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Cartilagenous part of external auditory canal is -
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Medial 1/3
Lateral 1/3
Medial 2/3
Lateral 2/3
ENT
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Histidine to histamine is ?
Ans. is 'b' i.e., DecarboxylationHistamine is synthesized from histidine by decarboxylation catalyzed by histidine decarboxylase.Reaction requires pyridoxal phosphate (PLP) as coenzyme.
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Carboxylation
Decarboxylation
Oxidation
Reduction
Biochemistry
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Unicollisis bicornis means:
Unicollis bicornis:The two cornua of the uterus are seperate in the region of the body ,but there is a single cervix and vagina Bicornis bicollis:the vagina is single,but the two cornua of uterus remain seperate ,and two complete cervices project into vagina. SHAW&;S TEXTBOOK OF GYNAECOLOGY,Pg no:99,15th edition
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Two uterine cavity with one cervix
Single vagina with double uterus
Incomplete septum of uterus
Double uterus and double cervix
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Congenital malformations
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The percentage of fetal haemoglobin at bih is
At bih, fetal hemoglobin comprises 50-95% of the infant&;s hemoglobin Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition
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20%
50%
70%
90%
Pediatrics
New born infants
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DOC in acute anterior uveitis is ?
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Topical steroid
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Atropine
Topical steroid
Systemic steroid
NSAID
Ophthalmology
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A 33-year-old woman presents with black stools. Laboratory studies demonstrate a hypochromic, microcytic anemia. Upper GI endoscopy reveals a duodenal ulcer. Which of the following best describes the stools in this patient with peptic ulcer disease?
Melena (black stool) is a symptom of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Blood from ruptured esophageal varices or a peptic ulcer is partially digested by hydrochloric acid. Hemoglobin is transformed into a black pigment (hematin), which imparts a typical "coffee-grounds" color to the stool. Hematemesis (choice A) is vomi...
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Hematemesis
Hematobilia
Hematochezia
Melena
Pathology
Hemodynamics
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Which of the following ovarian tumour is most prone to undergo torsion during pregnancy?
“Incidence of dermoid cyst increases two times in pregnancy and it becomes the most commonly diagnosed ovarian tumour during pregnancy.” Dutta Obs. 7/e, p 310 “A benign cystic teratoma is the most common neoplasm to undergo torsion.” Novak 14/e, p 510
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Serous cystadenoma
Mucinous cystadenoma
Dermoid cyst
Theca lutein cyst
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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Cyanosis in trauma is interpreted as
Cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, tongue, lips, or nail beds and is due to an increased concentration of reduced hemoglobin (Hb) in the circulation. Clinically evident cyanosis typically occurs at an oxygen saturation of 85% or less. Mild cyanosis may be difficult to detect Ref: guyton a...
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Early sign of hypoxia
Late sign of hypoxia
Absence of cyanosis means adequate tissue ventilation
Absence of cyanosis means adequate tissue oxygenation
Physiology
Respiratory system
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Immunity acquired due to the injection ofimmunologically competent lymphocytes is termed as-
Adoptive immunity: a special type of immunisation is the injection of immunologically competent lymphocytes. - Instead of whole lymphocytes, an extract of immunologically competent lymphocytes, known as the transfer factor can be used. Reference: Anathanarayan & paniker's 9th edition, pg no:84 <\p>
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Inmate immunity
Adoptive immunity
Active immunity
Local immunity
Microbiology
Immunology
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In hair infections caused by Microsporum audonii, what will be the colour if examined under woods lamp?
Ans: b) YellowWoods lamp generates 360nm ultraviolet (black light)Erythrasma - Coral pinkPseudomonas,- Pale blueMicrosporum canis / audonii - Yellow fluroscenceVitiligo-white
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Brown
Yellow
Red
Green
Microbiology
Mycology
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Incised looking lacerated wounds are seen in:
Ans: D (Forehead) Ref: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by KS Narayan Reddy. 29th edition. 2010. Pg: 171Explanation:Incised- like or Incised- looking woundsLacerations produced without excessive skin crushing may have relatively sharp marginsBlunt force on areas where the skin is close to bone, and th...
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Hand
Thorax
Abdomen
Forehead
Forensic Medicine
Death and Investigations
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a patient who had undergone renal allograft transplantation 6months back on treatment with azathioprine and prednisolone conmes to the hospital with history of fevr night sweats cough and breathlessness on xray a cavity is seen in the right apical region along with classification.auramine rhodamine staining of sputum s...
MEDICAL MANAGEMENT PULMONARY TB is treated primarily with antituberculosis agents for 6 to 12 months. * Pharmacological management * First line antitubercular medications * Streptomycin 15mg/kg/day. * Isoniazid or INH (Nydrazid) 5 mg/kg (300 mg max/day) * Rifampicin 10 mg/kg/day. * Pyrazinamide 15 -- 30 mg/kg/day. * Et...
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INH,RIFAMPICIN,PYRAZINAMIDE
INH,RIFAMPICIN,PYRAZINAMIDE
INH,PYRAZINAMIDE,ETHAMBUTOL,SPTREPTOMYCIN
RIFAMPICIN,PYRAZINAMIDE,ETHAMBUTOL
Medicine
All India exam
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Treatment of acne-
A i.e. 13 cis retionol; B i.e. Minocycline; C i.e. Erytromycin
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13 cis retionol
Minocycline/Tetracycline
Erytromycin
All
Skin
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Wound contraction is mediated by?
Wound contraction is initially caused by myofibroblasts and later by cross-linking of collagen fibers.
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Epithelial cell
Myofibroblasts
Collagen
Elastin
Pathology
Wound Healing
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Causes of antigenic drift in influenza viral infections?
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Small mutation in neuraminidase and hemagglutinin
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Small mutation in neuraminidase and hemagglutinin
Large mutations in hemagglutinin only
Step mutations in viral genome
None of the above
Microbiology
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Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about NSAIDs?
Aspirin follows zero order kinetics at higher doses. (Pseudo zero order drug). Therefore at high dose, amount of drug excreted will be constant. That means clearance is not constant.
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Acetyl salicylic acid is an irreversible inhibitor of COX enzyme.
Acetyl salicylic acid reduces in vivo synthesis of prostaglandins.
Its clearance is independent of plasma concentration.
Antiplatelet effect of low dose aspirin is related to pre-systemic COX inhibition.
Pharmacology
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Which of the following is the first target of distraction force?
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Osteoclasts
Osteoblasts
Mononuclear cells
Endothelial cells
Surgery
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Which of the pathognomic feature of Alzheimer's disease?
Alzheimer's disease Coical atrophy Deposition of amyloid b plaque & tangles Cerebellar amyloid angiopathy Association with chromosome 14 and chr.1 Premature Alzheimer's - mutation in App gene (amyloid precursor protein)-on chr.21 3 copies of chr.21 -more amyloid precursor protein?premature Alzheimer's Downs syndrome pa...
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Lewy body
Plaques and tangles
Pick bodies
Red neuronal degeneration
Pathology
NEET 2018
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Sulphasalazine is NOT used for the treatment of
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Crohn's disease
Rheumatoid arthritis
Sarcoidosis
Ulcerative colitis
Medicine
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NADPH is used in
FATTY ACID SYNTHESIS Materials Required for the SynthesisEnzymes-Fatty acid synthase, a multienzyme complex-Acetyl-CoA carboxylase, also a multienzyme complexCoenzymes and cofactors: Biotin, NADPH, Mn++CO2: Source of CO2 is bicarbonateATP: For energyFirst reaction (reduction): The keto-acyl group is reduced to hydroxy ...
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Fatty acid synthesis
Ketone synthesis
Glucogenesis
Glycolysis
Biochemistry
Respiratory chain
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The most common histopathological type of malignant melanoma of choroid is:
Ans. Mixed cell
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Spindle - A cell
Spindle-B cell
Epitheloid cell
Mixed cell
Ophthalmology
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Most common type of injury to spinal cord is -
Flexion injury is the commonest spinal injury , e.g: 1.heavy blow across the shoulder by a heavy object 2.fall from height on heels / buttocks * results : in cervical spine fkexion force results in 1. A sprain of ligaments & muscles of the back of the neck . 2.compression fracture of veebral body c5- c7 .& 3. Dislocati...
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Flexion
Extension
Compression
Flexion - rotation
Orthopaedics
Spinal injuries
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Which of the following drugs causes osteoporosis on long term use:
Ans. (B) Prednisolone(Ref: KDT 8/e p318)* Etidronate and phenytoin cause osteomalacia whereas calcitriol is used in treatment of osteoporosis.
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Etidronate
Prednisolone
Phenytoin
Calcitriol
Pharmacology
Endocrinology
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Anesthesia of choice for cesarean section in severe pre-eclampsia :
* Continuous Epidural Anesthesia is the first choice for patients with preeclampsia during labour, Vaginal delivery and cesarean section. * Preeclampsia patient have a risk of severe airway edema , which makes intubation difficult * Continuous Epidural Anesthesia can improve uteroplacental perfusion and also decrease c...
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Spinal
GA
Epidural
Spinal+epidural
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
All India exam
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The internal rotation in mentoposterior position is :
3/8th of circle
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3/8th of circle
2/8th of circle
1/8th of circle
3/4th of circle
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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A study was conducted on two different samples for comparing variation between DBP and Vitamin D. Diastolic blood pressure normal is 110 with standard deviation 11 and vitamin D levels normal 18 with standard deviation 3. Which of the sample has more variable?
Ans. (b) Vitamin D is more than DBPRef: Parks Text book of Preventive and Social Medicine 24th Ed; Page No-886* Coefficient of variation (CV)=MeanSD x100* Standard Deviation (SD):# It is denoted by the Greek word sigma.# It gives us an idea of "spread" of dispersion.# Standard deviation =Variance * Coefficient of varia...
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DBP is more than Vitamin D.
Vitamin D is more than DBP.
Both DBP and Vitamin D will equal variability.
It can't be ascertained from information provided.
Social & Preventive Medicine
Biostatistics
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Underwater autopsy of the heart is done in?
ANSWER: (A) Air embolismREF: Official gazette of the Council of Europe by Council of Europe Page 6Indirect repeat in December 2010Indirect repeat in December 2010If there is suspicion of air embolism, pre-autopsy radiology ofthorax must be performed. The first stage of autopsy in such cases is careful partial opening o...
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Air embolism
Myocardial Infarction
Pulmonary thromboembolism
CVA
Forensic Medicine
Medicolegal Autopsy
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What is the use of boxing an impression?
BOXING WAX AND BEADING WAX  USES  Used to build up vertical walls around the impression, in order to pour the stone and make a cast. The procedure is known as boxing.  SUPPLIED AS  Boxing wax as sheets, beading wax as strips. ADVANTAGES OF BEADING AND BOXING  Preserves the extensions and landmarks.  Controls the thick...
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Ease of construction of denture
Preserving the sulci
Ease of pouring an impression
All of the above
Dental
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N-acetyl-cysteine is antidote for: September 2012
Ans. B i.e. Acetaminophen Acetylcysteine It is a derivative of cysteine; an acetyl group is attached to the nitrogen atom. This compound is sold as a dietary supplement commonly claiming antioxidant and liver protecting effects. It is used as a cough medicine because it breaks disulfide bonds in mucus and liquefies it,...
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Heparin
Acetaminophen
Morphine
Benzodiazepine
Pharmacology
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Drug of choice for herpes simplex viral infections is:-
Acyclovir is the drug of choice for herpes simplex viral infections. Viral infection Drug of choice Herpes simplex Acyclovir Herpes zoster Valacyclovir CMV Ganciclovir Influenza Oseltamivir RSV Ribavirin Hepatitis B Tenofovir Hepatitis C Combination of oral drugs* HIV Tenofovir + Lamivudine + Eirenz *HCV protease inhib...
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Acyclovir
Tenofovir
Ganciclovir
Abacavir
Pharmacology
Anti-Viral Drugs
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'Nodding face sign' is seen in
Hinge/Transverse fracture: Transverse fracture of the base of the skull occurs on middle that completely splits it into two halves, creating hinge (nodding face sign) .This may result from an impact on either side of head or side to side compression of head as in run over by vehicle. Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLO...
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Fracture of anterior cranial fossa
Fracture of middle cranial fossa
Hinge fracture
Orbital blow out fractures
Anatomy
Special topics
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Shock is a circulatory disturbance characterized by:
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Increased blood
Elevated body temperature
Increased atmospheric pressure
Decreased volume of circulating blood
Surgery
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Clinical features of complicated cataract are all, EXCEPT
C i.e. Opacity along sutures Complicated Cataract It may be posterior coical (in pathology of posterior segment) or anterior coical (in pathology of anterior segment) Opacity usually commence in posterior coex and spread axially Q Bread crumbs appearance Q Polychromatic lusture Q Vision is much impaired even in early s...
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Polychromatic luster
Axial spread of opacity
Opacity along sutures
Posterior subcapsular opacity
Ophthalmology
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Setting time of MTA is:
Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) was developed by Dr Torabinejad. Setting time is 2 hours and 45 minutes. Ref : Textbook of endodontics, Nisha Garg and Amit Garg, 3rd edition, pg no:551
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60 + - 5 minutes
120 + - 5 minutes
165 + - 5 minutes
30 + - 5 minutes
Dental
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Hyperresponsiveness of monocytes leads to bone loss through
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PGE2 production
PGA2 production
PGI2 production
TXA2 production
Dental
null
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Serotonin is secreted by:
Serotonin is a vasoconstricting hormone, produced in the brain and GI tract. In the GI tract it is produced normally by enterochromaffin cells (argentaffin cells). The principal function is to regulate smooth muscle contraction and peristalsis. Serotonin: also called 5-hydroxytryptamine, is a chemical substance that is...
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Thyroid
Adrenal coex
Adrenal medulla
Argentaffin cells
Physiology
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A patient, Tina was anesthetized with halothane and nitrous oxide and tubocurarine was used for skeletal muscle relaxation. She became hypeensive along with marked muscle rigidity and hypehermia. Lab repos showed that she has developed hyperkalemia and acidosis. This complication was caused by:
(Ref: KDT 6/e p347, 372) The symptoms of the patient (muscle rigidity, hypeension, hypehermia, hyperkalemia and acidosis) suggests the diagnosis of malignant hypehermia. Halothane can precipitate malignant hypehermia is susceptible individuals. SCh increases this incidence. Malignant hypehermia is due to excessive rele...
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Block of autonomic ganglia by tubocurarine
Pheochromocytoma
Activation of brain dopamine receptors by halothane
Excessive release of calcium from the sarcoplasmic reticulum
Pharmacology
Other topics and Adverse effects
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Which of the following muscle do not take part in formation of perineal body?
Muscles forming perineal body Bulbospongiosus Levator Ani Superficial transverse perineal muscle Deep transverse perineal muscle External anal sphincter Longitudinal muscle of Anal canal
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Bulbospongiosus
External anal sphincter
Ischiocavernosus
Levator Ani
Anatomy
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Thyroglosal cyst may occasionally give rise to .....carcinoma ?
Ans. is 'a' i.e. Papillary
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Papillary
Medullary
Anaplastic
Follicular
Surgery
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Custom is defined as -
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Established pattern of behavior
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Established pattern of behavior
Prescribed order of cremony
Ban to a paicular activity
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Social & Preventive Medicine
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Which cereal is not to be given in celiac sprue?
Ans. (a) WheatRef.: Harrison 19th ed. /1940* Coeliac disease is caused by a reaction to gliadin found in wheat, oats, rye and Barley. Upon exposure to gliadin, there is production of anti-tissue transglutaminase antibody which cross-reacts with small-bowel tissue, causing an inflammatory reaction.* This leads to villou...
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Wheat
Maize
Corn
Rice
Medicine
Disorder of Absorption
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A 25-year-old man is admitted to the emergency department with a bullet wound in the neck just above the middle of the right clavicle and first rib. Radiographic examination reveals collapse of the right lung and a tension pneumothorax. Injury to which of the following respiratory structures resulted in the pneumothora...
The parietal pleura can be divided regionally into costal, diaphragmatic, mediastinal, and cervical portions, depending upon local topographic relations. Another name for the cervical pleura is the cupula. This forms the dome of the plura, projecting into the neck above the first rib and corresponding to the area of in...
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Costal pleura
Cupula
Right mainstem bronchus
Right upper lobe bronchus
Anatomy
Thorax
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Which of the following is the least common site of atherosclerotic lesions -
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Aortic bifurcation
Pulmonary arterial trunk
Common carotid artery
Middle cerebral artery
Pathology
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All of the following are the reasons for pain in Sub-Mucosal fibroid, EXCEPT ?
Pain due to torsion is see with pedunculated subserosal fibroid Torsion is not characteristic of a Sub Mucosalfibroid Pain in sub mucosal fibroid is due to: Fibroid degeneration Large size Sarcomatous change
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Torsion
Large size
Sarcomatous change
Degeneration
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Fibroids
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Indications of splenectomy are all except: March 2008
Ans. C: Polycythemia Indications for splenectomy? Trauma - Commonest organ injured in blunt abdominal trauma - Associated with lower rib fractures - 25% injuries are iatrogenic - Delayed rupture of splenic haematoma Spontaneous rupture - Usually seen in those with massive splenomegaly (e.g. infectious mononucleosis) - ...
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Hereditary spherocytosis
Trauma
Polycythemia
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Surgery
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Calculus cholecystitis Is associated with all of the following except
Risk factors for calculous cholecystitis mirror those for cholelithiasis and include the following: Female sex Ceain ethnic groups Obesity or rapid weight loss Drugs (especially hormonal therapy in women) Pregnancy Increasing age Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno :1492
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Oral contraceptives
Estrogen
Obesity
Diabetes
Anatomy
G.I.T
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The most serious complication of clomiphene citrate therapy in ovulation induction is :
Ovarian Hyperstimulation syndrome It is an iatrogenic complication of ovulation induction with exogenous gonadotropins and clomiphene-induced cycles Charecteristic feature of OHSS is an increase in capillary permeability resulting in fluid shift from intravascular to extravascular spaces Mechanism of Action Probably me...
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Bone marrow depression
Hyperstimulation syndrome
Secondary amenorrhea
Multiple pregnancy
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Reproductive physiology and hormones in females
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Which of the following is characterized by increased LDH, fructokinase and serum transaminase?
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Angina pectoris
Pulmonary embolism
Myocardial infarction
Atrial tachycardia
Medicine
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A newborn baby has not passed meconium for 48 hours since bih. She has vomiting and distension of abdomen. The most appropriate investigation for evaluation would be
C i.e. Lower GI contrast study Lower GI contrast study confirms the diagnosis & indicate the type of involvement, in cases of lower intestinal obstruction causing failure to pass meconium timelyQ.
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Anorectal manometry
Rectal biopsy
Lower G1 contrast study
Trypsin estimation
Radiology
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Protein synthesis occurs in:
Ans. (b) Endoplasmic reticulumRef: Harper s Biochemistry 30,h ed. pg. 576-77* The surface of the rough endoplasmic reticulum is studded with protein-manufacturing ribosomes giving it a "rough" appearance.* The ribosomes bound to ER are not a stable part of this organelle's structure as they are constantly being bound a...
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Golgi bodies
Endoplasmic reticulum
Mitochondria
Peroxisomes
Biochemistry
Proteins and Amino Acids
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Parasympathetic nerve supply to parotid salivary gland is by?
The parotid gland receives parasympathetic secretomotor innervation from preganglionic fibers that arise in the inferior salivatory nucleus. They travel in the lesser petrosal branch of the glossopharyngeal nerve. The lesser petrosal nerve exits the middle cranial fossa through the foramen ovale, where the preganglioni...
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Otic ganglion
Lingual nerve
Inferior alveolar nerve
Deep temporal nerve
Anatomy
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Thioacetazone has cross resistance with ?
Ans. is'c'i.e., Ethionamide(Ref; Essentials in tuberculosis P. 468)Thioacetazone has cross-resistance with ethionamide/prothionamide."A cross resistance between ethionamide and thiacetazone is repoed.Perchlozone also shows cross resistance with thiacetazone.
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INH
Rifampicin
Ethionamide
Ethambutol
Pharmacology
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Most sensitive and specific test to diagnose iron deficiency anemia is:
Serum ferritin levels is the most sensitive and specific test to diagnose iron deficiency anemia 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 va...
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Serum iron levels
Serum ferritin levels
Serum transferring receptor population
Transferring saturation
Medicine
Anemia
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Small round cell tumors are all EXCEPT:
Synol carcinoma REF: Khan, Javed, Nature Genetics 27, 64 (2001), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small-,_round,_ bluecell_tumour, Histopathology: Volume 53, Issue 1, pages 73-80 Small, round, blue-cell tumor: In histopathology, a small, round, blue-cell tumor (abbreted SRBCT), also known as a smallblue-round-cell tumor (S...
1
Synol carcinoma
Neuroblastoma
Embryonal rhabdosarcoma
PNET
Pathology
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Integrin connects actin to which macromolecule in ECM:
CAMs bind to laminins, a family of large cross-shaped molecules with multiple receptor domains in the extracellular matrix. Laminin is a high molecular weight ECM protein. Many CAMs pass through the cell membrane and are anchored to the cytoskeleton inside the cell. Some bind to like molecules on other cells (homophili...
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Laminin
Collagen
Fibronectin
Vitronectin
Physiology
Cell Membrane and transpo protiens
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Devi,a 28 yr female,has diarrhoea, confusion, high grade fever with bilateral pneumonitis.the diagnosis is
Pneumonia in association with clinical clues in the form of high grade fever, confusion, and diarrhoea suggests a diagnosis of legionnaire's pneumonia Ref Harrison 19th edition pg 1016
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Leginonella
Neisseria meningitis
Streptococcus pneumoniae
H.influenza
Anatomy
Respiratory system
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"Warty" or "Cauliflower" like growth is
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Papilloma
fibroma
Lipoma
Torus
Pathology
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Esophagus starts at which level -
At the lower end of pharynx, at the level of lower border of cricoid cartilage, esophagus begins.
2
Upper border of cricoid cartilage
Lower border of cricoid cartilage
Thyroid cartilage
Hyoid cartilage
Anatomy
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Boot shaped Hea on chest radiograph is seen in
Boot shaped Hea - Tetralogy of fallot Egg on side - TGA Snowman appearence / figure of eight - TAPVC Box shaped hea - Ebsteins anomaly
1
Tetralogy of fallot
TAPVC
TGA
Ebstein's anomaly
Radiology
Cardiovascular Radiology
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Regarding Lichen planus all are true except –
Lesions of Lichen planus heal by leaving behind hyperpigmentation (not hypopigmentation).
1
Hypopigmentation in residual disease
Lymphatic infiltration in supradermal layer
Itchy, polygonal, purple, papule
Skin, Hair & oral mucosa commonly involved
Dental
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Vagabond&;s disease is also known as
pediculosis corporals/body louse: causative organism: pediculus humanus var corporis. Body lice live in clothing and beds and feed on human blood seen in poor and in those of low intelligence infection is transmitted by clothes and beds. clinical features: itching, erythematous macules, uicaria wheals, excoriated papul...
3
Pediculosis pubis
Peduculosis capitis
Peduculosis corporis
Tinea capitis
Dental
Fungal infections, Scabies, Pediculosis
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Column-A Column-B 1. Tetralogy of Fallot(TOF) a. Egg on side 2. Transpoion of Great Aeries(TGA) b. Snow man appearance 3. Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection(TAPVC) c. Boot shaped hea 4. Ebstein anomaly d. Money bag appearance. e. Box shaped hea
Tetralogy of Fallot: Features of TOF: Pulmonary stenosis Overriding aoa Membranous VSD RVH "Boot shaped of hea" on X-Ray TGA: Transpoion of Great Aeries: Narrow mediastinum Globular hea "Egg on string" / "Egg on side " appearance on X-ray Ebstein anomaly: Has low inseion of tricuspid valve causing aerializatio of Rt ve...
2
1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d
1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-e
1-a, 2-d, 3-e, 4-c
1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-e
Radiology
Cardiovascular Radiology
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Which one of the following statements is wrong re garding adult polycystic kidney disease -
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2
Kidney are enalrged in size
The presentation is unilateral
Intracranial aneurysms may be associated
Typically manifests in the 3rd decade
Medicine
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This social milestone is established by age of ___________
Babies establish a smile on social contact by 2 months. Also done at 2 months Head sustained in a plane of the body on ventral suspension Follows moving object by 180 degrees Smiles on social contact Listen to voices and coos Ref : Nelson 20th edition pg no : 67
2
1 month
2 months
3 months
4 months
Pediatrics
Growth and development
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Morphine a powerful opioid analgesic drug should be avoided in all the following conditions except:
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1
Left ventricular failure
Bronchial asthma
Constipation
Pancreatitis
Pharmacology
null
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Number of ATP molecules and NADH formed in each cycle of glycolysis ?
Ans. is 'a' i.e., 4 ATP, 2 NADH Enegetics of glvcolysis During glycolysis 2 ATP are utilized and 4 ATP are produced at substrate level. 2 reducing equalents NADH' are produced and reoxidized by electron transpo chain, to generata 5 ATP molecules (2.5 ATP per NADH' molecule). Thus total 9 ATP molecules are produced and ...
1
4 ATP, 2 NADH
2 ATP, 2 NADH
4 ATP, 4 NADH
2 ATP, 4 NADH
Biochemistry
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All are used for schizophrenia except -
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Venalafaxin Drugs used for schizophreniaTypical antipsychotics Phenothiazines (chlorpromazine, thioridazine, trifluperazine, fluphenazine); thioxanthenes (thiothixene, flupenthixole); Butyrophenones (Haloperidol, trifluperidol, penfluridol); other heterocyclics (Pimozide, Loxapine, Sulpiride).Atypical...
4
Chlorpromazine
Clozapine
Resperidon
Venalafaxin
Psychiatry
Schizophreniform Disorder
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Oral rehydration therapy takes advantage of which transporter in GIT -
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Na Glucose co transport * Oral rehydration is possible if glucose is added with salt. It capitalizes on the intactness of glucose coupled Na+ absorption (Na glucose co transport), even when other mechanisms have failed or when intestinal secretion is excessive, because the secreted fluid lacks glucose...
1
Na Glucose co transport
K glucose co transport
Na calcium co transport
Na channel
Pharmacology
G.I.T
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Artery behind medial malleolus is -
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Posterior tibial artery Posterior tibial arteryo It begins at the lower border of popliteus muscle and terminates in the tarsal tunnel undercover of flexor retinaculumo It gives of following branches :i) Circumflex fibularii) Nutrient artery to tibia (largest nutrient artery of body)iii) Peroneal arte...
1
Posterior tibial artery
Anterior tibial artery
Dorsalis pedis artery
None of the above
Anatomy
Leg
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Indication of BAHA is
Indications of BAHA (Bone anchored hearing aids):1.Conductive or mixed hearing loss due to CSOM, mastoid cavities, canal atresia, revision ossiculoplasty, otosclerosis, otitis externa2.Unilateral SNHL - Trauma, Viral infections, Sudden SNHL, Acoustic neuroma, Meniere`s disease, OtotoxicityRef: Hazarika; 3rd ed; Pg 85
4
Congenital canal atresia
Bilateral hearing loss
Sensorineural hearing loss
All of the above
ENT
Ear
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A patient of Schizophrenia on neurolepts, his psychotic symptoms gets relieved but developed sadness, talks less to others, remain on bed, all of following are likely causes except:
D i.e. He is reacting to external stimuli Post psychotic depressive disorder of schizophreniaQ occurs only during residual phase of schizophrenia in 25% Differential diagnosis of post psychotic depressive disorder of schizophrenia are - Residual phase (negative symptoms) of schizophreniaQ - Adverse effects (eg. parkins...
4
Parkinsonism
Major depression
Negative symptoms are still persisting
He is reacting to external stimuli
Psychiatry
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Which of the following is a long acting insulin that never attains a peak concentration in plasma?
(Ref: Katzung 14th ed. P 755)Insulin glargine is a soluble, "peakless" (i.e. having broad concentration plateau), long acting insulin analogue.Onset: 1-1.5 hours. Duration of action: 11-24 hours.Summary of bioavailability characteristics of the insulinsInsulin preparationsOnset of actionPeak actionEffective durationIns...
4
Insulin lispro
Insulin aspart
Insulin glulisine
Insulin glargine
Pharmacology
Endocrinology
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A child presents to the emergency depament with fever and mild respiratory distress. He was staed on oral antibiotics and showed initial improvement, but later deteriorated again with fever, wheeze and exaggerated breathlessness. Radiographs of chest showed hyperluscency and Pulmonary Function Tests showed an obstructi...
The patient in question is presenting with features of bronchiolitis obliterans. Bronchiolitis obliterans is a small airway disease that is histologically charecterised by proliferation of fibrous tissue in the bronchiolar walls. It produce irreversible airway obstruction. Clinical features: wax and wane in between. Mo...
1
Bronchiolitis Obliterans
Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
Follicular Bronchitis
Bronchial Asthma
Pediatrics
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A 68-year-old woman has been diagnosed with a benign ulcer on the greater curvature of her stomach, 5 cm proximal to the antrum. After 3 months of standard medical therapy, she continues to have guaiac positive stool, anemia, and abdominal pain with failure of the ulcer to heal. Biopsies of the gastric ulcer have not i...
Vagotomy with a gastric drainage procedure is less satisfactory in the treatment of primary gastric ulcer. Treatment of a gastric ulcer may include Paial gastrectomy with a gastro-duodenal anastomosis (Billroth I). Vagotomy is not necessary because gastric ulcers are usually not associated with acid hypersecretion. A g...
4
Treatment of the anemia and repeat all studies in 6 weeks
Endoscopy and bipolar electrocautery or laser photocoagulation of the gastric ulcer
Admission of the patient for total parenteral nutrition (TPN), treatment of anemia, and endoscopic therapy
Surgical intervention, including paial gastric resection
Surgery
Stomach & Duodenum
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High false positive cases in a community signify that disease has-
<p>the term "false positive "means that patients who do not have the disease are told that they have the disease.in this case,normal healthy people may be subjected to fuher diagnostic tests,at some inconvenience,discomfo,anxiety and expense untill their freedom from disease is established .a screening test with a high...
2
High prevalence & Low incidence
High incidence & Low prevalence
Low prevalence & low incidence
High incidence & High prevalence
Social & Preventive Medicine
Screening
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Terminal branch of internal carotid aery are all except
Internal carotid beginning, course and termination it is a terminal branch of common carotid aery. It first runs through the neck ( cervical pa) then passes through the petrous bone ( petrous pa) then courses through the sinus ( cavernous pa) and lastly lies in relation to the brain ( cerebral pa). Area of distribution...
3
Anterior cerebral aery
Middle cerebral aery
Posterior communicating aery
Cavernous aery
Anatomy
Head and neck
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Corpus deliciti stands for -
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Body of offence The Corpus Delicti: (the body of offencet the essence of crime)o It stands for the facts of any criminal offence.o Eg : corpus delicti of murder is the fact that the person died from unlawful violence.o It includes the body of the victim and the other facts which are conclusive of deat...
2
Body of court proceedings
Body of offence
Body of proof
Body of evidence
Forensic Medicine
Identification - Medicolegal aspects
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Differentiating feature of Neisseria gonococcus from Neisseria meningitidis is ?
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2
Lactose fermentation
Maltose fermentation
Mannitol fermentation
Sucrose fermentation
Microbiology
null
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What should be the internal diameter of the endotracheal tube in a child weighing 1500 gm ?
Body weight in grams and internal diameter of ET tube :- < 1000 gm = 2.5 mm, 1000-2000 gm = 3 mm, 2000-3000 = 3.5 mm, > 3000 = 3.5-4.0 mm.
3
2 mm
2.5 mm
3 mm
3.5 mm
Anaesthesia
null
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Pulmonary embolism is most commonly produced by which of the following
When venous thrombi are dislodged from their site of formation,they embolize to the pulmonary aerial circulation producing pulmonary embolism.About one-half of patients with pelvic vein thrombosis develop pulmonary embolism.Other causes of pulmonary embolism include hip/knee surgery,trauma,pregnancy,immobility,thrombot...
3
Trauma
Atherosclerosis
Thrombosis of pelvic vessels
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Medicine
Respiratory system
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In tuberculosis of scrotal contents, first to get affected is?
Ans. (b) EpididymisRef: Smith urology page 219, Textbook of Pathology By V. Krishna / 347
2
Testis
Epididymis
Rete testis
Vas deferens
Surgery
Miscellaneous (Testis & Scrotum)
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Osteogenesis imperfecta is due to defect in?
Osteogenesis imperfecta is due to qualitatively or quantitatively abnormal type I collagen.
1
Type I collagen
Type II collagen
Type II collagen
Type IV collagen
Pathology
null
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Significance of difference between two proportions is best studied by:
Ans: B (Chi square test) Ref: Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, K Park,20th edition, page no:755.Explanation:CHI-SQUARE TESTChi-square (x2) Test is the best method for testing the significance of difference between two proportions.It has the advantage that it can also be used when more than two groups are to ...
2
't' test
Chi square test
ANOVA
Regression coefficient
Social & Preventive Medicine
Statistical Tests
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Lobe of civilization
(A) Frontal lobe
1
Frontal lobe
Parietal
Temporal
Occipital
Physiology
Misc.
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Nitrates are not used in
Renal colic The main pharmacological action of Nitrates Nitroglycerine relaxes all types of smooth muscle irrespective of the state of the preexisting muscle tone. The most prominent action is exeed on the vascular smooth muscle. - Apa .from vascular smooth muscle nitrates also cause relaxation of the smooth muscles of...
3
CCF
Esophageal spasm
Renal Colic
Cyanide poisoning
Pharmacology
null
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Drug of choice of ovulation induction in PCOD patients
Clomiphene citrate is drug of choice for ovulation induction in PCOD patients.
2
Tamoxifen
Clomiphene
Raloxifene
Metformin
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Most common drug causing peudomembranous enterocolitis is
C.difficile causes acute colitis with bloody and watery diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis. C.difficle is the most common cause of healthcare-associated diarrhea in many developed countries following the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics like clindamycin, ampicillin, or fluoroquinolones to which the organism is resi...
3
Cephalosporin
Doxycycline
Ampicillin
Amoxicillin
Microbiology
Bacteriology
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Which one of the folloiwng hormonal level is decreased after Intracranial irradiation?
(C) Growth hormone # Endocrine dysfunction frequently follows exposure of the hypothalamus or pituitary gland to therapeutic radiation. Growth hormone is the pituitary hormone most sensitive to radiation therapy, and thyroid- stimulating hormone is the least sensitive; ACTH, prolactin, and the gonadotropins have an int...
3
Prolactin
ACTH
Growth hormone
Gonadotropin
Medicine
Miscellaneous
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Thermo philus sachari causes ?
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Bagassosis Bagassosiso Bagassosis is the name given to an occupational disease of the lung caused by inhalation of bagasse or sugar- cane dust.o Bagassosis has been shown to be due to a termophilic actinomycete - Thermoactinomyces sacchari.Anthracosis-Coal dustSilicosis-SilicaSiderosis-ironByssinosis-...
1
Bagassosis
Siderosis
Byssinosis
Anthracosis
Social & Preventive Medicine
Hospital waste, disaster management and occupational health
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True about hypospadias is all except -
Answer is 'c' i.e. Mental Retardation Meatal stenosis may be associated with hypospadias and needs meatotomy for correction.Bifid scrotum may be seen in penoscrotal, scrotal & perinea! hypospadias.
3
Bifid scrotum
Meatal stenosis
Mental Retardation
Spatulated glans
Surgery
null
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Loss of feel of size & shape of a object is seen in lesion ofa) Tractus solitariusb) Tractus cuneatusc) Lateral spinothalamic tract d) Cerebral cortex
Astereognosis- Loss of ability to recognize size and shape of an object. Seen in- lesion of somatosensory cortex, lesion of tractus cuneatus, lesion of tractus gracilis. Somatosensory cortex lesion- proprioception and tactile sensations are lost while pain and temperature sensations are preserved. Tractus cuneatus- fo...
4
bc
ad
ab
bd
Physiology
null
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Lupus pernio is seen in
Ref Davidsons 23e p609
4
Tuberculosis
SLE
PAN
Sarcoidosis
Medicine
Immune system
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Intermediate hosts for toxoplasma are all except?
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Cat
3
Human
Sheep
Cat
Pig
Microbiology
null
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First disability census was done in the year?
First disability census was taken in 1981
3
1881
1951
1981
2001
Social & Preventive Medicine
Non communicable diseases
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Amyloidosis is most commonly seen in ?
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Type II DMo The two best examples of localized amyloidosis are Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus.o Localized amyloid deposition results from the production of a unique polypeptide, which contains an amyloidogenicsequence and is capable of forming a beta-pleated sheet structure necessary...
3
Maturity onset DM
Type I DM
Type H DM
HTN
Pathology
null
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What is the delay between the S-A node discharge and arrival of the action potential at the ventricular septum?
The impulse coming from the S-A node to the A-V node arrives at 0.03 second. Then there is a total delay of 0.13 second in the A-V node and bundle system, allowing the impulse to arrive at the ventricular septum at 0.16 second
2
0.80 second
0.16 second
0.12 second
0.09 second
Physiology
Conducting System of Hea
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Which of the is not a channelopathy -
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Tay-Sach's disease Ion channels provide pores for the passive diffusion of ions across biological membranes.They are often highly selective for a particular ionic species, leading to a classification into sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), calcium (Ca2+), chloride (Cl)and unspecific cation channels. Ion ch...
3
Cystic fibrosis
Liddles syndrome
Tay-sach's disease
Hypokaelemic periodic paralysis
Pathology
Miscellaneous (Blood Vessels)
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Which of the following statement is true regarding opening snap?
The high-pitched opening snap (OS) of MS occurs after a very sho interval after the second hea sound. The A2-OS interval is inversely propoional to the height of the left atrial-left ventricular diastolic pressure gradient. The intensity of both S1 and the OS of MS decreases with progressive calcification and rigidity ...
1
It is a high-pitched diastolic sound
It is due to opening of stenosed aoic valve
It indicates pulmonary aerial hypeension
It precedes the aoic component of second hea sound
Medicine
All India exam
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Which drug would treat both dermatophytosis and candidal infections ?
null
1
Ketoconazole
Griseofulvin
Nystatin
Tolnaftate
Pharmacology
null
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Most common variety of diphtheria is:
Ans: c (Faucial) Ref: Ananthanarayan, 7th ed, p. 234Types of diphtheria are: NasalLaryngealFaucialOtiticConjunctivalGenitalCutaneousMost common variety is faucialMost dangerous variety is laryngeal
3
Nasal
Laryngeal
Faucial
Otitic
Microbiology
Corynebacterium
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