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True about Budd-chiari syndrome -a) Associated with coagulopathyb) Cirrhosis may occur c) Good prognosisd) Ascites may be present e) Hepatic vein thrombosis | Budd Chiari syndrome may be predisposed by hypercoagulable conditions, eg deficiency of antithrombin, protein C & S.
Clinical features
The acute syndrome presents with rapidly progressive - severe upper abdominal pain, jaundice, hepatomegaly (enlarge liver), ascites, elevated liver enzymes and eventual encephalopathy.
... | 152,600 | medmcqa_train |
Which is false about Wuchereria bancrofti - | Definite host- man Intermediate host- mosquito No animal reservoir is known for W.bancrofti The adult worms are harboured in lymphatic system of man (refer pgno:166 baveja 3 rd edition) | 152,601 | medmcqa_train |
The blood supply of the medulla comes from all of the following, EXCEPT: | Blood supply to the medulla is supplied byAnterior spinal aery: The anterior spinal aery supplies the whole medial pa of the medulla oblongata.Posterior inferior cerebellar aery: It is a major branch of the veebral aery that supplies the posterolateral pa of the medulla.Veebral aery: It supplies an area between the oth... | 152,602 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are true about Weber's syndrome. Except | Answer is D (Ipsilateral facial nerve palsy): Weber's syndrome is `midbrain' syndrome charachterized by Ipsilateral Occulomotor Nerve Palsy (Opthalmoplegia / Diplopia) and Contralateral Hemiplegia. Midbrain Syndromes Symptoms and Signs Structures involved Weber's syndrome * Ipsilateral oculomotor nerve palsy * Oculomot... | 152,603 | medmcqa_train |
H. Influenzae grows on all of the media except | Nutrient agar lacks factor V and X hence does not suppo it's growth. | 152,604 | medmcqa_train |
Chronic cocaine abuse have following features except: | Cocaine : Fatal dose: 1g oral/ 20 mg IV Chronic cocaine abuse: a) Ulceration of nasal septum / palate b) Peripheral gangrene c) Black color staining of tongue d) Cocaine bugs/ formication Chronic cannabis abuse: a. Amotivational syndrome b. Run amok: homicidal impulse/stabbing spree | 152,605 | medmcqa_train |
Gram-negative bacteria doesn't take gram stain because it is made of: | Ans. d. None of the above | 152,606 | medmcqa_train |
Best screening method for Mirizzi syndrome is: | Mirizzi syndrome: Suspected cases should be examined with ultrasonography or CT for anatomical evaluation to avoid biliary injury or postoperative biliary leakage related to undetected fistula formation. ERCP has been recommended as the best screening method. Ref: Turk J Gastroenterol 2008; 19 (4): 258-263. | 152,607 | medmcqa_train |
xylene and toluene ate types of | Inhalants * FAMOUS COMPONDS==Toluene, xylene, trichloroethylene AGE OF ONET-----------Adolescent * Breath only for minutes, * inexpensive, * legal to possess, * easily concealed * COMPLICATIONS * Respiratory depression, * aspiration, * temporal lobe epilepsy, * leukoencephalopathy * LAB INVESTIGATION * Urine.==========... | 152,608 | medmcqa_train |
Physiological locking involves | A i.e. Internal rotation of femur over stabilized tibia Physiological locking occurs in last 30 degree of extension, when femur rotates medially (internally) over stabilized tibiaQ. This very stable position is caused by quadriceps femoris muscle. Unlocking needed to initiate flexion is carried out by popliteus muscle,... | 152,609 | medmcqa_train |
The approximate no of genes contained in human genome | Humans have a mere 30,000 genes rather than the 100000 predicted only recently . Recent ribbons mention the no of genes 20,000 to 25,000 Ribbons 7th/219 | 152,610 | medmcqa_train |
Acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction is caused by | B i.e. Pilocarpine | 152,611 | medmcqa_train |
A patient is brought to the emergency room after being found by search and rescue teams. He was mountain climbing, got caught in a sudden snowstorm, and had to survive in a cave. He had no food for 6 days. In adapting to these conditions, which metabolic process has increased rather than decreased? | In the starvation state, muscle decreases the use of ketone bodies, causing an elevation of ketone bodies in the bloodstream. The brain uses the ketone bodies for energy and uses less glucose, decreasing the need for gluconeogenesis and thus sparing muscle protein degradation to provide the precursors for gluconeogenes... | 152,612 | medmcqa_train |
In an adult patient with plural effusion, the most appropriate site for plurisentesis done by inseing a needle is in: | Answer is B (7th Intercostal space in mid axillary line): Site of pleural effusion drainage is seventh intercostal space in mid-axillary line. Pneumothorax | 152,613 | medmcqa_train |
A patient presents with history of bullae involving >30% BSA along with rashes all over body with erosions of the lips and other mucosa for few days. What can be the triggering factor? | Ans. B. Drug induced* Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a potentially life-threatening dermatologic disorder characterized by widespread (TEN involves more than 30% of the body surface, whereas SJS involves less than 10%) erythema, necrosis, and bullous detachment of the epidermis and mucous membranes, resulting in e... | 152,614 | medmcqa_train |
The reproductive method by which fungi asexually produce rectangular spores by fragmentation of hyphae is known as- | Ahrospores Fungi asexually produce rectangular spores Produced by fragmentation of hypha. Eg.Coccidioides. | 152,615 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is earliest sign of ulcerative colitis on double contrast barium enema (DCBE) study? | . | 152,616 | medmcqa_train |
The drug of choice for treatment of thyrotoxicosis during pregnancy is | Refer KDT 6 /e p 250 Propylthiouracil does not cross placenta and us therefore The drug of choice in first trimester pregnancy | 152,617 | medmcqa_train |
A city has a population of 10000 with 500 diabetic patients. A new diagnostic test gives true positive result in 350 patients and false positive result in 1900 patients. Which of the following is/are true regarding the test ? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Prevalence is 5%; 'b' i.e., Sensitivity is 70% & 'c' i.e., Specificity is 80% In this question : Total patients = 500 (diabetic patients) True positive patients = 350 Thus remaining 150 (500-350) are false negative. 350 So, sensitivity of test = 350+150 70% Similarly, Total non-diseased are = 9500 (10... | 152,618 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is the most common tumor of the fetus and newborn – | Sacrococcygeal Teratoma (SCT) is the most common neoplasm in the fetus and newborn.
Sacrococcygeal Teratoma (SCT) is the most common neoplasm in the fetus and newborn with an estimated prevalence of 1:30,000- 1:40,000 and with a 3:1 female preponderance. - Handbook of Fetal Medicine by Shailesh Kumar (Cambridge Univ P... | 152,619 | medmcqa_train |
Efferent's from cerebellum is through | The only output from the cerebellum is the axons of Purkinje cells, they are the biggest neurons of CNS & are inhibitory in nature (GABA ) Ref: Ganong 25th ed/page 250 | 152,620 | medmcqa_train |
Antisperm antibodies are usually present in the : | Cervix | 152,621 | medmcqa_train |
The only oncogenic virus whose pathogenicity has been proved without doubt is - | HTLV1 present world wide.it causes adult T cell leukemia,tropical dpadtic paraparesid.it mainly infect CD4 cells .infected cell express more inter leukin2 REF:<\p>MICROBIOLOGY ANANTHA NARAYANAN NINTH EDITION PAGE.567 | 152,622 | medmcqa_train |
All are features of dengue hemorrhagic fever expect: | 1. Criteria for diagnosis of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF): o Fever - acute, high, continuous for 2-7 days. o Positive tourniquet test o Enlargement of liver o Laboratory evidence o Thrombocytopenia (< 1000,000/mm3) o Haemoconcentration (Haematocrit raised by >20%) Narrow pulse pressure is not seen in DHF | 152,623 | medmcqa_train |
Brown, spherical, septate bodies from pus are diagnostic of: | Chromoblastomycosis is also known as verrucous dermatitis. Lesions consist of way cutaneous nodule which resemble the florets of cauliflower. The disease is confined to subcutaneous tissue of feet and lower legs. Histologically lesions show, the presence of fungus as round / irregular, dark brown, yeast - like bodies w... | 152,624 | medmcqa_train |
The deep ring is situated in | INGUINAL CANAL:-
The oblique intermuscular passage in the lower part of the anterior abdominal wall.
Extends from the deep inguinal ring to superficial.
Deep ring- oval opening in fascia transversalis.
1.25 cm above mid-inguinal point.
Superficial ring: triangular gap in external oblique aponeurosis.
Length: 4cm
Direc... | 152,625 | medmcqa_train |
A farmer rearing sheep, presented with complaints of fever and weakness for the last one month. There is generalised lymphadenopathy. There was also associated hepatomegaly. Biopsy of liver showed non-caseating granuloma. There are most likely due to infection with: | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Brucella melitensis(Ref: Harrison, 19th/e, p. 1066 and Ananthanarayan, 9th/e, p. 339)Most common focal feature of brucellosis is musculoskeletal pain.Classic triad of fever - Profuse night sweating, arthralgia/arthritis and Hepatosplenomegaly are present in most patients.History of contact with animal... | 152,626 | medmcqa_train |
Fulminant Amoebic meningoencephalitis caused by? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., N. fowleri | 152,627 | medmcqa_train |
Which is the only local anaesthesia which raises the BP: | Cocaine increases BP by inhibiting the reuptake of catecholamines. | 152,628 | medmcqa_train |
A 47-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with symptoms of new-onset transient right arm weakness and word-finding difficulty lasting 3 hours. She is also experiencing exertional dyspnea, and had a syncopal event 1 month ago. Her medical history is only remarkable for 2 uneventful pregnancies, and she is... | The myxoma is a solitary globular or polypoid tumor varying in size from that of a cherry to a peach. About 75% are found in the left atrium, and most of the remainder in the right atrium. The clinical presentation is with one or more of the classical triad of constitution symptoms (fatigue, fever, anemia), embolic eve... | 152,629 | medmcqa_train |
The chromosomal disorder in patau Syndrome is: | (Chromosome 13) (593-G) (615-Ghai 7th)* Down syndrome - 21* Edwards syndrome - 18* Patau syndrome - 13* Turner's syndrome - 45X/ 46XX* Klinefelter syndrome - 47XXY | 152,630 | medmcqa_train |
Syncytium formation is a property of - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Measles virus Methods of detection of viral growth in cell cultures1. Cytopathic effecto Many viruses causes morphological changes in cultured cells knowm as cytopathic effect,o Examples are:EnterovirusMeasles virusHerpes virusAdenovirusSV40Crenation of cells and degeneration of the entire cell sheetS... | 152,631 | medmcqa_train |
Right hepatic duct drains all, Except: | B i.e. Segment III | 152,632 | medmcqa_train |
True about trematodes - | character cestodes trematodes nematodes shape tape like leaf like elongated and cylindrical body segmented unsegmented unsegmented sexes monoecious monoecious(except shistosoma) separate head contains suckers,often with suckers present,not hooks suckers and hooks absent body cavity absent absent present alimentary cana... | 152,633 | medmcqa_train |
Vigorous treatment of nephritis in SLE is indicated in: | Renal Biopsy in SLE: The pattern and severity of injury are impoant in diagnosis and selecting the best therapy. Aggressive immunosuppressive treatment is indicated in : Class III and IV disease Class V accompanied by III or IV disease Treatment for lupus nephritis is not recommended in class I or II disease or with ex... | 152,634 | medmcqa_train |
Pathognomonic sign of traumatic fracture is - | This question is slightly different from the previous one. Here the examiner is asking about the pathognomonic feature (not most consistent feature) both are different :
A most consistent feature is the one which is always present in a fracture
a. The pathognomonic feature is the one whose presence is diagnostic of a ... | 152,635 | medmcqa_train |
Metcalfe's Criteria is used for: | Metcalfe's Criteria for Hea Disease in Pregnancy (Finding Suggestive of Hea Disease in Pregnancy) Symptoms Progressive dyspnea or ohopnea Nocturnal cough Hemoptysis Syncope Chest pain Clinical Findings Cyanosis Clubbing of fingers Persistent neck vein distention Systolic murmur grade 3/6 or greater Diastolic murmur Car... | 152,636 | medmcqa_train |
Renauld Braude phenomenon is seen in - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Candida albicans Candida o Candida albicans is the most common cause of mucosal candidiasis. o All Candida species pathogenic for humans are also encountered as commensals of humans, particularly in the mouth, stool and vagina. o They grow rapidly on simple media as oval budding cells at 25deg to 37o ... | 152,637 | medmcqa_train |
A young adult presents with proptosis and pain in eye after 4 days of trauma to eye. Chemosis, conjunctival congestion and extraocular muscle palsy with inability to move eye are seen.Investigation of choice - | Information in this question are :-
Presentation 4 days after trauma
Traumatic proptosis along with chemosis and conjunctival congestion
Extraocular muscle palsy (ophthalmoplegia)
Given the patient's clinical presentation of proptosis with chemosis and conjunctival congestion in the setting of cranio-facial injury,... | 152,638 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is not a feature of multiple myeloma? | t (8 - 14) translocation is seen in 75% cases of Burkitt's lymphoma not multiple myeloma. Diagnostic criteria of multiple myeloma requires presence of more than 10% plasma cells in bone marrow, presence of monoclonal protein in serum or urine and presence of evidence of end organ damage (hypercalcemia, anemia, bone les... | 152,639 | medmcqa_train |
Which is the following is false regarding reversible cell injury? | On microscopic examination of reversibly injured cells, small clear vacuoles may be seen within the cytoplasm; these represent distended and pinched-off segments of the ER. This pattern of nonlethal injury is sometimes called hydropic change or vacuolar degeneration. The ultrastructural changes of reversible cell injur... | 152,640 | medmcqa_train |
A 15 years old girl complains of anterior knee pain which increases on going upstairs and getting up after prolonged sitting. The most probable diagnosis is: | Ans. A. Chondromalacia Patellaea. Bipartite patellae is congenital fragmentation of patellae and is usually asymptomaticb. Plica syndrome- presence of synovial fold in suprapatellar pouch which can undergo inflammation and presents as meniscal symptoms of lockingc. PFA will be seen in later age. | 152,641 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following produces dissociated anesthesia | Ans. is 'a' i.e. Ketamine Mechanism of action of ketamineKetamine dissociatesThalamus from limbic cortexThalamus relays sensory inputs from R.A.S. (reticular activating system) to limbic cortex. Clinically this produces dissociative anaesthesia. In this state the patient appears conscious (e.g. eye opening, swallowing,... | 152,642 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following muscle relaxant undergo Hoffman's degradation? | Atracurium is an intermediate acting nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker which is inactivated in the plasma by spontaneous nonenzymatic degradation (Hoffman's elimination) in addition to that by cholinesterase. | 152,643 | medmcqa_train |
A 4-week old first-born, pre-term boy admitted to your dept. 3 days ago. Chief complaint was Vomiting which was projectile without bile in it, and follows each feeding, and the baby is hungry and eager to eat again after he vomits. The baby is dehydrated and has visible gastric peristaltic waves and a palpable "Olive s... | CHPS: Congenital Hyperophic Pyloric Stenosis IHPS: Infantile Hyperophic Pyloric Stenosis Clinical features After breast feeding, breast milk accumulates in stomach. Obstruction due to hyperophy at pylorus causes multiple episodes of non-bilious vomiting which can be projectile/non-projectile. IOC for diagnosis - Ultras... | 152,644 | medmcqa_train |
A 41 year old obese female patient comes with acute abdominal pain in the right hypogastrium. USG examination shows a stone in the common bile duct. Which is the treatment of choice for stone in CBD? | A gallstone in the common bile duct may impact distally in the ampulla of Vater. More than 80% of gallstones contain cholesterol as their major component. If surgical removal of common bile duct stones is not immediately feasible, endoscopic retrograde sphincterotomy can be used. In this procedure, the endoscopist cann... | 152,645 | medmcqa_train |
Muscles of tongue develop from? | ANSWER: (A) Occipital myotomeREF: Langman's Medical Embryology 11th edition pg. 150 table 10.2The number of somites is one of the criteria for determining age of the embryo. Somites further differentiate into these components:Sclerotome forms the cartilage and bone components of the vertebral column.Myotome forms epime... | 152,646 | medmcqa_train |
Which carries more weight in a cou of law : | B i.e. Dying deposition | 152,647 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is an intermideiate level disinfectant - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Hypochlorite Categories of effective potencyo Sterilants are capable of completely eliminating or destroying in all forms of microbial life, including spores,o DisinfectantsDestroy some, but not necessarily all organisms. The category is further divided into subcategories:- i) High level disinfectants... | 152,648 | medmcqa_train |
Myasthenia gravis is most commonly associated with which of the following? | Myasthenia gravis Autoimmune disease with fluctuating muscle weakness that is caused by autoantibodies that target the neuromuscular junction. About 85% of patients have autoantibodies against post-synaptic ACh receptors, while most of the remaining patients have antibodies against the sarcolemmal protein muscle-specif... | 152,649 | medmcqa_train |
High risk pregnancy includes all except: | High risk pregnancy is defined as one which is complicated by factor or factors that adversely affects the pregnancy outcome – maternal/perinatal or both.
The high risk cases are:
During pregnancy: | 152,650 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following disease show Mitochondrial diseases except | Huntington&;s disease (HD), also known as Huntington&;s chorea, is an inherited disorder that results in death of brain cells. The earliest symptoms are often subtle problems with mood or mental abilities. A general lack of coordination and an unsteady gait often follow. As the disease advances, uncoordinated, jerky bo... | 152,651 | medmcqa_train |
About otic ganglion true statement (s) is/are | The sensory root is by the auriculotemporal nerve Sympathetic root is by the sympathetic plexus around the middle meningeal aery Secretomotor root is by the lesser petrosal nerve from the tympanic plexus formed by tympanic branch of cranial nerve IX.Fibres of lesser petrosal nerve relay in the otic ganglion.Postganglio... | 152,652 | medmcqa_train |
Encephalitis is caused by : | Infections caused by HSV-1
Acute gingivo-stomatitis
Herpes labialis
Kerato-conjuctivitis
Eczema herpeticum
Encephalitis
Dendritic keratitis
Ref : textbook of microbiology, C P Baveja, 5th edition , Pg no:444 | 152,653 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following fats the highest concentration of saturated fatty acids - | <p> Saturated fatty acids:- Fats yield fatty acids and glycerol on hydrolysis. Fatty acids are divided into saturated fatty acids such as lauric acid, palmitic and stearic acids and Unsaturated fatty acids which are fuher divided into MUFA and PUFA. Approximate saturated fatty acid composition in : Coconut oil - 92 But... | 152,654 | medmcqa_train |
Most common cause of Hirsutism : | Ans. is a i.e. Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) Hirsutism is defined as excessive growth of androgen dependant sexual hair or male distribution of hair in a female. "The most common cause of hirsutism is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome." "Polycystic ovarian syndrome accounts for 70 - 80% of cases of hirsutism, with idiopa... | 152,655 | medmcqa_train |
In Shigella dysentery associated hemolytic uremic syndrome, the false statement is | Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)Salient featuresLaboratory findingsVessel wall disorder characterized by deposition of localized platelet and thrombi within the renal vasculature (afferent aerioles and glomerular capillaries are most commonly affected).Presents with microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (microangiopathic de... | 152,656 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is proof of eyes being open for few hours after death | Kevorkian sign (fragmentation & segmentation of retinal vessels) is a sign seen in retina; which is independent of eye opening. it appears within minutes after death and stays there for about an hour. Tache noir is the dust deposition in the sclera in the form of two triangles on either side of iris when eyes are open.... | 152,657 | medmcqa_train |
Most common complication seen with prostatitis is | PROSTATITIS In both acute and chronic prostatitis, the seminal vesicles and posterior urethra are usually also involved. Acute prostatitis Aetiology Acute prostatitis is common, but underdiagnosed. The usual organism responsible is Escherichia coli, but Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus albus, Streptococcus faecali... | 152,658 | medmcqa_train |
Which CrPc is related to - | Cr.P.C. 1973- It provides the mechanism for punishment of offences against the substantive criminal law.It deals with the police duties in arresting offenders, dealing with absconders, in the production of documents and in investigating offences. Ref: K.S. Narayan Reddys Synopsis of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology 29 ... | 152,659 | medmcqa_train |
HIV-E is more common | Since HIV/AIDS was first repoed in Thailand in 1984, 1,115,415 adults had been infected as of 2008, with 585,830 having died since 1984. ... In 2009 the adult prevalence of HIV was 1.3%. As of 2016, Thailand had the highest prevalence of HIV in Southeast Asia at 1.1 percent, the 40th highest prevalence of 109 nations A... | 152,660 | medmcqa_train |
The socioeconomic status of community is best indicated by - | Infant Moality Rate is the ratio of infant deaths registered in a given year to the total number of live bihs in same year,expressed as rate per 1000 live bihs. IMR is universally regarded as not only as the most impoant indicator of health status of community but also as the level of living of people and effectiveness... | 152,661 | medmcqa_train |
Investigation of choice for posterior chethral stricture is | Investigation of choice :
a) Anterior Urethral stricture ⇒ Retrograde Urethrogram.
b) Posterior Urethral stricture ⇒ Anterograde urethrogram. | 152,662 | medmcqa_train |
Which of following substances inhibit succinate dehydrogease in Kreb cycle? | Inhibitors of TCA Cycle
Aconitase noncompetitively inhibited by Flouroacetate
Alpha Ketoglutarate Dehydrogenase noncompetitively inhibited by Arsenite
Succinate Dehydrogenase is competitively inhibited by Malonate.(Inhibitor of complex II of ETC).
Harper 30th edition pg-162 | 152,663 | medmcqa_train |
The hormonal factor responsible for circadian rhythm is formed from which amino acid? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Tryptophan In circadian rhythm maintenance melatonin is involved which is derived from tryptophan.Tryptophan is a precursor for synthesis of niacin (nicotinic acid), serotonin and melatonin. | 152,664 | medmcqa_train |
Glycolipids are mostly found in | Glycolipids are mostly seen in Brain and spinalcord Two types of glycolipids are : ganglioside ,cerebroside | 152,665 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are cluster A personality disorders except: | Avoidant personality disorder is a cluster C personality disorder. | 152,666 | medmcqa_train |
Which emphysema is associated with Alpha- 1 antitrypsin deficiency: | Emphysema can be classified based on pattern of enlargement of air spaces as: Panacinar Associated with a1AT deficiency Diffuse loss of parenchymal tissue mainly in lower lobes In this, air spaces are abnormally large within and across the acinar unit Centriacinar Most commonly associated with cigarette smoking Enlarge... | 152,667 | medmcqa_train |
Somatic passivity is seen in? | Somatic passivity is a Schneiderian first rank of Schizophrenia. Ref : Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 21st ed | 152,668 | medmcqa_train |
With accommodation at rest, total refractory power of crystalline lens is | Answer- B. 16DThe diopteric power of reduced eye is + 6OD, of which + 44D is contributed by cornea and + 16D by the crystalline lens. | 152,669 | medmcqa_train |
Most common type of schizophrenia is: | Paranoid | 152,670 | medmcqa_train |
Two of 3 family members have dinner at a local restaurant and, within 48 hours, start experiencing double vision, difficulty in swallowing and speaking, and breathing problems. These symptoms are consistent with which of the following? | Campylobacter botulinum growing in food produces a potent neurotoxin that causes diplopia, dysphagia, respiratory paralysis, and speech difficulties when ingested by humans. The toxin is thought to act by blocking the action of acetylcholine at neuromuscular junctions. Botulism is associated with high mortality; fortun... | 152,671 | medmcqa_train |
All are seen in carcinoid syndrome | Carcinoid syndrome is a paraneoplastic syndrome comprising the signs and symptoms that occur secondary to carcinoid tumors. The syndrome includes flushing and diarrhea, and less frequently, hea failure, vomiting and bronchoconstriction. It is caused by endogenous secretion of mainly serotonin and kallikrein. Ref: Inter... | 152,672 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is coagulase-negative staphylococcus? | Coagulase-positive StaphylococciBesides Staph.aureus, few others are coagulase positive like Staph.intermedius and Staph.hyicusCoagulase-negative StaphylococciStaph.epidermidis; Staph.hemolyticus and Staph.saprophyticusRef: Ananthanarayan; 7th edition; Page no: 200 | 152,673 | medmcqa_train |
A patient present with the following lesions.Investigation shows cocci in long chains.The diagnosis is | The image shows presence of classical " honey coloured crusts" which are seen in Impetigo contagiosa. | 152,674 | medmcqa_train |
Mucin clot test is done to detect- | mucin clot test. A test of synol fluid precipitation in acetic acid, formerly used to determine whether inflammatory ahritis was present in a joint. Other tests have replaced it, such as the cell count, cultures, Gram stain, and crystal examination Also helps in detection of hyaluronic acid in synol fluid Ref Davidson ... | 152,675 | medmcqa_train |
Diagnosis on CXR is? | Ans. (d) Pneumo mediastinumIn the area of arrows a continuous diaphragm sign is noted. Normally diaphragm is seen below lungs only. This kind of presentation is noted in pneumo-mediastinum. | 152,676 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is not an adverse effect of chronic amiodarone therapy? | Impoant drugs that can cause hypothyroidism are iodides, lithium, and amiodarone. Amiodarone inhibits the peripheral conversion of T4 toT3, also interferes with thyroid hormone action and cause hypothyroidism and rarely hypehyroidism may develop on chronic use. Pulmonary alveolitis and fibrosis is the most serious toxi... | 152,677 | medmcqa_train |
Excretory urography is contraindicated in: March 2011 | Ans. C: Multiple myeloma Contraindication to excretory/intravenous urography are 1) iodine sensitivity or previous reaction to contrast media, 2) pregnancy, 3) intractable cardiac or renal failure and 4) multiple myeloma | 152,678 | medmcqa_train |
Best site for taking biopsy for viral oesophagitis is? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Edge of the ulcer o In viral esophagitis d/t Herpes simplex the biopsy sample is taken from the edge of the ulcer. | 152,679 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following antiretrol drugs does not cause peripheral neuropathy | Lamivudine E-Emtricitabine and Lamivudine are safest NIs these are not assoscated with peripheral neuropathy or pancreatitis Refer KDT 6/e p771, 772 | 152,680 | medmcqa_train |
A 48 year old woman was admitted with a history of weakness for two months. On examination, she has enlarged cervical lymph nodes and spleen. Her hemoglobin was 10.5 g/dl, platelet count 2.7 x 109/L and total leukocyte count 40 x 109/L, which included 80% mature lymphoid cells with coarse clumped chromatin. Bone marrow... | Patient in the question stem is showing features of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Histopathological examination in a case of CLL shows diffuse effacement of lymphocyte architecture by small to medium sized lymphocytes with clumped chromatin, indistinct or absent nucleoli and scanty cytoplasm. Chronic lymphocytic leukem... | 152,681 | medmcqa_train |
In blood culture the ratio of blood to reagent is - | Specifics for <a href=" and panels</a> are as follows: Specimen type - Whole blood Container - Culture bottles (one aerobic and one anaerobic) for blood and green-top tube (heparin) for fungus and mycobacteria (if warranted by clinical suspicion) Collection method - Venipuncture Specimen volume - Adults: 10-20 mL per c... | 152,682 | medmcqa_train |
A diabetic patient developed cellulite is due to S. aureus, which was found to be methicillin resistant on the antibiotic sensitivity testing. All of the following antibiotics will be appropriate except: | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Imipenem(Ref: Harrison, 18th/e, p. 1168 and 17th/e, p. 879)"The carbapenem imipenem has excellent activity against methicillin - sensitive S. aureus but not M.R.S.A." Because MRSA is resistant to all Beta-lactam antibiotics including cephalosporins and carbapenems. | 152,683 | medmcqa_train |
A patient using a contact lens develops a corneal infection. Laboratory diagnosis of acanthamoeba keratitis was established. The following is the best drug for treatment – | PHMD is the drug of choice. Chlorhexidene is an alternative
"Treatment with PHMB or chlorhexidene is often combined with propamidine and neomycine". — Infections of eye | 152,684 | medmcqa_train |
Profuse watery diarrhea in an immuno-compromised child is due to: | Cryptosporidium induces severe and protracted diarrhea in AIDS patients. | 152,685 | medmcqa_train |
Heat Rupture is characterized by- | Among the given options, only irregular margins are seen in heat rupture. | 152,686 | medmcqa_train |
A patient presents with mild jaundice. On examination he had splenomegaly and his USG abdomen showed gallstones. Peripheral smear showed generalized red cell targeting and occasional cells with angular crystals of hemoglobin C. Formation of hemoglobin C requires substitution of glutamic acid with which of the following... | Hemoglobin C is formed by a single amino acid substitution with lysine for glutamine at codon 6. Patients with homozygous hemoglobin C presents with mild hemolytic anemia with splenomegaly, mild jaundice, and pigment (calcium bilirubinate) gallstones. The peripheral blood smear shows generalized red cell targeting and ... | 152,687 | medmcqa_train |
In a Anti-moem burn which is NOT true: | D i.e. Non albuminous bulla | 152,688 | medmcqa_train |
True about HCG: September 2012 | Ans. B i.e. Prevent involution of corpus luteum Beta-HCG HCG is secreted by: Synctiotrophoblasts Structurally HCG has: 2 subunits, It is a glycoprotein | 152,689 | medmcqa_train |
Which is NOT a clinical feature of Addison's disease - | there is no hypocalcemia , there is weakness and fatiguability , hyperkalemia , hyponatremia, hypotension, hypoglycemia( Harrison 17 pg 2263) | 152,690 | medmcqa_train |
Commonest stone in case of UTI | Phosphate or struvite stones are infection stones associated with urea-splitting organisms i.e. Proteus, Pseudomonas, Providencia, Klebsiella, Staphylococci and Mycoplasma. The high ammonium concentration desired from urea-splitting organisms results in an alkaline urinary pH, required for the precipitation of phosphat... | 152,691 | medmcqa_train |
Cryopercipitate is Rich in which of the following clotting factor | ref Robbins 7/e p664 Cryoprecipitate is prepared from plasma and contains fibrinogen, von Willebrand factor, factor VIII, factor XIII and fibronectin. Cryoprecipitate is the only adequate fibrinogen concentrate available for intravenous use. Cryoprecipitateis available in pre-pooled concentrates of five units. | 152,692 | medmcqa_train |
Jefferson fracture is: | Ans. B. C1 fracture* Jefferson's fracture: Sudden severe load on the top of the head may cause a 'bursting' force which fractures the ring of the atlas.* There is no encroachment on the neural canal and, usually, no neurological damage. | 152,693 | medmcqa_train |
All are true statements regarding Lemborexant except : | Lemborexant FDA approved drug for the treatment of insomnia which got its approval after two Phase III clinical trials namely SUNRISE I and SUNRISE II. Useful in insomnia ,characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance. Orexin neuropeptide signaling system plays a role in wakefulness. Blocking ... | 152,694 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is/are criteria for the expectant management in pre-eclampsia excepts | Ans. b. B.P.>140/90 mm HgCriteria for severe Preeclampsia:A persistent SBP of > 160 mm Hg systolic or DBP of > 110 mmHgPersistent severe epigastric painCerebral or visual disturbancesOliguria <400ml/24hrProtein excretion of > 5gm/dayHELLP syndromeRetinal haemorrhage, exudates or papilledemaIntrauterine growth restricti... | 152,695 | medmcqa_train |
All are complication of formula fed baby over human milk fed baby except : | Ans. is d i.e. Vit. K deficiency Formula feeds contain a host of vitamin and minerals, as well as trace elements (zinc, mangnese, copper, iodine) and electrolytes. in formula feeds vitamin K is added in higher levels than in breast milk to reduce the risk of hemorrhagic diseases in new born. So, vitamin K deficiency ca... | 152,696 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are true about type 1 HLA except? | Ans. (d) First line defense mechanism(Ref: R 9th/pg 191)a. True; It is present on all nucleated cells including antigen presenting cells as well as plateletsb. True; It activates cytotoxic T cell and kill virus infected cellc. True; It is present on platelets also, which are non- nucleated cellsd. False; It is a part o... | 152,697 | medmcqa_train |
Jeeps disease is known as | Pilonidal sinus is seen in drivers mainly hairy jeep drivers in military. | 152,698 | medmcqa_train |
nosocamial infection after how many hours ? | *Any infection causing illness that was not present or in its incubation period when the subject entered hospital or received treatment in outpatient clinic. *Infections are considered Nosocomial if they first appear 48 hours or more after hospital admission or within 30 days after discharge. *"Nosocomial" comes from t... | 152,699 | medmcqa_train |
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