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Diagnostic criteria for Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis include all, except | Answer is A (Peripheral eosinophilia (>0.1 x 109/mm3): Peripheral blood eosinophilia with eo.sinophil count >1000/mm3 is included in the primary diagnostic criteria (and not an eosinophil count > 0.1 x 109/mm3) Criteria for the Diagnosis of ABPA Primary Primary Episodic bronchial obstruction (asthma) Peripheral blood e... | 20,400 | medmcqa_train |
Instant energy to muscle is provided by which pathway | The significance of the Glycolysis PathwayIt is the only pathway that is taking place in all the cells of the body. Glycolysis is the only source of energy in erythrocyte. In strenuous exercise, when muscle tissue lacks enough oxygen, anaerobic glycolysis forms the major source of energy for muscles.Ref: DM Vasudevan T... | 20,401 | medmcqa_train |
Cattle track appearance is seen in: | Cattle truck appearance is seen in central retinal aery occlussion. Occurs due to stagnation of blood flow within an aeriole - giving rise to clumping of the blood column within the lumen M/C/C Embolism (Hollenhorst Plaque) | 20,402 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is not a component of fatty acid synthase complex: | Fatty Acid Synthase Complex have 6 enzymatic activities 1. Enoyl reductase 2. Keto acyl reductase 3. Keto acyl synthase 4. Thioesterase 5. Hydratase 6. Acetyl malonyl transacylase It does not contain Acetyl-CoA carboxylase. Acetyl CoA carboxylase is involved in fatty acid synthesis as it causes conversion of Acetyl CoA... | 20,403 | medmcqa_train |
Virulence of a biological agent is defined as ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Propoion of clinical cases resulting in severe clinical manifestation o Pathogenicity --> Ability of a microorganism to cause a disease. o Virulence --> Virulence is degree of pathogenicity. It is indicated as fatality rates or ability to invade a host tissue and cause severe disease. o For example, P... | 20,404 | medmcqa_train |
First dorsal interosseous muscle of hand is supplied by | Deep branch of ulnar nerve supplies all the 4 dorsal interossei muscles.Superficial branch of ulnar nerve supplies the palmaris brevis muscle.Median nerve supplies the muscles of thenar eminence.Radial nerve have no supply to any intrinsic muscle of hand.B D Chaurasia 7th edition Page no: 182 | 20,405 | medmcqa_train |
A 7 year old boy is taken to a physician because he has developed pain in his right hip. On physical examination, the physician feels a large mass near the iliac crest. Plain x-ray films demonstrate a large lytic lesion of the ilium. MRI studies show that the tumor appears to arise in the bone, but extends into the adj... | While any bone can be affected by Ewing sarcoma, the most common site is the diaphysis of the femur. Other common sites include the flat bones of the pelvis and the tibia. The other bones listed in the choices are not as common sites of involvement. | 20,406 | medmcqa_train |
Most common site for small intestinal carcinoma is - | Answer- A. DuodenumAdenocarcinoma is the most frequent carcinoma found in small intestine.Upper small intestine is the most common site for carcinoma with duodenum, jejunum and ileum. | 20,407 | medmcqa_train |
A patient with progressive jaundice with clay coloured stool and dark urine. The following investigations can be used, EXCEPT: | Oral cholecystography is of no value in patients with intestinal malabsorption, vomiting, obstructive jaundice, and hepatic failure. Biliary obstruction causes progressive dilatation of the intrahepatic bile ducts as intrabiliary pressures rise. Hepatic bile flow is suppressed, and reabsorption and regurgitation of con... | 20,408 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is used to increase antigenicity of vaccine - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Adjuvant Adjuvantso Any substance that enhances the immunogenicity of an antigen.o Actions :# May confer immunogenicity on nonantigenic substances.Increases the concentration and presistence of the circulating antibodies.Enhances the degree of cellular immunityLeads to production of adjuvant disease s... | 20,409 | medmcqa_train |
Clue cells are seen in.. | Ans. is "a' i.e., BV Bacterial (Gardnerellal vaginosiso It is not a sexually transmitted condition. It is termed as vaginosis rather than vaginitis because it is associated with alteration of vaginal flora rather than any specific infection. There is considerable decrease in the number of lactobacilli and lOOtimes incr... | 20,410 | medmcqa_train |
Which among the given options would produce most negative intrathoracic pressure? | Under quiet breathing - At sta of inspiration normal ITP - -5 cm H2O At the end of inspiration normal ITP - -7 cm H2O Forceful breathing ITP: - * deep sigh or a yawn- 30 cm H2O First cry of a neonate, (first breath ITP) - -60cmH2O Muller's maneuver - 100cm H2O Max negative ITP It is counter pa of Valsalva maneuver Mull... | 20,411 | medmcqa_train |
IgM is: | Ans. (c) PentamerRef: Anatnayayan 9/ e page 98AntibodyEffective valency* IgM5* IgG2* IgD2* IgE2* IgA2,4Also Know* Ig having maximum molecular weight: IgM* First antibody produced by newborn: IgM* All immuniglobulin are heat stable EXCEPT: IgE* Ig present in breast milk: IgA* Ig with maximum half life: IgG* Ig with mini... | 20,412 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following can cause Teratogenecity. | Ans. is 'c' Vitamin A * The teratogenic effects of Vitamin A have been dealt before. | 20,413 | medmcqa_train |
Not seen in faecal pollution - | The primary bacterial indicators of contamination of water are the coliform group. Supplementary indicators include faecal streptococci and sulphite-reducing clostridia(C.perfringens) Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 25th edition, Page No. 780,781 | 20,414 | medmcqa_train |
The only reliable means of diagnosing acute cardiac rejection before substantial myocardial damage has occurred is | Of the major complications, allograft rejection is the primary problem requiring surveillance; scheduled endomyocardial biopsy is the only reliable means of diagnosing acute cardiac rejection before substantial myocardial damage has occurred and at a stage that is reversible in the majority of instances. Rejection is c... | 20,415 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is a prodrug of adrenaline used topically in glaucoma | a Adrenergic agonists Dipivefrine:- It is a prodrug of Adr; penetrates cornea and is hydrolysed by the esterases present there into Adr. The released Adr (from dipivefrine) lowers i.o.t. by augmenting uveoscleral outflow, b2 receptor mediated increase in hydraulic conductivity of trabecular filtering cells, as well as ... | 20,416 | medmcqa_train |
A patient (pigeon handler) presents with interstitial pneumonitis accompanied by headache, backache, and a dry, hacking cough. A pale, macular rash is also found on the trunk (Horder's spots). Likely organism is: | Chlamydiae | 20,417 | medmcqa_train |
Vitamin A is present in all EXCEPT: | ANSWER: (A) Sunflower seedsREF: Harrisons 18th ed chapter 74"Sunflower seeds are unusually rich in B complex vitamins. Sunflower seeds also contain a potent antioxidant team of selenium and vitamin E and are significantly deficient in vitamin A"There are two sources of dietary vitamin A. The first, or active form (reti... | 20,418 | medmcqa_train |
Females have low RBC count compared to males of same age group due to? | ANSWER: (C) Both of the aboveREF: With textRepeat from December 2010Repeat (**)"In prepubertal humans no major differences can be found between the sexes in RBC count and hemoglobin or serum ferritin concentrations. Only after the onset of menstruation does a difference emerges due to loss of blood in menstruation" (RE... | 20,419 | medmcqa_train |
How to differentiate between psychological and organic erectile dysfunction - | Ans. is 'a' i.e.. Nocturnal penile tumescence o One of the important method to distinguish psychogenic impotence from organic impotence is nocturnal penile tumsescence & early morning erection which are preserved in psychogenic impotence but not in organic cause of impotence. | 20,420 | medmcqa_train |
Alice in wonderland syndrome occurs in - | Alice in Wonderland syndrome is a rare condition of temporary episodes of distoed perception of body size. Episodes happen most often in children and young adults (and, for some, eventually stop occurring over time). Ref Davidson 23rd edition pg 1008 | 20,421 | medmcqa_train |
Iron absorption is increased in all except | Ref Harrison 19 th ed pg 626 The first stage is negative iron balance, in which the demands for (or losses of) iron exceed the body's ability to absorb iron from the diet. This stage results from a number of physiologic mecha- nisms, including blood loss, pregnancy (in which the demands for red cell production by the f... | 20,422 | medmcqa_train |
Positive feedback is seen in A/E : | Ans. is 'c' Stimulation of gastric secretion by histamine and gastrin Most control systems of the body are negative feed back systems. Release of acid in the stomach by the action of gastrin is one of them. Gastrin increase the secretion of gastric acid, but acid then feed backs to inhibit further gastrin secretion.Pos... | 20,423 | medmcqa_train |
Confounding factor is defined as | A "confounding factor" is defined as one which is associated both with exposure and disease, and is distributed unequally in study and control groups. More specifically a "confounding factor" is one that, although associated with "exposure" under investigation, is itself, independently of any such association, a "risk ... | 20,424 | medmcqa_train |
Common cause of retained placenta: | Ans. is a, i.e. Atonic uterusRef. JB Sharma Obs, Pg 343M/C cause of retained placenta is a simply adherent placenta. This is due to mainly atonic uterus. | 20,425 | medmcqa_train |
A 48-year-old patient with signs and symptoms of congestive hea failure presented to the emergency depament. Following stabilization, he was admitted and staed on an inotropic drug 4 months into therapy, the patient staed complaining of yellow scotomas and xanthopsia. An ECG was also conducted. What is the mechanism of... | The above ECG shows alternating narrow and broad QRS complex with negative T waves following a broad QRS suggestive of Ventricular BIGEMINY. Ventricular BIGEMINY is a type of VPC characterised by alternate VPC and sinus rhythm. It is also the most common arrhythmia caused by digoxin. Digoxin is an inotropic drug which ... | 20,426 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are true regarding warthins tumor except:- | Ans. is 'a' i.e. more common in females .Warthin's tumorIs the second most common benign tumor of the parotid gland (1st is pleomorphic adenoma).It consists of both epithelial and lymphoid elements thus known as adenolymphoma (probably arises from remnants of parotid tissue trapped in lymphnodes within the parotid glan... | 20,427 | medmcqa_train |
HIV RNA by PCR can detect as low as: | HIV RNA by PCR can detect as low as40 copies viral RNA/ml of blood | 20,428 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following surgical procedures are used for hypertrophic rhinitis except: | (c) Submucosal placement of silastic in inferior turbinate(Ref. Cummings, 6th ed., 700; Scott Brown, 8th ed., Vol 1; 1146)Submucosal placement of silastic will aggravate the condition. | 20,429 | medmcqa_train |
Appropriate therapy with antiretroviral agents results in a syndrome characterized by an increased inflammatory response from the recovered immune system to subclinical oppounistic infection. What is this syndrome called as? | Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS)- characterized by increased inflammatory response, subclinical oppounistic infections. common in patients with severe CD4 + T-lymphocyte depletion There is fever & worsening of clinical manifestations of oppounistic infection or new manifestations (e.g., enlargement of... | 20,430 | medmcqa_train |
About SUPERANTIGENS true is | Super antigens are molecules that can interact with antigen-presenting cells (APCs) and T-lymphocytes in a non-specific manner.
These antigens do not involve the endocytic processing as required in typical antigen presentation.
Interaction of superantigens with MHC class II molecules of the APC and the V~ domain of t... | 20,431 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the muscles show least EMG activity, when mandible is in centric relation? | The anatomic attachments of posterior and middle parts of temporalis, masseter and medial pterygoid muscle are actively involved in holding mandible in its centric relation. Most relaxed muscle out of given options is lateral pterygoid muscle and hence it will show least EMG activity. | 20,432 | medmcqa_train |
A female presents with history of progressive breathlessness. Histology shows heterogenous patchy fibrosis with several fibroblastic foci. The most likely diagnosis is - | Ref:pathologic basis of disease (Robbins and cotran)7th edition, page no.729 Morphology of usual interstitial pneumonia Grossly, the pleural surfaces of the lung are cobblestoned owing to the retraction of scars along interglobular septa. The cut surface shows fibrosis (firm, rubbery white areas) of the lung parenchyma... | 20,433 | medmcqa_train |
Triple test for diagnosis of Down's syndrome includes all of the following except – | Triple test is a combined biochemical test which includes → MSAFP, HCG, & Oestriol
In an affected pregnancy
level of MSAFP is decreased
level of oestriol is decreased
the level of hCG is High (increased) | 20,434 | medmcqa_train |
An individual lacking the enzyme tyrosinase would be paicularly predisposed to develop which of the following? | This question is simple if you know that tyrosinase is an enzyme in the biosynthetic pathway for melanin formation from tyrosine. A lack of tyrosinase causes one form of albinism; a second form is caused by defective tyrosine uptake. Patients with albinism are vulnerable to developing cancers of the skin of all types, ... | 20,435 | medmcqa_train |
All the following types of hypersensitivity reactions can be demonstrated by skin test except - | Type II hypersensitivity reaction is initiated by IgG or rarely IgM antibodies that react either with cell surface or tissue antigen. Cell or tissue damage occurs in the presence of complement or mononuclear cells. Thus it cannot be elicited by skin test. Reference : Anathanarayan & paniker's 9th edition, pg no: 166,16... | 20,436 | medmcqa_train |
The hea lesion not found in Congenital Rubella infection is | Classical triad of congenital rubella syndrome is cataract,deafness,cardiac defects. Cardiac defects include pulmonary stenosis,patent ductus aeriosus,ventricular septal defect. Ref : Harrison&;s principles of essential medicine P.no:1299 | 20,437 | medmcqa_train |
A 39-year-old man is undergoing resuscitation with blood products for an upper GI bleed. He is suspected of having a hemolytic transfusion reaction. Which of the following is appropriate in the management of this patient? | Hemolytic transfusion reactions lead to hypotension and oliguria. The increased hemoglobin in the plasma will be cleared the kidneys, which leads to hemoglobinuria. Placement of an indwelling Foley catheter with subsequent demonstration of oliguria and hemoglobinuria not only confirms the diagnosis of a hemolytic trans... | 20,438 | medmcqa_train |
Imbibition results in | Imbibition leads to expansion of impression material which makes the impression material to occupy the empty space ; resulting in shorter cast. | 20,439 | medmcqa_train |
What type of joint is the growth plate - | Cartilaginous joints
1) Primary cartilaginous joints (synchondrosis, or hyaline cartilage joint): These are:-
The joint between epiphysis and diaphysis of a growing long bone, i.e. physis.
Spheno-occipital joint
1st costosternal joint (1st chondrosternal joint)
Costochondral joints
2) Secondary cartilaginous joint... | 20,440 | medmcqa_train |
The minimum recommended conecntration of free chlorine (mg/L) in drinking water at the end of 1 hour is - | Recommended contact period of free residual Chlorine in water : 1 hour Level of free residual chlorine (FRC) recommended : Water type Residual chlorine level (Recommended) Contact period Drinking water >0.5 mg per litre (ppm) 1 hour Water bodies, post disaster >0.7 mg per litre (ppm) 1 hour Swimming pool sanitation >1.... | 20,441 | medmcqa_train |
During DNA replication which bond breaks: | Answer:c. Hydrogen bond When DNA replicates, a helicase enzyme "unzips" the double helix, breaking the hydrogen bonds that hold it together in the centerThe two strands of the double helix separate when hydrogen bonds between the paired bases are disrupted. Disruption can occur in the laboratory if the pH of the DNA so... | 20,442 | medmcqa_train |
After falling from a height, a child lands on his fully out stretched hands. On examination there is pain and swelling over his right elbow. Give your probable diagnosis: | C i.e. Supra condylar fracture of humerus The elbow is the second only to distal forearm for frequency of fractures in childrenQ. Most of these injuries are supra condylar fractureQ, the remainder being divided between condylar, epicondylar and proximal radial and ulnar fractures. So this question is based on this conc... | 20,443 | medmcqa_train |
Fertilization takes place in w hich part of fallopian tube- | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Ampulla o The beneficial effects of stay in the female genital tract are collectively called capacitation, from the isthmus, capacitated sperms move rapidly to the ampullas, where fertilization takes place. | 20,444 | medmcqa_train |
Thiamine deficiency - causes - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Beri-Beri [Ref:Ghai 7th/ p.67)Beri-berio Deficiency of thiamine (Vit Bl)o Can be dry (neural involvement)o Wet (cardiac involvent) o AcutePellagrao Niacin (Vit B3) defo Dermatitiso Diarrheao DementiaKeshan diseaseo Cardiomyopathy associated with selenium deficiencyRickets (Nutritional) Rickets there i... | 20,445 | medmcqa_train |
The following data were obtained from a man weighing 70 kg
• Aorta oxygen (O2) content = 20.0 vol%
• Femoral vein O2 content = 16 vol%
• Coronary sinus O2 content = 10 vol%
• Pulmonary artery O2 content = 15 vol%
• Total body O2 consumption = 400 ml/min
what is the cardiac output of this man? | The Fick equation is a useful method for measuring cardiac output or flow through any organ when the oxygen (O2) consumption and the difference between arterial and venous O2 content (vol% = ml/100ml) is known.
Flow = O2 consumption / arterial (O2 content – venous O2 content)
Cardiac output = O2 consumption / (aorta O... | 20,446 | medmcqa_train |
All are predisposing factors of Deep Vein thrombosis, EXCEPT : | Ans is 'd' Subungual melanoma | 20,447 | medmcqa_train |
When a group of muscles of a dead body were in state of strong contraction immediately prior to death and remain so even after death, the condition is termed as - | Cadaveric spasm is contraction of group of voluntary muscles during life which become stiff and rigid after death without moving into primary relaxation. Dr. Narayana Reddys Synopsis of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 27 th edition pg. 81. | 20,448 | medmcqa_train |
Halo test is used to diagnose: | Copious clear drainage from the nose or ear makes the diagnosis of CSF leakage obvious. Often, however, the drainage may be discolored with blood or small in volume if some drains into the throat. The halo test can help differentiate. Allow a drop of the fluid to fall on an absorbent surface such as a facial tissue. If... | 20,449 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is a graft used for reconstruction of ramus and condyle unit, but without growth center in it: | Grafts with growth centre is recommended in children. | 20,450 | medmcqa_train |
Dupuytren's contracture mvolves- | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Palmar fascia o Dupuytren's contracture is characterized in the established phase by flexion contracture of one or more fingers from thickening and shortening of palmar aponeurosis.o The exact etiology is unknow; However, the condition is more commonly associated with following conditionsi) Epileptics... | 20,451 | medmcqa_train |
High sensitive | Ref: Parks 23rd edition pg 139. Sensitivity = (True positive) / (True positive + false negative) High sensitivity means high true positive. So, false negative results will be low. | 20,452 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is test of posterior glenohumeral instability: | Posterior Instability (Adduction and internal rotation force) Jerk (provocative) test Posterior apprehension test Posterior clunk test Push-Pull test Anterior Instability Tests Fulcrum test Crank test Surprise test (most accurate) Jobe relocation test | 20,453 | medmcqa_train |
Liquid medium for tuberculosis ? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., MGIT Mycobacterial growth indicator tube (MGIT) is an automated liquid culture method. It contains 7 ml of modified Middle brook 7 H9 Broth base. | 20,454 | medmcqa_train |
The weight of the uterus at 8 weeks postpaum is | The uterus weight about 1000 to 1200 gm immediately after delivery, As a result of involution, it decreases in weight to about 500 gm by one week, and to about 30 gm at the end of second week At the end of 6 weeks, its measurement is almost similar to that of the non-pregnant state and weight about 60 gm. | 20,455 | medmcqa_train |
Drug-induced diabetes is seen with all the following except | Diabetes is induced by alloxan and streptozotocin in animals for expirimental purposes. Thiazides also cause hyperglycemia Ref: HL sharma 3rd ed.Pg: 234-235 | 20,456 | medmcqa_train |
The following phase diagram (in which Liquid + Beta solid solution -----------→ Alpha solid solution) shows: | The peritectic reaction is an invariant reaction that occurs at a particular composition and temperature. The reaction during the cooling process can be written as:
Liquid + β solid solution → α solid solution
Figure is the phase diagram for the Ag-Pt alloy system. The α phase is silver-rich, the β phase is platinum-... | 20,457 | medmcqa_train |
Gas used in laproscopy is | Ref:Bailey and love 27th edition Pg no :105 | 20,458 | medmcqa_train |
Hyperfractionation radiotherapy is used in the management of – | Hyperfractionation or continuous hyperfractionated accelerated radiotherapy (CHART) is used to treat lung cancer. | 20,459 | medmcqa_train |
In Down's syndrome, 2nd trimester quadruple test includes all EXCEPT: | Ans. (d) PAPP* The triple test measures the following three levels in the maternal serum: (sensitivity 71%)# Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)# Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)# Unconjugated estriol (UE3)* Quadruple test include: triple test + Inhibin A: increases sensitivity upto 80%The levels may indicate increased risk for ... | 20,460 | medmcqa_train |
Casal's paint necklace is caused by | Pellagra is characterised by deficiency of tryptophan, leading to photosensitivity on exposure to uv light three D'sof pellagra diarrhoea dermatitis dementia some impoant cutaneous features gauntlet of pellagra-sun burn over Dorsum of hands castles necklace- dermatitis over neck extending to anterior chest. cheliosis s... | 20,461 | medmcqa_train |
Cerebral metabolism and O2 consumption are increased by – | Cerebral blood flow, metabolism, oxygen consumption and ICT all are increased by ketamine → ketamine is contraindicated in raised ICT. | 20,462 | medmcqa_train |
In Phenylketonuria the main aim of first line therapy is: | Ans is 'c' i.e. Limiting the substrate for deficient enzyme Classical (typeI) phenylketonuria is caused by deficiency of phenylalanine hydroxylase enzyme. The reaction catalyzed by this enzyme is:Deficiency of phenylalanine hydroxylase results in accumulation of phenylalanine and its byproducts (i.e. Phenyl lactate, ph... | 20,463 | medmcqa_train |
Type of anemia caused by ileoceacal TB is | In intestinal tuberculosis the ileoceacal junctioj6is the commonest site of involvement. Ileum is the physiological site for absorption of vitaminB12 also TB is mentioned to be a cause of holi acid deficiency which is therefore going to result in Megaloblastic anemia Refer Harrison 17th/649 | 20,464 | medmcqa_train |
Which is a specific antagonist of benzodiazepine :- | Flumazenil is a specific and exclusive benzodiazepine antagonist. It presents and reverses in a dose dependent names all the agonist effects of benzodiazepine. Flumazenil is the first benzodiazepine antagonist approved for clinical use to reverse the effects of benzodiazepines. It is a competitive antagonist at the ben... | 20,465 | medmcqa_train |
A post-kidney transplant client went to the health care facility to ask the nurse regarding vaccinations while on Tacrolimus (Prograf) a medication used to prevent organ rejection. Which of the following is an appropriate response of the nurse? | Tacrolimus may lower your body’s resistance and the vaccine may not work as well or the client may get the infection the vaccine is meant to prevent. | 20,466 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following chemical nature makes a better antigen? | Antigens are usually peptides, polysaccharides or lipids. In general, molecules other than peptides (saccharides and lipids) qualify as antigens but not as immunogens since they cannot elicit an immune response on their own. Ref: Ananthanarayan & Panikers textbook of microbiology 9th edition pg:88 | 20,467 | medmcqa_train |
Respiration stops in the last stage of expiration, in forced expiration because of | There is dynamic compression of the small airways during forceful expiration. | 20,468 | medmcqa_train |
In MRI, strength of magnetic field is: | Ans. 1.1 Tesla | 20,469 | medmcqa_train |
Which nerve is affected in Saturday Night Palsy? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Radial nerve Saturday night palsy (weekend palsy)* In this condition, there is compression of the radial nerve between spiral groove and the lateral intermuscular septum.* It is known after an event which typically happens on a Saturday night weekend when in an inebriated condition, a person slump wit... | 20,470 | medmcqa_train |
Species specific test is: | Ans: a (Precipitin test) Ref: Reddy, 27th ed, p. 396Precipitin test is a species specific blood test.Species specific testImmunological - Precipitin test, haemagglutination inhibition test, latex testEnzymological - LDH isoenzyme pattern. Peroxidase isoenzyme pattern.Tests for Blood groupAbsorption elution, absorption ... | 20,471 | medmcqa_train |
Palpable nerves are seen in: | Causes of Enlarged peripheral nerves are:- 1. Leprosy 2. Charcot Marie Tooth Disease(Hereditary sensorimotor neuropathy) 3. Neurofibromatosis 4. Refsum disease 5. Perineuroma 6. Nerve tumor 7. Amyloidosis | 20,472 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are used in management of acute severe bleeding due to warfarin overdose except:- | Management of warfarin overdose is done as follows: *INR < 5 but above therapeutic range - Discontinue warfarin temporarily and resta at low dose. *INR 5-9 - Vitamin K1 (1 mg oral) *INR > 9 but no bleeding - Vitamin K1 (2 - 3 mg oral) *INR > 20 or bleeding - Four factor prothrombin complex or Fresh frozen plasma. | 20,473 | medmcqa_train |
Minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) is a measure of - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Potency of anaesthetic agent o Minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) - Measure of potency.o Blood : Gas partition coefficient - Blood solubility of anaesthetic agent and determines the speed of induction & recovery.o Oil: Gas partition coefficient - Lipid solubility of anaesthetic agent and is related ... | 20,474 | medmcqa_train |
Anton test is used for: | Ans. is. 'a' i. e., Listeria monocytogenes | 20,475 | medmcqa_train |
The most common pathogens responsible for nosocomial pneumonia in the ICU are - | "Hospital-acquired (nosocomial) pneumonia is frequently caused by enteric gram-negative bacilli such as E.coli, pseudomonas aeruginosa". | 20,476 | medmcqa_train |
Major criteria for rheumatic fever are | Carditis is a major criteria for Rheumatic fever. Ghai essential of pediatrics, eighth edition, p.no:434 | 20,477 | medmcqa_train |
Gastric emptying is delayed by ? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Acid in duodenum Gastric emptying The rate at which the stomach empties into the duodenum depends on the quantity and the type of food ingested. Distension of stomach triggers long (vagally mediated) and sho (intrinsic neural plexus mediated) reflexes leading to strong peristaltic waves and increased ... | 20,478 | medmcqa_train |
Kau thermometer is used for recording ? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Mean radiant temperature | 20,479 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are true for lupus anticoagulant syndrome except: September 2007 | Ans. C: ThrombocytosisAntiphospholipid antibody syndrome/lupus anticoagulant syndrome has following manifestations:Recurrent thrombosesRepeated miscarriagesCardiac valve vegetationsThrombocytopenia | 20,480 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following diseases is not covered under WHO International Health regulation: September 2010 | Ans.D i.e. None of the option | 20,481 | medmcqa_train |
The child survival and safe mother hood (CSSM) programme includes all except - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Nutritional Supplementation | 20,482 | medmcqa_train |
Post MI day 10 which enzyme is raised | TnI and TnT normally are not found in the circulation; however, after acute MI, both are detectable within 2 to 4 hours, with levels peaking at 48 hours and remaining elevated for 7 to 10 days. Although cardiac troponin and CK-MB are equally sensitive markers of the early stages of an MI, persistence of elevated tropon... | 20,483 | medmcqa_train |
A 25-year-old man presents to the outpatient department with the complaint that he has been depressed ever since he can remember. In addition, he also has disturbance in sleep and appetite. However, he has been working, though not to the level of satisfaction of him or his supervisors. The patient also has general diss... | Ans. C. DysthymiaDysthymia: it's presence of mild depressive symptoms (not enough to diagnose a MDD) for a period of at least 2 years - socio-occupational dysfunction is not markedIn DSM-5: persistent depressive disorder (clubbed chronic depression + dysthymia) | 20,484 | medmcqa_train |
During regulatory volume decrease, many cells will increase: | Ans. C. Efflux of K+a. K+ is the major intracellular ion; efflux of K+ will produce an osmotic flow of water out of the cell.b. Water exit will lead to a decrease in cell volume.c. An influx of Na+ and synthesis of sorbitol do not occur during this process because both processes would increase intracellular osmolytes a... | 20,485 | medmcqa_train |
Ms X has a bad habit of biting her fingernails and pulling at her cuticles until her fingers bleed and have sores. Her therapist is teaching her how to not bite and pick at her fingernails using various learning principles. Her therapist is using | Behavioral therapy is learning given by BF Skinner , according to him all behaviors are learned phenomenon and thus can be unlearned. Positive reinforcement a type of reinforcement when a behavior is rewarded there is more chance that the behavior is repeated Negative reinforcement is that when a behavior is done and a... | 20,486 | medmcqa_train |
Tetanus spasm occurs due to which of the following toxin: | Am: d (telanospasmin)Ref: Ananthanarayan and Paniker's Textbook of Microbiology, 801 edi., Pg. 257-260TetanusClostridium tetani is a gram positive spore bearing bacilli with drum stick appearance.It swarms over agar surface.Three important toxins of cl. Tetani are:- Tetanolysin - heat & oxygen labile haemolysin, not re... | 20,487 | medmcqa_train |
Treatment of Non-union of shaft femur | C i.e. Bone grafting with internal fixation with K-Nail | 20,488 | medmcqa_train |
The following measures are noted 1,2,3,4 and 6 during a study. True regarding the following observations: | (Refer: K. Park’s Textbook of Preventive and Social medicine, 24th edition, pg no: 884)
Measure of central tendency | 20,489 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following cause Ischemic Reperfusion Injury by generating ROS, except: | New damage may be initiated during reoxygenation by increased generation of ROS. Some of the ROS may be generated by injured cells with damaged mitochondria that cannot carry out the complete reduction of oxygen.
Cellular antioxidant defense mechanisms may be compromised by ischemia, exacerbating the situation.
ROS ge... | 20,490 | medmcqa_train |
Most common valvular lesion in Carcinoid Syndrome of the Hea is: | Answer is C (Tricuspid Regurgitation) Carcinoid syndrome most frequently involves the ventricular aspect of the tricuspid valve. The predominant lesion due to involvement of the tricuspid valve is Tricuspid regurgitation. | 20,491 | medmcqa_train |
Reactionary hemorrhage in case of tonsillectomy is hemorrhage occurring- | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Within 24 hours of surgery Complications of ton_silleetomyo Complications of tonsillectomy may be:-i) Immediateii) DelayedImmediate complications1) Primary hemorrhage: Occurs at the time of operation. It can be controlled by pressure, ligation or electrocoagulation of the bleeding vessels.2) Reactiona... | 20,492 | medmcqa_train |
Which diuretic could be considered appropriate for combining with ACE inhibitors - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Hydrochlorothiazide ACE inhibitor and diuretics o ACE inhibitors cause hyperkalemia, therefore they can be combined with furosemide or thiazide diuretics which cause hypokalemia and nullify the hyperkalemic effect of ACE inhibitors. o On the other hand potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone, eple... | 20,493 | medmcqa_train |
After overnight fasting, levels of glucose transpoers are reduced in- | The glucose uptake to adipose tissue is controlled by insulin. So in the fasting state, the glucose transpoer of muscle and adipose tissue is in intracellular vesicles. An insulin secretion falls in the fasting state, so that the receptors are internalized again, reducing glucose uptake. | 20,494 | medmcqa_train |
Lining epithelium of ventricles of brain | The cavity of ventricles is lined by ciliated columnar epithelium- the ependymal cells.Ependyma is one of the four types of neuroglia in the central nervous system.They are of three types: ependymocytes, choroid epithelial cells, tanycytes.TANYCYTES are the ependymal cells lining the floor of fouh ventricle having long... | 20,495 | medmcqa_train |
Treatment of hydatiform mole is - | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Suction and Evacuation Managem_entof Hydatid.iform mole:o Suction evacuation (SE) is the prefered method of treatment. It is safe, rapid and effective in almost all cases. Suction evacuation can safely be done even when the uterus is of 28 weeks of gestation. | 20,496 | medmcqa_train |
A 20-year-old primigravida at 12 weeks of gestation complains of spotting per vaginum. On examination uterine size corresponds to gestational age and cervical os appears closed. What is your diagnosis? | The clinical diagnosis of threatened aboion is presumed when bloody vaginal discharge or bleeding appears through a closed cervical os during the first 20 weeks. Uterus corresponds to the gestational age. Transvaginal sonography is used to locate the pregnancy and determine if the fetus is alive.Reference: William's Ob... | 20,497 | medmcqa_train |
Erythema nodosum can seen in following except | Erythema Nodosum: Etiology: a. Idiopathic b. Medical causes, excluding infections i Sarcoidosis and other granulomatous disease (granulomatous mastitis)ii Inflammatory bowel disease iii Diveiculitis iv Rheumatological and autoimmune diseases, including lupus erythematosus, Reiter's syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, Behcet'... | 20,498 | medmcqa_train |
During an epidemic of hepatitis E, Fatality is maximum in (NOT RELATED-SPM) | . | 20,499 | medmcqa_train |
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