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Which of the following statements about Pancreatic Carcinoma is not true :
Answer is C (Median Survival in locally advanced (stage III) disease is 3- 6 months) Median survival of locally advanced (Stage III) disease is 6-10 months and not 3-6 months. Median survival of 3-6 months is a feature of Metastatic Stage IV disease. Median survival in locally advanced disease (stage III) is 6 - 10 mon...
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Mutation in P53 gene is associated in 75% of cases
Hereditary Pancreatitis significantly increases the risk
Median survival in locally advanced (stage III) disease is 3- 6 months
Five year survival after curative pancreaticoduodenectomy is 15 - 20%
Medicine
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Rhabdomyosarcoma histologic variant with ourable prognosis is:
The prognosis for rhabdomyosarcoma is related to the site of origin, resectability, presence of metastases, number of metastatic sites, and histopathologic features. Primary sites associated with more orable prognoses include the orbit and nonparameningeal head and neck, paratestis and vagina (nonbladder, nonprostate g...
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Embryonal
Alveolar
Mixed
Prognosis is equally bad in all
Surgery
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The willful failure of parent or guardian to seek and follow-through with treatment necessary to ensure a level of oral health essential for adequate function and freedom from pain and infection is a definition of:
Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a condition in which a person, usually a parent, presents factitious  symptoms and illnesses in a child, which may result in extensive testing and/or hospitalizations. Examples of emotional abuse include denial of affection, isolation, extreme threats, and corruption. A  parent who knowin...
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Munchausen syndrome by proxy
Emotional abuse
Parental corruption
Neglect
Dental
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A 19-year-old man has early fatigue and muscle cramps while playing sports. He is fine when walking or doing light levels of work. On examination, he appears well and the muscle strength in the proximal muscles is normal. There is no muscle fatigue with repetitive arm grip exercises. After an exercise stress test, his ...
There are many types of glycogen storage diseases, each caused by a different enzymatic abnormality. The best-known types of glycogen storage disease are those that have hepatic-hypoglycemic pathophysiology (e.g., von Gierke's disease) or those that have muscle energy pathophysiology (McArdle's disease). In McArdle's s...
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Gaucher's disease
Tay-Sachs disease
McArdle's disease (glycogen storage disease)
hemochromatosis
Medicine
Endocrinology
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Anterior ethmoidal nerve suplies all except:
Maxillary sinus Maxillary sinus is not supplied by ant. ethmoidal nerve.Anterior ethmoidal nerve is the branch of the nasociliary nerve; a branch of ophthalmic division of trigeminal nerve.Ant. ethmoidal nerve supplies- Dura mater of ant. cranial fossa- Ethmoidal sinuses- Roof of the nasal cavity- Anterior pa of the la...
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Maxillary sinus
Interior of nasal cavity
Dural sheath of anterior cranial fossa
Ethmoidal air cells
Anatomy
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The following is a feature of Korsakoff's psychosis:
Ans. a. ConfabulationRef: Kaplan Step 2 CK Lecture Notes 2018 of Psychiatry;WERNICKE VERSUS KORSAKOFF SYNDROMES Wernicke syndromesKorsakoff syndromesCourseAcuteChronicReversibilityYesNoPresentationAtaxia, nystagmus, and ophthalmoplegiaConfusion, psychosis, anterograde and retrograde amnesiaTreatmentThiamineThiamine
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Confabulation
Encephalopathy
Ophthalmoplegia
Hallucination
Psychiatry
Substance Abuse
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Parklands formula used for Burn's resuscitation is:
a. 4mL/kg/%TBSA(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 572, Ghai 8/e p 294-295)For most children with burns, the Parkland formula is an appropriate starting guideline for fluid resuscitation.According to it, 4mL lactated Ringer solution/kg/% BSA burned is usedHalf of the fluid is given over 1st 8 hr, calculated from the time of onset of...
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4 mL/kg/% TBSA
5 mL/kg/% TBSA
6 mL/kg/% TBSA
8 mL/kg/% TBSA
Pediatrics
Fluid and Electrolyte Treatment of Specific Disorders
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Maximum reabsorption of water occurs in which part ofkidney-
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Proximal convoluted tubule o Most of the solutes and water are maximally absorbed in proximal tubule :-i) 60-70% of Na+ is reabsorbed along with 60-70% of Cl-ii) 60-70% of K+ is reabsorbediii) 60-70% of water is reabsorbediv) All the (100%) glucose and amino-acids are absorbedv) About 80-90% of bicarb...
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Proximal convoluted tubule
Distal convoluted tubule
Cortical collecting duct
Medullary collecting duct
Physiology
Renal Tubular Reabsorption and Secretion
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A woman is said to be have Menorrhagia in case the menstrual blood loss is MORE than what quantity?
Ans. D. 80mlMenorrhagia is a term widely used for the loss of more than 80ml of blood per cycle and frequently producing anemia. Predictors of menorrhagia includes bleeding that leads to anemia with deficiency of iron or a need of transfusion, passage of clots more than 1-inch diameter and changing pad or tampon more t...
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20 ml
40 ml
60 ml
80 ml
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Miscellaneous (Obs)
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An 80 year old asymptomatic woman was detected to have a monoclonal spike on serum electrophoresis (IgG levels 1.5 g/dl). Bone marrow revealed plasma cells of 8%. The most likely diagnosis is:
Answer is C (Monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance) 'Patients with monoclonal gammopathy of unceain significance have < 10% bone marrow plasma cells, and < 3g / dl of M component', Presence of 8% bone marrow plasma cells and 1.5 gm/dl of M component in the form of IgG in this patient thus lead us to the above d...
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Multiple myeloma
Indolent myeloma
Monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance
Waldenstorm's macroglobulinemia
Medicine
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Thymoma with hypogammaglobulinemia is also known as:
Thymoma with hypogammaglobulinemia : Good's syndrome. The Capgras syndrome is a disorder in which a person thinks that a friend, spouse, parent, or other close family member has been replaced by an identical impostor. Fregoli syndrome is the delusional belief that one or more familiar persons, usually persecutors follo...
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Goods syndrome
Capgras syndrome
Fregoli syndrome
Todd syndrome
Medicine
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Mee's line on nail is diagnostic of ?
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Arsenic poisoning Chronic arsenic poisoning First stage of gastrointestinal & nutritional disturbance: Gradual emaciation is earliest sign Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea & abdominal cramps Second catarrhal stage Features of common cold, bronchial catarrhal, coughing & hoarseness Third stage of ...
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Lead poisoning
Arsenic poisoning
White phosphorus poisoning
Mercury poisoning
Forensic Medicine
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Most common organism causing meningitis in a 1 year old child is:
The common organisms causing acute bacterial meningitis in the neonatal period are E.coli, Streptococcus pneumonia, Salmonella species, Pseudomonas aeruoginosa, Streptococcus fecalis and Staphylococcus aureus. Ref: Ghai Essential Pediatris - 6th Edition, Page 517; Nelson 17th Edition, Page 2308.
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Streptococcus pneumoniae
H. influenza
Listeria
Neisseria meningitidis
Pediatrics
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All are TRUE about alpo syndrome, EXCEPT:
Alpo syndrome in its classic form is a hereditary nephropathy associated with 1. Sensorineural hearing loss and 2. Ocular manifestations. The characteristic renal features is persistent microscopic hematuria appearing in early childhood. Proteinuria is often absent in the early stages of the disease, but increases prog...
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Hereditary nephropathy
Sensorineural hearing loss
Microscopic hematuria during early childhood
Renal failure occurs in 50% of affected males
Medicine
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Tuberculin positive means?
A positive reaction to tuberculin test is generally accepted as evidence of past or present infection by M.tuberculosis. Reference; Park&;s Textbook of preventive and social medicine, 24th edition.Pg no. 195
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Immunodeficient patient
Resistance to tuberculin protein
Patient is infected with mycobacterium
Patient is suffering from disease
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable diseases
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Splenectomy is contraindicated in which of the following haemolytic anemia:
Stomatocytosis: This rare condition with autosomal dominant inheritance draws its name (mouth-like cells) from the fact that the normally round-shaped central pallor of red cells is replaced by a linear-shaped central pallor. Hemolysis is usually relatively mild. Splenectomy is contraindicated as it has been followed i...
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Stomatocytosis
Elliptocytosis
Sickle cell disease
All of the above
Medicine
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A 13-year-old boy present with acute onset right scrotal pain. The pain is not relieved on the elevation of the scrotum and he has no fever or dysuria. The testis is enlarged and tender. His routine urinary examination is normal. There is no history of trauma. Which of the following is the most appropriate management -
This is a case of torsion of the testis. Torsion of the testis is a surgical emergency and needs immediate exploration if it cannot be relieved by manipulation.
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Immediate exploration
Antibiotics
Psychiatric evaluation
Antibiotics and scrotal elevation
Surgery
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Brodmann Area no. constitutes Wernicke’s area of speech
Wernicke’s area is sensory speech centre of brain. It is constituted by area no 22-auditory association area. Area no 39-angular gyrus and Area no 40-supramarginal gyrus.
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41, 42, 22
22, 42, 39
42, 41, 44
22, 39, 40
Anatomy
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IVC pierces the diaphgram at what vertebral level -
Venacaval opening -        Level- T8 -        At the central tendon of diaphragm -        Structures transmitted- o   Inferior vena cava o   Right phrenic nerve
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T6
T8
T10
T12
Anatomy
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Intravenous furosemide is used for rapid control of symptoms in acute left ventricular failure. It provides quick relief of dyspnoea by:
Furosemide is a high ceiling diuretic. Its major mode of benefit in acute pulmonary edema is vasodilation. Due to its vasodilatory action, it shifts the fluid from pulmonary to systemic circulation. This results in the rapid relief of symptoms Diuretic action develops later.
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Producing bronchodilation
Causing rapid diuresis and reducing circulating blood volume
Causing vasodilation
Stimulating left ventricular contractility
Pharmacology
Kidney
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All are true lepromatous leprosy except –
Granuloma is seen in tuberculoid leprosy. Skin and nerve biopsies in leprosy show i) Tuberculoid granuloma → In tuberculoid leprosy. ii) Diffuse macrophage infiltration loaded with bacilli in the faun of cigar bundles called globi → In lepronzatous leprosy. Subepidermal zone of grenz is free of infiltrate (free sube...
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Presence of globi
Subepidermal free zone
Decreased cell mediated immunity
Presence of granulomas subdermally
Dental
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Chassar Moir technique is used in:
Techniques for repairing VVF: Layer Technique Latzko procedure (for fistulas following hysterectomy) Chassar moir technique
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VVF
Stress incontinence
Urethrocoele
Enterocoele
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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Which of the following fibroids are not suitable for uterine artery embolization
Pedunculated submucosal fibroids are not suitable for UAE because they can infarct and slough.
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Intramural fibroid
Subserosal fibroid
Cervical fibroid
pedunculated submucous fibroid
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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Man had uncooked meat at dinner 3 days back, Now presenting with diarrhea. Stool examination shows coma shaped organism with RBC and WBC. Causative organism is ?
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Campylobacter jejuni This is a case of dysentery (RBC in stools along with WBC). Among the given options, 'b', 'c' and 'd' can cause dysentery. But, coma shaped organism is campylobactor jejuni. Based on the depth of intestinal invasion, there are different clinical manifestations of infection with or...
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Vibrio cholerae
Shigella
Campylobacter jejuni
Yersinia enterocolitia
Microbiology
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A 4-year-old girl sustained an isolated, closed, diaphyseal fracture of her left femur in a motor vehicle accident. The fracture was transverse with approximately 1.5 cm of shoening. The most appropriate definitive management of this fracture is NOT RELATED-OHO
Isolated, closed femoral shaft fractures in children under 10 years of age are best managed by immediate closed reduction and application of a spica cast.
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Skeletal traction
Immediate application of a hip spica cast
Skeletal traction for 2 weeks followed by application of a hip spica cast
External skeletal fixation
Pharmacology
All India exam
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Dentin bonding agents usually contain
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Only hydrophobic component
Only hydrophilic component
Hydrophobic and hydrophilic component
lyophilic and lyophobic component
Dental
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False about Brucellosis
Antibiotic of choice: Tetracycline 500mg QID x 3 weeks.
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Also known as undulant fever
B. melitensis is most virulent
Incubation period is 1-3 weeks
Antibiotic of choice is Ampicillin
Medicine
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Which of the following is not a recognized treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome?
Ans. A. Nerve stimulation therapyIf symptoms are not severe and there is not significant and progressive neuropathy, then non-operative management must be considered. This includes splint age, hand therapy, steroid injection and even yoga has been proven to be beneficial. Alternatively, a patient could be referred for ...
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Nerve stimulation therapy.
Steroid injection.
One-portal endoscopic surgical release.
Two-portal endoscopic surgical release.
Orthopaedics
Peripheral Nerve Injuries
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A 71-year-old man is seen with low-grade fever, generalized malaise, and a run-down feeling. He has lost weight and shows stigmata of chronic illness. There is no history of occupational exposure. On physical examination, vital signs are as follows: pulse 110 bpm; temperature 99degF; respirations 19/min; blood pressure...
This x-ray shows a bilateral diffuse miliary nodular pattern involving both lung fields with no loss of volume. Characteristically, miliary nodules are less than 4 mm in size. They are generally noncalcified and diffuse and are seen in many conditions, such as TB/fungal infections/pneumoconiosis and ceain malignancies ...
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Silicosis
Miliary TB
Metastatic thyroid carcinoma
Sarcoidosis
Radiology
Respiratory system
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Incubation period of plasmodium vivax is -
Incubation period For falciparum malaria : 9-14 days Vivax malaria : 8-17 days Quaan malaria : 18-40 days Ovalr malaria : 16-18 days Ref: PARK&;S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICINE 23rd edition , page 260
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5-7 days
7-10 days
8-17 days
15-30 dasy
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable diseases
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Wermer syndrome is
Wermer syndrome is otherwise known as Multiple Endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN 1). It is characterised by primary hyperparathyroidism,endocrine tumours of pancreas, and abnormalities of pituitary (primarily prolactinoma). It is due to germline mutation of MEN1 tumour suppressor gene,which encodes a protein called menin...
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MEN1
MEN IIA
MEN IIB
AIP
Pathology
Endocrinology
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HDL is called good cholesterol because -
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Removes cholesterol from extrahepatic tissueso The HDL particles are referred to as scavengers because their primary role is to remove free (unesterified) cholesterol from extrahepatic tissues, which is then excreted through bile. This is crucial mechanism that prevents the inappropriate accumulation ...
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Removes cholesterol from extrahepatic tissues
Causes transport of cholesterol to extrahepatic tissues
Stimulate hepatic TGs synthesis
Activates lipoprotein lipase
Biochemistry
Cholesterol and Lipoproteins
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Glass ionomer cements are composed of
Glass-ionomer cement is often known as a biomimetic material, because of its similar mechanical properties to dentine. Synonyms Poly (alkenoate) cement GIC (glass ionomer cement) ASPA (alumino silicate polyacrylic acid) Ref: Mannapalli ed 3 pg 67
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Aluminosilicate powder and phosphoric acid
Aluminosilicate powder and polyacrylate
Zinc oxide powder and phosphoric acid
Zinc oxide powder and polyacrylate liquid
Dental
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Voluntary retrusion of mandible in closed mouth is done by which muscles?
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Anterior belly of digastric
Posterior fibers of temporalis
Posterior belly of digastric
Deep fibers of masseter
Anatomy
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The boundaries of the interconnection between greater sac and lesser sac of peritoneum known as 'Foramen of Winslow' are all, EXCEPT:
Interconnection between greater sac and lesser sac of peritoneum is known as Foramen of Winslow. It has the following boundaries: Superior boundary: Caudate lobe of liver Anterior boundary: Free edge of lesser omentum containing common bile duct, hepatic aery andpoal vein. Inferior boundary: First pa of duodenum Poster...
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Caudate lobe of liver
Inferior vena cava
Free border of lesser omentum
4th pa of Duodenum
Anatomy
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Mondors disease involves which of the following
Mondor's disease Thrombophlebitis of the superficial veins of the anterior chest wall and breast although it has also been seen in the arm. Frequently involved veins are a lateral thoracic vein, thoracoepigastric vein and superficial epigastric veins, Aeology is unknown o Also known as 'string phlebis\ it presents as a...
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Axilla
Neck
Thymus
Breast
Anatomy
General anatomy
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Placenta has :
2 aeries + 1 vein
2
1 aery + 2 veins
2 aeries + 1 vein
2 aeries + 2 veins
3 aeries + 3 veins
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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Diameter of the optic disc is:
Ans. 1.5 mm
1
1.5 mm
2.5 mm
3.5 mm
5 mm
Ophthalmology
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The antiulcer agent detaches and kills H. Pylori organism and prevent relapses is
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Colloidal Bismuth
Pirenzipine
Misoprostol
Sucralfate
Pharmacology
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What of the following is essential for tumour metastasis?
. Angiogenesis
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Angiogenesis
Tumorogenesis
Apoptosis
Inhibition of tyrosine kinase activity
Pathology
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In which of the following patients would Enalapril be the best 1st line drug for high blood pressure control?
ACE inhibitors have been shown to reduce moality in chronic hea failure, hypeension, and diabetic renal disease * ACE inhibitors and ARBs increase the risk of hyperkalemia in CKD and with supplemental K+ or K+-sparing drugs. ACE inhibitors and ARBs should be discontinued during pregnancy as they cause fetal kidney dama...
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A 62 year old man with renal aery stenosis
A 30 year old pregnant female
A 40 year old woman with hyperkalaemia
A 60 year old diabetic woman
Pharmacology
Cardiovascular system
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A 35-year-old man undergoes gastrectomy for gastric carcinoma. Gross examination of the resected stomach reveals diffuse thickening without a discrete mass lesion. Microscopic exam shows an infiltration of signet-ring cells dispersed singly. Family history reveals that his father had a similar cancer at a young age. Wh...
- Mutation in CDH1, the gene encoding the cellular adhesion protein E-cadherin. - E-cadherin mutations account for a significant propoion of familial gastric cancers and Lobular carcinoma of the breast. OTHER OPTIONS: - APC is mutated in the majority of colorectal adenocarcinomas & intestinal type of gastric cancer. - ...
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APC
CDH1
PMS2
p53
Pathology
Stomach
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Constant PR inverval is seen in-
constant PR interval is a feature of first degree hea block second and third degree hea block doesnt have constant intervals Ref Harrison 20th edition pg 1534
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First degree block
Second degree - Mobiz type I block
Second degree - Mobiz type II block
Third degree block
Medicine
C.V.S
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Anuria is defined as urine output less than
Anuria is nonpassage of urine, in practice is defined as passage of less than 100milliliters of urine in a day. Anuria is often caused by failure in the function of kidneys. It may also occur because of some severe obstruction like kidney stones or tumours. It may occur with end stage renal disease. It is a more extrem...
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4ml/hr
8ml/hr
12ml/hr
16ml/hr
Medicine
Kidney
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After suxamethonium 50 mg, apnea persists for one hour –
Sch can cause prolonged apnea in patients with low plasma cholinesterase (pseudocholinesterase) or atypical (non­functional) pseudocholinesterase. The best management is to provide mechanical ventilation, maintain anaesthesia, continue monitoring and wait for spontaneous recovery. If spontaneous recovery does not occu...
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Treatment with cholnesterase is indicated
Probably an atypical cholinesterase is present
Treatment with stored blood is indicated
Apnea may be due to low serum potassium concentration
Anaesthesia
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School of fish appearance is characteristic of:
Ans. is. 'c' i. e., Haemophillus ducreyi
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Bordetella peussis
Yersinia enterocolitica
Haemophillus ducreyi
Legionella
Microbiology
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A middle age male patient met with a road traffic accident & is brought to emergency in an unconscious state. CT abdomen reveals a splenic laceration, emergency splenectomy is done & patient is shifted to ICU. His BP remains low in post op period even after a bolus of normal saline. O/E- he is afebrile, has moon like f...
Moon like facies, central obesity & abdominal striae are signs of glucocoicoid excess - endogenous (Cushing syndrome)/ exogenous. A physiologic stressor (trauma) may trigger adrenal crisis. Acute adrenal insufficiency requires immediate initiation of rehydration (saline infusion at initial rates of 1 L/hr) with continu...
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Return to the operating room for exploratory laparotomy
Administer hydrocoisone 100 mg IV
Administer vancomycin and piperacillin/tazobactam
Perform MRI of the spine.
Medicine
Cushing Syndrome
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All of the following causes hyperglycemia, EXCEPT
Ans. is 'c' Theophylline Theophylline causes hypoglycemia List of drugs causing hyperglycemia. Diazoxide* Ethacrynic acid* Furosemide* Glucocorticoids* Pentamidine* Thiazides* Oral contraceptives* Niacin Growth hormone Asparaginase Note : Pentamidine causes both hypo and hyperglycemia (Mechanism: Pentamidine causes lys...
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Thiazide
Diazoxide
Theophylline
Pentamidine
Unknown
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Dentigerous cyst arises from-
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An unerupted tooth
Apex of an infected tooth
Nasopalatine cysts
Solitary bone cyst
Surgery
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Drug of choice for hypertension with osteoporosis:
Thiazide diuretics open K+ channels and lead to direct vasodilation along with diuretic action. It also increases calcium absorption and hence used in hypertension with osteoporosis.
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ACE inhibitors
Beta-blockers
Thiazide diuretics
Loop diuretics
Pharmacology
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Which is not done in septoplasty:
Management of Deted Septum Minor degrees of septal detion not causing any symptoms do not require any treatment. If the patient is more than 17 years of age then the patient is taken up for septal surgery. Any surgery on the septum or on the anterior 1/3rd of nose and adjacent area (e.g. septoplasty, rhinoplasty and Ca...
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Elective hypotension
Throat pack
Nasal preparation with 10% cocaine
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ENT
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Initial investigation of choice for biliary obstruction
Ultrasonography Initial imaging modality of choice in obstructive jaundice It is operator dependent and may be suboptimal due to excessive body fat and intraluminal bowel gas USG can demonstrate Biliary calculi Size of GB and CBD Thickness of GB wall Presence of inflammation around GB Occasionally, presence of stones w...
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CT abdomen
ERCP
MRCP
USG
Anatomy
G.I.T
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Hemodialysis related complications are all of the following except: September 2008
Ans. C: Hypeension Complication of hemodialysis: Fever- Bacteremia, water-borne pyrogens, overheated dialysate Hypotension - Excessive ultrafiltration, cardiac arrhythmia, air embolus, pericardial tamponade; hemorrhage (gastrointestinal, intracranial, retroperitoneal); anaphylactoid reaction Hemolysis- Inadequate remov...
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Altered cardiovascular dynamics
Anaphylactoid reaction
Hypeension
Muscle cramps
Medicine
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Disease not covered under Integrated disease surveillance project (IDSP) is ?
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Herpes zoster Integrated disease surveillance project (IDSP) IDSP is a decentralized state based surveillance system intended to detect early warning signals of impending outbreaks and helps initiate an effective response in a timely manner in urban and rural areas. It will also provide essential data...
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Meningococcal disease
Tuberculosis
Herpes zoster
Cholera
Social & Preventive Medicine
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All are features of Ureaplasma urealyticum except -
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Non gonococcal urethritis
Salphingitis
Epididymitis
Bacterial vaginosis
Microbiology
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Which is the best temperature for putrefaction?
Ans. is 'c' i.e., 30 degrees C * Putrefaction is the last stage in resolution of body from the inorganic to organic state and is a certain sign of death.* The putrefaction is due to:i) Autolysis:# The enzymes of the body, break down the dead body causing proteolysis, lipolysis and glycolysis.ii) Bacterial enzymes:# Aer...
3
- 10 degrees C
0 degrees C
30 degrees C
50 degrees C
Forensic Medicine
Death and Investigations
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Tracheal bifurcation on X-ray corresponds to
A i.e. T5T6; B i.e. T4 T5; C i.e. Sternal angle
4
T5T6
T4T5
Sternal angle
All
Radiology
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Which of the following drugs is not used for H. pylon treatment?
H. pylori is a gram negative bacillus uniquely adapted to survival in the hostile environment of stomach. Antimicrobials that have been found clinically effective against H. pylori are: amoxicillin, clarithromycin, tetracycline and metronidazole/ tinidazole. (Essentials of pharmavology KD Tripathy,6th edition,pg no.637...
1
Oxytetracycline
Bismuth compounds
clarithromycin
Omeprazole
Pharmacology
Gastrointestinal tract
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Which of the following is NOT TRUE about meralgia paresthetica?
Meralgia paresthetica consists of pain, tingling & numbness without weakness in the lateral aspect of thigh that is supplied by lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh Meralgia paresthetica consists of pain, tingling & numbness without weakness in the lateral aspect of thigh that is supplied by lateral cutaneous nerve of thig...
1
Meralgia paresthetica consists of pain, tingling & numbness with weakness in the lateral aspect of thigh
It occur as a result of entrapment of the nerve in the fascia just medial to ASIS
It can also occur during Pregnancy when it remits spontaneously after pregnancy is completed
Treatment include nonspecific, analgesic, local hydrocoisone etc. sometimes surgical decompression
Surgery
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Diopteric power of eye -
Ans. is 'c' i.e., + 60D o In schematic model, the optical system of eye behaves like a combination of lenses.o The reduced schematic eye treats the eye as if it were a single refracting element consisting of an ideal spherical surface separating tw o media of refractive indices of 1.00 (air in external environment) and...
3
+20D
-20D
+60D
-60D
Ophthalmology
Techniques of Ocular Examination and Diagnostic Tests
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Wood's lamp light is used in the diagnosis of –
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1
Tinea capitis
Candida albicans
Histoplasma
Cryptococcus
Dental
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Potassium sparing diuretics -
Ans. is 'd' i.e., All of the above Aldosterone antagonists Renal epithelial Ma+ channel inhibitors o Spironolactone o Eplerenone o Canrenone o Potassium canrenone o Pordenone o Mexrenone o Amiloride o Triamterene Classification: High efficacy diuretics (LOOP DIURETICS) (lnhibitors of Na+-K+-2Cl- - cotransport) Medium e...
4
Spironolactone
Triamterene
Amiloride
All of the above
Unknown
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Which of the following statement is/are not true about Dibucaine:
Ans: A (Shorter,,.) DIBUCAINE"Dibucaine: Longest: acting local anesthetic, most potent & most toxic"- Ajay Yadov 2nd/110"DibucainefCin chocaine}:!t is the most potent, most toxic & longest acting LA It is used as a surface anaesthetic on less delicate mucous membrane (anal canal). Use for spinal anaesthesia of long dur...
1
Shorter acting than tetracaine
Longer acting than tetracaine
More potent than tetracaine
More potent than bupivacaine
Anaesthesia
Miscellaneous (Local and Regional Anesthesia)
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All the following are true about pseudomembranous colitis except.
Oral vancomycin is the DOC for pseudomembranous colitis.
4
Clostridium difficile is the agent
Diarrhoea is the most common manifestation
Pseudomembrane formation
Vancomycin is responsible
Microbiology
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True about bronchial adenoma
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Reccurrent haemoptysis
3
10-15% of all lung tumour
Mostly malignant
Recurrent haemoptysis
Peripherally located
Surgery
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Swimming pool conjunctivitis is caused by -
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Chlamydia * Inclusion conjunctivitis caused by chlamydia trachomatis is seen sexually active people due to transmission from the genitalia to eye by autoinfection. The infection is also acquired from bathing in contaminated unchlorinated swimming pools and, hence, this disease is also known as swimmin...
3
Pseudomonas
Coxsackievirus
Chlamydia
Mycoplasma
Microbiology
Bacteria
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Facial skeleton develops from
The viscerocranium forms the facial skeleton and the major pa of which develops from mesenchyme derived from 1st and 2nd pharyngeal arches.The lacrimal and nasal bones are derived from neural crest cells. The paraxial mesoderm undergoes segmentation to form somitomeres and somites that fuher differentiate into scleroto...
1
Neural crest
Paraxial mesoderm
Intermediate mesoderm
Lateral plate mesoderm
Anatomy
Head and neck
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What is the most impoant role of bradykinin in acute inflammation-
Functions of Bradykinin: Increases vascular permeability Contraction of smooth muscles Dilation of the blood vessels Pain when injected into the skin Out of these actions of bradykinin, the increase in vessel permeability is a better answer as it is the hallmark of acute inflammation ref robbins9th ed page 52
1
Increase in vascular permeability
Vasodilatation
Mediation of pain
Bronchoconstriction
Pathology
General pathology
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Transvaginal USG can detect fetal cardiac activity in:
Ans. is a i.e. 6 weeks Embryonic investigations suggest that cardiac contractions begin in fetus at 36 days gestational age.deg This is evident on : Transvaginal USG At 6 weeks of gestational age corresponding to 13 - 18mm of MSD Transabdominal USG At 8 weeks of gestational age corresponding to 25 mm of MSD. Note : MSD...
1
6 weeks
7 weeks
8 weeks
10 weeks
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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A patient has been allegedly bitten by cobra snake. The venom in such a bite would be-
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Musculotoxic
Vasculotoxic
Cardiotoxic
Neurotoxic
Forensic Medicine
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In 2 patients with Atherosclerosis, one is diabetic and other is non-diabetic. In relation to non-diabetic, diabetic patient has 100 times increased risk of ?
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3
MI
Stroke
Lower Limb ischemia
Vertebrobasilar insufficiency
Medicine
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All are RNA virus except:
Ans. (c) Simian 40 SV 40 = Simian vacuolating virus 40 = Simian virus 40 It is a DNA viruses Its family is papovaviridae and genera is polyoma virus. It is oncogenic virus, causing cytopathic effects with prominent cytoplasmic vacoulation Remember: Simian virises 5, 41 are animal virus antigenically similar to paranflu...
3
Ebola virus
Vesicular stomatitis virus
Simian 40
Rabies
Microbiology
null
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Most common type of pelvis in women is
Caldwell (1939) repoed that the gynecoid pelvis was found in almost half of women.(Ref: William's Obstetrics; 25th edition)
1
Gynecoid
Anthrapoid
Android
Platypelloid
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
All India exam
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Noradrenaline is major neurotransmitter in ?
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Postganglionic sympathetic fibres except in sweat glandsNeurotransmitter in all preganglionic autonomic nerves (both sympathetic and parasympathetic) is acetylcholine (A CH)Neurotransmitter in all ganglia (both sympathetic and parasympathetic) is acetylcholine.Neurotransmitter in postganglionic parasy...
2
Postganglionic parasympathetic fibres
Postganglionic sympathetic fibres except in sweat glands
Autonomic ganglia
Preganglionic autonomic fibres
Physiology
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What is the reason for following set of symptoms after prostatic Sx-restlessness, vomiting and change in sensorium ?
Ans is 'a' ie. Electrolyte imbalance
1
Electrolyte imbalance
Bladder neck obstruction
Acute pyelonephritis
Ureter stenosis
Surgery
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Which is a non absorbable suture ?
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Polypropylene
1
Polypropylene
Polyglycolic acid
Collagen
All
Surgery
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Acid mucin is best demonstrated by the stain -
Mucin is produced by epithelial cells of mucous membrane & mucous glands, as well as by some connective tissues Stains for mucin Mucicarmine Alcian blue. Note :- Epithelial cell mucin stains positively with periodic acid-Schiff (PAS), while connective tissue mucin does not.
1
Alcian blue
Periodic Acid Schiff (P.A.S.)
Van Gieson
Reticulin
Pathology
null
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In contact dermatitis the diagnostic method of choice is
Patch testing is used to document sensitivity to a specific antigen. In this procedure, a battery of suspected "allergens" with control is applied to the patient's back under occlusive dressings and allowed to remain in contact with the skin for 48 hours. The dressings are then removed, and the area is examined for evi...
1
Patch test
Skin biopsy
Intradermal test
Tzanck test
Dental
All India exam
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Which of the following is a generic term for a protein or glycoprotein released by one cell population that acts as an intercellular mediator?
Molecules that communicate among cells of the immune system are referred to as cytokine Cytokines are soluble molecules,although some also exist in membrane bound The interaction of cytokine with its receptor on a target cell can cause changes in expression of adhesion molecules and chemokine receptors on the target me...
2
image_question
image_question
image_question
image_question
Microbiology
Immunology
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Example of metallo enzyme is ?
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Lysyl oxidaseLysyl oxidase is a metalloenzyme (copper containing
1
Lysyl oxidase
Lysyl hydroxylase
Prolyl hydroxylase
Glucosyl transferase
Biochemistry
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The bed of the stomach is not formed by-a) Left kidneyb) Left supra renal glandc) Splenic veind) Tail of pancreas
The posterior surface of stomach is related to structures forming the stomach bed, all of which are separated from stomach by the cavity of the lesser sac. These structures forming stomach bed are Diaphragm, left kidney, left suprarenal (adrenal) gland, pancreas (body), transverse colon, splenic flexure of colon and ...
3
ab
bc
cd
ac
Anatomy
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Which type of immune responses responsible for caseation necrosis in TB?-
Type 4 or delayed hypersensitivity or T cell mediated reaction is an immune response without formation of antibodies but is instead a slow and prolonged response .examples:reaction against mycobacterium infection ,virally infected cell,malignant cells and organ transplantation.Harshmohan textbook of pathology 7th editi...
1
Cell-mediated immunity
Antibody mediated reaction
Allergic reaction
Immune complexes
Pathology
General pathology
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Platelate aggregation is caused by all, except -
Ans. is 'C' i.e.. Prostacyclin (PGI,) o Factors promoting platelet aggregation : ADP, TXA2 epinephrine, serotonin, vWF, fibrinogen, collagen, immune complex, thrombin, thrombospondin. a Factors inhibiting platelet aggregation : PGI2, NO, endothelin, bradykinin.
3
Thromboxane A2
Serotonin
Prostacyclin (PGI2)
Thrombin
Physiology
Blood: Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation
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Obesity Index defined as Height (cm) - 100
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2
BMI
Broca's Index
Ponderal Index
Corpulence Index
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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Which of the following statements about Histamine is true:
D i.e. All Histamine is formed by decarboxylation of amino acid histidineQ, and is found in mast cell, basophils, enterochromaffin like cells of gastric mucosa and brainQ. It has been related to arousal, sexual behaviourQ, regulation of secretion of some anterior pituitary hormones, blood pressure, drinking & pain thre...
4
Is found in Mast cells
Increases gastric acid secretion
Related to arousal and blood pressure
All of the above
Pathology
null
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All of the following drugs are administered orally except-
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Gentamicin o Aminoglycosides are not used orally.
3
Ciprofloxacin
Cotrimoxazole
Gentamicin
Amoxicillin
Pharmacology
null
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Figure of 8 in chest X Ray is seen in
B i.e. Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection (TAPVC)
2
Ebstein Anomaly
Total Anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC)
Tetrology of fallot (TOF)
Transposition of great vessels (TGA)
Radiology
null
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True about neonatal sepsis
Neonatal sepsis is a type of neonatal infection and specifically refers to the presence in a newborn baby of a bacterial blood stream infection (BSI) (such as meningitis, pneumonia, pyelonephritis, or gastroenteritis) in the setting of fever. Older textbooks may refer to neonatal sepsis as "sepsis neonatorum". Referenc...
1
Early sepsis is due to organism in maternal genital tract
Environmental factors cause late sepsis
Late sepsis is due to organism in maternal genital tract
Environmental factors cause early sepsis
Pediatrics
New born infants
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A distal extension partial denture receives its support
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3
From terminal abutments
Equally from abutments and the residual ridges
Mostly from residual ridge
Exclusively from residual ridge
Dental
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Neurologic examination reveals an extensor plantar reflex and hyperreflexia on the left side, a loss of pain and temperature sensation on the right side, ptosis and miosis on the left side. A lesion that causes this constellation of deficits would most likely be found in the:
Above symptoms point towards Brown-Sequard syndrome: hemisection of the cervical spinal cord- result in I/L Horner syndrome, I/L spastic paresis and C/L loss of pain and temperature sensation. Horner syndrome -always manifested on the ipsilateral side. Paracentral lobule control higher centres of micturation.
1
Cervical spinal cord
Crus cerebri, right side
Lumbar spinal cord.
Paracentral lobule, left side.
Anatomy
Neuroanatomy 3
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A vasodilator is obtained after decarboxylation of:
Histidine on decarboxylation gives histamine which is a vasodilator.
1
Histidine
Arginine
Tyrosine
Glycine
Pharmacology
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Which findings are true in central retinal aery occlusion
Central Retinal Aery Occlusion Signs Pale fundus & optic nerve head. Occasionally disc swelling Direct reflex absent, RAPD + Cherry red spot can be seen over macula Cattle trucking of veins Neovascularization (occasionally)
1
Direct pupillary reflex-, RAPD +
Direct pupillary reflex +, RAPD +
Both absent
Scalloped pupil
Ophthalmology
Retina
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A mother brings her 5-month-old infant to the physician for a well-baby checkup. At this time the physician should expect to see
Sitting with support is normally seen in a 5-month­old infant. Stranger anxiety (fear of unfamiliar people) does not appear until approximately 7 months of age. A pincer grasp (using thumb and forefinger) appears at approximately 9 months of age, whereas object permanence (the ability to maintain a mental represen­tati...
4
Stranger anxiety
A pincer grasp
Object permanence
Sitting with support
Unknown
null
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If the objective of the investigator is to assess the incidence of tuberculosis infection in a community, the most appropriate methodology would be to -
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Identify new converters to tuberculin test Incidence of infectionIt is the percentage of population under study who will be newly infected by mycobacterium tuberculosis among the non-infected of the preceding survey during the course of one year.Persons newly infected with mycobacterium T.B. can be ea...
3
Identify all individuals with positive tuberculin test
Perform sputum examination of chest symtomatics
Identify new converters to Tuberculin test
Screen all under-five children with Tuberculin test
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable Diseases
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In an uncomplicated twin pregnancy normal delivery should be attempted in the following situation :
First baby - Veex and second baby transverse lie
1
First baby - Veex and second baby transverse lie
Both babies are breech presentation
First baby transverse lie and second longitudinal lie
First baby transverse lie and second frank breech
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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SS18-SSX1 gene is associated with
TumorCytogenetic AbnormalityGene fusionProposed functionSynol sarcomat(x;18)(p11;q11)SS18-SSX1SS18-SSX2SS18-SSX4Chimeric transcription factors, interrupts cell cycle controlReference: Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease; 9th edition; Chapter 26; Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissue Tumors
3
Liposarcoma
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Synol sarcoma
Ewing sarcoma
Pathology
Musculoskeletal system
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Difference between class II amalgam and cast restoration is
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1
Bevels
Occlusal resistance form
Outline form
Proximal retention
Dental
null
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Increase in threshold level on applying subthreshold, slowly rising stimulus is known as
Accommodation- Slow rising subthreshold stimulus failing to produce action potential even when the normal threshold levels are reached. This occurs because of inactivation of voltage-gated Na+ channels. Adaptation- Persistent application of suprathreshold stimulus fails to generate repetitive firing. Refractoriness- A...
2
Adaptation
Accomodation
Refractoriness
Electrotonus
Physiology
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Cyst without lining is
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4
Radicular cyst
Dentigerous cyst
Naso palatine duct cyst
Hemorrhagic / Traumatic bone cyst
Pathology
null
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Mesothelioma associated with which variety of asbestos ?
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Amphibole Asbestos-Related DiseasesAsbestos is a family of proinflammatory crystalline hydrated silicates that are associated with pulmonary fibrosis, carcinoma, mesothelioma, and other cancers.There are two distinct geometric forms of asbestosi) Serpentine (chrysolite) - most of the asbestos used in ...
2
Serpentine
Amphibole
Both the above
None of the above
Pathology
null
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