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Which of the following best describes the forearm? | b. Pronator quadratus is attached to the radius and ulna and lies against the anterior surfaces of these bones. Explanationsa. The median nerve is found on the deep surface of flexor digitorum superficialis muscle, to which it is usually bound with fascia. c. The Ulnar nerve lies under flexor carpi ulnaris with the uln... | 16,100 | medmcqa_train |
Resting membrane potential is mainly due to - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., K+ Genesis of RMPo The cell membrane is selectively permeable. Due to presence of potassium leak channels K+ ions are freely permeable but permeability of Na+ is much less . In the generation of RMP, following sequence of events occur :-i) K+ diffuses out of cell along its concentration gradient (K+ c... | 16,101 | medmcqa_train |
Most dangerous dehydration is – | Types of Dehydration in diarrhoea
A large amount of water and water-soluble nutritive substances such as electrolytes, metabolites and vitamins are lost from the body during diarrhoea episodes.
Loss of water from the body causes a reduction or shrinkage in the volume of ECF.
Depending on the concentration of sodium, t... | 16,102 | medmcqa_train |
The golden period of eye donation is | (Refer: AK Khurana Comprehensive Ophthalmology, 6th edition, pg no. 136)"Donor corneas are harvested from cadaveric donors within 6 hours after death, sometimes up to 12 hours after death in countries with cold climates". | 16,103 | medmcqa_train |
Highest Contraceptive failure is repoed in | - Spermicidal methods has pearl index of 10-25 / HWY ( Highest ). - Contain chemical - Non oxynol 9 - MOA - By rupture of plasma membrane of Acrosomal cap. | 16,104 | medmcqa_train |
A 60 year old male had a sudden fall in toilet. His BP was 90/50 mm Hg and pulse was 100/mm. His relatives reported that his stool was black/dark in colour. Further careful history revealed that he is a known case of hypertension and coronary artery disease and was regularly taking aspirin, atenolol and sorbitrate. The... | Ans. a. Gastric ulcer with bleeding (Ref: Harrison 19/e p1918, 18/e p2444)In the given question, the 60-year old patient is presenting with black stool (melena) due to G.I. blood loss, history of aspirin use. So the diagnosis is most probably NSAID induced peptic ulcer disease."GI bleeding is the most common complicati... | 16,105 | medmcqa_train |
Reflux into grossly dilated ureter belongs to which grade of Vericoureteric Reflux ? | Grading of VUR based on radiocontrast MCO :
Grade
Description
I
Reflux into non - dilated distal ureter
II
Reflux into upper collecting system in non dilated ureter
III
Reflux into dilated ureter
IV
Reflux into grossly dilated ureter
V
massive Reflux with ureteral dilation , tortuous effaced calyces | 16,106 | medmcqa_train |
A systematic observation and recording of activities of one or more individuals at random interval is done in – | Work sampling
It is systematic observation and recording of activities of one or more individuals, carried out at predetermined or random intervals.
It provides quantitative measurement of various activities.
It helps in standardizing the methods of performing jobs and determining the manpower needs in any organizatio... | 16,107 | medmcqa_train |
Pseudohyperkalemia can result from | Hyperkalemia should be distinguished from factitious hyperkalemia or "pseudohyperkalemia," an aifactual increase in serum K+ due to the release of K+ during or after venipuncture. Pseudohyperkalemia can occur in the setting of excessive muscle activity during venipuncture (e.g., fist clenching), a marked increase in ce... | 16,108 | medmcqa_train |
A Syndrome is characterized by Pancreaticneoplasm (insulinoma), Pituitary, and Parathyroid involvement. The syndrome is: | Wermer | 16,109 | medmcqa_train |
Occlusal loading resulting in tooth flexure, mechanical microfractures, and loss of tooth substance in the cervical area is | Wasting diseases of the teeth include erosion (corrosion; may be caused by acidic beverages), abrasion (caused by mechanical wear as with toothbrushing with abrasive dentifrice), attrition (due to functional contact with opposing teeth), and abfraction (flexure due to occlusal loading). | 16,110 | medmcqa_train |
4 day old newborn baby having icterus involving sole, bilirubin level (mg/dl) - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., 15 mg/dl Dermal staining of biiirubin-o Described by kramero Jaundice progress in cephalocaudal directiono Divided in 5 zoneZone Bilirubin1) 4-6 mg/dl-Face2) 6-8 mg/dl-Trun k & upper abdomen3) 8-12 mg/dl-Lower abdomen & thign4) 12-14 mg/dl-Arm & leg5) > 15 mg/dl-Palm & sole | 16,111 | medmcqa_train |
NK cells kill the viral infected cells due to: | Ans. (a) Increased expression of MHC class I molecules Features of target cell killing by NK cell: Inversely related to target cell expression of MHC class I molecule. So, it kills the cell that expresses little or no HLA class I molecule (provide immunosurveillance) such as virus infected cells, ceain tumor cells and ... | 16,112 | medmcqa_train |
Nerve supply for adductor compartment of thigh is by | (B) Obturator Nerve # OBTURATOR NERVE (L2, L3, L4) is the chief nerve of the medial compartment of the thigh.> It is a branch of the lumbar plexus.> It enters the thigh by passing through the obturator canal.> Anterior division of obturator nerve supplies the following muscles: Pectineus Adductor longus Gracilis Adduct... | 16,113 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are characteristics of case control study except | Disadvantages of case control study Problems of bias relies on memory or past records Selection of an appropriate control group may be difficult Cannot measure incidence and can only estimate relative risk Do not distinguish between cause and associated factors Another major concern representatives of cases and control... | 16,114 | medmcqa_train |
Tse-tse fly transmits - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Trypanosoma brucei Trvpanosoma brucei . It is the causative organism of sleeping sickness. . T. brucei gambiense West African sleeping sickness . T. brucei rhodesiense East African sleeping sickness . Definitive host Man Intermediate host --> Tsetse fly . Infective form to men --> Metacyclic form (met... | 16,115 | medmcqa_train |
The bone matrix has the following crystals - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Calcium hydroxyapatiteStructure of boneo Bone is a specialized connective tissue.o Bone components areInorganic elements (65%)Organic matrix (35%)1. Inorganic elementsIt is the mineral phase, principally composed of calcium and phosphate, mostly in the form of hydroxyapatite ,2. Organic maxtixOrganic ... | 16,116 | medmcqa_train |
\r\nA man found dead in suspicious situation. Injuries are seen all over the body. Antemoem injury is characterized by all, EXCEPT:\r\n | Difference between ante-moem and post-moem wounds: Trait Ante-moem wounds Post-moem wounds Edges The edges are swollen, eveed, retracted, and wound gapes. Edges do not gape, but are closely approximated. Haemorrhage Abundant and usually aerial. Slight or more and venous Spuing Signs of spuing of aerial blood on the bod... | 16,117 | medmcqa_train |
All of following cause intravascular hemolysis, except | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Hereditary spherocytosis | 16,118 | medmcqa_train |
Which is a GABA transaminase inhibitor? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Valproate o GABA level is increased by Valproate and vigabatrine --> by inhibiting GABA transaminase Gabapentin --> by increasing synaptic vesicle release of GABA. | 16,119 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is true regarding chronic mercury poisoning - | Chronic poisoning * Also called as hydrargyrism, mercurialism * Excessive salivation (Ptyalism, Sialorrhea) * Metallic taste * Anorexia * Insomnia * Headache * Gingivitis * Halitosis * Blue line on gums * Lassitude * Visual blurring * Concentric constriction of visual field (tunnel vision) * Mercuria lentis - opacities... | 16,120 | medmcqa_train |
Elapidaes are- | Elapidaes are Neurotoxic Elapidaeare a family of venomous snakes commonly referred to as elapids. This family includes cobras, adders, mambas, common kraits. ..................................................................................................................................................................... | 16,121 | medmcqa_train |
A 24-year-old unmarried women has multiple nodular, cystic, pustular and comadonic lesions on face, upper back and shoulders for 2 years. The drug of choice for her treatment would be: | B i.e. Isotretinoin | 16,122 | medmcqa_train |
A 75 year old lady wakes up with sudden painless loss of vision. She gives history of scalp tenderness and cramp like pain on eating. O/E there is a pale disc edema, has an inferior altitudinal field defect. What is the likely cause? | Symptoms of GCA -such as Headache and tenderness of the temporal aeries and scalp. Jaw claudication, characterized by pain on speaking or chewing, is pathognomonic of GCA,caused by ischaemia of masseter muscle Other symptoms include fever, malaise, anorexia, weight loss, night sweats and joint and muscle pain. GCA is e... | 16,123 | medmcqa_train |
After performing a single-shot intrathecal anaesthetic consisting of 6.5mg of preservative free bupivacaine and 25 ug of fentanyl, the surgical incision is made and systemic hypotension ensued. To avoid significant decrease in uterine blood flow, first-line therapy to consider is | No need to add on nitric oxide,as uterine vasculature is maximally dilated under normal conditions during pregnancy. Trendelenburg position encourages increase in venous return and α-agonists can increase maternal arterial blood pressure.
i.v fluids can thus improve volume status. | 16,124 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following enzyme degrades brain natriuretic peptide? | Natriuretic peptides include atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), and C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP). The natriuretic peptides have a sho half-life in the circulation. They are metabolized in the kidneys, liver, and lungs by the neutral endopeptidase NEP 24.11. Inhibition of this endopep... | 16,125 | medmcqa_train |
Child with recurrent hypoglycemic attack and hepatomegaly is likely to have - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Von Gierke's disease Recurrent hypoglycemic attack with hepatomegaly is seen in Type I glycogen storage disease (Von Gierke disease). Glycogen storage diseases o Glycogen storage diseases result from a hereditary deficiency of one of the enzymes involved in the synthesis or sequential degradation of g... | 16,126 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following types of nerve fibres carry fast pain: | A delta | 16,127 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following statements about carcinogenesis is false? | Ans. is 'b' i.e. papilloma viruses produce tumours in animals but not in human "Human papilloma virus is the most common etiological factor for cervical cancer."Carcinogens and associated Cancers or Neoplasms:CarcinogensAssociated cancer or neoplasm* Alkylating agentsAcute myelocytic leukemia bladder cancer* AndrogensP... | 16,128 | medmcqa_train |
Which cells line the collecting ducts ? | Collecting ducts are lined with cuboidal epithelium containing two cell types: the principal cells and intercalated cells. The intercalated cells are scattered in the epithelium and paicipate in acid-base homeostasis. Type A intercalated cells are specialized for proton secretion. A defect of the type A cell leads to d... | 16,129 | medmcqa_train |
Pfropf's Schizophrenia | Pfropf's Schizophrenia is Schizophrenia seen in children. | 16,130 | medmcqa_train |
The best method to diagnose bronchiectasis: | Ans. HRCT | 16,131 | medmcqa_train |
Investigation of choice for detection & char-acterization of interstitial lung disease is | C i.e. HRCT High Resolution CT (HRCT) is investigation of choice for interstitial lung disease (parenchymal lung disease) and bronchiectasisQ as it can delineate the lung parenchyma upto the level of secondary pulmonary lobule. Principles of HRCT are: 1.Narrow beam collimation leading to thin section (r:: 1.5 mm) 2.Sma... | 16,132 | medmcqa_train |
True about nucleosome: | C i.e. Regular repeating structure of DNA & histone proteins- Histones are small basic proteins rich in basic aminoacid arginine & histidine with alkaline isoelectric pH. It is a simple proteinQ ie its complete hydrolysis only yields amino acids. They are soluble in water, salt solution & diluteacids but not in ammonia... | 16,133 | medmcqa_train |
All help in diagnosis of ectopic pregancy except: | Ans: b (Flat abdominal plate)Ref: William's Obstetrics, 23rd ed., chapter 10Rapid and accurate determination of pregnancy is essential in evaluating women with complaints suggestive of ectopic pregnancy.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) for betahCG are sensitive to levels of 10 to 20 mIU/mL and are positive i... | 16,134 | medmcqa_train |
Lateral internal sphincterotomy is useful for:September 2007 | Ans. D: Anal fissureLateral internal sphincterotomy is the preferred method of surgery for persons with chronic anal fissures, and is generally used when medical therapy has failed.It is associated with a lower rate of side effects than older techniques such as posterior internal sphincterotomy and anoplasty, and has a... | 16,135 | medmcqa_train |
A 4 yr old child has 'seal barking' like croupy cough. Management includes A/E - | Ans. is `b' i.e., Antibiotic o Seal barking like croupy cough is a feature of laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup). | 16,136 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is not an operation of congenital lymphedema? | Ans. c (de Quervain's cross red operation) (Ref. Bailey and Love Surgery 25th ed., p. 957)TREATMENT OF LYMPHEDEMA# No drug therapy is effective.# The mainstay of treatment is external compression and meticulous skin care. Mechanical reduction of lymphedema can best be achieved with a program of frequent leg elevation, ... | 16,137 | medmcqa_train |
All are True about HIV, with chronic osteomyelitis except | Osteomyelitis in AIDS: Osteomyelitis ,which rarely develops in patients with AIDS, is monomicrobial in 50% of patients and polumicrobial in 35% with remaining showing no organism. Staphylococcus is the most common organism and often it is bilateral. As pathophysiology of osteomyelitis is not altered, all the pathologic... | 16,138 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is not derivative of mesoderm? | B i.e. Gall bladder | 16,139 | medmcqa_train |
Slow IPSP in autonomic is generated by: | C i.e. Dopamine | 16,140 | medmcqa_train |
The most common chromosomal syndrome is – | Down syndrome (Trisomy) is the most common of the chromosomal disorder. It occurs in frequency of 1:800 to 1:1000 newborn. | 16,141 | medmcqa_train |
Call exner bodies" are seen in : | Ans. is c i.e. Granulosa cell tumour Call exner bodies are small cyst like spaces found in cases of granulosa cell tumour. Feature Associated tumour Call exner bodies -Granulosa cell tumour Schiller duval bodies - Endodermal sinus tumor Reinke's crystal - Hilus cell tumour Psammoma bodies - Serous epithelial tumours Wa... | 16,142 | medmcqa_train |
TB spine most commonly affects? | ANSWER: (C) ThoracicREF: Tuberculosis of skeletol system SM tuli 3rd e p, 192Important points about skeletal TBMost commonSite: vertebralSite in vertebra: lowerthoracic or dorsolumbar Route of spread: hematogenousType: paradiscalSymptom: back pain | 16,143 | medmcqa_train |
Drug of choice in Neonatal ITP is - | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Gammaglobulin Treatment of neonatal ITP o Prenatal administration of coicosteroids to mother. o IV immunoglobulin or sometime coicosteroids to the infant after delivery. Treatment of ITP in children IV immunoglobulin is the treatment of choice. Glucocoicoids are often used in combination. | 16,144 | medmcqa_train |
Foreign body from trachea most common goes to right bronchus due to - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Wider & in continuous line with trachea o Trachea bifurcates at Carina (at Lower border of T4 vertebra at T4-T5 disc space) into right and left principal (primary) bronchi.o Right principal bronchus is wider, shorter (2-5 cm long), and more vertical in the line of trachea (25deg with median plane).o T... | 16,145 | medmcqa_train |
On Contrast.radiography which among thefollowing is false? | Distal pa of duodenum has a cap The first pa of the duodenum has the duodenal cap or bulb and not the distal pa.The first pa of the duodenum is visible as a triangular shadow on barium studies and is k/a duodenal cap.The small intestine contains mucosal folds known as plicae circulares or valvulae conniventes that are ... | 16,146 | medmcqa_train |
Golden yellow jelly fungus is ? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Trenella mesenterica The term jelly fungus is sometimes applied to any fungus with a jelly like fruiting body, but it is especially appropriate for the members of a group of texa traditionally assigned to the order Tremellales. Largest genus is Tremella, which consists of about 80 species. Tremella me... | 16,147 | medmcqa_train |
A patient after road traffic accident presented with tension pneumothorax. What is the first line of management? | Ans. a. Insert wide bore needle in 2nd intercostal space (Ref: Sabiston 19/e p1599; Schwartz 9/e p138; Bailey 25/e p342)First line of management in tension pneumothorax: Insert wide bore needle in 2nd intercostal space.'Treatment of tension pneumothorax consists of immediate decompression by rapid insertion of a large-... | 16,148 | medmcqa_train |
Peau de orange appearance is due to | Ans. (d) Blockade of Subdermal lymphatics(Ref: Bailey and love 26/e, p 816)* Peau d orange - is due to infiltration of sub dermal lymphatics* Adherence to cooper's ligament - Tethering/Dimpling/Puckering | 16,149 | medmcqa_train |
Delusions are seen in all of the following, Except - | Conversion disorder is a neurosis. There are no delusions or hallucinations in neurosis. | 16,150 | medmcqa_train |
Ammonia in brain is trapped by - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Glutamine o Ammonia is produced in most of the tissues. However, it should be transported to liver as urea cycle (formation of urea) occurs only in liver. Since free ammonia is highly toxic, it is never transported in free form in bloodo Two mechanisms are available for transport of ammonia from the p... | 16,151 | medmcqa_train |
Automatization is: | The process of shifting a hydrogen atom from one carbon to another to produce enediols is referred to as automatization. | 16,152 | medmcqa_train |
Antral puncture is done through: | In proof puncture or antral lavage, the lateral wall of inferior meatus is punctured with Lichtwitz trocar and cannula. This site is selected as bone is very thin here. | 16,153 | medmcqa_train |
Highly toxic insecticide, according to WHO classification, are coded as: | Ans. c. Vellow (Ref: lhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxicity_ label)Highly toxic insecticide, according to WHO classification, are coded as Yellow.Toxicity labelsToxicity labels viz: red label, yellow label, blue label and green label are mandatory labels employed on pesticide containers in India identifying the level o... | 16,154 | medmcqa_train |
The most common etiology of sho stature is? | Sho stature Defined as height below third centile or more than 2 standard detions below the median height for age and gender according to the population standard. Children whose stature is more than 3 SD below the population mean for age and gender are more likely to be suffering from pathological sho stature as compar... | 16,155 | medmcqa_train |
True about parosteal osteosarcoma - | This question is quite different from previous one.
Though medullary cavity is not involved in parosteal osteosarcoma, some dedifferentiated type (grao sarcoma may involve medullary cavity. -- DD of bone tumor. | 16,156 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following shows deposition of IgA in dermal papilla - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Dermatitis herpetiformis Immunopathological appearance of vesicobullous disorders* Bullous pemphigoid-Linear band of IgG or C3 in epidermal basement membrane* Pemphigus vulgaris-Cell surface deposits of IgG on keratinocytes* Pemphigus foliaceous-Cell surface deposits of IgG on keratinocytes* Pemphigoi... | 16,157 | medmcqa_train |
The condition known as REM sleep is - | C i.e. Referred to as paradoxical sleep | 16,158 | medmcqa_train |
Valve of heister is seen in - | Ans. is 'a'- i.e., Cystic duct o The mucous membrane of the cystic duct forms a series of 5-12 crescentic folds, arranged spirally to form the so called spiral valve of Heister. This is not a true valve.o This question is a direct repeat from NBE based AI-2013 | 16,159 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is most useful for reversing severe ergot induced vasospasm? | Nitroprusside is a mixed dilator and is highly effective agent against ergot induced vasospasm. It is also the drug of choice for most of the hypeensive emergencies. | 16,160 | medmcqa_train |
Man is an intermediate host in life cycle of: September 2004 | Ans. A i.e. Malaria Man is an intermediate host in Plasmodium Echinococcus Tinea solium Toxoplasma gondi | 16,161 | medmcqa_train |
Most common tumor of middle mediastinum: | MC common tumor of Middle Mediastinum: Lymphoma.
MC common mass of Middle Mediastinum: Brachogenic cyst***. | 16,162 | medmcqa_train |
True about posttraumatic stress disorder : | A ie. Recall of traumatic events; B i.e. Associated with major trauma; C i.e. Disturb Sleep | 16,163 | medmcqa_train |
wAll of the following are Digastric muscle, except | The digastric muscle has two bellies united by an intermediate tendon. ORIGIN- a.Anterior belly from digastric fossa of mandible. b.Posterior belly from mastoid notch of temporal bone. FIBRES- a. Anterior belly runs downwards and backward b.Posterior belly runs downwards and forwards INSEION- Both heads meet at the int... | 16,164 | medmcqa_train |
CSF Rhinorrhea occurs d/t | Commonest area of # causing CSF Rhinorrhea → cribriform plate of ethmoid bone as it is extremely thin.
Other possible areas of # causing CSF Rhinorrhea Frontal sinus (Posterior wall) or of the anterior cranial fossa.
Difference between CSF Rhinorrhea & allergic or vasomotor rhinitis CSF contains glucose which can be de... | 16,165 | medmcqa_train |
Socio-security measures that are provided to the workers by which of the follow ing Act/Acts ? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Factory Act; 'b' i.e., Central Maternity Benefit Act; 'c' i.e., Workman compensation Act o Factory laws have been framed in every country to govern the conditions in industry and to safeguard the health and welfare of the worker. | 16,166 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following associated with the highest cardiac moality | Refer kDT 6/e p 534 Angiotensin receptor blocker like losaan and Beta blocker like my temporal all are cardioprotective in congestive hea failure. This decrease the moality Nicorandil is a potassium channel openers used in angina. It is cardioprotective in causing ischaemic preconditioning Rofecoxib is a selective COX ... | 16,167 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are associated with low complement levels except | Causes of glomerulonephritis associated with low serum complement - Post-infection glomerulonephritis- Subacutebacterialinfection: especially endocarditis- Systemic lupus erythematosus- Cryoglobulinaemia- Mesangiocapillaryglomerulonephritis, usually complementRef: Davidson's 22/e p501 | 16,168 | medmcqa_train |
Radiation protection shields are made up of- | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Lead o Effective preventive measure for high risk group e.g., X-ray technician is to use lead shields and lead rubber aprons. | 16,169 | medmcqa_train |
A female patient has dysphagia, intermittent epigastric pain. On endoscopy, esophagus was dilated above and narrow at the bottom. Treatment is: | Ans is 'd' i.e. Heller's Cardiomyotomy Ref: CSDT 13/ep430 This patient is having Achalasia cardia."A laparoscopic Heller myotomy and partial fundoplication is the procedure of choice for esophageal achalasia..... A laparoscopic Heller myotomy allows excellent relief of symptoms in the majority of patients and should be... | 16,170 | medmcqa_train |
Amount of oestrogen in MALA - D is : | 30 pg | 16,171 | medmcqa_train |
TRUE about Renshaw cell inhibition is: | D i.e. Inhibition of feed back propogation | 16,172 | medmcqa_train |
All are true about Pthisis bulbi except | IOP will not increase in Pthisis bulbi. | 16,173 | medmcqa_train |
Normal intracranial pressure in a child is ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., 50-80 mm of H20 CSF finding Pressure - 50-80 mm of H20 Leucocyte - < 5, . 75% lymphocyte Protein - 20-45 mg/dl Glucose - > 50 (2/3 of serum glucose | 16,174 | medmcqa_train |
At 34 weeks multigravida with previous 2 normal delivery has an unstable lie with the present pregnancy. It can be due to: | Placenta pre can be associated with several other conditions, including malpresentation, unstable lie, preterm premature rupture of membranes, and intrauterine growth restriction. There may also be an increased risk of congenital anomalies; however, there is no association with any specific anomaly. Ref: Wagner S.A. (2... | 16,175 | medmcqa_train |
The commonest cause of acute otitis media in children is | The commonest cause of Acute otitis media is Streptococcus pneumoniae in all age groups.Other agents- H. Influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and Pseudomonas.Ref: Hazarika; 3rd ed; Pg: 149 | 16,176 | medmcqa_train |
Most specific indicator of liver injury? | Most specific indicator of liver injury is: ALT: SGPT (product present in cytosol that come in blood due to injury) AST: SGOT, present in cardiac tissue/liver so it's not specific SAP: (Cholestasis marker) Do not indicate hepatocyte necrosis 5' nucleotidase: Cholestasis marker | 16,177 | medmcqa_train |
Treatment of choice for panic attack is? | Ans is 'b' i.e. Benzodiazepines Treatment of Panic disorders* Two most effective treatment are:-A. Pharmacotherapy : - The cornerstone of drug therapy is antidepressants. SSRIs (Fluoxetine or other) are the preferred agents. Because therapeutic effect of antidepressants takes some time to develop, initially Benzodiazep... | 16,178 | medmcqa_train |
One of the longer acting analogue among uterine stimulants | Carbetocin is a newer longer acting analogue of oxytocin . Now a days oxytocin use is reduced and this newer acting analogue is being used. Ref: katzung 12th ed, endocrinology. | 16,179 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following anaesthetic drugs is contraindicated in chronic renal failure – | Pethidine (Meperidine) is metabolized to form normeperidine (long half life) which is excreted by the kidney. Administration of pethidine to a patient with Chronic Renal Failure causes toxic accumulation of this metabolite and is hence contraindicated. | 16,180 | medmcqa_train |
In colles fracture not seen is: | D i.e. Medial rotation | 16,181 | medmcqa_train |
All are seen in Samters triad except? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Bacterial infection Samter's triad Samter's triad is a medical condition consisting of asthma, aspirin sensitivity, and nasaL'ethmoidal polyposis. It occurs in middle age (twenties and thiies are the most common onset times) and may not include any allergies. o Most commonly, the first symptom is rhin... | 16,182 | medmcqa_train |
Highest rate of impulse generation is given in: | Answer is A (SA Node) The rate of impulse generation/rate of discharge is highest in the SA node. Note: Highest Rate of impulse generation in seen in : SA NodeQ Highest Rate of conduction is seen in : Purkinje SystemQ | 16,183 | medmcqa_train |
The shoest diameter in fetal head is: | IMPOANT FETAL SKULL PARAMETERS Sub occpito brematic 9.5 cms : Sub mento bregmatic 9.5 cms Biparietal diameter 9.5 cms Mento veical 14 cms Submento veical 10cms Bi temporal diameter 8 cms Bimastoid: 7.5 cms | 16,184 | medmcqa_train |
Supposititious child is: March 2013 (d, h) | Ans. B i.e. Fictitious child Supposititious children are fraudulent offspring. These arose when an heir was required and so a suitable baby might be procured and passed off as genuine. | 16,185 | medmcqa_train |
A 29-year-old man presents to the clinic because he is concerned about blue fingers. He reports no other symptoms and is otherwise healthy. On physical examination, his vital signs are normal except for an oxygen saturation of 87% on room air. His lung and cardiac exams are normal but there is bluish discoloration of h... | The primary pathology is likely to be located in the respiratory center. Cyanosis, especially when asleep, is caused by a combination of polycythemia and hypoxia. The symptoms of alveolar hypoventilation are caused by both hypercarbia and hypoxemia. | 16,186 | medmcqa_train |
A 50-year-old woman who was obese and hypertensive, came with complaints of bleeding and abdomen pain, diagnosed to be endometrial cancer. Which of the following gene is mutated? | Ans: (b) PTENRef: WHO, FGT, Page 29-34Going with PTEN because it's the most common one mutated (Ref: WHO - >50%). P53 mutation is seen only in type 2 carcinomas, incidence of which is less. PTEN is seen in both type 1 and type 2 carcinomas.FeaturesType 1Type 2Prototypic formEndometrioid carcinomaUterine (papillary) ser... | 16,187 | medmcqa_train |
What is the percentage of immunoglobulins present in proteins | Immunoglobulins constitute 20 to 25% of total serum proteins. Based on physiochemical and antigenic differences, five classes of immunoglobulins have been recognized: IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD, and IgE.(Ref: Ananthanarayan 9th edition, p93) | 16,188 | medmcqa_train |
Which of these is not a complication of recurrent packed RBC transfusion? | Complication of recurrent packed RBC transformation - Acute lung injury (due to release of cytokines) - TRALI (transfusion related acute lung injury) (mainly due to donor antibodies) - G.V.H.D can be prevented by used of leucodepeleted blood or irradiated blood. | 16,189 | medmcqa_train |
Most common type of sarcoma of breast | Ans. (a) Angioarcoma(Ref. Sabiston page 842,20th edition)* Angiosarcoma most commonly follows RT to the axilla.* Characterized by Bluish purple nodule clinically | 16,190 | medmcqa_train |
Treatment of congenital cataract is: | A i.e. Needling & aspiration Surgical techniques employed for removal of paediatric (congenital or developmental) cataract include - lens aspirationQ, lens aspiration with anterior vitrectomy, lensectomy ( limbal or pars plana route), and extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) preferrably by phacoemulsificationQ. Pre... | 16,191 | medmcqa_train |
MOST common mutation seen in heriditary hemochromatosis is: | The most common mutation in hereditary hemochromatos is a homozygous G to A mutation resulting in a cysteine to tyrosine substitution at position 282 (C282Y). Another relatively common mutation (H63D) results in a substitution of histidine to aspaic acid at codon 63. Mutations like transferrin receptor 2 TFR2 mutation ... | 16,192 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following organism does not cause invasive diarrhea | Answer is A (Bacillus cereus) Bacillus cereus causes non invasive diarrhea secondary to small bowel hypersecretion, as a result of preformed bacterial toxins. Rotavirus, Aeromonas sp and Shigella are all invasive organism known to cause invasive diarrhea. | 16,193 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following parts of the mind develops at approximately the time a child starts first grade? | The superego develops at approximately the time a child starts first grade (6 years of age). The superego controls id (the sexual and aggressive aspects of the mind) impulses and represents moral values and conscience. The ego (the personality) and the id develop at earlier ages. The unconscious and the conscious mind... | 16,194 | medmcqa_train |
Causes of conjugated hyperbilirubinemia is - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Rotor syndrome Breast milk jaundice -o Decrease bilirubin uptake across hepathocyte membrane.o Entero-hepatic recirculation,o Leads to indirect hyperbilirubinemia.Rotor syndrome & Dubin-Johnson syndrome - (Nelson 17th/e Chapter 354)o Defect in hepatocyte secretion of conjugated bilirubin,o Leads to di... | 16,195 | medmcqa_train |
Recommend time for using8% glulataraldehyde for pulpotomy: | 2%, 4% and 8% buffered glutaraldehyde solutions can be used.
2% is used for pulpotomies in primary teeth.
The recommended time for 4% is 4 min and 8% is 2 min. | 16,196 | medmcqa_train |
Inhaled forgein body usually lodges in the: | Inhalation of foreign bodies into the lower respiratory tract is common, especially in children.Pas of teeth may be inhaled while a patient is under anesthesia during a difficult dental extraction.Because the right bronchus is the shoer (2.5 cm), wider and more direct continuation of the trachea, foreign bodies tend to... | 16,197 | medmcqa_train |
Bloody pericardial effusion can be due to ? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., All of the above | 16,198 | medmcqa_train |
Corynebacterium minutissimum causes? | Ans. B. ErythrasmaERYTHRASMA is caused by Corynebacterium minutissimum. It is a chronic superficial bacterial infection of skin involving the body folds and toe, webs, sometimes becoming generalized. It is characterized by presence of sharply demarcated, dry, brown slightly scaly and slowly spreading patches.SOME IMPOR... | 16,199 | medmcqa_train |
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