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Tissue f r om rat used for detection of antinuclear antibodies
Kidney
Brain
Stomach
Liver
3d
single
Serum antinuclear antibodies bind to corresponding antigents present in the rat liver section.the antigen-antibody complexes are detected by means of fluorescent labeled anti human immunoglbulin .and visualised with the aid of a fluorescence microscopy ref Robbins 9/e immunity chapter p131 and internet
Anatomy
General anatomy
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A woman delivers a 91b infant with a midline episiotomy and suffers a third degree tear. Inspection shows which of the following structures is intact :
Anal sphincter
Perineal body
Parineal muscles
Rectal mucosa
3d
single
Rectal mucosa
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Most common cause of CTEV DEFORMITY IS ?
Ahrogryposis multiplex congenita
Spina bifida
Idiopathic
Neural tube defect
2c
single
Aeitiology of CTEV can be - *idiopathic(majority)some of the theories proposed to the aetiology of idiopathic clubfoot : a)Mechanical theory - raised intrauterine pressure forces the foot against the wall of the uterus in position of the deformity b)ischaemic theory - ischemia of the calf muscles during intrauterine li...
Orthopaedics
Pediatric orthopedics
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Which of the following cannot be done by a 3 year old child?
Draw a circle
Draw a rectangle
Telling a story
Riding tricycle
1b
single
A child can draw a rectangle by the age of 4 years. All other options can be performed by a 3 year old child. Ref: O P Ghai, 7th Edition, Pages 26-29, 6th Edition, Page 44; Nelson, 18th Edition, Page 44.
Pediatrics
null
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During autopsy of suspected anaesthetic poisoning,lung excised from hilum is to be preserved in ?
PVC container
Metal container
Nylon bag
Poly ethylene bag
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Metal container In normal toxicological examination one lung is preserved in sealed nylon bag. In case of inhaled anesthetic, intact lung with bronchi ligated should be kept in gas sealed metal/ non plastic containers of appropriate size to avoid empty space and are sealed and refrigerated/ frozen. Al...
Forensic Medicine
null
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Most commonly lesion associated with pathological fracture in hand is -
Enchondroma
Metastases
Osteoid osteoma
Osteochondroma
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Enchondroma Pathological fractures in hand* In hand pathological fractures are most commonly associated with benign bone tumors.* About 23 % of the bone tumors in hand present with pathological fractures.* The average age of presentation is 37 years.* The most common bone affected is the proximal phal...
Orthopaedics
Bone Tumour
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Phassy jaw is caused by
Yellow phosphorus
White phosphorus
Cadmium
Lead
1b
single
Phossy Jaw is produced by chronic white phosphorus poisoning.
Forensic Medicine
null
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Gastrojejernostomy surgery belongs to
Clean surgery
Contaminated surgery
Clean contaminated surgery
Dirty surgery
2c
single
Clean contaminated surgery : Wound is exposed to not only skin but also GI tract / Respiratory tract / Urinary tract organism in controlled enviroment. Hence Gastrojejunostomy surjery belongs to this category.
Surgery
null
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What is malignant hydatid disease -
Malignant changes into hydatid cyst
Infection with E. multilocularis
Hydatid disease in immunocompromised host
Caused by Echino.granulosus
1b
single
Echinococcus multilocularis Hydatid disease: Liver is the common organ affected (98% of cases). The disease may resemble a slowly growing carcinomaand may cause symptoms of intrahepatic poal hypeension. Hepatomegaly and hypeension. Cyst appears as solid, film mass with irregular outer layer and has an ability to migrat...
Microbiology
Parasitology Pa 2 (Helminthology)
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Dumping syndrome is associated with-
Reduction of part of stomach
Decreased gastric secretion
Hyperglycemia
Decreased absorption
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Reduction of part of stomach Dumping syndrome -o Symptom complex that occurs following ingestion of a meel wrhen part of stomach has been removed or the pyloric sphincter mechanism has been disrupted.o Dumping syndrome refers to a constellation of post-prandial symptoms occuring due to accelerated emp...
Surgery
Postgastrectomy Complications
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Treatment resistant hypokalemia is caused by:
Administration of granulocyte colony stimulating factor
Clay ingestion
Barium toxicity
Hypomagnesemia
3d
single
All the given options are known to cause hypokalemia but with different mechanisms. And only hypomagnesemia is described to cause treatment resistant hypokalemia among the following. Must Know: Systemic hypomagnesemia can cause treatment resistant hypokalemia due to 1. Reduced cellular uptake of potassium 2. Exaggerate...
Medicine
null
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Treatment of Zollinger Ellison syndrome -
Total gastrectomy with removal of tumour
Partial gastrectomy
Excision of tumour alone
H2, receptor antogonist
2c
single
• GISTs: MC mesenchymal tumor of the GI tract • MC primary site for GIST: Stomach (60–70%) > small bowel (20–25%) > colorectum and esophagus (5% each). • Most GISTs are positive for CD-117 (95%), BCL-2 (80%), CD-34 (70%) • Types: Spindle cell (70%) and Epitheloid (30%) Pathology: • Arise from the muscularis propria and...
Surgery
null
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Myositis ossificans is due to:
Ossification
New bone formation
Ossification of subperiosteal haematoma
All of the above
3d
multi
D i.e. All
Surgery
null
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The following symptoms are common in Anorexia nervosa EXCEPT
Weight loss
Mood changes
Dehydration
Menorrhagia
3d
multi
(D) Menorrhagia # ANOREXIA NERVOSA:> Eating disorder, commonly in females in adolescence.> Disturbed body image\> Refusal form light calorie food> Weight loss (>25% of body weight)> Amenorrhea (> 3 months)> Absence of other psychiatric disorder> Downy lanugo hair on trunk and limbs> Hypotension, bradycardia, peripheral...
Psychiatry
Miscellaneous
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All of the following lead to increased dissociation of O2 from Hb except
HbF
Increased CO2
Increase H+
Increase Temperature
0a
multi
Fetal hemoglobin or fetal hemoglobin, (also hemoglobin F or HbF) is the main oxygen transpo protein in the human fetus during the last seven months of development in the uterus and in the newborn until roughly 6 months old.Ref: Ganong&;s Review of Medical Physiology; 24th edition; page no:641
Physiology
Respiratory system
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If the same individual participates in both study and experimental group (patient serves as his or her own control), it is called:
Cross over study
Case control study
Cohort study
Experimental study
0a
multi
Ans. A. Cross over studyExplanationCross over type of study designs are the randomized controlled trials, in which each patient serves as his own control. A better understanding can be taken from the diagram.Here the patient is initially either enrolled into intervention group or control group, after a specified durati...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Epidemiology
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Herd immunity provides protection to-
Immunized persons
Non immunized persons
Both
None
1b
multi
Herd immunity describes a type of immunity that occurs when the vaccination of a poion of the population provides protection to unprotected individuals provides an immunological barrier to the spread of disease in human herd elements-(a) occurence of clinical and sub clinical infection in the herd ( b ) immunization of...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Epidemiology
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A number of structural chromosome abnormalities are seen clinically. No loss of genetic material occurs in:
Deletion
Inseion
Substitution
Inversion
3d
multi
These occur when there are two breaks in the same chromosome, and the intervening genetic material is inveed before the breaks are repaired. Although no genetic material is lost or duplicated, the rearrangement may alter gene function. Ref: Cunningham F.G., Leveno K.J., Bloom S.L., Hauth J.C., Rouse D.J., Spong C.Y. (2...
Biochemistry
null
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Commonest tumour of lumbar region in children is ?
Dermoid cyst
Neuroblastoma
Wilm's tumour
Mesentric cyst
1b
single
Ans is 'b' ie Neuroblastoma "Neuroblastoma is the most common solid tumor of childhood outside the CNS. It is the most frequently diagnosed neoplasm in infant. The median age at diagnosis is 2 yrs. 90% of cases are diagnosed before the age of 5 yrs. NB may develop at any site of sympathetic nervous system, most NB aris...
Surgery
null
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Which of the following is not STD
Hepatitis A virus
HPV
HIV
Hepatitis B virus
0a
single
Hepatitis A virus transmission is by the fecal-oral route. Infection is by ingestion. The virus multiplies in the intestinal epithelium and reaches liver by hematogenous spread. It is shed in the faeces during the late incubation period and prodromal phase of illness. All other options are sexually as well as parentera...
Microbiology
miscellaneous
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A 60 yr old chronic smoker presents with painless gross hematuria of 1 day duration. Which is the investigation of choice to know the cause of hematuria?
USG
X-ray KUB
Urine routine
Urine microscopy for malignant cytology cells
3d
single
A chronic smoker with painless gross hematuria should be suspected as having bladder cancer. The most common form of bladder cancer is transitional cell carcinoma (TCC). Tobacco use, followed by occupational exposure to various carcinogenic materials such as automobile exhaust or industrial solvents are the most freque...
Surgery
null
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Which of the following does not cause bradycardia
Propranolol
Hydralazine
Clonidine
Reserpine
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Hydralazine o Hydralazine causes reflex tachycardia. o Propranolol, clonidine and reserpine are sympatholytic drugs cause bradycardia.
Pharmacology
null
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Half life of Technetium 99 is:
2 hours
6 hours
12 hours
24 hours
1b
single
Ans. 6 hours
Radiology
null
96483df6-39b3-4ade-a3d5-a81bb869ad1f
Which disease is caused by anti-phospholipase 2 antibody:
MPGN
MGN
FSGN
MCD
1b
single
Ans. b. MGNMEMBRANOPROLIFERATIVE GLOMERULONEPHRITIS (MPGN)Type I--subendothelial immune complex (IC) deposits with granular IF; "tram-track" appearance on PAS stain (See figure A) and HandE stain (See figure B) due to GBM splitting caused by mesangial in growth.Type II--also called dense deposit disease.MPGN is a nephr...
Pathology
Kidney
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Which of the following bacteria act by increasing cAMP
Staphylococcus aureus
E. coli heat stable toxin
Vibrio cholera
Salmonella
2c
single
Cholera produces a potent enterotoxin known as cholera toxin. This toxin consists of
Microbiology
null
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In strychnos nux vomica poisoning -
Pt becomes unconscious immediately
Pt remains conscious throughout
Pt becomes unconscious at end stage
Pt becomes unconscious in 1 hr or so
1b
single
consciousness is not lost and the mind remains clear till death.the duration of convulsions varies for half to two minutes REF;THE SYNOPSIS OF FORENSIC MEDICINE:KS NARAYANA REDDY;28th EDITION;PAGE NO 353
Forensic Medicine
Poisoning
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Formation of primary ovary in female foetus takes place by
6th week
8th week
10th week
12th week
2c
single
C i.e. 10 weeks
Anatomy
null
dc0a73e6-fc1f-4223-be5b-fefb9ead44e9
Which of the following malignant tumours is radioresistant?
Ewing's sarcoma
Retinoblastoma
Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
2c
single
Ans. Osteosarcoma
Radiology
null
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Surgical treatment for asymptomatic uterine myoma is indicated if :
The myoma is pedunculated
Tumour is larger than the size of 3 months pregnancy
Diagnosis is unceain
All of the above
3d
multi
All of the above
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Lateral medullary syndrome is due to the occlusion of which of the following vessels?
Posterior superior cerebellar aery
Anterior inferior cerebellar aery
Basilar aery
Veebral aery
3d
single
Lateral medullary syndrome is otherwise known as Wallenberg's syndrome or PICA syndrome or veebral aery syndrome. Occlusive disease of the intracranial segment of the veebral aery is a much more frequent cause of the lateral medullary syndrome. Signs and symptoms include: Ipsilateral side Horner's syndrome Decrease in ...
Medicine
All India exam
e4cd8b2c-7da9-4285-aca5-fb6238a7980b
Which of the following drug causes pain on injection:-
Rocuronium
Vacuronium
Rapocuronium
Atracurium
0a
single
Rocuronium causes pain on injection, like propofol. Unlike propofol however it is given after patient is induced. Pain associated with injection of rocuronium is commonand can be very distressing. Tracheal intubation with rocuronium using the 'timing principle'. the described pain is a 'burning' in nature and occurred ...
Anaesthesia
Neuromuscular Blocker
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All are stages of anaesthesia except
Analgesia
Allodynia
Delirium
Surgical anesthesia
1b
multi
Guedel's classification is a means of assessing of depth of general anesthesia introduced by Ahur Ernest Guedel for Ether in1937. Stage I (stage of analgesia or disorientation) Stage II (stage of excitement or delirium) Stage III (stage of surgical anesthesia) plane I to IV Stage IV: from stoppage of respiration till d...
Anaesthesia
General anaesthesia
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All the following are at-risk groups meriting Hepatitis B vaccination in low endemic areas EXCEPT-
Patients on chronic hemodialysis
Diabetics on insulin
Medical/nursing personnel
Patients with chronic liver disease
1b
multi
high prevalence of hepatitis B in ceain locality and dialysis units, together with the recent discovery of occult hepatitis B infection, vaccination of non-immune clinical staff and renal patients preferably before the development of advanced renal failure appears paicularly impoant in the control of HBV Ref Davidson e...
Medicine
G.I.T
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A 12-year-old boy develops fever, accompanied by occasional headaches, malaise, fatigue, and nausea a month after being bitten by a dog. One day later, he experiences episodes of rigidity, hallucinations, breath-holding, and difficulty swallowing because of uncontrollable oral secretions. Dr. Louis Pasteur is consulted...
Multinucleate giant cells
Negri bodies
Perivascular lymphocytes
Pseudocysts with bradyzoites
1b
multi
The child had rabies, an infectious disease in which the virus travels from the site of an infected animal bite up nerves to the CNS. Pathognomonic Negri bodies are cytoplasmic inclusions found in the hippocampal pyramidal cells and cerebellar Purkinje cells. Worldwide, unvaccinated dogs remain the most common vector f...
Pathology
Central Nervous System
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A patient is being evaluated for jaundice and liver fibrosis. His AST=87 IU/mL and ALT=81 IU/mL. His serological tests are given below. Which of the following is the next step in the diagnosis? IgM Anti- HbcAg Non- reactive IgG Anti- HbcAg Reactive HbsAg Non-Reactive HBeAg Non-Reactive Anti-HCV Reactive
HBV DNA
Anti- HbsAg
HCV-RNA-PCR
Liver biopsy
2c
multi
The serological status of this patient shows HCV infection since anti-HCV antibody is reactive. Hepatitis B surface antigen is negative and IgG Anti- HBcAg is reactive indicating remote infection with hepatitis B. Recovery is the rule in hepatitis B. In contrast hepatitis C results in development of cirrhosis. Even if ...
Medicine
Hepatitis
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Which one of the tissues putrefies late:
Brain
Prostate
Liver
Stomach
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e. prostateRef. Parik 6th/e p3.26 (5th/e p164)Prostate & testis in male and non gravid uterus and ovaries in female are the last organs to putrefy:As a general rule organs show putrefaction in following order:Larynx and TracheaStomach intestine and spleenLiver, LungsBrainHeartKidney, bladder, uterus, pros...
Forensic Medicine
Misc.
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In the stage of Grey hepatization -
WBC's fill the alveoli
RBC's fill the alveoli
Organisms fill the alveoli
Accumulation of fibrin
3d
single
Pathological changes of bacterial pneumonia A. Lobar pneumonia Large confluent area of the lung or entire lobes is consolidated. The lower lobes are affected most commonly. There are four stages of the inflammatory response (Laennec's stages) - 1. Stage of congestion (initial phase) The affected lobe is enlarged, h...
Pathology
null
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Carboxylases require
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B7
3d
single
Biotin, vitamin B7, or vitamin H, is a water-soluble vitamin. The vitamin plays a role in the transferring of carbon dioxide in the metabolism of fat, carbohydrate and protein by functioning as an enzyme cofactor. It is involved in multiple biochemical reactions including niacin metabolism, amino acid degradation, and ...
Biochemistry
Enzymes
a32f8471-900f-4f90-a851-de5129392196
All are principles of primary health care except –
Intersectoral coordination
Community participation
Appropriate technology
Decentralised approach
3d
multi
There are 4 main principles of primary health care : Equitable distribution Community participation Intersectorial coordination Appropriate technology
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
24bee4da-88a7-4d3d-87bc-385338682cd3
IPC for death after aboion is ?
312
314
313
304
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., 314 314 IPC : Death of patient caused by miscarriage (10 years of imprisonment +- fine).
Forensic Medicine
null
928dc5d4-5a5b-4512-ae6b-7a6a4ec751fc
If the maxillary canine is denoted as 23, which of the following tooth numbering systems was used?
Palmer system
Zsigmondy system
Universal system
FDI system
3d
single
The FDI two-digit system was introduced in 1970 by the Federation Dentaire Internationale (now known as the FDI World Dental Federation). It is a wholly digital system of tooth notation that makes visual sense, cognitive sense, and computer sense. This notation is also known as ISO-3950 notation. FDI World Dental Feder...
Dental
null
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True about cryptosporidium parum -
Affect only in immunocompromised patient
It is one of the common oppounistic infection in AIDS
Cyst size 12-15 mm
AFB (+)ve cyst
1b
multi
Cryptosporidium has assumed great impoance as a frequent cause of intractable diarrhoea in AIDS patients. It can lead to acute self-limited diarrhoea in previously healthy persons and chronic life-threatening diarrhoea in immunocompromised subjects.Infection is acquired by ingesting the oocyst in contaminated food or d...
Microbiology
parasitology
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Passavant's ridge is formed by
Superior constrictor and palatopharyngeus
Inferior constrictor and palatopharyngeus
Superior constrictor and palatoglossus
Inferior constrictor and palatoglossus
0a
single
It is a mucosal ridge raised by fibres of palatopharyngeus. It encircles the posterior and lateral walls of the nasopharyngeal isthmus. Soft palate, during its contraction, makes firm contact with this ridge to cut off nasopharynx from the oropharynx during the deglutition or speech.
ENT
null
6b504a83-bb3f-4387-b65a-8552255e353f
Design of the major connector must be determined at the time of:
Primary impression making.
Treatment planning.
At the time of the final impression making.
Any of the above.
1b
multi
Design of the major connector must be determined during diagnostic and treatment planning phase, because mouth preparation procedures depend in part on the contemplated design of major connectors.
Dental
null
d10bac4e-edba-425e-8ecd-5a611bfa789a
Na &/or K+ is/are involved in mechanism of action of which of the following receptor(s)?
Dopamine
Nm receptor
Nn receptor
All of the above
3d
multi
The sodium-potassium pump is found in many cell (plasma) membranes. Powered by ATP, the pump moves sodium and potassium ions in opposite directions, each against its concentration gradient. In a single cycle of the pump, three sodium ions are extruded from and two potassium ions are impoed into the cell Ref: guyton and...
Physiology
Nervous system
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Oedipus complex (given by Sigmund Freud) is seen in:
Boys of 1-3 years of age
Girls of 1-3 years of age
Boys of 3-5 years of age
Girls of 3-5 years of age
2c
single
Sigmund Freud described Oedipus complex for both sexes, however that term in mostly associated with male sex now a days. Sl No Phase Age Organ of Gratification 1 Oral Phase Bih - 1 1/2 years Oral Region 2 Anal Phase 1 1/2 - 3 years Anal and perianal area 3 Phallic phase 3 to 5 years Genital area Males: Sexual gratifica...
Psychiatry
Psychoanalysis
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Alpha fetoprotein is genetically and structurally-
Albumin
Transferrin
Fibrinogen
Growth hormone related
0a
multi
Produced by immature liver cells in fetus. Seen in amniotic fluid and maternal blood stream. Helps to detect congenital disorders. Source-robbins
Pathology
General pathology
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A diabetic patient develops cellulitis due to staphy-lococcus aureus that was found to be methicillin resistant on the antibiotic sensitivity testing.All of the following antibiotics will be appropriate EXCEPT:
Vancomycin
Imipenem
Teicoplanin
Linezolid
1b
multi
lmipenem: It is an extremely potent and broad-spectrum Beta-lactam antibiotic whose range of activity includes grampositive cocci, Enterobacteriaceae, Ps. aeruginosa, Listeria as well as anaerobes like Bact. fragilis and Cl. difficile. It is resistant to most Beta-lactamases; inhibits penicillinase producing staphyloco...
Pharmacology
Chemotherapy
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A case of Bell's palsy on steroids, shows no improvement after two weeks. Next step in manangement is -
Vasodilators and ACTH
Physiotherapy
Steroids dose
Electrophysiological nerve testings
3d
multi
In a patient who has had no improvement in steroids after 2 weeks of use will not benefit from an increase in dose of steroid Also vasodilators and ACTH have no role in management of Bells palsy Hence they are also ruled out. So now we are left with 2 options vizi. Electrophysiological nerve testing ii. Surgical decomp...
ENT
null
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Fetal growth is maximally affected by –
Insulin
Growth hormone
Cortisol
Thyroxine
0a
multi
Insulin and insulin like growth factor stimulate fetal growth. Thyroxine has no effect on linear growth but it has effect on skeletal maturation. Fetal or maternal GH is not essential for fetal growth in utero.
Pediatrics
null
64e9c5f4-407f-4905-b4e8-4df3f05b0fdf
Which of the following is the mechanism of action of allopurinol?
Inhibits the synthesis of uric acid
Inhibits tubular reabsorption of uric acid
Anti-inflammatory action
Increases phagocytosis of urate crystals
0a
multi
Allopurinol (hypoxanthine analog) and recently approved drug, febuxostat (a non-purine drug) decrease the production of uric acid by inhibiting the enzyme xanthine oxidase. Allopurinol is metabolized by the same enzyme to alloxanthine which is a long acting inhibitor of xanthine oxidase. These are indicated as drug of ...
Pharmacology
NSAIDs, Gout and Rheumatoid Ahritis
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Sodium content in mmol/L in WHO oral rehydration solution is-
20
80
90
111
1b
single
Reduced osmolarity ORS grams/litre Reduced osmolarity ORS mmol/litre Sodium chloride 2.6 Sodium 75 Glucose, anhydrous 13.5 Chloride 65 Potassium chloride 1.5 Glucose, anhydrous 75 Trisodium citrate, dihydrate 2.9 Potassium 20 Citrate 10 Total Osmolarity 245
Pediatrics
Fluid and Electrolyte Treatment of Specific Disorders
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A 30 years old male presented with silvery scales on elbow and knee, that bleed on removal. The probable diagnosis is –
Pityriasis
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Psoriasis
Secondary syphilis
2c
single
Morphology of papules/plaques in various papulosquamotas disorders Psoriasis - Erythematous papules and plaques on extensors (elbow & knee Lichen planus - Violaceous papules with Wickham's striae an flexural surface Pityriasis rosea - Annular plaques on Trunk Seborrheic dermatitis - Yellowish, follicular papules on sc...
Dental
null
087bc458-396b-4d79-b73d-78fe6c781174
Which of the following vitamin is NOT required from diet?
Nicotinic acid
Ascorbic acid
Vitamin-A
Vitamin-D
3d
single
Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin. 7-Dehydrocholesterol (an intermediate in the synthesis of cholesterol that accumulates in the skin) undergoes a nonenzymic reaction on exposure to ultraviolet light, yielding previtamin D. This undergoes a fuher reaction over a period of hours to form cholecalciferol, which is abso...
Biochemistry
null
c5661082-ccb9-4d66-b898-0603de45d174
The most frequent cause of scalded skin syndrome is:
Staphylococci
Pneumococci
Enterococci
Meningococci
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Straphylococci(Ref: Harrison, 18th/e, p. 1164-1167; Ananthanarayan, 9th/e, p. 199)* Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is caused by an exfoliative toxin produced by roughly 5% of Staphylococcus aureus. As the syndrome evolves, an initial infection occurs, commonly at a site such as the oral o...
Microbiology
Bacteria
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True about Ebstein anomaly is ?
Right ventricular dilatation
Right atrial dilatation
Left ventricular dilatation
Left atrial dilatation
1b
multi
In ebstein anomaly there will be right Atrial dilation to accommodate excess blood Ghai essential of pediatrics ,eighth edition, p.no: 423
Pediatrics
C.V.S
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Regarding adenocarcinoma in situ, all are true, except:
Invasive cancer cannot be ruled out without diagnostic excisional procedures
Hysterectomy is preferred for women who have completed childbearing
Frequently extends into the endocervical canal
Negative margins on excised specimen ensures complete resection of the disease.
3d
multi
Ans. D. Negative margins on excised specimen ensures complete resection of the disease.a. Adenocarcinoma in situ of the uterine cervix is a premalignant glandular condition. Adenocarcinoma in situ is the only known precursor to cervical adenocarcinoma, and appropriate management can prevent the occurrence of invasive d...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Miscellaneous (Obs)
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Bronze baby syndrome is caused by:
Phototherapy
Phenobarbitone
Hemosiderosis
Chloramphenicol
0a
single
Bronze baby syndrome: is a dark, grayish brown skin discoloration mainly seen in infants with elevated conjugated bilirubin, as an adverse effect of phototherapy
Pediatrics
Neonatal Jaundice
bd8a3465-50cd-4beb-8010-a1aa1ddeb5d8
Cyanide odor is of: NEET 13
Rotten egg
Fishy
Fruity
Bitter almond
3d
single
Ans. Bitter almond
Forensic Medicine
null
587ef917-abf4-4b32-985c-e2020bd397cb
Anaerobic glycolysis of which of these produces 3 ATPs per unit glucose consumed?
Amino acid
Fructose
Galactose
Glycogen
3d
single
Answer- D. GlycogenAnaerobic glycolysis of glycogen produces 3 ATPs per unit glucose consumed.Consumption of ATP at the level of hexokinase is not required when we sta from glycogen as a substrate. As there is no glucose-6- phosphatase in muscle, glucose-6-phosphate directly enters into glycolysis. Hence, net ATPs are ...
Biochemistry
null
b0bac4e4-70ba-4e7c-85fc-a05469744bab
A young man with blurring of vision in right eye, followed by left eye after 3 months, showing disc hyperemia, edema, circumpapillary telangiectasia with normal pupillary response with centrocecal scotoma on perimetry, the cause is -
Typical optic neuritis
Acute Papilledema
Toxic optic neuropathy
Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy
3d
single
It is a type of hereditary optic neuritis which primarily affects males around the age of 20 years. It is transmitted by the female carriers. The condition is characterised by progressive visual failure. The fundus is initially normal or in the acute stage disc may be mildly hyperaemic with telangiectatic microangiopat...
Ophthalmology
Neuro-ophthalmology
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If both parents are sickle cell anemia patients then the likelyhood of offsprings having the disease is-(
1 0 %
25%
50%
100%
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., 100%
Pathology
null
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Foster Kennedy syndrome is associated with all(o\\fBtLh)e following, except:
Ipsilateral Anosmia
Contralateral Optic Atrophy
Olfactory groove meningioma
Contralateral Papilloedema
1b
multi
Answer is B (Contralateral optic Atrophy): Foster Kennedy Syndrome is associated with ipsilateral optic atrophy and not contralateral optic atrophy The Foster Kennedy syndrome consists of ipsilateral anosmia, ipsilateral optic atrophy and contralateral papilledema
Medicine
null
9ec14d8a-8f21-407c-a6d3-eccc75ae3a96
Which of the following anti-cancer drug comes under monoclonal antibodies: March 2013
Di-ethyl-stilbestrol
Tamoxifen
Ritumixab
Boezomib
2c
single
Ans. C i.e. Ritumixab Rituximab It is a chimeric monoclonal antibody against the protein CD20, which is primarily found on the surface of B cells. Rituximab destroys B cells, and is therefore used to treat diseases which are characterized by excessive numbers of B cells, overactive B cells, or dysfunctional B cells. Th...
Pharmacology
null
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Which one of the following statements concerning Loose Connective Tissue is true?
It is less abundant than Dense Connective Tissue.
It has a lower propoion of cells to fibers than does Dense Connective Tissue.
It acts as a medium for exchange of nutrients and wastes between the blood and tissues.
It provides structural suppo for organs.
2c
multi
Both Loose and Dense connective tissues are composed of three elements: an amorphous ground substance, fibers, and various types of cells. The Amorphous ground substance of Loose Connective Tissue is the medium of exchange between the connective tissue cells and the bloodstream. Lower propoion of cells to fibers is a f...
Anatomy
Glands & Connective tissue
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The term applied when it is doubtful whether there will be space for all the teeth in mixed dentition analysis is:
Space maintenance
Space regaining
Space supervision
None of the above
2c
multi
Space supervision  It is a term applied when it is doubtful, according to the mixed dentition analysis, whether there will be room for all the teeth. Prognosis for supervision is always questionable, where as prognosis is always good for regaining space and for space maintenance. Space supervision cases are those that...
Dental
null
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Diagnostic accuracy of a test is determined by its
Sensitivity
Specificity
Predictive value
Odds ratio
2c
single
(Refer: K. Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social medicine, 24thedition, pg no: 149)
Anatomy
All India exam
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Floating water–Lily sign is feature of –
Lung hydatid
Bronchial adenoma
Lung abscess
Aspergilloma
0a
single
Water - Lily sign, also refered as camalote sign, is seen in ruptured hydatid cyst (echinococcosis) of lung.
Radiology
null
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A patient is taking drugs for rheumatoid ahritis and has a history of cataract surgery 1 year back, the patient presented with sudden painless loss of vision, probable diagnosis is?
CME
Macularhole
Chloroquine toxicity
Chronic choroiditis
2c
single
Patient of rheumatoid ahritis are given hydroxychloroquine which cause painless loss of vision due to bull's eye maculopathy characterized by a foveolar island of pigment surrounded by a depigmented zone of RPE atrophy, which is itself encircled by a hyperpigmented ring (A). There is moderate to severe reduction in VA ...
Ophthalmology
AIIMS 2018
07027106-89d0-4ceb-ac05-16a91fcecb2f
The posterior iliac horn is characteristic of:
Nail-patella syndrome
Marfan's syndrome
Hurler syndrome
Acromegaly
0a
single
Ans. Nail-patella syndrome
Radiology
null
3c859fe3-16ba-413f-9ba9-6bb852498eb1
Which of the following is a known effect of dengue to fetuses, if mother is affected
Aboion
Teratogenicity
GR
None of the above
3d
multi
Answer is option 4 None of the above Fetal risks in Dengue fever in pregnancy includes : No evidence of teratogenicity, aboion or IUGR following Dengue in pregnancy Veical transmission is present Newborn presents with fever hepatomegaly and thrombocytopenia. In grave infection Newborn may show coagulopathy
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Medical, surgical and gynaecological illness complicating pregnancy
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True regarding respiratory center is
Directly stimulated by fall in PaO2
Inhibited during swallowing
Connected with cardiac center
Situated in midbrain
1b
multi
B i.e. Inhibited during swallowing
Physiology
null
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The infectivity, of chicken pox lasts for -
Till the last scab falls off
6 days after onset of rash
3 days after onset of rash
Till the fever subsides
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., 6 days after onset of rash
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
e1feef9b-b067-41e2-8f93-f468c6954759
Which Couinaud segment of liver has independent supply?
I
II
III
IV
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., I * Caudate lobe (Couinaud Segment I) (anatomical part of right lobe) belongs physiologically to both right and left lobes because it receives blood from right and left hepatic arteries; right and left branches of portal vein; and drains bile into both right and left hepatic duct. Thus it is considere...
Anatomy
Abdomen & Pelvis
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Tom Smith septic ahritis affects
Hip of infants
Joint of children
Shoulder in children
Neck of infants
0a
single
Septic ahritis of hip seen in infants. At this age, the head of the femur is cailaginous and is rapidly and completely destroyed by the pyogenic process. Onset is acute with rapid abscess formation, which may burst out or be incised and heals rapidly. Usually it is mistaken as a superficial infection and the child pres...
Surgery
Trauma
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Residual chlorine in chlorination of water should be:
1 mg/L after 1 hr
0.5 mg/L after 1 hr
1 mg/L after 30 mins
0.5 mg/L after 30 mins
1b
single
The minimum recommended concentration of free chlorine is 0.5 mg/L for one hour. The sum of the chlorine demand of the specific water plus the free residual chlorine of 0.5 mg/L constitutes the correct dose of chlorine to be applied. The chlorine has no effect on spores, protozoal cysts and helminthic ova, except in hi...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
9ed679cf-84d1-4050-b4f7-9100a433698e
In Ramsay Hunt syndrome, most commonly involved nerve is
V
VII
VIII
IX
1b
single
Ramsay Hunt syndrome affects V, VII and VIII cranial nerves and among them, VII is most commonly affected. Ref: Dhingra 6th edition pg. 96
ENT
Ear
c2eb6d09-8523-43b0-8fd0-f1cf1525d017
Anthracosis is caused by;
Silica
Asbestos
Coal dust
Sugar cane waste
2c
single
Anthracosis is caused by Coal dust. There are two general phases in Anthracosis The first phase is simple pneumoconiosis which is associated with little ventilatory impairment. The second phase is characterised by progressive massive fibrosis (PMF); this causes severe respiratory disability and frequently results in pr...
Social & Preventive Medicine
FMGE 2019
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All of the following are indication for adjuvant radiotherapy in head neck cancers except:-
Multiple lymph node disease
Extranodal involvement
Lymphovascular invasion
Lymph node >3cm
3d
multi
Lymph node >3cm is not an indication for adjuvant radiotherapy in head neck cancers. Indications for postoperative include:- -positive margins -invasion of the soft tissues of the neck -extranodal involvement - perineural invasion, and -more than 5 mm of subglottic invasion.
Surgery
Facial Injuries and Abnormalities
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The most sensitive imaging modality to detect early renal tuberculosis is ?
Intravenous urography
Computed tomography
Ultrasound
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e. Intravenous urography In early renal tuberculosis, the only radiological abnormality may be irregularity or destruction of one or more papillae and the most sensitive modality to detect it is IUV as it can show detailed calyceal anatomy. Advanced changes are :? a) Calcification - this may occur in any ...
Surgery
null
89270706-e043-4cfe-913d-22234def7c68
Feature of fetal R.B.C. -
Alkali denaturation resistant
Small in size
Has more 2,3 DPG level
More iron than adult RBC
0a
multi
<p>Fetal hemoglobin in contrast to Hb A shows the following -increased solubility of deoxy HbF, slower electrophoretic mobility for HbF, increased resistance of HbF to alkali denaturation, HbF has decreased interaction with 2,3-BPG.</p><p>DM Vasudevan textbook of biochemistry sixth edition pg no 259</p>
Medicine
Haematology
ee3ac036-6513-4b0a-a7f3-6b158504e9bd
Minimum number of lobes required to form a permanent tooth
1
2
3
4
3d
single
For permanent dentition
Dental
null
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A five day old, full term male infant was severely cyanotic at bih. Prostaglandin E was administered initially and later ballooned atrial septosomy was done which showed improvement in oxygenation. The most likely diagnosis of this infant is -
Tetralogy Fallot
Transposition of great vessels
Truncus Aeriosus
Tricuspid Atresia
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Transposition of great vessels Transposition of Great vessels is a condition characterized by aoa arising from the right ventricle and pulmonary aery from the left ventricle. This results in complete separation of systemic and pulmonary circulation. Since systemic and pulmonary circulations are separa...
Pediatrics
null
a5f9fa8a-b146-4ab1-aee3-c262704e3e95
Which of the following antibiotic is the drug of choice in the treatment of lymphedema?
Penicillin
Amikacin
Metronidazole
Ceftazidime
0a
single
Penicillin 500mg given three to four times daily is the drug of choice in the treatment of lymphedema. Most common organisms causing soft tissue infection in patients with lymphedema are Staphylococcus and beta hemolytic Streptococcus. Lymphedema is a chronic condition caused by ineffective lymphatic transpo which resu...
Surgery
null
06fe91ba-d1b1-47b9-b54a-6bfafbafc800
Best skin disinfectant for central line insertion is:
Povione iodine
Alcohol
Cetrimide
Chlorhexidine
3d
single
"Chlorhexidine is now the disinfectant recommended for all catheter placement procedures and for routine site cleansing during dressing changes."- Comprehensive Hospital Medicine: An Evidence-Based And Systems Approach By Mark V. Williams, Scott A. Flanders, p320 "Use of antiseptic solution for skin disinfection at the...
Surgery
null
2b7ccc36-2d82-404b-807c-04be6cd0a022
MalloryY hyaline is seen in
Alcoholic liver disease
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Wilson's disease
All of the above
3d
multi
Mallory bodies or alcoholic hyalin: These are eosinophilic, intracytoplasmic inclusions seen in perinuclear location within swollen and ballooned hepatocytes. They represent aggregates of cytoskeletal intermediate filaments (prekeratin). They can be best visualised with connective tissue stains like Masson's trichrome ...
Pathology
G.I.T
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Kallu a 22 years old male suffers from decreased sleep, increased sexual activity, excitement and spending excessive money for last 8 days. The diagnosis is:
Confusion
Disorientation
Hyperactivity
Loss of memory
2c
multi
C i.e. Hyperactivity
Psychiatry
null
c779e460-3d57-4683-b7a8-abc37446ee34
Size of uterus in inches is :
5x4x2
4x3x1
3x2x1
4x2x1
2c
single
3x2x1
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
34b9ad41-1bb4-45b2-b95b-cb1bbf1d602a
Infectious mononucleosis is confirmed by
Blood smear
Monospot test
Frei’s test
Hess test
1b
single
Monospot test is also known as Paul Bunnel test.
Microbiology
null
3e531943-eafa-47f8-9281-246e546816c9
The distance between the gingiva and the margin of the free end of the stainless steel crown should be:
0.5 mm below
0.5-1.0 mm below
0.5 mm above
0.5- 1.0 mm above
1b
multi
The stainless steel crown should be approximately 0.5 to 1 mm beneath the free margin of the gingival tissue.
Dental
null
f043a8cf-a59a-424b-a33b-5348302c80b8
A 7 years old girl with falling grades and complaints by teacher that she is inattentive in class to her parents and has bad school performance. On hyperventilation her symptoms increased and showed the following EEG findings. Diagnosis is (graph is given):
Myoclonic epilepsy
Myoclonus
Absence seizure
Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
2c
multi
Ans. c. Absence seizures
Pediatrics
null
7cdb5553-095d-4f85-bc02-13ff25041ad5
Origin of sympathetic fibers ?
Cranial
Sacral
Dorsolumbar
None
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Dorsolumbar
Anatomy
null
d2cb68ff-0fb2-48fe-9cdb-f0fed627ad92
Which of the following is not a constituent of Glycosphingolipid
Sphingosine
Fatty acid
Glycerol
Carbohydrate
2c
single
Glycosphingo lipid are made up of  Sphingosine + Fatty acid + Carbohydrate group. eg:- Cerebrosides, Gangliosides, Glubosides.
Biochemistry
null
d7356a09-d2d2-4a60-9aa0-4fc56b563190
Which of the following organism causes a life-threatening gastroenteritis as a result of use of a broad spectrum antimicrobial agents
Bacillus cereus
Bacillus anthracis
Clostridium botulinum
Clostridium difficile
3d
single
The use of broad spectrum antibiotics such as ampicillin and clindamycin has been associated with pseudomembranous colitis. Antibiotic administration results in the proliferation of drug resistant C. difficile that produces Toxin A (a potent enterotoxin with cytotoxic activity) and Toxin B (a potent cytotoxin). This di...
Microbiology
Bacteriology
64500408-3e92-4373-9748-6ff150d03ec6
Anti-parietal cell antibodies are found in patients with?
Good-pasture syndrome.
Primary biliary cirrhosis
Wegener granulomatosis.
Pernicious anemia
3d
single
Ans. (d) Pernicious anemiaRef: Robbin's pathology 9th ed. /764* Anti-parietal cell antibodies are found in patients with the autoimmune disease known as pernicious anemia.* The anti-neutrophilic cytoplasmic antibodies are found in patients with Wegener granulomatosis.* Wegener granulomatosis may also present with pulmo...
Pathology
Stomach
cb60946d-4ff7-4f07-a182-01385e941dfa
Direct standardisation is also known as
Changing base method
Fixed base method
Hanging base method
None of the above
1b
multi
DIRECT STANDARDIZATION Two examples of direct standardization are given. In the first, a "standard population" is selected. A standard population is defined as one for which the numbers in each age and sex group are known. A frequently used standard age-composition is shown in Table 3. The standard population may also ...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Biostatistics
0bcb65a7-5d10-423d-9d69-b419b8e0ae2d
Drug used to control secretions in GA:
Hyoscine
Glycopyrrolate
Pethidine
Lorazepam
1b
single
Ans. (b) GlycopyrrolateRef: Ajay yadav's anesthesia 4th ed./48* To control secretions, anti-cholinergics are used: Glycopyrrolate, Atropine and Scopolamine.* Glycopyrrolate is preferred over atropine and scopolamine because it doesn't cross blood brain barrier. Therefore it is devoid of central side effects.Drugs Used ...
Anaesthesia
Miscellaneous General Anesthesia
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All are true about whiplash injury except :
Neck stiffness is a presenting symptom
X-ray shows veebral fracture in most cases
There is hyperextension followed by flexion
It is a ligamentous injury of the cervical spine
1b
multi
Whiplash injury: Collision causing the occupant's body to be forced against the car seat, while the head flips backwards causing hyperextension and then recoil into flexion. C/F: Neck pain and stiffness, headache, dizziness, blurring of vision, paraesthesia in the arms, Temporomandibular discomfo and tinnitus. Tenderne...
Orthopaedics
Spinal Injury
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A young child presented with history of passage of dark colored with urine with reduced urine output. He has a past history of abdominal pain, fever, and bloody diarrhea for 4 days which resolved on its own. There is absence of peripheral edema or rashes. Investigations show anemia, thrombocytopenia, and elevated blood...
Elevated haptoglobin level
Elevated serum indirect bilirubin
Elevated thrombin and prothrombin time
Low fibrinogen and elevated D-dimer level
1b
single
- Child given is presenting with classical history of hemolytic uremic syndrome In HUS, there is initial history of diarrhea caused d/t E-coli which causes damage to endothelial cells resulting in thrombotic microangiopathy affecting kidney. Typical Causative agent: Escherichia coli strain O157:H7 infection; Endothelia...
Pathology
Hemolytic Anemias: Basic concepts and classification
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A pregnant lady in her first trimester presents with vaginal bleeding. On examination the os is closed and uterine size corresponds to the period of amenorrhoea. The condition could be:
Septic aboion
Complete aboion
Inevitable aboion
Threatened aboion
3d
single
Aboion Classification Characteristics Cervical Os Passage of Fetal Tissue Threatened Abdominal pain or bleeding in the first 20 weeks of gestation Closed None Inevitable Abdominal pain or bleeding in the first 20 weeks of gestation Open None Incomplete Abdominal pain or bleeding in the first 20 weeks of gestation Open ...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Aboions, Spontaneous & Induced Emergency Contraception (Hey,whats the hurry !)