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Ethmoidal polyp is ?
Due to infection
Single
Recurrent
Occurs in children
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Recurrent
ENT
null
0b045249-a47c-465f-b498-922239cb2264
Which of the following is the BEST way to treat medullary carcinoma of thyroid?
Near total thyroidectomy + Radioiodine
Subtotal thyroidectomy + Radiotherapy
Total thyroidectomy + Radioiodine
Total thyroidectomy + Radiotherapy
3d
single
Treatment of choice for the medullary carcinoma of thyroid is the Total thyroidectomy + modified radical neck dissection. But the option is not provided among options. As total thyroidectomy is provide in option 3 and 4 so answer should be either 3 or 4 Now as far as radioiodine is concerned, it is clearly mentioned in...
Surgery
null
2f36f297-0cc0-4313-9f7e-b5a7bb5927af
In argininosuccinase deficiency, what should be supplemented to continue the urea cycle ?
Aspaate
Arginine
Citrullin
Argininosuccinate
1b
single
Argininosuccinase (argininosuccinate lyase) catalyses the cleavage of arginiosuccinate into arginine and fumarate. o Thus, in argininosuccinase deficiency arginine cannot be produced. Supplementation with arginine base helps replenish this amino acid.
Biochemistry
null
1454e475-b0f6-409c-8acf-35c3fc5c1a17
Which of the following is true regarding cretinism?
No shoening of trunk or limbs
Propoionate shoening
Sho limbs and sho stature
Sho limbs and tall stature
2c
multi
- Cretinism/ Congenital Hypothyroidism causes dispropoionate sho stature with sho limbs. - Most serious consequences of iodine deficiency - Types: 1. Neurological type Deaf- mutism Squint Spasticity and rigidity- gait problems Intellectual disability 2. Myxedematous type Retarded psychomotor development Coarse facial f...
Pediatrics
Thyroid disorders
93d95922-11b8-4804-ad36-45c63bd9306c
All of the following are used for graduation of coma is 'Glasgow coma scale' except
Eye opening
Motor response
Verbal response
Heart rate
3d
multi
The normal resting heart rate for adults over the age of 10 years, including older adults, is between 60 and 100 beats per minute (bpm). Highly trained athletes may have a resting heart rate below 60 bpm, sometimes reaching 40 bpm
Surgery
null
77b42530-468e-41de-869f-e91e0f90acc3
All of the following statements about estrogen are TRUE EXCEPT:
Decreases HDL
Increases triglycerides
Increases turnover of LDL receptors
Increases apolipoprotein A
0a
multi
Estrogen decrease plasma LDL cholesterol while HDL and triglyceride levels are raised Estrogen's known effects on the cardiovascular system include a mix of positive and negative: Increases HDL cholesterol Decreases LDL cholesterol Promotes blood clot formation, and also causes some changes that have the opposite effec...
Pharmacology
Endocrinology
ab2d518d-8665-4af3-bb43-67209511e55c
A 3 cm size stone in CBD near the ampulla of Vater is removed by
Trans duodenal approach
Supraduodenal approach
Chemical dissolution
ESWL
0a
single
Ans. (a) Transduodenal ApproachRef: Sabiston 20th edition Page 1501Impacted stones at the ampulla that cannot be removed through choledochotomy or several stones in a nondilated tree can be addressed by a transduodenal sphincteroplastySteps:* Kocher maneuver,* Longitudinal duodenotomy is made on the lateral wall* Palpa...
Surgery
Gall Bladder & Bile Ducts
19c9f333-8510-46fe-80a0-c138e166488c
P.Q.L.I. is -
IMR, Life expectancy, literacy
MMR, Life expectancy, literacy
MMR, IMR, Life expectancy
IMR, Life expectancy at 1 year of age, SE status
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., IMR, Life expectancy at 1 year of age, SE status
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
510ca4a6-d01c-4715-83b7-7c386b529862
Quod hanc means: NEET 14
Medically impotent
Legally impotent
Impotent towards all women
Impotent towards a paicular woman
3d
multi
Ans. Impotent towards a paicular woman
Forensic Medicine
null
7ccb992f-dd2b-4d7f-a3d1-6789adf19100
Pincer grasp is attained at months -
4
10
12
18
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., 10
Pediatrics
null
32e522df-0333-4718-9e5f-3c3e03eb71a6
All are congential myopathies exceptaEUR'
Central Core myopathy
Centronuclearmyopathy
Z band myopathy
Nemalin myopathy
2c
multi
Z band Myopathes Congenital Myopathies are characterized by Onset at bih or in early infancy with muscle Weakness and decreased muscle tone Very slowly progressive or non progressive course & long survival Specific histologic changes on muscle biopsy Congenital Myopathies Disease . Central core disease . Nemaline Myopa...
Surgery
null
ba798348-d7a5-4aee-8cc9-0b54ae5da773
Virulence of mycorbacteria is due to:
Mycotoxin production
Cell envelope
Resistance to inactivation by heat
Proteolytic bacteria
1b
single
Friends there are multiple factors are listed as virulence factors of the MTC, few of them are: Lipids and Fatty Acid Metabolism and Synthesis of complex lipids, lipoproteins Mycolic acid synthesis Cell envelope and cell wall proteins Some secretion system Proteins Inhibiting Antimicrobial Effectors of the Macrophage ...
Microbiology
null
5ac0beba-61e5-48bc-945d-ce605a81af61
Ground glass appearance is not seen in
Hyline membrane disease
Left to right shunts
Pneumonia
Obstructive TAPVC
1b
single
B i.e. Left to Right Shunt Ground Glass Appearance It is radiological marker of pathology in air space or interstitiumQ. Presents with increased lung density which on chest X Ray obscures broncho vesicular markings (but present on CT ; if bronchial & vascular markings are absent both in X Ray & CT then k/a consolidatio...
Radiology
null
85722c36-ec25-452d-838c-e95c1dae9b20
A drug X has affinity to bind with albumin and Y has 150 times more affinity to bind with albumin than X. TRUE statement is-
Drug X will available more in tissues
Drug Y will be more available in tissues
Free conc. of drug X in blood will be more
Toxicity of Y will be more
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Drug X will be available more in tissues Highly plasma protein bound drugs are largely restricted to the vascular compament, So drug Y will remain in the vascular compament and drug X will available more in tissues.
Pharmacology
null
aaaf3326-49e6-4d6d-a801-da6903d25d85
Systemic lupus erythromatosus with anti-SSA/SSAb positivity is associated with ________
Poor prognosis
Increased risk of nephritis and vasculitis
Congenital hea block
All of the above
2c
multi
The correct association is congenital hea block. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with anti-SSA/SSB (Ro/La) is associated with: Good prognosis Less risk of developing nephritis and vasculitis Congenital hea block in neonatal lupus Subacute cutaneous lupus. Ref: Nelson textbbook of pediatrics 21st edition Pgno: 1279
Pediatrics
Musculoskeletal disorders
f2172cee-601a-470c-b11f-6e666fec0c8e
True about Dizygotic twins
Always same sex
Always different sex
Separate chorion and amnion
Blood group is always different
2c
multi
Dizygotic twins : There are two placentae, either completely separated or more commonly fused Fetus surrounded by a separate amnion and chorion Ref: Dutta Obs 9e pg 189.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
General obstetrics
406d0f91-0635-45bd-bfb7-cba50c87fd73
Which statement best describes the blood supply of the stomach?
It is derived entirely from the superior mesenteric aery.
The gastroepiploic aeries supply the lesser curvature.
The right gastric aery is a direct branch of the coeliac axis.
The sho gastric aeries arise from the splenic aery.
3d
multi
The sho gastric aeries are variable in number. Most commonly six are present. They run in the gastrosplenic ligament to supply the lateral surface of the stomach. The blood supply of the stomach is derived from the three branches of the coeliac trunk: Left gastric, Splenic and Common hepatic aeries. The Gastroepiploic ...
Anatomy
Stomach and aerial supply of abdomen
0e09f58f-adb1-4f41-8878-a095b3c01511
A patient develops acute respiratory distress, stridor, hyperinflation on one side of chest with decreased breath sound on that side. Most likely cause is :
Asthma
Aspiration pneumonia
Foreign body aspiration
Pleural effusion
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e Foreign Body Aspiration Foreign Body Aspiration :It is an important cause of stridor in children.If obstruction occurs it leads to hyperinflation.The overlying chest wall shows hyperresonance.There will be decreased breath sounds.All the other choices mentioned in the question do not cause stridor.Asthm...
Medicine
C.N.S.
a2543b5b-aa49-4ae0-b3ae-2495cc479914
Which of the following is/are tuberculides – a) Lichen scrofulosorumb) Lichen nichidusc) Lichen aureusd) Erythema nodosum
b
ad
ac
ab
1b
single
Now you must be thinking, why have I given erythema nodosum along with Lichen scrofulosorum, whereas in previous explanation only Lichen scrofulosorum was given as the answer. Read below, there will be no confusion. Tuberculids can be classified into two groups:- 1)   True (definite) tuberculids  Mycobacterium tuber...
Dental
null
5907e711-096f-4251-aea5-042f65debd5b
Post operative thromboprophylaxis by low molecular weight heparin is best done by which route of administration?
Subcutaneous
Intravenous
Inhalational
Intramuscular
0a
single
Ans. A. Subcutaneous* Both heparin 5,000 units subcutaneously every 8 hours and enoxaparin 40 mg subcutaneously once daily provide highly effective and safe prophylaxis for patients undergoing colorectal surgery.
Pharmacology
null
6cc98d43-6657-46a4-93e6-64121ec98286
Monu, a 30 year old male, a chronic alcoholic presents with sudden onset of epigastric pain that radiates to the back. All are seen EXCEPT -
Low serum lipase
Increased LDH
Hypocalcemia
Increased serum amylase
0a
multi
This pt. is suffering from acute pancreatitis. In acute pancreatitis, serum lipase level is elevated. In fact the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis is usually confirmed by an elevated level of serum amylase and/or lipase. Another lab test used to diagnose acute pancreatitis is → serum trypsin level (it has theoretical ad...
Surgery
null
3eb5f2bf-7622-4c4b-8a94-de14a7989e30
Corpus luteum is maintained by :
Progesterone
LH
FSH
Estrogen
1b
single
B i.e. LHAction of LH areStimulates ovulation12.Formation & maintenance of corpur luteumQFormation of progesterone in the corpus leutieum from the lutein cellsQ.
Physiology
null
05cfec95-b551-488c-83ee-f0f4e15c9496
Amyloid deposit stain positively with all of the following except
Congo red
Crystal violet
Methanamine silver
Thioflavin T
2c
multi
Ref Robbins 9/e p262 The Modified Gomori Methenamine-SilverNitrate Stain (GMS Stain) is intended for usein the histologic visualization of fungi, basement membrane and some oppounistic organisms such as Pneumocystis carinii.
Anatomy
General anatomy
19e6b0fc-3494-4bbd-907c-9fd48a0c4dff
Which of the following is most common fixative used in electron microscope
Glutaraldehyde
Formalin
Picric acid
Absolute alcohol
0a
single
Ref,Ackerman 9/e p27 Commenest fixative used for light microscope examination 10%buffered neutral formalin Commenest fixative used for electron microscope examination.Glutaraldehyde
Anatomy
General anatomy
29ff8d4a-b1a2-438b-9c37-5a763c520ad1
Exclusive breastfeeding should be practiced at least until
4 month
6 month
8 month
10 month
1b
single
An infant should be exclusively breastfed until 6 months of age. During this age, additional food or fluid is not required as breast milk is nutritionally complete for the child&;s growth & development & it protects from infections and strengthens immune systemRef: Page 60; Ghai Essential Pediatrics; 7th edition
Pediatrics
Nutrition
ed628a89-8145-449c-9f63-83e3720deaeb
What will be the effect on spirometry in case of lobectomy done for bronchogenic carcinoma?
Increased residual volume
Increased vital capacity
Increased dead space ventilation
Increased closing volume
2c
single
In case of lobectomy, since the remaining lung tissue is lesser, all parameters like vital capacity, residual volume and closing volume will reduce. Hence, due to hypoxic stimulus post-operative patients of lobectomy will take rapid shallow breaths. This will lead to increased Dead space ventilation.
Medicine
Flow Volume curve, Spirometry and DLCO
6a6a840d-f7ed-49c2-bb06-397151c1a30b
Henoch-Schonlein purpura is characterized by the deposition of the following immunoglobulin around the vessels -
IgM
IgG
IgA
IgE
2c
single
Henoch-Schonlein purpura Henoch-Schonlein purpura is vasculitis of small vessels (capillaries, venule or arterioles) and characterized by deposition of IgA in the wall of involved vessels. H.S. purpura is characterized by a tetrad of purpura, arthritis, glomerulonephritis, and abdominal pain. All changes resulting fro...
Pathology
null
3b03282a-2e3b-43db-92c6-5df5d7c4198c
Snow banking is not a feature of
Candidiasis
Multiple sclerosis
Chronic congestive glaucoma
Sarcoidosis
2c
single
Snow banking is seen in Candidiasis Multiple sclerosis Sarcoidosis Ocular toxocariasis Para planitis
Ophthalmology
null
8d703f5b-e912-4fd1-9257-dd6489b3e8f0
Oxidation in pentose phosphate pathway utilises:
Oxidative phase
Non oxidative phase
Both of the above
None of the above
0a
multi
The enzymes of the pentose phosphate pathway act in the sequence of reactions of the pathway may be divided into two phases: an oxidative nonreversible phase and a nonoxidative reversible phase. Ref: Harper 28th edition, Chapter 21.
Biochemistry
null
991e03c5-7a56-4a9a-9d85-5f75a146c8cc
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is characterized by all of the followingexcept
Post bulbar ulcer
Recurrent duodenal ulcer
Severe diarrhea
Massive HCL in response to histamine injection
3d
multi
Answer is D (Massive HCL in response to histamine injection) : Massive secretion of HCI is seen in response to stimulation with Secretin (not with Histamine). Zollinger Ellison Syndrome (as mentioned in the previous question) is characterized by unregulated secretion of gastrin leading to hypersecretion of gastric acid...
Medicine
null
311e6170-7c9d-4f15-b3af-28e2df418c64
Triad of hemochromatosis is
Macronodular cirrhosis, diabetes mellitus & skin pigmentation
Macronodular cirrhosis, diabetes insipidus & skin pigmentation
Micronodular cirrhosis, diabetes mellitus & skin pigmentation
None
2c
multi
Haemochromatosis is an iron-storage disorder in which there is excessive accumulation of iron in parenchymal cells with eventual tissue damage and functional insufficiency of organs such as the liver, pancreas, hea and pituitary gland. The condition is characterised by a triad of features-- micronodular pigment cirrhos...
Pathology
G.I.T
49cbffac-2da8-4733-b521-7ecec4396734
Patients with bilateral CDH walk with the following gait -
Antalgic
Stumbling
Knock knee
Waddling
3d
single
Hip girdle muscle is responsible for keeping pelvis level when walking .Weakness on one side will lead to drop in the pelvis on the contralateral side of pelvis while walking(trendelenburg sign ) with bilateral weakness will have dropping of the pelvis on both side during walking leading to waddling. In unilateral CDH-...
Orthopaedics
null
1fd59c03-07b1-4df1-a86a-bcf56759ca61
Adenosine deaminasc deficiency is seen in the following -
Common variable immunodeficiency
Severe combined immunodeficiency
Chronic granulomatous disease
Nezelof syndrome
1b
single
Robbins basic pathology 6th edition. Chapter Diseases of immunity. page no. 235. Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Diseases(SCID) is autosomal recessive , most common cause being deficiency of adenosine deaminase enzyme(ADA).
Pathology
General pathology
0f3bca72-df7b-45f3-a93b-e48d98d1e865
Paralysis of opponens muscle leads to loss of thumb....
Flexion
Extension
Pinching
Abduction
0a
single
Flexion
Anatomy
null
67d0d19d-c2a9-498a-ad99-20ba22cf000a
Which of the following laryngeal cartilage is hyaline -
Epiglottis
Corniculate
Cricoid
Cuneiform
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Cricoid Hyaline cartilagesElastic cartilages (do not ossify)o Thyroid cartilageo Epiglottiso Cricoid cartilageo Corniculateo Basal part of arytenoid cartilageo Cuneiform o Processes of arytenoid
Unknown
null
07268492-55bc-465e-8e56-251fa172ce87
A 7 year old girl from Bihar presented with three episodes of massive hematemesis and melena. There is no history of jaundice. On examination, she had a large spleen, non-palpable liver and mild ascites. Poal vein was not visualized on ultrasonography. Liver function tests were normal and endoscopy revealed esophageal ...
Kala azar with poal hypeension
Poal hypeension of unknown etiology
Chronic liver disease with poal hypeension
Poal hypeension due to extrahepatic obstruction
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Poal hypeension due to extrahepatic obstruction Splenomegaly and esophageal varices point to the diagnosis of poal hypeension while absence of jaundice and deranged liver function test indicate an extrahepatic etiology. Differentiation between Extrahepatic and Hepatic / Post hepatic poal hypeension o ...
Pediatrics
null
05ca4266-641e-4c96-977e-4f5c98d8b05c
Incisive foramen transmits:
Greater palatine artery and greater palatine nerve
Greater palatine artery and lesser palatine nerve
Greater palatine artery and sphenopalatine nerve
Greater palatine artery and nasopalatine nerve
3d
single
Incisive foramina is located behind the central incisor teeth in the incisive fossa of the maxilla (hard palate). It receives the nasopalatine nerves from the floor of the nasal cavity along with the greater palatine vessels supplying the mucous membrane covering the hard palate of the mouth.
Anatomy
null
3332ce59-5f81-4d58-8918-33226591b9ad
Giant cells in measles are called as:
Koplik cells
HP bodies
Wahin Finkeldey cells
Weinberger bodies
2c
multi
Measles virus infects by invasion of respiratory epithelium. Local multiplication leads to viremia (day 2-3) and subsequently spread to the reticuloendothelial system. Multinucleated giant cells can be demonstrated in both epidermis and oral epithelium by 7-11 days. Two types of giant cells are seen in measles: Wahin F...
Pediatrics
null
e90a09bf-1bbf-4c5a-a26a-7b3ff7875fa1
Drug not causing hemolysis in G6PD deficiency?
Primaquinc
Chloroquine
Nalidixic acid
Nitrofurantoin
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Chloroquine Among the given options, chloroquine is the best answer (though it can also cause hemolysis, but very rarely).
Pharmacology
null
436f3c5d-b882-4fe4-8ca1-7b433f5ee14a
Which enzyme is inhibited by sodium fluride?
Enolase
Aconitase
Glyceraldehyde 3 phosphate dehydrogenase
Pyruvate dehydrogenase
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., EnolaseINHIBITORS OF GLYCOLYSIS AND CITRIC ACID CYCLEGLYCOLYSISGlyceraldehyde 3 phosphate dehydrogenaseIodoacetateEnolaseFluridePhosphogJycerate kinaseArsenatePYRUVATE - ACETYL CoAPyruvate DehydrogenaseArseniteCITRIC ACID CYCLEAconitaseFluroacetatea Ketoglutarate dehydrogenaseArseniteSuccinate dehydro...
Biochemistry
Carbohydrates
fd237217-6a4f-4bc2-a7b3-00320da5f809
In pemphigus vulgaris, blisters are located in ?
Sub epidermal
Intra epidermal
Subdermal
Subfascial
1b
single
Ans is 'b' i.e., Infra epidermalIntra-epidermal immunobullous disorderSub-epidermal immunobullous disorder1. Pemphigus vulgaris1. Bullous pemphigoid2. Pemphigus vegetans2. Mucous memb. Pemphigoid3. Pemphigus foliaceus3. Pemphigoid gestationalis4. Pemphigus erythmatosus4. Linear IgA disease5. Intercellular IgA dermatosi...
Unknown
null
093cc84c-2c76-4051-8eb6-d2cd335281ce
A person is said to be mentally retarded when IQ is-
< 100
<90
<80
<70
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., < 70 o Normal IQ- 90-109;o Borderline IQ- 70-89;o Mild mental retardation IQ- 50-69;o Moderate mental retardation IQ- 35-49;o Severe MR IQ- 20-34;o Profound MR IQ- 0-19.
Psychiatry
Intellectual disability, communication, autism, and ADHD
7d95966a-0171-4a48-b9bf-bcb80dad3285
Commonest used flap for head and neck surgery is?
Pectoralis major flap
Deltapectoral flap
Lattismus dorsi flap
Temporalis flap
0a
single
. Reconstruction of tongue and other area after surgery: By deltopectoral flap, forehead flap, pectoralis major muscle flap, skin grafting.most preferred graft in the case of head and neck surgeries ref:SRB;s manual of surgery,ed 3,pg no 345
Surgery
General surgery
75328de6-f6f8-4d34-a51c-20911b9b5715
An 76 year lady had a history of a red facial rash suffered venous eczema of legs. She was treated for acne rosacea by her GP. On examination, she had bluish pigmentation on both the legs. What drug is likely to have caused this?
Amiodarone
Hydroxychloroquine
Minicycline
Amocycillin
2c
multi
Ans:C.)Minocycline
Pharmacology
null
fc7ca93f-665c-41df-af6d-3bf8c9bef20f
A 32-year-old gay male went to his community STD clinic, where it was found that he had perianal condyloma accuminatum. Physical removal was recommended due to the size of the sessions along with i immunomodulatory therapy. Which of the following drugs was most likely selected?
Acyclovir
5-Fluorouracil
Imiquimod
Podophyllin
2c
single
Of the choices listed, only imiquimod (c) is an immunomodulatory agent. It is an inducer of cytokines of innate immunity, stimulating production of IFN-a, tumor necrosis factor, interleukin-1, and interleukin-8. It can be used in conjunction with physical removal of HPV outgrowths to prevent viral replication in any re...
Microbiology
Virology
1433ad4c-5aec-45c4-b962-2184082615ed
Bonney's test is used to demonstrate :
Stress incontinence
Urge incontinence
Fibroids
True incontinence
0a
multi
Stress incontinence
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
9337a64e-71f5-4cfa-9763-a4c168dffa0a
Which is SsRNA unenveloped virus:
HBV
HEV
HCV
None
1b
multi
Ans. b. HEV
Microbiology
null
f11a476d-f91d-4a45-bf65-209faa8ed0fb
Plasma levels of which of the following are likely to be lower than normal in a case of severe liver disease?
NH3
NH4+
Urea
Alanine
2c
single
.
Biochemistry
All India exam
ed1ce398-0635-49f2-a064-b3a200cd95fd
A 10 year old boy, Pappu, died of acute rheumatic fever. All the following can be expected at autopsy except :
Ashoff nodules
Rupture of chordae tendinae
Mc Callum patch
Fibrinous pericarditis
1b
multi
Answer is B (Rupture of Chordae tendinae)
Medicine
null
3c136d08-77f7-4ca4-bbea-2bfad2a7feab
Which of the following muscles is supplied by mandibular nerve?
Masseter
Buccinator
Tensor veli palati
Posterior belly of digastric
0a
single
Motor branches to the masseter, temporalis and lateral pterygoid muscles.
Anatomy
All India exam
8658243f-663a-446c-8bf6-5b6809700c9e
Average head circumference at birth is -
35cm
40cm
45cm
50cm
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., 35 cm Head circumferenceo Head circumference is measured from the occipital protuberance to the supraorbital ridge of forehead which is the maximum occipito frontal diameter of skull.o The head circumference in utero grows by 0[?]5 cm in first 2 weeks, 0[?]75 cm in 3rd week and after that 1 cm/week ti...
Pediatrics
Assessment of Growth
cb36c4bb-5d63-48bc-9afd-a4ec1f789891
The third head of coracobrachialis is called as
Struther ligament
Radical collateral ligament
Ulnar collateral ligament
Arc of renade
0a
multi
Morphological impoance of coracobrachialis - It represents the medial compament of the arm which is so well developed in the thigh. In some animals, the muscle is tricipital muscle. In man, the upper two heads have fused, but the musculocutaneous nerve passes between the remnants of these two heads. The third and lowes...
Anatomy
Upper limb
73a922a7-4e62-497c-8246-1fdb550e29c2
Incised wound which is not a feature ?
Length is the greatest dimention
Width is more than the thickness of the blade
Margins are inveed
Hesitation cuts are seen in suicidal attempt
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Margins are inveed Margins are eveed, clear, and clean cut.
Forensic Medicine
null
ed56b0cb-15b6-4ff4-a5d2-4f0d774c5a6d
Wavelength of x- rays?
1 to 10 nm
0.1 to 10 nm
0.01 to 10 nm
0.001 to 10 nm
2c
single
Wavelength of X-rays is 0.1 - 100Ao or 0.01nm - 10 nm (in electromagnetic spectrum) Velocity of X-rays is equal to the Speed of Light. They are found to reside between ultraviolet radiation and gamma rays on the electromagnetic spectrum.
Radiology
X-RAYS
6023e7d9-19ba-4e59-a7c5-3d58ad2dee58
Hypokalemia is defined as a plasma potassium concentration of
< 3.5 mmol/L
< 3.6 mmol/L
< 3.7 mmol/L
< 3.8 mmol/L
0a
single
Hypokalemia, defined as a plasma K+ concentration of <3.5 mM, Hyperkalemia is defined as a plasma potassium level of 5.5 mM Ref: Harrison 19e pg: 305
Medicine
Fluid and electrolytes
62e7b0bd-7cfe-4074-b6f7-88c9d6732ab8
The most common organism causing osteomyelitis is
E, coli
Pseudomonas
Klebsiella
Staph aureus
3d
single
The most common organism in osteomyelitis in intravenous drug users is staphylococcus aureus. Pseudomonas aeruoginosa an otherwise unusual cause of osteomyelitis, is the second most frequently observed microorganism Refer Maheshwari 6th/e p 168
Anatomy
Skeletal infections
e3b79ab2-495a-428d-b1b9-c26d76272f96
A patient presented with a hard swelling in this right testis. All are true statements except:
Trans scrotal biopsy is needed
Inguinal exploration is done
High inguinal exploration should be done
Scrotal USG is done
0a
multi
Ans. (a) Trans scrotal biopsy is needed* Chevassu maneuver biopsy is done inguinal.* Transcrotal biopsy will disseminate the tumor cells to Inguinal nodes
Surgery
Urethra & Penis
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Atypical pneumonia can be caused by the following microbial agents except?
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Legionella pneumophila
Human Corona virus
Klebsiella pneumoniae
3d
multi
Mycoplasma pneumonia is the most common cause of atypical pneumonia. Legionella pneumophila also causes legionnaires pneumoniae which is also a type of atypical pneumonia. Human coronavirus also causes atypical pneumonia Klebsiella pneumoniae causes lobar pneumonia which is typical pneumonia. Klebsiella pneumoniae is a...
Microbiology
Systemic Bacteriology (Gram Positive Bacilli, Gram Negative Bacilli)
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Enlargement of the blind spot occurs in which of the following
Primary open angle glaucoma
Diabetic macular edema
Optic nerve hypoplasia
Papilledema
3d
single
Primary open angle glaucoma - baring of the blind spot Diabetic macular edema - doesn't lead to any visual field defect Optic nerve hypoplasia - it is not developed enough to develop a proper visual field defect Papilledema (it is raised intracranial pressure causing disc edema ) - leads to enlargement of blind spot
Ophthalmology
AIIMS 2019
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The longest duration of action of insulin preparation is obtained with
Crystal zinc insulin
Insulin zinc suspension (Semilente)
Protamine zinc insulin
Isophane insulin
2c
single
(Refer Q 17)
Anatomy
All India exam
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The major causative agents of "Cutaneous" larva migrans are:
Ancylostoma braziliense
B. malayi
Loa Loa
W bancrofti
0a
single
Ancylostoma braziliense
Microbiology
null
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All of the following are germ cell tumours except?
Mesonephroid tumors
Teratoma
Endodermal sinus tumour
Dysgerminoma
0a
multi
Germ cell tumours include Teratoma, Dysgerminoma, Endodermal sinus tumour, Embryonal carcinoma, Polyembryoma, Choriocarcinoma and mixed forms. Mesonephroid tumour is an epithelial tumour. It is also known as clear cell carcinoma. It is an uncommon tumour of ovary. It is highly malignant. Ref: Shaw's Textbook of Gynaeco...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
All India exam
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Acitomycin D interferes with enzyme induction by combining with -
TRNA
DNA
R-RNA
Repressor protein
1b
single
B i.e. DNA
Biochemistry
null
8d6c7ee0-8e77-49a3-8f68-81fb20fd0154
Rx of choice in case of chronic ulcerative colitis is ?
Colectomy with ileostomy
Colectomy + manual proctectomy + ileoanal pouch anastomosis
Proctocolectomy with ileoanal anastomosis
Ileorectal anastomosis
2c
single
Ans is 'c' ie Protocolectomy with ileoanal anastomosis
Surgery
null
8ea6100f-e7db-4b20-af58-edca4b5ac6ec
Pyogenic infection and braininfraction are associated with
Coagulative necrosis
Liquefactive necrosis
Caseous necrosis
Fat necrosis
1b
single
Ref, Robbins 9/ep43
Anatomy
General anatomy
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Immune complex formation, which structure of a protein is involved?
Primary
Secondary
Teiary
Quaternary
3d
single
The primary structure is the sequence of the amino acids in a polypeptide chain.Secondary structure is the folding of sho (3- to 30-residue), contiguous segments of the polypeptide into geometrically ordered units.Teiary structure is the assembly of secondary structural units into larger functional units such as the ma...
Microbiology
All India exam
06f403c5-6548-4b87-9aca-fb097d54086b
In which of the following condition frequent change of specatcles is seen
Morgagnian cataract
Incipient cataract
Primary open angle glaucoma
Presbyopia
1b
single
Ans. (b) Incipient cataract2 cheeky, confusing questions on the change of a wordFrequent change of glasses - cortical (incipient) or nuclear cataractFrequent change of presbyopic glasses - primary open angle glaucoma.
Ophthalmology
Lens
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α - intercalated cells are present in _________ helps in __________
Distal convoluted tubule, HCO3– secretion
Distal convoluted tubule, H+ secretion
Collecting duct, H+ secretion
Collecting duct, HCO3– secretion
2c
single
Intercalated cells are present in Collecting duct I cells are of 2 types. Alpha : acid secretion Beta : HCO3 secretion
Physiology
null
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Lipid in the tissue is detected by
PAS
Myeloperoxidase
Oil Red O
Mucicarmine
2c
single
Ref Bancroft histology 6/e p53 Oil Red O is a lysochrome diazo dye used for staining of neutral triglycerides and lipids on frozen sections and some lipoproteins on paraffin sections. It has the appearance of a red powder with maximum absorption at 518 nm
Anatomy
General anatomy
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True about autonomic neuropathy are all except
Resting tachycardia
Silent MI
Ohostatic hypotension
Bradyardia
3d
multi
Autonomic neuropathy is a group of symptoms that occur when there is damage to the nerves that manage every day body functions. These functions include blood pressure, hea rate, sweating, bowel and bladder emptying, and digestion Sign and symptoms: Urinary bladder conditions: bladder incontinence or urinary retention G...
Medicine
C.N.S
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Where does genital tuberculosis occurs in women commonly?
Tubes
Cervix
Uterus
Vagina
0a
single
Genitourinary tuberculosis is commonly secondary to infection elsewhere in the body, usually pulmonary, but active pulmonary disease can be documented in only one-third of patients. Vascular dissemination is responsible for infection of the fallopian tubes in almost all patients with genital tuberculosis, and involveme...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Which is X-linked dominant condition?
phosphate diabetes
Hemophilia
Gaucher's disease
Cystic fibrosis
0a
single
familial hypophosphatemia is inherited in an X-linked dominant manner, however variant forms may be inherited in an autosomal dominant or recessive manner. In familial hypophosphatemia, symptoms occur, at least in pa, because of an impaired ability of the kidneys to retain phosphate Ref Robbins 9/e pg 171
Medicine
Genetics
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Scope of family planning services include all of the following except
Screening for cervical cancer
Providing services for unmarried mothers
Screening for HIV infection
Providing adoption services
2c
multi
Scope of family planning services Family planning is not synonymous with bih control; it is more than mere bih control. A WHO Expe Committee { 1970) has stated that family planning includes in its purview:- (1) the proper spacing and limitation of bihs. {2) advice on sterility. {3) education for parenthood. (4) sex edu...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Demography and family planning
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The most common pattern of radiation caries is:
Widespread superficial lesions attacking buccal, occlusal, incisal, and palatal surfaces.
Involving primarily the cementum and dentin in the cervical region
Dark pigmentation of the entire crown
All of the above
0a
multi
Radiation caries is a rampant form of dental decay that may occur in patients with radiation-induced xerostomia. Clinically, three patterns of radiation caries exist. The most common is widespread superficial lesions attacking buccal, occlusal, incisal, and palatal surfaces. Another type involves primarily the cementum ...
Radiology
null
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Pseudohemoptysis is caused by:
Histoplasma capsulatum
Serratia marcescens
Proteus
Klebsiella
1b
single
Serratia grows in sputum after collection and makes sputum red (pigment production) This condition is pseudohemoptysis.
Microbiology
null
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Which of the following is true of chicken pox ?
Virus not found in scab
Virus can be grown on the chick embryo
Caused by RNA virus
Does not cross the placental barrier
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Virus not found in scab The fluid of vesicle of chickenpox contains virus during first 3 days of illness, but scab is noninfective. About other options Option b VZV does not grow in experimental animal or chick embryo. It can be grown in tissue culture cell lines ---> Human fibroblast, hela cells, ver...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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Contrast used for MRI :
Iodine
Gadolinium
Metvazamide
Omnipaque
1b
single
B i.e. Gadolinium
Radiology
null
cde3abf8-7e4a-4562-afc3-dcfe36f61838
Prostaglandin was discovered from ?
Tear
Saliva
Seminal fluid
Blood
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Seminal fluid "The name prostaglandin comes from the prostate gland. When prostaglandin was first isolated from seminal fluid, it was believed to have been added from the prostate."
Pathology
null
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Which is not a 2nd generation anti-histamine agents
Cetirizine
Cyclizine
Loratidine
Fexofenadine
1b
single
Anti histamines are classified into first generation and second generation compounds on the basis of CNS penetration and anti cholinergic propeies. First generation anti-histamine can penetrate blood brain barrier and possess additional anti cholinergic propeies which are lacking in second generation drugs. Cyclizine i...
Pharmacology
Autacoids
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Oedipus complex develops in which phase?
Oral
Anal
Genital
Phallic
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Phallic PhasePsychiatric disorders resulting from fixation of regression to this phase* Oral phase (Birth 1 Vx year)* Alcohol dependence or drug dependence* Severe mood disorder* Dependent personality traits and disorders* Schizophrenia* Ana! phase* Obsessive compulsive traits* Obsessive compulsive di...
Psychiatry
Child Psychiatry
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A 16-year-old boy complains of difficulty in breathing through his nose. Endoscopy reveals a tumor infiltrating the nasopharynx. Histology reports this as a juvenile nasopharyngeal haemangiofibroma. The boy's anxious mother requests information concerning the lesion. What should she be told?
It is a premalignant lesion.
It usually occurs with laryngeal obstruction.
It is treated with radiotherapy.
It may proceed to destroy surrounding bone.
3d
multi
Juvenile nasopharyngeal haemangiofibromas are rare nonmalignant tumors containing both fibrous and vascular tissue. They occur exclusively among boys.
Surgery
Miscellaneous
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Mental retardation is seen in?
Phenylketonuria
Alkaptonuria
Albinism
Von Gierke disease
0a
single
Mental retardation is feature of PKU due to elevated level of phenylalanine hydroxylase in brain.
Pediatrics
FMGE 2018
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Active reabsorption of glucose occurs in the ?
Distal tubule
Proximal tubule
Loop of henle
Collecting ducts
1b
single
B i.e. Proximal tubuleProximal convoluted tubule (early pa) reabsorbs almost all of glucose, amino acids, protein, lactate & inorganic phosphate and most (65%) of bicorbonate,Na+,11)0, K+ and CI Q. PCT is also an impoant site for secretion of organic acids and bases such as oxalate, urate, bile salts, H+ and catecholam...
Physiology
null
b46b66bf-9575-4482-a7b1-58fc4422b345
Splicing Activity is a functions of
m RNA
Sn RNA editing
r RNA
t RNA
1b
single
Sn-RNA is involved in RNA splicing. Sno-RNA → r-RNA modification mi-RNA & St-RNA → Regulation of gene expression  SP-RNA → RNA-interference (RNA i)
Biochemistry
null
8bc4666f-60c1-475f-a898-f04408910e44
In patients who present with a penetrating chest injury, injury to the heart is most likely when the following physical sign(s) is/are present:
Hypotension
Distended neck veins.
Decreased heart sound.
Decreased venous pressure
3d
single
Hypotension, increased venous pressure (distended neck veins), and decreased heart sounds make up the classic Beck's triad associated with cardiac tamponade. If these three findings are present in a person who has a penetrating chest wound, intracardiac injury is almost certain and operative intervention is mandatory.
Unknown
null
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A 50 yr. old male presents with obstructive symptoms. Biopsy of stomach reveals Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST). Most appropriate marker for GIST is:
CD 34
CD 117
CD 30
CD 10T2 No Mo Anal Cancer
1b
single
Ans is 'b' i.e. CD 117 Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumor of the GI tract and are most frequently located in the stomach (60%-70%). In 1983, Mazur and Clark coined the term GIST to indicate a distinctive subgroup of GI mesenchymal tumor, which could be classified neither as ne...
Surgery
null
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The acceptable ambient temperature of summer in terms of thermal comfo is
20 to 23degC
23 to 27degC
27 to 28degC
28 to 32degC
1b
single
Thermal comfo is defined as the state of mind that expresses satisfaction with the thermal environment.It is influenced by physical and physiological factors.According to this definition, comfo is a subjective sensation. Based on ASHRAE definition the zone of thermal comfo is the span of conditions where 80% of sedenta...
Microbiology
All India exam
76a20462-11d5-4395-b05f-d12c0170ef02
ACTH level is highest during:
Early morning
Evening
Afternoon
Night
0a
single
A i.e. Early morningACTH level is highest during early morningQ. About 75% of daily output occurs between 4 AM and 10 AM.Secretion is least in the evening. The biological clock responsible for diurnal variation of ACTH is located in suprachiasmatic nuclei of hypothalamusQ.
Physiology
null
c1b0f19f-272c-4837-aade-71798afb2fa9
Patient can present with pyoderma gangrenosum in
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Mantle cell Lymphoma
MALToma
1b
single
In Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Pyoderma gangrenosum may be the presentation.
Surgery
null
836fb6ae-d7da-48d7-94e5-9e8d2caabc5c
All are causes of chronic granulomatous uveitis except-
Sarcoidosis
Tuberculosis
Brucellosis
Fuchs heterochromic iridocyclitis
3d
multi
The common organisms which excite this type of inflammation are those responsible for tuberculosis, leprosy, syphilis, brucellosis, leptospirosis, as well as most viral, mycotic, protozoal and helminthic infections. A typical granulomatous inflammation is also seen in sarcoidosis, sympathetic ophthalmitis and Vogt-Koya...
Ophthalmology
Uveal tract
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In pigmented basal cell carcinoma, treatment of choice is -
Chemotherapy
Radiotherapy
Cryosurgery
Excision
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Excision
Surgery
null
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Proto-Oncogene associated with Familial Medullary thyroid carcinoma is
KRAS
BRAF
RET
KIT
2c
single
Proto-OncogeneAssociated tumorKRASColon, lung, and pancreatic tumorsBRAFMelanomas, leukemias, colon carcinoma, othersRETMultiple endocrine neoplasia 2A and B, Familial medullary thyroid carcinomasKITGastrointestinal stromal tumors, seminomas, leukemiasRef: Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease; 9th edition; Ch...
Pathology
General pathology
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During the delivery, it is necessary to do an episiotomy. The tear extends through sphincter of the rectum, but the rectal mucosa is intact. How would you classify this type of episiotomy?
First-degree
Second-degree
Third-degree
Fourth-degree
2c
single
Ans. C. Third-degreeA first-degree tear involves the vaginal mucosa or perineal skin, but not the underlying tissue. In a second-degree episiotomy, the underlying subcutaneous tissue is also involved, but not the rectal sphincter or rectal mucosa. In a third-degree tear, the rectal sphincter is affected. A fourth-degre...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Operative Obs
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Bishop scoring of more than indicates labour has begun:
3
5
6
7
2c
single
Bishop’s preinduction cervical scoring system:
Unknown
null
042ee7ba-86da-4c4a-8982-a30336841d69
Initial treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding in a young female is :
Oral pills
Danazol
Hysterectomy
Androgens
0a
single
Oral pills
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
1ad5cdaf-9722-4c48-99e4-006cefb64301
Iodine comes in iodine salt. Req uirm en t at production and consumer level respectively -
20 & 10 PPNI
30 & 10 PPM
30& 15 PPM
30 & 20 PPM
2c
single
Ans. is "c' i.e., 30 & 15 PPM
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
b775f538-33e5-470e-bead-e275e01cd31c
Brown-Sequard's syndrome is characterized by
Loss of temperature & pain on opposite side
Loss of touch on opposite side
Loss of motor power on opposite side
ALL
0a
multi
Ans. a (Loss of temperature & pain on opposite side). (Ref. Harrison 18th/Ch. 377)BROWN-SEQUARD HEMICORD SYNDROME consists of -# Ipsilateral weakness (corticospinal tract) and# Loss of joint position and vibratory sense (posterior column), with# Contralateral loss of pain and temperature sense (spinothalamic tract) one...
Medicine
C.N.S.
049259f8-7662-4763-85b5-256b0da95178
Which is the best marker for NTD?
aFP
hCG
Pseudocholinesterase
Inhibin-A
0a
single
a. aFP(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2802)Prenatal screening of maternal serum for AFP in the 16th-18th wk of gestation is an effective method for identifying pregnancies at risk for fetuses with neural tube defects in utero.
Pediatrics
Central Nervous System
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Among the following, which one is considered as 'pathologic problem' while planning treatment in orthodontics?
Tendency of lower jaw and teeth to be behind upper
Deep overbite
Minimal attached gingiva in lower anterior region
Decalcification
2c
single
Inadequate attached gingiva around crowded incisors indicates the possibility of tissue dehiscence developing when the teeth are aligned, especially with non-extraction (arch expansion) treatment. proffit page 173
Dental
null
2fbf239b-0b27-4880-89ea-aadcfb7c8482
Lid retraction is a side effect of wof anti- glaucoma drug
Latanoprost
Brimonidine
Brinzolamide
Pilocarpine
1b
single
Brimonidine:- This clonidine congener is more a2 selective and more lipophilic than apraclonidine. mech of action:- It lowers i.o.t. by 20-27% by reducing aqueous production and by increasing uveoscleral flow. Peak effect on i.o.t. occurs after 2 hours. Side effects:- Allergic conjunctivitis, mydriasis, eyelid retracti...
Pharmacology
Autonomic nervous system