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Proximal muscle weakness atrophy in a child with PEM due to which electrolyte disturbance: | C i.e. HypophosphatemiaRef: Nelson, Textbook of Pediatrics, 20th edition, page 833Explanation:Hypokalemia:* Heart and skeletal muscle (muscle weakness and cramps) are especially vulnerable to hypokalemia* Paralysis is a possible complication, generally only at levels <2.5 mEq/L (starts with the legs, followed by the ar... | 3 | Hypokalemia | Hypomagnesemia | Hypophosphatemia | Hypocalcemia | Pediatrics | Fluid & Electrolyte | 2893ec45-ab78-4717-9bf4-e7208a0ccf93 | single |
The indication of cholecystectomy are | Mucocele(Hydrops) It results from Prolonged obstruction of the cystic duct, usually by a large solitary calculus Treatment - Early cholecystectomy, because empyema, perforation, or gangrene may complicate the condition Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno :1494 | 2 | Strawberry gallbladder | Mucocele of the gallbladder | Gallbladder polyp | Asymptomatic gallstone disease | Anatomy | G.I.T | c9b03fef-3f79-49f2-aa5d-0d136bc967a4 | multi |
True statement regarding Pneumococcus is : | Virulence of Pneumococci depends on its capsule, toxin called pneumolysin and autolysin. | 1 | Virulence is due to polysaccharide capsule | Capsule is protein in nature | Antibodies against capsule are not protective | Resistance to penicillin has not yet been reported | Microbiology | null | 16d908e8-7c7b-49c9-b82d-b1009f62282c | multi |
Drug X is normally administered to patients at a rate of 50 mg/hour. Elimination of the drug X from body takes place as:
– Hepatic Metabolism 10%
– Biliary Secretion 10%
– Renal Excretion 80%
This drug has to be administered to a 65 years old patient Uttaam Singh, with a GFR of 60 ml/min. (assuming normal GFR is 120ml/... | null | 2 | 50 mg/hour | 30 mg/hr | 25 mg/hr | 100 mg/hr | Pharmacology | null | c5c9fe85-4945-4360-8feb-b5145b2ff0ad | multi |
Energy storage form in liver - | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Glycogeno Humans carry supplies of fuel within their body. Calories are stored in the body as fat (triglycerides), glycogen and some protein.Provider of energyGramsKilocaloriesPlasma glucose1248Hepatic glycogen70280Muscle glycogen2801120Fat (Triglyceride) in adipose tissue13,000117, 000Muscle protein1... | 4 | Triglyceride | Cholesterol | FFA | Glycogen | Biochemistry | Lipids | 41de6442-8e90-48b7-af7b-032ddfb053fc | single |
All are tests for stoppage of circulation except | Winslow test is a test for detect on of respiration while all the remaining mentioned tests are those for circulation. | 2 | Magnus test | Winslow's test | Icard's test | Diaphanous test | Physiology | All India exam | 775560fd-77e8-44c9-99ba-be8ba71ea217 | multi |
Drugs increasing renin levels except: | Ans. A. ClonidineRenin levels are increased when there is reflex sympathetic outflow. Vasodilators and ACE inhibitors results in reflex increase in renin activity. Clonidine on the other hand decrease the sympathetic outflow. | 1 | Clonidine | Hydralazine | Nifedipine | Captopril | Pharmacology | C.V.S | 822901d2-cda0-4a65-ab58-25adc638df17 | multi |
Which breathing pattern is described in below diagram? | CHEYNE-STOKES RESPIRATION It is also referred to as periodic respiration or cyclic respiration It is present in patients with advanced HF and low cardiac output. Etiology: Lengthy circulatory time and increased sensitivity to aerial PCO2 of respiratory center are causitive. During apneic phase, aerial PO2 falls and the... | 3 | Kussmaul's respiration | Biot's respiration | Cheyne-Stokes respiration | Hyperventilation respiration | Medicine | Hea failure | d4c9e713-867a-4a6e-89a6-c557cbd17d43 | single |
Quinsy is also known as? | ANSWER: (A) Peritosillar abscessREF: Dhingra 4th ed p. 245Quinsy is a collection of pus in the peritonsillar space which lies between the capsule of tonsil and the superior constrictor muscle. | 1 | Peritosillar abscess | Retropharyngeal abscess | Parapharyngeal abscess | Paraepiglottic abscess | ENT | Oral Cavity | 594310cd-dff0-4af4-a3cf-8a535538cb5d | single |
Maximum increase in cardiac output occurs by what stage of pregnancy : | 30th week | 3 | 10th week | 20th week | 30th week | At the onset of labour | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | null | 1df75b51-d069-4de0-9958-e51c68fb9bf8 | single |
Cyclo-oxygenase pathway of arachidonic acid metabolism does not give rise to: | null | 3 | Thromboxane A2 | Prostaglandin | Leukotrienes | Prostacyclin | Pathology | null | d3353de4-f48d-4ec2-abf2-3170efbff3c9 | single |
Which of the following drugs is contraindicated in a patient with raised intracranial pressure ? | Ans. is 'd' i.e.. Ketamine o Cerebral blood flow, metabolism, oxygen consumption and ICT all are increased by ketamine - ketamine is contraindicated in raised ICT.o Ketamine is a potent bronchodilator.o Ketamine increases BP and ICT.o Airway reflexes (pharyngeal and laryngeal) are not depressed.Ketamineo The primary si... | 4 | Thiopentone | Propofol | Midazolam | Ketamine | Anaesthesia | Miscellaneous General Anesthesia | cfaf2196-163f-4dde-bf69-60065b7151e0 | single |
A trained dai caters for a population of - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., 1000 Local dais (Traditional birth attendants)o Under Rural Health Scheme, all categories of local dies are trained to improve their knowledge in the elementary concepts of: -o MCHii) Sterilization (Small family norm)Trainingo Training is for 30 working days.o They are paid a stipend of Rs. 300 during... | 1 | 1000 | 2000 | 3000 | 4000 | Social & Preventive Medicine | Community Healthcare | c165ffbf-3b6d-4f9e-a124-f38a2c5f4386 | single |
Nabothian follicles occur in : | Ans. is a i.e. Erosion of cervix As a result of healing of an erosion, the mouth of cervical gland is blocked. The blocked gland becomes distended with secretion and forms small cysts which can be seen with naked eye and so called Nabothian cyst. The presence of cysts fahest from the external os indicates the extent of... | 1 | Erosion of cervix | Ca endometrium | Ca cervix | Ca vagina | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | null | 28f7bd4f-6083-4cd4-8d1c-470b2d1663a6 | multi |
Which of the following is LEAST suggestive off infection with polio virus - | null | 3 | Low grade fever and malaise with complete resolution in 2 to 3 days | Biphasic illness with several days of fever, then meningeal symptoms and asymmetric flaccid paralysis 5 to 10 days later | Descending motor paralysis with preservation of tendon reflexes and sensation | Failure to isolate a virus from the cerebrospinal fluid in the presence of marked meningismus | Medicine | null | 91fa9395-3192-46bd-9094-890229214d61 | single |
Disease of Basal ganglia dysfunction are all except | Alzheimer disease is the most common age-related neurodegenerative disorder. Memory decline initially manifests as a loss of episodic memory, which impedes recollection of recent events. Loss of sho-term memory is followed by general loss of cognitive and other brain functions, the need for constant care, and, eventual... | 1 | Alzheimer's disease | Parkinsonism | Chorea | Athetosis | Physiology | Nervous system | 8c062b65-6d70-4967-b05a-1ef628d419a2 | multi |
A 26-year-old male, Vikas presents to OPD complaining of hair loss and itching on scalp. Physical examination reveals moderate patchy hair loss from the cetral poion of scalp and the lesions have ring like configuration with central clearing. Which of the following drugs can be used to treat this patient's condition? | (Ref: Katzung 10/e p842) The diagnosis is Tinea capitis and terbinafine is used for the treatment. Male pattern baldness stas from anterior poion and scalp and are non-pruritic will family history. Tghe treatment of latter is finasteride. | 4 | Local glucocoicoids | Progesterone | Finasteride | Terbinafine | Pharmacology | Other topics and Adverse effects | 8ea3aaf8-2c13-46ed-8d01-3cb09982d59f | single |
Consumption of which of following drugs in pregnancy causes Ebstein anomaly in newborn? | Maternal intake of lithium can cause Ebstein anomaly in newborn.
Ebstein anomaly is a rare heart defect in which the tricuspid valve - the valve between the upper right chamber (right atrium) and the lower right chamber (right ventricle ) of the heart isn't formed properly. As a result, blood leaks back through the val... | 4 | Alcohol | Phenytoin | Valproate | Lithium | Dental | null | bc5d8508-abc3-4314-b386-822c6867d8f2 | single |
True about giant cell aeritis include the following except | Temporal aeritis is also known as Giant cell aeritis (GCA) . It is a granulomatous aeritis that affects any large (including aoa) and medium-sized aeries. It is commonly associated with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), which presents with symmetrical, immobility-associated neck and shoulder girdle pain and stiffness. The ... | 4 | Causes sudden bilateral blindness | Common in elderly | Females more commonly affected than males | Males more commonly affected than females | Medicine | Immune system | db765864-1691-40d6-bd77-8de3048f55be | multi |
Retinoblastoma gene is located on - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Chromosome 13 | 3 | Chromosome 5 | Chromosome 8 | Chromosome 13 | Chromosome 16 | Pediatrics | null | 950272a9-bad2-4b70-a2cd-1c979e04eb04 | single |
Which of the following sugars is absorbed from the small intestine by facilitated diffusion? | Facilitated diffusion is the major transpo route for fructose. The duodenum and jejunum are the principal sites of carbohydrate absorption in humans. Digestion of carbohydrates is accomplished by amylase and brush border enzymes and results in a mixture of glucose, fructose, and galactose. A common sodium- dependent se... | 3 | Glucose | Galactose | Fructose | Sucrose | Surgery | null | e3a9b5dc-c336-44c9-87a6-2078c4992082 | multi |
A HIV mother delivers a baby All are true, except - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Risk of HIV in baby is upto 90% The probability of transmission of HIV from mother to infant/fetus ranges from 15 to 25% in industrialized countries and from 25 to 35% in developing countries. It never reaches 90%. Transmission of HIV 1. Sexual transmission . Most common mode of transmission. . Most c... | 1 | Risk of HIV in the baby is upto 90% | HIV infection cannot be diagnosed in the baby with available methods. | AIDS can be transmitted from mother to child during delivery. | Breast feeding can transmit AIDS | Microbiology | null | 19ac84ed-a4fc-4c1f-a119-579dadf2d18e | multi |
Beta 2 microglobulin is a tumour marker for: | Increased levels of microglobulin are seen in the urine and serum of patients with multiple myeloma. Serum beta 2 microglobulin is the single most powerful predictor of survival and can substitute for staging. (ref Harsh mohan 6th/383,Robbins 9th/) | 1 | Multiple myeloma | Lung cancer | Colonic neoplasm | Choriocarcinoma | Anatomy | Haematology | e8b68d94-cb03-42fb-8ebd-ee9fbc2207a1 | single |
In conduction system of hea the maximum velocity of conduction is seen in? | Purkinje fibers are characterized by action potentials with a low resting membrane potential (-- 90 mV), a rapid maximum upstroke velocity (500 to 700 V/s), and, therefore, a rapid conduction velocity. Purkinje's fibres have many gap junctions which allows the rapid flow of current and hence the conduction velocity is ... | 4 | SA node | AV node | Bundle of HIS | Purkinje fibers | Physiology | null | 49d06d7f-8ff8-427e-b30a-7870e6f481d0 | single |
At autopsy, the cyanide poisoning case will show the following features, except: Himachal 10 | Ans. Characteristic bitter lemon smell | 1 | Characteristic bitter lemon smell | Congested organs | Skin may be pinkish or cherry red in color | Erosion and hemorrhages in esophagus and stomach | Forensic Medicine | null | db6aa892-2623-4293-99db-673a767c30b7 | multi |
mental retardation can be proved if delayed milestones and slow or retarded growth seen upto which age (in year)? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., 18 year | 3 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 20 | Pediatrics | null | 140caa19-a6d7-49e9-b5a5-e10fcf88efbc | single |
The Corynebacterium species which are lipophilic- | C. jeikeium-causes bacteremia with high moality rates in immunodeficient. C. urealyticum-causes UTI. Both are lipophilic. | 1 | C. jeikeium and C. urealyticum | C. ulcerans and C. diphtheriae | C. hofmanni and C. diphtheriae | C. xerosis and C. ulcerans | Microbiology | Systemic Bacteriology (Gram Positive Bacilli, Gram Negative Bacilli) | 69fed9af-8fd7-499b-a828-3adfc11e96df | single |
Mutation of which of the following gene is most impoant in Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria | . | 3 | Decay accelerating factor (DAF) | Membrane inhibitor of reactive lysis (MIRL) | Glycosyl phosphatidyl inositol (GPI) | CD8 binding protein | Pathology | All India exam | c4aa4c29-2b12-439e-8e4a-e334e7502324 | single |
The amino acid which is associated With atherosclerosis is - | homocystein is a emerging risk factor for atherosclerosis ( Harrison20 pg 1505 table 235-1) | 2 | Lysine | Homocystein | Cysteine | Alanine | Medicine | Nutrition | 993c6b73-c53a-4fe0-8191-00fdc2929974 | single |
What presentation is most likely to accompany this angiographic finding? | Answer A. Binocular visual lossThe patient developed vertigo and binocular visual loss during cardiac catheterization. Cerebral angiography revealed total occlusion of the distal basilar artery consistent with cardioembolic stroke. All neurological abnormalities resolved following selective intraarterial thrombolysis. | 1 | Binocular visual loss | Hemineglect | Paratonic rigidity | Urinary incontinence | Medicine | C.N.S. | f3f5d552-65b8-49a5-b573-cfaef7f9eee9 | single |
A 5 year old boy comes with overnight petechial spots 2 weeks back he had history of abdominal pain and no hepatosplenomegaly. Diagnosis is | most probable diagnosis here is ITP. in ALL there will be hepatosplenomegaly of a plastic anemia infection Symptoms Immune thrombocytopenia may have no signs and symptoms. When they do occur, they may include: Easy or excessive bruising Superficial bleeding into the skin that appears as pinpoint-sized reddish-purple sp... | 3 | Aute lymphatic leukemia | Aplastic anemia | Idiopathic thrombocytopenis purpura | Acute viral infection | Pediatrics | Hematology | 6c31cc63-c5c4-4fa9-8bc2-ab56aadce29d | single |
All are true about Pseudofractures except? | Ans APseudo fractures though associated with osteomalacia are not specific for it. Instead they are seen in many other conditions like OGI, hyperparathyroidism, Paget's disease. | 1 | Specific for osteomalacia | Often have symmetrical distribution | Occurs at right angles to the long axis of the long bones | Pubic rami, femoral neck and scapula are common sites | Radiology | Skeletal System | cdeeeeaf-8284-436b-89e6-86c9f4dbaecb | multi |
Tzank smear is prepared for ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Varicella Tzank smear findings in bullous disorders Disorders Findings Pemphigus Bullous pemphigoid Varicella-zoster infection Herpes simpex infection Toxic epidermal necrolysis Acantholysis Predominantly eosinophils Multinucleated giant cells Multinucleated giant cells Necrotic cells | 2 | Leprosy | Varicella | Fungus | Atopic dermatitis | Skin | null | 355edcf2-0d70-49c7-a9ea-1cba6488bd44 | single |
Which of the following is derived from ectoderm? | Some epithelia derived from ectoderm- the epithelium of the skin , hair follicles, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and mammary glands - the epithelium over cornea and conjunctiva, external acoustic meatus and the outer surface of the tympanic membrane- the epithelium of some pa of the mouth, the lower pa of the anal ca... | 1 | Epithelium of iris | Ciliary muscles | Vascular endothelium | Sclera | Anatomy | General anatomy | 8f6b4115-7bd5-4634-9db0-6995917a927b | single |
Tardy ulnar nerve palsy - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Late onsetTardy ulnar nerve palsyo Tardy ulnar nerve palsy as a late complication of the lateral condylar physis is well known, especially after the development of cubitus valgus from malunion or nonunion. Due to cubitus valgus there is chronic stretching of ulnar nerve. However, you should keep in mi... | 2 | Early onset | Late onset | Caused by shoulder dislocation | null | Orthopaedics | Injuries Around Arm & Elbow | d3b04698-1c1d-4692-83b0-1faa7def6406 | multi |
Function of thick gastric mucosa is ? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Protects epithelium | 1 | Protects epithelium | Neutralises HCL | Traps foreign paicles | None of the above | Surgery | null | bd8e6799-95ed-4d64-95ca-1b60b049f130 | multi |
A 13 year old female patient, complains of bleeding from gums while brushing and has a history of deviated nasal septum. Extraoral examination reveals increased anterior facial height. Intraoral findings reveals erythematous gingiva and spontaneous bleeding on probing. These features are seen in patients with | A wide variety of local irritants can produce a hyperplastic type of gingivitis in children and young adults. The irritation to the gingival tissue produced by mouth breathing is often responsible for the development of the chronic hyperplastic form of gingivitis, particularly in the maxillary arch. All these factors ... | 3 | Thumb sucking | Tongue thrusting | Mouth breathing | Bruxism | Dental | null | 2cbc7b48-3ceb-4afa-a306-d26e00439915 | single |
A patient with ptosis, upper 4 mm of cornea is covered by upper eyelid. Grade of Ptosis is ? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Mild In unilateral cases of ptosis, difference between the veical height of palpebral fissures of the two sides indicates the degree of ptosis. In bilateral cases it can be determined by measuring the amount of cornea covered by the upper eyelid and then substracting 2 mm. Depending upon its amount th... | 1 | Mild | Moderat | Severe | Profound | Anaesthesia | null | 029a298b-826b-4138-ab2a-c0afe9bd4563 | single |
A Giemsa stain of a thin peripheral blood smear is prepared. Which of the following cannot be diagnosed? | Ans. (B) Coxiella burnettii(Ref: Jawetz's Medical Microbiology 27th Ed; Page No-347)A diagnosis of Coxiella burnettii cannot be done using a Giemsa stain of a thin peripheral smear.The diagnosis of Coxiella burnetii is done mainly by serology which shows a rise in the titer of specific antibodies to C. burnettii.Other ... | 2 | Bartonella henselae | Coxiella burnettii | Toxoplasma gondii | Ehrlichia chaffeensis | Microbiology | Bacteria | 49125a5d-180d-42d9-b3dd-1cd99d902308 | single |
Roflumilast is a | Roflumilast is a PDE-4 inhibitor that inhibits degradation of cAMP and lead to bronchodilation. | 2 | PDE-3 inhibitor | PDE-4 inhibitor | PDE-5 inhibitor | Leucotriene receptor antagonist | Pharmacology | null | 51452140-7daa-46e5-bc25-5ae707a24d6e | single |
Buonian line is seen with poisoning of - | * Lead line (Buonian line) - a bluish line is present on gums. The line formation is due to lead sulphide. Lead sulphide is formed due to action of hydrogen sulphide gas, liberated from the decomposed food in the mouth, with lead. Ref: K.S.Narayan Reddy's Synopsis of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 29th edition, Chap... | 2 | Mercury | Lead | Arsenic | Zinc | Forensic Medicine | Poisoning | b6b91a88-2e80-428a-adbb-7455cefcb462 | single |
True about incompletely descended testis are all of the following except: March 2008 | Ans. C: Poorly developed secondary sexual charactersAssociated anomalies and conditions with cryptorchidism may include the following:Patent processus vaginalisAbnormal epididymisCerebral palsyMental retardationWilm's tumourAbdominal wall defects (e.g., gastroschisis, omphalocele, prune belly syndrome)HypospadiasisIn g... | 3 | Early repositioning can preserve function | It may lead to sterility, if bilateral | Poorly developed secondary sexual characters | May be associated with indirect inguinal hernia | Surgery | null | b8fcfd38-feaa-4558-8d46-6e4f73ef0bac | multi |
All are components of bile, except | Stercobilinogen is a chemical created by bacteria in the gut. It is made of broken-down hemoglobin. It is fuher processed to become the chemical that gives feces its brown color while all other things are components of bile Ref: guyton and hall textbook of medical physiology 12 edition page number:420,421,422 | 3 | Bile salts | Bile pigment | Stercobilinogen | Bilirubin | Physiology | G.I.T | 8a5ab0a6-d2dd-4e3b-957d-f16d2b907290 | multi |
A High Tracing Device is used for | null | 1 | Extra oral graphic tracings | Intra oral graphic tracings | Cephalometric tracings | Determining focal forms | Dental | null | 0480a827-fd28-4fbf-8031-0ab31ee82a10 | single |
Which of the following is a calcineurin inhibitor? | Ans. (A) Cyclosporine(Ref: Goodman Gilman 12th/e p1008; Katzung 12th/e p986; KDT 8/e p937)Cyclosporine and tacrolimus act as immunosuppresants by their inhibitory action on calcineurin. | 1 | Cyclosporine | Methotrexate | Azathioprine | Mycophenolate mofetil | Pharmacology | Immunomodulatory: DMARDS, Monoclonal Antibodies | a76f76d4-5596-4bc3-afd8-e50f8fe814bd | single |
In presence of Haldane effect, CO2 uptake is 2 ml/100ml of blood in arteries, what will be CO2 uptake in absence of Haldane effect in veins- | Ans. (a) 2 ml/100 ml of blood(Ref: Ganong, 25th ed/p.642)This picture is carbon dioxide dissociation curveAt Po, 100 mm Hg and Pco2 45mmHg,CO2 content in blood changes from 48 ml/dl to 50 ml/dlAt Po2 40mmHg and Pco2 45mmHg,CO2 content in blood changes from 48 ml/dl to 52 ml/dlThe amount of Co2 taken up at tissues is do... | 1 | 2 ml/100 ml of blood | 4 ml/100 ml of blood | 6 ml/100 ml of blood | 8 ml/100 ml of blood | Physiology | Respiratory System | 8f4726ae-5346-4e03-acb5-43abddec4e76 | single |
Percentage of bilirubin production from old RBCs | (B) 80% > Bilirubin is the end product of heme degradation.> From 70 to 90% of bilirubin is derived from degradation of the hemoglobin of senescent red blood cells.> Bilirubin produced in the periphery is transported to the liver within the plasma, where, due to its insolubility in aqueous solutions, it is tightly boun... | 2 | 20% | 80% | 100% | 40% | Medicine | Miscellaneous | 7dc53c52-1d64-47a3-969e-afc7bb51c90e | single |
Acute osteomyelitis can best be distinguished from soft tissue infection by - | Ans. is 'd' i.e., MRI MRI is the best radiographic imaging technique for the identification of abscess and for differentiation between bone and soft tissue infection. | 4 | Clinical examination | X-Ray | CT scan | MRI | Pediatrics | null | 7b32aeaa-0f22-4cf9-9434-64cf54b68a4a | single |
Which of the following parameter can be measured any time during the menstrual cycle to test ovarian reserve? | Ovarian ReserveOvarian reserve refers to the size of the nongrowing, or resting, primordial follicle population in the ovaries. This, in turn, presumably determines the number of growing follicles and the "quality" or reproductive potential of their oocytes.Serum Day 3 Follicle Stimulating HormoneAs women age, FSH phys... | 3 | Serum FSH | Serum estradiol | Serum Anti Mullerian hormone | Antral follicular count | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | Infertility | 47e172a8-cdb5-4949-9016-d96778096976 | single |
Best site for taking biopsy for viral oesophagitis is- | In viral esophagitis dit Herpes simplex the biopsy sample is taken from the edge of the ulcer. | 1 | Edge of ulcer | Base of ulcer | Adjacent indurated area around ulcer | Surrounding normal mucosa | Pathology | null | 6076de12-874b-4103-aa4c-5c8f0bc6c497 | single |
Which of the following drug is a leukotriene receptor antagonist? | Montelukast and zafirlukast inhibit the bronchoconstrictor action of LTs at cys LT1 receptor. These are used as prophylactic agents for bronchial asthma. These are very safe drugs but few cases of Churg Strauss syndrome (vasculitis with eosinophilia) have been associated with their use. | 4 | Nicorandil | Zileuton | Sodium cromoglycate | Montelukast | Pharmacology | Respiratory System | 42a737a8-2f9f-4265-a422-26aeba7b9820 | single |
Mallory bodies are seen in? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., al - antitrypsin deficiency Mallory hyaline (mallory bodies)* Mallory bodies are eosinophilic intracytoplasmic inclusion bodies which are composed predominantly of keratin intermediate filaments. They are also known as alcoholic hyaline.* These inclusions are characteristic but not specific feature of... | 3 | Hepatitis B infection | Hydatid cyst | al - antitrypsin deficiency | Autoimmune hepatitis | Pathology | Liver & Biliary Tract | 4193568e-7403-443b-aab8-1f1de7d08edb | multi |
Roid rage is seen in | ANABOLIC ANDROGENIC STEROIDS Testosterone like hormones * Muscle building propey * Body builders * Normal testosterone range is 300-1000micrograms * Need to administer 10-100 times the normal to have effect kaplon and Sadock, synopsis of psychiatry, 11 th edition, pg no 686 | 4 | flunitrazepam | LSD | toluene | anabolic androgenic steroids | Psychiatry | Substance abuse | 02b7f906-1771-4e6d-ae41-43ab1356dccb | single |
What type of occlusion will be given for FPD? | null | 2 | Confirmatory | Reorganised | Balanced | null | Dental | null | 64f3fba3-ab55-41e2-b142-3399d6197189 | multi |
Goodpasture's disease is characterized by all except: | Ans. i.e., b Leukocytoclastic vasculitis Goodpasture Syndrome -It is diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage syndrome Q characterized by presence of circulating autoantibodies targeted against the basement membrane of the kidney and lung. The antibodies initiate an inflammatory destruction of the basement membrane in kidney glome... | 2 | Glomerulonephritis | Leukocytoclastic vasculitis | Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage | Presence of antibodies to BM | Medicine | Glomerular Diseases | bd3993c6-d978-4dcc-b5cf-32da83b0cf4e | multi |
Dohlman's operation done for: | Ans. (d) Zenker's diverticulumRef Shackelford 7th Edition, Page 345* Surgical Management of Choice is - Cricopharyngeal Myotomy with Diverticulectomy (If given in choices is the best option)* Dohlman's operation - Endoscopic stapling technique preferred for Diverticulum more than 3cm Size. | 4 | Achalasia | Rectal prolapse | Ca esophagus | Zenker's diverticulum | Surgery | Oesophagus | 1d7cdb60-f6f2-4870-ac9c-580f0e0c665f | single |
All of the following are features of hypothyroidism except: September 2005 | Ans. D: Lid retraction Common features of hypothyroidism include easy fatigability, coldness, weight gain, constipation, menstrual irregularities, and muscle cramps. Physical findings include a cool, rough, dry skin, puffy face and hands (myxedema),hair becomes dry and tends to fall, a hoarse, husky voice, and slow ref... | 4 | Dry skin | Bradycardia | Myxedema | Lid retraction | Medicine | null | 6bd64ac0-8f6e-4fa3-9dda-bddc5819e5cf | multi |
Cervical restorations fail mostly due to | null | 1 | Inadequate moisture control | Marginal gingivitis | Cuspal flexure | All the above | Dental | null | a464af2d-a812-4e5c-b6c5-430581b33230 | multi |
Type of hemolysis produced by pneumococcus on blood agar - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Alpha Hemolysis||||1Alpha (a)Beta (b)Gamma (g)o Greenish discolouration with partial hemolysis around the colonieseg - Str. pneumoniae, Str. viridanso Colourless zone of complete hemolysiseg - Str. pyogenes (grp A) Str. agalactiae (grp B) Str equisimilis (grp C)o No hemolysis eg - Enterococci (grp D) | 1 | Alpha | Beta | Gamma | Any of theabove | Microbiology | Bacteria | 8f837ff3-e59a-4640-a111-c430d6c1baf9 | multi |
A patient presented with a platelet count of 700 x 109/L with abnormalities in size, shape and granularity of platelets. WBC count of 8 x109 L, hemoglobin of 12 g/dl and the absence of the Philadelphia chromosome. The most likely diagnosis would be? | A patient presents with thrombocytosis with abnormalities in size, shape and granularity of platelets, with normal WBC count & hemoglobin and the absence of the Philadelphia chromosome. The most likely diagnosis in this case would be Essential Thrombocythemia | 2 | Polycythemia vera | Essential thrombocythemia | Chronic myeloid leukemia | Leukemoid reaction | Pathology | Myeloproliferative Disorders | da527ab2-0e61-40ec-83cc-0f1d38302e46 | single |
Which one of the following hapatitis viruses have significant perinetal transmission ? | Hepatitis B virus infection is prevalent in Asia, Africa,Southern europe.HBsAg seropositive ranges from 2-20%.In hyperendemic areas HBV infections occur mainly during infancy and early childhood.In Asia perinatal transmission from HBsAg mother to their infants is a very impoant route of transmission,leading to chronici... | 3 | Hepatitis E virus | Hepatitis C virus | Hepatitis B virus | Hepatitis A virus | Pediatrics | Gastrointestinal tract | 4c74a4f6-e1b4-4f8a-9074-8fdacfc4af13 | single |
when a behaviour is done and a rewarding response is removed, the behaviour is reduced, this works in which line of management | Behavioral therapy is learning given by BF Skinner , according to him all behaviors are learned phenomenon and thus can be unlearned Positive reinforcement a type of reinforcement when a behavior is rewarded there is more chance that the behavior is repeated Negative reinforcement is that when a behavior is done and an... | 2 | omission | extinction | negative reinforcement | positive reinforcrmrnt | Anatomy | Treatment in psychiatry | 46def675-ddb9-496e-892a-9c4648a9f0da | single |
The first gene therapy (somatic enzyme) was successfully done in | Deficiency of adenosine deaminase, a condition that affects lymphocytes paicularly, was the first disease to be treated by gene therapy. Deficiency of adenosine deaminase accounts for 15% of all cases of severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)In 1990, Dr. William French Anderson introduced a new copy the gene, carried ... | 1 | SCID | Phenylketonuria | Thalassemia | Cystic fibrosis | Biochemistry | Structure and function of protein | 94387a5c-cec6-46f4-959f-7313dfeb5f3f | single |
Who is the father of Psychoanalysis? | Psychoanalysis : Sigmond Freud
Child psychoanalysis: Anna Freud
Analytical psychology: Carl Jung. | 3 | Adla | Carl Jung | Sigmund Freud | Emil Kraeplin | Psychiatry | null | 572f10e5-3ecc-4bf2-adb7-8096a7572e71 | single |
A distinct advantage that tetracyclines have over penicillins is that tetracyclines: | null | 4 | Have no side effects | Do not cause superinfections | Are safer to use during pregnancy | Have a wider range of antibacterial activity | Pharmacology | null | cf8a007d-9979-4ccc-8ad1-801b5de268cd | single |
Homocysteine is | Homocysteine is a non-proteinogenic alpha- amino acid Homologous to cysteine, differing by an additional methylene bridge (-CH2-) Synthesized from methionine. | 3 | Amino-acid in Protein- D form | Amino-acid in Protein- L form | Non-protein alpha amino-acid | Seen in Collagen | Biochemistry | Methionine and Cysteine details | b78192de-0811-4ba5-aaa5-5318a3d18fc3 | single |
Pinna calcification is seen in all except | Ans. a. Gout Pinna Calcification is seen in Addison's diseaseQ Diabetes mellitus OchronosisQ HypehyroidismQ AcromegalyQ von Meyenburg's disease (systemicchondromalacia) Hypeension Late calcification of the auricular cailage following frostbite. ( of Chapter/1550092413 .pdf) Delayed dystrophic calcification of the under... | 1 | Gout | Ochronosis | Frost bite | Addison's disease | Medicine | null | c4481d2a-cf26-424a-b240-b9ad6c9c8923 | multi |
All are corneal signs of Trachoma except - | Arlst's is a conjunctival sign (not corneal). Signs of Trachoma Conjunctival signs :- Congestion, conjunctival follicles (boiled sagograin like), Papillary hyperplasia, conjunctival scarring (Arlt's line), concretion. Corneal signs :- Superficial keratitis, Herbe follicles, Pannus, Corneal ulcer, Herbe pits, Corneal op... | 4 | Herbe follicles | Pannus | Opacity | Arlt's line | Ophthalmology | Conjunctiva | 7c47a3c1-9db2-45f8-999e-cfe0ea41fb05 | multi |
Numerator in calculating positive predictive value - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., True positive Sensitivity =Number of true positive--------------------------------------------Number of true positives + Number of false negative Specificity =Number of true negatives--------------------------------------------Number of true negative + number of false positives. Positive predictive va... | 1 | True positive | False positive | True negative | False negative | Social & Preventive Medicine | Screening for Disease | 0a2cd9a4-3f02-4290-8369-0c5d7ab7b379 | multi |
False about OHSS? | Ans. D. The symptoms associated with OHSS usually begin 15-20d after hCG is givenOvulation induction promotes follicle maturation and oocyte release utilizing pharmacological agents. The most commonly used agent is Clomiphene citrate, which increases follicle-stimulating hormone release at the level of the hypothalamus... | 4 | Associated with massive stromal oedema of the ovary | The enlarged ovaries may be prone to torsion | Patients with OHSS usually have enlarged ovaries (>10 cm) that may contain several hypoechoic areas | The symptoms associated with OHSS usually begin 15-20d after hCG is given | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | Gynaecological Disorders in Obs. | efb5f7ce-6843-4c02-ab46-9282c5e09510 | multi |
The most common type of lung carcinoma in non- smokers | Adenocarcinomas often occur in more peripheral lung locations Most common type of lung cancer occurring in non smokers. | 2 | Squamous cell carcinoma | Adenocarcinoma | Small cell carcinoma | Large cell carcinoma | Medicine | Miscellaneous Questions | b3580b20-045d-4b80-adac-e075747011a6 | multi |
The mechanism of anticancer action of fluorouracil is: | 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is an antimetabolite. It is a thymidine analogue and acts by conversion to 5'-dUMP. Latter inhibits the formation of dTMP and results in thymineless death of cells. Option 1 is mechanism of alkylating agents like cyclophosphamide Option 3: methotrexate is example of DHFRase inhibitor Option 4: Vin... | 2 | Cross linking of double stranded DNA and the resulting inhibition of DNA replication and transcription | Cytotoxicity resulting from a metabolite that interferes with the production of dTMP | Irreversible inhibition of dihydrofolic acid reductase | Inhibiting the formation of mitotic spindle | Pharmacology | Cytotoxic Anticancer Drugs | c4ed2a75-9a75-44e0-b7e7-20f7bf283a53 | single |
Shortest acting NDMR: | Ans. is 'b' i.e. Mivacurium Note-Rapacuronium onset is 15-20 minsMiller's anesthesia 5/ep 892, Drugs and equipment in Anaesthesia 5/ep 78 Arm Kumar Paul] Among the given options Rapacuronium is the shortest acting drug. Rapacuronium has been withdrawn from the market because it produces intense bronchospasm in a signif... | 2 | Succinylcholine | Mivacurium | Atracurium | Pancuronium | Unknown | null | 83e86777-fabb-44dd-b39e-b61e864a6b6f | single |
Biceps brachi is supplied by | Root value of musculocutaneous nerve is C5, C6.It arises from the lateral cord of brachial plexus.B D Chaurasia 7th edition Page no : 57 | 3 | Radial nerve | Median nerve | Musculocutaneous nerve | Axillary nerve | Anatomy | Upper limb | 56b89fbe-e3d8-4078-9695-153d2684a883 | single |
What is true about confounding factor? | Confounding factor is defined as one which is associated with both exposure and disease and is distributed unequally in study and control groups. (refer pg no:72 park 23 rd edition) | 2 | It is found equally between study and control groups | It itself is a risk factor for the disease | Confounding can be eliminated by selecting a small group | It is associated with either the exposure or the disease | Social & Preventive Medicine | Epidemiology | ea94ebd6-aa15-40f5-84b5-5eacabb32801 | multi |
Which of the following membranes has the highest protein content per gram tissue | The membrane with the highest protein content is inner mitochondria The membrane with highest lipid content is myelin sheath Protein to Lipid ratio in Different Membranes Membranes Protein:Lipid Ratio Myelin 0.23 Human RBC 1.1 Mitochondrial outer membrane 1.1 Sarcoplasmic reticulum 2.0 Mitochondrial inner membrane 3.2 ... | 4 | Myelin sheath | Outer mitochondrial Membrane | Sarcoplasmic Reticulum | Inner Mitochondrial membrane | Physiology | General physiology | a21a7b48-60a3-4c53-9063-af5f67d4cd97 | single |
Cavity formation in a tooth, due to dental caries is due to: | null | 3 | Destructive potential of streptococcus mutans | Destructive potential of lactobacillus acidophilus | Lateral spread of caries along DE junction and weakening of the outer covering enamel | Mastectomy force and unrelated to the extent of carious process | Pathology | null | 6a6eb023-3d81-4320-9ebe-f0edd192ee62 | single |
Eye donation Fonight is organized from :- | The National Eye Donation Fonight is observed every year from 25th August to 8th September. It is a campaign which aims to create mass public awareness about the impoance of eye donation and to motivate people to pledge their eyes for donation after death. | 2 | 26th August to 9th September | 25th August to 8th September | 24th August to 7th September | None of these | Social & Preventive Medicine | NPCBVI, NACP | 2a2a5735-b35c-4866-8a97-ef6d29ef76fd | multi |
All of the following are considered in differential diagnosis of a pericoronal radiolucency except | null | 3 | Odontome | Ameloblastic fibro-odontome | Percipical osteitis | AOT | Radiology | null | 341bf955-4e1e-4905-8d75-1ce255c57d83 | multi |
Joint between epiphysis and diaphysis of a long bone is a type of | D. i.e. Synchondrosis | 4 | Plane Synol joint | Fibrous joint | Symphysis | Synchondrosis | Anatomy | null | bb9d0a2f-28b5-4024-ba41-245a3371d797 | single |
Which of the following statements about &;Late expanding phase&; of Demographic cycle is true | Death rate declines still fuher and the bih rate tend to fall in third stage of demographic cycle or late expanding stage, but the population continue to grow as bihs exceeds death. Reference : Park&;s textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no: 479 | 3 | Bih rate is lower than death rate | Death rate begins to decline while bih rate remains unchanged | Death rate declines more than bih rate | High death rate and high bih rate | Social & Preventive Medicine | Demography and family planning | f0548597-09c8-4a47-a592-7e2973c4cd52 | multi |
Hypercalcemia is seen in all EXCEPT: | Ans. C i.e. Pseudohypoparathyroidism Pseudohypoparathyroidism presents with hypocalcemia, normal to raised PTH, normal 25-(OH)D, and decreased 1,25-(OH),D | 3 | Bone metastasis | Sarcoidosis | Pseudohypoparathyroidism | Hyperparathyroidism | Pathology | null | 2b69de7f-2cdb-462b-8d16-7b5f71597fd4 | multi |
All are branches of lumbar plexus except | LUMBAR PLEXUS - The lumbar plexus lies in the posterior pa of the substance of the psoas major muscle. It is formed by the ventral rami of the upper four lumbar nerves .The first lumbar nerve receives a contribution from the subcostal nerve, and the fouh lumbar nerve gives a contribution to the lumbosacral trunk; which... | 4 | Iliohypogastric nerve | Ilioinguinal nerve | Obturator nerve | Subcostal nerve | Anatomy | Lower limb | 4a9a4488-e875-47de-bf0a-411f192068a4 | multi |
Cerelas are deficient in? | Cereal proteins are poor in nutritive value being deficient in the essential amino acid,lysine.REF.PARK'S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICINE.Editon-21.Page no.-578 | 2 | Alanine | Lysine | Methionine | Cysteine | Social & Preventive Medicine | Nutrition and health | a422e55d-2c53-499e-9b1c-cdb8d9878bb8 | single |
Vasculitis involving the Aoic arch is | Takayasu aeritis classically involves the aoic arch. This is a granulomatous vasculitis of medium and larger aeries characterized principally by ocular disturbances and marked weakening of the pulses in the upper extremities (hence the name pulseless disease). Takayasu aeritismanifests with transmural fibrous thickenin... | 1 | Takayasu aeritis | Polyaeritis nodosa | Kawasaki disease | Churg-Strauss syndrome | Pathology | General pathology | 27dbfbeb-573f-474d-8635-81a90c5297a7 | single |
A woman with H/o recurrent abortions presents with isolated increase in APTT. Most likely cause is: | Ans. is a, i.e. Lupus anticoagulantRef. Dutta Obs. 6/e, p 343; Fernando Arias 3/e, p 327; Leon Speroff 7/e, p 1082Isolated increase in APTT is suggestive of lupus anticoagulant. | 1 | Lupus anticoagulant | Factor VII | Von Willebrand's disease | Hemophilia A | Gynaecology & Obstetrics | Abortion | 8869fa56-c7b3-4891-8a4c-a8091712c6e5 | single |
Which is not a characteristic of wegeners granulomatosis? | Wegener granulomatosis is a necrotizing vasculitis characterizedby a specific triad of findings:* Granulomas of the lung and/or the upper respiratorytract (ear, nose, sinuses, throat)* Vasculitis of small to medium-sized vessels (capillaries,venules, aerioles, and aeries), most prominently inthe lungs and upper respira... | 4 | Granuloma in vessel wall | Focal necrotising glomerulonephritis | Positive for cANCA | Involves large vessels | Pathology | Cardiovascular system | c2d02c5c-b217-43dd-b960-2ae12ca39329 | multi |
Good syndrome is | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Thymoma with immunodeficiency Good's syndrome (thymoma with immunodeficiency) is a rare cause of combined B and T cell immunodeficiency in adults. Clinical features of Good's syndrome are :- Increased susceptibility to bacterial infections with encapsulated organisms and oppounistic viral and fungal i... | 1 | Thymoma with immunodeficiency | Thymoma with M. Gravis | Thymoma with serum sickness | Thymoma with pure red cell aplasia | Medicine | null | 75669caf-05de-44cf-a439-a700ff70343c | single |
Dysphagia lusoria is best diagnosed by | Ans. is'c'i.e., CT AngiographyRef: Human Malformations and Related Anomalies p. 130Dysphagia lusoria is an impairment of swallowing due to compression from an aberrant right subclan aery (aeria lusoria)CT angiography and MRI thorax are the best diagnostic modalities that could identify the aeria lusoria. | 3 | Plain radiography | Fluoroscopy | CT Angiography | Ultrasound | Radiology | null | eabfc886-28b8-4450-81f3-4598f7534301 | single |
Bolognini's symptom (a feeling of crepitationoccuring from gradual increasing pressure on the abdomen) is seen in - | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Measles | 4 | Congenital pyloric stenosis | Gastric polyp | Duodenal atresia | Measles | Surgery | null | 19e88cd9-2a37-456c-bab2-69b3d0ce8b0e | single |
A pregnant woman is diagnosed with suffering from Graves' disease. The most appropriate therapy for her would be - | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Propylthiouracil oral o Graves' disease. an autoimmune disease characterized by antibodies against the thyrotropin (TSH) receptor (also called thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins), is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. Treatment of Graves disease o The therapeutic approach to Graves' hyperthyro... | 4 | Radioiodine therapy | Total thyroidectomy | Carbtmazole parenteral | Propylthiouracil oral | Unknown | null | e3d5b2bc-26ea-4720-8498-023fa81966b9 | single |
Lignocaine is useful: | Ans. C. Digitalis induced toxicityDOC for atrial fibrillation- verapamil. PSVT- adenosine, Digitalis induced toxicity- lignocaine. | 3 | Atrial fibrillation | PSVT | Digitalis induced toxicity | All of the above | Pharmacology | C.V.S | 3b0f58c9-dab3-4385-b934-c80bc7837294 | multi |
A 21 year old patient attended a pay the previous night and gives the following symptoms, pain in abdomen radiating to back, pulse 100/min, BP 100/76, Temp 39degC and vomiting before coming. Most probable diagnosis is | Clinical features of acute pancreatitis Cardinal symptoms : Epigastric and /or peri umbilical pain that radiates to the back, relieved by sitting & leaning forward Upto 90% of patients have nausea and/or vomiting that typically does not releive on pain Nature of the pain is constant Dehydration, poor skin turgor, tachy... | 4 | Acute appendicitis | Acute cholecystitis | Acute diveiculitis | Acute pancreatitis | Anatomy | G.I.T | 97823612-86f9-4a26-a656-b624e244e55e | single |
Kala azar is transmitted by | null | 3 | Phlebotomous papatasii | Phlebotomous sergenti | Phlebotomous argentipes | Phlebotomous punjabensis | Social & Preventive Medicine | null | 7d82d69f-79fc-4c4a-81a0-5019cada32e3 | single |
a patient presented with swelling in his right foot with multiple discharging sinuses.the leison did not respond to antibiotics the likely etiological agent would be ? | Madurella mycetomatis causes the majority of the cases with the black grains. It is imperfect dematiaceous mold with brown colonies and diffused honey-colord pigment. Causes of mycetoma Eumycetoma : caused by species of fungi as: 1-Madurella mycetomatis 2-Madurella grisea 3-Leptosphaeria senegalensis 4-Pseudallescheria... | 4 | actino madura | nocardia | SPOROTHRIX | madurella mycetomatis | Dental | All India exam | ccd3f7bf-2266-4d9e-9b8d-ed28ea3f4415 | single |
In postpartum patients, the blood volumes become normal after nonpregnant state is | Ans-C | 3 | 2 weeks | 4 weeks | 6 weeks | 10 weeks | Unknown | null | 7171ad2a-3656-4cce-aa20-7b4fc0f8d0db | single |
Among the secondary changes in tooth the most useful one for age determination is: | Root transparency is not seen until about 30 years of age. The canals in the dentin are first wide. With age they are filled by mineral, so that they become invisible and the dentin becomes transparent. It is more reliable of all criteria by Gustafson's method. Factors that determine age by assessing dental tissues in ... | 4 | Attrition | Secondary dentine deposition | Root resorption | Root transparency | Forensic Medicine | null | 4ea89991-bfd5-4b6a-a0d0-40acf8fd5b7e | single |
Which of the f ollowing factors helped in smallpox eradication? | Question repeated | 4 | Sho incubation period of disease | Slow evolution of rashes over body | Long-term carrier stages in patients | Life-long immunity after disease | Social & Preventive Medicine | Communicable diseases | 1e026866-1128-48a7-8181-0ed6f01cd9a3 | multi |
Which is not a content of the spermatic cord? | Ans: d (Ilioinguinal nerve) Ref: BDC, 4th ed, Vol. II,p. 208The ilioinguinal nerve is not a content of the spermatic cord. In fact, it is a content of the inguinal canal, along with the spermatic cord.Ilioinguinal nerve:Enters the inguinal canal through the interval between the external and internal oblique and passes ... | 4 | Cremastric artery | Testicular artery | Pampniform plexus | Ilioinguinal nerve | Anatomy | Male Genital System | e0aab1d9-3586-4004-ad36-5fbbd94ed75e | single |
In tandem bullet, number of bullet/bullets comingout of the gun is/are | 2 [Ref: Parikh 6/e, p 4.26; Reddy, 25/e, p 1961 Tandem bullets: also k/a piggiback bullets are 2 bullets ejected one after the other, when the first bullet, having been stuck in the barrel, fails to leave the barrel, and is ejected by the subsequently fired bullet. The bullets may separate within the body, or before th... | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Forensic Medicine | null | 79d039e2-146e-4212-94cc-793e0f6aa5f0 | single |
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