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Which of the following is not involved in synthesis of pyrimidines? | The pyrimidine synthesis is a similar process than that of Purines(Purines Synthesis). In the de novo synthesis of Pyrimidines, the ring issynthesized first and then it is attached to a ribose-phosphate to for a pyrimidinenucleotide. Pyrimidine rings are assembled from bicarbonate, aspaate, and Ammoni | 10,200 | medmcqa_train |
The closest pre-pubeal increase in height each year is | Length at bih - 50cms At the end of 1st year-75 cms Increase in length is 25cm/yr -1st year of bih At the end of 4yrs - 100cm. From there on till 12 yrs ( i.e, pre pubeal age) increase in height is 6cm per year. There is marked acceleration in height during pubey. Ref- Ghai , Chapter 2 | 10,201 | medmcqa_train |
Maximum liver toxicity is seen with which anti -TB drug? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Pyrazinamide Three first line antitubercular drugs are associated with hepatotoxicity :? i) Rifampicin ii) INH iii) Pyrazinamide Of the three, rifampicin is least likely to cause hepatocellular damage, although it is associated with cholestatic jaundice. Pyrazinamide is the most hepatotoxic of the fir... | 10,202 | medmcqa_train |
A 20 year old college student working pa-time in a pediatric AIDS clinic develops a viral exanthem with a rash. Her blood is drawn and tested for specific antibodies to varicella-zoster (chickenpox). Anti-varicella immunoglobulin belonging to which of the following antibody classes would indicate that she is immune to ... | The immunoglobulin that represents past exposure to an antigen is IgG. It is the predominant antibody in the secondary response and is an impoant defense against bacteria and viruses. In the secondary response, a much larger amount of IgG antibody is produced than IgM, and the levels of IgG tend to persist for a much l... | 10,203 | medmcqa_train |
Unilateral breast involvement with scaly skin around the nipple and intermittent bleeding is suggestive of: September 2005 | Ans. B: Pagets disease Paget's disease of the breast is an eczema-like change in the skin of the nipple, and is a superficial manifestation of an underlying breast cancer. The underlying breast cancer may be an invasive breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). In DCIS, the cancer cells are completely contained... | 10,204 | medmcqa_train |
Pouches are lined by which germ layer? | Pouches inside are lined by Endoderm Clefts outside are lined by Ectoderm | 10,205 | medmcqa_train |
A 20 year old woman presents with bilateral conductive deafness, palpable purpura on the legs and hemoptysis. Radiograph of the chest shows a thin-walled cavity in left lower zone. Investigations reveal total leukocyte count 12000/mm3, red cell casts in the urine and serum creatinine 3mg/dL. What is the most probable d... | Answer is C (Wegener's granulomatosis) The patient in question has been depicted to have one manifestation each of the classical triad as mentioned below along with skin lesion in the _Pm of palpable purpura and hence the answer is clearly Wegener's granulomatosis. Wegener's granulomatosis in its classical form present... | 10,206 | medmcqa_train |
Progesterone of choice in emergency contraception is the following: | Postcoital contraceptive methods prevent implantation or cause regression of the corpus luteum and are highly efficacious if used appropriately. Levonorgestrel is more effective and is associated with fewer side effects than the combination estrogen-progestin regimens. Other hormone-based emergency contraception: Estro... | 10,207 | medmcqa_train |
The best way to diagnose the degree of placenta pre is | Trans vaginal sonography | 10,208 | medmcqa_train |
HLA HI gene codes for - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Complement | 10,209 | medmcqa_train |
Which among the following is known as 'Eaton agent' which causes respiratory infection? | M. pneumoniae pneumonia is also referred to as Eaton agent pneumonia (the organism having first been isolated in the early 1940s by Monroe Eaton), primary atypical pneumonia, and "walking" pneumonia. A mild tracheobronchitis with fever, cough, headache, and malaise is the most common syndrome associated with acute M pn... | 10,210 | medmcqa_train |
In type 4 thyroplasty, vocal cord is | Thyroplasty Isshiki divided thyroplasty procedures into 4 categories to produce a functional alteration of vocal cords. Type I: It is medial displacement of vocal cord as in achieved in Teflon paste injection. Type II: It is lateral displacement of the vocal cord and is used to improve the airway. Type III: It is used ... | 10,211 | medmcqa_train |
Reduvid bug transmitts- | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Chaga's disease Arthopods Arthropod borne diseases1) Mosquito:1) AnophelesMalariaFilaria (Not in India) 2) CulexJapanese encephalitisWest nile feverBancroftian filariasisViral arthritis 3)AedesYellow feverDengueDengue hemorrhagic feverChikangu nya feverRift valley feverFilaria (Not in India)Zika virus... | 10,212 | medmcqa_train |
Initially renal aeries are branches of | Initially the renal aeries are branches of the common iliac aeries, then the distal end of aoa and when kidneys are located at a higher level, they receive new branches from the aoa. Normally the caudal renal vessels undergo involution and disappear. Ref - pubmed.com | 10,213 | medmcqa_train |
The following is/are true of a descending aoic dissection: | Descending Aoa dissections Almost always seen in hypeensive patients. Diagnosis is made by locating the tear in the aoa distal to the left subclan aery. Type III dissections may involve only the descending thoracic aoa but can extend the entire length of the aoa. | 10,214 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following develop first during dependence of a substance - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Psychological dependence Drug dependenceo Drug dependence, as the name suggests, is a state where a person becomes dependent on a drug despite knowing the harmful effect of the drug.o This state arises from repeated, periodic or continuous administration of a drug, that results in harm to the individu... | 10,215 | medmcqa_train |
A 55 year old patient with disseminated tuberculosis is prescribed drugs. Which of the following might be seen in patient of TB, who has regularly been injecting intramuscular injection of streptomycin: | Deafness | 10,216 | medmcqa_train |
A 10 year old male child presents with pallor and h/o blood transfusion 2 months back. On investigation, Hb-4.5 gms, Total count-60,000,Platelet count-2 lakhs and CD 10+ve, CD 19+ve, CD 117 +ve, MPO +ve and CD 33 -ve. What is the most probable diagnosis? | . Mixed phenotypic a/c leukemia | 10,217 | medmcqa_train |
The severity of pelvic pain in endometriosis correlates best with : | Depth of invasion | 10,218 | medmcqa_train |
Drugs that can enhance action of sulfonylurea include the following, except: | Drugs that enhance SU action (may precipitate hypoglycaemia) are-
(a) Displace from protein binding: Phenylbutazone, sulfinpyrazone, salicylates, sulfonamides.
(b) Inhibit metabolism/excretion: Cimetidine, ketoconazole, sulfonamides, warfarin, chloramphenicol, acute alcohol intake (also synergises by causing hypoglycae... | 10,219 | medmcqa_train |
All are true about Migratory motor complex except | Migratory motor complex resumes 90 - 120 mins after the meal and occurs at interval of 90 mins till next meal. | 10,220 | medmcqa_train |
Diastatic fracture is | (Seperation of the cranial sutures) (222-Reddy's 29th)DIASTAT1C OR SUTURAL FRACTURES - separation of the sutures occurs only in young persons due to a blow on head with blunt weapon* It may occur alone but often is associated with fracture* It is usually seen in saggital sutures* These are particularly common in traffi... | 10,221 | medmcqa_train |
Which one of the following is the drug of choice for treating systemic fungal infection ? | Amphotericin B is an antifungal medication used for serious fungal infections and leishmaniasis. The fungal infections it is used to treat include aspergillosis, blastomycosis, candidiasis, coccidioidomycosis, and cryptococcosis. For ceain infections it is given with flucytosine Ref Harrison20th edition pg 1078 | 10,222 | medmcqa_train |
Normal anion gap is seen in all except | Ans: b) Methanol poisoning (Ref: Harrison 17th edition/ Page 291-292)Anion gap is the measure of unmeasured anions.AG = Na+-Normally anions = cationsAny increase in anions other than Cl- or HCO3- will cause decrease in Cl- or HCO2 so that total anions is same in quantity. Eg increase in acetate, lactate, methanol, phos... | 10,223 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following amino acids is involved in one carbon pool? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Glycine* Goups, containing a single carbon atom are called one carbon groups. One carbon groups are formed from following amino acids during their metabolism:- Serine, glycine, histidine and tryptophan. One carbon groups formed during metabolism are: methyl (CH3), methylene (CH2), methenyl (C H), form... | 10,224 | medmcqa_train |
The ratio of anaerobe to aerobes in stool is | The mean number of bacteria in colon exceeds 10^11 bacteria/ gram of faecal matter. Approximately 99.9% of these bacteria are anaerobic in the colon. 300 to 400 different species or types of bacteria can be found. So the ratio of anaerobes to aerobes in the stool is 1000:01. Ref: Baveja textbook of microbiology; 4th ed... | 10,225 | medmcqa_train |
Antidiabetic drug with insulin independent action is ? | Ans. is'a'i.e., SGLT 2 inhibitor(Ref: KDT p.270)Sodium-glucose cotranspo-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor: Dapagliflozin - antidiabetic drugs - action independent of insulin | 10,226 | medmcqa_train |
Helicine a ery are branch of | BD CHAURASIA S HUMAN ANATOMY SIXTH edition Vol 2 Pg 221 The deep aery of penis runs in the corpus cavernosum.It breaks up into aeries that follow a spiral course and are there called helicine aery | 10,227 | medmcqa_train |
As per WHO guidelines, iodine deficiency disorders are endemic in the community when prevalence of goitre in school age children is more than - | Deficiency of Iodine The most obvious consequence of iodine deficiency is goitre but recent studies have indicated that there is a much wider spectrum of disorders, some of them so severe as to be disabling. They include : (a) hypothyroidism (b) retarded physical development and impaired mental function (c) increased r... | 10,228 | medmcqa_train |
Fatty liver caused due to excess alcohol consumption is because of the excess ratio of? | Ethanol + NAD - acetaldehyde + NADH + H So there is increase ratio of NADH / NAD due to increase NADH (1) Beat oxidation will not occur (2) Fatty acid synthesis will increase in liver and lead to fatty liver (3) Oxaloacetate + NADH + H - MALATE (4) Pyruvate +NADH + H - MALATE Due to excess NADH, oxaloacetate is unavail... | 10,229 | medmcqa_train |
If mean is less than the median, than the data is said to be | Ans. is 'b' i.e. Negatively skewed Relationship among the three measures of central tendency (ie mean, median and mode) in a skewed curve is an oft repeated question.Lets first see what skewed distribution curve is.* An asymmetrical distribution curve can be of two types:Positive skewed distribution curveNegative skewe... | 10,230 | medmcqa_train |
Drinking can be induced by: | B i.e. Osmotic stimulation of supraoptic nucleusBody respond to increased plasma osmolality in two ways.(i) By increasing ADH secretion which decrease water excretion by kidney(ii) By stimulating thirst centre which increase water intakeIn both these mechanism osmoreceptors are involved.(iii) Supraoptic nucleus near an... | 10,231 | medmcqa_train |
Treatment of granuloma inguinale is- | A i.e. Tetracycline | 10,232 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are used in a PCR reaction, EXCEPT | Components of PCR 1. Template DNA 2. Pair of DNA Primers 3. Thermostable DNA polymerase 4. dNTPs 5. Buffer with divalent cation ddNTP (dideoxynucleotide triphosphates) Not used in PCR; Used in sanger's chain-termination method | 10,233 | medmcqa_train |
The compiication that can occur with internal podalic version for transverse lie: | Complications of internal podalic version rupture uterus if done without adequate liquor and in obstructed labour Anaesthetic risks Atonic postpaum haemorrhage due to the use of uterine relaxants like halothane Bih asphyxia and bih trauma (refer pgno:453 Sheila textbook of obstetrics 2 nd edition) | 10,234 | medmcqa_train |
Transfer of an amino group from an amino acid to an alpha keto acid is done by: | Transaminases | 10,235 | medmcqa_train |
Investigation to diagnose carcinoma head of pancrease are/is -a) Hypotonic duodenogramb) X-ray abdomenc) USGd) Endoscopye) C.T. Scan | Investigations done in pancreatic cancer
USG
CT scan
ERCP
Endoscopic U/S
Angiography
Barium studies - barium meal & hypotonic duodenography
Contrast enhanced CT scan is the inv. of choice. | 10,236 | medmcqa_train |
Hapten is - | Haptens are small molecules that elicit an immune response only when attached to a large carrier such as a protein Reff: Ananthanarayan & Panikers textbook of microbiology 9th edition pg:87 | 10,237 | medmcqa_train |
True about Moderate aerobic exercise is | Paial exercise is associated with increased core temperature and there is no significant change in blood ph. Ref:Guyton and Hall textbook of medical physiology 12th edition,page number:503,504,505 | 10,238 | medmcqa_train |
A 14-year-old girl presents with a 5-day history of hypertension, oliguria, and hematuria. She was seen 2 weeks earlier for a severe throat infection with group A (b-hemolytic) streptococci. A kidney biopsy displays glomerulonephritis. Immunofluorescence staining for which of the following proteins would provide the st... | In acute postinfectious glomerulonephritis, immune complexes localize in glomeruli by deposition from the circulation or by formation in situ as bacterial antigens bind circulating antibodies. The renal biopsy shows complement fixation. Complement activation is so extensive that over 90% of patients with postinfectious... | 10,239 | medmcqa_train |
Which is false regarding an Anganwadi worker - | The anganwadi worker is selected from the community she is expected to serve She undergoes training in various aspects of health,nutrition,and child development for 4 months She is a pa time worker and is paid an honorarium of Rs.1500 per month (Refer pgno:903 park 23rd edition) | 10,240 | medmcqa_train |
All the following indicators are used to measure disability rates in a community except ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Human povey index | 10,241 | medmcqa_train |
Yellow/fatty liver is characteristically seen in: Jharkhand 11 | Ans. Phosphorus poisoning | 10,242 | medmcqa_train |
Granulomatous lung disease is caused by? | Ans is 'a' i.e. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis* Granulomatous lung disease refers a broad group of infectious and well as non infections conditions characterized by formation of granulomas.* The spectrum includes :1) Infectiousa) Mycobacteriali) Pulmonary tuberculosisii) Pulmonary non tuberculous mycobacterial infectionb... | 10,243 | medmcqa_train |
Sterilisation by steam under pressure | Autoclave - Moist heat, steam under pressure. 121C for 15 min Two types of autoclaves are available : gravity displacement type and high vaccum sterilizers. In its simplest form, the laboratory autoclaves consist of a veical or horizontal cylinder of gunmetal or of stainless steel in a suppoing sheet iron case. The lid... | 10,244 | medmcqa_train |
Bitherinal caloric test tests: | In Fitzgerald-Hallpike test/ bithermal caloric test, patient lies supine with head tilted 30deg forward so that horizontal canal is veical. Ears are irrigated for 40 seconds alternatively with water at 30degC and at 44deg C (70 below & above normal temperature) & observed for appearance of nystagmus till its end point | 10,245 | medmcqa_train |
Coffee bean sign is seen in – | Coffee bean sign is seen in sigmoid volvulus. | 10,246 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is true about celiac sprue:September 2009 | Ans. C: Anti-gliadin antibodies are IgA/IgG | 10,247 | medmcqa_train |
A 35-year-old woman with end-stage renal disease of unknown etiology is transplanted with a cadaver kidney. The patient develops oliguia shortly after transplantation and a renal biopsy shows immediate (hyperacute) rejection. Immunosuppression improves renal function. Which of the following represents the principle tar... | Incompatible ABO histo-blood group antigens, which are expressed on endothelial cells and erythrocytes, are absolute barriers to a successful transplant. ABO-incompatible grafts encounter preformed circulating antibodies, which bind to endothelial cells and cause immediate (hyperacute) rejection. By contrast, the most ... | 10,248 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following artery does not supply medulla? | Ans. d. Superior cerebellar artery (Ref BDC 4/e vol-III/202-203)Medulla is supplied by anterior spinal artery, branches of vertebral artery and posterior inferior cerebellar artery (but not the Superior cerebellar artery).Blood supply of Medulla Oblongata1. Anterior spinal arteryQ:The anterior spinal artery supplies th... | 10,249 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are mature defense mechanisms except- | Ans. is 'c' i.e. Projection o Projection is a narcissistic defense mechanism.Defence mechanismsNarissistic/PsychoticImmatureNeuroticMatureo Denialo Distortiono Projectiono Blockingo Introjectiono Passive - Aggressive behavioro Acting outo Hypochondriasiso Regressiono Schizoid fantasyo Somatizationo Controllingo Displac... | 10,250 | medmcqa_train |
Bed of tonsil is formed by - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Superior constrictor o Tonsillar bed is formed by the following:1. Pharyngobasilar fascia3. Buccopharyngeal fascia5. Glossopharyngeal nerve2. Superior constrictor muscle4. Styloglossus muscle | 10,251 | medmcqa_train |
Organism associated with fish consumption that also cause carcinoma gallbladder: | Ans. a. Clonorchis sinensis (Ref: Harrison 19/e p1428, 18/e p2008, 17/e p1330; http/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12483392; www.ncbi.nlm.gov/pubmed/3993073)Clonorchis sinensisClonorchis sinensis is a liver fluke, acquired by ingestion of raw or inadequately cooked freshwater fishes.In human body, it lives within bile duc... | 10,252 | medmcqa_train |
Under the National Leprosy Elimination Programme, mass survey for leprosy is done if prevalence of leprosy is more than: | Under the NLEP, mass surveys are carried out by house to house surveys if prevalence of leprosy is>10/1000. In mass surveys, not less than 95% of the population should be covered. Ref: Park 21st edition, page 295. | 10,253 | medmcqa_train |
IUCD is contraindicated in : | Infection | 10,254 | medmcqa_train |
Transitional epithelium or urothelium lines all of the following structures of the urinary system, EXCEPT: | The normal urothelium is composed of 3-7 layers of transitional cell epithelium. It is characterized by a superficial layer of dome like cells that are neither squamous nor columnar. These cells, sometimes called umbrella cells. It lines,Walls of the calicesPelvisUrinary bladderUretersUpper pa of the urethra | 10,255 | medmcqa_train |
Inferior mesenteric vein drains into vein : | A. i.e. Splenic vein Inferior mesenteric vein begins as superior rectal vein & drains into splenic veinQ behind the body of pancreas. Inferior mesenteric vein receives superior rectal, sigmoid & left colic veins. | 10,256 | medmcqa_train |
'a' wave is absent in | (A) # 'a' wave of JVP: Due to right atrial contraction Synchronous with carotid artery pulse> Absent 'a' wave: Atrial fibrillation> Diminished 'a' wave: Tachycardia; Prolonged PR interval> 'a' Wave Fused with 'c' Wave: Supra ventricular tachycardia> Large 'a' Waves: Pulmonary hypertension Pulmonary stenosis; Tricuspid ... | 10,257 | medmcqa_train |
Which action by a nursing assistant (NA) when caring for a patient who is pancytopenic indicates a need for the nurse to intervene? | Use of dental floss is avoided in patients with pancytopenia because of the risk of infection and bleeding. The other actions are appropriate for oral care of a pancytopenic patient. | 10,258 | medmcqa_train |
Western Blot detects | In this technique, proteins are identified Proteins are isolated from the tissue and electrophoresis is done Separated protein are then transferred on to nitrocellulose membrane After fixation, it is probed with radioactive antibody and autoradiographedRef: DM Vasudevan, 7th edition, page no: 634 | 10,259 | medmcqa_train |
A 75-year-old woman presents with history of tripping and falling in the bathroom and unable to walk or bear weight on her left hip. On examination it was noted that her left lower limb was in an externally rotated position, hip was tender and active straight leg raising was not possible. The most possible diagnosis is... | Ans: A (Fracture neck of femur) Ref: Apley's System of Orthopaedics and Fractures, 9th Edition, P 847-848Explanation:Fracture Neck of FemurMost common site of fractures in the elderly.Common in women in the 8th and 9th decades.The association with osteoporosis is main underlying factor.Other risk factors include bone-l... | 10,260 | medmcqa_train |
Framingham Heart Study is an example of : | FRAMINGHAM HEART STUDY:
Is a classical example of cohort study
Initiated in 1948 by US Public Health Service at Framingham, a town in Massachusetts, USA
Aim: To study the relationship of risk factors (serum cholesterol, blood pressure, weight,smoking) to the subsequent development of cardiovascular diseases. | 10,261 | medmcqa_train |
A 80 kg patient is brought in causality. Patient is in shock. Vaso-pressure is to be staed micro/kg/min. Vial has 200 mg in 5 ml, 2 ls diluted in 250 ml NS. 16 drops is equal to 1 ml. Calculate drops per minute required | 250 ml of NS contains 200 mg x 2 = 400 mg vaso-pressure1 ml NS contains = 1.6 mg vaso-pressureVaso-pressure staed 10 micro/kg/min or 80 x 10 micro g/min = 800 micro g/min or 0.8 mg /minVaso-pressure staed 0.8 mg/ min 0r 0.5 ml/ min (1 ml NS contains = 1.6 mg vaso-pressure) or 8 drops/ min (1 ml = 16 drops) | 10,262 | medmcqa_train |
Maple syrup urine disease is due to - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., oc-ketoacid decarboxylase o Maple syrup urine disease is due to deficiency of a-ketoacid dehydrogenase (also called a-ketoacid decarboxylase).Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) or branched chain ketoaciduriao It is an inborn error of metabolism of branched chain amino acids valine, leucine and isoleucin... | 10,263 | medmcqa_train |
Attachment to the first rib is all Except | B. i.e. Scalenius posterior | 10,264 | medmcqa_train |
True about pugilistic attitude: MP 09; PGI 10 | Ans. Cannot differentiate between ante- or postmoem | 10,265 | medmcqa_train |
In Alibe Bazin syndrome, origin of lymphoma is from:- | - Alibe Bazin syndrome is the other name given for condition MYCOSIS FUNGOIDES. - MYCOSIS FUNGOIDES is the cancer arising from T-Cells - It is associated with cutaneous T-Cell lymphoma - Cutaneous T-Cell lymphoma, the tumor cells has high chances of skin infiltration called as EPIDERMOTROPISM & can also be present in t... | 10,266 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following plays a central role in the mitotic spindle formation in cellular division? | Centrosome plays a critical role in mitotic spindle formation. Gamma-Tubulin is a constituent of Microtubules, which are necessary for the formation and function of the mitotic spindle. Microtubules an integral component of the cellular cytoskeleton consists of cytoplasmic tubes 25 nm in diameter. These are cylinders o... | 10,267 | medmcqa_train |
Radioisotope study preferred for detection of parathyroid adenoma is? | Sestamibi Scan Is preferred isotope study used for Parathyroid Adenoma I-131 is used for Systemic Radiotherapy of Thyroid Cancers Thallium-201 scan is used for Myocardial Perfusion Tc99m-MDP/Medronate is used for Bone scan | 10,268 | medmcqa_train |
Chromosomal non - disjunction responsible for all except- | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Neurofibromatosis type 1 Nondisjunctiono Nondisjunction is the failure of homologous chromosomes or sister chromatids to separate properly during cell division.o There are three forms of nondisiunction:Failure of a pair of homologous chromosomes to separate in meiosis I.Failure of sister chromatids to... | 10,269 | medmcqa_train |
With regard to Ketamine, all of the following are true except: | D i.e. Has no effect on intracranial pressure | 10,270 | medmcqa_train |
Which among the following is the earliest to be detected by an antenatal USG? | Anencephaly can be detected as early as 10 weeks of pregnancy and the diagnosis is 100% accurate. | 10,271 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is a causative agent of Farmer's Lung? | Ref: Harrison 20th edition, P 1970Farmers lung is a hypersensitivity pneumonitis which is caused by thermophilic actinomycetes. The same organism grows on sugarcane dust and is the antigen leading to Bagassosis.DiseaseAntigenSourceFarming/Food ProcessingFarmer's lungThermophilic Actinomycetes (e.g., Saccharopolyspora r... | 10,272 | medmcqa_train |
Meningomyelocele patient after being operated developed hydrocephalus due to: | Type II Chiari malformation is characterized by progressive hydrocephalus with a myelomeningocele. | 10,273 | medmcqa_train |
Complicated cataract is associated with: | Ans. D i.e. All of the above Cataract Systemic causes of cataract: - HTN, - Smoking, - DM MC cataract in adults: Coical cataract Complicated cataract: Characteristic sign is polychromatic lusture Lamellar cataract: Associated with - Malnutrition & - Hypoparathyroidism After cataract: Nd: YAG LASER capsulotomy is done | 10,274 | medmcqa_train |
All are live vaccines Except | LIVE ATTENUATED VACCINES:1. BCG2. MMR , MEASLES3. ORAL POLIO4. ORAL TYPHOIDKILLED VACCINES:1.RABIES2.HEPATITIS A3.PEUSSIS4.IPV-POLIO5.JAPANESE B ENCEPHALITIS VACCINETOXOIDS:1.TETANUS2.DIPHTHERIASUBUNIT VACCINES:HEPATITIS BADOLESCENT VACCINATION:1.MMR2.HBV3.HPV | 10,275 | medmcqa_train |
Kishori Shakti Yojana does not include | Kishori Shakti Yojana scheme targets adolescent girls in the age group of 11 to 18 years and addresses their needs of self-development, nutrition and health status, literacy and numerical skills, vocational skills etc. Ref: PARK&;S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICINE 23rd edition pg 592 | 10,276 | medmcqa_train |
Sump syndrome occurs most commonly after | SUMP SYNDROME Paiculate matter, stones and food debris accumulate and stagnate in the distal, "blind" end of the common duct SUMP syndrome occurs after choledochoduodenostomy Occasional cause of recurrent cholangitis that can result in anastomotic stricture Management Endoscopic management, consisting of sphincterectom... | 10,277 | medmcqa_train |
Estrogen beta receptors are found on | Oestrogen beta receptors are found in blood vessels Ref: guyton and hall textbook of medical physiology 12 edition page number:636,637,638 | 10,278 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is the preferred marker for detecting Acute STEM I in Atheletes: | Answer is B (Troponin T/I) Cardiac specific Troponins (Troponin T and Troponin I) are the biochemical markers of choice for detection of Acute MI in both healthy individuals as well as atheletes. 'The measurement of cTnT and cTnl (cardiac specific Troponin T & I) is of considerable diagnostic usefulness and they are no... | 10,279 | medmcqa_train |
Which one of the following is the most sensitive and specific screening test to detect breast cancer? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Mammography Mammography is most sensitive and specific in detecting small tumors that are sometimes missed on palpation. Screening Test (s) Disease screened Papanicolaou (Pap) smear test Cervical cancer Breast self examination (BSE) Breast cancer Mammography Breast cancer Bimanual oral examination Ora... | 10,280 | medmcqa_train |
Di collar or grease collar is seen in - | The synopsis of forensic medicine & toxicology ; Dr k.s narayan reddy ; 28th edition ;pg.no 131 A di collar is seen in firearm entry wound ,it is seen as narrow ring of skin ,lining the defect & is sharply outlined . This results from the removal of substances from the bullet as it passes through the skin ,i.e bullet l... | 10,281 | medmcqa_train |
Modified nucleotide is seen in | Transfer ribonucleic acid (tRNA) is a type of RNA molecule that helps decode a messenger RNA (mRNA) sequence into a protein. tRNAs function at specific sites in the ribosome during translation, which is a process that synthesizes a protein from a mRNA molecule. Proteins are built from smaller units called amino acids, ... | 10,282 | medmcqa_train |
Preload leads to - | The amount of pressure on the muscles before the contraction starts is the preload. In regards to heart, preload is the amount of pressure on the ventricles at the end of diastole. At the end of diastole, isovolumetric contraction begins. | 10,283 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are true for Ramsay Hunt syndrome, EXCEPT: | Herpes Zoster Oticus or Ramsay Hunt syndrome is characterised by facial paralysis, vesicular rash in the external auditory canal and pinna. Involvement of geniculate ganglion of sensory branch of facial nerve result in anaesthesia of face. Dizziness and hearing impairment can occur due to involvement of Vth and VIIIth ... | 10,284 | medmcqa_train |
Morula reaches uterus at? | Ans. (b) 4 day after fertilisationRef: Langman's embryology 10/hed/p 38, Longman's medical embryology 12th ed/ 37-40 | 10,285 | medmcqa_train |
Depressed bridge of the nose may be due to any of the following except: | (d) Acromegaly(Ref. Scott Brown, 6th ed., 4/8/29)Acromegaly occurring due to growth hormone secreting pituitary adenoma is characterised by enlargement of the nose. | 10,286 | medmcqa_train |
Heme is conveed to bilirubin mainly in | Heme is conveed to bilirubin by the macrophages of reticuloendothelial system. (Mainly in the spleen, but also in the liver and bone marrow). The tissue macrophage system includes the following phagocytic cells: * In bone marrow - lining of blood sinuses (littoral cells) * In liver - intervals along vascular capillarie... | 10,287 | medmcqa_train |
The treatment of Hodgkin's disease of stomach is ? | Ans. is 'd' i.e. None of the above Lymphoma is the second most common gastric malignancy after carcinoma stromach. It is of two types - Primary & Secondary Primary gastric lymphoma is mainly (>95%) Non-Hodgkins type. Most of the primary lymphomas (about 60%) arise in MALT (mucosa associated lymphoid tissue). MALT is us... | 10,288 | medmcqa_train |
A patient presenting with abdominal pain, blood in stools and a palpable mass on examination. A Barium Study was performed, probable diagnosis is? | The above shown image of barium study shows"Coiled spring appearance", which is characterstic of Intussusception. INTUSSUSCEPTION It is a condition in which one segment of intestine telescopes inside of another, causing an intestinal obstruction. It usually presents with nausea, vomiting,pain abdomen with blood in stoo... | 10,289 | medmcqa_train |
Chronological age 10yrs, mental age 4yrs. What that person called as? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Imbecile | 10,290 | medmcqa_train |
All are true regarding diphtheria toxin except | Virulent strains of diphtheria bacilli produce a very powerful exotoxin. The pathogenic effects of the bacillus are due to the toxin. Almost all strains of gravis and intermedius are toxigenic. The toxin is extremely potent and the lethal dose for a 250 g guinea pig is 0.0001g. The toxin has a special affinity for ceai... | 10,291 | medmcqa_train |
Testicular teratoma in adults is? | Malignant REF: Robbin's 7th ed p. 1044 In children differentiated mature teratoma may be benign In post pubeal males all teratoma are regarded as malignant and capable of metastasis regardless the elements may be immature or mature. | 10,292 | medmcqa_train |
A patient Came with Necrotising cellulitis after a hug bite on leg. The ideal initial management is | (D) Surgical exploration # Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressing bacterial infection of the soft tissue that destroys the subcutaneous fat and fascia. In most cases, the deep fascia and the muscle are spared from destruction by the infection, but myonecrosis can occur due to a compartment syndrome.> Many diffe... | 10,293 | medmcqa_train |
At what age is physiological jaundice seen? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., One week of life Physiological jaundice* Most neonates develop visible jaundice due to elevation of unconjugated bilirubin concentration during their first week. This common condition is called physiological jaundice.* This pattern of hyperbilirubinemia has been classified into two functionally distin... | 10,294 | medmcqa_train |
With respect to surgical repair of cleft palate, the soft palate is first repaired, ideal tune for which is | Tunning of primary cleft lip and palate procedures (after Delaire) Cleft lip alone Cleft palate alone Clef lip and palate Unilateral(One side) : One operation at 5-6 months Bilateral (both sides) : One operation at 4-5 months Soft palate only : One operation at 6 months Soft and hard palatr : Two operations Soft palate... | 10,295 | medmcqa_train |
The immediate precursor in the formation of acetoacetate from acetyl CoA in the liver is | HMG CoA
Acetoacetyl-CoA is the starting material for ketogenesis.
However, it is HMG-CoA from which acetoacetate arises. | 10,296 | medmcqa_train |
A 20-year-old boy presented with fever along with hearing of voices, aggressive behavior, muttering to self since 2 days. Diagnosis is: AIIMS 10; KCET 13; COMEDK 13 | Ans. Delirium | 10,297 | medmcqa_train |
which of the following is antidepressent | SSRI * IMPOANCE Most widely prescribed antidepressant * MECHANISM Specifically acts on serotonin transpoers and increases serotonin in synapse. DRUGS FLUOXETINE FLUVOXAMINE DAPOXETINE CITALOPRAM ESCITALOPRAM ESCITALOPRAM SERALINE PAROXETINE USE FLUOXETINE=============CHILDHOOD DEPRESSION FLUVOXAMINE===========OCD DAPOX... | 10,298 | medmcqa_train |
In which of the following, Koebner phenomenon is NOT seen - | koebners phenomenon is seen in lichen planus,psoriasis, lichen nitidus,vitiligo IADVL textbook of dermatology, page 107 | 10,299 | medmcqa_train |
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