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Egg Shell Calcification" in chest X ray is seen in?
ANSWER: (D) All aboveREF: Chapman 4th ed p. 148EGG SHELL CALCIFICATION:SilicosisPneumoconiosisSarcoidosisLymphoma following radiotherapyTB, Histoplasmosis, BlastomycosisAmyloidosis
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In infant most sensitive audiometric screening is
Used as a screening procedure for infants. Other uses of ABR: To determine the threshold of hearing in infants; also in children and adults who do not cooperate and in malingerers. To diagnose retrocochlear pathology paicularly acoustic neuroma. To diagnose brainstem pathology, e.g. multiple sclerosis or pontine tumour...
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In Hybrid RNA-DNA, DNA is 5CTTAAG3. The sequence of RNA will be:
B i.e. 5CUUAAG3
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In Burkitts lymphoma , translocation seen is chromosome
Ans. is 'b' 8-14 translocation Chromosomal translocations Associated Neoplasms8 - 14 -Burkitt's lymphoma*.Acute lymphocytic leukemia (FAB type L3) Immunoblastic B cell lymphoma*15-17 -Promyelocytic leukemia*4-11 -Acute lymphocytic leukemiaH-14 -Chronic lymphocytic leukemia14- 18 -Some B cell lymphomas6 - 14 -Cystadenoc...
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All of the following are trypsin inhibitors, except
A trypsin inhibitor is a type of serine protease inhibitor that reduces the biological activity of trypsin. Trypsin is an enzyme involved in the breakdown of many different proteins, including as pa of digestion in humans and other animals. As a result, protease inhibitors that interfere with its activity can have an a...
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Isoenzymes can be differentiated from each other by
Identification of Isoenzymes: In Agar gel or polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, the isoenzymes have different mobility. LDH, CK and ALP isoenzymes can be separated by electrophoresis. Heat stability: One of the isoenzymes may be easily denatured by heat, e.g. bone isoenzyme of ALP (BALP). Inhibitors: One of the isoenz...
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All of the following are side effects of tacrolimus except -
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Ototoxicity Adverse effects of Tacrolimus o Nephrotoxicity (most common and dose limiting) o Neurotoxicity o Hepatotoxicity o GI toxicity o Alopecia o Hypeension o Hematological toxicity (Leucocytosis, thrombocytopenia) o Endocrine (hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia)
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Afferent pupillary defect is seen in: March 2012
Ans: D i.e. Retrobulbar neuritis When the input, through both the optic nerves to the midbrain is equal, the pupils to which the light is transferred will remain tightly constricted since the consensual response has the same magnitude as a direct response. Should there be a lesion of one optic nerve, the input from tha...
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Lisch nodule seen in -
Bilateral Lisch nodules are seen in neurofibromatosis type 1. These are hamaomas that develop during second - third decades, seen as tiny nodular pigmented lesions protruding above the iris surface. Other uncommon iris lesions in type 1 NF include congenital ectropion uveae and mammillations. Ref: kanski's 8 th edition...
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Paranasal sinuses present at birth are
Paranasal sinuses develop as outpouchings from the mucous membrane of a lateral wall of the nose. The growth of sinuses continues during childhood and into early adult life. Radiologically maxillary sinuses can be identified at 4-5 months, ethmoids at 1 year,  sphenoid at 4 years and frontals at 6 years.
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A 69-year-old man presents to the emergency depament with painless vision loss of his right eye. He describes the visual loss as a gradual progression from blurry to total blackout over the past two hours. He has no history of prior visual problems. Past medical history is significant for a myocardial infarction three ...
This patient has a sudden onset of complete, unilateral, painless loss of vision with intact extraocular muscle movement. This is consistent with occlusion of the retinal aery. The retina derives its blood supply from the internal carotid aery the ophthalmic aery, from which branch the central retinal aery and ciliary ...
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A 6-year old child who presented with perianal pruritus, excoriation of skin and nocturnal enuresis was found to be infected with a parasite causing autoinfection. The adult forms ofthe parasite are knwon to inhabit
Enterobius vermicularis is an organism that primarily lives in ileum and cecum. Once E. vermicularis eggs are ingested, they take about 1 to 2 months to develop into adult worms which happens in the small intestine. development takes place in the small intestine but the adult worms are found chiefly in the colon Ref Ha...
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Which of the following substance abuse is commonly associated with morbid jelousy?
Morbid Jealousy most often result from alcohol abuse. Cocaine abuse results in tactile hallucination, coronary aery vascocnstriction and myocardial infarction. Reference: Textbook of Medicine By Robe L Souhami, page 251
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DALY measures -
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Year lost due to premature death and year lived with disability o DALY (Disability Adjusted Life Years) expresses years of life lost due to premature death and years lived with disability adjusted for severity of disability.
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High autopsy rate in hospital is indicative of:
Autopsy rate of 15 to 20% indicates inquisitive nature of medical staff and progressive outlook of hospital. Ref: Textbook of community medicine, S. Lal, 3rd edition pg: 686.
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In compartment syndrome, false sign is
(B) Normal pulse rate # Classic features of ischaemia are the five Ps: Pain, Paraesthesia, Pallor, Paralysis and Pulselessness.> But it is criminal to wait until they are all present; the diagnosis can be made long before that.> The earliest of the 'classic' features are pain (or a 'bursting' sensation) and altered sen...
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The alveoli are normally kept dry by the:
Normally, Starling's forces across the alveolar wall, mainly the negative interstitial hydrostatic pressure, or fluid movement from the alveolar space into the interstitium. This will keep the alveoli dry. Surfactant reduces the surface tension within the alveolus, and decrease the tendency of fluid to be drawn in, kee...
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A patient Seeta is diagnosed to be having iron deficiency anemia. The agent that can be used to improve the absorption of iron is:
Substances improving the absorption of iron are: Ascorbic Acid HCl Substances reducing the absorption of iron Phosphates Meat Phytates Tetracyclines Antacids
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A 62-year-old man has had fever and a 4-kg weight loss over the past 6 months. On physical examination, his temperature is 38.6deg C. He has generalized nontender lymphadenopathy, and the spleen tip is palpable. Laboratory studies show hemoglobin, 10.1 g/dL; hematocrit, 30.3%; platelet count, 140,000/mm3; and WBC count...
The immunophenotype is characteristic for mantle cell lymphoma. Of the lesions listed, lymphoblastic lymphoma and Burkitt lymphoma occur in a much younger age group. Burkitt lymphoma has a t (8;14) translocation. The remaining three lesions occur in an older age group. Of these, small lymphocytic lymphoma manifests wit...
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Most common malignant tumour of nasopharynx in children is:
Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common malignant tumour of the nasopharynx, though all of the above are seen with different frequency.
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According to Enneking system, not true regarding an active benign tumor is
Thick rim of reactive bone Thick rim of reactive bone is a feature of Latent benign bone tumors and not Active benign bone tumors. Active benign rumors have a thin rim of reactive bone. Enneking has staged benign and malignant musculoskeletal tumors to aid in treatment decision making and to allow comparisons of treatm...
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Ganser syndrome is related to?
Ans. (a) Approximate answerRef: Kaplan and Sadocks Concise Textbook of clinical psychiatry 3rded p 302
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The most common cause of myopia is -
Axial type of simple myopia may signify just a physiological variation in the length of the eyeball or it may be associated with precocious neurological growth during childhood. other causes are : Curvatural type Role of diet Role of genetics Theory of excessive near work Reference : A K KHURANA OPHTALMOLOGY,Edition 4,...
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Sequence of putrefaction: WB 07
Ans. Spleen-brain-hea-uterus
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Randomization is done to reduce-
.randomization is a statisticaal procedure in which the paicipants are allocated to groups usually called study and control gropus.randomization is an approach to ensure comparability by the elimination of bias.randomisaton is the hea of a control trial.it ensures that the investigator has no control over the allocatio...
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All are causes of pulmonary hypeension except
Category 1. Pulmonary aerial hypeension (PAH) Key feature: elevation in pulmonary aerial pressure (PAP) with normal pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (pcwp) Includes: Idiopathic (IPAH) * Sporadic * Familial * Exposure to drugs or toxins * Persistent pulmonary hypeension of the newborn * Pulmonary capillary hemangiomat...
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Patient present with pain in base of thumb. What is the tendon marked?
De Quervain's TenosynovitisDe Quervains tenosynovitis is a stenosing tenosynovitis of unknown aetiology which occurs in the first dorsal compartment at the level of the radial styloid. It involves the common extensor sheath containing the tendons of abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis. There is palpab...
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Which among the following is true regarding Menetrier disease?
Menetrier disease also known as hyperplastic hypersecretory gastropathy, is a disorder in which the gastric mucosal folds are enlarged. This leads to protein loss, parietal cell atrophy, and an increase in mucous cells. It results from profound hyperplasia of the surface mucous cells with accompanying glandular atrophy...
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Drug used in the treatment of Congestive Heart Failure is
(D) All the above# First-line therapy for all heart failure patients is angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition. ACE inhibitors (i.e., enalapril, captopril, lisinopril, ramipril) improve survival and quality of life. If the patient is intolerant to ACEI they are replaced by ARB's.> Diuretics have been a mainstay...
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Number of primary teeth;
there are total of 20 primary teeth PRIMARY/ MILK/ TEMPORARY TEETH SECONDARY/ PERMANENT TEETH BEGIN AT 6-7 months 6 years 1st tooth to erupt Lower central incisor 1st molar Last tooth Second molar 3rd molar or wisdom tooth Completes at 2 and half - 3 years 12 years except the 3rd molar Total no. of teeth 20 28-32
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Radiograph of the ankle of a diabetic patient with painless, swollen joint shows destroyed joint with large number of loose bodies. The most probable diagnosis is:
Neuropathic ahritis (Charcot's joint) is encountered most often in patients with diabetes mellitus. It is a progressive destructive ahritis associated with loss of pain sensation, proprioception, or both. Without these protective mechanisms, joints are subjected to repeated trauma, resulting in progressive cailage and ...
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Amaurosis fugax is due to-
Amaurosis fugax is sudden temporary and painless loss of vision due to transient failure of retinal circulation. It may occur in carotid transient ischemic attack (TIA).
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Waddling gait (Sailor's gait) is seen in
(B) Bilateral CDH (Congenital Dislocation of Hip) # Myopathic gait (or Waddling gait) is a form of gait abnormality.> The "waddling" is due to the weakness of the proximal muscles of the pelvic girdle.> The patient uses circumduction to compensate for gluteal weakness.> Conditions associated with a myopathic gait inclu...
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All are true about bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis, except :
Answer is B (Causes normocapnic failure): "Most patients with severe diaphragmatic weakness present with hypercapnic respiratory failure"-Harrison Sniff test is a confirmatory test of unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis. Whether sniff test is also useful for bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis is unconfirmed, although it ...
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A patient comes to you after visiting the hair dresser. What will you do to confirm the diagnosis:
Ans. D. Patch TestPatient is having swelling of face most probably due to allergy to some cosmetic product. Patch test will identify the cause of allergic reaction.
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During a surgery, the patient had sudden hypotension, which of the following will promptly increase & hence be used intramuscularly to increase the blood pressure in this patient?
Ans. b (Mephenteramine). (Ref. Pharmacology by KD Tripathi 6th/pg.l27)MEPHENTERMINE# It produces both cardiac stimulation and vasoconstriction by directly activating a and (3 adrenergic receptors as wellas by releasing NA.# Cardiac output, systolic and diastolic BP are increased.# The direct positive chronotropic effec...
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Transition temperature of lipid bilayers of cell membranes is increased by
The cholesterol content of the membrane alters the fluidity of the membrane. When cholesterol concentration increases, the membrane becomes less fluid on the outer surface, but more fluid in the hydrophobic core. The effect of cholesterol on membrane fluidity is different at different temperatures. At temperature below...
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Which micronutrient deficiency can give rise to the following eye finding?
??' The given picture shows Bitot's spots, seen in Vitamin A deficiency. ??' Bitot's spots : Foamy appearance in conjunctiva due to superficial deposition of keratin in conjunctiva . Vitamin A deficiency (VAD), as graded by the WHO: Night blindness (XN) Conjunctival xerosis (X1A) Bitot's spots (X1B) Corneal xerosis (X2...
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Catabolism of H2O2 is carried out by:
Ans. (a) Peroxisomes(Ref: Ganong, 25th ed/p.38)Peroxisomes (or) microbodies are concerned with three vital functions in a cell namely:#Generation and degradation of hydrogen peroxide (H2 O2 )#Oxidation of very long chain fatty acids (eg, C20,C22)#Detoxification of harmful chemicals
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The Children's Act 1960 provide for care, maintenance, training and rehabilitation of which of the following?
The Children's Act 1960 provides for care of delinquent children. Delinquent children are those who show detion from normal behaviour and have committed an offence. Ref: Park 21st edition page: 645.
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Marker of fecal contaminatin is -
Ans. is 'b' i.e., E. coli
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The first reflex response to appear as spinal Shock wears off in humans is
(B) Withdrawal reflex CENTERREFLEXESCerebral cortex* Conditional reflexes* Optical righting reflex* Placing reaction* Hooping reactionSpinal cord* Stretch reflexes* Positive supporting reaction* Negative supporting reactionMidbrain* Righting reflexes* Neck righting reflex* Labrynthine righting reflex* Body or head righ...
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The most common indication for liver transplantation in end-stage liver disease?
Liver transplantation--the replacement of the native, diseased liver by a normal organ (allograft)--is now a lifesaving operation applied more optimally in the natural history of an end-stage liver disease. The preferred and technically most advanced approach is ohotopic transplantation, in which the native organ is re...
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Opening of esophagus into diaphragm is at the level of
Opening of esophagus into diaphragm is at the level of T10. Ref - BDC 6th edition Vol 1 pg282
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How much amount of energy is yielded by one gm of alcohol in the body?
Alcohol supplies about 7cal/gm of energy. Energy yield of macro-nutrients (Proximate principles): Nutrient Energy yield Carbohydrates 4 cal per gram (17 KJ) Proteins 4 cal per gram (17 KJ) Fats 9 cal per gram (37 KJ)
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Most common and most malignant neuroendocrine tumour of pancreas?
Ans. (a) GastrinomaRef: Sabiston 20th edition Page 954* MC functioning endocrine neoplasm of pancreas - insulinoma* MC endocrine neoplasm in MEN - 1 Syndrome - Gastrinoma* MC and most malignant endocrine neoplasm - gastrinoma* MC neuroendocrine tumor - Nonfunctioning tumors
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The following tests are used to check the efficiency of pasteurization of milk except :
Methylene blue Reduction test is a indirect test for detection of microorganism in milk. It is carried out on milk prior to the process of pasteurization and is not used to check the efficiency of pasteurization. Ref: Alcamo's Laboratory Fundamentals of Microbiology By Jeffrey Pommerville, 2010, Page 297
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by all EXCEPT:
ANSWER: (B) TuberculosisREF: Apley's system of orthopedics & fracture 8th edition page 247-248Carpal tunnel syndrome is produced by entrapment of median nerve beneath the flexor retinaculum. Associated conditions that can leads to carpal tunnel syndrome are:Idiopathic (most common)PregnancyEndocrine disordersHypothyroi...
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Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia with increased urobilinogen is seen in:
Ans. (a) Hemolytic anemia(Ref: Robbins 9th/pg 631 -632)Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia with increased urobilinogen is seen in Hemolytic anemia
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Major source of collagen in cirrhosis -
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Ito cell (Hepatic stellate cell)o Perisinusoidal stellate cells (Ito cells) play a role in the storage and metabolism of vitamin A and are transformed into collegen producing myofibroblasts when there is inflamation of the liver. These cells are the major source of collegen in cirrhosis.
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Cell surface receptors are used by which hormone-
Ans. is 'c'i.e., Glucagon Type of receptorso All hormones act through specific receptors present inside the cell (intracellular) or on the surface of cells (membrane receptors).A. Membrane receptorso Present on the cell membrane.o Their drug/hormone binding domain is extracellular and effector domain is intracellular.T...
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Hypersegmented neutrophils are seen in
Ans. (c) Megaloblastic anemia
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True about Kartagener's syndrome -a) Dextrocardiab) Infertilityc) Mental retardationd) Bronchiectasis
Dextrocardia occurs due to situs invertus.
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Best test for measuring Graffian follicle Maturation is :
Transvaginal ultrasonography
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False statement about treatment of Ca cervix
Ans. is e i.e. From stage lb onwards same prognosis with Surgery and Radiotherapy Surgery Radiotherapy Chemo-Radiation Limited to patients with stage * Can be used to treat all stages.deg * Reserved for late stagesdeg I & IIdeg & in case of recurrencedeg. In early stages in young women * Combination of external surgery...
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Pulsatile proptosis is a feature of-
*Coicocavernous fistula causes pulsatile proptosis. Ref: Clinical ophthalmology 2nd/e p.786
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Fordyce's spots:
Fordyce's spots are yellowish-white granules in the buccal mucosa and represent enlarged ectopic sebaceous glands. It is a developmental anomaly. There is no malignant potential.
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Corneal endothelium is embryologically derived from
Endothelium, Descemet&;s membrane, stroma and Bowman&;s layer are derived from the fibrous layer of mesenchyme lying anterior to the optic cup . The corneal endothelium is embryologically derived from the neural crest. The corneal endothelium is attached to the rest of the cornea through Descemet&;s membrane, which is ...
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Which one of the following is not a amide
B i.e. Procaine
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The most common symptoms for fibroids are:
Abnormal uterine bleeding is menstrual bleeding heavy enough to interfere with your normal activities and, in some cases, it causes anemia. In addition, pelvic pressure or pain in the pelvic region may occur because of where the fibroids are located.
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Contributory negligence is a defense in: AP 08; Delhi 08; Odisha 11
Ans. Civil negligence
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True about consensual light reflex is -
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Decussation of some fibres at optic chiasma is responsible for the consensual light reflex Pupillary light reflex (Light reflex)* Pupillary light reflex refers to constriction of pupil in response to light. When a sudden light is thrown into the eye, the pupil of that eye constricts (direct light refl...
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The intravesical pressure rises abruptly when the bladder volume is about
The relation between intravesical pressure and volume can be studied by inseing a catheter and emptying the bladder, then recording the pressure while the bladder is filled with 50-mL increments of water or air(cystometry). A plot of intravesical pressure against the volume of fluid in the bladder is called a cystometr...
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An engineering student has difficulty to deliver seminar with a fear that his seniors are present despite knowing that they are supportive. He further has difficulty speaking in front of others and also avoids going to the parties. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Ans. C. Social phobiaHere the fear is performing in public and there is also avoidance of social situations (i.e. avoidance of parties).
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In Citric acid cycle, which enzyme is inhibited by arsenite-
Ans. is 'b' i.e., a ketoglutarate Dehydrogenase* Arsenite binds to the sulfhydryl group and hence inhibits the activity of enzymes which have lipoamide in the active site* Hence Arsenite inhibits Pyruvate Dehydrogenase and a ketoglutarate dehydrogenase of citric acid cycle* It is an example for non competitive inhibiti...
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Which of the following is the most effective definitive therapy for both prevention of recurrent variceal hemorrhage and control of ascites?
Shunt operations are the most effective means of preventing recurrent variceal hemorrhage. Rebleeding rates after endoscopic sclerotherapy range from 40% to 60%. Although extensive esophagogastric devascularization has effectively prevented recurrent bleeding in Japanese series, these operations have been followed by r...
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In optic atrophy, the optic disc appears to pale is index of:
Ans. Loss of vasculature
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Sites of Anatomical Ureteric constrictions are following except
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Inulin like fructans are used as prebiotics as they are non digestible. Resistance to digestion in the upper GI tract results from:
Inulin is a dietary fibre, its a fructan with 2-60 fructose units linked a beta (1-2)bond. Due to this beta - configuration of anomeric C2 in their fructose monomers it is resistant to digestion in the GIT. Ref: Food Science and Technology Bulletin : Functional Foods By Glenn R. Gibson, Page 5; Dietary Fibre : New Fron...
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SLE like reaction is caused by?
ANSWER: (A) HydralazineREF: Harrison's Internal Medicine 17th ed chapter 113The list of substances that can induce lupus-like disease is long. Among the most frequent are;Antiarrhythmic: procainamide, disopyramide, and propafenoneAntihypertensive: hydralazine; several angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and beta b...
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Neurofibromatosis shows which of the following mode of inheritance ?
Ans. is 'a' i.e., AD Neurofibromatosis shows autosomal dominant inheritance pattern Single gene disorders (Mendelian disorders) typically follow one of the three patterns of inharitance ? Autosomal dominance Autosomal recessive X-linked Autosomal dominant disorders Normally a gene pair has two alleles. When one allele ...
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Most common site of infection with Cryptococcus neoformans is:
Ans: A Lung Ref: Ammthnaraycm R, Paniker CKJ. Textbook of Microbiology. 8th Edition. Hyderabad: Universities Press; 2009. & Jawetz Most common infection lung but asymptomatic Most common presentation is meningitis Explanation: Cryptococcosis (torulosis) is a subacute or chronic infection caused by the yeast Crvptococcu...
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Gluteus medius is supplied by:
Ans. A Superior gluteal nerveGluteus medius and minimus are supplied by superior gluteal nerve whereas gluteus maximus is supplied by inferior gluteal nerve.Extra MileImportant muscles and their nerve supplyNerve supplyMuscle* Superior gluteal nerve* Gluteus medius* Gluteus minimus* Tensor fascia lata* Inferior gluteal...
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Acute Lung injury is characterized by all, Except:
Answer is D (None of the above) Bilateral alveolar interstial infiltrates on Radiographs along with, hypoxemia and pulmonary shunting due to intra alveolar filling are characteristic features of both ALI and ARDS.
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Adult PCKD is?
Ans is 'a' i.e. Autosomal dominant o ADPKD is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by multiple expanding cysts of both kidneys that ultimately destroy renal parenchyma and cause renal failure in middle life (40-60 years of age)o Most commonly (85%) mutation involves PKD 1 gene on chromosome 16 encoding for poly...
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Which of the following is not a pa of Duke's Criteria for infective endocarditis?
Splenomegaly, Hemiplegia(Brain abscess) and clubbing(in SABE) are complications of infective endocarditis and are not diagnostic criteria. Splenomegaly: occurs due to development of splenic abscess secondary to embolization of infected vegetations from valvular surface. Choice B and C are minor diagnostic criteria for ...
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Most common complication of celiac plexus block –
Orthostatic hypotension is the most common complication of celiac plexus block.
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In dhatura poisoning 9 'Ds' include all except ?
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Diarrhea '9-D' manifestations of Dhatura (anticholinergic) poisoning Dry hot skin i.e. 'Hot as a hare'. Dialation of cutaneous blood vessels 1/t facial i.e. 'Red as a beet'. Dialation of pupils with loss of accomodation and unresponsiveness to light i.e. 'Blind as a bat'. Dryness of mouth and throat i...
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A patient receives a toxic dose of lignocaine i.v., the patient is likely to exhibit?
* If LA reaches the blood stream, most prominent adverse effects are related to CNS and CVS. * In CNS :-stimulation (convulsions) followed by depression (coma) is seen. - Initial stimulation is due to inhibition of the inhibitory neurons.
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Platelet transfusion is indicated in all Except
The treatment of ITP uses drugs that decrease reticuloendothelial uptake of the antibody-bound platelet, decrease antibody production, and/or increase platelet production. The diagnosis of ITP does not necessarily mean that treatment must be instituted. Patients with the platelet count >30,000/mL appear not to have inc...
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According to Alonso-Lej classification, type IVb is
TodaniModification of Alonso-Lej classification Type I - Dilation of extrahepatic biliary tree Type Ia- cystic dilation Type Ib - focal segmental dilation Type Ic- fusiform dilation Type II - Diveicular dilation of extrahepatic biliary tree Type III - Cystic dilation of intra duodenal poion of common bile ducts (choled...
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All of the following are differential diagnosis for constricted pupils except
Opioid poisoning: Pin point pupils. Opioid withdrawl: dilated pupils.
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Sabin - Feldman dye test is used to diagnose:
Toxoplasmosis is caused by Toxoplasma gondii. Clinical toxoplasmosis is of type congenital and acquired. Most common method of diagnosis is by serology. Several serological test are available. These include Sabin-Feldman dye test, indirect immunofluorescence, indirect hemagglutination, complement fixation, ELISA. Sabin...
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Most common cranial nerve involved in CSOM is -
Ans. is 'b' i.e., VII Complications of otitis mediaa. Extracranial complicationsb. Intracranial complicationso Mastoiditiso Petrositis/Gradenigo syndromeo Facial paralysiso Labyrinthitiso Osteomyelitis of temporal boneo Septicaemia or pyaemiao Meningitiso Extradural abscesso Subdural abscesso Otogenic Brain Abscesso La...
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In ectopic pregnancy, the most common reaction seen in uterus is
Decidual reaction : Increased structural and secretory activity of the endometrium that is brought about in response to progesterone Progesterone levels fall due to fall in the hcG levels Endometrium sloughs out causing uterine bleeding. Ref: Dutta Obs 9e pg 169.
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In a chronic alcoholic all the following may be seen in the liver except
Refer Robbins page no 842
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Negative symptoms of schizophrenia are all except:-
Negative symptoms of Schizophrenia Avolition: loss of drive for meaningful activities. -Apathy: lack of concern. -Anhedonia: lack of pleasure. Asociality: lack of social interaction. Affective flattening/Emotional blunting. Alogia: decreased verbal communication. *Do not respond well to medications. *Poor prognostic fa...
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Erythema nodosum is seen in all, EXCEPT:
D i.e. Aspirin therapy
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Glycemic control in diabetes is best assessed by-
Glycated hemoglobin provides an accurate and objective measure of glycemic control integrated over a period of 2-3 months (life span of RBCs is 120 days). HbA1c is most sensitive to changes in glycemic control occuring in the month before measurement. The rate of formation of HbA1c is directly propoional to the ambient...
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True about gout is -
(A) (most common joint involved in first metatarsaphalangeal of big toe) (1097 - Davidson 21st) (77-80 Apley 9th).GOUTTrue crystal deposition disease, presence of monosodium urate monohydrate (MSU) crystals, especially the firstMTP joint and small joints of feet and hands.* Bursitis - commonly of the olecranon bursaCry...
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Vaccines are sterilized by?
Vaccines may be prepared by heat inactivation of bacteria. Thus heat can be employed to free the vaccine from other contaminants. REF:Textbook of microbiology Ananthanarayan, and Paniker.
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A double aoic arch is due to persistency of the following segment ?
Double aoic arch is the result of persistence and continued patency of the segment of the right dorsal aoa between the origin of the right seventh intersegmental aery and its junction with the left dorsal aoa. Affected infants have a characteristic inspiratory and expiratory wheeze, stridor, or crouplike cough. Echocar...
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Hormone-sensitive lipase is not activated by
Insulin Hormone-sensitive lipase Inhibited by:- Insulin by decreasing intracellular cAMP as well as decreasing synthesis. Stimulated by By increasing cAMP  → Catecholamines, glucagon By increasing synthesis → Glucocorticoids, thyroid hormones, growth hormone, ACTH
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Which of the following drug can be used for closure of patent ductus aeriosus?
PGE2 and PGI2 keeps ductus aeriosus patent. If ductus aeriosus fails to close (patent ductus aeriosus) at bih, NSAIDs like aspirin and indomethacin are given to close it. In some congenital hea diseases (like transposition of great vessels), it becomes essential to keep ductus aeriosus patent before surgery. For this i...
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Traumatic cataract occurs as:
Ans. All of the above
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Restless leg syndrome is caused by:
Secondary restless leg syndrome can occur due to chronic renal failure, pregnancy, anemia, ferritin deficiency and peripheral neuropathy. It could be due to disordered dopamine function along with abnormality of iron metabolism. Restless leg syndrome is a neurologic disorder characterised by the presence of: An urge to...
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The following combination of agents are the most preferred for sho day care surgeries
A i.e. Propofol, Fentanyl, isoflurane
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Danbury tremor is seen in?
Mercury poisoning :- Danbury tremor is a classical and consistent manifestation of mercury poisoning. Coarse intentional tremor interspersed with jerky movements. It begins in the hand and progresses to lips, tongue, arms and legs.
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Normal anion gap acidosis seen in: March 2005
Ans. B: CholeraA normal anion gap metabolic acidosis occurs when loss of bicarbonate from the GI tract or kidneys is excessive or when hydrogen ions cannot be secreted because of renal failure. The causes can be represented by the mnemonicUSEDCARP:UreterostomySmall bowel fistulaExtra chlorideDiarrheaCarbonic anhydrase ...
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A male, 55 years old is brought to the clinic in unconscious condition. The patient is a Type 2 diabetic since 15 years. General examination reveals RBS levels 268 mg/dl. Blood and Urine samples confirm the presence of ketone bodies. Which of the following substances found raised in this patient blood is volatilized b...
In most cases, ketonemia is due to increased production of ketone bodies by the liver rather than to a deficiency in their utilization by extrahepatic tissues. While acetoacetate and d(−)-3-hydroxybutyrate are readily oxidized by extrahepatic tissues, acetone is difficult to oxidize in vivo and to a large extent is vol...
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