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What is oligospermia?
Sperm count < 20 million/ c.mm
Absence of sperms
Absence of semen
Decreased spermatogenesis
0a
single
Ans: a (Sperm count <20 million/c.mm) Ref: Bailey, 24th ed,p. 1416; Shaw, 13th ed,p. 202Oligospermia (Oligozoospermia)- Mild - 10 - 20 million/ c.mm- Moderate -5-10 million/ c.mm- Severe - <5 million/ c.mmAspermia -no semen.(anejaculation)Azoospermia -no sperm in semenAsthenospermia -no motile sperm or diminished motil...
Surgery
Testis & Scrotum
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Anatomical dead space is
1/3rd of tidal volume
2/5th of tidal volume
10 ml/kg of body weight
15 ml/kg of body weight
0a
single
Dead space is the volume of air that is inhaled that does not take pa in the gas exchange, because it either remains in the conducting airways or reaches alveoli that are not perfused or poorly perfused. In other words, not all the air in each breath is available for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide Ref: guyto...
Physiology
Respiratory system
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Hind milk is richer in –
Carbohydrate
Protein
Fat
Minerals
2c
single
The composition of breastmilk varies at different stages after birth to suit the needs of the baby. According to the postnatal period the breast milk is divided into - 1. Clostrum Is the milk secreted during the first three days after delivery. It is yellow and thick. It contains more antibodies and cells and high am...
Pediatrics
null
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A primigravida came with 6 cm cervical dilatation with contraction rate of 3/10 min. Which stage of labour is she in:
First stage
Second stage
Third stage
Fouh stage
0a
single
Stages of labour First stage From onset of true labour pains to full dilatation Second stage Full dilatation to delivery of the baby Third stage Delivery of baby to placental delivery Fouh stage Observation for 1 hr after delivery of placenta - In the question above cervical dilatation is 6 cm = therefore ; it is 1st s...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Labour - III
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Which number blade is useful for Crevicular incision :
10
11
12
15
2c
single
Crevicular incision is also known as Second incision for which 12 number blade is used.
Dental
null
3bec9792-8ad2-4368-a65e-e86fff905631
Pain during injection occurs with all Except
Propofol
Thiopentone
Ketamine
Etomidate
2c
multi
Ketamine is the only intravenous inducing agent that does not cause pain on injectionAgentPain on iv injectionThiopentoneMethohexitonePropofolEtomidateKetamine+/0++++++0
Anaesthesia
All India exam
8bcef866-67f3-4b2c-9777-c35157a7e48a
Most common psychiatry disorder is
Dementia
Schizophrenia
Depression
Paronia
2c
single
C i.e. Depression
Psychiatry
null
2ce6fc9d-2c16-48df-b436-b9c350d07b7c
Which of the following not pierced during pleural taping?
Parietal pleura
Visceral pleura
Internal intercostal muscle
External intercostal muscle
1b
single
Ans. b. Visceral pleuraTHORACENTESIS (PLEURACENTESIS OR PLEURALTAP)It is surgical procedure to collect pleural effusion for analysis. A needle or tube is inserted through thoracic wall into the pleural cavity posterior to the midaxillary line one or two intercostal spaces below.The ideal site is seventh, eight, or nint...
Anatomy
Embryology
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Immune hydrops is associated with:
Thalassemia
Rh incompatibility
Hereditary spherocvtosis
Sickle cell anemia
1b
single
Hydrops fetalis is a condition when there is accumulation of fluid in at least two fetal compaments: ascites, pericardial effusion, pleural effusion or anasarca. Immune hydrops (erythroblastosis fetalis) is where hydrops occurs secondary to mother's immunity causing fetal RBC hemolysis and is almost always due to Rh in...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
RH Incompatibility
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A post partial gastrectomy patient presents with neurological symptoms. Most probable diagnosis is:
Folic acid deficiency
Thiame deficiency
Vitamin B12 de fid ency
Iron deficiency
2c
single
Ref: Bailey unci Love's Short Practice of Surgery 25th EditionExplanation:Postoperative complications of gastrectomyLeakage of the oesophagojejunostomy.Leakage from the duodenal stumpParaduodenal collectionsBiliary peritonitisThe presence of septic collections along with a very radical vascular dissection may lead to c...
Surgery
Postgastrectomy Complications
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What is the approximate Total fetal cardiac output?
300 ml/kg/min
450 ml/kg/min
600 ml/kg/min
150 ml/kg/min
1b
single
b. 450ml/kg/min(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2161)Total fetal cardiac output, i.e. combined output of both left and right ventricles--is 450mL/kg/min.65% of descending aortic blood flow returns to the placenta and remaining 35% perfuses the fetal organs and tissues.
Pediatrics
C.V.S.
54b7e7d3-8932-4737-a821-3625a771d272
Preoperative medication of thyrotoxicosis are all except?
PTU
Carbimazole
Propranolol
None of the above
3d
multi
Prevention of thyroid storm should be started add.
Surgery
null
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A 45-year-old tall, thin, male has acute onset of chest pain radiating into the back. In the emergency room his right radial pulse is bounding but his femoral pluses are absent. The most likely diagnosis is? SELECT ONE.
Aortic insufficiency
Aortic dissection
Ventricular fibrillation
Mitral insufficiency
1b
multi
Aortic dissection. This describes a patient with Marfan syndrome, who are typically at risk for aortic dissection. With dissection you may preserve right radial pulse but lose femoral pulses.
Surgery
Heart & Pericardium
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A 10 years old boy is so restless all the time. In the school, the rest of the class is unable to concentrate because of him. He is hardly ever in his seat be it at home or school. He has difficulty in playing quietly. He does not listen to his mother at all.T he most likely diagnosis is?
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Conduct disorder
Depressive disorder
Schizophrenia
0a
multi
• This child has: (i) Restlessness, (ii) Interrupting others (the class is unable to concentrate), (iii) Difficulty in playing quietly, (iv) Often leaves the seat and roams around. • All are features of ADHD. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder • ADHD is one of the most common psychiatric problems in the school-ag...
Psychiatry
null
703b4b31-a028-4a33-a0fc-c044009f45f1
True regarding Mc Naughten rule is/are
Concerned with brain dysfunction and criminal responsibility
Not accepted in India
A psychiatric not a legal concept
Judges delusions as real
3d
multi
D i.e. Judges delusions as real
Forensic Medicine
null
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Cryoprecipitate contain all except
Fibrinogen
Factor 8
Von willebrand factor
Antithrombin
3d
multi
Refer Harsh mohan6th edition 340
Anatomy
General anatomy
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All of the following organs may be involved in Leprosy except -
Uterus
Ovary
Testes
Eye
0a
multi
leprosy mainly affects peripheral nerves.it also affects skin,muscles,eyes,bones,testis and internal organs park edition 23 page 314
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable diseases
af197e5b-9d96-43dc-884d-820450b53b72
Which of the following is not pa of epithalamus?
Trigonum Habenulae
Geniculate bodies
Pineal body
Posterior commissure
1b
single
EPITHALAMUS:It occupies the caudal pa of the roof of the diencephalon and consists of 1.The right and left habenular nuclei,each situated beneath the floor of the corresponding habenular trigone. 2.The pineal body or epiphysis cerebri 3.The habenular commissure 4.The posterior commissure REF.B D Chaurasia's human anato...
Anatomy
Brain
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Boutonneuse fever is caused by -
Rickettsia japonica
Rickettsia conorii
Rickettsiasibirica
Rickettsiaaustralis
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Rickettsia conorii Tick borne fevers caused by RickettsieOrganismFever causedR. conoriiMediterranean spotted fever (boutonneuse fever)Kenya tick typhusIndian tick typhusSouth African tick typhusIsraeli spotted feverAstrakhan spotted feverR. rickettsiiRocky mountain spotted feverR. AfircaeAfrican tick-...
Microbiology
Bacteria
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Which of the following immunohistochemical markers would be expected to be positive in biopsies of Ewings Sarcoma?
CD3
CD21
Myogenin
S-100
3d
single
S-100 protein and neuron-specific enolase, both of which are markers for tumors with neuroendocrine differentiation, are usually positive in Ewing sarcoma. The tumor also usually contains glycogen, which can be helpful in the distinction with other "small blue cell tumors" (including lymphomas, neuroblastoma, and Wilms...
Surgery
null
827d6296-eafe-411d-acbc-ec3fb4edc65f
The most reliable criteria in G uastaf son method of age estimation is:
Attrition
Secondary dentin deposition
Transparency of root
Cementum apposition
2c
single
C i.e. Transparency of root
Forensic Medicine
null
fb2f60a9-4d44-4eeb-8b21-f4e7ac146e91
Virchow's triad includes all except
Vessel wall endothelial injury
Thrombus formation
Local blood stasis
Intimal tear
3d
multi
Ans. d (Intimal tear). (Ref. Robbin, Pathologic Basis of Disease, 6th ed., 124)Three primary influences predispose to thrombus formation, the so-called Virchow's triad;# Endothelial injury (single most vital factor)# Stasis or turbulence of blood flow# Blood hypercoagulability
Pathology
Blood
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The following test is useful for diagnosis of
Unsafe CSOM
Meniere's disease
Gradenigo syndrome
Cholesteatoma
1b
single
Ans. (b) Meniere's disease.* The image shows performance of the caloric stimulation test.* Irrigation of the external meatus with water 7deg above and later 7deg below body temperature sets up convection currents of the endolymph in the semi-circular canals.* This causes nystagmus, and the duration of the nystagmus giv...
ENT
Diagnostic & Operative ENT
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A girl for chronic ear discharge, pain on ocular movements and veigo underwent mastoidectomy. There was no relief post-operatively and continuous purulent ear discharge was seen. Patient also had sensorineural hearing loss. The most probable diagnosis would he:
Suppurative labyrinthitis
Apical petrositis
Serous labyrinthitis
Lateral sinus thrombophlebitis
1b
single
Ans. b. Apical petrositis
ENT
null
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Sheathed microfilaria is/are -a) W. bancroftib) Loa-loac) M. perstansd) B. malayi
acd
abd
abc
ab
3d
single
Sheathed microfilaria is covered by hyaline sheath, in which larva moves backwards and forwards within the sheath, e.g. Wuchereria, Brugia and Loa loa
Microbiology
null
604d659c-8bd4-41a1-98a1-28e539b87cb7
Which of the following is a zoonotic disease ?
Hydatid cyst
Malaria
Filariasis
dengue fever
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Hydatid cyst Impoant zoonoses I. Bacterial -4 Anthrax, Brucellosis, Ornithoses, Q-fever, Leptospirosis, TB, Plague, Tularemia, Salmonellosis. 2. Viral --> Cowpox, Monkeypox, Easternequine, encephalitis, Ross river fever, Yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, Lassa fever, Rabies. 3. Protozoal ---> Leish...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
1a713d89-50fc-4617-9790-eb1e31af1e20
Demographic Gap attains its maximum limit in
Early stage I
Late stage II
Late stage III
Early stage IV
1b
single
Demographic cycle Demographic cycle is closely related to : Socio-economic progress of a country There are 5 stages (Phases) of demographic cycle through which a nation passes Stages Phases CBR CDR Stage I High Stationary High high Stage II Early expanding High Stas declining Stage III Late expanding Stas declining Con...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Demography and family planning
430f5693-2826-4318-b546-19082867551a
Gestational sac can be seen using ultrasonography at the earliest by: Gujarat 07
3rd week
4th week
5th week
8th week
2c
single
Ans. 5th week
Forensic Medicine
null
97bbb543-5287-410f-8829-79833dd2f0c1
A 12 year-old boy develops intermittent shoness of breath over the past 6 months. He is not on any medications and has no significant family history. The vitals are within normal limits and the lungs are clear to auscultation. Lung function tests reveal a FEV1/FVC ratio of 82%. Which of the following would be most help...
Absence of peripheral blood eosinophilia
Negative allergy skin tests
Negative methacholine challenge
Normal total serum IgE level
2c
multi
In pts with asthma the airways are Hyper-responsive and administration of methacholine causes more spasm- METHACHOLINE CHALLENGE TEST. If patient has asthma, it will fuher cause deterioration. So this test is useful for diagnosis.
Pathology
Obstructive Lung Disease
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Feeling of unceainty and excessive sense of responsi!bility is seen in:
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Phobia
Personality disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
0a
single
Ans: A. Obsessive compulsive disorder(Ref Kaplan and Sadock 11/e p390; Nirai Ahuia 7/e p90)OCD - Symptoms:Pathological doubts (feeling of unceainty) & excessive sense or responsibility are both.
Psychiatry
null
566353c6-e5e9-481a-b179-19b79e391add
The vanity of mesencephalic brain vesicle is
Lateral ventricle
Third ventricle
Fouh ventricle
Cerebral aqueduct
3d
single
The cerebral aqueduct, (aqueductus mesencephali, mesencephalic duct, syln aqueduct, or aqueduct of Sylvius), is within the midbrain. It contains cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and connects the third ventricle to the fouh ventricle, located dorsal to the pons and ventral to the cerebellum Ref: guyton and hall textbook of me...
Physiology
Nervous system
a9d08ed3-d7a4-41f5-85c5-4a5584babe09
Reversible Dementia Is a feature of ?
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Cushing's disease
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Hypothyroidism Causes of reversible dementiao Hypothyroidismo Normal pressure hydrocephaluso Depressiono Drugso Alcoholo Vitamin B12 deficiency
Medicine
Psychiatry
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Mechanism of action of sildenafil is
Inhibits PDE 2
Inhibits PDE 4
Inhibits PDE 5
Inhibits PDE 3
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Inhibits PDE 5 * Sildenafil (Viagra) acts to increase cGMP by inhibiting its breakdown by phosphodiesterase isoform 5 (PDE-5).
Pharmacology
Miscellaneous (Pharmacology)
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Sex worker with discharging ulcer, gram-negative diplococci & growth on modified Thayer Martin media. Diagnosis
N. gonococci
Syphilis
LGV
Chancroid
0a
single
Information in this question are - i. Gram negative diplococci. ii. Growth on modified Thayer-Martin media. Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a gram negative diplococci and Thayer-Martin medium is the selective medium for gonococci.
Dental
null
b24d16a5-ec0f-4ec4-87f2-8bc8cf845887
In sickle cell trait, number of bands found in Hb –
2
1
4
5
0a
single
In hemoglobin electrophoresis, various types of hemoglobin move at varying speed. In sickle cell trait (heterozygous state), there are two types of hemoglobin - HbS (40%) and HbA (60%). So, on electrophoresis, two different bands are produced. In Homozygous state, almost all hemoglobin is HbS. So, a single band is prod...
Pediatrics
null
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A 51-year-old male is admitted to the hospital with severe dyspnea. Radiographic examination reveals a tension pneumothorax. Adequate local anesthesia of the chest wall prior to insertion of a chest tube is necessary for pain control. Of the following layers, which is the deepest that must be infiltrated with the local...
Endothoracic fascia
Intercostal muscles
Parietal pleura
Subcutaneous fat
2c
multi
The parietal pleura is innervated by the intercostal nerves and is very sensitive to pain, in this case being somatic innervation. Therefore, the parietal pleura is the deepest layer that must be anesthetized to reduce pain during aspiration or chest tube placement.
Anatomy
Thorax
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For the following statements, select whether it is applicable to metoprolol and/or captopril.The effects on the heart result in a prominent negative inotropic effect
true of metoprolol but not captopril
true of captopril but not metoprolol
true of both captopril and metoprolol
true of neither captopril nor metoprolol
0a
multi
Beta-blockers have a negative inotropic effect on the heart. Despite this they improve survival in patients with left ventricular dysfunction and heart failure.
Medicine
C.V.S.
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Percentage of glutaraldehvde used -
1%
2%
3%
4%
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i,e., 2% Gluteraldehvdeo 2% Glutaradehyde (cidex) is an aldehyde disinfectant with a broad spectrum of action against bacteria, fungi, viruses, as well as spores (slow action)o It is most often used for equipment such as endoscopes that cannot be sterilized or disinfected by heat (cytoscopes/bronch oscopes)...
Microbiology
General
040d2775-05eb-4087-b0a7-2cb6c7775fa2
Problem village if water is in depth more than?
5 mts
10 mts
15 mts
20 mts
2c
single
A “problem Village” has been defined as one where : No source of safe water is available within a distance of 1.6 km OR Water source has excess salinity, iron, fluorides &other toxic elements OR Water is exposed to the risk of cholera Water is available at a depth of more than 15 mts OR
Unknown
null
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Microbial killing below MIC is known as:
Adverse effect
Post antibiotic effect
Both
None
1b
multi
Ans. is. 'b' i. e., Post antibiotic effect
Microbiology
null
d99c40cc-dedf-4767-a272-cbfc8f492fca
All age groups are included in numerator of dependency ratio except -
0-5 years
5-10 years
20-60 years
> 65 years
2c
multi
Numerator in dependency ratio includes:- i) 0-14 years (option a & b) ii) > 65 years (option d)
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
9b0bec46-792b-4995-befa-e3c458c0af86
Suture present between parietal & occipital bones is
Lambdoid suture
Saggital suture
Coronal suture
Metopian suture
0a
single
The lambdoid suture lies between the occipital bone and the two parietal bones. Sutural bones are common along this suture. Lambdoid sutures are usually visible clearly. The lambdoid suture traverses the posteriormost pa of the skull. Ref: BD Chaurasia's HUMAN ANATOMY, Volume 3, 4th edition.
Anatomy
Head and neck
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A hypertensive patient with BP 160/90 mm of Hg presents with increased level of Lipoprotein a. Which Hypolipidemic drug will you prescribe?
Fenofibrate
Pitavastatin
Niacin
Ezetimibe
2c
single
Ans: (c) NiacinRef: SN Narasingan, Newer Lipid Guidelines: Interpretation and Applications for Indians. ttp://www.apiindia.org/pdf/medicine_update_2017/mu_155.pdfNiacin is the only drug that lowers lipoprotein (a).So, niacin may be preferable for individuals with lipoprotein (a) elevations.It causes maximum HDL increas...
Pharmacology
Hypolipidemic
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Vascular invasion is a prominent feature of
Cryptococcus
Mucor
Candida
Rhinosporidium
1b
single
Vascular invasion is a feature of Mucormycosis causing thrombosis, infarction.
Microbiology
null
d27fcb75-fb47-4d0f-b223-7476f4665b34
Which of the following best explains why Lignocaine has a higher fetal-to-maternal plasma ratio when compared with bupivacaine?
Bupivacaine has low molecular weight
Lignocaine has higher protein-binding
Bupivacaine has a lower dissociation constant (pKa)
Lignocaine is less protein bound
3d
single
Lignocaine is  less protein bound than bupivacaine. Unbound form of drug thus easily gets transferred across placenta.
Anaesthesia
null
01c2e93f-70e6-417c-b779-c037ee975bff
Release of synaptic vesicle from presynaptic terminal is inhibited by
Inhibition of conduction of nerve impulse
Prevention of sodium influx
Prevention of calcium influx
Prevention of depolarization of nerve terminal
2c
single
Answer- C (Prevention of calcium influx)-The release of the synaptic vesicles from the presynaptic terminal is inhibited by the prevention of Ca2+ influx.
Physiology
null
04ace39b-cb34-4c16-9522-7fae2bd419db
90% of Brain growth is achieved by the ___________
2nd year
3rd year
5th year
15th year
1b
single
Total brain volume at age 1 mo is approximately 36% of adult volume but by age 1 yr is approximately 72% (83% by 2 y).90% by 3 years of age. Ref.nelson 20th edition pg 65
Pediatrics
Growth and development
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Goblet cells are present in
Trachea
Jejunum
Epididymis
Ileum
0a
single
The lumen of the trachea is lined with mucous membrane that consists of a lining epithelium and an underlying layer of connective tissue. The lining epithelium is pseudostratified ciliated columnar. It contains numerous goblet cells and basal cells that lie next to the basement membrane.Ref: Inderbir Singh&;s Textbook ...
Anatomy
General anatomy
14969734-f97b-4674-b633-a643455f4654
Which of the following debts is least likely to required dosage reaction in Renal dysfunction
Amikacin
Ciprofloxain
Clindamycin
Vancomycin
2c
single
Ref-KDT 6/e p731,732 Clindamycin is excreted by biliary route and therefore can be used safely in renal dysfunction, Other drugs excreted in bile are: Ampicillin Nafcillin Chloramphenicol Novobiocin Rifampicin Doxycycline
Anatomy
Other topics and Adverse effects
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A 47-year old male, Kishore exhibited signs and symptoms of acromegaly. Radiologic studies showed the presence of a large pituitary tumor. Surgical treatment of the tumor was only paially effective in controlling the disease. At this point, which of the following drugs is most likely to be used as pharmacological thera...
Desmopressin
Nafarelin
Octreotide
Somatropin
2c
multi
Drugs useful in acromegaly are: * Bromocriptine and cabergoline * Octreotide (long acting somatostatin analogue) * Pegvisomant (growth hormone receptor antagonist) Nafarelin is a GnRH agonist. It has no role in acromegaly.
Pharmacology
Endocrine
b594c14b-36d7-442c-b17b-a98f4df0be3e
All are mononuclear-macrophages except -
Histiocytes
Microglia
Kupfer cells
B-cells
3d
multi
Macrophages take various forms (with various names) throughout the body (e.g., histiocytes, Kupffer cells, alveolar macrophages, microglia, and others), but all are pa of the mononuclear phagocyte system Reff: Ananthanarayan & Panikers textbook of microbiology 9th edition pg: 137
Microbiology
Immunology
a92f3126-b066-41b5-a6ba-adeafe94dad3
Necrotizing pappillitis may be seen in all of the following conditions except :
Sickle cell disease
Tuberculous pyelonephritis
Diabetis Mellitus
Analgesic nephropathy
1b
multi
Answer is B (Tuberculous Pyelonephritis) ruberculosis is the least impoant/common cause of necrotizing papillitis amongst the options provided. Causes of Renal Papillary Necrosis /Necrotizing Papillitis Analgesic Abuse Nephropathy (NSA1Ds) Diabetes Mellitus Sickle cell Disease Obstruction in association with infection ...
Medicine
null
fb2d5f89-35dc-4add-ae6c-da6bc4e8bce9
A six months old girl is having recurrent UTI. Ultrasound abdomen shows bilateral hydronephrosis. MCU (Micturating cysto urethrogram) shows bilateral Grade IV vesicoureteral reflux. The treatment of choice is -
Endoscopic injection ofpolyteflon at ureteric orifices
Ureteric re-implantation
Bilateral Ureterostomy
Prophylactic antibiotics
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Prophylactic antibiotics
Pediatrics
null
41b183ca-366c-4d66-8fbb-734d6ecc57af
Rapid antigen test for meningitis organisms in a child can be done on the following specimens EXCEPT–
Blood
CSF
Urine
Throat swab
3d
multi
All books have mentioned CSF as a specimen for the detection of antigen. No book has mentioned urine or blood. But, amongst the given options, best answer is throat swab because other three are body fluids in which antigens can be detected.
Pediatrics
null
4125d594-0304-4a75-903f-d5a5dbaec5ec
All are features seen in Chronic Pancreatitis except ?
Chronic persistent pain
Diarrhoea, Steatorrhoea
Calcification
Paralytic ileus
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Paralytic ileus
Surgery
null
12edcccf-2bf7-4c92-915d-10a1f8d36fda
Pitryiasis versicolor is caused by:
Candida
Rhinosdporodium
Malsezzia
Tinea
2c
single
Malsezzia
Skin
null
f83cf785-4402-41c3-8854-59081bfa9d2c
All are true about Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) except:
Free diet to mother during hospital stay
Free delivery
Free transpo from home to hospital and back
Free treatment of children up to 18 years age
3d
multi
Pregnant women components in janani shishu suraksha karyakram: Free deliveries in public health institutions. Free drug and consumables. Free diet. Free diagnostics. Free blood transfusion. Free transpo from home to institution. Child health components in Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram: - Initially meant for upto 30 ...
Social & Preventive Medicine
NPEP, NHM
c1ff9dbf-0b57-409c-a0f0-af45b22d3877
Juvenile is a girl who has NOT attained the age of: September 2003
12 years
14 years
16 years
18 years
3d
single
Ans. D i.e. 18 years
Forensic Medicine
null
94334499-a6b2-4393-b3cc-f07406aa6bb9
Most common cause of epidural abscess
Staphylococcus
Streptococcus
Gram negative bacilli
Microanerophilic anaerobic streptococci
0a
single
Harrison's principles of internal medicine. * Staphylococci or gram negative organisms are the usual cause of an epidural abscess
Medicine
C.N.S
95bd1d6c-a5c6-40e7-9b5b-66a7dc4a04e2
A 30 year old male was dignosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma and was staed on Bleomycin . Which of the following is false regarding Bleomycin?
It can cause pulmonary fibrosis
It can cause flagellated pigmentation of skin
It is metabolized by hydrolase enzyme
It has high risk of causing bone marrow suppression
3d
multi
Most Anticancer drugs cause bone marrow suppression. However, these drugs are marrow sparing: Vincristine Bleomycin Asparaginase Bleomycin is metabolized by bleomycin hydrolase. Later is deficient in skin and lungs. Therefore these organs are at high risk of toxicity (flagellated skin pigmentation and pulmonary fibrosi...
Pharmacology
Cytotoxic Anticancer Drugs
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During the course of evaluation of a case of polycythemia following investigation may be required to establish the cause EXCEPT -
Ervthropoietin level
Aerial blood gas analysis
Bone marrow examination
Serum iron profile
3d
multi
<p>In secondary polycythemia,erythropoietin levels are raised. Bone marrow examination shows erythroid hyperplasia . Aerial blood gas analysis to look for oxygen saturation .</p><p>Reference :Harsh mohan textbook of pathologysixth edition pg no 359.</p>
Medicine
Haematology
cfc6ba19-4de9-43a1-9b88-38fb85f56ac5
Unique characteristic of attached gingiva in children:
Interdental clefts.
Retrocuspid papilla.
Both.
Stillman's cleft.
2c
multi
The two unique characteristics of the attached gingiva in children are interdental clefts and the retrocuspid papilla. The inter dental clefts are normal anatomic features found in the interradicular zones underlying the saddle areas. The retrocuspid papilla is found approximately 1mm below the free gingiva on the atta...
Dental
null
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Superfecundation is
Fertilisation of two ova discharged within same menstrual cycle, by two different acts of coitus
Fertilisation of two ova discharged from ovary at different periods of ovulation
Both of the above
None of the above
0a
multi
Optios b is superfetation.
Forensic Medicine
null
22dacf21-f365-4936-a3ce-dbd100e4afa3
All the following are seen in myasthenia gravis except:
Ptosis
Muscle fatigability
Absent DTRs
Normal pupillary reflex
2c
multi
Answer- C. Absent DTRsDeep tendon reflexes (DTRs) are present in patients of Myasthenia gravis."The limb weakness in myasthenia gravis (MG) is often proximal and may be asymmetric. Despite the muscle weakness, deep tendon reflexes are preserved.
Medicine
null
eadda54f-0185-405d-b685-605a570a52df
Vibration sense is carried by which pathway?
Ventral spinothalamic
Lateral spinothalamic
Dorsal columns
Anterolateral pathway
2c
single
(C) Dorsal columns > A pattern of rhythmic pressure stimuli is interpreted as vibration.> The impulses responsible for the vibrating sensation are carried in the dorsal columns.> Degeneration of this part of the spinal cord occurs in poorly controlled diabetes, pernicious anemia, some vitamin deficiencies and occasiona...
Physiology
Nervous System
b9d181d9-b12c-4892-9254-9c5eb00ec6c1
Concurrent list includes
Census collection
International health relations
Vital statistics
Immigration
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Vital statistics
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
4e33072f-0e29-4b8e-98df-6c383e5d14c4
Cicatrising alopecia with perifollicular blue–gray patches is most commonly associated with –
Pitting of nails
Whitish lesions in the buccal mucosa
Arthritis
Discoid plaques in the face
1b
single
Cicatricial alopecia with perifollicular blue-grey patches indicates in favour of lichen planus. Whitish lesion in buccal mucosa (Lacey pathern) is characteristic of lichen planus
Dental
null
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Digitalis acts in atrial fibrillation by ?
Increasing AV node refractoriness
Decreasing atrial contractility
Inhibiting Na+ K+ ATPase pump
Inhibiting Na+ H+ ATPase pump
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Increase in A.V. node refractoriness Digitalis in arrhvthma o Digitalis is the drug of choice for controlling ventricular rate in atrial fibrillation (AF) with hea failure. o Digitalis reduces the ventricular rate in AF by decreasing the number of impulses that are able to pass down the A-V node and b...
Pharmacology
null
b5ecfaf0-5391-490f-8042-69a9ceaa822a
Regarding parotid neoplasms, the false statement is
FNA has low sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing parotid neoplasms
Pain may be a pointer for malignancy
Superficial lobe tumors can present with trismus as early presentation
Enucleation leads to recurrence
2c
multi
Ans. (c) Superficial lobe tumors can present with trismus as early presentationRef: Sabiston Textbook of surgery 20th Edition Page 807* Salivary gland tumors are usually slow growing and well circumscribed.* Patients with a mass and findings of rapid growth, pain, paresthesias, and facial nerve weakness are at increase...
Surgery
Salivary Gland
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33 years old alcoholic on ATT presents with increased serum iron & increased transferrin saturation. Diagnosis ?
Iron deficiency anemia
Sideroblastic anemia
Megaloblastic anemia
Anemia of chronic disease
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Sideroblastic anemia This patient is taking anti-tubercular treatment (ATT) which includes INH. o INH can cause pyridoxine deficiency which can result in sideroblastic anemia. o In sideroblastic anemia, serum ferritin, serum iron and transferrin saturation are increased.
Pathology
null
d4fc5cf1-7d90-44ee-b23a-d0710f9894bd
True of the given attitude:
Flexion at hip and knee
Not seen in extensive burns
Seen in rigor mois
Seen in antemoem burns only
0a
multi
The above image shows PUGILISTIC ATTITUDE* Also known as (boxing, fencing or defense attitude/ heat stiffening) Mechanism: Due to coagulation of muscle protein. Attitude: - The legs are flexed at the hips and knees, - The arms are flexed at the elbows and held out in front of the body and - The fingers are hooked like ...
Forensic Medicine
Thermal injuries
7864a1a6-96f5-4759-bedf-72a2ba0ab48d
CMV belongs to which family of DNA viruses ?
Poxviridae
Herpesviridae
Papovaviridae
Paravoviridae
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Herpesviridae
Microbiology
null
f9070d2e-2bf1-41fb-a08d-a5873794b06f
Most common cause of pneumonia in children less than 2 years is ?
RSV
Streptococcus aureus
Staphylococcus aureus
Klebsiella
0a
single
Respiratory syncytial virus is the most impoant cause of pneumonia in children less than 2 years of age.At other ages ,influenza, parainfluenza, adeno virus are common. Bacteria causing pneumonia are klebsiella, S.pneumonia, E.coli, H.influenza, staphylococci, Atypical organisms like Mycoplasma and Pneumocystis carinii...
Pediatrics
Respiratory system
4a80bede-c226-4630-99ba-8279ffaeefb9
True about Leiomyoma is all except
Fibroids are most common is obese females
Smoking is protective for leiomyomas
Most common in multi parous women
Fibroids are more common is African - american females.
2c
multi
Fibroid is most common in Nulliparous females.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
f05185ed-6beb-4d51-8415-9c2bede9dd72
Presence of >10% plasma cells with no lytic lesion and M protein in serum is seen in?
Smoldering myeloma
Multiple myeloma
Monoclonal Gammopathy of unknown significance
Non secretory Myeloma
0a
single
Ans. (a) Smoldering myelomaRef: Harrison 19th ed./715Diagnostic Criteria for Multiple MyelomaMONOCLONAL Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance is defined by the presence of three criteria:* Serum monoclonal M protein (M-protein) concentration < 3g/dL* Bone marrow plasma cell concentration < 10%* No evidence of end org...
Pathology
Multiple Myeloma
2bf10fc4-da44-41ec-b1ca-82a80c0bb613
Tamoxifen predisposes to :
Endometrial cancer
Ovarian cancer
Cervical cancer
Vaginal cancer
0a
single
In Breast Cancer although tamoxifen improves the survival period, it causes endometrial hyperplasia and cancer, and requires regular monitoring with ultrasound study of endometrium and endometrial biopsy. Reference: Shaw's Textbook of Gynaecology 16th edition page no 540
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Gynaecological oncology
f0c581bd-03e1-4fb6-b99f-dc21e4eb344b
One of the following in high doses can cause convulsions ?
Penicillin
Aminoglycosides
Erythromycin
All
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Penicillin Drugs causing seizures o Lactam antibiotics o Local anaesthetics o Quinolones o Cyclosporine o Acyclovir & Ganciclovir o OKT3 o Isoniazid o Tacrolimus o Meperidine o Interferons o Tramadol o Antidepressants o Antipsychotics o Lithium o Theophylline o Alcohol withdrawl o Barbiturate withdraw...
Pharmacology
null
42ecd3f1-2c1a-42f8-8b8d-6092fecc444b
All are true about horners syndrome except:
Enophthalmos
Ipsilateral hypohydration
Dilated pupil
Ptosis
2c
multi
Ans: c (Dilated pupil)Ref: Harrison's, 16th ed, p 508,17th ed, p. 192Dilated pupil is not a feature of Homer syndrome. In Homer syndrome constricted pupil is seen.Horner syndromeHomer syndrome is due to involvement of sympathetic pathways to the eyes.Clinical featuresPtosisConstricted pupilEnophthalmosIpsilateral loss ...
Medicine
C.N.S.
f7ae4eb8-e70f-40fe-b7b4-1c741718c2c3
15 million sperm/ml of semen with total 15% motile sperm signifies
Aspermia
Asthenozoospermia
Oligozoospermia
Oligoasthenozoospermia
3d
single
Aspermia - Lack of secretion or expulsion of semen following ejaculation.Asthenozoospermia - Loss or reduction of mobility of sperms, frequently associated with infeility. Oligozoospermia - low spermatozoon countOligoasthenozoospermia is a combination of:Asthenozoospermia (reduced sperm motility)Oligozoospermia (low sp...
Physiology
Endocrinology
b27493f1-7824-4af3-ae4b-51ba7ff35526
Disease of sweat gland ?
Fordyce's spot
Acne vulgaris
Fox-Fordyce's disease
None
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Fox-Fordyce's disease
Skin
null
61ce9276-0524-4749-b2a8-fcda98807ab4
Both hyperplasia and hyperophy is found inaEUR'
Pregnancy uterus
Cardiac muscle in cardiomegaly
Skeletal muscle in athelete
Breast development in lactation
0a
multi
Pregnant uterus ?? There are some confusion because of the changes in 881/e Robbin's Bobbin's 7th/e clearly states that (p7) The massive physiologic growth of uterus during pregnancy is a good example of hormone induced increase in the size of an organ that results from both hyperophy and hyperplasia But Robbin 8thie s...
Pathology
null
31731f2d-9bc6-481d-a703-c01908b85dda
Popcorn cells are seen in which variety of hodgkin's disease ?
Nodular sclerosis
Mixed cellularity
Lymphocyte predominant
Lymphocyte depletion
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Lymphocyte predominant Popcorn cells are found in lymphocytic predominant type of Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Pathology
null
d8ff3acb-7b8a-4031-b8ae-15479968d17d
A pregnant woman is found to have an excessive accumulation of amniotic fluid. Such polyhydramnios is likely to be associated with all of the following conditions except
Sacrococcygeal teratoma
Anencephaly
Oesophageal atresia
Bilateral renal agenesis
3d
multi
Fetal congenital anomalies associated with Polyhydramnios CNS anomalies 1.Anencephaly 2.Hydranencephaly 3.Holoprosencephaly Neuromuscular disorders Myotonic dystrophy Obstruction of the fetal upper gastrointestinal tract 4.Esophageal atresia 5.Duodenal atresia Other obstructive causes 6.Clefts 7.Micrognathia 8.Congenit...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
General obstetrics
29b42e04-37c4-4557-a3fb-4deffde8488a
Stapes foot plate covers:
Round window
Oval window
Sinus tympani
Pyramid
1b
single
The Oval window is covered by the footplate of stapes. The Round window is covered by secondary tympanic membrane.
ENT
Anatomy of Middle Ear
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All are true about cephalosporins, except:
Ceftazidime is a 3rd generation cephalosporin.
Cefoperazone has got antipseudomonal effect.
Cefoxitin has got no activity against anaerobes.
Cephalosporins act by inhibiting cell wall synthesis.
2c
multi
SECOND GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS  These were developed subsequent to the first generation compounds and are more active against gram-negative organisms with wider coverage, including some strains resistant to first generation compounds. Few members, i.e. cefoxitin are active against anaerobes as well, but none inhibits...
Pharmacology
null
b3aa7129-6f39-4123-b680-2182b15b6748
Which is the Nucleus of masseteric reflex?
Superior sensory nucleus of trigeminal nerve
Spinal nucleus of trigeminal nerve
Mesencephalic nucleus of trigeminal nerve
Dorsal nucleus of vagus nerve
2c
single
The jaw jerk reflex or the masseteric reflex is a stretch reflex used to test the status of a patient&;s trigeminal nerve (CN V)Cell bodies of neurons carrying proprioceptive sensations from muscles of mastication, TMJ teeth and tongue are in the Mesencephalic nucleus of trigeminal nerve.(Ref: Vishram Singh textbook of...
Anatomy
Brain
3a60d418-1566-4639-9396-6ed299ce6150
Slowest conduction is seen in the following pa of the cardiac conducting system:
SA node
Purkinje fibres
AV node
Bundle of his
2c
single
Depolarization initiated in the SA node spreads radially through the atria, then converges on the AV node. Atrial depolarization is complete in about 0.1 s. Because conduction in the AV node is slow, a delay of about 0.1 s (AV nodal delay) occurs before excitation spreads to the ventricles. This delay is shoened by sti...
Physiology
null
35460f1d-b643-48f4-961c-79bfece2e380
True regarding fibromuscular dysplasia are all except
Medium size vessels
OCPS predispose
Aneurysm may occur
Irregular hyperplasia
1b
multi
OCPS predispose Fibromuscular dysplasia affects mainly medium and large aeries. Sometimes alteration of the normal normal structure of the aerial wall gives rise to true aneurysms. There is also associated irregular hyperplasia. Muir's Textbook of pathology Edited by JR Anderson, 12 th edition, page no 14.36 Answer is ...
Pathology
Breast
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While walking or standing, posture is maintain by -
Basal ganglia
Hypothalamus
Cerebellum
Amygdala
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Cerebellum o Cerebellum, through its connection with the red nucleus influences the activity of brainstem reticular formation and thereby gamma motor neuron activity.o Through its connections with the vestibular nucleus and vestibulospinal tract, cerebellum influnences the activity of alpha motor neur...
Physiology
Cerebellum and Brainstem
101ffce9-309d-44b3-9728-cc577aa81302
All of the following are used for monitoring air pollution except
SO2
Soiling index
Coefficient of haze
E. coli
3d
multi
Indicator for air pollution Remarks Sulphur dioxide Best Smoke and soiling index Air filtered through white paper and stained is measured under photoelectric meter Grit and dust measurement Deposit gauzes collect grit dust and others solid Coefficient of haze Amount of smoke and other aerosol in the air Air pollution i...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Environment
e1e1e8d3-9a40-4995-a177-df84d95fd3c5
Local anaesthetic agent which has antimuscarinic action on hea muscle receptors is
Procaine
Cocaine
Chloroprocaine
None of the above
1b
multi
Cocaine is a sympathomimetic (and thus antimuscarinic) local anaesthetic and thus adrenaline should not be added to it.
Pharmacology
All India exam
83178ec9-08aa-4a57-b915-41de68c82baa
Blood Samples for DNA fingerprinting should be transpoed in?
Normal saline
EDTA
NaF
Thymol
1b
single
EDTA REF: Ginya Bomjen, Anupuma Raina, Irshad M Sulaiman, Seyed E Hasnain & TD Dogra (1996) Effect of storage of blood samples on DNA yield, quality and fingerprinting: A forensic approach. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology;34:384-386, methodscollectionpreservationdna.htm DNA Fingerprinting technique, introduced b...
Forensic Medicine
null
ccb12696-1819-4b54-abcc-07743d5cff32
Which of the following structures is related to the esophagus 22.5cm from the incisor teeth?
Arch of aorta
Right principal broncus
Thoracic Duct
Azygous Vein
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Arch of aorta * 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)...
Anatomy
Thorax
150c4f1d-505e-4003-a39d-5e43be92235b
not true about bacterial vaginosis:
pH < 4.5
Clue cells present
With KOH gives amine smell
white,milky discharge
0a
multi
white milky,non viscous discharge adherent to vaginal wall ph >4.5 fishy odour when mixed with 10% KOH Clue cells present
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
1c57a192-77ef-4699-ad1c-9028c8c655e4
Hemochromatosis affects all of the following organs except:
Liver
Pancreas
Hea
Salivary gland
3d
multi
Deposition of hemosiderin in the following organs (in decreasing order of severity):- Liver cirrhosis Pancreas fibrosis Myocardium Pituitary gland Adrenal gland Thyroid -Skin pigmentation is paially attributable to hemosiderin deposition in dermal macrophages and fibroblasts, most of the pigmentation results from incre...
Pathology
Bilirubin Metabolism
d817735f-9335-4dab-8f36-07a4fa3ebfc5
Filgrastim is used in treatment of:
Anemia
Neutropenia
Malaria
Filarial
1b
single
Filgrastim is a recombinant human granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) which is a 175 - aminoacid glyco-protein. It differs from the natural granulocyte stimulating factor due to its lack in glycosylation and the presence of an extra N-terminal methionine. It has proved to be effective in the treatment of seve...
Pharmacology
null
610bc09a-c6ea-438c-8b09-e1c47268b8ca
Biochemical oxygen demand is determined by
Oranic matter and bacteria
Oxygen content
Alage content in water
Agriculture fertiliser content in water.
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' . Organic matter & Bacteria. "The strength of sewage is expressed in terms ofBiochemical oxygen demandChemical oxygen demandsSuspended solids demand""Biochemical Oxygen demand -It is the most important test done on sewage. It is defined as the amount of oxygen absorbed by a sample of sewage during a specifi...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Environment and Health
7f9f27bb-82e7-44fa-8b88-a1bedc5618bf
A 43-year-old woman has had a headache and fever for the past 2 weeks following a severe respiratory tract infection accompanying bronchiectasis. On physical examination, her temperature is 38.3degC. There is no papilledema. She has no loss of sensation or motor function, but there is decreased vision in the left half ...
Cerebral abscess
Glioblastoma
Metastatic carcinoma
Multiple sclerosis
0a
single
A cerebral abscess is most often a complication of an infection, such as pneumonia or endocarditis, with onset days to weeks earlier. The bacteria spread hematogenously. As the abscess organizes, it is ringed by fibroblasts that deposit collagen; this feature is characteristic of an abscess in the CNS. A neoplasm occas...
Pathology
Central Nervous System
6be7b0a9-a170-49d8-8cf4-2bd76e05c9c9
Penile growth occurs during SMR stage
1
2
3
4
2c
single
In males, the first visible sign of pubey and the hallmark of SMR2 is the testicular enlargement. Penile growth occurs during stage 3.Reference: Nelson Textbook of Paediatrics; 20th edition
Pediatrics
Adolescence
e6479d2b-eb60-4a44-8d5a-bee58ddcd479
The first cell to migrate into a wound due to chemotaxis to start the process of wound healing is -
Lymphocyte
Macrophage
Platelet
Neutrophil
3d
single
Ans-D
Unknown
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