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Microfilaria is not seen in: September 2009 | Ans. A: Lymphatics Filariasis due to Wucheria bancrofti is endemic to Southern Asia. While the laboratory diagnosis of filariasis have been conventionally made by demonstrating microfilariae in peripheral blood smear, these have also been occasionally diagnosed by cytological study of the material obtained by fine need... | 15,700 | medmcqa_train |
Hot potato voice is characteristic of ? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Supraglottic carcinoma Clinical features of supraglottic carcinoma Pain on swallowing is the most frequent initial symptom -- Devita 7th/e p. 698 Mass in neck may be the first sign. Hoarsness is a late symptom. Pain may be referred to ear by vagus nerve and auricular nerve of arnold. Late symptoms inc... | 15,701 | medmcqa_train |
10 days old baby develops swelling left in posterior cervical area, bluish in appearance, increase in size on crying and brilliently transilluminant | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Cystic hygroma Cystic hygroma Usually present in neonate or early infancy. Filled with lymph Commonly present in posterior cervical area, axilla, mediastinum, parotid, floor of mouth. Soft & paially compressible Size increase during crying, coughing Brilliently transilluminant Sometimes size increase ... | 15,702 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the organelles contain DNA? | Nucleus is the largest cellular organelle, surrounded by a double membrane nuclear envelope.
The outer membrane is continuous with the membranes of endoplasmic reticulum.
At certain intervals, the two nuclear membranes have nuclear pores with a diameter of about 90 nm.
These pores permit the free passage of the produ... | 15,703 | medmcqa_train |
True about CSF finding in pyogenic meningitis is: | Answer is B (|Chloride, | Glucose): | 15,704 | medmcqa_train |
Tardy ulnar nerve palsy is associated with which of the following deformity ? | TARDY ULNAR NERVE PALSY : may develop after: malunited fractures of the lateral humeral condyle in children, - displaced fractures of the medial humeral epicondyle, -dislocations of the elbow, - - contusions of the nerve. - In malunion of the lateral humeral condyle, cubitus va develops; in this deformity the ulnar ner... | 15,705 | medmcqa_train |
Group A nerve fibers are most susceptible to | Pressure on a nerve can cause loss of conduction in large diameter motor,touch& pressure fibre ( ie group A fibre) ,while pain sensation (group c fibre) remains relatively intact. Ref: Ganong&;s Review of medical physiology;25th edition; pg: 95. | 15,706 | medmcqa_train |
Left ventricular stress is maximum in- | Ans. is 'd' i.e., AS with ARo AS causes pressure overload and AR causes volume overload.o So, left ventricular stress will be maximum when there is combined AR with AS, that results in both volume and pressure overload. | 15,707 | medmcqa_train |
Consider the following conditions ? 1) Urinary flow rate less than lOcc / second 2) Residual volume of urine > 100cc 3) Serum level of prostatic specific antigen > 10 mmol / litre 4) Trabeculated urinary bladder Which of the above are indications of TRUP for BHP? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., 1, 2 and 4 | 15,708 | medmcqa_train |
The enzymes involved in Phosphorylation of glucose to glucose 6- phosphate are: | Ans. D. Both (a) and (b)This is the first regulatory enzyme of Glycolysis. Hexokinase is present in all the tissues whereas Glucokinase is present only in the liver and is regulated by Insulin. It has high km and low affinity for glucose. | 15,709 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is a content of inguinal canal ? | Each ligament begins at the lateral angle of the uterus, runs forwards and laterally, passes through the deep inguinal ring, traverses the inguinal canal and merges with the areolar tissue of the labium majus after breaking up into thin filaments. Ref : B D Chaurasia's Human Anatomy , sevenh edition , volume 2 , pg .no... | 15,710 | medmcqa_train |
Pyridoxal phosphate acts as the coenzyme for the following except | The enzymes catalyzing the reaction as a group are known as aminotransferases. These enzymes have pyridoxal phosphate as a prosthetic group. The reaction isreadily reversible. The pyridoxal phosphate is held in Schiff base linkage with the epsilon amino group of the lysine residue of the enzyme protein. This forms an a... | 15,711 | medmcqa_train |
Contrast ECHO using agitated saline is used to diagnose: | Contrast enhanced echocardiography is the preferred screening test for HPS. It uses agitated saline or indocyanine green to produce microbubbles at least 15 mm in diameter that are then injected intravenously. Under normal circumstances, these microbubbles are trapped in the pulmonary microvasculature and then absorbed... | 15,712 | medmcqa_train |
All of the thyroid tumor arises from follicular epithelial cell except: | - Medullary Cancer arises from parafollicular cells or 'C' cells of thyroid associated with secretion of calcitonin. - Remaining all variants ; papillary, follicular, anaplastic thyroid cancers arise from follicular epithelial cells of thyroid | 15,713 | medmcqa_train |
What is the half-life of p53 protein in normal cells? | In non stressed, healthy cells, p53 has a sho half-life (20 minutes), because of its association with MDM2, a protein that targets it for destruction. When the cell is stressed, for example by an assault on its DNA, p53 undergoes post-transcriptional modifications that release it from MDM2 and increase its half-life. U... | 15,714 | medmcqa_train |
Most common type of actinomycosis - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Cervicofacial Actinomycosis* Most cases are due to A. israelii.* Young males (10-30 years) are most commonly affected* Actinomycosis is a chronic granulomatous infection. It is characterized by the development of indurated swellings, suppuration and the discharge of sulphur granules.* There are follow... | 15,715 | medmcqa_train |
Leishmania is cultured in media: | Ans. (b)Blood culture is a less sensitive method for diagnosis of Leishmania. It is a slow method and takes a long time (about 1 month). About 1-2 ml of blood is taken aseptically from a vein and diluted in 10 ml of citrated saline solution. The cells are then either allowed to settle at 22degC in an incubator overnigh... | 15,716 | medmcqa_train |
Premature adrenarche is growth of axillary and pubic hair prior to the age | Premature adrenarche is defined as growth of axillary and pubic hair prior to age of 8 years. | 15,717 | medmcqa_train |
Which GLUT transporter facilitates Fructose absorption along the apical side of enterocyte? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., GLUT 5* Fructose absorption along the apical side of enterocyte is by GLUT 5 transporter. It is an example for facilitated passive diffusion* Fructose absorption along the basolateral side of enterocyte is by GLUT 2 transporter. That is again an example of facilitated passive diffusionGlucose absorpti... | 15,718 | medmcqa_train |
Pepper salt fundus is seen in: | Ans. Rubella | 15,719 | medmcqa_train |
The presence of a drug on left side in the Log DRC tells about its | Dose Response Curve (DRC) - Hyperbola shape Log Dose Response Curve ( log DRC )- Sigmoid shape Three impoant Parameters a) Potency- Potency tells which drug produces more effect on lower dose. Left side graph is of more potent drug as compared to right side graph b) Efficacy- Efficacy tells maximum effect of a drug. It... | 15,720 | medmcqa_train |
Rideal - walker test is used to compare the efficiency of a disinfectant with that of phenol for the ability to kill | Rideal - walker test / phenol coefficient test - abilty to sterilize the suspension of S.typhi. | 15,721 | medmcqa_train |
Rachitic rosary is a feature of: March 2013 (c) | Ans. A i.e. Rickets Rickets Pathology: Defective mineralization of osteoid/ bones & cailage Features: - Craniotabes, - Wide open fontanelle, - Rachitic rosary (Enlargement of costochondral junction) X-ray appearances: - Widening & thickening of epiphysis, Cupping & fraying of metaphysis | 15,722 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are components of Epidemiological triad except ? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Manpower Epidemiological triad The occurrence and manifestations of any disease, whether communicable or noncommunicable, are determined by the interaction of following three factors. The agent The host The environment | 15,723 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is the most likely inheritance pattern in the pedigree given below? | d. X-linked dominant(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 593, Ghai 8/e p 641)It is an X-linked dominant pattern of inheritance, all the female offsprings of a diseased male (XY) receive abnormal X chromosome & express the disease, whereas none of the male offsprings of diseased father have the disease. | 15,724 | medmcqa_train |
True about iron deficiency anemia | Iron deficiency anemia is a microcytic hypochromic anemia. At first, children with iron-deficiency anemia may not have any symptoms. When symptoms do happen, a child might: look pale seem moody be very tired get tired quickly from exercise feel dizzy or lightheaded have a fast heabeat have developmental delays and beha... | 15,725 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is aprepitant used for? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Chemotherapy induced emesis * Aprepitant is used for chemotherapy induced nausea & vomiting (CINV), and post- operative nausea & vomiting (PONV).* Aprepitant has been explained in previous sessions | 15,726 | medmcqa_train |
About type-II pneumocytes, which is not true: | Do not secrete surfactant | 15,727 | medmcqa_train |
The commonest type of seizure in a newborn is | The most common seizures in late infancy and early childhood are febrile seizures.The overall prevalence is 3-5% and Patients often have a family history of febrile seizures or epilepsy.Febrile seizures usually occur between 3 months and 5 years of age and have a peak incidence between 18 and 24 months.The typical scen... | 15,728 | medmcqa_train |
Torus aoicus is an impression in the cavity of? | Torus aoicus is a bulge in the right atrial wall anterosuperiorly above the membranous septum. It is superior to the coronary sinus and anterior to the fossa ovalis. It represents the deeper and anterior surface of the posterior sinus and cusp of the aoic valve. | 15,729 | medmcqa_train |
Genomic imprinting is seen in | Ref Robbins 9/e p172 Angelman syndrome, as might be expected, also can result from uniparental disomy of parental chromosome 15. The Angelman syndrome gene (imprinted on the paternal chro- mosome) is now known to encode a ligase that has a role in the ubiquitin-proteasome proteolytic pathway (Chapter 1). This gene, cal... | 15,730 | medmcqa_train |
AH are directly ionizing radiations except: | Ans: a (Neutron) Ref: Badhuri, Textbook of radiology; Tepper, Radiation oncology; O.P Tondon, General chemistry, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionizing_radiationAuger electron, positron and nuclei are directly ionizing radiations whereas neutron is not a directly ionizing radiation.Ionizing radiation is composed of high... | 15,731 | medmcqa_train |
In the halstead Reitan battery which of the following is not a component for assessment? | Ans. B. Constructional praxisHalstead Reitan Battery Test:* Trail-Making Test, parts A and B (measures time to connect a sequence of numbers (Trail-Making, Part A) or alternating numbers and letters (Trail-Making, Part B).* Halstead Category Test (including seven subtests which form several factors: A Counting factor (... | 15,732 | medmcqa_train |
Common childhood tumors are - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Acute lymphoblastic leukemia Childhood malignancies are :? Leukemia (AML, ALL) o Lymphoma o Bone tumor Brain tumors o Neuroblastoma o Retinoblastoma Soft tissue sarcoma ---> Rhabdomyosarcoma o Wilm's tumor | 15,733 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are branches from the CORDS of brachial plexus EXCEPT: | Suprascapular nerve | 15,734 | medmcqa_train |
Antigen presenting cells present in skin are called | Ref Robbins 9/e p192 Langerhans cells are dendritic cells (antigen-presenting immune cells) of the skin, and contain organelles called Birbeck granules. They are present in all layers of the epidermis and are most prominent in the stratum spinosum. | 15,735 | medmcqa_train |
True about Wallerian degeneration | Distal (Wallerian) degeneration: mediated by calcium influx and activation of axonal proteases 24 hours:neurofilaments break up and the axon fragments into sho lengths. Within 10 days:myelin decomposes into fat droplets (after 10 days, Schwann cells begins to fragment myelin sheath.....a change from myelinating to demy... | 15,736 | medmcqa_train |
QT depression is seen in ? | In vitro, hypokalemia not only prolongs the QT interval in the absence of drug but also potentiates drug block of ion channels that results in QT prolongation. Drugs (i.e., certain antiarrhythmics and erythromycin) and electrolyte disorders (i.e., hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia) can prolong the QT' interval ... | 15,737 | medmcqa_train |
What is the name of this skin lesion seen in Tuberous sclerosis? | The skin lesion shown in the picture is shagreen patch, which has orange peel like appearance. skin manifestations of Tuberous sclerosis | 15,738 | medmcqa_train |
'SEPS' is a procedure used for: | Ans is A i.e. Veins SEPS or Subfascial Endoscopic Perforator Surgery is endoscopic technique for management of chronic venous insufficiency. In this technique the incompetent perforating veins are ligated using subfascial endoscopic method. Incompetence of the perforating veins connecting the superficial and deep venou... | 15,739 | medmcqa_train |
40 year old intravenous drug abuser presents with Vomiting, Jaundice and Right Hypochondrium pain. USG abdomen shows presence of? | Ans. (b) Acute viral HepatitisUSG Abdomen shows presence of starry sky pattern of the liver, diagnostic of acute viral hepatitis | 15,740 | medmcqa_train |
Unpaired laryngeal cailage ? | The skeletal suppos of larynx is provided by Six cailages, 3 out of which are paired (so there are total 9 cailages). i) Unpaired :- Thyroid, cricoid, epiglottis. ii) Paired :- Arytenoid, Corniculate, cuneiform. | 15,741 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is a bacteriostatic Anti tubercular drug? | ANSWER: (B) EthambutolREF: KDT 6th edition page 703Bacteriostatic anti tubercular drugs are:ThiacetazoneEthionamideEthambutolPASCycloserine | 15,742 | medmcqa_train |
Potable water is defined as :- | - Drinking water, also known as potable water, is water that is safe to drink or to use for food preparation. - 'Potable water' is defined as: zero coliforms in any amount of drinking water. - Bacteriological indicators of water quality in India: Coliforms -Overall best indicator. Fecal streptococci - Indicate recent c... | 15,743 | medmcqa_train |
Another name for electrolytic precipitate of gold is: | Mat Gold
In this form, gold is precipitated mainly through electrodeposition and it is accumulated in the form of strips or cakes.They are then subjected to a sintering process, in which there will be surface diffusion of the atoms of the particles, creating minimal cohesion between the particles. | 15,744 | medmcqa_train |
Which element is present in Glutathione peroxidase? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Selenium* Selenium would be the mineral most specifically related to antioxidant function.* There are at least 35 antioxidant Se proteins and include selenoprotein P, five glutathione peroxidases and three thioredoxin reductases (TrXRl). Most recent research indicates TrXRl reduces harmful ROS and fac... | 15,745 | medmcqa_train |
Technetium - 99 scan is used for diagnosis of - | Ans- A IOC for Meckel's Diverticulum is Technetium 99m pertechnate scan. Sensitivity is 90 %for pediatric population whereas for adults it is 50-55%only. If the Tech scan is normal,then go for enteroclysis | 15,746 | medmcqa_train |
A 26 year old female patient complains of tooth sensitivity while eating ice-cream. Intra-oral examination reveals Class V lesion with 23. She also gives a history of bruxism. Microfilled composite is most useful in this patient due to: | The low modulus of elasticity of microfilled composites allow them to flex with tooth and protect the bonding interface. This is most useful in bruxism, clenching and stressful occlusion where flexure forces are high.
Reference- Sturdevant 4th ed P:257 | 15,747 | medmcqa_train |
Capillary refill time in child with shock is ? | Capillary refill is a simple test that assesses how quickly blood returns to the skin after pressure is applied.
It is carried out by applying pressure to the pink part of the nail bed of the thumb or big toe in a child and over the sternum or forehead in a young infant for 3 seconds.
The capillary refill time is the t... | 15,748 | medmcqa_train |
Levo–bupivacaine is administered by which of the following route – | Bupivacaine & levo-bupivacaine can be used for spinal, epidural, infiltration and peripheral nerve block. | 15,749 | medmcqa_train |
Trousseau's sign and chovstek's signs are positive in: | Hypoparathyroidism
When the parathyroid glands do not secrete sufficient PTH, the osteocytic resorption of exchangeable calcium decreases and the osteoclasts become almost totally inactive. As a result, calcium release from the bones is so depressed that the level of calcium in the body fluids decreases.
When the parat... | 15,750 | medmcqa_train |
Ion which is needed for conversion of Prothrombin to thrombin is? | ANSWER: (D) CalciumREF: Guyton's physiology 22nd edition page 459Conversion of Prothrombin to ThrombinFirst, prothrombin activator is formed as a result of rupture of a blood vessel or as a result of damage to special substances in the blood. Second, the Prothrombin activator, in the presence of sufficient amounts of i... | 15,751 | medmcqa_train |
A patient with suspected poisoning has brownish oral mucosa and tongue, constricted pupil and greenish brown urine, poisoning is with | A i.e. Carbolic acid | 15,752 | medmcqa_train |
Christmas disease is due to the deficiency of the following clotting factor: | Haemophilia B or Christmas disease is due to the deficiency of factor 9. | 15,753 | medmcqa_train |
Nitric Oxide is produced in: | A i.e. Endothelium Nitric oxide is synthesized from arginine by the enzyme NO synthetase (NOS) in endothelial cellsQ. It causes vasodilation. | 15,754 | medmcqa_train |
Which among the following is the commonest cause for breech presentation? | Prematurity is the commonest cause of breech presentation. The chance for breech presentation gradually decrease towards term. Breech presentation is the commonest malpresentation. In this, lie is longitudinal and podalic pole is present at the pelvic brim. Reference: Textbook of Obstetrics by D.C Dutta, 6e page 374-5. | 15,755 | medmcqa_train |
Surgical treatment of congenital hydrocele is done at the age of: | Ans. (c) 3 yearsRef: Bailey and Love 27th Edition, Page 125* Congenital hydrocele may resolve spontaneously as the processus vaginalise continues to obliterate up to age of 3 years. If not resolves in 3 years - operate by herniotomy. | 15,756 | medmcqa_train |
Spermicidal agents are:a) Nonoxynolb) Menfegolc) Progestasertd) Mirena | Spermicides
"Spermicides are contraceptive chemical agents. They comprise,of a chemical capable of destroying sperm, incorporated into an inert base. The commonly used spermicidal agents contain nonionic surfactants which alter sperm surface membrane permeability, causing osmotic changes resulting in killing of sperm. ... | 15,757 | medmcqa_train |
During diastole, the aerial pressure is maintained by | Due to the presence of elastic fibers in the Windkessel vessels, there is an elastic recoil during the diastole (they are stretched during systole), which results in a forward flow and an aoic pressure wave called as diastolic pressure. Entry of blood in the aeries causes the walls of these aeries stretched., and press... | 15,758 | medmcqa_train |
Which major nutrient is richly present in mothers hind milk ? | Breast milk is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, necessary for myelination of nervous system. It also contains omega 2 and Omega 6 fatty acids which are necessary for formation of prostaglandin and cholesterol, required as base for steroid hormones. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition | 15,759 | medmcqa_train |
Direct Coombs test is positive for: | Autoimmune hemolytic anaemia in which the red cell injury is brought about by auto-antibodies reacting with antigens present on red cell membrane.
Antiglobulin test (direct Coombs’ test) is employed to detect the antibody on red cell surface.
Key Point:
DAT (Direct Antiglobulin Test) testing typically involves the us... | 15,760 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is a function of cells Labelled A ? | Of course If you focus on the Picture without reading the options you cannot guess the Structure…So
Whenever you are not sure about the HISTOLOGY Picture, read the options and almost 99% you can get to know the structure
Picture : Structure of Seminiferous tubule | 15,761 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is commonest material used to make ohopedic implant | Most implants are made of stainless steel as it is comparatively cheap and can be easily cast into the desired shape. Titanium is expensive and difficult to fashion into the desired shape. Carbon and polyethylene implants are used only for some specific uses and methyl methacrylate is not made up into an implant as suc... | 15,762 | medmcqa_train |
Angelic look refers to: | angelic look means eye to heaven appearance | 15,763 | medmcqa_train |
L- arginine test is used for testing reserve of? | Tests used for testing reserves of hormones GH Insulin tolerance test GHRH test L-arginine test L-dopa test Prolactin TRH stimulation test Cosyntropin test ACTH effect on plasma coisol Metyrapone test ACTH effect on plasma coisol | 15,764 | medmcqa_train |
Which non-diphtheria corynebacterium is used as immunomodulator? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., C. parvumThe immunomodulator Corynebacterium parvum stimulates the reticuloendothelial system and causes splenic hypertrophy. The ability of C parvum to stimulate splenic regeneration in hemisplenectomized mice and decrease susceptibility to intranasal pneumococcal challenge was studied. | 15,765 | medmcqa_train |
The most common form of anthrax in man is | In humans, approximately 95% of cases are cutaneous anthrax, and 5% are inhalation. Gastrointestinal anthrax is very rareRef: Jawetz, Melnick, & Adelberg's Medical Microbiology; Twenty-Seventh Edition; Chapter 11; Spore-Forming Gram-Positive Bacilli: Bacillus and Clostridium Species | 15,766 | medmcqa_train |
Counter transference is: | Transference - feeling that patient develop for doctor based on the real feelings towards that doctor combined with the feelings for other doctors in the past. Counter transference - feeling that doctor develop for patient based on the real feelings towards that patient combined with the feeling for other patients from... | 15,767 | medmcqa_train |
Oncogenic RNA virus is ? | Ans. is 'a' i.e. An leukosis virus | 15,768 | medmcqa_train |
Point at which the ratio of K+ permeability to Na+ permeability (PK/PNa) is the greatest. | Point A: RMP ( memebrane potential is closest to the equilibrium potential of potassium ion) Point B: Threshold potential Point C: Due to Hodgkin cycle rapid Na+ influx from voltage gated channels Point D: Na+ permeability maximum Membrane potential is closest to Na+ equilibrium potential Ratio of (P Na+/ P K +) maximu... | 15,769 | medmcqa_train |
A pregnant woman admitted with pre eclampsia complicated with HELLP syndrome. She suddenly developed hypotension, breathlessness and right hypochondriac pain. USG showed hemoperitoneum. Most probable diagnosis is? | Peripoal hemorrhagic necrosis (characteristic hepatic lesion in pre eclampsia)in the liver periphery with some degree of hepatic infarction accompanied with hemorrhage Clinical presentation: moderate to severe right-upper quadrant or midepigastric pain hepatic region tenderness. raised liver enzymes, hemolysis and thro... | 15,770 | medmcqa_train |
Transvaginal USG can detect fetal cardiac activity in: DNB 10; MAHE 12 | Ans. 5 weeks | 15,771 | medmcqa_train |
17 year old boy presented to the outpatient with giddiness and hypeension. X-ray chast revealed anterior notching of 4th to the 8th ribs. What is the likely diagnosis? | The findings here are typical of Coarctation of aoa (anterior notching). Neurofibromatosis causes posterior notching of ribs. | 15,772 | medmcqa_train |
Systemic corticosteroid causes - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Cataracto Amongst the given options cataract and glaucoma are complications of cortisosteroids.o Cataract occurs after systemic administration, while glaucoma occurs after topical therapy. | 15,773 | medmcqa_train |
Best way to join cast titanium components | Laser welding in an argon gas atmosphere is a method of choice for joining titanium components of dental prostheses, because the coherent, high-intensity laser pulse of light can be focused in a small region and melt the substrate without extensive microstructural damage to the surrounding areas. An advantage of weldin... | 15,774 | medmcqa_train |
A 43-year-old man visits the outpatient clinic with a painful shoulder. Physical examination reveals a painful arc syndrome due to supraspinatus tendinopathy. Which of the following conditions will be present during physical examination? | The supraspinatus initiates abduction of the arm during the first 15deg of abduction; palpation of the tendon during this phase would result in pain from a tendinopathy of the supraspinatus. | 15,775 | medmcqa_train |
Time taken for any project is estimated by | A network analysis is a graphic plan of all events and activities to be completed in order to reach an end objective. Two common types are a) PE (Programme Evaluation and Review Technique)It aids in planning, scheduling and monitoring the project. It allows better communication between the various levels of management.... | 15,776 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following agent's infection causes heavy placenta? | Ans. b. CMVSerological testing for primary maternal cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection during pregnancy is not routine, but ultrasound studies are routine. Therefore, we evaluate placental thickening in women with primary CMV infection during pregnancy.Most are asymptomatic; however, some women have mononucleosis like syn... | 15,777 | medmcqa_train |
During cardiopulmonary resuscitation, cardiac massage is given over: | Ans- C Lower third of sternum Ref- Ref- Seek out your local CPR training center to get a hands on class to better learn CPR and watch for changes in CPR within the next year or two. Adult Child Infant Hand Position 2 hands center of chest, lower half of breast bone 2 hands center of chest, lower half of breast bone 2-3... | 15,778 | medmcqa_train |
'Stalacite' growth is a feature of: | Yersenia | 15,779 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is sho acting neuromuscular blocking agent: September 2007 | Ans. C: Mivacurium Mivacurium have fast onset and resolution of action Onset: 2-4 minutes and duration is 12-20 minutes It does not need reversal. Dose and speed of injection related transient cutaneous flushing can occur due to histamine release. It is metabolized rapidly by plasma cholinesterases; prolonged paralysis... | 15,780 | medmcqa_train |
A 50 year old male presents with cicatricial entopion of uper and lower eyelid. On eversion of upper eyelid, linear conjunctival scars - Arlt line are seen. What is the diagnosis? | Arlt line is a feature of trachoma. Ref: Kanski 8th/e Chap.5, p.138 | 15,781 | medmcqa_train |
Which type of cell is not found in the epithelium of maxillary sinus? | → The sinus is lined by pseudociliated stratified columnar epithelium.
→ The epithelium shows four types of cells namely:
Basal cells
Nonciliated columnar cell
Ciliated columnar cell
Goblet cells | 15,782 | medmcqa_train |
Under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act the opinion of two registered medical practitioners is necessary to terminate the pregnancy. Where the pregnancy exceeds : | 12 weeks | 15,783 | medmcqa_train |
A 4 years child presents with a history of chronic left lower lobe pneumonitis. On contrast bronchography, the area involved with the pneumonitis does not fill whereas the area around it does fill. The most likely diagnosis – | Sequestrated lung has no connection to airway, so this part does not fill on bronchography. Pulmonary sequestration
In this congenital anomaly, there is a discrete mass of lung tissue without any normal connection to the airway system.
It may be
Intrapulmonary (intralobar) —> More common
Extrapulmonary (extralobar)
... | 15,784 | medmcqa_train |
Histidine to histamine is ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., DecarboxylationHistamine is synthesized from histidine by decarboxylation catalyzed by histidine decarboxylase.Reaction requires pyridoxal phosphate (PLP) as coenzyme. | 15,785 | medmcqa_train |
Unicollisis bicornis means: | Unicollis bicornis:The two cornua of the uterus are seperate in the region of the body ,but there is a single cervix and vagina Bicornis bicollis:the vagina is single,but the two cornua of uterus remain seperate ,and two complete cervices project into vagina. SHAW&;S TEXTBOOK OF GYNAECOLOGY,Pg no:99,15th edition | 15,786 | medmcqa_train |
The percentage of fetal haemoglobin at bih is | At bih, fetal hemoglobin comprises 50-95% of the infant&;s hemoglobin Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition | 15,787 | medmcqa_train |
DOC in acute anterior uveitis is ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Topical steroid | 15,788 | medmcqa_train |
A 33-year-old woman presents with black stools. Laboratory studies demonstrate a hypochromic, microcytic anemia. Upper GI endoscopy reveals a duodenal ulcer. Which of the following best describes the stools in this patient with peptic ulcer disease? | Melena (black stool) is a symptom of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Blood from ruptured esophageal varices or a peptic ulcer is partially digested by hydrochloric acid. Hemoglobin is transformed into a black pigment (hematin), which imparts a typical "coffee-grounds" color to the stool. Hematemesis (choice A) is vomi... | 15,789 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following ovarian tumour is most prone to undergo torsion during pregnancy? | “Incidence of dermoid cyst increases two times in pregnancy and it becomes the most commonly diagnosed ovarian tumour during pregnancy.”
Dutta Obs. 7/e, p 310
“A benign cystic teratoma is the most common neoplasm to undergo torsion.”
Novak 14/e, p 510 | 15,790 | medmcqa_train |
Cyanosis in trauma is interpreted as | Cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, tongue, lips, or nail beds and is due to an increased concentration of reduced hemoglobin (Hb) in the circulation. Clinically evident cyanosis typically occurs at an oxygen saturation of 85% or less. Mild cyanosis may be difficult to detect Ref: guyton a... | 15,791 | medmcqa_train |
Immunity acquired due to the injection ofimmunologically competent lymphocytes is termed as- | Adoptive immunity: a special type of immunisation is the injection of immunologically competent lymphocytes. - Instead of whole lymphocytes, an extract of immunologically competent lymphocytes, known as the transfer factor can be used. Reference: Anathanarayan & paniker's 9th edition, pg no:84 <\p> | 15,792 | medmcqa_train |
In hair infections caused by Microsporum audonii, what will be the colour if examined under woods lamp? | Ans: b) YellowWoods lamp generates 360nm ultraviolet (black light)Erythrasma - Coral pinkPseudomonas,- Pale blueMicrosporum canis / audonii - Yellow fluroscenceVitiligo-white | 15,793 | medmcqa_train |
Incised looking lacerated wounds are seen in: | Ans: D (Forehead) Ref: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by KS Narayan Reddy. 29th edition. 2010. Pg: 171Explanation:Incised- like or Incised- looking woundsLacerations produced without excessive skin crushing may have relatively sharp marginsBlunt force on areas where the skin is close to bone, and th... | 15,794 | medmcqa_train |
a patient who had undergone renal allograft transplantation 6months back on treatment with azathioprine and prednisolone conmes to the hospital with history of fevr night sweats cough and breathlessness on xray a cavity is seen in the right apical region along with classification.auramine rhodamine staining of sputum s... | MEDICAL MANAGEMENT PULMONARY TB is treated primarily with antituberculosis agents for 6 to 12 months. * Pharmacological management * First line antitubercular medications * Streptomycin 15mg/kg/day. * Isoniazid or INH (Nydrazid) 5 mg/kg (300 mg max/day) * Rifampicin 10 mg/kg/day. * Pyrazinamide 15 -- 30 mg/kg/day. * Et... | 15,795 | medmcqa_train |
Treatment of acne- | A i.e. 13 cis retionol; B i.e. Minocycline; C i.e. Erytromycin | 15,796 | medmcqa_train |
Wound contraction is mediated by? | Wound contraction is initially caused by myofibroblasts and later by cross-linking of collagen fibers. | 15,797 | medmcqa_train |
Causes of antigenic drift in influenza viral infections? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Small mutation in neuraminidase and hemagglutinin | 15,798 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about NSAIDs? | Aspirin follows zero order kinetics at higher doses. (Pseudo zero order drug).
Therefore at high dose, amount of drug excreted will be constant. That means clearance is not constant. | 15,799 | medmcqa_train |
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