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Oral glucose tolerance test in children is done with:
1.5 gm/kg glucose
1.75 gm/kg glucose
2 gm/kg glucose
75 gm as an adult
1b
single
- Dose of glucose used in Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT): Adults - 75 gm children - 1.75 gm/kg of ideal weight, up to a maximum of 75 gm
Pediatrics
Diabetes mellitus and obesity
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A child climbs with alternate steps, builds a tower of 8-9 cubes, tells I but not his name and cannot say his age and sex the probable age is:
24months
30months
36 months
48months
1b
multi
Table11-1Emerging Patterns of Behavior from 1-5 Yr of Age* 15 MOMotor:Walks alone; crawls up stairsAdaptive:Makes tower of 3 cubes; makes a line with crayon; inses raisin in bottleLanguage:Jargon; follows simple commands; may name a familiar object (e.g., ball); responds to his/her nameSocial:Indicates some desires or ...
Anatomy
General anatomy
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All are true regarding 5th cranial nerve except
Arises from midbrain
It is whole sensory supply of face
It supply the muscles of mastication
Supplies parasympathetic to saliva glands
3d
multi
The parotid gland receives its parasympathetic input from the glossopharyngeal nerve the otic ganglion while the submandibular and sublingual glands receive their parasympathetic input from the facial nerve the submandibular ganglion.
Anatomy
Head and neck
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Florence test detects: JIPMER 13
Inositol
Choline
Spermine
Citric acid
1b
single
Ans. Choline
Forensic Medicine
null
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Autoimmunity can be caused due to all of the all following except -
The pressure of forbidden clones
Expression of cryptic antigens
Negative selection of T-cells in the thymus
Inappropriate expression of the MHC proteins
2c
multi
Altered T or B cell function also contribute to autoimmunity. Enhanced helper T cell and decreased suppressor T cell functions have been suggested as cause of immunity. - defect in the tymus, in stem cell development and macrophage function have also been postulated as causes. Reference: Anathanarayan & paniker's 9th e...
Microbiology
Immunology
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A 23 year old child presented with leucocorea in the right time since 2 months. on examination, a total retinal detachment was present in the same eye. Ultrasound b-scan revealed a heterogeneous subretinal mass with calcification associated with retinal detachment the most likely clinical diagnosis
Coats disease
Retinoblastoma
Toxacariasis
Retinal tuberculoma
1b
single
It indicates an epileptic Retinoblastoma where there is exudative retinal detachment Refer khurana 6/e 303
Ophthalmology
Diseases of orbit, Lids and lacrimal apparatus
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Civatte bodies are found in:(1998)
Lichen Planus
Psoriasis
Dermatophytosis
Vitiligo
0a
single
Ans: a (Lichen planus)Ref: Robbin's Patho, 7th ed, p. 1258 & 6th ed, p. 1200
Pathology
Skin
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Maximum shortening of limbs occur in
Trochantric femur
Post dislocation of hip
neck femur
Anterior dislocation of hip
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e. posterior dislocation of hip Be sure of the answer, we have been taught this in the clinics.Shortening of the limb is seen in: (in decreasing order)Post dislocation of hip (maximum) shaft femur Intertrochanteric neck femur
Orthopaedics
Fracture Neck of Femur
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Increase in alpha-fetoprotein is seen in :
Hepatoblastoma
Neuroblastoma
Thymoma
Angiosarcoma
0a
single
Answer is A (Hepatoblastoma): Hepatoblastoma is a malignant liver tumor of infancy i.e. typically associated with very high serum AFP levels. The lesions are usually solitary, may be resectable and have a better.five year survival than that of HCC.
Medicine
null
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Which of the following is the best test for assessment of intestinal malabsorption?
Fecal fat estimation
Serum lactose levels
Serum amylase levels
NBT-PABA test
0a
single
Ans: A(Ref: Harrison 19/c p193(S)Fecal fat estimation - Gold standard test for diagnosis of malabsorption.Intestinal malabsorption diagnosis:D-xylose test.Tests for xylose absorption in intestinal villi.Distinguishs intestinal from pancreatic malabsorption.Pancreatic malabsorption diagnosis:NBT-PABA & serum amylase.
Medicine
null
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Lower esophageal sphincter lies at what distance from the incisor teeth?
15cm
25cm
40cm
50cm
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., 40cm * 2nd constriction is at T4 level where arch of aorta crosses esophagus.Esophageal constrictionsNumberDistance from incisorBony levelAnatomical landmark1st15 cm (6 inches)C6At its beginning (pharyngo-esophageal junction)2nd22.5 cm (9 inches)T4Crossing of aortic arch3rd27.5 cm (11 inches)T6Crossin...
Anatomy
Thorax
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Bennet fracture dislocation involves base of -
1st metacarpal
5th metacarpal
1st metatarsal
5th metatarsal
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single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., 1st metacarpal * Benett's fracture is an intra-articular fracture dislocation of the palmar base of first metacarpal bone of the thumb with either subluxation or dislocation of first carpometacarpal joint, i.e. trapezometacarpal joint. The common mechanism of injury is an axial blow directed against t...
Orthopaedics
Hand Injuries
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Which of the following signs is not associated with glomus tumour?
Rising sun appearance
Aquino's sign
Brown's sign
Griesinger's sign
3d
single
Griesinger's sign is oedema over the mastoid due to thrombosis of mastoid emissary vein. It is seen in lateral sinus thrombosis.Other three are features of glomus tumour when it arises from dome of jugular bulb (glomus jugulare). It produces red Hush in the lower part of tympanic membrane resembling a "rising sun".Brow...
ENT
Ear
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PUVA therapy is used in :
Psoriasis
Lichen planus
Freckles
Melasma
0a
single
FDA approved indications of PUVA are vitiligo and psoriasis.
Pharmacology
null
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Feature of osteoahritis is -
Heberden node
Increased ESR
Onycholysis
Z deformity
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Heberden node Joint involvement in OA Common joints : Knee, Hip, Spine (cervical, lumbosacral), Hand (PIP, DIP, first carpometacarpal), first tarsometatarsal. Uncommon joint : Shoulder Spared : Wrist, elbow, ankle, metacarpophalangeal. In osteoahritis of hand : Distal interphalangeal joint :- Heberden...
Surgery
null
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The least extrapyramidal side effects are seen with the following phenothiazine
Clozapine
Triflupromazine
Fluphenazine
Thioridazine
3d
single
Side effects of impoant CNS drugs Midazolam Ataxia , Blackouts in elderlyTolcapone Hepatotoxic Phenytoin Hirsuitism , Gingival hyperplasia , Osteomalacia , Teratogen , Megaloblastic anemia , Ataxia , Lymphadenopathy , Hyperglycemia , Arrhythmias , Vitamin K deficiency Valproate Irreversible hepatic necrosis in older ch...
Pathology
All India exam
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A 16 year-old boy presented with asymptomatic, multiple, erythematous, annular lesions with a collarette of scales at the periphery of the lesions present on the trunk. The most likely diagnosis is:
Lichen planus
Seborrhic dermatitis
Pityriasis rosea
Tinea versicolor
2c
single
Multiple, erythematous, annular lesions with a collarette of scales at the periphery of the lesions present on the trunk is suggestive of Pityriasis rosea. Lichen planus Purple Polygonal Pruritic Papules; Lacy white markings, Associated with mucous membrane lesions. Seborrheic dermatitis Central facial erythema with ov...
Dental
Lichen planus and Other papulosquamous disorders
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Bleomycin toxicity affects which type of cells: (REPEAT)
Type-I pneumocytes
Type-II pneumocytes
Endothelial cells
Pulmonary alveolar macrophages
0a
single
Bleomycin :This is a mixture of closely related glycopeptide antibiotics having potent antitumour activity. It chelates copper or iron, produces superoxide ions and intercalates between DNA strands-causes chain scission and inhibits repair . It is highly effective in testicular tumour and squamous cell carcinoma of ski...
Pharmacology
Chemotherapy
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The following are the contraindications to the use of combined oral contraceptive pills EXCEPT: September 2012
Breastfeeding
History of deep venous thrombosis
Active viral hepatitis
Bronchial asthma
3d
multi
Ans. D i.e. Bronchial asthma
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Leukocytoclastic vasculitis as an extrahepatic manifestation is noticed in:
Chronic hepatitis B
Chronic Hepatitis C
Autoimmune hepatitis
Wilson's disease
0a
single
Extrahepatic complications of chronic hepatitis B Extrahepatic complications of chronic hepatitis B, is associated with deposition of circulating hepatitis B antigen-antibody immune complexes. They are; Ahralgias and ahritis - common, Purpuric cutaneous lesions (leukocytoclastic vasculitis) - Rare Immune-complex glomer...
Medicine
null
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Which of the following genital infections carries the highest risk for preterm delivery: March 2005
Trichomonas vaginitis
Monilial vaginitis
Bacterial vaginitis
Human papilloma virus
2c
single
Ans. C: Bacterial Vaginitis Bacterial vaginosis increases the risk of preterm bih and premature rupture of membranes. It is also associated with infection of the placenta (chorioamnionitis) and post-cesarean infection.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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An affected male infant born to normal parents could be an example of all of the following, except:
An Autosomal dominant disorder
An Autosomal recessive disorder
A polygenic disorder
A veically transmitted disorder
0a
multi
A i.e. Autosomal dominant disorder Autosomal dominant disease cannot occur in offspring of an unaffected individuals. Because the allele is dominant it will always express phenotypically (clinically) and hence both parents can't be normal in autosomal dominant disorders even if they have a single abnormal gene.
Medicine
null
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Grievous injury includes all the following except-
Emasculation
Permanent privation of hearing
Privation of any member/joint
Disability to follow one's ordinary pursuits for a period of a week
3d
multi
It should be for 20 days (not for a week).
Forensic Medicine
null
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Absent P Wave is seen in:
Atrial Fibrillation
Cor-pulmonale
Mitral Stenosis
COPD
0a
single
Answer is A (Atrial Fibrillation) P wave is typically absent in Atrial Fibrillation. COPD and Cor-Pulmonale are associated with tall p waves from Right Atrial Enlargement (P-Pulmonale) while Mitral Stenosis is typically associated with a wide and notched p wave from Left Atrial Enlargement (P-Mitrale) Causes of Absent ...
Medicine
null
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A 27-year-old homosexual male presents with a foreign body in the rectum. During the extraction of the foreign body, a large tear in the sigmoid colon with extensive devitalization and contamination is observed. What is the preferred method of treatment?
Observation
Proctoscopic repair
Laparotomy and closure of sigmoid colon tear
Laparotomy, closure of sigmoid, and proximal colostomy or exteriorization of perforation as a colostomy
3d
single
Rectosigmoid injuries should promptly raise a high index of suspicion, warranting immediate sigmoidoscopy to confirm the diagnosis. Sigmoidoscopy, rigid or flexible, involves much manipulation and insufflation of air. This is hardly desirable or safe in the presence of a significant tear in the presence of a rectal for...
Surgery
Small & Large Intestine
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In ARDS management , mechanical ventilation usually Tidal volume is
2-3ml/kg
5-7 mI/kg
5-lOml/kg
12-14ml/kg
1b
multi
Low volume ventillation(6 ml/kg predicted body weight)has got lower moality(31%) as compared to the conventional ventilation (12 mL/kg predicted body weight)-40%. Ventilator-induced injury in ARDS is due to two mechanisms: Volutrauma from repeated alveolar overdistension due to excess tidal volume Atelectrauma from rec...
Medicine
Respiratory system
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Treatment of choice in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Chemotherapy
Radiotherapy
Chemo given with radiation
Surgery
1b
single
Radiotherapy: It is the treatment of choice for nasopharyngeal cancer. Stage I and II are treated by radiotherapy alone while Stage III and IV require concomitant radiation and chemotherapy or radiation followed by chemotherapy.
ENT
FMGE 2019
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All are true about hypospadias, except:
Circumcision in infancy is contraindicated
Avoid surgery till puberty
No treatment required in glandular variety
If associated chordee is present, 2 stage operation is done
1b
multi
Ans. (b) Avoid surgery till puberty* Surgery ideal age- 6 months to 1 year* Chordee 2 stage operation is known as Dennis Browne operation is done. First chordee is released. In 2nd stage we correct the opening.
Surgery
Urethra & Penis
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A newborn with eyes closed 6 hrs after birth is lustily crying; There are no chest retraction & movements of all four limbs are present. Neonatal behavioral response grading.
State 1
State 3
State 5
State 6
3d
multi
d. State 6(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 63)As the neonate is lustily, (i.e. strongly) crying, his behavioral response grading is state 6 (prechtl's system)Behavioral StateDescription1Eyes closed, regular respiration, no movements (may have startle) (Quiet sleep)2Eyes closed, irregular respiration, may have small isolated/ gros...
Pediatrics
New Born Infants
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Biological indicator for determining efficacy of autoclaving is
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Clostridium perfringenes
Bacillus stearothermophilus
Salmonella typhi
2c
single
Sterilization control METHOD Sterlization control Hot air oven Autoclave Filtration Ionizing radiation (cold sterilization) Ethylene oxide Plasma sterilization Clostridium tetani non toxigenic strain, B.subtilis, sub sp. niger B.Stearothermophillus Brivundimonas dimunata B. Pumilus B.Globigi B.Stearothermophillus
Microbiology
FMGE 2018
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Most common type of scleritis ?
Non-necrotizing
Necrotizing
Posterior
None
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Non-necrotizing Classification of scleritis It can be classified as follows : I. Anterior scleritis (98%) 1. Non-necrotizing scleritis (85%) Diffuse Nodular 2.Necrotizing scleritis (13%) With inflammation Without inflammation (scleromalacia perforans) H) Posterior scleritis (2%)
Ophthalmology
null
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Which of the following parameters adds predictive information regarding cardiovascular risk stratification and the measurement of serum cholesterol?
Anti-chlamydia pneumoniae antibodies
C-reactive protein
Homocysteine
Plasminogen activator inhibitor 1
1b
single
Recent studies have demonstrated that markers of inflammation correlate with coronary risk and that inflammation plays a role in atheromatous plaque instability. Elevations of C-reactive protein, (CRP) identify patients at increased risk of myocardial infarction (MI) and poor outcome of acute coronary syndromes. Measur...
Medicine
null
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Most common cause of congenital hypothyroidism: (Repeat)
Thyroid dysgenesis
Maternal antibodies
Inborn errors of thyroid hormone defects
Maternal iodine deficiency
0a
single
Ans: A (Thyroid dysgenesis) Ref: Nelsons Textbook of Pediatrics. 19th Edition. Pg.1895Explanation:"Most cases of congenital hypothyroidism results from thyroid dysgenesis "(Ref: Nelson)Refer 2013 Pediatrics Question Explanation
Pediatrics
Thyroid Gland
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A 12 year old girl with the mood and emotional liability has a golden brown discoloration in descement membrane. Most likely diagnosis is ?
Fabry's disease
Wilson's disease
Glycogen storage disease
Acute rheumatic fever
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Wilson's disease Emotional liability, tremors (Neurological symptoms) with brown discoloration of descemet's membrane of coenea suggest the diagnosis of Wilson's disease. Wilson's disease ? o It occurs due to reduced mobilization of copper from lysosomes in liver cells for excretion into the bile. o A...
Pediatrics
null
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Regarding outpatient hysteroscopy all are true except :
Abnormal uterine bleeding is an indication
Normal saline as distension medium can be used
It is less accurate than saline infusion sonography (SIS)
It is not reliable to exclude endometrial carcinoma
2c
multi
Hysteroscopy is the gold standard investigation for evaluation of uterine cavity Can be both diagnostic and therapeutic Normal saline can be used as distension medium but not suitable for monopolar electrosurgery. Other media: Carbon dioxide, Glycine, Manitol Indications: Abnormal uterine bleeding, Infeility, Mullerian...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Gynaecological diagnosis and operative surgery
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A patient with an endocrine abnormality shows 'hung up' reflex. Which of the following condition causes 'hung up' reflex?
Myxedema
Hypehyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Pheochromocytoma
2c
single
A prolonged relaxation phase of a deep tendon reflex causing a "hung up" reflex, especially of the ankle jerk, is a classical finding of hypothyroidism (Woltman's sign), but is not specific for it. Hung-up reflexes can also be seen in diabetes, hypothermia, and in the presence of ceain drugs. The reflexes return to nor...
Physiology
null
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Km value indicates:
Purity of Enzyme
Physiological role
The substrate concentration at half maximal velocity
Affinity
2c
single
The dose rate-Cpss relationship is linear only in case of drugs eliminated by first order kinetics. For drugs (e.g. phenytoin) which follow Michaelis Menten kinetics, elimination changes from first order to zero order kinetics over the therapeutic range. Increase in their dose beyond saturation levels causes an increas...
Pharmacology
null
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Uveitis is associated most commonly with :
Rheumatoid arthritis
Systemic JRA
Pauciarticular JRA
Poly articular JRA
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' ie Pauciarticular JRA Uveitis can be seen in both pauciarticular and polyarticular JRA but is much more commonly associated with pauciarticular JRA.It is seen in about 20-25% of cases of pauciarticular and only 5% of polyarticular JRA.
Ophthalmology
Uveal Tract
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The following X ray is diagnostic of:
Rickets
Scurvy
Hairline fracture of radius and ulna
Osteopetrosis
0a
single
Ans. A. RicketsVitamin D deficiency results in Rickets. Major sources of vitamin D is its synthesis in the skin following exposure to ultraviolet (UVB) solar irradiation. The dermal concentration of melanin regulates the amount of UV rays that reach the epidermal layers. A lack of adequate mineralization of growing bon...
Pediatrics
Musculo Skeletal Disorders
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Which of the following enzyme dysfunction leads to lactic acidosis in thiamine deficiency?
Pyruvate carboxylase
Phosphofructokinase
Phosphoenol pyruvate carboxykinase
Pyruvate dehydrogenase
3d
single
Ans. d. Pyruvate dehydrogenase (Ref: Harper 28/e p321,473)In thiamine deficiency, pyruvate cannot be converted to acetyl Co-A a.s thiamine pyrophosphate is a coenzyme for pyruvate dehydrogenase, which catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl Co-A. Hence, excess of pyruvate is metabolized to lactate by lactate deh...
Biochemistry
Vitamins
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Superior cerebellar peduncle carries the following fibres
Reticulocerebellar
Olivocerebellar
Cuneocerebellar
Dentate rubro thalamic tract
3d
single
In the human brain, the superior cerebellar peduncle (brachium conjunctivum) is a paired structure of white matter that connects the cerebellum to the midbrain. It consists mainly of efferent fibers, the cerebellothalamic tract that runs from a cerebellar hemisphere to the contralateral thalamus, and the cerebellorubra...
Physiology
Nervous system
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Which of the following laser is used for pulpotomy?
CO2 laser
Nd:YAG
Er:YAG
Diode
1b
single
Laser Pulpotomy In an effort to find a more biologically acceptable and effective alternative to formocresol, other agents and techniques have been examined. Non pharmacologic hemostatic techniques for the pulpotomy procedure, such as electrosurgery and laser therapy have been suggested. Jeng-fen Liu et al in 1999, stu...
Dental
null
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A most common complication of sliding hernia is -
Esophagitis due to continuous reflux
Pneumonia
Hemorrhage
Perforation
0a
single
There are 4 types of a hiatal hernia Type I: Sliding hernia (most common type ~ 70 - 80%) Type II: Paraesophageal or rolling hernia Type III: Mixed Type IV: These hernias are distinguished by the presence of other abdominal viscera within the defect i.e. momentum, transverse colon. Type I or Sliding hiatal hernia This ...
Anatomy
G.I.T
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This specimen was resected from a child with intestinal obstruction. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Ascariasis
Kala-azar
Meckel's diverticulum
Strongyloidiasis
0a
single
Answer A. AscariasisA mass of Ascaris lumbricoides in the terminal ileum was found to be causing intestinal obstruction in this child from Kenya. The child recovered uneventfully after surgery. In the absence of obstruction, peritonitis, or bowel strangulation, nonsurgical management can include albendazole, ivermectin...
Medicine
G.I.T.
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A young lady presents to your office with compalin of copious vagina discharge, but there is strawberry vagina and no cervical discharge on per speculum examination. which of the following should be given for the management?
Metronidazole
Metronidazole and azithromycin
Metronidazole and doxycycline
Fluconazole only
0a
single
Metronidazole 200mg 3 doses /day for 7days. SHAW'S TEXTBOOK OF GYNECOLOGY.Pg no:146,15th edition
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Infections of the genital tract
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Mammography is performed in
First half of the menstrual cycle
Second half of the menstrual cycle
3rd day
5th day
0a
single
Mammography is preferred in first of the menstrual cycle. Usually two views are taken craniocaudal and mediolateral oblique.
Surgery
null
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Cerebellar connection to other parts of the brain is projected through which cell
Golgi cells
Basket cells
Purkinje cells
Oligodendrocytes
2c
single
Ans. (c) Purkinje cells(Ref: Ganong, 25th ed/p.249)Purkinje cells#Only output cell of cerebellum#Biggest neurons of CNS#Inhibitory - Use GABA as neurotransmitter
Physiology
Nervous System
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There is spontaneous rupture of the Achilles tendon in an 18 year old male. It is most likely to be due to excess stress beyond -
Tendon strength
Bone strength
Muscle strength
Musculotendinous junction strength
0a
single
ACHILLES TENDON RUPTURE: A ripping or popping sensation is felt, and often heard, at the back of the heel. This most commonly occurs in spos requiring an explosive push-off: squash, badminton, football, tennis, netball. The patient will often repo having looked round to see who had hit them over the back of the heel, t...
Orthopaedics
Miscellaneous
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β - blocker toxicity is treated by
Atropine
Insulin
Fomepizole
Glucagon
3d
single
Glucagon is used to treat Overdose of β - blockers Fomepizole is used to Ethylene Glycol poisoning.
Pharmacology
null
1733b848-7e85-4ec8-8d63-122f40683e27
Area of tongue (Arrow) shown in the illustration is the zone for what taste:
Sweet
Salt
Sour
Bitter
1b
single
Ans. B. SaltThe area of distribution of taste sensation is as shown in the following illustration:
Physiology
Nervous System
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Autosplenectomy is seen in
Sickel cell disease
ss - thalasemia
CML
All of the above
0a
multi
In sickle cell disease spleen may undergo autoinfarction and is not often palpable beyond 6 years of age. The most frequent cause of autosplenectomy is sickle cell anemia which causes progressive splenic hypofunction over time. Increased deoxygenation causes sickling of red blood cells, which adhere to the spleen wall ...
Pediatrics
Hematology
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A lady presented with recurrent attacks of giddiness and abdominal pain since three months. Endoscopy was normal. Her fasting blood glucose was 40 mg % and insulin levels were elevated. CT abdomen showed a well defined 8 mm enhancing lesion in the head of pancreas, with no other abnormal findings. What should be the tr...
Whipple's operation
Enucleation
Enucleation with radiotherapy
Administration of streptozotocin
1b
single
Based on the clinical scenario, the patient is diagnosed to have insulinoma. Surgically solitary insulinomas is best managed by simple Enucleation. Enucleation means removing the tumor along with the pseudocapsule not just the resection. Whipples's procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy) is a major surgical operation invol...
Surgery
null
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Most common fibroid associated with malignancy is :
Submucus
Intramural
Ovarian
Subserous
1b
single
Ans. is b i.e. Intramural Well friends, we will have to rely on logic and the little text available in Shaw Gynae for this answer. I have searched in all books including Novak's Gynecology and Devita - Tumours but without any success. Only Shaw's throws some light on this issue. "Intramural and submucous tumours have a...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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Subarachnoid block as anaesthesia is contraindicated in –
Diabetic gangrene
Burgers disease
Atherosclerotic gangrene
Hemophilia
3d
single
Coagulopathy or bleeding disorders are absolute contraindications.
Anaesthesia
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A child&;s growth variation is normal but bone development is not according to the chronological age. What is diagnosis?
Genetic
Dwarfism
Constitutional delay
Familial sho stature
2c
single
In constitutional delay, the bone age corresponds to the child&;s height age but is lower than chronological age by 2-4 yrs . Skeletal age is usually assessed by radiographic study of left hand and wrist. Ref- OP.Ghai, 9th edition
Pediatrics
Growth and development
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"Motor cyclist" fracture among the following
Hinge fracture of base of skull
Ring fracture of base of skull
Depressed fracture of skull
Comminuted fracture of skull
0a
single
Hinge' fracture (Motorcyclist fracture) occurs when the linear fracture passes across the middle cranial fossa, separating the skull base into 2 halves, and may be caused by a heavy blow to the side of the head (e.g. in motorcycle accidents). Ref - Krishnan Vij 5th edition pg 300
Forensic Medicine
Mechanical injuries
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A couple presents with infeility. On investigating, the husband is found to have azoosermia on semen analysis. Vas was not palpable on perrectal examination. Semen had low volume, high viscosity and fructose was present. What will you do next ?
CFTR gene mutation analysis
Karyotype
PSA
Trans rectal ultrasound
0a
single
Next line of management is CFTR gene mutation analysis MALE FACTOR INFEILITY For couples of unknown feility status, approximately 15% are unable to achieve a pregnancy within 1 year. The inability to conceive may be due to female factor infeility, male factor infeility or a combination of these two factors and approxim...
Surgery
Urology
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Fine reticular pigmentation with palmar pits are seen in :
Dowling-Degos disease
Rothmund Thomson syndrome
Cockyane syndrome
Bloom's syndrome
0a
single
A i.e. Dowling-Degos disease Dowling-Degos disease presents as asymptomatic post-pubeal, symmetrical, progressive, reticular pigmentation involving flexural-areas (flexor folds) with scattered comedo like lesions (dark dot follicles) and pitted aceniform scars near angles of mouthQ. Reticular acropimentation of kitamur...
Skin
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The thickness of prismless enamel in deciduous teeth is:
25 μm
50 μm
75 μm
100 μm
0a
single
A relatively structureless or prismless layer of enamel, approximately 30μm thick is present in 70% of permanent teeth and all deciduous teeth.
Dental
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Sodalime circuit is not used in anaesthesia with:
Enflurane
Isoflurane
Trichloroethylene
Methoxyflurane
2c
single
Trichloroethylene
Anaesthesia
null
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Histamine causes all except -
Aeriolar dilatation
Increased permeability of venules
Constriction of large aeries
Platelet aggregation
3d
multi
Histamine causes aeriolar dilation rapidly increases vascular permeability by inducing venular endothelial contraction formation of inter-endothelial gaps endothelial activation ref robbins pathology 9thed page 45
Pathology
General pathology
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A 15 years old female presents with primary ammenorrhea. Her breasts are normally developed but she has no axillary or public hair. The most likely diagnosis is :
Turner's syndrome
Mullerian agenesis
Testicular feminization syndrome
Premature ovarian failure
2c
multi
Testicular feminizing syndrome Genotype is 46XY, Phenotype is female The gonads are testes often present in the inguinal canal. Gonads produce testosterone and Mullerian inhibiting substance, but because of androgen insensitivity at target organs, patients have Lack of axillary and pubic hair and normally developed bre...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Sexuality and intersexuality
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An infant presents with mild anemia, jaundice, and splenomegaly. A complete blood count with differential reveals spherocytosis; the reticulocyte count is elevated. The parents state that several relatives have also suffered from a similar illness.The infant's condition is most likely caused by defective?
Clathrin
Connexon
Dynein
Spectrin
3d
single
The infant is suffering from hereditary spherocytosis, a disease that can result from defective erythrocyte cytoskeletal proteins such as spectrin or ankyrin. Spectrin is a cytoskeletal protein in the erythrocyte that binds to the ankyrin/band 3 protein complex. It also binds to a protein 4.1/actin complex to form a st...
Pathology
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Which of the following is the best indication for transfer of material blood components to an infant:
Plasma to prevent ITP
RBCs to prevent TA-GVH
Plasma to prevent NAIT (Neonatal Alloimmune Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia)
Platelets to prevent NAIT
3d
multi
In all cases at risk for NAIT, maternal platelets should be available for transfusion after delivery, regardless of the antenatal treatment or previously obtained fetal platelet counts -- Danforth
Surgery
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Anterior draw er test is for -
ACL
PCL
Medial meniscus
Lateralmeniscus
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., ACLSigns and Testso Adson's test: for thoracic outlet syndromeo Allen's test: for testing patency of radial and ulnar arterieso Alli's test: for CDHo Anvil test: for testing tenderness of the spineo Ape thumb: for median nerve injuryo Apley's grinding test :for meniscus injuryo Apprehension test: for ...
Orthopaedics
Knee Ligament Injuries
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Left lobe is responsible for
Appreciation of Music
Spatial orientation
Visual Stimuli Processing
Written and Spoken Language
3d
single
D i.e. Written and Spoken Language
Physiology
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A 20-year-old male patient collapses and dies suddenly while jogging. Autopsy reveals significant left ventricular hyperophy predominantly affecting the septum. There are no valvular abnormalities. The patient's family history is significant for an uncle who died suddenly at an age of 20 years. The gross examination of...
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3d
single
Sudden death in a previously asymptomatic, young, exercising individual with significant family history should raise strong suspicions of hyperophic cardiomyopathy. The autopsy finding of asymmetric septal hyperophy confirms the diagnosis. Hyperophic cardiomyopathy is due to autosomal dominant mutation involving the ge...
Unknown
Integrated QBank
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In metabolism of xenobiotics all of the following reactions occur in phase one except?
Oxidation
Reduction
Conjugation
Hydrolysis
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., ConjugationDrugs are not intrinsic cellular constituents. They are xenobiotics.They are eliminated from the body mainly through kidney.Drug metabolism means necessary changes in the drug molecule which are essential for easy excretion from the body.Drug metabolism usually converts lipophilic chemical ...
Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics
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What type of protein is Casein?
Lipoprotein
Phosphoprotein
Glycoprotein
Flavoprotein
1b
single
Ans. B. PhosphoproteinTwo important Phosphoproteins areCasein found in milkOvovitellin found in egg yolk
Biochemistry
Proteins and Amino Acids
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Which of the following result from accumulation of homogentisic acid?
Ochronosis
Tyrosinemia
Albinism
Tyrosinosis
0a
single
Ochronosis is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by a deficiency of homogentisic acid oxidase leading to the accumulation of homogentisic acid in connective tissue. Accumulation of homogentisic acid in the cailage, tendons and sclera leads to a darker brown to black discolouration called ochronosis. Albinism is...
Biochemistry
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A hospital nurse is taking Imipramine for a phobic anxiety disorder, and her patient is being treated with chlorpromazine for a psychotic disorder. Which of the following adverse effect is likely to occur in both of them?
Excessive salivation
Pupillary constriction
Ohostatic hypotension
Seizure
2c
multi
Imipramine belongs to Tricyclic antidepressants which have these side effects, such as ohostatic hypotension, drowsiness, cardiac conduction delay, memory impairment, constipation, and urinary retention.Chlorpromazine belongs to Dopamine receptor antagonists, which is more sedating and anticholinergic and more likely t...
Pharmacology
Central Nervous system
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Mid day meal programme comes under -
Ministry of Social Welfare
Ministry of education
Ministry of Human Resources Developments
None
1b
multi
<p> Mid day meal programme:- Also known as School lunch programme. It comes under Ministry of education. Operated since 1961 throughout the country. Major objective is to attract more children for admission to schools and retain them so that literacy improvement of children could be brought. principles of scheme: 1. Th...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Nutrition and health
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In which of the following organ 'Peg Cells' are characteristically seen?
Vagina
Vulva
Ovary
Tubes
3d
multi
The mucosa of uterine tubes or fallopian tubes is composed of a simple columnar epithelium on a lamina propria of loose connective tissue. The epithelium contains two interspersed, functionally impoant cell types: ciliated cells and darker staining secretory cells, or peg cells, whose apical ends typically bulge into t...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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Minimum number of mycobacteria required to be detected by AFB staining is (per ml):
15-20
150-200
10,000
I Lac
2c
single
A presumptive diagnosis is commonly based on the finding of AFB on microscopic examination of a diagnostic specimen. At least 10,000 acid fast bacilli should be present per ml of sputum to be readily demonstrable in direct smears. A negative repo should not be considered till at least 300 fields have been examined, tak...
Microbiology
null
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In all of the following increased cardiac silhouette sign is seen except:
Tetralogy of Fallot's
Pericardial effusion
Aoic regurgitation
Ebstein anomaly
0a
multi
A i.e. Tetralogy of Fallot's
Radiology
null
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Antidote for oxalic acid poisoning -
BAL
Animal charcoal
Calcium gluconate
Magnesium
2c
single
Antidote : Any calcium preparation (e.g. calcium gluconate/chloride, lime water, suspension of chalk), which converts poison into insoluble calcium oxalate is an antidote for oxalate poisoning.
Forensic Medicine
null
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R-RNA is mainly produced in -
Nucleus
Nucleolus
Ribosome
Endoplasmic reticulum
1b
single
B i.e., NucleolusThe sigma (a) subunit (factor) enables RNA polymerase to recognize promoter regions on DNAQ.Like DNA polymerase, RNA polymerase uses nucleoside triphosphate as substrates & releases pyrophosphate each time a nucleoside monophosphate is added to growing chain. And as with replcation, transcription is al...
Biochemistry
null
58aa3c2c-a4a7-49f4-bb99-ab8b246710fc
Type of schizophrenia with mental retardation
Von-Gosh syndrome
Paranoid schizophrenia
Catatonic schizophrenia
Pfropf schizophrenia
3d
single
Pfropf schizophrenia occurring in the presence of mental retardation .it differs from schizophrenia in only that there is often a povey of ideation and delusions are not usually very well systematised.therefore behavioural disturbances are more prominent than delusions and hallucinations Ref: A sho textbook of Psychiat...
Psychiatry
Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
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Supracristal plane is above ?
Highest point of iliac crest
Anterior superior iliac spine
Posterior superior iliac spine
Ischeal tuberosity
0a
multi
Ans.a. Highest point of iliac crestSupracristal plane is an anatomical transverse plane lying at the upper most pa of the pelvis, the iliac crest.This is usually at the level of the L4 veebrae.It passes through the umbilical region and the left and right lumbar regions.
Anatomy
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A 30 year old male was found to have excessive urinary glucose levels. However, his blood glucose levels were normal. Further investigations revealed high levels of only L-xylulose in urine. A genetic defect in which of the following pathway is most likely?
TCA cycle
Uronic acid pathway
Glycolysis
HMP shunt
1b
single
Essential Pentosuria defect in Uronic Acid Pathway: Pentosuria is a condition where the sugar xylitol, a pentose, presents in the urine in unusually high concentrations. It was characterized as an inborn error of carbohydrate metabolism in 1908. It is associated with a deficiency of L-xylulose reductase, necessary for...
Biochemistry
null
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An 8 year old male had non blanching rashes over the shin and swelling of knee joint with haematuria +++ and protein +. Microscopic analysis of his renal biopsy specimen is most likely to show.
Tubular necrosis
Visceral podocyte fusion
Mesangial deposits of IgA
Basement membrane thickening
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e. Mesangial deposits of IgA Purpura in Henoch Schonlein purpura is due to vasculitis and not thrombocytopenia Platelet count is either normal or elevated.H.S. purpura is characterized by tetrad ofPurpura Q,Arthritic,GlomerulonephritisQ andAbdominal painQ.Skin7%e hallmark of this disease is rash beginning...
Pediatrics
Nephropathy
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Which muscle has dual function related to complete denture?
Buccinator
Superior constrictor
Masseter
Temporalis
2c
single
The masseteric notch in the distobuccal area of the denture base accommodates the mesial border of the masseter muscle. The masseter influences the denture base at this point during both opening and closing movements of the mandible. Overextension will result both in tis­sue soreness and in movement of the denture base...
Dental
null
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Detoxication of drugs is controlled by
Cytochrome
Cytochrome p450
Cytochrome
Cytochrome A
1b
single
Cytochrome p450 enzymes are microsomal enzymes that are involved in phase I metabolism of many drugs, Most of the drugs are metabolized by CYP 3 A4 isoform. Drug metabolizing enzymes The drug-metabolizing enzymes are divided into two types : 1. Microsomal These are located on smooth endoplasmic reticulum primarily in t...
Pharmacology
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An alcoholic with poor judgment and decreased skilled motor movements. Blood alcohol level would be -
60-80 mg %
80-200 mg%
200-300 mg%
>400 mg%
1b
single
below 10mg% sober 10 to 70mg% drinking 80-150mg% under the influence 150-300mg% drunk/intoxicated 300-400mg% stupor 400 abovemg% coma and death REF;THE SYNOPSIS OF FORENSIC MEDICINE:KS NARAYANA REDDY;28th EDITION;PAGE NO 331
Forensic Medicine
Poisoning
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Bleeding time is abnormal in:
Haemophilia
Christmas disease
Von-Willebrand disease
Vitamin K-deficiency
2c
single
(Von Wille brand's disease): Ref: 649-R, 428-HM BLEEDING TIME: - This test is dependent upon capillary function as well as on platelet number and ability of platelets to adhere to form aggregates (Normal range - 3-8 minutes) Prolong bleeding time may be due to: 1. Thrombocytopenia 2. Disorder of platelet function 3. Vo...
Pathology
Blood
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In Duchennes muscular dystrophy, calf muscle is: September 2009
Hyperophied
Atrophied
Pseudoatrophied
Pseudohyperophied
3d
single
Ans. D: Pseudohyperophied Duchenne muscular dystrophy is by far the most common childhood-onset muscular dystrophy, afflicting 1 in 3300 boys with an overall prevalence of 63 cases per million. One third of these cases are due to spontaneous mutations, while the rest are inherited in an X-linked dominant manner. Duchen...
Surgery
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High T3, high T4, low TSH and low radioiodine uptake is seen in
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Grave's disease
Subacute thyroiditis
Toxic nodule
2c
single
Ans) c ( Subacute thyroiditis) Ref Bailey 25th ed pg 800Subacute thyroiditisAlso called Granulomatous or Dequervines thyroiditisCaused by viral infections. Presents with pain in the neck, fever, malaise, firm irregular enlargement of one or both thyroid lobes.ESR raised, absent thyroid auto antibodies, serum T4 high.Io...
Surgery
Thyroid Gland
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Hypokalemia is associated frequently with
Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis
Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
1b
single
Insulin, b2-adrenergic activity, thyroid hormone, and alkalosis promote Na+/K+-ATPase-mediated cellular uptake of K+, leading to hypokalemia. Causes of Hypokalemia I. Decreased intake A. Starvation B. Clay ingestion II. Redistribution into cells A. Acid-base 1. Metabolic alkalosis B. Hormonal 1. Insulin 2. Increased b2...
Medicine
Fluid and electrolytes
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Aery forming anastomosis around surgical neck humerus
1st pa of axillary aery
2nd pa of axillary aery
3rd pa of axillary aery
Subclan aery
2c
single
Anterior Circumflex humeral aery and posterior Circumflex humeral aery are branches from 3rd pa of axillary aery . These two anastomose around the surgical neck of humerus . Posterior Circumflex humeral aery runs along with axillary nerve and passes through the quadrangular intermuscular space . B D Chaurasia 7th editi...
Anatomy
Upper limb
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The compression fracture is commonest in which pa of veebrae ?
Cervical spine
Upper thoracic spine
Lower thoracic spine
Lumbosacral region
2c
single
*Lower cervical and lower thorasic (dorsal) spine are the most common sites for veical compression. "In axial load injuries, the most common site of trauma is at the thoracolumbar junction". ref : maheswari 9th ed
Anatomy
Spinal injuries
507e291c-aa23-4aea-91f2-034a3ba6e538
Ipratropium bromide acts on which receptors and its use is?
M2 bronchial asthma
M1 Peptic ulcer
M3 COPD
Nm Asthma
2c
single
Ipra and tiotropium bromide are m3 receptor blockers more selective for bronchial muscle causing bronchial dilatation, so used in bronchial asthma and COPD M3 receptors are present on bronchial smooth muscle Ref: KDT 6th ed pg 113
Pharmacology
Autonomic nervous system
a9e47b0e-c2b0-42ed-a326-ef524aef5e9e
Ustekinumab is used in
Lichen planus
Psoriasis
Darier disease
Pemphigus
1b
single
Ustekinumab acts by blocking interleukin IL-12 and IL-23 which help to activate T-cells. Used to treat psoriasis, was also approved to treat Crohn's disease. Other biologics approved in psoriasis are anti-TNF alpha agents Etanercept, Adalimumab, Infliximab, Golimumab Ref: Harrison 19e pg: 348
Dental
Papulosquamous disorders
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All of the following are mediators of acute inflammation except
Tumor necrosis factor _alfa
IL1
Myeloperoxidase
Prostaglandins
2c
multi
ref Robbins 9/e p83 Myeloperoxidase (MPO) is a heme-containing enzyme that, in the presence of peroxide and halide ions, is effective in killing various microorganisms; in addition, it exes a wide variety of extracellular functions. Polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMN) are the main source of this enzyme.
Anatomy
General anatomy
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All are true about chaperones except ?
Cause folding of proteins
Are lipid in nature
May have ATPase activity
Include heat shock proteins
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Are lipid in nature Chaperones are proteins (not lipid). Chaperones Ceain proteins play a role in the assembly or proper folding of other proteins without themselves being components of the latter. Such proteins are called molecular chaperones. Most chaperones exhibit ATPase activity and bind ADP and ...
Biochemistry
null
35c8a5f7-a56d-42fd-9e80-81c37f71a8ec
True about Crescent fracture is -
Anteroposterior instability with rotational stability
Diastasis of pubis with pubic rami fracture
Antero-posterior compression is the mechanism of injury
Fracture of the iliac bone with sacroiliac disruption
3d
multi
Crescent fracture is lateral compression type II pelvic fracture (for details, read young and Burgess classification from the text of this chapter).
Orthopaedics
null
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Systemic acyclovir in herpes zoster is useful:
When staed immediately after the onset of rash
For post-herpetic neuralgia
For ocular lesions only
All of the above
0a
multi
Ans. When staed immediately after the onset of rash
Ophthalmology
null
9db8d8ea-da95-4c24-9f66-c700fd3bfc6f
Which of the following conditions is associated with hypocalcemia?
a) Medullary Ca thyroid
b) Squamous Ca lung
c) Tumor lysis syndrome
Both 'a' and 'c'
3d
multi
Medullary carcinoma of the thyroid (MTC) originates in the parafollicular C cells of the thyroid gland. These C cells produce calcitonin. It acts to reduce blood calcium (Ca2+), opposing the effects of parathyroid hormone (PTH). Tumor lysis syndrome refers to the constellation of metabolic disturbances that may be seen...
Medicine
null
4cd2d57d-c8f3-448c-a2e8-f4bcd1678a87
Sirolimus is more likely than cyclosporine to cause :
Hypertension
Osteoporosis
Renal insufficiency
Thrombocytopenia
3d
single
Cyclosporine and tacrolimus cause nephrotoxicity as an adverse effect. Sirolimus (rapamycin) results in bone marrow suppression and thus may cause anemia, thrombocytopenia and leu­kopenia.
Pharmacology
null
8b1504a5-2a48-4667-988c-2eab0627a4da
Which of the following are Enantiomers -
D-glucose and L-glucose
Glucose and galactose
Glucose and Mannose
d-glucose and 1-glucose
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., D-glucose and L-glucose D and L isomersThis type of isomerism depends on the orientation of H and OH group around the assymetric carbon atom just adjacent to terminal primary alcohol (penultimate carbon atom), e.g., carbon atom number 5 in glucose determines whether the sugar belongs to D or L isomer....
Biochemistry
null
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Vaccine which should not be given to an elderly man is
Measles vaccine
H. influenzae vaccine
TT vaccine
Pneumococcal vaccine
1b
single
CDC GUIDELINES FOR IMMUNIZATION OF OLDER PEOPLE • Influenza intramuscular inactivated vaccine (live intranasal vaccine is contraindicated) • Pneumococcal vaccine once • Tetanus-diphtheria toxoid (Td) booster every 10 years • In selected patients aged 60 years or more – Herpes zoster (shingles) – Hepatitis A – Hepatitis...
Social & Preventive Medicine
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