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How is fetal blood differentiated from maternal blood:
Kleihauer test
Apt test
Bubble test
Lilly's test
1b
single
Apt test or Singer&;s alkali denaturation test can be performed to confirm a fetal bleed and thereby vasa pre.Apt test is based on the principle that fetal hemoglobin is more resistant to alkali denaturation.Therefore,when water and the blood are mixed with sodium hydroxide,it remains pink for longer if fetal in origin...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Medical, surgical and gynaecological illness complicating pregnancy
fa72a3bf-43ec-48f2-b193-8087cf123183
Most common cause of Genital Herpes
HSV-1
HSV-2
HSV-3 (VZV)
HSV-4 (EBV)
1b
single
Both HSV-1 and 2 can cause genital and oral - facial infection but reaction at oral - facial site is more common with HSV-1 and at the genital site with HSV-2
Microbiology
null
41710c3b-bf58-4826-8709-9cd5bc686da6
False about Streptococcus pyogenes
Causes necrotizing fasciitis
Beta haemolytic
M protein is the virulence factor
Resistant to bacitracin
3d
multi
A convenient method for the identification of S.pyogenes is based on Maxted's observation that they are more sensitive to bacitracin than other streptococci. a filter paper disc of 0.04 U is applied on the surface of an inoculated blood agar. After incubation, a wide zone of inhibition is seen with S.pyogenes, but not ...
Microbiology
Bacteriology
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A 10 year old boy develops an itchy, vesicular rash, which is maximal on his face and trunk. Physical examination demonstrates a mixture of lesions, with macules, papules, vesicles, and crusted lesions. The mother repos that the lesions seem to be occurring in crops. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Herpes simplex I
Herpes simplex II
Measles
Varicella
3d
single
This is varicella (chicken pox), which is the primary form of infection by the herpes zoster (varicella-zoster) virus. Recurrence due to virus harbored in neurons tends to be dermatomal in distribution and is called shingles. Fever, malaise, headache, and myalgia may also be present, paicularly in the prodromal phase. ...
Microbiology
null
0aa3e6c6-041f-4094-8326-e70d8059eeaf
Retinitis pigmentosa is associated with following except
Refsum's disease
Hallavardian Spatz disease
NARP
Abetalipoproteinemia
1b
multi
Systemic diseases associated with Retinitis pigmentosa: a. Laurence Moon Biedl syndrome b. Usher's syndrome c. Cockayne's syndrome d. NARP and Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis e. Hallgren's syndrome f. Waardenburg syndrome, g. Bardet-Biedl syndrome h. Abetalipoproteinemia i. Kearns-Sayre syndrome j. Refsum disease k. Alp...
Ophthalmology
All India exam
6c27d9d6-2bd9-4dfe-ac42-13510004294b
All of the following are anti-pseudomonal EXCEPT: March 2013
Piperacillin
Cefoperazone
Ceftazidime
Cefadroxil
3d
multi
Ans. D i.e. Cefadroxil Spectrum of Cefadroxil Good gram (+)ve (Streptococcus pyogenes (GAS), Staphylococcus) Gram (-)ve (Proteus, E. coli, Klebsiella)
Pharmacology
null
e6cccc7a-86b9-498b-bbdd-db32d299752f
Most common cause of stridor in infant and young children -
Abductor palsy
Croup
Laryngomalacia
Epiglottitis
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Laryngomalacia Laryngomalacia is the most common congenital laryngeal anomaly. o It is the most common cause of stridor in infants and children.
Pediatrics
null
08108723-363e-4537-a36a-32a570d89b91
The dielectric constant of water is ___.
105
78.5
30
60
1b
single
Water, a strong dipole, has high dielectric constant. The dielectric constant for water is 78.5. It decreases the force of attraction between charged and polar species relative to water free environments with lower dielectric constants.
Biochemistry
null
cf35b125-b5c9-481c-9231-8f4c04f01fad
A young male presented with dyspnea, bleeding and petechial hemorrhage in the chest after 2 days following fracture shaft of the femur right side. Most likely cause is
Air embolism
Fat embolism
Pulmonary thrombo embolism
Amniotic fluid embolism
1b
single
(Fat -embolism) (855-56-CSDT 12th) (178-Anaesthesia- A. yadav 3rd)FAT-EMBOLISM - Fracture through a large marrow filled cavity almost inevitably results in small showers of fat emboli being swept to the lungs. This can usually be accommodated without serious consequences, but in some cases (and especially in those with...
Surgery
Orthopedics
9a3b2c78-c246-4b3c-87d9-c60cbc7c11a1
Neostigmine does not able to cross blood brain barrier because of its
Primary structure
Secondary structure
Teiary structure
Quaternary structure
3d
single
Refer kDT 6/e p 101 Quaternary ammonium compounds are water soluble and thus cannot cross blood brain barrier. New Stickman is a quaernary derivative whereas physostigmine is a teiary amine
Pharmacology
Autonomic nervous system
6f289cca-4ece-4111-b23e-748f20cd48d1
Release of ferroportin store is controlled by:
Hepcidin
Transferrin
Ferritin
Hepoxin
0a
single
a. Hepcidin(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2323-2325, Ghai 8/e p 334-335)Ferroportin which regulates the Iron release from tissue store house is regulated by hepcidin hormone released by liver.
Pediatrics
C.V.S.
905cd5a5-bdba-44d3-bac9-13639abc2771
Lining epithelium of fallopian tube is
Simple columnar
Psudo-stratified columnar
Ciliated columnar
Simple cuboidal
2c
multi
INDERBIR SINGH&;S TEXTBOOK OF HUMAN HISTOLOGY-PAGE NO:354 The uterine tube is characterized by presence of numerous branching mucosal folds that almost fill the lumen of the tube The mucosa is lined by ciliated columnar epithelium The uterine tube has a muscular wall with an inner circular and outer longitudinal layer
Anatomy
General anatomy
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DSM-IV TR classification of psychiatric disorders as proposed a multiple axis system for person with psychiatric illness. Personality disorders were classified in which axis?
I
II
III
IV
1b
single
Ans. B. IIThe DSM IV classification of psychiatric disorders as proposed by American Psychiatry AssociationDSM-IV* Analyze symptoms* Diagnostic features: Course of illness & Exclusion Criteria* Diagnostic reliability: Concordance between physicians' diagnoses of same patient* Lack of validity* Guidelines:- Precedence t...
Psychiatry
Miscellaneous
8d205524-0254-4768-9a29-6fff52e5482e
12 years male came with swelling of lower end tibia which is surrounded by rim of reactive bone. What is most likely diagnosis?
GCT
Brodie's Abscess
Hyper PTH
Osteomyelitis
1b
single
* GCT - occurs around 20-40 years of age* Hyperparathyroidism - typically in a female around 30 years of age; presents with lytic lesion* Brodie's abscess - swelling in the lower end of tibia and radiological evidence of cavity surrounded by a halo of sclerosis (rim of a reactive bone) point towards brodie's abscess.
Orthopaedics
NEET 2019
a6d73ebf-f9fc-4d17-a59d-d184ac64c8f2
Urination in the human subject is decreased by
Nicotinic agonists
AChase inhibitors
muscarinic agonists
muscarinic antagonists
3d
single
ANTICHOLINERGIC DRUGS (Muscarinic receptor antagonists, Atropinic, Parasympatholytic) Smooth muscles:- All visceral smooth muscles that receive parasympathetic motor innervation are relaxed by atropine (M3 blockade). Tone and amplitude of contractions of stomach and intestine are reduced; the passage of chyme is slowed...
Pharmacology
Autonomic nervous system
3da15319-7156-4dfc-969c-696d36692c3b
Marker of acute kidney injury all except
Clusterin
Osteopontin
Alanine aminopeptidase
Acid phosphatase
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Acid phosphatase Alanine aminopeptidase (AAP) Kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1) Alkaline phosphatase (AP) Clusterin utathione-S-transferase (a-GST) Neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocalin (NGAL) yglutamyl transpeptidase (TGT) Interleukin-18 (IL-18) N-acetyl-0-glucosaminidase (NAG) Cysteine-rich prot...
Medicine
null
b3b6d560-b40b-47fa-8447-32db5bf6d60a
Following are true of transferable drug resistance except :
Multiple drug resistance simultaneously
Virulence of bacteria same
Prevented by drug combinations
Very high degree of resistance
2c
multi
Drug Resistance 1. Transferable drug resistance cannot be prevented by use of drug combinations. Drug combinations are used to get synergistic effect of antibiotics on pathogens in serious diseases. 2. Antimicrobial resistance can be of two types:-* Intrinsic Resistance: It is the innate ability of a bacterium to resis...
Microbiology
General Microbiology (Sterilization and Bacterial Genetics)
5d8f36d4-9525-445f-a130-714a1c2f0c01
"Citron bodies" and boat or leaf-shaped pleomorphic organism in an exudate is
Clostridium welchii
Clostridium edematiens
Clostridium septicum
Clostridium tetani
2c
single
Clostridium septicum: citron bodies, boat or leaf-shaped polymorphic bacilli. Motile by peritrichous flagella. Saccharolytic and produce abundant gas. Produce alpha, beta, delta and gamma toxin. Gas gangrene, Braxy or malignant edema is caused. Reference: Textbook of Microbiology; Anathanarayan and paniker's; 10th edit...
Microbiology
Bacteriology
a4d80a64-e315-4090-b4a9-44ff6d87bf9b
Anti androgen use in hea failure is
Carvedilol
Sampatrilat
Spiranolactone
Abiraterone
2c
single
Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low. Spironolactone is used to treat hea failure, high blood pressure (hypeension), or hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood). Refer kDT 7/e p 514
Pharmacology
Cardiovascular system
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Which of the following statements about "Simple Random Sampling" is true -
Every element in the population has an equal probability of being included
Sampling is based on similar characteristics
Suitable for large heterogenous population
Complete list of items within the sampling frame is not required
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Every element in the population has an equal probability of being included Features of Simple Random sampling o This is the most basic (simplest) kind of probability sample. o Elements are selected at random from the entire sampling frame without any stratification or segregation of the sampling frame...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
23831db9-e47a-4176-af0c-193bd13b142b
Ramesh 60 years, presents with generalized bone pain. On examination there is elevated ESR of 100 mm, serum globulin 7, lytic lesions in the skull, serum creatinine of 3.5 mg/dL and serum calcium of 11 mg/dL. What is the most likely diagnosis :
Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
Multiple myeloma
Hyperparathyroidism
Osteomalacia
1b
single
Answer is B (Multiple myeloma) This is a 60 year patient presenting with generalized bone pain and lytic lesion in skull with blood parameters indicating a markedly raised ESR, Hrnercalcetnia, Hyperglobulinemia and raised serum creatinine. All these suggest a diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Patient Normal Interpretation...
Medicine
null
34432e82-ef4f-4ae8-aa96-c6071cdf2bfa
Cerebral infarcts at its earliest is detected by
Diffusion weighted MRI
MRI
Contrast enhanced CT
PET scan
0a
single
Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWI or DW-MRI) is the use of specific MRI sequences as well as software that generates images from the resulting data that uses the diffusion of water molecules to generate contrast in MR images The most common application of conventional DWI (without DTI) is in acute brai...
Medicine
C.N.S
b68ce399-5f18-44fa-b19c-b55bc704bd6e
Apoptosis is regulated by which gene?
p53
BRAC
N-myc
RB
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., p53
Pathology
Apoptosis
5f6649a8-6e58-4a50-b91f-c55c611194f5
Most common cause of acute superior mesenteric aerial obstruction is: March 2012
Embolism
Thrombosis
Non occlusive ischemia
Atherosclerosis
0a
single
Ans: A i.e. Embolism Superior mesenteric aerial obstruction An embolus from the hea or aoa to the superior mesenteric aery is responsible for 40-50% of cases of acute small bowel ischemia Thrombosis of underlying atheromatous disease for approximately 25 % and non-occlusive ischemia due to hypotension complicating myoc...
Medicine
null
3c297c92-1068-4dfe-98f2-5b424e46c8b8
Condylomata Lata is seen in -
Congenital syphilis
Primary syphilis
Secondary syphilis
Tertiary syphilis
2c
single
Ans-C
Unknown
null
05612097-bf30-422f-b376-00b8da33462a
Which of in following is the least common cause of ARDS
Aspiration
Severe pneumonia with sepsis
shock
All of above
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., All of above Pulmonary edema not originating from hea Causes Severe pneumonia followed by sepsis (MC.) Shock Tissue injury Aspiration Toxin Microthrombi Intravascular coagulation, uremia, raise ICT Increase permeability of alveolar capillarymembrane. Feature Initially symptoms are less & lung clear. L...
Pediatrics
null
ce199622-3114-4bf6-b328-9c988bb847d1
Absorption of one of the following can occur without being broken down
Protein
Triglycerides, although this seen only in infants
a-Dextrins
Sucrose
0a
single
Absorption of undigested protein can occur, especially in infants. This decreases with age. However, adults can still absorb undigested protein. The M cells (microfold cells) overlying the Payer's patches absorb antigens.
ENT
All India exam
1103cdd8-92d9-4eae-8f9f-2e3d869496ce
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding drugs in the treatment of Parkinsonism?
Amantadine causes ankle edema
Levodopa is effective in reducing tremors
Amantadine is more effective than levodopa
Anti-muscarinic agents are effective in drug induced Parkinsonism
2c
multi
Levodopa is very effective in the treatment of Parkinsonism. It initially resolves hypokinesia and rigidity but later on tremors are also reduced. It is more effective than Amantadine. Amantadine is an antiviral drug that can be used in Parkinsonism. Central anticholinergic drugs are the agents of choice for the treatm...
Pharmacology
Central Nervous system
1fbfc98a-f744-4f57-8a6e-45cb51c84e27
Fast muscle fibers are?
Red
Oxidative
Tonic
Glycolytic
3d
single
Ans. is'd'i.e., Glycolytic(Ref: Principles of medicalphysiolog p. 512)TYPES OF MUSCLE FIBERS:Two fibers types:Type I/red fibersType II/white fibers.Motor unit contains only one muscle fibers type:I.e., All motor unit fibers are either type-I or type II.Hence, named accordingly.CHARACTERISTICS OF MUSCLE FIBER TYPES:Para...
Physiology
null
7c6207fd-9fc1-43f5-95b6-f0f15ca8cdc2
Meyer pedicle graft is used for?
Fracture through neck of the talus
Non-union fracture neck of femur
Fracture through the waist of the scaphoid
Inter-trochanteric fracture femur
1b
single
Meyer-pedicle graft Used to prevent avascular necrosis and non-union fracture in upper end of femur (neck of femur). In this procedure, Quadratus femoris is taken up and inseed into the head of the femur. Inter-trochanteric of Femur does not result in AVN or non-union. It causes malunion.
Orthopaedics
Osteochondritis and Avascular Necrosis
f0dd572b-f6c7-4376-9d00-9ad05944577d
If someone goes to a sub-centre as pa of an audit, how many infants should be registered with a health worker working there
50
100
150
200
1b
single
Total population centered by sub-centre = 5000 Crude Bih Rate(CBR) India = 20.4 per 1000 Mid-year POPULATION (SRS 2016) So, estimated number of Bihs in a year =20.4/1000x5000 = 102 bihs per year Also, currently Infant moality rate(IMR) India =34 per 1000 live bihs So, expected number of infant deaths in a year in that ...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Health care of community & international health
cbe56c29-6471-4a6d-aff0-1e62f650f758
HLA-B* 1502 is a genetic marker for
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Polyaeritis nodosa
Steven Johnson syndrome
Seronegative spondy-ahritis syndrome
2c
single
Answer- C. Steven Johnson syndromeInilitiiluals who haw HLA-B* 1502 are more likely to experience a severe disorder called Stevens-Johnson syrdrome in response to carbamazepine.
Medicine
null
5496fe03-16fe-4d3f-9a32-e3fae6f2028c
In normal adult Vd/Vt ratio is:
20
0.35
40
50
1b
single
B i.e. 0.35Vd = Dead space volume & Vt = Tidal Volume, so Vd/Vt = 150 = 0.3 100Normal value of Vd/Vt in adults = 0.2 - 0.35Q
Physiology
null
c1606188-26f0-4f39-88ac-8afacc30a66d
Cleft palate repair is ideally done at
3 months
1 year
3-5 years
6-8 years
1b
multi
According to bailey and love - It is done between 6 and 18 months
Surgery
Head and neck
1d58b65b-efa0-4d22-a2e7-e6e1844edadf
In an autosomal Recessive (AR) disorder, one parent is normal and the other is carrier and the child is also affected. What is the reason?
Germline mosaicism
Genomic imprinting
Penetration
Uniparental disomy
3d
single
If one parent is normal for an autosomal recessive disorder and the other is carrier - No child should be affected. But there is exception to this rule, i.e. uniparental disomy (UPD), when a person receives 2 copies of a chromosome, from one parent and no copies from the other parent. Ex: In Prader-Willi syndrome- mate...
Pediatrics
Types of Genetic Disorders
fe8b42bf-531c-43f2-89af-7268dafc4c9b
Treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma stage T1 is
Radiation therapy
Surgery
Local resection
Chemotherapy
0a
single
Radiotherapy is the treatment of choice for nasopharyngeal cancer. Stage I and II are treated by radiotherapy alone while stage III and IV require concomitant radiation and chemotherapy or radiation followed by chemotherapy. External beam radiation of 6000-7000 cGy can be delivered by the linear accelerator to the prim...
ENT
Pharynx
6e3ac4aa-9050-40cc-bd0a-5a0b3e1b4f7b
Metaphyseal fracture touching physis but not crossing it, comes under which type of Salter Harris physeal injury?
I
II
III
IV
1b
single
SALTER HARIS PHYSEAL INJURY : Type 2 (salter and Harris classification for physeal injury-transverse fracture through the hyperophic or calcified zone of plate but towards the edge the fracture detes away from physis and split of triangular metaphyseal segment of bone (Thurston Holland fragment). Type 1 - a transverse ...
Orthopaedics
Pediatric orthopedics
e6a22b42-3bb1-4bf6-8299-cc1b53f022cb
Trophic ulcers are seen in all, Except:
Leprosy
Syringomyelia
Polio
All of the above (seen in all)
2c
multi
Answer is C (Polio): Polio is associated with a pure motor neuropathy. There is no sensory involvement in polio and hence trophic ulcers are not seen in polio.
Medicine
null
dfb379aa-ecd2-4dc8-b7dd-7dd2c4d10084
In some old fractures, cailaginous tissue forms over the fractured bone ends with a cavity in between containing clear fluid. This condition is called as:
Delayed union
Slow union
Non union
Pseudoahrosis
3d
multi
D i.e. Pseudoahrosis Pseudoahrosis It is a false joint that may develop after a fracture that has not united properly due to inadequate immobilization.- Inadequate immobilization permits constant movement at the fracture site so that the normal constituents of callus do not form consequently the callus may be composed ...
Surgery
null
dfaaa0f3-271f-47c5-afda-7b86771b8a77
Which of the following statement is true ?
Paul Bunnell test is used to diagnose measles
Rose Waaler test is a complement fixation test
Indirect hemagglutination test is less sensitive than gel diffusion test
Antigen antibody reaction cannot occur in the absence of electrolytes
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Antigen Antibody reaction cannot occur in the absence of electrolytes
Microbiology
null
3baf4026-deca-4b72-9077-ef2608c9b508
Which one of the following drug is effective in painful tingling sensation due to diabetic neuropathy-
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Gabapentin
Tramodoi
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Gabapentin Gabapentin is used in neuropathic pain.
Pharmacology
null
a60d2efc-e690-4aa8-bf81-00073819ff3e
KussmauPs sign is a feature of pericarditis with which of the following?
Cardiac tamponade
Constrictive pericarditis
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
Pericardial effusion
1b
single
Ans. b (Constrictive pericarditis). (Ref. Harrison, Medicine, 18th/Ch. 239)CONSTRICTIVE PERICARDITIS (THICK, CALCIFIED PERICARDIUM)# Prominent X and Y descent (Freidrich's sign prominent 'Y' descent)# Kussmaul's sign# Low voltage ECG# Electrical alternans# Small RV size# Absent pulsus paradoxus
Medicine
C.V.S.
d6cdf106-399a-4e86-9e6c-354cc74fdc35
Trantas spots are seen in:
Biephroconjunctivitis
Vernal conjunctivitis
Phlyctenular conjunctivitis
Herpetic keratitis
1b
single
Vernal conjunctivitis
Ophthalmology
null
b377b66a-69d9-482f-95e8-0b6576c14cd6
A 4-year-old child presents to the emergency depament with high grade fever, respiratory difficulty and noisy breathing. On examination. X ray of his neck is shown below. The most probable diagnosis is?
Recurrent papillomatosis
Croup
Epiglottitis
Tonsillitis
2c
single
The given clinical picture along with the X-ray shows thumb sign , this finding suggests a diagnosis of Acute Epiglottitis. Thumb sign is a term also used in other conditions: Thumb sign (Marfan disease) (also known as Steinberg sign): a clinical test in which the tip of the thumb is visible medial to the little finger...
Pediatrics
Respiratory infections
f8d0a4b5-aa45-4f78-887f-140738b19ecb
Treatment for poosystemic encephalopathy is all except
High protein diet
Lactulose
Oral neomycin
Enema
0a
multi
It most often results from high gut protein or acute metabolic stress (eg, GI bleeding, infection, electrolyte abnormality) in a patient with poosystemic shunting. Symptoms are mainly neuropsychiatric (eg, confusion, asterixis, coma). Diagnosis is based on clinical findings. Ref Davidson edition23rd pg 864
Medicine
G.I.T
3d02fb10-b25c-4ee1-9f7a-b741b1560aa4
Which of the following statements about erythropoietin is FALSE ?
It is used for the treatment of anemia due to chronic renal failure
It results in decrease in reticulocyte count
It decrease the requirement of blood transfusions
It can cause hypeension
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., It results in decrease in reticulocyte count The primary use of epoetin (recombinant human erythropoietin) is anemia of chronic renal failure. o Other uses --> anemia in AIDS patients treated with zidovudin, cancer chemotherapy induced anemia, and preoperative increased blood production for autologous...
Pharmacology
null
6099df03-6e77-4d06-9ae9-3f03277ccc43
Breast feeding often
Stimulates FSH
Stimulates LH
Stimulates prolactin initiation
Stop suppression of FSH
2c
single
Prolactin a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that promotes the growth of breast tissue and stimulates and sustains milk production in postpaum mammals, and shows luteotropic activity in ceain mammals. Called also lactogenic hormone and mammotropin.Ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology; 24th editio...
Physiology
Endocrinology
cc798ba9-dbec-4be1-9cc2-aeeea6265dcc
Which of the following is anaplerotic reaction:
Conversion of Pyruvate to Lactic acid
Conversion of Pyruvate to Oxaloacetate
Conversion of Pyruvate to Acetyl CoA
Conversion of Pyruvate to Acetaldehyde
1b
single
ANAPLEUROTIC reactions reactions which synthesize TCA intermediates. Conversion of pyruvate to Oxaloacetate -most impoant anaplerotic reaction.
Biochemistry
TCA Cycle
301a2516-159c-4b15-a33d-f58c18fb0a96
Choose among the following the most impoant lab finding in nephrotic syndrome -
B-J protein
Hyperkalemia
Hypoalbuminemia
Hypeension
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Hypoalbuminemia. Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by large amounts of proteinuria (>3.5 g per 1.73 m2 body surface area per day, or > 40 mg per square meter body surface area per hour in children), hypoalbuminemia (< 2,5 g/dl), hyperlipidaemia, and edema that begins in the face. Lipiduria (lipids i...
Pediatrics
null
2adb7d69-d35a-4368-aa58-30d031c39259
Cu T 380A IUCD should be replaced once in:
4 years
6 years
8 years
10 years
3d
single
10 years
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
f5f02b44-803b-4b17-a8f4-4321be5f43d3
Which of the following is the principal buffer in interstitial fluid?
Hemoglobin
Other proteins
H2CO3
H2PO4
2c
single
Principal buffers in the body:
Physiology
Concepts in physiology
8ec4f6d0-3c72-4098-a4d0-dd619597a8f0
The primary function of Toll like Receptors is?
Vasodilation
Activation of Immune System
Regulation of Calcium channel
Second Messenger
1b
single
ANSWER: (B) Activation of Immune SystemREF: Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology 11th ed chapter 2In the late 1990s and early 2000s, researchers identified mammalian analogs of the Drosophila Toll receptor, cloned the mammalian Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), identified TLR4 as the receptor for lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and the ...
Pathology
Cells and Tissues of Immune System
756443b5-fe79-4cd0-8a9f-1ef989141080
Substance utilized for barium meal follow through study: September 2011
Barium carbonate
Barium sulphate
Barium oxide
Barium hydroxide
1b
single
Ans. B: Barium sulphate Since there is no natural contrast in the alimentary tract, its radiographic demonstration required the use of aificial contrast medium Barium sulphate, through which X-rays can not pass, is the contrast universally employed in performing alimentary tract studies
Radiology
null
a21aabbe-673f-4f4b-8238-bef40c317942
Most common symptom of ectopic pregnancy NOT RELATED - GYN
Bleeding
Pain
Aboion
Infection
1b
single
Ectopic pregnancy is characterised by the triad of amenorrhoea, pain and BPV of which the most common symptom is pain. The diagnosis is based on clinical features and ultrasound, though laparoscopy is the gold standard. When diagnosis is in doubt serial estimation of HCG is done over 48 hrs. A rise < 66% is s/o ectropi...
Pharmacology
All India exam
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Migratory thrombophelibitis is seen in -
Dissaminated cancer
Rheumatic hea disease
Libman - sacks endocarditis
All of the above
0a
multi
Robbins and Cotran pathologic basis of disease South Asia edition. migratory thrombophlebitis ( Rousseau syndrom) encountered in association with deep seated cancers most often carcinoma of the pancrpancreas or lung..
Pathology
General pathology
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Most important investigation for posterior urethral valve is –
Urethroscopy
IVP
Retrograde cystogram
Micturating cystogram (MCU)
3d
single
Micturating cystourethrogram (MCU) provides the radiological basis for the diagnosis of posterior urethral valve.
Radiology
null
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The commonest cancer of oral cavity is
Adenocarcinoma
Melanoma
Sarcoma
Squaous cell carcinoma
3d
single
Ans. (d) Squamous cell carcinomaRef: Devita 9th edition, page 729* Most common site oral Cancer: Carcinoma Tongue > Carcinoma Lip* Most common histological type: Squamous Cell Cancer* Most common site of oral Cancer in India: Cancer of Buccal Mucosa* Max Risk of L.N. Metastasis: Carcinoma Tongue* Min Risk of L.N Metast...
Surgery
Oral Cavity
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All of the following drugs are useful in destrussor instability EXCEPT:
Solefenacin
Tolterodine
Flavoxate
Duloxetine
3d
multi
Ref:KD Tripathi pharmacology 7th edition (page.no: 117,118, 462) Vesicoselective drugs are used for detrusor instability resulting in urinary frequency and urge incontinence. It selectively blocks M1/M3 subtypes. Example are Oxybutynin, Tolterodine, Flavoxate, Darifenacin, Drotaverine, Solifenacin. Duloxetine is an SNR...
Pharmacology
Autonomic nervous system
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Following condition is most likely seen in which of the following condition:
Hypothyroid
Acromegaly
Cushing syndrome
Grave Disease
0a
single
Ans. A. HypothyroidThe image showing loss of lateral l/3rd eyebrows or lateral madarosis. This is seen in many conditions:a. Leprosyb. Syphilisc. Hypothyroidismd. Blepharitise. Dermatitisf. Fungal Infectionsg. Drug Therapiesh. Autoimmune diseases
Medicine
Endocrinology
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Degree of mental disability of a child (low IQ), who is able to speak well enough for most communication needs, is classified as:
Moderate
Mild
Severe
Profound
1b
single
Classification of Intellectual Disability
Dental
null
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A patient presented with episodes of flushing and hypotension. His urinary 5HIAA levels were found to be increased. The diagnosis is
Pheochromocytoma
Carcinoid syndrome
Addison's disease
SIADH
1b
single
(B) Carcinoid syndrome # Carcinoid syndrome-Clinical findings include:> Flushing of the skin> Diarrhea and abdominal cramps> Right sided heart disease> Bronchoconstriction> Abdominal pain due to desmoplastic reaction of the mesentery in most patients, increased urinary excretion of 5-HIAA (5-hydroxy-indoleacetic acid),...
Surgery
Miscellaneous
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Black piedra is caused by ?
Piedraia hoae
Trichosporon asahi
Trichosporon ovoides
Trichosporon inkin
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Piedraia hoae Piedra is an asymptomatic superficial fungal infection of the hair shaft also known as trichomycosis nodu- laris. Black piedra is caused by Piedraia hoae, whereas white piedra is caused by pathogenic species of the Trichosporon genus, namely Trichosporon asahii, Trichosporon ovoides, Tri...
Skin
null
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Cholinomimetic is not used in which of the following?
Bradycardia
Glaucoma
Myasthenia gravis
Post-surgical atony or ileus
0a
single
Ans. a. BradycardiaCholinomimetic is used for open-angle glaucoma, cobra bite, and myasthenia gravis but not in bradycardia. Uses of CholinomimeticDiseases of eye Glaucoma and accommodative esotropiaAtropine overdosesGastrointestinal and urinary tract Alzheimer's diseasePostoperative atony, neurogenic bladderCobra bite...
Pharmacology
null
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Which of the following inhalation anaesthetics should be avoided in middle ear surgery
Halothane
Nitrous oxide
Ether
Isoflurane
1b
single
Nitrous oxide
Anaesthesia
null
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Coagulation defect involving both the arterial and venous system is seen in
Factor V Leiden
Protein C deficiency
Antithrombin III deficiency
Hyperhomocystinemia
3d
multi
Ans. d (Hyperhomocystenimia) (Ref. H-17th/367; Table 59-3)Homocystinuria reflects homocystlnemia which is associated with ectopia lentis, mental retardation and throm- boembolic disorders as well as arteriosclerosis. There are three enzyme deficiencies known to cause the disorder as well as deficiencies of the cofactor...
Medicine
Blood
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Malaria parasites -
Has man as its intermediate host
Has a life cycle that alternates between man and tse-tse fly
Has 4 impoant species in man
Can be easily cultured in the laboratory
0a
single
Intermediate host-man Definitive host-mosquito Asexual development-man Sexual development-mosquito Sporozoite infective form.Sporozoites are present in the salivary gland of the mosquito .Man gets infection by the bite of female anopheles mosquito (refer pgno:55 baveja 3 rd edition)
Microbiology
parasitology
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In which one of the following femoral fractures is Avascular necrosis common?
Perochanteric
Transcervical
Sub-Trochanteric
Shaft of femur
1b
single
B i.e. Trans cervical
Surgery
null
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Most common visceral aery aneurysm is:
Hepatic aery
Splenic aery
Gastric aery
None of the above
1b
multi
Although splenic aery aneurysm is rare, it is the most common visceral aery aneurysm. Ref: Schwaz's principle of surgery 9th edition, chapter 34.
Surgery
null
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False about cystic fibrosis -
Associated with CFTR gene
Autosomal recessive inheritance
Associated with 7p chromosome
Recurrent respiratory tract infection
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Associated with 7p chromosome
Pathology
null
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Rosette shaped catraract is seen in
Infection
Diabetes
Syphilis
Trauma
3d
single
Rosette cataract is most typical form of concussion cataract.
Ophthalmology
null
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Main extensor of knee:
Gastrocnemius
Quadriceps femoris
Hamstrings
Peroneal muscles
1b
single
Ans. (b) Quadriceps femorisRef : Maheshwari 5th ed. /145* Quadriceps is a large muscle group that includes the four prevailing muscles on the front of the thigh. It is the great extensor muscle of the knee. It is subdivided into four separate portions or 'heads', which have received distinctive names: Rectus femoris oc...
Orthopaedics
Injuries Around the Thigh & Knee
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Minimum angle of resolution when visual acuity is 6/6
1 min of arc
5 min of arc
10 min of arc
15 min of arc
0a
single
Answer-A. 1 min of arcVisual acuity is the first test performed after taking history.Measurement of the central visual acuity is essentially an assessment of function of the fovea centralis.An object must be presented so that each poion of it is separated by a difinite interval, known as minimum angle of resolution (MA...
Ophthalmology
null
4123ffcc-6830-456b-8b4e-669fac15fae4
Palpatory thud, an audible snap is seen in
Tracheal foreign body
Bronchial foreign body
Laryngeal foreign body
Foreign body in ear
0a
single
A foreign body in trachea may move up and down the trachea between the carnia and the undersurface of vocal cords causing "audible slap" and "palpatory thud&;.Symptoms and signs of foreign bodies at different levelsSite of foreign bodiesSymptoms and signsLarynxChoking, Cyanosis, Complete obstruction leading to death* P...
ENT
Larynx
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What is the procedure for registering a case as medicolegal in other developed countries and role of doctor in police intimation?
Procedure formalities
head injury
neck injury
All of the Above
3d
multi
definition of medico-legal case in other countries and procedural formalities, responsibilities of a treating doctor in MLC cases like- Injury, poisoning etc
Forensic Medicine
null
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Drug used in unstable angina to prevent Myocardial infarction is
Aspirin
GTN
Amlodipine
Fasudil
0a
single
Aspirin is an antiplatelet agent used mostly in unstable angina to prevent MI. Ref: KD Tripathi 8th ed.
Pharmacology
Cardiovascular system
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Use of combined pill is contraindicated in women with any of the following conditions except -
Lactation
Diabetes
Thromboembolism
Tuberculosis
3d
multi
Contraindications for use of combined Oral contraceptive pills (OCP'S) Absolute contraindications Relative contraindications Breast cancer Genital cancer Liver cancer History of thromboembolism Cardiac abnormalities Congenital abnormalities Congenital hyperlipidemia Undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding Pregnancy Age >...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Non communicable diseases
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A 19-year-old patient presents to your office with primary amenorrhea. She has normal breast and pubic hair development, but the uterus and vagina are absent. Diagnostic possibilities include
XYY syndrome
Gonadal dysgenesis
Mullerian agenesis
Klinefelter syndrome
2c
single
Since this patient has other signs of pubertal development which are sex steroid-dependent, we can conclude some ovarian function is present. This excludes such conditions as gonadal dysgenesis and hypothalamic-pituitary failure as possible causes of her primary amenorrhea. Mullerian defects are the only plausible caus...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Physiology & Histology
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True regarding arbovirus is all except -
KFD is transmitted by Tick
Dengue virus has one Serotype
Yellow fever is not seen in India
Dengue fever is transmitted by Aedes
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Dengue virus has one Serotype o KFD is mainly transmitted by Hard tick, but soft tick can also transmit the disease.o Dengue virus has four serotypes.o Yellow fever is not endemic in India, it is distributed in Africa and South America.o Dengue fever is transmitted by Aedes mosquito.
Microbiology
Arboviruses
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normal value of which of these parameter is specific in ruling out malnutrition
total body water
normal skin fold thickness
normal lean body mass
normal BMI
2c
single
Parameters specific in ruling out Malnutrition LOSS OF LEAN BODY MASS MUSCLE WEAKNESS DEVELOPMENTAL OR INTELLECTUAL DELAY INFECTIONS IMMUNE DYSFUNCTION DELAYED WOUND HEALING PROLONGED HOSPITAL STAY REF : OP GHAI 9TH ED
Pediatrics
All India exam
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Mumps most commonly affects the: March 2004
Parotid gland
Submandibular gland
Sublingual gland
Lacrimal gland
0a
single
Ans. A i.e. Parotid gland
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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Scheuermann's disease is:
Osteochondritis of calcaneum
Osteochondritis of navicular
Verteral Osteochondritis
Osteochondritis of scaphoid
2c
single
Ans. C. Verteral Osteochondritis. (Ref. Fundamentals of Pediatric Orthopedics /pg. 17).Scheuermann's disease refers to osteochondrosis of the secondary ossification centers of the vertebral bodies. The lower dorsal and upper lumbar vertebrae are involved initially. The process may be limited to several bodies or may in...
Orthopaedics
Avascular Necrosis & Osteochondroses
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Japanese encephalitis vaccine is:
Live attenuated
Inactivated toxoid
Cellular fractions
Combined
0a
single
Ans. (a) Live attenuatedRef : K. Park 23rd ed. / 286-87* JE vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine. It is available in killed vaccine form also.* Strain: SA 14-14-2- liveNakayama strain- killed* One dose of JE vaccine is given at 16-24 months of age.Also Know* MC live vaccine used: BCG* MC killed vaccine used: Pertusis* ...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Principles of Immunization and Vaccination
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a-synuclein, a lipid-binding protein, is a major component of
Lewy bodies
Amyloid
Tau protein
Neurofibrillary tangles
0a
single
a-synuclein, an abundant lipid-binding protein normally associated with synapses. This protein was then demonstrated to be a major component of the Lewy body, which is the diagnostic hallmark of Parkinson diseaseRobbins pathology9e pg: 1294
Pathology
Musculoskeletal system
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Eyebrows don't grow beyond ceain length as they have a sho-
Anagen phase
Telogen phase
Catagen phase
Exogen phase
0a
single
Eyebrow hair do not have long anagen phase Ref Harrison20th edition pg 1236
Dental
Anatomy of skin
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Janani suraksha yojana (JSY) was launched in:
2003
2005
2007
2008
1b
single
JSY was launched on 12th April, 2005. JSY is a 100% centrally sponsored scheme. Ref: National Health Programmes in India, J.Kishore, 10th edition pg: 114
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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Therapeutic drug monitoring is done for;
Phenytoin
Heparin
Aspirin
Metformin
0a
single
Therapeutic drug monitoring is adjustment of dose of the drug according to its plasma concentration. It is required for A Aminoglycosides (e.g. gentamicin) Drug Digitalis Possessing Phenytoin (anti-epileptics) Low Lithium Therapeutic Tricyclic antidepressants Index Immunomodulators (e.g. cyclosporine) Criteria for doin...
Pharmacology
FMGE 2019
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Positive nitrogen balance is seen in ?
Trauma
Burns
Pregnancy
Stress
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Pregnancy The normal healthy adult is in "nitrogen balance or equilibrium". That is the amount of nitrogen ingested in the diet over a given period of time is equals that excreted in the urine and feces as excretory products.Positive nitrogen balance means amount of nitrogen taken in and retained exce...
Biochemistry
null
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Pringle's Maneuver is used to stop the bleeding from
Liver
Spleen
Kidneys
Flail chest
0a
single
Pringle maneuver is soft clamping hepatic artery and portal vein at the point of entry. It is done for liver trauma patients.
Surgery
null
5db16a02-8946-472f-a305-562227d952bb
True about acute rheumatic fever is
Aoic valve is most commonly involved
Chorea is late manifestation
Carditis is most common presentation
All patients have recurrent episode of streptococcal pharyngitis in past
1b
multi
Chorea is a late manifestation of RHD. Ghai essential of pediatrics, eighth edition ,p.no:436
Pediatrics
C.V.S
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About Pneumocystis pneumonia the true statement is:
The causative organism is a protozoan
Drug of choice is Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (Cotrimoxazole)
Most common radiological appearance is a bat wing distribution of infiltrates with pneumocysts in peripheral fields
Steroids have no role in the therapy of Pneumocystis pneumonia
1b
multi
Pneumocystis jirovecii is a fungus responding to Cotrimoxazole. It causes opportunistic pneumonia in patients with HIV infection.  The most common radiology finding is a normal X-ray chest.  However, the most typical X-ray is  a bat wing distribution of infiltrates with pneumocysts in peripheral fields.  Steroids are c...
Medicine
null
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Labyrinthine artery is a branch of-
Internal carotid artery
Basilar artery
Posterior cerebellar artery
Anterior inferior cerebellar artery
3d
single
Labyrinthine artery is a branch of anteroinferior cerebellar artery but can sometimes arise from basilar artery. It supplies whole of the inner ear.
ENT
null
124f34d5-a898-4fc4-9d88-2ca022a6277a
Which of the following tests are used in the evaluation of a suspected CSF leak?
Beta 2 microglobulin
Beta 2 transferrin
Tyroglobulin
Transthyretin
1b
single
Detection of beta-2 transferrin is considered pa of standard evaluation when CSF leak is suspected. Nasal and ear fluids are tested for detection of the beta-2 transferrin band by immunofixation electrophoresis (IFE) or Western blot analysis as a diagnostic tool for the presence of CSF or perilymph. This test is helpfu...
Unknown
null
7abf2236-ecf7-45b4-bb29-6aa0237666a2
Which of the following are antigen-presenting cells?
Neutrophils
T-lymphocytes
Macrophages
Plasma cells
2c
single
Neutrophils are one of the primary defense cells of the innate immune system. T-lymphocytes are important activators of the specific (adaptive) immune system. Macrophages are antigen presenting cells. Plasma cells produce antibodies.
Dental
null
5054dc6d-3784-40b8-ae56-333425c3bac0
Universal (standard) precautions to be observed by surgeons for the prevention of hospital acquire HIV infection include the following except-
Wearing gloves and other barrier precaution
Washing hands on contamination
Handling sharp instruments with care
Pre-operative screening of all patients of HIV
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Pre-operative screening of all patient of HIV
Surgery
null
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All of the following are causes of 'propoionate sho stature' EXCEPT?
Turner syndrome
Down syndrome
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Chronic kidney disease
2c
multi
Osteogenesis imperfecta is one of the causes of dispropoionate sho stature, where the limbs are mainly involved, as compared to trunk. Osteogenesis imperfecta: MC cause of multiple fractures in childhood. Autosomal dominant Defected type 1 collagen. C/F: Bone shape- not maintained. Deformed bones, fractures in differen...
Pediatrics
Sho Stature
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Most common complication of extra capsular fracture of neck of femur is:
Non union
Ischemic necrosis
Malunion
Pulmonary complications
2c
single
Extra-capsular (inter-trochanteric) fracture is more common than intra-capsular. Most common complication of Extra-capsular fracture of neck of femur of neck is mal-union. In Intra-capsular (neck of femur fracture), the most common complication is avascular necrosis > non-union.
Orthopaedics
FMGE 2018
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All are true for conversion reaction Except
Seondary gain
Onset inlate age
Patient does not consciously produce symptoms
Relation with stress
1b
multi
B i.e. Onset in late age
Psychiatry
null
06cc1ea4-82fd-48b3-a274-546257b04beb
All the following are criteria to say substance dependence except
Tolerance
Withdrawal symptoms
Unable to quit the drug
Use of illegal substances
3d
multi
Usage of illegal drugs doesn't come under substance dependence as per WHO definition. Remaining 3 options make up the definition Ref: Essentials of postgraduate psychiatry By JN Vyas 1st ed Pg 326
Psychiatry
Substance abuse
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Intracranial calcification in skull X- ray may be:
Pineal calcification
Duralcalfication
Cysticercosis
All of these
3d
multi
d) all of these ref: Chapman 4th/e p.428-429
Radiology
Nervous System
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A 8 year old male had non blanching rashes over the shin and swelling of knee joint with haematuria+++ and protein +. Microscopic analysis of his renal biopsy specimen is most likely to show
Tubular necrosis
Visceral podocyte fusion
Mesangial deposits of IgA
Basement membrane thickening
2c
single
Probable diagnosis is Henoch-Schonlein purpura . Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a small-vessel vasculitis caused by immune complex deposition following an infectious trigger. It is predominantly a disease of children and young adults. The usual presentation is with purpura over the buttocks and lower legs, accompanied by ...
Medicine
Immune system