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IFN - α is secreted by
Leucocytes
Fibroblasts
TH Cells
Tc Cells
0a
single
IFN - α - Leucocytes IFN - β - Fibroblasts IFN - γ - TH & TCcells, NK Cells.
Microbiology
null
9efbea2f-756e-4db4-8c36-e750567f816f
Which of the following is gram negative diplococci:
Cornynebacterium Diphtheriae
Neisseria Meningitidis
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Staphylococcus
1b
single
Ans. (b) Neisseria MeningitidisRef: Microbiology by Ananthanarayan and Paniker 8th ed. /224-25MENINGOCOCCI* Meningococci are Gram negative diplococci* Strep. Pneumoniae is a gram positive diplococci.* Corynebacterium Diphtheriae is Gram positive bacillus. They are non-motile, non-sporing and non-acid fast.* Staphylococ...
Microbiology
Neisseria
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The below abnormality in x-ray skull can be seen in the following conditions except
Multiple Myeloma
Histiocytosis X
Hyperparathyroidism
Paget's disease
3d
multi
.
Radiology
All India exam
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Microangiopathic hemolytic anaemia is seen in all of the following diseases except aEUR'
Antiphosphplipid antibody syndrome
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Microscopic polyangitis
Metallic cardiac valves
0a
multi
Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome Metallic cardiac valves do not cause microangiopathic hemolytic anemia. Don't mix microangiopathic hemolytic anemia with fragmentation syndrome. They are two separate entities, according to most standard text in hematology. Fragmentation syndrome Red cells when subjected to mechanical...
Surgery
null
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Apo B48 and apo B100 are expressed as two different apo-proteins because of difference in
RNA editing
RNA splicing
Chromosomal loci
Apo-B gene
0a
single
RNA editing  Apo B-100 and apo B-48 are closely related polypeptides. Apo B-100, a single polypeptide of 4536 amino acids, is encoded by the same gene as apo B-48. Apo B-48 consists of the first 2152 amino acids of apo B-100, counting from N terminals. These (2152 amino acids) account for 48% of total amino acids (453...
Biochemistry
null
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Use the following laboratory values find the best option to describe acid-base disorder: Plasma pH = 7.12 Plasma Pco2 = 60 mm Hg Plasma = 19 mEq/L
Respiratory acidosis with renal compensation
Metabolic alkalosis with respiratory compensation
Combined metabolic and respiratory acidosis
Combined metabolic and respiratory alkalosis
2c
multi
pH < 7.4, thus acidosis Pco2 > 40 mm Hg, thus respiratory acidosis HCO3- < 24 mEq/L, thus metabolic acidosis
Physiology
Excretory System (Kidney, Bladder) Acid-Base Balance
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Trantas spots are seen in
Vernal conjunctivitis
Eczematous conjunctivitis
Ophthalmia nodosa
Tularaemia
0a
single
VERNAL KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS (VKC) OR SPRING CATARRHIt is a recurrent, bilateral, interstitial, self-limiting, allergic inflammation of the conjunctiva having a periodic seasonal incidence.Signs of vernal keratoconjunctivitis can be described in following three clinical forms:1. Palpebral form: Usually upper tarsal conj...
Ophthalmology
Conjunctiva
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All of the following are true with regards to fetal lung maturity except
Phosphatidyl choline is most impoant pa of surfactant
L:S ratio is the single best indicator of pulmonary maturity
More than 50% cells are orange in colour on Nile blue sulphate test
Phosphatidyl glycerol in amniotic fluid is 100% confirmatory of lung maturity
1b
multi
Assessment of fetal lung maturity Lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio- L/S Ratio >2 indicates pulmonary maturity. It is a reliable indicator, however the single best indicator if asked would be Phosphatidyl Glycerol Phosphatidylglycerol in amniotic fluid is the final indicator of lung maturation and is the most reliable indic...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Obstetrics
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Which among the following diagnostic technique is confirmatory for Lymphangiosarcoma
Lymphangiography
Ultrasonography
Skin biopsy
Lymphoscintigraphy
2c
single
Skin or nodule biopsy is confirmative for diagnosis of Lymphangiosarcoma.
Surgery
null
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CD 3 receptor is seen in ?
T cells
B cells
Macrophages
Eosinophils
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., T cells CD marker Lymphocytes and other leukocytes have a number of surface antigens or marker - leukocyte differentiation antigen. A paicular leucocyte differentiation antigen has been given a CD (cluster of differentiation) number on the bases of its reaction with a cluster of monoclonal antibodies....
Microbiology
null
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Nephroureterectomy is indicated in?
Renal carcinoma
Chronic pyelonephritis
Polycystic kidney disease
Transitional carcinoma of the pelvis extending till ureter
3d
single
ANSWER: (D) Transitional carcinoma of the pelvis extending till ureterREF: Sabiston 18th ed chapter 77The standard treatment of renal pelvis and upper ureteral urothelial carcinomas includes complete nephroureterectomy with excision of the distal ureteral cuff from the bladder
Surgery
Renal Tumors
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All of the following are topical steroids EXCEPT ?
Hydrocoisone valerate
Fluticasone propionate
Dexamethasone
Prednisolone
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Prednisolone
Pharmacology
null
9b006b2b-6d13-44f6-8ce5-2d9f02c72153
False about Yellow fever Vaccine
Live attenuated
Reconstitution is with cold physiological saline
Dose is 0.5 ml
Route is Instramuscular
3d
multi
Route is Subcutaneous.
Medicine
null
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A 30 year old man since 2 months suspects that his wife is having an affair with his boss. He thinks his friend is also involved from abroad and is providing technology suppo. He thinks people talk ill about him. His friends tried to convince him but he is not convinced at all. Otherwise he is normal, he doesn't have a...
Paranoid Personality disorder
Persistent delusion disorder
Schizophrenia
Acute and Transient psychosis
1b
multi
B i.e. Persistent delusional disorderIn delusion disorder, patient presents with circumscribed systematized usually single non bizarre (i.e. involving real life situation) delusional system with relative sparing of surrounding personality and behaviour (in other areas) for atleast 1 month. There is absence of prominent...
Psychiatry
null
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36 year old farmer presented to dermatology depament with pruritic erythematous lesions on arms, forearms, face and retroauricular area after removal of weeds in his farm. A diagnosis of phytodermatitis was made. What is the most likely plant responsible for this condition?
Pahenium hysterophorus
Uica diodica
Alstromecia
Melaleuca alternifolia
0a
single
Pahenium hysterophorus or congress weed is the most common plant producing phytodermatitis in india. It preseents with pruritic skin lesions on exposed areas even involving the photoprotected ares. Hence called pseudophotodermatitis. Allergen responsible is sesquiterpene lactone. Ref: Rook textbook of dermatology, 8th ...
Skin
null
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A 37-year-old small business manager receives a gunshot wound in the pelvic cavity, resulting in a lesion of the sacral splanchnic nerves. Which of the following nerve fibers would primarily be damaged?
Postganglionic parasympathetic fibers
Postganglionic sympathetic fibers
Preganglionic sympathetic fibers
Preganglionic parasympathetic fibers
2c
multi
The sacral splanchnic nerves consist primarily of preganglionic sympathetic neurons and also contain GVA fibers. None of the other fibers listed are contained in these nerves.
Anatomy
Development of GU system and Neuro-vascular supply of pelvis & perineum
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Which of the following is/are true about autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease except:
Many patients may be asymptomatic till 3rd or 4th decade
Pancreatic cyst
Associated with hypeension
Subarachnoid haemorrhage is most common extra renal complication
3d
multi
Answer- D. Subarachnoid haemorrhage is most common extra renal complicationADPKD is characterized by the progressive bilateral formation of renal crisis.Inheritance- autosomal dominantCharacterized by multiple expanding cysts of both kidneys.In gross appearance, the kidneys are bilaterally enlarged.The pain may result ...
Pathology
null
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Most common vessels involved in cutaneous vasculitis
Arteries
Arterioles
Capillaries
Post-Capillary venules
3d
single
Cutaneous Vasculitis also called hypersensitivity vasculitis involves Post-Capillary Venules.
Medicine
null
60a09605-4fd0-4d6e-a038-8745fb95f30d
Retinoblastoma is seen in -
Children
Adults
Old age
At any age
0a
single
Ans. is 'a1 i.e., Children RETINOBLASTOMAo Retinoblastoma is the most common intraocular tumor in children. The tumor is confined to infancy and very young children (1-2 years). There is no sex predisposition. Retinoblastoma is unilateral in 70-75% of cases and bilateral in 25-30% of cases.Etiologyo Retinoblastoma gene...
Ophthalmology
Intra Ocular Tumour
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Slow acetylators of Isoniazid are more prone to develop
Failure of therapy
Peripheral neuropathy
Hepatotoxicity
Allergic reactions
1b
multi
acetylator status of a person determines the response of drugs metabolised by acetylation Isoniazid is metabolised to acetyl-isoniazid and then to acetyl hydrazine. Accumulation of Isoniazid is responsible for peripheral neuropathy whereas acetyl hydrazine accumulation may cause hepatotoxicity. Thus slow acetylators wi...
Pharmacology
Chemotherapy
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Commonest mass in the middle mediastinum is ?
Lipoma
Aneurysm
Lymph node mass
Congenital cysts
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Lymph node mass Mediastinal masses 1. Anterior mediastinum : - The anterior mediastinum contains the following structures : thymus, lymph nodes, ascending aoa, pulmonary aery, phrenic nerve and thyroid. Thymoma is the most common anterior mediastinal mass. Anterior mediastinal masses include : ? o Thy...
Pathology
null
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All are examples of Independent variables except:
Cause
Predisposing factors
Risk factor
Outcome
3d
multi
Variables: Independent variable Eg: Cause, predisposing factor, risk factor Can be manipulated Dependent variable Eg: Outcome, result, effect Cannot be controlled or manipulated
Dental
null
0f79195f-f56c-4169-bb09-feb16931b660
Results of a test were given as very satisfied, satisfied, dissatisfied, it represents -
Nominal scale
Ordinal scale
Interval scale
Ratio scale
1b
single
In this question, data has been placed into categories, i.e. very satisfied, satisfied and dissatisfied. So, an ordinal scale should be used.
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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In the intraepthielial region of the mucosa of intestine the predominant cell population is that of
B cell
T cell
Plasma cells
Basopils
1b
single
IEL are6 a distinctive population of T cells dispersed among the luminal epithelial cells. paicularly in the small intestine there is a predominantly of CD8+T cells
Anatomy
G.I.T
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Which of the following vaccine can be given to AIDS positive child:
DPT
BCG
Measles
OPV
0a
single
Ans. (a) DPTRef : OP Ghai 8th ed./193* Since all live vaccines are contraindicated in immune- compromised patients hence only DPT can be given. Please note that the question mentions an AIDS positive patient and "not a child born to HIV positive mother".* If a child is born to HIV positive mother, the child may or may-...
Pediatrics
Immunization
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Active from of vitamin D is:
Cholecalciferol
24, 25 (OH) 2 Vit-D
1, 25 (OH) 2 Vit-D
25-OH Vit-D
2c
single
Ans. (c) 1, 25 (OH) 2 Vit-D(Ref: Ganong, 25th ed/p.377)The active form of vitamin D is called 1, 25- dihydroxycholecalciferol or calcitriol
Physiology
Endocrinology and Reproduction
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Swarming growth on culture is characteristic of which Gram-negative organism
Clostridium welchii
Clostridium tetani
Bacillus cereus
Proteus mirabilis
3d
single
1. Swarming - Proteus has an ability to swarm (or spread) on solid media. They spread on the surface of the plate in successive waves to form a thin filmy layer in concentric circles. This is known as swarming. 2. Organism which swarm: Proteus, Clostridium tetani, V. parahemolyticus, and Serratia. Clostridium welchii -...
Microbiology
General Microbiology Pa 1 (History, Microscopy, Stains and Structure and Physiology of Bacteria)
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Which of the following is a primer acting as an acceptor of glucose residues in glycogenesis?
Carbohydrate
Lipid
Protein
Nucleic acid
2c
single
Primer for Glycogen biosynthesis: Glycogenin protein-contains tyrosine to which Glucose chain attached.
Biochemistry
Metabolism of carbohydrate
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Reid index is useful in-
Glomerulonephritis
Chronic bronchitis
Cirrhosis
MI
1b
single
Ref: Textbook of pathology (Harash mohan)6th edition, page no.478 Just as there is clinical definition, there is histologic definition of chronic bronchitis by increased Reid index. Reid index is the ratio between thickness of the submucosal mucus glands (i.e. hyperophy and hyperplasia) in the cailage-containing large ...
Pathology
Respiratory system
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With regard to Ketamine, all of the following are true except:
It is a direct myocardial depressant
Emergence phenomenon are more likely if anticholinergic premedication is used
It may induce cardiac dysarythmias in patients receiving tricyclic antidepressants
Has no effect on intracranial pressure
3d
multi
D i.e. Has no effect on intracranial pressure
Anaesthesia
null
5ed689cc-8683-496f-afcd-9610789e5cfa
The immune ring is a feature of
Interstitial keratitis
Fungal corneal ulcer
Bacterial corneal ulcer
Herpes simplex keratitis
1b
single
A typical fungal corneal ulcer has following salient features: The corneal ulcer is dry-looking, greyish white, with elevated rolled out margins. Delicate feathery finger-like extensions are present into the surrounding stroma under the intact epithelium. A sterile immune ring (yellow line of demarcation) may be presen...
Ophthalmology
Cornea and sclera
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Consumer protection act includes all, except –
Passed in 1986
Decision within 3-6 months
ESI hospitals not included
Right to safety
2c
multi
Consumer protection act For the first time in India, the consumer Protection Act 1986 provided consumers a forum for speedy redressal of their grievances against medical services. According to this act, the decision should be taken within 3-6 months. There is no court fee payment and the person can plead his own case....
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
36498720-7aa1-4fac-92bd-c131a177fa01
Age estimation from teeth can be done by all the following methods, except: NEET 14
Gustafson's method
Miles' method
Boyde's method
Frame's method
3d
multi
Ans. Frame's method
Forensic Medicine
null
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Fencing attiude of the dead bodies is caused by -
Coagulation of proteins
Emulsification of fact
Exposure to excess cold
Electric shock
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e.. Coagulation of proteins Pugilistic attitude(boxing/fencing/defence attitude)o It is heat stiffening caused by denaturation and coagulation of proteins,o It is indicative of exposure to intense heat,o There is flexion at all joints and ?clawing of fingers,o This phenomenon occurs both in antemortem and...
Forensic Medicine
Misc.
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Which of the following is not an arch trait of the maxillary canine?
In the same dentition, the crown is larger than the mandibular canine
The incisal margin of the crown occupies atleast one third to one half of crown height
Labial aspect: mesial and distal marginal ridges converge toward cervix
Marked symmetry of mesial/distal halves when viewed from incisal
3d
single
Marked asymmetry of mesial and distal halves is not an arch trait of the maxillary canine.
Dental
null
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Physical withdrawal symptoms are not marked in patients abusing:
Pethidine
Cannabis
Opium
Alcohol
1b
single
Cannabis
Psychiatry
null
59111776-93cf-42e5-a364-b981c2ba7222
The posterior relation of epiploic foramen is:
Hepatic aery
Inferior vena cava
Common bile duct
Poal vein
1b
single
Epiploic foramen or aditus to lesser sac communicates lesser sac to greater sac. It is bounded posteriorly by inferior vena cava, suprarenal gland and T12 veebra. Epiploic foramen: also known as foramen of winslow is a veical slit like opening, through which the lesser sac communicates with the greater sac. It is situa...
Anatomy
null
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Estrogen replacement therapy is contraindicated in women with all except
Abnormal genital bleeding
Known case of breast cancer
Vasomotor symptoms
Recent thromboembolism
2c
multi
Estrogen replacement therapy is not contraindicated in women with vasomotor symptoms.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
63841a48-073a-4014-9661-67881e62dad6
A 30 year old female  patient complains of decayed teeth. Intraoral examination reveals occlusal caries with 46. Dentist decides to restore the tooth with composite restoration. What will be the C factor for this tooth?
2
3
4
5
3d
single
In an occlusal preparation, composite is bonded to five tooth surfaces—mesial, distal, buccal, lingual, and pulpal. The occlusal surface of the composite is the only “free” or unrestrained surface. In such a situation, the ratio between the number of bonded surfaces and the number of unbonded surfaces is 5 : 1, giving ...
Dental
null
4e28cbc9-93a8-4e36-9579-5fe6bcbc4394
Which of the following tumors is not derived from meninges -
Hemangioblastoma
Meningioma
Fibrous tumor
Hemangiopericytoma
0a
single
Meningeal tumors Meningothelial tumor : Meningioma (most common meningeal tumor). Mesenchymal non-meningothelial tumors : Meningeal solitary fibrous tumor, hemangiopericytoma, meningeal sarcoma, fibrous histiocytoma, meningeal melanocytoma, (melanocytic tumor)
Pathology
null
c2b8d7e3-f3a2-4268-bf84-ad86d3c1933a
Antitubercular drug causing gout is:-
Streptomycin
Ethambutol
Rifampicin
Pyrazinamide
3d
single
Pyrazinamide causes hyperuricemia and thus predisposes to gout. IMPOANT POINTS ABOUT FIRST LINE ATT: Associated with hyperuricemia Pyrazinamide Associated with peripheral neuropathy Isoniazid Associated with psychosis Isoniazid Associated with transient memory loss Isoniazid Orange discolouration of urine Rifampicin Co...
Pharmacology
Mycobacterial Diseases (TB, Leprosy and MAC)
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A 44 year old man sustains a myocardial infarction, and is admitted to the hospital from the emergency room. Serum chemistries reveal two-fold elevation of his LDL cholesterol. He is prescribed lovastatin, which acts by inhibiting which of the following enzymes?
Acetyl-CoA carboxylase
Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase
Pyruvate dehydrogenase
2c
single
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase (HMG-CoA reductase) catalyzes the rate-limiting step in cholesterol synthesis, in which HMG-CoA (formed from 3 acetyl-CoA molecules) is reduced to mevalonic acid, using 2 NADPH. Lovastatin and pravastatin reduce cholesterol synthesis and lower serum cholesterol levels by inhibiting t...
Pharmacology
null
e77815ac-2480-45a7-9477-40df6d3bb9ff
Blood group antigen NAG transferase present but galactosyltransferase is absent in
Group A
Group B
Group AB
Group Q
0a
single
A and B antigens are glycoproteins that differ in their terminal sugar.Under the influence of A or B genes, HAg is conveed into A or B antigen. Individuals with A gene express A transferase that catalyzes placement of a terminal N-acetylgalactosamine on H antigen to form A antigen.Those with B gene express B transferas...
Physiology
Cardiovascular system
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Which of the following is associated with elevated alkaline phosphate, low calcium with low phosphate?
Paget's disease
Osteoporosis
Primary hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin D deficiency
3d
single
Option A - Paget's disease: Normal Ca+, Normal PO4, SAP |||| Option B - Osteoporosis: Normal Ca+, Normal PO4, SAP normal Option C - Primary Hyperparathyroidism | Ca+, | PO4, SAP |, Bone turnover| Option D - Vitamin D deficiency: Calcium | , PTH| , PO4| , SAP | Note: Ca+ is inversely propoional to PO4
Medicine
Disorders of Parathyroid Gland
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Hemagglutination showing viruses are?
Respiratory syncytial virus
Influenza virus
Paramyxo virus
None of these
1b
multi
Ans. (b) Influenza virusRef: Jawetz 24/e, chapter various chapters
Microbiology
Myxo Viruses
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Most common characteristic of heat rupture:
Irregular margin
Smooth and well defined margin
Clot in wound
Vessels rupture
0a
single
Irregular margin
Pharmacology
null
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Excessive secretion of ACTH causes:
Cushing's syndrome
Addison's disease
Myxoedema
Thyrotoxicosis
0a
single
Ans. A. Cushing's syndromeOverproduction of ACTH leads to Cushing's syndrome. It is characterized by hyper-pigmentation and increased production of adrenocorticosteroid. These symptoms lead to negative nitrogen balance, impaired glucose tolerance, hypertension, edema, muscle atrophy etc.
Biochemistry
Endocrinology
b181d37f-b327-4888-8bdb-147835b48abe
Trypsin cleaves which amino acid?
Glycine
Glutamate
Arginine
Aspartate
2c
single
Trypsin cleaves carboxy terminal of basic amino acids. Eg: Arginine, Lysine
Biochemistry
null
8598161a-0cd4-4eb8-b512-107abe8218e1
Rupture of membrane is said to be premature when it occurs at?
38 weeks of pregnancy
32 weeks of pregnancy
Prior to 1st stage of labor
II stage of labor
2c
single
Ans. is c, i.e. Prior to 1st stage of laborRef. Fernando Arias 3/e, p 240; Sheila Balakrishnan, p 233Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is defined as spontaneous rupture of membranes before the onset of labor. Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) is defined as premature rupture of membranes before 37 compl...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Normal Labour
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What percentage of cold thyroid nodules are malignant
70-80%
50-60%
40-50%
10-20%
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e. 10-20%
Surgery
null
44089acc-193f-46b8-aec5-eb85c88e5df0
Acts passed before 1980, except: PGI 09
Factories Act
Employees' State Insurance Act
Workmen's Compensation Act
Mental Health Act
3d
multi
Ans. Mental Health Act
Forensic Medicine
null
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BCG is-
Live vaccine
Kileld vaccine
Toxoid
None
0a
multi
<p>BCG Live vaccine Aim- To induce a benign,aificial primary infection which will stimulate an acquired resistance to possible subsequent infection with virulent tubercle bacilli, and thus reduce the morbidity and moality from primary tuberculosis among those most at risk. WHO recommends the &;Danish 1331&; strain for ...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable diseases
53e077ad-8ae4-4a16-a477-fa1320f6eab5
A patient presents with pain in back. Lab investigation shows elevated ESR. X-ray skull shows multiple punched out lytic lesions. Most impoant investigation to be done is:
Serum acid phosphatase
CT head with contrast
Whole body scan
Serum electrophoresis
3d
single
Multiple Myeloma. Multiple punched out lytic lesions of skull Dx- M bands on serum electrophoresis. Elevated ESR is an impoant finding in multiple myeloma Punched out lesions of skull are seen in Eosinophilic granuloma-bevelled edges (double contour) Multiple myeloma.
Orthopaedics
Ohopaedics Q Bank
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Thromboxane A2-
Formed by platelets
Formed from PGG2\/PGH2
Prothrombotic
Vasoconstrictor
0a
single
Robbins basic pathology 9th edition, page no:46 Platelets contain the enzyme thromboxane synthase producing thromboxane A2.
Pathology
General pathology
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A 60-year-old lady comes with blood stained discharge from the nipple with family history of breast cancer. Next best step for her will be:
Ductoscopy
Sonomammogram
Nipple discharge cytology
MRI
3d
multi
Ans. d. MRI (Ref: Schwartz 9/447-450; Harrison 19/e p526; Sabiston 19/830-832; Bailey 26/799-801. 25/828-829)A 60-year-old lady comes with blood stained discharge from the nipple with family history of breast cancer. Next best step for her (high risk female) will be MRI for screening of breast cancer."There is current ...
Surgery
Breast
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Signet ring appearance is seen in -
Granulosa cell tumor
Krukenberg tumor
Teratoma
Dysgerminoma
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Krukenberg tumor FeatureOvarian tumoro Call-Exner bodieso Reinke crystalloidso Psammoma bodieso Pseudomyxoma peritoneio Signet ring cellso Rokitansky's protuberanceGranulosa-theca cell tumorHilus cell tumors (pure leydig cell tumor)Serous cystadenomaMucinous cystadenomaMetastatic krukenberg's tumorsMa...
Pathology
Female Genital Tract
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Which of these is not a marker of active replicative phase of chronic hepatitis B?
HBV DNA
HBV DNA polymerase
Anti-HBC
AST and ALT
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Ans. (c) Anti-HBC Anti-HBC has no relation with viral replication HBV DNA, HBV DNA polymerase represent active viral replication Level of HBV DNA correlates well with the degree of liver injury as suggested by raised AST, ALT It is not compulsory in chronic active hepatitis that HBeAg is positive. Infact HBeAg negative...
Microbiology
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A 24-year-old sex worker from Mumbai develops chronic abdominal pain, low-grade fever, diarrhea, and malabsorption. He saw later found to be positive for HIV. Oocysts are demonstrated in the stool. Which of the following organisms is most likely to be the cause of the patient's diarrhea?
Diphyllobothrium latum
Entamoeba histolytica
Giardia lamblia
Isospora belli
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All of the organisms listed are protozoa. There are two intestinal protozoa specifically associated with AIDS that can cause transient diarrhea in immunocompetent individuals but can cause debilitating, and potentially life-threatening chronic diarrhea in AIDS patients. These organisms are Isospora belli, treated with ...
Microbiology
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Drugs not used for treatment of acute hyperkalemia-
Insulin + glucose
Potassium exchange resins
Calcium carbonate
Sodium bicarbonate
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The cation exchange resin sodium polystyrene sulfonate (SPS) exchanges Na+ for K+ in the gastrointestinal tract and increases the fecal excretion of K The onset of action is unpredictable and usually takes a few hours. One of the major side effects of SPS in sorbitol is colonic necrosis associated with increased morbid...
Medicine
Fluid and electrolytes
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A 11 month old child presents with complaints of respiratory distress. On examination there is bilateral crepitation and wheezing. Which of the following is the most likely cause –
Pneumonia
Adenovirus
Respiratory synchytial virus
Rhinovirus
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The child presenting with respiratory distress and bilateral crepitations and wheezing, we have to suspect brochiolitis. Differential diagnosis of diseases which are frequently asked
Pediatrics
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Which of the following viruses possesses DNA a capsid with icosahedral symmetry and no lipid envelope
Herpesvirus
Adenovirus
Poxvirus
All
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Ans. is 'b' Adenovirus Read the following facts and this question will seem very easy : . All nonenveloped viruses (whether DNA or RNA) have icosahedral symmetry. . Nonenveloped DNA viruses PAP - PApova, Adeno, PArvo . Nonenveloped RNA viruses -4 PCR - Picorna, Calci, Reo. Also know . All DNA viruses (whether enveloped...
Microbiology
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Following conditions can themselves cause metabolic acidosis except
Diarrhea
Diuretic
Ethylene
A
1b
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Drugs that induce chloruresis, such as thiazides and loop diuretics (furosemide, bumetanide, torsemide, and ethacrynic acid), acutely diminish the ECFV without altering the total body bicarbonate content. The serum increases because the reduced ECFV "contracts" the in the plasma (contraction alkalosis). The chronic adm...
Medicine
Fluid and electrolytes
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A child presented with severe pain with twisted cord. The treatment is
Elevation of the testes relieve the pain
Rest and antibiotics
Scrotal hypothermia
Surgical treatment
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i.e. (Surgical treatment): (1379-80-Love & Bailey 25th)Prompt exploration, untwisting and fixation is the only way to save the torted testisThe patient should be counselled and consented for orchidectomy before explorationThe anatomical abnormality is bilateral and the contralateral testis should also be fixedEpididymi...
Surgery
Testis & Scrotum
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Sphincterectomy of sphincter of oddi is performed at
3 O'clock position
6 O' clock position
9 O'clock position
11 O'clock position
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Transduodenal Sphincterectomy This cut is made Superiorly (at 11 O'clock position) for 4 to 5 mm. The sphincter is incised at the 11 O'clock position to avoid injury to the pancreatic duct Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno :1496
Anatomy
G.I.T
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In transection between hypothalamus and anterior pituitary, the production of which hormone remains unaffected?
Testosterone
Oxytocin
Thyroxine
Cortisol
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single
(B) Oxytocin # Oxytocin is a posterior pituitary hprmone and rest are hormones regulated by releasing hormones of hypothalamus and thence anterior pituitary therefore transection btw hypothalamus and anterior pituitary does not effect the production of posterior pituitary hormone oxytocin.
Medicine
Miscellaneous
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FALSE about Gallstone ileus:
90% patients give history of biliary disease
Causes 1% of all SBO; around 25% cases in >70 years
Tumbling obstruction
Fistula is mostly formed between duodenum and gallbladder
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Ans. (a) 90% patients give history of biliary disease* PREVIOUS h/o of gall stone related symptoms is seen only in 50% cases.* Gall stone Ileus constitutes only 1% of etiology of all Small bowel obstructions (also <1% of gallstone cases get this complication).* In old age >70 years- 25% cases are due to Gall stone ileu...
Surgery
Gall Bladder & Bile Ducts
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In Renal cell carcinoma investigation of choice to evaluate inferior venacava & renal vein for thrombus –
IVP
Coloured doppler
USG
CT scan
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MRI is the investigation of choice to detect renal vein or IVC involvement in RCC. Doppler USG is indicated when MRI is unavailable or contraindicated
Radiology
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Parasympathetic nerve supply to parotid salivary gland is by?
Otic ganglion
Lingual nerve
Inferior alveolar nerve
Deep temporal nerve
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The parotid gland receives parasympathetic secretomotor innervation from preganglionic fibers that arise in the inferior salivatory nucleus. They travel in the lesser petrosal branch of the glossopharyngeal nerve. The lesser petrosal nerve exits the middle cranial fossa through the foramen ovale, where the preganglioni...
Anatomy
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All of the following are true about Lymes disease except:
Borellia bourgdoferi replicates locally and invades locally
Infection progresses inspite of good humoral immunity
Polymorphonuclear lymphocytosis in CSF suggest meningeal involvement
IgA intrathecally confirms meningitis
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Ans. c. Polymorphonuclear lymphocytosis in CSF suggest meningeal involvement Meningitis (meningeal involvement) is the most common neurological event that occurs in the setting of early tyme dissemination. In this clinical setting CSF is always abnormal and shows pleocytosis with predominantly lymphocytosis (not pttlym...
Microbiology
Bacteria
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H pylori is associated with of the following except?
Increased risk of peptic ulcer disease
Increased risk of gastric lymphoma
Increased risk of antral gastric carcinoma
Increased risk of adenocarcinoma of esophagus
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Ans. is 'd' i.e., Increased risk of adenocarcinoma of esophagus Diseases associated with H. Pylori infection Duodenal ulcer Gastric ulcer Chronic superficial gastritis Chronic atrophic gastritis Gastric adenocarcinoma Lymphoproliferative disease (MALT) Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Pathology
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Which of the following type of flow occurs, when on applying critical shear stress, a material turns to liquid?
Bingham body behaviour
Newtonian body
Dilatant
Pseudoplastic
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single
The viscosity of many dental materials decreases with increasing strain rate until it reaches a nearly constant value. That is, the faster they are stirred, forced through a syringe, or squeezed, the less viscous and more fluid they become. This is pseudoplastic viscosity and is illustrated by the change in slope of th...
Dental
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Which is best method for supplementing nutrition in patients who have undergone massive resection of the small intestine is: September 2007
Parenteral
Enteral
Gas trostomy
All of the above
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multi
Ans. A: Parenteral Parenteral nutrition is indicated when energy and protein needs cannot be met by the enteral administration of these substrates. The most frequent clinical indications relate to those patients who have undergone massive resection of the small intestine, who have intestinal fistula or who have prolong...
Surgery
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Animal used to demonstrate anaphylaxis in the lab is -
Rabbit
Adult mice
Monkey
Guinea Pig
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Anaaphylaxis in vitro : isolated tissues, such as intestinal or uterine muscle strip from sensitised guinea pig ,held in a bath of ringer's solution will contract vigorously on addition of the specific antigen to the bath. This is known as Schultz Dale phenomenon. Reference : Anathanarayan & paniker's 9th edition, pg n...
Microbiology
Immunology
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Cytotoxic T cells induced by infection with virus A will kill target cells
From the same host infected with any virus
Infected by virus A and identical at class I MHC loci to the cytotoxic T cells
Infected by virus A and identical at class II MHC loci to the cytotoxic T cells
Infected with any virus and identical at class I MHC loci to the cytotoxic cells
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The CD8+ cytotoxic T cells have antigen specific T-cell receptors (TCR) on their membranes that will recognize and bind to self class I antigens. Since the viral peptides are presented as a complex with the self class I antigens, the CD8+ cells can now recognize and react to the virus A peptides. Remember that class I ...
Medicine
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The mechel&;s diveiculum is situated within about .............. cm from the ileocecal valve
25
60
75
100
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.It is a congenital diveiculum arising from the terminal ileum and is pa of the unobliterated proximal poion of the vitello intestinal duct. It is- * 2% common. * 2 feet from the ileo-caecal valve. * 2 inch in length. * It is congenital, results from incomplete closure of vitello-intestinal duct. * It is the most commo...
Surgery
G.I.T
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Compared to high molecular weight heparin following is true about low molecular weight heparin ?
Monitoring is not needed for low molecular weight heparin
Daily two subcutaneous doses are essential
They are easily filtered at the glomerulus
They do not interact with plasma proteins
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Ans. is 'b' i.e., Daily two subcutaneous doses are essential Advantages of LMWH Longer, more consistent and predictable response --> Single daily dose is sufficient by subcutaneous route. o Lower risk of osteoporosis and HIT syndrome. Bleeding chances are less : LMW heparins have a different anticoagulant profile. They...
Pharmacology
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Father of Evidence Based Medicine is:
Sackett
Da vinci
Hippocrates
Tolstoy
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Father of Evidence based medicine (EBM): David Lawrence Sackett founded first Depament of Clinical Epidemiology in Canada, founded Oxford Centre for EBM Wrote books: Clinical Epidemiology Evidence Based Medicine
Social & Preventive Medicine
RCT, Trials
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Indications of somatostatin include
Zollinger Ellison syndrome
Bleeding esophageal varices
Steatorrhoea
Macroprolactinoma
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GH Inhibitors Somatostatin Mech of action:- This- 14 amino acid peptide inhibits the secretion of GH, prolactin and TSH by pituitary; insulin and glucagon by pancreas, and of almost all gastrointestinal secretions including that of gastrin and HCl. Side effects:- The g.i.t action produces steatorrhoea, diarrhoea, hypoc...
Pharmacology
Endocrinology
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All are features of hemolytic anemia, except ?
Hemoglobinuria
Jaundice
Increased haptoglobulin
Hemosiderinuria
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Increase haptoglobulin
Pathology
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What is first external sign of decomposition of dead body -
Decomposition of liver and intestine
Greenish discoloration over right iliac fossa
Greenish discoloration over dependent pas
Blood stained froth from mouth
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The first external sign of putrefaction in body is greenish discolouration over right iliac fossa, caecum where the contents are more fluid and full of bacteria. Dr. Narayana Reddys Synopsis of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 27 th edition pg. 82.
Forensic Medicine
Death and postmortem changes
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'Row of tombstones' appearance is seen in:
Irritant dermatitis
Pemphigus
Pemphigoid
Herpes zoster
1b
single
Ans. (b) Pemphigus(Ref: Robbins 9th/pg 1167)DiseaseBiopsy featuresDIFPemphigus vulgaris* Suprabasal acantholytic vesicle (tombstone pattern) Q* Mixed perivascular infiltrate with eosinophils QIgG within suprabasal intercellular spaces-fishnet pattern Q
Pathology
Skin
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Case control study is an example of -
Prospective study
Retrospective study
Combined retrospective and prospective study
Study at one point of time
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single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Retrospective study Case control studyo Case control study is a common first approach to test causal hypothesis.o Caseo Control--Case is an individual who has developed the disease.Is an individual who has not developed the disease but is otherwise comparable to case (e.g. age, sex, occupation, social...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Epidemiological Study
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Hemiballismus is due to lesion in?
Ipsilateral Caudate nucleus
Contralateral sub-thalamic lesion
Contralateral Putamen
Ipsilateral sub-thalamic lesion
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multi
Ans. (b) Contralateral subthalamic lesionRef: Harrison 19th ed. / 2623LesionManifestation* Caudate nucleusContralateral chorea* Globus pallidusContralateral atheotosis* Sub-thalamic nucleusContralateral hemiballismus* CerebellumIpsilateral intentional tremors* Internal capsuleContra-lateral hemiplegia with hemi- anesth...
Medicine
C.N.S.
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Collar button lesions are seen in which of the following?
Carcinoids
Adenocarcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
None of the above
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Carcinoids may arise centrally or may be peripheral. On gross examination, the central tumors grow as finger-like or spherical polypoid masses that commonly project into the lumen of the bronchus and are usually covered by an intact mucosa. Most are confined to the main stem bronchi. Others, however, produce little int...
Pathology
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Regarding Brucellosis, all of these are true except?
Man to man transmission
A zoonosis
Blood cultures used in diagnosis
B melitensis is the most common cause
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Ans. is 'a' i.e., Man to man transmission Man to man spread does not ordinarily occur, but very rarely transmision has been repoed through placenta, breast feeding and sex. . Human brucellosis is a zoonosis, acquired from animals directly or indirectly. . Blood culture is most definitive method for the diagnosis of bru...
Microbiology
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Teiary hyperparathyroidism is-
High PO4 level with metastasis
Secondary hyperparathyroidism with CRF
Primary hyperparathyroidism with low Ca" levels
Secondary hyperparathyroidism with chief cell adenoma
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Ans. is 'd' i.e., Secondary hyperparathyroidism with chief cell adenoma o Davidson states "In very small propoion of cases of secondary hyperparathyroidism continuous stimulation of the parathyroid may result in adenoma formation and autonomous PTH secretion. This is known as teiary hyperparathyroidism".
Pathology
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Psoralen-A is used in the treatment of -
Pemphigus
Vitiligo
Pityriasis alba
Icthyosis
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single
Psoralen and many of its derivatives are naturally occurring tricyclic furocoumarins. The derivative most widely used in photochemotherapy is 8 - methoxypsoralen (8MOP, methoxsalen, xanthotoxin) which is principally of plant origin but it is available as a synthetic drug. 4, 5, 8-trimethyl psoralen (TMP, trioxsalen) is...
Dental
miscellaneous
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An investigator finds out that 5 independent factors influence the occurrence of a disease. Comparison of multiple factors that are responsible for the disease can be assessed by:
ANOVA
Multiple linear regression
Chi-square test
Multiple logistic regression
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single
ANOVA: Analysis of variance is a parametric test used for polyotomous independent variable Chi-square test: is non-parametric test used for testing association between 2 or more qualitative variables Multiple linear regression: Is used if the target variables are dimensional having multiple possible values Multiple log...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Statistical Tests
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The term "Guyon&;s canal" is in relation to which of the following?
Anterior interosseus nerve
Ulnar nerve
Median nerve
Radial aery
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single
Guyon's canal or ulnar tunnel is an osseofibrous tunnel formed by the pisohamate ligament bridging the concavity formed by the pisiform bone and hook of the hamate. The ulnar a nerve passes through this tunnel in the wrist and its compression here lead to ulnar tunnel syndrome characterised by hypoesthesia of medial 1 ...
Anatomy
Upper limb
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10-year-old female presents with pain in the right hypochondrium, fever, jaundice and a palpable mass in the right hypochondrium the probable diagnosis is
Hepatitis
Hepatoma
Choleochal cyst
Mucocele gallbladder
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The common congenital cystic condition seen in children especially in a female child,10% presents as a clinical triad of right hypochondriacal pain, jaundice, palpable abdominal mass. Reference SRB Edition :5 page :636-637
Surgery
G.I.T
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Doppler effect results from the change in
Amplitude of sound
Frequency of sound
Direction of sound
Intensity of sound
1b
single
An ultrasound beam insonating a blood vessel is paially reflected by red blood cells. If these are moving, there is a change in the frequency of the reflected pulse: an increase in frequency if the flow is towards the probe and a decrease if it is away from it. This is the Doppler effect and the changes in frequency re...
Radiology
All India exam
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Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy is used In all except
Esophageal carcinoma
Breast carcinoma
Thyroid carcinoma
Non small cell carcinoma of lung
2c
multi
Thyroid carcinoma are extra ordinarily resistant to chemotherapy Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is admistration of chemotherapy before surgery or radiation therapy whereas adjuvant chemotherapy is used after surgery or radiation Refer CMDT 2010-/667
Pharmacology
Chemotherapy
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Improvement in nasal patency by retracting the lateral part of the cheek and thus testing the valvular component of the nose is:
Epley's manoeuvre
Cottle's test
Schwartz manoeuvre
Heimlich manoeuvre
1b
single
(b) Cottle's test(Ref. Cummings, 6th ed., 477; Scott Brown, 8th ed., Vol 1; 987)Epley's manoeuvre is the repositioning manoeuvre done for the management of BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo).Heimlich manoeuvre is the initial immediate management of accidental inhalation of foreign body. In Heimlich manoeuvre m...
ENT
Disease of External Nose & Nasal Septum
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The Eustachian tube opens into nasopharynx approximately 1 cm behind the:
Tonsil
Posterior end of superior turbinate
Posterior end of middle turbinate
Posterior end of inferior turbinate
3d
single
(d) Posterior end of inferior turbinate(Ref. Scott Brown, Vol 3; 738)Eustachian tube opens in the lateral wall of nasopharynx about 1.25cm behind the posterior end of inferior turbinate.Around 1cm behind the posterior end of middle turbinate is the sphenopalatine foramen. This is the most common site for origin of angi...
ENT
General
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Metabolism of 100 grams of fat will yield approximately how many kilocalories?
200
400
600
900
3d
single
Carbohydrates and proteins both contain approximately 4 kcal of energy per gram. Fats are the more energy-efficient storage form, containing 9 kcal of energy per gram. 100 grams of fat would yield 900 kcal of energy. The unit commonly used in physiology and medicine is the Calorie (kilocalorie; kcal), which equals 1000...
Physiology
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Surgical treatment of congenital hydrocele is done at the age of:
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
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single
Ans. (c) 3 yearsRef: Bailey and Love 27th Edition, Page 125* Congenital hydrocele may resolve spontaneously as the processus vaginalise continues to obliterate up to age of 3 years. If not resolves in 3 years - operate by herniotomy.
Surgery
Urethra & Penis
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A 25 year old infeile male underwent semen analysis. Results show : sperm count - 15 million/ml; pH - 7.5; volume - 2 ml; no agglutination is seen. Morphology shows 60% normal and 60% motile sperms. Most likely diagnosis is:
Normospermia
Oligospermia
Azoospermia
Aspermia
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single
Oligospermia is defined as a sperm count below 20 million/mL. Ref: Textbook of Gynecology By D C Dutta, 4th Edition, Pages 217, 218, 225 ; Current Obs and Gynae Diagnosis and Treatment 9th Edition, Page 982
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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A 32 weeks pregnant women presents with mild uterine contraction and on examination her vitals are stable and placenta pre type III is present. Best m/n is :
Bed rest + Dexamethasone
Bed rest + Nifedipine and Dexamethasone
Bed rest + Sedation
Immediate caesarean section
1b
single
Ans. is b i.e. Bed rest, Nifedipine and Dexamethasone
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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A patient at 14 weeks pregnancy, on her routine antenatal panel, tests positive for HBsAg. Which of the following is true about her condition?
Significantly increased maternal morbidity
High risk of IUGR and IUD
HBsAg is the first serological marker of this illness
Lamivudine is the first line drug
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multi
Hepatitis B in pregnancy Not a cause of excessive maternal morbidity and moality The first serological marker to be detected is the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), often preceding the increase in transaminase levels. Patient is often asymptomatic and diagnosis is usually incidental on routine antenatal screening N...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Medical Illness Complicating Pregnancy
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Irresistible sexual desire in males:
Nymphomania
Satyriasis
Frigidity
Quod
1b
single
Ans. b. SatyriasisSatyriasis: Excessive sexual desire by a maleNymphomania: Excessive sexual desire by a femaleFrigidity: Inability to initiate sexual arousal in femalesQuod: A male may be impotent with one particular female but not with another.
Forensic Medicine
Sexual Offenses