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Fetal middle cerebral artery Doppler is most useful in the evaluation of - | Ans-CMCA - PSA for fetal anemia in Rh- pregnancy. | 156,500 | medmcqa_train |
A durck granuloma is seen in - | Durck granuloma → Ring hemorrhages and small focal inflammatory reaction seen in Brain in cerebral malaria | 156,501 | medmcqa_train |
Most common cause of HUS in children is | Ans. is 'a' i.e., E coli 0157/H7 The majority of HUS in children (90%) is related to prototypic diarrhea associated form, predominately in previously healthy children 6 months to 4 years of age with a peak between 1 and 2 years. Shiga toxin producing E coli (STEC) is the major cause of diarrhea associated HUS. Specific... | 156,502 | medmcqa_train |
What is first sign noticed in the eye after death of a person? | Fragmentation of blood columns in a retinal vessel is called Kevorkian sign. It is the first sign in eye after death of a person. | 156,503 | medmcqa_train |
Carotene is not found in high amounts in - | The cheapest source is green leafy vegetable such as spinach and amaranth. Vitamin A also occur in most green and yellow fruits and vegetables. REF. PARK'S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICINE 21ST EDITION. PAGE NO - 615 | 156,504 | medmcqa_train |
A foy year old female visit the hospital with complaint of pain in her right hypochondriac region radiating towards the right shoulder tip. The pain begins after eating food and increases steadily over the period of 10-30 minutes then gradually decreases. She might have:- | Most probable diagnosis of this case is cholelithiasis. Cholelithiasis is commonly seen in fat foy feile females. In the given case the patient is experiencing pain after the meals and it increases for the period of 10 mins means during the time of gall bladder contraction to release bile. Gall bladder is supplied by t... | 156,505 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is the most common etiological agent in parNasal sinus mycoses: | Most common type of fungal infection of nose and paranasal sinuses are due to aspergillus. A.fumigatus>A.niger>A.flavus are the most frequent offenders. Ref Maqbool 11/e,p 255. | 156,506 | medmcqa_train |
Salmonella osteomyelitis is common in | ANSWER: (A) Sickle cell diseaseREF: Textbook of orthopedics and trauma, By GS Kulkarni, page 289Salmonella osteomyelitis is more common in children with sickle cell disease, hemoglobinopathies and thalassemia. The reason for this higher incidence is as follows:Local thrombosis of intestinal mucosa causes disruption of ... | 156,507 | medmcqa_train |
Structure passing through foramen Rotundum: | Maxillary nerve | 156,508 | medmcqa_train |
Sensitivity is | Repeated question | 156,509 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is labile cell ? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Surface epitheliumWhen a cell proliferates, it pass through a cell cycle. o Cell cycle has a series of phases : -G iphase --> Rest phase (Presynthetic phase) S phase --> Synthetic phase in which synthesis of DNA takes place.a G2phase --> Resting phase (Postsynthetic or postmitotic phase). Mphase --> M... | 156,510 | medmcqa_train |
Animal waste such as placenta is disposed by- | - animal wastes comes under category no 2 of biomedical wastes. - it should be disposed by incineration. Reference: Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no:793 <\p> | 156,511 | medmcqa_train |
Acute fluoride toxicity is seen at | - 5.0 grams – in AIPG
- 2.2 grams – in PGI | 156,512 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are pa of the ASEPSIS wound grading except ? | REF : BAILEY AND LOVE 27TH ED. | 156,513 | medmcqa_train |
How is under-nutrition defined? | Ans. b. Weight for height < -2 SD (Ref: Ghai 8/e p96)Under nutrition is defined in terms of Height for Height, i. e. < -2 SD. Height for Height < -3 SD is severe under nutrition.Indicators of MalnutritionIndicatorParameterInterpretationStuntingLow height for ageChronic malnutritionQWastingLow weight for heightAcute mal... | 156,514 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is higher at the apex of the lung than at the base when a person is standing? | Ans. A. V/Q ratioa. The alveoli at the apex of the lung are larger than those at the base so their compliance is less. Because the compliance is reduced, less inspired gas goes to the apex than to the base.b. Also, because the apex is above the heart, less blood flows through the apex than through the base.c. However, ... | 156,515 | medmcqa_train |
Growth factor oncogene is - | Sis oncogene is a growth factor.
Myc, jun and fos oncogenes are nuclear regulatory proteins
Following information have been added in 8th/ e of Robbin's
miRNA and cancer
It has already been explained in genetics that miRNA is a gene-silencing RNA, i.e. it inhibits gene expression at post-transcription level.
So, miR... | 156,516 | medmcqa_train |
A young lady is present with history of repeated episodes of overeating followed by purging using laxatives, she is probably suffering from | Bulimia Nervosa Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder charac terised by the following clinical features: 1. Bulimia nervosa usually has an onset in early teens or adolescence. 2. There is an intense fear of becoming obese. There may be an earlier history of anorexia nervosa. 3. There is usually body-image disturbance a... | 156,517 | medmcqa_train |
A neonate delivered at 32 weeks, is put on a ventilator, X–ray shows 'white out lung' and ABG reveals PO2 of 75. Ventilator settings are an, FiO2 of 70, and rate of 50/minute. Next step to be taken should be ? | Lets see the individual findings.
The neonate is premature.
X - Ray shows 'White - Out' : is a sign of Hyaline Membrane disease in the Newborn i.e. RDS.
ABG reveals p0, of 75 : which is acceptable.
FiO, : Fractional Inspiratory 0„ here in the ventilator settings, is 75% well above the normal.
Respiratory Rate settings... | 156,518 | medmcqa_train |
True pseudo rosettes are seen in all except | Thecoma *Neuroblastoma: Homer-Wright pseudo rosettes can be found in which the tumor cells are concentrically arranged around the central space filled with neutrophil. *Medulloblastoma: The tumor has the potential to express neural cells or Homer Wright rosettes as occur in neuroblastoma. *Retinoblastoma: In well diffe... | 156,519 | medmcqa_train |
Burkits Lymphoma is caused by: | EBV | 156,520 | medmcqa_train |
Quantitative assessment of liver function can be done by: | Answer is D (Estimation of Galactose Elimination capacity): Estimation of Galactose Elimination capacity (GEC) is an example of quantitative liver tests Liver Function tests Non quantitative Tests for Liver Function Although generally termed as Liver function tests, these are either not related to function or only refl... | 156,521 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is true of botulinum toxin? | It acts on the postsynaptic membrane of peripheral nerves to block acetylcholine receptors Botulinum toxin is the most potent bacterial toxin known. One microgram of purified toxin is able to kill 200,000 mice. The toxin is released only upon the death and autolysis of the organism, and is thus classified as an exotoxi... | 156,522 | medmcqa_train |
All are disorders of Phagocytosis except | Nezelof Syndrome is autosomal recessive condition characterised by cellular immunodeficiency. | 156,523 | medmcqa_train |
Characteristic feature of the urine in diabetes insipidus include the following EXCEPT | Ans. c (Specific gravity > 1.020). (Ref. Harrison, Medicine, 18th. Ch. 340 and 44)Fluid deprivation test: If fluid deprivation does not result in urine concentration (osmolarity >300 mosmol/L, specific gravity >1.010) before body weight decreases by 5% or plasma osmolarity/sodium rise above the upper limit of normal, t... | 156,524 | medmcqa_train |
The structures passing posterior to diaphragm are all except ? | The aoa passess posterior to the diaphragm.Accompanying the aoa through the aoic hiatus is the thoracic duct and the azygous vein.The greater and lesser splanchinic nerves passess through the crura on either side. | 156,525 | medmcqa_train |
In cryptorchidism, hallmark histological changes appear in testis at: | Histopathology- Abnormal germ cell histology- 1-2 Years:* Earliest change - Hypoplasia of Leydig cells (1 month of age)- Degeneration of Seoli Cells- Delayed disappearance of gonocytes- Delayed appearance of adult dark spermatogonia | 156,526 | medmcqa_train |
All are features of iridocyclitis except | Ans) b (Mucopuntlent discharge) Ref: Kansk, 6th ed p447-448Mucopurulent discharge is seen in conjunctivitis Symptoms of iridocyclitis-Sudden onset painPhotophobiaRednessLacrimationSignsVisual acuity decreased,Circumcomeal congestionMiosisKeratic precipitatesAqueous cells and flare, hypopyon occAnterior vitreous cellsPo... | 156,527 | medmcqa_train |
The local anaesthetic with the longest duration of action is : | * Longest acting, most potent and most toxic LA is dibucaine. * Chlorprocaine is the shoest acting LA. | 156,528 | medmcqa_train |
Among all the layers of the scalp which layer is highly vascular? | Scalp consists of the overlying soft tissues as well as underlying calvarium. The soft tissues composing the scalp are skin, connective tissue (subcutaneous), aponeurosis (galea aponeurotica), loose areolar connective tissue, and pericranium. The connective tissue layer (subcutaneous) contains the vast majority of the ... | 156,529 | medmcqa_train |
Multifactorial causation of disease theory was proposed by | Traits and conditions that are caused by more than one gene occurring together are multifactorial, and diseases that are caused by more than one factor interacting (for example, heredity and diet in diabetes) are multifactorial. Ref: 25th edition, Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, Page no. 40 | 156,530 | medmcqa_train |
Predisposing factors for skin cancer are-a) Smokingb) U-V-light c) Chronic ulcerd) Infrared light | Exposure to Sun (UV rays) Major predisposing factors. o Old burn scars
Industrial carcinogens (Tars and oils) o Ingestion of arsenicals
Chronic ulcers and draining osteomyelitis. o Ionizing radiation
Note : ... | 156,531 | medmcqa_train |
A 58-year-old man with cirrhosis complains of worsening fatigue and confusion over the past 5 days. He also repos that over the past 48 hours he has had a declining urinary output. On examination, he is gaunt and jaundiced. He has tense ascites and a liver span of 7 cm in the midclavicular line. Lab result reveals a WB... | This patient with well-advanced cirrhosis and poal hypeension has developed the onset of renal insufficiency consistent with hepatorenal syndrome. This occurs during the end stages of cirrhosis and is characterized by diminished urine output and low urinary sodium. In the setting of end-stage liver disease, renal vasoc... | 156,532 | medmcqa_train |
False about eukaryotic protein synthesis is: | A i.e. N formyl Met is the first - RNA to come into action | 156,533 | medmcqa_train |
Loosening of association is an example of - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Formal thought disorder Thought disordersFormal thought disorders (Disorders of thought process)Disorders of thought contenti) Racing thoughts :- Anxiety, Schizophreniaii) Retarded thoughts :- Depressioniii) Circumstantiality :- Mania, Schizophreniaiv) Thought blocking :- Schizophrenia, Severe anxiety... | 156,534 | medmcqa_train |
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) VCA-IgG 1 :80 and EBV antibody to early antigen EA1 :320 suggest which one of the following diseases? | Infectious mononucleosis (IM) may be suspected clinically but it is confirmed serologically. The heterophil antibody test, however, may be negative in up to 15% of adults and 35 to 40% of children. Because IM is caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a specific test for viral capsid antigen (VCA) of EBV is indicated when ... | 156,535 | medmcqa_train |
Chyluria is caused by all except: March 2007 | Ans. D: Bile duct stones Chyluria/chylous urine is a condition involving the presence of chyle in the urine stream, which results in urine appearing milky white. Chyluria is often caused by filariasis due to the parasite Wuchereria bancrofti, a thready nematode which lodges the lymph channels. Another cause is pregnanc... | 156,536 | medmcqa_train |
Most common organ affected in polyarteritis nodosa? | Ans. b (Kidneys). (Ref. Harrisons Medicine, 18th/ Chapter 326. The Vasculitis Syndromes)PAN is necrotising vasculitis of small and medium sized arteries.Descending order of frequency of involvement of organs in PAN is# Kidney# Heart# Liver# GIT# Muscle# Pancreas# Testis# CNS# Skin | 156,537 | medmcqa_train |
A patient with blunt trauma of abdomen at 48 hours, USG shows normal, but patient had tenderness in left lumbar region. Best appropriate diagnosis is by: | Suspect - injury of kidney in left abdomen. MCU is IOC for Vesicourethral Reflux IVP is IOC for Ureterocele | 156,538 | medmcqa_train |
Insulin acts on glucose metabolism by | Insulin signals the cells of insulin-sensitive peripheral tissues, primarily skeletal muscle, to increase their uptake of glucose.Secondly, insulin acts on the liver to promote glycogenesis.Finally, insulin simultaneously inhibits glucagon secretion from pancreatic a-cells, thus signalling the liver to stop producing g... | 156,539 | medmcqa_train |
Which is wrong about the treatment of condition shown? | CXR - Ellis S shaped curve CP angle blunting Pleural effusion Thoracocentesis: Done with patient sitting in scapular line If patient cannot sit, he should be at edge of bed, arm raised above level of head, head end elevated by 30deg Severe Hiccoughs is a contraindication to thoracentesis Max fluid can be removed safely... | 156,540 | medmcqa_train |
HLA typing is useful in: September 2004 | Ans. D i.e. Parental dispute | 156,541 | medmcqa_train |
Chronic constipation in children is seen in all A/E? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Jejunal polyp | 156,542 | medmcqa_train |
Autoantibody specific for SLE - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., ds DNA Antinuclear antibodies in SLEo Systemic lupus erythematosus is characterized by bewildering array of autoantibodies, particularly antinuclear antibodies.o The antibodies are directed against an array of nuclear and cytoplasmic components of the cell, in addition a third group of antibodies is d... | 156,543 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following accessory ligaments of the TMJ is likely to have significance upon mandibular movements? | The stylomandibular ligament is formed due to thickening of the investing layer of deep cervical fascia, which separates the parotid and submandibular glands. This ligament also becomes taut when the mandible is protruded.
The accessory ligaments of temporomandibular joints control range of motion (ROM) of TMJs and wit... | 156,544 | medmcqa_train |
The commonest true benign tumour of the bone is | OSTEOID OSTEOMA It is the commonest true benign tumour of the bone. Pathologically, it consists of a nidus of tangled arrays of paially mineralised osteoid trabeculae surrounded by dense sclerotic bone. Clinical presentation: The tumour is seen commonly between the ages of 5-25 years. The bones of the lower extremity a... | 156,545 | medmcqa_train |
Type of inheritance in Tuberous sclerosis - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Autosomal dominant | 156,546 | medmcqa_train |
In normal adult wave V of ABR is generated from | Wave I - Distal pa of CN VIII Wave II - Proximal pa of CN VIII near the brainstem Wave III - Cochlear nucleus Wave IV - Superior olivary complex Wave V - Lateral lemniscus Waves VI and VII - Inferior colliculus Note: Auditory brainstem response (ABR): Also called BAER or BAEP (brainstem auditory evoked response or pote... | 156,547 | medmcqa_train |
Umblicated nodules are produced by? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Poxvirus Nodules with central umblication is produced in molluscum contagiosum, caused by a Poxvirus. | 156,548 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are essential amino acids include all, EXCEPT: | The essential amino acids are leucine, isoleucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, valine, and histidine. Protein is required for growth and for maintenance of body structure and function. The true requirement is for nine essential amino acids plus additional nitrogen for protein synthesis. Ad... | 156,549 | medmcqa_train |
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) causes | The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis (SIAD) is the most frequent cause of euvolemic hyponatremia. Glucocoicoid deficiency, Hypothyroidism, Stress, Drugs are other causes of euvolemic hyponatremia. Common causes of SIAD include pulmonary disease (e.g., pneumonia, tuberculosis, pleural effusion) and central nervous... | 156,550 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are true about case control study except - | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Less prone to bias Case control studyo Case control study is a common first approach to test causal hypothesis.o Caseo Control--Case is an individual who has developed the disease.Is an individual who has not developed the disease but is otherwise comparable to case (e.2. age, sex, occupation, social ... | 156,551 | medmcqa_train |
True statements about congenital megacolon include all of the following except: | S. Das writes - "The symptoms appear within 3 days of birth and the presenting features are as follows:
Constipation
Abdominal distention"
Nelson writes - "The clinical symptoms of Hirschprung disease usually begin at birth with the delayed passage of meconium."
Loud borborygmi are heard due to intestinal obstructi... | 156,552 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following remnant of wolffian duct is present on medial part of broad ligament | All remnants of wolffian duct are present in lateral part of broad ligament except paroophoron. | 156,553 | medmcqa_train |
WHO stage IV HIV includes all, except - | <p> Oral thrush is not included in the clinical stage 4 for HIV. Reference:Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine,K.Park,23rd edition,page no:349.<\p> | 156,554 | medmcqa_train |
A 55-yrs-old woman complains of stiff, aching hands, especially in the morning. Radiographs of the hands reveal expansion at the base of the terminal phalanges & tapering of the proximal phalanges. This patient most likely has: | There are three main varieties of psoriatic arthritis (an inflammatory arthritis affecting 5 to 42% of patients with psoriasis): asymmetric inflammatory arthritis, symmetric arthritis , and psoriatic spondylitis. The pathology is similar to that seen in RA (early neutrophil and later monocytic synovial infiltration). T... | 156,555 | medmcqa_train |
Amide group containing amino acid is: | Amide (-CONH) group is present in:- Asparagine Glutamine Asparagine is the amide of Aspaate Glutamine is the amide of Glutamate | 156,556 | medmcqa_train |
All are true regarding superior laryngeal nerve block, except: | Superior laryngeal nerve supplies sensory supply to the mucosa of larynx upto the level but not including the vocal cords. Sensory supply of vocal cords and larynx below vocal cords is by recurrent laryngeal nerve. Thus in superior laryngeal nerve block, sensory supply below the level of vocal cords will be maintained. | 156,557 | medmcqa_train |
About ureter true is | Abdominal ureter. The ureter is roughly 25-30 cm long in adults and courses down the retroperitoneum in an S curve. At the proximal end of the ureter is the renal pelvis; at the distal end is the bladder. The ureter begins at the level of the renal aery and vein posterior to these structures . Ref - BDC 6e vol2 pg 318 | 156,558 | medmcqa_train |
A patient is taking ketoconazole for fungal infection develops cold for which he is prescribed terfenadine. Possible interaction between terfenadine and ketoconazole is | (A) Ketoconazole decreases metabolism of terfenadine# Large amounts of Terfenadine reach systemic circulation if erythromycin, ketoconazole, clarithromycin are concurrently administered, as these drugs are P450 enzyme inhibitors.> Azithromycin, fluconazole have no effect & found to be safe. | 156,559 | medmcqa_train |
Where is the Cave of Retzius present? | Space of Retzius
- Horseshoe shaped space
- Between the anterolateral pelvic wall and the sides of bladder and prostate. | 156,560 | medmcqa_train |
Prolonged treatment with INH leads to deficiency of: | Ans. (A) Pyridoxine(Ref: Katzung 11th/e p825, KDT 8th/e p818)Isoniazid can cause peripheral neuropathy due to deficiency of pyridoxine. | 156,561 | medmcqa_train |
Klebsiella pneumonia is | Klebsiella pneumonia :
Air bronchogram sign positive.
Involves upper lobe.
Cavitations and pleural effusion is common. | 156,562 | medmcqa_train |
For calculation of incidence denominator is taken as - | ref: Park&;s 23rd edition pg 60 INCIDENCE= No. of new cases of specific disease during a given time period / population at risk during that period x 1000 | 156,563 | medmcqa_train |
Which is NOT an oncogenic virus- | Ans. is 'None' | 156,564 | medmcqa_train |
Most impoant in establishing diagnosis of leprosy is: March 2010 | Ans. C: Slit smear for AFB Tissue smear testing/slit-skin smears. An incision is made in the skin, and the scalpel blade is used to obtain fluid from a lesion. The fluid is placed on a glass slide and stained by using the Ziehl-Neelsen acid-fast method or the Fite method to look for organisms. The bacterial index (BI) ... | 156,565 | medmcqa_train |
The laser procedure, most often used for treating iris neovascularization is: | C i.e. Panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) | 156,566 | medmcqa_train |
Anterior compament of leg contains all except | ANTERIOR COMPAMENT:- Muscles:-1. Tibialis anterior 2. Extensor hallucis longus3. Extensor digitorum longus 4. Peroneus teius. Aery: anterior tibial aery. The blood supply of anterior compament is reinforced by the perforating branch of peroneal aery. Nerve:-Deep peroneal nerve. {Reference: BDC 6E vol2 pg 93} | 156,567 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following methods are antilarval measures except - | Antilarval measures of mosquito control are environmental control- source reduction and minor engineering measures like filling, levelling, intermittent irrigation. chemical control- mineral oils, Paris green, synthetic insecticides (Fenthion, Chlorpyrifos, and Abate). biological control -larvivorous fishes like Gambus... | 156,568 | medmcqa_train |
in case of unstable lie of fetus, the placenta is usually: | Unstable lie This is a condition where the presentation of the fetus is constantly changed beyond 36th week of pregnancy when it should have been stabiliseed The causes are those which prevent the presenting pa to remain fixed in the lower pole of the uterus that is grand multipara,hhydramnios,contracted pelvis,placent... | 156,569 | medmcqa_train |
Capsicum seed can be confused with ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Dhatura | 156,570 | medmcqa_train |
The ocular basement membrane is stained with | Not only ocular almost all basement membranes are stained with PAS (Periodic acid-Schiff) Because they have mucopolysaccharides.Periodic acid-Schiff reactive (PAS) method is principally used to demonstrate structures rich in polysaccharides (glycogen), mucopolysaccharides (e.g., ground substance of connective tissues, ... | 156,571 | medmcqa_train |
Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) is transmitted by | KFD is a tick-borne viral hemorrhagic fever endemic to South AsiaThe disease is caused by a virus belonging to family Flaviviridae, which also includes yellow fever and dengue feverThe vector for KFD is Haemophysalis spinigera, a forest tickHumans contract infection from the bite of nymphs of the tickReservoir hosts ar... | 156,572 | medmcqa_train |
Hexosaminidase A deficiency causes: | Ans: b. Tay-Sachs disease [Refs Harper 30th/251; Lippincott 6th/212; Harrison 19th/432e,433eHexosaminidase A deficiency is an enzyme deficiency that causes brain and other nerve cells to die, which can lead to severe neurological and mental problems.Hexosaminidase A (HEX A) deficiency is caused by a deficiency in an en... | 156,573 | medmcqa_train |
Monge's disease refers to: | Answer is B (High Altitude Erythrocytosis) lionge's disease (Chronic :Mountain Sickness) is also known as High Altitude Pathologic Erythrocytosis. Chronic Mountain Sickness; Monge's disease; (High Altitude Pathologic Erythrocytosis; High Altitude Excessive Polycythem a) * Excessive Erythrocytosis (Hb>19 /dL for females... | 156,574 | medmcqa_train |
All are true of police inquest, except: | Police inquest is held by a police officer (Investigation Officer--IO) not below the rank of senior head constable in all cases of unnatural deaths with the exceptions mentioned under Magistrate inquest. Police inquest (174 CrPC) : Most common type of inquest. Minimum cadre of police for conducting inquest is station o... | 156,575 | medmcqa_train |
Vidian Neurectomy is indicated in | Vasomotor rhinitis: increased parasympathetic discharge Vidian neurectomy is done. Ref : SRB&;s 4thE | 156,576 | medmcqa_train |
Precocious puberty in girls is defined by the onset of secondary sexual characteristic before the age of | Precocious puberty :
Onset of secondary sexual characteristic before the age of 8 years in girls and 9 years in boys. | 156,577 | medmcqa_train |
Trismus in CA of temporal bone occurs due to involvement of- | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Temporo mandibular joint Clinical Assessment of Temporal bone Tumorso A long history of ear discharge suggests cancer associated with inflammatory ear disease (Maijolins ulcer)o Pulsatile tinnitus suggests tumor of vascular origin such as glomus tumor or a middle ear vascular anamoly; or a duralarteri... | 156,578 | medmcqa_train |
Which is the wrong statement regarding hepatitis viruses? | Hepatitis A & E are non enveloped virus Hepatitis B is the only DNA virus Hepatitis B & D have a circular genome ref - davidsons medicine 23e pg872-875 | 156,579 | medmcqa_train |
The earliest morphological evidence of ovulation on endometrial biopsy is: | Endometrial biopsy was used in the past to find out whether the female has ovulated or not. Nowadays USG follicular monitoring is being done
Subnuclear basal vacuolation is characterized by glandular growth and presence of vacuoles due to secretion of glycogen between nuclei and basement membrane. It is due to the effe... | 156,580 | medmcqa_train |
What is the test being done & what sign is it used to demonstrate? | Auspitz sign is characterized by:- a) Micaceous silvery white scales b) Burkley membrane c) Pin point bleeding This is seen in psoriasis & demonstrated by grattage test. Auspitz sign is presence of pinpoint bleeding at the base of a plaque after scale is forcibly removed in patients with psoriasis. The successive remov... | 156,581 | medmcqa_train |
Transverse myelitis usually presents | Usual time of onset of symptoms of post-radiation transverse myelitis is 12-24 months but can occur as early as 6 months after radiation. | 156,582 | medmcqa_train |
Positive nitrogen balance is seen in- | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Recovery phase of protein deficiency Nitrogen Balance* Because nitrogen is excreted as proteins are recycled or used, we can use the nitrogen in body to evaluate whether the body is getting enough protein.* To estimate the balance of nitrogen, and therefore the protein in body, nitrogen intake is comp... | 156,583 | medmcqa_train |
True regarding electrophoresis are all except | Electrophoresis depends on size as well as on shape
Electrophoresis is the process that uses an electric field to drive the movement of charged particles. Electrophoresis depends on the net charge of the particle, molecular weight, pH of the medium, the strength of the electric field and temperature.
About other optio... | 156,584 | medmcqa_train |
Asthenospermia means: | Ans: A (Immotile sperms) Ref: Harrison's 18th edn.Explanation:Azoospermia - Absence of sperm in the ejaculate.Aspermia - Zero volume ejaculate.Oligospermia - Low numbers of sperm.Asthenospermia - Poor sperm motility.Teratospermia - Abnormal morphology (shape) of sperm. | 156,585 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following increases BMR? | Factors that influence basal metabolic rate are: Body size: Metabolic rate increases as weight, height, and surface area increase. Body composition: Fat tissue has a lower metabolic activity than muscle tissue. As lean muscle mass increases, metabolic rate increases. Gender: The basal metabolic rate (BMR) averages 5 to... | 156,586 | medmcqa_train |
Gold standard investigation for screening of breast carcinoma in patients with breast implant | MRI Indicated in scarred breast, implants and borderline lesions for breast conservation Investigation of choice for implant related complications Gold standard for imaging breast in females with implants Ref: Sabiston 20th edition pgno: 826-828 | 156,587 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following drug can produce Dramatic improvement in patients with type 2 Lepra reaction | Refer KDT 6/e Pg 756 Steroids are drug of choice for both type 1 as well as type 2 Lepra reaction Thalidomide us used in steroid resistant type 2 Lepra reaction | 156,588 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following colonic polyps has no risk far malignancy | .Juvenile Polyps * Commonest polyp of colorectum in infants and children. * Can cause intussusception, prolapse through rectum, bleeding.* Colonoscopic polypectomy is done. * Not a pre-malignant condition. PEUTZ-JEGHER'S POLYP is common in small intestine (jejunum) * Features are multiple, familial, hamaomatous intesti... | 156,589 | medmcqa_train |
Aldosterone is known to cause sodium retention. Its Na+ retaining action is exeed on which pa of the nephron? | * Aldosterone is the principal mineralocoicoid. It stimulates the reabsorption of Na+ and excretion of K+ and H+ by its action on late distal tubules and collecting ducts. | 156,590 | medmcqa_train |
A woman of 45, a known cause of pemphigus vulgaris on a regular treatment with controlled primary disease presented with pain in the right hip and knee. Examination revealed no limb length discrepancy but the patient has tenderness in the scarpa's triangle and limitation of abduction and internal rotation of the right ... | This patient has
Pemphigus vulgaris taking treatment (steroid is the DOC).
Pain in hip and knee (Pain of hip can refer to hip).
Limitation of abduction & internal rotation.
Diagnosis is AVN of hip. | 156,591 | medmcqa_train |
Monro-Kellie doctrine is related to injury of | An increase in volume of any one of rhe three components brain,blood, CSF must be at the expense of other two Brain is least compressible among the three Ref:Guyton and Hall textbook of medical physiology 12th edition,page number:813,814,815 | 156,592 | medmcqa_train |
Diversion of urinary bladder is best done at : | Ileal segment is the best for urinary diversion after cystectomy. Still better method is "Continent cutaneous diversion" method. But the best method is "Orthotopic neobladders".
"Incontinent cutaneous urinary diversion" by ileal conduit: a segment of ileum is exteriorized in the form of a stoma through the abdominal wa... | 156,593 | medmcqa_train |
An 18-year-old woman presents with abdominal pain localized to the right lower quadrant, nausea and vomiting, mild fever, and an elevation of the peripheral leukocyte count to 17,000/uL. Examination of the surgically resected appendix is most likely to reveal | Acute appendicitis, a disease found predominantly in adolescents and young adults, is characterized histologically by acute inflammatory cells (neutrophils) within the mucosa and muscular wall. Clinically, acute appendicitis causes right lower quadrant pain, nausea, vomiting, a mild fever, and a leukocytosis in the per... | 156,594 | medmcqa_train |
A 40 year old woman is being evaluated. She is noted to have a decreased latency of REM. Which disorder is this woman most likely to be suffering from? | Ans. B. Major depressionA decreased latency of REM sleep is seen in major depression. Depression is the psychiatric disorder that has been most associated with disruptions in biological rhythms. Besides the decreased latency of REM sleep, one can find early morning awakening and other neuroendocrine perturbations. | 156,595 | medmcqa_train |
Reactivation tuberculosis and primary squamous cell carcinoma of the lung are similar in that they both are commonly associated with: | Both reactivation tuberculosis (TB) and primary squamous-cell carcinoma of the lung are associated with cavitation. Other pulmonary diseases associated with cavitation include systemic fungal infections, Klebsiella pneumonias, and silicosis. In silicosis, the large fibrotic nodules undergo central necrosis from ischem... | 156,596 | medmcqa_train |
Giant hypertrophy of gastric mucosa similar to brain surface is seen in - | Menetrier disease
It is characterized by giant cerebriform (similar to brain surface) enlargement of rugal folds of gastric mucosa.
Enlargement of rugal folds is due to profound hyperplasia of surface mucous cells → gastric secretion & contain excessive mucus.
There is accompanying glandular atrophy → gastric disease... | 156,597 | medmcqa_train |
In PCOD which of the following drug is not used for infertility | Clomiphene citrate:
Used for induction of ovulation; can be 50 mg/day increased to 150mg/day; Starting from day 2 to day 6 of the cycle for 5 days
Tamoxifen 10 mg daily for 6 months has been effective in treating male infertility
Testosterone 25 -50 mg daily orally improves testicular functions
Spironolactone is an ... | 156,598 | medmcqa_train |
Major form of folic acid to transfer one carbon is - | Ans. is 'a' i.e.. Methylene THFFolic acido The active form of folic acid (pteroyl glutamate) is tetrahydrofolate (THF).o THF serves as a carrier of one-carbon (C1) unitQ during several biosynthetic reactions like nucleic acidQ and amino acid metabolism.o Two other cofactors are also known to be involved in the addition... | 156,599 | medmcqa_train |
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