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when the patient repeate the same answer even when the question is changed is called as | * Neologism= they will introduce new words that are not present in one's dictionary , seen in SCHIZOPHRENIA perseveration, === here the same answer will be repeated even when the question is changed, a feature of ORGANIC BRAIN SYNDROME clang, ====subsequent words will have rhyming seen in MANIA puns,=== double meaning ... | 149,500 | medmcqa_train |
Thanatology deals with: | Ans: b (death in all aspects) Ref: Reddy, 27th ed,p. 121Thanatology deals with death in all aspects.Types of death1) Somatic death-Complete, irreversible stoppage of circulation breathing and brain function2) Brain death-Characterized by deep unconsciousness with no response to external stimuli, no breathing, no cardia... | 149,501 | medmcqa_train |
Infection of CNS spread in inner ear is through: | Cochlear aqueduct (Aqueduct of Cochlea) is a connection between scala tympani (containing perilymph) and the subarachnoid space (containing CSF). On occassions, paicularly in young children, the Cochlear aqueduct is large and open.Infection can spread to the inner ear from the infected CSF or vice versa, the cochlear a... | 149,502 | medmcqa_train |
Ideal time to start exhumation - | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Early morning Exumationo Exumation is lawful digging out of a burried body from the grave for the purpose of identification or determination of cause of death.o Only a magistrate (executive magistrate) can order for exhumation,o In india, there is no time limit for exhumation, i.e. can be done at any ... | 149,503 | medmcqa_train |
A 20 years old boy with known history of mental illness was brought to emergency room with aggressive behaviour and tendency to attack others physically. After psychiatric evaluation, he was prescribed some new drugs and dose of previous drugs changed. After 3 days, he presents to emergency room again with fever (1050C... | (Refer: Kaplan & Sadock's CTP, 10th Ed Chap 34.17 P.7849)
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
A rare but extremely serious complication of neuroleptic treatment especially with high potency compounds. Evolve over 24-72 hours untreated last for 10 to 14 days , even fatal
Clinical features
Hyperthermia
Muscular rigidity –... | 149,504 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is responsible for phagocytosis? | The process of phagocytosis is fuher enhanced when microorganisms are coated with specific proteins, opsonins from the serum. Opsonins establish a bond between bacteria and bacteria and the membrane of the phagocytic cell. C3b is opsonin generated by activation of cothe complement pathway. Reference: Harsh Mohan textbo... | 149,505 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following statements about silicosis are true except | With long-term, less intense exposure, small rounded opacities in the upper lobes may appear on the chest radiograph after 15-20 years of exposure, usually without associated impairment of lung function (simple silicosis). Calcification of hilar nodes may occur in as many as 20% of cases and produces a characteristic "... | 149,506 | medmcqa_train |
Orally active hormone is ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Thyroxine | 149,507 | medmcqa_train |
Most common benign tumours during infancy is | An infantile hemangioma is one of the most common benign tumors of infancy and occurs in approximately 5-10% of infants.They occur more frequently in females,premature and low bih weight infants. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition | 149,508 | medmcqa_train |
Which one of the statements is false regarding adefovir dipivoxil? | Nonselective antiviral drugs: Ribavirin, Lamivudine, Adefovir dipivoxil, Interferon alpha. Adefovir dipivoxil It is the diester prodrug of AMP analogue adefovir which is active against hepatitis B virus (HBV) and some other DNA viruses. Esterases in the intestine and liver release the active drug during absorption to a... | 149,509 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following are lymphomas is associated with HTLV-I virus infection? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Adult T cell leukemia and lymphoma VirusAssociated diseaseHTLV -1 virusAdult T cell lymphoma / leukemia (ATL)Tropical spastic paraparesis (HTLV associated myelopathy or HAM)HTLV - II virus- T cell variant of hairy cell leukemia (not yet conclusively established) | 149,510 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the component of respiratory chain reacts directly with molecular oxygen ? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Cyt aa3 | 149,511 | medmcqa_train |
Cut off limit for deoxygenated hemoglobin for appearance of cyanosis is? | Ans. B >5gm%Ref: Ganong, 25th ed. pg. 642Cyanosis appears whenever the magnitude of reduced hemoglobin level of blood in capillaries is >5 gm%. | 149,512 | medmcqa_train |
The primary defects in CTEV are the following EXCEPT | Ans. c (Calcaneus) (Ref. Nelson Paediatrics 17th ed., 2256 and Maheshwari orthopedics 3rd ed., 199)Examination of the infant with CTEV (clubfoot) demonstrates:# Hindfoot equinus,# Hindfoot and midfoot varus,# Forefoot adduction.These findings are secondary to the medial dislocation of the talonavicular joint.CONGENITAL... | 149,513 | medmcqa_train |
Best time to do USG in pregnancy, if it is to be done once in entire pregnancy, would be: March 2011 | Ans. C: 18-22 weeks Routine USG at 18-22 weeks gestation has the following effects 1) reduces the incidence of post-term pregnancy (39%) and rates of induction of labour for post-term pregnancy, 2) increases early detection of multiple pregnancy (92%), 3) increases early detection of major fetal anomalies when terminat... | 149,514 | medmcqa_train |
Multiple liver secondaries are most common in the following cancers | Carcinoma gallbladder leads to multiple secondaries to liver in advanced stage, and is the most common cause among the given option Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno : 1464-1465 | 149,515 | medmcqa_train |
Muscle Relaxant excreted exclusively by Kidney | A i.e. Gallamine | 149,516 | medmcqa_train |
Glucose in renal tubules reabsorbed and is transpoed through the following mechanism: | Glucose reabsorption in the kidneys is similar to glucose reabsorption in the intestine. Glucose and Na+ bind to the sodium-dependent glucose transpoer (SGLT) 2 in the apical membrane, and glucose is carried into the cell as Na+ moves down its electrical and chemical gradient. The Na+ is then pumped out of the cell int... | 149,517 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following statement is false about erythema marginatum? | ERYTHEMA MARGINATUM: Involves usually trunk or sometimes limb but never on face . Rash stas as pink papule , clears centrally and leave spreading edge behind . It generally occurs only in patients with carditis. | 149,518 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is an inhibitor of RNA polymerase in eukaryotes ? | RNA polymerase II enzyme is inhibited by a-amanitin in eukaryotes. a-amanitin is a potent toxin produced by the poisonous mushroom Amanita phalloides (sometimes called "death cap"). a-Amanitin forms a tight complex with the polymerase, thereby inhibiting mRNA synthesis and, ultimately, protein synthesis. Rifampicin inh... | 149,519 | medmcqa_train |
A patient presents with malignant hypehermia and metabolic acidosis. Immediate treatment should be staed with: | Ref: Harrison 18th/147 The current treatment of choice for malignant hypehermia is the intravenous administration of dantrolene other impoant measures are: *Discontinuation of triggering agents *Suppeive therapy directed at correcting hypehermia, acidosis, and organ dysfunction. | 149,520 | medmcqa_train |
In Mallory Weiss syndrome the rupture commonly occurs at - | In Mallory-Weiss syndrome the majority (75-90%) of tear is located below the gastroesophageal junction, entirely within the gastric cardia.
Only a few of the tears involve the gastro-esophageal junction. | 149,521 | medmcqa_train |
Chronotropic effect means:- | Effect Meaning Example Positive chronotropic Increase in hea rate Adrenaline Negative chronotropic Decrease in hea rate Acetylcholine Positive inotropic Increase in contractility Dobutamine Negative inotropic Decrease in contractility Verapamil Positive dromotropic Increase in AV conduction Dobutamine Negative dromotro... | 149,522 | medmcqa_train |
Empyema necessitans is defined as so when ? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Pleural empyema is showing extension to the subcutaneous tissue | 149,523 | medmcqa_train |
Which among the following is a sure sign of hea failure in an infant with congenital hea disease? | The most common symptom of hea failure is tachypnea with grunting, gasping breathing, or breathlessness with feeding. A respiratory rate consistently above 60 is seen. Poor weight gain from diminished intake and increased work of breathing is the rule. Cool, moist skin; a diminished and rapid aerial pulse; and hepatic ... | 149,524 | medmcqa_train |
Which nerve is compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Median Nerve Entrapment neuropathiesi) Carpal tunnel:- Median nerve (carpal tunnel syndrome)ii) Cubital tunnel:- Ulnar nerve (cubital tunnel syndrome)iii) Guyon's canal:- Ulnar nerve (Guyan's canal syndrome)iv) Tarsal tunnel:- Posterior tibial nerve (Tarsal tunnel syndrome)v) Inguinal ligament:- Later... | 149,525 | medmcqa_train |
Ectopia cordis is associated with the following organ ? | Failure of fusion of the two sternal bars during embryonic development produces congenital sternal cleft, which may involve the upper, lower, or entire sternum. In its severe form, this defect is usually associated with ectopia cordis and congenital hea lesions. Ectopia cordis is location of the hea outside of the thor... | 149,526 | medmcqa_train |
Fenestrated capillaries are found in all except :September 2009 | Ans. D: MuscleContinuos capillariesLocation: muscle, lung, central nervous system and skin.Composition: endothelial cells contain numerous pinocytotic vesicles, pericytes are enclosed by a basement membrane.Fenestrated CapillariesLocation: endocrine glands, sites of fluid and metabolite absorption: renal corpuscles, in... | 149,527 | medmcqa_train |
White polished rice causes deficiency of - | Ans. is 'a > c > d' i.e., Thiamine > Riboflavin > Protein o Rice is the most common staple food. Rice proteins are richer in lysine than other cereal proteins, and for this reason, rice protein is considered to be a better quality. Rice contains 6.8 gm of protein per 100 gm.o Milling process deprives rice grain of its ... | 149,528 | medmcqa_train |
In chronic Hepatitis B infection, which one of the following markers is indicative of active viral replication and the corresponding risk of disease transmission ? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., HBe antigen | 149,529 | medmcqa_train |
Multiple cystic lesions seen in muscle and brain of 16 year old boy died of Status epilepticus. The diagnosis is | (D) Neurocysticercosis# Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is caused by CNS infection with the pork tapeworm Taenia solium.> Demographics & clinical presentation: The disease is endemic in Central and South America, Asia and Africa. There is a variable time interval between point of infection and the onset of symptoms (ranging f... | 149,530 | medmcqa_train |
At which of the following levels the predominant regulation of gene expression of both prokaryotes and eukaryotes take place? | Expression of a functional gene product from genes is the gene expression. The functional product is not always proteins. Non-protein coding genes are also expressed as functional RNAs (tRNA, snRNA, miRNA etc.) Regulation of gene expression occurs at transcriptional level in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. | 149,531 | medmcqa_train |
A 17-year-old boy presented with TLC of 138 x 109 /L with 80% blasts on the peripheral smear. Chest X-ray demosnstrated a large mediastinal mass. Immunophenotyping of this patient's blasts would most likely demonstrate: | Ans. is 'b' i.e. an immature T cell phenotype. Clues given in the question are -Increased leucocyte count with blasts constituting 80% of the cellsPresence of mediastinal mass on chest X-ray.Adolescent maleThese findings are suggestive of acute lymphoblastic leukemia of the T cell lineage.Increased leucocyte count in t... | 149,532 | medmcqa_train |
All are features of Trachoma stage III, except – | Stage III of trachoma is cicatrising or scarring stage. So, Herbert pits (are healed scars of Herbert follicles), scar on tarsal conjunctiva & necrosis in scar are all the features of stage III. Where as herbert follicles (IIa), papillary hyperplasia (IIb), Pannus is found in stage II. | 149,533 | medmcqa_train |
The following structure is involved in Dupuytren's contracture - | Dupuytren&;s contracture is characterised by a flexion deformity of one or more fingers due to thickening and shoening of palmar aponeurosis.Normally palmar aponeurosis is thin but tough membrane lying Immediately beneath the skin of the palm. Proximally it is in continuation with palmaris longus tendon. Distally it di... | 149,534 | medmcqa_train |
Drug of choice for psychosis in Parkinson's disease is: | If a patient with Parkinson's disease develops psychotic symptoms, the treatment becomes complicated as most of the anti psychotics cause drug induced Parkinsonism. Since clozapine has minimal extrapyramidal side effects such as parkinsonian side effects, it is preferred. | 149,535 | medmcqa_train |
Painless discharge from ear and multiple tympanic membrane perforations are characteristic of ? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Tubercular otitis media | 149,536 | medmcqa_train |
Jaipur foot was invented by ? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., P. K. Sethi P. K. Sethi. Pramod Karan Sethi (28 November 1927 - 6 January 2008) was an Indian ohopaedic surgeon. With Ram Chandra Sharma, he co-invented the "Jaipur foot", an inexpensive and flexible aificial limb, in 1969. | 149,537 | medmcqa_train |
Reacts with soadaline | C i.e. Trilene | 149,538 | medmcqa_train |
Ca prostate commonly metastasises to the veebrae: | Prostate cancer homing to the lumbar spine mediated by the connection of the Batson's periprostatic venous vessel to the veebral venous plexus. Ref: The Biology of Skeletal Metastases: Volume 118, 2004, Page 292; bailey and Love's Sho Practice of Surgery, 23rd Edition, Page 1250; Clinical Surgery By S. Das, Page 196. | 149,539 | medmcqa_train |
All of following inhibit peripheral conversion of T4 and T3 except - | Ans is 'b' i.e. Methimazole o Propylthiouracil, propranolal, amiodarone and glucocoicoids inhibit peripheral conversion of T4 and T3. | 149,540 | medmcqa_train |
The following drug is indicated in the treatment of pityriasis versicolar: | Ans. is 'a' i.e. Ketoconazole T/T of Pityriasis versicolor -New t/t (Antifungal)Old t/tTopical|MiconazoleClotrimazoleEconazoleShampoo| 1. KetoconazoleOral| 1. ItraconazoleWhitfield's ointment (3% salicylic acid and 6% Benzoic acid)Selenium disulfide shampooSodium thiosulphate solution | 149,541 | medmcqa_train |
All are relevant in compament syndrome except: | D i.e. Excercise Excercise may increase intra compamental pressure & muscle edema, so it is avoided in cases of acute compamental syndromeQ. | 149,542 | medmcqa_train |
Cigar bodies are seen in? | In sporotrichosis, direct microscopic examination of KOH mounts of necrotic materials or histopathological examination of tissue section stained by methamine silver stain may yield a diagnosis. The characteristics feature is the asteroid body or cigar body: a rounded or oval, basophilic,yeast-like, cigar-shaped body 3-... | 149,543 | medmcqa_train |
Cancers associated with excess fat intake are/is ? | Answer is 'a' i.e. Breast; 'b' i.e. Colon; 'c' i.e. prostate | 149,544 | medmcqa_train |
Morphine causes vomiting by acting on- | Ans. is 'a' i.e., C.T.Z | 149,545 | medmcqa_train |
Thumb sign in lateral X-ray of neck seen in: | In epiglottis: A plain lateral soft tissue radiograph of neck shows the following specific features Thickening of the epiglottis--the thumb sign Absence of a deep well-defined vallecula--the vallecula sign Steeple sign i.e. Narrowing of subglottic region is seen in chest X-ray of patients of laryngotracheobronchitis (i... | 149,546 | medmcqa_train |
A 56 year old female presented with breast carcinoma and she was prescribed herceptin (trastuzumab). Which of the following statements regarding this drug is true? | US Brand Name Herceptin Descriptions Trastuzumab is used to treat new cases of breast cancer or disease that has spread to other pas of the body. It may prevent the growth of some breast tumors that produce extra amounts of a ceain substance known as the HER2 protein. Trastuzumab should only be used in patients whose b... | 149,547 | medmcqa_train |
Light reflex absent but accommodation reflex present is seen in: | B i.e. Argyl Robeson pupil | 149,548 | medmcqa_train |
Genital tubercle forms which of the following pa in females? | * The genital tubercle is situated in the midline between the urogenital membrane and the lower pa of the anterior abdominal wall. The genital tubercle becomes cylindrical and forms the clitoris. It has to be noted that in fetuses about 3-4 months old, the genital tubercle is equally developed in both the male and fema... | 149,549 | medmcqa_train |
During antenatal visit 24 year old primi is discovered to be positive for Hepatitis - B . How will you manage her newborn | If mother is seropositive for hepatitis B surface antigen, then neonate should be passively immunized with immunoglobulins along with routine immunization with hepatitis B-vaccine. | 149,550 | medmcqa_train |
Cryosurgery is effective in all except | Indications of cryosurgery Cervical ectopy Benign cervical lesions CIN Condyloma accuminata Leukoplakia VIN < 2cms size VAIN Vault granulation tissue Palliative measure to arrest bleeding in CA cervix or large fungating recurrent vulval carcinoma Ref: D.C.DUTTAS TEXTBOOK OF GYNECOLOGY; 6th edition; Pg no:591 | 149,551 | medmcqa_train |
What is the mechanism of action of glucagon? | ANSWER: (D) c AMP pathwayREF: Guyton 12th ed pg 948Glucagon causes glycogenolysis in the liver and this in turn increases the blood glucose levels by the following mechanismGlucagon activates adenylyl cyclase in the hepatic cell membraneThis causes formation of cAMPActivation of protein kinase regulator proteinActivati... | 149,552 | medmcqa_train |
Ochsner- Sherren regime is used in management of: | MANAGEMENT OF APPENDICULAR MASS If an appendix mass is present and the condition of the patient is satisfactory, the standard treatment is the conservative Ochsner-Sherren regimen. Surgery done during appendicular lump formation can lead to increased risk of injury of cecum. To know whether the lump is appendicular lum... | 149,553 | medmcqa_train |
First stage of labour is up to : | Full dilatation of cervix | 149,554 | medmcqa_train |
Celiac plexus block all the following is true except- | Ohostatic hypotension occur more often with the retrocrural approach Can be used to provide anesthesia for intra abdominal surgery relive pain from gastric malignancy | 149,555 | medmcqa_train |
Most common mutation in haemophilia is: | Genetic abnormalities in haemophilia : Inversions: Intron 22 inversion, Intron 1 inversion Point mutations: Missense mutation, nonsense mutation, frameshift mutation Deletion of pa or whole of gene Inseion of repetitive sequences Splicing errors affecting production of mRNA Hemophilia A(factor 8 deficiency) -x linked r... | 149,556 | medmcqa_train |
Trotter's triad includes all except - | Nasopharyngeal can cause conductive deafness (eustachian tube blockage) ipsilateral temporoparietal neuralgia (involvement of CN V) and palatal paralysis (CN X) collectively called Trotters triad.
Ref. Dhingra 6/e, p 251 | 149,557 | medmcqa_train |
Normal capacity of the renal pelvis is | • The average capacity of the renal pelvis is 4–8 ml. | 149,558 | medmcqa_train |
Nitric oxide acts by: | Ans: A (cGMP) Ref: Harper's Illustrated biochemistry, 28th edition.Explanation:Classification of Hormones by Mechanism of ActionI. Hormones that hind to intracellular receptors* Androgens* Calcitriol (1.252-D3) Estrogens* Glucocorticoids* Mineralocorticoids* Progestins* Retinoic acid* Thyroid hormones (T3 and T4)II. Ho... | 149,559 | medmcqa_train |
The law relating distending pressure and tension in a blood vessel wall is called: | Law of Laplace states that transluminal pressure varies inversely with vessel radius and is directly propoional to tension that develops in the vessel walls. It means the pressure pushes against the wall causing them to stretch(tension), as the size of the vessels decreases the tension in the wall decreases too. Law of... | 149,560 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following are goals of orthognathic surgery? | The goals of ortho esthetics are:
To improve facial esthetic and self-image of patient.
To shorten orthodontic treatment time and improve orthodontic treatment results.
To improve PDL stability and prognosis.
To correct jaw relationships prior to major restorative procedure. | 149,561 | medmcqa_train |
'Rule of Nine' to estimate surface area of burns was given by: | Ans. B i.e. Alexander Wallace | 149,562 | medmcqa_train |
The most predominantly occurring amino acid in collagen is | Tropocollagen, the repeating unit of a mature collagen fiber, consists of three collagen polypeptides, each containing about 1000 amino acids, bundled together in a unique conformation, the collagen triple helix. Every third amino acid residue in collagen is a glycine residue. Collagen is also rich in proline and hydro... | 149,563 | medmcqa_train |
Fluid of choice in child with bu rn < 24 hour is - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Ringer lactate Fluid resuscitation in burn injuryo Parkland formula Initial 24 hours: Ringer's lactated (RL) solution 4 mL'kg/% bum for adults and 3 ml/kg/% bum for children. RL solution is added for maintenance for children:4 ml'kg/hour for chiIdren weighing 0-10 kg40 ml/hour+2 ml.'hour for children ... | 149,564 | medmcqa_train |
All are causes of infantile tremor syndrome EXCEPT: | Vitamin B1 deficency REF: OP Ghai ed p. 558 Vitamin B 12 deficiency not B1 deficiency causes infantile tremor syndrome Causes of infantile tremor syndrome: Malnutrition Vitamin B12 deficiency Infections Magnesium deficiency Toxins Tyrosinase defects | 149,565 | medmcqa_train |
True statement regarding SLE in children- | Ans. is None | 149,566 | medmcqa_train |
An anxiolytic benzodiazepine which is also antidepressant : September 2007 | Ans. C: Alprazolam Alprazolam is approved for the sho-term treatment of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia. Alprazolam is very effective in the sho-term symptomatic relief of moderate to severe anxiety, essential tremor, and panic attacks. Alprazolam is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or the ... | 149,567 | medmcqa_train |
Synthesis of secretory proteins takes place in | Secretory proteins are synthesized in EPR Reference: Harper; 30th edition | 149,568 | medmcqa_train |
All muscles of the palate are supplied by pharyngeal plexus, EXCEPT: | With the exception of tensor veli palatini, which is supplied by the motor branch of the mandibular division of the trigeminal through the nerve to medial pterygoid, the muscles are supplied by the cranial pa of the accessory nerve the pharyngeal plexus.Ref: Gray's anatomy 40th edition, Chapter 35 | 149,569 | medmcqa_train |
in whic of the following cardiac condition PULSATILE LIVER AND ASCITES is seen ? | Most commonly, TR is secondary to marked dilation of the tricuspid annulus from RV enlargement due to PA hypeension. Functional TR may complicate RV enlargement of any cause, including an inferior MI that involves the RV. It is commonly seen in the late stages of hea failure due to rheumatic or congenital hea disease w... | 149,570 | medmcqa_train |
Which is not seen in tuberous sclerosis? | Tuberous sclerosis characterized by angiofibroma,astrocytoma,subependymal lesion and white matter lesion. Ref : Ghai essential of pediatrics, eighth edition, p.no:586 | 149,571 | medmcqa_train |
Amyloid is stained with: September 2009, March 2013 | Ans. C: Congo red | 149,572 | medmcqa_train |
A 55 year old female comes to the eye casualty with history of severe eye pain, redness and diminished vision. On examination, the visual acuity is 6/60, there is circumcorneal congestion, corneal oedema and a shallow anterior chamber. Which of the following is the best drug of choice – | Approach in acute congestive glaucoma
Start i.v. mannitol or i.v. acetazolamide
When IOT starts falling, start topical pilocarpine or β-blocker (timolol).
Apraclonidine/latanoprost may be added.
Once i.o.t. is reduced, surgery is done. | 149,573 | medmcqa_train |
Phase 4 clinical trial is carried out - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., After a drug is marketed Phase 4 clinical trial is post marketing survellance. | 149,574 | medmcqa_train |
Charlie chaplin gait is seen in? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., External rotation deformity of tibia Charlie Chaplin Gait Gait that occurs in bilateral external torsion of the tibia caused by faulty sitting or sleeping habits as in maintenance of the spread eagle or frog leg posture. It is seen in alkaptonuria, bilateral external tibial torsion, and flat feet with... | 149,575 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is not a component of Gradenigo's syndrome? | Discharge from ear is not present in gradeinigo syndrome. Gradenigo Syndrome (GS) is classically described as a clinicaltriad of otitis media, facial pain, and abducens palsy that in the past most commonly developed from infection in the petrous temporal bone (i.e., petrous apicitis). Ref ganong's review of medical phy... | 149,576 | medmcqa_train |
Which cells are absent in the cerebellar coex | There are five types of cells in the cerebellum Purkinje cells, Stellate cells, Golgi cells, Basket cells, Granule cells Ref : Ganong 25th ed/page 248 | 149,577 | medmcqa_train |
RDA of vitamin A in an adolescent female ? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., 600 mcg | 149,578 | medmcqa_train |
Bronchiectasis means .....................of bronchi - | Ref:Textbook of pathology (Harsh mohan)6th edition, page no.484 BRONCHIECTASIS Bronchiectasis is defined as abnormal and irreversible dilatation of the bronchi and bronchioles (greater than 2 mm in diameter) developing secondary to inflammatory weakening of the bronchial walls. The most characteristic clinical manifest... | 149,579 | medmcqa_train |
Degloving injury is: March 2013 (h) | Ans. D i.e. Avulsion injury Degloving injury It is a type of avulsion in which an extensive section of skin is completely torn off the underlying tissue, severing its blood supply. It is named by analogy to the process of removing a glove. Typically, degloving injuries affect the extremities and limbs. | 149,580 | medmcqa_train |
True statement about the paralysis of the recurrent laryngeal nerve is | Paralysis of recurrent laryngeal nerve common on the left side.
The common causes are
Bronchogenic cancer
Accidental trauma
Thyroid surgery
Thyroid disease (benign or malignant)
Cervical lymphadenopathy
Carcinoma cervical oesophagus
Carcinoma thoracic oesophagus
Aortic aneurysm
Mediastinal lymphadenopathy | 149,581 | medmcqa_train |
A 10 yr old boy, unconscious with 2 days h/o fever, comes to pediatric ICU with R.R 46/min, B.P.110/80 and E1 V1 M3 on Glasgow coma scale, next step of Mx includes | There is increased respiratory rate.the child must be intubated and venilated to provide suppo . Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition | 149,582 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following colonic polyps is not premalignant | .Juvenile Polyps * Commonest polyp of colorectum in infants and children. * Can cause intussusception, prolapse through rectum, bleeding. * Colonoscopic polypectomy is done. * Not a pre-malignant condition. ref:SRB&;s manual of surgery ,ed 3,pg no 831 | 149,583 | medmcqa_train |
Putrefaction is delayed in poisoning due to : | A i.e. Carbolic acid | 149,584 | medmcqa_train |
The pump responsible for gastric acid secretion is | Gastric parietal cells are highly specialized for their unusual task of secreting concentrated acid. The cells are packed with mitochondria that supply energy to drive the apical H+,K+-ATPase, or proton pump, that moves H+ ions out of the parietal cell against a concentration gradient. The apical membrane also contains... | 149,585 | medmcqa_train |
A 32 year old woamn with two live children was brought to emergency with the history of missed period for 15 dyas, spotting since 7 days and pain abdomen since 6hrs. Her pulse was 120/min, pallor ++, systolic BP BOmmHg. There was fullness and ternderness on per abdomen examination. Cu-T thread was seen through external... | Rupture ectopic pregnancy | 149,586 | medmcqa_train |
A cardiologist asks for measurement of electromechanical systole (QS2) and left ventricular ejection time (LVET), and pre-ejection period (PEP). The cardiologist is informed by the technician that the carotid transducer is not functioning. Which of the following readings could not be obtained | Electromechanical systole (QS2)- Time interval between the beginning of Q wave and beginning of the second heart sound. It requires ECG and phonocardiogram.
Left ventricular ejection time (LVET)- Interval between the beginning of carotid pressure to the dicrotic notch. Requires carotid pulse tracing.
Pre-ejection systo... | 149,587 | medmcqa_train |
Pap smear is an example of - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Secondary level of prevention o In secondary prevention, action halts the progress of a disease at its incipient stage and prevents complication. o Screening tests (e.g. - Pap smear), helps in diagnosis at early stage so that adequate treatment can halt disease progression and prevent complication. | 149,588 | medmcqa_train |
All are true about sulphonyl ureas except? | Sulphonyl ureas are mainly used in Type 2 DM because Type 1 DM is characterized by autoimmune destruction of β - cells of pancreas and atleast 30% of β - cells should be present for sulphonyl ureas to be effective. | 149,589 | medmcqa_train |
The usefulness of a ‘screening test’ in a community depends on its? | Predictive value of a test signifies diagnostic power of the test.
attribute of an idea screening test is its repeatability or reliability or reproducibility.
Sensitivity has been defined as the ability of the test to identify correctly all those who have the disease, that is true positive (Hence determines the usefuln... | 149,590 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the functions are TRUE regarding C-terminal domain of androgen receptor protein? | The androgen receptor proteins contain 3 common domains: 1- Highly conserved central domain that is responsible for DNA binding 2- N-terminal region that is involved in trascriptional activation, and 3- C-terminal domain that binds ligand Ref: Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry 27th Edition, Page 477; Molecular cell bio... | 149,591 | medmcqa_train |
Riboflavin deficiency is assessed by | Riboflavin deficiency is assessed by Glutathione reductase. The two biologically active forms are flavin mononucleotide (FMN) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD), formed by the transfer of an adenosine monophosphate moiety from ATP to FMN (Figure 28.15). FMN and FAD are each capable of reversibly accepting two hydrog... | 149,592 | medmcqa_train |
Investigation of choice to Determine Local Invasion in Esophageal Carcinoma(T staging) is? | Endoscopic Ultrasound - Determines Local Invasion In Esophageal Carcinoma(T staging). | 149,593 | medmcqa_train |
CCK-PZ causes all of the following except : | C i.e. Increased gastrin secretion | 149,594 | medmcqa_train |
The recommended size of endotracheal tube for 1 year old child is | Tube diameter in mm
= Age in years/4 + 4
= 1/4 + 4
= 17/4
= 4.2 | 149,595 | medmcqa_train |
Parinaud's Syndrome is associated with all EXCEPT | (D) Nuclear gaze palsy # Parinaud's Syndrome or Dorsal Midbrain Syndrome and vertical gaze palsy, is an inability to move the eyes up or down. It is caused a tumor of the pineal gland which compresses the vertical gaze center at the rostral interstitial nucleus of medial longitudinal fasciculus (riMLF). The eyes lose t... | 149,596 | medmcqa_train |
Ring scotoma is seen in: September 2012 | Ans. B i.e. Retinitis pigmentosa | 149,597 | medmcqa_train |
Rigor mois occurs first in which voluntary muscle: Delhi 06, 07; COMEDK 08; SGPGI 11 | Ans. Muscles of eyelids | 149,598 | medmcqa_train |
A patient suddenly experienced pain radiating along the medial border of the dorsum of foot. Which of the following nerve is most likely to be involved? | Since the patient is having pain along the medial border of dorsum of foot, he is most likely suffering from an injury to saphenous nerve. Saphenous nerve is the terminal sensory branch of femoral nerve. It provides sensory innervations to the medial region of the heel, medial malleolus, medial border of foot as far as... | 149,599 | medmcqa_train |
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