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Positive forced duction test is seen in- | Forced Duction Test is performed to differentiate between the incomitant squint due to paralysis of extraocular muscle and that due to mechanical restriction of ocular movements. Positive Forced Duction Test (i.e., a restriction is encountered on passive rotation) is seen in cases of mechanical restriction of ocular mo... | 2 | Extraocular muscle palsy | Mechanical restriction of ocular movement | Concomitant squit | null | Ophthalmology | Ocular motility and squint | 2b0232af-05ed-434b-b402-9e7c635be2ec | multi |
Treatment of choice of bleeding gastric ulcer: | M/C/C of UGI bleed = non-variceal bleed (80% - Non-Variceal bleed; 20% - variceal bleed) M/C/C of non-variceal UGI bleed = Peptic ulcer M/C site of Peptic ulcer = Duodenum (1st pa) Ulcer can be present on anterior or posterior wall of duodenum - Anterior wall ulcer - Perforate - Posterior wall ulcer - Bleed (as gastrod... | 4 | TV and drainage | Antrectomy | Distal gastrectomy | Under running of ulcer | Surgery | JIPMER 2017 | b4ee918f-194f-4025-a181-119a46b5300c | single |
Which of the following hormones is mainly responsible for skeletal maturation: | B i.e. Estrogen Growth spu at pubey occurs because of androgen & estrogens, but estrogen ultimately terminate growth by causing the epiphyses to fuse to the long bones (epiphysial closure). Once the epiphyses have closed, linear growth ceases. Patient with sexual precocity are apt to be dwarfed. On the other hand men w... | 2 | Testosterone | Estrogen | Growth hormone | Testosterone/ estrogen ratio | Physiology | null | 2f21d29f-eee7-468d-b2ae-0d227d17c915 | single |
Which virus cannot be cultivated - | The molluscum bodies are composed of a large number of virus paicles embedded in a protein matrix. Humans are the only susceptible host. The virus cannot grow in eggs, tissue cultures or animals. REF:ANANTHANARAYAN AND PANIKER'S TEXTBOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY 9TH EDITION PAGE NO:465 | 3 | Vaccinia | Variola | Molluscum contagiosum | Cowpox | Microbiology | Virology | 92b883db-1fca-4718-807d-8f2fad665329 | single |
Best marker for cardiac events- | hs-CRP is a very promising novel biochemical marker for the prediction of future first or recurrent coronary events. American and European prospective studies have been highly consistent regarding the ability of hs-CRP to predict future CHD risk in both men and women. Ref Davidson 23rd edition pg 434 | 1 | hsCRP | Homocysteine levels | Interleukin-6 | P. selection | Medicine | C.V.S | 4a21ca66-3403-4c82-b678-fd5ac9cabe98 | single |
All are true regarding Psoriasis except: | C i.e. Head, neck & face are not involved | 3 | Ahritis in 5% | Abscess is seen | Head, neck and face are not involved | No scaly, red lesions are seen in inframammary and natal area. | Skin | null | bc5f15ae-1610-4b87-b0e0-db2228dd20fc | multi |
Maximum oogonia can be seen In ovaries at | Oogonia multiply in large numbers by mitosis averaging about 6-7 million around 18-20 weeks of intrauterine life | 2 | 7th month of intrauterine life | 5th month of intrauterine life | At birth | At puberty | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | null | 943bf5d8-e7da-4ad8-a3ef-015d1ee6fd20 | single |
A rapidly destructive infection of nose and paranasal sinuses in diabetics is: | Mucormycosis It is a fungal infection of nose and paranasal sinuses which may prove rapidly fatal. It is seen in uncontrolled diabetes or in those taking immunosuppressive drugs Ref Dhingra 6/e,p 159 | 3 | Histoplasmosis | Sporotrichosis | Mucormycosis | Sarcoidosis | ENT | Nose and paranasal sinuses | 131f6764-5942-4cc5-b8c3-655d1873a34c | single |
Schizophrenia can be treated with all of the following except- | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Pemoline Antipsychotics (Neuroleptics) o Antipsychotics are a group of psychoactive drugs commonly used to treat psychosis, e.g. Schizophrenia. o Antipsychotic drugs are divided into: A) Typical antipsychotics (first generation antipsychotics) Phenothkanes - Chlorpromazine, Thioridazine, Trifluperazin... | 1 | Pemoline | Olanzapine | Sulpiride | Chlorpromazine | Pharmacology | null | 5ceaaea4-e642-48d9-b64c-6d493e9b6edb | multi |
Relatively newer agent latanoprost is now being used. Which of the following statements is true regarding this agent? | null | 1 | It is PGF2α derivative used in glaucoma | It is selective α1 blocker used in benign hypertrophy of prostate | It is a 5α reductase inhibitor used to reduce the size of enlarged prostate gland | It is a PGE2 analogue used intravaginally for cervical priming | Pharmacology | null | dc91d732-8c13-4d0b-a23b-127da3c65d54 | multi |
Savlon contains | Savlon is a combination of cetavlon and hibitane. Plastic appliances can be disinfected by keeping them in normal strength savlon for 20 minutes. Savlon 1 in 6 spirit is more effective than savlon in 1 in 20 aquous solution Ref: 25th edition, Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, Page no. 141 | 1 | Cetrimide + Chlorhexidine | Cetrimide + Chlorhexidine + butyl alcohol | Cetrimide + butyl alcohol | Cetrimide + cetavlon | Social & Preventive Medicine | Epidemiology | 2b41ea99-bd94-4992-8a61-bd23561ec0f9 | single |
LMP-1 gene plays a role in oncogenesis induced by: | LMP-1 gene plays a role in oncogenesis induced by EBV. LMP-1 signaling leads to up-regulation of antiapoptotic proteins and provide growth signals in latently infected cells. | 3 | Human T cell leukemia virus type I | Hepatitis B virus | Epstein-Barr virus | Human papilloma virus | Pathology | Etiological Factors of Neoplasia | 80f7dd12-3452-4827-a5aa-6ce4cdc763bd | single |
The earliest response of pulpitis is: | null | 3 | Cyst formation | Calcification | Hyalinization | Formation of dental granuloma | Pathology | null | 697b6e49-4178-4654-a486-da9650f2a329 | single |
All of the following are indications of Pneumococcal vaccine except: | Ans. B. International travelPneumococcal vaccine not recommended for international travel. Yellow fever vaccine recommended for travel to Africa and South America. Meningococcal vaccine recommended for Hajj travel. | 2 | Cochlear implant | International travel | Diabetes | Immunocompromised | Microbiology | Virology | de5fcddd-5262-4dc2-adc6-32c5ffb6b062 | multi |
Charbon is a term used for | Cutaneous anthrax is a lesion that stas as a papule and becomes vesicular, containing a fluid which may be clear or bloodstained. The whole area is congested and edematous, several satellite lesions filled with serum or yellow fluid are arranged around a central necrotic lesion, which is covered by a black eschar. The ... | 4 | Leptospirosis | Cutaneous tuberculosis | Bubo of plague | Malignant pustule | Microbiology | Bacteriology | aa7a8bc1-b52a-4c0c-9f49-06efa714ca3d | single |
Post - menopausal bleeding is associated with all except: | null | 2 | Ca cervix | CIN | Ca ovary | Endometrial Ca | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | null | 4c43ce13-c987-4e32-aef8-296c405f30c1 | multi |
Onion - peel appearance is seen in - | Onion peel periosteal reaction is seen in Ewings sarcoma. | 1 | Ewing's sarcoma | Osteoma | Osteosarcoma | Osteoclastoma | Radiology | Skeletal system | b99b739a-a070-43e8-8a6c-cb436f003dfe | single |
Contraindications for a breast conservative surgery include all except | Patients who desire breast-conserving surgery must be willing to attend postoperative radiation therapy sessions and to undergo postoperative surveillance of the treated breast. A significant factor in determining whether breast-conserving therapy is feasible is the relationship between tumor size and breast size. In g... | 4 | Diffuse suspicious microcalcifications | Known genetic predisposition | Tumor > 5cm | Age > 50 years | Surgery | Endocrinology and breast | 89c54682-1e4d-4680-a0cc-c1d33b27a8a3 | multi |
Which of the following virus produces punched out ulcer in the esophagus and biopsy demonstrate multinucleated epithelial cells with intranuclear inclusions at the margin of ulcer? | Various ulcers: Virus Herpes simplex virus Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Endoscopy Punched-out ulcers Shallow ulcerations Biopsy Diagnostic Cowdry A inclusions and multinucleated cells with nuclear molding and ground glass nuclei within a rim of degenerating epithelial cells at the margin of the ulcer. Cytomegalic cells, typic... | 2 | Cytomegalovirus (CMV) | Herpes simplex virus (HSV) | Adenovirus | Coxasackie virus | Pathology | Esophageal disorders | 45d2a5ea-ecc9-4108-87f0-07b86c00db7e | single |
A patient on phenytoin therapy develops depression, for which he was prescribed tricyclic anti-depressants. He now complains of lassitude and his Hb reading is 8 gm/dl, the next step in the management of this patient is: | Ans. (B) MCV should be estimated(Ref: KD T 8/e p441)Phenytoin can induce folate deficient megaloblastic anemia that can be diagnozed by measuring MCV. | 2 | Chest X ray | MCV should be estimated | GGT should be estimated | None of the above | Pharmacology | Epilepsy | cd348146-1a7b-4c42-8989-e9b4591f74c1 | multi |
Which of the following medical conditions does not mimic an anxiety disorder state? | Ref image - internet | 1 | Hyperparathyroidism | Pheochromocytoma | Hypoglycaemia | Alcohol withdrawal | Medicine | Miscellaneous | ff2156c7-e7d3-4543-9826-541d6063dfc6 | single |
A 40 year old man consumes alcohol & creates public nuisance. The punishment in this scenario is dealt under which section of IPC? | Sec. 85 IPC: Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who at the time of doing it, by reason of intoxication, is incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or what he is doing is either wrong or contrary to law; provided that thing which intoxicated him was administered to him without his knowledge or against h... | 2 | 85 IPC | 510 IPC | 300 IPC | 86 IPC | Forensic Medicine | Drug Abuse | dd4359d4-dbc2-49f6-88e2-1a3de9834642 | single |
This hypeensive patient was admitted with right-sided hemiplegia. Plain CT scan shows? | N.C.C.T shows the presence of left-sided Hyper-intense lesion adjacent to third ventricle close to putamen, thalamus, and internal capsule. With a concurrent history of hypeension followed by right-sided hemiplegia, the diagnosis is left sided hemorrhage in left thalamus and internal capsule. | 2 | Ischemic infarct in left parietal lobe | Hemorrhage in left thalamus and internal capsule | Hemorrhage in left frontal lobe | Ischemic infarct in right internal capsule | Medicine | Stroke and TIA | d063b462-c339-4d43-a9cd-b72bfcb82f76 | single |
Rule of Hasse is used to determine: | null | 1 | The age of fetus | Height of an adult | Race of a person | Identification | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | null | 39edeaea-21c4-4435-880f-07b586dde929 | single |
Dew drops on rose petal appearance is seen infection with ? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Varicella zoster virus Chickenpox - Varicella Zoster virus infection Etiology : Varicella-zoster virus. Prodrome : Fever and malaise. Morphology : Crops of papules with erythematous halo; rapidly become vesicular (dew drops on rose petal appearance), then pustular. Eruption at different stages present... | 1 | Varicella zoster virus | Herpes genitalis | Candida | T. rubrum | Skin | null | 162098ba-8963-445b-a3f3-cf2bb66062b5 | single |
A 20 year female patient with 6th cranial nerve palsy on T2 weighted MRI shows a hyperintense lesion in cavernous sinus which shows homogenous contrast enhancement. Most probable diagnosis is? | Some guides have given schwannoma as the answer. They are wrong. Intense homogenous contrast enhancement is characteristic of meningioma.
"Meningioma usually have similar characteristics to schwannomas, being isointense on T1 image and hyperintense on T2 weighted image. However; Homogeneous and significant contrast en... | 2 | Schwannoma | Meningioma | Cavernous sinus hemangioma | Astrocytoma | Radiology | null | 3222f6c0-61c0-4b02-91d5-d9d90726cfab | single |
Which structure can be felt at the lower part of the medial border of stemocleidomastoid:- | Ans. is 'b' i.e. Common carotid artery | 2 | subclavian artery | Common carotid artery | Internal mammary artery | Maxillary artery | Anatomy | Triangles of Neck | b4dc9ba5-c1f5-43f6-b02f-e2776f8cb286 | single |
In eleventh five year plan, target of raising sex ratio of age group 0-6 years by 2016-2017 is: | In eleventh five year plan, time bound goal are MMR to 1 per 1000 live bih IMR to 28 per 1000 live bih. TFR to 2.1 Sex ratio of 0-6 age group by 935 by 2012 and 950 by 2017 Ref: Park 21st edition, page 815. | 1 | 950 | 955 | 960 | 965 | Social & Preventive Medicine | null | 8b4f20f1-7b77-4306-b8ca-30adae8c1f49 | single |
While walking or standing, posture is maintain by ? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Cerebellum Cerebellum, through its connection with the red nucleus influences the activity of brainstem reticular formation and thereby gamma motor neuron activity. Through its connections with the vestibular nucleus and vestibulospinal tract, cerebellum influnences the activity of alpha motor neurons... | 3 | Basal ganglia | Hypothalamus | Cerebellum | Amygdala | Physiology | null | beca2298-1013-4b36-9ac9-a4ebed929fc2 | single |
Which one of the following drugs is not contraindicated in bronchial asthma? | null | 4 | Morphine | Propanolol | Stropine | Nitroglycerine | Pharmacology | null | 662fccb6-fdab-45ba-b58a-b85f423bc1df | single |
A patient with cancer developed extreme degree of radiation toxicity. Fuher history revealed that the dose adjustment of a paicular drug was missed during the course of radiotherapy. Which of the following drugs required a dose adjustment during radiotherapy in order to prevent radiation toxicity? | Actinomycin D (Dactinomycin) It is a very potent antineoplastic drug, highly efficacious in Wilms&; tumour and rhabdomyosarcoma. It has also produced good results in Mtx resistant choriocarcinoma and few other malignancies. Prominent adverse effects are vomiting, stomatitis, diarrhoea, erythema and desquamation of skin... | 2 | Vincristine | Dactinomycin | Cyclophosphamide | 6-Mercaptopurine | Pharmacology | Chemotherapy | 7353b773-a9c5-41fd-a11e-439ecbb02269 | single |
Sialography is used to detect anomaly of: | null | 3 | Salivary duct only | Salivary gland | Salivary gland & duct | Salivary gland tumours | Pathology | null | 8c9959bc-b96b-4420-a1f3-83bdb8762edb | single |
Characteristic of XO chromosomal defect Is : | All of the above | 4 | Sho stature | Webbed necked | Infeility | All of the above | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | null | 1bec283b-782c-4a4c-a0a2-b0c230c93df6 | multi |
Digitalis toxicity can cause: | Ref:KDT 6/e p498 Some early warning signs of overdose are confusion, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or vision problems. Othersigns of overdose are changes in the rate or rhythm of the heabeat (becoming irregular or slow), palpitations (feeling of pounding in the chest), or fainting. | 4 | Hyperkalemia | Nausea | Arrhythmias | All of the above | Pharmacology | Cardiovascular system | 35fd3b00-9999-4864-8689-60b23e45993c | multi |
Most common cause of unilateral parotid swelling in a 27 yr old male is - | null | 2 | Warthins tumor | Pleomorphic adenoma | Adenocarcinoma | Haemangioma | Surgery | null | 8bcc1d4b-0af1-4e6c-9a40-094c9982f0fd | single |
True about blood transfusion reaction - | You can have an allergic reaction to a blood transfusion as well. These symptoms can include hives and itching. Another transfusion reaction type is the transfusion related acute lung injury (TRALI). This reaction may occur when donor plasma contains antibodies that cause damage to the immune cells in the lungs. Ref Da... | 2 | Complement mediated severe haemolysis | Renal blood flow is decreased | Transfusion should not be stopped | Death is not seen | Medicine | Haematology | d09d6db9-dd96-460d-ac6f-07ddc4e8b7fc | multi |
Which of the following statement is false about submandibular sialadenitis | Bacterial infections are more common due to obstruction by stone.
Mumps is the most common viral cause. | 1 | Viral infections are more common | Bacterial occurs due to stone | Painful swelling | None of the above | Surgery | null | cde5266a-bdab-4ac6-bf96-9ce0d926d15d | multi |
A30-year-old male had severely itchy popular vesicular lesions on extremities knee, elbows and buttocks for one year. Direct immunofluorescence staining of the lesions showed IgA deposition at dermo epidermal junction. The most probable diagnosis is: | Ans. a. Dermatitis herpetiformDermatitis herpetiformis is also known as duhring -Brocq disease | 1 | Dermatitis herpetiform | Pemphigus vulgaris | Nummular eczema | Bullous pemphigoid | Skin | Vesiculobullous (Blistering) Disorders | c975b564-8243-41b2-a713-ba59c3e34197 | single |
Synaptic transmission in the autonomic ganglion is usually: | Ans. (C) Cholinergic(Ref: Katzung 10/e p76; KDT 8th/e p104)Autonomic ganglia (both sympathetic as well as para-sympathetic) release ACh that stimulates the NN nicotinic receptors on the post-ganglionic fibres. | 3 | Adrenergic | Peptidergic | Cholinergic | Mediated by substance P | Pharmacology | A.N.S. | e5646b20-3e44-426e-a45c-9da24cd6b1f6 | multi |
If alternate of medicine were accepted as a modality of therapy, then 'Yoga' would be best described as a form of- | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Preventive Medicine 'Yoga' is a practice that involves training of the mind, body and breathing to deliver various health benefits. Regular practice of Yoga can be best defined as a form of 'Preventive Medicine' that has shown beneficial effect on several aliments including Backache, Anxiety, Headache... | 2 | Physiotherapy | Preventive Medicine | Emergency Medicine | Caloric usurper | Social & Preventive Medicine | null | 9e4ec085-4e25-41aa-901b-801871b24b24 | single |
Which of he following is not a cyclin dependent kinase (CDK) inhibitor? | . p53 | 3 | p21 | p27 | p53 | P57 | Pathology | null | 7e7b3161-c6e0-4237-8920-a07a91b04628 | single |
Which one is not the bad prognostic sign for pancreatitis - | Ans is 'd' ie Prothrombin > 2 times the control Ranson has identified a series of prognostic signs for early identification of patients with severe pancreatitis. There are 11 objective parameters, 5 are to be measured at the time of admission, whereas the remaining 6 are measured within 48 hours of admission. Morbidity... | 4 | TLC > 16000 | Calcium less than 8 mmol/L | Glucose > 200 mg% | Prothrombin > 2 times the control | Surgery | null | 1d1a07ca-21cc-432b-a1e6-81511fd7f5f8 | single |
While performing a vaginal delivery for a nulliparous woman, after successful delivery of the baby and placenta, you observe that a perineal laceration has extended to involve the external anal sphincter. All are true regarding this except? | Ans. A. It could have been avoided had you practiced a routine episiotomyPerineal injury during delivery can be prevented by proper perineal support, slow delivery of head in between contractions. Alternatively, if expulsive efforts are inadequate or expeditious delivery is needed, the modified Ritgen maneuver may be e... | 1 | It could have been avoided had you practiced a routine episiotomy | Lack of proper perineal support could be the reason | Repair is done in the OT under anaesthesia by senior | Torn anal sphincter is sutured using end to end anastomosis | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | Operative Obs | 607724e8-29a2-4b60-849d-f3e1e25a23f2 | multi |
Frued is known for | Ans. a (Psychoanalysis) (Ref. Neeraj Ahuja, 5th/pg.55, 210)Psychoanalysis was first described by Sigmund Freud (1856-1939).Psychoanalysis encomprises of:1. A psychological theory of mind and personality development based primarily on the concept of intrapsychic conflict.2. A procedure for the investigation of unconscio... | 1 | Psychoanalysis | Cognitive therapy | Counselling | Flooding | Psychiatry | Psychoanalysis | cb8a27ca-bb7d-4c5d-bb3d-1f98b5f767b1 | single |
True about “MACH BAND” is/are: | Incipient occlusal lesions are usually not detected on the radiograph unless the lesion has reached the dentine. The only change which may sometimes be detected is a fine grey shadow just below the DT junction. However, a similar but usually less broad shadow is frequently apparent on the image of the unaffected teeth ... | 2 | It is the grey shadow of incipient occlusal lesion | It is an optical illusion of area of increased density of unaffected teeth | “Diagnodent” laser light; helps to quantify mineral loss of occlusal surface | Light fluorescence helps to quantify mineral loss on proximal surface | Radiology | null | 808ff964-e13a-4a91-af1f-b4621289b2ac | multi |
Mirabegron is a: | Mirabegron is a beta 3 agonist. It is indicated in overactive bladder because Beta 3 receptor stimulation relaxes the bladder. Beta 3 receptor are also present on adipose tissue and cause lipolysis. So, beta 3 agonist can be used as anti-obesity drugs but are not approved yet. | 1 | Beta 3 agonist | Beta 3 antagonist | Beta 1 agonist | Beta 1 antagonist | Pharmacology | Sympathetic System | f66f3828-4147-407f-be1d-bc7a22531deb | single |
True about MgSO4: | null | 4 | Tocolytic | Used in Management of eclempsia | Cause neonatal respiratory depression | All of the above | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | null | 9944a7e5-968f-4528-93da-0cd5617bfe1d | multi |
What will be the PA O2 when FiO2 is 0.5? | FiO2 = fraction of O2 in inspired = 50% Pressure at sea level = 760 mm Hg According to law to paial pressures of gases, Pressures exeed by a gas in a mixture is propoional : if 50% of air is O2 PAO2 = 50 % of 760 = 380 mm Hg. | 3 | >100 | >150 | >250 | .>500 | Physiology | DNB 2018 | 66edbe35-300b-4f03-9377-95aa95f0aaa9 | single |
Hassall's corpuscles are found in- | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Thymus o The dominant feature of medulla of thymus is its epithelial components, which are onion like structures called Hassall's Corpuscles, which have an intensely eosinophilic core of dead material, | 4 | Lymph nodes | Spleen | Liver | Thymus | Anatomy | Histology | 06db9bb4-55a7-4aa5-a11c-dc9422dcbbc1 | multi |
Double apical impulse is seen in - | null | 3 | MR | AR | AS | MS | Medicine | null | 8a18b7ae-b116-42e2-97c6-109e1a8859d8 | single |
True about iron deficiency anemia in children | Iron absorption takes place in proximal small intestine,cow milk contain more iron than breast milk. In IDA serum ferritin depleted first. Reference: Ghai essential of pediatrics, eighth edition, p.no:334 | 3 | Iron absorption from terminal ileum | Cow milk contain less iron than breast milk | Serum ferritin depletes first | Decreased aleness | Pediatrics | Hematology | 23027451-5af6-442b-8cd0-a7efdbc24da2 | multi |
'Le facies sympathique' is a condition seen in cases of: | Le facies Sympathique is Seen in hangingQ***. One of the surest sign of ante moem hangingQ. Compression of sympathetic chain by the knot of rope. Results in ipsilateral dilatation of the pupil and paial opening of the eyelids. | 1 | Hanging | Strangulation | Throttling | Railway accidents | Forensic Medicine | Hanging and strangulation | 65493119-c345-4712-8e46-76b7f215f34e | single |
A patient has the following findings-splenomegaly, low RBC count, normal WBC, and platelet count and peripheral blood smear shows teat drop cells. Repeated M aspiration is unsuccessful. The probable diagnosis is - | null | 4 | Thalassemia | Chronic myeloid leukemia | Iron deficiency anaemia | Myelofibrosis | Medicine | null | a0635220-7593-4aed-9f12-dc93761df77e | single |
Which of the following enzyme require NAD as a cofactor? | a-Ketoglutarate dehydrogenase catalyse the oxidative decarboxylation of alpha ketoglutarate into succinyl CoA. It requires cofactors such as NAD, FAD, lipoic acid, TPP, CoASH and Magnesium. Some of the enzymes requiring NAD are: Lactate dehydrogenase Glyceraldehyde 3 phosphate dehydrogenase Pyruvate dehydrogenase Beta ... | 3 | Citrate Synthase | Isocitrate Dehydrogenase | a-Ketoglutarate dehydrogenase | Succinate Thiokinase | Biochemistry | null | 29a12be4-ab78-46bd-bdf5-7df4f2d0ae55 | single |
Agent which on addition to a colony inhibits its growth and on removal the colony regrows is - | They prevent the multiplication of bacteria but however they remain alive. Few antibiotics such as tetracycline,sulphomethoxazole REF:Textbook of microbiology, Ananthanarayan and Paniker. Page no.: 28 Tara textbook of pharmacology | 1 | Bacteriostatic | Bactericidal | Antibiotic | Antiseptic | Microbiology | general microbiology | ac43781a-e391-4345-992f-5749b2647c55 | single |
Eradication of polio type 2 done on | null | 2 | 12-May-14 | 20-Sep-15 | 14-Jul-16 | 22-Feb-03 | Social & Preventive Medicine | null | 5216f78a-834a-480f-bf08-b4a496a69dd6 | single |
Which of the following is not a classic symptom associated with delirium tremens? | Vivid hallucinations, Clouding of consciousness and Vivid hallucinations are the classic triad of symptoms of delirium tremens. The symptoms peak at 72-96 hours (3-4 days). Death occurs in 5% of the cases. Autonomic disturbance, ataxia, insomnia, poor attention span, insomnia and dehydration are also symptoms of DT. Co... | 2 | Tremor | Coarse nystagmus | Clouding of consciousness | Vivid hallucinations | Psychiatry | null | 9ddfefb8-5240-4042-b3ec-3ed855f051aa | multi |
Breast milk during 1st day is called - | BREAST-FEEDING Breast-feeding should be initiated within an hour of bih instead of waiting several hours as is often customary. Although there is little milk at that time, it helps to establish feeding and a close mother-child relationship, known as "bonding". The first milk which is called "colostrum" is the most suit... | 3 | Mature milk | Transitional milk | Colstrum | Foremilk | Social & Preventive Medicine | Nutrition and health | ac1773a7-f4c7-46d0-8dd2-b24a0723f79d | multi |
Following is true about inverse agonist ? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Affinity + Intrinsic activity - Receptors are specific binding site with functional correlate. In relation to action through receptors, two terms are impoant. | 4 | Affinity + Intrinsic activity + | Affinity + Intrinsic activity 0 | Affinity - Intrinsic activity ? | Affinity + Intrinsic activity - | Pharmacology | null | 17223d66-17f0-4d88-8c20-71f0ed9cc310 | multi |
All of the following are true regarding vancomycin except: September 2009 | Ans. B: Poorly distributed in the body fluids Vancomycin undergoes limited absorption when administered orally and is therefore restricted to parenteral administration for the treatment of systemic infections. It is distributed widely to various tissues and body fluids. Penetration of vancomycin may vary by site and co... | 2 | Excreted unchanged mainly by glomerular filtration | Poorly distributed in the body fluids | May cause red man syndrome | Not absorbed orally | Pharmacology | null | 82ca1438-8fda-4318-9cd3-ca03bbc10080 | multi |
A 36-year-old G2P1 woman at 24 weeks gestation is noted to have fatigue of 4 weeks duration. Her hemoglobin level is 8.0 g/ dL, leukocyte count is 2.0 cells/ uL, and platelet count is 20,000/ uL. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis | Pancytopenia, a reduction in the number of RBCs, WBCs, and platelets circulating throughout the body, suggests a bone marrow process. None of the other answer choices involve low leukocyte counts (leucopenia). Low platelets (thrombocytopenia) may also be a manifestation of severe preeclampsia, and is pa of the criteria... | 3 | H ELLP syndrome | Preeclampsia with severe features | Acute leukemia | Iron deficiency anemia | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | Reproductive physiology and hormones in females | 597a1819-5559-46ba-be10-95c0dbc4e6cb | single |
Earliest ophthalmic finding in Diabetes mellitus retinopathy | (Microaneurysm) (260- Khurana 4th) (295-P)Microaneurysms in the macular area (The earliest detectable lesions)Ophthalmic features of Non proliferative diabetic retinopathy* Micro aneurysm (Earliest detactable lesions)* Retinal haemorrhages both deep {dot and blot haemorrhages) and superficial haemorrhages {flame-shaped... | 2 | Cotton wool spots | Micro-aneurysm | Flame shaped haemorrhage | Hard exudate | Ophthalmology | Retina | b547491d-045c-4020-8f3d-bc5fd4aec625 | single |
The prevalence of Candida glabrata infection is found to be 80% in a population of 100. If the test is repeated for 95% confidence levels, then what will be the range of prevalence for the Candida glabrata infection? | The range obtained by repeating a test is given by the formula: p ± 2 √p (100-p) / n
where,
p = prevalence of the study as established from previous studies n = sample size used for the present study
In this particular example, p = 80
n = 100.
Hence, the range estimated would be = 80 ± 2 √80 (100-80) / 100
80 ± 2 x 4
... | 2 | 70 to 90 | 72 to 88 | 65 to 95 | 4 to 100 | Unknown | null | 3f1a60ce-ed73-4c69-8e53-42f92acf3681 | single |
The antibacterial substance present in the tears is: | Ans. All of the above | 4 | Lysozyme | Betalysin | Lactoferrin | All of the above | Ophthalmology | null | 19858ed2-42ed-496e-b8d9-ac0083f87c78 | multi |
Prions are best killed by - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Sodium hydroxide o Incineration is apparently the only way of disinfecting prion-contaminated materials or tissues,o Boiling or irradiation have no effect and even routine autoclaving (at 1210C) is not reliable. Therefore, where there is a risk of exposure, surgeons use disposable instruments.o To ste... | 3 | Autoclaving at 121degC | 5% formaline | Sodium hydroxide | Sodium hypochloride | Microbiology | Sterilization and Disinfection | d1b81a66-aae3-4569-8dab-6bcba18144c0 | single |
All are risk factors for Ca breast EXCEPT - | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Multiparity o Has been explained in previous sessions | 4 | BRCA 2 gene positive | Personal h/o breast Ca | Fibroadenosis | Multiparity | Surgery | Clinical Presentation and Physiology | d826e798-796c-4824-804f-e7db11e40862 | multi |
Pterygomaxillary seal is: | PPS area can be divided into 2 regions:
Pterygomaxillary seal is the part of the PPS, that extends across the hamular notch and it extends 3-4mm anterolaterally to end in the mucogingival junction on the posterior part of the maxillary ridge.
Posterior palatal seal is the part of the PPS, that extends between the two ... | 3 | Part of the PPS that extends across the hamular notch. | It extends 3-4 mm anterolaterally. | Both 1 and 2. | It extends between the two maxillary tuberosities. | Dental | null | e5027515-bb6e-45e8-9342-3491210bb68c | multi |
Pancreatic pseudocyst is made up of? | A pseudocyst is a collection of amylase-rich fluid enclosed in a wall of fibrous or granulation tissue Bailey & Love ,26th,1133. | 2 | Bacteria | Pancreatic enzymes | Glucagon | Insulin | Surgery | G.I.T | f3a40f17-e583-41cb-ab18-46d4616885d3 | single |
Which of the following agents in not likely to be found in plasma? | null | 1 | Thrombin | Fibrinogen | Prothrombin | Calcium ion | Physiology | null | e05cd72f-66b2-4234-9726-46ecf478be24 | single |
3rd cranial nerve passes through: | null | 2 | Lateral part of superior orbital fissure. | Middle part of superior orbital fissure. | Medial part of superior orbital fissure. | Central part of superior orbital fissure. | Anatomy | null | f70ca28b-9819-447f-b5e3-15454b74ee7a | single |
Best investigation modality for gallbladder | USG is the investigation of choice for Calculous cholecystitis Chronic cholecystitis Cholelithiasis Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno : 1487 | 3 | OCG | PTC | Ultrasound | Intravenous cholangiogram | Anatomy | G.I.T | 76b4599a-2cb3-435b-82d8-935f3ee4491a | multi |
Astasia-Abasia is seen in | (C) Hysterical conversion disorder # Dissociative Motor Disorders> Motor disturbance usually involves either paralysis or abnormal movements.> 'Abnormal movements' range from tremors, choreiform movements, gait disturbances to convulsive movements.> These movements either occur or increase when attention is directed to... | 3 | Alzeihmer's disease | Parkinsonism | Hysterical conversion disorder | Schizophrenia | Medicine | Miscellaneous | 10fb17b4-27bb-403a-a478-659a42a47853 | single |
Leucocyte ALP>13 is seen in all except - | Leukocyte alkaline phosphatase (LAP) is found within mature WBC. White blood cell levels of LAP can help in the diagnosis of ceain conditions. Higher levels are seen in the physiological response, the leukemoid reaction, and in pathologies that include mature white blood cells, such as polycythemia vera (PV), essential... | 1 | Chronic myeloid leukaemia | Leukemoid reaction | Pregnancy | Inflammatory conditions | Pathology | miscellaneous | a4a002e4-fb72-4821-a9b2-89bba1d102fd | multi |
A 25 year old female presents with a lower abdominal mass which shows a well-formed tooth on plain x-ray. The lesion is most likely to be which of the following? | Well-formed teeth are commonly seen in mature cystic teratoma and not in any of the other lesions. | 4 | An immature teratoma | A dysgerminoma | An ovarian fibroma | A mature cystic teratoma | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | null | 9f5b71bc-23e0-42d9-a2a0-555196e15ec7 | single |
Mass treatment with azithromycin is indicated if prevalence of trachoma follicles (TE) in 1-9 years population is more than | D i.e. 10% | 4 | 4% | 6% | 8% | 10% | Ophthalmology | null | 905fe1ae-0450-4de6-a96d-357ee253b944 | single |
Drug of choice for Prophylaxis against Diphtheria is | Control of Diphtheria Prophylaxis of Diphtheria Erythromycin Non-immunized contacts Prophylactic Penicillin/Erythromycin + 1000-2000 units antitoxin + active immunization DOC for carriers Erythromycin DOC for cases Penicillin/Erythromycin (given along with anti-toxin) | 3 | Ciprofloxacin | Amoxycillin | Erythromycin | Cotrimoxazole | Social & Preventive Medicine | Intestinal Infections, Worm Infestations | c1f573c7-f03e-47f7-81f9-a44622570018 | single |
Earliest manifestation of diabetic retinopathy is | D i.e. Microaneurysm Microaneurysms are located in the inner nuclear layer and are the earliest and most characteristic ocular lesion Q of diabetic retinopathy. | 4 | Soft exudates/Cotton wool spot | Dot haemorrhage | Hard exudates | Microaneurysm | Ophthalmology | null | 6c429237-b726-48f2-b6a1-22c12b3b9bff | single |
Which cephalosporin has anti-pseuomona action: | null | 4 | Ceftriaxone | Cefaclor | Cefotaxime | Cefoperazone | Pharmacology | null | fa8a1033-a1c1-42e1-b39a-d69b2f234324 | single |
Hyoid bone is closely associated with | Hyoid bone is closely associated with the thyroglossal tract from which thyroglossal cyst & fistula originate, thus during surgical excision of the thyroglossal cyst or fistula, the central pa of the hyoid bone is excised (otherwise recurrence may occur). Ref : Bailey Love 25/e p730 | 2 | Ludwig's angina | Thyroglossal cyst | Branchial cyst | Cystic hygroma | Anatomy | Head and neck | 72223ccd-104a-481a-b32a-9ff2e27895ea | single |
Which of the following is true of propylthiouracil? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., It blocks thyroxine synthesis o Propylthiouracil blocks thyroxine synthesis by inhibiting thyroid peroxidase, and preventing oxidation of iodide/ iodotyrosyl residues, there by Inhibit iodination of tyrosine residue in thyroglobulin. Inhibit coupling of MIT and DIT to form T3 & T4. o Propylthiouracil ... | 4 | It is used in the treatment of myxedema | It has a long half-life in the circulation | It increases proteolysis of thyroglobulin | It blocks thyroxine synthesis | Pharmacology | null | a0fc48f3-6365-4f99-81cb-70bffc196cdd | multi |
All of the following statements about Parvovirus B-19 are true except- | parvo virus cause aplastic&severe anemia.it is a sdDNA virus REF:ANATHANARAYANAN MICROBIOLOGY NINTH EDITION PAGE.554 | 2 | DNA virus | Crosses placenta in only <10% of cases | Can cause sever anemia | Can cause aplastic crises | Microbiology | Virology | bf626f3b-85e6-4418-9000-d6e4b254151c | multi |
Which one of the following biochemical parameters is most sensitive to detect open Spina bifida ? | Spina bifida is defined as a defect in the neural arch ,which results in exposure of the contents of the neural canal.This cause exposure of acetyl cholinesterase which can be detected in the amniotic fluid. Refer page no 487 of Text book of obstetrics ,sheila balakrishnan 2nd edition. | 3 | Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein | Amniotic fluid alpha-fetoprotein | Amniotic fluid acetylcholinesterase | Amniotic fluid glucohexaminase | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | Fetus | 2feaf3d4-111b-483c-b81b-85583be54b27 | single |
Endolymph is secreted by: | The stria vascularis, a complex epithelial structure composed of various cell types, produces endolymph and releases it into the cochlea. The basal and marginal cells are true epithelial cells, whereas the intermediate cells are 'melanocyte-like'. | 1 | Stria vascularis | Basilar membrane | Cochlear duct | Hensen cell | ENT | null | a162d186-c80e-40c9-8de1-f66ad45591f1 | single |
Km of an enzyme is: | Ans. C. The substrate concentration that produces half maximum velocityThe substrate concentration that produces half maximal velocity (v termed the K value or Michaelis constant) | 3 | Dissociation constant | The normal physiological substrate concentration | The substrate concentration that produces half maximum velocity | Numerically identical for all isozymes that catalyze a given reaction | Biochemistry | Enzyme Kinetics | e6c4d77f-09a1-40c3-a421-1d5fe56f18bc | multi |
Chepuwa is: NEET 15 | Ans. Compressing the thigh after putting between two rods | 2 | Beating the soles | Compressing the thigh after putting between two rods | Force-feeding unpalatable substances | Submerging the head repeatedly under water | Forensic Medicine | null | d461e477-ea07-4fcd-8675-58260e65b248 | single |
TRUE/FALSE regarding blood supply of facial nerve is/are: 1. Ascending Pharyngeal aery 2. Greater palatine aery 3. Middle meningeal aery 4. Labyrinthine branch of ethmoidal aery 5. Stylomastoid branch of occipital aery | Blood supply of facial nerve: Aerial supply: In Canal: 1. Superficial petrosal (branch of middle meningeal aery) 2. Stylomastoid (branch of posterior auricular or occipital aery) Extracranially: 1. Stylomastoid (branch of posterior auricular or occipital aery) 2. Superficial temporal, transverse facial and tympanic (br... | 3 | 1,2,3 true & 4,5 false | 1, 2 false & 3,4,5 true | 2,4 false & 1,3,5 true | All true | Anatomy | null | 5cea631b-a574-4460-9c08-c02e60c9a23b | multi |
Minimum age to give consent for organ donation for therapeutic purposes: DNB 09 | Ans. 18 years | 2 | 12 years | 18 years | 21 years | No such law in action | Forensic Medicine | null | a6fdf41a-88ec-440d-b1fb-2168e179039d | single |
Solvent used in varnish is/are: | Varnish—A material for application to the floor of a prepared cavity; a solution of natural gum, synthetic resins or resins dissolved in volatile solvent, such as acetone, ether or chloroform; not necessarily a cement.
Phillip's science of dental material 12th edition page 309 | 4 | Acetone | Alcohol | Ether | All of the above | Dental | null | fd53f12d-3773-4c38-9a67-d3491d099cec | multi |
All of the following can cause Pulseless electrical activity except | Pulseless electrical activityis a very disconceing medical scenario with a very high moality unless its aetiology can be quickly asceained and corrected. Treatment involve staing CPR immediately and administering 1 mg epinephrine IV mnemonic to remember the differentcauses of pulseless electrical activityis: MAD (tripl... | 1 | Pulseless VT | Tension pneumothorax | Massive pulmonary embolism | Cardiac tamponade | Anaesthesia | Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation | a9dd4bc3-53ad-4847-a6da-3a8179699575 | multi |
Penile erection is due to:- | Penile erection is associated with sexual arousal caused by sexually related psychic and/or physical stimuli. During sexual arousal, impulses from the genitalia, together with signals emanating from the limbic system, elicit motor impulses in the spinal cord. The sacral parasympathetic fibers convey these impulses from... | 2 | Reflex sympathetic action on the aerioles | Parasympathetic impulses causes dilatation of aerioles | Reflex sympathetic activity on venules | Reflex parasympathetic activity on the venules | Physiology | Male Reproductive System | 8e3ecd9d-64fb-4cc9-a073-7c95298a069c | single |
One of the following in adult female genital tract is not affected by gonococcal infections : | Vagina | 2 | Vulva | Vagina | Cervix | Fallopian tube | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | null | c1c9313c-c89b-43ae-91a8-5d8ca68f8bce | multi |
Electrons in electron transpo chain travel from: | Electrons in electron transpo chain travel from low redox potential to high redox potential. Redox potential is the tendency to gain electrons. In ETC, NADH has minimum R.P. (a Strong Electron Donor) and oxygen(O2)has maximum R.P. (a Strong Electron Acceptor). | 2 | One way irrespective of the potential | Low to high potential | Two way | High to low potential | Biochemistry | ETC | 8593c120-f8bc-4268-9f21-208f72a8291a | single |
Which of the following drugs are belived to be effective in the treatment of post-operative shivering! | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Pethidine o Pethidine is most effective drug for treatment of PAS (Post-anaesthesia shivering). o Other drugs used are --clonidine, doxapram, ketanserin, alfentonil, butorphanol, chlorpromazine. | 3 | Ondansetron | Diclofenac | Pethidine | Paracetamol | Pharmacology | null | aed04588-21f3-4645-8ff8-40fe9494411d | single |
A Person is underweight if BMI is | null | 2 | <25 | <18.5 | <22 | <20 | Social & Preventive Medicine | null | 7077955a-ad33-4f51-847f-be059d9f84ec | single |
Most common cause of pseudopancreatic cyst in children is - | Pancreatic pseudocyst follows acute attack of pancreatitis and trauma is the most common cause of acute pancreatitis in children.
Most common causes of acute pancreatitis in children include:
Blunt abdominal injuries,
Mumps and other viral illnesses
Congenital anomolies | 4 | Chloledochal cyst | Annular pancreas | Drug induced pancreatitis | Traumatic pancreatitis | Surgery | null | a916db0d-d5cd-4544-8cea-963b59b1c08d | single |
True about macula lutea is: | Near the centre of the retina there is a region 5-6 mm in diameter, which contains the macula lutea, an elliptical yellowish area, 2 mm horizontally and 1 mm veically. Its colour is due to the presence of xanthophyll derivatives. The macula lutea contains a central depression, the fovea centralis or foveola, with a dia... | 2 | It is 5-6 mm in diameter | Its colour is due to the presence of xanthophyll derivatives | Fovea centralis is outside macula lutea | None of the above | Anatomy | null | 87359b35-3449-4ef3-8179-5341fa97a78c | multi |
Which of the following is true about medulloblastoma? | The tumor occurs predominantly in children and exclusively in cerebellum (infratentorial tumor). Histopathological hallmark is Homer-Wright rosettes. Mitoses are abundant, and markers of cellular proliferation, such as Ki-67, are positive in a high percentage of the cells. Dissemination of tumor occurs through CSF givi... | 1 | Radiosensitive tumor | Hematogenous spread is common | Low proliferation index | Homer Wright rosettes are rarely seen | Pathology | CNS Tumors | b224466d-c269-41ac-a0ef-51b66e8fa2b2 | multi |
A 30 year old man presents to the emergency department after traumatic amputation below his left knee, and has sustaine head injury following road traffic accident. There is ongoing blood loss despite applying tourniquet to left thigh, which is estimated to be around 1-1.5 liters. Ct head shows haemorrhage with midline... | In this case scenario surgery is the only option for survival –so ASA 5E. | 4 | 2E | 2E | 4E | 5E | Anaesthesia | null | 6f2340f1-556d-4c76-8417-6d66b797647c | single |
Pointing finger injury is due to injury of which nerve? | Ans. C Median nerveRef: BDC, 6th ed. vol. I pg. 126-127, Vol-1 pg. 109,159; Clinical anatomy, Vishram Singh/58* Median nerve is the main nerve of the front of the forearm. It also supplies the muscles of thenar eminence.* Median nerve aka laborer's nerve as it supplies most of the long muscles of the front of forearm.E... | 3 | Radial nerve | Ulnar nerve | Median nerve | Axillary nerve | Anatomy | Nerves of Upper Extremity | 456d5d31-8344-456d-a2a2-a7ae720fb3b0 | single |
A new born with meningomyelocele has been posted for surgery. The defect should be immediately covered with:- | Meningomyelocele should be covered with a non-sticking sterile saline soaked guaze and plastic shield wrap to maintain moisture. | 1 | Normal saline guaze | Povidone iodine guaze | Tincture benzoin guaze | Methylene blue guaze | Surgery | Cerebrovascular Diseases | d5274523-f094-43e7-9802-40a304548b4e | single |
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