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Commonly used long bone for identification ?
Femur
Radius
Ulna
Humerus
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Femur Stature can be calculated from the length of long bones and used for identification. Femur and tibia give more accurate values compared to humerus and radius Stature is determined in dismembered body (skeletal remains) by : Length from the tip of middle finger to the tip of opposite middle finge...
Forensic Medicine
null
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Thomas test is used for testing?
Hip flexion
Knee flexion
Hip abduction
Hip rotation
0a
single
Hip flexion REF: Lange book of Ohopedics and Spos Medicine Thomas Test: With the patient lying supine, maximally flex both hips. Allow the femur on the ipsilateral side to fall into as much extension as possible, while holding the other hip up. The angle between the femur and examining table is the residual flexion and...
Orthopaedics
All India exam
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In ECG lead II, III, and aVF are abnormal. Which of the following vessel is blocked?
Left coronary aery
Left anterior descending
Right coronary aery
Right circumflex aery
2c
single
Leads II, III, and aVF detect Inferior wall ischemia. Inferior wall of hea is formed mainly by the major pa of right ventricle and left ventricles separated by the posterior interventricular groove, which is mainly supplied by the right coronary aery. Any block in RCA results in inferior wall and posterior 1/3rd of int...
Medicine
Acute coronary syndrome
3701724d-455c-42b2-aacd-89b2f912f917
The following is an activator of LCAT
Apo AI
Apo E
Apo B 48
Apo B 100
0a
single
.
Pathology
All India exam
0704f3b3-d2a3-425b-990c-e66ae8688ebe
Most common intraocular tumour in adult:
Metastasis
Retinoblastoma
Malignant melanoma
Vitreous tumour
0a
single
A i.e. Metastasis
Ophthalmology
null
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A 67-year-old man with an 18-year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus presents for a routine physical examination. His temperature is 36.9 C (98.5 F), his blood pressure is 158/98 mm Hg and his pulse is 82/minute and regular. On examination, the physician notes a non tender, pulsatile, mass in the mid-abdomen. A plain ...
Diastolic pressure is greater in the abdominal aoa in the supine position
Negative intrathoracic pressure reduces aoic wall tension in the thorax
The average blood flow in the abdominal aoa is greater than that in the thoracic aoa
The average blood pressure in the abdominal aoa is higher than that in the thoracic aoa
3d
multi
Increased blood pressure is a strong risk factor for atherosclerosis, and humans pay a price for their erect sitting and standing postures. In these postures, the abdominal aoa experiences the weight of a column of blood added to the pressure produced by the hea. In the supine posture, the pressures in the thoracic and...
Physiology
null
7a53ceab-1b39-4d94-ad25-17d023820136
IVP should be cautiously performed in:
Multiple myeloma
Bone secondaries
Neuroblastoma
Leukemia
0a
single
Ans. Multiple myeloma
Radiology
null
09337c8f-b260-491b-9a56-2b70ce2665c2
Fencing attitude in dead bodies is seen in?
Drowning
Strangulation
Burns
Throttling
2c
single
Fencing attitude also called Boxers attitude is seen in Burns and high voltage electric shock. It occurs due to muscle protein coagulation. It doesn't differentiate between antemortem or postmortem burns.
Forensic Medicine
null
7b3874b9-9f0f-4c0c-a12c-69aa6afa59a6
A 23 year old female with type I diabetes presented with 6 weeks of amenorrhea. Her urine pregnancy test turned to be positive. Her sugar levels are not in control. The child may have all of the following abnormalities, EXCEPT:
Chromosomal abnormalities
Caudal regression
Renal agenesis
Duplex ureter
0a
multi
Diabetes is not associated with increased risk for fetal chromosomal abnormalities. Congenital malformations in infants of women with ove diabetes: Caudal regression Situs inversus Spina bifida, hydrocephaly, or other central nervous system defects Anencephaly Cardiac anomalies Anal/rectal atresia Renal anomalies Agene...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
d93606e0-34e7-485e-be49-824d62ae216b
Which one of the following is common site of intestinal tuberculosis
Stomach
Jejunum
Ileum
Colon
2c
single
Although why poion of the gastrointestinal tract may be affected the terminal ileum and the cecum are the sites most commonly involved Refer Harrison 18th Red Robbins o 372
Anatomy
General anatomy
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If the annual growth rate of population is 1.5-2% then growth of population is rated as :-
Moderate growth
Rapid growth
Very rapid growth
Explosive growth
2c
single
Relation between growth rate and population Rating Annual Rate of Growth % Number of years required for population to double in size Stationarypopulation Slow growth Moderate growth Rapid growth Very rapid growth "Explosive" growth -------"-------- -------"-------- -------"-------- No growth Less than 0.5 0.5 to 1.0 1....
Social & Preventive Medicine
Census, SRS, NFHS, DLHS, VRS
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All of the following are the good prognostic features for Hodgkin&;s disease except -
Haemoglobin > 10 gm\/dl
WBC count < 15000\/mm3
Absolute lymphocyte count < 600\/ul
Age < 45 yrs
2c
multi
<p>The Hesenclever prognostic index for advanced Hodgkin lymphoma includes poor prognostic factors such as age >45 yrs, male gender,serum albumin <40g/L,Hb<10.5g/dL,stage 4 disease , WBC count >15 x10^9 /L, lymphopenia <0.6x10^9/L.</p><p>Reference :Davidson&;s principles & practice of medicine 22nd edition pg no1043</p...
Medicine
Haematology
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Mycetoma is caused by the following agents except
Allescheria boydii
Madurella mycetomii
Trichosporum beigelli
Nocardia asteroides
2c
multi
Trichosporon beigelii- causes white piedra. Eumycetoma - caused by acremonium falciforme, Madurella mycetomi, Madurella grisea, Pseudoallescheria boydii and Exophiala jeanselmei. Actimomycetoma - actinomadura Madurai, actinomadura palletieri, Nocardia brasiliensis and streptomyces somaliensis. Ref: Textbook of Microbio...
Microbiology
mycology
7d5c1319-4421-4cb6-b1c6-2437bb30cfe4
Use of oral contraceptives increases the risk of which cancer -
Colon
Ovary
Breast
All of the above
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., breast * Important adverse effects of OCPs are: (1) Nausea, vomiting, headache (worsening of migraine), (2) breakthrough bleeding, (3) mastalgia, (4) weight gain, (5) acne and hirsutism, (6) cholasma and pruritis, (7) carbohydrate intolerance, (8) leg vein and pulmonary thrombosis, (9) coronary and ce...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Miscellaneous (Gynae)
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If prevalence is increased, which of the following will be seen ?
Sensitivity increase
Specificity decrease
Increase positive predictive value
Decrease positive predictive value
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Increase positive predictive value
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
c853613f-ef01-4ea6-afc6-2a467d44aecc
The retention of dowel in a pin retained crown is increased by
Increased length, smooth surface and increased taper.
Increased length, serrated surface and increased taper.
Increased length, smooth surface and parallel sides.
Increased length, serrated surface and parallel sides.
3d
multi
Post should be at least 2/3 the root length, parallel sided and serrated for increased retention in the canal
Dental
null
61c36891-e070-43d5-9734-4e56cd2ae516
All of the following are false for Gall Bladder carcinoma except
Carries a good prognosis
Gallstones may be a predisposing factor
Commonly squamous cell carcinoma
Jaundice is rare
1b
multi
Primary carcinoma of the gallbladder is an uncommon, aggressive malignancy that affects women more frequently than men. Older age groups are most often affected, and coexisting gallstones are present in the vast majority of cases. The symptoms at presentation are vague and are most often related to adjacent organ invas...
Surgery
All India exam
8405519d-7015-4ee9-b432-6e9c312156e8
Exhibitionism is -
Shameless exposure of genitals
Exhibiting one's possessions
A type of mania
Not a sexual persuasion
0a
single
Exposure of one's genital organs to strangers or others is called exhibitionism.
Psychiatry
null
98c689f7-be9a-4ee7-8de4-1e232ae75534
A 40 year old woman reports with the complaint of burning sensation in the mouth. Clinical examination reveals lesions consisting of radiating white striations in a retiform arrangement affecting buccal mucosa, tongue, lips & gingiva bilaterally. An incisional biopsy is suggestive of lichen planus. The following are di...
Atrophic Lichen Planus
Hypertrophic Lichen Planus
Bullous Lichen Planus
Verrucous Lichen Planus
3d
multi
The different forms of Lichen planus are reticular form, bullous form, atrophic form, hypertrophic and erosive forms. Verrucous variant is seen in Leukoplakias.
Pathology
null
8e5f6982-4a60-41e1-9edf-aba34fe5d776
Which of the following will produce decreased EEG ACTIVITIES?
hypothermia
early hypoxia
ketamine
nitrous oxide
0a
single
Decreased EEG Increased EEG All inhalational and intravenous anaesthetics Ketamine hypoxia N2O hypercapnia Early hypoxia Hypothermia Early hypothermia Hypotension Early hypercapnia Early hypotension
Anaesthesia
Inhalational Anesthetic Agents
5f8ed029-84f9-4ec8-8874-b15961d134d5
An infant has hepatorenomegaly, hypoglycemia hyperlipidemia, acidosis & normal structured glycogen deposition in liver. What is the diagnosis:
Her's disease
Von Gerke's ds
Cori's ds
Anderson's ds
1b
single
B i.e. Von gierke's disease
Biochemistry
null
8a2f4cc3-f4f4-4f9a-98dd-d363ae06c232
Myoglobinuria is associated with which of the following: September 2011
Tumours
Electrical injury
Crush injury
All of the above
2c
multi
Ans. C: Crush Injury Myoglobinuric acute renal failure complicates 30% of the cases of rhabdomyolysis Common causes of the latter include traumatic crush injury, acute muscle ischemia, seizures, excessive exercise, heat stroke or malignant hypehermia, intoxications (alcohol, cocaine), and infectious or metabolic disord...
Surgery
null
172d8173-1ef2-4fa3-88e1-88e0279f998b
Fibroid causes all the following Except
Infeility
Amenorrhea
Pelvic mass
Menorrhagia
1b
multi
Symptoms of fibroid are:Menorrhagia, polymenorrhea and metrorrhagia Infeility, recurrent aboionsPainAbdominal lumpPressure symptomsVaginal dischargeAround 50% women are asymptomatic.Ref: Shaw&;s Textbook of Gynaecology; Chapter 29; Benign diseases of the uterus
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Uterine fibroid
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In Primi, in Preterm Labour, which of the following can be used as Tocolytic a) Ritodrineb) MgSo4c) Dexamethasoned) Propranolol
ac
ab
ad
bc
1b
single
Tocolytics are drugs to arrest preterm labor. In case of preterm labor main problem is lungs of the fetus are not mature so the main treatment is antenatal steroid injection to the mother ,but steroids require a minimum waiting period of 24 hours to act, so in the meanwhile tocolytics are given to arrest uterine contra...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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20-year-male presents with fever, fatigue, posterior cervical lymphadenopathy, palatal petechiae, and splenomegaly. Peripheral smear shows atypical lymphocytes and the heterophile antibody is positive. The likely diagnosis is
Acute leukemia
Lymphocytic leukemia
Infectious mononucleosis
Chronic myeloid leukemia
2c
single
The Epstein-Barr virus is the cause of heterophil positive infectious mononucleosisFeatures are fever, sore throat, lymphadenopathy most often affects posterior cervical nodes but may be generalized, splenomegaly and atypical lymphocytosisIt is usually a disease of young adultsRef: Davidson's 20/e p307, Harrison; 18/e ...
Medicine
All India exam
2d2145b0-4618-4534-82b8-3340ebbc8916
Molecular classification of breast cancer is based on:
Serum hormone levels
Expression of hormone receptors (ER/PR)
In-vitro response to chemotherapeutic agents
Gene expression profiling
3d
single
Molecular classification of breast cancer is based on gene expression profiling. "Gene expression profiling, which can measure the relative quantities of mRNA for essentially every gene, has identified five major patterns of gene expression in the NST group: luminal A, luminal B, normal, basal-like, HER2 positive. Thes...
Surgery
Breast
d0602719-746e-4227-95c0-4695d8ceb49a
Tetracyclines are not useful for:
Trichomonas
Chlamydia
Syphilis
Rickettsia
0a
single
(a)chlamydial non specific urethritis(b)lymphogranulima venereum(c)atupical pneumonia(d)cholera(e)brucellosis(f)plague. (g)Relapsing fever*(h) Rickettsial infections: typhus, rocky mountain fever(i)syphilis ESSENTIALS OF MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY page no.738
Pharmacology
Chemotherapy
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High plasma drug concentration of phenytoin can cause which of the following adverse effects?
Ataxia
Hirsutism
Gum hyperplasia
All of the above
0a
multi
Cerebellar dysfunction (ataxia, nystagmus and veigo) is seen at toxic plasma concentrations whereas hirsutism and gum hyperplasia is seen at therapeutic concentrations (but on prolonged use).
Pharmacology
Epilepsy
d69eaf10-2504-4ae6-b952-3b8b7feacb4e
Biological amnesia is -
Lack of interest
Presenile dementia
Opioid addiction
Hypothyroidism
1b
single
Biological amnesia:- Head injury (concussion/brain bruises), drugs (Marijuana, alcohol), brain disease (Korsokoff syndrome, Brain tumors, multiple sclerosis, presenile dementia), temporary disturbances in brain blood supply, and transient global amnesia. Psychological amnesia :- Childhood amnesia, dream amnesia, defens...
Psychiatry
null
d9744a5e-27eb-4c40-a225-fccfa82348fc
A 24-year-old male presented with a 4-year history of abdominal pain, periodic diarrhea, low-grade fever, and easy fatigability is found to have an entero-enteric fistula on contrast radiography. Colonoscopy shows "cobblestone" mucosa that has linear ulcerations with "skip areas" of normal bowel wall. Which of the foll...
Intramural granulomas
Transmural inflammation
Marked lymphoid reaction
Skip lesions of the intestinal wall
1b
multi
- Given clinical features suggests the diagnosis of Crohn's disease - Transmural inflammation explains 2 most common complications of Crohn's disease - i.e Strictures & fistulas. Necrosis of the intestinal wall causes ulcer formation which can penetrate entire thickness of affected intestinal wall, leading to formation...
Pathology
Diagnostic procedures
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Edrophonium binds to which site of Acetylcholinesterase
Anionic site
Esteric site
Both the sites
Doesn't bind to any site
0a
multi
Edrophonium is ultra sho-acting acetylcholinesterase drug which binds only to anionic site Ref: KDT 6th ed pg 104
Pharmacology
Autonomic nervous system
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Lung head ratio is useful in diagnosis of:
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Sequestration
Ileal atresia
Esophageal atresia
0a
single
A useful index of severity for patients with left Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia is the lung-to-head ratio (LHR), which is the product of the length and the width of the right lung at the level of the cardiac atria divided by the head circumference (all measurements in millimeters). It helps in predicting prognosis. R...
Surgery
null
f73052ed-6f59-4708-8174-fb79caa95151
All are true about hemangioendothelioma except
Adult variant is benign
More common in females
Multiple and involve bilateral lobe
An indication for liver transplant
0a
multi
Infantile variety is benign Adult one is malignant and Higly aggressive Ref:Sabiston 20th edition Pgno :1459
Anatomy
G.I.T
8b438b9a-de08-409a-bcf3-3dc92299f9e3
Which among the following is the Glucocoicoid synthesis inhibitor? (Repeat)
Mifepristone
Ketoconazole
Letrozole
Anastrozole
1b
single
Ketoconazole, Mitotane, and Trilostane inhibit the synthesis of glucocoicoids.Ref: Goodman Gillman 12th ed. Pg: 1184
Pharmacology
Antibiotics
38e8c14a-cfa7-40e3-8060-f85eeb943fee
Chordoma can occur over all the following sites, except -
Rib
Clivus
Sacrum
Vertebral body
0a
multi
Chordoma occurs only in vertebrae and clivus  Chordoma Chordoma is a rare malignant tumour originating from the remnants of the primitive notochord. As the vertebrae develop, notochord disappears and in adults, the normal remnant of notochord is nucleus pulpous of the intervertebral disc. In chordoma, this embryonic n...
Orthopaedics
null
fd354c08-b603-4cdf-8e64-5f5f3f2681ba
A known HIV infected patient presents with a non-tender parotid gland swelling. The most likely diagnosis is:
B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Lymphoepithelial cysts
Sialectasia
Parotid abscess
1b
single
Benign lymphoepithelial cysts may develop in the parotid glands on one or both sides. They arise from intraparotid lymph nodes. Diagnosis is confirmed on CT scan and fine-needle aspiration cytology.
ENT
Oral Cavity
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A male child presents with repeated urinary infections and failure to gain weight. A MCU was carried out as shown in plate R2, most probable diagnosis is ?
Post urethral valve
Meatal stenosis
Bladder diveicula
Bladder polyp
0a
single
Posterior urethral valves are a problem with the urethra in a boy. The urethra is the tube that drains urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. These valves are small leaflets of tissue in the urethra. They paly block urine flow because not enough urine can get through them to leave the body. Reference: GHAI ...
Pediatrics
Urinary tract
087db820-0b45-46c9-ab15-99d217c73e32
The proxidant action of Vitamin C is potentiated by:
Selenium
Copper
Calcium
Iron
1b
single
Ans. B. Copper(Ref: Harper 31/e page 533-540)Ascorbate is antioxidant, but it can be a source of hydroxyl radical by reacting with Cu2+ ions. Antioxidant vitamins that can act as prooxidants are:Beta caroteneAscorbateTocopherol
Biochemistry
Nutrition & Digestion
c1aa451e-ee8e-4f92-a9f1-25dceb1040a5
Which enzyme is inhibited by aminophylline?
Monoamine oxidase
Alcohol dehydrogenase
Phosphodiesterase
Cytochrome
2c
single
Aminophylline (Methylxanthine) inhibits phosphodiesterase which degrades cyclic neucleotides intracellularly. Ref: Essentials of Pharmacology By K D Tripathi, 5th Edtion, Page 202.
Pharmacology
null
aa184d52-8cb9-4400-9c7d-5da098ae1315
A man injured his eye in an accident. After two weeks his other developed minor signs of anterior uveitis. Histologic sections of the traumatized eye shows Dalen-Fuchs nodules. Diagnosis is
Sympathetic ophthalmia
Anterior uveitis
Eye injury
Glaucoma
0a
single
Sympathetic ophthalmia is an inflammation in the second eye after the other has been damaged by penetrating injury. The uninjured or "sympathizing" eye develops minor signs of anterior uveitis after a period ranging from 2 weeks to many years. As a result of ciliary body inflammation, floating spots and loss of the pow...
Ophthalmology
null
8d1f4a89-c843-4bfc-8326-4067e008a9f9
Human milk as compared to cow's milk is: March 2011,March 2013 (b)
Rich in lactose
Rich in Vitamin D
Rich in minerals
Rich in proteins
0a
single
Ans. A: Rich in lactose Lactose content of human milk is 7.4g/100 gm whereas that of cows milk is 4.4 g/100 grams Human milk The initial milk produced is often referred to as colostrum, which is high in the immunoglobulin IgA, which coats the gastrointestinal tract. This helps to protect the newborn until its own immun...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
a88dadab-baac-40b5-81ad-ac2457a76f83
Which of the following is true regarding non-shivering thermogenesis?
ATP is burned for heat production
Glucose is oxidased to lactate
Fatty acids uncouple oxidation from phosphorylation
Proteins are broken down to generate heat
2c
multi
Long chain free fatty acids are examples for physiological uncouplers. They have a role in non-shivering thermogenesis.
Biochemistry
null
3c9d0e5f-68db-4994-8076-ed6d67cb0e65
Local anesthetics act by blocking
Na+ channels from outer side
K+ channels from outer side
Na+ channels from inner side
K+ channels from inner side
2c
single
Local anesthetics are weak bases that peneterate cell membrane in unionized form and within the cell membrane in ionized form they block voltage gated Na+ Channels.
Pharmacology
null
0325a10f-062f-42ac-9e91-9539f6fc4725
Russel bodies are seen in -
Lymphocytes
Neutrophils
Macrophages
None of the above
3d
multi
Russell&;s bodies are seen in Myeloma cells which consists of hyaline globules composed of synthesized immunoglobulin Reference: textbook of Pathology, 7th edition ,author Harsha Mohan, page number 362
Pathology
Haematology
91432e89-d86a-43a2-a7e4-6d832838a4b2
Air bronchogram indicates
Intrapulmonary pathology
Pleural pathology
Mediastinal pathology
All the above
0a
multi
Air bronchogram indicates Intrapulmonary pathology. It excludes any pleural and mediastinal pathology.
Radiology
null
83ff3e2b-34f5-43c2-9565-8f09c263ebe1
Pelvic exenteration is known as
Miles Operation
Lloyds operation
Finch operation
Brunschwig operation
3d
single
Pelvic exenteration (or pelvic evisceration) or Brunschwig's operation is a radical surgical treatment that removes all organs from a person's pelvic cavity - rectum, anus, urinary bladder, urethra, all the lymph nodes, fat, fascia, uterus, vagina- with colostomy and urinary diversion. It is performed for many types of...
Surgery
Urology
2eaa2d10-460f-46f6-9578-c9d8bbdc02fe
Rate limiting enzyme of purine nucleotide synthesis is :
Xanthine oxidase
HGP
ADA
PRPP glutamyl amido-transferase
3d
single
Rate limiting enzyme of purine nucleotide synthesis is PRPP Glutamyl Amido-transferase(option d) Rate limiting enzyme of Purine Nucleotide Catabolism is Xanthine Oxidase (Option a) Hypoxanthine and Guanine Phospho Ribosyl Transferase (HGP) catalyzes the conversion of Guanine to GMP and Hypoxanthine to IMP in the presen...
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
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&;Kiss cancer&; of the Urinary Bladder is:
Highly malignant
Malignant
Benign
Pre-malignant
2c
single
Benign Papillary Tumour: &;Kiss cancer&;: Papillary tumour with daughter implantation. The papilloma consists of a single frond with a central vascular core with villi; it looks like a red sea anemone. Inveed papilloma is a condition in which the proliferative cells penetrate under normal mucosa so that the lesion is c...
Surgery
Urology
d345d8e8-aa9f-4859-b7f0-807cefbf07e6
Which type of cardiomyopathy is seen in alcoholics
Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic non obstructive Cardiomyopathy
1b
single
Alcohol is a risk factor for Dilated cardiomyopathy.
Pathology
null
fcb31f0a-99d3-4d39-86af-65458e684c5a
All the following polyps are premalignant except: March 2011
Juvenile polyposis syndrome
Familial polyposis syndrome
Hyperplastic polyps
Peutz Jegher syndrome
2c
multi
Ans. C: Hyperplastic polyps It is now appreciated that hyperplastic polyps are without malignant potential Juvenile polyps that are single and have been completely excised carry no significant increased risk of malignancy. Multiple juvenile polyps can be a sign of the familial juvenile polyposis syndrome. This has a si...
Pathology
null
0c952078-2270-4c10-98a5-2db29710c7e7
True about Halothane – a) Non irritantb) Antiarrhythmicc) It antagonizes bronchospasmd) Vasodilator
abc
ad
bc
acd
3d
multi
Halothane is a nonirritant, non-inflammable volatile liquid. It antagonizes the bronchospasm in asthmatics. Halothane directly dilates the vascular beds of the skin & brain.
Anaesthesia
null
69ae2ce5-3efa-4c23-b70b-02c626fd709d
Which of the following is not the source of cytosolic NADPH
Malic enzyme
Isocitrate dehydrogenase
ATP citrate lyase
6-phospho gluconate dehydrogenase
2c
single
Sources of NADPH * Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase in HMP SHUNT pathway (Glucose-6-phosphate - 6-phospho-glucono lactone) * 6-phospho gluconate dehydrogenase in HMPshunt pathway (6-phospho gluconate - 3-keto-6-phospho gluconate) * Cytoplasmic isocitrate dehydrogenase * Malic enzyme (malate to pyruvate). Ref:- Harper ...
Biochemistry
Metabolism of protein and amino acid
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Cytochrome oxidase contains which of the following?
Fe
Cu
Both of the above
None of the above
2c
multi
Each monomer of cytochrome oxidase contains one molecule of heme, and one atom each of iron and copper. Cytochrome oxidase is located in the mitochondrial membrane and it provides energy for cell by coupling electron transpo through the cytochrome chain with the process of oxidative phosphorylation. It is the terminal ...
Biochemistry
null
8fe8bc4d-d411-4281-98fa-f74eaf59212a
Maximum FiO2 which can be given through a nasal oxygen catheter:-
1
0.6
0.2
0.44
3d
single
A nasal cannula is generally used wherever small amounts of supplemental oxygen are required, without rigid control of respiration, such as in oxygen therapy. Most cannulae can only provide oxygen at low flow rates--up to 5 litres per minute (L/min)--delivering an oxygen concentration of 28-44%. Rates above 5 L/min can...
Anaesthesia
Anesthesia Circuit
968479d4-ea63-463f-8709-f7081552d1ec
If both parents have type 2 diabetes, the risk of inheritance of diabetes is
10%
20%
30%
40%
3d
multi
Inheritance of Diabetes: The risk of developing type 1 diabetes if either parent is affected is 3 to 5%. Type 2 diabetes has a much stronger genetic component. If both parents have type 2 diabetes, the risk of developing it approaches 40%. (Ref: William's Obstetrics; 25th edition)
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
All India exam
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Schuffner's dots are seen in infection due to
Plasmodium falciparum
Plasmodium vivax
Plasmodium malariae
Plasmodium ovale
1b
single
Plasmodium vivax induces morphologic alterations in infected host erythrocytes that are visible by light microscopy in Romanowsky-stained blood smears as multiple brick-red dots.  These morphologic changes, referred to as Schüffner's dots, are important in the identification of this species of malarial parasite and hav...
Microbiology
null
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All known effects of cyclic AMP in eukaryotic cells results from
Activation of the catalytic unit of adenylate cyclase
Activation of synthetase
Activation of protein kinase
Activation Phosphorylation of G protein
2c
multi
More than a thousand protein kinases are now known. Some impoant hormone responsive protein kinases are cAMPdependent kinases, epidermal growth factor- dependent tyrosine kinase, insulin-dependent tyrosine kinase. All the known effects of cAMP in eukaryotic cells result from activation of protein kinases, which are ser...
Biochemistry
Enzymes
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Which of the following vitamins can be used in high doses to treat hypercholesterolemia?
Niacin
Riboflavin
Pantothenic acid
Thiamine
0a
single
Niacin, nicotinic acid (pyridine-3-carboxylic acid), one of the oldest drugs used to treat dyslipidemia, orably affects viually all lipid parameters. The hypolipidemic effects of niacin require larger doses than are required for its vitamin effects. Niacin is the best agent available for increasing HDL-C (30-40%) It al...
Biochemistry
null
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A child with low blood glucose is not able to do glycogenolysis or gluconeogenesis. Which of the following enzyme is missing in the child?
Fructokinase
Glucokinase
Glucose 6-phosphatase
Transketolase
2c
single
c. Glucose 6 phosphatase(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 715, Ghai 8/e p 655)Glycogenolysis or gluconeogenesis is mediated by glucose 6 phosphatase which is absent in Von Gierke disease.
Pediatrics
Inborn Errors of Metabolism
eb1162a5-fc00-4824-a627-fdc818acba72
Shoest half life is of ?
Metacholine
Acetyl choline
Carbachol
Bethanechol
1b
single
Ans. is'b'i.e., Acetylcholine Acetylcholine is very rapidly hydrolyzed; large amounts must be infused intravenously to achieve concentrations sufficient to produce detectable effects.Methacholine is more resistant to hydrolysis, and the carbamic acid esters carbachol and bethanechol are still more resistant to hydrolys...
Pharmacology
null
096908a7-b25d-4fa2-a251-1db0db5bf821
Nernst potential for K
90
-90
70
-70
1b
single
In case of K+, concentration gradient is outwards and electric gradient is inwards. The Nernst potential of K+ is -90mV.(Ref: Textbook of physiology 5th edition page no.33)
Physiology
General physiology
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Which of the following is not a feature of retinoschisis
Splitting of inner retinal layers
Require active treatment
Caweel maculopathy is seen
May be seen in patients of high myopia
1b
single
Retinoschisis does not need active treatment as compared to retinal detachement Retinoschisis : * Term is used to describe splitting of inner retinal layers(intra neurosensory layer). * Can be acquired or juvenile X linked congenital retinoschisis * Absolute scotoma is seen as a clinical feature * Beaten metal appearan...
Ophthalmology
Retina
32a9dc76-8c83-47bd-bbee-f48d00e58596
Synol fluid contains-
Hyaluronic acid
Chondroitin sulphate
Keratan sulphate
Dermatan sulphate
0a
single
Hyaluronic acid Longest GAG. Present in synol fluid & vitreous humor. Does not contain any sulfate. Made up of N-Acetyl Glucosamine & D-Glucuronic acid. Forms clear, highly viscous, non-compressible solutions that serve as a lubricant Role in Cell Migration during Morphogenesis Role in Wound Healing. Provides tensile s...
Biochemistry
FMGE 2019
29f08daa-3c87-40a0-b648-94f9e21faa11
A feilised ovum reaches the uterine cavity by the 7th day from ovulation. How long does it take for it to travel through the fallopian tube?
3-4 days
5-6 days
7-8 days
10 days
0a
multi
The feilised ovum takes 3-4 days to travel through the fallopian tube and reaches the uterine cavity by the 7th day from ovulation. It is fully embedded in the endometrium by the 14th day.
Physiology
null
31869fae-6103-4714-9d64-cd9fc18ceeb0
Which of the following is true about CML in children?
Translocation between long arm of chromosome 9 and sho arm of chromosome 22
Protein tyrosine kinase inhibitors are used in treatment
Commonly presents as blast crisis
2nad most common leukemia in children
1b
multi
small percentage of patients diagnosed with CML are children and young adults. CML represents about 3 percent of newly diagnosed childhood leukemias. The treatment of children with CML is not standardized. It often follows guidelines developed for adults, even though there are differences between CML in children and ad...
Medicine
Haematology
9e83fca3-2f4d-41af-9500-5cce9f31c5f0
Overweight BMI ?
25 to 29.99
15-18
18-20
None
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., 25 - 29.99 Classification of adults according to BMIClassificationBMIRisk of comorbiditiesUnderweight<18.50Low (but risk of other clinical problems increased)Normal range18.50-24.99AverageOverweight:>25.00 Pre-obese25.00-29.99IncreasedObese class I30.00-34.99ModerateObese class II35.00-39.99SevereObes...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Non-Communicable Diseases
0983a9d9-f5a9-46df-a2c5-60c9109ebbd3
HIV strains resistant to which of the following drugs may show cross resistance to Abacavir?
Lamivudine
Didanosine
Enfuviide
Raltegravir
0a
single
Ans. is'a'i.e.LamivudinelRef: KDT p.. 8081Resistance to abacavir develops slowly, and it exhibits little cross resistance with other NIs. Strains of HIV having resistance to zidovudine and lamivudine show cross resistance with abacavir.
Pharmacology
null
426b21b2-df8b-458c-8629-5265fd8ef13a
Failure rate of contraceptive method is determined by -
Pearl index
Half life
Number of accidental pregnancies
Period of contraceptive practice continued
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Pearl index o Pearl index is "failure rate per hundred women years of exposurePearl indexo Contraceptive methods are evaluated by Pearl indexo Pearl index is "'failure rate per hundred women years of exposure (HWY)"Fai lure rate per HWY = -Total accidental pregnanciesTotal months of exposurex 1200o In...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Family Planning
718bb419-4c57-486b-bfcf-8b8a7547ab3e
Prologned treatment with INH leads to deficiency of:
Pyridoxine
Thiamine
Pantothenic acid
Niacin
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Pyridoxine o Peripheral neuritis associated with isoniaide probably relates to interference with pyridoxine ( vitamin B6).
Pharmacology
null
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Acute suppurative Otitis media (ASOM) is treated using all except:
Erythromycin
Penicillin
Streptomycin
Cephalosporin
2c
multi
(c) Streptomycin(Ref. Scott Brown, 8th ed., Vol 2; 142)Streptomycin--an aminoglycoside is used in anti- tubercular treatment.The MC organism causing ASOM is Streptococcus pneumoniae followed by Haemophilus influenzae. So beta-lactum, macrolides and fluro-quinolones active against these bacteria, are the antibiotics of ...
ENT
Ear
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The length of the feeding tube to be inseed for transpyloric feeding is measured from the tip of
Nose to the umblicus
Ear lobe to the umblicus
Nose to the pelvis
Ear lobe to the pelvis
1b
single
The feeding tube length can be measured by following the normal route for tube i.e. Nasal ala - to ear lobe - to epigastium Since the distance between the nasal ala and ear lobe is almost equal to the distance between the epigastrium and umbilicus, the length can be measured from ear lobe to umbilicus.
Anatomy
General surgery
3f004b2c-43c8-497b-b6f0-c403a54a5e09
The longest transit time in GIT is seen in
Stomach
Jejunum
Colon
Ileum
2c
single
The longest transit time is seen in the colon. Average Transmit Time Segment Transit time Esophagus 2-3 seconds Stomach 2-5 hours Small intestine 3-6 hours Caecum 4 hours First third of colon 6 hours Second third of colon 9 hours Sigmoid colon 12 hours Ref: Ganong&;s Review of medical physiology 26th edition pgno: 493-...
Physiology
G.I.T
ed5e1b12-2c3c-460c-a405-3ca24553961f
Male halth assistant covers how much population-
1000
5000
30000
50000
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., 30000 Population Norms in IndiaCentre/Health personnelPopulation coveredOne Doctor3500One Nurse5000One subcentreOne female health worker (auxiliary nurse midwife: ANM)One male health worker (multipurpose worker)5000 in plains, 3000 in hilly/tribal/backward areasOne PHCOne health Assistant maleOne heal...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Healthcare of the Community & International Health
4aef2277-8a9d-405f-adf4-30e1063107c0
The Iridocorneal endothelial syndrome is associated with-
Progressive atrophy of iris stroma
Bilateral stromal edema of iris & cornea
Deposition of collagen in Descemet's membrane
Deposition of glvcosaminoglvcan in Descemet's membrane
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e. Progressive atrophy of iris stroma Iridocorneal endothelial (ICE) syndrome is characterized by abnormal corneal endothelium which causes -Iris atrophySecondary angle closure glaucoma in association with characteristic peripheral anterior synechiaeCorneal edemaThere are three clinical variations Iris ne...
Unknown
null
90873b42-1528-4231-aab3-f36dd9a0e4e1
Immunity by vaccine is-
Active natural
Passive natural
Active acquired
Passive acquired
2c
single
.vaccine is an immunobiological substance designed to produce specific protection against a given disease.it stimulates the production of protctive antibody and other immune mechanisms.it can be prepared from live modified organisms,inactivated or killed organisms,extracted cellular fractions,toxoids,or combination of ...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Epidemiology
2fb5f0e1-8cdc-4b1a-9ab4-646a70c48d02
Sphenopalatine foramen opens into which wall of pterygopalatine fossa?
Lateral wall
Medial wall
Superior wall
Inferior wall
1b
multi
Sphenopalatine foramen opens into the medial wall of pterygopalatine fossa. It opens into the nasal cavity and transmits sphenopalatine aery and nasopalatine nerve.Pterygopalatine fossa boundaries:Anterior wall: posterior surface of maxilla posterior wall of maxillary sinus.Posterior wall: formed by pterygoid process a...
Anatomy
null
fa4f4976-1c5c-4000-a901-447e2a9f6e0e
Peripheral chemoreceptors are stimulated maximally by:
Cyanide
Anemia
Hypocapnia
Alkalosis
0a
multi
Ans. A. Cyanidea. "Carotid and aortic bodies can also be strongly stimulated by certain chemicals,b. particularly cyanide ion and other poisons of the metabolic respiratory chain." Cyanide produces histotoxic hypoxia of glomus cell. Hypoxia leads to closure of O2 sensitive K+ channel of glomus cell and stimulation.
Physiology
Respiratory System
3f27b2f7-ca99-4530-9afd-035ec864ab17
A 65 year man presented with an episode of syncope. He said he felf dizzy during defection and noticed gross bleeding in the pan. Fecal occult blood test done cancer was negative. There is no history of recent weight loss. What is the likely colonoscopic finding?
Microscopic colitis
Dilated mucosal and submucosal vein in colon
Early colonic carcinoma
Sigmoid diveiculitis
1b
single
.Sigmoid diveiculitis in elderly with loop lying towards right side may present as pain in the right iliac fossa. Clinical Features of colonic carcinoma includes, * Occurs usually after 50 years. Familial type can present in younger age group. Common in males (M : F :: 3 : 2). * Commonly present with loss of appetite a...
Surgery
G.I.T
af045adb-e5ca-4687-8958-3e3f8e58cd63
Pulmonary circulation differs from systemic circulation
Pulmonary vasodilatation in hypoxia
Pulmonary vasoconstriction in hypoxia
Decreased blood volume during systole
Increased basal vasoconstrictor tone
1b
single
Hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction (HPV), also known as the Euler-Liljestrand mechanism, is a physiological phenomenon in which small pulmonary aeries constrict in the presence of alveolar hypoxia (low oxygen levels). Ref: guyton and hall textbook of medical physiology 12 edition page number: 354,355,356
Physiology
Respiratory system
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Difficult intubation is anticipated in all except
Increase in posterior depth of mandible
Increased alveolar- mental distance
Receeding incisors
Temporomandibular joint fibrosis
2c
multi
Protruding incisors make intubation difficult.
Anaesthesia
null
9863bc92-1cd8-478f-a9f2-07339ac70ce5
A 65-year-old man has anemia, splenomegaly, and extramedullary hematopoiesis. He has experienced easy fatigability, weightloss, and weakness. Bone marrow biopsy reveals marked proliferation of fibrous tissue (myelofibrosis) Which of the following is a characteristic finding in this disorder?
Depletion of bone marrow megakaryocytes
Teardrop-shaped erythrocytes
Autosplenectomy
Neoplastic plasma cells in the bone marrow
1b
single
Agnogenic (idiopathic) myeloid metaplasia is characterized by extensive non-neoplastic myelofibrosis and extramedullary hematopoiesis resulting in hepatosplenomegaly. Teardrop-shaped erythrocytes, as well as scattered nucleated red cells and granulocytic precursor cells, can be found in the peripheral blood smear. Alth...
Medicine
Anemia
1701b45f-25de-4c77-9166-a843d1af0844
An x-ray of an asymptomatic 64- year-old male executive coming in for his regular annual medical checkup. He had an anterior Q wave MI 4 years ago. What is your diagnosis?
calcific pericarditis
left ventricular aneurysm
hydatid cyst
pleuropericarditis
1b
single
(b) Source: (Fuster, pp. 1321-1322)Note the abnormal humped contour of the left ventricular border, with a curvilinear calcification following the abnormal cardiac contour. The presence of calcification in the ventricular wall and the abnormal left ventricular contour alerts one to the consideration of a ventricular an...
Medicine
C.V.S.
91e7e00b-5f6a-4d10-9097-a2015a7080e6
All are true regarding menstrual regulation except:
It comes under MTP act
Blood loss is less
Done upto 12 weeks
General anesthesia not needed
2c
multi
Ans. is c i.e. Done upto 12 weeks Menstrual regulation - consists of aspiration of contents of uterine cavity by means of plastic cannula (Karman's cannula) and a plastic 50 cc syringe. It is carried out effectively within 14 days of beginning of LMP. A paracervical block or pre-operative sedative alone suffices but so...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
3e4762a6-71e8-44ec-9d44-fb4f4a7fd7a8
Oedema aquosum is seen in the following condition:
Drowning
Suffocation
Lust murder
Electrocution
0a
single
If the victim is unconscious at the time of drowning, mere flooding of the lungs with water, but without formation of columns of froth occurs, which is known as oedema aquosum. Also know: Drowning fluid actually penetrates alveolar walls to enter the tissues and the blood vessels. This has been described as emphysema a...
Forensic Medicine
null
0a581a1f-15de-4afe-8d5c-22c190e141d9
Axillary aery is divided into three pas by?
1st rib
Clavicle
Pectoralis minor muscle
Teres minor muscle
2c
single
Axillary aeryIt is the main aery of upper limb. It begins at the level of outer border of first rib as a continuation of subclan aery. It ends at the level of lower border of teres major to continue as brachial aery.The axillary aery is covered anteriorly by pectoralis minor, which divides it into three pas:?1) First p...
Anatomy
null
4dc6bf4b-33ac-4ea0-ba43-8167ed508747
Which is gametocidal for all species:
Quinine
Chloroquine
Primaquine
None
2c
multi
Ans: C. PrimaquineRef: Goodman Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics 13" edn; Page no. 980, NVBD GuidelinesDrugsActionChloroquineSchizontocidal for all speciesGametocidal for PV, PO and PMNo action on hypnozoitesQuininePrimary blood schizontocidalLittle effect on sporozoiteGametocidal to PV and PMAemisinin...
Pharmacology
null
1fbfcc88-c9fc-4551-9480-11774546e6b0
Constant PR inverval is seen in-
First degree block
Second degree - Mobiz type I block
Second degree - Mobiz type II block
Third degree block
0a
single
constant PR interval is a feature of first degree hea block second and third degree hea block doesnt have constant intervals Ref Harrison 20th edition pg 1534
Medicine
C.V.S
eb08e6c9-1723-45b4-be7b-30e419a9d40a
Characteristic toxicity of daxorubicin -
Pulmonary fibrosis
Cardiotoxicity
Peripheral neuropathy
Hemorrhagic cystitis
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Cardiotoxicity Anthracvclineso Anthracyclines are anticancer antibiotics and they include Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) and Daunorubicin.o The major toxicity of anthracyclines is potentially irreversible cumulative dose related toxicityo They may causes arrhythmias and cardiomyopathy. Because of their card...
Pharmacology
Anti-Neoplastic Agents
f83aed42-b85f-4f7d-ab32-5426d412362e
All of the following statements regarding benefits of combined OCP are TRUE, EXCEPT:
It decreases the risk of ectopic pregnancy
It decreases the risk of cervical cancer
It improves dysmenorrhea from endometriosis
It decreases the incidence and severity of acute salpingitis
1b
multi
In current combined OCP users the risk of developing cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer is increased, but this risk declines after the use is discontinued. Benefits of use of combined OCP are: Improvement of acne Prevention of atherogenesis Inhibition of hirsutism progression Decreases risk of ectopic pregnancy Dec...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
97ad7a5b-1504-49e4-a8d5-95e3dfa7c025
In reproductive and child health programme, districts are divided on the basis of-
Crude bih rate & infant moality rate
Crude bih rate & female literacy rate
Crude death rate & crude bih rate
Couple protection rate & infant moality rate
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Crude Bih Rate & Female Literacy Rate
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
e0dd2825-0d58-4a03-bf57-cde3dd54c572
Prolonged latent phase is seen in :
Placenta prae
Unripe cervix
Abruptio placenta
Excessive sedation
1b
single
In primi, the latent phase is often long (about 8 hours) during which effacement occurs; the cervical dilatation averaging only 0.35 cm/hr. In multi, the latent phase is sho (about 4 hours) and effacement and dilatation occur simultaneously. Latent phase is the preparatory phase of the uterus and the cervix before the ...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
General obstetrics
41d10a6f-b9c6-4ccd-9248-80ee3fe0645e
Platypnea may be seen in all of the following conditions, except
Bilateral Diaphragmatic palsy
Pleural effusion
Pulmonary embolism
Cirrhosis
0a
multi
Answer is A (Bilateral Diaphragmatic palsy): Bilateral diaphragmatic palsy is associated with ohopnea and not platypnea. It has not been mentioned as a cause for platypnea. Severe COPD, pleural effusion and pulmonary embolism may present with either ohopnea or platypnea depending on the pathophysilogy.
Medicine
null
1397b27d-0ebf-45fa-940a-aa2483cce1cf
Blood gas paition coefficient of anaesthetic agent tells about
Solubility in blood
Potency of agent
Time lag of induction of anaesthesia
All of the above
2c
multi
Time lag of induction of anaesthesia Blood gas solubility (blood gas paition coefficient) is the best indicator for induction and recovery. Agent with less blood gas solubility will have fast induction and recovery while agents with less blood gas solubility will have slow induction Ref Katzung 12th ed.
Pharmacology
All India exam
c7240626-b70a-4a44-9cfb-21d8fc24793c
Confabulation is defect of
Memory
Intelligence
Attention
Concentration
0a
single
Confabulation Unconscious filling of gaps in memory by imagining experiences or events that have no basis in fact. it is commonly seen in amnestic syndromes. it is a charecterstic feuture of Koraskoff's psychosis, a condition that occurs due to thiamine deficiency the charecterstic feuture of confabulation is fluent pl...
Psychiatry
Symptoms and signs in psychiatry and classification
5fe4d280-d139-419f-a509-f4fb49947305
Causes of antigenic drift in influenza viral infections?
Small mutation in neuraminidase and hemagglutinin
Large mutations in hemagglutinin only
Step mutations in viral genome
None of the above
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Small mutation in neuraminidase and hemagglutinin
Microbiology
null
7b7584a9-99b7-4502-991e-9acc49f442aa
The following organism because of its easy culture methods is widely used as bacteriology' indicator of water polution-
Foecal streptococci
Escherichia soli
Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Typhi
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Escherichia coli
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
488e00a8-89e1-4e9f-b8a7-2c17b547b05f
During surgery of a 56-year-old man for squamous cell carcinoma of neck, the surgeon notices profuse bleeding from deep cervical aery. Which of the following aeries must be ligated immediately to stop bleeding?
Costocervical trunk
Transverse cervical aery
Thyrocervical trunk
Inferior thyroid aery
0a
single
The surgeon should ligate costocervical trunk because it divides into deep cervical aery and superior intercostal aeries. Thyrocervical trunk gives off suprascapular, transverse cervical and inferior thyroid aery. Ascending cervical aery is a branch of inferior thyroid aery.
Anatomy
Thorax: Aerial supply
cd47eb7d-e6ad-421f-b26e-3469fe3c6c98
Which of the following is/ are the side effect/ s of using argon laser ?
Hypopigmentation
Crusting
Keloid formation
All the above
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., All the above Argon Laser Wavelength 488 - 514 nm Penetration depth of 1 mm, which can be increased by cooling Side effects: crusting and possible blistering of skin, irreversible hypopigmentation, transient hyperpigmentation, punctate atrophic or hyperophic scars, keloid formation.
Ophthalmology
null
57b9b993-dca7-413a-a068-2653badfbe9c
Ochsner-Sherren regimen is used for: September 2009, 2010
Appendicular abscess
Pelvic abscess
Appendicular mass
Acute appendicitis
2c
single
Ans. C: Appendicular mass
Surgery
null
046eafd2-e90d-425f-94b1-75bf61df7077
All are seen in injury to common peroneal nerve except?
Loss of sensation over sole
Foot drop
Injury to neck of fibula
Loss of dorsiflexion of toe
0a
multi
A i.e. Loss of sensation ove soleSole is supplied by medial & lateral plantar and sural branches of tibial nerveQ anteriorly (from medial to lateral) and calcaneal branches of tibial nerveQ posteriorly (i.e. over heel). So it is not affected in common peroneal nerve injury.
Anatomy
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