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A patient presents with breast ca. Inspection shows peaud' orange appearance. What is the T stage of the tumor | According to TNM staging , primary tumour (T) Tx- cannot be assesed T0- Nevidence of primary tumour. T1-<20mm T2-20 to 50mm T3->50mm T4a- tumour of any size extending to chest wall T4b- ulceaion or ipsilateral satellite nodule / edema with peaud'orange appearence T4c- T4a and T4b T4d- inflammatory carcinoma. SRB's Manu... | 156,300 | medmcqa_train |
During cardiopulmonary resuscitation in adult, chest compressions are given at the rate of: September 2011 | Ans. C: 100 compressions/min Compression rate for infant, child and adult is 100 compressions/min | 156,301 | medmcqa_train |
True about parotid tumor:a) Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common varietyb) Malignant disease is most common varietyc) Facial nerve involvement indicates malignancyd) Superficial paroditectomy is the t/t of choice | In parotid tumors, rapid growth, pain, paraesthesia, enlarged cervical LN and restriction of jaw movements, facial weakness or skin invasion and fixation of mastoid tip is suggestive of malignant transformation. | 156,302 | medmcqa_train |
Zollinger Ellison syndrome true about A/E | Zollinger-Ellison syndrome This syndrome is mentioned here because the gastrin producing endocrine tumour is often found in the duodenal loop, although it also occurs in the pancreas, especially the head. It is a cause of persistent peptic ulceration. Before the development of potent gastric antisecretory agents, the c... | 156,303 | medmcqa_train |
According to the transplantation of Human organs act 1994, what is the punishment for a doctor found guilty - | Transplantation of Human Organs Act , 1994 deals with putting a stop to live unrelated transplants, it defines a donor and recipient are genetically related in a live organ transplantation and it accepts brain stem death criterion. A doctor who is found guilty he will be punished for 2 - 5 years. Dr. K. S. Narayan Redd... | 156,304 | medmcqa_train |
A lady with 12 wks of pregnancy having fasting blood glucose 170mg, the antidiabetic drug of choice is - | Ans. is 'a' insulin insulin (Ref Dutta 6/e, p 288 (5/e, p. 304); Holland and Brews, 16/e, p. 107).Insulin is the only antidiabetic drug given in pregnancy to control increased blood sugar.Oral hypoglycemics are contraindicated in pregnancy because they cross placenta and have teratogenic effect on fetus.They cause feta... | 156,305 | medmcqa_train |
Plantar reflex root value is | (B) Afferent S1, Efferent L5, S1 # PATHWAYS FOR PLANTAR REFLEX:> Afferent: Nociception detected in the S1 dermatome and travels up the tibial nerve to the sciatic nerve to roots of L5, S1 and synapse in the anterior horn to elicit the motor response.> Efferent: Motor response back through the L5, S1 roots to the sciati... | 156,306 | medmcqa_train |
Cell involved in immunity against parasitic infection: | Ans: b (Eosinophil )Ref: Robbins, 7th ed, p. 205Eosinophils are involved ina) Type 1 HS reaction by IgEb) Parasitic infections> Major chemokines for eosinophilic recruitment - eotaxin, IL5> Major basic protein - A cationic protein in eosinophils that is toxic to parasites. | 156,307 | medmcqa_train |
MC joint involved in Gout - | Most common joint involved in gout is big toe, i.e. metatarsophalangeal joint of great toe. | 156,308 | medmcqa_train |
Most common post-operative complication of spinal anaesthesia - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Post-spinal headache Complications of spinal anaesthesiaIntraoperativePostoperativeo Hypotension (most common)o Bradycardiao Respiratory depressiono Cardiac arresto Hypothermia in elderlyo Haedache (post dural puncture headach) - most commono Cranial nerve palsies (any cranial nerve except the 1st, 9t... | 156,309 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following statements about apoproteins are true, EXCEPT: | Apoprotein C-II acts as an activator of lipoprotein lipase. It is required as a co-factor for lipoprotein lipase activity. Ref: Harper's Textbook of Biochemistry, 27th Edition, Page 217-18 | 156,310 | medmcqa_train |
Ketamine causes: | Ans. (a) HallucinationRef. Katzung 9th edJ 1604; KDT 6th ed./376* Ketamine is the only intravenous anesthetic that possesses analgesic properties and produces cardiovascular stimulation.* It is pharmacologically related to the hallucinogen Phencyclidine; induces a so called "dissociative anesthesia characterized by pro... | 156,311 | medmcqa_train |
which of the following Is used in the treatment of hyperprolactineinia? | Dopamine actions are always opposite to prolactin Bromocriptine is a dopamine receptor agonist (mainly D2 receptors). Dopamine is the main factors controlling prolactin secretion. Being a agonist it effectively reduces the secretion of prolactin. apa from bromocriptine, cabergoline, pergolide are also used in hyperprol... | 156,312 | medmcqa_train |
Horizontal line can be drawn by a child at the earliest by the age of: | Ans. b (2 years)Screening Scheme For Developmental Delay (Upper Range)Age (mths)Gross motorFine motorSocial skillsLanguage3Supports weight on forearmOpens hands spontaneouslySmiles appropriatelyCoos, laughs6Sits momentarilyTransferShows likes & dislikesBabbles9Pulls to standPincer graspPlays Pat-a-cake, Peek a-booImita... | 156,313 | medmcqa_train |
Down syndrome is due to non-disjunction of - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., 21 Chromosome In 95% of cases of Down syndrome-trisomy of 21:-o Extra chromosome is of maternal in origin.o 1% have mosaic with some all have 46 chromosome,o 4% have robertsonian translocation,o t (13 : 21)o t (14 : 21)o t (15 : 21)o Very rarely long arm of chromosome 21 is triplicate (Partial trisomy... | 156,314 | medmcqa_train |
Filamentary keratitis may occur: | Ans. All of the above | 156,315 | medmcqa_train |
The sensitive stain used to stain copper in Wilson's disease is: | The copper is stained with rhodamine and rubeanic acid stains. More sensitive stain used is TIMMS SULFIDE. It is more effective in detecting cytoplasmic copper binding proteins. Trichrome stainning is used to show fibrous tissue. ALSO KNOW: The rhodanine stain is used to demonstrate excess copper in hepatocytes in Wils... | 156,316 | medmcqa_train |
A boy presents with injury to medial epicondyle of the humerus. Which of the following would NOT be seen:- | Injury to medial epicondyle damages ulnar nerve - Paralysis of flexor carpi ulnaris (loss of ulnar detion) Medial half of flexor digitorum profundus (loss of DIP flexion) Hypothenar muscle paralysis (and atrophy) and Sensory loss on the hypothenar eminence. Flexor digitorum superficialis (supplied by median nerve for f... | 156,317 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following drug is not used for the overactive bladder | Refer Goodman and Gilman 12e 231,232 Anticholinergic drugs are indicated for overactive bladder and darifenacin, solefenacin,oxybutynin,tolterodine and fesoteradine are commonly used for this condition . | 156,318 | medmcqa_train |
Calrexin and calreticulin are - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Chaperons Calrexin and calreticulino Calreticulin & calrexin are major Ca2+ binding (storage) chaperones in the endoplasmic reticulumo These Ca2+ binding chaperones, which are involved in protein folding, posttranslational modification, Ca2+ storage and release, and lipid synthesis and metabolism.o Th... | 156,319 | medmcqa_train |
Spot diagnosis for foot deformity? | Ans. (c) Rocker bottom footThe image shows convexity at the sole of the foot sole. In CTEV the bilateral feet and toes point inwards facing each other. | 156,320 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is true during the 12-hour period preceding ovulation? | Ovulation will not take place unless a surge of LH precedes it. Immediately prior to ovulation, the number of follicles is decreasing due to normal attrition of all but one follicle, and consequently estrogen synthesis by the ovary is decreasing. Progesterone synthesis is stimulated by the LH surge. | 156,321 | medmcqa_train |
A young nulliparous woman has 3rd degree uterovaginal prolapse without any cystocele or rectocele. There is no stress incontinence. Uterocervical length is 3 inches. All other symptoms are normal. The best treatment plan for her will be: | Prolapse in a young nulliparous female is seen in case of congenital prolapse.
Risk factors for congenital prolapse:
Spina bifida
Connective tissue disorders like Marfans syndrome, Ehler Danlos syndrome
Cystocele is not seen in congenital prolapse and in congenital prolapse there is infravaginal elongation of cervi... | 156,322 | medmcqa_train |
Mastoid is which type of epiphysis- | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Traction epiphysis Types of epiphysisExamplesPressureHead of femur, head of humerus, condyles of tibia, lower end of radiusTractionGreater and lesser trochanters of femur, tubercles of humerus, mastoid processAtavisticCoracoid process of scapula, posterior tubercle of talus (as trigonum)AberrantHead o... | 156,323 | medmcqa_train |
All are true about hyperopic obstructive cardiomyopathy except - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Dilatation of ventricles | 156,324 | medmcqa_train |
About 12 days after a mild upper respiratory infection, a 12-year-old boy complains of weakness in his lower extremities. Over several days, the weakness progresses to include his trunk. On physical examination, he has the weakness described and no lower extremity deep tendon reflexes, muscle atrophy, or pain. Spinal f... | The paralysis of Guillain-Barre often occurs about 10 days after a nonspecific viral illness. Weakness is gradual over days or weeks, beginning in the lower extremities and progressing toward the trunk. Later, the upper limbs and the bulbar muscles can become involved. Involvement of the respiratory muscles is life-thr... | 156,325 | medmcqa_train |
Fluconazole is more effective than itraconazole in the following systemic fungal disease: | (Ref: KDT 6/e p763, 764) Fluconazole has maximum CNS penetration whereas itraconazole has limited entry in the brain. Therefore fluconazole is preferred over itraconazole for the treatment of cryptococcal meningitis. For all other conditions listed in the question, itraconazole is first choice drug. | 156,326 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following anesthetic agent lacks analgesic effect: March 2013 | Ans. B i.e. Thiopentone Thiopentone Ultra sho acting barbiturate (because of rapid redistribution), Lacks analgesic effect, First sign on intra-aerial injection: - White hands I/V injection presents as: - Pain, - Hypotension etc. C/I in: Porphyria (may precipitate porphyria) | 156,327 | medmcqa_train |
A 25-year-old female presents with episodes of bizarre behavior, memory lapse, and unconsciousness. She also demonstrated previously episodes of extreme hunger, sweating, and tachycardia. During one of these episodes, her blood sugar was tested and was found to be 40 mg/dL. Which of the following would most appropriate... | The characteristic features of insulinomas include: (a) hypoglycemic symptoms; (b) blood glucose <50 mg/dL during the symptomatic episodes; and (c) relief of symptoms by intravenous injection of glucose (Whipple's triad). Diagnosis is confirmed by demonstration of fasting hypoglycemia in the presence of inappropriately... | 156,328 | medmcqa_train |
The specific topical remedy suggested for angular cojunctivitis is | C i.e. Zinc sulphate | 156,329 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is not a sign of active rickets ? | Saddle nose is not seen in rickets. | 156,330 | medmcqa_train |
True about oral anticoagulant warfarin are all EXCEPT: | * Oral anticoagulant is warfarin. It is used only in vivo (body), not in vitro (lab).* Warfarin is not used to store blood.* It acts by inhibiting Vitamin K. Due to overdose, hematuria is the first manifestation noted.* Dose monitoring is done by INR.* Antidote of warfarin overdose: Vitamin KPT (Prothrombin Time)aPTT (... | 156,331 | medmcqa_train |
Which stone is common in chronic laxative use: | Ans. c. Ammonia urateRef: Campbells Urology/P. 210Chronic laxative use leads to decreased sodium in the urine, as most sodium is excreted by GIT.Hence urate binds more with ammonia and this leads to ammonia urate stones. | 156,332 | medmcqa_train |
Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma of nose is - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Sarcomao Soft tissue sarcoma arise from mesenchyme, like muscles (myoma), endotha/ialcells (endothelioma) and cartilage (chondroma)o Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE) is a soft tissue sarcoma.o It arises from distinct type of endothelial cells which exhibit epitheloid morphology. | 156,333 | medmcqa_train |
Bicipital aponeurosis lies over which structure in cubital fossa? | Bicipital aponeurosis passes superficial to the brachial aery and median nerve. It lies deep to superficial veins. During venipuncture, the bicipital aponeurosis provides limited protection for brachial aery and median nerve. | 156,334 | medmcqa_train |
All are true about focal nodular hyperplasia except: | Answer- B. More common in maleFNH is typically benign"FNH is most frequently found in young to middle-aged adults, with a strong female predilection.the lesion is multinodularBile ductules are usually found at the interface between hepatocytes and fibrous regions.Kupffer cells are present | 156,335 | medmcqa_train |
Acute graft versus host disease reaction occurs in all EXCEPT | (Adrenal) (125 - R) (134- Basic pathology 8th)* Two major problems complicate this form of transplantation bone marrow transplant rejection and graft versus host disease (GVHD)* Acute graft versus host disease (occurring due to weeks after transplant) causes epithelial necrosis in three principal target organs - liver,... | 156,336 | medmcqa_train |
Can be associated with anovulation, obesity, and amenorrheaFor the above explanations for hirsutism, select the most likely cause. | The most severe form of PCOD, Stein-Leventhal syndrome, is associated with chronic anovulation, hirsutism, enlarged cystic ovaries, obesity, and amenorrhea. The spectrum of disease, however, is quite wide, and some patients have only mild hirsutism. | 156,337 | medmcqa_train |
Diveiculum most common site is- | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Sigmoid colono The sigmoid colon is the segment of large bowel with the highest incidence of diveicula, and is by far the most frequent site for involvement with diveiculitis. | 156,338 | medmcqa_train |
Which one of the following methods is used for the estimation of chlorine demand of water? | Chlorine demand of water : Is the amount of chlorine that is needed to destroy bacteria, and to oxidize all the organic matter amd ammoniacal substances present in water.
Is the amount of chlorine added to water minus amount of residual chlorine remaining at the end of a specific period of contact (1 hr).
Estimation o... | 156,339 | medmcqa_train |
True about cardiac O2 demand is | Oxygen demand depends on the work being done. The work done is to pump the blood which is in the ventricles (preload) against the resistance in the aorta (afterload).
So, myocardial oxygen demand depends on
- Rate- Directly proportional
- Contractility- Directly proportional
- Intramyocardial tens... | 156,340 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following condition is associated with increase in 5'-Nucleotidase activity? | 5' nucleotidase level is elevated in obstructive or cholestatic liver disease, liver metastasis and biliary cirrhosis. 5' nucleotidase is found in or near the bile canalicular membrane of hepatocytes. Alkaline phosphatase, 5'-nucleotidase, and gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) are the liver enzymes which are usually ... | 156,341 | medmcqa_train |
Sigmoid volvulus rotation occurs | Rotation nearly always occurs in the anticlockwise direction. predisposing medical causes are: Overloaded pelvic colon Long pelvic mesocolon Band of adhesions (peridiveiculitis ) Narrow attachment of pelvic mesocolon high residue diet constipation Ref: Bailey & Love&;s Sho Practice of Surgery,E25,Page-1192 | 156,342 | medmcqa_train |
WER stands for | An impoant activity of WHO is epidemiological surveillance of communicable disease. WHO collects and disseminates epidemiological information on diseases subject to International health regulations and occasionally other communicable diseases of international impoance through an Automatic Telex Reply service (ATRS) and... | 156,343 | medmcqa_train |
Pain and temperature sensation passes through which of the following tract? | (B) Lateral spino thalamic tract # Dorsal column: Touch, pressure, vibration joint position# Lateral spinothalamic tract: Pain & Temperature# Ventral spinothalamic tract: Crude touch | 156,344 | medmcqa_train |
A group of expes discuss a health topic in front of an audience, with no specific order of speeches. This method of communication is: | Panel discussion: 1. '4-8 persons' who are qualified to talk about the topic sit and discuss a given problem / topic in front of a target group of audience. 2. Panel comprises of a chairman or moderator, and 4 - 8 speakers. 3. There is 'no specific agenda, no order of speaking and no set speeches'. 4. After the speaker... | 156,345 | medmcqa_train |
During a manic episode, a patient typically exhibits: FMGE 10 | Ans. Grandiosity | 156,346 | medmcqa_train |
The following statements regarding finasteride are true except | .Finasteride, is used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia male pattern baldness. It is a 5a-reductase inhibitor; 5a-reductase, an enzyme, conves testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) (option 3 its give otherway round) Adverse affects include increased risk for impotence, erectile dysfunction, decrease... | 156,347 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following procedures is routine technique for karyotyping using light microscopy: | G-banding which includes staining with Giemsa is the most common technique used for karyotyping Q-banding- fluorescent pattern obtained using quinacrine for staining C-banding- selective chromosome stain in which Giemsa stain is used to stain heterochromatic regions close to the centromeres V-staining- method for detec... | 156,348 | medmcqa_train |
Mineral toxicity of Manganese produces | (D) Neurologic symptoms resembling those of parkinsonism TRACE MINERALSNutrientFunctionsEffects of DeficiencyToxicity* ChromiumPromotion of glucose tolerancePossibly impaired glucose tolerance * CopperEnzyme component, hematopoiesis, bone formationAnemia in undernourished children, Menkes (kinky-hair) syndromeWilson di... | 156,349 | medmcqa_train |
A 27 year old sexually active male develops a vesiculobullous lesion on the glans soon after taking tablet paracetamol for fever. The lesion healed with hyperpigmentation. The most likely diagnosis is - | Fixed drug eruption manifests as skin lesions at fixed sites following drug intake. Page no.294. Reference IADVL's concise textbook of dermatology | 156,350 | medmcqa_train |
Shield ulcer is seen in - | Impoant signs of spring catarrh Conjunctival Corneal Palpebral Bulbar $? Papillary hyperophy into polygonal $? Gelatinous thickening around $? Punctate epithelial keratitis papilla limbus $? Ulcerative vernal kratitis : shallow $? Giant papilla (Cauliflower $? Ducky red triangular congestion $? Pseudogerontoson : Chara... | 156,351 | medmcqa_train |
The most impoant point of reference in the use of forceps is : | Station of biparietal diameter | 156,352 | medmcqa_train |
Drug of choice for treatment of infection caused by methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus is: | GLYCOPEPTIDE ANTIBIOTICS Vancomycin It is a glycopeptide antibiotic discovered in 1956 as a penicillin substitute which has assumed special significance due to efficacy against MRSA Strep. viridans, Enterococcus and Cl. difficile. It is bactericidal to gram-positive cocci, Neisseria, Clostridia and diphtheroids. Howeve... | 156,353 | medmcqa_train |
A young, tall, thin, male with arachnodactyly have ectopia lentis in both eyes. The most likely diagnosis is | Arachnodactyly and ectopia lentis (dislocation of the lens) in tall thin male suggests Marfan&;s Syndrome.It is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue of the bodyMutation in the fibrillary gene(15 q 21.1)Loss of fibrillary fiber base for deposition of elastinAlteration in connective tissue in various pas of the bo... | 156,354 | medmcqa_train |
In a newborn, Harlequins skin change is due to | HARLEQUIN COLOR CHANGEA rare but dramatic vascular event, harlequin color change occurs in the immediate newborn period and is most common in low bihweight infants. It probably reflects an imbalance in the autonomic vascular regulatory mechanism. When the infant is placed on 1 side, the body is bisected longitudinally ... | 156,355 | medmcqa_train |
OPSI is related to | Overwhelming post splenectomized infection (OPSI) is seen in patient&;s who have undergone splenectomy. post splenectomized patients are more prone to infections with pneumococcal septicaemia, Neisseria meningitides, H influenza, Babesia microfti And can occur any time after splenectomy SRB 5 the edition page no.677 | 156,356 | medmcqa_train |
Vasanti, a 25-year-old-girl, presents with complaints of fever and weakness. On examination there is splenomegaly of 3 cm below the costal margin. Hb is 8 gm/dL, TLC is 3,000/mm3, platelet count is 80,000/mm3. Which of the following is the least likely diagnosis | Answer is C (Aplastic anemia) Patient in question has anemia with pancytopenia and an enlarged spleen. Presence of an enlarged spleen makes aplastic anemia the least likely diagnosis. All other conditions mentioned as options may present with both pancytopenia and splenomegaly. Parameters Normal Patient in question Inf... | 156,357 | medmcqa_train |
GNAQ mutations are seen in | Mutations in GNAQ, the gene encoding an alpha subunit of heterotrimeric G proteins, are found in 40% of uveal melanomas. | 156,358 | medmcqa_train |
The mantle dentin found alon DEJ is | The mantle dentin found along the DEJ is about 20μm thick and it contains larger-diameter argyrophilic (silver stained) collagen fibers arranged perpendicularly to the DEJ. The circumpulpal dentin contains smaller-diameter closely packed collagen fibers. The dentin which forms after root completion is called secondary ... | 156,359 | medmcqa_train |
Contraceptive pill with least failure rate : | Combined pill | 156,360 | medmcqa_train |
The total osmolarity of new oral rehydration solution formulation is - | <p>ORS Aim of oral rehydration therapy is to prevent dehydration and reduce moality. Oral fluid therapy is based on the observation that glucose given orally enhances the intestinal absorption of salt and water and is capable of correcting electrolyte and water deficit. At first the composition of oral rehydration salt... | 156,361 | medmcqa_train |
Perjury i- | Perjury means giving willful false evidence under oath. Whoever makes any statement in court which is false and which he either knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true, he may be charged with the crime of Perjury Under Section 193 IPC. | 156,362 | medmcqa_train |
Commonest complication of diabetes, complicating pregnancy is : | VSD | 156,363 | medmcqa_train |
Appetite phase of gastric secretion is | The cephalic phase of gastric secretion occurs even before food enters the stomach, especially while it is being eaten. It results from the sight, smell, thought, or taste of food, and the greater the appetite, the more intense is the stimulation. Neurogenic signals that cause the cephalic phase of gastric secretion or... | 156,364 | medmcqa_train |
Anesthetic agent contraindicated in acute hepatitis is? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Halothane * Among given options halothane is the best answer as other agents are relatively safe in hepatic dysfunction. But it should be kept in mind that pre-existing liver disease and jaundice is not a contraindication to halothane. Unexplained liver dysfunction and jaundice to previous exposure of... | 156,365 | medmcqa_train |
Factors which decrease insensible water losses are all, except - | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Prematurity o Prematurity increases insensible water loss. | 156,366 | medmcqa_train |
Best tocolytic in a cardiac patient is | Atosiban is oxytocin antagonist and best tocolytic in cardiac patients. B agonists and Calcium channel blockers are contraindicated in hea disease complicated pregnancies. | 156,367 | medmcqa_train |
A male 45 years old complains of weakness. He is a chronic alcoholic. General examination reveals elevated transaminases in blood and hepatomegaly. Icterus is visible on sclera and pale coloration of skin is present. On USG examination, fatty liver is revealed. Which of the following substances may be responsible for t... | The antibiotic puromycin, ethionine (α-amino-γ-mercaptobutyric acid), carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, phosphorus, lead, and arsenic all cause fatty liver and a marked reduction in concentration of VLDL in rat blood.
Orotic acid also causes fatty liver; it is believed to interfere with glycosylation of the lipoprotei... | 156,368 | medmcqa_train |
Network analysis is - | A network analysis is a graphical plan of all events and activities to be completed inorder to reach an end objective.It brings greater discipline in planning.Two common types of network techniques are PE CPM(refer pgno:872 park 23 rd edition) | 156,369 | medmcqa_train |
2x102 Streptococcus viridans are inoculated into a flask containing one liter of enriched broth. If the lag time is 30 minutes and the generation time is 20 minutes. How many bacteria will there be in the culture after two and a half hours? | During the lag time, by definition, bacteria newly introduced into a culture will undergo metabolic changes necessary for use of the medium, but will NOT increase in number. Therefore, at the end of the first 30 minutes elapsed time, the number of bacteria in the culture will be 2 x 10^2. Thereafter, the number of bact... | 156,370 | medmcqa_train |
True about the following tongue lesion : | Oral hairy leukoplakia presents as white plaques on the lateral tongue and is associated with Epstein-Barr virus infection. Geographic tongue : Multiple red patches with irregular yellow-white border, dorsal lateral tongue, lesions migrate, usually asymptomatic Candidiasis :Surface debris with pain/ burning which rubs ... | 156,371 | medmcqa_train |
A newborn has a fever of 103degF. Blood culture grows gram-positive cocci in chains. This is most likely to be which of the following? | Most human infections caused by Streptococci involve the group A organisms (Streptococcus pyogenes). The group B Streptococci are members of the female genital tract and are impoant causes of neonatal sepsis and meningitis. Here we have newborn in the question given, so the most likely organism would be Gr B strep. | 156,372 | medmcqa_train |
Vasoconstriction in burn wound is seen in | Zone of stasis lies outer to zone of coagulation. It has vasoconstriction and resultant ischaemia. | 156,373 | medmcqa_train |
All the following are true concerning Rieger's syndrome except: | Ans. Autosomal recessive inheritance | 156,374 | medmcqa_train |
A 2 year old boy suffering from leukemia, following are the x–ray findings –a) Osteolytic lesion in flat bonesb) Metaphyseal osteoporosisc) Periosteal new bone formationd) Osteosclerosis of long bonese) Transverse line of dark band below the growth plate | Characteristically, there are zones of rarefaction with delicate subperiosteal new bone formation in the metaphysial regions of femur, humerus or spine and pelvis.
X-ray reveals subepriosteal and subepiphyseal resorption of bones.
Dark bands above the metaphysis called Growth Arrest Lines.
Metaphyseal lucencies affects... | 156,375 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is NOT a branch of Facial Aery? | Sublingual Aery is a branch of lingual aery which is a branch of external carotid aery. The branches of the facial aery are: Cervical Ascending palatine aery Tonsillar branch Submental aery Glandular branches Facial Inferior labial aery Superior labial aery Lateral nasal branch to nasalis muscle Angular aery- the termi... | 156,376 | medmcqa_train |
With reference to the Total Sanitation Campaign, consider the following statements - | Rural sanitation was addressed by the Government of India (GoI) in the 1980s through the Central Rural Sanitation Programme (CRSP). The CRSP "was staed in 1986 to provide sanitation facilities in rural areas. It was a supply driven, highly subsidy and infrastructure oriented programme". The conditions also varied subst... | 156,377 | medmcqa_train |
All are true about composite skin graft EXCEPT | (High risk failure): (7094- CSDT 13th edition; 404-Baily & Love 26th)COMPOSITIVE GRAFTS (usually skin and fat or skin and cartilage)* Free graft that must reestablish its blood supply in the recipient area* Often taken from the ear margin and useful for rebuilding missing elements of nose, eyelids andfingertips* Compos... | 156,378 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following features is not seen in Anorexia Nervosa? | Impoant medical complications related to Anorexia Nervosa Peripheral oedema Lanugo hair development Skin changes (dryness, scaling, yellow tinge caused by carotinemia) Lowered metabolic rate (bradycardia, hypotension, hypothermia) Normal thyroid-stimulating hormone levels; low triiodothyronine (T3) syndrome Normal or o... | 156,379 | medmcqa_train |
Rhinosporidium seeberi belongs to: | Ans. (a) Fungus Ref Ananthanaravan' 7/e; p 603 Rhinosporiduim seeberi Lower aquatic fungi forming spores Natural habitat is reservoir water and perhaps soil contaminated with that water. Once infected organism produce a polypoidal mass lesion in the affected area, commonest site being nose, nasopharynx, tonsil, eye. Di... | 156,380 | medmcqa_train |
Infective form of Hookworms ? | Filariform larva Eggs are passed in the stool, and under orable conditions (moisture, warmth, shade), larvae hatch in 1 to 2 days. The released rhabditiform larvae grow in the feces and/or the soil, and after 5 to 10 days (and two molts) they become filariform (third-stage) larvae that are infective . | 156,381 | medmcqa_train |
30 yr female with depressed mood, decreased appetite & no interest since one year. Diagnosis is- | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Depression o Depressed mood, decreased appetite and no interest since one year suggest the diagnosis of depression,o For diagnosis of dysthymia, depressive symptoms should be present for at least 2 years.Mood disorderso According to ICD-10, mood (affective) disorders are grouped into six main categori... | 156,382 | medmcqa_train |
A Hanging Curtain Sign is seen in: | Ans. d. Pityriasis RoseaHanging certain sign, collarette of scales, cigarette paper scales all are seen pityriasis rosea | 156,383 | medmcqa_train |
Arsenic is useful in the treatment of: | Arsenic has been a traditional poison for ages. Recently,therapeutic value of small doses of arsenic trioxide in APL has been recognised.It probably acts by enhancing reactive oxygen free radical generation in APL.It is primarily used in resistant/relapsed cases of APL after tretinoin treatment.Later ,Arsenic trioxide ... | 156,384 | medmcqa_train |
Not a part of kangaroo mother care- | Ans- C Free nutritional supplements | 156,385 | medmcqa_train |
Injury to the nerve which passes superior to piriformis and winds around greater sciatic notch, most likely affected which muscle | Structures passing above the pyriformis:-Superior gluteal nerve and vessels.It winds around greater sciatic notch.SUPERIOR GLUTEAL NERVE Root value: L4,L5,S1Course: enters the gluteal region through greater sciatic notch above pyriformis muscle. Runs between gluteus medius and gluteus minimus to end in tensor fascia la... | 156,386 | medmcqa_train |
Gene for Wilson's disease is located on chromonsome? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., 13 The ATP 7 B gene is located on chromosome 13, which is responsible for Wilson's disease. | 156,387 | medmcqa_train |
Not true about macular function test is: | Ans.Retinogram | 156,388 | medmcqa_train |
Vital capacity is sum of | Ans. a (Inspiratory reserve volume, Tidal volume and expiratory reserve volume) (Ref Ganong 23rd/593)Ganong 23rd/Fig. 35-7:# VC = 4700 ml = ERV + TV + IRVRespiratory volumes and capacities for an average young male.MeasurementTypicalDefinitionRespiratory volumes1Tidal volume (TV)500 mlAmount of air inhaled or exhaled i... | 156,389 | medmcqa_train |
A 3-year-old child presents at the physician's office with symptoms of coryza, conjunctivitis, low-grade fever, and Koplik's spots. The causative agent of this disease belongs to which group of viruses? | Koplik's spots are pathognomonic for measles. The measles virus is a paramyxovirus. In industrialized countries, vaccination has reduced the impoance of this childhood infection (although U.S. incidence increased in 1989 and 1990). In developing countries, however, measles is a major killer of young children. In Americ... | 156,390 | medmcqa_train |
The submerged pa of cerebral coex is | Answer- A. InsulaFunctions of insulaInsula provides an emotional context that is suitable for a given sensory experience.It has also been shown to be associated with pain processes as well as with several basic emotions such as anger, fear, disgust, joy. | 156,391 | medmcqa_train |
vWF protects: | d. Factor VIII(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2390, Ghai 8/e p 349)2 major functions of vWF are: Platelet adhesion via Gp Ib/IX and stabilization of factor VIII in circulation. | 156,392 | medmcqa_train |
Hydrops fetalis is defined sonographically by | The term hydrops refers to excessive accumulation of serous fluid in the body, and strictly defined, hydrops fetalis is edema of the fetus. Traditionally, the diagnosis was made after delivery of a massively edematous neonate, often stillborn. With sonography, hydrops has become a prenatal diagnosis. It is defined as t... | 156,393 | medmcqa_train |
Maximum blood flow per 100 gram of organ is seen in | Organ
Blood flow / 100gm of organ
Kidney
Liver
Brain
Skeletal muscle
400ml / 100gm / min
100ml / 100gm / min
50ml / 100gm / min
2-4ml / 100gm / min | 156,394 | medmcqa_train |
Alprostadil is indicated in - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Erectile dysfunction o Alprostadil(PGE1) is commonly used for -i) To maintain the patency of ductus arteriosus.ii) Erectile dysfunction. | 156,395 | medmcqa_train |
Major basic proteins are produced by? | Eosinophils have a granule that contains major basic protein (MBP)
Proteoglycan 2, (natural killer cell activator, eosinophil granule major basic protein), also known as PRG2, is a protein which in humans is encoded by the PRG2 gene.
It is a potent enzyme against helminths. The eosinophil major basic protein also cause... | 156,396 | medmcqa_train |
The neuroendocrine carcinoma arising from parafollicular 'C' cells of thyroid is: | MEDULLARY CARCINOMA OF THE THYROID (MCT)
These tumours arise from parafollicular ‘C’ cells which are derived from ultimobranchial bodies and not from thyroid foillicle.
These tumours present in two different ways.
Sporadic is common, seen in about 80-90% of cases.
Familial variety present as a part of multiple endoc... | 156,397 | medmcqa_train |
Study time, place, and person of a disease is__________study - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Descriptive | 156,398 | medmcqa_train |
The ideal time for operation of quinsy after an attack of acute tonsillitis is | Treatment The above conservative measures may cure peritonsillitis. If a frank abscess has formed, incision and drainage will be required. INCISION AND DRAINAGE: A peritonsillar abscess is opened at the point of a maximum bulge above the upper pole of the tonsil or just lateral to the point of junction of the anterior ... | 156,399 | medmcqa_train |
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