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False statement about impetigo – | Impetigo is a highly contagious (infectious) Gram-positive bacterial infection of the superficial layer of the epidermis. It occurs in two forms :-
Impetigo contagiosa (Non-bullous) → Caused by both staph aureus & streptococcus (group `A )
Bullous impetigo Caused by Staph.aureus.
Lesions of Impetigo contagiosa heal... | 4,000 | medmcqa_train |
Mantoux test reading of less than 5mm indicates | Ref Robbins 9/e p371 Mantoux test is simply able to predict the presence or absent of cell mediated immunity against the tubercular antigens .it cannot differentiate between infection and disease Negative mantoux test just indicates that the individual has not been exposed to tuberculin bacilli | 4,001 | medmcqa_train |
Which Vitamin is involved in Redox reactions - | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Riboflavin VitaminCoenzymeFunction as coenzymeEntity transferredThiamine (Vit B1)Thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP)Oxidative decarboxylation and transketolase reactionHydroxy-ethylRiboflavin (Vit B2)Flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) and flavin mononucleotide (FMN)Oxidation and reduction reactionHydrogen ato... | 4,002 | medmcqa_train |
A Wahin's tumour is | Wahin's tumor Is 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 gland). Also known as papillary cystadenoma l... | 4,003 | medmcqa_train |
Natural killer cells | Natural Killer CellsThe function of NK cells is to destroy irreversibly stressed and abnormal cells, such as virus-infected cells and tumor cells. NK cells make up approximately 5% to 10% of peripheral blood lymphocytes. They do not express TCRs or Ig.NK cells are endowed with the ability to kill a variety of virus-inf... | 4,004 | medmcqa_train |
Radioisotope used systemically in Polycythemia rubra vera. | 32p - Polycythemia rubra vera.
Rhenium -186; Painful bone metastasis. | 4,005 | medmcqa_train |
Life span of CuT 380 A is - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., 10 years o The longest life span is of CuT380A: 10 years.IUDsLife spanFirst generation:Lippe's loop (obsolete)--Second generationCopper-T--CuT-200-B4 yrCuT-2003yrCuT-220C--Nova-T5 yrMultiload - 2503 yr3755 yrCuT-3 80A10 yrThird generationProgestasert1 yrLNG-20 (Mirena)5 yr (Ref: Novak p263; Note that ... | 4,006 | medmcqa_train |
Herpes simplex infection can lead to? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Temporal lobe involvement Pathology of Herpex simplex encephalitis:o Herpes simplex infection has a prediliction for the involvement of Temporal lobe.o The lesions in HSV encephalitis are intense hemorrhagic necrosis of the inferior and medial temporal lobe and the mediorbital part of frontal lobes.o ... | 4,007 | medmcqa_train |
Corbohydrate reserve of human body | Ans. is 'a' i.e., 350 gmCarbohydrate store of body is approximately 350 grams (70 grams hepatic glycogen and 280 grams muscle glycogen). | 4,008 | medmcqa_train |
Which cranial nerve is commonly involved in meningeal tuberculosis infection? | Meningeal involvement is pronounced at the base of the brain, paresis of cranial nerves (ocular nerves in paicular) is a frequent finding. Reference: Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th Edition, Page 1348 | 4,009 | medmcqa_train |
A 20 year old man presented with hemorrhagic colitis. The stool sample grew Escherichia coli in pure culture. The following serotype of E. coli is likely to be the causative agent - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., 0157 : 117 | 4,010 | medmcqa_train |
MRI is unsuitable for: | (All of the above) (19-Sutton 7th)MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGINGADVANTAGESDISADVANTAGES* It is non-invasive technique* It is safe as it does not involve the use of ionising radiation* There is no adverse biological effect.* Images can be readily produced in any plane eg. Axial sagittal or coronal without changing position ... | 4,011 | medmcqa_train |
Cytochrome P450 is identified to 11-ss hydroxylase is known as | Cytochromes P450 (CYPs) are a family of enzymes containing heme as a cofactor that function as monooxygenases. In mammals, these proteins oxidize steroids, fatty acids, and xenobiotics, and are impoant for the clearance of various compounds, as well as for hormone synthesis and breakdown Ref: guyton and hall textbook o... | 4,012 | medmcqa_train |
True regarding level of sugar in hyperosmolar non ketotic hyperglycemia is: September 2005 | Ans. D: Severely elevated Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) is being diagnosed with increasing frequency in obese children with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2 DM). The syndrome is characterized by severe hyperglycemia, a marked increase in serum osmolality and dehydration without accumulation of beta-... | 4,013 | medmcqa_train |
Premalignant bone lesion among the following is - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Pagets disease Paget's disease o Paget s disease is characterized by increased bone turnover and enlargement and thickening of the bone the internal architecture is abnormal and the bone is usually brittle, o Primary defect is in osteolastic. o It is marked by regions of furious osteolastic bone resor... | 4,014 | medmcqa_train |
Which among the following is the epithelial lining of vagina? | There are two types of stratified squamous epithelia: nonkeratinized and keratinized. Nonkeratinized epithelium exhibits live surface cells and covers moist cavities such as the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, vagina, and anal canal. Keratinized epithelium lines the external surfaces of the body. | 4,015 | medmcqa_train |
Drug of choice for hypeension crises in systemic sclerosis is | One of the main causes of death is hypeensive renal crisis, characterised by rapidly developing malignant hypeension and renal failure. Hypeensive renal crisis is much more likely to occur in DCSS than in LCSS, and in patients with topoisomerase 1 antibodies. Hypeension should be treated aggressively with ACE inhibitor... | 4,016 | medmcqa_train |
The conversion of an optically pure isomer into a mixture of equal amounts of both dextro and levo forms is called as- | Racemic Mixture - Equimolar mixture of optical isomers which has no net reaction of plane polarized light. | 4,017 | medmcqa_train |
Apoptosis is? | Ans. (a) Internally controlled, programmed cell deathRef: Robbin's pathology 9th ed. /52* Apoptosis is internally controlled, programmed cell deathSalient Features of Apoptosis:* No inflammation* Cell shrinkage* Formation of apoptotic bodiesExample* PhysiologicahEmbryogenesis, Organogenesis, Men- struation* Pathologica... | 4,018 | medmcqa_train |
Posterior ethmoidal sinus drains into (JIPMER May 2019) | - There are 3 groups of ethmoidal air sinuses Anterior Middle Posterior - Posterior ethmoidal sinus is opening in lateral wall of the nose. - Lateral wall of the nose has 3 elevations called superior, middle & inferior turbinates / conchae - Under each turbinate, there is space called meatus called superior, middle & i... | 4,019 | medmcqa_train |
Following are the clinical features of Leber optic neuropathy except | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Males can transmit the disease Leber's Hereditary optic neuropathv Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy is characterized by sequential subacute optic neuropathy in males aged 11-30 years. The underlying genetic abnormality is a point mutation in mitochondria! DNA. Since mitochondrial DNA is exclusively... | 4,020 | medmcqa_train |
Radiation of 5 Gy will kill patients in: March 2013 (b, c, d, e, f) | Ans. D i.e. 4-6 weeks | 4,021 | medmcqa_train |
Regarding anaplastic carcinoma which statement is false | More commonly seen in elderly women. Local infiltration is an early feature of these tumours with spread by lymphatics and by the bloodstream. They are extremely lethal tumours and survival is calculated in months. p53 mutations are found in 15% of tumors, Source : Sabiston 20th edition Pg: 910 | 4,022 | medmcqa_train |
A 56-year-old man is diagnosed with an extradural tumor in the posterior cranial fossa. When the patient protruded his tongue during physical examination, the tongue deviated to the right. Which of the following muscles and nerves are most likely injured? | The hypoglossal nerve innervates the muscles of the tongue and is therefore directly involved in alteration of shape and movement of the tongue. A lesion in this nerve would cause deviation of the tongue toward the injured side, which could be observed upon protrusion of the tongue. The genioglossus is the major muscle... | 4,023 | medmcqa_train |
Staphylococcus differs from streptococcus by: | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Catalase test(Ref: Ananthanarayan, 9th/e, p. 200 and 8th/e, p. 196)* Coagulase test is used to differentiate the different species of staphylococci (staph, aureus, staph, epidermidis).* Catalase test is used to differentiate staphylococci from streptococci.* Coagulase test cannot be used to differenti... | 4,024 | medmcqa_train |
A 6-month old infant presented with multiple papules and exudative lesions on the face, scalp, trunk and few vesicles on the palms and soles for 2 weeks. His mother had a history of itchy lesions.The most likely diagnosis is : | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Scabies Vesicobullous lesion in an infant can be seen in Scabies Infantile eczema Seborrheic dermatitis The clincher here is involvement of palms and soles. This is a characteristic feature of scabies in infants * Differential diagnosis Scabies Infantile eczema Characteristic distribution: Lesions pre... | 4,025 | medmcqa_train |
In tandem bullet, number of bullet/ bullets coming out of the gun is/are: | 2 | 4,026 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following conditions may be associated with Pancytopenia and Splenomegaly, Except | Answer is A (Aplastic Anemia) Splenomegaly is typically absent in patients with aplastic anemia, and if present, the diagnosis of aplastic anemia should be questioned and search for another associated pathology be initiated Splenomegaly, Lymphadenopathy and Hepatomegaly in Aplastic Anemia The finding of splenomegaly or... | 4,027 | medmcqa_train |
If both parents are sickle cell anemia patients then the likelyhood of offsprings having the disease is- | Sickle cell anemia is autosomal recessive. | 4,028 | medmcqa_train |
Scotochromogens are: (PGI Dec 2008) | Ans: A (Mycobacterium Gordonae) M. Marinum & M. Kansasii are photochromogenes while M. intracellulare & M. avium are non-photochromogenes.Scotochromogens# M, Gordonae (formely M.aquae) - Often found in tap water (hence called 'the tap water scotochromogen), is a common contaminant in clinical specimens and a rare cause... | 4,029 | medmcqa_train |
A 3 month baby can do: | Social smile appears at 3 months | 4,030 | medmcqa_train |
Child of 6 weeks with Hemoglobin of 10 gm% pale on examination, diagnosis is - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Physiological anemia o Physiologic Anemia of InfancyHemoglobin drops to low point at age 6 to 8 weeksErythropoietin nadir drops HemoglobinTerm Infants: Hemoglobin drops to 9-11 g/dlPreterm Infants: Hemoglobin drops to 7-9 g/dlo No work-up or treatment unless Hemoglobin lower than expected Other point ... | 4,031 | medmcqa_train |
A 15 year old girl was admitted to the infectious disease hospital with a provisional diagnosis of rabies. The most suitable clinical sample that can confirm the antemortem diagnosis is- | For the antemortem diagnosis of rabies, viral antigens can be demonstrated in the corneal smear, skin biopsy from the face or neck or saliva. | 4,032 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are microsomal enzyme inhibitors except | Other inhibitors- Ketoconazole, Metronidazole, Allopurinol, Erythromycin, OCPs, Omeprazole | 4,033 | medmcqa_train |
Amount of radiation used in mammography - | Ans. is'b'i.e.,0.7 mSvScreening mammography and radiation A screening mammogram is an X-ray of the breast tissue for women without any breast symptoms.It uses low doses of radiation (about 0.7mSv for 4 X-rays). | 4,034 | medmcqa_train |
The structure that lies lateral to distal radial tubercle | The structure that lies lateral to distal radial tubercle are: Tendons of Extensor carpi radialis brevis and longus. Distal radial tubercle (Lister's tubercle) is located at the distal dorsal aspect of the radius It is a bony prominence that can be easily palpated. Function: It acts as a pulley for the Extensor Pollici... | 4,035 | medmcqa_train |
Best imaging study for the earliest diagnosis of cerebral infarct- | Diffusion-weighted MRIDiffusion-weighted MRI detects cytotoxic edema in just a few hours of infarction. | 4,036 | medmcqa_train |
Effect of infusion of hypotonic saline? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Increased in both ICF and ECFAfter infusion of hyptonic saline causes a decline in plasma osmolality and a shift of water into interstial space (as water moves from higher osmolarity to lower osmolarity), causing decrease in ICF osmolality.This results in shift of water from ECF to ICF.Finally, both E... | 4,037 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following structures are developed from Septum transversum, EXCEPT: | Structures developed from septum transversum:1. Diaphragm (central tendon)2. The fibrous pericardium3. The falciform ligament4. The stroma and capsule of the liver5. The triangular and coronary ligaments6. The lesser omentum The round ligament of the liver (ligamentum teres hepatica) is an embryological remnant of the ... | 4,038 | medmcqa_train |
A 40 year old male patient complains of diminished vision during night and dryness of eyes. Patient gives history of recurrent bacterial infections. Ophthalmic examination reveals white triangular plaques on conjunctiva. This patient is suffering from deficiency of: | Night blindness (nyctalopia) is one of the earliest symptoms of vitamin A deficiency. Severe deficiency of vitamin A leads to xerophthalmia. This is characterized by dryness in conjunctiva and cornea, and keratinization of epithelial cells. In certain areas of conjunctiva, white triangular plaques known as Bitot's spo... | 4,039 | medmcqa_train |
Which helps in the production of more glucose? | Reversal of the reaction catalyzed by pyruvate kinase in glycolysis involves two endothermic reactions. Mitochondrial pyruvate carboxylase catalyzes the carboxylation of pyruvate to oxaloacetate, Key Gluconeogenic Enzymes 1. Pyruvate carboxylase.Pyruvate Carboxylase Reaction Pyruvate in the cytoplasm enters the mitocho... | 4,040 | medmcqa_train |
8000 rads dosage in Cancer cervix is given to - | Ans- A a. External beam via cobalt or linear accelerator & brachytherapy (e.g. Radium, cobalt or cesium) are used in the treatment of carcinoma cervix. b. The radium dosage is calculated with respect to the amount of irradiation received at 2 theoretical points a & b. c. Point a lies 2cm above & 2cm lateral to the base... | 4,041 | medmcqa_train |
HPV vaccine is ? | Both bivalent and Quadrivalent Currently, there are two types of cervical cancer vaccines available Gardasil vaccine (quadrivalent vaccine) Cervavarix vaccine (Bivalent vaccine) Gardasil vaccine Gardasil is a quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine. Gardasil is the only vaccine that helps protect against 4 types - ty... | 4,042 | medmcqa_train |
The prognosis is best in rapidly progressive (crescentic) glomerulonephritis associated with: | Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis may occur in association with the five diseases mentioned and also with periaeritis (polyaeritis) nodosa, Wegener's granulomatosis, and essential cryoglobulinemia. Some cases arise without a known antecedent disease (idiopathic). Although the prognosis is poor in all types of rapi... | 4,043 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following causes a dead end infection? | Ans. A. C. tetani.Since, there is no further human to human transmission, tetanus is a dead end infection.Dead end infections in humans-Tetanus, Legionnaire's disease, Leptospirosis, Lyme's diseaseRabies, JE, West Nile fever, Equine encephalitis, KFDCysticercosis, Hydatid disease, Trichinellosis, Babesiosis | 4,044 | medmcqa_train |
Phossy jaw is caused by- | Ans. is 'a' i.e., White Phosphorus o Phossy jaw is caused by phosphorus poisoning. All phosphorus poisoning are caused by white (yellow) phosphorus (Red phosphorus is nontoxic).Phosphorus poisoningo Phosphorus is a protoplasmic poison affecting cellular oxidation and causing anoxic necorbiosis, classically affecting li... | 4,045 | medmcqa_train |
The kidney stone whose development is seen most commonly is:- | Commonest stone seen in in kidney - Calcium oxalate Other types of kidney stones : Triple phosphate - Ca, NH4+ ,MgP04 Uric acid Cysteine stones | 4,046 | medmcqa_train |
A 25-year-old man requests cholesterol screening because of a family history of premature coronary artery disease (CAD). His lipid levels reveal an elevated total and LDL cholesterol. The high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and triglyceride values are normal. His physical examination is completely normal. Which of the follo... | Familial combined hyperlipidemia has an incidence of 1/100. It is an autosomal dominant disorder and different affected family members may display different dyslipidemic phenotypes. Familial hypercholesterolemia (1/500) and familial defective Apo B (1/1000) are also common. The other two disorders (Apo C-II deficiency ... | 4,047 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following can be administered in acute highpeension during labour except | Ref - KDT7/e p572 Sodium nitroprusside is contra indicated in eslampsia | 4,048 | medmcqa_train |
Labetalol is an | Labetalol is a commonly used a 1 and non-selective b-adrenergic blockerDose: 200-2400mg/day, orally in two to three divided dosesIn an emergency: 20mg IV, followed by 20-80mg every 20min to a maximum of 220mg. Avoid in patients with Asthma, congestive cardiac failure, Liver failure(Ref: William's Obstetrics; 25th editi... | 4,049 | medmcqa_train |
True about Ringer's Lactate - | Ringer's lactate solution (RL), also known as sodium lactate solution and Hamann's solution, is a mixture of sodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride, and calcium chloride in water. It is an isotonic solution .it is used for replacing fluids and electrolytes in those who have low blood volume or low blood pr... | 4,050 | medmcqa_train |
Submandibular gland is divided into superficial and deep parts by - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Mylohyoid Submandibular glando This walnut sized gland lies belowr the mandible in the anterior part of digastric triangle. It is J-shaped and consists of a large superficial and a small deep parts, separated by mylohyoid muscle and continuous with each other around the posterior border of mylohyoid m... | 4,051 | medmcqa_train |
Treatment of choice for genital was in pregnancy is: | During pregnancy, electrocoagulation, cryotherapy, or CO2 laser therapy should be administered at approximately 32 weeks to avoid, on one hand, post-treatment necrosis, which may last as long as 4-6 weeks, and to prevent, on the other hand, recurrence if treated too early. Podophyllin, podofilox, and imiquimod should n... | 4,052 | medmcqa_train |
Apgar stands for: (Asked twice in exam) | ANS. C | 4,053 | medmcqa_train |
The false statement associated with Kaposi's sarcoma is: | Kaposi sarcoma, a vascular tumor ,induced by HHV 8. The lesions of KS are characterized by the proliferation of spindle-shaped cells that express markers of both endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells. There is also a profusion of slit like vascular spaces, suggesting that the lesions may arise from primitive mesenc... | 4,054 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is the preferred antiarrhythmic agent in a patient with cardiac arrest: | Answer is A (Amiodarone) Amiodarone is the preferred antiarrhythmic agent jiff resuscitation in a patient with cardiac arrest. Amiodarone is the preferred antiarrhythmic agent for resuscitation, In patients with VF/VT that does not respond to CPR, defibrillation, and vasopressor therapy. Amiodarone is the first-line an... | 4,055 | medmcqa_train |
Raygat's test is based on: | Hydrostatic test/ Raygat's test: Principle: Specific gravity of lung before respiration is 1.04-1.05 and it becomes 0.94-0.95 after respiration. This makes the respired lung to float. Procedure: Dissect out the fetal lungs & Put into a trough of water and observe. Liver is used as control Inference: If they sink--unres... | 4,056 | medmcqa_train |
What is a percentage of endothelial cell loss during Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty – | Endothelial cell loss is a known phenomenon of endothelial keratoplasty (including DSAEK).
I am not sure about the answer as various studies have given different values at a different time (post-operatively).
First read following statements which are supporting my answer:-
"Current modifications of EK such as DSAEK ha... | 4,057 | medmcqa_train |
About scurvy, all are true EXCEPT: September 2012 | Ans. C i.e. Raised serum alkaline phosphataseScurvyBleeding into skin & joints,Wimberger sign,Pseudoparalysis etc. | 4,058 | medmcqa_train |
Nitric oxide is synthesized from which amino acid: | NO is also called as Endothelium Derived Relaxing Factor (EDRF). NO (nitric oxide) is synthesized from arginine by enzyme NOS (Nitric oxide synthase) in the endothelial cells. It requires 5 cofactors:- NADPH FAD FMN Heme and Tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4). The vasodilator - nitroglycerin also enters smooth muscle cells, whe... | 4,059 | medmcqa_train |
For spinal anesthesia, lignocaine is used as | Lignocaine is used as 5% (heavy) for spinal anaesthesia. | 4,060 | medmcqa_train |
Post dislocation of hip leads to which attitude of the lower leg: | B i.e. Adduction , internal rotation and flexion | 4,061 | medmcqa_train |
Regarding rheumatoid ahritis, all of the following statements are true except- | Rheumatoid nodules occur almost exclusively in RF or ACPA positive patients, usually in extensor tendons . Theyare frequently asymptomatic but some may be complicated by ulceration and secondary infection . Ref Davidsons 23e p1023,1024 | 4,062 | medmcqa_train |
Difference between rantidine & cimetidine is - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Ranitidine is 5 times more potent than cimetidine o Ranitidine has several desirable features compared to cimetidine:5 times more potent than cimetidine.No antiandrogenic action, does not increase prolactin secretion or spare estradiol from hepatic metabolism - no effect on male sexual function or gyn... | 4,063 | medmcqa_train |
In a slow sand filter, the element responsible for yielding bacteria-free water is the - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Vital layer | 4,064 | medmcqa_train |
Name the intrauterine contraceptive device: | Above image is of Multiload-375 -- Device is available in a sterilized sealed packet with an applicator. There is no introducer and no plunger. It has 375 mm2 surface area of copper wire wound around its veical stem. Replacement is every 5 years. | 4,065 | medmcqa_train |
A father forced his relictant son to bring a glass of water and the child dropped the glass on the way. This is an example of | Passive aggression is an immature defense mechanism where a person indirectly expresses anger towards others. | 4,066 | medmcqa_train |
NOT a feature of Horner's syndrome | (A) Exophthalmos # HORNER'S SYNDROME:> Enophthalmos, Ptosis, Miosis, & Ipsilateral loss of sweating (Anhydrosis)> Malignant pleural effusion often leads to dyspnea.> Pancoast's (or superior sulcus tumor) syndrome results from local extension of a tumor growing in the apex of the lung with involvement of the eighth cerv... | 4,067 | medmcqa_train |
The most impoant sign of significance of renal aery stenosis on an angiogram is: | B i.e. Presence of collaterals | 4,068 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following lies lateral to sheath of femoral hernia? | Femoral vein lies lateral to sheath of femoral hernia.Femoral sheath - funnel shaped sleeve of fascia enclosing upper 3-4 cm of femoral vessels. The sheath is divided into three compaments by septa- Lateral compament - femoral aery and femoral branch of genitofemoral nerve Intermediate compament- femoral vein Medial co... | 4,069 | medmcqa_train |
Iron and folic acid supplement during pregnancy: | Ans. (b) 100mg iron + 500mcg folic acidRef: D.C. Dutta 8th ed. / 241* Adult iron+folic acid tablet given in pregnancy: 1 tab/ day x 100 days* Kids iron+folic acid tablet given: 1 tab/day x 100 days per year- 0 to 5 years of age.Iron and Folic acid tablet content IronFolic acidAdult tab100mg500mcgKids tab (l/5th)20mg100... | 4,070 | medmcqa_train |
Carvallo's sign is seen in | Ref Harrison 19 th ed pg 1548 A prominent RV pulsation along the left parasternal region and a blowing holosystolic murmur along the lower left sternal margin, which may be intensified during inspiration (Carvallo's sign) and reduced during expiration or the strain phase of the Valsalva maneuver, are characteristic fin... | 4,071 | medmcqa_train |
A newborn baby who was apparently healthy at bih develops aspiration pneumonia in the first two days of life. All attempts to feed the infant cause it to cough and choke. Which of the following abnormalities is the most likely cause of the infant's difficulties? | The infant probably has esophageal atresia, which is typically caused by posterior detion of the tracheoesophageal septum. Attempts at feeding cause fluid to spill into the trachea, and secondarily cause aspiration pneumonia. Emergent surgical correction is usually required. Bronchogenic cysts are centrally located cys... | 4,072 | medmcqa_train |
Under the Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme, amount of monthly pension is: | Under the Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme, amount of monthly pension is Rs. 200 for BPL persons aged between 18 to 59 years with multiple disabilities. Ref: Health policies and programmes in India, D.K. Taneja 11th edition page: 393 | 4,073 | medmcqa_train |
Epigenetic deals with genetic modifications that do not alter the sequence of DNA. All of the following can detect epigenetic modification except: | Ans. a. HPLC (Ref: Robbins 9/e p180, 319-320 8/e p180-181)Methylation specific PCR, Bisulphite method and ChlP on Chip can detect epigenetic modification but not the HPLC.'Epigenetics is defined as the study of heritable chemical modification of DNA or chromatin that does not alter the DNA sequence itself Examples of s... | 4,074 | medmcqa_train |
Cutaneous sign of diabetes mellitus are all except | Ans: d (Angiokeratomas)Ref: IADVL, 3rd ed. vol. 2 pg. 1369- 1371Angiokeratoma corporis diffusum is a manifestation of Fabry's disease. All others are dermatological manifestations of diabetes mellitus.Skin manifestations of diabetis mellitus: Diabetic dermopathy Pigmented pretibial papules Shin spots Necrobiosis lipoid... | 4,075 | medmcqa_train |
Recurrent aboion occurs in a woman, USG abdomen shows a non-echoic region in the central pa of the uterus. What is the probable diagnosis | Septate uterus is most common It causes about 25% of spontaneous first trimester aboions 6% second trimester aboions Ref: Shaw Gynecology 17 e pg 72. | 4,076 | medmcqa_train |
If somebody develops resistance to INH, patient will develop simultaneously resistance to which drug? | Ref: KD Tripathi, 7th ed. pg. 767* Rifampicin is considered as effective as isoniazid. This agent is active against slow and intermittently dividing bacterium (spurters).* If someone develops resistance to INH, they are most likely to develop resistance to rifampicin as well.* In MDR-TB, there is resistance to INH and ... | 4,077 | medmcqa_train |
Exotropia occurs due to | Answer- A. Third nerve palsyCauses and associations ofexotropia (Divegent squint)Third nerve palsyCongenitalPrevious strabismus surgeryThyroidophthalmopathyIatrogenic trauma following retinal detachment surgery | 4,078 | medmcqa_train |
Urethritis in males is not caused by: | Hemophilus ducreyi causes soft sore/chancroid. Chocolate agar withIsoVitale Xis used for its culture. Infectious causes of urethritis- Neisseria gonorrhoeae Chlamydia trachomatis Trichomonas vaginalis Mycoplasma genitalium Herpes simplex virus Adenovirus | 4,079 | medmcqa_train |
Snowstorm appearance of knee joint with multiple loose bodies is seen in? | ANSWER: (D) Synovial chondromatosisREF: The Journal of bone and joint surgery: British volume: Volume 71, Pages 549-912, http:// www.springerlink.com/content/17m54n357304205m/Snowstorm knee:Seen in Synovial chondromatosisTraumatic etiologyJoint effusionNumerous brilliant white rice-grain size free bodies in arthroscopy... | 4,080 | medmcqa_train |
Treatment of metastatic disease in retinoblastoma is – | Treatment of choice for metastasis is chemotherapy. | 4,081 | medmcqa_train |
Absolute contraindication to ECT is: | There are no absolute contraindications for ECT. Earlier, raised intracranial tension and space occupying lesions were considered as absolute contraindications, hence the best answer here is brain tumor. | 4,082 | medmcqa_train |
The various habits of the lips can be divided into following, except: | The various habits of the lips can be divided into following:
Lip sucking
Lip thrust
Lip insufficiency | 4,083 | medmcqa_train |
Xanthoproteic reaction is due to the formation of | Nitric acid is a powerful oxidising agent and reacts with organic matter to produce trinitrophenol, liberating nitrogen monoxide (xanthoproteic reaction). | 4,084 | medmcqa_train |
What is the paial pressure for carbon-di-oxide in the expired air? | Paial pressure of CO2 in expired air (PE CO2) - 32 mm Hg Carbon-di-oxide: Paial pressure of CO2 in inspired air (Pi CO2) 0.3 mm Hg Paial pressure of CO2 in alveolar blood (PA CO2) 40 mm Hg Paial pressure of CO2 in expired air (PE CO2) 32 mm Hg. | 4,085 | medmcqa_train |
Marker for malignant melanoma is- | S 100 | 4,086 | medmcqa_train |
A 62 year old male patient presented with signs and symptoms of stroke. MR angiography revealed thrombus in the posterior cerebral aery. All of the following structures may be affected by the lesion except | The poserior cerebral aery (PCA) does not supply the pons The branches of the posterior cerebral aery are : Coical branches Occipital lobe- Visual coex Temporal lobe- medial and inferolateral surfaces Central branches Thalamus Subthalamus Lentiform nucleus Midbrain Pineal gland Superior and inferior colliculi Medial an... | 4,087 | medmcqa_train |
Features of Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) include all of the following EXCEPT: | FEATURES of ankylosing spondilitis- enthesitis and this ultimately leads to joint ankylosis Both bony as well as fibrous ankylosis occurs in AS Marginal syndesmophytes are seen on X-ray Roos test is used for thoracic outlet syndrome. | 4,088 | medmcqa_train |
Wood&;s lamp is made up of - | WOOD'S LAMP Hand held device used to diagnose various dermatological conditions. It is a mercury vapour long wave,ultraviolet lamp with an inbuilt wood's filter made of barium silicate with 9% nickel oxide. Opaque to all wavelengths except those between 320 nm and 400 nm with a peak at 365 nm.Flourescence occurs when w... | 4,089 | medmcqa_train |
Method used for acid fast staining - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Ziehl Neelsen Acid fast stainingo After staining with aniline dye, acid fast organisms resist decolourisation with acids,o Method most commonly used is modified Ziehl Neelsen.Smear stained by carbolfuschin|Decolourization by 20% sulphuric acid|Counterstaining by methylene blueAcid fast organismsNon ac... | 4,090 | medmcqa_train |
Wof are components of Waldeyer&;s ring | WALDEYER'S RING Scattered throughout the pharynx in its subepithelial layer is the lymphoid tissue which is aggregated at places to form masses, collectively called Waldeyer's ring. The masses are: 1. Nasopharyngeal tonsil or the adenoids 2. Palatine tonsils or simply the tonsils 3. Lingual tonsil 4. Tubal tonsils (in ... | 4,091 | medmcqa_train |
Lysine is deficient in: | Maize | 4,092 | medmcqa_train |
Treatment of choice in a postmenopausal lady with atypical endometrial hyperplasia is ; | Hysterectomy | 4,093 | medmcqa_train |
During angiogenesis recruitment of pericytes and peri-endothelial cells is due to - | Angiogenesis
o Blood vessels formation in adults is known as angiogenesis or neovascularization. It can occur by two ways:-
1. Angiogenesis from pre-existing blood vessels
The major steps in this process are
i. Vasodilatation by NO, and VEGF-induced increased permeability of the pre-existing vessel.
ii. Proteolytic deg... | 4,094 | medmcqa_train |
Basal cell carcinoma is seen in most commonly in which pa of the eyelid? | (Refer: AK Khurana Comprehensive Ophthalmology, 6th edition, pg no. 384)*Basal cell carcinoma is the commonest malignant tumor to the lids (90%) usually seen in elderly people *It is locally malignant and involves most commonly lower lid (50%) followed by medial canthus (25%), upper lid (10-15%) and outer canthus"Basal... | 4,095 | medmcqa_train |
Field instrument used to measure bih weight:- | - Field instrument to measure bih weight is Salter's Spring balance (kind of sling balance on which child is hung) - Average bih weight = 2.8kg - According to WHO, Low bih weight = < 2.5kg Very Low bih weight = < 1.5 Kg Extremely Low bih weight = < 1 Kg - Bih weight Doubles by 5 months Triples by 12 months Quadruples b... | 4,096 | medmcqa_train |
In a drive for swachta abhiyaan, few group of young social activist markers cleaned sewers, after that they complain of fever, headaches. On examination, a non-catalase, non-glucose fermenting organism is isolated.
Which of the following is most likely responsible: | Leptospirosis
Leptospira organisms are found in damp environments and affect people working there, like
Stagnant water (sewer workers)
Wet soil (agricultural workers)
Mine workers
Infected person can develop mild febrile illness, headache to jaundice and renal failure. Human acts as an end host of these organisms. | 4,097 | medmcqa_train |
In the perspective of the busy life schedule in the modern society, the accepted minimum period of sexual cohabitation resulting in no offspring for a couple to be declared infeile is: | 90% of couple who are cohabiting for at least one year with out contraception will have a conception. This is on monthly conception rates of 20 - 25 % in normal young couples attempting pregnancy. | 4,098 | medmcqa_train |
What is the percentage of immunoglobulins present in proteins? | Immunoglobulins constitute 20 to 25% of total serum proteins. Based on physiochemical and antigenic differences, five classes of immunoglobulins have been recognized: IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD, and IgE.(Ref: Ananthanarayan 9th edition, p93) | 4,099 | medmcqa_train |
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