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pO2 pressure at sea level: | Ans. (c) 160* At sea level the atmosphere exerts a total pressure of 760mmHg. Since the atmosphere is 21% 02 (by volume), the partial pressure of oxygen (pO,)= 0.21 x 760 = 160 mmHg.* The partial pressure of C02 (pC02) at sea level is 0.23 mmHg. | 153,300 | medmcqa_train |
A one and a half year old child holding her father's hand slipped and fell but did not let go of her father's hand. After that she continued to cry and hold the forearm in pronated position and refused to move the affected exremity. Which of the following management of this stage is most appropriate - | This is a case of pulled elbow.
Treatment is simple. The child's attention is diverted, the elbow is quickly supinated and then slightly flexed. | 153,301 | medmcqa_train |
A 22 year football player came to the hospital with pain and swelling at the lateral aspect of ankle. The emergency depament diagnosed as inversion sprain. Which of the following ligament is affected ? | A forced inversion of foot results in tear of calcaneofibular ligament, sometimes anterior talofibular ligament. They prevent inversion of foot Ref: Gray's Anatomy The Anatomical Basics of Clinical Practice 41 e pg 1431 | 153,302 | medmcqa_train |
Most common nerve involvement in fracture surgical neck humerus: | A i.e. Axillary nerve Injury Common Nerve Involvement Anterior shoulder dislocation Fracture surgical neck humerus Axillary (circumflex humeral) nerveQ Axillary nerveQ Fracture shaft humerus Fracture supracondylar humerus Medial condyle humerus Radial nerveQ Radial or median nerve Ulnar nerve Monteggia fracture disloca... | 153,303 | medmcqa_train |
Surgical removal of torus is indicated when | In addition to above indications, torus should also be removed when it interferes with development of adequately extended denture or when patient is too much concerned about it. | 153,304 | medmcqa_train |
All the following are used for the detoxification of opioids except | Pethidine isn't used and methadone is most commonly used as it has v v less addiction liability and it acts slow and in uniform manner opiod withdrawl and opiod detoxification has to be read in detail opiod detoxification can be done by 3 main steps namely SYMPTOMATIC DETOXIFICATION=== using clonidine, benzodiazepam, d... | 153,305 | medmcqa_train |
Which bacteria show Rotatory motility | Balantidium coli is ciliate which shows rotatory motility. | 153,306 | medmcqa_train |
Which among the following drains into IVC | Ans) a (Renal) Ref BD Chaurasia AbdomenSMV joins with splenic veins to form portal veins behind neck of pancreas.IMV drains into splenic vein.Splenic vein forms portal vein with SMV. | 153,307 | medmcqa_train |
GH level increases during | (B) Hypoglycaemia # Stimulators of Growth Hormone (GH) secretion include:> Peptide hormones: GHRH (somatocrinin) through binding to the growth hormone-releasing hormone receptor (GHRHR) Ghrelin through binding to growth hormone secretagogue receptors (GHSR)> Sex hormones: Increased androgen secretion during puberty (in... | 153,308 | medmcqa_train |
A 50 year old female patient complains of difficulty in swallowing. Patient gives h/o multiple diagnostic CT-scans of the head and neck region. The incidence of which of the following salivary gland tumor will be more likely in this patient? | The incidence of salivary gland tumors, both benign and malignant, is increased in patients treated with irradiation for diseases of the head and neck and in Japanese atomic bomb survivors.
Most of the tumors were benign, with Warthin tumor being the most frequent.
Among the malignant tumors, the frequency of mucoepid... | 153,309 | medmcqa_train |
Blood specimen for neonatal thyroid screening is obtained on - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Cord blood Neonatal thyroid screening : Guidelines by Indian Academy of Paediatrics 1.Screening should idealy be done for all newborns : because there are generally not signs or symptoms of hypothyroidism at bih. 2. Use cord blood, or wait for 5-7 days for sampling : results are difficult to interpret... | 153,310 | medmcqa_train |
Which is the drug of choice for malaria in a 26-year-old pregnant lady, in the first trimester? | Chloroquine is the drug of choice for prophylaxis and treatment of malaria during all phases of pregnancy. Chloroquine is a rapidly acting blood schizonticide which destroys asexual blood forms of all plasmodium species. For woman with chloroquine-resistant infection, mefloquine is given orally. | 153,311 | medmcqa_train |
Ideal hearing aid for patient with anotia is | Anotia ("no ear") describes a rare, congenital deformity, that involves the complete absence of the pinna, the outer projected poion of the ear, and narrowing or absence of the ear canal. A bone-anchored hearing aid is an implantable device that allows the listener to hear by bone conduction without the inconvenience o... | 153,312 | medmcqa_train |
Newborn loses how much weight in first week ? | O.P.Ghai 9th edition - page 13 | 153,313 | medmcqa_train |
Metabolism of chloramphenicol is by- | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Glucuronide conjugation o Chloramphenicol undergoes enterohepatic circulation and is primarily conjugated with glucuronic acid in the liver. | 153,314 | medmcqa_train |
Hemorrhagic cystitis is caused by - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Cyclophosphamide Hemorrhagic cystitis is commonly associated with CyclophosphamideCyclophocphamide is the most common cause of hemorrhagic cystitis.The drug Cyclophosphamide itself is not toxic,The drug toxicity is due to its hepatic conversion to the metabolite "acrolein" which is excreted in the uri... | 153,315 | medmcqa_train |
Regarding Chlamydia infection of the eyes, true statement include the following except: | Ans (d) Penicillin is the treatment Penicillin is not effective against Chlamydia Drugs effective against Chlamydia include - Tetracycline - Erythromycin - Azithromycin - Sulfonamides - Rifampicin Chlamydia can be cultured, but not in cell free media. In most cases trachoma inflammation undergoes spontaneous resolution... | 153,316 | medmcqa_train |
Tic douloureux is facial pain traveling through which of the following nerves - | Ans. is 'c' i.e.. Trigeminal o Tic Douloureux refers to the association of Hemifacial spasm with Trieeminal Neuralgia (Trieeminal nerve)o The pain of trigeminal neuralgia tends to occur in paroxysms and is maximal at or near onset.o Facial spasma can be seen with severe pain.# This finding gave rise to the older term f... | 153,317 | medmcqa_train |
Incomplete casting can be due to: | Reasons for incomplete castings:
Insufficient venting
Inadequate sprue (too small sprue)
Insufficient alloy used
Alloy not sufficiently molten or fluid
Mold is not heated to casting temperature
Premature solidification of alloy
Low casting pressure | 153,318 | medmcqa_train |
A 75 yr. old female patient presented with microscopic haematuria with RBC casts seen in the urine. Her serum creatinine was 3.9 mg/dl. Light microscopy and Silver staining of the Kidney specimen revealed the following: Which of the following would be the most appropriate diagnosis and the site of Ig deposits? | The light microscopy reveals uniform thickening of basement membrane which when stained with Silver stain reveals the SPIKE and DOME pattern of staining seen in membranous GN. MPGN would reveal Tram track or splitting of GBM on electron and Silver stain. PSGN would reveal large hypercellular glomerulus with subepitheli... | 153,319 | medmcqa_train |
A 28-year-old man is admitted to the emergency department complaining of pain in the umbilical region that moves to the right iliac fossa. Which is a corroborative sign of acute appendicitis? | Rousing's sign is corroborative of acute appendicitis. The other signs are corroborative of appendicitis. Hyperesthesia is a useful sign provided that it is performed objectively. The area of hyperesthesia is a triangular area (base placed upward) in the right lower abdomen. | 153,320 | medmcqa_train |
Severe pain in eye with loss of vision can be a manifestation of: March 2013 (h) | Ans. A i.e. Acute angle closure glaucoma | 153,321 | medmcqa_train |
The sacrotuberous ligament represents the origin of- | The superficial fibers of lower part of sacrotuberous ligament continue into the tendon of long head of biceps femoris. | 153,322 | medmcqa_train |
Maximum absorption of bicarbonate occurs at | About 67% of filtered, sodium, water, potassium, urea, 80% of filtered phosphate and bicarbonate, 100% of filtered glucose and amino acids are reabsorbed in PCT Ref: Ganong 25th ed/page 679 | 153,323 | medmcqa_train |
IL-2 activates Th 1 /CD 4 through | (D) All the above | 153,324 | medmcqa_train |
Lower leg perforators are named after | . | 153,325 | medmcqa_train |
An 18 year old boy while riding a motorbike without a helmet sustained a road traffic accident. He is brought to casualty and imaging studies done. He is diagnosed with left frontal skull fracture and cortical contusion. He has had no seizures and his GCS is 10. Antiepileptic drug therapy in this patient | Prophylactic phenytoin reduces incidence of seizures after head injury, though there is no reduction in long term risk | 153,326 | medmcqa_train |
An elderly woman suffering from Schizophrenia is on antipsychotic medication. She developed purposeless involuntary facial and limb movements, constant chewing and puffing of cheeks. Which of the following drugs is least likely to be involved in this side effect? | The history here is suggestive of tardive dyskinesia. TARDIVE DYSKINESIA It is an EPSE of the antipsychotics Occurs months to years after staing antipsychotics Signs and symptoms: Lip smacking or chewing Tongue protrusion Choreiform hand movements Pelvic thrusting Prevalance: 5% of patients per year of antipsychotic ex... | 153,327 | medmcqa_train |
Bronchospasm is not caused by | D i.e. Halothane | 153,328 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following gene defect is associated with development of medullary carcinoma of thy roid- | Ans. is 'a' i.e., RET proto oncogene o RET protooncogene is a growth factor receptor (receptor tyrosine kinase)o The RET protein is a receptor for the glial cell lined derived neurotrophic factor and structurally related proteins that promote cell survival during neural development,o RET is normally expressed in the fo... | 153,329 | medmcqa_train |
Anti leprosy drug causing ichthyoses is ? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Clofazamine Acquired ichthyosis (Ichthyosis acquista) Acquired ichthyosis is seen in : ? Deficiency :- Protein, Vitamin A, Kwashiorkor, Marasmus. Infection :- Leprosy, AIDS Senile ichthyosis :- Elderly Systemic diseases :- SLE, DM, hypothyroidism, Sarcoidosis, liver & kidney diseases. Malignancy, espe... | 153,330 | medmcqa_train |
A 40yr old male presenting with URTI, hemoptysis and has elevated cANCA value is most likely having | Ans: b) Wegner's granulomatosis Wegner's granulomatosis is a necrotizing vasculitis characterized by:i) Acute necrotizing granuloma of URT/LRTii) Necrotizing vasculitis involving small to medium vesselsiii) Renal disease - focal necrotizing crescentic glomerulitiscANCA is positive in 95% of all patients with acute gene... | 153,331 | medmcqa_train |
Deep transverse arrest is most commonly seen in: | Android pelvis | 153,332 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is a naturally occuring radioactive substance in the body in small quantities? | Sources of radiation exposure are: Natural sources and Manmade sources. The natural sources include cosmic rays, environmental (terrestrial and atmospheric) radiation, internal radiation (Potassium - 40 & Carbon -14) Man-made Radiation: Medical and dental: X rays, radioisotopes Occupational exposure Nuclear Misc: TV, R... | 153,333 | medmcqa_train |
The selection of a pulp protecting agent does not depend on: | The base is selected according to:
Design of the cavity
Type of permanent restorative material used
Proximity of the pulp to the cavity walls | 153,334 | medmcqa_train |
A 30yr old patient presented with features of acute meningoencephalitis in the casualty. His CSF on wet mount microscopy revealed motile unicellular microorganism. The most likely organism is - | option-1-Naegleria fowleri: 1. Acute and fulminating primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is caused by Naegleria fowleri. 2. Clinical features of N. fowleri: typical feature of meningitis with rhinitis are seen .The key to diagnosis is clinical suspicion based on recent history of swimming or diving in warm waters... | 153,335 | medmcqa_train |
All are true regarding tetanus except - | <p> Tetanus (especially NNT) has a marked seasonal incidense in India:>50% cases in July-September. Reference:Park&;s textbook of preventive and social medicine,K.Park,23rd edition,page no:310-314. <\p> | 153,336 | medmcqa_train |
Normal urea excretion rate is- | Ans. is 'b' i.e., 10-20 gm/day "The physiologically normal individual excrete 12-20 gm of urea nitrogen in 24 hours"* However, excretion varies according to various factors, like nutritional status, dietary intake of proteins, physical activity level etc. | 153,337 | medmcqa_train |
Kidney plays a role in maintaining constancy of milieu interior. Milieu interior refers to: | Milieu interior refers to the extracellular environment. The main function of kidney is homeostasis, the maintenance of the constancy of the milieu interior. Ref: Fundamentals of Medical Physiology by Joel Michael, Sabyasachi Sircar, 2010, Chapter 53. | 153,338 | medmcqa_train |
Follow ing is/ are the causes of chronic cough with noncontributory chest radiograph- | Ans. is 'd' i.e., All the above o 90% of patients who have chronic cough and a normal or noncontributory chest radiograph belong to one of the following causes:Use of an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;Post-nasal drainage;Gastroesophageal reflux; andAsthma. | 153,339 | medmcqa_train |
Decreased O2 affinity of Hb in blood with decreased pH: | Ans. C. Bohr effecta. Bohr effect:i. Definition the decrease in O2 affinity of Hb when the pH of the blood falls is called the Bohr effectii. Deoxy Hb binds H+ more actively than does oxy Hb.iii. PH of blood falls as its CO2 content increases so that when the PCO2 rises the curve shifts to the right and the P50 rises t... | 153,340 | medmcqa_train |
The largest presenting diameter in cephalic presentation is : | None of the above | 153,341 | medmcqa_train |
Neuro-physiological defects present in right lobe involvement are all, except | Dyscalculia is seen in left lobe involvement, as mathematical functions are done by the left lobe. | 153,342 | medmcqa_train |
Treatment of choice for Kawasaki diseae | Kawasaki disease is a vasculitis that mostly involves the coronary vessels. It presents as an acute systemic disorder, usually affecting children under 5 years.Kawasaki's disease is an acute, febrile, multisystem disease of children. Some 80% of cases occur prior to the age of 5, with the peak incidence occurring at <=... | 153,343 | medmcqa_train |
Pterygium all are true except | . Arise from any pa of conjunctiva Ref: AK khurana 7th ed. | 153,344 | medmcqa_train |
Most common subtype of Rodent ulcer is: | Rodent ulcer is also known as basal cell carcinoma of the skin, or tear cancer which is a slow-growing type of cancer. Types of Rodent ulcers: Nodular (90%) (MC) Pigmented Cystic Superficial The most common type being nodular which has characteristic pearly whitenodules in the periphery with centralumbilication and tel... | 153,345 | medmcqa_train |
Achoffs bodies in rheumatic hea disease show all of following feautures except: | Aschoff bodies consists of foci of swollen esinophilic collagen surronded by lymphocytes ocassional plasma cells and plump macrophages called anitschkow cells. These cella are also called caterpillar cells some of the larfer macrophages become multinucleated to form achoff giant cells. (ref Robbins 7th/593-594) | 153,346 | medmcqa_train |
Wiskott Aldrich syndrome is associated with all of the following except : | Answer is C (Low levels of IgG) : 'Immunoglobulin defect in Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome include low serum concentration of IgM. IgA & IgG are normal and IgE is frequently increased' - Harrison 'Serum IgM levels is low but IgG and IgA levels are normal or elevated' - Ananthnaravanan | 153,347 | medmcqa_train |
Heller's myotomy is done for:September 2007, 2009, 2010 | Ans. C: Achalasia cardiaAchalasia is associated with loss of ganglion cells in the esophageal myenteric plexus.These impoant inhibitory neurons induce LES relaxation and coordinate proximal-to-distal peristaltic contraction of the esophagusAchalasia is an esophageal motor disorder characterized by increased lower esoph... | 153,348 | medmcqa_train |
Pyruvate dehydrogenase is inhibited allosterically by ? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., NADH | 153,349 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following statements about Grave’s disease is false? | Ref. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. Pg. 2819
Graves disease is an autoimmune disease caused by the presence of thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin in the plasma resulting in hyperthyroidism .
The female : male ratio ranges from 5:1 to 10:1.
Diffuse toxic goiter is the major manifestation of Graves disease.
Pathogenes... | 153,350 | medmcqa_train |
Menorrhagea, which IUCD should be used - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Mirena | 153,351 | medmcqa_train |
Japanese B encephalitis is transmitted by | (C) Culex TAXONOMY OF SOME IMPORTANT ARBOVIRUSESFamilyGenusImportant speciesTogaviridaeAlphavirusChikungunya, O'nyong-nyong, Mayaro, Semliki Forest Sindbis, Ross River, Eastern, Western and Venezuelan equine encephalitis virusesFlaviviridaeFlavivirusJapanese encephalitis, Murray Valley encephalitis, WestNile, llheus, S... | 153,352 | medmcqa_train |
Doppler ultrasound in pregnancy detect : | Ans. is d i.e. IUGR Doppler ultrasonography is a noninvasive technique to assess blood flow. It is useful for diagnosis of IUGR. "The utility of umbilical aery Doppler velocimetry was reviewed by the American College of obstetricians and gynecologists (1999, 2000). It was concluded that no benefit has been demonstrated... | 153,353 | medmcqa_train |
A 20-year-old woman presents with a 4-week history of dry mouth, fatigue, fever, and yellow sclerae. Physical examination shows mild jaundice and hepatomegaly Serum total bilirubin is 3.3 mg/dL. Serologic markers for viral hepatitis are negative. The anti-mitochondrial antibody test is negative. A liver biopsy disclose... | Autoimmune hepatitis is a type of chronic hepatitis, which is associated with circulating autoantibodies (e.g., antinuclear antibodies) and high levels of serum immunoglobulins. The disease typically affects young women but occasionally afflicts older women and men. It is often accompanied by other autoimmune diseases ... | 153,354 | medmcqa_train |
Intrauterine death most likely results in? | Ans. A. Hypofibrinogenemia. (Ref Textbook of Obstetrics D.C. Dutta 6th Ed.344f 345)Abruption placentae is the most common cause of severe consumptive coagulopathy in obstetrics.However, Slow development of maternal hypofibrinogenemia is most important complication of IUD.Intrauterine Death (IUD)Causes of recurrent intr... | 153,355 | medmcqa_train |
Brodman's area number for motor area - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., 4 & 6 * Somatosensory area - Brodmann's area 3, 1 and 2.* Motor areas (motor & premotor) - Brodmann's area 4 & 6 | 153,356 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following enzymes is involved in the urea cycle? | Argininosuccinate synthase links aspartate and citrulline via the amino group of aspartate and provides the second nitrogen of urea. | 153,357 | medmcqa_train |
Vector for Trypanosoma Cruzi is | Transmission is by rubbing of reduviid bugs. | 153,358 | medmcqa_train |
'V' Wave in JVP is due to- | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Closure of tricuspid valveJugular venous pressure (JVP)* The variations in right atrial pressure are transmitted to the jugular veins, producing three positive waves (a, c and v) and two negative waves/descents (x and y).1) a-wave : It is presystolic 'positive' wave due to right atrial contraction (ri... | 153,359 | medmcqa_train |
Most common organism which can contaminates crowded army camps is ? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Neisseria meningitidis Epidemics of Neisseria meningitidis usually occur in closed crowded conditions like jails or army camps. | 153,360 | medmcqa_train |
The chromosomal complement in persons with Klinefelter's syndrome is: March 2011 | Ans. D: 47, XXY Genetic analysis reveals the karyotype of klinefelter's syndrome to be 47 XXY Klinefelter syndrome/ 46 or 47, XXY/ XXY syndrome It is a condition with an extra X chromosome. Because of the extra chromosome, individuals with the condition are usually referred to as "XXY Males", or "47, XXY Males" Klinefe... | 153,361 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following drug has uricosuric action? | Amlodipine, losaan & fenofibrate have mild uricosuric action. Benzbromarone is new uricosuric drug. | 153,362 | medmcqa_train |
Sun ray fungus is | Actinomyces colonies form fungus-like branched networks of hyphae. The aspect of these colonies initially led to the incorrect assumption that the organism was a fungus and to the name Actinomyces, "ray fungus" Ref : Ananthanarayana textbook of Microbiology 9th edition Pgno : 391 | 153,363 | medmcqa_train |
Rosenthal's syndrome is seen in deficiency of factor ? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., XI | 153,364 | medmcqa_train |
Commonest site of Atopic dermatitis is? | D i.e. Antecubital fossa | 153,365 | medmcqa_train |
A person who may be impotent with one paicular woman is called :- | Quoad hoc : A person who may be impotent with one paicular woman Frigidity: Failure of a female to respond to sexual stimulus; aversion on the pa of a woman to sexual intercourse; failure of a female to achieve an orgasm (anorgasmia) during sexual intercourse. Atavistic form is a historical approach used to explain cri... | 153,366 | medmcqa_train |
Besides stimulation of M3 receptors located on endothelial cells, the main mechanism of vasodilatory actions of acetylcholine includes which of the following? | Most of the blood vessels contain cholinergic M3 receptors but no parasympathetic nerve supply.
Exogenously administered ACh can stimulate M3 receptors and result in vasodilation.
Stimulation of M3 receptors increases the production of NO (endothelium-derived relaxing factor; EDRF) that causes smooth muscle relaxation ... | 153,367 | medmcqa_train |
Deaths from lactic acidosis in diabetes mellitus is associated with therapy with which one of the following- | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Phenformin | 153,368 | medmcqa_train |
5 yr old boy was presented to the OPD by his mother with complaints of pain in the perineal region on examination of sample taken with nitric acid from his peri'anal region showed yellow crystal of what is the test done | Barberio's test : Basis Detection of Spermin Procedure A few drops of Barberio's reagent when added to spermatic fluid produces crystals of sperm in picrate needle shaped rhombic & yellow color ref : narayanareddy | 153,369 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is the chronic complication of malaria? | Unarousable Coma / cerebral malaria, convulsions
Renal Impairment
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema
Liver Dysfunction
Hypoglycemia
Metabolic acidosis/acidemia
Hematological abnormality like hemoglobinuria, normocytic anemia, bleeding, DIC
Other complications like jaundice, extreme weakness, hyperparasitemia, impaired cons... | 153,370 | medmcqa_train |
Epididymis is covered by: | The epididymis is invested by tunica vaginalis, somewhat less closely applied than it is to the testis, except at its posterior margin. Ref: Gray's anatomy 40th edition, Chapter 97. | 153,371 | medmcqa_train |
1st product of tryptophan catabolism is? | ANSWER: (A) KynerunineREF: Harper's 27th ed ch: 29Tryptophanisdegradedto amphibolic intermediatesvia thekynurenine-anthranilate pathway. Tryptophan oxygenase (tryptophan pyrrolase) opens the indole ring, incorporates molecular oxygen, and forms N-formylkynurenine.Hydrolytic removal of the formyl group of AT-formylkynur... | 153,372 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following drug is CYP3A inhibitor except aEUR' | Saquinavir Drug metabolism Drug metabolism is divided into two genera! categories of phase I and phase II transformation reactions. Phase I This involves structural alteration of drug typically by processes involving oxidation, hydrolysis and reduction. - Phase I reactions introduce functional groups in drugs. - Reacti... | 153,373 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following benign tumor can be caused by prolonged use of oral contraceptive pills? | Adenomas have been repoed with prolonged use of OC pills and though they are benign, rupture of a hepatoma can be fatal. Because the hormones are metabolized in the liver, chronic liver diseases and recent jaundice contraindicate the use of pills. Also, Gall bladder function may be adversely affected. Gall stones are r... | 153,374 | medmcqa_train |
P. Carni causes infection of primarily ? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Rats . Although the organisms within the pneumocystis genus are morphologically very similar, they are genetically diverse and host specific --> P jirovecii infects humans, where as Pcarinii infects rats. | 153,375 | medmcqa_train |
One month old baby is referred for failure to thrive. On examination there are features of congestive cardiac failure. Femoral pulses are feeble compared to brachial pulses. The likely diagnosis is | In coarctation of aoa there will be radiofemoral delay. Ghai essential of pediatrics, eighth edition, p.no:432 | 153,376 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following compound antagonizes the actions of insulin | Ans. (b) Growth hormone(Ref: Ganong, 25th ed/p.434)Growth hormone is a diabetogenic hormone. It causes hyperglycemia. It antagonizes the action of insulin | 153,377 | medmcqa_train |
Atrial fibrillation may occur in all of the following conditions, except? | Causes of Atrial fibrillation: Rheumatic heart disease (MS and MR), Nonrheumatic mitral valve disease, Hypertensive cardio-vascular disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, atrial septal defect, Coronary heart disease, Thyrotoxicosis, Acute alcohol excess and alcohol withdrawal. | 153,378 | medmcqa_train |
All are circular DNA EXCEPT: | Nuclear REF: Jawetz's 24th edition chapter 7 The Eukaryotic Genome The genome is the totality of genetic information in an organism. Almost all of the eukaryotic genome is carried on two or more linear chromosomes separated from the cytoplasm within the membrane of the nucleus. Eukaryotic cells contain mitochondria and... | 153,379 | medmcqa_train |
Ovarian reserve tests are : | FSH Extra Edge : Recently Mullerian Inhibiting Substance - MIS (also known as Antimullerian Hormone - AMH) has been investigated as a marker for ovarian reserve and for ovarian responsiveness to stimulation. It is produced by the Granulosa cells of preantral, and small antral follicles and inhibits the initiation of pr... | 153,380 | medmcqa_train |
The National Health Policy 2002 target to be achieved by the year 2010 is - | National health policy goals to be achieved by the year 2010 reduce moality by 50% on account of TB ,malaria and other vector and waterborne diseases Reduce prevalence of blindness to 0.5% Reduce IMR to 30/1000 and MMR to 100/lakh Increase utilization of public health facilities from current level of <20% to>75%(refer ... | 153,381 | medmcqa_train |
Cornerstone treatment of dengue fever with warning signs without shock or hemorrhage is: | Ans. (B) IV fluids(Ref: Harrison's Principle of Internal Medicine 20th Ed; Page No-1508)The mainstay treatment for a patient of dengue with warning signs is IV fluids.The main pathology in dengue is plasma leakage resulting in intravascular volume depletion and thereby shock. So, the supportive management with continuo... | 153,382 | medmcqa_train |
Central dot sign on CT SCAN - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Caroli's disease o Central Dot sign on CT or USG is seen in (i) Caroli's disease (most common cause); (ii) Prebiliary cysts; (iii) Obstructive jaundice; and (iv) Periportal lymphedema. | 153,383 | medmcqa_train |
An enlarging, conical "cutaneous horn" that has been present for more than a year projects 0.5 cm from a 0.7-cm base on the left lateral cheek of the face of a 58-year-old farmer. This lesion is excised, and microscopic 'examination shows basal cell hyperplasia. Some of the basal cells show nuclear atypicalities. This ... | Actinic keratosis occurs on sun-exposed areas and is considered a precursor of squamous cell' carcinoma. When the atypical basal cells occupy the entire thickness of the epidermis, the lesion transforms into a carcinoma in situ. The presence of a hyperkeratotic layer is characteristic. Occasionally, so much keratin is ... | 153,384 | medmcqa_train |
As Per WHO 2017 Global Recommendation, the latest addition to the treatment of postpaum hemorrhage is: | The latest update in treatment of postpaum hemorrhage (PPH) as per WHO 2017 Global recommedations is the early use of intravenous tranexamic acid (a competitive inhibitor of plasminogen activation) is recommended in all cases of PPH. PPH is leading cause of maternal morbidity worldwide and in India. WHO 2012 recommenda... | 153,385 | medmcqa_train |
Popliteal aery pulsations are difficult to feel because | Popliteal aery is difficult to feel.It is palpated better in prone position with knee flexed about 40-50 degree,to relax the popliteal fascia.It is felt in the lower pa of the fossa over the flat posterior surface of upper end of tibia.In upper end of the fossa,aery is not felt as there is no bony area in intercondylar... | 153,386 | medmcqa_train |
Tamsulosin, a adrenoceptor antagonist has affinity for which of the following receptors? | Ans. A. AlaVarious types a blockers of and their advantages in BPHa. Prazosin over Phenoxybenzamineb. Prazosin (selective a1 blocker) have better tolerability (less tachycardia and hypotension) over nonselective blockers.c. Doxazosin and Terazosin over Prazosind. Terazosin and doxazosin are long-acting drugs that need ... | 153,387 | medmcqa_train |
In idiopathic basal ganglia calcification, structure most often calcified | Structure most often calcified - Globus pallidus. | 153,388 | medmcqa_train |
post dural (Spinal) puncture headache is due to: | Headache is due to of CSF and can be treated with analgesics. Post-dural-puncture headache (PDPH) is a complication of puncture of the dura mater (one of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord). ... It is a common side-effect of spinal anesthesia and lumbarpuncture. From padmaja 4th edition Page no 205 | 153,389 | medmcqa_train |
Foetal lung maturity is assessed by ____________ | The presence of surfactant in amniotic fluid is evident of fetal lung maturity. L/S ratio determines the relative concentration of surfactant. L/S ratio is lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio and should be more than 2. There is an increased risk of respiratory distress syndrome when this ratio is less than 2. Reference : p... | 153,390 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is not a differential for solitary pulmonary nodule | Causes for solitary pulmonary nodule:Granulomatous1. Tuberculoma - more common in the upper lobes and on the right side. Well-defined; 0.5-4 cm. 25% are lobulated. Calcification frequent. 80% have satellite lesions 2. Histoplasmoma - in endemic areas (Mississippi and the Atlantic coast of USA). More frequent in the low... | 153,391 | medmcqa_train |
Treatment of choice for bipolar disorder is | ithium was introduced by JOHN F CADE it is used in treatment of MANIA it is a liver friendly drug it has to be used in caution with people with deranged renal parameters if the patient is on lithium, he should be warned about of intake of other meds like NSAIDS, ACE inhibitors , as it may result in toxicity if a patien... | 153,392 | medmcqa_train |
Miliary mottling seen in – a) TBb) Sarcoidosisc) Silicosisd) P. carinii pneumonia | Causes of Miliary mottling :-
Infection :- Bacterial (TB, Brucellosis, Bronchopneumonia, Melioidosis), viral (varicella I chicken pox), Fungal (Histoplasmosis, Coccidiodomycosis, blastomycosis, cryptococcosis).
Cardiac :- Mitral stenosis, Pulmonary edema, multiple pulmonary infarct.
Pneumoconiosis :- Coal worker pneum... | 153,393 | medmcqa_train |
Axillary aery occlusion affects all EXCEPT: | Suprascapular aery "Suprascapular aery is a branch of thyrocervical trunk of the subclan aery, not axillary aery" Branches of axillary aery: The branches of the axillary aery are superior thoracic, thoraco-acromial, lateral thoracic, subscapular, anterior and posterior circumflex humeral. The Suprascapular aery usually... | 153,394 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following stains are used for fat except? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Congo red * Congo red is not used in lipid staining. It is used in the staining of amyloid protein.* Stain used for lipids (fatty acids)are Oil red O, Osmium tetroxide, sudan black and sudan III & IV. | 153,395 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is a marker for Langerhans cell histiocytosis? | The proliferating Langerhans cells in Langerhans cell histiocytosis are HLA-DR positive and express the CD1 antigen. Ref: Robin's Basic Pathology, 7th Edition, Page 441. | 153,396 | medmcqa_train |
The lung disease caused by inhalation of sugarcane dust is known as(MH' 2001; 2005) | Ans. b (Bagasosis) (Ref Text book of PSM by Park 22nd/ 751)Pneumoconiosis is a respiratory illness caused by inhalation of (respirabale dust) dust particles of 0.5 to 3 micron.0ByssinosisBy inhalation of cotton fibres - Monday morning fever is presentBagassosisBy inhalation of sugar cane dust - organism - Thermoactinom... | 153,397 | medmcqa_train |
Kaar singh committee recommendations are related to: March 2010 | Ans. C: Framework of health services at peripheral level | 153,398 | medmcqa_train |
Most common site of Brain metastasis is? | Ref: Bailey and Love 26th edition, P 614The leading cause of brain metastasis is lungs > Breast>MelanomaTissue of origin for brain metastases (approximate).OriginPercentageLung40Breast15Melanoma10Renal/GU10Other Unknown25 | 153,399 | medmcqa_train |
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