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Half-life of T3 | Triiodothyronine, also known as T3, is a thyroid hormone. It affects almost every physiological process in the body, including growth and development, metabolism, body temperature, and hea rate. Production of T3 and its prohormone thyroxine (T4) is activated by thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which is released from ... | 5,900 | medmcqa_train |
Typhoid oral vaccine is given ? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., 1, 3, 5 days ANTI-TYPHOID VACCINES The old parenteral killed whole-cell vaccine was effective but produced strong side-effects. So, they are not used now. Two safe and effective vaccines are now licensed and available : - 1.The Vi polysachharide vaccine It is composed of purified Vi capsular polysacch... | 5,901 | medmcqa_train |
Commonest site of lytic lesion in multiple myeloma is: | In multiple myeloma- bone lesions are most common in veebral column. The pain usually involves the back and ribs, and unlike the pain of metastatic carcinoma, which often is worse at night, the pain of myeloma is precipitated by movement. Persistent localized pain in a patient with myeloma usually signifies a pathologi... | 5,902 | medmcqa_train |
The length of the feeding tube to be inseed for transpyloric feeding is measured from the tip of | The feeding tube length can be measured by following the normal route for tube i.e. Nasal ala - to ear lobe - to epigastium Since the distance between the nasal ala and ear lobe is almost equal to the distance between the epigastrium and umbilicus, the length can be measured from ear lobe to umbilicus. | 5,903 | medmcqa_train |
Difference in expression of gene in the sibling as inherited by the father is termed as: | Difference in expression of gene in the sibling as inherited by the father is termed as mosaicism. It results from a mutation that occurs during embryonic, fetal, or extrauterine development. When mutation occur during from nondisjunction at an early embryonic mitotic division chromosomal mosaicism occurs. Somatic mosa... | 5,904 | medmcqa_train |
Infantile atopic dermatitis commonly involves | Infantile atopic dermatitis (2 months - 2 years): More commonly involves extensors.
Childhood atopic dermatitis (2 - 10 years): Commonly involves flexors
Adolescent atopic dermatitis (> 10 years): Commonly involves flexors, hand & feet. | 5,905 | medmcqa_train |
Oligohydroamnios is AFI- | Ans. is 'b' i.e., < 5 cm Oligohydramnios1) AFI <5 cm or single largest vertical pocket < 2cm2) Amniotic fluid less than 100 mLEtiologyChromosomal AbnormalitiesUteroplacental Insufficiency* Congenital anomalies (e.g., renal agenesis and posterior urethral valves)* IUGR* Postdatism/postterm pregnancy* PROM* Twin-to-twin ... | 5,906 | medmcqa_train |
Thoracic duct opens into: | Thoracic duct is continuation of cysterna chyli. It passes through aoic hiatus beginning at lower border of T12 . At T5 it crosses to left side andopens into the left venous (jugulo-subclan) angle - junction of the left internal jugular and subclan vein, at the beginning of left brachio-cephalic vein. | 5,907 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are features of splenic rupture on plain X-ra3, abdomen except: | Ans. Obliteration of colonic air hubble | 5,908 | medmcqa_train |
Most common organism implicated in causation of necrotizing fascitis: | Streptococcus pyogenes | 5,909 | medmcqa_train |
Stature of an unknown person can be found out from long bones, by applying all the following formulas except | Hasses rule is for foetus age determination based on length . HASSE'S RULE For the first 5 months of the foetus - Square root of the length of the foetus in cm gives its age in lunar months After 5 months - 1/5th of the length of the foetus in cm gives the age in lunar months Ref : Krishnan vij Textbook of Forensic med... | 5,910 | medmcqa_train |
Pediatric fracture of mandible pattern is typically seen as: | A high tooth-to-bone ratio exists in the pediatric bone. Fractures frequently occur through developing tooth crypts, giving a zig-zag appearance of fracture line. | 5,911 | medmcqa_train |
Node of Ranvier is seen in | A cross-section of a typical small nerve has many large nerve fibers that constitute most of the cross-sectional area. However, a more careful look revealsmany more small fibers lying between the large ones. The large fibers are myelinated, and the small ones are unmyelinated. The average nerve trunk contains about twi... | 5,912 | medmcqa_train |
Which one of the following test is used to detect malingering - | Malingering/Nonorganic hearing loss (also called pseudohypacusis)
Ocassionally patients wilfully or subconsciously exaggerate their hearing loss.
This is functional hearing loss or pseudohypacusis or malingering
– The signs in the test behavior that suggest functional component include:
a. Inconsistent responses
b. S... | 5,913 | medmcqa_train |
The thick filament is made up of Heavy chain of myosin Light chain of myosin Dystrophin Titin | The thick filament or the myosin is made up of the heavy chain of myosin and light chain of myosin The myosin molecule is composed of six polypeptide chains- Two heavy chains, each with a molecular weight of about 200,000 and four light chains with molecular weights of about 20,000 each. The two heavy chains wrap spira... | 5,914 | medmcqa_train |
Megaloblastic anemia is caused by - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., PhenytoinSome important drugs causing megaloblastic anaemiao Methotrexateo Phenytoino Cytosine arabinosideo Phenobarbitoneo Pentamidineo Pyrimethamineo Zidovudineo 5-Fluorouracilo Sulfasalazineo Triamtereneo Primidoneo Trimethoprimo Azathioprine | 5,915 | medmcqa_train |
Endometriosis is common in : | Nullipara | 5,916 | medmcqa_train |
A 70-year-old female patient was readmitted to a local hospital with fever and chills following cardiac surgery at a major teaching institution. Blood cultures were taken and a Gram-positive coccus grew from the blood cultures within 24 hours. Initial tests indicated that this isolate was resistant to penicillin. The m... | Enterococci causes a wide variety of infections ranging from less serious, for example, urinary tract infections, to very serious, such as septicemia. A Gram-positive coccus resistant to penicillin must be assumed to be enterococcus until other more definitive biochemical testing places the isolate in one of the more e... | 5,917 | medmcqa_train |
A girl falls in love with a film star & believes that he also loves her. It is best exemplified by? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Erotomania* Erotomania (Delusions of love): - False belief that another person is in love with one (commoner in woman). In one form, termed de clerambault sydrome, a woman (usually) believes that a man, frequently older and of higher status, is in love with her. Erotomania is seen in Schizophrenia, de... | 5,918 | medmcqa_train |
What is the recommended drug for treatment of leptospirosis? | Penicillin is the drug of choice for treatment of leptospirosis. Tetracycline or doxycycline may also be used. Ref: Park 21st edition, page 267. | 5,919 | medmcqa_train |
All are true about ESBL except - | Ans. is 'd' i.e., 3rd and 4th generation sensitivity is must Penicillins were the earliest antibiotics to be developed.Penicillins and their related group of antibiotics were called b lactam antibiotics because they contained a four carbon ring called b lactam ring.Within a few years of introduction of penicillin, bact... | 5,920 | medmcqa_train |
Most common symptom of posterior uveitis - | Posterior uveitis(choroiditis) is a painless condition,usually characterised by visual symptoms due to associated vitreous haze and involvement of the retina. | 5,921 | medmcqa_train |
The enzyme used for the mapping of hypersensitive sites in recombinant DNA research is? | Ans. C. DNase Ia. DNA ligase is used for joining of DNA molecules.b. DNA polymerase I is used for synthesis of double stranded cDNA.c. Polynucleotide kinase is used for T-32 end labeling of DNA or RNA. | 5,922 | medmcqa_train |
As a general rule, veins carry | All veins carry deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart with the exception of the pulmonary vein
which carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart. | 5,923 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is associated with Down syndrome: March 2010 | Ans. D: Decreased AFP level Alpha-fetoprotein is made in the pa of the womb called the yolk sac and in the fetal liver, and some amount of AFP gets into the mother's blood. In neural tube defects, the skin of the fetus is not intact and so larger amounts of AFP is measured in the mother's blood. In Down syndrome, the A... | 5,924 | medmcqa_train |
One of the following groups of enzymes does not exhibit stereospecificity | All enzymes (except isomerases) exhibit stereospecificity, that reacts only with one set of stereoisomers.Whereas isomerases conve substrate from one isomerase to another. Harper 30th edition pg: 60 | 5,925 | medmcqa_train |
RDA cover of nutrient requirement of- | Ans. is 'c' i.e., 98% of individuals Recommended Dietary allowance (RDA) o Also know as recommended daily allowance. o The RDA is the average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirments of nearly all (97 to 98%) individuals in a life stage and gender group. o The RDA applies to indivi... | 5,926 | medmcqa_train |
Sandfly transmitts which disease- | Ans. is 'd' i.e., All of the above Diseases transmitted by sandflyo Kala-azaro Sand-fly fevero Oriental soreo Oraya fever | 5,927 | medmcqa_train |
H pylori causes all except | Infection with H. pylori plays a key pathogenic role and the infection has been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a definite human carcinogen. It is associated with chronic atrophic gastritis, gastric mucosal atrophy and gastric cancer . It has been estimated that H. pylori infecti... | 5,928 | medmcqa_train |
Investigation of choice for diagnosis of splenic rupture – | "CT has become the gold standard for the assessment of abdominal trauma particularly solid parenchymal injury". | 5,929 | medmcqa_train |
True about shunt vessels | Shunt vessels are sho, low resistance connection between aerioles and veins,allowing blood to bypass capillaries in ceain areas These vessels are especially found in skin of finger, toes, and earlobes where they play a major role in thermoregulation Ref: Medical Physiology Indu Khurana 2015 edition, Page No:237 Shunt v... | 5,930 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following may be present in Duane&;s retraction syndrome except | RESTRICTIVE SQUINT Duane's retraction syndrome : It is a congenital ocular motility defect occurring due to fibrous tightening of lateral or medial or both rectus muscles. Its features are: 1) Limitation of abduction (type I) or adduction (type II) or both (type III). 2) Retraction of the globe and narrowing of the p... | 5,931 | medmcqa_train |
Fracture of talus without displacement in x-ray would lead to -a) Osteoarthritis of ankleb) Osteonecrosis of head of talusc) Avascular necrosis of body of talusd) Avascular necrosis of neck of taluse) Non union | Complicatiosn of Talar neck fracture
Malunion
Avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis) of body.
Non-union
Secondary osteoarthritis of ankle and subtalar joint. | 5,932 | medmcqa_train |
Chelating agent used in mercury poisoning is - | Ans. is 'd' i.e., BAL Use of different chelating agentsDimercaprol (BAL)o Poisoning by As, Hg, Au, Bi, Ni, Sbo As an adjuvant to EDTA in lead poisoningo As an adjuvant to penicillamine in Cuo Contraindicated in iron and cadmium poisoning.Calcium disodium edetate (Ca Na,EDTA)o Lead poisoningo Also used in Zn, Cd, Mn, Cu... | 5,933 | medmcqa_train |
Drug used in irritable bowel syndrome with constipation is | -Lubiprostone acts by stimulating Cl- channel opening in the intestine, increasing liquid secretion in gut and decreasing transit time, therefore used for chronic constipation. -It has also been approved for constipation dominant irritable bowel syndrome in women. -Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition characterized ... | 5,934 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following malignancy is MOST sensitive to radiotherapy? | Dysgerminomas are usually unilateral and are the most common type of germ cell tumor seen in patients with gonadal dysgenesis. They are highly radiosensitive and chemosensitive. Serous cystadenoma is the most common epithelial cell neoplasm. 70% of these tumors are benign and surgery is the treatment of choice. Mucinou... | 5,935 | medmcqa_train |
An epidemiologic study evaluates the rate of dental caries and tooth abscesses among children living in communities within a metropolitan area. Investigators discover that the rate is high among children living in an upper-middle-class community but low in children living in a community below the poverty level. The lev... | Water in some areas naturally contains fluoride, and dental problems in children are fewer in these areas because tooth enamel is strengthened. Fluoride can be added to drinking water, but opposition to this practice, from ignorance or fear, is common. Copper deficiency can produce neurologic defects. Iodine deficiency... | 5,936 | medmcqa_train |
The diagnosis of gout is best established by the presence of | Gout / Hyperuricemia Gout refers to the disease that occurs in response to the presence of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals in joints, bones, and soft tissues.Causes of GoutIncreased productionDecreased renal excretionHypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase (HGP) deficiencyPhosphoribosylpyrophosphate (PRPP) synth... | 5,937 | medmcqa_train |
Obesity indices are - | Body mass index(quetelet&;s index) Ponderal index Broca index Lorentz&;sformula Corpulence index. Among these BMI and Broca index are widely used. BMI is used an index for obesity. Ref- Park&;s textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine 24th edition. | 5,938 | medmcqa_train |
Organised glomemler deposits in kidney is present in- | Ans. is 'c' i.e., IgA NephropathyOrganized glomerular deposits are seen in : Mesangial proliferative GN Memranous GN Membranoproliferative GNo IgA nephropathy is a type of mesangioproliferative GN. | 5,939 | medmcqa_train |
Drug of choice for severe Falciparum malaria in pregnancy is: | As Artemesinin compunds are contraindicated in pregnancy, Quinine is used for severe Falciparum malaria. | 5,940 | medmcqa_train |
A 37-yrs-old man in DKA has yellowish papules scattered over his trunk and extremities. A tube of plasma that is collected from the patient develops a turbid supernate. This is consistent with which type of hyperlipoproteinemia? | The patient most likely has a type V hyperlipoproteinemia, which is associated with eruptive xanthomas secondary to increased triacylglycerol. Type V hyperlipoproteinemia is a combination of type I, characterized by elevated chylomicrons, and type IV, characterized by increased very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL). D... | 5,941 | medmcqa_train |
Radiation exposure during infancy has been linked to | Ans. (c) ThyroidRef: Robbin's pathology 9th ed. /109* The most radio-sensitive organ sites in children in the order of sensitivity are thyroid, breasts, bone marrow and brain.* Exposure to ionizing radiation in first 2 decades predisposes a person for development of papillary CA. | 5,942 | medmcqa_train |
Chemical labyrinthectomy by transtympanic route is done in Meniere's disease using which drug- | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Gentamicin o Has been explained in previous sessions. | 5,943 | medmcqa_train |
True statements regarding Depolarizing muscle relaxant are all EXCEPT: March 2013 (a) | Ans. C i.e. Reversed by neostigmine Muscle relaxants Depolarizing muscle relaxants (Succinylcholine): - Usually sho acting, - No tetanic fade, - No post tetanic facilitation Non-depolarizing muscle relaxant (Mivacurium): Post tetanic facilitation seen, - Diaphragm is resistant to non-depolarizing agents, - Train of fou... | 5,944 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following statements best describes 'Background Radiation'? | Background radiation refers to those coming from the environment of natural radioactivity at the eahs surface and the those from direct cosmic radiation that arrives at the eahs surface. Ref: Radiation Biophysics By Edward L. Alpen, Page 432; The Biological Basis of Nursing : Cancer By William T. Blows, Page 54, 56 | 5,945 | medmcqa_train |
Umbilical cord has ____________ | Umbilical cord contain two aeries & one vein. Ref : Ghai essential of pediatrics, 19th edition, p.no402 ; Davidson principal and practice of internal medicine, 22nd edition, p.no:630 | 5,946 | medmcqa_train |
All of following are true about measles except- | <p>MEASLES:- An acute highly infectious disease of childhood caused by a specific virus of group myxovirus. Clinically characterised by fever and catarrhal symptoms of the upper respiratory tract( coryza,cough), followed by a typical rash. Incubation period-10 days from exposure to onset of fever and 14 days of appeara... | 5,947 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is not a large vessel vasculitiis ? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Churg strauss syndrome | 5,948 | medmcqa_train |
Solid and largest lymphatic organ of the body is | (A) Spleen# Largest lymphatic organ in the human body is the spleen.> Primary function of the spleen is to purify the blood and store blood cells. It helps the immune system identify and combat foreign antibodies.> The spleen consists of white pulp and red pulp. The white pulp generates blood cells and synthesizes anti... | 5,949 | medmcqa_train |
False regarding Health For All by 2000 A.D is - | Foremost among the goals to be achieved by 2000 AD were Reduction of infant moality from the level of 125 to below 60 To raise the expectation of life at bih from the level of 52 years to 64 To reduce the crude death rate from the level of 14 per 1000 population to 9 per 1000 To reduce crude bih rate from the level of ... | 5,950 | medmcqa_train |
All of _the following may be seen in patient of cardiac tamponade exceptAll of _the following may be seen in patient of cardiac tamponade except- | Kussmaul sign is a paradoxical rise in jugular venous pressure (JVP) on inspiration, or a failure in the appropriate fall of the JVP with inspiration. It can be seen in some forms of hea disease and is usually indicative of limited right ventricular filling due to right hea dysfunction Ref Harrison 20th edition pg 1456 | 5,951 | medmcqa_train |
True about mummification is: | D i.e. All of above Mummification is dessication/ dehydration or drying & shriveling of body tissue & viscera after death.Q Mummification is drying or dehydrationQ of cadaver & is modification of putrefactionQ. In which body features and appearances are preservedQ but face is greatly distoedQ High temperature, dry (dev... | 5,952 | medmcqa_train |
Gynaecomastia and infertility is caused by? | ANSWER: (B) CimetidineREF: APPENDIX-39 below for "DRUGS CAUSING GYNAECOMASTIA"Repeat Pharmacology 2013 Session 2Indirect repeat Pharmacology 2012 Session II, 2006 APPENDIX - 39Causes Of Gynecomastia:IdiopathicDrugs (partial list)Physiologic causesNeonatal periodPubertyAgingObesityAlcoholAlkylating agentsAmiodaroneAnabo... | 5,953 | medmcqa_train |
Exfoliative cytology is useful in | Ans. is 'd' i.e., All of the above Exfoliative cytology is used for ? Cervical Ca. 3. Bronchogenic Ca. 5. Prostatic Ca. Endometrial Ca. 4. Bladder Ca. 6. Stomach Ca. | 5,954 | medmcqa_train |
Transvestism is : | A i.e. Wearing clothes of opposite sex | 5,955 | medmcqa_train |
Apixaban is a new drug that acts by | Rivaroxaban and Apixaban are newer oral anticoagulants that act by inhibiting factor Xa. Newer oral anticoagulants that are currently being asked in the exams are: Direct thrombin inhibitor- Dabigatran Direct factor Xa inhibitors Apixaban Rivaroxaban Edoxaban Betrixaban | 5,956 | medmcqa_train |
A child presents with acute diarrhea with signs of dehydration; On investigation, Na+ 125 mEq/L, K+ 3 meq/L, HCO3- 16 mEq/L and pH is 7.23. IV Fluid to be given is? | * Hyponatremic dehydration is treated by correction of intravascular volume with isotonic fluid (NS or LR). * An overly rapid (>12 mEq/L over the first 24 hr) or overcorrection of serum sodium concentration (>135 mEq/L) is associated with an increased risk of central pontine myelinolysis. | 5,957 | medmcqa_train |
Iron requirement in lactating mother is: | Ref: Park s Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 22nd edition. Pages 578,590Explanation:"The ICMR recommended daily allowance (RDA) for Iron is 38 mg/day during pregnancy and 30 mg/ day during lactation." (ICMR - Old Guideline)IRON REQUIREMENT DURING LACTATIONThere is no increase in iron requirement during lacta... | 5,958 | medmcqa_train |
Seibert’s class IV defect is | Seibert’s Classification
Class 0 defects- no defect
Class I defects- faciolingual loss of tissue width with normal ridge height.
Class II defects- loss of ridge height with normal ridge width.
Class III defects- a combination of loss in both dimensions. | 5,959 | medmcqa_train |
What is the power of a lens if the focal length is 0.75 m? | ANSWER: (A) 1.3 DREF: Khurana 4th Ed Pg 23The focal length (f) of a lens is the distance between the optical centre and the principal focus.Power of a lens (P) is defined as the ability of the lens to converge a beam of light falling on the lens. For a converging (convex) lens the power is taken as positive and for a d... | 5,960 | medmcqa_train |
Reaction occuring in conversion of norepinephrine to epinephrine? | Ans. D. Methylation | 5,961 | medmcqa_train |
Most commonly used vector for DNA cloning ? | A cloning vector is a carrier DNA molecule to which human DNA fragment is attached. Normally, foreign DNA fragments cannot self-replicate within host cell. Therefore, they are joined to a vector DNA, that can replicate within host cell.The five major types of cloning vectors used are -i) Plasmidsii) Viral vectors/Bacte... | 5,962 | medmcqa_train |
Pedophile is having anal intercourse with : | B i.e. Children | 5,963 | medmcqa_train |
A young person presents with self mutilating behaviour and impulsivity. What is he most likely suffering from? | The primary features of borderline personality disorder (BPD) are unstable interpersonal relationships, affective distress, marked impulsivity, and unstable self-image. Individuals with BPD tend to experience frequent, strong and long-lasting states of aversive tension, often triggered by perceived rejection, being alo... | 5,964 | medmcqa_train |
A woman complains of excessive vomiting and mild vaginal bleeding for two weeks at a POA of 12 weeks. The fundal height corresponds of 16 weeks. The cervical os is closed. Ultrasound scan demonstrates a snowstorm appearance in part of the uterus together with a foetus. The crown-rump length corresponds to 10 weeks. The... | Ans. is c, i.e. Perform suction evacuationSuction evacuation is the method of choice, for evacuation of a partial molar pregnancy. | 5,965 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following approach of brachial block is most suitable for catheter placement:- | The infraclavicular brachial plexus blocks are an alternative to axillary block for anaesthetizing the elbow, forearm, and hand when positioning is compromised by limited abduction at the shoulder, for example, rheumatoid ahritis or an immobilized/traumatized arm. It is also an alternative to supraclavicular block for ... | 5,966 | medmcqa_train |
Which is not a heterophile agglutination test ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Widal test Heterophilic agglutination reaction . Some organisms of different class or species share closely related antigens. . When serum containing agglutinin (antibody) of one organism gives agglutination reaction with antigen of other organism, it is called heterophilic agglutination test. Example... | 5,967 | medmcqa_train |
Traumatic eye lesion can cause: | A. i.e. Vitreous hemorrhage; B. i.e. Corneal opacity; C i.e. Exudative retinal detachment | 5,968 | medmcqa_train |
Innate immunity involves ? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Macrophages Macrophages and neutrophils are phagocytic cells that engulf a microbial pathogen after it has been identified by the innate immune system | 5,969 | medmcqa_train |
Boundaries of foramen of Winslow are all EXCEPT: | ANSWER: (D) 4th part of DuodenumREF: Gray s anatomy 39th edition, page 3136 Repeat from June 2009 and June 2011In human anatomy, the omental foramen (Epiploic foramen, foramen of Winslow, or uncommonly aditus) is the passage of communication, or foramen, between the greater sac (general cavity of the abdomen), and the ... | 5,970 | medmcqa_train |
Malt workers lung is associated with: | Aspergillus clavatus | 5,971 | medmcqa_train |
Mechanism of hypoxemia in asthma is | Pathophysiology Airway hyper-reactivity (AHR) - the tendency for airways to narrow excessively in response to triggers that have little or no effect in normal individuals is integral to the diagnosis of asthma and appears to be related, although not exclusively, to airwayinflammation . Other factors likely to be impoan... | 5,972 | medmcqa_train |
A patient with a recent history of convulsions, presented to emergency in subconscious state with blood pressure 60/90 mm/Hg, bradycardia & slow gasping respiration. There is increased lacrimation, salivation & sweating. On examination there is pin point pupil. Which of the following poisoning should be suspected? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Organophosphorus [Ref Parikh 6Th /e p. 10.43; Reddy 33`d% p. 5231Organophosphorus poisoning compounds are irreversible inhibitors of enzyme cholinesterase, an enzyme which hydrolyzes acetylcholine.Thus organophosphates inhibit cholinesterase and protect acetylcholine from hydrolysis. This results in i... | 5,973 | medmcqa_train |
An elderly male presented with longstanding progressive increase in nose size with hardened. On clinical examination it was thought to be end stage of chronic acne rosacea. Your diagnosis is NOT RELATED - ENT | . | 5,974 | medmcqa_train |
Treatment of phlyctenular conjunctivitis is? | ANSWER: (B) Topical steroidsREF: Parson's 20th ed p. 173Treatment of phlyctenular keratoconjuctivit is:Topical steroids are drugs of choiceTopical antibiotics and atropine are used when cornea is involved Phlyctenular conjunctivitis:Delayed type IV hypersensitivity response to endogenousstaphylococcus proteins ( most c... | 5,975 | medmcqa_train |
Pain and temperature are carried by | The lateral spinothalamic tract is located in the lateral funiculus towards the medial side, i.e.e near the grey matter. The spinothalamic tracts are formed by the axons of the chief sensory cells of posterior grey horn, which form the second order sensory neurons. After taking origin from the chief sensory cells, the ... | 5,976 | medmcqa_train |
Microdermasion is done with: | Microdermabrasion is resurfacing technique with superficial skin wound achieved with aluminium oxide crystals. Ref: Textbook of dermatosurgery & cosmetology, Satish S savant, E-2, P-620. | 5,977 | medmcqa_train |
Defect in collagen formation is seen in | Scurvy is caused due ti deficiecy of ascorbc acid. Ascorbic acid is necessary for the post-transltional hydroxylation of proline and lysine residues. Hyroxyproline and hydrolysine are essential for the formation of crosslinks in the collagen, which gives the tensile strength to the fibers. This process is absolutely ne... | 5,978 | medmcqa_train |
All are features of Trachoma stage Ill, except: | Ans. Pannus | 5,979 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is true about shunt vessels? | Ans. c. Plav a role in thermoregulation Cutaneous (anterior-venous anastomosis) shunt vessels play an important role in temperature thermoregulation.Functional Classification of Vessel WaltVesselIncludeFeatureElastic ArteriesAorta, pulmonary artery and major branches* Elastic recoil maintains continuous blood flow and ... | 5,980 | medmcqa_train |
A 56-year-old woman has not passed stools for the last 14 days. Xray shows no air fluid levels. Probable diagnosis is - | The information provided in the question is too less, but we have to come to a diagnosis based on the provided information. Lets see each option one by one.
Paralytic ileus
multiple air fluid levels are noted, hence ruled out.
Aganglionosis of the colon or Hirshprung's ds.
presents in infancy or childhood hence rul... | 5,981 | medmcqa_train |
Xantheurenic acid is produced in - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Tryptophan metabolism o Serotonin secretion is increased in carcinoid syndrome which causes flushingQ. VasoconstrictionQ, diarrheaQ and bronchospasm (respiratory distress),Metabolism of tryptophano Tryptophan is an essential amino acidQ, containing indol ringQ. Tryptophan is oxidized to produce alanin... | 5,982 | medmcqa_train |
The only reliable symptom of hypoglycemia in a patient on beta blocker therapy is | * All the symptoms of hypoglycemia are blocked by beta blockers except sweating as it has cholinergic innervation * Beta blockers (non selective) are contraindicated in : ABSOLUTE C/I Pheochromocytoma Decompensated hea failure symptomatic bradycardia AV block Asthma RELATIVE C/I Peripheral vascular disease | 5,983 | medmcqa_train |
Which is the most common cause for dissecting aneurysm of thoracic aoa? | Aoic dissection is a catastrophic illness characterized by dissection of blood in between and along the laminar planes of the media,with the formation of a blood filled channel within the aoic wall; this channel often ruptures through the adventitia and into various spaces, where it causes either massive hemorrhage or ... | 5,984 | medmcqa_train |
True about slow sand filter is - | Option A - wrong, slow sand filter occupy more space Option B - wrong, it is less expensive Option C - correct, rate of filtration is very slow (2-3m.g.a.d.) hence takes longer time Option D - wrong, effective sand size in slow sand filter is 0.2-0.3 mm (PARK TB 25th edition pg 773) | 5,985 | medmcqa_train |
Careless handling of a suspected case of cervical spine injury may result in: | A i.e. Injury to the spinal cord leading to quadriparesis or quadriplegia | 5,986 | medmcqa_train |
Angular pregnancy refers to: | Angular pregnancy : It is defined as pregnancy implanted in one of the lateral angles of uterine cavity It may progress to term Ref: Dutta Obs 9e pg 168. | 5,987 | medmcqa_train |
Maximum radiation dose tolerable tissue is- | A bone is a rigid organ that constitutes part of the vertebrate skeleton.
Bones support and protect the various organs of the body, produce red and white blood cells, store minerals, provide structure and support for the body,
and enable mobility. | 5,988 | medmcqa_train |
WHO stage IV HIV includes all, except: | Ans is 'd' i.e. Oral thrush WHO has developed a clinical staging system, based on clinical criteria. Clinical condition or performance score, whichever is the higher, determines whether a patient is at clinical stage 1, 2, 3, or 4.Clinical Stage III Weight loss, >10% of body weightUnexplained chronic diarrhoea, > 1 mon... | 5,989 | medmcqa_train |
A Patient is on regular medications for co-existing medical problems. Which of the following drugs may be stopped safely with minimal risk of adverse effects before an abdominal surgery – | Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers should be discontinued 12 to 24 hours before surgery if taken only for hypertension, as they may produce hypotension, which is not responsive to conventional vasopressors.
Statins, Beta Blockers and Steroids should not be stopped abruptly before... | 5,990 | medmcqa_train |
The widest transverse diameter of the fetal skull is | Transverse diameters of fetal skull are
Biparietal diameter: 9.5cm
Super-subparietal: 8.5cm
Bitemporal: 8cm
Bimastoid: 7.5cm | 5,991 | medmcqa_train |
The coronary sinus | Coronary Sinus is the largest vein of hea.it ends by opening to posterior of Right atrium. <img src=" /> BD CHAURASIA'S HUMAN ANATOMY,VOL:1,6TH EDITION,PAGE NO:266 | 5,992 | medmcqa_train |
A 65 year old white male in previously good health sta to notice blood in his urine. He develops pain with urination. He also thinks that the stream of his urine is weakened. He goes to his family doctor because of his symptoms. Laboratory findings show an anemia. His urinalysis is positive for red cells, white cells a... | Is likely to recur after treatment * Even after treatment, transitional cell cancers of the bladder tend to recur. * Choice (a) is incorrect because about 90% of bladder cancers are transitional cell carcinomas. * The classic triad: hematuria, flank pain, and a palpable abdominal mass is associated with renal cell carc... | 5,993 | medmcqa_train |
Congenital hea disease is most likely in the newborn of mothers suffering from all except | Effects of SLE on pregnancy : Risks of lupus rash,anemia, leukopenia, thromboctopenia and renal failure are increased. They are increased risks of First trimester miscarriage,lupus nephritis, reccurent DVT,PIH, Prematurity,IUGR and stillbihs. Neonatal lupus syndrome is due to crossing of maternal lupus antibodies(anti-... | 5,994 | medmcqa_train |
The epitheloid cell and multinucleated gaint cells of Granulomatous inflammation are derived from ? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Monocyte macrophages In granulomatous inflammation o Main cells involved ----> Macrophages, CD-4 helper T cells. Epitheloid cells - Macrophages that develop epithelial like appearance. Multinucleated giant cells -4 Due to fusion of epitheloid cells. | 5,995 | medmcqa_train |
Most impoant cause of neurotic reaction is the excessive use of: | Excessive use of regression causes neurotic illnesses. It is an immature defense mechanism in which person return to an earlier stage of development Eg- A PG Aspirant playing cricket in street with children | 5,996 | medmcqa_train |
Massive PPH may warrant following interventions: | <p> As per WHO recommendations,if life threatening bleeding continues in case of postpaum hemorrhage, subtotal or total hysterectomy should be performed. Reference:Textbook of obstetrics,Sheila Balakrishnan,2nd edition, page no:401. <\p> | 5,997 | medmcqa_train |
80 year old, asymptomatic man present with a Total Leucocyte Count of 1 lakh, with 80degA lymphocytes and 20% PMC's. What is the most probable diagnosis? | Answer is C (CLL) Incidental finding of Lymphocytosis (80,000/mcL) in an elderly and asymptomatic patient suggests the diagnosis of CLL. Why is CLL the single best answer of choice here ? 'CLL is a disease of older patients wth 90% of cases occurring after the age of 50 years and median age of presentation is 65 years'... | 5,998 | medmcqa_train |
C.tetani is: | An anaerobic, gram-positive, motile bacillus | 5,999 | medmcqa_train |
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