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Triple H therapy for subarachnoid hemorrhage consists of all EXCEPT: | ANSWER: (D) HypothermiaREF: Comprehensive Board Review in Neurology by Mark K. Borsody (Thieme) Page 63See APPENDIX- 81 below TRAUMATIC INTRACRANIAL HEMATOMASTriple H therapy of subarachnoid hemorrhage used to ameliorate cerebral perfusion, consists of:HypervolaemiaHypertensionHaemodilution APPENDIX- 81TRAUMATIC INTRAC... | 149,800 | medmcqa_train |
Most of the testosterone secreted by the testes exists in the plasma in the form of ? | The majority of circulating testosterone is bound to plasma protein (around 98%), rather than existing in free form . Of this, a majority is bound to a specific sex (or gonadal) steroid-binding protein , and a minority is bound to albumin. Dihydrotestosterone is produced from testosterone in the tissues by a specific e... | 149,801 | medmcqa_train |
Cytochrome oxidase can be poisoned by all, EXCEPT: | Cytochrome oxidase is a haemo-protein widely distributed in many tissues. It is the terminal component of the chain of respiratory carriers found in mitochondria and transfers electrons resulting from the oxidation of substrate molecules by dehydrogenases to their final acceptor, oxygen. The enzyme is poisoned by carbo... | 149,802 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following statement is true about left phrenic nerve? | The phrenic nerve arises from the neck from the anterior rami of the 3rd, 4th and 5th cervical nerves. It is formed at the lateral border of the scalenus anterior, opposite the middle of the sternocleidomastoid at the level of the upper border of the thyroid cailage. Phrenic nerve (C3-C5) courses veically along the ant... | 149,803 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following dietary interventions has shown to reduces moality in patients with coronary hea disease.- | Answer is D (Omega 3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids) Consumption of Omega 3 PUFA is associated witlt reduced total moality and sudden cardiac death in patients with ischemic hea disease A number of studies have repoed that consumption of Omega 3 fatty acids confers protection from ischaemic hea disease and that this relat... | 149,804 | medmcqa_train |
An 8 year old female presents to the dental clinic due to the increasing gaps between her upper front teeth. Her parents reveal to the doctor that she constantly has her fingers in the mouth despite being reminded. On clinical examination it was noted that the labial flaring and protrusive spacing of maxillary anteri... | If the intensity of the habit persists or increases and adverse dental and skeletal changes are noted beyond age 4 years, corrective measures may be needed to avoid undesirable occlusal problems. By the age of 6to 7 years, estimates indicate that approximately 10% to 15% of children have a persistent digit-sucking habi... | 149,805 | medmcqa_train |
Increased levels of which of the following in amniotic fluid is an indicator of neural tube defect in the fetus : | Acetylcholine esterase: (AChE) Amniotic fluid AChE level is elevated in most cases of open neural tube defects. It has got better diagnostic value than AFP. Reference: D C Dutta's Textbook of Obstetrics 7th edition page no 113 | 149,806 | medmcqa_train |
Prevention of emergence of risk factor is: | Primordial prevention | 149,807 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is a quantitative defect in globin synthesis- | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Thalassemiao Thalassemia is defined as a Quantitative defect in synthesis of structurally normal elobin chains.Sickle Cell Disease represents a qualitative defect in synthesis of globin chains (Structurally abnormal globin chains).# G6PD Deficiency and Diamond-Blackfan Syndrome (Pure Red Cell Aplasia)... | 149,808 | medmcqa_train |
Statutory body (shown in symbol) has been established under the act passed in | 2006 | 149,809 | medmcqa_train |
Stag horn calculi associated with Proteus infection are? | Triple phosphate or struvite ( Calcium phosphate with ammonium magnesium phosphate ) is smooth and diy white. It grows in alkaline urine, especially when urea splitting organisms like proteus are present and break urea to ammonia and co2 and make urine alkaline. they enlarge to fill most of the collecting system formin... | 149,810 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following structures constitutes part of ventricle of heart - | The inflowing part of ventricles has trabeculations called as trabeculae carneae. | 149,811 | medmcqa_train |
prophylactiC plasma concentration range of lithium in mEq does not include: | 0.5-1mEq /lit is the therapeutic plasma concentration of lithium. Ref KD Trip[ati 8th ed | 149,812 | medmcqa_train |
Dumping syndrome is characterized by all of the following except: March 2005 | Ans. C: Hyperglycemia Dumping syndrome is a relatively rare disorder in which the stomach contents are delivered too quickly to the small intestine. It occurs as a physiological reaction to the consumption of too much simple or refined sugar in some persons, when simple sugar exits the stomach too rapidly it attracts f... | 149,813 | medmcqa_train |
The anticodon region is an impoant pa of the | C i.e. t - RNA | 149,814 | medmcqa_train |
Best way to prevent hypotension during spinal anaesthesia | Best method to prevent hypotension is to preload the patient with crystalloids or colloids. B, C, D are used as a pa of treatment not preventive measures. Prophylactic fluid preloading before spinal anesthesia has been a routine procedure to prevent maternal hypotension during cesarean delivery. Unlike colloid, timing ... | 149,815 | medmcqa_train |
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors when used for a long time in patients with hypertension, cause: | Ans. (B) Reduction in filtration fraction(Ref: Goodman & Gilman 11/e p804)*Angiotensin II shifts the renal pressure natriuresis curve to right and helps to adjust the sodium level of the body according to dietary intake of sodium (more excretion with more intake and less excretion with less consumption). ACE inhibitors... | 149,816 | medmcqa_train |
During the asymptomatic latent phase of AIDS, the virus is actively proliferating, and can be found in association with? | Follicular dendritic cells in the germinal centers of lymph nodes are impoant reservoirs of HIV. Although some follicular dendritic cells are infected with HIV, most viral paicles are found on the surface of their dendritic processes. Follicular dendritic cells have receptors to the Fc poion of immunoglobulins that ser... | 149,817 | medmcqa_train |
Arrange the following stages of demographic cycle in order: I. High stationary II. Late expanding III. Low stationary IV. Early expanding | First stage (High stationary): This stage is characterised by high bih and death rate which cancel out each other and the population remains stationary. Second stage (Early expanding): The death rate begins to decline, while the bih rate tends to fall. Many countries in South Asia and Africa are in this phase. Third st... | 149,818 | medmcqa_train |
Prevention of disease by immunization comes under which category | Primary prevention aims at preventing the progression of risk factors to disease. It includes health promotion and specific protection. Immunization comes under specific protection. Ref : Park&;s Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine; 23rd edition - Pgno. 42 | 149,819 | medmcqa_train |
Longest transit time in GIT is seen in: | C i.e. ColonTransit time in Small Intestine & ColonThe first pa of a test meal reaches the caecum in about 4 hours, all of the undigested poions have entered the colon in 8-9 hours.On average, the first remnants of the meal reach the hepatic flexure in 6 hours, the splenic flexure in 9 hours & the pelvic colon in 12 ho... | 149,820 | medmcqa_train |
A total number of .......tablets of iron with folic acid is given to a pregnant women by the Health worker- | <p> 100 mg of elemental iron and 500 micrograms of folic acid are being distributed daily for 100 days to a pregnant woman through ASHA or antinatal clinic. Reference:Park&;s textbook of preventive and social medicine,K.Park,23rd edition,page no:527. <\p> | 149,821 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is drug of choice for CMV retinitis? | Doc for CMV retinitis - Ganciclovir Other drugs used - Foscarnet, cidofovir Herpes simplex virus (HSV), Varicella zoster virus (VZV) - Acyclovir Anti HIV drugs - Tenofovir, Abacavir Ganciclovir: Activated intracellularly by virus specific thymidine kinase Due to poor oral absorption, bioavailability of ganciclovir is l... | 149,822 | medmcqa_train |
The therapy shown is used in the management of which of the following condition? | Intermittent low-pressure pulse therapy It is observed that intermittent positive pressure delivered to inner ear fluids brings relieffrom the symptoms of Meniere's disease. Not only there is improvement in veigo, tinnitus and ear fullness, but hearing may also improve. Intermittent positive pressure waves can be deliv... | 149,823 | medmcqa_train |
Ram Devi presented with generalized edema sweating and flushing tachycardia and fever after bee sting. This is - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., IgE mediated reaction o The symptoms of the patient are d/t hypersensitivity type I reaction Type I is mediated by IgE and it flairs up within minutes. o There are typical features of anaphylaxis (systemic Type I hypersensitivity). Clinical manifestations of anaphylaxis o Flushing and tachycardia are ... | 149,824 | medmcqa_train |
DOC for herpes zoster is – | For typical cases of herpes zoster, oral acyclovir is used. Oral famciclovir or valaciclovir have advantage of a more convenient dosing. | 149,825 | medmcqa_train |
Culture media used for diagnosis of EHEC 0157 : H7 is: | Non- DNA- dependent methods are used for routine diaggnosis of EHEC 0157: H7. This serotype is suggested by isolation of an E-coli that fails to fermant sorbitol on MacConkey sorbitol; latex aggulination confirms. Ref: Kliegman, Behrman, Jenson, Stanton (2008), "Nelson textbook of Pediatrics", Chapter 197, "Escherichia... | 149,826 | medmcqa_train |
Position of limb in posterior dislocation of hip ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Flexion, adduction & internal rotation | 149,827 | medmcqa_train |
A diabetic patient 2 days after post cataract surgery develops develops hypopyon. What will be the management? | REF : AK KHURANA 7TH ED | 149,828 | medmcqa_train |
Glutathione contains all except- | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Glutamine* Glutathione is a tripeptide* It is g glutamyl cysteinyl glycine* It is made up of three aminoacids - glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine* Hence Glutamine is not a component of glutathione | 149,829 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following nerve stimulation may be considered for treatment of ADHD? | Ans. C. Trigeminal nerveExternal Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation (eTNS) System is indicated for patients ages 7 to 12 years old who are not currently taking prescription ADHD medication and is the first non-drug treatment for ADHD granted marketing authorization by the FDA. | 149,830 | medmcqa_train |
Denis gave how many columns theory to define stability of spine: | (c) 3ExplanationDenis' Three-Column Theory- Proposed by Francis Denis, three-column concept divides a spinal segment into three parts: Anterior, middle, and posterior colums.- The anterior column comprises the anterior longitudinal ligament and the anterior half of the vertebral body; the middle column comprises the po... | 149,831 | medmcqa_train |
Microcytic hypochromic anemia found in infestation of - | hookworm disease-microcytic,hypochromic anemia Ingest blood Sucks 0.2 ml blood daily Small bleeding point (Refer pgno:146 baveja 3rd edition) | 149,832 | medmcqa_train |
Cotard's syndrome has ? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Nihilistic delusions Types of delsions Based on the contents of delusions, they are divided into :- Persecutory delusions (paranoid) : - The patient feels that he is being persecuted against. There is false belief that one is being harmed, threatened, cheated, poisoned, harassed or spied on or is a vi... | 149,833 | medmcqa_train |
As compared to Cow's milk, Human milk has: | Human milk contains higher quantities of Lactose Iron water Vit- A, C Cysteine, Taurine Linoleic acid, lenolenic acid, PUFA Casein: whey ratio Cow milk contain high quantities of Energy Proteins Fats Vit-B, D Na+, K+ Methionine Casein: whey ratio Hence, Comparative contents of nutrients given: Protein : Cow > Human Lac... | 149,834 | medmcqa_train |
A 74-year-old man presents to the emergency department with new symptoms of blood tinged sputum. For the past week he has noticed streaks of blood in his chronic daily sputum production. He reports no fever or chills, but has lost 10 lb in the past 6 months involuntarily. His past medical history is significant for hyp... | SIADH is more characteristic of small cell lung cancer. Paraneoplastic syndromes are classified as metabolic, neuromuscular, connective tissue, dermatologic, and vascular. Acanthosis nigricans and other cutaneous manifestations (eg, dermatomyositis) are rare (< 1%). Clubbing is common and occurs in up to 30% of non-sma... | 149,835 | medmcqa_train |
Bechet's syndrome is characterized by all of the following eye manifestations, EXCEPT: | The eye disease is present in 50% of patients with Bechet's syndrome. It is usually present at the onset but may also develop within the first few years. Iritis, posterior uveitis, retinal vessel occlusions and optic neuritis can be seen in some patients with the syndrome. Note: Scarring and bilateral panuveitis is the... | 149,836 | medmcqa_train |
A patient presented with normal eyesight and absence of direct and consensual light reflexes in left eye. Which of the following cranial nerves is suspected to be lesioned? | Ans. (a) OculomotorRef: Kanski 7/e, p. 815In complete optic nerve lesion of one side (afferent pupillary defect)The ipsilateral direct reflex is absentThe contralateral consensual reflex is absentIn oculomotor nerve lesion of one side (efferent pupillary defect)The ipsilateral direct reflex is absentThe ipsilateral con... | 149,837 | medmcqa_train |
Secretions of GIT are controlled by | Secretions of GIT are controlled by the Meissner plexus. Ref: Ganong&;s Review of Medical Physiology 26th edition Pgno: 460 | 149,838 | medmcqa_train |
Proteins are soed by : | A i.e. Golgi bodies | 149,839 | medmcqa_train |
Not true about IPV is - | <p> IPV /salk polio vaccine. Strains - Mahoney( salk type 1) MEF1( salk type 2) saukett( salk type 3) Inactivated in formaldehyde. Final vaccine mixture contains 40 units of type1, 8 units of type 2, and 32 units of type3. Administration- intramuscular injection or subcutaneous. Should be refrigerated to ensure no loss... | 149,840 | medmcqa_train |
Type of collagen found in cailage: | Collagen has great tensile strength, and is the main component of fascia, cailage, ligaments, tendons, bone and teeth.Along with soft keratin, it is responsible for skin strength and elasticity, and its degradation leads to wrinkles that accompany aging.It strengthens blood vessels and plays a role in tissue developmen... | 149,841 | medmcqa_train |
Side effect of SSRI | SIDE EFFECTS Paradoxical SUICIDE, this is a type of suicide where an antidepressant used to treat depression and decrease suicide increase the chance of suicidal attempt ( IT'S A PARADOX). The explanation that is given is SSRI initially activates the patient and decreases fatigue, thus patients with low mood and suicid... | 149,842 | medmcqa_train |
Lymphatic drainage of oropharynx is mainly through | Lymphatics from oropharynx drain into the upper jugular chain, paicularly the jugulodigastric ( tonsilar) node. Some pas drain to the posterior cervical group also. The base of the tongue may drain bilaterally. Lymphatic drainage of the nasopharynx - upper deep cervical nodes. (Ref: Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat, PL... | 149,843 | medmcqa_train |
When treating urinary tract infection (UTI) in the third trimester, the antibiotic of choice should be | Although quite effective, sulfonamides should be avoided during the last few weeks of pregnancy because they competitively inhibit the binding of bilirubin to albumin, which increases the risk of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. Nitrofurantoin may not be tolerated in pregnancy because of the effect of nausea. It should als... | 149,844 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is the most common renal cystic disease in infants is ? | Unilateral renal dysplasia is a form of renal dysplasia (RD; see this term), a renal tract malformation in which the development of one kidney is abnormal and incomplete. Unilateral RD can be segmental, and of variable severity, with renal aplasia corresponding to extreme RD. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th e... | 149,845 | medmcqa_train |
Which is not a RBC membrane protein? | The protein skeleton consists of 2D mesh of spectrin tetramers and oligomers. It is attached to RBC membrane by attaching to ankyrin. Membrane proteins like glycophorin also present. Ref: Textbook of medical physiology by N Geetha, 3rd edition, page no. 77 | 149,846 | medmcqa_train |
Pneumococcal vaccine is prepared from | Pneumococcal vaccine: A polyvalent polysaccharide vaccine representing the capsular antigens of the 23 most prevalent serotypes have been stated to give 80-90% protection. Given in patients with enhanced risk of pneumococcal infection, absent or dysfunctional spleen, sickle cell disease, immunodeficiency etc. It is not... | 149,847 | medmcqa_train |
Full blown immunodeficiency syndrome is characterized by - | Any HIV-infected individual with a CD4+ T cell count of <200/mL has AIDS by definition, regardless of the presence of symptoms or oppounistic diseases . (Harrison's Principles of internal medicine, 20 th edition, page 1506) | 149,848 | medmcqa_train |
True about Zenker's diveiculum is all, EXCEPT: | Zenker diveiculum originates from the posterior wall of the esophagus in a triangular area of weakness, limited inferiorly by the cricopharyngeus muscle and superiorly by the inferior constrictor muscles (ie, the Killian triangle). As the diveiculum enlarges, it tends to dete from the midline, mostly to the left | 149,849 | medmcqa_train |
In an aphakic eye the anterior focal point from the anterior surface of cornea is about: | Ans. 23 mm | 149,850 | medmcqa_train |
Tolerance develops to all of the following effects of opioids except | Decreased effects are seen with continuous usage of opioids except for miosis, constipation, and convulsions.Ref: HL Sharma 3rd ed Pg: 508 | 149,851 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following describes the pelvic outlet | Pelvic outlet consists of 2 triangular areas with a common base, which is a line drawn between the two ischial tuberosities.
Angle of pubic arch is 90 → 100 degrees.
Lateral boundaries of posterior triangle is formed by sacrotuberous ligaments. | 149,852 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following statements about vincristine are true except | Vincristine is a vinca allkaloid. It acts in M-phase of cell cycle by inhibiting the formation of spindle. It is a marrow sparing drug and causes peripheral neuropathy as a prominent adverse effect. It is used for the treatment of hematological malignancies like Hodgkin's lymphoma and leukemias.It is ineffective agains... | 149,853 | medmcqa_train |
Lipofuscin is associated with | o Deposition of lipofuscin in the heart is referred as brown atrophy | 149,854 | medmcqa_train |
Beefy red, foul smelling genital granuloma with a bleeding ulcer on touch is seen in - | Donovanosis is caused by Klebsiella granulomatis. It&;s morphology is that it is a single(sometimes multiple) asymptomatic ulcer. Floor is made of beefy , exuberant, granulation tissues that bleeds on manipulation. From illustrated synopsis of dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases neena khanna 5th edition page ... | 149,855 | medmcqa_train |
A patient who was initially smear positive, who began the treatment and who remained or became smear positive again at five months or later during the course of treatment is called as | Failure case: A patient who was initially smeared positive, who began Rx and who remained or became smear positive again at five months or later during the course of Rx. Relapse: A patient who returns sputum smear positive having previously been treated for tuberculosis and declared cured after the completion of his tr... | 149,856 | medmcqa_train |
Which cholesterol is designated as "Good Cholesterol" | HDL
The level of HDL in serum is inversely related to the incidence of ML
As it is "antiatherogenic" or "protective" in nature, HDL is known as "good cholesterol". | 149,857 | medmcqa_train |
In JVP, a wave is due to? | Atrial contraction REF: Harrison's Internal Medicine 17th edition Chapter 220 Physical Examination of the Cardiovascular System, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jugular_ venous_pressure JVP WAVEFORM: Classically three upward deflections and two downward deflections have been described. 1. The " a " wave corresponds to rig... | 149,858 | medmcqa_train |
Common site of regional enteritis is ? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Distal ileum and colon Crohn disease (Terminal ileitis or regional enteritis) Crohn disease (CD) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) which is characterized by ? 1) Sharply delimited and typically transmural involvement of the bowel by an inflammatory process with mucosal damage. 2) The presence of ... | 149,859 | medmcqa_train |
Dorsal surface of pons is related with? | The pons can be broadly divided into two pas: the basilar pa of the pons(ventral) and the pontine tegmentum( dorsal)The pontine tegmentum contains nuclei of the cranial nerves -5,6,7,8 and their associated fibre tracts, the pontine reticular formation, the mesopontine cholinergic system, the laterodorsal tegmental nucl... | 149,860 | medmcqa_train |
The given cell is activated by | TH2 cells secrete IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13, which recruit and activate eosinophils and are responsible for the alternative pathway of macrophage activationReference: Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease; 9th edition; Chapter 3; Inflammation and Repair | 149,861 | medmcqa_train |
Commonly used shunt in hydrocephalus management: | b. Ventriculoperitoneal(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2814)Therapy for hydrocephalus:Medical management, including use of acetazolamide and furosemide, can provide temporary relief.Most cases of hydrocephalus require extracranial shunts, particularly a ventriculoperitoneal shunt.The major complications of shunting are occlusion... | 149,862 | medmcqa_train |
Integrated Management of childhood illness includes except | IMNCI is Indian adapta on of Global Programme of WHO & UNICEF to reduce childhood morbidity & moality | 149,863 | medmcqa_train |
Pyometra is a complication associated with all of the following conditions except : | Ans. is a i.e. Carcinoma vulva | 149,864 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following statement is TRUE about endemic typhus? | Endemic typhus: Caused by Rickettsia typhi (ubiquitous). Humans usually acquire the infection in an urban or suburban setting when bitten by an infected flea, which releases infected feces while sucking blood. Laboratory diagnosis of rickettsial diseases is based on serologic analysis rather than isolation of the organ... | 149,865 | medmcqa_train |
Urea is formed from which substrate? | A. Steps of Urea Cycle: 1. Formation of Carbamoyl Phosphate: Condensation of ammonium ion with bicarbonate ion resulting in the formation of carbamoyl phosphate by the help of the enzyme carbamoyl phosphate synthase-I present in the liver mitochondria. It requires Mg2+ and a dicarboxylic acid i.e. N-acetyl glutamate. T... | 149,866 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following statement (s) is/are true about Hb–O2 dissociation curvea) Fetal Hb shifts curve to leftb) Hypothermia shifts curve to leftc) Hypercarbia shifts curve to leftd) Left shift cause more O2 release to tissue | Hb-O2 dissociation curve shift to left indicates more affinity of Hb to O2, and thus less delivery of O2 to tissues.
Shift to left seen in
- Increased pH
- Decreased 2,3 DPG, temperature, PCO2
- HbF (Fetal)
Shift to right seen in
- Decreased pH
- Increased 2,3DPG, temperature, PCO... | 149,867 | medmcqa_train |
Dose of iron and folic acid in pregrnancy is - | During pregnancy, 100 mg iron and 500 mcg FA should be given. REF. PARK'S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICAL 21ST EDITION. PAGE NO - 594 | 149,868 | medmcqa_train |
Black gun powder composition ? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Charcoal 15% + Potassium nitrate 75% + sulphur 10% The classical gun powder is known as black powder, consists of charcol (15%), Sulphur (10%), and potassium nitrate (75%). Depending on fineness, the black gun powder is designated as FG, FFG, FFFG. etc. (F = fineness). Pyrodex is another gun powder wi... | 149,869 | medmcqa_train |
What does the arrow point to in the fundus examination of a myopic patient? | Fundus findings in degenerative myopia:1A pale tessellated ('tigroid') appearance is due to diffuse attenuation of the RPE with visibility of large choroidal vessels.2Focal chorioretinal atrophy is characterized by the visibility of the larger choroidal vessels and eventually the sclera.3Anomalous optic nerve head whic... | 149,870 | medmcqa_train |
Corpus leuteum stas regressing after how many days of ovulation ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., 10 daysIf ovum is not feilized, the corpus luteum stas degenerating around day 24 of cycle (about 10 days after ovulation) and is eventually is replaced by fibrous tissue, forming corpus albicans.Degeneration of corpus luteum is due to decline in level of LH (which is required for maintenance of corpu... | 149,871 | medmcqa_train |
Mildly elevated bilirubin, normal liver enzymes are seen in? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., All of above | 149,872 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is the first immunoglobulin to appear following infection? | IgM is the first immunoglobulin to appear after exposure to an antigen. They are relatively sho lived hence their demonstration in the serum indicates recent infection. Normal level of IgM is 1.2mg/ml. It is also the earliest to be synthesized by fetus beginning by about 20 weeks of age. As it cannot cross the placenta... | 149,873 | medmcqa_train |
Anti-craving agents for alcohol dependence are all except aEUR' | Lorazepam Management of alcohol intoxicationDrugs used areLorazepam (can worsen the vitals because of C.N.S. depression)Haloperidol (can lower the seizure threshold)Other drugs which may be usedZiprasidoneOlanzapineManagement of alcohol withdrawlAll patients should be given oral multiple vitamin B1including 50-100 mg o... | 149,874 | medmcqa_train |
A 5-year old male child has been brought with a complaint that there is only one testis in the scrotum. On examination, it is found that the testis on the opposite side is felt in the inguinal canal. The patient should be advised? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Orchipexy | 149,875 | medmcqa_train |
Hemophilia is associated with which chromosome ? | Hemophilia A and B - X linked recessive disorders. Hemophilia C - Autosomal recessive disorder. X linked recessive disorders SYSTEM DISEASE Musculoskeleton Duchenne Muscular dystrophy Blood Hemophilia A,B Chronic Granulomatous disease G-6-PD deficiency Immune Agammaglobinemia Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Metabolic Diabetes... | 149,876 | medmcqa_train |
Rate limiting enzyme in gluconeogenesis - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Fructose 1-6 bisphosphatase Most imp step =Pyruvate carboxylase, Only step at ER= G 6 Phosphatase RLS - F 1-6 Bisphosphatase. o Gluconeogenesis involves glycolysis, the citric acid cycle plus some special reactions. Glycolysis and gluconeogenesis share the same pathway but in opposite direction. Seven... | 149,877 | medmcqa_train |
Most common organism causing neonatal meningitis is | The most common causes of neonatal meningitis is bacterial infection of the blood, known as bacteremia (specifically group B streptococci (Streptococcus agalactiae), Escherichia coli, and Listeria monocytogenes . Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition | 149,878 | medmcqa_train |
Loosening of association is an example of which of the following thought pathology? | Loosening of associations is an example of formal thought disorder, which is a disturbance in the form of thought rather than content of thought. It is a characteristic feature of schizophrenia.Loosening of association refers to lack of connection between the ideas expressed by the patient. The links between ideas may ... | 149,879 | medmcqa_train |
Virus that has association with anal warts? | Ans. a (HPV) (Ref. Bailey and Love 24th ed., 61.6)WART# It is a HPV-induced tumor-like lesion known to spontaneous resolution.# Transmission is by direct or intimate contact, the virus material usually being inoculated through an abrasion.# It is well recognised that patients with immune deficiencies develop widespread... | 149,880 | medmcqa_train |
A person comes into your ER room with a very weak pulse after a suffering a heart attack. You suspect: | D: A very weak pulse shows that the heart is slowly ceasing to function as a result of pumping too hard.
A: The patient should not be sent home; close observation is necessary.
B: This stage is a life-threatening stage as the heart could tire itself out and stop functioning.
C: An early stage of shock shows a rapid, b... | 149,881 | medmcqa_train |
Obesity predisposes to all, except ? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Lung cancerObesity increases the risk of following diseases :-Greatly increased risk : NIDDM, gall bladder disease, insulin resistance, dyslipidaemia, sleep apnea and breathlessness.Moderately increased risk : Type-2 DM, hypeension, CHD, osteoahritis (knee), hyperuricemia and gout.Slight increased ris... | 149,882 | medmcqa_train |
Kleiheur Bethke test is done for? | Ans. (b) Fetomaternal haemorrhage(Ref: Oski's Pediatrics: Principles & Practice, chapter 66; Dacie 11th/pg 307)APT test for differentiation of fetal & adult (maternal) hemoglobin in stool or vomitusMix 1 volume of sample with 5 volumes of water.Centrifuge mixture and remove clear-pink supernatant solution containing he... | 149,883 | medmcqa_train |
In the video you can see a testicular procedure being done. This is the testicular sperm aspiration for azoospermic men. Which of the following procedures can be performed to help this couple have a successful embryo formation in the A "Assisted Reproductive Technology" Lab. | ICSI can be performed to help this couple have a successful embryo formation in the A In this one sperm is directly injected into mature egg prior to intrauterine transfer of the feilized eggs ICSI should be offered if the semen analysis shows <5 million motile sperm, | or absent motility of sperms. Many abnormal sperm... | 149,884 | medmcqa_train |
Nitisinone is an example of | Nitisinone is prescribed for infantile tyrosinemia because it decreases production of the substrate (fumarylacetoacetate) for the hydrolase, thus decreasing the velocity of the reaction preventing substrate accumulation. | 149,885 | medmcqa_train |
In which one of the following infection dendritic ulcer is seen? | A dendritic corneal ulcer is the hallmark sign of HSV infection, accompanied by stromal keratitis in more severe infection. These ulcers may begin as nondescript punctate keratopathies but quickly coalesce to form the familiar branching patterns. Because the virus invades and compromises the epithelial cells surroundin... | 149,886 | medmcqa_train |
Durkheim work wras related to - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Division of labor o Four major works of Durkheim are1) Division of Labor in society.2) Rules of sociological methods.3) Suicide4) Elementary forms of religious life. | 149,887 | medmcqa_train |
The hea lesion not found in Congenital Rubella infection is: | Answer is A (ASD) ASD is the single best answer of exclusion. Cardiac anomalies in congenital rubella are mentioned differently in different books ! We have chosen ASD as the one to be excluded as both GHAI & CPDT mention VSD as a finding is cases of congenital rubella. Neveheless Harrison mentions ASD as well, and so ... | 149,888 | medmcqa_train |
Lesions in Face -- False statement is: | Ans. (d) Stitch removed at 2 weeksRef: Bailey and Love 27th edition, Page 93* Repair face wounds as early in <24hours* In case of grafting -- Full thickness graft taken from behind ear gives good cosmetic match* Incision is always done parallel to Langer's lines and sutures are made perpendicular to them for cosmetic a... | 149,889 | medmcqa_train |
Sirolimus is more likely than cyclosporine to cause: | (Ref: KDT 6/e p840) Cyclosporine and tacrolimus cause nephrotoxicity as an adverse effect. Sirolimus (rapamycin) results in bone marrow suppression and thus may cause anemia, thrombocytopenia and leukopenia. | 149,890 | medmcqa_train |
Intraepidermal blisters are seen in all of the following condition excepts | Level of cleavage & blistering disorders- IADVL textbook of dermatology, page 1088 Intraepidermal Subcorneal / granular/upper spinous 1. Pemphigus erythematosus 2. Pemphigus foliaceous 3. Subcorneal pustular dermatosis 4. IgA pemphigus subscorneal pustular dermatosus type 5. Bullous congenital icthyosiform erythroderma... | 149,891 | medmcqa_train |
Pityriasis rosea clears with in? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., 6-12 weeks * P. rosea is self limiting disease, subsides with 6-12 weeks.Pityriasis rosea* P. rosea is a common scaly disorder, occuring usually in children and young adults (10-35 years). Characterized by round/oval pink brown patches with a superficial, centrifugal scale, distributed over trunk in a... | 149,892 | medmcqa_train |
Phenol red test/ Methyl red thread test for dry eye, true is | Phenol Red Thread test is the test to detect dry eye severity. When in contact with tear film it changes its colour from white to yellow to red. Its main advantage over Schirmertest is: a)It is Less time consuming as compared to schirmer test(15 sec) b)Anaesthesia of cornea is not required c)On the contact of tear stri... | 149,893 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following radioisotopes is commonly used as a source for external beam radiotherapy in the treatment of cancer patients? | Ans. Cobalt-60 | 149,894 | medmcqa_train |
The antero-posterior diameter of the lens is increased in all except | Ans. (d) Morgagnian cataractOption a - In cortical cataract, due to progressive hydration, swelling (increase in AP diameter) of the lens occurs making the anterior chamber shallow.Option b - Increase in the anterior lens capsule curvature with axial lens thickness due to the action of ciliary muscle on zonules.Option ... | 149,895 | medmcqa_train |
Earliest sign in X-ray in TB spine- | Ans- B Narrowing of disc space First clinical sign of TB Spine = Paraspinal muscle spasm First clinical sign of Pott paraplegia = Ankle Clonus > Extensor Plantar > Spasticity First X-ray Sign of Pott spine = Reduction of disc space End result of Pott spine = bony ankylosis Loss of Spinal curvature is a non specific X-r... | 149,896 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following Anti neoplastic drugs SHOULD NOT be given by rapid IV infusion? | Ans. is `b ' i.e., Cisplatin o Cisplatin is the most common culprit causing chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting, therefore cisplatin is given as slow i.v. infusion(never bolus) to prevent vomiting. | 149,897 | medmcqa_train |
Aspirin is contraindicated in a patient who is on treatment with: | Aspirin can displace warfarin from protein binding sites elevating the free drug level, leading to prolongation of both bleeding time and prothrombin time. So it should not be used in patients on anticoagulation therapy due to increased risk of bleeding. Other drugs which were found to increase the level of warfarin ar... | 149,898 | medmcqa_train |
Cause of sudden loss of vision in a diabetic is due to: | Commonest cause of sudden loss of vision in a diabetic is vitreous hemorrhage Slow loss of vision in a diabetic is due to Cystoid macular edema Neovascular glaucoma | 149,899 | medmcqa_train |
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