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Which of the following is not a feature of hallucination: September2010 | Ans. D: Always pathologicalA hallucination, in the broadest sense of the word, is a perception in the absence of a stimulus.In a stricter sense, hallucinations are defined as perceptions in a conscious and awake state in the absence of external stimuli which have qualities of real perception, in that they are vivid, su... | 4,100 | medmcqa_train |
A child with 3 years age presents with weakness with Hb level <5 gm/100 ml. History of joint swelling and bleeding spot were present. What would be causative organism? | Signs and Symptoms Most children with hookworm infections have no signs or symptoms. However, especially when the infection is long term, it can cause iron deficiency and anemia (low red blood cells) because of bleeding from the bowel wall where the worm is attached. Other symptoms include mild diarrhea and stomach cra... | 4,101 | medmcqa_train |
For the following side effects, select the most likely medication to cause them.Disinterest in food with protein/calorie malnutrition. | Tricyclic antidepressants and SSRIs are both effective treatments for depression, but their side-effect profiles are different. Tricyclics can promote weight gain while weight loss is more common with SSRIs. | 4,102 | medmcqa_train |
Second constriction of oesophagus lies at the level of | (A) (Where aortic arch Crosses) (282-BDC-16(tm))CONSTRICTIONSNormally the oesophagus shows 4 constrictions at the following levels1. At its beginning 15 cm/6 inch form the incisor teeth where it is crossed by cricopharyngeus muscles2. Where it is crossed by the aortic arch, 22,5cm /19 inch from the incisor teeth3. Wher... | 4,103 | medmcqa_train |
Magnitude of action potential is determined by: | Maximum magnitude is determined by equilibrium potential of Na+ ion. | 4,104 | medmcqa_train |
Indications of prophylactic cholecystectomy are all except | Diabetes Mellitus Patients with diabetes may have a higher incidence of gallstones from the indirect effects of the metabolic syndrome, obesity, and a family history of gallstones No data show worse evolution of asymptomatic cholelithiasis in diabetes, and prophylactic cholecystectomy in asymptomatic gallstones carrier... | 4,105 | medmcqa_train |
The source of apo-E and apo C-II for the chylomicrons is: | Newly secreted or "nascent" chylomicrons and ApoB-48 apolipoprotein. HDL acts as a reservoir of lipoproteins and provide ApoE and ApoC to nascent chylomicrons to form mature chylomicrons. | 4,106 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are true about loop diuretics except: | Loop diuretics lead to hypocalcemia and hypomagnesimia. | 4,107 | medmcqa_train |
Panic attack is associated with a disturbance in all of the following neurotransmitters except - | The major neurotransmitter systems that have been implicated in panic disorder are those for norepinephrine, serotonin and GABA.
"An abnormal dopaminergic function has been hypothesized to be involved as an etiological factor in panic disorder as well as migraine" | 4,108 | medmcqa_train |
A 6 year old boy has been complaining of headache, ignoring to see the objects on the side for 4 months. On Examination, he is not mentally retarded, his grades at school are good & visual acuity is diminished in both the eyes, visual chaing showed significant field defect. CT scan of the head showed suprasellar mass w... | B i.e. Craniopharyngioma | 4,109 | medmcqa_train |
All-trans-retinoic acid is used in treatment of | Ref: Harrison 17th/389,447 All-trans-retinoic acid is used in the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia. | 4,110 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are the risk factors for carcinoma gallbladder except: | Risk Factors of Carcinoma Gallbladder Gallstones >3 cm Porcelain gallbladder Anomalous pancreatobiliary junction Choledochal cysts Adenomatous polyps Primary sclerosing cholangitis Obesity Salmonella typhi infection | 4,111 | medmcqa_train |
Chances of blindness in diabetic patient as compared to non-diabetic patient is ? | Answer- D. 25 timesThe gravity of this problem is highlighted by the finding that individual with DM are 25 times more likely to become legally blind than individuals without DM. | 4,112 | medmcqa_train |
Tyrosine is required for the synthesis of all of the following except: | Ans. A. MelatoninMelatonin is a hormone, synthesized by pineal gland. The amino acid required is tryptophan. It is also called N-acetyl 5- methoxy serotonin. Melatonin is involved in circadian rhythms.Epinephrine, Nor-epinephrine and thyroxine are all synthesized by Tyrosine. | 4,113 | medmcqa_train |
Impulses generated in the taste buds of the tongue reach the cerebral cortex via the: | Functions of the Thalamus:
The main functions of the thalamus are as follows:
It is a sensory integration and relay station of all the sensory pathways except for the olfactory pathway which is projected directly to the cerebral cortex without being relayed in the thalamus.
The impulses from taste buds of tongue reach... | 4,114 | medmcqa_train |
Sinusitis in children is commoner in which sinus: | The commonest sinus involved was ethmoidal in children and mixed sinus pathology in adults. The majority of patients responded to medical treatment. CONCLUSION: Orbital complications of sinusitis are commoner in children than adults and have orable prognosis. | 4,115 | medmcqa_train |
Most common of all psychiatric disorders are - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Anxiety disorder o Anxiety disorders are the most common of all psychiatric illnesses. According to DSM-IV-TR following are anxiety disorder :-Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia.Agoraphobia with or without panic disorder.Specific phobia.Social phobia.Obsessive - compulsive disorder.Post trauma... | 4,116 | medmcqa_train |
What is the sequence which a retrovirus follows on entering a host cell - | when virus infect a cell viral RNA is transcribed by enzyme first into ssDNA then to dsDNA REF:MICROBIOLOGY ANANTHA NARAYANAN NINTH EDITION PAGE.571 | 4,117 | medmcqa_train |
The most appropriate drug used for chelation therapy in beta thalassemia major is - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Oral deferiprone Desferrioxamine is poorly absorbed from GIT and hence not recommended for oral administration, although it continues to be the chelating agent of choice for parentral administration. o Deferiprone is a recently introduced orally active iron chelating agent meant to be used as an alter... | 4,118 | medmcqa_train |
Which one of the following is true about follicular carcinoma of thyroid? | follicullar carcinoma is not a common thyroid cancer,occurance is 10-15%. it spreads mainly through blood into bones,lungs ,liver FNAC is inconclusive , because capsular and angioinvasion which can&;t be detected by FNAC It is a well localised, nonmobile, soft, fluctuant and pulsatile secondaries in the skull ref ;(pag... | 4,119 | medmcqa_train |
ORS plus Zinc | Zinc supplementation with ORS therapy reduce Duration of diarrhea Severity of acute and persistent diarrhea Volume of diarrhea | 4,120 | medmcqa_train |
Drug of choice for preventing Fetal Toxoplasmosis infection during pregnancy is - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Spiramycin * Classic congenital toxoplasmosis is characterized by the tetrad described by Sabin in 1942: chorioretinitis, hydrocephalus, intracranial calcification and convulsion.Signs such as intracranial calcification, microcephaly, hydrocephalus, and severe intrauterine growth restriction strongly ... | 4,121 | medmcqa_train |
SIADH true is all except - | Water retention also occurs in the syndrome of inappropriate secretion of ADH (SIADH). In this condition, an endogenous source of ADH (either cerebral or tumour-derived) promotes water retention by the kidney in the absence of an appropriate physiological stimulus (Box 16.13). The clinical diagnosis requires the patien... | 4,122 | medmcqa_train |
Shoe polish like smell is seen in: | Ans. d. Nitrobenzene (Ref: Reddy 33/e p507; Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology. General Principles/p 174)Shoe polish like smell is seen in Nitrobenzene."Nitrobenzene is an oily yellow to yellow-brown liquid that smells like bitter almonds or shoe polish. Nitrobenzene dissolves only slightly in water and easily in other ... | 4,123 | medmcqa_train |
A woman assaulted by neighbor was brought to you in the emergency depament with fracture of middle tooth. Injury was extended medially to the mouth and there was also contusion to bilateral leg. What is the nature of the injury | Ans. a. Grievous injury Fracture or dislocation of a bone or a tooth constitute Grevious injury. Grevious Injury (Sec 320 IPC) Emasculation Permanent privation of either eyedeg Permanent privation of either ear Privation of any member (pa, organ or limb) or joint Permanent disfiguration of head or facedeg Fracture or d... | 4,124 | medmcqa_train |
Protein requirement for 2 year old child (per day)- | Ans. is 'c' i.e., 20 gm GroupageProtein/davInfant0-6 month6-12 month2.05/kg1.65,'TegChildren1-3 year4-6 year7-9 year10-12 year13-15 gm22 gm30 gm41 gm54 gm65-70 gm | 4,125 | medmcqa_train |
The cardiac silhouette can have an "egg on side" appearance in | Transposition of great vessels (TGA) is defined as aoa arising from the right ventricle and pulmonary aery from the left ventricle. In patients with TGA, the oxygenated pulmonary venous blood recirculates in the lungs whereas the systemic venous blood recirculates in the systemic circulation. The pulmonary aery saturat... | 4,126 | medmcqa_train |
Characteristic features of benign prostate hyperophy include all of the following except : | Radiological features of BPH: 'Slit-like' elongated and compressed urethra Smooth filling defect/ indentation in bladder floor Periurethral and subvesical enlargement is very pronounced may produce rounded defect in floor mimicking Foley's balloon. Floor of bladder elevated and trigone pushed upwards, with distal urete... | 4,127 | medmcqa_train |
Oakley-Fulthorpe procedure is: | *Various immunodiffusion test *Single diffusion in one dimension - Oudin procedure *Double diffusion in one dimension - Oakley fulthorpe procedure *Single diffusion in two dimensions - Radial immunodiffusion *Double diffusion in two dimensions - Ouchterlony procedure | 4,128 | medmcqa_train |
Priapism is seen in | The Spanish fly (Cantharis vesicatoria, blister beetle) is 2 x 0.6 cm in dimensions. Active principle: Cantharidin.Action: It is locally irritant and nephrotoxic agent Priapism in males and aboion in pregnant females may occur. The patient becomes prostrated with convulsions, and coma preceding death. TreatmentGastric ... | 4,129 | medmcqa_train |
Gene duplication plays an impoant role in the evolution of aEUR' | mRNA (most likely) Gene duplications are impoant forces of genome evolution which change genome size and lead to the evolution of new gene functions. Gene duplication (or chromosomal duplication or gene amplification) is any duplication of a region of DNA that contains a gene; it may occur as an error inhomologous reco... | 4,130 | medmcqa_train |
Upper motor neuron lesion is characterized by:March 2013 | Ans. A i.e. Weakness and spasticity | 4,131 | medmcqa_train |
Surgical staging of ovarian Ca all done except; | <p> Steps of surgical laparotomy in ovarian carcinoma; Ascites and peritoneal washing for cytology Systematic exploration of abdomen and pelvis Biopsy of suspicious areas Sampling of diaphragm Infracolic omentectomy Pelvic and paraoic node evaluation Careful documentation of operative findings Reference : textbook of g... | 4,132 | medmcqa_train |
Lardaceous spleen is due to deposition of amyloid in: | Amyloidosis of the spleen may be inapparent grossly or may cause moderate to marked splenomegaly (up to 800 g). Two patterns of deposition is seen:- The deposits limited to the splenic follicles, producing tapioca-like granules on gross inspection, designated sago spleen. The deposits involves the red pulp,Fusion of th... | 4,133 | medmcqa_train |
Wide pulse pressure is seen in | Wide pulse pressure is when SBP increases by more than 50%. It is seen in:
Aortic regurgitation
PDA
Anemia
Beri beri
Hyperthyroidism
Fever
Complete heart block
AV shunts | 4,134 | medmcqa_train |
The following virus can be grown only in suckling mice- | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Coxsackie virus . It is necessary to employ suckling mice for the isolation of coxsackie viruses. . Inoculation is usually made by intracerebral, subcutaneous and intraperitoneal route. . Adult mice are not susceptible. | 4,135 | medmcqa_train |
Nephrocalcinosis is seen in all except : | Medullary cystic kidney Nephrocalcinosis Conditions associated with nephrocalcinosis are :- . Hyper ox aluri a . Hyperparathyroidism . Prolonged immobilization . Hypervitaminosis D . Hypophosphatemic rickets excessive bone destruction in metastatic . Coical necrosis malignancies (such as multiple myeloma) . Cushing syn... | 4,136 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following relaxes bronchial smooth muscles? | Introduction. A major symptom of asthma is an excessive contraction of airway smooth muscle cells (SMCs) which results in airway hyper-reactivity. To allete this acute and chronic airway constriction, b-adrenergic agonists, that relax SMCs, are commonly administered Ref: guyton and hall textbook of medical physiology 1... | 4,137 | medmcqa_train |
Progestase has to be replaced after : | The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA)-approved effective life is only 1 year. The contraceptive effectiveness of the progestase is similar to that of Cu IUDs; it reduces menstrual loss but has to be replaced every year. | 4,138 | medmcqa_train |
Cholesterol is a(an) | Ref: DM Vasudevan - Textbook of Biochemistry, 6th edition, page no: 146 | 4,139 | medmcqa_train |
Most common site of metastasis in skeleton ? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Veebrae Metastasis Metastatic bone disease is the commonest malignancy of bones and is much more common than primary bone tumors. The commonest sites for bone metastases are veebrae (most common), pelvis, the proximal half of the femur and the humerus. Extremities distal to elbow and knee are least co... | 4,140 | medmcqa_train |
All are features of hyperparathyroidism except? | Hyperparathyroidism leads to increase PTH. PTH increases serum calcium by increasing dietary absorption of vitamin D3. It also ensures that the proximal convoluted tubule sta losing phosphate in urine leading to decreased serum phosphate. The increase in serum calcium leads to deposition of calcium in kidney parenchyma... | 4,141 | medmcqa_train |
FALSE statement about polyaeritis nodosa (PAN) is: | Polyaeritis nodosa (PAN) It is a multisystem, necrotizing vasculitis of small and medium-sized muscular aeries. Involvement of the renal and visceral aeries is characteristic. PAN does not involve pulmonary aeries, although bronchial vessels may be involved; Granulomas, significant eosinophilia, and an allergic diathes... | 4,142 | medmcqa_train |
A 60-year-old woman, Sridevi presents with a murmur suggestive of mitral stenosis and an echocardiography confirmed a mass attached to the fossa ovalis of the left atrial septum. What is the most likely diagnosis? | Atrial myxoma is the most common benign cardiac tumor. It usually presents with symptoms of valvular obstruction (mural or tricuspid valve). It is attached by a pedicle to the fossa ovalis of the left atrial septum. It is treated by resection. | 4,143 | medmcqa_train |
The cardiac output can be determined by all except | Methods to determine the Cardiac output
Flowmeter
Cardiometer
- Indirect method- Used in humans
Fick’s principle method
Indicator dilution method
Thermodilution method
Doppler echocardiography
Cineradiography | 4,144 | medmcqa_train |
Headache is commonly seen with which anti-anginal drug? | Nitrates produce headache because of vasodilatation of meningeal vessels. Ref katzung 12th ed. | 4,145 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following drugs is effective against pseudomonas infection? | Polymyxin 8 and Colistin Polymyxin and colistin were obtained in the late 1940s from Bacillus polymyxa and B. colistinus respectively. They are active against gramnegative bacteria only; all except Proteus, Serratia and Neisseria are inhibited. Both have very similar range of activity, but colistin is more potent on Ps... | 4,146 | medmcqa_train |
Infliximab ? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Chimeric antibody against TNF alpha | 4,147 | medmcqa_train |
Alpha methyldopa primarily used for | Methyldopa was primarily used in the past but is now used widely for pregnancy induced hypeension. Refer katzung 11e p173 | 4,148 | medmcqa_train |
A 22 year old woman developed small itchy wheals after physical exeion, walking in the sun, eating hot spicy food and when she was angry. The most likely diagnosis is: | D i.e. Cholinergic Uicaria | 4,149 | medmcqa_train |
All are features of Lobar pneumonia except | Consolidation in Lobar pneumonia in Non - segmental. | 4,150 | medmcqa_train |
Frame shift mutation DOESN'T occur in multiples of: | Ans: (b) 3Ref: Harper's Biochemistry 30th edn. / 417-18* Frame-shift mutations* The genetic code is read in form of triplets of nucleotides which are known as codons.* If one or two base pairs from the code are removed or inserted, the genetic code will be misread from that change onwards, because the genetic code is n... | 4,151 | medmcqa_train |
Among the following, which one is considered as 'pathologic problem' while planning treatment in orthodontics? | Inadequate attached gingiva around crowded incisors indicates the possibility of tissue dehiscence developing when the teeth are aligned, especially with non-extraction (arch expansion) treatment.
proffit page 173 | 4,152 | medmcqa_train |
Best view for nasal bone ? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Lateral | 4,153 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is true regrading spinal cord and neuraxial blockade | Spinal cord ends at upper border of L3 in children , and at lower border of L1 in adults. The dural sac extends upto S3 in children and S2 in adults. | 4,154 | medmcqa_train |
All are seen in ARDS, except : | Answer is C (Hypercapnia): ARDS results in Type I Respiratory failure and is characterized by normal or low PaCO2 (Hypocapnia) and not Hypercapnia (see previous explanation on types of respiratory failure). ARDS (Acute Respiratory distress syndrome) ARDS is an acute form of lung injury characterized by: Increased perme... | 4,155 | medmcqa_train |
The highest E.S.R. is seen in following conditions except: | Polycythemia rubra | 4,156 | medmcqa_train |
Pit viper beongs to - | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Crotalidae o Poisonous snakes are divided into six families:Viperidae - Russell's viper, gaboon viper, saw scaled viper, puff adder. They are found in all parts of world except America.Crotalidae - Rattlesnakes, pigmy rattlesnakes, copperheads, pit viper & bush master. They are found in Asia and Ameri... | 4,157 | medmcqa_train |
"Pointing index" is due to paralysis of: | Ans. is 'a' i.e. Median nerve Pointing index:On asking the pt. to make a fist, it is noticed that the index finger remains straight.This is d/t Paralysis of the flexor digitorum superficialis and that of lateral half of the flexor digitorum profundus muscle (to the index finger) in median nerve palsy at a level of prox... | 4,158 | medmcqa_train |
A 25 years old female comes to your clinic for evaluation of infertility. A hysterosalpingogram reveals Asherman's syndrome. What symptoms will the patient have? | Ans. is d, i.e. HypomenorrheaThe typical presenting symptom in adenomyosis is hypomenorrhea, i.e. less blood loss during menstruation. | 4,159 | medmcqa_train |
Anticancer drug also used in RA, produces acrolein in urine that leads to hemorrhagic cystitis | Cyclophosphamide IMPOANT POINTS ON HEMORRHAGIC CYSTITIS: Drugs causing: Cyclophosphamide Ifosfamide Metabolite responsible: Acrolein - In Cyclophosphamide Chloracetaldehyde - In Ifosfamide Treatment: Mesna. Nitrogen mustards: 1. Cyclophosphamide: Powerful vesicant Prodrug - Activated by hepatic biotransformation to ald... | 4,160 | medmcqa_train |
Hyponasal voice is seen in all except | Causes of hyponasality are Common cold Nasal allergy Nasal polyp Nasal growth Adenoids Nasopharyngeal mass Familial speech pattern Habitual Ref: PL Dhingra; Textbook of EAR, NOSE and THROAT; edition 7; Page - 357 | 4,161 | medmcqa_train |
Receptor for HIV? | Ans. (a) CD4 | 4,162 | medmcqa_train |
While doing thoracocentesis, it is advisable to introduce needle along: | A i.e. Upper border of rib: | 4,163 | medmcqa_train |
In circulatory biomechanics which of the following is true? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Cardiac output is increased in anemia Cardiac output is increased in conditions which cause decrease in peripheral vascular resistance :- Exercise AV fistula or shunt Severe anemia Thyrotoxicosis Wet beri-beri About other options Blood viscosity is low in anemia and high in polycythemia. | 4,164 | medmcqa_train |
Local anesthetic that is not used topically is? | Bupivacaine REF: Miller 6th e p. 590 Topical ( surface ) anesthetics Not used as surface (topical) ) anesthetics * Lignocaine * Procaine * Tetracaine * Bupivacaine * Dibucaine * Mepivacaine * Prilocaine * Cocaine | 4,165 | medmcqa_train |
Mycobacterium scrofulaceum which cause scrofula, belongs to which groups of atypical mycobacteria - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Scotochromogens | 4,166 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is best for transport of the newborn with maintenance of warm temperature – | "Preferably mother should accompany and baby can be transported in KlI4C position. Even father can provide KII/IC during transport if mother can not a company | 4,167 | medmcqa_train |
cove sensitization is used for | In cove sensitization also called as imagined punishment, the individual who wants to quit alcohol will be asked to think about adverse consequences of taking alcohol like getting arrested for drunken driving or facing a accident underintoxicated state. He would be told to dream as if if he is drunk and lies intoxicate... | 4,168 | medmcqa_train |
A 6 month old baby brought to emergency depament with features of cardiac failure. On examination, she found to have developmental delay and a large tongue. Echocardiography shows severe concentric LVH. The most probable diagnosis is: | The type of glycogen storage disease that primarily involves the hea is Pompe disease (GSD IIa) in which acid maltase, necessary for hydrolysis of the outer branches of glycogen, is absent. There is marked deposition of glycogen within the myocardium. Affected infants are well at bih, but symptoms of growth and develop... | 4,169 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following complement components attaches to the crystallizable fragment of immunoglobulin M ? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Clqrs Only IgM and IgG activate or fix complement the classic pathway. Of the IgGs, only IgG subclasses 1, 2 and 3 fix complement; IgG4 does not.CI, which is bound to a site in the Fc region, is composed of three proteins: Clq, CI r and Cls. Clq is an aggregate of polypeptides that bind to the Fc poio... | 4,170 | medmcqa_train |
All of the folowing opens into middle meatus except: | Superior Meatus The superior meatus lies below the superior concha. It receives the openings of the posterior ethmoid sinuses.Middle MeatusThe middle meatus lies below the middle concha. It has a rounded swelling called the bulla ethmoidalis that is formed by the middle ethmoidal air sinuses, which open on its upper bo... | 4,171 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following instruments is shown below? | Ans. (d) Slit lamp biomicroscope. | 4,172 | medmcqa_train |
About cushing syndrome, true Is - | most cases the cause is bilateral adrenal hyperplasia due to hyper secretion of pituitary ACTH or ectopic production of ACTH by a non pituitary source ( Harrison 17 pg 2255) | 4,173 | medmcqa_train |
Best test for Small intestine malabsorption of carbohydrates is : | Answer is C (D-xylose test) D-xylose absorption test is the most commonly employed test for carbohydrate absorption - Harrison An endoscopic mucosal biopsy is the more specific test and is now considered essential. As endoscopic small intestinal biopsy' is not provided in the options 'D-xylose test' is the answer of th... | 4,174 | medmcqa_train |
String sign is a radiological feature of - | String sign → Congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, Ileocecal tuberculosis.
String sign of Kantor → Crohn's disease
String of bead sign → Small bowel obstruction | 4,175 | medmcqa_train |
Alarm system (a reminder technique for digit sucking in mature children) was developed by: | Norton and Gellin developed 3 alarm system. | 4,176 | medmcqa_train |
Which level of prolactin definitely suggest hyperprolactinemia? | Elevations in prolactin may cause amenorrhea or galactorrhea. Amenorrhea without galactorrhea is associated with hyperprolactinemia in approximately 15% of women. In patients with both galactorrhea and amenorrhea, approximately two-thirds will have hyperprolactinemia; of those, approximately one-third will have a pitui... | 4,177 | medmcqa_train |
Bulge sign in knee joint is seen after how much fluid accumulation- | BULGE TEST is a useful method of testing when there is very little fluid in the joint.Usually occurs in medial meniscal injury. It can detect even 30 ml of fluid accumulation. After squeezing any fluid out of the suprapatellar pouch,the medial compament is emptied by pressing on the inner aspect of the joint; that hand... | 4,178 | medmcqa_train |
An 11-year-old boy was brought to the pediatric OPD with multiple abscesses over his face, chest, and back. The child has a history of recurrentrespiratory infections. On examination, he has atopic excoriating skin and multiple cold abscesses on his back. What is the most probable diagnosis? | From the above clinical history and examination, the most probable diagnosis is Hyper IgE syndrome (Job's syndrome). It is an autosomal dominant primary immunodeficiency disease caused by a mutation of STAT3 gene. Neutrophils do not generate an immune response, probably due to a defect in chemotaxis. Patients present w... | 4,179 | medmcqa_train |
Material used in verterbroplasty is : | Ans. is 'd' i.e. Polymethyl methacrylate Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are interventional radiologic procedures for the treatment of the intense pain refractory to medical management or bracing caused by vertebral compression fracture associated with osteoporosis, tumors, and trauma.Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty invo... | 4,180 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are false regarding Vacuum assisted closure Except - | VACUUM ASSISTED CLOSURE/NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY(NPWT) NPWT promotes wound healing by applying a vacuum through a special sealed dressing. Continued vacuum draws out the fluid (interstitial fluid) from wound and increase blood flow to the area. As a result, bacterial counts decrease and cell proliferation increa... | 4,181 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is not found in cerebral palsy? | Cerebral palsy is a static encephalopathy and a disorder of posture and movement often associated with seizures and deficit in the motor, language, and social milestones due to insult to the developing brain.MICROCEPHALY is a feature of cerebral palsy because of insult to the developing brain.DYSTONIC CP is associated ... | 4,182 | medmcqa_train |
When observations are made before and after the exposure to the factor, it is - | Ref:Parks 23rd edition pg 852 Tests of significance: Qualitative: Chi- square : 2 or more than 2 groups Mc Nemar test : 1 group. ( before and after intervention) Quantitative: Paired T test: 1 group Student T test/ unpaired T test: 2 groups Anova: more than 2 groups. | 4,183 | medmcqa_train |
The symmetrical radiopacities marked with arrow are most likely: | On periapical radiographs of the mandibular central incisors, the mental ridge (protuberance) may occasionally be seen as two radiopaque lines sweeping bilaterally forward and upward toward the midline. They are of variable width and density and may be found to extend from low in the premolar area on each side up to th... | 4,184 | medmcqa_train |
An absent kidney is found in | About 1 in 1400 people have a single kidney. Sometimes a ureter and renal pelvis are present with no kidney. The contralateral kidney is typically hyperophied. Reference: page 1282 Bailey and Love's sho practice of surgery 26th edition ( note : according to 27th edition Complete absence of one kidney occurs in 1 in 500... | 4,185 | medmcqa_train |
A 50 years old male presents with massive splenomegaly. His differential diagnosis will include all, except | Diseases Associated with massive splenmegaly.
Chronic myclogenous leukemia
Gaucher's disease
Lymphomas
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Hairy cell leukemia
Sarcoidosis
Myelofibrosis with myeloid metaplasia
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Polycythemia vera
Diffuse splenic human giomatosis | 4,186 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following statements regarding nasolabial cyst are TRUE, EXCEPT: | Nasolabial cyst are common developmental cyst arising outside the bone in the nasolabial fold below the alae nasi. It usually affects women in their 4th to 5th decade. Microscopically the cyst is lined by non cililated pseudostratified columnar epithelium. Complete surgical excision is the treatment of choice. | 4,187 | medmcqa_train |
Darrier's sign is seen in - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Urticaria pigmentosao Urticaria pigmentosa is a familial cutaneous disorder characterised by generalised distribution of red brown macules,o Each lesion represents a collection of mast cells in the dermis with hyperpigmentation of overlying epidermis,o The most characteristic features is that these le... | 4,188 | medmcqa_train |
Melatonin is secreted by parenchymal cells of pineal gland. Fever causes: | Thermoregulatory centre to shift to new level | 4,189 | medmcqa_train |
An adult presented with hematemesis and upper abdominal pain. Endoscopy revealed a growth at the pyloric antrum of the stomach. CT scan showed growth involving the pyloric antrum without infiltration or invasion into surrounding structures and no evidence of distant metastasis. At laparotomy neoplastic growth was obser... | Palliative procedures like palliative paial gastrectomy, anterior gastrojejunostomy, Devine's exclusion procedure, luminal stenting in proximal inoperable growths, chemotherapy are used in inoperable cases. * In early carcinoma proper lymph nodal clearance is impoant. Antrectomy is also called as hemi-gastrectomy. Remo... | 4,190 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is an anti-coagulant for atrial fibrillation in a patient with prior history of stroke, with reduced risk of haemorrhage? | Anticoagulants are the treatment of choice in patients with atrial fibrillation and prior stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). Vitamin K antagonists such as warfarin have long been the mainstay of therapy, but a new set of anticoagulants has emerged as a reasonable alternative that may indeed prove to have better... | 4,191 | medmcqa_train |
The cause of oedema in nephritic syndrome | Robbins page no p922 Glomerular diseases presenting with a nephritic syn- drome are often characterized by inflammation in the glomeruli. The nephritic patient usually presents with hematuria, red cell casts in the urine, azotemia, oliguria, and mild to moderate hypeension. Proteinuria and edema are common, but these a... | 4,192 | medmcqa_train |
Triple assessment for carcinoma breast includes : | Triple assessment comprises of :
Clinical examination (palpation).
Radiological imaging (mammography or USG).
Pathological assessment (Biopsy or cytology). | 4,193 | medmcqa_train |
EC O157:H7, shiga toxin-producing strain of E. coli can be distinguished from other strains of E.coli by using the following medium: | Shiga toxin-producing E coli (STEC) are named for the cytotoxic toxins they produce. There are at least two antigenic forms of the toxin referred to as Shiga-like toxin 1 and Shiga-like toxin 2. STEC has been associated with, Hemorrhagic colitis Severe diarrhea Hemolytic uremic syndrome resulting acute renal failure Mi... | 4,194 | medmcqa_train |
Amylin is secreted by which cell of pancreas? | Amylin, or islet amyloid polypeptide (IAPP), is a 37-residue peptide hormone. It is cosecreted with insulin from the pancreatic b-cells in the ratio of approximately 100:1.Ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology 23rd edition Page no: 315 | 4,195 | medmcqa_train |
Putrefaction process is delayed by : | Carbolic acid delays the process of putrefaction.
Peritonitis, ansarca, sepsis enhances the process of putrefaction. | 4,196 | medmcqa_train |
Initial preferred investigation for thyroid nodule is: | Initial investigation done in STN is thyroid function test(TFT) Investigation of choice in STN for diagnosis is FNAC Solitary Thyroid Nodule: Initial investigation done in STN is thyroid function test (TFT) If TFT is raised, next investigation is thyroid scan , (For hot nodules, RAI ablation or surgery is done; For war... | 4,197 | medmcqa_train |
Longest fetal diameter: | Ans is d, i.e. MentoverticalFetal diameters-AP diameters are always longer than Transverse diameter of fetal head.Longest diameter is-Mentovertical diameter (14 cms) followed by submentovertical diameter. | 4,198 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is an impoant distinguishing characteristic of H. pylori as compared to Campylobacter species? | Both Campylobacter and Helicobacter Belong to the family Campylobacteriaceae. Both are GNspiral-shaped or comma-shaped bacteria. Catalase and oxidase positive. Urease however, is produced only by Helicobacter. | 4,199 | medmcqa_train |
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