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All of the following are known side effects with the use of tocolytic therapy except :
Tachycardia
Hypotension
Hyperglycemia
Fever
3d
multi
Ans. is d i.e. Fever
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Regarding Modified duke’s criteria for Infective endocarditis, all are true except
Positive blood culture for typical Infective endocarditis organisms from2 separate blood cultures
2 positive cultures from samples drawn atleast 12 hours apart.
Single positive blood culture positive for staphylococcus aureus
Phase 1 IgG antibody titer>1:800
2c
multi
Single positive blood culture positive for coxiella burnetti is one of the criteria for diagnosis of Infective endocarditis.
Medicine
null
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Which of the following antihypeensive inhibits vesicular uptake of NA -
Propranolol
Prazosin
Reserpine
Guanithidine
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Reserpine o Reserpine inhibits vesicular uptake of NA, 5-HT & DA --) monoamines are gradually depleted and degraded by MAO.
Pharmacology
null
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Buerger's Disease is associated with -
Alcoholism
Smoking
Trauma
Cold environment
1b
single
Thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger disease) Thromboangiitis obliterans is a distinctive disease that is characterized by segmental, thrombosing acute and chronic inflammation of medium-sized and small-sized arteries, and sometimes secondarily extending to veins and nerves. Thromboangiitis obliterans occurs almost ex...
Pathology
null
8b9a3254-d75b-43f1-b5bf-6290cca53322
True about barbiturates ?
Have steep dose response curve
Have analgesic action
Are enzyme inhibitors
Acidification of urine is done in poisoning
0a
multi
Ans. is ,a, i.e., Have steep dose response curve(Ref: Goodmen & Gillmen |2',h/e p. 471)Barbiturates depress all areas of CNS, but the reticular activating system is most sensitive.Barbiturates have steep dose response curve.Except For phenobarbitone in epiteliu andthiopentonein anaesthesia,barbituratesare used now'The ...
Pharmacology
null
8b43d94d-691d-4cb3-ad9f-5914664723d9
Murphy's sign is seen in
Acute cholecystitis
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholangitis
Periampullary cancer
0a
single
In the acute cholecystitis, the patient may have right upper quadrant tenderness that is exacerbated during inspiration by the examiner's right subcostal palpation (Murphy's sign). A positive Murphy's sign suggests acute inflammation and may be associated with a leukocytosis and moderately elevated liver function tests...
Surgery
General surgery
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Poor prognostic factors for acute pancreatitis are all, EXCEPT:
Hyperglycemia
Hypocalcemia
Raised LDH levels in blood
Hyperamylasemia
3d
multi
Hyperamylasemia is not mentioned as the poor prognostic factor. Increased blood glucose, Increased LDH, and decreased serum calcium, all are included in the ranson's criteria of severe pancreatitis. Ref: Sabiston 18/e, Page 1600; Schwaz 9/e, Page 1183; Washington Manual of Surgery 4/e, Page 282.
Surgery
null
889d7ad5-e3ae-40b9-a4e3-eea0af7cdf06
Which of the following cytokines are elevated in endometroisis
IL-4
IL-5
IL-6
IL-7
2c
single
IL-1β, IL-6 and IL-8 are elevated in endometriosis.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
501aa201-a7a9-4a55-b1a9-19654547c9b4
Mechanism of action of paclitaxel is:
Topoisomerase inhibition
Increases the polymerization of tubulin
Inhibits protein synthesis
Alkylation of DNA
1b
single
Paclitaxel It is a complex diterpin taxane obtained from bark of the Western yew tree, which exes cytotoxic action by a novel mechanism. It enhances polymerization of tubulin: a mechanism opposite to that of vinca alkaloids. The microtubules are stabilized and their depolymerization is prevented. This stability results...
Pharmacology
Chemotherapy
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Low osmolarity ORS - false statment is
Glucose concentration 75 mmol/liter
Sodium concentation 75 mmol/liter
Osmolarity is 311 mosm/liter
Postassium is 20 mmol/liere
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Osmolarity is 311 mosm/liter
Pediatrics
null
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All are used for cervical ripening, except :
Ergometrine
Oxytocin
Stripping of membranes
Prostaglandins
0a
multi
Ergometrine
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Systolic pressure gradient across aoic valve is elevated in -
Aoic stenosis
VSD
Mitral stenosis
ASD
0a
single
The obstruction to LV outflow produces a systolic pressure gradient between the LV and aoa. AS increases in severity, LV systole may become prolonged so that the aoic valve closure sound no longer precedes the pulmonic valve closure sound, and the two components may become synchronous, or aoic valve closure may even fo...
Medicine
C.V.S
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Gall stones are composed of all except:
Oxalates
Bile salts
Cholesterol
Bile pigments
0a
multi
Ans: a (Oxalates)Ref: Bailey & Love, 24thed, p. 1103 & 23rd ed, p. 974
Surgery
Gall Bladder & Bile Ducts
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Which of the following statements is true regarding peussis ?
Neurological complication rate of DPT is I in 50000
Vaccine efficacy is more than 95%
Erythromycin prevents spread of disease between children
The degree of polymorphonuclear Leukocytosis correlates with the severity of cough
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Erythromycin prevents spread of disease between children o Efficacy of Peusis Vaccine - repoed to be from 70-90% o Risk of acute encephalopathy - is 1 in 40, 000 cases following DTP vaccine. o Peusis toxin produces Lymphocytosis & not polymorphonuclear Leukoctyosis. Leukocytosis due to absolute lympho...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
349818cf-b385-4533-994f-e2e713db2c80
Which of the following is an alkaline type of renal calculi?
Calcium stone
Uric acid stone
Cystine stone
All of the above
0a
multi
Alkaline - Calcium stone Acidic - Uric acid and cystine stones
Medicine
null
83b78529-4136-49e4-8548-df72c896a2ee
In post-ovulatory phase thickness of endometrium is because of
Progesterone
Oestrogen
FSH
LH
0a
single
In mammals an endocrine gland that develops in the ovary at the site of the Graafian follicle after rupture of the follicle wall and discharge of the ovum (ovulation); it consists of altered follicular (so-called lutein) cells. If pregnancy does not follow ovulation, the corpus luteum degenerates within one or two week...
Physiology
Endocrinology
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Kocher Langenbeck approach for emergency acetabular fixation is done in all, EXCEPT:
Open fracture
Progressive sciatic nerve injury
Recurrent dislocation in spite of closed reduction and traction
Open irrigation and debridement of the hip joint
1b
multi
Indications for Kocher Langenbeck approach: 1. Open reduction and internal fixation of acetabular fractures Posterior wall Posterior column Transverse posterior wall Posterior column-posterior wall T-type Transverse 2. Open irrigation and debridement of the hip joint 3. Recurrent dislocation in spite of closed reductio...
Surgery
null
229aee37-22d2-428a-b962-b642fd1cebd6
Bitemporal hemianopia can be due to:
Third ventricle tumour
Meningioma of sella diaphragmatica
Calcarine coex infarction
Aneurysm of basilar aery
1b
single
Ans. Meningioma of sella diaphragmatica
Ophthalmology
null
90396d2b-c4e8-4b35-ad76-0c29fe86aee6
Which nerve is involved in this presentation?
Long thoracic Nerve
Musculocutaneous nerve
Lateral anterior thoracic nerve
Thoracodorsal nerve
0a
single
Ans. A long thoracic nerveNerve involvedMuscleLong thoracic NerveSerratus anteriorMusculocutaneous NerveCoracobrachialis muscleLateral anterior thoracic NervePectoralis major muscleThoracodorsal NerveLatissimus Dorsi
Anatomy
Upper Extremity
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Which of the following glomerular disease is associated with Crescent formation?
Minimal change disease
Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis
Focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis
Rapidly non progressive glomerulonephritis
1b
single
The most common histological picture of Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis is the presence of crescents in most of glomeruli. Crescents are formed by proliferation of parietal cells and by migration of monocytes and macrophages in the Bowman's space. The prognosis can be roughly related to the number of crescents. ...
Pathology
null
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In 2001 census, which one of the following denominators was used for calculating the literacy rate -
Population 5 years of age and above
Population 7 years of age and above
Population 10 years of age and above
People who can read and write irrespective of age
1b
multi
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has drafted a definition of literacy as the "ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, compute and use printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of learning in enablin...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Non communicable diseases
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False positive OGTT is seen in all except?
Malnourished
Infection
Severe emotional stress
Exercise
3d
multi
During exercise the muscles will consume sugar; hence sugar levels can be normal in a diabetic patient. However in malnourished patients, bedridden, infection state and severe emotional stress false positive OGTT is seen. It can be explained by catecholamine surge and release of counter- regulatory hormones.
Medicine
Diabetes Mellitus
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Deep perineal pouch contains
Bulb of penis
Crura of penis
Bulbospongiosus
Membranous urethra
3d
single
Deep perineal pouch is the anatomic space enclose by the perineum and located superior to the perineal membrane. the contents are deep transverse perineal muscle, external sphincter muscle of urethra, membranous poion of urethra, bulbourethral gland. Ref - BDC 6e Vol2 pg355
Anatomy
Abdomen and pelvis
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Negative montoux test is when induration is -
<5mm
<10mm
<15 mm
<20 mm
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., < 5 mm MethodIntradermal injection of PPD on flexor aspect of forearm|Examined at 48-72 hours||||Induration > 10 mmInduration < 5 mmInduration 6-9 mm|||PositiveNegativeEquivocal|Repeat tuberculin test (two step testing)
Microbiology
Mycobacteria
016154cc-a5eb-4b4a-a321-886674f33102
Haversian canal is not seen in
Compact bone
Diaphyseal bone
Spongy bone
Coical Bone
2c
single
Cancellous bone, also known as spongy or trabecular bone, is one of the two types of bone tissue found in the human body. Cancellous bone is found at the ends of long bones, as well as in the pelvic bones, ribs, skull, and the veebrae in the spinal column. Spongy bone consists of plates (trabeculae) and bars of bone ad...
Anatomy
General anatomy
83afde3d-cab3-43b1-9516-8851ee4aae59
Which of the following feature on second trimester ultrasound is not a marker of Down's
Single umbilical aery
Choroid plexus cyst
Diaphragmatic hernia
Duodenal atresia
1b
single
Ans. is b i.e. Choroids plexus cyst Abnormalities associated with Down's syndrome (as listed in Benacerraf and Callen). Brachycephaly (sho frontal lobe) Ventriculomegaly Flat facies, small earsdeg Increase nuchal fold thickness Absent nasal bone Cystic hygroma (more associated with trisomy 18) Sho humerus and femur Cli...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Finish line in acrylic jacket crown is:
Shoulder
Shoulder with bevel
Radial shoulder
Exaggerated chamfer
0a
single
Shoulder It is a right-angled finish line. Produces a wide ledge which resists compressive occlusal forces. Requires more preparation, hence it is not conservative. Indicated for ceramic restorations – all ceramic and metal ceramic (where ceramic forms the margin). It is prepared using a flat-end tapering diamond. Thi...
Dental
null
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A 5-year-old child from a rural area presented to the OPD with pustular lesions on the lower legs. The cuture from the lesion showed hemolytic colonies on the blood agar which were Gram-positive cocci. Which of the following reactions would help to provisionally confirm the diagnosis of group A streptococcal pyoderma?
Optochin sensitivity
Bacitracin sensitivity
Catalase positivity
Bile solubility
1b
multi
Answer: b. Bacitracin sensitivity (Ref Ananthanaravan 8/e pe p205-206)Gram-positive cocci with alpha hemolytic colonies on sheep agar are Streptococcus viridians and Streptococcus pneumoniae.They can be fuher differentiated on basis of optochin sensitivity, Streptococcus viridians-optochin resistantor Streptococcus pne...
Microbiology
null
8891b907-e8f3-4192-b7a2-c3b9785c2a6d
A 30-year-old female complains of vaginal bleeding for 2 weeks. A diagnosis of H mole is made by ultrasound scanning. Suction evacuation is performed and the diagnosis of a complete H mole is confirmed by HPE of curettings.What is the most appropriate next step in the management?
Give 1/m methotrexate daily for 5 days
Perform hysterectomy
Perform serum b-hCG levels weekly till the test becomes negative
Perform curettage after 2 weeks
2c
multi
Ans. is c, i.e. Perform serum b-hCG levels weekly till the test becomes negativeBest T/t for H mole is suction evacuation. No need for:1. Hysterectomy after it to give methotrexate if patient is not high risk.2. Best is to follow-up with weekly hCG.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
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Non-nucleated cells are seen in ?
Stratum lucidum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum corneum
Stratum basale
2c
single
Stratum corneum also known as horny layer consists of cells without nucleus and hence does not divide. This layer functions as a mechanical barrier and prevents entry of microbes from environment into the body as well as prevents leakage of fluids from body to environment.
Dental
Layers of epidermis, dermis
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Least common complication of lead poisoning in adults
Abdominal colic
Peripheral neuropathy
Anemia
Encephalopathy
1b
single
B i.e. Peripheral neuropathy (Don't get astonished this is the correct answer guys)
Forensic Medicine
null
7d59f215-dcb1-4d7d-9169-13404b3f401b
Bovine cough is charactstic of
Acute epiglottis
Foreign body
Laryngeal paralysis
Chronic bronchitis
2c
single
(C) Laryngeal paralysis # Clinical Features: As all the muscles of larynx on one side are paralysed, vocal cord will lie in the cadaveric position i.e. 3.5 mm from the midline. The healthy cord is unable to approximate the paralysed cord, thus causing glottic incompetence. This results in hoarseness of voice and aspira...
ENT
Miscellaneous (E.N.T.)
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Dripping Candle Wax lesion on spine is seen in-
Metastasis
TB spine
Osteopetrosis
Melorheostosis
3d
single
*Melorheostosis, also known as Leri disease, is an uncommon mesenchymal dysplasia manifesting as regions of sclerosing bone with a characteristic dripping wax appearance or flowing candle wax appearance. REF:Bansal A.The dripping candle wax sign. Radiology. 2008;246(2):638-40
Anatomy
Miscellaneous
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The most important action of Secretin is to
neutralize the acid from the stomach
increase secretion of bicarbonates by pancreas
decrease gastric secretion
cause contraction of pyloric sphincter
1b
single
Main Action of Secretin: Secretin increases the secretion of bicarbonate by the duct cells of the pancreas and biliary tract. It thus causes the secretion of a watery, alkaline pancreatic juice (with high content of bicarbonate). Its action on pancreatic duct cells is mediated via cAMP. Secretin causes alkaline pancrea...
Physiology
null
5d787c24-5f4f-4a50-b736-cd659a7eac66
Which is the pandemic strain of influenza -
H1N1
H2N2
H5N1
H3N3
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., H1N1 Pandemic influenza A(H1N1)2009o The pandemic influenza A (HsN| ) 2009 virus differs in its pathogenicity from seasonal influenza in two key aspects.i) First, as the majority of human population has little or no pre-existing immunity to the virus, the impact of the infection has been in a wider ag...
Microbiology
Myxo Viruses
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For which of the following seizures would Carbamazepine be prescribed as the appropriate drug treatment for prevention?
Generalized tonic clonic
Simple paial
status epilepticus
Complex paial
3d
single
Carbamazepine is the drug of first choice for the treatment of complex paial seizures of children. These seizures sta focally and subsequently generalize with a loss of consciousness. Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant drug which is chemically related to the tricyclic antidepressants. This drug has been shown to be eff...
Medicine
null
e9a3cb69-6a58-4627-8296-c769729ce999
Ipsilateral optic atrophy with contralateral papilloedema is a feature of :
Fischer syndrome
Foster kennedy syndrome
Vogt-kayanagi-Harada syndrome
WAGR syndrome
1b
single
B i.e. Foster-Kennedy Syndrome
Ophthalmology
null
4da4ef73-2734-4a8c-a6d0-d2eb1ac7b629
Macrophage is CNS
Fibrous Astrocyte
Microglia
Oligodendrocyte
Protoplasmic astrocyte
1b
single
Microglia are scavenger cells in CNS that resemble tissue macrophages and remove debris resulting from the injury. Ganong's review of medical physiology; 23rd edition; pg: 80
Physiology
Nervous system
4dda7a3a-d8ab-482d-916c-040d0415b398
10 weeks pregnant female having a breast lump lateral to areola of 2×1 cm, USG breast normal, what is the next step now?
FNAC
Lupectomy
MRI
Mammogram
0a
multi
To rule out carcinoma fine needle aspiration cytology is done.
Surgery
null
9de10979-fe0e-4057-8778-3161b31025a6
Which of the following movements will be affected if the greater tubercle of the humerus is lost -
Abduction and lateral rotation
Adduction and flexion
Adduction and medial rotation
Flexion and medial rotation
0a
single
Muscles attached to greater tuberosity are. Supraspinatus: - Helps in the initial range of abduction. Infraspinatous, Teres minor : - External (lateral) rotation. Therefore, these movements are affected in fracture greater tuberosity. Muscle attached to lesser tuberosity is subscapularis (an internal or medial rota...
Orthopaedics
null
c3b10403-c499-4fbc-acc5-3f8576e5a806
All of the following statements are true regarding comparison between vacuum delivery and forceps delivery, EXCEPT:
Retinal hemorrhage, intracranial hemorrhage and subgaleal hemorrhage are more common in ventouse delivery than forceps
Intracranial pressure rises during traction
Cephalohematoma is more common with vacuum extraction
Less maternal trauma by vacuum as compared with forceps
1b
multi
Advantages of the vacuum extractor compared with forceps include: Avoidance of inseion of space-occupying steel blades within the vagina No requirement for precise positioning over the fetal head Less maternal trauma Less intracranial pressure during traction Complications of the vacuum extractor include, Scalp lacerat...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
819068f4-79e8-4955-8a42-5a6681c85a77
Presence of delta sign on contrast enhanced CT SCAN suggests presence of ?
Lateral Sinus thrombophlebitis
Cholesteatoma
Cerebellar abscess
Mastoiditis
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Lateral Sinus thrombophlebitis LATERAL SINUS THROMBOPHLEBITIS (SIGMOID SINUS THROMBOSIS) Lateral or sigmoid sinus thrombophlebitis arises from inflammation in the adjacent mastoid. It may occur as a complication of : ? Acute coalescent mastoiditis CSOM and cholesteatoma Clinical features Hectic Picket...
ENT
null
910dde72-8694-4445-b67b-4ecfc8d934fd
All are USG findings of PCOS except
>=20 Follicles which are <=9 mm in size in either ovary
Ovarian Volume <=10 cc
Necklace of pearl pattern of Follicles
Thick Ovarian Stroma
1b
multi
Cysts arrange around the periphery of ovary giving Necklace of pearl appearance on USG is Characteristic of PCOD Rotterdam PCOS Diagnostic Criteria for PCOS diagnosis : The presence of two of the three criteria is sufficient to diagnosis PCOS: menstrual cycle anomalies (amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea), clinical and/or bioc...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
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Scrub typhus is caused by-
R. tsutsugamushi
R. typhi
R. akari
R. conorii
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., R. tsutsugamushi DiseaseAgentInsect vectorMammalian reservoir1. Typhus group a. Epidemic typhusR. prowazekiiLouseHumansb. Murine typhus (Endemic typhus)R. typhiFleaRodentsc. Scrub typhusR. tsutsugamushiMiteRodents2. Spotted fever group a. Indian tick typhusR.conoriiTickRodents, dogsb. Rocky mountain s...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable Diseases
655bef9d-6f6a-4113-9454-1d89fc61fcdc
Cyst form is found in -
Entamoeba fragilis
B.Coli
T. Vaginalis
T. Intestinalis
1b
single
Infection is acquired from pigs and other animal reservoirs or from human carriers. The infective form is the cyst, which is ingested in contaminated food or drink.excystment takes place in the small intestine and the liberated trophozoites reach the large intestine where they feed and multiply as lumen commensals. Inf...
Microbiology
parasitology
0fd4ee8f-d5a6-40f0-9ffc-0694e5bc13fb
Column concept of spine stability was given by?
Denis
Frenkel
Wilson
Todd
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Denis The three column concept of spinal stability Denis (1983) proposed the 3-column concept of spinal stability. He divided the above-enumerated bony and soft-tissue structures into three columns - anterior, middle and posterior as follows :- Anterior column consisting of the anterior longitudinal l...
Surgery
null
049cc2fe-31ab-421a-830f-962cdc7e90f1
Ostearthritis commonly involves -a) Proximal IP jointb) Distal IP jointc) Ist carpometacarpal jointd) Wrist jointe) Distal radio - ulnar joint
abc
bc
acd
bcd
0a
single
Joint involvement in OA Common joints : Knee, Hip, Spine (cervical, lumbosacral), Hand (PIP, DIP, first carpometacarpal), first tarso-metatarsal. Uncommon joint : Shoulder Spared : Wrist, elbow, ankle, metacarpophalangeal.
Orthopaedics
null
a1c13d2a-06b9-4fbe-82ce-626b750ef03e
False about the phenomenon illustrated below is:
The gap between the CEJ and the alveolar bone crest contains dentin only, leading to less material available in cervical region to absorb X-rays
The rounded cross-section of most roots accentuates this phenomenon peripherally
The mesial and distal surfaces of teeth show bands of burnout, which end abruptly at the alveolar bone margin
None of the above
3d
multi
Diffuse radiolucent areas with ill-defined borders may be apparent radiographically on the mesial or distal aspects of teeth in the cervical regions between the edge of the enamel cap and the crest of the alveolar ridge (The gap between the CEJ and the alveolar bone crest contains dentin only). This phenomenon, called ...
Radiology
null
46ffe73d-7ace-4aae-bbe5-a59a0c71b43e
All of the following statement about plague are wrong except -
Domestic rat is main reservoir
Bubonic is the most common variety
The causative bacillus can survive up to 10 years in the soil of rodent burrows
Incubation period for pneumonic plaque is one to three dayseks
1b
multi
-plaque is primarily a zoonoses caused by Yersenia pestis. The causative bacillus can survive and multiply in the soil of the rodent burrow. - the reservoir of plaque is wild rodents, filed mice gerbils and skunks. - in India, the wild rodent Tatera indica is the main reservoir. - Bubonic plague is the most common vari...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable diseases
2aba8f3a-d451-4fb0-91eb-9e740836110a
Hepatotoxic inhalational agent
Halothane
Enflurane
Desflurane
Sevoflurane
0a
single
All inhalational agent cause maild hepatotoxicity by decreasing hepatic blood flowIsoflurane is the agent of choice in liver disease as it has least effect on Hepatic blood flowDirect hepatotoxicity (Hepatitis, hepatic necrosis) is caused by- halothane, chloroform, trilene, methoxyflurane(Refer: Morgan and Mikhail's Cl...
Anaesthesia
All India exam
4014580a-5c02-4bc6-b89c-717e0cc1f5eb
What is the new advance in cataract surgery?
Femtosecond laser
Neodymium Laser
Nanosecond laser
Picosecond Laser
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Femtosecond laser * Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery provides surgeons an exciting new option to potentially improve patient outcomes and safety.* In this surgery a femtosecond laser is used for various steps like lens fragmentation and capsulotomy.* Although the results have been good the ...
Ophthalmology
Lens
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A child in status epilepticus should not be given
Clonazepam
Phos Phenytoin
Phenobarbital
Diazepam
0a
single
Seizures are one of the adverse effects of clonazepam Drugs Commonly Used In Status Epilepticus*Lorazepam *Midazolam*Diazepam*Phosphenytoin*Paraldehyde*Phenobarbital*Pentobarbital *Propofol*Thiopentone*ValproateSteps in management of status epilepticusIV Diazepam 0.1-0.3 mg/kg (or)Lorazepam 0.05-0.1 mg/kg|Fosphenytoin ...
Anatomy
All India exam
6505b2bc-103a-40fb-8e88-6108fbf5ce59
A 12-month-old infant with a history of recurrent infections, eczema, generalized edema, and easy bruising is diagnosed with an X-linked, recessive, congenital immunodeficiency. The CBC shows thrombocytopenia. What is the most likely diagnosis?
DiGeorge syndrome
Isolated IgA deficiency
Severe combined immunodeficiency
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
3d
single
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome. This rare syndrome is characterized by (1) recurrent infections, (2) hemorrhages secondary to thrombocytopenia, and (3) eczema. It typically manifests in boys within the first few months of life as petechiae and recurrent infections (e.g., diarrhea). It is caused by numerous distinct mutations...
Pathology
Immunity
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Using a new technique, Hb was estimated in a blood sample. The test was repeated for 10 times. The reports were : 9.5, 9.2, 9.4, 9.6, 9.7, 9.9, 10.2, 10.3, 10.5, 12.1. Accurate value of Hb was estimated by standard tests to be 10.2. The new technique has -
High validity and high reliability
Low validity and low reliability
High validity and low reliability
Low validity and high reliability
1b
single
Validity (Accuracy) The validity of a test is the extent to which it accurately measures which it purports to measure. In other words its the ability to show which individuals have the disease in question and which do not. Validity has two components - sensitivity & specificity. To be truly valid, a test should be hig...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
95678d26-cc64-4701-84c2-f0176ee6c324
All are complication of tonsillitis EXCEPT:
Otitis media
Abscess
Malignant change
Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis
2c
multi
Ans. (c) Malignant changeRef: DhingrcTs ENT 5th ed. / 272-273* Acute tonsillitis often affects school-going children, but it can also affect adults.Cause:* MCC: Group A Beta Hemolytic streptococcus* Acute infections of tonsil may involve these components and are thus classified as:# Acute catarrhal or superficial tonsi...
ENT
Operative Surgery
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Which one of the following is the most significant risk factor for development of gastric carcinoma ?
Paneth cell metaplasia
Pyloric metaplasia
Intestinal metaplasia
Ciliated metaplasia
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Intestinal metaplasia"The risk of tumor development is greatly increased in patients in whom mucosal inflammation progresses to multifocal mucosal atrophy and intestinal metaplasia"- Robbins`Serial endoscopic examinations of the stomach in patients with atrophic gastritis have documented replacement o...
Pathology
null
e9841753-72a1-4f8c-8375-a967e4a0bf87
The ratio of concentration of drug in co-trimoxazole trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole is:
1:02
1:03
1:05
3:01
2c
single
Trimethoprim is usually given orally, alone or in combination with sulfamethoxazole, which has a similar half-life. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole can also be given intravenously. Trimethoprim is well absorbed from the gut and distributed widely in body fluids and tissues, including cerebrospinal fluid. Because trimetho...
Pharmacology
null
7bb78cdf-b65a-4e4b-b12f-0eb233c29c8b
Which of the following disease is caused by inflammatory reaction involved by neutrophils?
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Septic shock
Asthma
Ahritis
0a
single
Diseases Caused by Inflammatory ReactionsDisordersCells and Molecules involved in injuryAcute Acute respiratorydistress syndromeNeutrophilsAsthmaEosinophils; IgE antibodiesGlomerulonephritisAntibodies and complement; neutrophils, monocytesSeptic shockCytokinesChronicAhritisLymphocytes, macrophages; antibodies?AsthmaEos...
Pathology
General pathology
103d3fe8-55f6-4de5-bf2c-5f6fd130869b
True about dysplastic nevus syndrome all except
Autosomal recessive
Half of such patients develop melanoma by age 60 years
Associated with mutations in BRAF and NRAS
Disorder with numerous dysplastic nevi
0a
multi
It is autosomal dominant disorder.
Pathology
null
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In an elective lap cholecystectomy with no gross spillage, antibiotics required are
Single dose of Preoperative IV antibiotic followed by a 5 day course of oral antibiotics
Post operative IV antibiotics for 1 day followed by a 5 day course of oral antibiotics
Single dose of Preoperative IV antibiotic only
5 day course of oral antibiotics only
2c
single
Elective lap cholecystectomy is a clean-contaminated surgery, single preoperative IV antibiotic during decisive period is sufficientThere is no evidence that fuher doses of antibiotics after surgery are of any value in prophylaxis against infectionWhen wounds are heavily contaminated or when an incision is made into an...
Surgery
General surgery
56b9ec53-70cd-458a-93c9-e19c82b139bb
A child presents with complaints of abdominal colic and hematuria USG showed a renal stone 2.5 cm in diameter in renal pelvis the next step in management of this case:
ESWL
Pyelolithotomy
Nephroureterostomy
Conservative
0a
multi
Ans. (a) ESWLRef: Campbell 10th Edition, Pages1302-1309* The best option is PCNL followed by ESWL for this stone of size 2.5cmStone Size and Treatment:# Stone <2cm- ESWL# Stone >2cm - PCNL# Staghorn stone - PCNL + ESWL
Surgery
Kidney & Ureturs
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According to a recent Supreme Court Judgment, doctor can be charged for Medical Negligence under section 304-A, only if:
If he is from corporate hospital
If negligence is from inadvertent error
Gross negligence
Res Ipsa Loquitur
2c
single
Ans is 'c' i.e. Gross negligence Ref: Reddy Forensic 28/e p34Section 304A: deals with causing death by negligence. The section states- "Whoever causes the death of any person by doing any rash or negligent act not amounting to culpable homicide shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which ...
Forensic Medicine
Medical Negligence
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Creatinine is synthesized from
Glycine, Arginine and Methionine
Glycine and Methionine
Ornithine and Glycine
Thymine and Ornithine
0a
single
Creatine & CreatinineCreatinine is formed in muscle from creatine phosphate by irreversible, nonenzymatic dehydration, and loss of phosphate. Since the 24-hour urinary excretion of creatinine is propoionate to muscle mass, it provides a measure of whether a complete 24-hour urine specimen has been collected. Glycine, a...
Biochemistry
Structure and function of protein
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A 35-year-old woman presents to her gynecologist with complaints of burning on urination for the past 2 days. Dipstick test of her urine demonstrates marked positivity for leukocyte esterase, but not reactivity for nitrite. Urine culture later grows out large numbers of organisms. Which of the following bacteria are mo...
Enterobacter sp
Enterococcus faecalis
Escherichia coli
Klebsiella pneumoniae
1b
single
The positive leukocyte esterase test indicates the presence of neutrophils in the urine, suggesting a bacterial infection. The nitrite test exploits the fact that most Enterobacteria (gram-negative enteric rods) are able to form nitrite from nitrate; thus, the nitrite test is used to diagnose urinary tract infections. ...
Microbiology
null
56259703-8fcb-4b28-a9fc-502b9efed16d
A child with an obvious rash presents with recurrent infections. Investigation revealed decreased platelet count and reduced 1gM. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis -
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
All
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Wiskott Aldrich Syndrome The classical triad of rash, thrombocytopenia and recurrent infection (immunodeficiency; .LIgM) suggest a diagnosis of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome.
Pediatrics
null
0573a3c2-f9aa-44d9-baac-8f23ece70f2c
Common symptoms of panic attacks include the all of following except?
Fear of dying
Fear of losing control
Fear of going crazy
Suicidal thoughts
3d
multi
Suicidal thought is not common symptom of panic attack. Patient has a feeling of impeding doom. There is feeling of going crazy , losing control and dying.
Psychiatry
Neurotic, Stress Related and Somatoform Disorders
d32603d8-c1dd-403b-a8ec-e708450a91ad
Which of the following is TRUE about papillary carcinoma of thyroid?
Cells have intranuclear vacuolation
Amyloid deposition are seen
Encapsulated
Comprises 10-15% of all thyroid cancer
2c
multi
Papillary carcinoma thyroid is most common of all thyroid cancers and it comprises about 85% of all thyroid cancers. Amyloid deposition is the feature of medullary carcinoma thyroid, not of papillary carcinoma. Cells in papillary carcinoma thyroid shows Orphan eye nuclei. "Papillary carcinomas are solitary or multifoca...
Surgery
null
867bbebb-2c91-4b5c-8e7c-67c43c216454
Use of dangerous weapon is related to which section of IPC?
304
319
322
324
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e.,324 Offences related to Hurt* 319 IPC: Defines hurt.* 320 IPC: Defines grievous hurt.* 321 IPC: Voluntarily causing hurt.* 322 IPC: Voluntarily causing grievous hurt.* 323 IPC: Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt (no provocation, no dangerous weapon) (1 years imprisonment).* 324 IPC: Punishment for...
Forensic Medicine
Law & Medicine, Identification, Autopsy & Burn
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A patient presents to the emergency depament with uniocular diplopia. Examination with oblique illumination shows golden crescent while . examination with co-axial illumination show a dark crescent line. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis -
Lenticonus
Coloboma
Microspherophakia
Ectopia lentis
3d
single
Ectopia lentis is a displacement or malposition of the eye's crystalline lens from its normal location. A paial dislocation of a lens is termed lens subluxation or subluxated lens; a complete dislocation of a lens is termed lens luxation or luxated lens. Uniocular diplopia is due to paial aphakia. Edge of subluxated le...
Ophthalmology
Lens
a8fe09e4-ef75-4466-80ee-957b1213785b
Protein synthesis occurs in
Ribosome
Golgi apparatus
Lysosomes
Endosomes
0a
single
Synthesis of proteins are based on the grnic information present on the DNA which is transcribef into the mRNA nucleotide sequence and then translated to the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide chain. The mRNA encodes the information,tge tRNA transposthe aminoacids and ribosomes provide the platform for the protein ...
Biochemistry
Structure and function of protein
640a0048-ee5f-47c9-ab6b-6d8f11e017c4
FNAC is useful in diagnosing all the following EXCEPT
Papillary carcinoma
Follicular carcinoma
Anaplastic carcinoma
Lymphoma
1b
multi
Ans. b (Follicular carcinoma) (Ref. Bailey and Love 25th/pg. 780)FNAC is the investigation of choice in discrete thyroid swellings. Thyroid conditions that may be diagnosed by FNAC include colloid nodules, thyroiditis, papillary carcinoma, medullary carcinoma, anaplastic carcinoma and lymphoma. FNAC cannot distinguish ...
Pathology
Misc.
d0b35238-78a6-454d-9bc9-65180db85bbb
Which of the following hormonal activity is expected immediately prior to Ovulation?
LH surge
FSH surge
Progestrone surge
Estrogen surge
0a
single
Ovulation occurs due to the effect of increased concentration of LH. In the pre-ovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle, the ovarian follicle will undergo a series of transformations called cumulus expansion, which is stimulated by FSH. This is followed by LH surge.
Physiology
null
2914c07c-35fd-42ab-8bbc-c320f028f932
Snake that causes paralysis with convulsions: NEET 14
Vipers
Sea snakes
Cobra
Krait
2c
single
Ans. Cobra
Forensic Medicine
null
f31e0ee3-b56a-4c4a-8f40-8bcab6344117
Oligohydramnios is related which of the following condition?
Renal Agenesis
Esophageal atresia
Anencephaly
Imperforate amis
0a
single
ANSWER: (A) Renal agenesisREF: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oligohydramnios, Williams obstetrics 22nd edition chapter 21 Repeat December 2008, June 2008Oligohydramnios is a condition in pregnancy characterized by a deficiency of amniotic fluid. It is the opposite of polyhydramnios.Diagnosis: Diagnosis is made by ultras...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Hydramnios and Oligo Hydramnios
36da5ecc-7bd0-4efb-84c1-5ecc1f78a71b
Which of the following are orbital tumours a) Glioma b) Lymphoma c) Chloroma d) Meningioma e) Schwannoma
abcde
abd
abc
acd
0a
single
Orbital tumors Primary :- Optic nerve glioma, optic nerve sheat meningioma, cavernous hemangioma, schwannoma, lymphoma. Secondary :- Squmous cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma. Metastasis : Adult :- Breast, lung, prostate, kidney, GIT, melanoma. Children :- Neuroblastoma, Ewing's sarcoma, chloroma, wilm's tumor, histi...
Ophthalmology
null
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Lines of Sebileau pass through
Floor of orbit and maxillary antrum
Floor of nasal cavity and maxillary antrum
Floor of orbit and nasal cavity
Floor of orbit and roof of mouth
0a
single
Lederman's classification of carcinoma of the maxillary sinus is using two lines of Sebileau, one passing through the floor of maxillary antrum the other through the roof of antrum or floor of orbit dividing area into Supra structure, Mesostructure and Intra structure. (Ref: Textbook of diseases of ENT, PL Dhingra, 7th...
ENT
Nose and paranasal sinuses
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A 30-year-old man presents with hematuria. His examination is normal except for an elevated blood pressure of 164/94 mm Hg. An ultrasound of the kidneys reveals multiple renal cysts in both kidneys. His father had a similar condition. Which of the following is not associated with this syndrome?
liver cysts
intracranial aneurysms
autosomal dominant inheritance
rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
3d
multi
RA is not associated with polycystic kidney disease. It has an autosomal dominant inheritance and about 50% develop renal failure by age 60 years. Cysts are also seen in the liver (more common) and pancreas. Also 5-10% of asymptomatic patients can have cerebral aneurysms. Renal transplantation is utilized in end-stage ...
Medicine
Kidney
a46e1cd0-d6e5-4608-875b-70219ac42546
What should be done to reduce blood loss during myomectomy for fibroid uterus: March 2012
Preoperative oral contraceptive pills administration
Postoperative control of hypeension
Tourniquet use
Intraoperative blood transfusion
2c
single
Ans: C i.e. Tourniquet use administration Haemorrhage should be controlled with the myomectomy clamp. If the myomectomy clamp cannot be applied as in cervical fibroid, a rubber tourniquet will serve the purpose.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
d5695b03-5b03-4fe3-87c2-fbd1ecbbe10f
The most common complication of transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)
Erectile dysfunction
Retrograde ejaculation
Urinary incontinence
Urethral stricture disease
1b
single
Retrograde ejaculation is the most common complication of TURP - 65%. It occurs d/t disruption of bladder neck mechanism. Erectile dysfunction accounts for 5% of complications.The routine use of an Otis urethrotomy prior to TURP reduces the incidence of postoperative stricture.Incontinence is inevitable if the external...
Surgery
Urology
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Most common benign tumor of paranasal sinuses?
Papilloma
Osteoma
Warts
Fibroma
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Osteoma * Osteoma of the frontal sinus - Most common benign tumour arising in the nasal sinuses.* The osteoma arises from the floor of the frontal sinus near the midline.
ENT
Nose and PNS
f43047ad-5b61-4147-9aea-8e0971db7e20
Thiazides diuretic causes all except
Hyperglycaemia
Increased calcium excretion
Useful in congestive hea failure
Decreased uric acid excretion
1b
multi
Loop diuretics cause hypocalcemic by more excretion where as thiazides cause hypercalcemic by decreasing its excretion.
Pharmacology
Endocrinology
f251c4ae-fbc8-49c3-a1b3-0dc77ff924bf
All are true about P-value except-
It is the probability of committing type I error
I s equal to I-ss
Is the chance that the presence of difference is concluded when actually there is none
When p-value is less than a, the result is statistically significant
1b
multi
<p> Is equal to 1-ss. Type 1 error is usually fixed in advance by the choice of level of significance employed in the test. Power of a test:1-ss -is probability of rejecting a null hypothesis when a predetermined clinically significant difference is indeed present. -power can be increased by increasing the no. of subje...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Biostatistics
ab12541d-0163-4551-a294-005640a6287e
All are true about Hepatitis B vaccine except
Made by inseing the segment of hepatitis B virus gene into a yeast cell
Polysaccharide- based vaccine
Hepatitis B Vaccine is identical to natural hepatitis B surface antigen, but does not contain virus DNA
Vaccine should be given at Anterolateral side of left mid-thigh
1b
multi
Hepatitis B is recombinant protein vaccine, not polysaccharide based vaccine. Other recombinant protein Vaccines - Anti HPV vaccine, Lyme disease vaccine, Cholera toxin B vaccine Remaining all other options about Hep-B vaccine are true EXTRA EDGE: Polysaccharide based vaccines are: Typhim-Vi Pneumococcal vaccine Mening...
Social & Preventive Medicine
National Immunization Schedule 2020-21
8965d9e3-010c-4b86-b1bb-3e32920d06ce
Contraceptive which is not an interceptive is :
Cu - T
Norplant
RU - 486
OC pills
1b
single
Norplant
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
32bd578d-78e1-4da5-8bdb-3c4d78d56af3
Progressive cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's disease is characterized by -
Nominal aphasia
Recent memory loss
No behavioral abnormalities
All
1b
multi
Alzheimer's disease is characterized by early impairment of recent memory.
Psychiatry
null
78fd0eef-7c03-49b4-b75c-0ba1ad1e00d6
Membrane attack complex is formed by all except?
C3
C5
C7
C9
0a
multi
Ans. (a) C3
Microbiology
Immunology
ae207935-07ea-4670-bb30-ce8e9e7e1342
A patient presenta with a unilateral ca breast of 4 cm size with skin ulceration involving the nipple. On palpation axillary lymph nodes are positive. FNAC showed intrductal ca. Management would involve
Breast conserving procedure
Simple mastectomy
Modified radical mastectomy
Palliative treatment
2c
multi
.Modified radical mastectomy- * Patey's operation: It is total mastectomy along with clearance of all levels of axillary nodes and removal of pectoralis minor muscle. It is enblock dissection of breast and axilla. An elliptical incision is made from medial aspect of the second and third intercostal space enclosing the ...
Surgery
Endocrinology and breast
4a6c9724-dec1-4fd3-a976-36de2d9f0dd4
Tripod fracture is the name given for -
Zygomatic fracture
Maxillary fracture
Mandibularfracture
Temporal fracture
0a
single
Ans. is 'a1 i.e., Zygomatic fracture o Zygoma fracture is also known as tripoid fracture.Clinical features of zygoma fractureo Considerable swelling over zygomatic arch is common and makes clinical diagnosis more difficult.o Flattening of malar prominence.o Step-deformit of infraorbital margin.o Anaesthesia in the dist...
ENT
Nose and PNS
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Diagnostic test for CSF rhinorrhea is ?
Beta - 2 microglobulin
Beta - 2 transferrin
Thyroglobulin
Transthyretin
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Beta-2 transferrin Beta-2 transferrin is a CSF-specific variant of transferrin and is used as an endogenous marker of CSF leakage. Beta-2 transferrin is formed by loss of sialic acid due to the presence of neuraminidase in the central nervous system. Beta-2 transferrin has also been called CSF-specifi...
ENT
null
31579687-1448-4606-9db6-52f9d0cc8a7f
Which of the following is NOT the criteria to discharge a patient of dengue haemorrhagic fever?
Afebrile for 24 hours without antipyretics
Platelet count greater than 50,000 cells
Return of appetite
Atleast 24 hours since recovery from shock
3d
single
Normal urine output- 1.5 l/day For discharge patient should become afebrile 24 hrs from shock recovery would not be enough should be kept a little longer to know general well being of patient. Therefore, option a, b, d ruled out. Patients with dengue hemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome may be discharged from the...
Medicine
AIIMS 2019
fd24dad9-8f75-4367-ae63-03a6a28a133d
The following cytotoxic drug acts by inhibiting depoly merization of tubulin and thus producing abnormal arrays of microtubules
Vinblastine
Paclitaxel
Etoposide
Mitoxantrone
1b
single
Taxanes mechanism of action:- It binds to b-tubulin and enhances its polymerization. The microtubules are stabilized and their depolymerization is prevented. This stability results in inhibition of normal dynamic reorganization of the microtubule network that is essential for interphase and mitotic functions. Adverse e...
Pharmacology
Chemotherapy
db2a57da-fb4c-4e7d-958f-33fbe2e687f6
What is the least common cause of seizures in AIDS patients?
Toxoplasmosis
Cerebral lymphoma
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Cryptococcal meningitis
2c
single
Most common causes of seizures in AIDS patients are cerebral toxoplasmosis(40%), primary CNS lymphoma(15 - 35%), cryptococcal meningitis(8%) and HIV encephalopathy(7 -50%). Seizures can also be caused by less common causes such as CNS tuberculosis, aseptic meningitis and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy.
Medicine
null
454e0e59-57c1-4077-b67e-6b06e3329c54
Ionic exchange in the corneal endothelium depends upon the metabolic rate. Which of the following can block Ionic exchange in corneal endothelium -
Inhibition of anaerobic glycolysis
Activation of anaerobic glycolysis
Activation of cAMP phosphodiesterase inhibitors
Interference with electron chain transport
1b
single
Ans. B - Anaerobic glycolysis activationAnaerobic glycolysis activation leads to pyruvate formation and 2 molecules of ATP.This pyruvate is further metabolized by citric acid cycle to CO2 and water and 36 molecules of ATP.But if there is hypoxia or increased anaerobic condition persisting, this pyruvate is converted to...
Unknown
null
c6f70e40-6b28-459b-8b45-24344493fb98
Bacteria with tuft of flagellae at one end are called -
Monotrichate
Peritrichate
Bipolar
Lophotrichate
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Lophotrichate Two projections from the cells are impoant in relation to bacteria? i) Flagella ii) Fimbriae Flagella Flagella are the organs of locomotion. All motile bacteria except for spirochetes possess flagella. Flagella are made up of protein antigen flagellin Though flagella of different genera ...
Microbiology
null
0eecf55b-5391-4939-85da-11d133f05613
Degradation of a substance takes place in which part of the cell:
Mitochondria
Nucleus
Lysosome
ER
2c
single
Ans: c (Lysosome) Ref: Vasudevan, 4th ed,p. 17Degradation of a substance takes place in lysosomes. Phagosomes fuse with lysosomes to form phagolysosomes, inside which particles are digested.Lysosomal storage disease:DiseaseEnzyme deficiencyMajor accumulating metaboliteGlycogenosesType II (Pompes disease)Lysosomal gluco...
Biochemistry
Membrane Structure & Function
eee79434-1b9d-431f-9903-4b9bb5f26b79
NK cells have which CD marker ?-
CD 3
CD 56
CD 19
CD 13
1b
single
Harshmohan textbook of pathology 7th edition. *NK cells comprises about 10 to 60 % of circulating lymphocytes. These lymphocytes do not have B or T cell marker.NK cell carries surface molecule of CD2, CD16, CD56 but negative for T cell marker CD3
Pathology
General pathology
596a3694-2ec9-4bd5-afdd-d833f720c845
Deep inguinal ring is derived from:
Fascia transversalis
Internal oblique aponeurosis
Transverse abdominis
Rectus abdominis
0a
single
Ans: A (Fascia transversalis) Ref: Gray's Anatomy, 39th edition, 2005, Page 1110 & 1111Explanation:I. Deep inguinal ring:The deep inguinal ring is situated in the transversalis fascia (defect in transversalis fascia).Surface marking: 1.25 cm above the inguinal ligament midway between the anterior superior iliac spine a...
Anatomy
Abdominal Wall
e7e73c0f-af7f-4d4b-a044-7546b330026e
Which of the following is coding RNA
sn RNA
mRNA
Both sn RNA and mRNA
mi RNA
1b
multi
rRNA, Lnc RNA, sn RNA, mi RNA, tRNA are all non coding RNA. Only mRNA is coding RNA.
Biochemistry
null
1e5adf5e-755c-4c39-9707-a30f2b0eb9f5
The spinal nerve pairs are :
28
30
31
33
2c
single
C i.e. 31
Anatomy
null
d8611a76-4d07-4215-8493-145280585e30
Muscles cannot make use of glycogen because of deficiency of :
Glucose-6-phosphatase
Glycogen phosphorylase
Hexokinase
Phospho-gluco-mutase
1b
single
It is because of the deficiency of Glycogen Phosphorylase. It is the first and rate-limiting enzyme of glycogenolysis. Deficiency of Glycogen phosphorylase in muscles is known as Mc Ardle's disease The other question usually asked is why muscle cannot maintain blood glucose then the answer is due to lack of enzyme gluc...
Biochemistry
Glycogen