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Common side effect of colchicine among the following is | Colchicine inhibits the polymerization of tubulin into microtubules. The disruption of the microtubules probably leads to defective intracellular movement of impoant proteins, nutrients, and waste products Common side effects of colchicine include bloating, abdominal cramps, lactose intolerance, and diarrhoea. They can... | 4 | Neutropenia | Asthma | Fever | Diarrhea | Pharmacology | Other topics and Adverse effects | 8cda239e-4db8-455b-83b1-d4c27fe78ac6 | single |
Blood supply of bronchogenic sequestration is: | Bronchogenic sequestration refers to a discrete area of lung tissue that lacks any connection to the airway system. It has abnormal blood supply arising from aoa. | 1 | Aoa | Pulmonary aery | Pulmonary Vein | Bronchogenic aery | Pediatrics | Congenital Malformations | d2fcd22b-6ee2-4d05-b2a0-bb2944d1a6d4 | single |
Which of the following is true regarding sampling? | Cluster sampling is cost effective. In stratified random sampling the population is divided into strata. Ref: Park, 20th Edition, Page 752 | 2 | In simple random sampling the population is divided into strata | Snowball sampling is used for hidden population | Snowball sampling is used for hidden population More sample in systemic random sampling | Cluster sampling is less cost effective | Social & Preventive Medicine | null | a7156a0e-ece8-4484-8ee2-77b4b5a183dd | multi |
True about NPCDCS is all, EXCEPT: | The NPCDCS program has two components viz. (i) Cancer & (ii) Diabetes, CVDs & stroke. These two components have been integrated at different levels as far as possible for optimal utilization of the resource. The activities at State, District, CHC and Sub Centre level have been planned under the programme and will be cl... | 3 | Separate centre for stroke, DM | Implementation in some 5 states over 10 district | CHC has facilities for diagnosis and treatment of CVD, Diabetes | Day care facilities are available at subcentre | Social & Preventive Medicine | null | 687c9417-3fc1-46c1-b3c4-189a170c2baa | multi |
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor should not be given in: | Adverse effects of CA inhibitors: Acidosis, hypokalaemia, drowsiness, paresthesias, fatigue, abdominal discomfo. Hypersensitivity reactions-fever, rashes, sulphonamides also cause hypersensitivity reactions. so the combination of these two drugs is not recommended Bone marrow depression is rare but serious. It is contr... | 1 | Sulfonamide hypersensitivity | Glaucoma | High altitude sickness | Epilepsy | Pharmacology | Kidney | c2210992-9182-4810-a0da-e80725234451 | single |
A young man has recently been bitten by a stray dog. He has a penetrating wound to the right forearm. The dog is nowhere to be found. In the emergency room, the wound is cleaned with water and povidone-iodine solution. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management? | Rabies is transmitted through the saliva of infected animals. Once clinical signs develop, the disease is almost 100% fatal. Symptoms of rabies may include apathy as well as hyperexcitability. Finding Negri bodies in nerve cells of the brain in infected animals confirms the diagnosis. Polymerase chain reaction for dete... | 2 | start postexposure prophylaxis | contact the local public health professional for further advice | treat with oral doxycycline | treat with IV ceftriaxone | Medicine | Infection | 37cb9414-28d1-491b-97e3-54e28b12287b | multi |
A 68-year-old woman develops new symptoms of burning when voiding. She has no fever, chills, or back discomfort. Her urinalysis reveals numerous white cells and bacteria. Which of the following medical comorbidities is most likely to coexist in this patient? | Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are increased in diabetes mellitus as well as in pregnancy, sickle cell disease, polycystic disease, and structural abnormalities of the urinary tract. | 3 | anemia | exercise | diabetes mellitus | influenza | Medicine | Kidney | 8d0df971-4f49-4430-b7d7-4e8e3e8d81d7 | single |
Secreting active thyroid follicles are lined by which type of epithelium ? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., ColumnarThis question is different from the one which was asked in session- 3.Here the examiner is asking about lining of thyroid follicles, which are secreting actively.Normally, thyroid follicle is lined by low couboidal epithelium. But, when they are active, their lining is tall columnar like."When... | 1 | Columnar | Cuboidal | Squamous | Pseudostratified squamous | Anatomy | null | a61e00b0-34e5-4e8d-9f88-196201eae118 | single |
Mania is a | According to ICD-10 mood disorders are classified as Manic episodes Depressive episodes Bipolar mood disorder Recurrent depressive disorder Persistent mood disorder Other mood disorders (including mixed effective episodes and recurrent brief depressive disorder) (Ref: a sho textbook of psychiatry, Niraj Ahuja, 7th edit... | 1 | Mood disorder | Psychological Disorder | Obsessive disorder | Neurotic disorder | Psychiatry | Mood disorders | 09ff664b-1c49-48cf-87a4-18c366058e82 | single |
Necrotising fasciitis includes | null | 4 | Skin | Fascia | Muscle | All of the above | Surgery | null | 1bfd5e1f-37e2-4594-b776-e759022f5a1e | multi |
All of the following is associated with gastric carcinoma EXCEPT | (D) Blood group B FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED INCIDENCE OF GASTRIC CARCINOMAEnvironmental FactorsHost FactorsGenetic* Infection by H. pylori* Present in most cases of intestinal-type carcinoma* Diet* Nitrites derived from nitrates (water, preserved food)* Smoked and salted foods, pickled vegetables* Lack of fresh... | 4 | H. pylori infection | Smoking | Nitrates | Blood group B | Pathology | Misc. | 2441e7bf-f8e5-4748-87fd-4850ff192412 | multi |
The commonest cause of cataract – | Most common type of cataract is senile (age-related) cataract. | 4 | Hereditary | DM | Trauma | Age related | Ophthalmology | null | f1c9e71f-af9c-4142-ab4d-d43f1634abcf | single |
Which is the principal virulence factor in C. tetani? | Tetanospasmin referred to as tetanus toxin, is the neurotoxin that causes the manifestations of tetanusClostridium tetani:General characteristicsCultural characteristics--Strict anaerobe, gram-positive bacilli--Stately motility--Spherical terminal spores--Drumstick appearance--Swarming growth --Blood agar - a hemolysis... | 2 | Tetanolysin | Tetanospasmin | Tetanotactin | Immobility factor | Microbiology | Bacteriology | 956fbff2-cc32-4f70-a9ea-078c229552cd | single |
Which of the following structure does not pass through diaphragm? | Ans. D Cisterna chyliRef Clinically Oriented Anatomy by Keith, Moore, 5th ed. pg. 387; Gray's Anatomy 40th ed. pg. 180* The cisterna chyli is a normal anatomical structure seen as saccular area of dilatation in the lymphatic channels that is located in the retrocrural space, usually to the immediate right of the abdomi... | 4 | Aorta | IVC | Esophagus | Cisterna chyli | Anatomy | Abdomen & Pelvis | e5693bb8-7a84-445e-85f9-b2b2329d6992 | single |
In molecular cloning, Blue-white screening is used for | The blue-white screen is a screening technique that allows for the rapid and convenient detection of recombinant bacteria in vector-based molecular cloning experiments. DNA of interest is ligated into a vector.The vector is then inseed into a competent host cellble for transformation, which are then grown in the presen... | 3 | To screen for recombinant vectors | To detect gene mutations | To identify desired chromosal DNA inse in plasmid vectors | To detect host DNA in situ | Biochemistry | Metabolism of nucleic acids | 80b21955-585c-4a9c-ad27-7532721a5a81 | single |
What is not the management of a 1.6 cm bulbar urethral stricture in a patient with h/o pelvic fracture? | Management of patients of urethral stricture:1. Dilatation2. Optical internal urethrotomy at 12"0 clock Position - only performed for sho bulbar stricture3. If length of stricture up to 2cm - Excisions with end to end Anastomoses4. If length of stricture > 2cm - Excision with tissue transfer for reconstruction (Buccal ... | 4 | Dilatation with a catheter | Internal Urethrotomy | Excision followed by end-to-end urethroplasty | Excision f/b reconstruction using buccal mucosa | Surgery | Urethra and penis | b488a349-458d-41b8-97df-1354fb311154 | single |
A 72-year-old female presents with complaints of generalized lymphadenopathy. Her CBC showed total WBC count of 80,000. Flow cytometry revealed CD19 CD20, CD 5 +, CD 23 -ve. Cyclin D1 + GI examination was done and biopsy was taken. Peripheral blood smear Which of the following genetic abnormality one may expect to find... | 1st image shows the small to intermediate sized cells with cleaved nuclei. 2nd image shows Lymphomatoid polyposis. Mantle cell lymphoma is a B cell lymphoma with CD5+ but CD 23-ve. It shows cyclin D1 positivity and lymphomatoid polyposis. t(11:14) leads to overexpression of cyclin D1- involved in mantle cell lymphoma. ... | 3 | t(8:21) | 13q deletion | t(11:14) | t(11:18) | Anatomy | Integrated QBank | cc62301a-fae7-470d-bd4c-43903c45ec5c | single |
In chronic alcoholism the rate limiting component for alcohol metabolism excluding enzymes is / are: | NAD | 2 | NADP | NAD | null | FADH | Biochemistry | null | 8fb1fff3-c640-4f6f-8799-53bbcc6cec78 | multi |
All are advantages of split thickness skin graft except | null | 3 | good uptake | reusable donor site | less contraction | large grafts can be harvested | Surgery | null | e50e979a-7e04-4ebc-b6f4-3156ba306199 | multi |
The tourniquet test is positive if the petechiae are more than: | Ans. D: 20 petechiae per square inch Dengue fever and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) are acute febrile diseases and caused by four closely related virus serotypes of the genus Flavivirus, family Flaviviridae. Dengue is transmitted to humans by the Aedes aegypti (rarely Aedes albopictus) mosquito, which feeds during the... | 4 | 50 petechiae per square inch | 40 petechiae per square inch | 30 petechiae per square inch | 20 petechiae per square inch | Medicine | null | 9334831f-4242-4967-8508-cd26c4ecea4d | single |
Hassals corpuscles are seen in : | A i.e. Thymus | 1 | Thymus | Spleen | Lymph node | Appendix | Anatomy | null | 036fb130-58ac-466e-aef7-9018baa96af8 | single |
Water -lily sign is seen in | (Complicated hydatid disease) (400 Grainger's diagnostic radiology 4th)Hydatid disease of lung - lower lobes affected in 60% cases* Calcification of cyst wall is rare and seen only in 0.7% cases* When a mediastinum, vertebral erosion in addition to rib erosion may occur with posterior mediastinum being affected in 65% ... | 2 | Hamartoma | Complicated hydatid disease | Cavitatory lesion in metastasis of the lung | Aspergillosis | Medicine | Infection | 3c296e15-4212-4e22-8be7-aa88851c2c3a | single |
Which one of the following is a prodrug? | Few drugs are inactive as such and need conversion in the body to one or more active metabolites. Such a drug is called a prodrug Enalapril is conveed to Enalaprilat (active form) so its a prodrug Prednisolone, Dopamine ,Ampicillin are present in active form Ref-KD Tripathi Pharmacology 7th edition(page no;22) | 2 | Dopamine | Enalapril | Ampicillin | Prednisolone | Pharmacology | General pharmacology | 2b2feb9e-9f07-426b-baa1-afdd6a003089 | single |
Features of hypocalcemia are A/E - | null | 3 | Numbness & tingling | Circumoral paresthesis | Depressed tendon reflexes | Skin irritability & sensitivity | Medicine | null | 6b673ec6-9a4e-487b-8a5a-5a411923b80f | single |
WHO criteria for semen analysis, which of the following is the only TRUE statement | World Health Organization reference values: Semen volume: 1.5 ml or more pH: 7.2-7.8 Sperm concentration: 15 million spermatozoa per ml or more Total sperm number: 39 million spermatozoa per ejaculate or more ( Range 36-42 million /ml) Total motility : 40% or more motile or 32% or more with progressive motility Round c... | 4 | Progressive motility >15% | Normal morphology >25% | Volume of 2-5ml | Sperm count >39million | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | Infeility (Eggs'plantation!) | 728b1558-7536-4a85-9b98-464b661da646 | multi |
Mathematical representation of inverse square law is | null | 2 | I2/I1 = (D2)2 / (D1)2 | I1/I2 = (D2)2 / (D1)2 | I2/I1 = (D2) / (D1) | I1/I2 = (D2) / (D1) | Radiology | null | b2424b79-d471-4682-acc8-3f0f16ae61e4 | single |
Which of the following condition shows cystic glandular hyperplasia of all the endometrial components microscopically? | Metropathia haemorrhagica or cystic glandular hyperplasia or Schroeder's disease is a type of abnormal bleeding, usually met in premenopausal women. The basic pathology may lie in the ovaries or may be due to disturbance of the rhythmic secretion of the gonadotrophins. There is slow increase in secretion of estrogen bu... | 4 | Menorrhagia | Polymenorrhea | Oligomenorrhea | Metropathia haemorrhagica | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | null | 7d7404da-e068-4753-afd6-d71598f2183f | multi |
NCPF is due to | Pathology of Non-cirrhotic poal fibrosis Characterized by fibrous intimal thickening of the poal vein or its branches Hallmark of disease is thrombosis/sclerosis of the poal vein branches Poal and peripoal fibrosis of varying extent (No bridging fibrosis) Poal vein is dilated with sclerosis of the walls and in autopsy ... | 2 | Extrahepatic obstruction | Intrahepatic pre sinusoidal obstruction | Intrahepatic sinusoidal obstruction | Intrahepatic post sinusoidal obstruction | Anatomy | G.I.T | 4413786c-41a2-41c1-bee8-820c774a3612 | single |
For a girl of 18 years, site for X-ray to determine her age is: PGI 07 | Ans. Wrist | 2 | Elbow | Wrist | Knee | Ankle Joint | Forensic Medicine | null | a771a0c6-dfc5-4c1f-b783-1af439193dbd | single |
Malignant otitis externa is - | null | 4 | Malignancy of external ear | Caused by hemophilus influenzae | Blackish mass of aspergillus | Pseudomonas infection in diabetic patient | ENT | null | 4865b3a2-69d3-422c-a3df-d6b06f8045d7 | single |
Which of the following is not an ototoxic drug ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Penicillin G Impoant ototoxic drugs o Aminoglycosides o Cisplatin o Furosemide o Deferoxamine o Quinine o Chloroquine o Interferons o Erythromycin o Bleomycin o Aspirin | 2 | Neosporin | Penicillin G | Kanamycin | Cisplatin | Pharmacology | null | 3d6d86e1-db18-4cda-b7c2-a148d03de49d | single |
All of the following 'Reforms' have been proposed by the World Health Repo (2008), except - | Ans. is 'd' i.e. Economic Reforms | 4 | Service Reforms | Leadership Reforms | Policy Reforms | Economic Reforms | Social & Preventive Medicine | null | 25a21e03-70f6-442f-9e42-b7e25d77823b | multi |
In Werner Syndrome, the most common site of Gastrinoma is? | "Gastrinomas are either associated with MEN I syndrome (30%) or sporadic (70%). Duodenal gastrinomas is the most frequent site for both the forms”
Most gastrinomas (50-70%) are present in the duodenum, followed by the pancreas (20-40%) and other intraabdominal sites (mesentery, lymph nodes, biliary tract, liver, stomac... | 3 | Pancreas | Stomach | Small Intestine | Colon | Pathology | null | f52e4f51-fb8c-426d-ac39-1d01d449ba66 | multi |
A 70 year old man is diagnosed to have Legionnaire's disease after he returns home attending a convention. He could have acquired it: | Legionnaires' disease is the designation for pneumonia caused by Legionella. Inhalation of the aerosol in the air-conditioned room is a proposed mode of acquiring this infection. However according to Harrison "Cooling towers and evaporative condensers have been overestimated as sources of Legionella. In many outbreaks ... | 3 | From a person suffering from the infection while travelling in the aeroplane | From a chronic carrier in the convention center | From inhalation of the aerosol in the air-conditioned room at convention center | By sharing an infected towel with a fellow delegate at the convention | Microbiology | null | 4816f6a2-0d51-4bb1-a2bc-09e7955479f6 | single |
All are seen in acute Iridocyclitis except – | Pain, ciliary (circumcorneal) congestion and small pupil (meiosis) are seen in acute anterior uveitis. There is watery discharge (not mucopurulent).
Mucopurulent discharge is seen in acute conjunctivitis, an important differential diagnosis of acute anterior uveitis. | 3 | Pain | Ciliary congestion | Mucopurulent discharge | Small pupil | Ophthalmology | null | 5722e3c2-f230-4c29-aeec-7bd0c1bedbf5 | multi |
Episodic generalized weakness can occur due to all of the following acute electrolyte disturbances, except : | Answer is B (Hypocalcemia): Episodic generalized weakness is associated with hypercalcemia and not Hypocakemia. | 2 | Hypokalemia | Hypocalcemia | Hyponatremia | Hypophastemia | Medicine | null | 4d6e4b1d-4457-4c88-8e77-b60dd4aa545d | multi |
Drug of choice for treatment of Steroid Resistant Nephrotic syndrome is: | Drug of choice for treatment of Steroid Resistant Nephrotic syndrome is: Calcineurin inhibitors (Cyclosporine or Tacrolimus) | 4 | Prednisolone | Levamisole | Cyclophosphamide | Cyclosporine | Pediatrics | Nephritic & Nephrotic Syndrome | b6d486e3-6de8-4665-8caa-29f6f71fa818 | single |
Persistent priapism is due to | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Sickle cell anemia Priapism is defined as erection lasting for > 4 hours. Low-flow priapism may be due to any of the following: An excessive release of neurotransmitters Blockage of draining venules (eg, mechanical interference in sickle cell crisis, leukemia, or excessive use of intravenous parentera... | 1 | Sickle cell anaemia | Hairy cell leukaemia | Paraphimosis | Urethral stenosis | Medicine | null | fa03ce33-6fc7-4a15-8a71-6290fe45d06d | single |
Antifungal drug used for systemic fungal infection is - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Amphotericin B | 3 | Griseofulvin | Clotrimazole | Amphotericin B | Econazole | Pharmacology | null | cff81e1f-ff61-4558-a181-ae07ac5e9cec | single |
Which of the following is appropriate first-line medical therapy for hypeension with pheochromocytoma in pregnancy? | Immediate control of hypeension and pheochromocytoma symptoms with an alpha blocker such as phenoxybenzamine is imperative. The dose is 10 to 30 mg, two to four times daily. After alpha-blockade is achieved, beta -blockers may be given for tachycardia if necessary. | 3 | Calcium-channel blockers | b -Blockers | a-Blockers | Apresoline | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | Pregnancy induced Hypeension | 9d946e8d-0588-407e-bc57-67c4bf72e661 | single |
A 32 week pregnant multigravida found to have abnormal glucose tolerance test and diagnosed as gestational diabetes. All of the following can be the complications in this newborn, EXCEPT: | Similar to pre gestational diabetes, GDM is associated with an increased risk of maternal and fetal complications including preeclampsia, stillbih, and macrosomia. Infants born to mothers with gestational diabetes are at increased risk of hypoglycemia, hyperbilirubinemia, hypocalcemia, and RDS.Offspring of mothers with... | 2 | Hyperbilirubinemia | Hyperglycemia | Hypocalcemia | Hypomagnesemia | Pediatrics | null | 1f2436d7-8bff-45ae-b515-6d49f98df465 | multi |
Indicated technique for histopathological examination of utrine cancer for mass screening. | null | 1 | Exfoliative cytology. | Brush cytology | FNAC | None of the above | Surgery | null | 5e88b84d-33c0-44c1-a3c3-d74589221c75 | multi |
Decreased level off serum Vit B6 is seen ina) CRFb) CHF c) INH therapyd) Alcohol | null | 3 | ab | bc | cd | ac | Medicine | null | 522aca8b-1d5a-492c-8f5b-fa78cb20d61d | single |
True about Laron dwarfism is: | Laron dwarfism, Plasma GH is normal or elevated GH receptors are unresponsive as a result of loss-of-function mutations of the gene for the receptors. Resultsin growth hormone insensitivity. Plasma IGF-I is markedly reduced, along with IGFBP 3 (IGF-binding protein-3) | 2 | Growth hormone deficiency | Growth hormone insensitivity | Plasma IGF-1 is markedly increased | Plasma IGF-BP3 at normal levels | Physiology | Endocrine System | f729cbfc-7637-41e0-8095-521135b50bdf | multi |
PCT absorbs all except: | PCT reabsorbs all of the filtered glucose and amino acids. PCT reabsorbs largest fraction (about 67%) of the filtered Na+, K+, Ca2+, Cl-, HCO3-, and water H+ is secreted by the PCT; it is for the re-absorption of the filtered HCO3-. Fluid at the end of the PCT is always Iso-osmotic to plasma. Glomerulotubular balance i... | 3 | Sodium | Glucose | Hydrogen ions | Amino acids | Physiology | Excretory System (Kidney, Bladder) Acid-Base Balance | 1fc5ab9e-2758-41ad-b0d2-cbd74af28ee9 | multi |
3rd person hallucinations are characteristic of:March 2011 | Ans. B: SchizophreniaFRS of schizophrenia includes: Voices heard arguing: Two or more hallucinatory voices discussing the subject in third personSchizophrenia:First rank symptoms:HallucinationDelusional perceptionThought alienation phenomenon:Thought withdrawlThought inseionThought broadcastingPassivity phenomenonBleul... | 2 | Depression | Schizophrenia | Obsession | Mania | Psychiatry | null | bdf4d20a-e91c-4bd0-9e2e-230e8917a8a8 | multi |
Chalcosis is deposition of:September 2010, March 2013 | Ans. C: CopperA deposit of fine paicles of copper in the lungs or other tissues is known as chalcosis. | 3 | Iron | Calcium | Copper | Lead | Pathology | null | 7c7a8985-93ea-4d2a-88b5-79e504a76d23 | single |
Congenital toxoplasmosis–False is – | null | 4 | Diagnosed by detection of IgM in cord blood | IgA is more sensitive than IgM for detection | Dye test is gold standard for IgG | Avidity testing must be done to differentiate between IgA & IgM | Pediatrics | null | b4a446b7-0d3e-48e5-af51-449807d209ec | multi |
During autopsy, If spinal cord is to be examined what is the most commonly used approach - | To examine spinal cord the body is placed in prone position with head downwards. A wooden block is placed under chest and head is bent downwards. A midline incision is made from occipital protuberance to fouh lumbar veebra. Dr. Narayana Reddys Synopsis of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 27 th edition pg. 60. | 2 | Anterior | Posterior | Lateral | Antero-lateral | Forensic Medicine | Death and postmortem changes | 0e451ed6-4b9e-43d1-9e49-62f93179815a | single |
Which is FALSE about horse-shoe kidney: March 2004 | Ans. A i.e. Spider like appearance in IVP | 1 | Spider like appearance in NP | Ureteral obstruction is common | Lower calyx reversed | Not a contraindication to pregnancy | Surgery | null | 1b2880f1-794f-4f33-a089-ce6661cb3670 | multi |
A child in status epilepticus should not be given | Seizures are one of the adverse effects of clonazepam Drugs Commonly Used In Status Epilepticus*Lorazepam *Midazolam*Diazepam*Phosphenytoin*Paraldehyde*Phenobarbital*Pentobarbital *Propofol*Thiopentone*ValproateSteps in management of status epilepticusIV Diazepam 0.1-0.3 mg/kg (or)Lorazepam 0.05-0.1 mg/kg|Fosphenytoin ... | 1 | Clonazepam | Phos Phenytoin | Phenobarbital | Diazepam | Anatomy | All India exam | 0d2eafd9-b395-4680-9ccf-1c83b9129f31 | single |
GV Black simply classified cavities as: | null | 3 | Two classes of smooth surface and three classes of pit and fissure lesions | Three classes of smooth surface and two classes of pit and fissure lesions | One class of pit and fissure and four classes of smooth surface lesions | None of the above | Dental | null | ec5cddab-b780-4526-a0c5-4a346d70ea8a | multi |
All of the following drugs are harmful in pregnancy except | Heparin does not cross the placenta. Hence it is safe for use in pregnant patients who needs anticoagulation.Ref: Katzung 13th ed Pg 589 | 4 | Phenytoin | Diazepam | Warfarin | Heparin | Pharmacology | Other topics and Adverse effects | 47a17120-8318-4f6c-b7fa-e325c70df3fe | multi |
Posterior cruciate ligament prevents the following action of the tibia on femur? | Functions of posterior cruciate ligament:Stabilises kneePrevents posterior dislocation of the tibia on femurLimits hyper extension of knee only if the anterior cruciate is rupturedFunction of ACL: Prevents anterior dislocation of the tibia on femur Ref: BDC, 4th Volume, 2/145 | 2 | Anterior dislocation | Posterior dislocation | Rotation | Limit hyperflexion | Anatomy | null | d2a58b1b-f3f0-4cf0-b7f7-1f1b8b0de990 | single |
Food causes reflex defecation- | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Gastrocolic reflex * From the cecum to the sigmoid colon mass movement (mass peristalsis or mass contraction) occurs. These movements usually occur only one to three times each day. A mass movement is a modified type of peristalsis.* Appearance of mass movements after a meal is facilitated by gastroco... | 3 | Enterogastric reflex | Defecation reflex | Gastrocolic reflex | Rectoanal reflex | Physiology | G.I.T. | 02829364-5cd0-4ed8-9753-82c7c8de6e11 | single |
Which is true about the dislocation of hip joint? | Posterior dislocation is the commonest dislocation.
Posterior dislocation has typical deformity of flexion, adduction and internal (medial) rotation.
Anterior dislocation has deformity of flexion, abduction and external (lateral) rotation. | 4 | Posterior dislocation is commoner | In posterior dislocation whole lower limb is rotated medially | In anterior dislocation whole lower limb is rotated laterally | All of the above | Orthopaedics | null | 952e8cd4-2469-4dc9-9f9d-7c832c064736 | multi |
A boy presents with diplopia and restriction of eye movements following blunt trauma to his eye. X- ray reveals blow out fracture of orbit. Which part of orbit is most likely damaged - | Blow out fracture mainly involve orbital floor (inferior wall) & medial wall. | 2 | Superior wall | Inferior wall | Lateral wall | Medial wall | Ophthalmology | null | 88378383-4290-43ec-8106-2c14cfe72565 | multi |
Effect of GL P-1- | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Increased insulin secretion from beta-cells of pancreas o Recently, attention has been focused on glucagon - like polypeptide 1 (7-36) (GLP-1 ) as an additional gut factor for insulin secretion and GLP-1 (7-36) is more potent tnsulinotropic hormone.Regulation of insulin secretiono Factors affecting in... | 3 | Increased aldosterone secretion by adrenal | Increased PTH secretion | Increased insulin secretion from beta-cells of pancreas | Increased testosterone secretion from Ley dig cells | Physiology | Endocrinology metabolism | 8c14d00c-ca07-4dfa-9a05-343d612dd057 | single |
The treatment of a patient with myocardial infarction is thrombolytic therapy, if the patient presents within ---- hours of Chest pain - | null | 4 | 6 hours | 12 hours | 18 hours | 24 hours | Medicine | null | ef97ccfd-76cc-45cf-be3b-5bdbe501a9c6 | single |
A 50-year-old man presents with feeling tired and unsteady on his feet. He has a poor appetite and has lost 10 lb. On examination, he appears cachectic, his heart and lungs are normal, but his liver span is 18 cm. His lab tests show a very low magnesium level (0.7 mEq/L). On further questioning, he reports drinking hea... | Magnesium deficiency is most commonly due to alcoholism. Renal loss and malabsorption are also common causes. Magnesium deficiency is not seen in hypervitaminosis E. Causes of magnesium deficiency also include milk diets in infants, the diuretic phase of acute tubular necrosis, chronic diuretic therapy, acute pancreati... | 1 | alcoholism | chronic malabsorption | diabetes mellitus (DM) | kwashiorkor | Medicine | Endocrinology | 0f5eae2e-3a97-446e-8a5f-81ae34ddf775 | single |
One TB infected person can infect how many people in 1 yr - | An estimated annual average of 10-15 persons contact the infection from one case of infectious pulmonary TB. Ref: PARK&;S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICINE 23rd edition , Page :181 | 3 | 20 | 30 | 10 | 5 | Social & Preventive Medicine | Communicable diseases | ede870c7-1611-4401-8bf3-f1819ab5d7fc | single |
ISO has classified instrument on the basis of | null | 1 | Method of use | Use of instrument | Newer instruments | Cutting efficiency | Dental | null | f546053d-713b-4340-a0b0-d86f0789ee16 | single |
The exercise-induced hyperventilation during vigorrous exercise is produced due to the receptors present in | The exercise-induced hyperventilation during vigorous exercise is produced due to the receptors present in carotid bodies. When exercise becomes more vigourous,, buffering of the increased amounts of lactic acid that are produced liberates more CO2, and fuher increases ventilation. The additional increase in ventilatio... | 3 | Medulla oblongata | Lung parenchyma | Carotid bodies | Trachea and large bronchi | Physiology | Respiratory system | 0e20f711-99f9-4eba-9c2f-03012ce16740 | single |
In an after coming head the following bone is perforated during craniotomy : | Craniotomy : It consists of perforating the fetal skull, evacuating the contents and then delivering rest of the fetal pas Indications: Delivery of dead fetus in obstructed labour with a cephalic presentation Delivery of the arrested after coming head in vaginal breech delivery Hydrocephalus Ref: Datta Obs 9e pg 544. | 1 | Occiput | Parietal | Palate | Frontal | Anatomy | Abnormal labor | 07e3450b-b8e9-4904-9b65-8f2d4a0cdaf0 | single |
Most sensitive and specific test for diagnosis of iron deficiency is | Ref Harrison 19 th ed pg 627,628 Under steady-state conditions, the serum ferritin level correlates with total body iron stores; thus, the serum ferritin level is the most convenient laboratory test to estimate iron stores. The normal value for ferritin varies according to the age and gender of the individual | 2 | Serum iron levels | Serum ferritin levels | Serum transferrin receptor population | Transferrin saturation | Anatomy | Haematology | c8a87315-cc05-44e9-9447-4da96008a152 | single |
Nerve involved in exposure keratopathy: September 2009 | Ans. C: Seventh cranial nerve Exposure keratitis may occur in any condition in which the ocular surface is not properly lubricated and covered by the eyelids. The most common conditions associated with the development of exposure keratitis include Bell's palsy, exophthalmos associated with Grave's disease, and ectropio... | 3 | Third cranial nerve | Fifth cranial nerve | Seventh cranial nerve | Ninth cranial nerve | Ophthalmology | null | 9e2a6e92-9682-46d1-ad10-bc61d42992c3 | single |
A baby born to a couple who are 45 years each is at higher risk of development of: | Klinefelter syndrome Male hypogonadism that occurs when there are two or more X chromosomes and one or more Y chromosomes. Elderly maternal and paternal age are associated with multiple genetic condition. Due to defective gametogenesis which has higher chance of occurrence in older age. Age Syndrome Older age of father... | 3 | Down syndrome | Marfan syndrome | Klinefelter syndrome | Osteogenesis imperfecta | Pathology | Specific Cytogenetic Disorders | ddd3d9b1-1256-40f1-b81f-2ba6c46a84c7 | single |
Most common cause of abnormality in first trimester abortion | (Chromosomal anomaly) (161 - Dutta 6th)Common Causes of AbortionFirst Trimester -1. Genetic factor (50%) of early miscarriage are due to chromosomal abnormality in the conceptus, Autosomal trisomy is the commonest (50%) cytogenic abnormality2. Endocrine disorders (LPD) thyroid abnormalities DM3. Immunological disorders... | 2 | Cervical incompetance | Chromosomal ahnormolity | Placental & membrane abnormality | Retroversion | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | Miscellaneous (Gynae) | a3876104-90b8-42e2-804f-934ef54d1d78 | single |
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Carcinoma esophagus? | Adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are the two common type of carcinoma esophagus. Other rare type of esophageal carcinoma include undifferentiated, carcinoma, malignant melanoma, lymphoma and sarcoma. Middle one third is most common site of carcinoma and is involved in about 60% of esophageal cancers. Dysphagi... | 4 | Adenocarcinoma | Middle one third affected | Dysphagia | Pernicious anemia often present | Surgery | null | 38cf1ef9-b7ec-4ff3-a7e6-e030fb2a139e | single |
Meiotic crossover occurs in which of the following? | Crossover occurs during the pachytene stage of meiosis. Meiosis is the mechanism used by the reproductive organs to generate gametes-cells with the haploid number of chromosomes. DNA synthesis occurs before meiotic prophase begins and is followed by a G2 phase. Cells then enter meiotic prophase I. During meiotic propha... | 3 | Leptotene | Zygotene | Pachytene | Diplotene | Unknown | null | 0c73d82d-ecd9-47b6-af7e-6a5178835ea1 | single |
Nasolacrimal duct opens into: (Repeat) | Ans: A (Inferior meatus) Ref: Gray's Anatomy, 40th edition. pg. 550Explanation:Lateral wall of the nose has 3 concha 3 meatusThe inferior concha is an independent bone.The space under cover of the inferior concha is known as the inferior meatus- largest meatusDuring postnatal development, the ostium of the nasolacrimal... | 1 | Inferior meatus | Superior meatus | Middle meatus | Sphenoethmoidal recess | Anatomy | Nose | a1823f35-2cc1-4c98-a1eb-1b5357bde675 | single |
During application of the cup in Ventouse, 'knob' of the cup points towards: March 2013 | Ans. D i.e. Occiput Ventouse Indications As an alternative to forceps operation. Deep transverse arrest with adequate pelvis Delay in descent of head of the second baby of twins Delay in first stage due to uterine ineia or primary cervical dystocia Contraindications Prematurity Head not engaged Fetal distress Pelvic co... | 4 | Brow | Chin | Neck | Occiput | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | null | 908238a1-ca91-4ace-996b-38455d840b3e | single |
A 40-year-old politician suffered from attacks of chest pain diagnosed as angina pectoris. He had a tense personality, resting hea rate was 96/min blood pressure 170/104 mm Hg, but blood sugar level and lipid profile were normal. Select the most suitable antihypeensive for the initial therapy in his case: | (Ref: KDT 6/e p544) Tense personality and high resting hea rate (96/min.) makes b-blockers ideal candidate drugs to be used in this case. As blood sugar and lipid profile is normal, beta blockers can be used safely. | 3 | Nifedipine | Hydrochlorothiazide | Atenolol | Methyldopa | Anatomy | Other topics and Adverse effects | 70dc4cef-7b74-4a2f-9976-bd217a9e9278 | single |
A pathologist examines a renal biopsy from a 45 year old man with nephrotic syndrome and requested a congo red stain to confirm the nature of an amorphous acidophillic extracellular hyalin substances localized within the mesengial matrix of the glomeruli A positive test confirms the presence of | The answer is B. A positive congo red test confirms the presence of amyloid. Apple green birefringence is abserved under polarized light. | 2 | α 1 - antitrypsin | Amyloid | Copper | Glycogen | Pathology | null | 2fc0d4b1-0333-422d-bea1-9bbbd119c9cb | single |
In a patient with urethral syndrome, urine microscopy shows full of polymorph, but no bacteria. The most appropriate culture medium is__ | The clinical picture is suggestive of Chlamydial infection hence the most appropriate culture medium is McCoy cells(human synol carcinoma cell line). Abnormal urethral Gram's stains showing >10 PMNs/1000A~ field in women with dysuria but without coliform bacteriuria suppo the diagnosis of chlamydial urethritis. Thayer-... | 2 | PPLO broth | McCoy cells | Robeson's cooked meat | Thayer main agar | Microbiology | Bacteriology | 7def26ac-2f2c-48b6-a7f0-82f6187c47b4 | single |
Intrauterine fetal distress is indicated by:a) Acceleration of 15/minb) Deceleration of 30/minc) Variable deceleration 5-25/mind) Fetal HR<80/mine) Fetal HR 160-180/min | Fetal distress is an ill-defined term, used to express intrauterine fetal jeopardy, as a result of intrauterine fetal hypoxia.
Indicators of Fetal Distress: | 3 | bce | abd | bcde | acde | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | null | e2271295-4fa7-4069-a4bc-4a651b7a6a13 | single |
Aspiration of sperms from testes is done in : | Ans. is a i.e. TESA Friends, we have studied in detail IVF and IUI but either of them cannot be performed if appropriate methods for sperm recovery are not available in cases of male infeility. Sperm retrieval or Recovery can be done by : Microsurgical Epididymal Sperm aspiraton : MESAdeg Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm ... | 1 | TESA | MESA | ZIFT | GIFT | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | null | fca08fb1-11e0-434a-bf1f-91d6244e3540 | single |
Anterior lymphatics from nose drain into | Lymphatics from the anterior half of the lateral wall pass to the submandibular nodes, and from the posterior half, to the retropharyngeal and upper deep cervical nodes Anterior half of Nasal septum to the submandibular nodes. Posterior half of nasal septum to the retropharyngeal and deep cervical nodes . Ref - BDC vol... | 3 | Pretracheal nodes | Submandibular nodes | Deep cervical nodes | Submental nodes | Anatomy | Head and neck | 30d077b5-aa00-4e24-8779-9e0d9b99e31d | single |
Which one of these is absorbed in ileum? | Vitamin B12 is predominantly absorbed in ileum Ref: guyton and hall textbook of medical physiology | 2 | Vitamin D | B12 | Iron | Fat | Physiology | G.I.T | 90d4fa8e-ef36-4d2d-9c8f-51cb75b4d813 | single |
Cherry red color of hypostasis is seen in- | Cherry red color of blood is characteristically found in CO poisoning and in about 50% cases in cyanide/HCN poisoning (in 50% cases of cyanide poisoning it is bright red colored). | 1 | CO poisoning | H2SO4 | HNO3 | Burns | Forensic Medicine | null | 0f9aa72b-b6ea-40dc-9f26-501c784e857d | single |
Among the toxins produced by clostridium botulinum the non-neurotoxic one is - | null | 4 | A | B | C1 | C2 | Medicine | null | 883f8ed7-af4b-4e71-91c1-275cedf5be9b | single |
Epiphyseal plate fractures are classified by: September 2005 | Ans. B: Salter-Harris Classification Salter-Harris classification (Type with the structure involved): Type I: The entire epiphysis Type II: Entire epiphysis + poion of the metaphysis Type III: Poion of the epiphysis Type IV: Poion of the epiphysis +poion of the metaphysis Type V: Nothing "broken off;" compression injur... | 2 | Herring's classification | Salter-Harris classification | Garden's classification | Pauwel's classification | Surgery | null | 9dd107f1-6064-41b2-bd44-fe1d828516ce | single |
A young man repos with history of 6 kg weight loss in 3 month and on examination found to have generalized lymph node enlargement. Likely possibilities are following EXCEPT - | Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease that affects humans and other animals. Malaria causes symptoms that typically include fever, tiredness, vomiting, and headaches. In severe cases it can cause yellow skin, seizures, coma, or death.Symptoms usually begin ten to fifteen days after being bitten by an infected ... | 3 | HIV-AIDS | Lymphoma | Chronic malaria | Disseminated tuberculosis | Medicine | Miscellaneous | 37658109-810a-47de-983e-0612b866cd3b | multi |
Epalrestat is used in | It is a aldose reductase inhibitor. Thereby it prevent conversion of glucose in to sorbitol. Sorbitol act like a tissue toxin & is responsible for many of the complica on of diabetes. So Epalrestat is use as a drug to prevent the complica on of diabetes. But it does not reduce the blood sugar level. | 4 | Hypeension | Hyperlipidemia | HIV | Diabetes | Pharmacology | All India exam | 443b0936-1c78-4eed-8c4e-a31e907fedc3 | single |
Which of the following does not contain fat on mammography? | Fat containing breast lesions are Lipoma, Galactocele, Hamartoma, Traumatic lipid cyst (fat necrosis), oil cyst. | 3 | Post – traumatic cyst | Hamartoma | Seborrhea keratosis | Galactocele | Radiology | null | 01bf6430-9716-48f1-b97b-128d1b7c29cf | single |
Which of the following substances crosses capillary walls primarily through water-filled clefts between the endothelial cells? | Because O2, CO2 and CO are lipophilic, they cross capillary walls primarily by diffusion through the endothelial cell membranes. Glucose is water soluble; it cannot cross through the lipid component of the cell membrane and is restricted to the water-filled clefts, or pores, between the cells. | 4 | O2 | CO2 | CO | Glucose | Physiology | Transpo Processes | d8d74a40-9015-48cb-a48f-45146dd86852 | multi |
Daily requirement of Vitamin - A by an adult man is: | Vitamin Recommended daily requirement Vitamin A 600 mcg retinol Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 1.4 mg Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 1.6 mg Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 18 mg Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 10 mg Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 2 mg Vitamin B9 (Folic acid) 100 mcg Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) 1 mcg Vitamin D 100 IU (2.5 mcg calciferol) Vitam... | 3 | 350 mcg | 100 mcg | 600 mcg | 2000 mcg | Social & Preventive Medicine | RDA, Nutritional Requirements | 6b985d48-c7e9-4acf-8f3b-45b819116d4a | single |
Battle's sign is seen ina) Fracture middle cranial fossab) Fracture base of skullc) Fracture anterior cranial fossad) All of the above | null | 3 | ac | a | ab | bc | Surgery | null | 46c07f0d-5d5d-4718-9cf7-1663a70543b7 | multi |
Capgras syndrome is more common in: | null | 2 | Obsessive compulsive disorder | Paranoid schizophrenia | Hysteria | Schizoid personality disorder | Unknown | null | adee1baf-5855-4c5b-bf23-d2768f9164c3 | single |
Which of the following is true regarding the offspring of those with Huntington’s disease | As Huntington's disease is an autosomal dominant disease half of the offspring are affected . Age at which a patient becomes symptomatic is variable and has no effect on probability of transmitting the disease. | 3 | Half of the offspring are at risk only if the affected parent is male | Half of the offspring are at risk only if the affected parent is female | Half of the offspring are at risk for the disease | Half of the offspring are at risk if either parent is symptomatic for the disease before age of 30 | Medicine | null | 07d0d5d9-aca3-4d5b-9811-68a5e7aef8d6 | multi |
Which of the following is homogenously pink staining extracellular fibrillar protein on congo red staining? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Amyloid * Congo red is most specific and most commonly used stain stain used for amyloidosis. Appearance of amyloid (fibrillary" 'extracellular protein) are:-a) Congo red stain on light microscopy: Pink or red color to tissue deposits.b) Congo red stain on polarized microscopy: Apple green birefringen... | 2 | Elastin | Amyloid | Collagen | Actin | Pathology | Histo Pathology | b5cd45ed-194b-48bc-b5fc-0641bf9d9829 | single |
Muscle most commonly affected by congenital absence is? | Pectoralis major and minor muscles are the most common congenitally absent muscles in humans. Ref: Ultrasound of the Musculoskeletal System, 2007, Pages 51, 285; Principles of Neurology By Allan H. Ropper, Raymond Delacy Adams, Maurice Victor, Robe H. Brown, Page 1245; Clinical Pediatric Urology By A. Barry Belman, Low... | 1 | Pectoralis major | Semi membranosus | Teres minor | Gluteus maximus | Surgery | null | 6797f24d-5dba-4778-951d-3e78ff75edc7 | single |
Blood brain barrier is permeable to all except | D i.e. Protein In the brain, with the exception of choroid plexus, pituitary and the area postrema, cerebral blood vessels are unique in that the junctions between vascular endothelial cells are nearly fused (8 A pore size in comparison to 65 A of body's capillary). The paucity of pores is responsible for blood brain b... | 4 | Water | Gas | Lipophilic drug | Protein | Anaesthesia | null | 886c87b9-5bf4-41e2-af42-b8aee00c799b | multi |
Persistent diarrhoea is due to: | Persistent diarrhoea is due to EAEC (Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli). option 1 EAEC: Persistent diarrhea in developing countries. option 2 EPEC- Infantile diarrhea. Option 3 EIEC- ulceration of bowel, dysentery (resembling shigellosis). option 4 ETEC- most common cause of traveler's diarrhea. | 1 | EAEC | EPEC | EIEC | ETEC | Microbiology | Systemic Bacteriology (Gram Positive Bacilli, Gram Negative Bacilli) | dd13e4bc-849b-408b-bb39-5173271e9bd3 | single |
Which among the following is the most common site affected by psoriasis? | In psoriasis, classically patients develop sharply demarcated red plaques (raised plateaulike lesions) with silvery white scale distributed about the scalp, trunk, and limbs, with a predilection for extensor surfaces such as the elbows and knees. | 2 | Flexor surface | Extensor surface | Palms and soles | Oral mucosa | Skin | null | 157f36d6-a55c-4d37-ac4c-f2ecc763f5fd | single |
WHO regime for paucibacillary leprosy – | null | 1 | 100 mg Dapsone daily + Rifampcin monthly (600 mg) | Dapsone daily + Rifampcin daily | Dapsone + Rifampcin + Clofazimine daily | Rifampcin + Clofazimine daily | Dental | null | c0e7e1e7-6279-4040-8396-848f54b06437 | single |
Colour of oxygen cylinder is – | Oxygen cylinder has black body with white shoulder. | 3 | Grey | Blue | Black with white shoulder | Orange | Anaesthesia | null | 3f3a1918-2701-49b6-931f-aaf324d73174 | single |
According to the latest evidence the latent virus infection which is responsible for the pathogenesis of the achalasia is: | It is believed that cause of ganglion cell degeneration in achalasia is an autoimmune process attributable to a latent infection with human herpes simplex virus 1 combined with genetic susceptibility. Ref: Harrison, Edition-18, Page-2431. | 1 | Herpes simplex 1 | Hepatitis C infection | Rubella | Measles | Medicine | null | 257b4e93-aa6a-4a67-9047-137be86f2ca4 | single |
In a 27-year-old male, most common cause of a colovesical fistula would be: | Ans. (a) Crohn's diseaseRef: Sabiston 19th edition, Pages 1247, 1313* Young male most common cause of colovesical fistula: CD* Old age most common cause of colovesical fistula: Diverticular disease* Overall most common cause is diverticulitis | 1 | Crohn's disease | Ulcerative colitis | TB | Cancer colon | Surgery | Small & Large Intestine | f6d1169c-9c5c-46f1-8bc7-600ef06f3f10 | single |
Chancroid may be caused by – | Besides, H. ducreyi chancroid can be caused by herpes virus hominis, corynebacterium species, staph. epidermidis, streptococci, B melaniogenicus, N. gonorrhea (rarely). | 4 | T. pallidium | G. donovani | Chlamydia trachomatis | Herpes hominis virus | Dental | null | 810e0289-cc9a-4fc0-bbeb-235c4507e638 | multi |
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