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Which of the following type of facebow is most commonly used for complete denture fabrication: | Arbitrary face bows are used to record terminal hinge axis arbitrarily. It is most commonly used in complete denture prosthodontics. It may be of facia type or earpiece type.
Kinematic face bow is used to determine and locate the exact hinge axis point. It is attached to lower jaw. It is not used for complete denture f... | 153,100 | medmcqa_train |
If circumflex artery gives the posterior interventricular branch, this circulation is described | In about 10% of hearts, the right coronary is rather small and is not able to give the posterior interventricular branch.
In these cases the circumflex artery, the continuation of left provides the posterior interventricular branch and called left dominant. | 153,101 | medmcqa_train |
In Lepra reaction, the drug useful is: | Ans. (B) Clofazimine(Ref: KDT 8th/e p833)Anti-inflammatory drugs are used in lepra reaction. Steroids, clofazimine and thalidomide can be used. | 153,102 | medmcqa_train |
Disc with three germ layers are formed at which week of gestation - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., 3 weeks Preembryonic phase of developmento Preembryonic phase of development extends from day zero to 3 weeks (days 0-21).o This phase of development can be further subdivided into :-Fertilization and implantation (first week of development)First week of development begins immediately after fertilizat... | 153,103 | medmcqa_train |
A child has fever with redness of cheek. The causative organism fohis condition is: | Ans. (B) Parvovirus B-19Exanthema infectiosum:The characteristic rash first appears as erythematous flushing on the face in a slapped cheek appearance (red cheek).The most common manifestation of parvovirus B19 is erythema infectiosum, also known as fifth disease, which is a benign, self-limited exanthematous illness o... | 153,104 | medmcqa_train |
Epidermal cyst is lined by: March 2012 | Ans: B i.e. Stratified squamous epithelium Epidermal cysts are lined with true stratified squamous epithelium derived from the inflindibulum of the hair follicle or traumatic inclusion. | 153,105 | medmcqa_train |
Content(s) of bicipital groove is/are | BICIPITAL GROOVE:-Veical groove between greater and lesser trochanter.Contents:-1. Long head of biceps.2. Ascending branch of anterior circumflex humeral aery.Muscles attachments:/1. Pectoralis major- outer lip2. Teres major- inner lip3. Latissimus dorsi- floor of groove. {Reference: Vishram Singh, pg no.22} | 153,106 | medmcqa_train |
Diapedesis is - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Immigration of the leucocytes through the vessel wall to the site of inflammationo Diapedesis is the process of transmigration of leukocytes across the endothelium. The most impoant molecule responsible for diapedesis is called PECAM-1 (Platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule) or CD-31. | 153,107 | medmcqa_train |
Ectodermal dysplasia manifested as: | Ectodermal dysplasia is characterized by congenital dysplasia of ectodermal structures, manifested as hypohidrosis (partial or complete absence of sweat glands) hypotrichosis and hypodontia or partial anodontia. | 153,108 | medmcqa_train |
Achondroplasia shows which of the following type of inheritance? | Autosomal dominant : von villebrands , adult pkd , myotonic dystrophy , tuberous sclerosis, huntingtons disease , osteosclerosis Autosomal recessive:- cystic fibrosis , congenital deafness , PKU, spinal muscular dystrophy X LINKED dominant :- Xg group , vit D resistant rickets , incontinentia pigmentia X Linked recessi... | 153,109 | medmcqa_train |
The following anticholinergic drug has comparitively specific action on gastric secretion & is useful in peptic ulcer - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Pirenzepine USES OFANTICHOLINERGIC DRUGS 1. Eye o Homatropine, cyclopentolate and tropicamide are used as mydriatics (see above explanation) 2. Preanaesthetic medications Due to irritation, some anaesthetic agent produce reflex bronchospasm and increased secretions. o All these effects are due to musc... | 153,110 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the follow ing is cause of RBBB ? | Ans. is 4d' i.e.. All of the above Causes of RBBBNormal physiologicalPulmonary embolism/corpulmonalePulmonary artery hypertensionASDRheumatic heart disease | 153,111 | medmcqa_train |
Kaplan Meier method is used for estimating :- | Kaplan Meier Survival Curve is used to estimate survival. -The area under the curve gives cumulative survival. | 153,112 | medmcqa_train |
Most com mon neuropathy in DM is - | Ans. is 'a' i.e,, Distal symmetric neuropathy o Diabetic neuropathy may manifest as polyneuropathy, mononeuropathy and autonomic neuropathy. but the most common form of diabetic neuropathy is distal symmetric polyneuropathyQ. | 153,113 | medmcqa_train |
Drug of choice for CML: | Ans. A. ImatinibImatinib is drug of choice of chronic myeloid leukemia. Cisplatin is given for ovarian cancer. Methotrexate is given for testicular cancer or carcinoma cervix. Tamoxifen is given for breast cancer. | 153,114 | medmcqa_train |
All the statements are true about exotosis, EXCEPT: | Exotosis or osteochondroma is the commonest benign "tumour" of the bone. It is not a true neoplasm since its growth stops with cessation of growth at the epiphyseal plate. It is a result of an aberration at the growth plate, where a few cells from the plate grow centrifugally as a separate lump of bone. Ref: Apley's Sy... | 153,115 | medmcqa_train |
Gene cassette is: | Element Characteristic Role in spread of resistance genes Self transmissible plasmid Circular, autonomously replicating element; carries genes needed for conjugal DNA transfer Transfer of resistance genes; mobilization of other elements that carry resistance genes Conjugative transposon Integrated elements that can exc... | 153,116 | medmcqa_train |
Ninhydrin test is used for - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Amino acids Important chemicai reactions of amino acidso Fol(owing are some important chemical reactions.Reaction used to determine amino acid sequence in polypeptide chain : -Generally, amino terminal (N-tenninal) of amino acid is tagged with some reagent. It is split offby hydrolysis and tagged amin... | 153,117 | medmcqa_train |
How many weeks after delivery blood volume returns to pre-pregnant levels : | Blood volume reaches prepregnant value by 1 week postpaum after delivery Cardiac Output reaches prepregnant value by 10days postpaum after delivery Reference: William's Textbook of Obstetrics 24th edition page no 690 | 153,118 | medmcqa_train |
Apexification is the treatment of choice for a permanent tooth with wide open apex when: | Apexification is the process of inducing the development of the root and the apical closure in an immature pulpless tooth with an open apex.
The main aim of apexification is to preserve the Hertwig’s root sheath and apical pulp tissue.
Ref :Textbook of endodontics, Nisha Garg and Amit Garg, 3rd edition, pg no:548 | 153,119 | medmcqa_train |
Following surgical opening of the adductor canal, a patient experienced a loss of cutaneous sensation of the medial side of the leg. Which nerve was cut in the procedure? | The saphenous nerve is a branch of the femoral nerve. This nerve, and the nerve to vastus medialis, are the only nerves found in the adductor canal. So, it makes sense that one of these structures was injured. The saphenous nerve is a sensory nerve only; it supplies the skin on the medial side of the leg. The patient's... | 153,120 | medmcqa_train |
As compared to iron deficiency anemia, which of the following is decreased in anemia of chronic disease? | Answer- D. TIBCMCV/MCH- Decreased or normalSerum iron- DecreasedTIBC- Decreased, normalTransferrin saturation- DecreasedSerum ferritin- Normal or increased | 153,121 | medmcqa_train |
All are true about achalasia except (not related -pathology) | Destruction of the nerves to LES is primary pathology and degeneration of neuromuscular function of the body of esophagus is secondary. Absence of body peristalsis and poor LES relaxation is mandatory for diagnosis. | 153,122 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are indicators of ovulation except: March 2008 | Ans. D: Fall in body temperature Frequent physical signs indicating ovulation are: Increased body temperature LH surge Increased cervical mucus -cervical mucus is most abundant and becomes clear and slippery and stretches like egg white Change of position and firmness of cervix Abdominal cramps (Mittelschmerz) Increase... | 153,123 | medmcqa_train |
True statement about female genital tuberculosis: | Genital tuberculosis is usually secondary to primary infection (lungs, bones, lymph nodes).
It spreads by haematogenous route (not lymphatic route) leading to endosalpingitis.
Caseous granulomatous lesions with giant cells on pathological examination are suggestive of TB but is not diagnositic as it can be seen in fung... | 153,124 | medmcqa_train |
The commonest cause of Renal papillary necrosis - | Ans- C Most common cause is DM. Renal papillary necrosis is almost always a/w with pyelonephritis(Pyelonephritis is caused by DM, Analgesic, SCA) So MCC is DM&MC association is Analgesic Nephropathy. | 153,125 | medmcqa_train |
A 70-year-old nursing home patient refused the influenza vaccine and subsequently developed influenza. She died of acute pneumonia 1 week after contracting the "flu." The most common cause of acute post-influenzal pneumonia is | Staphylococcus aureus is the most common cause of post-influenzal secondary bacterial pneumonia. It most often affects the elderly, although patients of any age may be afflicted. The pneumococcus as well as group A streptococci and Haemophilus influenzae may also cause pneumonia. | 153,126 | medmcqa_train |
A patient has a surgical cause of obstructive jaundice. He is advised USG. All of the following can be detected on USG, except: | Ultrasound is the first radiological investigation done to evaluate obstructive or any jaundice. It is both sensitive and specific for diagnosing gallbladder stones and biliary tract dilatation.
It is able to detect the level of biliary obstruction and most of other causative pathologies. It is also very sensitive for ... | 153,127 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following has the worst prognosis - | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Infantile spasm Prognosis for normal mental development is poor. | 153,128 | medmcqa_train |
Finkelstein's test is done for diagnosis of: | Ans: A (De quervain's tenosynovitis) Ref: Apley's System of Orthopaedics and Fractures. 9th EditionExplanation:DE QUERVAIN'S DISEASEThis condition, first described in 1895. is caused by reactive thickening of the sheath around the extensor pollicis brevis and abductor pollicis longus tendons within the first extensor c... | 153,129 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following route of infection is most responsible for lung abscess? | Aspiration of organisms present in oropharynx is the most common route of infection, which classically leads to anerobic lung abscess. | 153,130 | medmcqa_train |
Ethmoid bone forms A/E: | Ans. C Inferior turbinate "The inferior turbinate is a separate bone, while rest of the turbinates are a pa of ethmoidal labyrinth." | 153,131 | medmcqa_train |
Delirium is a disorder of: UP 08 | Ans. Cognition | 153,132 | medmcqa_train |
Local anesthetic that can cause Methemoglobinemia | Ans. b (Prilocaine) (Ref. KDT 5th ed., 325; Anaesthsia by Ajay Yadav 3rd ed., 218-appendix; 114)Local anesthetic is associated with the risk of Methemoglobinemia- Prilocaine.PRILOCAINE# Prilocaine is an amide type local anesthetic agent.# Safest Local Anesthetic# Metabolized in liver, kidney and lung# Maximum safest do... | 153,133 | medmcqa_train |
Drug having proven efficacy in bipolar depression is: | This newer anticonvulsant is now an approved drug for bipolar disorder, but is not recommended for acute mania. It is especially useful in rapidly cycling bipolar depression. Randomized trials have demonstrated its efficacy, both as monotherapy as well as adjuvant to lithium. It carrys minimal risk of inducing mania. T... | 153,134 | medmcqa_train |
True statement about cyclooxygenase-2 is | Ref-KDT 6/e p185 COX-1 is a house-keeping enzvme that is responsible for the generation of gastroprotective PGs. COX-2 is an inducible enzyme whose production is markedly increased at inflammatory sites. Indomethacin is a non-selective inhibitor of both isoforms of COX. | 153,135 | medmcqa_train |
Second most common neoplasm seen in children is | Also called low-grade gliomas, these are the most common brain tumors in children. Medulloblastomas are the most common type of childhood brain cancer. Most medulloblastomas occur before age 10. Ependymomas are a type of childhood brain tumor that can be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). The most common c... | 153,136 | medmcqa_train |
A patient with mitral stenosis on pre-op evaluation is detected to have elevated liver enzymes. Which inhalational anaesthetic agent will be preferred in her? | Xenon exhibits minimal cardiovascular and hemodynamic side effects and is not known to be metabolized in the liver or kidney. Hence Xenon will be ideal inhalational anaesthetic agent in this patient. Advantages of Xenon: It is not toxic It does not trigger malignant hypehermia It has very low blood gas solubility coeff... | 153,137 | medmcqa_train |
A middle aged man presents to your clinic complaining of restlessness. During his time in the waiting room of your clinic you notice him to be pacing here and there through the CCTV, On visual examination he also has a noticeable hand tremor. he says that he had been taking haloperidol for his Mania, for the past two m... | In the above mentioned clinical scenario the patient is complaining of restlessness, tremors which are characteristic features of haloperidol induced Akathisia (HALOPERIDOL: has highest risk for causing EPS) AKATHISIA: M/C EPS DOC FOR TREATMENT: PROPRANOLOL EPS: DYSTONIA: DOC- BENZHEXOL AKATHESIA PARKINSONISM: DOC - BE... | 153,138 | medmcqa_train |
Vitamin A deficiency is considered a public health problem if prevalence rate of night blindness in children between 6 months to 6 years is more than ? | Ans. is `c' i.e., 1.0% | 153,139 | medmcqa_train |
Mechanism of action of allopurinol: September 2005 | Ans. A: Inhibits the synthesis of uric acid Allopurinol is a structural isomer of hypoxanthine (a naturally occurring purine in the body) and is an enzyme inhibitor, inhibiting xanthine oxidase. Xanthine oxidase is responsible for the successive oxidation of hypoxanthine and xanthine resulting in the production of uric... | 153,140 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is not true about the autistic specific disorder - | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Vision problems o Autism is characterized by Impaired social interaction, impaired communication, and restricted repetitive & stereotyped pattern of behavior. o Restricted repetitive stereotypes pattern of behavior is due to impaired imagination. o So, Diagnostic triad of features is : ? i) Impaired s... | 153,141 | medmcqa_train |
Repetitive hand washing is a symptom of | Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by recurrent, irresistible, intrusive, irrelevant and EGO DYSTONIC thoughts. They present with CONTAMINATION OBSESSIONS- WASHING COMPULSIONS PATHOLOGICAL DOUBT OBSESSIONS- CHECKING COMPULSIONS Patients may present with repeated doubts of wheather they have locked the... | 153,142 | medmcqa_train |
Krait is | Cobra,Krait - Neurotoxic
Viper - Hemotoxic / Vasculotoxic
Sea snake - Myotoxic | 153,143 | medmcqa_train |
Thyrotoxicosis is most commonly associated with | (A) Anxiety # ACUTE ANXIETY:# Physical Symptoms:> Motoric Symptoms: Tremors, Restlessness, Muscle twitches, Fearful facial expression> Autonomic & Visceral Symptoms: Palpitation, Tachycardia, Sweating, Flushes, Dyspnea, Hyperventilation, Dry mouth, Frequency and hesitancy of micturition.; Dizziness, Diarrhea, Mydriasis... | 153,144 | medmcqa_train |
Management of typical febrile seizure include all except: | Ans. D. Prophylactic PhenobarbitonePediatric febrile seizures, which represent the most common childhood seizure disorder, exist only in association with an elevated temperature. Evidence suggests, however, that they have little connection with cognitive function, so the prognosis for normal neurologic function is exce... | 153,145 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is associated with vasculitis of medium size vessels? | <img alt="" src=" />Wegener granulomatosis is a necrotising vasculitis characterised by specific triad of findings: Granulomas, Vasculitis of small to medium sized vessels, and Glomerulonephritis. | 153,146 | medmcqa_train |
FALSE statement regarding Hirschprung disease is | Ans. (d) No passage of stools after per rectal examination style="font-size: 1.04761904761905em; font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif">(Ref: )Most cases of Hirschsprung disease are diagnosed in the newborn period. Hirschsprung disease should be considered in any newborn that fails to pass meconium within 24-48 ho... | 153,147 | medmcqa_train |
Pregnancy is contraindicated in which of the following cardiovascular condition? | World Health Organization (WHO) Risk Classification of Cardiovascular Disease and Pregnancy with Management RecommendationsWHO 1--Risk no higher than general population Uncomplicated, small, or mild: Pulmonary stenosis Ventricular septal defect Patent ductus aeriosus Mitral valve prolapse with no more than tril mitral ... | 153,148 | medmcqa_train |
Sero conversion in HIV In fection takes place in - | sero conversion is seen in acute HIV infection(within 3-6 weeks) REF:MICROBIOLOGY ANANTHA NARAYANAN NINTH EDITION PAGE.575 | 153,149 | medmcqa_train |
Daily additional requirement of protein in lactation is- | Ans. is 'a' i.e. 25 gm The additional requirement of protein is : pregnancy -15 gm Lactation - 25 gm | 153,150 | medmcqa_train |
Following is true about behcet's disease except ? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., It has good visual prognosis BEHCET'S DISEASE It is an idiopathic multisystem disease characterised by recurrent, non-granulomatous uveitis, aphthous ulceration, genital ulcerations and erythema multiforme. Etiology It is still unknown; the basic lesion is an obliterative vasculitis probably caused by... | 153,151 | medmcqa_train |
Risser Localiser cast is used in the management of - | Reisser localiser cast is used in scoliosis. Other methods used are, Milwaukee brace and Boston brace. REF:Essential ohopaedics- Maheshwari - 5th edn -pg no282. | 153,152 | medmcqa_train |
In which cause of jaundice there is no bilirubin excretion in urine- | Ans is 'd' i.e. Hemolytic jaundice o Hemolysis results in unconjugated haperbillirubinemia. Unconjugated bilirubin is highly lipid soluble (lipophilic). It is insoluble in water and tightly bound to albumin - cannot be excreted in urine.o All other options lead to conjugated hyperbilirubinemia. Conjugated bilirubin is ... | 153,153 | medmcqa_train |
Normal cardiac index in an adult is:- | Cardiac index: - Experiments have shown that the cardiac output increase approximately in propoion to the surface area of the body. Therefore - cardiac output is frequently stated in terms of the cardiac index, which is cardiac output per square meter of body surface area. - The avg. Human being who weight 70 kg has a ... | 153,154 | medmcqa_train |
Most important indicator of air pollution is: | Ans. a.SO2 Chemical indicator of air pollution:Sulfur Dioxide: Best indicator of Air Pollution.Smoke or soiling index: Air strain in a filter paper measured through photoelectric meter.Grit and dust measurementAir pollution indexSoiling indexCoefficient of hazeBiological indicator of air pollution: Lichens | 153,155 | medmcqa_train |
Destruction of zona glomerulosa will deplete | The zona glomerulosa makes up 15% of the mass of the adrenal gland; the zona fasciculata, 50%; .and the zona reticularis, 7%. All three coical zones secrete coicosterone, but the active enzymatic mechanism for aldosterone biosynthesis is limited to the zona glomerulosa, whereas the enzymatic mechanisms for forming cois... | 153,156 | medmcqa_train |
A 37-yr-old man in DKA has yellowish papules scattered over his trunk and extremities. A tube of plasma that is collected from the patient develops a turbid supernate. This is consistent with which type of hyperlipoproteinemia? | The patient most likely has a type V hyperlipoproteinemia, which is associated with eruptive xanthomas secondary to increased triacylglycerol. Type V hyperlipoproteinemia is a combination of type I, characterized by elevated chylomicrons, and type IV, characterized by increased very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL). Dia... | 153,157 | medmcqa_train |
The amino acid which serves as a carrier of ammonia from skeletal muscle to liver is | GLUCOSE-ALANINE CYCLE 1. Skeletal muscle transpos NH3 to the Liver in the form of the amino acid 'alanine'. The alanine is formed in the muscle tissue by a transamination reaction between pyruvate (PA) and glutamate. 2. The alanine is transpoed through the bloodstream to the liver, where it reacts with a-ketoglutarate ... | 153,158 | medmcqa_train |
Asymptomatic carriage of gonococcal infection in female is commonly seen in : | Endocervix | 153,159 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is the earliest warning sign of Magnesium Sulphate toxicity? | Ans. B. Loss of DTRs. (Ref Textbook of Obstetrics D.C. Dutta 6th ed, 229)SEIZURE PROPHYLAXIS IN PIH - MAGNESIUM SULFATE# Is not a hypotensive agent# Works as a centrally acting anticonvulsant# Also blocks neuromuscular conduction# Serum levels: 6-8 mg/dL# Magnesium sulfate # Monitor urine output and DTR's- Cervical dil... | 153,160 | medmcqa_train |
Sterilization & disinfection of blood spills is done by- | .<p>hypochlorites are the most widely used chlorine disinfectants.sodium hypochlorite is available as a liquid.aqueous solutions of this of 5.25 to 6.15 percent is called "house bleach".they have a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity.do not leave toxic residues,are unaffected by hardness of water are inexpensive a... | 153,161 | medmcqa_train |
Strasberg'e class 'B' bile injury means | Strasberg classification of Laparoscopic Biliary injuries Type A- Bile leaks from minor ducts still in continuity with the CBD Includes leakage from cystic duct stump and from a subvesical duct of Luschka. MC cause of biliary leaks seen after cholecystectomy. Type B- Occlusion of a pa of the biliary tree, almost always... | 153,162 | medmcqa_train |
In a Down's syndrome patient posted for surgery, the necessary preoperative investigation to be done is - | Description:Congenital hea disease affects ~40%. In paicular, defects affecting the endocardial cushion are common: * atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD): considered the commonest cardiac defect associated with Down syndrome * ostium primum atrial septal defect (ASD) * ventricular septal defect (VSD) | 153,163 | medmcqa_train |
A patient, Rama was diagnosed to be having febrile convulsions in the paediatric emergency. Which of the following can be used for the treatment of this patient? | Diazepam is the drug of choice for febrile convulsions. It is administered intravenously. If i.v. access is not possible, rectal diazepam can be used. Diazepam can be given to counter the overdose of local anesthetic drug | 153,164 | medmcqa_train |
A 28-year-old woman has noticed increasing lower limb swelling and shortness of breath. She has a 2-year history of facial rash, hair loss, arthralgias, and thrombocytopenia. On examination, her blood pressure is 150/90 mmHg, pulse 80/min, there is a maculopapular rash on her face, JVP is 4 cm, heart sounds normal, lun... | Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can cause a wide variety of renal disorders, and can progress to ESRF. Because of the active urine sediment this individual has a proliferative GN. It is difficult to diagnose the type of glomerular involvement in SLE without a biopsy. Based on the biopsy results lupus nephritis (LN) ... | 153,165 | medmcqa_train |
Calcitonin is secreted by: | Calcitonin is primarily secreted by the parafollicular C cells of the Thyroid gland. It is a hormone secreted in response to elevated blood calcium. It stimulates calcium deposition in bone and calcium excretion by the kidneys, thus reducing blood calcium. Ref: Essentials of Pharmacology By K D Tripathi, 5th, Edition, ... | 153,166 | medmcqa_train |
Spasmolytic analgesic is - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Dicyclomineo Antispasmodic (spasmolytic) drugs are used in various colic (pain) e.g. abdominal colic or renal colic,o Among the given options, dicyclomine is spasmolytic.Antispasmodic drugsi) Quaternary compounds - Propantheline, Oxyphenonium, Clidinium, Pipenzolate, Methylbromide, Isopropamide, Glyco... | 153,167 | medmcqa_train |
Most radiosensitive organ is: March 2005 | Ans. C: Bone Marrow Most radiosensitive organs: Bone marrow Gonads Growing cailage Prepubescent breast Organs with lowest radiosensitivity: Adrenal Vagina Uterus Pancreas | 153,168 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is true about pasteurization | Pasteurization
Is a method for sterilization of milk.
It is defined as the heating of every particle of milk or milk product to a specific temperature for a specific period of time without allowing recontamination of that milk or milk product.
Two methods are commonly used.-
Holder method → 63°c for 30 minutes.
Fla... | 153,169 | medmcqa_train |
Which is not seen in hyperventilation? | (D) Hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia # Alkalemia associated with hypocapnia may produce neurologic symptoms, including dizziness, visual impairment, syncope, and seizure activity (secondary to cerebral vasoconstriction); paresthesia, carpopedal spasm, and tetany (secondary to decreased free serum calcium); and muscle... | 153,170 | medmcqa_train |
Foamy liver is found in | (Putrefaction) (3.25-P)PUTREFACTION - Liver becomes softened and flaby* Owing to the evolution of gases in its substances. It becomes spongy and present a honey- combed appearance (foamy or Swiss Cheese liver)* The patch of greenish discolouration appears early and gradually extends to the whole organ which ultimately ... | 153,171 | medmcqa_train |
Child changes a rattle from one hand to another at the age of - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., 6 months o A child can transfer objects from one hand to the other by 5-7 months. | 153,172 | medmcqa_train |
Initial screening test for the auditory function in neonates | Ans. b. Otoacoustic Emissions The screening investigation of high-risk neonates in ICU for suspected hearing loss is otoacoustic emissions. Uses of OAE Screening test of hearing in neonatesQ Help to differentiate between cochlear and retrocochlear lesionsQ Used to diagnose retrocochlear pathologies especially auditory ... | 153,173 | medmcqa_train |
Most common site of thyroglossal cyst is - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Subhyoid Thyroglossal cyst* It is cystic swelling developed in the remnant of the thyroglossal duct or tract* Site - It may be present in any part of the thyroglossal tract (thyroglossal tract extends from foramen caecum to the isthmus of thyroid)* Common sites are:# Subhyoid (most common)# In the reg... | 153,174 | medmcqa_train |
Causes of pulsus bisferiens | Pulsus bisferiens(2 systolic peaks) is seen in
Aortic regurgitation +/aortic stenosis
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy | 153,175 | medmcqa_train |
Best diagnosis of pancreatic cancer (head) is by: | Ans. CT scan | 153,176 | medmcqa_train |
"Water can perineum" is caused by: | (Neisseria gonorrhoeae): Ref: 227-AN 7th, 266-CPNeisseria gonorrhoeae: - The predominant manifestation in men is urethritis characterized by dysuria and a spontaneous purulent penile discharge. Chronic urethritis may lead to stricture formation. The infection may spread to the periurethral tissues, causing abscesses an... | 153,177 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is the 'ordeal poison' used by tribes of Africa? | Physostigmine, also called eserine, is an alkaloid obtained from the Calabar or ordeal bean. The Calabar bean once was used by native tribes of West Africa as an "ordeal poison" in trials for witchcraft, in which guilt was judged by death from the poison, innocence by survival after ingestion of a bean. Ref: Taylor P. ... | 153,178 | medmcqa_train |
In which of the following conditions is a person held responsible for a crime | C i.e. Voluantry drunkenness | 153,179 | medmcqa_train |
A teenage boy is brought to the psychiatrist with complaint of him talking and acting strange. On examination he has auditory hallucinations, agitation and rapid incoherent speech. The duration of symptoms is unknown. Substance abuse history is also unknown. The diagnosis could be all of the following except? | Although patients with generalized anxiety disorder can present with restlessness or irritability, they are usually not agitated and do not have auditory hallucinations or thought disorder. | 153,180 | medmcqa_train |
Increased B12 level is seen in all, except: | Answer is D (Cholestatic jaundice) | 153,181 | medmcqa_train |
Laser uvulopharyngopalatoplasty is the surgery done for which of the following? | Snoring : Noisy breathing, a rough, rattling inspiratory noise produced by vibration of pendulous soft palate or occasionally of vocal cords, during sleep. Snoring indicates some obstruction in upper airway and represents a continum of the similar pathology as of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), where snoring is on one e... | 153,182 | medmcqa_train |
The structure damaged in High Tracheostomy ? | Ans. is'c' i.e., First tracheal ring(Ref: Dhingra dle p' 317)High tracheostomy: Performed above the level of thyroid isthmus which lies against II, III and IV tracheal rings:Indicated in carcinoma larynx when laryngectomy is anticipated.Drawback : tracheostomy at this point violates the 1st ring of trachea and causes p... | 153,183 | medmcqa_train |
Which is false regarding ether? | Ether anaesthesia has major demerit of slow induction and slow recovery. | 153,184 | medmcqa_train |
Dinner fork deformity is seen in ? | Dinner fork deformity is seen in Colles fracture. Colles fracture is the fracture at the distal end of radius at coico cancellous junction, in adults, with typical displacement.commonest fracture of people above 40. It nearly always result from fracture on outstretched hands. C/f: The patient presents with pain, swelli... | 153,185 | medmcqa_train |
True statement regarding postmortem hypostasis is/are -a) Also known as rigor mortisb) Starts within 8 hours of deathc) Present all over the bodyd) It is present on dependent parte) Starts as blotchy discolouration | Postmortem hypostasis is known as liver mortis (not rigor mortis).
It starts after 1 hour of death as small discolored (blotchy) patches.
It is present an dependent part (not all over) the body. | 153,186 | medmcqa_train |
Common bile duct injuries are most commonly seen in | Bile duct injury and ligation Most benign strictures follow iatrogenic bile duct injury. Most commonly during laparoscopic cholecystectomy Incidence of bile duct injury during open cholecystectomy is 0.1-0.2 % Incidence of bile duct injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy is 0.3-0.85 % Ref :Sabiston 20th edition Pgn... | 153,187 | medmcqa_train |
A middle aged woman presented with fishy odour vaginal discharge shows 'clue cells' in a wet preparation. She probably has: | Clue cells are the most reliable indicators of bacterial vaginosis (BV). These vaginal epithelial cells contain many attached bacteria, which create a poorly defined stippled cellular border. The positive predictive value of this test for the presence of BV is 95 percent.Clinical criteria for diagnoses include,Homogene... | 153,188 | medmcqa_train |
Feature of neurogenic shock: AIIMS 14 | Ans. Bradycardia and hypotension | 153,189 | medmcqa_train |
Most common presentation of Meckels diveculum? | .Presentations in Meckel's Diveiculum * Asymptomatic - in majority cases. * Severe haemorrhage most common, seen in children aged 2 years or younger (Maroon coloured blood). * Intestinal obstruction due to bands/adhesions/ intussusception. * Perforation. * Intussusception, volvulus of small bowel. * Peptic ulceration. ... | 153,190 | medmcqa_train |
Koenon tumor is seen in - | Koenen tumors are a pathognomic feature and one of the major Gomez criteria of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), and usually appear after pubey in up to 50% of patients with TSC.Tuberous sclerosis complex, the preferred name for the condition previously known as tuberous sclerosis, is an autosomal dominant genodermatos... | 153,191 | medmcqa_train |
Decidual space is obliterated by: | Decidual space is the space between decidua capsularis and parietalis seen in early pregnancy because the gestational sac does not fill the uterine cavity. By 14-16 weeks the gestational sacred has enlarged to fill the uterine cavity completely by 4 th month (16 weeks). Ref: Datta Observe 9e pg 22. | 153,192 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following anti-cancer drug is not anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive | Ans. is .c' i.e., L-AsparaginaseThree anticancer drugs have bone-marrow sparing effect, i.e., they do not cause bone marrow suppression: - Vincristine, BleomYcin & L-asParaginase. | 153,193 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following are constituents of the cranial base? | The cranial base includes from anterior to posterior, the ethmoid, sphenoid, and occipital bone. | 153,194 | medmcqa_train |
Fan shaped patterns of small intradermal veins on medial or lateral aspect of ankle is called | Corona phlebectasia is malleolar or ankle flare. | 153,195 | medmcqa_train |
Special visceral efferent doesn’t involve | Ref. Gray’s anatomy. 41st edition. Page. 982
All of the spinal nerves contain both sensory and motor functions and can be organized on the basis of the functional components of each nerve.
General Somatic Afferent (GSA) fibers are related to receptors for pain temperture and mechanical receptors in the skin, muscles... | 153,196 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is true regarding a phantom limb - | 'Phantom limb' is a term used to describe the feeling that the limb is still present after amputation. | 153,197 | medmcqa_train |
The asterisk is denoting towards which of the following structures? | Posterior Ribs are Horizontal and Anterior Ribs are Oblique on Chest X-ray PA view The asterisk points to right anterior 4th rib. | 153,198 | medmcqa_train |
Enzymes of glycolysis are found in: | All of the enzymes of glycolysis are found in the cytosol. Ref: Harper 28th edition, chapter 18. | 153,199 | medmcqa_train |
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