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For each of the following statements, select whether it is applicable to one of the following medications.Inhibition of angiotensin converting enzyme I (ACE I). | Enalapril exerts its effect by inhibiting formation of angiotensin II. This lowers systemic vascular resistance. In addition, ACE inhibitors have a natriuretic effect by inhibition of aldosterone secretion. | 16,500 | medmcqa_train |
Most diffusable ion in excitable tissue is : | B i.e. K+ potassium ion is most diffusible ion | 16,501 | medmcqa_train |
Which is the commonest site for extrapulmonary TB? | Extrapulmonary tuberculosis is tuberculosis (TB) within a location in the body other than the lungs. This occurs in 15-20% of active cases, causing other kinds of TB. These are collectively denoted as "extrapulmonary tuberculosis". Extrapulmonary TB occurs more commonly in immunosuppressed persons and young children . ... | 16,502 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is not included in major Jone's criteria - | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Elevated E.S.R. * The jones criteria for rheumatic fever:Major criteriaMinor criteria* Carditis0Clinical* Migratory polyarthritis0* Fever0* Sydenham's chorea0* Arthralgia0* Subcutaneous nodules0Laboratory* Erythema marginatum0Elevated acute phase reactants0Prolonged PR intervalPLUS Supporting evidence... | 16,503 | medmcqa_train |
Drugs used in CCF are all except : | There is a significant evidence–practice gap in the treatment of CHF; particularly the underuse of ACE inhibitors and β-blockers and aldosterone antagonists which have been shown to provide mortality benefit.
Treatment of CHF aims to relieve symptoms, to maintain a euvolemic state (normal fluid level in the circulatory... | 16,504 | medmcqa_train |
Which method is used for destroying useless hospital waste products? | Ans: b (Incineration) Ref: Ananthanarayan, 7th ed, p. 25; Park, 18th ed, p. 599Incineration is an excellent method of safely destroying materials such as contaminated cloth, animal carcasses and pathological materials.Categorization of biomedical waste and its disposal:Cat IHuman anatomical wasteIncinerationCat IIAnima... | 16,505 | medmcqa_train |
While working in a neonatal ICU. Your team delivers a preamature infant at 27 weeks of gestation and weighing 1500gm. How soon will you request fundus examination by an ophthalmologist? | All babies weighing less than 1.5 kg at birth or having a gestation period of less than 32 weeks should be screened with indirect ophthalmoscopy for retinopathy of prenaturity, between 32 and 36 weeks post conception. | 16,506 | medmcqa_train |
While calculating the incubation period for measles in a group of 25 kids, standard detion is 2 and the mean incubation period is 8 days, calculate Standard error. | STANDARD ERROR OF MEAN (SEMEAN) SEmean is the measure of difference between sample and population mean values whatever be the sampling procedure or the care taken while selecting sample, the sample estimates (statistics) will differ from population values (parameters) * SE is a 'measure of chance variation', and IT DOE... | 16,507 | medmcqa_train |
Through what "permissive action" do glucocoicoids accelerate gluconeogenesis during fasting | . | 16,508 | medmcqa_train |
Carhart's notch dips at: | Ans. (c) 2000 Hz* Carhart Notch is an audiogram finding and is an important feature in patients with Otosclerosis.* There is a sudden dip (notch) at 2000 Hz in bone conduction curve.* Carhart s notch disappears after stapedectomy. | 16,509 | medmcqa_train |
Intense itching is pathognomic feature of: | Ans. All of the above | 16,510 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are responsible for internal rotation of shoulder joint EXCEPT | (A) Infraspinatus # Muscles responsible for internal rotation of shoulder joint: Teres Major Deltoid Pectoralis Major | 16,511 | medmcqa_train |
Infection by which of the following agents leads to wart formation- | Ans. is 'b' i.e., HPV o Human papilloma virus (HPV) is the causative agent of all type of warts.Type of wartSite of involvementHPV types1. Verruca vulgaris (common wart)Most common type wart On Hands and fingers2 (most common), 4, 272. Verruca Plana (Flat wart)Face, hands3, 103. Verruca plantaris (Palmoplantar warts)Pa... | 16,512 | medmcqa_train |
Thalidomide is not used in: | HIV associated neuropathy | 16,513 | medmcqa_train |
An immunocompetent person is infected with Cryptosporidium and developed diarrhea with abdominal cramps. All of the following are TRUE about Cryptosporidium, EXCEPT: | Oocysts measuring 4-5 m are passed in feces in enormous numbers and are immediately infectious. Oocysts shed into the intestinal lumen mature to contain four sporozoites; their cell wall provides the unusual propey of acid-fastness, allowing them to be visualized with stains generally employed for mycobacteria. EIA tes... | 16,514 | medmcqa_train |
Mucocele is commonly seen in which sinus? | A mucocele of a paranasal sinus is an accumulation of mucoid secretion and desquamated epithelium within the sinus with distension of its walls and is regarded as a cyst-like expansile and destructive lesion. The frontal sinus is most commonly involved whereas sphenoid, ethmoid, and maxillary mucoceles are rare. The si... | 16,515 | medmcqa_train |
A variety of causative factors have been implicated in the development of Ca esophagus. Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor for Ca esophagus? | Etiologic Factors Believed to Be Associated with Esophageal Cancer: Excess alcohol consumption Cigarette smoking Other ingested carcinogens Nitrates (conveed to nitrites) Smoked opiates Fungal toxins in pickled vegetables Mucosal damage from physical agents Hot tea Lye ingestion Radiation-induced strictures Chronic ach... | 16,516 | medmcqa_train |
Asteroid bodies are seen in histological examination in tissues infected with which of the following causative agent? | Asteroid bodies are seen in association with Sporotrichosis. Sporotrichosis is an infection caused by Sporothrix schenckii a thermally dimorphic fungus. In H&E stained tissue, the asteroid body consists of a central basophilic yeast cell surrounded by radiating extensions of eosinophilic material, which are depositions... | 16,517 | medmcqa_train |
"Persona" is a method of - | Persona It is a microcomputer attached to a micro-labaratory. It measures the level if oestrone-3-glucuronide and LH in the morning urine by dipping a test stick in the urine. Green light shows contraception unlikely Red light shows feile period and warns the probable ovulation and contraception. The failure rate with ... | 16,518 | medmcqa_train |
Which one of this drugs doesn't have interaction with pyridoxine? | Pyridoxine reduces the effect of Levodopa in the treatment of parkinsonism. It is co-decarboxylase and by facilitating decarboxylation of levodopa reduces its blood level. It interacts with isoniazid and reduces the toxicity of isoniazid in slow acetylators. The hypotensive effect of hydralazine is reduced if pyridoxin... | 16,519 | medmcqa_train |
A 10-month-child weighing 5 kg and with 65 cm length, presents with cough and cold. He was found to have a respiratory rate of 48 per minute with no retractions, grunting, cyanosis. There is no history of convulsions. Which is true? | a. No pneumonia, only cough and cold(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2088-2093, Ghai 8/e p 379-381)Cut-off for fast breathing:Age<2 months2-12 months12-60 monthsRespiratory Rate>=60/min>=50/min>=40/minSo this baby does not have fast breathing; So this child has No pneumonia, only cough and cold, even though the child is malnouris... | 16,520 | medmcqa_train |
Management of a newborn when Mother has active Tuberculosis & is taking ATT – | BCG is given to all new born infants
INH therapy for newborns is considered 'essential' these days. It is so effective that separation of mother and infant is no longer considered mandatory. Ideally INH therapy should be continued for at least 3 months after the mother has been shown to be sputum negative. However, an ... | 16,521 | medmcqa_train |
Which structure resembles radiographically with PDL of maxillary 2nd molar? | Greater palatine foramen is seen as a radiolucent area (oval or round). Rarely, it is seen in the periapical film over the roots of first molar and sometimes at the apices of second premolar and second molar. This should not be confused with periapical pathologies. | 16,522 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following disappear in umbilical cord | D. i.e. Right vein | 16,523 | medmcqa_train |
True about nerve fiber C is | SPECIAL FEATURES
1) Susceptibility to
A) Hypoxia B > A > C
B) Pressure A > B > C
C) Local Anasthesia C > B > A
2) Diameter
A alpha > A beta > A gamma > A delta > B > C
3) Velocity
A alpha > A beta > A gamma > A delta > B > C
4) a)Large axons are associated with
Proprioce... | 16,524 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are the features of formocresol used as pulpotomy agent except: | formocresol crosses the apex. | 16,525 | medmcqa_train |
Most common primary for brain metastasis is which of the following? | Most common Primary for brain metastasis is - LUNG CANCER Paicular Lung cancer which is notorious for causing CNS metastasis - SMALL CELL LUNG CARCINOMA Most common Primary malignant CNS tumor seen in children - MEDULLOBLASTOMA Most common Primary malignant CNS tumor seen in adults - GLIOBLASTOMA Most common Primary be... | 16,526 | medmcqa_train |
Mechanism of action of cyanide poison is | (Inhibit cytochrome oxidase): (8.38- Parikh 6th edition)* Cyanide inhibits the action of cytochrome oxidase, carbonic anhydrase and probable of other enzyme system. It blocks the final step of oxidative phosphorylation and prevents the formation of ATP and its use as energy source.* Cyanide acts by reducing the oxygen ... | 16,527 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is not associated with renal cell carcinoma | Ideal ans is none. But renal cell carcinoma produce number of para neoplastic syndrome, ascribed to abnormal harmone production, including polycythemia, hypercalcemia, hypeension ,Cushing syndrome, eosinophillic ,amyloidosis etc | 16,528 | medmcqa_train |
A 59-year-old man has had increasing dyspnea on exertion for the past year. His dyspnea is worse in the upright position and diminishes when he is recumbent. On physical examination, he has clubbing of the fingers. Exercise induces a decrease in his PO2 that improves when he stops and lies down. Which of the following ... | Hepatopulmonary syndrome (portopulmonary hypertension) is described. The cause is obscure, but the result is pulmonary arterial vasoconstriction and ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) mismatches that lead to hypoxemia. The remaining choices are conditions that do not cause portal hypertension. Chronic inflammation and steatos... | 16,529 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is a live attenuated bacterial vaccine? | ANSWER: (D) BCGREF: APPENDIX-46 below for "TYPES OF VACCINE"Live vaccines can me memorized as "BOMBEY-VT"; BCG, OPV (sabin), MMR (mumps, measles & rubella), Bubonic plague, epidemic typhus, yellow fever (17D), vaccinia, Oral Typhoid vaccine (Ty21a) APPENDIX - 46Types of VaccineTypeContentExamplesKilled vaccineskilled, ... | 16,530 | medmcqa_train |
Kappa toxin released by clostridium perfringens is responsible for | Exotoxins produces by C. Perfringens *Alpha toxin(lecithinase) - detroys RBC& WBC *phi toxin- myocardial depression *kappa toxin-destruction of connective tissue and blood vessels Ref:Bailey and love 27th edition Pg no :420 | 16,531 | medmcqa_train |
The refractive power of emmatropic eye is | (58-D) (26-Khurana4rd)* The total dioptric power is +58 D, of which cornea contributes + 43 D and the lens + 15 DDimensions of an adult eyeballAnterior posterior diameter24 mmHorizontal diameter23.5 mmVertical diameter23 mmCircumference75 mmVolume6.5 mlWeight7 gm. | 16,532 | medmcqa_train |
The most characteristic and frequent feature of chronic rheumatic hea disease is the development of | Rheumatic fever (RF) produces both acute and chronic manifestations. Acute RF produces a pancarditis of all three layers of the hea. It is manifested by myocarditis, which is characterized histologically by the Aschoff body; pericarditis, which is referred to as "bread-and-butter" pericarditis; and verrucous endocardit... | 16,533 | medmcqa_train |
MC valve involved in Rheumatic fever ? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Mitral Mitral valve is involved most commonly. o RHD is the most common cause of mitral stenosis. | 16,534 | medmcqa_train |
Child with erythematous non-blanching bosselated lesion on right side of face, Treatment is | A dye laser is a laser which uses an organic dye as the lasing medium, usually as a liquid solution. Compared to gases and most solid state lasing media, a dye can usually be used for a much wider range of wavelengths, often spanning 50 to 100 nanometers or more. The wide bandwidth makes them paicularly suitable for tu... | 16,535 | medmcqa_train |
In developmental milestones of children, first draws | (A) Zero > Scribbling on paper with a crayon or pencil. The child scribbles spontaneously by 12-24 months, copies arid draws a horizontal or vertical line at 2 years; a circle by 3 years, a cross (plus sign) by 4 years and tilted cross (multiplication sign) by 5 years. He can draw a rectangle by the age of 4 years and ... | 16,536 | medmcqa_train |
Over 60% of the world's Multi Drug Resistant TB cases are seen in which of the following countries? | Overall 60% of all MDR-TB cases are in India, China, and the Russian Federation. Reference: Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th Edition, Page 1341 | 16,537 | medmcqa_train |
A 30 year-old male was bought to the emergency depament after a car accident. He sustained a severe injury to the anterior chest wall from the impact caused by the steering wheel. X-ray revealed fracture of the body of the sternum. Which of the following pa of the hea is most likely to be injured. | The area posterior to the sternum is occupied by the right ventricle and hence is most likely to be injured in this case. The convex anterosuperior surface of the right ventricle makes up a large pa of the sternocoastal aspect of the hea, and is seperated from the thoracic wall only by the pericardium. Ref: Gray&;s Ana... | 16,538 | medmcqa_train |
Paramesonephric duct forms which of the following | B. i.e. Uterus | 16,539 | medmcqa_train |
Black water fever is a special manifestation of malaria caused by; | Ans. A. P. falciparumBlackwater fever (BWF) is a severe clinical syndrome, characterized by intravascular hemolysis, hemoglobinuria (with passage of black urine), and acute renal failure caused by a variety of factors in patients with P. falciparum infestation. | 16,540 | medmcqa_train |
Folding of protein chain is due to : | B i.e. Hydrogen bond | 16,541 | medmcqa_train |
Dislocation of lens is seen in all the following condition except - | Dislocation of lens types: I. Congenital displacements: (a) Simple ectopia lentis:In this condition displacement is bilaterally symmetrical and usually upwards. It is transmitted by autosomal dominant inheritance. (b) Ectopia lentis et pupillae:It is characterised by displacement of the lens associated with slit-shaped... | 16,542 | medmcqa_train |
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE REGARDING BRACHYTHERAPY ? | CLINICAL APPLICATIONS * Brachytherapy can be used in combination with other therapies such as surgery, EB or chemotherapy, paicularly when the tumor is too large or is not easily accessible. * Brachytherapy has been most widely applied in the treatment of: Cervical Prostate Breast and skin cancers Brachytherapy can als... | 16,543 | medmcqa_train |
A 35 year old tall male from New Jersy has Marfan syndrome, an autosomal dominant disorder with features of subluxated lens of the eye, mitral valve prolapsed. The defect lies in: | Gene on chromosome 15 encoding fibrillin | 16,544 | medmcqa_train |
Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia with thrombocytopenia and renal insufficiency is commonly seen in young children with: | b. Hemolytic uremic syndrome(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2508, Ghai 8/e p 492)Neurologic findings (due to microthrombi formed in vessels of CNS) are present in TTP in addition to the triad seen in HUS (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, Thrombocytopenia and Renal failure). | 16,545 | medmcqa_train |
Above which level of heat stress index it is not possible to work comfortably – | HSI 40-60 causes severe heat strain and it is not possible to work comfortably. | 16,546 | medmcqa_train |
True about genetic code: | All | 16,547 | medmcqa_train |
Primase activity is present in | DNA polymerase alpha also known as Pol a is an enzyme complex found in eukaryotes that is involved in initiation of DNA replication Comparison of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic DNA Polymerases (see treasure) | 16,548 | medmcqa_train |
A 30-year-old non-smoker presented with cough and shoness of breath, fatigue, fever and night sweats for 3 weeks. On examination, specific skin lesions were noted over the lower limbs and on ophthalmoscopic examination anterior uveitis was diagnosed. Lab findings revealed elevated alkaline phosphatase levels along with... | This is a case of sarcoidosis. 1st image is of erythema nodosum. 2nd image shows maculopapular lesions on skin. Chest x ray shows bilateral hilar adenopathy, stage 1 disease. CT image shows patchy reticular nodularity, including areas of confluence HPE image shows an epithelioid cell granuloma. Rest of the 3 options ar... | 16,549 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following cell types contain the enzyme telemerase which protects the length of telomeres at the end of chromosomes, except: | B i.e. SomaticTelomerase is a multisubunit RNA containing complex related to viral RNA- dependent DNA polymerase (reverse transcriptase), the enzyme which is responsible for telomere synthesis & thus for maintaining the length of telomereQ.Telomerase, a RNA dependent DNA polymerase (reverse transcriptase), is the enzym... | 16,550 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is granted orphan drug status for the treatment of Dravet’s syndrome? | Stiripentol
Stiripentol increases GABA transmission. It is granted orphan drug status for the treatment of Dravet’s syndrome (Severe myoclonic epilepsy in infants).
Icatibant is a bradykinin B2 receptor antagonist. It is used for acute attacks of hereditary angioedema in adults with C1-esterase inhibitor deficiency.
Pi... | 16,551 | medmcqa_train |
Menadione is analog of: | Ans. (a) Vitamin KRef: Harper's Biochemistry 30th edn. 1554* Menadione is the water soluble form of vitamin K.Forms of VITAMIN K Vitamin K1Vitamin K2Vitamin K3AkaPhylloquinoneMenaqui- noneMenadioneSourceSeveral green vegetables and prepared syntheticallySynthesized by Gl bacteria, supplies 50% human requirementSyntheti... | 16,552 | medmcqa_train |
Punett square is used for which of the following functions? | The genotypes and phenotypes resulting from the recombination of gametes during feilization can be easily visualized by constructing a Punnett Square, named after Reginald C. Punnett who first devised this approach. Ref: Concepts of Genetics, By William S. Klug, Michael R. Cummings, Seventh Edition, Page 82 | 16,553 | medmcqa_train |
Flat vegetations in pockets of valves are due to : | Answer is B (Libman sach's Endocarditis) Flat vegetation in pockets of valves are charachteristic of Libman sach's endocarditis | 16,554 | medmcqa_train |
An antimetabolite which undergoes biotransformation to form an inhibitor of DNA polymerase is - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Cytosine arabinosideo Cytarabine is phosphorylated in the body to the corresponding nucleotide which inhibits DNA synthesis by inhibiting DNA polymerase. | 16,555 | medmcqa_train |
A patient who has been wearing denture for quite long time reported with flabby tissue behind the ridge. What will be the most likely diagnosis? | The epulis fissuratum is a tumorlike hyperplasia of fibrous connective tissue that develops in association with the flange of an ill-fitting complete or partial denture. Although, the simple term 'epulis' sometimes is used synonymously for epulis fissuratum, epulis is actually a generic term that can be applied to any ... | 16,556 | medmcqa_train |
Activator of acetyl CoA carboxylase is | Acetyl CoA Carboxylase It is the key enzyme; citrate activates this enzyme. The citrate level is high only when both acetyl CoA and ATP are abundant. Covalent modification is another regulatory mechanism. Phosphorylation inactivates acetyl CoA carboxylase (similar to glycogen synthase under the effect of glucagon). Hen... | 16,557 | medmcqa_train |
Simian crease is seen in which syndrome? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Down's syndrome * Single palmar crease (simian crease) is seen in Down's syndromeClinical features of Down's syndrome* Most striking feature in the neonate is hypotonia and although the diagnosis is usually evident at this time, it may sometimes be missed if the baby is very premature or his facial fe... | 16,558 | medmcqa_train |
True regarding battered baby syndrome | Impoant Clinical Features of Battered Baby Syndrome :- * Fractures and injuries will be at different stages of healing * Most characteristic lesion-laceration of mucosa inside the upper lip and often tear of frenulum noted * Infantile whiplash syndrome- shaking a child causes subdural hematoma and intra ocular bleeding... | 16,559 | medmcqa_train |
which of the following is not the side effect of phenelezine | MAOI * IMPOANCE First class of antidepressant drugs that were introduced * MECHANISM There are three monoamines namely dopamine, adrenaline and serotonin. These mon amines are degraded by monoamine oxidase. MAOI inhibit this enzyme and acts increasing monoamines * DRUGS Phenelezine Tranylcipromine * USE ATYPICAL DEPRES... | 16,560 | medmcqa_train |
The best treatment of tension pneumothorax is - | Tension pneumothorax must be treated as a medical emergency. If the tension in the pleural space is not relieved, the patient is likely to die from the inadequate cardiac output or marked hypoxemia.
A large-bore needle should be inserted into the pleural space through the second anterior intercostal space.
If large amo... | 16,561 | medmcqa_train |
In Lepra reaction, drug useful is | Refer KDT 6/e p752 Anti inflammatory drugs are used in Lepra reaction Steroids ,Clofazimine and thalidomide can be used | 16,562 | medmcqa_train |
Cohort study is better than case control study in all ways except - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Lesser time spent o Cohort study is more time consuming,o Cohort study is prospective study,o Chances of bias are high in case-control study.Main differences between case control and cohort studiesCase control studyCohort study1. Proceeds from ''effect to cause"Proceeds from "cause to effect"2 Starts ... | 16,563 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are seen in asbestosis except - | Diffuse alveolar damage is a characterstic feature of ARDS. As explained in the text, asbestos inhalation is associated with pleural plaque, interstitial fibrosis, bronchogenic cancer and mesothelioma. | 16,564 | medmcqa_train |
Specificity measures - | specificity is defined as the ability of a test to identify correctly those who do not have the disease,that is true negatives.ref;parks gextbook,ed22 ,pg no 131 | 16,565 | medmcqa_train |
Reversible Dementia Is a feature of ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Hypothyroidism Causes of reversible dementiao Hypothyroidismo Normal pressure hydrocephaluso Depressiono Drugso Alcoholo Vitamin B12 deficiency | 16,566 | medmcqa_train |
What is the content of an epiplocele ? | CONTENTS OF HERNIA: These can be: *Omentum = omentocele (synonym: epiplocele) *Intestine = enterocele; more commonly small bowel but may be large intestine or appendix *A poion of the circumference of the intestine = Richter's hernia *A poion of the bladder (or a diveiculum) may constitute pa of or be the sole content ... | 16,567 | medmcqa_train |
If the kidney biopsy is done in a bronchogenic carcinoma patient who presents as a case of nephrotic syndrome, which lesions will be seen most likely? | If a nephrotic syndrome presents in an adult patient, underlying malignancy should be considered. It may be found in 10- 22% of cases, being more prevalent in the older age group. Though both MGN and MPGN can be associated with lung malignancy, on a comparative basis the more commonly seen is MGN and is hence the answe... | 16,568 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following statements about Pneumococcal Pneumonia are true, except : | Answer is B (Air Bronchogram Absent): Air Bronchogram sign is a characteristic feature of Pneumococcal Pneumonia. Air Bronchogram is typically absent in Lobular Pneumonias (Bronchopneumonia) and Interstitial Pneumonias Pneumococcal Pneumonia is the most common pulmonary infection that produces lobar pattern of pneumoni... | 16,569 | medmcqa_train |
Probenecid does NOT decrease the renal excretion of the following drug: | Probenecid decreases the biliary secretion of rifampin, leading to higher plasma concentrations. Probenecid inhibits the tubular secretion of drugs, such as: Methotrexate Active metabolite of clofibrate Inactive glucuronide metabolites of NSAIDs such as naproxen, ketoprofen, and indomethacin Penicillin Cephalosporins R... | 16,570 | medmcqa_train |
In which of the following types of Food poisoning, fever is a predominant symptom? | Ans. D. Salmonella food poisoningFever is a predominant symptom in Food poisoning due to GN organism due to systemic effect of LPS. | 16,571 | medmcqa_train |
Several children between the ages of 3 and 6 years have been admitted to a local hospital because of the encephalopathic crisis. They have lived in the same community all their lives. All have previously exhibited retarded psychomotor development. On physical examination, the children have diffuse abdominal pain and ar... | Old flaking paint that is lead-based has a sweet taste, attracting small children to ingest it. The major risk to children from lead ingestion is neurologic damage. Venous blood lead levels should normally be less than 10 mg/dL. Ethylene glycol is found in antifreeze and can produce acute renal tubular necrosis. Kerose... | 16,572 | medmcqa_train |
Primary bile acid secreted by liver is ? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Chenodeoxycholic acid The primary bile acids are produced from cholesterol in liver. These are cholic acid and chenodexycholic acid. These are conjugated with glycine or taurine. So primary bile acids are glycocholic acid, glycochenodeoxycholic acid, taurocholic acid, and taurochenodeoxycholic acid. T... | 16,573 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is the initial treatment of choice of Smith's fracture? | Treatment of Smith's fracture involves closed manipulation followed by an above elbow plaster cast with elbow in flexion and forearm in full supination. Open reduction and internal fixation using buttress plate and screws is done when closed reduction fails. Reference: Essentials Of Ohopaedics & Applied Physiotherapy B... | 16,574 | medmcqa_train |
Refraction in eye not affected by: | Ans. c. Anterior chamber depth increasedREFRACTORY POWER DEPENDS ONRadii of curvatureDifference in refractive index between two media at interface of refraction. (Anterior surface of cornea has maximum refractive power due to maximum change (0.376) in refractive index from air to cornea.Axial length of eyeball | 16,575 | medmcqa_train |
Which is not a cause of metabolic acidosis- | High altitudes : cause respiratory alkalosis, by stimulating respiratory centers. Ref: Harrison&;s 19thE | 16,576 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is used to transport cholesterol from intestine to liver | Apo B
Transport of dietary cholesterol from the intestine
In the intestine, cholesterol esters and some unesterified cholesterol are incorporated into chylomicrons, which transports cholesterol and other dietary lipids from the intestine.
When triacylglycerol of chylomicrons is hydrolyzed by lipoprotein lipase in the... | 16,577 | medmcqa_train |
Acinic cell carcinomas of the salivary gland arise most often in the - | Acinic Cell Carcinoma This is a rare tumor composed of acinic cells resembling serous cells of a normal salivary gland. These cells are arranged in sheets or acini and have characteristic basophilic granular cytoplasm. Ref: TEXTBOOK OF PATHOLOGY 6th EDITION - HARSH MOHAN PAGE NO:537 | 16,578 | medmcqa_train |
Magnan's syndrome is associated with: WB 09; BHU 09; MP 11; AFMC 12; NEET 14 | Ans. Cocaine | 16,579 | medmcqa_train |
Basic pathology in rickets – | To know the pathophysiology of rickets, one should know the structure of bone.
Bone consists of -
Protein matrix i.e. osteoid --> also known as unmineralized bone.
Mineral phase, principally composed of calcium and phosphate, mostly in the form of hydroxyapatite.
In rickets osteoid (protein matrix) is formed normal... | 16,580 | medmcqa_train |
Ford foundation established by | Ford Foundation has suppoed the establishment of NIHAE (National Institute of Health Administration and Education) at Delhi. The institute provides a senior staff, college type training for health administrators.Park 23e pg: 924 | 16,581 | medmcqa_train |
A middle-aged woman is revealed to have subepithelial bullae with granular IgA deposits on basement membrane and she has some degree of gluten sensitivity. What is the diagnosis? | Ans. c (Dermatitis herpetiformis) (Ref. Robbin'S pathology 8th ed., 484; Harrison's 17th ed., Table 55-1)DERMATITIS HERPETIFORMIS# DH is cha by intensely pruritic, papulovesicular skin lesions symmetrically distributed over extensor surfaces.# All have asso gluten-sensitive enteropathy, and >90% express the HLA-B8/DRw3... | 16,582 | medmcqa_train |
An opioid which is an anti tussive action is? | ANSWER: (C) Codeine REF: KDT 5th ed p. 197ANTITUSSIVESOpioidsNon opioidsCodeinePholocodieneNoscapine or narcotineDextrpmethorphanOxeladin chlorphdianol | 16,583 | medmcqa_train |
Perioral rash and pigmentation of palmar area and eczematous skin lesions are seen in: | Ans. B. zinc deficiencyZinc is a component of over 100 metal enzymes and participates in many biological processes. Zinc regulates gene transcription and participates in nucleic acid metabolism, protein synthesis and thereby cellular growth. Zinc deficiency is usually seen as a part of malnutrition or malabsorption syn... | 16,584 | medmcqa_train |
Dystrophic calcification is seen in all except | Seen in caseous necrosis in tuberculosis of lungs, lymph nodes and also seen in case of atheroma of rheumatic valves.The pathogenesis of dystrophic calcification involves initiation (or nucleation) and propagation, both of which may be either intracellular or extracellular; the ultimate end product is the formation of ... | 16,585 | medmcqa_train |
Simplest measure of moality ? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Crude death rate o The simplest measure of moality is the crude death rate. | 16,586 | medmcqa_train |
The procedure contraindicated in diabetics | Cone bearing(prosthesis possible)End bearing(where limb fitting facilities are limited)Below knee (stump= 8cm preferably 10-12 cm below knee) Above knee (stump = 20 cm above knee) Gritti stokes (transcondylar at lower femur) Through kneeSyme's (tibia and fibula are sectioned above the ankle joint preserving blood suppl... | 16,587 | medmcqa_train |
A wave in JVP is due to | The atrial pressure changes are transmitted to the great veins, producing three characteristic waves in the record of jugular pressure. The A wave is due to atrial systole. C wave due to ventricular systole. It is caused paly by paial backflow of blood into atria during onset of ventricular contraction but mainly due t... | 16,588 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following drug is used in myocardial infarction | Refer kDT 7/e 556 Treatment depends on severity Treatment ranges from lifestyle changes and cardiac rehabilitation to medication, stents and bypass surgery. Suppoive care Defibrillation Using an electrical shock to correct a rapid, irregular heabeat and restore the hea's normal rhythm. Oxygen therapy Providing extra ox... | 16,589 | medmcqa_train |
Ishihara chas are used in diagnosis of which of the following? | The most common test for color blindness uses the Ishihara chas, which are plates containing figures made up of colored spots on a background of similarly shaped colored spots. Ref: Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology 23rd edition, Chapter 12. | 16,590 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following statements about bronchial circulation are true, Except: | B i.e. Contribute to gaseous exchangeBronchial circulation does not take pa in gaseous exhangeQ. Gaseous exchange takes place in pulmonary circulation.Bronchial Circulation- Bronchial aeries arise directly from aoa and provide nourishment/ oxygenated blood to lung parenchymaQ. Bronchial aeries are usually 3 in number, ... | 16,591 | medmcqa_train |
Pneumocystis carinii causes primary infection in | There are two known species of Pneumocystis - Pneumocystis carinii, commonly found in rats and Pneumocystis jirovecii seen in humans. Ref: Textbook of Microbiology, Ananthanarayan and Paniker; 9th edition | 16,592 | medmcqa_train |
The hypothetical situation is- | Dying deposition is the statement of a person on oath, recorded by a magistrate.
In the presence of the accused or his lawyer.
The lawyer is allowed to cross-examine the witness.
This procedure is not followed in India.
Such a situation is so-called hypothetical as it is practically very difficult to achieve or virtua... | 16,593 | medmcqa_train |
Feature(s) of Alcohol withdrawl delirium is/are allexcept: | A i.e. Diarrhoea | 16,594 | medmcqa_train |
The protein that anchors both actin and titin at Z lines is? | Ans. (c) a-actinin(Ref: Gautel et al. Journal of Experimental Biology (2016) 219, 135-145)a-Actinin anchors both titin and actin filaments at Z linesMyomesin and obscurin are the myosin cross linking protein that attaches myosin at M lineNebulin is an acting binding protein that regulates the length of thin filaments | 16,595 | medmcqa_train |
Most common lung carcinoma in non-smokers and women? | Adenocarcinoma is the overall most common type of lung carcinoma.
Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of lung carcinoma in non-smokers and females.
Squamous cell (epidermoid) carcinoma is the most common type of lung carcinoma in India.
Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type of lung carcinoma in smokers ... | 16,596 | medmcqa_train |
All of following are true about carcinoma of cervix except : | No cytological test is available for screening in early phase of disease | 16,597 | medmcqa_train |
Best investigation for temporal bone fracture is: | Ans. CT | 16,598 | medmcqa_train |
Environmental manipulation to enable BEST expression of genotype is known as: | Euthenics deals with the "improvement" through altering external factors and environment to enable adequate expression of genotype. Ref: Park 21st edition page: 767. | 16,599 | medmcqa_train |
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