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Most Imp. technical consideration at the time of doing below knee amputation is - | Ans. is 'a' ie. Post flap should be longer than the anterior flop Posterior flap should be longer than the anterior flap as the posterior skin has a good blood supply (and anterior skin has poor due to lack of muscle on anterior aspect). A good blood supply helps in easy healing of stump. - Equally sho anterior and pos... | 6,000 | medmcqa_train |
Propey of acquiring antibiotic resistance from viral colony is by - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Transduction Acquiring antibiotic resistance by viral colony (bacteriophage) is by transduction. . Drug resistance may be acquired in bacteria by Mutation Transduction (by bacteriophage ---> virus) Conjugation | 6,001 | medmcqa_train |
Major bacterial enzyme responsible for putrefaction: NEET 14 | Ans. Lecithinase | 6,002 | medmcqa_train |
A 5-year-old child presents with history of fever off- and-on for past 2 weeks and petechial spots all over the body and increasing pallor for past 1 month. Examination reveals splenomegaly of 2 cm below costal margin. The most likely diagnosis is: | - Pallor (anemia), petechial spot (thrombocytopenia), fever (infection due to neutropenia) with splenomegaly suggest the diagnosis of acute leukemia. - Splenomegaly eliminates aplastic anemia - Presence of anemia and recurrent infections, go against ITP | 6,003 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following bacterium is non-motile? | (Refer: Anantha Narayanan and Paniker’s Textbook of Microbiology, 9th edition, pg no: 19-20)
Motility of Enterobacteriaceae members | 6,004 | medmcqa_train |
CSF on MRI appears: | Ans. Hypointense on T1 weighed image and hyperintense on T2 weighed image | 6,005 | medmcqa_train |
IQ level of intelligence 90-109 is: March 2013 (c, g) | Ans. B i.e. Normal | 6,006 | medmcqa_train |
The pH of vagina in adult women is : | 4.5 | 6,007 | medmcqa_train |
A patient presents with mental confusion, visual and auditory hallucinations, perceived changes of body shape, swelling of the tongue and a fear of impending death after he was treated for primary chancre of syphilis with an intramuscular injection. What is the likely diagnosis? | -Hoigne's syndrome is a pseudoanaphylactic or pseudoallergic reaction that occurs after the intramuscular administration of Penicillin G procaine or benzathine. These are usually embolic toxic reactions possibly due to vascular occlusion by large crystals of the Penicillin salts. It is not due to Penicillin allergy-Acu... | 6,008 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is not a feature of Tuberculosis of the spine: | Ans. C. Exaggerated lumbar lordosisTuberculosis of the spine usually involves vertebral bodies and is of paradiscal type. It results in kyphosis and not lordosis due to collapse of vertebrae. | 6,009 | medmcqa_train |
Absolute contraindication of IUCD is : | Ans. is d i.e. Pelvic tuberculosis | 6,010 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following enzymes is stable at acidic pH? | Pepsin is an enzyme that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides (that is, a protease). It is produced in the stomach and is one of the main digestive enzymes in the digestive systems of humans and many other animals, where it helps digest the proteins in food. Pepsin exhibits maximal activity at pH 2.0 and is inact... | 6,011 | medmcqa_train |
The following virus can be grown only in suckling mice - | It is necessary to employ suckling mice for the isolation of coxsackie virus. REF:ANANTHANARAYAN AND PANIKER'S TEXTBOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY 9TH EDITION PAGE NO:491 | 6,012 | medmcqa_train |
Mantle cell lymphomas are positive for all of the following, except ? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., CD 23 Mantle cell lymphoma Mantle cell lymphoma is a type of non-hodgkin lymphoma characterized by presence of tumor cells which closely resemble the normal mantle zone of B-cells that surround germinal centers. Immunophenotype of mantle cell lymphoma Mantle cell lymphoma is neoplasm of B cells. There... | 6,013 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following does not contribute to the boundaries of facial recess? | Ans. b. Stapedius tendon (Ref: Dhingra 5/e p6)'Facial recess or the posterior sinus is a depression in the posterior wall lateral to the pyramid. It is bounded medially by the vertical part of Vllth nerve, laterally by the chorda tympani and above, by the fossa incudis. Surgically, facial recess is important, as direct... | 6,014 | medmcqa_train |
A 49-year-old woman has experienced increasing weakness and chest pain over the past 6 months. On physical examination, she is afebrile and normotensive. Motor strength is 5/5 in all extremities, but diminishes to 4/5 with repetitive movement. There is no muscle pain or tenderness. Laboratory studies show hemoglobin, 1... | Thymomas are rare neoplasms that can be benign or malignant. In one third to one half of cases, thymomas are associated with myasthenia gravis as an initial presentation (as in this case). Benign thymomas have a mixed population of lymphocytes and epithelial cells and are circumscribed, whereas malignant thymomas are i... | 6,015 | medmcqa_train |
All the following gives nerve supply to Parotid gland except | Nerve Supply of Parotid gland:1.Parasympathetic nerves are secretomotor. They reach the gland through the auriculotemporal nerve. The preganglionic fibers begin in the inferior salivatory nucleus; pass through the glossopharyngeal nerve, its tympanic branch, the tympanic plexus and the lesser petrosal nerve; and relay ... | 6,016 | medmcqa_train |
Drug used for trabeculectomy | The main reason of failure of trabeculectomy surgery is scarring and closure of drainage site
Antimetabolites prevent scarring and can be used to increase the success rate of trabeculectomy
The most commony used antimetabolites are mitomycin-C and 5-fluorouracil. | 6,017 | medmcqa_train |
Mycetoma is caused by the following agents except?Allescheria boydii | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Trichosporum beigelli | 6,018 | medmcqa_train |
35 year old lady with post coital bleeding, Management is : | Post coital bleeding is the typical symptom of Cervical cancer It is managed by colposcopy and abnormal areas are biopsied Reference : Textbook of Gynaecology; Sheila balakrishnan; 2nd edition; Pg no: 299, 302 | 6,019 | medmcqa_train |
Tetralogy of Fallot classically consists of the combination of ail except - | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Left ventricular hypertrophy Tetralogy of Falloto TOF is the commonest congenital heart disease.o Constituents of TOF# Ventricular septal defect# Overriding or dextroposed aorta# Pulmonic stenosis# Right ventricular hypertrophy. Hemodynamics of Tetralogy of Falloto The severity of obstruction to the r... | 6,020 | medmcqa_train |
The drug having higher concentration in the bone: | Poor bone penetration. - B lactams - Vancomycin - Aminoglycoside Good bone penetration (Higher concentration in Bone) * Tetracycline * Macrolide * Clindamycin | 6,021 | medmcqa_train |
All are complication of formula fed baby over human milk fed baby except: | Formula feeds contain a host of vitamin and minerals, as well as trace elements (zinc, mangnese, copper, iodine) and electrolytes.
In formula feeds vitamin K is added in higher levels than in breast milk to reduce the risk of hemorrhagic diseases in new born. So, vitamin K deficiency can never be a complication of form... | 6,022 | medmcqa_train |
Local anesthetics depress transmission first in | Local anesthetics depress transmission in the group C fibre before they affect group A touch fibres. Ref: Ganong&;s Review of medical physiology;25th edition; pg: 95. | 6,023 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is the reason for the development of a simple lentigo? | Ans. B. Increased melanocytesSimple lentigo occurs due to an increase in melanocytes at dermal-epidermal junction.* Simple Lentigo also known as Lentigo simplex is a light- to dark-brown or black macule that does not fade away once it appears.* They usually appear during childhood and increase in number until the age o... | 6,024 | medmcqa_train |
Which drug is given in delayed vomiting after chemotherapy - | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Aprepitant o Cisplatin can induce vomiting within 24 hours or after 2 days. DOC for the early vomiting is ondensetron while for delayed vomiting is aprepitant (substant P antagonist). | 6,025 | medmcqa_train |
Fried Egg Colonies are produced by? | ANSWER: (B) MycoplasmaREF: Jawetz 24th edition Section III. Bacteriology Chapter 26Mycoplasma Cultures:1. The material is inoculated onto special solid media and incubated for 3-10 days at 37degC with 5% CO2 (under microaerophilic conditions), or into special broth and incubated aerobically. One or two transfers of med... | 6,026 | medmcqa_train |
Bacteroides are often implicated in the causation of: September 2004 | Ans. B i.e. Empyema | 6,027 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is the most common presenting symptom of non-cirrhotic poal hypeension? | Clinical assessment Haematemesis is red with clots when bleeding is rapid and profuse, or black ('coffee grounds') when less severe. Syncope may occur and is caused by hypotension from intravascular volume depletion. Symptoms of anaemia suggest chronic bleeding. Melaena is the passage of black, tarry stools containing ... | 6,028 | medmcqa_train |
All are true about minimal change G.N. except – | There is no deposition of immune reactants. | 6,029 | medmcqa_train |
Median weight of 100 children was 12 kgs. The Standard Detion was 3.Calculate the percentage coefficient of variance - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., 25% o We cannot calculate cofficient of variance here, because value of mean has not been provided (value of median is given). o Only in standard normal curve mean = median. o But in that case both are '0' (In standard normal normal curve mean = median = mode = 0) o I am clueless here. o It you take, ... | 6,030 | medmcqa_train |
Paraxial mesoderm develops into | Human embryology Tenth edition Inderbier Singh Page no 62At first, the cells of paraxial mesoderm are homogeneously arranged later the mesoderm get segmented The segment are two categories somitomeres and somites | 6,031 | medmcqa_train |
Acute infection of hepatitis B virus is diagnosed by: | Ans. is 'b' IgM antibody of HBcAg (Ref. November 2001, Micro, Harrison 17/e p 1943-44,1933-34 & 16/e, p 1823-24). | 6,032 | medmcqa_train |
Testicular feminisation syndrome is associated with : | Primary amenorrhea | 6,033 | medmcqa_train |
The prognosis of rhabdomyosarcoma is likely to be poor if the site of the tumour is | Rhandomyosarcoma Rhabdomyosarcoma Arises from Mesenchymal tissues MC sites of origin : Head and neck (Parameningeal) > Extremities > Genitourinary tract > Trunk MC pediatric soft tissue sarcoma : Rhabdomyosarcoma Associated with : NF, Beckwith- Weidman syndrome, Li-Fraumeni and fetal alcohol syndrome Prognosis of Rhabd... | 6,034 | medmcqa_train |
Intrauterine exposure of diethylstiboesterol is associated with - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Clear cell adenocarcinoma of vagina | 6,035 | medmcqa_train |
The lateral pterygoid muscle attaches to which of the following? | The inferior head of the lateral pterygoid muscle attaches to the lateral surface of the lateral pterygoid plate of sphenoid bone. Its superior head attaches to the infratemporal crest of the greater wing of sphenoid bone. The deep fibers of the medial pterygoid muscle attaches to the medial surface of the lateral pter... | 6,036 | medmcqa_train |
A 30-year-old male is diagnosed with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. What findings is consistent with the diagnosis? | Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is rare but should be considered if pigmented spots are found on the lips, mouth, or hands. Hamartomas are not neoplasms; the name is derived from the Greek hamartos, which refers to the misfiring of a javelin. The tissues appropriate to the site misfire and are arranged in an irregular order. | 6,037 | medmcqa_train |
Ebstein anomaly is due to maternal intake of: | a. Lithium(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2211-2217, Ghai 8/e p 420-423)Maternal drugCongenital heart diseasePhenytoinVSD, ASD, coarctation of aorta, PDAValproateCoarctation of aorta, aortic stenosis, pulmonary atresia, VSDLithiumEbstein anomaly, Tricuspid atresiaAlcoholASD. VSD | 6,038 | medmcqa_train |
The most common anomaly seen in the fetus of a mother taking lithum carbonate is - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Cardiac deformities o It causes Ebstein anomaly. | 6,039 | medmcqa_train |
D Tubocurarine acts by | Refer Katzung 10/e p 429 D-Tubocurarine is a skeletal muscle relaxant that acts by competitive inhibition of NM receptors at neuron muscular junction | 6,040 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are true about the Herd Immunity for infectious diseases except: | Occurrence of clinical and subclinical infection in a community is responsible for herd immunity. Herd immunity; * It is the level of resistance of a community or group of people to a paicular disease. * Herd immunity provides an immunological barrier to the spread of disease in the human herd. * The epidemic wave decl... | 6,041 | medmcqa_train |
Malaria is transmitted in Rural areas by ? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Anopheles culicifacies | 6,042 | medmcqa_train |
A chest physician performs bronchoscopy in the procedure room of the out patient department. To make the instrument safe for use in the next patient waiting outside, the most appropriate method to disinfect the endoscope is by : | 2% Glutaraldehyde is knows as cidex (Aldehyde disinfectant) specially effective against tubercle bacilli, fungi and viruses. It is most commonly used for cystoscope, endoscope, bronchoscopes etc., which can’t be disinfected by heat.
Also used to treat corrugated rubber anesthetic tubes and face masks, plastic endotrach... | 6,043 | medmcqa_train |
In cap stage, the cell in the centre of enamel organ secrete glycosaminoglycans, which are: | The cells in the centre of enamel organ synthesize and secrete glycosaminoglycans into the extracellular compartment between the epithelial cells. Glycosaminoglycans are hydrophilic and so pull water into the enamel organ. The increasing amount of fluid increases the volume of the compartment of the enamel organ, and t... | 6,044 | medmcqa_train |
A 56 year old female presented with breast carcinoma and she was prescribed herceptin (trastuzumab). Which of the following statement regarding this drug is true ? | It is a monoclonal antibody produced by injecting HER-2 antigen; 'cl' i.e., The protein HER2/NEU is expressed in increased amount by breast cancer cells Cancer cells express ceain antigen on their surface. These antigens can be made the target of chemotherapies. Specific antibodies have been developed against these cel... | 6,045 | medmcqa_train |
Which IUCD acts for 10 yrs - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Cu-T 380A "The Cu-T 380A is approved for use for 10 years. However, the Cu-T 380A has been demonstrated to maintain its efficacy over at least 12 years of use" . --Park Intra-uterine devices o An intrauterine device is a long acting reversible contraceptive bih control device placed in the uterus. o T... | 6,046 | medmcqa_train |
Most common rheumatic disease in children is ________ | The most common rheumatic disease in children is Juvenile idiopathic ahritis (JIA), Juvenile idiopathic ahritis represents a homogenous group of chronic disorders charcterized by Ahritis in >/= 1 joint Age at onset: <16 years Duration of disease: >/=6 weeks Ahritis is clinically defined as: Swelling or effusion, or the... | 6,047 | medmcqa_train |
In which of the following form of imaging, Harmonic imaging is related- | Harmonic imaging is a newer technique in ultrasonography. Harmonic imaging exploits non-linear propagation of ultrasound through the body tissues. The high-pressure poion of the wave travels faster than low pressure resulting in distoion of the shape of the wave. This change in waveform leads to the generation of harmo... | 6,048 | medmcqa_train |
What is the net amount of ATP's formed in aerobic glycolysis? | During aerobic glycolysis the number of net ATPs formed are 8. Steps involved in the formation of ATP during glycolysis are: Conversion of 2 molecules of glyceraldehyde 3 phosphate to 1,3 bisphoglycerate release 2 molecules of NADH which yield 6 ATP. Conversion of 2 molecules of 1,3 BPG to 3 phosphoglycerate yield 2 AT... | 6,049 | medmcqa_train |
Anchovy sauce pus is a feature of ? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Amebic liver abscess In amebic liver abscesses the liquified material within the abscess cavity is a mixture of RBCs, leucocytes and broken down liver cells. This looks chocolate or reddish brown in colour and is k/a 'chocolate' or 'anchovy' sauce. | 6,050 | medmcqa_train |
Aerial blood Gas analysis in a bottle contaiing heparin causes a decrease in value of : | Answer is D (All of the above) Dilution of a sample with heparin can cause erroneously low value for pH, pCO2 and HCO3-. Heparin and Blood Gas Measurements Heparin is the preferred anticoagulant for blood gas specimens Heparin is used in blood gas syringes to avoid coagulation of the blood sample, as clots interfere wi... | 6,051 | medmcqa_train |
A 25-year-old woman rushes to an emergency depament because she is afraid she is dying. She is experiencing chest pain, a sensation of choking, nausea, and tingling sensations up and down her arms. When the screening nurse examines the patient, her face is flushed and sweating. Her pulse is 140/min and respirations are... | This woman had a panic attack. These are common, affecting more than one third of the general population each year. The etiology appears to be a combination of both biological and psychological dysfunction. The sensations and physiologic changes can be very dramatic and, in addition to the features cited in the questio... | 6,052 | medmcqa_train |
Lallo, 25 yr old man, presented with h/o of pain, redness & watering of left eye for last 1 day. There is also intolerance to light. Most probable diagnosis is- | Ans- B. | 6,053 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following hormone is secreted by the kidney? | All hormones are produced from kidneyRef: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology; 24th edition; page no; 702 | 6,054 | medmcqa_train |
Treatment of whooping cough is : | Ans. is 'c' Erythromycin DOC for pertussis infection - ErythromycinDOC is one of the favorites of all paper setters. Below given list will be helpful to tackle these type of questions.Drug of choice for suspected or proved microbial pathogens (according to Harrison's 16th/e)Infective organismDrugs of choiceReferenceCom... | 6,055 | medmcqa_train |
Which is false regarding HCG? | Ref: Text book of Obstetrics by D. C.Dutta. 7th, ed. Pg. 58Explanation:Human chorionic Gonadotrophin (HCG)HCG is a glycoprotein, it consists of a and b subunits, a subunit of HCG is biochemically similar to LH.FSH and TSH.HCG is synthesized by syncitiotrophoblast.Half life of HCG is 24 hrs and Doubling time is 1.4 to 2... | 6,056 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following anticancer drug can result in "disulfiram reaction" | Procarbazine is a type of alkylating agent which can result in "Disulfiram reaction". Other side effects include cheese reaction, serotonin syndrome, behavioral and personality changes. | 6,057 | medmcqa_train |
All are branches of coeliac trunk except: | Ans. D. Right gastric arteryThe celiac trunk is the first major branch of the abdominal aorta. It is 1.25 cm in length. Branching from the aorta opposite disc between T12 & L1, it is one of three anterior branches of the abdominal aorta (the others^ are the superior and inferior mesenteric arteries).The three main bran... | 6,058 | medmcqa_train |
In a patient with cervical disc prolapse the management includes | (C) Immediate surgery to prevent neurological complications # Cervical disc prolapse the management includes:> Heat and analgesics are soothing but, as with lumbar disc prolapse, there are only three satisfactory ways of treating the prolapse itself.> Rest: A collar will prevent unguarded movement; it may be made of fe... | 6,059 | medmcqa_train |
Which one of the following does not represent the submerged portion of the iceberg? | Ans. (a) Diagnosed cases under treatment* Iceberg Phenomenon of disease: Disease in a community may be compared to an iceberg- Floating tip is what physician sees in community, i.e., clinical cases- Vast submerged portion of iceberg represents hidden mass of disease i.e., latent, inapparent, pre-symptomatic and undiagn... | 6,060 | medmcqa_train |
Insulin causes ? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Induction of lipogenesis ACTIONS OF INSULIN Insulin affects the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Effects on carbohydrate metabolism The overall effect of insulin is to decrease blood glucose level. Insulin increases the utilization of glucose and decreases its production by its follow... | 6,061 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is best diagnosis of this neonate who is excessively hungry, warm with flushed skin? | Ans. (a) Neonatal thyrotoxicosis.Notice the lid retraction and presence of stare sign. This coupled with history proves that the child has increased sympathetic drive and increased BMR. This is caused by transfer of thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin across the placenta. Image source .. style="font-size: 1.047619047619... | 6,062 | medmcqa_train |
Colorado tick fever is the only known human infection caused by | Coltiviruses form another species within the Reoviridae. The virus paicle is 80 nm in diameter with a genome consisting of 12 segments of double-stranded RNA, totaling about 29 kbp. Colorado tick fever virus, transmitted by ticks, is able to infect humans.Reference:Jawetz, Melnick, & Adelberg's Medical Microbiology; 27... | 6,063 | medmcqa_train |
Number of t-RNA present in cells is | The number of tRNAs in most cells is more than the number of amino acids used in protein synthesis (20) and also differs from the number of amino acid codons in the genetic code (61)Ref: DM Vasudevan, 7th edition, page no: 596, 597 | 6,064 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following characteristics is not of much impoance in a screening test- | ref: ref: Park&;s 23rd edition pg 137 Screening test must satisfy the criteria of acceptability, repeatablity and validity, desides others like yield, simplicity, safety, rapidity, ease of administration and cost. Specificity: defined as the ability of a test to correctly identify those who do not have the diesase, tha... | 6,065 | medmcqa_train |
A 50 year old female presents to the OPD with shoness of breath. On examination she is hypotensive, has soft hea sounds and elevated JVP. Her ECG shows reduction in the amplitude of QRS complexes. Which of the following is the investigation of choice for diagnosing her condition? | Patient in the question is showing features of cardiac tamponade. 2D echo is the investigation of choice in diagnosing tamponade. It shows reduced right ventricular cavity diameter and collapse of right ventricular free wall and right atrium. M - mode echocardiography is used to study valvular functions. Ref: Harrison'... | 6,066 | medmcqa_train |
Not a posterior mediastinal tumor : | Ans is 'c' ie Thymoma Mediastinum- is situated b/w the lungs in the center of the thorax.It is divided into 3 compartmentsAnterior or Anterosuperior it lies in front of the anterior pericardium & tracheaMiddle mediastinum or Visceral compartment it lies within the pericardial cavity including the tracheaPosterior media... | 6,067 | medmcqa_train |
A 35-year-old woman develops an itchy rash over her back, legs, and trunk several hours after swimming in a lake. Erythematous, edematous papules are noted. The wheals vary in size. There are no mucosal lesions and no swelling of the lips. The most likely diagnosis is | (a) Source: (Braunwald, 15/e, pp 318, 323, 822, 1061, 1917-1918.) Urticaria, or hives, is a common dermatologic problem characterized by pruritic, edematous papules and plaques that vary in size and come and go, often within hours. Mast cells may be stimulated by heat, cold, pressure, water, or exercise. Immunologic me... | 6,068 | medmcqa_train |
Alpha-1- antitrypsin deficiency presents as? | Ans. (a) EmphysemaRef: Robbins 8thEdn /684y 685, Harrison 18,hed chapter 309, Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 18th ed chapter 390 | 6,069 | medmcqa_train |
A 35-year-old male presents with bald patches and with no scars. The patches are well demarcated with broken hair at the edges. Diagnosis is: | Ans. a. Alopecia areataAlopecia areata is a form of non-scarring alopecia with the edges showing coudability sign and exclamation hairsAndrogenic alopecia presents with diffuse involvement of frontotemporal regions and vertex, sparing occiputTelogen effluvium presents with diffuse involvement of scalp, with a history o... | 6,070 | medmcqa_train |
Several antiviral compounds have been developed during the last decade. One such compound is ribavirin, a synthetic nucleoside structurally related to guanosine. Ribavirin therapy has been successfully used against | Ribavirin is effective to varying degrees against several RNA- and DNA-containing viruses in vitro. It has been approved for aerosol treatment of respiratory syncytial virus infections in infants. Intravenous administration has proved effective in treating Lassa fever. | 6,071 | medmcqa_train |
Commonest site for extranodal lymphoma is | Ans. (b) Stomach(Ref: Wintrobe's 12th/pg 2177)Commonest site for extranodal lymphoma is StomachGastrointestinal tract is the most common site for extranodal NHL (10 to 15% of all NHL).Stomach accounts for 50% of gastrointestinal lymphomas | 6,072 | medmcqa_train |
Enlargement of pituitary tumor after adrenalectomy is called as? | ANSWER: (A) Nelson s syndromeREF: Schwartzs Principles of Surgery 9th edition chapter 38. Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal "Nelson's syndrome is the rapid enlargement of a pituitary adenoma that occurs after the removal of both adrenal glands"Approximately 30% of patients who undergo bilateral adrenalectomy for Cushin... | 6,073 | medmcqa_train |
Drug not used for Pseudomembranous colitis | All except streptogramins are used. Drug of choice for pseudomembranous colitis is metronidazole,in resistant cases vancomycin given orally. Fidaxomycin is newer class of macrolide type of antibiotic used specially for PMC Ref:KDT 6/e p799 | 6,074 | medmcqa_train |
False about xenon anesthesia | It has been shown that, compared to other anesthetic regimens, Xenon anesthesia produces the highest regional blood flow in the brain, liver, kidney and intestine. In conclusion, the most impoant positive effectsof Xenon are cardiovascular stability, cerebral protection and ourable pharmacokinetics. Ref ganong's review... | 6,075 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is the most common congenital cardiac defect? | VSD is the most common congenital hea diseaseTOF is the commonest cyanotic congenital hea disease(Refer: Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, SAE, 1st edition, pg no. 2194 - 2195) | 6,076 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are Light's criteria for exudative I pleural effusion: | Answer is D (Pleural fluid ADA and Serum ADA <16): Ratio of Pleural fluid ADA and Serum ADA <16 is not pa of Light's Criteria. Light's criteria, rely on a comparison of the chemistries in the pleural fluid to those in the blood, to establish the cause of the effusion as transudate or exudates. According to Light's crit... | 6,077 | medmcqa_train |
Pulsus bisiferiens is seen in all, except - | pulsus bisferiens, , is a sign where, on palpation of the pulse, a double peak per cardiac cycle can be appreciated. Bisferious means striking twice. Classically, it is detected when aoic insufficiency exists in association with aoic stenosis, but may also be found in isolated but severe aoic insufficiency and hyperoph... | 6,078 | medmcqa_train |
WHO defi nes adolescent age between - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., 10-19 years o Adolescence is usually the period 10 to 20 yr. | 6,079 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following can be administrated in acute hypertension during labour EXCEPT | Nitroprusside can cause severe hypotension. It is powerful arteriolar and venodilator. It is contraindicated in eclampsia. | 6,080 | medmcqa_train |
Difference between neurosis and psychosis is | B i.e. Insight | 6,081 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is / are autoimmune disease: | Rheumatoid arthritis is reported in about 15 percent cases of Sjogren’s syndrome. | 6,082 | medmcqa_train |
Fatty change is seen in? | * Fatty change is particularly common in the liver but may occur in other non - fatty tissues as well e.g. in the heart, skeletal muscle, kidneys (lipoid nephrosis or minimum change disease) and other organs.* Fatty change, steatosis or fatty metamorphosis is the intracellular accumulation of neutral fat within parench... | 6,083 | medmcqa_train |
All are structures passing between base of skull and superior constrictor except (Repeat Q 2008 ) | Ans: a (Glossopharyngeal nerve) Ref: Chaurasia 4th ed pg 223 fig. 14.18, pg 225The structures passing between the superior constrictor and the base of skull (sinus of morgagni):A-L-A-auditory tubelevator veli palateascending palatine artery"Auditory tube is about 3.6 cm long and is divided into an outer bony part which... | 6,084 | medmcqa_train |
A 45 year old male presented with palpitations, tachycardia & anxiety. His BP is 158/90 mmHg. The patient also has mild depression and is presently taking citalopram, labetalol & amlodipine to control his blood pressure. 24-hour urine total metanephrines are ordered and show an elevation of 1.5 times the upper limit of... | Investigations done in pheochromocytoma 24 hour urinary fractionated metanephrine 24 hour urinary catecholamines 24 hour urinary vanillylmandelic acid level IOC- Plasma fractionated metanephrine levels 24-hour urine total metanephrines has high sensitivity & value of three times the upper limit of normal is highly sugg... | 6,085 | medmcqa_train |
Area number for Motor area include | 4 & 6 {Description: Bradman's areas of Cerebral cortex) | 6,086 | medmcqa_train |
First sound by child is: | Most children are able to produce the bilabial sounds (made with the lips) of “b, p, m, w” first, since these are sounds visible on the lips.
They may also produce sounds (linguo-alveolar) such as “d, n, t” early on as well.
These sounds are called linguo-alveolar, since they are produced with the tongue behind the tee... | 6,087 | medmcqa_train |
Function of coenzyme is to | Enzymes may be simple proteins , or complex enzymes, containing a non -protein pa, called the prosthetic group. The prosthetic group is called the co-enzyme.It is heat stable. The protein pa is named as apoenzyme.It is heat labile.The two poions combined together are called the HOLOENZYME. First group of co-enzymes: In... | 6,088 | medmcqa_train |
Auto antibody in Sjogrens syndrome is? | Robbins basic pathology 9th edition page no 131,(green box=Pathogenesis) Most patients with primary sjogren syndrome have auto antibodies to the ribo-nucleoprotien (RNP) antigensSS-A(RO) and SS-B(la). | 6,089 | medmcqa_train |
An 85-year old male cigar smoker with no notable medical history presented with black discoloration and hairy appearance ofthe tongue, which had lasted several years. He said he did not use bismuth- containing compounds. This condition could be treated with all of the following except - | Treatment is by reassurance, as the condition is benign, and then by correction of any predisposing factors.This may be cessation of smoking or cessation/substitution of implicated medications or mouthwashes, applying topical retinoids. Generally direct measures to return the tongue to its normal appearance involve imp... | 6,090 | medmcqa_train |
Politzer bag maneuver used to test: | Politzer bag maneuver used to test Eustachian tube Designed for those who can`t perform Valsalva test Politzer bag is connected to rubber tube- Tube is placed in one nostril and other is closed-Air is blown with pressure by pressing the bulb-Air enters nasopharynx - opens eustachian tube & enters middle ear- pops out T... | 6,091 | medmcqa_train |
Poisoning by irritants may be mistaken for : | C i.e. Gastroenteritis | 6,092 | medmcqa_train |
Argon laser trabeculoplasty is done in: | In Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty (ALT) Laser beam is focused on trabecular meshwork Opens up the pores of trabecular meshwork. So that more Aqueous can flow through it in faster time Lowers Intra ocular pressure Typically done in open angle glaucoma Trabecular meshwork After ALT | 6,093 | medmcqa_train |
PANDAS are associated with which of the following infection? | PANDAS is sho for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections. A child may be diagnosed with PANDAS when: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), tic disorder, or both suddenly appear following a streptococcal (strep) infection, such as strep throat or scarlet fever. Reference:... | 6,094 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is absolutely essential for wound healing | refrobbins 7/e p 114;9/e p106 synthesis of collagen. It is also a highly effective antioxidant protecting cells from damage by free radicals. Studies have shown that the vitamin can help speed thehealing process of wounds. | 6,095 | medmcqa_train |
Binocular single vision is tested by ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Synoptophore Grades of binocular single vision There are three grades of binocular single vision, which are best tested with the help of a synoptophore. 1. Grade-I - Simultaneous perception It is the power to see two dissimilar objects stimultaneously. It is tested by projecting two dissimilar objects... | 6,096 | medmcqa_train |
Final centre for horizontal movement of eye is: | Ans. Abducent nucleus | 6,097 | medmcqa_train |
ACRTI-RADS scan for thyroid nodule characteristics include all except: | Ans: (c) VascularityColl Radiol 2017 May, 14(5), Page 587-595ACR TI-RADS is a reporting system for thyroid nodules on ultrasound proposed by the American College of Radiology.It is based on the following characteristic of the lesion:CompositionEchogenicityShapeMarginEchogenic fociRecommendationsTR1: No FNAC requiredTR2... | 6,098 | medmcqa_train |
For cephalometric projection, what should be the distance between source and the subject? | Distance between source and the subject = 5 feet.
Distance between film and the subject = 15 cm. | 6,099 | medmcqa_train |
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