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A 40 year old man underwent kidney transplantation. Two month after transplantation, he developed fever and feature suggestive of bilateral diffuse interstitial pneumonia. Which of the following is most likely etiologic agent ?
Herpes simplex virus
Cytomegalovirus
Epstein-barr virus
Varicella - zoster virus
1b
single
It is a case of diffuse interstitial pneumonitis due to CMV. Remember : CMV is the MC infection complicating organ transplantation. CMV is MC cause of intrauterine infection. Risk of post transplant CMV infection is greatest 5-13 weeks after transplant. Infections after Kidney Transplantation
Microbiology
null
8aafe361-7249-4650-bcd6-b0e6df548e26
The best drug for treatment of IUGR is:
Aspirin
Nitric oxide donors
Anti oxidants
None of the above
3d
multi
None of the above
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
35ef2e6c-8b32-4183-9277-3b03fed1cdcb
A soft contact lens wearer developed pain and itching of the eye and showed a reticular pattern on the corneal epithelium. The cause could be –
Corneal dystrophy
Acanthamoeba
Pseudomonas
Virus
1b
single
Reticular patter of keratitis in a contact lens wearer is seen in Acanthamoeba. Initially the Acanthamoeba keratitis shows typical reticular pattern due to radial keratoneuritis (Radial perineuritis), i.e. inflitrates along corneal nerves. Due to this, the pain is very severe (neurological due to perineuritis) which is...
Ophthalmology
null
105d51f0-888f-4db2-8594-aabaf918c472
Largest amounts of prostaglandins are seen in
Seminal fluid
CSF
Blood
Urine
0a
single
Largest amounts of prostaglandins are seen in seminal fluidEach seminal vesicle is a touous, loculated tube lined with a secretory epithelium that secretes a mucoid material containing an abundance of fructose, citric acid, and other nutrient substances, as well as large quantities of prostaglandins and fibrinogen.Pros...
Physiology
Endocrinology
3878e235-362b-4e8f-b0a7-463dd453080d
In Marfan's syndrome, Aoic aneurysm occurs most commonly in -
Ascending aoa
Descending aoa
Abdominal aoa
Arch of aoa
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Ascending Aoao In marfan syndrome, aoic aneurism typically begins at the base of aoa and involves ascending aoa. Clinical manifestations of marfan syndrome Skeletal abnormalitieso Patient is unusually tallo Fingers and hands are long and slender and have spider like appearance (arachnodactyly).o Becau...
Pathology
null
324885e1-f88c-4db3-96b4-dcb5e193ad8a
Angiographically, the typical "beaded" or "pile of plates" appearance involving the internal carotid aery is observed in:
Takayu's disease
Non-specific aoo-aeritis
Fibromuscular dysplasia
Rendu-Osler-Weber Disease
2c
multi
Ans. Fibromuscular dysplasia
Radiology
null
c7d8a486-f2cc-4913-b058-901cbaa889ef
All are true regarding Toxoplasmosis, except-
Subclinical in most cases among adults
Intracerebral calcification in children
IgM antibody in new born suggests congenital infection
NOT infective in 3rd trimester in pregnancy
3d
multi
Congenital infection during the first trimester of pregnancy may cause aboion or still bih.Second and third trimester infections induce less severe neurological damage. Cerebral calcification +convulsions +retinochoroiditis (refer pgno:67 baveja 3 rd edition)
Microbiology
parasitology
f297406b-3c7e-4bb2-9faa-c777e105c505
Cyst seen in vagina are all except:
Nebothian cyst
Gartner's cyst
Bartholin's cyst
Inclusion cyst
0a
multi
Ans: A (Nebothian cyst) Ref: Shows Textbook of Gynecology 15th ed pg 136Explanation:VAGINAL CYSTSVaginal cysts are rare and are located more commonly in anterior vaginal wallGartner's cystArises from remnants of mesonephric ductLies in anterolateral aspect of vaginal wallSmall cyst is asymptomaticLarge cyst causes dysp...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Miscellaneous (Obs)
20ef41c0-a691-4752-abb4-cb7755bd8326
Preventing obesity is an example of which of the following types of prevention? (2014 Feb REPEAT)
Primordial
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
0a
single
Ans: A (Primordial prevention) Ref: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 22nd edition, pg: 39, 40Explanation:Preventing obesity becomes primordial prevention for most of the Non-communicable diseases.This is because the risk factor for other diseases is prevented, which means primordial prevention. Level ...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Concept of Control
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Which of these is true of fetal circulation?
Fetal hea chambers work in series to effectively supply brain and hea with higher oxygenated blood
The ductus venosus is the main branch of umbilical aery
The oxygen content of blood delivered to hea from IVC is higher than that leaving the placenta
The more oxygenated blood in the right atrium crosses the foramen ovale to the left atrium
3d
multi
In the supply of blood from placenta to the pas of fetal body we see two systems (1) Placenta - umbilical vein - ductus venosus - medial half of IVC - R.A. - L.A. - L.V. - aoa - brain and hea (2) Placenta - umbilical vein - ductus venosus - lateral half of IVC (+blood from lower extremities) R.A. - R.V. - pulmonary tru...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Obstetrics
f524bb68-7d94-4665-84bb-19c4da55b459
Capgras syndrome is ?
Sharing of delusion
Delusion of double
Erotomania
Hypochondriacal delusions
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Delusion of double Capgras syndrome is delusion of double. The delusional misidentification syndrome (DSM) DSM is characterized by misidentification delusions of other or self. Four main syndromes are differentiated : ? Capgras syndrome (Delusion of double) :- Patient falsely sees a familiar person as...
Psychiatry
null
9b59e775-f556-44c1-9e54-0b0a4a58a06b
No.88 cowhorn forceps are specially designed to extract
Mandibular 1st molar.
Mandibular 3rd molar.
Maxillary 3rd molar.
All of the above.
2c
multi
Cowhorn forceps are used for removal of grossly decayed maxillary and more commonly mandibular 3rd molars. No. 16 and 23 Cowhorn forceps are used for removal of mandibular third molars and No. 88 cowhorn forceps are used for removal of maxillary third molars.
Surgery
null
c9b8011a-4e40-4826-804e-4988cc861fb9
Down syndrome is most commonly associated with
ASD with ostium secundum
ASD with ostium primum
VSD
TOF
1b
single
An ostium primum atrial septal defect (ASD) occurs when then atrial septum near the atrioventricular valves has a communication between the two atrium causing a left to right shunt. The image to the right shows the location of the different types of atrial septal defects while looking from the right atrium. 1 = Upper s...
Pediatrics
Genetic and genetic disorders
0f422f3f-53bd-4fc0-b78f-eefa85ad0deb
Disaccharidase enzyme present in-
Pancreas
Stomach
Small intestine
Liver
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Small intestine * Disaccharidases (surase, lactase) are present in brush border of small intestinal cells (duodenum and jejunum).
Physiology
G.I.T.
61abae83-0f0c-4d11-a64e-0039d5993c40
Antibody used in treatment of RSV infection is:
Omalizumab
Palivizumab
Rituximab
Daclizumab
1b
single
Answer is B (Palivizumab): Palivizumab is a recombinant humanized, monoclonal IgG antibody directed against the RSV fusion protein. It is licensed for the prevention of serious lower respiratory tract infection caused by RSV in children at high risk Palivizumab should be administered intramuscularly as 15 mg/kg every 3...
Medicine
null
85f75568-d215-4755-aef1-66c19cfa16c0
Which of the following is true about upper 1/3' of the rectum?
It is covered by peritoneum only anteriorly
It is covered by peritoneum on the front, sides and back
It has no peritoneal attachments
It is covered by peritoneum on the sides and anteriorly
3d
multi
Ans. is'd' i.e., It is covered by peritoneum on the sides and anteriorlylRef: Basic Human Anatomy, O'Rahilly, Muller Chapter 36)Upper 1/3'd of rectum Covered by peritoneum on the front and sidesMiddle 1/3"r of rectum Covered by peritoneum on the sides onlyLower 1/3"r of rectum Devoid of peritoneal aitachmerits
Anatomy
null
a6eecd82-6521-4b24-87b8-1ece9af8e6a5
Sunflower type cataract is characteristically in –
Chalcosis
Diabetes
Stargardt's disease
Congenital syphilis
0a
multi
Sunflower cataract is seen in Wilson's disease, chalcosis (copper deposition), penetrating trauma with retention of copper or its alloy.
Ophthalmology
null
4754e7cd-3d88-4239-aa99-a9fe0f73e2ea
Which of the following occur as a result of persistant vomiting?
Hyperkalemia
Hypochloraemia
Hyperventilation
Acidic urine excretion
1b
single
Hypochloremia usually manifests when its levels are If the urinary Cl- levels are higher (>40 mEq/L), then hypochloremia may be secondary to volume overload or dilution. Increased urinary Cl- can also result from increased mineralocoicoid activity, which leads to the retention of HCO3- and Na+ at the expense of H+, K+,...
Medicine
null
23ba7b63-8fba-40f6-b6f8-9a36d52dedcb
NOT true about Berry aneurysms: AP 08
Rupture leading to SAH
Most common in posterior circulation
Developmental anomaly
Common in anterior circulation
1b
multi
Ans. Most common in posterior circulation
Forensic Medicine
null
05a16a07-f803-4b55-bc6e-b0135700239c
Split skin grafts in young children should be harvested from: March 2013
Buttcoks
Thigh
Trunk
Upper limb
1b
single
Ans. B i.e. Thigh Skin grafts Paial thickness skin grafts/ Theirsch graft: Consist of epidermis & variable thickness of dermis Full thickness/ Wolfes graft: Consists of epidermis & all of the dermis Composite grafts: Consist of skin & some underlying tissue (fat, cailage etc.)
Surgery
null
7528d025-cc61-441f-b65e-f41b1dcb5275
False about Criggler najar syndrome?
Absence of UDPG enzyme
Normal liver biopsy
Conjugated hyperbilirubinemia
Type 1 is more severe
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Conjugated hyperbilirubinemia Criggler-Najjar Syndrome* CN syndrome is a congenital unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia. Basic defect is either reduced or absent UDPG transferase.* There are two types of CN syndrome:-1) Type I# It is an autosomal recessive disorder in which UDPG transferase is absent. Thu...
Pathology
Liver & Biliary Tract
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The joint between the attachment of the 8th and the 9th rib to the 7th rib is a
Fibrocailaginous joint
Symphyseal joint
Synol joint
Fibrous joint
2c
single
The joint between the attachment of the 8th and 9th rib with the 7th rib is a synol joint. Most of the joints in the thoracic cavity- Interchondral, sternochondral, costoveebral and costotransverse joints, are plain synol joints because the thoracic cavity needs to expand during inspiration. The exception are : 1st ste...
Anatomy
All India exam
e34b1717-0d66-4138-9f50-6e7d5289ac89
Which among the following is a contraindication for forceps ?
Face
Occipito posterior
Brow presentation
Aftercoming head
2c
single
Ans: c (Brow presentation) Ref: Dutta, 6th ed, p. 393The engaging diameter of head in brow presentation is mento vertical (14 cm), so there is no mechanism of labor in an average size baby with normal maternal pelvis in brow presentation. Persistent brow presentation is delivered by elective caesarean section.Condition...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Miscellaneous (Gynae)
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A patient is brought to you with alleged history of assault and on examination there are 2 wounds, one on the lower jaw and one on the shin. He claims that it was caused by a knife that the assailant had with him. On examination the wound appears like an incised wound. Which of the following findings in the wound will ...
Clean cut edges which are well defined
Spindle shape wound
Bridging nerves and vessels
Regular margins
2c
multi
In an incise wound the edges are clean cut and well defined usually with eveed margins. The edges may be inveed in the case of incised wounds on the scrotum. In case of incised wounds bridging tissue is not seen. Bridging tissue is suggestive of laceration and is caused a pa of the body being crushed or stretched beyon...
Forensic Medicine
null
0273cca6-8e28-4c69-958e-fe2a01804db4
Late metabolic acidosis in newborns are caused due to feeding of which formula:
Whey predominant
Casein predominant
Both of the above
None of the above
1b
multi
Casein dominant formulas or cow's milk has higher concentration of aromatic acids like tyrosine and phenylalanine that may lead to late metabolic acidosis. Ref: Nutrition and Child Development, K.E. Elizabeth, 4th edition pg: 26
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
76eeb79c-ce00-4693-b50e-d7f1216856cb
All of the following are essential features of attention deficit hyperactivity disease (ADHD) except:
Lack of concentration
Impulsivity
Mental retardation
Hyperactivity
2c
multi
ADHD children will not have mental retardation. Ref: Text Book of Pediatrics By Nelson, 17th Edition, Pages 107-108
Pediatrics
null
d9b6a810-8203-45b9-bef6-c8e4f04175ff
Menke's disease" is a disease of
Impaired zinc transpo
Impaired copper transpo
Impaired magnesium transpo
Impaired molybdenum transpo
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Impaired copper transpo Menke's disease is caused due to defect in the copper transpo. There is defect in the transpo of copper present in the intestinal mucosa to the blood stream. The mucosal lining of intestine contains high level of copper bound to metallothionein protein. Rather than being transp...
Medicine
null
6ecffba3-6bed-4b98-aa8f-037cc56855cc
Enzyme(s) used in polymerase chain reaction is/are -
Restriction endonuclease
DNA polymerase
Alkaline phosphate
RNA polymerase
1b
single
In PCR, heat stable DNA polymerase (Taq polymerase) is used.
Biochemistry
null
68dd6594-65ff-430f-820e-b3d2876c35bf
18 year old girl with primary amenorrhea having a karyotype of 45X0 presents with infantile uterus. What should be done next?
B/L gonadectomy
H to induce pubey
Clitoroplasty
Vaginoplasty
1b
single
Primary amenorrhea with karyotype of 45 XO with an infantile uterus is suggestive of TURNER SYNDROME Management Screen for associated abnormalities: cardiac (30% have coarctation of aoa), renal (esp.horseshoe kidney), autoimmune abnormalities (thyroiditis), diabetes, hypeension and hearing loss Growth hormone therapy: ...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Gynaecology
cfa1c702-5fd9-4651-aafc-651f7cc6b8d2
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is inherited as -
X linked
Autosomal dominant
Autosomal recessive
Codominant
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., X linked o The two most common forms of muscular dystrophy are X-linked:- Duchenne muscular dystrophy and- Becker muscular dvstrophv.X-linked Recessive disordersMusculoskeletalo Duchene muscular dystrophyo Chronic gramilomatus diseaseHematologicalo Hemophilia A & Bo G-6-PD deficiencyImmuneo Agammaglob...
Pathology
Mendelian Disorders: Single-Gene Defects
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The main site of bicarbonate re-absorption is:
Proximal convoluted tubule
Distal convoluted tubule
Coical collecting duct
Medullary collecting duct
0a
single
Proximal convoluted tubule is the main site of bicarbonate absorption. About 80 to 90 percent of bicarbonate re-absorption occurs in the proximal tubule. Ref:Textbook of Medical Physiology By Guyton, 10th Edition, Page 353
Physiology
null
5ff5b13d-dc7b-4a47-92ea-b48f9ad3a42b
All of the following are true about Ramsay hunt syndrome except
Geniculate ganglion of facial nerve is involved
Vesicles on tympanic membrane, EAC & TONGUE
Due to herpes zoster
Paralysis of facial muscles on contralateral side of face
3d
multi
It cause the paralysis of facial muscle on the side of the face as the infection.
Microbiology
null
85656e25-cea6-42d4-8245-2f3afb913a95
Which of the following brainstem nuclei is not derived from the alar plate?
Inferior olivary nucleus
Substantia nigra
Red nucleus
Hypoglossal
3d
single
Hypoglossal nucleus is derived from the basal nuclei.Structures of brainstem derived from alar lamina are:* Midbrain- colliculi, red nucleus, colliculi, Mesencephalic nucleus of 5th CN* Pons- pontine nuclei, vestibular nuclei, Cochlear nuclei, main sensory nucleus, Nucleus of spinal tract, nucleus tractus Solitaris.* M...
Anatomy
Brain
aeba83ad-0066-4383-bd86-2a0cbeb7f27e
In deciding on a treatment for a 60 years old patient, Golu, who has chronic hea disease and rheumatoid ahritis, you wish to give him procainamide. He is already taking digoxin, hydrochlohiazide and potassium supplementation. Which of the following is a relevant statement?
A possible drug interaction with digoxin suggests that digoxin blood levels should be obtained before and after staing procainamide.
Hyperkalemia should be avoided to reduce the likelihood of procainamide toxicity
Procainamide cannot be used if the patient has asthma because it has a beta blocking effect
Procainamide is not active by the oral route
1b
multi
(Ref: KDT 6/e p512) Hyperkalemia increases the toxicity of class Ia antiarrhythmics.
Anatomy
Other topics and Adverse effects
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In leprosy nerves commonly involved are:
High ulnar, low median
High median, low ulnar
Triple nerve palsy
High radial, low median
0a
single
A i.e. High ulnar & low median
Skin
null
8f966b7a-7df3-49c1-ace6-d845ca185a9f
Five-year survival rates in excess of 20% may be expected following resection of pulmonary metastases if
Other organ metastases are present
Lung lesions are solitary
Local tumor recurrence is found
The tumor doubling time is less than 20 days
1b
single
Resection of metastases of lung, liver, and brain can result in occasional 5-year cures. In general, surgery should be undertaken only when the primary tumor is controlled, diffuse metastatic disease has been ruled out, and the affected patient's condition and the location of the metastasis permit safe resection. Five-...
Surgery
Transplantation
36a88ca2-f645-46e3-b9f0-aa53b6698f66
Facial nerve supplies
Risorius
Anterior belly of digastric
Lateral pterygoid
Zygomaticus
0a
single
Facial nerve is the motor nerve of the face. its five terminal branches, temporal, zygomatic, buccal, marginal mandibular and cervical emerge from the parotid gland and diverge to supply the various facial muscles as follows. Temporal - frontalis, auricular muscles,orbicularis oculi. Zygomatic- orbicularis oculi. Bucca...
Anatomy
Head and neck
f2e33efa-0761-44c6-8c0a-ab493b96c19f
A child is diagnosed with osteosarcoma based on sunray appearance on X-ray. This is because of:
Calcification along the periosteum
Calcification along the blood vessels
Periosteal reaction
Soft tissue invasion
2c
single
Ans. c. Periosteal reaction
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
7ae480d7-bc57-4fb0-850a-6b44985f6151
“Smudge cells” in the peripheral smear are characteristic of:
Chronic myelogenous leukemia
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Acute myelogenous leukemia
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
1b
single
In CLL, the peripheral blood contains increased numbers of small, round lymphocytes with scant cytoplasm. These cells are fragile and are frequently disrupted in the process of making smears, producing so-called smudge cells.
Pathology
null
e9454a66-348c-49eb-a778-11a88786bd20
Zero order kinetics occur in following drug with high dose
Phenytoin and theophylline
Digoxin and prapranol
Amiloride and probenecid
Lithum and thiophylline
0a
single
Phenytoin and thiophylline follows zero order kinetics with high dose as it follow linear with time Ref -KDT 6/e p31,138
Anatomy
General anatomy
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In a chalazion with multiple recurrences at the same site the incision and currettage should be:
Followed by cauterisation with carbolic acid
Preceded by cryotherapy
Preceded by intralesional injection of triamcinolone
Replaced by excision biopsy
3d
single
Ans. Replaced by excision biopsy
Ophthalmology
null
9c0466dd-058e-4f61-a824-5cb1b9627358
Most common cause of hemolytic uremic syndrome is –
E.coli
Shigella
Salmonella
Psedonomis
0a
single
Etiology of HUS HUS usually follows an episode of acute gastroenteritis. Less commonly, patient may present after an upper respiratory tract infection. The organisms responsible are - E.coli (most common) → EHEC (shiga toxin producing)            Shigella dysenteriae      Salmonella      Bartonella    Streptococcus pn...
Pediatrics
null
70da75d2-8670-4cee-9db7-427ceff2b117
Which antimalarial drug is known to cause neuropsychiatric reaction as its adverse effect?
Artesunate
Artimisnin
Quinine
Mefloquine
3d
single
Ans. d. Mefloquine (Ref H-17th/1288).Acute reversible cognitive dysfunction and neuropsychiatric reaction manifested by confusion, psychosis, convulsions, or encephalopathy is a S/E known with Mefloquine. Approximately 1 in every 10,000 recipients develops it.MEFLOQUINE# Mefloquine (250 mg of salt weekly, adult dose) h...
Pharmacology
Anti Microbial
003d9616-1750-4462-bdf9-b2929ba64895
Which of the following cranial structures are insensitive to pain?
Falx cerebri
Choroid Plexus
Middle meningeal Aery
Dural sheath surrounding vascular sinuses
1b
single
Among the given options choroid plexus is the only pain insensitive structures, while rest are pain sensitive ones.
Anatomy
null
fa001515-731c-4728-a729-dc229544b089
Which of the following is not seen in unilateral injury to hypoglossal nerve
Hemiatrophy of involved side
Detion of tongue towards the same side
Loss of taste sensation of the affected side of tongue
Fasciulation of the tongue
2c
single
Ans.'c' Loss of taste sensation of the affected side of tongue
Anatomy
null
719b16b6-c54b-4738-8c83-2e54fd39df96
Microfilaments are made up of:
Actin
Tubulin
Keratin
None of the above
0a
multi
Microfilaments are long solid fibers with a 4 to 6 nm diameter that are made up of actin. Although actin is most often associated with muscle contraction, it is present in all types of cells. It is the most abundant protein in mammalian cells, sometimes accounting for as much as 15% of the total protein in the cell. Re...
Physiology
null
27c735ff-69b7-4d28-8926-ff501d028173
Slapped-cheek appearance is seen in:
Parvovirus
EBV
HSV6
HSV 4
0a
single
Ans. aOption aTrueOption bFalseOption cFalseOption dFalseOption eFalseRef.: Nelson's Book of Pediatrics Vol 1. 20th Edition, Pg 1570.Erythema infectiosum (also known as fifth disease or slapped cheek disease) is usually a benign childhood condition characterized by a classic slapped-cheek appearance and lacy exanthem.I...
Skin
Miscellaneous
d157d607-6deb-4cba-8920-7cc7feabff01
Zoster recurrance occur after infection with?
HSV 1
HSV 2
Varicella
Small pox
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Varicella
Microbiology
null
53e20eda-a603-4e4c-97ae-09140877babf
Most common ASD in down syndrome is ?
Ostium primum
Ostium secondum
Absent atrial septum
Sinus venosum
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Ostium primum
Pediatrics
null
53df2c7d-f270-40dd-b93d-06dd1e8c7acd
You are attending rounds in cardiology department. Your professor asks you to calculate the volume of blood pumped with each beat of Mr X. He gives you the following values. BP of 130/80, cardiac output of 5000 ml and HR of 70/min.
70 ml
110
50
90
0a
single
Ans: A (70 ml) Ref: Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology, 21st edExplanation:Stroke volume (SV) is the volume of blood, in milliliters (mL), pumped out of the heart with each beat.Cardiac output (CO) is the volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute {mL blood/min}.Cardiac output is a function of heart rate and str...
Physiology
Circulation: Cardiac Output, Venous Return
1f59f176-7bf4-4cf1-a31e-031ca99a3068
In diabetic nephropathy all of the following are true, except-
Cardiovascular abnormalities can occur
Micro and macro albuminuria can occur
ACE inhibitors can reduce micro albuminuria
Insulin requirement becomes high
3d
multi
Diabetic nephropathy (diabetic kidney disease) is kidney damage that results from having diabetes. Having high blood glucose levels due to diabetes can damage the pa of the kidneys that filters your blood. The damaged filter becomes 'leaky' and lets protein into your urine . Insulin therapy in type 1 diabetic patients ...
Medicine
Endocrinology
cf3480f1-7579-4e37-8664-34ff55f737fc
auto-regulation of cerebralblood flow takes place at ?
60-140mmhg
>200mmhg
<50mmhg
<10mmhg
0a
single
Autoregulation Cerebral blood flow is "autoregulated" extremely well between aerial pressure limits of 60 and 140 mm Hg. That is, mean aerial pressure can be decreased acutely to as low as 60 mm Hg or increased to as high as 140 mm Hg without significant change in cerebral blood flow. And, in people who have hypeension...
Physiology
All India exam
9e548a66-76e1-497f-b9b6-7476ade9eefb
A child is brought to you with history of mental retardation. On examination you find that he also has dolichocephaly, low set ears, micrognathia, clenched hands with overlapping fingers, simian crease and rocker bottom feet. Which is the commonest cardiac lesion you would expect to find in this patient?
ASD
VSD
PDA
Pulmonary stenosis
1b
single
This is a case of Edward's syndrome (Trisomy 18). The commonest cardiac lesion in this condition is VSD followed by PDA and ASD. Multiple valvular regurgitant lesions may also be seen in Edward's syndrome. Ref: Pediatric Clinical Methods by Meharban Singh, 3rd Edition, Page 176
Pediatrics
null
63e3b3e1-d7f2-4f6e-bb68-9d35207f2aac
All are tocolytics except :
Ritodrine
Terbutaline
Misoprostol
Nicardipine
2c
multi
Misoprostol
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
a7248bb5-d60f-423c-b6c0-9d36ed01add2
"Ottawa Chaer of Health Promotion" incorporates all of the following key action areas except:-
Build healthy public policy
Strengthen community action for health
Build social security system
Reorient health services
2c
multi
Ottawa Chaer for Health Promotion - Five key action areas: Public health policy. Strengthen community action for health. Reorientation of health services. Personal skills development. Suppoive environment.
Social & Preventive Medicine
Levels of Prevention of Disease
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Intraepidermal IgG deposition is seen in:
Pemphigus
Bullous pemphigoid
Herpes genitalis
None of the above
0a
multi
Pemphigus
Skin
null
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Levine sign is seen in
Stable angina pectoris
Acute bronchial asthma
Hemolytic anemia
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
0a
single
Answer- A. Stable angina pectorisStable Angina Pectoris:This episodic clinical syndrome is due to transient myocardial ischemiaWhen the patient is asked to localize the sensation, he or she typically places a hand over the sternum, sometimes with a clenched fist, to indicate a squeezing, central, substernal discomfo (L...
Medicine
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The patient is delivered by cesarean section under general anesthesia.The baby and placenta are easily delivered, but the uterus is noted to be boggy and atonic despite intravenous infusion of Pitocin. All of the following are appropriate agents to use next except
Methylergonovine (Methergine) administered intramuscularly
Prostaglandin F2α (Hemabate) suppositories
Misoprostil (Cytotec) suppositories
Terbutaline administered intravenously
3d
multi
Methylergonovine, prostaglandin F2α, prostaglandin E1 (Misoprostil), and prostaglandin E2 (Hemabate)are all uretotonic agents than can be used in situations where there is a postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony. Terbutalinewould be contraindicated in this situation because it is a tocolytic that is used to promot...
Unknown
null
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Babloo a 4 year male presents with history of seizures. On examination there is hypopigmedted patches on face & mental retardation. Most probable diagnosis is –
Neurofibromatosis
Tuberous sclerosis
Sturge weber syndrome
Incontinenta pigmenti
1b
single
Seizures, mental retardation and hypopigmented patches on face (Ash - leaf spot) suggest the diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis.
Dental
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Which of the following drugs is not used in treatment of multibacillary leprosy as per recommendation of WHO?
Rifampicin
Clofazimine
Dapsone
Minocycline
3d
single
WHO recommends the following drugs for treatment of multibacillary leprosy Rifampicin: 600 mg once monthly Dapsone: 100 mg daily Clofazimine: 300 mg once monthly supervised; and 50 mg daily, self administered. Ref: Park 21st edition, page 297.
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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DIC may be caused by: September 2007
Prolonged pregnancy
Fat embolism
Amniotic fluid embolism
All of the above
2c
multi
Ans. C: Amniotic fluid embolismDisseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a complex systemic thrombohemorrhagic disorder involving the generation of intravascular fibrin and the consumption of procoagulants and platelets. The resultant clinical condition is characterized by intravascular coagulation and hemorrhage...
Pathology
null
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Which of the following duodenal recesses has the inferior mesenteric vein in its free margin?
Superior duodenal recess
Paraduodenal recess
Inferior duodenal recess
Mesentric-parietal recess
1b
single
Paraduodenal recess has the inferior mesentric vein in its right free margin. The fouh pa of the duodenum and the duodenojejunal junction have several folds of peritoneum that give rise to many named recesses. They are probably formed during development due to minor aberrations of duodenal rotation and fixation. The du...
Anatomy
Abdomen and pelvis
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True regarding haemangioma of the spleen: March 2005
Least common benign tumour of the spleen
May transforms into a haemangiosarcoma
Malignant transformation may be managed conservatively
None of the above
1b
multi
Ans. B: May transforms into a haemangiosarcoma Haemangioma of the spleen is the most common benign tumour of the spleen and may develop into a haemangiosarcoma
Surgery
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2,3-BPG binds to sit, itaemogitiniti and the affinit\es gen
4, decreases
1, decreases
4, increases
1, increases
1b
single
Ans. b. 1, decreases
Biochemistry
null
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Which is smooth bored weapon -
Rifle
Shotgun
Revolver
Pistal
1b
single
Smooth bored weapons Shotgun, muskets, and muzzle loaders. Rifled weapons : Rifles, pistols, and revolvers.
Forensic Medicine
null
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Longest pa of optic nerve -
Intraocular
Intracranial
Intraorbital
Intracranial
2c
single
The optic nerve is about 47- 50 mm in length and can be divided into 4 pas : intraocular (1mm), intraorbital (30mm), intracanalicular (6-9mm)and intracranial (10mm). Refer comprehensive ophthalmology 6th edition , A K Khurana , page no. 310
Ophthalmology
Neuro-ophthalmology
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Schwartz sign is seen in -(PGI 98)
Otosclerosis
Meniere's disease
ASOM
CSOM
0a
single
(A) Schwartz sign also known as Flemingo's pink sign, is a diagnostic indicator for otosclerosis, a disease of the bones of the middle or inner ear. In clinical examination of the ear drum, increased vascularity of the promontory may be seen through the ear drum.
ENT
Otosclerosis
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Which of the following mutmurs increase with valsalva maneovre
Mitral stenosis
HOCM
Mitral regurgitation
Aoic stenosis
1b
single
Ref Harrison 19 th ed pg 1448 Accordingly, the systolic murmur of HOCM becomes louder during the strain phase of the Valsalva maneuver and after standing quickly from a squatting position. The murmur becomes softer with passive leg raising and when squatting.
Anatomy
General anatomy
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Which of the following causes least irritation of peritoneal cavity?
Bile
Blood
Pancreatic enzymes
Gastric juice
1b
single
Gastric juice, pancreatic juice, bile, urine and meconium irritate the peritoneum and leads to aseptic (or chemical) peritonitis. Ref: Maingot's 10/e, Page 637.
Surgery
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In which of the following pelvic examination is contraindicated
Placenta pre
Contracted pelvis
H mole
Ectopic pregnancy
0a
single
Vaginal examination is not done as it provoke fuher separation of placenta with torrential hemorrhage which may be fatal It can be done only prior to termination of pregnancy in the operation theater under anesthesia keeping everything ready for cesarean section. Ref: Dutta Obs 9e pg 231.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
General obstetrics
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A four year old boy presented with secondaries all over the body including his eyes. Which one is the commonest cause of orbital metastasis in children?
Neuroblastoma
Ca lung
Ca breast
Ca thyroid
0a
multi
The most common metastatic tumor in children is neuroblastoma. It is the commonest cause of orbital metastasis. Bilateral eyelid ecchymosis and proptosis are the most common presenting signs of orbital neuroblastoma. Ca lung is the commonest cause of metastasis in males and Ca breast is the commonest cause in females.
Pediatrics
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Lacrimal gland is supplied through parasympathetic system. It is supplied by which ganglion?
Ciliary ganglia
Otic ganglia
Pterygopalatine
Submandibular
2c
single
Nerve Supply of Lacrimal Gland Sensory Supply: lacrimal nerve Sympathetic supply: Carotid plexus of cervical sympathetic chain Secretomotor fibres: Salivary nucleus -----> greater petrosal nerve ----> synapse at pterygopalatine ganglion ----> zygomatic nerve ----> lacrimal nerve-----> lacrimal gland
Anatomy
FMGE 2019
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A boy presents with injury to medial epicondyle of the humerus. Which of the following would not be seen:
Weakness of the ulnar detion and flexion
Complete paralysis of the IIIrd and IVth digits
Atrophy of the hypothenar eminence.
Decreased sensation of the hypothenar eminence
1b
single
B i.e. Complete paralysis of 3rd & 4th digit
Anatomy
null
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A female undergone surgery for left breast cancer 3 yrs back now developed blue nodule on same side -
Lymphangiosarcoma
Recurrence
Hemangioma
Cellulitis
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e.. Lymphangiosarcoma o Angiosarcoma is a vascular tumor which may arise de novo in the breast or as a complication of the radiation therapy."This vascular tumor may occur de novo in the breast, but the clinically important presentation is in the dermis after breast radiation or in the lymphedematous uppe...
Surgery
Breast Cancer - Prognosis and Follow-Up
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Premedication in anaesthesia is given for -
Decreasing the dose of anaesthetic drugs
Decreasing post-operative complications
Reliving the anxiety
All of the above
3d
multi
Premedication advantages : anxiolysis,to decrease the dose of anesthetic and analgesic drugs,to prevent complications like aspiration,DVT Drugs used are : Anxiolytoics,sedatives,antisialogogues,anti-emetics,analgesics,antacids.
Anaesthesia
Preoperative assessment and monitoring in anaesthesia
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Urine bags and catheters biomedical waste will be disposed in
Yellow bag
Red bag
White container
Blue bag
1b
single
Red Category Contain Contaminated, recyclable waste ; plastic /rubber waste . Disposal method - Autoclaving, Micro waving, hydroclaving, F/b destruction & shredding. Final mechanism of Disposal - Road making. - Extra Edge: Plastic covers which are used to pack foley's catheter etc are not considered as biomedical waste...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Allied Health Sciences
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Tetracycline is used for the prophylaxis of:
Cholera
Brucellosis
Leptospirosis
Meningitis
0a
single
Ans. (A) Cholera(Ref: Katzung, 11/e p897, CMDT 2010, 1341, KDT 8/e p788)Tetracyclines are used for prophylaxis of both cholera (Katzung) as well as leptospirosis (CMDT). However, if we have to choose one, we will go with cholera, as the table on pg 897 of Katzung clearly writes tetracycline for cholera prophylaxis wher...
Pharmacology
Chemotherapy: General Principles
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True regarding Japanese encephalitis are all the following EXCEPT?
Children < 5 years age are most commonly affected
Transmitted by Culex tritaeniorhynchus
Permanent neurologic or psychiatric sequelae
Vaccine available in India
0a
multi
Japanese encephalitis- Most common age group of children affected: 5-15 years Vector is Culex tritaeniorhynchus Permanent neurologic or psychiatric sequelae are seen Vaccine against Japanese encephalitis is available in India.
Pediatrics
Impoant Viral Diseases in Children
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Calf compament pressure rise to _________ on walking:
20-30 mmHg
60-80 mmHg
80-100 mmHg
200-300 mmHg
3d
single
On standing, the aerial blood pressure at the ankle rises by 80-100 mmHg. The pressure within the calf-compament rises to 200-300 mmHg during walking, which is more than enough to propel the blood in the direction of hea. Ref: Bailey 27th edition Pgno: 971
Surgery
Vascular surgery
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In normal delivery, breast feeding should be staed?
6 hour after delivary
2 hour after delivary
4 hour after delivary
None
3d
multi
Ans is d None o Breast feeding should be initiated within 30 min. of a normal vaginal delivery. o Breast feeding should be initiated within 4 hrs of delivery by caesarian section.
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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A 60 year male is brought by his wife. He thinks that he had committed sins all through his life. He is very much depressed and has considered committing suicide but has not thought about going for it. He had also attached sessions with a spiritual guru. He is not convinced by his wife that he has lead a pious life. He...
Antipsychotic + Antidepressant
Antidepressant with cognitive behavioural therapy
Guidance & recounselling with guru + Antidepressant
Anti depressant alone
0a
multi
The patient in question is presenting with features of depression and delusional guilt suggesting a diagnosis of depressive disorder with psychotic features. Such patients should be managed with a combination of Antipsychotics and antidepressants.
Psychiatry
null
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Young lady comes with mild erosion of cervix & pap smear shows dysplasia, next step is :
Antibiotics
Colposcopy
Cryosurgery
Conization
1b
multi
Ans. is b i.e. Colposcopy A young lady is presenting with erosion which on cytology shows dysplasia. Now what will be the next step : Friends, here first of all it is impoant to know that erosion (ectopy) : is a condition in which the squamous covering of the vaginal aspect of the cervix is replaced by columnar epithel...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Most impoant cytokine responsible for the synthesis of acute phase protein
IL-1
IL-6
IL -11
TNF alpha
1b
single
IL 6 is responsible for the synthesis of acute phase proteinsWintrobe 13th e
Pathology
General pathology
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Bed strength at CHC:
6-Apr
10
30
50
2c
single
Community Health Centre (CHC) Secondary level of health care. Located for population of 1,20,000 in plains. Located for population of 80,000 in hilly areas. Staff at CHC : 46-52 Acts as referral unit for 4 PHCS. Bed strength : 30
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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Fallopian tube dysmotility is seen in ?
Noonan syndrome
Turner syndrome
Kaagener syndrome
Marfan syndrome
2c
multi
Kaagener syndrome Repeat from Nov 09 Q no. l58
Surgery
null
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A 4-year-old male child presents with fever, anemia and azotemia after an episode of dysentery 9 days earlier. The commonest organism responsible for this condition is?
Meningococcus
E.coli
E. histolytica
Staphylococcus
1b
single
b. E. coli(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2540-2543, Ghai 8/e p 487-491)The given condition is most likely HUS for which the most common organism is E. coli, among the given options
Pediatrics
Kidney
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Half-life of CRP is
6 hours
12 hours
20 hours
24 hours
2c
single
Plasma half-life of CRP is about 19 hours.
Microbiology
null
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Which of the following stages of demographic cycle has declining population:
Second
Third
Fouh
Fifth
3d
single
Fifth stage (declining): Population begins to decline because the bih rate is lower than the death rate. Ref: Park, 22nd edition pg: 441
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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Afferent nerve fibre affected by local anesthesia first
Type A
Type Il - B
Type C
Type II
2c
single
C i.e. Type C
Anaesthesia
null
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Which of following is not derived from first pouch?
Auditory tube
External acoustic meatus
Tympanic cavity
Mastoid antrum
1b
single
Ans. is'b' i.e., External acoustic meatus Ref: Langman's Medical Embryology 12th/e p. 326,366
ENT
null
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All of the following are features of a benign heart murmur except
Mid systolic
Heard at the left sternal area
Radiating to the lower chest
Soft
2c
multi
(C) Radiating to the lower chest # FUNCTIONAL MURMUR (innocent murmur, physiologic murmur) is a heart murmur that is primarily due to physiologic conditions outside the heart, as opposed to structural defects in the heart itself.> Serious conditions can arise even in the absence of a primary heart defect, and it is pos...
Medicine
Miscellaneous
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Respired lung weight as compared to body weight is:-
10-Jan
20-Jan
Jan-35
Jan-70
2c
single
Plocquet's test : The ratio of weight of lung to weight of body changes from 1:70 before respiration to 1:35 after respiration
Forensic Medicine
Infant deaths & child abuse
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A 58-year-old male patient presents with halitosis, mild dysphagia and regurgitation of previous day food. On radiological examination this is the presentation of the patient, where is the location of this presentation?
Anterior segment of the esophagus along superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
Posterior segment of the esophagus along superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
Anterior segment of the esophagus along inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
Posterior segment of the esophagus along inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
3d
single
Ans. (d) Posterior segment of the esophagus along inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle.Zenker's diverticulum is not really an esophageal diverticulum as it protrudes posteriorly above the cricopharyngeal sphincter through the natural weak point (the dehiscence of Killian) between the oblique and horizontal (cricophar...
Surgery
Diagnostic Evaluation of the Esophagus
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The most common site for hypeensive bleed is?
Pons
Putamen
Frontal lobe
Thalamus
2c
single
Answer is C (Putamen): The putamen (Basal Ganglia) is the most common site for hypeensive haemorrhage External capsule refers to a thin layer of white matter that separates the lateral pa of lentiform nucleus (putamen) from claustrum and is invariably damaged along with the putamen.
Medicine
null
47c9b96a-28e0-4dcf-b2f7-059b3eb21885
Ventricular filling begins at point:
A
B
C
D
3d
single
At point D, the pressure within the left ventricle is less than the pressure in the left atrium, and, therefore, the mitral valve opens and ventricular filling begins. At point A, the ventricle begins to  contract, raising its pressure above that in the atrium and closing the mitral valve. The aortic valve opens at poin...
Physiology
null
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Right side of mediastinum shadow is not formed by:
Superior venacava
Right innominates
Right atrium
Right ventricle
3d
single
D i.e. Right ventricle
Radiology
null
6dc7762e-2b60-43e0-867f-e7cf132164c7
All are essential amino acids except -
Methionine
Arginine
Valine
Tryptophan
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Arginine Arginine is semi-essential AA. o Among these arginine is a semi-essential amino acid which can by synthesized partially in the body. Other three are absolute essential amino acids and cannot be synthesized in the body o On the basis of nutritional requirement, amino acids are classified into ...
Unknown
null
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Benign Prostatic hyperophy results in obstruction of the urinary tract. The specific condition is associated with enlargement of the:
Entire prostate gland
Lateral lobes
Median lobe
Posterior lobes
2c
single
Median lobe of prostate is prone to development of BPH. Posterior lobe of prostate is prone to development of malignancy. Ref: Snell's Clinical Anatomy, 7th Edition, Page 381
Anatomy
null
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Which one of the following vaccines is contraindicated in children with egg allergy?
MMR
Yellow Fever
DPT
BCG
1b
multi
Vaccines Contraindicated in Egg allergy are: Yellow fever vaccine Influenza vaccine EXTRA EDGE: - Vaccine causing thrombocytopenia - Measles vaccine - Strains included in meningococcal Vaccine- A, C, Y, W-135 - Heat sensitive vaccines - OPV, Reconstituted BCG, Measles vaccine - Light sensitive vaccines - Measles vaccin...
Pediatrics
Types of vaccines
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What is the substrate for the only physiologically irreversible reaction in the Kreb's Citric acid cycle?
Citrate
Alpha ketoglutarate
Succinate
Malate
1b
multi
B i.e. Alphaketoglutarate
Biochemistry
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