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Mitochondria] DNA inheritance is transmitted from: UP 10 | Ans. Mother | 158,900 | medmcqa_train |
Pseudouridine found in | Pseudouridine (abbreted by the Greek letter psi- Ps) is an isomer of the nucleoside uridine in which the uracil is attached a carbon-carbon instead of a nitrogen-carbon glycosidic bond. It is the most prevalent of the over one hundred different modified nucleosides found in RNA. Ps is found in all species and in many c... | 158,901 | medmcqa_train |
False about the phenomenon illustrated below is: | Diffuse radiolucent areas with ill-defined borders may be apparent radiographically on the mesial or distal aspects of teeth in the cervical regions between the edge of the enamel cap and the crest of the alveolar ridge (The gap between the CEJ and the alveolar bone crest contains dentin only). This phenomenon, called ... | 158,902 | medmcqa_train |
Coarctation of aoa is most commonly associated with - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Bicuspid aoic valve o 98% of coarctation of aoa is Juxta-ductal (at the origin of ductus aeriosus just below the origin of subclan aery). o Bicuspid aoic valve is associated in more than 70% of patients. o It is also associated with : ----> PDA, VSD, ASD, TGA, Hypoplastic left hea o It is the most com... | 158,903 | medmcqa_train |
A 45 yrs old male came to the psychiatric OPD complaining of continuous, dull, non-progressive headache for the last 8 years. The patient has seen numerous neurologists in the belief that he has a brain tumor even though all his investigations have been normal. The patient insisted that he had a brain tumor and request... | Hypochondriasis:- This disorder is characterized by a preoccupation with the fear of having, or the idea that one has one or more serious physical illnesses. The preoccupation persists despite normal investigation results as well as doctors reassurances. It is impoant to differentiate hypochondriasis from somatization ... | 158,904 | medmcqa_train |
Basic laboratory service is not available at PHC for which disease - | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Leprosy Basic laboratory services at PHCRoutine urine, stool and blood tests.Bleeding time, clotting time.Diagnosis of RTI/STDs with wet mounting, Grama stain, etc.Sputum testing for tuberculosis (if designated as a microscopy center under RNTCP).Blood smear examination for malarial parasite.Rapid tes... | 158,905 | medmcqa_train |
Tourniquet test is used for monitoring patients with? | The tourniquet test is a pa of WHO case definition for dengue. It is a market for capillary fragility Procedure of Tourniquet test 1) Take the BP, example 120/80 2) Inflate cuff to midway between SBP and DBP (120+80/2)=100mm Hg and maintain for 5 minutes. 3) Reduce the cuff pressure and wait for 2 minutes 4) Count the ... | 158,906 | medmcqa_train |
Most common site of salivary gland tumor is? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Parotid salivary gland * Most common salivary gland tumor - Pleomorphic adenoma (mixed tumor).* Site of Pleomorphic adenoma - Parotid > Submandibular > minor salivary glands | 158,907 | medmcqa_train |
A pregnant woman with a family history of fragile X syndrome undergoes prenatal testing of her fetus. PCR analysis to amplify the appropriate region of the FMR1 gene is attempted using DNA from amniotic fluid cells, but no amplified products are obtained. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step? | Failure to find amplified product by PCR analysis in such a case could mean that the fetus is not affected, or that there is a full mutation that is too large to be detected by PCR. The next logical step is a Southern blot analysis of genomic DNA from fetal cells. Routine karyotyping of the amniotic fluid cells is much... | 158,908 | medmcqa_train |
Fracture of the proximal humerus in an elderly patient is best treated by? | Fracture Proximal Humerus MC fracture in osteoporotic postmenopausal women Classification of fracture - Neer classification Complications - Axillary nerve injury, Shoulder stiffness & Malunion, AVN of the humeral head Treatment Undisplaced - Immobilization in a sling (Cuff & Collar or Triangular sling) x 4 weeksDisplac... | 158,909 | medmcqa_train |
Scrambled egg appearance is seen in - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Pancreatic carcinoma | 158,910 | medmcqa_train |
Ohobaric oxygen is used in:- | Ans is 'a' i.e., CO Poisoning Ohobaric Oxygen - 100% oxygen at atmospheric pressure. Ohobaric oxygen is used in CO poisoning. It reduces the half life of carboxyhemoglobin complex. About use of hyperbaric oxygen in CO poisoning. - Although hyperbaric oxygen therapy is often recommended for patients with coma, syncope, ... | 158,911 | medmcqa_train |
Skin manifestations of PCOS are all except | Ans. is c, i.e. Seborrheic dermatitisRef: Jeffcoates 9th/ed, p467Skin manifestations of PCOS are:* Acne* Hirsutism* Alopecia (androgenic alopecia)* Acanthosis nigricans | 158,912 | medmcqa_train |
Drug used for acute severe asthma is | Magnesium produce broncho dilatationRef:Harrison 17th ed Pg 1605 | 158,913 | medmcqa_train |
Macula densa in kidney is located in relation to ? | B i.e. DCT | 158,914 | medmcqa_train |
A young male after sudden unconsciousness following an episode of seizure.ori awakening, finds that both of his arms were adducted and internally rotated. The most probable diagnosis i | Ans. b. Posterior dislocation Posterior Dislocation of Shoulder is caused by indirect force producing marked internal rotation and adduction, most commonly during a fit, convulsions or an electric shock Posterior Dislocation of Shoulder Mechanism of injury: Indirect force producing marked internal rotation and adductio... | 158,915 | medmcqa_train |
Cork screw esophagus is seen in - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Diffuse esophageal spasm o Radiological appearances of diffuse esophageal spasm have been described as:Curling esophagusCorkscrew esophagus orPseudodiverticulosiso Diffuse esophageal spasm is a motor disorder of esophagus characterized by repetitive simultaneous non-peristal tic contractions.o Symptom... | 158,916 | medmcqa_train |
Site of IM injection without injuring any vessels or nerves | (B) Upper outer quadrant of buttock | 158,917 | medmcqa_train |
Highest level of integration in health service is? | The Bhore committee in 1946 gave the concept of primary health center as a basic health unit to provide as close to the people as possible an intergrated curative and preventive health care to the rural population with emphasis on preventive and promotive aspects of health care (refer pgno:904 park 23rd edition) | 158,918 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are risks seen in administration of pure oxygen to the hypoxic patients, except: | In some patients with severe lung disease, the hypoxic drive to ventilation becomes very important. These patients have chronic CO2 retention, and the pH of their brain extracellular fluid has returned to near normal in spite of a raised pCO2 (renal compensation). Thus, they have lost most of their increase in the sti... | 158,919 | medmcqa_train |
All are feature of prematurity in neonate except | *Preterm bih, also known as premature bih, is the bih of a baby at fewer than 37 weeks gestational age* These babies are known as preemies or premmies.*Symptoms of preterm labor include uterine contractions which occur more often than every ten minutes or the leaking of fluid from the vagina.*Premature infants are at g... | 158,920 | medmcqa_train |
A 45-year-old construction worker suffers a penetrating wound of the left leg, which is cleaned and sutured. Three days later, the patient presents with sudden onset of severe pain at the site of injury. Physical examination shows darkening of the surrounding skin, hemorrhage, and cutaneous necrosis. The wound shows a ... | Gas gangrene (clostridial myonecrosis) is a necrotizing, gas-forming infection that begins in contaminated wounds and spreads rapidly to adjacent tissues. The disease can be fatal within hours of onset. Gas gangrene follows the deposition of C. perfringens into tissues under anaerobic conditions. Such conditions occur ... | 158,921 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following parameters is not monitored in a patient on methotrexate therapy: | Methotrexate is an antimetabolite chemotherapeutic agent that binds to the enzyme dihydrofolate reductase, which is involved in the synthesis of purine nucleotides. This interferes with deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) synthesis and disrupts cell multiplication. Methotrexate has long been known to be effective in the treatm... | 158,922 | medmcqa_train |
A 1-year-old infant has biphasic stridor, barking cough and difficulty in breathing since 3-4 days. He has high-grade fever and leukocyte count is increased. Which of the following would not be a true statement regarding the clinical condition of the child? | CROUP (laryngotracheitis and laryngotracheobronchitis) Management Once the diagnosis of croup is made, mist therapy, coicosteroids and epinephrine are the usual treatments. Since croup is chiefly viral in etiology, antibiotics play no role. Mist therapy (warm or cool) is thought to reduce the severity of croup by moist... | 158,923 | medmcqa_train |
Which is the most common site for duodenal ulcer | About 95 percentage of duodenal ulcers occur within 2 centimetres of the pylorus | 158,924 | medmcqa_train |
The emeiocytosis or reverse pinocytosis requires which ion | C i.e. Ca++ | 158,925 | medmcqa_train |
True regarding fibromuscular dysplasia are all except | OCPS predispose Fibromuscular dysplasia affects mainly medium and large aeries. Sometimes alteration of the normal normal structure of the aerial wall gives rise to true aneurysms. There is also associated irregular hyperplasia. Muir's Textbook of pathology Edited by JR Anderson, 12 th edition, page no 14.36 Answer is ... | 158,926 | medmcqa_train |
Which is the longest chromosome? | Chromosome 1 is the longest chromosome. In a karyotype, chromosomes- arranged according to their length and banding features. Chromosomes 1 to 22 are arranged according to their length, in the descending order. Chromosome X is longer than the Y Chromosome. | 158,927 | medmcqa_train |
Oculomotor nerve leaves cranium through: | Ans a) superior orbital fissureStructure passing through Superior orbital fissureMedialMiddleLateralInferior ophthalmic veinSympathetic nerves around internal carotid arteryNasociliary nerveOtulomotur nerveAbducent nerveSuperior ophthalmic veinlacrimal nerveFrontal nerveTrochlear nerveMnemonic- Inferior sympathyMnemoni... | 158,928 | medmcqa_train |
A 33 year old male presented with homonymous hemianopia. He also has ataxia and personality changes. Characteristic inclusions are seen in oligodendrocytes. What is the MOST probable diagnosis in this patient? | Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy(PML) is characterized pathologically by multifocal areas of demyelination of varying size distributed throughout the brain but sparing the spinal cord and optic nerves. Characteristic microscopic feature: 1. Oligodendrocytes have enlarged, densely staining nuclei that contain ... | 158,929 | medmcqa_train |
Pilocarpine is drug of choice in - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Acute angle-closure glaucoma Important factsAngle-closure glaucomao Treatment of choice for acute congestive glaucoma - Laser iridotomy( 1st choice), Peripheral iridescence (2nd choice)o Drug of choice for acute congestive glaucoma - Pilocarpineo Initially, IOP is controlled (the first drug used) - Sy... | 158,930 | medmcqa_train |
Anaesthesia breathing circuit recommended for spontaneous breathing is | TypeA or Magills circuit is used in Spontaneous ventilation. Type D is used in controlled ventilation. TypeB and Type C are obselete nowadays | 158,931 | medmcqa_train |
Pancreatic juice becomes thick if it has impaired | As the volume of pancreatic secretion increases, its Cl- concentration falls and its HCO3- concentration increases.The magnitude of the exchange is inversely propoionate to the rate of flow.In cystic fibrosis where this exchange mechanism is lost, pancreatic secretions become dehydrated and thickenedREF: GANONG&;S REVI... | 158,932 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are acceptable criteria for water quality except - | The dissolved oxygen content of water is influenced by the raw water temperature,composition,treatment and any chemical or biological processes taking place in the distribution system.No health based guideline value has been recommended (refer pgno:720 park 23rd edition) | 158,933 | medmcqa_train |
Name of the procedure | This is V-to-Y advancement. Commonly used for fingeips and extremities.Ref: Bailey and love, 27e, page: 641 | 158,934 | medmcqa_train |
Taurine seen in bile acid metabolism is synthesized from which amino acid ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Cysteine Taurine is synthesized from cysteine. Synthesis of other impoant amino acid is as follows :? Glutamate is synthesized from a-ketoglutarate by enzyme glutamate dehydrogenase. Glutamine is synthesized from glutamate by enzyme glutamine synthase. Alanine is synthesized from pyruvate by transamin... | 158,935 | medmcqa_train |
Color of diphtheretic membrane is - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Grey | 158,936 | medmcqa_train |
why do GLYCOPYROLATE is used as pre-anesthetic medication ? | * Actions of glycopyrrolate are similar to atropine except for some differences,as given below.. * CNS-minimal CNS effects. * CVS-increased hea rate is to a lesser extent and for shoer duration than atropine,hence ,lodynamic sLao.ay when used as premedication. * Similar actions on RS,GIT,GUT and other smooth muscles an... | 158,937 | medmcqa_train |
The pregnant female dies while doing illegal abortion. The doctor can be punished under | Refer the byte "Legal sections". | 158,938 | medmcqa_train |
Rodent ulcer is ? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Basal cell carcinoma Advanced basal cell carcinoma may ulcerate and extensive local invasion of bone or facial sinus may occur after many years of neglected or in unusually aggressive tumors, explaining the archaic designation rodent ulcer. | 158,939 | medmcqa_train |
Select the drug which is used exclusively in organ transplantation and autoimmune diseases, but not in cancers: | CALCINEURIN INHIBITORS (Specific T-cell inhibitors) Cyclosporine Mech of action:- It inhibits T lymphocyte proliferation, IL-2 and other cytokine production as well as response of inducer T cells to IL-1. Cyclosporin binds with protein cyclophiin-A and inactivate calcineurin and the transcription of genes involved in s... | 158,940 | medmcqa_train |
Injury to cervical nerve C5, C6 causes: | Ans. (a) Erb's paralysisRef: Apley's orthopedics 9th ed./ 279-80Erb's paralysis- Erb's palsy or Erb-Duchenne palsy is a paralysis of the arm caused by injury to the upper group of the arm's main nerves, specifically the severing of the upper trunk C5-C6 nerves.Position of hand in Erb's paralysis: Adducted, Internally r... | 158,941 | medmcqa_train |
'Doughnut' sign and 'Coiled spring' appearance are seen in | (A) Intusussception # Ultrasound Axial images of intussusception showed a doughnut pattern.> Hypoechoic external ring was formed by the everted returning limb of intussusceptum and, to a lesser degree, by the intussuscipiens.> Doughnut's center varied according to the scan level.> Scans obtained at the middle or at the... | 158,942 | medmcqa_train |
Profuse watery diarrhea in an immuno compromised child is due to - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Giardia Diarrhea in immunocompromised child (AIDS) include bacterial (salmonella, compylobacter) ,protozoal (giardiasis, cryptosporidium), and viral (CMV, HSV) causes. | 158,943 | medmcqa_train |
Latest retinoid drug used in acne is: March 2005 | Ans. C: Adapalane Adapalene is an aromatic naphthoic acid derivative. Adapalene is stable in the presence of light and resistant to oxidation by benzoyl peroxide. Additionally, it differs from tretinoin/ retinoic acid in its affinity for various retinoic acid receptors. Moreover, adapalene is a very effective antiacne ... | 158,944 | medmcqa_train |
Metabolic changes associated with excessive vomiting includes the following | Vomiting causes loss of gastric secretions which include HCl & K+ ions, resulting in metabolic alkalosis, hypokalemia and hypochloremia. However note that the moderate to severe hypokalemia seen with excessive vomiting is not merely explained by loss of K+ ions in vomiting. "In fact the hypokalemia is primarily due to ... | 158,945 | medmcqa_train |
Gastric lavage in contraindicated in which of the following poisonings? | Ans. A. Hydrocarbon poisoningGastric lavage involves the passage of a oro gastric tube with sequential administration and aspiration of small volumes of normal saline with the intent of removing toxic substances present in the stomach. Contraindications to gastric lavage include ingestion of hydrocarbons because of hig... | 158,946 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following enzyme deficiency is the most common cause of pseudohermaphroditism in a female child? | Most common cause of female pseudohermaphroditism is congenital adrenal hyperplasia mostly caused by deficiency of the enzyme 21 hydroxylase. Due to this enzyme deficiency, there is deficient production of adrenal coisol and aldosterone and overproduction of adrenal androgens. | 158,947 | medmcqa_train |
All the following in the Light's criteria are suggestive of exudative pleural effusion except - | Ans. is 'b' i.e.. Pleural fluid ADA <16 Diagnostic criteriao The Light's Criteria Rule is a traditional method of differentiating transudates and exudates that measures serum and pleural fluid protein and LDH.According to the traditional Light's Criteria Rule, if at least one of the following three criteria lie, compon... | 158,948 | medmcqa_train |
Most common inherited cause of Aplastic anemia | M/C acquired cause - Idiopataic.
M/C inherited - Fanconi anemia. | 158,949 | medmcqa_train |
Most potent stimulator of naive Tcells? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Mature dendritic cells . Mature B cells and T-cells before antigenic exposure are called naive B and T cells respectively. Sequence of events in activation of naive T cells : . Immature dendritic cells in the epidermis are called langerhans cells. . These immature dendritic cells ( langerhans cells) c... | 158,950 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is the national level system that provides annual national and state level reliable estimates of feility? | General Feility Rate (GFR):It is the "number of live bihs per 1000 women in the reproductive age-group (15-44 or 49 years) in a given year".GFR = in the same area in same year] x 1000General feility rate is a better measure of feility than the crude bih rate because the denominator is restricted to the number of women ... | 158,951 | medmcqa_train |
Graft from homozygotic twin is known as ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Isograft Graft from homozygotic (identical) twin is called as isograft. Graft A tissue graft is a medical procedure in which tissue from a donor is used to replace missing or damaged tissue on a patient ( recipient). | 158,952 | medmcqa_train |
Cumulative increase in the height of the baby at 6 months: | Ans: B (18 cm) Ref: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 19th edition and Achar Textbook of Pediatrics, 4th edition.Explanation:Average Length/Height at different Postnatal AgesAt Birth - 50 cmAt 3 months - 60 cmAt 6 months - 65 cmAt 9 months - 70 cmAt 1 year - 75 cmAt 2 years - 87.5 cmAt 4 years - 100 cmAt 8 years-125 cmAt ... | 158,953 | medmcqa_train |
Management of stone on CBD includes following except | Medical dissolution of stone is used for gallstones, not the CBD stones CBD ctones are rarely asymptomatic, often present with complication CBD stones should be treated, if diagnosed. Treatment options include ERCP, laparoscopic or open CBD exploration Ref : Bailey and love 27th edition Pgno : 1200 | 158,954 | medmcqa_train |
What is the probable diagnosis in the patient with below flow volume loop (FVL)? | The above FVL is a typical of fixed central airway obstruction (Either above or below the thoracic inlet) such as tracheal stenosis. In this, there is limitation to peak flow rate,Flattened inspiratory and expiratory curves are seen. Other FVL patterns: 1.Normal 2. Airflow obstruction:- COPD 3. Fixed Upper Airway obstr... | 158,955 | medmcqa_train |
The minimum amount of normal perfused liver parenchyma to be left intact when a hepatic resection is planned is - | • Up to 70% to 75% of the hepatic volume may be resected with good recovery in patients with relatively normal hepatic parenchyma (without active hepatitis, cirrhosis, or metabolic defects), as long as the remnant liver has adequate portal venous and hepatic arterial inflow, adequate hepatic venous outflow, and adequat... | 158,956 | medmcqa_train |
A -wave in JVP indicates: | Ans. B: Atrial contraction Waves - a - presystolic; produced by right atrial contraction - c - bulging of tricuspid valve into the right atrium during ventricular systole (isovolumic phase) - v - occurs in late ventricular systole; increased blood in right atrium from venous return Descents - x - combination of atrial ... | 158,957 | medmcqa_train |
A 35 year old pregnant female at 40 weeks gestational age presents with pain and regular uterine contractions every 4-5 min. On arrival,the patient is in lot of pain and requesting relief immediately. Her cervix is 5cm dilated. What is the most appropriate method of pain control for this patient? | When complete relief of pain is needed throughout labour,epidural analgesia is safest and simplest. Ref: Williams Obs 24e pg 513 . | 158,958 | medmcqa_train |
A 2- year old child presented with leucocoria in the right eye since 2 months. On examination a total retinal detachment was present in the same eye. Ultrasound B scan revealed a heterogenous subretinal mass with calcification. The most likely clinical diagnosis is: | B i.e. Retinoblastoma Leukokoria in a child less than 6 years with hetrogenous mass & calcification on USG or CT scan is diagnostic of retinoblastomaQ. It may lead to secondary glaucoma & retinal detachment. | 158,959 | medmcqa_train |
Sudden cardiac death may occur in all of the following except : | Answer is D (Ventricular septal defect) Amongst the options provided ventricular septal defect is the least likely diagnosis to result in sudden cardiac death. Hyperophic and Dilated Cardiomyopathy : The cardiomyopathies (Hyperophic and Dilated) are the second most common category of diseases associated with risk of 'S... | 158,960 | medmcqa_train |
Bleeding vessel in haemorrhoids is | Bleeding vessel in haemorrhoids is superior rectal vein which is a branch of inferior mesenteric vein at the level of rectum. Dilation of these vessels leads to bleeding leading to internal haemorrhoids. Veins are better option than aery. | 158,961 | medmcqa_train |
Hydrochloric acid is produced by? | Ans. C Oxyntic cellsRef: Ganong, 23rd ed. pg. 431-32Secretion in Stomach* Oxyntic cell (parietal cell) secretes: HCl and intrinsic factor of castle* Chief cell (zymogen or peptic cell) secrete: pepsinogen* G cell secrete: Gastrin* D cell secrete: Somatostatin* ECL cells secrete: Histamine | 158,962 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is shown in the diagram shown below? | Ans. (c) Entropion.The image shows presence of lower eyelid Entropion which is a malposition showing inversion of eyelid margin. The subtype is of involutional type with relative Enophthalmos. | 158,963 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following contract together with stapes to stiffen the ossicular chain and protect the inner ear from noise damage? | Stapedius and tensor tympani muscles contract through a neural reflex arc mediated by loud sounds (>80 dB). They act to stiffen the ossicular chain and protect the inner ear from noise damage, paicularly at low frequencies. In contrast, cholesteatoma formation in the middle ear can contact the ossicular chain, increasi... | 158,964 | medmcqa_train |
Recommended level of fluoride in drinking water? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., 0.5 - 0.8 mg/L The recommended level of fluoride in drinking water in the country is accepted as 0.5 to 0.8 mg/ Liter. -Park Maximum permissible limit is 1.5 mg/Lit. | 158,965 | medmcqa_train |
All lesions are seen in leprosy except – | Leprosy is not a vesiculo-bullous (blistering) disorder. | 158,966 | medmcqa_train |
Choose the appropriate lettered structure in this MRI scan showing a sagittal section through the head and neck. Tears drain through the nasolacrimal duct into the space below which structure? | (b) The inferior nasal meatus below the inferior concha receives the nasolacrimal duct. | 158,967 | medmcqa_train |
Tetracycline ointment for mass prophylaxis: | Ans. 0.1% | 158,968 | medmcqa_train |
Late Complication of radiotherapy | Mucositis (Inflammation of mucosa) is a late complication. | 158,969 | medmcqa_train |
HIV primarily infects? | ANSWER: (A) CD4+ cellsREF: Jawetz, Melnick, & Adelberg's Medical Microbiology, 24TH edition Chapter 44Repeat Microbiology December 2010 | 158,970 | medmcqa_train |
The magnetic field in MRI is measured in | Tesla =magnetic fieldHounsfield units =CT numberMHz = To denote probe frequency in USGThe units of magnetic field strength are Gauss and Tesla. Tesla was the father of alternating current and Gauss was German mathematician. 1Tesla = 10 KG = 10, 000 Gauss Gauss is a measure of low magnetic field strength. Eah's magnetic... | 158,971 | medmcqa_train |
A 42 yr old engineer developed redness of the glans and radial fissuring of the prepuce 2 weeks ago. A potassium hydroxide preparation of scrapings from the glans showed pseudohyphae and buds. Which one of the following systemic illness should he be screened for? | Visualization of pseudohyphae s/o candidiasis and DM is a predisposing factor for it. Candidiasis Predisposing factors or conditions (especially for disseminated form): DM Antibacterial agents Indwelling urinary catheters Parenteral glucocoicoids Neutropenia Abdominal and thoracic surgery Immunocompromised state Patien... | 158,972 | medmcqa_train |
Treatment of choice for congenital hydrocele? | Ans. B. Herniotomy. (Ref. Bailey and Love 26th/pg. 1382; 381).# In congenital hydrocele, the processus vaginalis is patent and connects with the peritoneal cavity. The communication is usually too small to allow herniation of intra-abdominal contents. Pressure on the hydrocele does not always empty it but the hydrocele... | 158,973 | medmcqa_train |
Which one of the following is not associated with carbohydrate digestion, absorption, or both? | Enterokinase is an intestinal enzyme that activates trypsinogen as it enters the small intestine from the pancreas. Enterokinase is secreted into the lumen by mucosa cells, but much of it adheres to the enterocyte membrane. Once activated, trypsin can fuher activate itself as well as other inactive proteases. Amylase i... | 158,974 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is the late toxic manifestation of diphtheria in child? | Polyneuropathy and myocarditis are late toxic manifestations of diphtheria. Myocarditis is typically associated with dysrhythmia of the conduction tract and dilated cardiomyopathy. Other complications of diphtheria include pneumonia, renal failure, encephalitis, cerebral infarction, and pulmonary embolism. Neurologic m... | 158,975 | medmcqa_train |
When can a child begin to take a biscuit to his mouth? | By 6 months, a child can begin to take a biscuit to his mouth. By 12 months, he can try to feed self with a cup but spills some of contents. By 15 months, he can drink from cup without much spilling By 18 months, he can feed himself well with a spoon | 158,976 | medmcqa_train |
Early recovery of Sudeck's atrophy can be best seen by: | It is claimed to be the most successful treatment | 158,977 | medmcqa_train |
If a conraceptive has failure rate of 15, how many unplanned pregnancies will the female have in her reproductive period. | Ans. is 'c' i.e., 4.5 Failure rate per HWY =Total accidental pregnancies--------------------------Total months of exposurex 1200"A woman's reproductive period is roughly from 15 to 45 years, i.e a period of 30 years"------ Park24th/e - 521* Thus,15 =Total accidental pregnancies--------------------------30 x 12x 1200Tot... | 158,978 | medmcqa_train |
Saturated fatty acids is maximum in which of the following: | Saturated fatty acids are a long-chain carboxylic acid that usually has between 12 and 24 carbon atoms that has no double bonds.Thus, saturated fatty acids are saturated with hydrogen (since double bonds reduce the number of hydrogens on each carbon).example; 1) Lauric acid (12 C) 2) Myristic acid (14 C) 3) Palmitic ac... | 158,979 | medmcqa_train |
Shortest diameter is: | Ans. is b, i.e. Obstetric conjugateRef. Dutta Obs. 9/e, p 80-81Anteroposterior diameters of the pelvic inlet.DiametersFeatureMeasurement IObstetric conjugate* It is the distance between the midpoint of the sacral promontory to prominent bony projection in the midline on the inner surface of the symphysis pubis.* It is ... | 158,980 | medmcqa_train |
Drug used in severe hypercalcemia - | Medical Management 1.Rehydration until serum calcium level falls (4-6 litres of normal saline in first 24 hrs) 2.Correct electrolyte imbalance and give frusemide 100 mg 1-2 hours 3.Other methods to decrease serum calcium are: a.Salmon calcitonin 200-400 IU 8 hourly subcutaneously b.Mithramycin 25 ug/kg IV c.Neutral pho... | 158,981 | medmcqa_train |
The aqueous flare is best demonstrated by: | Ans. Biomicroscope | 158,982 | medmcqa_train |
Best investigation when there is clinical suspicion of pulmonary embolism in a patient is - | CT pulminary angiography is the first-line diagnostic test.It has the advantages of visualising the distribution and extent of the emboli,or highlighting an alternative diagnosis,such as consolidation,pneumothorax, or aoic dissection.A definitive diagnosis of PE depends on visualisation of an intraluminal filling defec... | 158,983 | medmcqa_train |
In EEG, delta waves are seen: | Ans. C. In deep sleep Type Frequency (Hz)LocationNormallyPathologicallyDeltaup to 3frontal, high amplitude (20- 200uV)Adults*deep sleep* infants* subcortical lesions* diffuse lesionsTheta4-7 HzParietal and temporal regions* young children*drowsiness (early sleep)* focal subcortical lesionsAlpha8 -12 HzParietal and occi... | 158,984 | medmcqa_train |
Thimble bladder is seen in - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Tuberculosis o Bladder tuberculosis is almost always secondaryto renal tuberculosiso The disease starts at the ureteric opening, the earliest evidence being pallor of the mucosa due to submucosal edema.o Subsequently tiny white transluscent tubercles develop all over. Gradually these tubercles enlarge... | 158,985 | medmcqa_train |
"Crumbled egg appearance" in liver is seen in? | Ans is 'c' i.e., Hydatid liver disease | 158,986 | medmcqa_train |
Alkalinization of urine ameliorates the toxicity of which of the following drugs | refer Goodman Gilman 12/e p85 Alkalinization of urine speeds the clearance of weakly acidic drugs like. Aspirin Phenobarbitone Chlotpropapamide Methotrexate | 158,987 | medmcqa_train |
Cystic hygroma may be associated with: | Cystic hygroma Cystic hygromas are multiloculated cystic spaces lined by endothelial cells It results due to sequestration of a poion of jugular lymph sac from the lymphatic system Cysts are filled with clear lymph and are lined by endothelium Turner's syndrome is associated with cystic hygroma Most cystic hygromas inv... | 158,988 | medmcqa_train |
Minimum separable distance for two-point threshold test is greatest at? | The size of the receptive fields for light touch can be measured by the two-point threshold test. In this procedure, the two points on a pair of calipers are simultaneously positioned on the skin and one determines the minimum distance between the two caliper points that can be perceived as separate points of stimulati... | 158,989 | medmcqa_train |
Erotomania is seen in: NEET 13 | Ans. Bipolar mania | 158,990 | medmcqa_train |
Antibodies to one of the following infection are not transmitted to a child – | Protective Antibodies against pertussis do not cross placenta.
So, early immunization is desired. | 158,991 | medmcqa_train |
According to Herrington classification the decerebrate rigidity is characterised by all EXCEPT | (Rigidity occurs in all muscles of the body) (210-11 Ganong 22nd) (692- Guyton 11th) (247- Ganong 23rd)DECEREBRATE - RIGIDITY -* When the brain stem of an animal is sectioned below the mid level of the mesencephalon. But the pontine and medullary reticular system as well as the vestibular system are left intact, the an... | 158,992 | medmcqa_train |
BCRABL gene mutation is seen in?
(A)CML
(B)AML
(C)CLL
(D)ALL | Chronic Myeloid leukemia o Chronic myeloid leukemia is a stem cell disease that is characterized by leucocytosis with granulocyc immaturies, basophilia,
splenomegaly and disnct chromosomal abnormality - Philadelphia (Ph') chromosome. It is one of the chronic myeloproliferave disorders.
Pathogenesis of chronic mveloid l... | 158,993 | medmcqa_train |
An infant brought to emergency, unresponsive, bradycardia, shallow breathing. Next step of management: | d. Cardiopulmonary resuscitationThe sequence of resuscitation in infants & children is C-A-B (compressions, airway, breathing) rather than A-B-C i.e initiate CPR with chest compressions, rather than with rescue breaths | 158,994 | medmcqa_train |
Which protein prevents contraction by covering binding sites on action and myosin : | D i.e. Tropomyosin | 158,995 | medmcqa_train |
The most common causative organism of canaliculitis is | Chronic canaliculitis is an uncommon condition, frequently caused by Actinomyces israelii, anaerobic Gram-positive bacteria. Occasionally scarring and canalicular obstruction may result. Presentation is with unilateral epiphora associated with chronic mucopurulent conjunctivitis refractory to conventional treatment. Th... | 158,996 | medmcqa_train |
Fever increase w ater losses by ______ ml/day per degree Celsius - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., 200 ml/day per degree Celsius \ | 158,997 | medmcqa_train |
In root, the inner cell layer of root sheath induce the formation of: | The inner cell layer of the root sheath forms from the inner enamel epithelium or ameloblasts in the crown, and enamel is produced. In the root, these cells induce odontoblasts of the dental papilla to differentiate and form dentin. The root sheath originates at the point that. | 158,998 | medmcqa_train |
The impression material with lowest viscosity is | Impression plaster is a β-calcium sulfate hemihydrate used at a water/powder ratio of approximately 0.5 to 0.6. Its fluidity makes it suitable for making impressions of soft tissues in the uncompressed state, a characteristic of mucostatic impression material.
Ref: Phillips 12 ed page no 177 | 158,999 | medmcqa_train |
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