"Pyelonephritis",
"SLE",
"Nephrotic syndrome"
] | D | Renal vein thrombosis (RVT) - occurs most commonly in patients with nephrotic syndrome The syndrome is responsible for a hypercoagulable state. Kidneys are enlarged Hematuria is present The excessive urinary protein loss is associated with decreased antithrombin III, a relative excess of fibrinogen, and changes in othe... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Sensory block for lower segment caesarian section is given at the level of? | [
"T4",
"T6",
"T8",
"T10"
] | A | Ans. a. T4 (Ref: www.ajol.info/index.php/sajaa/article/viewFile/62297/50293)'Caesarean sections require sensory blockade up to the T4 dermatome level, as this not only blocks the somatic sensations of the Caesarean sections but also eliminates the visceral pain from peritoneal manipulation. - www.ajol.info/index.php/ s... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following alpha blocker is useful in BPH? | [
"Phentolamine",
"Prazosin",
"Tolazoline",
"Phenoxybenzamine"
] | B | BPH is treated with the alpha-blocker terazosin, prazosin, or doxazosin to relax the prostate, and finasteride or dutasteride to decrease the mass of the prostate. Must know: Prazosin is a peripheral acting alpha-adrenergic blocker used primarily to treat hypeension. Phentolamine is an a-adrenergic blocker used for con... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A patient needs antibiotic treatment for Aificial valve, culture positive infective entercoccal endocarditis. His medical history include several anaphylactic reaction to penicillin G during the past year. The best approach would be treatment with | [
"Amoxicillin clavulanic acid",
"Aztreonam",
"Cefazolin plus gentamicin",
"Vancomycin"
] | D | Ref-KDT 6/e 732 * Severe allergy to penicillins rule out the use of amoxicillin and cefazolin. * Vancomycin is highly effective against MRSA and enterococcal intections. * Drugs for VRSA and VRE (Vancomvcin Resistant enterococcus faecalis) include linezolid and daptomycin. | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 10 year old male patient complains of spacing between his upper front teeth. On clinical examination, a midline diastema is seen. It is noted that the patient is in the mixed dentition period. Which of the following is an appropriate treatment protocol for this patient? | [
"Frenectomy followed by orthodontic space closure",
"No intervention, spontaneous resolution",
"Fixed orthodontic therapy",
"Removable appliance to close the midline diastema"
] | B | Around the age of 8 years, a midline diastema is commonly seen in the upper arch, which is usually misinterpreted by the parents as a malocclusion. Crowns of canines in young jaws impinge on developing lateral incisor roots, thus driving the roots medially and causing the crowns to flare laterally. The roots of the cen... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Most common cause of HIV infection in infant is – | [
"Perinatal transmission",
"Breast milk",
"Transplacental",
"Umbilical cord sepsis"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Obstruction of IVC leads to | [
"Dilatation of thoracoepigastric veins",
"Caput medusae",
"Hemorrhoids",
"Esophageal varices"
] | A | . | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which is the primary gland responsible for thermoregulatory sweating in humans? | [
"Apocrine gland",
"Eccrine gland",
"Sebaceous gland",
"Holocrine gland"
] | B | Human sweat glands are generally divided into two types: apocrine and eccrine. The eccrine gland is the primary gland responsible for thermoregulatory sweating in humans. Eccrine sweat glands are distributed over nearly the entire body surface. Apocrine glands are located only in genital, axillary and mammary areas. Re... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Esotrotropia is most commonly associated with | [
"Hyperopia",
"Myopia",
"presbyopia",
"Astigmatism"
] | A | Near vision impaired they try to compensate by increasing their accomodation Infants are hyperopic by 2.5 D they are esotropic at bih ref : ak khurana 7th ed | train | med_mcqa | null |
Neutral amino acid is - | [
"Aspartate",
"Arginine",
"Glycine",
"Histidine"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Glycine Neutral amino acidsAcidic amino acidsBasic amino acidsAlanineAspartic acid (aspartate)ArginineAspargingGlutamic acid (glutamate)HistidineCysteineGlycineGlutaminelsoleucineLeucineMethionineProlinePhenylalanineSerineThreonineTyrosineTryptophanValine Lysine | train | med_mcqa | null |
Small round cell tumors - | [
"Wilm's tumor",
"Retinoblastoma",
"Rhabdomyosarcoma",
"All"
] | D | Characterized by small round.. Undifferentiated cells. Patternless sheets of cells with high cellullarity. And high N: C ratio. Include ewings sarcoma, peripheral neuroectodermal tumour, thabdomyosarcoma, synol sarcoma, non-hodgkins lymphoma, retinoblastoma etc | train | med_mcqa | null |
'Gastrocolic reflex' is related with? | [
"GERD",
"Mass peristalsis",
"Duodenual reflex",
"Rectoanal refelx"
] | B | Mass peristalsis Gastrocolic reflex: Facilitates appearance of mass movements after a meal. Ex., For gastrocolic reflex - Seen in early infancy. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Child with agammaglobinemia with respiratory tract infection and diarrhoea is most likely having infection- | [
"Cocksackie virus",
"Rota Virus",
"Shigella",
"None of the above"
] | B | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Acrodermatitis entropathica is seen with deficiency of? | [
"Zinc",
"Iron",
"Copper",
"Vit A"
] | A | Ans is 'a' i.e., Zinc Acrodermatitis enteropathica Zinc absorption in young patients with acrodermatitis enteropathica is low. Typically stas after weaning or earlier if the infant is not given breast milk. The child turns peevish, withdrawn and photophobic, and develops a vesicobullous dermatitis on hands, feet and pe... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Protector or inhibitor of Apoptosis | [
"BCL-2",
"BRCA",
"RB",
"TGF –β"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Markers of plasma membrane are | [
"Glactosyl transferase",
"5-Nucleotidase",
"Adenyl cyclase",
"ATP synthase"
] | B | Markers of plasma membrane areMarker enzyme for mitochondria is ATP SynthaseMarker enzyme for golgi complex is GalactosyltransferaseAdenylyl cyclase appears to be a good marker enzyme for plasma membranes5'-Nucleotidase (5NT) is an intrinsic membrane glycoprotein that is present as an enzyme in a wide variety of mammal... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Silver sulphadiazine cream is used in burn wounds because | [
"It has soothing effect",
"Covers pseudomonas",
"Covers MRSA",
"Covers both Pseudomonas and MRSA"
] | D | Silver sulphadiazine cream (1 percent) gives broadspectrum prophylaxis against bacterial colonisation and is paicularly effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and also methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Options for burns dressing include1% silver sulphadiazine cream0.5% silver nitrate solutionMafenide aceta... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 22yrs old male suffer from decreased sleep, increased sexual activity, excitement and spending excessive money for 8 days. The diagnosis is | [
"Confusion",
"Mania",
"Hyperactivity",
"Loss of memory"
] | B | Symptomatic profile of the patient suggests the diagnosis, Characteristic Feature of Mania: Elation of Mood Delusion of Grandeur Increased psychomotor activity (usually goal oriented) Speech and thought: More talkative Pressure of speech, use playful language Flight of ideas Reduced sleep Over activity and poor judgmen... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Secondary bile acids are synthesised by: | [
"Liver",
"Intestine",
"Both liver and intestine",
"Pancreas"
] | B | Bile acids are synthesized in the liver. Bile acids are divided into primary or secondary: Primary bile acids are synthesized in the liver and secondary bile acids are synthesized from primary bile acids in the intestine by colonic bacteria. Ref: Harrison, E-18, P-2461. | train | med_mcqa | null |
The independence of renal blood flow from mean systemic aerial pressure is termed: | [
"Glomerulo-tubular balance",
"Distal tubule-glomerular feedback",
"Flow dependence of renal oxygen consumption",
"Autoregulation"
] | D | This is the definition of autoregulation. Such regulation is independent of influences from outside the organ. It involves adjustments in the resistance at the afferent glomerular aeriole. Two processes are apparently involved in this regulation: myogenic control of the afferent aeriole and distal tubule-glomerular fee... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 8 month old child is suffering from diarrhea.
What is the dose of zinc to be given | [
"20 mg / day for 7 days",
"10 mg / day for 14 days",
"10 mg / day for 7 days",
"20 mg / day for 14 days"
] | D | Age group
Dose of zinc
2 - 6 months
10 mg / day for 10 - 14 days
> 6 months
20 mg / day for 10 - 14 days | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 25-year old pregnant lady presents with thrombocyto-penia (Platelet count < 50,000) and fragmented ' RBC's in peripheral smear. Which of the following is the least likely differentail diagnosis? | [
"Thrombotic Thrombocytopentic Purpura (TTP)",
"Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)",
"HELLP syndrome",
"Evan's syndrome"
] | D | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Call Exner Bodies are seen in : | [
"Dyserminomas",
"Hilus cell tumours",
"Brenner's",
"Granulosa cell tumours"
] | D | Granulosa cell tumours | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 30 year old manic patient was prescribed Haloperidol one week back. For the last two days he has become restless and kept pacing in the room for a day. On examinarion he was found to have tremors of hand. He is most likely suffering from | [
"Anhedonia",
"Dystonia",
"Restless leg syndrome",
"Akathesia"
] | D | D i.e. Akathisia | train | med_mcqa | null |
Treatment of choice for a slow developing mass in tail of parotid gland in a 40 year old male is ? | [
"Radical parotidectomy",
"Superficial Parotidectomy",
"Superficial Parotidectomy with neck dissection",
"Enucleation"
] | B | Treatment of choice for pleomorphic Adenoma In parotid gland : Superficial parotidectomy In other salivary glands : Excision of the affected gland Treatment of Salivary gland Tumors Surgery Principle treatment of cancer of salivary glands is surgical excision, used either as a single modality or in most cases, in conju... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 9 yr old girl has a bleeding diathesis, with prolonged APTT but normal PT, and normal platelet count. The diagnosis is - | [
"Factor V deficiency",
"Haemophilia A",
"Haemophila B",
"VonWillebrand's disease"
] | D | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
The average diameter of coronal dentinal tubules near the pulp is: | [
"0.2-0.5 microns",
"2-3 microns",
"0.2-0.3 microns",
"7 microns"
] | B | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Chlorine exerts a disinfectant action in all except | [
"Cetrimide",
"Bleaching Powder",
"Halozone tablets",
"Sodium hypochlorite"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Pyramids are formed by | [
"Arcuate nucleus",
"Vestibular nuclei",
"Interstitial cells of cajal",
"Lateral coicospinal tract"
] | D | The pyramidal tracts include both the coicospinal and coicobulbar tracts. These are aggregations of upper motor neuron nerve fibres that travel from the cerebral coex and terminate either in the brainstem (coicobulbar) or spinal cord (coicospinal) and are involved in control of motor functions of the body.The coicospin... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Central obesity is seen in; | [
"Cushing's disease",
"Chron's disease",
"Conns disease",
"Celiac disease"
] | A | Among given options Central obesity is seen in Cushing's disease. CUSHING'S DISEASE: Form of Cushing's syndrome in which pituitary gland releases too much of ACTH Features of Cushing's syndrome: Moon facies Centripetal Obesity Proximal myopathy Violet/ purple Striae, Thin skin, Purpura Buffalo hump Weight gain / Lemon ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Ultra low volume fogging is done for: | [
"DDT",
"Malathion",
"Pyrethroid",
"Abate"
] | B | Ref: Park 'Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine', 22nd' edition, Pg: 728 -9 A- NVBDCP website available from style="font-size: 1.04761904761905em; font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif">.in/Doc dengue_ I20 Director_Desk:20 DGHS: 20 meeting; 20 OCT :2006.pdfExplanation:Under the public health programme, ULV s... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Diabetes mellitis diagnosed when - | [
"Fasting blood glucose is 100 and post prandial 140",
"Fasting blood sugar 125 and 2 hour postprandial blood sugar is 199",
"Insulin level......",
"HbA1c > 6.5%"
] | D | Criteria for the diagnosis of Diabetes mellitus : * Symptoms of diabetes plus random blood glucose concentration >=11.1 mmol/L (200 mg/dL)a or * Fasting plasma glucose >=7.0 mmol/L (126 mg/dL)b or * Hemoglobin A1c >= 6.5%c or * 2-h plasma glucose >= 11.1 mmol/L (200 mg/dL) during an oral glucose tolerance test Referenc... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Following TPN, one expects weight gain after - | [
"2 days",
"7 days",
"4 weeks",
"6 weeks"
] | B | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is known to cause metabolic bone disease? | [
"Vit A, Vit B",
"Vit A, Vit E",
"Vit D, Vit A",
"Vit C, Vit E"
] | C | Vit D excess increase intestinal calcium absorption and if severe, also increase bone resorption. Vit A intoxication cause hypercalcemia and presumed to increase bone resorption. Metabolic Bone Disease: The common metabolic disease is associated in varying degree with depletion of bone tissue or bone mineral and (in so... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Thoracic duct doesn't drain : | [
"Right upper pa",
"Left upper pa",
"Left lower pa",
"Right lower pa"
] | A | Right upper pa drains lymphatics into the right lymphatic duct whereas the rest of the body drains into the thoracic duct. The thoracic duct is a continuation of cistern chyle as it pass through aoic hiatus at the level of T12. At T5, it crosses to left side and drains at left jugulosubclan venous angle at C5. Ref: Gra... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The best alternative storage medium for avulsed teeth in
case culture media are not available is | [
"Milk",
"Water",
"Saline",
"Blood"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
All are true regarding sarcoma botryoides except:a) Seen in vaginab) Grape like clusters are seenc) Seen in elderly womend) It is an adenocarcinomae) Familial incidence is common | [
"abd",
"acd",
"cde",
"ade"
] | C | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 35 year old patient on USG shows 3 x 4 cm clear ovarian cyst on right side. Next line of management is: | [
"Laparoscopy",
"OC pills",
"Wait and watch",
"Ca-125 estimation"
] | B | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
All are advantages of Zinc therapy for Wilson disease except: | [
"It is nontoxic",
"Produces positive copper balance",
"Blocks intestinal absorption of copper",
"Induces hepatic metallothionein synthesis"
] | B | Zinc treatment in wilson disease: It is efficient in Wilson's disease Nontoxic Produces a negative copper balance by blocking intestinal absorption of copper It induces hepatic metallothionein synthesis, which sequesters additional toxic copper Ref: Harrison, E-18, P-3190. | train | med_mcqa | null |
In trauma, which of the following is increased - | [
"Epinephrine",
"ACTH",
"Glucagon",
"All"
] | D | Answer is 'a' i.e. Epinephrine; 'b' i.e. ACTH ; 'c' i.e. Glucagon As already mentioned in one of the previous questions, the neuroendocrine response to injury is an impoant pa of the stress response. The release of various hormones, creates an altered metabolic state which helps the individual to survive through the in... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following principles of the cavity preparation is not considered much in modern methods of restorative Dentistry? | [
"Extension for prevention",
"Convenient form",
"removal of the undermined enamel",
"Removal of the carious dentine"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Rat hole is associated with which injury? | [
"Bomb injury",
"Bum injury",
"Postmortem artifact",
"Bullet injury"
] | D | Ans. d. Bullet injury (Ref: Reddy 33/e p219: Parikh 6/4.43)Rat hole is associated with Bullet injury."Intermediate range shotgun wounds: At a distance of 60--90 cm, single irregular circular aperture 4 to 5 cm with irregular and lacerated edges is produced. The shots are scattered after entering the wound and cause muc... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The main Side effect of Imatinib mesylate | [
"Leg ulcers",
"Fluid retention",
"Flagellate hyperpigmentation",
"Irreversible myelosuppression"
] | B | The main side effects are fluid retention, nausea, muscle cramps, diarrhea, and skin rashes. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Not true about blue sclera | [
"Seen in osteogenesis impeca",
"Does not seen in Ehlers-danlos syndrome",
"Blue colour is produced by underlying uveal pigment",
"Seen in marfan's syndrome"
] | B | Answer- B. Does not seen in Ehlers-danlos syndromeBlue Sclera is characterized by marked, generalized blue discolouration of sclera due to thinning, The uveal pigment shines through the thin sclera and produces the blue colour.Causes of blue Sclera:Pseudoxanthoma elasticumOsteogenesis imperfectaEhlers-Danlos syndromeMa... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Best indicator for coronary aery disease | [
"HDL",
"LDL",
"VLDL",
"Chlomicron"
] | B | Hyperlipidemia is a major risk factor for development of atheroscerosis The main cholesterol component associated with increased risk is LDL (bad cholesterol) Robbins 9th edition page no. 336 | train | med_mcqa | null |
Methods of contraceptions during lactations are all except - | [
"Breast feeding",
"IUD",
"OCPs",
"Minipills"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e., OCPs Contraception during lactation Preferred methods of contraception during breast feeding are those that do not interfere with lactation. Methods are : 1. Lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) The probability of pregnancy is very small for first 6-8 months after pregnancy, if the mother is fully brea... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Population covered by PHC in a tribal area: March 2011 | [
"20,000",
"30,000",
"40,000",
"50,000"
] | A | Ans. A: 20,000 Population covered by PHC in hilly/tribal areas is 20,000. Primary Health Centers They are the cornerstone of rural health services- a first po of call to a qualified doctor of the public sector in rural areas for the sick and those who directly repo or referred from Sub-centers for curative, preventive ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Change in structure and functions of a tissue is called: | [
"Dysplasia",
"Metaplasia",
"Anaplasia",
"Aplasia"
] | B | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Regarding Hepatitis E true is: | [
"Occurs with Hepatitis B",
"Single stranded DNA virus",
"Occurs along with HIV",
"Mortality increased in pregnancy"
] | D | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Mortality increased in pregnancy (Ref: Ananthanarayan, 9th/e, p. 550 and 8th/e, p. 546)* A unique feature of hepatitis E is high case fatality rate of 20 - 40% in pregnant women, especially in the last trimester of pregnancy. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Most potent statin - | [
"Simvastatin",
"Pravastatin",
"Rosuvastatin",
"Simvastatin"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Rosuvastatin o Two most potent statins are Pitavastatin (most potent) and rosuvastatin most potent). | train | med_mcqa | null |
Drug of choice for Choriocarcinoma is- | [
"Nitrosourea",
"Gemcitabine",
"Methotrexate",
"Melphalan"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Methotrexate o Drug of choice for brain tumors - Nitrosoureas o Drug of choice for pancreatic Ca. - Gemcitabine o Drug of choice for choriocarcinoma - Methotrexate o Drug of choice for multiple myeloma - Melphalan | train | med_mcqa | null |
Absence-seizures are seen in - | [
"Ground mal epilepsy",
"Myoclonic epilepsy",
"Petitmal epilepsy",
"Hyperkinetic child"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Petitmal epilepsy Absence seizures are also called petitmal or minor epilepsy. o Generalized tonic clonic seizures (GTCS) are also called grand mal or major epilepsy. o Complex paial seizures are also called temporal lobe epilepsy or Psychomotor epilepsy. o Simple paial seizures are also called coical... | train | med_mcqa | null |
High plasma drug concentration of phenytoin can cause which of the following adverse effects ? | [
"Ataxia",
"Hirsutism",
"Gum hyperplasia",
"All of the above"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of these is diagnostic of menopause? | [
"Serum FSH >40",
"Serum LH >20",
"Serum FSH <40",
"Serum estradiol <30"
] | A | Ans, is a, i.e. Serum FSH > 40Ref: Shaw's Textbook of Gynecology 15th/ed, p62Diagnostic Criteria for Menopause* Estrogen (E2) low at 10-20pg/mL* Estrone (E1) - 30-70pg/mL* E2/E1 < 1* Urine FSH >40IU/L | train | med_mcqa | null |
Evidence of decreased risk of cardiovascular disease is associated with all of the following except- | [
"Vitamin E Supplementation",
"Low to moderate daily alcohol consumption",
"Regular physical activity",
"Potassium"
] | A | Ref: R Alagappan - Manual of Practical Medicine 4th Edition.pg no:182 Risk Factors Category I (For which interventions have been proved to lower CVD risks) 1. Raised LDL cholesterol 2. Reduced HDL cholesterol 3. Atherogenic diet 4. Cigarette smoking 5. Hypeension 6. LVH 7. Thrombogenic factors Category II (For which in... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Cremesteric muscle is supplied by - | [
"Genital branch of pudendal nerve",
"Genital branch of obturator nerve",
"Genital branch of femoral nerve",
"Genital branch of genitofemoral nerve"
] | D | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Genital branch of genitofemoral nerveScrotumo The scrotum is a cutaneous bag containing the right and left testes, the epididymis and the lower parts of spermatic cords. The left half of the scrotum hungs a little lower than the right.o The layers of scrotum from outside to inside are :-i) Skinii) Dar... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Tobey-Ayer test is done for: | [
"Acantholysis",
"Hemoglobinuria",
"Ketosis",
"Lateral sinus thrombosis"
] | D | Tobey - Ayer test This is to record CSF pressure by manometer and to see the effect of manual compression of one or both jugular vein. Compression of vein on the thrombosed side produces no effect while compression of vein on normal side produces rapid rise in CSF pressure which will be equal to bilateral compression o... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Pelvic abscess presents as | [
"Pain in perineum",
"Mucoid diarrhea",
"Distension",
"Vomiting"
] | B | Pelvic abscess is the most common intraperitoneal abscess(50-60%). It is the collection of pus in rectovesical or rectouterine pouch(pouch of Douglas). Causes include: appendicitis, pelvic infections, sequelae of diffuse peritonitis, post operative and other causes(Bacteria : Bacteroides fragilis, E.coli, anaerobic str... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Life-saver shaped enlargements of the marginal gingival
are called | [
"Gingival crater",
"McCall festoons",
"Stillman's cleft",
"Window peaks"
] | B | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Lower level of scapula is at the level of? | [
"T4",
"T5",
"T6",
"T7"
] | D | The inferior angle lies over the 7th rib or the 7th intercoastal space. Reference:page no:17 - vishram singh - upper limb & thorax, 2nd edition. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Majority of bladder cancers are: | [
"Adenocarcinoma",
"Adenosquamous carcinoma",
"Squamous carcinoma",
"Transitional cell carcinoma"
] | D | Ans: D (Transitional cell carcinoma) Ref: Bailey & Love's Short Practice of Surgery,25th Edition 1334Explanation:Types of Bladder CancerTransitional Carcinoma - 90%Squomous cell carcinoma -5 (Associated with hilharzias)Adenocarcinoma -1-2% ( Arises either from the urachal remnant or from areas of glandular metaplasia)N... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Occupational disease of lung caused by inhalation of sugar cane dust is called as: | [
"Byssionosis",
"Bagassosis",
"Anthracosis",
"Silicosis"
] | B | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Cartilage differs from bone in that, the cartilage can increase in size by | [
"Apposition",
"Interstitial growth",
"Selective resorption",
"Endosteal remodeling"
] | B | The interstitial growth or expansion capability of cartilage, even under pressure leading to its avascularity, precluding ischemia, (cartilage nutrition is provided by perfusing tissue fluids that are not easily obstructed by load pressures), allows for directed prototype cartilage growth. The cartilage template is the... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Injection DMPA is given once in ? | [
"3 days",
"3 week",
"3 months",
"3 years"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e., 3 months Depot formulations (Injectable hormones) They are given i.m. as oily solution 1. Long acting progestin alone Depot medroxy progesterone acetate (DMPA) 150 mg at 3 month intervals. or Norethindrone (norethisterone) enanthate (NEE) 200 mg at 2 months intervals. The most impoant undesirable prop... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A known alcoholic presents to to the emergency room with hematemesis. On examination he has ascites with splenomegaly and
gynaecomastia Diagnosis is - | [
"Portal hypertension secondary to viral hepatitis",
"Budd Chiari Syndrome",
"Portal hypertension due to Alcoholic cirrhosis",
"Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis"
] | C | The patient clearly has portal hypertension due to alcoholic cirrhosis (Gynaecomastia indicates cirrhosis as a cause of portal hypertension). | train | med_mcqa | null |
Gastric lavage is NOT done in: September 2012 | [
"Arsenic poisoning",
"Dhatura poisoning",
"Corrosive acid poisoning",
"Organophosphorous poisoning"
] | C | Ans. C i.e. Corrosive acid poisoning Gastriclavage/ Stomach pumping/ Gastric irrigation It is the process of cleaning out the contents of the stomach. Gastric Lavage is contraindicated when patients have a compromised, unprotected airway and in patients at risk of gastrointestinal hemorrhage or perforation. Relative co... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Uterine fibromyoma is associated with: | [
"Endometriosis",
"Pelvic inflammatory disease",
"Ovarian Ca",
"Amenorrhea"
] | A | Diseases commonly associated with leiomyomas are:
Follicular cysts of ovary
Endometrial hyperplasia
Endometrial cancer
Endometriosis
It is sometimes said salpingitis (i.e. pelvic inflammatory disease) is a common finding in patients of fibroid, but it is not true, the only possible link between the two is infertilit... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A 12-year-old girl was hit in the face by an errant softball pitch while batting and has had her mandibular incisors knocked out. Which of the following represents the best plan of action? | [
"The teeth should be rinsed in hot water then carefully dried.",
"Foreign matter adhering to the teeth should be immediately scrubbed off.",
"The avulsed teeth may be preserved in tea, juice, or cola.",
"The avulsed teeth may be transported in the mouth of a cooperative patient."
] | D | The earlier the permanent teeth are reimplanted, the greater the rate of success, decreasing from 90% in the first 30 minutes to 5% after 2 hours. The rate of success is a function of the integrity of the periodontal ligament. The teeth can be rinsed in cold water, but not brushed (to avoid damaging the root and period... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Prevention of emergence of risk factor is - | [
"Primordial prevention",
"Primary prevention",
"Secondary prevention",
"Tertiary prevention"
] | A | It is the prevention of the emergence or development of risk factors in countries or population groups in which they have not yet appeared. | train | med_mcqa | null |
If the pocket depth is 5 mm and gingival recession
is 3 mm then the total loss of attachment is: | [
"8 mm",
"3 mm",
"5 mm",
"2 mm"
] | A | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
Registration of bih & death with a 6 monthly survey is done in - | [
"National sample survey",
"Vital statistical system",
"Census",
"Sample registration system"
] | D | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Sample registration system | train | med_mcqa | null |
Genetic analysis shows N-myc gene in a child. She may have the following malignancy: | [
"Neuroblastoma",
"Retinoblastoma",
"William's tumor",
"Nephroblastoma"
] | A | Neuroblastoma is associated with N-myc amplification. It is associated with a poor prognosis regardless of patient age. Regression of neuroblastoma generally occurs only in tumors with a near triploid number of chromosomes that also lack N-myc amplification and loss of chromosome arm 1p. Ref: Hackam D.J., Grikscheit T.... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Guanosine triphosphate (GTP) is required by which of the following steps in protein synthesis? | [
"Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase activation of amino acids",
"Attachment of ribosomes to endoplasmic reticulum",
"Translocation of tRNA-nascent protein complex from A to P sites",
"Attachment of mRNA to ribosomes"
] | C | . Translocation of tRNA-nascent protein complex from A to P sites. Two molecules of GTP are used in the formation of each peptide bond on the ribosome. In the elongation cycle, binding of aminoacyl-tRNA delivered by EF-Tu to the A site requires hydrolysis of one GTE Peptide bond formation then occurs. Translocation of ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
A young runner with history of seasonal running nose, complains of sudden onset dyspnea early morning that improved after 2-3 hours. He has history of similar episodes in the past.on examination, patient is tachypneic, diffuse polyphonic expiatory wheeze heard on auscultation of chest, His x-ray is normal. All except ... | [
"Diffusion Lung capacity for carbon monoxide is Normal",
"FEV1% is decreased",
"Necrosis of airways",
"Microvascular leakage resulting in airway edema.and plasma exudation into airway lumen"
] | C | Clinical features are suggestive of Bronchial Asthma. There is no necrosis of airway in Bronchial Asthma. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Drug of choice in acute mania is: | [
"Lithium",
"Chlorpromazine",
"Valproic acid",
"Risperidone"
] | D | DOC of acute mania- antipsychotic However if in exam, you have an option of mood stabilizer plus antipsychotic, that would become the preferred answer. E.g. If in this question , there was an option of lithium plus risperidone, that would have been the best answer In absence of combination, we would chose antipsychotic... | train | med_mcqa | null |
All of the following drugs are protease inhibitors, EXCEPT: | [
"Nelfinavir",
"Saquinavir",
"Abacavir",
"Ritonavir"
] | C | Abacavir is nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor and not a protease inhibitor. Nelfinovir, Titonavir and Saquinavir are all protease inhibitor. Ref: Antiretroviral Therapy By Erik De Clercq, 2001, Page 147 ; Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, Pages 1124, 1126. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Coronary blood flow is maximum during? | [
"Isovolumetric contraction",
"Rapid ejection",
"Slow ejection",
"Isovolumetric relaxation"
] | D | ANSWER: (D) I so volumetric relaxationREF: Ganongs 22nd ed page 621CORONARY BLOOD FLOW:Coronary blood flow, like blood flow in other vessels, is dependent on a pressure gradient, principally driven by mean arterial pressure. However, because aortic pressure can vary widely and because the heart beats continuously, the ... | train | med_mcqa | null |
All of the following are done for management of clubfoot at birth except - | [
"Manupilation",
"Serial Casting",
"Recording the deformity to see improvements serially",
"Posteromedial soft tissue release"
] | D | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Posteromedial soft tissue release o Posteromedial soft tissue release is a surgical procedure that is carried out after 9 months of age once a thorough trial of casting is given.Treatment of CTEV in a newborn (Treatment of a fresh case)o The most widely accepted practice is to rely upon conservative t... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Axial reduction in a posterior three quarter crown imparts: | [
"Retention and Resistance",
"Structural durability",
"Periodontal preservation",
"All of the above"
] | D | null | train | med_mcqa | null |
1 Sv is | [
"100 rads",
"100 rem",
"Both",
"None"
] | B | 1 Gy = 100 rads
1 Sv = 100 rem | train | med_mcqa | null |
All of the following drugs can prolong bleeding except | [
"Cephalosporins",
"Multiple vitamin K tablets",
"Methylxanthines",
"Anti depressants"
] | B | Vitamin K activates clotting factors 2,7, 9 & 10 and decreases chances of bleeding. | train | med_mcqa | null |
Patient with stab injury to the lower chest presented with low pulses and BP improved after giving IV fluids. Chest X-ray showed clear lung fields. Next step in the management: | [
"Chest tube inseion",
"CECT abdomen",
"CECT chest",
"E- fast"
] | D | STAB INJURY- we will go for E-FAST (extended focused assessment with sonography for trauma), non invasive,can easily assess thorax, can easily differentiate whether there is contusion or presence of blood FAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma)- It is an Emergency ultra sound i.e. performed very fast - Ass... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Disease rate is | [
"Risk of susceptibility",
"Prevalence rate",
"Time period in a calendar year",
"Disease occurrence in a specified time period"
] | D | Attack rate (case rate or diesease rate):it is an incidence rateusually expressed in percentused only when population is exposed to risk for a limited period of time such as during an epidemicattack rate = (no. of new cases of a specified disease during a specified time interval / total population at risk during the sa... | train | med_mcqa | null |
The "Target sign" ultrasonographically means: | [
"Ovarian carcinoma",
"Ectopic kidney",
"Intussusception",
"Liver metastasis"
] | C | Ans. Intussusception | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which of the following is not true about osteoid osteoma - | [
"Most common true benign tumor of bone",
"Occurs between 10-30 years of age",
"Lesion appears ill defined on x-ray with permeative margins",
"Bone scan shows increased uptake in the lesion"
] | C | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Lesion appears ill defined on x-ray with permeative margins Osteoid osteoma* Osteoid osteoma is the most common true benign tumor of the bone. This is a benign circumscribed lesion that may arise in the cortex of long bones or occasionally in the cancellous bone of spine. The characteristic feature is... | train | med_mcqa | null |
Which factor will most likely cause a person to develop a fever? | [
"a leg muscle relaxing after exercise",
"a bacterial population in the bloodstream",
"several viral particles on the skin",
"carbohydrates being digested in the stomach"
] | B | null | train | ai2_arc_ARC-Easy | null |
Lichens are symbiotic organisms made of green algae and fungi. What do the green algae supply to the fungi in this symbiotic relationship? | [
"carbon dioxide",
"food",
"protection",
"water"
] | B | null | train | ai2_arc_ARC-Easy | null |
When a switch is used in an electrical circuit, the switch can | [
"cause the charge to build.",
"increase and decrease the voltage.",
"cause the current to change direction.",
"stop and start the flow of current."
] | D | null | train | ai2_arc_ARC-Easy | null |
Which of the following is an example of an assistive device? | [
"contact lens",
"motorcycle",
"raincoat",
"coffee pot"
] | A | null | train | ai2_arc_ARC-Easy | null |
Rocks are classified as igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary according to | [
"their color",
"their shape",
"how they formed",
"the minerals they contain"
] | C | null | train | ai2_arc_ARC-Easy | null |
A chewable calcium carbonate tablet is a common treatment for stomach discomfort. Calcium carbonate is most likely used as this type of medicine because calcium carbonate | [
"has a pleasant flavor.",
"is inexpensive to produce.",
"neutralizes digestive acid.",
"occurs naturally in the body."
] | C | null | train | ai2_arc_ARC-Easy | null |
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