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Kala-agar is transmitted by - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Sandfly Diseases transmitted by sandflv Kala-azar Sand-fly fever o Oriental sore o Oraya fever | 22,200 | medmcqa_train |
According to Sigmund Freud, primary process thinking is - | Primary process (related to Id):- Unorganized & non-logical thinking.
Secondary process (related to Ego):- Reality oriented, goal-directed, logical, rational, concrete and/or abstract conceptual thinking. | 22,201 | medmcqa_train |
NOT a side effect of Lithium | (A) Leucopenia # RENAL: The renal side-effects occur in 10-50% of all patients on maintenance lithium therapy. Polyuria, polydipsia. Tubular changes. Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Nephrotic syndrome.> Gastrointestinal: These side-effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, metallic taste and abdominal pain.> Dermatologic... | 22,202 | medmcqa_train |
A diagnostic wax-up is indicated when _____. | It is recommended that any time there is a question regarding the treatment outcome involving a prosthetic device, or the need to produce templates for provisional restorations that reproduce a desired form of teeth, a diagnostic wax-up should be generated. | 22,203 | medmcqa_train |
Occulomotor nerve palsy causes all of the following EXCEPT | Upward & lateral detion of eyeball doesn't happen in oculomotor nerve palsy. Oculomotor nerve (CN III) innervates all EOM except: Superior oblique (CN IV) & lateral rectus (CN VI) Paralysis of CN III results in: Ptosis (due to LPS involvement) Lateral & downward detion of eye (LR & SO are the only muscles intact, unopp... | 22,204 | medmcqa_train |
Extrinsic system (blood coagulation) is triggered by the release of: September 2008 | Ans. B: Thromboplastin Factor X can be activated by reactions in either of two systems, an intrinsic and an extrinsic system. The extrinsic system is triggered by the release of tissue thromboplastin, a protein-phospholipid mixture that activates factor VII. The tissue thromboplastin and factor VII activate factors IX ... | 22,205 | medmcqa_train |
Second gas effect is seen with | The second gas effect is a distinct phenomenon that occurs independently of the concentration effect. The ability of the large-volume uptake of one gas (first gas) to accelerate the rate of increase of the Pa of a concurrently administered companion gas (second gas) is known as the second gas effect. For example, the i... | 22,206 | medmcqa_train |
Pasteurization by Holder method is heating milk at | Methods of Pasteurization: | 22,207 | medmcqa_train |
509-IPC deals with: | (Act intended to insult the modesty of a women)* Perjury (Giving false evidence) - 191-IPC* Criminal negligence - 304-A-IPC* Dowry deaths - 304 - B IPC* 509 IPC - word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of woman.* 510 IPC - Misconduct in public by a drunken person.* 376A - Intercourse by a man with his wife... | 22,208 | medmcqa_train |
Delirium is defined as ? | Ans. A. Acute onset of disturbed consciousnessDelirium is defined by the acute onset of fluctuating cognitive impairment and a disturbance of consciousness.It is also referred to as acute confusional state or acute organic brain syndrome. | 22,209 | medmcqa_train |
The major ejection force in vomiting is provided by | The major ejection force in vomiting is provided by Abdominal muscles. | 22,210 | medmcqa_train |
Respiratory distress is seen in | As both the cords lie in median or paramedian position, the airway is inadequate causing dyspnoea and stridor but the voice is good. Dyspnoea and stridor become worse on exeion or during an attack of acute laryngitis Ref: PL Dhingra Textbook of Ear, Nose and Throat, Edition 7, page - 339 | 22,211 | medmcqa_train |
Primary action of inferior oblique muscle is - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Extorsion MusclePrimary ActionSecondary ActionSuperior rectusElevationAdduction and intorsionInferior rectusDepressionAdduction and extorsionMedial rectusAdduction Lateral rectusAbduction Superior obliqueIntorsionAbduction and depressionInferior obliqueExtorsionAbduction and elevation | 22,212 | medmcqa_train |
Pseudo koebener's phenomeneon is/are seen in –
a. Warts
b. Molluscum contagiosum
c. Lichen planus
d. Psoriasis | Pseudo-koebner's phenomenon is seen in plane wart, molluscum contagiosum and eczematous lesions. | 22,213 | medmcqa_train |
About NPCB, all are true except - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., 100% coverage of Vitamin A prophylaxis doses from 9 months to 3 years of age o Targets for tenth five year plan under national programme for control of Blindness (NPCB) were : - i) lb increase the cataract surgery rate to 450 operations per lakh population. ii.) Intra-ocular lens implantation in more ... | 22,214 | medmcqa_train |
Pulp space infection painful due to? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Dense fibrous septae Pulp space infection (felon) Pulp space infection with pus trapped between the specialised fingeip septae causes intense fingeip pain. It may lead to terminal phalangeal bone infection, erosion and sequestrumformation.The last of these will need to be drained and debrided. A commo... | 22,215 | medmcqa_train |
A 70 year old patient with history of smoking presents with gross painless
hematuria. Likely diagnosis is | History of smoking, old age and gross hematuria it is likely to be bladder Ca. | 22,216 | medmcqa_train |
Material of choice for incremental border moulding is: | Incremental or sectional border moulding: It is a procedure, in which portions of the periphery of the tray are refined individually. The material of choice for this procedure is green stick compound | 22,217 | medmcqa_train |
Acute phase reaction in acute inflammation are - | Infection or injury leads to a sudden increase in the plasma concentration of ceain proteins called acute-phase proteins. Acute phase reaction of acute inflammation albumin. REF:Textbook of microbiology, Ananthanarayan a, d Paniker. Page no.: 81 | 22,218 | medmcqa_train |
Branchial cleft anomalies are present at bih or sholy after bih. Which of the following is TRUE about branchial anomaly? | The usual course of branchial cleft apparatus anomalies is recurrent infection. These masses may present in the neck as a discrete fullness along the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid. Cysts are more common than fistulas or sinuses. The majority of branchial cleft cysts arise from the second branchial cleft, w... | 22,219 | medmcqa_train |
Trichomonas -- which of the following true is ? | Discharge is thin greenish yellow,frothy offensive smelling profuse in nature vulva inflamed with evidence of pruritis PH is 5.5-6.5 D.C.DUTTA&;S TEXTBOOK OF GYNAECOLOGY,Pg no:164,6th edition | 22,220 | medmcqa_train |
Unit of measurement of insulation of clothing is | Clothing insulation is the thermal insulation provided by clothing.Clothing insulation may be expressed in clo units1 Clo = 0.155 m2K/WClo = 0 - corresponds to a naked personClo = 1 - corresponds to the insulating value of clothing needed to maintain a person in comfo sitting at rest in a room at 21 (70 ) with air move... | 22,221 | medmcqa_train |
A 15 year old child presents with falling school grades and development of abnormal posture. On examination dystonia and increase muscle tone is noted. Slit lamp examination shows presence of KF ring. Liver biopsy for copper will be stained by which of the following stain? | Rubeanic acid and Rhodamine stains are utilized to detect the cytoplasmic accumulation of copper in the liver. Schmorl's method is used for detecting melanin and uses the reducing propeies of melanin to stain granules blue-green. It is also used to detect lipofuscin. | 22,222 | medmcqa_train |
SEPS is used for | . SEPS-Subfascial Endoscopic Perforator Ligation Surgery,it us recommended in chronic venous insufficiency. procedure: A special telescope is introduced deep to deep fascia through a single small veical incision at proximal leg selecting healthy skin.potential space between muscle and deep fascia with loose areolar tis... | 22,223 | medmcqa_train |
The Fc piece of which immunoglobulin fixes C1 - | IgM is paicularly effective at complement activation by binding to C1 Ref: Ananthanarayan & Parker's textbook of microbiology 9th edition pf:98 | 22,224 | medmcqa_train |
The following is not an indication of this procedure: | Ans. (C). Wife is FrigidThe image shows artificial insemination procedure.It is the procedure of artificial introduction of semen into female genital tract to induce pregnancy.Indications of artificial insemination:Husband is impotentHusband is sterileHusband is unable to deposit semen due to hypospadiasisHusband is su... | 22,225 | medmcqa_train |
Marker of small cell cancer of lung is - | Ref:Textbook of pathology (Harsh mohan) 6th edition,page no.500 Small cell carcinoma: Small cell carcinomas are frequently hilar or central in location, have strong relationship to cigarette smoking and are highly malignant tumours. They are most often associated with ectopic hormone production because of the presence ... | 22,226 | medmcqa_train |
Leukotriene receptor antagonist used for bronchial asthma is: | Ans. (A) Zafirlukast(Ref: KDT 8th/e p248)Montelukast, zafirlukast and idalukast are Cys-LT1 receptor antagonists.Zileuton inhibits the production of leukotrienes by inhibiting the enzyme 5-lipoxygenase. | 22,227 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of amiodarone? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Tachycardia * Amiodarone is a broad spectrum anti - arrhythmic drug which belongs to class III of the anti - arrhythmic drugs.* Following are the adverse effects -i) Fall in BP, bradycardia and myocardial depression occurs on i.v. injection.ii) Photosensitization and skin pigmentation occurs in about ... | 22,228 | medmcqa_train |
The mechanism of action of sodium nitroprusside is: | Ans. (B) Stimulation of guanylate cyclase(Ref: KDT 8th/e p544)Sodium nitroprusside acts by releasing nitric oxide (NO). This stimulates guanylate cyclase and results in the elevation of cGMP, which is a potent vasodilator. | 22,229 | medmcqa_train |
An infant has hepatorenomegaly, hypoglycemia, hyperlipidemia, acidosis and normal structured glycogen deposition in liver. What is the diagnosis ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Von Gierke's disease Von-Gierke disease (Type I glvcogenosis) o It is an autosomal recessive disorder. o It is due to absent or deficient activity of glucose-6-phosphatase in Liven Kidney, Intestinal mucosa o It can be divided into two subtypes ? i) Type Ia glucose - 6 - phosphatase is defective ii) T... | 22,230 | medmcqa_train |
Phagocytosis is the function of- | Ans is 'c' i.e., Microglia o Micro-organisms entering the tissue fluid or blood stream are very rapidly engulfed by the cells called phagocytes,o Phagocytic cells are of two types :o Basophils also belong to polymorphonuclear microphages but they are not phagocytes.o Eosinophils have only a limited degree of phagocytic... | 22,231 | medmcqa_train |
Central dot sign is seen in? | Ans is c i.e. Caroli's disease Caroli's disease is a rare congenital abnormality in which there is communicating cavernous ectasia of the intrahepatic biliary ducts. Caroli's disease is equivalent to type V choledochal cyst. It is commonly associated with congenital hepatic fibrosis and cystic lesions of the kidney.Pat... | 22,232 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is not the branch of maxillary branch of external carotid aery? | Maxillary aery is the larger terminal branch of the external carotid aery, given off behind the neck of mandible. It has three pasmandibular paPterygoid paPterygopalatine paBranches of respective pas are:Mandibular- deep auricular, anterior tympanic, Middle meningeal, accessory meningeal, Inferior alveolarPterygoid- ma... | 22,233 | medmcqa_train |
A young patient presents with enlargement of the costochondral junction and with the white line of Fraenkel at the metaphysis. The diagnosis is - | Enlargement of the costochondral junction (rosary) and white line of Frankel are seen both in scurvy and rickets.
However, the best answer here is scurvy as white line Fraenkel is seen in healing rickets, not in active rickets. And rickets (if not specified as healing rickets) refers to active disease. | 22,234 | medmcqa_train |
Halo effect in an X-Ray is seen in which condition | Halo effect is typical of vertical root fracture. As that is not in the option next best choice is periapical periosteitis | 22,235 | medmcqa_train |
Thalamus is the sensory relay station for all except | Thalamus messages sensory relay station for all the senses Ref: guyton and hall textbook of medical physiology 12 edition page number: 691,692,693 | 22,236 | medmcqa_train |
Stimulation of the nerves of the pelvic parasympathetic plexus results in | (A) Penile erection # PELVIC SPLANCHNIC NERVES or NERVI ERIGENTES are splanchnic nerves that arise from sacral spinal nerves S2, S3, S4 to provide parasympathetic innervation to the hindgut.> Structure: The pelvic splanchnic nerves arise from the ventral rami of the S2-S4 and enter the sacral plexus. They travel to the... | 22,237 | medmcqa_train |
Which is the primary gland responsible for thermoregulatory sweating in humans? | Human sweat glands are generally divided into two types: apocrine and eccrine. The eccrine gland is the primary gland responsible for thermoregulatory sweating in humans. Eccrine sweat glands are distributed over nearly the entire body surface. Apocrine glands are located only in genital, axillary and mammary areas. Re... | 22,238 | medmcqa_train |
Platelet adhesion to vessel wall is due to? | Ans. (c) vWF(Ref: Robbins 9th/pg 660; 8th/pg 670)Platelet adhesion to vessel wall is due to vWF on endothelium and GpIb/IX receptors on the surface of platelets. | 22,239 | medmcqa_train |
Which is not true about hallucination | The hallucination is defined as perception without a stimulus. hallucination is experienced clear and vivid like a true perception it is not under the control of the person experiencing it and it seems to come from an external objective space for example, from outside the ears in the case of an auditory hallucination, ... | 22,240 | medmcqa_train |
A case of spontaneous pneumothorax comes to you. What will be the earliest t/t of choice - | Pneumothorax: is the presence of gas in the pleural space.
Types :
(a) Spontaneous pheumothorax → is one that occurs without antecedent trauma to the thorax
(i) Primary spontaneous - Occurs in the absence of an underlying lung disease (usually d/t apical plural blebs).
(ii) Secondary spontaneous - d/t an underlying l... | 22,241 | medmcqa_train |
Primary closure of incised wounds must be done within | • Primary suture:
−− Clean wounds
−− Selected contaminated wounds after thorough wound toileting and debridement
• Delayed primary suture:
−− Heavily contaminated wounds
−− Wounds in which wound toileting has been delayed for 6–8 hours
• Left open to heal by secondary closure | 22,242 | medmcqa_train |
What will be the initial management in a hemodynamically stable patient with an anterior abdominal stab injury presenting with a tag of omentum protruding through the abdominal wall near the umbilicus and showing no signs of peritonitis? | emodynamically Stable patients with omental protrusion should be investigated thoroughly first with an abdomino-pelvic contrast enhanced CT scan, before proceeding to surgery. Exploratory Laparotomy is not an absolute indication for this case. Ref: Reference: Trauma: A Comprehensive Emergency Medicine Approach By Eric ... | 22,243 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is not true about dengue shock syndrome? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Well-nourished child is protected from the manifestation * The induction of vascular permeability and shock in dengue patients i. e. development of dengue shock syndrome depends on multiple factors, including the following:i) Presence of enhancing and nonneutralizing antibodies-- Transplacental matern... | 22,244 | medmcqa_train |
All are factors of poor wound healing except - | Answer- A. Young ageSystemic factorsPoor nutrition (protein deficiency, vitamin C deficiency)Metabolic abnormalities (Diabetes mellitus).Poor circulatory status (Inadequate blood supply)Hormones, e.g. glucocoicoidsB. Local factorsInfection is the single most impoant factor.Mechanical factors, e.g. early mobilization.Fo... | 22,245 | medmcqa_train |
Transmission of R factor is by ? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Conjugation Conjugation Bacterial conjugation is the transfer of genetic material between bacteria through direct cell to cell contact or through a bridge- like connection between two cells. Conjugation is process where by a donor (male) bacterium makes physical contact with a recipient (female) bacte... | 22,246 | medmcqa_train |
Abtacept is used in treatment of which of the following conditions? | Abatacept is a recombinant fusion protein composed of the extracellular domain of cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4) fused to human IgG Fc. CTLA-4 is a costimulatory molecule found on T cells that binds to CD80 and CD86 on antigen presenting cells. This fusion protein blocks activation of T cells by b... | 22,247 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are watersoluble radical trapping antioxidants except? | Ascorbate, uric acid, and a variety of polyphenols derived from plant foods act as water-soluble radical trapping antioxidants. Ubiquinone and carotenes similarly act as lipid-soluble radical-trapping antioxidants in membranes and plasma lipoproteins. Reference: Harpers illustrated biochemistry 30th edition | 22,248 | medmcqa_train |
An enzyme involved in the catabolism of fructose to pyruvate in the liver is: | A i.e. Glyceraldehyde- 3- phosphate dehydrogenase | 22,249 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following changes would be most consistent with the diagnosis of choriocarcinoma? | Gestational trophoblastic disease may involve hydatidiform mole, choriocarcinoma, or placental trophoblastic tumor. Trophoblastic tissue produces B-HCG and thus B-HCG is elevated in all these conditions. AFP is increased in neural tube defect setting when screening at 15-18 weeks gestation. AFP may be decreased in Down... | 22,250 | medmcqa_train |
Effectiveness of blood brain barrier is by: | A i.e. Tight endothelial function | 22,251 | medmcqa_train |
Confirmation of the diagnosis of vesicular mole is by : | Ultrasonogram | 22,252 | medmcqa_train |
A 90-year-old woman with mild diabetes and Alzheimer disease dies in her sleep. At autopsy, hepatocytes are noted to contain golden cytoplasmic granules that do not stain with Prussian blue. Which of the following best accounts for pigment accumulation in the liver of this patient? | Advanced age. Substances that cannot be metabolized accumulate in cells. Examples include (1) endogenous substrates that are not processed because a key enzyme is missing (lysosomal storage diseases), (2) insoluble endogenous pigments (lipofuscin and melanin), and (3) exogenous particulates (silica and carbon). Lipofus... | 22,253 | medmcqa_train |
Primary biliary cirrhosis is most commonly associated with______ | Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Autoimmune disorder Clinical manifestation - obstructive jaundice F > M Antibody seen in antimitochondrial ab which is formed against E2 subunit of PDH enzyme. Interlobular bile ducts are actively destroyed by lymphoplasmacytic inflammation with or without granulomas. | 22,254 | medmcqa_train |
In apoptosis which is/are involved - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Apaf-1; 'b' i.e., BCl2; 'c' i.e., Caspases | 22,255 | medmcqa_train |
Taste fibres are relayed to which of the following structure? | Nucleus solitarius is an elongated sensory nucleus in the medulla that receives axons from cranial nerves VII, IX, and X. The rostral pa of this nucleus is called gustatory nucleus and it conveys information about taste and visceral sensations. Fibers from this nucleus ascend to ventroposterior nucleus (VPM) in the tha... | 22,256 | medmcqa_train |
Most common location of accessory spleen? | Accessory spleen may be found at :- i) Hilum of spleen (most common site). ii) Tail of pancrease. iii) Derivatives of dorsal mesogastrium :- Greater omentum, gastrophrenic ligament, gastrosplenic ligament, linorenal ligament. iv) Broad ligament of uterus (in males) and spermatic cord (in female); both left side. | 22,257 | medmcqa_train |
Standard in perimetry is | Goldmann's perimeter: It consists of a hemispherical dome. Its main advantage over the tangent screen is that the test conditions and the intensity of the target are always the same. It permits greater reproducibility, Goldmann perimeter stimuli I through V. Unless otherwise instructed, the equivalent to Goldmann size ... | 22,258 | medmcqa_train |
Filarial stage of adult worms responsible for diseases in all of the following except: | Ans. (d) Mansonella ozzardi Mansonella Ozzardi M. ozzardi is a new world filaria seen only in central and south America and the West Indies. The adult worms live in the body cavities of humans, mainly in peritoneum, less often in pleura, and rarely in pericardium. The microfilariae are unsheathed and nonperiodic. Vecto... | 22,259 | medmcqa_train |
The rate of newly synthesized osteoid mineralization can be best estimated by - | Tetracycline labelling for osteoid mineralization
Tetracycline labelling is the method of choice for estimating newly synthesized osteoid mineralization in human.
Tetracycline is incorporated into new areas of osteoid that are being laid down but not yet mineralized (osteoid seams)
To estimate the rate of newly synthe... | 22,260 | medmcqa_train |
In Complete cleft the hard palate is totally separated from? | Vomer REF: With text Palate cleft can occur as complete (soft and hard palate, possibly including a gap in the jaw) or incomplete (a 'hole' in the roof of the mouth, usually as a cleft soft palate). Normally the hard palate is continuous in front and laterally with the alveolar processes of the maxilla, and gives attac... | 22,261 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is the primary mechanism of action of fluoride on topical application? | The presence of fluoride reduces the solubility of enamel by promoting the precipitation of hydroxyapatite and phosphate mineral. Ca10(P04)6(OH)2 +2F- -> Ca10(PO4)6F2 + 2OH (OH ions are replaced) (hydroxy-apatite) (fluro-apatite) Ref: Essentials of Pedodontics By Tilakraj, Pages 182-3 ; A Textbook of Public Health Dent... | 22,262 | medmcqa_train |
A 2-year-old girl with a history of chronic constipation since birth is brought to the emergency room because of nausea and vomiting. Physical examination shows marked abdominal distension. Abdominal radiography reveals distended bowel loops with a paucity of air in the rectum. A rectal biopsy shows an absence of gangl... | Hirschsprung disease, also referred to as congenital megacolon, results from a congenital defect in the innervation of the large intestine, usually in the rectum. Severe chronic constipation is typical. Marked dilation of the colon occurs proximal to the stenotic rectum, with clinical signs of intestinal obstruction. T... | 22,263 | medmcqa_train |
Reduviid bug is a vector for the transmission of - | bite by reduviid bug T.cruzi causes South American trypanosomiasis or chaga's disease Chagoma Romana's sign (refer pgno:50 baveja 3 rd edition) | 22,264 | medmcqa_train |
Alpha granules of platelets contain all Except | Alpha granules contain P.Selectin, Fibrinogen, Coagulation factor V, VWF, Fibronectin, Platelet factor 4, PDGF, TGF bDelta granules contains ADP, ATP, ionized Ca, Serotonin, EpinephrineReference: Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease; 9th edition; Volume I; Page no: 117 | 22,265 | medmcqa_train |
Plasmacytoid lymphomas may be associated with - | Plasmacytoid lymphoma
Plasmacytoid lymphoma, also known as plasmacytoid lymphocyte type malignant lymphoma, is a B cell neoplasm that is associated with plasmacytoid differentiation of lymphocytes.
Plasmacytoid lymphocytes are transitional forms between lymphocytes and plasma cells.
These are low grade lymphoid neopla... | 22,266 | medmcqa_train |
One gram of hemoglobin contains how muchiron ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., 3.4 mgOne gram of hemoglobin contains 3.34 mg of iron.Normally, 100 ml of blood contains 15 gm of hemoglobin and about 50 mg of iron (3.34 15).So, if 100 ml of blood is lost from the body, there is a loss of about 50 mg of iron.In females, during every menstural cycle, about 50 ml of blood is lost by ... | 22,267 | medmcqa_train |
Cataplexy is characterized by? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Decreased muscle tone * Cataplexy is the most common accessory symptom of Narcolepsy and is characterized by sudden decrease in muscle tone, either, local or generalized. | 22,268 | medmcqa_train |
What is the commonest site of esophageal carcinoma ? | The lower end of the oesophagus is also prone to inflammation or ulceration by regurgitation of acid from the stomach. It is the commonest site of oesophageal carcinoma. Ref : B D Chaurasia's Human Anatomy , seventh edition , volume 2 , pg.no.,273. | 22,269 | medmcqa_train |
All are related to criminal responsibility of insame except ? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Resp ispa loquitar | 22,270 | medmcqa_train |
Each gram of fat supplies how many kcal of energy: | The various nutrients provide energy as follows: Nutrient Energy in kcal/ gram Protein 4 Carbohydrate 4 Fat 9 Dietary Fibres 2 Ref: Park 21st Edition, Page 585. | 22,271 | medmcqa_train |
Human Development Index includes all of the following except: March 2009, September 2009, September 2012, March 2013 (a, c, d, f) | Ans. A: Infant moality The Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite statistic used to rank countries by level of "human development" and separate developed (high development), developing (middle development), and underdeveloped (low development) countries. The statistic is composed from data on Life Expectancy, Edu... | 22,272 | medmcqa_train |
Vector of kala-azar is: | Leishmaniasis is caused by protozoan parasites belonging to the genus Leishmania.Â
The parasites are transmitted by the bite of a tiny – only 2–3 mm long – insect vector, the phlebotomine sandfly.
There are some 500 known phlebotomine species, but only about 30 have been found to transmit leishmaniasis.Â
Only the femal... | 22,273 | medmcqa_train |
Familial hypercholesterolemia is due to defect in | Name Defect Remarks Familial hypercholesterolemia (type IIa) Defective LDL receptors or mutation in the ligand region of apo B-100 Elevated LDL levels and hypercholesterolemia, resulting in atherosclerosis and coronary disease Reference: Harper; 30th edition; Page no: 275 | 22,274 | medmcqa_train |
Sacrotuberous ligament is not pierced by | Sacrotuberous ligament is pierced by
Coccygeal branch of Inferior gluteal nerve
Perforating cutaneous nerves
Filaments of Coccygeal plexus | 22,275 | medmcqa_train |
Black tongue is seen in abuse of: | D i.e. Cocaine | 22,276 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are TRUE about amoebic liver abscess, EXCEPT: | "Male preponderance of greater than 10:1 has been repoed in all studies" "A recent retrospective study comparing surgical with percutaneous drainage for large (>5 cm) abscess showed a better success rate with surgical drainage" "Percutaneous drainage of multiple abscess is usually met with a higher failure rate" "Like ... | 22,277 | medmcqa_train |
Intermittent painless uterine contractions which the mother is unaware, from 4th month of pregnancy is termed as | Braxton-Hick's sign The intermittent painless uterine contractions, occur once in 10-15 minutes, of which the woman is unaware. This can be felt on abdominal palpation from 4th month onwards. It is present even when the fetus is dead. Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr PC IGNATIUS THIRD EDITION PAGE 330 | 22,278 | medmcqa_train |
When Class III elastics are used, the maxillary first molars will: | Class III elastics are worn from the maxillary first molars to the mandibular canines. The force system created by Class III elastics will produce mesial movement and extrusion of the maxillary first molars. | 22,279 | medmcqa_train |
Non-motile organism: | Ans. d. Antigenic | 22,280 | medmcqa_train |
Which antineoplastic agent is an antifolate drug ? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Methotrexate | 22,281 | medmcqa_train |
Paraneoplastic syndrome Hypercalcemia of malignancy, is produced due to ectopic production of which hormone by lymphomas ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., 1, 25 dihydroxyvitamin D | 22,282 | medmcqa_train |
Most common tumor associated with delayed puberty is - | Ans is 'a' i.e., Craniopharyngioma o Craniopharyngioma is the most common tumor associated with delayed puberty.o It develops from pituitary stalk with suprasellar extension from nests of epithelium derived from the rathkes pouch.o The radiologic hallmark is presence of suprasellar calcified cyst.o Calcifications are p... | 22,283 | medmcqa_train |
Which pa ot the kidney is affected by Mercury? | . PCT | 22,284 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following drugs are used for managing status epilepticus except : | Answer is D (Carbamazepine) : Carbamazepine is the most effective drug for complex paial seizures and shares first choice drug status with phenytoin fior generalized tonic clonic seizures and simple paial seizures. It is however not indicated in status epilepticus. | 22,285 | medmcqa_train |
Most common organism causing UTI: | Ans. (a) E. coli "E. coli cause 80% of acute UTI in patients with out catheterization." Strains of E. coli causing UTI are called extraintestinal pathogenic strains of E. coli. Remember:- E. coli is MC cause of catheter associate UTI too. UTI is MC nosocomial infection. E. coli is MC cause of neonatal meningitis. E. co... | 22,286 | medmcqa_train |
School closure is recommended during an outbreak of swine flu. All of the following support this except: | Ans. a. Closure of school will not lead to reduction in contact between children (Ref: style="font-size: 1.04761904761905em; font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif"> pubmed/24267871 Transmission dynamics of the 2009 influenza A (H1N1) pandemic in India: the impact of holiday-related school closure. J Epidemics. 201... | 22,287 | medmcqa_train |
The resistance of a population to infection and pathogen spread due to the immunity of a large presence of the population is known as? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Herd immunity Herd immunity (herd effect, community immunity, population immunity, or social immunity)* It is a form of indirect protection from infectious disease that occurs when a large percentage of a population has become immune to an infection, thereby providing a measure of protection for indiv... | 22,288 | medmcqa_train |
Bones of the cranial base include which of the following? | The cranial base includes, from anterior to posterior, the ethmoid, sphenoid, and occipital bones. | 22,289 | medmcqa_train |
Pseudodementia is seen in? | Ans. (a) DepressionRef. Kaplan and sadock's synopsis of psychiatry: Behavioral sciences clinical psychiatry 10th ed. /339, table 10.3-11 | 22,290 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is not administered by intra dermal route? | Insulin is administered subcutaneously. MMR vaccine, heparin are also given by SC route All others are by intradermal route. (Ref.Essentials of medical pharmacology TD Tripathi 6th edition page no.263) | 22,291 | medmcqa_train |
True about prions is: | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Associated with misfolding of protein Prions are small protein-containing infectious particles with no detectable nucleic acid. They were suspected to be viruses but otherwise do not conform to the standard definition of viruses. They differ from the viruses in their many properties. The prions show f... | 22,292 | medmcqa_train |
Management of non Immunised diphtheria contacts include all except - | Non immunised close contact should receive prophylactic Penicillin or erythromycin. They should be given1000- 2000 units of antitoxin and actively immunised against diphtheria. The bacteriological surveillance should be continued for several weeks by repeated swabbing at weekly intervals Reference; Park&;s Textbook of ... | 22,293 | medmcqa_train |
Which is the best index for burden of disease and effectiveness of interventions? | Ans. (b) Disability adjusted life years* Disability adjusted life years : Is a measure of the burden of disease in a defined population and the effectiveness of interventions; It expresses years lost to premature death and years lived with disability adjusted for its' severityALSO REMEMBER* DALYs can measure 'both mort... | 22,294 | medmcqa_train |
The following is ideal for the treatment with injection of sclerosing agents | It is ideal for first-degree internal hemorrhoids which bleed and for early second-degree internal hemorrhoids, injecting sclerosant will produce fibrosis in the submucosal region (sclerosis leading to mucosal fixation on to deeper planes and occlusion of lakes) thereby fixes the cushion which does not prolapse, causes... | 22,295 | medmcqa_train |
Diagnosis of polio - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Detection of polio virus in stool Lab diagnosis of polioo Virus isolation in tissue culture is the best method for specific diagnosis.o Specimens - Blood, CSF, Throat swab, Feceso Primary monkey kidney cultures are used,o Serodiagnosis is less often employed. | 22,296 | medmcqa_train |
Pseudoclaudication is caused by | Pseudoclaudication is the term used for neurogenic claudication caused due to lumbar canal stenosis. Its symptoms mimic intermittent claudication of PVD. Neurogenic claudication, consists of back and buttock or leg pain induced by walking or standing and relieved by sitting or changing posture. Symptoms in the legs are... | 22,297 | medmcqa_train |
An unconscious 50 year old known case of diabetes mellitus is brought to the ER. His medical records show he is on warfarin for atrial fibrillation. Which of the following investigations will not be done in this patient for work up? | Option A- Always C/I in bleeding diathesis & in |ICT Option B- Known case of D.M so RBS should be done. Option C- Since he is unconscious may be d/t warfarin toxicity so CT scan is a probable investigation. Option D- patient on warfarin for atrial fibrillation so ECG monitoring is mandatory. | 22,298 | medmcqa_train |
Baby stas speaking sentence of few words at what age? | 2 years REF: Nelson Textbook of Paediatrics 17th edition page 1874, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child Developmental Milestones Age Motor Speech Vision and hearing Additional notes 4-6 weeks When held upright, holds head erect and steady Smiles at parent 6-8 When prone, lifts self by arms; Vocalizes; Cooes Focuses on o... | 22,299 | medmcqa_train |
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