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Bradykinin Causes - | Bradykinin causes Increases vascular permeability Aeriolar dilation Bronchial smooth muscle contraction Pain at the site of inflammation ref robbins 9th ed page 52 | 6,500 | medmcqa_train |
Most common site of myositis ossificans ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Elbow Myositis ossificans is the extraskeletal hetrotropic ossification that occurs in muscles and other soft tissues. Trauma is the most impoant cause of myositis ossificans. Usually there is history of severe single injury. It is more common in children. Most commonly involved joint is elbow followe... | 6,501 | medmcqa_train |
Alcohol in substrate inducer for which gene? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Pol III gene Alcohol induces pol III gene (RNA polymerase III-dependent genes) transcription in vivo and in vitro. Brfl specifically regulates pol III gene transcription. Changes in pol III gene and Brfl expression tightly link to cell transformation and tumor formation. Alcohol induced deregulation o... | 6,502 | medmcqa_train |
True about Barret's esophagus -a) Premalignantb) Predispose to sq. cell Cac) Can be diagnosed by seeing under endoscoped) Biopsy is necessary to diagnosee) Stricture may be present in high esophagus | Diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus
- The diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus is suspected on endoscopy when there is difficulty in visualizing the squamo-columnar junction at its normal location and by the appearance of pink, more luxuriant columnar mucosa in the lower esophagus instead of gray-pink squamous mucosa.
- the ... | 6,503 | medmcqa_train |
The following are consistent with pheochromocytoma except- | there is constipation not diarrhea Ref- ( Harrison 17 pg 2270) | 6,504 | medmcqa_train |
Characteristic Symptom in induced psychotic disorder is | C i.e. Accepting delusions of other person | 6,505 | medmcqa_train |
A patient has complaint of seeing coloured holoes in the evening and blurring of vision for last few days with normal 10P : | A i.e.Prodromal phase of angle closure glaucoma | 6,506 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following statements are FALSE regarding multiple sclerosis except ? | MS is a autoimmune disease mainly targetting MBP( Myelin basic protein) Multiple Sclerosis Hallmark - Demyelination occur secondary to damage myelin component (autoimmunity) More common in females than male. In all demyelinating disorder peripheral nervous system is spared. Condition is almost always benign and is reso... | 6,507 | medmcqa_train |
Dyskeratosis is seen in: | Darier's disease is characterized by defect in Ca+2 pump that is necessary for desmosome function, due to mutation in ATP2A2 gene.
Both HHD and Darier's disease are characterized by acantholysis and suprabasal blister, but dysteratosis (premature keratinization in epidermis) is seen classically with Darier's disease. | 6,508 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is NOT a branch of intracranial part of Internal carotid artery(103 - BDC- 3) 4th edition | (Anterior communicating) (103- BDC-3, 4th edition, 750 Snell 8th)Branches of the Internal Carotid Artery* There are no branches in the neck** (Cervical), Many important branches, however are given off in the skull* Cerebral part branches(i) Opthalmic(ii) Anterior cerebral(iii) Posterior communicting(iv) Middle cerebral... | 6,509 | medmcqa_train |
With help of the drug shown below, serotonin is synthesized from which of the following precursor amino acid? | Tryptophan. Serotonin is synthesized from the essential amino acid tryptophan. The rate-limiting step is the conversion of the amino acid to 5-hydroxytrptophan by tryptophan hydroxylase. This is then conveed to serotonin by the aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase which needs Pyridoxal Phosphate as a cofactor Ref : vasu... | 6,510 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is silent thyroiditis? | Silent thyroiditis / Post-Paum thyroiditis It is an autoimmune mediated destruction of gland. It occurs after 3-6 months post-paum in about 5% of pregnancies. Patient first develops thyrotoxicosis which is followed by hypothyroidism and then resolution. It is characterised by: Normal ESR and presence of TPO antibodies ... | 6,511 | medmcqa_train |
Treatment of Helicobacter pylori are EXCEPT | (Cisapride) (1124-CMDT- 08) (949-H17th)Helicobacter pylori* Drug of choice - Amoxicillin + Clarithromycin + Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)* Alternative drugs - Bismuth subsalicylate + Tetracycline + metronidazole + PPI | 6,512 | medmcqa_train |
Thrombosis of the Superior branch of middle cerebral aery leads to: | * In the Syln fissure, the MCA in most patients divides into superior and inferior divisions (M2 branches). * Branches of the inferior division supply the inferior parietal and temporal coex, Branches from the superior division supply the frontal and superior parietal coex. * Hence due to damage of the blood supply of ... | 6,513 | medmcqa_train |
The most sensitive index for renal tubular function is : | Ans. is 'a' specific gravity of urineThe main function of renal tubules is concentration of urine and this can be measured by the specific gravity of urine. | 6,514 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following are situated away from the coding region: | A i.e. Promoter; B i.e. Enhancer; C i.e. Operator | 6,515 | medmcqa_train |
The ideal method of representation of frequency distribution with continuous variable: | Histogram | 6,516 | medmcqa_train |
Characteristic feature of Rheumatic carditis is ? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Pancarditis During Acute Rheumatic fever, diffuse inflammation and Aschoff bodies may be found in any of the three layers of hea - pericardium, myocardium or endocardium - PANCARDITIS. | 6,517 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is true about hypothermia during anesthesia? | Ans. b. Prevented by giving warm fluids Hypothermia during anesthesia can be prevented by giving warm fluids. Hypothermia During Anesthesia Mild hypothermia is extremely common during anesthesia and surgery. The physiological effects of hypothermia may have significant potential for detrimental effects on patient well-... | 6,518 | medmcqa_train |
All are true about innate immunity except - | Innate immunity is the first line of defense against infection. it is non specific. It is the resistance to infections that an individual possess by viue of his or her genetic and constitutional make up. Reference : Anathanarayan & paniker's 9th edition, pg no:78 <\p> | 6,519 | medmcqa_train |
Sputum positive TB is? | One positive specimen out of the two sputum specimens is enough to declare a patient as smear positive TB Reference; Park&;s Textbook of preventive and social medicine, 24th edition.Pg no. 193 | 6,520 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is RNA with catalytic activity? | RNA with catalytic activity is known as Ribozyme. All the 3 enzymes given as Options are Ribozymes. | 6,521 | medmcqa_train |
Wernicke's encephalopathy occurs due to deficiency of | (A) Vitamin B1 # Dry Beriberi involves both the peripheral and the central nervous systems.> Peripheral nerve involvement is typically asymmetric motor & sensory neuropathy with pain, paresthesias& loss of reflexes.> The legs are affected more than the arms. Central nervous system involvement results in Wernicke-Korsak... | 6,522 | medmcqa_train |
Deltoid ligament is attached to all except | DELTOID LIGAMENT:- Very strong Triangular shape Present on medial side of ankle. Ligament is crossed by the tendons of Tibialis posterior and flexor digitorum longus. Prone to injuries in inversion.Superficial and deep pa. Both pas have common attachments above to the apex and margins of medial malleolus. Superficial p... | 6,523 | medmcqa_train |
Acute osteomyelitis can best be distinguished from soft tissue infection by – | MRI is the best radiographic imaging technique for the identification of abscess and for differentiation between bone and soft tissue infection. | 6,524 | medmcqa_train |
Kangaroo mother care .True is - | Ans. is 'd' i.e., All of the above o Repeat from All India Dec-15 | 6,525 | medmcqa_train |
Acute Osteomylitis in children most commonly affects- | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Metaphysis Metaphysis is most commonly involved in acute osteomyelitis as-o Long loop vessels are present leading to easy bacterial seeding o Excessive bone turnover in this regiono It has thin cortexo It has relatively fewer phagocytic cells | 6,526 | medmcqa_train |
Commonest cause of non - engagement at term, in primi is: | Engagement is said to occur when the greatest transverse diameter of the presenting part, has passed through the pelvic inlet. In all cephalic presentations, the greatest transverse diameter is always the biparietal.
Engagement occurs in multipara with commencement of labour in the late Ist stage after rupture of membr... | 6,527 | medmcqa_train |
Which part of DNA is most susceptible to radiation? | (D) Double helix > Relatively flexible areas of the DNA double helix are most susceptible to damage.> Radiation can damage the DNA "double helix" - a two-stranded, twisting molecule - in a variety of ways: 1) by knocking off one or more of the DNA "bases" known by the letters A, T, G, and C, which form the bonds betwee... | 6,528 | medmcqa_train |
Drug used for Buerger's disease | A drug used in Buerger's disease is Xanthinol nicotinate. xanthine nicotinate tablet was used daily once earlier. Now, graded injection of xanthine nicotinate 3000 mg from day 1 to 9000 mg on day 5 is used to promote ulcer healing. It also helps to increase claudication distance as a temporary basis. Beta blockers such... | 6,529 | medmcqa_train |
Cutaneous infection due to exogenous exposure to TB bacilli in a person who is already sensitized by previous exposure to TB leads to: | TB verrucosa cutis also called as anatomist's / pathologist's wart ,presents as wart / cauliflower like hypertrophic lesions typically over fingers and feet. | 6,530 | medmcqa_train |
Spermatogenesis is mostly controlled by | Spermatogenesis is the process in which spermatozoa are produced from spermatogonial stem cells by way of mitosis and meiosis. The initial cells in this pathway are called spermatogonia, which yield primary spermatocytes by mitosis. The primary spermatocyte divides meiotically (Meiosis I) into two secondary spermatocyt... | 6,531 | medmcqa_train |
Which lesion displays an ill-defined border? | Ill-Defined Borders
Blending Border: A blending border is a gradual, often wide zone of transition between the adjacent normal bone trabeculae and the abnormal appearing trabeculae of the lesion. The focus of this observation is on the trabeculae and not on the radiolucent marrow spaces.
Examples of conditions with thi... | 6,532 | medmcqa_train |
In a 2 months old infant undergoing surgery for biliary atresia, you would avoid one of the following anaesthetic | B i.e. Halothane Among all these options only halothane is hepatotoxic so it should be avoided Lets revise some impoant facts. All coagulation factors with exception of factor VIII (8) & von wille brand factor are produced by liverQ Vit K is necessary for synthesis of prothrombin (factor II) and factor VII, IX and XQ. ... | 6,533 | medmcqa_train |
Skin grafting done on wound following major skin taken from twin brother: | Ans. (a) IsograftRef: Bailey 26th Edition Page 1408* Isograft: A graft between identical donor such as identical twin* Autograft: A graft from one site to another on the same patient* Allograft: Graft from individual of same species.* Xenograft: Graft from another species | 6,534 | medmcqa_train |
Tuberculides are seen in | (Lichen scrofulosorum) (202-Behl lCfh, 1756-Dorland 28th, 219- Neena khanna)TUBERCULIDES - Group of disease where the evidence for a tuberculous etiology is not definite {May be hypersensitivity reaction) but which show a tuberculous granuloma on histology and respond to ATT)Conditions included in TuberculidsCutaneous ... | 6,535 | medmcqa_train |
N. gonorrhea causes - | Ans. is All-`a' i.e., Urethritis; 'b' i.e., Salpingitis; 'c' i.e., Cervicitis | 6,536 | medmcqa_train |
A child has a vocabulary of4-6 words however the main mode of communication and social interaction continues to be non-verbal what is the most likely developmental age of the child - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., 15 months o Vocabulary of 4-6 words in addition to jargon is achieved by 15 months of age. However | 6,537 | medmcqa_train |
Not true about rt. kidney is - | It is left kidney, not Rt. that is preferred for transplantation because it has a longer renal vein which simplifies the transplantation operation. | 6,538 | medmcqa_train |
Selective plating medium for V. cholerae is: | AQns. is. 'b' i. e., TCBS agar | 6,539 | medmcqa_train |
Acetazolamide can be used in all except | Acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor USES: 1. Glaucoma: as an adjuvant to other ocular hypotensives 2. Epilepsy: increases co2 levels- inhibits seizures to some extent- used only for catamenial epilepsy- epilepsy during menses 3. Acute mountain sickness - by increasing co2 and stimulating the breathing cente... | 6,540 | medmcqa_train |
Renal function failure is best evaluated by? | Ans. All options are correct i.e., 'a, b, c | 6,541 | medmcqa_train |
Antidote for oxalic acid poisoning: | C i.e. Calcium gluconate | 6,542 | medmcqa_train |
A patient met with Road traffic Accident with subsequent injury to the left knee. Dial test was positive. What could be the cause: | D i.e. Posterolateral Corner Injury | 6,543 | medmcqa_train |
Lymphatic drainage of ovary? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Para-aoicLymphatics of the ovary drain to para-aoic nodes alongside the origin of the ovarian aery (L2). | 6,544 | medmcqa_train |
Hernia occurring in a potential space posterior to gastrojejunostomy is called | Answer- B. Peterson's HerniaPetersen hernias are a type ofinternal hernia which occurs in the potential space posterior to a gastrojejunostomy.This hernia is caused by the herniation of intestinal loops through the defect between the small bowel limbs, the transverse mesocolon and the retroperitoneum, after any type of... | 6,545 | medmcqa_train |
Ahritis involving DIP, PIP, 1st carpometacarpal with sparing of MCP and wrist joints is typical of: | Osteoahritis characteristically involves distal interphalangeal joint (Heberden's node), proximal interphalangeal joint (Bouchard's node), 1st carpometacarpal joint (base of thumb) of hand with sparing of metacarpophalangeal joint and wrist joint. Fig. Joints involved in osteoahritis | 6,546 | medmcqa_train |
False about malignancy in ulcerative colitis: | Colitis associated colon cancer Arise from flat dysplasia or dysplasia associated lesion or mass Multiple synchronous colon cancer in 12% Mean age: 30 years Distributed uniformly throughout the colon Mucinous or anaplastic cancers are more common Poor prognosis in sporadic cancer is seen . | 6,547 | medmcqa_train |
In oogenesis, which of the following events occurs immediately following the completions of meiosis II? | The secondary oocyte is arrested in metaphase of meiosis II, and it will remain in this meiotic stage until feilization occurs. Following feilization, the secondary oocyte completes meiosis II, forming a mature ovum and a polar body. The nucleus of the mature ovum is called the female pronucleus, which fuses with the m... | 6,548 | medmcqa_train |
Venous return to hea during quiet standing is facilitated by all of the following factors, except | During quiet standing gravity act against venous return to the heaGravity induces peripheral pooling of blood in leg instead.Calf muscle contraction pushes the blood towards heavalves prevents backflowRef: Medical Physiology Indu Khurana 2015 edition pAge No:220 | 6,549 | medmcqa_train |
CYP-450 inducers are: | eg for enzyme inducers of cyp3a4 - phenobarbitone, rifampin, glucocoicoids, Phenobarbitone also induces CYP2Bl and rifampin also induces CYP2D6.Isoniazid and chronic alcohol consumption induce CYP2El.Other impoant enzyme inducers are- chloral hydrate, phenylbutazone, griseofulvin, DDT. Erythromycin, cimetidine, ketocon... | 6,550 | medmcqa_train |
Flagella not true | Flagella
They are long unbranched sinuous filaments which are organs of locomotion . Each flagellum consist of 3 distinct part the filament the hook and the basal body.the filament is external to the cell and connected to the hook at the cell surface
Structure: The Hook-Basal bodyportion is embedded in the cell envelo... | 6,551 | medmcqa_train |
How is endotoxin shock initiated? | . Endothelial injury | 6,552 | medmcqa_train |
Which among the following is true about Super antigens? | A group of antigens have been termed superantigens because they stimulate a much larger number of T cells than would be predicted based on the specificity of combining site diversity. This causes a massive cytokine release. The action of superantigens is based on their ability to bind directly to MHC proteins and to pa... | 6,553 | medmcqa_train |
A 12 year old boy presents with hemetemesis, malena and mild splenomegaly. There is no obvious jaundice or ascitis. The most likely diagnosis is: | Answer is A (EHPVO): Presence of hemetemesis, malena and splenomegaly suggests a diagnosis of poal hypeension. The most common cause of poal hypeension in a male child (12 year old boy) is Extra Hepatic Poal Vein Obstruction (EHPVO). EHPVO is therefore the single best answer by exclusion Non Cirrhotic Poal Fibrosis pre... | 6,554 | medmcqa_train |
In decoicate animal which reflex is lost? | Removal of the cerebral coex (Decoication) produces decoicate rigidity which is characterized by flexion of the upper extremities at the elbow and extensor hyperactivity in the lower extremities. The flexion can be explained by Rubio spinal excitation of flexor muscles in the upper extremities; the hyperextension of lo... | 6,555 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is universal donor blood group - | Individuals with type O Rh D negative blood are often called universal donors, as they do not contain antigen A and B on the surface of their RBC and those with type AB Rh D positive blood are called universal recipients ref:harsh mohan text book pathology | 6,556 | medmcqa_train |
Three policemen, with difficulty, drag an agitated and very combative young man into an emergency room. Once there, he is restrained because he reacts with rage and tries to hit anyone who approaches him. When it is finally safe to approach him, the resident on call notices that the patient has very prominent veical ny... | Hallucinogens (Psychotomimetics, psychedelics, psychotogens) are drugs which alter mood, behaviour, thought and perception in a manner similar to that seen in psychosis. These are as:1. Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) 2. Psilocybin3. Harmine 4. Bufotenin5. Mescaline (Phenyl alkyl amines) 6. Phencyclidine7. Lysergic ac... | 6,557 | medmcqa_train |
A 25-year soldier is trapped in an avalanche in Siachen glacier. He is airlifted to the base hospital. On admission the pulse is thready and BP is unrecordable. ECG strip is shown below. All of the findings are seen except: | V5 lead recording shows: HR of 50 bpm with absence of P wave Presence of Osborn wave at the J point. Concomitant ST Elevation is noted. The patient is suffering from hypothermia which explains the ECG change. Atrial bigeminy should have discernible P wave. | 6,558 | medmcqa_train |
Incidence rate is measured by - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Coho study Coho study analyses the following data :?1) Incidence rate among exposed and nonexposed2) Estimation of riska) Relative risk (risk ratio)b) Attributable risk (risk difference)c) Population attributable riskIncidence rateo In coho study, incidence rate can be determined directly in those exp... | 6,559 | medmcqa_train |
A 45 yr old female complains of progressive lower limb weakness, spasticity, urinary hesitancy. MRI shows intradural enhancing mass lesion. MOST likely diagnosis is: | Meningioma are now the most common primary brain tumor. On an MRI it appears as a paially calcified densely enhancing extra axial tumor arising from the dura. Occasionally it has a dural tail, consisting of thickened, enhanced dura extending like a tail from the mass. Meningiomas are typically located over the cerebral... | 6,560 | medmcqa_train |
A man has just received his fourth DUI citation. The judge orders an alcohol dependency program complete with a medication that makes him have nausea and vomiting if he drinks alcohol while taking the medication. The drug-induced illness is caused by the buildup of which one of the following? | The court-ordered medication is disulfiram. Disulfiram inhibits ALDH, which greatly reduces the amount of acetaldehyde that is converted to acetate. This causes an accumulation of acetaldehyde, which is the substance responsible for the symptoms of a "hangover," including nausea and vomiting. Alcohol dehydrogenase redu... | 6,561 | medmcqa_train |
Early childhood caries or baby bottle tooth decay is usually seen in the age group of _____ month old child? | Early childhood caries or baby bottle tooth decay is usually seen in the 18 to 36 month old child, although it can be seen even in younger patients. | 6,562 | medmcqa_train |
Body temperature in Fahrenheit is an example of which of the following scales? | Metric scale is fuher divided into interval and ratio scales. In an interval scale, there is no absolute zero, such as in body temperature. A temperature of 105? F cannot be interpreted as 5% higher than 100? F. Ref: Medical biostatistics, 1st edition pg: 99 | 6,563 | medmcqa_train |
Which one of the following is not included in the treatment of malignant melanoma? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Radiation Radiation is the best answer. Schwaz 9/e writes- "although initially thought to be ineffective in the treatment of melanoma, the use of radiation therapy, regional and systemic chemotherapy, and immunotherapy are all under investigation." | 6,564 | medmcqa_train |
Regarding Xenon anesthesia all are true accept | Xenon Advantages of Xenon Anesthesia 1. Ine (probably nontoxic to liver and kidney with no metabolism) 2. Minimal effect on CVS function 3. Lowest blood solubility (Lowest blood gas paition coefficient) therefore rapid induction and recovery. 4. Does not trigger malignant hypehermia 5. Environmental friendly 6. Non-exp... | 6,565 | medmcqa_train |
The only neuron in retina showing action potentials are | Ganglion cells are a type of neuron located near the inner surface of the retina and are the final output neurons of the veebrate retina. Ganglion cells collect visual information in their dendrites from bipolar cells and amacrine cells and transmit it to the brain throughout their axon to the brain. Ref: guyton and ha... | 6,566 | medmcqa_train |
Cavernous hemangioma is characterized by: | A i.e. Reticulated popcorn like configuration T2 gradient echo MRI is the investigation of choice for identification of cavernous angioma (cavernous hemangioma or cavernoma), which typically demonstrates a mass characterized as popcorn in appearance (mulberry shaped lesion)Q. | 6,567 | medmcqa_train |
Munsell scale and lab system measure: | A popular system for the visual determination of color is the Munsell color system, the parameters of which are represented in three dimensions, hue, value, and chroma. These three parameters constitute the three dimensions of “color space”. | 6,568 | medmcqa_train |
Which flexor muscle is attached to hook of hamate? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Flexor digiti minimi | 6,569 | medmcqa_train |
The enzyme not involved in substrate level phosphorylation is: | (Refer: Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry, 27th edition, pg no: 172 – 185)
Oxidative phosphorylation
The energy released as a result of biological oxidation is trapped in the form of higher energy phosphate bonds in ATP by phosphorylation of ADP. | 6,570 | medmcqa_train |
DNA fingerprinting can be done with all, except: UP 07; Delhi 08; NEET 13 | Ans. RBC | 6,571 | medmcqa_train |
Spleen is derived from - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Dorsal mesogastrium o Spleen develops as a collection of mesenchymal cells in the dorsal mesogastrium.o Initially the splenic tissue is arranges as a number of lobules which later join together to form a single spleen. The notches in the superior border of adult spleen are representatives of growth th... | 6,572 | medmcqa_train |
The following vaccine, if contaminated can cause Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) - | Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) occurs while measles vaccine is contaminated or the same vial is used for more than one session on the same day or next day.
Now the question arises, why only measles vaccine causes TSS more commonly and not the other commonly used vaccines? : -
It is due to the absence of preservatives.
Pres... | 6,573 | medmcqa_train |
Name the technique which usually involves teaching the patient how to induce a state of deep muscle relaxation and describing imaginary scenes relevant to his fear: | Desensitization: The technique usually involves teaching the patient how to induce a state of deep muscle relaxation and describing imaginary scenes relevant to his fear.
Indications of desensitization are:
Child's initial visit.
At subsequent appointments when introducing dental procedures which are new to the patien... | 6,574 | medmcqa_train |
Best way to confirm that no stones are left back in the CBD? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Cholangiogram o "An operative cholangiogram at time of cholecystectomy will also demonstrate presence or absance of bile duct stones".o "If a CBD exploration was performed and a T-tube left in place, a T-tube cholangiogram is done before its removal". | 6,575 | medmcqa_train |
Fallopian tube dysmotility is seen in ? | Kaagener syndrome Repeat from Nov 09 Q no. l58 | 6,576 | medmcqa_train |
Definite diagnosis of pregnancy include all, except: Kerala 09; 11 | Ans. hCG in blood | 6,577 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is a precancerous condition of cancer stomach? | Premalignant Conditions of gastric carcinoma Atrophic gastritis: Both type A (autoimmune pernicious anemia) and type B (associated with H. Pylori) atrophic gastritis are associated with increase risk for gastric cancer. Gastric Polyp: Gastric polyp are of 5 type - inflammatory, hamaomatous, heterotopic, hyperplastic an... | 6,578 | medmcqa_train |
Feature of slow filter (w.r.t. fast filter) is/are: | Ans. is 'd' i.e. Takes more time for purification o Slow sand filter occupies large area (more space). o Slow and filter requires less skilled operation. o Slow sand filter removes more bacteria and has better bacterial control (99.9-99.99%) o Slow sand filter requires longer duration for purification. o Size of sand i... | 6,579 | medmcqa_train |
Whitnall's Tubercle is present in | Whitnall&;s or zygomatic tubercle is a palpable elevation on the zygomatic bone just within the orbital margin. It provides attachment to the lateral check ligament of the eyeball.Reference: Chaurasia Head and Neck; 6th edition; Page no: 27 | 6,580 | medmcqa_train |
Privation of any member of joint is a .... hu: | B i.e. Grevious | 6,581 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are associated with supracondylar fracture of humerus, except- | Median nerve, especially anterior interosseous branch, is injured most commonly. | 6,582 | medmcqa_train |
Golgi tendon apparatus conveys message to cns, depends upon | The Golgi tendon organ (GTO) (also called Golgi organ, tendon organ, neurotendinous organ or neurotendinous spindle) is a proprioceptive sensory receptor organ that senses changes in muscle tension. It lies at the origins and inseion of skeletal muscle fibers into the tendons of skeletal muscle. It provides the sensory... | 6,583 | medmcqa_train |
FRC is volume of air in lung after ? | Ans. is d i.e., Normal expiration | 6,584 | medmcqa_train |
An infant presented with erythematous lesions on cheek and extensor aspect of upper and lower limbs. There is a family history of Asthma. The probable diagnosis is: | History of atophy (asthma) in family, with erythematous lesions on face (cheek) and extensor surface of limbs is suggestive of atopic dermatitis. Ref: Pediatric Allergy, Asthma And Immunology By Arnaldo Cantani, 2008, Page 511; Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 16th Edition, Page 268; Roxburgh's Common Skin Di... | 6,585 | medmcqa_train |
Microbiological waste should be segregated in which color bag: | Ans. A. YellowColor coded bagItemYellow bagInfectious non-plastic (Anatomical & microbiological)Red bagInfectious plastic wasteWhite/Translucent sharp container (Puncture proof box)Metal sharpBlue container (Puncture proof box)Broken glass items and metal implants | 6,586 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is a dynamic cause of intestinal obstruction: March 2011 | Ans. A: Gall stoneGall stone causes dynamic ileus (intraluminal cause)Adynamic cause of intestinal obstruction includes 1) paralytic ileus, 2) mesenteric vascular occlusion and 3) pseudo-obstructOgilvie's syndrome is acute colonic pseudo-obstruction | 6,587 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following anticancer drugs are cell cycle non-specific except? | CELL CYCLE NON-SPECIFIC DRUGS 1. Alkylating agents Melphalan Cyclophosphamide Nitrosourea 2. Platinum compounds Cisplatin Carboplatin Oxaliplatin 3. Anthracyclines Doxorubicin Daunorubicin Epirubicin Mitoxantrone 4. Antitumor antibiotics Dactinomycin Mitomycin-C | 6,588 | medmcqa_train |
Pulmonary plethora is seen in ? | PLETHORA= INCREASED PULMONARY MARKINGS SEEN IN TAPVC, ASD,VSD, TGA REF : BRAUWALD CARDIOLOGY | 6,589 | medmcqa_train |
A 40-year-old patient presents with an inability to keep the arm in contact with the chest. When the arm is forcibly brought into contact with the chest there is winging of the scapula. There is a history of repeated intramuscular injections into the deltoid muscle. What is the diagnosis? | Ans. C. Deltoid contractureThe above history and examination suggest a diagnosis of deltoid contracture.* Deltoid contracture can be congenital or acquired. Anatomical aberrations, repeated intramuscular injections into the deltoid, chronic infection due to the injected drugs and pressure ischemia are all causes of acq... | 6,590 | medmcqa_train |
Most common site of metastasis for Breast Carcinoma is | 1) Bone(most common) (70%) - in order -lumbar veebrae, femur, ends of long bone, thoracic veebrae, ribs, skull 2)Liver 3)Lung- causes malignant pleural effusion and cannon ball secondaries. 4)Brain- causes increased ICP 5)Adrenals and ovaries Reference: SRB's Manual of Surgery, 6th Edition, page no = 530. | 6,591 | medmcqa_train |
Life-threatening intravascular hemolysis, due to a toxin with lecithinase activity, occurs with sepsis due to: | Life-threatening intravascular hemolysis, due to a toxin with lecithinase activity, occurs with Clostridium perfringens sepsis. Reference: Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th Edition, Page 881 | 6,592 | medmcqa_train |
Causes of atonic PPH are following except : | Preeclamptic | 6,593 | medmcqa_train |
Inspiratory stridor is found in what kind of lesions | Airway obstruction above the glottis - an inspiratory stridor Obstruction in the lower trachea & bronchi - indicative of expiratory stridor Lesion in glottic or subglottic lesion. - A biphasic stridor So answer is option a - supraglottis Ref : PL Dhingra 7th edition ; pg num:- 333,334 | 6,594 | medmcqa_train |
Which class of antifungals inhibits the synthesis of the fungal cell wall | ECHINOCANDINS Caspofungin It is the first and the prototype member of the class, active mainly against Candida and Aspergillus mechanism of action:- It inhibits the synthesis of b-1, 3-glucan, which is a unique component of the fungal cell wall. Cross linking between chitin (a fibrillar polysaccharide) and b-1, 3-gluca... | 6,595 | medmcqa_train |
All are tubal patency tests EXCEPT | Ans. c (Fern test). (Ref. Shaws, Textbook of Gynaecology, 12th/pg.l62)Tests for tubal patencyTests for ovulation1CO2 insufflation/Rubin's test (obsolete)BBT2HSGEndometrial biopsy3Laproscopic chromopertubationFern test4Sonosalpingography and standard USGFolliculometry (USG) -noninvasive, accurate, safe5HysteroscopyHormo... | 6,596 | medmcqa_train |
Lacerated wound looks like incised wound over: | A i.e. Scalp | 6,597 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are features of hallucinations, except: | B i.e. Sensory organs are not involved | 6,598 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following drugs should NOT be used in the setting of severe hypeension in elderly on empirical basis? | For the elderly, alpha blockers like prazosin can cause severe hypotension and 1st dose hypotension DOC for elderly with severe HTN - CCBs DOC for HTN with diabetes- ARBs or ACE inhibitors Ref:Tripati 8th edition | 6,599 | medmcqa_train |
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