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Tobey ayer test is seen in - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Sigmoid sinus thrombosis * Lateral or sigmoid sinus thrombophlebitis arises from inflammation in the adjacent mastoid. It may occur as a complication of: -i) Acute coalescent mastoiditisii) CSOM and cholesteatomaClinical features* Hectic Picket-Fence type of fever with rigor.* Headache, Progressive an... | 11,400 | medmcqa_train |
Norplant 1 is expected to be effective up to: | Norplant 1 contains 6 silastic capsules of which each contains 36 microgram of levonorgestrel. It is expected to be effective for up to 5 years. Ref: Shaw's Textbook of Gynaecology, 12th Edition, Page 179. | 11,401 | medmcqa_train |
Bedsore is an example of ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Trophic ulcer "Trophic ulcers are neurogenic ulcers which are caused by various factors such as impairment of nutrition of the tissues, inadequate blood supply and neurological deficit. Bed sore is included in the group of "trophic ulcers" | 11,402 | medmcqa_train |
Not true about bacterial vaginosis : | white milky,non viscous discharge adherent to vaginal wall ph >4.5 fishy odour when mixed with 10% KOH Clue cells present SHAW&;S TEXTBOOK OF GYNAECOLOGY,Pg no:131,15th edition | 11,403 | medmcqa_train |
What is the infraclavicular lesion of tuberculosis known as? | Infraclavicular lesion of chronic pulmonary tuberculosis is Assman's focus.Puhl's lesion: It is the site of isolated lesion of chronic pulmonary tuberculosis. It is situated at the apex of lung because blood flow and diffusion is sluggish. | 11,404 | medmcqa_train |
Vagina] adenosis is evident in women who had exposure to _____ in utero - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., DES o Adenosis is found in only a small percentage of adult women, but has been reported in 35% to 96% of women exposed to DES in utero.During embryonal development, the vagina is initially covered by columnar, endocervical-type epithelium.This is normally replaced by squamous epithelium advancing upw... | 11,405 | medmcqa_train |
Patient with thin painless otorrhoea, multiple perforations of the tympanic membrane and failure to respond to antimicrobial treatment. What is the most probable causative organism ? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Mycobacterium tuberculosis Thin painless otorrhoea, multiple perforations of the tympanic membrane and failure to respond to antimicrobial treatment are the features of tubercular otitis media and it is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. | 11,406 | medmcqa_train |
S shaped eyelid is seen in: | Ans. Plexiform neurofibroma | 11,407 | medmcqa_train |
Best drug for chronic gout in patient with renal impairment is - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Allopurinol o NSAIDs like naproxen have no role in chronic gout. o Uricosuric drugs like probenecid and sulfinpyrazone are ineffective in the presence of renal insufficiency. o Allopurinol is drug of choice for most cases of chronic gout. | 11,408 | medmcqa_train |
Elderly male has 0.5 mm dilated toous vein in the posterior pa of right calf. What is stage as per CEAP classification? | CEAP classification system: Used for chronic venous disorders (Clinical- etiology- Anatomy- Pathophysiology) CLINICAL (C OF CEAP) CLASSIFICATION (C0-6) Any limb with possible chronic venous disease is first placed into one seven clinical classes (C0-6), according to the objective signs of disease. Class Features 0 No v... | 11,409 | medmcqa_train |
A patient with intestinal malabsorption is found to markedly improve when flour products (bread, noodles, etc.) are removed from his diet. At the height of the patient's disease, marked histologic changes would be seen at which of the following sites? | The patient has celiac disease, which is apparently an acquired hypersensitivity to the gluten (such as gliadin) in wheat. Unlike tropical sprue (which may be related to enterotoxigenic E. coli infection), which involves the entire small bowel, celiac sprue is usually limited to the proximal small bowel. This may occur... | 11,410 | medmcqa_train |
In an act of tribadism, the active paner is known as AIIMS 12; COMEDK 14 | Ans. Butch | 11,411 | medmcqa_train |
All are true regarding Hanta virus Except - | Hanta virus is a RNA virus REF:ANANTHANARYANAN TEXT BOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY 9EDITION PGNO.527 | 11,412 | medmcqa_train |
Early hormonal sign of puberty | Early sign of puberty is Sleep-associated increase in LH secretion. | 11,413 | medmcqa_train |
Lipoprotein involved in reverse cholesterol transport- | Ans. is d i.e., HDL o The HDL particles are referred to as scavengers because their primary role is to remove free (unesterified) cholesterol from the extrahepatic tissues.o HDL particles transport cholesterol from extrahepatic tissues to liver (i.e. reverse cholesterol transport) which is then excreted through bile.Re... | 11,414 | medmcqa_train |
Commonest among diseases with Mendelian inheritance is – | It is estimated that the combined incidence of mendelian inheritance (autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, x-linked) in man is about 1% of all live born individuals.
As many as 793 autosornal dominant phenotypes, 629 autosomal recessive traits and 123 sex linked diseases have been catalogued to date. | 11,415 | medmcqa_train |
Tinels sign is used - | Ans. is 'd' i.e., To asses the regeneration Tinels sign:* Brisk percussion along the course of an injured nerve from distal to proximal direction may elicit a tingling sensation in the distal distribution of the nerve.* This is described as Tinels sign.* The point of hypersensitivity marks the site of abnormal nerve sp... | 11,416 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is an antidote of heparin? | Intravenous infusion of protamine sulfate is used as antidote of heparin in case of life threatening hemorrhage. Protamines are basic low molecular weight positively charged proteins that have a high affinity for negatively charged heparin molecules. It binds tightly to heparin and thereby neutralizes its anticoagulant... | 11,417 | medmcqa_train |
Following is a feature of papilloedema ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Blurring of disc margin Blurring of disc margin is earliest sign. Vision is normal initially. In 25% of patients visual symptoms occur only in advanced severe papilloedema, when optic atrophy sets in. Typically, there is recurring brief episodes (transient) of visual obscurations (Amaurosis fugax) las... | 11,418 | medmcqa_train |
Suppositous child is? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Child fictitiously claimed by a woman o Suppositious child: Child presented by the mother to have been delivered by her, though she has not delivered, i.e. fictious claim of child. | 11,419 | medmcqa_train |
Psoriasis is exacerbated by - | Psoriasis is exacerbated by scratches, surgical incisions and injuries( isomorphic or koebners phenomenon), beta hemolytic streptococcal infection, HIV infection, antimalarials, lithium, beta adrenergic blocker, NSAIDs, coicosteroids withdrawal. From illustrated synopsis of dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases... | 11,420 | medmcqa_train |
For which procedure is the following instrument used? | Ans. (a) Bone marrow examination(Ref: Dacie Practical Hematology, 10thed/163; Complete review of Pathology 1st/761)This is a Sahli's bone marrow aspiration needle. (Sahli's needle has a Screw on the side; S for S)Klima's bone marrow aspiration needle (no side screw) | 11,421 | medmcqa_train |
Whichof the following is NOT true about the use of Beta blocker in CHF | Ref KDT 6/e p544 Beta blockers are contra-indicated in acute decompensated hea failure. | 11,422 | medmcqa_train |
The total number of germ tooth present in a full form foetus is | Total number of tooth germs formed in human fetus is 52 (20 primary + 32 permanent). Third molar tooth germ initiated at 4 or 5 years. If you exclude the third molar tooth germs, the answer will be 48. | 11,423 | medmcqa_train |
M/C agent responsible for Ca cervix is : | Ans. is a i.e. HPV 16 It is now established that HPV plays a major role in cervical carcinogenesis. Among the various genotypes (more than 100) the Genotype of HPV which is : Most commonly associated with squamous cell carcinoma cervix HPV 16 Most common genotype associated with adenocarcinoma of cervix HPV 18 Overall ... | 11,424 | medmcqa_train |
Gonorrhoea is diagnosed by: September 2004 | Ans. A i.e. Pili agglutination | 11,425 | medmcqa_train |
Junction of the anterior horn and posterior horn of lateral ventricle is called as? | ANSWER: (A) Trigone of lateral ventricleREF: Gray's anatomy 39th edition page 288Trigone of the lateral ventricle is a triangular prominence of the floor of the lateral ventricle at the transition between occipital (posterior) and temporal (anterior) hornThe lateral ventricles connect to the central third ventricle thr... | 11,426 | medmcqa_train |
Best method to visualize the proximal bile duct is by: | IOC for proximal pa of biliary tract = Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram (both diagnostic and therapeutic) IOC for distal pa of biliary tract = ERCP (both diagnostic and therapeutic) IOC for most of biliary tract pathology like (CBD stone; choledochal cyst; biliary stricture; cholangiocarcinoma) = MRCP (only diag... | 11,427 | medmcqa_train |
A 40-year-old male with a history of accident 2 days back presented to the ER with complaints of redness of eye, diplopia, decreased vision and facial pain in the distribution of ophthalmic division of trigeminal nerve. On examination, Bruit was heard over the eyes Proptosis Ocular pulsations Exposure keratopathy Pulsa... | This is a case of carotid cavernous fistula. MRI brain shows enlarged superior ophthalmic vein - characteristic of Caroticocavernous fistula. Caroticocavernous fistulas (CCF) represent abnormal communication between the carotid circulation and the cavernous sinus. Direct CCFs are often secondary to trauma, and as such ... | 11,428 | medmcqa_train |
Which among the following is an active form of chlorination? | * The disinfecting action of chlorine is predominantly due to hypochlorous acid. * Hypochlorous acid is most effective form of chlorine and it is almost 70-80 times more effective than hypochlorite ions ref : park 21st ed | 11,429 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is a major criteria for diagnosis of poycythemia vera: | Answer is A (Presence of JAK-2 mutation) Presence of JAK-2 mutation is a Major criterion fir diagnosis of polycythemia Vera according to the proposed new WHO criteria for the diagnosis of Polycythemia Vera. Low Erythropoetin levels, Thrombocytosis and increased LAP scores are all minor criteria for diagnosis of polycyt... | 11,430 | medmcqa_train |
Xenophobia is | fear of injection- needle phobia Fear of touch- hapnophobia Fear of strangers- xenophobia Fear of animals- zoophobia Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr PC IGNATIUS THIRD EDITION PAGE 361 | 11,431 | medmcqa_train |
Whole cell pertussis vaccine used to prevent infection can protect against? | c. Both Bordetella pertussis & parapertussis(Ref: Clin Infect Dis. 2017Jun 15;64(12):1795-1797)Pertussis vaccine may induce cross-immunity & has been found to have 66%-82% effectiveness against parapertussis.Controversial; Some sources say: As measles can depress cell mediated immunity & as BCG induces cell mediated im... | 11,432 | medmcqa_train |
A 48 year old lady presented with hepatosplenomegaly with pancytopenia. On microscopic examination of bone marrow cells, crumpled tissue paper appearance is seen. Which is the product likely to have accumulated? | Crumpled tissue paper appearance of cytoplasm + organomegaly and pancytopenia suggests storage disorder Lysosomal storage of glucocerebroside (Gaucher disease) in cells of the monocyte-macrophage system leads to a characteristic cellular alteration of these cells Gaucher cells- present in the bone marrow, spleen, lymph... | 11,433 | medmcqa_train |
Normal finding in term neonate- | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Erythema toxicum; 'b' i.e., Ebstein pearls; 'c' i.e., Subconjunctival haemorrhage | 11,434 | medmcqa_train |
A full thickness loss of middle one third of the upper lip is best reconstruted by - | Ans is c i.e. Abey flap | 11,435 | medmcqa_train |
C.diphtheriae can be biochemically differentiated from C.ulcerans by | Among the Corynebacterium species, all are catalase positive. All are resistant to tellurite. All Corynebacterium species are oxidase negative. C. ulcerans is differentiated from C. diphtheriae by its negative nitrate reduction and positive gelatin liquefaction. 3 species produce diphtheria toxin: C. diphtheriae, C. ul... | 11,436 | medmcqa_train |
A casting may fail to seat on the prepared tooth due to all of the following factors except _____. | Occlusal reduction would not affect the ability to seat a casting. However, temporary cement, heavy proximal contacts, or tooth undercuts could keep the casting from seating completely. | 11,437 | medmcqa_train |
Relaxation of skeletal muscle occurs by | Once the calcium ions have been released from the sarcoplasmic tubules and have diffused among the myofibrils, muscle contraction continues as long as the calcium ion concentration remains high. However, a continually active calcium pump located in the walls of the sarcoplasmic reticulum pumps calcium ions away from th... | 11,438 | medmcqa_train |
Cafe au lait spots seen in? - | Ans is 'a' i.e., NF o Cafe au lait spots or Cafe au lait macules are pigmented (light brown) birthmarks, also called ''giraffe spots'1 or "coast of Maine spots".Cafe au lait spots can arise from diverse and unrelated causes:o Having six or more cafe au lait spots greater than 5 mm in diameter before puberty, or greater... | 11,439 | medmcqa_train |
All of the followings are used in inherited thrombophilia testing in pregnancy; except: | Ans. c. Lupus anticoagulantDIAGNOSIS FOR THROMBOPHILIATest for Inherited thrombophilias: Protein S deficiency (PSD), Prothrombin gene mutation (PGM) G2021 OA, Factor V Leiden (FVL) mutation, antithrombin deficiency (ATD) and Protein C deficiency (PCD).High risk of Inherited thrombophilias include homozygous Prothrombin... | 11,440 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following drug used in peptic ulcer can result in gynaecomastia | Cimetidine inhibits metabolism of estrogen and can cause gynaecomastia. | 11,441 | medmcqa_train |
PH. 7.2 PO2 mm Hg 50 mm Hg, HCO3– 13, the values goes in favour of - | In this patient
PH →Decreased (N → 7.4)
PCO2 → Increased (N-40 mm Hg)
HCO3- →Decreased (N-24 mmol/L)
First step
Determine whether alkalosis or acidosis is present
Decreased pH indicates acidosis
Second step
Inspect the HCO3- / CO2 to determine the cause of acidosis
Here both the abnormalities are in sync with a decr... | 11,442 | medmcqa_train |
Decrease in gastric acid secretion by all except ? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Sucralfate Drugsarpgalcer 1. Reduce gastric acid secretion H2 antihistaminic - Cimetidine, Ranitidine, Famotidine, Roxatidine. Proton pump inhibitors - Omeprazole, Lansoprazole, Pantoprazole, Rabeprazole, Esomeprazole. Anticholinergics - Pirenzepine, propantheline, oxyphenonium. Prostaglandin analogue... | 11,443 | medmcqa_train |
Which metabolic anomaly is seen in Pyloric stenosis- | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Hypochloremic Alkalosis o The biochemical abnormalities seen are:1. Hypokalemia2. Alkalosis and3. Hypochloremia4. Paradoxical aciduria | 11,444 | medmcqa_train |
Heparin is the most widely used antithrombotic agent. It act by activating: (PGI June 2009) | Ans: B. (Antithrombotic III) Heparin inhibit Factor Xa & IIaQ (thrombin)( i.e., not activate)Heparin# The anticoagufant action is exerted mainly by inhibition of factor Xa as well as thrombin (IIa) mediated conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin# It acts indirectly by activating plasma antithrombin IIIQ The heparin - AT II... | 11,445 | medmcqa_train |
Husband having suspicion that his wife is having affair with another man, diagnosis is | DELUSION - * false fixed firm belief, * subjective ceainity, * compelling counterargument, * impervious to other experiences and * outside socio cultural and educational background the delusion explained in the question is delusion of marital infedilty also called as Othello syndrome other name for othello syndrome is ... | 11,446 | medmcqa_train |
True about endodermal sinus tumors:a) Schiller duval bodies seenb) It is a benign tumourc) ↑HCGd) It is seen in young individualse) It is a malignant tumour | Endodermal sinus tumor/Yolk sac tumor:
• Endodermal sinus (yolk sac) tumour is third most common malignant germ cell tumour of ovary affecting mostly children or young women. (Age group 14–20 years.)
• Tumour is highly malignant and is most rapidly growing tumour of whole body.
• Histologically the pathognomic finding ... | 11,447 | medmcqa_train |
Radiographic angulation recommended by the IADT: | It is of importance to take radiographs in more than one angle to ascertain the extent of the injury. Radiographs of the cheek and lip lacerations are also indicated to search for embedded tooth fragments. The three radiographic angulations recommended by the International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) are ... | 11,448 | medmcqa_train |
A 17-year-old man presents to the clinic with new symptoms of fatigue, malaise, fever, and a sore throat. He has no significant past medical history and is not on any medications. Physical examination is entirely normal except for enlarged, palpable cervical lymph nodes. He reports no weight loss or night sweats. Labor... | Heterophil antibodies are present in 50% of children and 90%-95% of adolescents and adults with infectious mononucleosis. Monospot tests are the best diagnostic tools but may not turn positive until the second or third week of the illness. The presence of IgG antibodies by the indirect immunofluorescence test indicates... | 11,449 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is an indication of urgent ERCP in pancreatitis? | Urgent ERCP is indicated in patients who have severe acute biliary pancreatitis with cholangitis. Reference: Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th Edition, Page 2640 | 11,450 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following agent is not used in erectile dysfunction: | Alpha blockers are used in erectile dysfunction not alpha agonists (phenyephrine).
Drugs useful in the management of erectile dysfuncLion (ED)
1. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
Sildenafil
Vardenafi
Tadalafil
Udenafil
2. PGE1 analog - Alprostadil
3. Aviptadil | 11,451 | medmcqa_train |
Systemic toxicity is more with | More systemic toxicity is seen with epidural anaesthesia . | 11,452 | medmcqa_train |
A young woman with six weeks amenorrhoea presents with mass abdomen. USG shows empty uterus. Diagnosis is : | Ans. is b i.e. Ectopic pregnancy Well friends--a young woman presenting with 6 weeks of amenorrhea and USG showing empty uterus could either mean it is an ectopic pregnancy or aboion. In aboion -- patient will give history of bleeding. pain but mass in abdomen does not our it. | 11,453 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following does not have non-human reservoir | Man is the only natural host for S.typhi and S.paratyphi A whereas most of the other salmonella are chiefly pathogenic in an animal. Clostridium, E.coli and yersinia infect both human and animal. Ref: Textbook of Microbiology, Ananthanarayan and Paniker; 9th edition | 11,454 | medmcqa_train |
Infection with HIV is associated with atrophy in all of the following pas of the brain except - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Anterior cingulate gyrus HIV -1 associated neuronopathy is characterized by The infiltration of macrophages into the CNS. The formation of microglial nodule and multinucleated giant cell which result possibly from virus induced fusion of microglia and/macrophages in central white or gray matter Astroc... | 11,455 | medmcqa_train |
True statement about dysthyroid eye disease (grave's opthalmopathy) is | C. i.e. Extreme exopthalmos is usually seen in hypothyroidism A mild exopthalmos is associated with thyrotoxicosis and an extreme exopthalmos may be associated with any state of thyroid activity, but usually in hypothyroidism often after thyroidectomy.Q Dysthyroid / Graves-Opthalmopathy or Endocrine / Malignant-Exoptha... | 11,456 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is supplied by two nerves? | MuscleOriginInseionNerve supplyActionDigastricHas 2 bellies united by an intermediate tendonAnterior belly from digastric fossa of mandibleBoth heads meet at the intermediate tendon which perforates stylohyoid and is held by a fibrous pulley to the hyoid boneNerve to mylohyoidDepresses mandible when the mouth is opened... | 11,457 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is not a sign of severe dehydration? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Increased thirst * Increased thirst is a feature of mild dehydration.Clinical evaluation of DehydrationA) Mild dehydration# Normal or increased pulse# Decreased urine output# Thirsty# Normal physical findingsB) Moderate dehydration :-# Tachycardia# Little or no urine output# Irritable/lethargic# Sunke... | 11,458 | medmcqa_train |
In the presence of a drug that blocks all effects of norepinephrine and epinephrine on the hea, the autonomic nervous system can | . | 11,459 | medmcqa_train |
All tracts passed through superior cerebellar peduncles except | The olivocerebellar fibres pass through inferior cerebellar peduncle.The tracts passing through superior cerebellar peduncle are:AFFERENTAnterior spinocerebellarTectocerebellarTrigeminocerebellarCeruleocerebellarHypothalamocerebellarEFFERENT:CerebellorubralDentatorubral, dentatothalamicCerebello-olivaryCerebelloreticul... | 11,460 | medmcqa_train |
Normal functional residual capacity is: | Ans. A. 2.3LLung Volumes MEN WOMENTotal lung capacity 6.4 L 4.9LFunctional residual capacity 2.2 L 2.6 LResidual volume 1.5 L 1.2 LInspiratory capacity 4.8 L 3.7 LExpiratory reserve volume 3.2 L 2.3 LVital capacity 1.7 L 1.4 L | 11,461 | medmcqa_train |
Increased thickness of granular layer is found in | Hypergranulosis is seen in Lichen planus whereas Psariosis is characterized by absent granular layer. | 11,462 | medmcqa_train |
Omenn syndrome represents which of the following immunological condition? | Omenn syndrome consists of a subset of T cell deficiencies that present with early-onset erythroderma, alopecia, hepatosplenomegaly, and failure to thrive. This peculiar syndrome is due to the hypomorphic mutations in genes usually associated with SCID, i.e., RAG-1, RAG-2,. The patients are very fragile, requiring simu... | 11,463 | medmcqa_train |
Which vaccine strain is changed every yearly? | Influenza a and b are the segmented viruses which contain 8 segments of nucleic acid. There is gradual sequential change in antigenic structure occurring regularly at frequent intervals which is known as antigenic drift. This antigenic drift is due to mediation and selection so their vaccine strain is changed every yea... | 11,464 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following are true concerning a young epileptic, who has a grand mal seizure in the dental office? | DENTAL MANAGEMENT OF EPILEPTIC PATIENTS
Prevention of seizures can be best managed by:
Type and frequency of seizures prior to treatment.
Reduce stress. Diazepam is drug of choice.
Use of dental chair light avoided.
Appropriate drug therapy for seizures.
Due to the use of antiepileptic medication, typical fibrous ging... | 11,465 | medmcqa_train |
Average reproductive life span of ovum is | LH surge occurs ~ 36 hours before ovulation LH peak occur ~ 12 hours before ovulation & marks the release of Ist polar body. This mature oocyte (ovum) remain ble for feilization for ~ 24 hours. | 11,466 | medmcqa_train |
Specific diagnosis of ascaris is made by -a) Adult worm in stool b) Egg detectionc) Antigen detectiond) Antibody detectione) Skin test | Laboratory diagnosis of Ascariasis
Parasitic diagnosis:
Demonstration of characteristic Ascaris eggs in the stool: Eggs are passed in large numbers.
Concentration of stool by Salt floatation and Formalin-ether method- light infections
Demonstration of egg in bile (duodenal intubation)
Demonstration of adult worm in st... | 11,467 | medmcqa_train |
During laryngoscopy and endo-tracheal intubation which of the maneuver is not performed: | Ans:C i.e. The laryngoscope is lifted upward levering over the upper incisiors. Procedure of Endotracheal Intubation: The correct position is with the lower pa of the cervical spine flexed (by placing a pillow or other suitable pad under the patient's occiput), and the atlanto-occipital joint extended(by tilting the he... | 11,468 | medmcqa_train |
Dienes stain is used for- | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Mycoplasma * Dienes method (Dienes staining) - For colonies of mycoplasma.* Dienes phenomenon - To detect swarming of proteus. | 11,469 | medmcqa_train |
Ear pinna develops from ____________ | Ans:A.)Ectoderm First branchial cleft is the precursor of external auditory canal. Around the sixth week of embryonic life, a series of six tubercles appear around the first branchial cleft Branchial clefts are ectodermal in origin. | 11,470 | medmcqa_train |
Staphylococcal infection causes all the following skin diseases except:- | Erysipelas is caused by streptococcus pyogenes. Skin diseases caused by staphylococcus aureus are: Scalded skin syndrome Cellulitis Impetigo Carbuncles Furuncles Ecthyma | 11,471 | medmcqa_train |
If urine dipstick shows +3, what is the protein level in mg/dl in urine | Answer-D. 300 mg/dl1+ = 30mg/dl2+ = 100mg/dl3+ = 300mg/dl4+ = 1000mg/dl | 11,472 | medmcqa_train |
Vertical crest in fundus of the internal auditary canal is k/a: | Ans is 'a' i.e. Bill's Bar The internal acoustic canal is divided by transverse crest (or falciform crest) into a superior and inferior Part. The superior part is divided by vertical crest or Bill's bar into anterior and posterior parts. Antero-superior part transmits-facial nerve and nervus intermediusPostero-superior... | 11,473 | medmcqa_train |
Enzyme deficiency seen in genetic diseases like | Tay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder due to the deficiency of enzyme Hexosaminidase A. The disease occurs when harmful quantities of cell membrane components known as gangliosides accumulate in the brain&;s nerve cells, eventually leading to the premature death of the cells. symptoms: mental retardation, blindness, ... | 11,474 | medmcqa_train |
Prognosis for carcinoma rectum is best assessed by ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Histological grading | 11,475 | medmcqa_train |
The most common variety of scleritis is: | Ans. Non-necrotizing anterior diffuse | 11,476 | medmcqa_train |
Verapamil belong to which class of antiarry thmic | verapamil is the only class 4 anti arrhythmic drug Ref Harrison 20th edition pg 1342 | 11,477 | medmcqa_train |
X-ray appearance of osteosarcoma are all except - | Ans. is 'c' Le., Soap-bubble [Ref: Maheshwari 4tk/ep. 233)o X-ray of a patient with osteosarcoma shows following features : -An area of irregular destruction in the metaphysis, sometimes overshadowed by the new bone formation. The cortex overlying the lesion is eroded. There is new bone formation in the matrix of the t... | 11,478 | medmcqa_train |
Axillary aery is divided into 3 pas. Which of the following muscle divides axillary aery into 3 pas? | Axillary aery is divided into 3 pas by pectoralis minor muscle. Axillary aery extends from the outer border of the first rib to inferior border of teres major muscle where it becomes the brachial aery. Branches of the axillary aery: First pa: Superior thoracic aery Second pa: Thoracoacromial aery Lateral thoracic aery ... | 11,479 | medmcqa_train |
NSAID used commonly for topical ocular use is- | (Refer: AK Khurana Comprehensive Ophthalmology, 6th edition, pg no. 454 – 455)
Commonly used topicalocular NSAIDS
Ketorolac
Flurbiprofen
Diclofenac sodium | 11,480 | medmcqa_train |
Apoprotein for chylomicron remnant:- | APOPROTEIN -PROTEIN PRESENT IN LIPOPROTEIN Lipoprotein Protein Chylomicron APO B48 Chylomicron remnant APO B48 + APO E VLDL APO B100 IDL APO B100 + APO E LDL APO B 100 + APO E HDL APO A, C, E | 11,481 | medmcqa_train |
A 65 year female presents with impacted fracture surgical neck of humerus. Treatment of choice is: | C i.e. Triangular sling | 11,482 | medmcqa_train |
All the following are primary cutaneous diseases except: | B i.e. Reiter's disease: Reiter's disease or syndrome is primarly a reactive polyahritisQ characterized by presence of non suppurative, painful, asymmetrical oligoahritis with or without urethritis, ureitis, conjunctivitis, oral ulcers and secondary cutaneous involvement in form of rashQ. Psoriasis, Bowen's disease (sq... | 11,483 | medmcqa_train |
A 50-year-old hypeensive woman complains of numbness and weakness in her left leg and foot. Which of the following aeries occlusion can account for this complaint? | The anterior cerebral aery perfuses the paracentral lobule, which represents the motor and sensory areas of the leg and foot areas. | 11,484 | medmcqa_train |
The following are indications for post operative radiotherapy iria case of carcinoma endometrium except : | Ans. is d i.e. Tumour positive for estrogen receptors Indications of adjuvant radiotherapy : Extrauterine extension. Lower uterine or cervical involvement. Papillary serous or clear cell histology. Poor histologic differentiation (Grade Ill). Myometrial penetration greater than 1/3rd of thickening. Pelvic node involvem... | 11,485 | medmcqa_train |
Most common agent responsible for Carcinoma Cervix is : | HPV is the primary cause of cervical carinoma High risk strains: 16, 18, 33, 35, 48 Type 16 is highly oncogenic causing invasive cancer, CIN 1 and 2 Reference : Textbook of Gynaecology; Sheila balakrishnan; 2nd edition; Pg no: 297 | 11,486 | medmcqa_train |
Which one of the following is not an ionizing radiation? | Ionising radiation is applied to radiation which has the ability to penetrate tissues and deposit its snergy within them.Includes - electro magnetic radiations(X rays ,gamma rays,) -corpuscular radiations (alpha paicles,beta paicles and protons) Non ionising radiation refers to electromagnetic radiations of wavelength ... | 11,487 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following statements are true regarding anterior axillary lymph nodes EXCEPT- | Anterior axillary / pectoral lymph nodes are present along the lateral thoracic vein on the anterior wall of axilla on pectoral muscle. These drains the lateral aspect of mammary gland. And finally drains into central axillary lymph nodes. | 11,488 | medmcqa_train |
A patient with increased Hypoxanthine and Xanthine in blood with hypouricemia which enzyme is deficient? | Hypouricemia- Hypouricemia and increased excretion of hypoxanthine and xanthine are associated with xanthine oxidase deficiency.Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome- The Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, an overproduction hyperuricemia characterized by frequent episodes of uric acid lithiasis and a bizarre syndrome of selfmutilation reflects a de... | 11,489 | medmcqa_train |
Basal cell degeneration seen in - | Lichen planus is an inflammatory T cell mediated autoimmune disorder affecting skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes. Lichen planus triggers T cell mediated autoimmune damage to basal keratinocytes that manifest as altered self antigens on their surface. Ref Harrison20th edition pg 1256 | 11,490 | medmcqa_train |
Recommended daily dietary allowance of vitamin A for infants is | Recommended daily dietary allowance for vitamin A for an infant is 300-400 microgram. Ref: Page 120; Ghai essential pediatrics; 6th edition | 11,491 | medmcqa_train |
Bile salts undergo xenobiotics: | C i.e. Conjugation with betaglucuronic acid- Phase I biotransformation reactions include Hydrolysis, Hydroxylation, Reduction, Oxidation, Oxidative Deamination, Dealkaylation and Epioxidation. Mn "High RODE". Whereas phase II reactions include Glucronidation, Sulfation, Conjugation (with glucronic acid, glutathione, su... | 11,492 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following do not cause hardness of water? | Ans. a. Calcium carbonateRef: Parks Text book of Preventive and Social Medicine, 24th Ed; Page No-763Hardness is defined as soap destroying power of water.Hardness is mainly due to 4 dissolved compounds:Calcium bicarbonateCalcium sulfateMagnesium bicarbonateMagnesium sulfateOther compounds responsible for hardness are ... | 11,493 | medmcqa_train |
Which among the following is the drug of choice for iridocyclitis? | Although in a case of iridocyclitis, patient's eye is erythematous and cells are present in the anterior chamber, antibiotics are not indicated. The goals of pharmacotherapy are to reduce pain and inflammation through the use of cycloplegics and coicosteroids. To immobilize the iris and decrease pain, one may find trop... | 11,494 | medmcqa_train |
Saints triad includes all except | Saint's triad is a medical condition in which there is concurrence of gallstones,hiatus hernia,diveiculosis of colon. Reference:SRB's manual of surgery,5th edition,page no:641. | 11,495 | medmcqa_train |
Benign prostatic hyperplasia first develops in the | Benign prostatic hyperplasia arises from submucosal glands of periurethral transitional zone with stromal proliferation and adenosis forming a nodular enlargement. It eventually compresses the peripheral zone glands into a false capsule and causes the appearance of typical 'lateral' lobes. Reference : page1345 Bailey a... | 11,496 | medmcqa_train |
Curve A signifies which of the following? | Curve A - increased in Emphysema Curve B - normal Curve C--> decreased in pulmonary fibrosis | 11,497 | medmcqa_train |
A 43-year-old woman is diagnosed with mitral valve stenosis. During physical examination the first heart sound is abnormally loud. Which of the following heart valves are responsible for the production of the first heart sound? | The first heart sound is caused by the closure of the tricuspid and mitral valves. The second heart sound is caused by the closure of the aortic and pulmonary valves. | 11,498 | medmcqa_train |
The single most common cause of pyrexia of unknown origin is - | Pyrexia of unknown origin is definedvas a temperature persistently above 38 degree celsius for more than 3 weeks,without diagnosis despite initial investigations during 3 days of inpatient care or after more than two outpatient visits. Specific organisms associated with PUP are tuberculosis( extrapulmonary - most commo... | 11,499 | medmcqa_train |
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