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A 7 year old boy presented with sudden onset petechiae and purpura. There was a history of URTI 2 weeks back. On examination, there was no hepatosplenomegaly. He is most probably suffering from: | Ans. (c) ITP(Ref: 9th/pg 657-658; 8th/pg 667-668)A 7 year old boy presented with sudden onset petechiae and purpura with a history of URTI 2 weeks back and there is no hepatosplenomegaly. He is most probably suffering from ITP. For complete discussion on ITP; Refer to pretext of this chapter. | 6,900 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following sympathetic receptors acts as vasoconstriction and vasodilatation: | (Ref: Katzung 14th ed. pg. 145-47)Alpha 1 and Beta 2 receptors present at blood vessels causing vasoconstriction and vasodilatation respectively.Sympathetic receptors, their location, function and G protein.ReceptorLocationFunctionG-Proteina1BV, smooth muscle, Salivary glandsVasoconstriction Increase secretionGqa2Presy... | 6,901 | medmcqa_train |
H pylori is associated with of the following except? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Increased risk of adenocarcinoma of esophagus Diseases associated with H. Pylori infection Duodenal ulcer Gastric ulcer Chronic superficial gastritis Chronic atrophic gastritis Gastric adenocarcinoma Lymphoproliferative disease (MALT) Gastroesophageal reflux disease | 6,902 | medmcqa_train |
Hormone replacement therapy (H) is indicated in: | H Indications symptomatic women who suffer from oestrogen defeciency(therapeutic) high risk cases for menopausal complications like cardiovascular disease,osteoporosis,stroke,alzheimers disease,colonic cancer(prophylactic) premature menopause,spontaneous or following surgery(tubectomy,hysterectomy) gonadal dysgenesis i... | 6,903 | medmcqa_train |
A young male patient presents with LDL 600mg/dl, triglycerides 140 mg/dl. What would be the most likely finding on physical examination | A i.e. Tendon Xanthoma | 6,904 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following can be prevented by screening - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Ca cervix o This question is tricky one and is different from previous one. o In this question examinar is asking about the cancers which can be prevented by screening. o The cancers, which have well known precancerous condition, can be diagnosed and treated at pre-cancerous stage to prevent the devel... | 6,905 | medmcqa_train |
A 25 year male presented with nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, Na+ level is 125 meq/L. Treatment start with | (Give hypotonic saline) (758- 61 - CMDT- 08) (277-79, 2223-2224-Hl7th)* Treatment consist of replacement of lost volume with isotonic or half normal (0.45%) saline or lactated Ringer *s infusion in hypovolemic Hypotonic Hyponatremia* Asymptomatic hyponatremia - water restriction, 0.9% saline Demeclocycline. Fludrocorti... | 6,906 | medmcqa_train |
Beta-2 microglobulin is a marker for? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Multiple myeloma * Serum b2 microglobulin is increased in multiple myeloma and is the most important prognostic factor and can substitute for staging.* b2 Microglobulin level:a) < .004g/L - Median survival of 43 months.b) .004 g/L - Median survival of only 12 months. | 6,907 | medmcqa_train |
Immunohistochemistry marker of histiocytosis X | . | 6,908 | medmcqa_train |
True abour Herpes virus | HSV encephalitis though rare is most common sporadic acute viral encephalitis in most pas of the world. REF:ANATHANARAYAN AND PANIKER'S TEXTBOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY 8TH EDITION PAGE NO:469 | 6,909 | medmcqa_train |
Huhle cells seen in ? | Ans. is `b' i.e., Hashimoto ThyroiditisPathological features of Hashimoto's thyroiditis 1. Cross featuresDiffuse symmetrically enlarged thyroidAlthough the gland is symmetrically enlarged, the accentuation of lobulations may make the gland appear lobular on gross examination.Capsule is intactCut surface is pale, yellow... | 6,910 | medmcqa_train |
A gravida 3 female with kilo 2 previous 2nd trimester aboion presents at 22 weeks of gestation with funneling of cervix Most appropriate management would be: | Ans. is d i.e. Apply MC Donald stitch In this question : A gravida 3 female is presenting with 2 previous 2nd trimester losses and with funneling of cervix at 22 weeks of gestation which means that the patient has incompetent cervix. Management of this condition as discussed in previous question is application of Mc Do... | 6,911 | medmcqa_train |
Remnant of rostral neuropore is - | Ans. is 'c' i.e.,Lamina terminalisThe cranial open end of neural tube is called as rostral (anterior) neuropore which closes on or before day 26 giving rise to lamina terminalis of brain. | 6,912 | medmcqa_train |
patient having inguinal mass likely diagnosis ? | Lymphatic drainage of anal canal is through the mesorectal (also known as inferior rectal) nodes to the inguinal and femoral nodes. Anal cancers are more likely to produce inguinal adenopathy, with internal iliac adenopathy also occurring when the tissues near the anorectal junction are involved. ref : bailey and love | 6,913 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are poor prognostic factors for Hodgkin's disease, Except: | Answer is A (Younger age) Lymphocyte depletion subtype, presence of mediastinal disease and systemic manifestation are all established poor prognostic factors Stomach involvement reflects advanced stage of disease and is likely to be associated with a poor prognosis. | 6,914 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is not the criteria for diagnosis of Metabolic syndrome? | Metabolic syndrome/Syndrome X: Central obesity: Waist circumference >102cm in males,>88cm in females. Hyperiglyceridemia: >150mg% Low HDL cholesterol: <40mg%I(male), <50mg% (female) Hypeension: >130/80 mmHg Fasting blood glucose >100 mg% / previously diagnosed type 2 diabetes. NOTE:Raised LDL is NOT a feature of Metabo... | 6,915 | medmcqa_train |
A region is divided into 50 villages for the purpose of a survey. 10 villages are then selected randomly for the purpose of a study. This type of sampling is termed as: | Cluster samples may be chosen where individuals fall naturally into groups or clusters. In the above scenario, a sample of the clusters is chosen at random, and then a random sample of units is chosen from within this selection of clusters. The villages are naturally formed groups or clusters in the region. Ref: Encycl... | 6,916 | medmcqa_train |
Life span of mosquito is? | Under orable conditions of temperature and food supply, the life cycle from the egg to adult is complete in 7-10 days. Normally the adult mosquito lives for about 2 weeks. The males are generally sho-lived Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 25th Edition, Pg | 6,917 | medmcqa_train |
A patient with long standing constipation enters a clinical research study. After a complete physical examination,a small intraluminal balloon is inseed through the anus to the rectum. Transducers are also inseed to measure internal and external anal sphincter pressures. Inflation of the rectal balloon causes the exter... | The defecation reflex that is evoked when the rectum is distended involves three responses: 1) the internal anal sphincter relaxes, 2) the external anal sphincter contracts, and 3) a conscious urge to defecate is perceived. This neural reflex involves the pelvic nerve, which provides the parasympathetic preganglionic i... | 6,918 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is a contraindication for medical management of Gall stones: | Contraindications for medical management are: 1. Radio-opaque concretions 2. Gallstones >20mm in diameter 3. Non opacified gall bladder 4. Acute &/or chronic cholecystitis 5. Complications of gallstones 6. Poor patient compliance In carefully selected patients with a functional GB and with radiolucent stones of <10 mm ... | 6,919 | medmcqa_train |
Cremasteric muscle is supplied by: | A. i.e. Genital branch of genitofemoral nerve | 6,920 | medmcqa_train |
Most common malignant tumor of kidney in children is: | Wilms' tumor is the most common primary malignant tumor of the kidney in children. Ref: Schwaz's principle of surgery 9th edition, chapter 39. | 6,921 | medmcqa_train |
Breast milk at room temperature stored for | Breast milkCan be stored at room temperature for 8-10 hoursIn a refrigerator for 24 hoursIn a freezer for 3 months(Refer: Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, SAE, 1st edition, pg no. 286 - 290) | 6,922 | medmcqa_train |
Excitatory Neurotransmitters are : | D i.e. Glutamate | 6,923 | medmcqa_train |
Fracture of the neck of fifth metacarpal occurs in | Fracture of the neck of fifth metacarpal occurs usually due to striking the closed hand against a firm surface(Boxer's fracture) occurs in boxers. Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr PC IGNATIUS THIRD EDITION PAGE 179 | 6,924 | medmcqa_train |
The state of social dysfunction is called as: | "Sickness" refers to a state of social dysfunction. "Disease" is a physiological/psychological dysfunction. "Illness" is a subjective state of the person who feels aware of not being well. | 6,925 | medmcqa_train |
KF ring in Wilson's disease is seen at the level of: | Ans: A (Descemet's membrane) Ref: BASAK Essentials of Ophthalmology. 5th edition, pg no 163Explanation: (See the following table)In KF ring, the copper deposits are seen in the vertical meridian (6 &12o'clock position) in the early stages.It is seen in all Wilson's patients if CNS is involvedWith penicillamine therapy ... | 6,926 | medmcqa_train |
A patient of rectal carcinoma found to have tumor invading through the muscularis propria into the perirectal tissues, and two enlarged lymph nodes. How will you manage the patient? | Stage of rectal cancer in the given scenario- Tumor invading through the muscularis propria into the perirectal tissues- T3 Two enlarged lymph nodes- N1b Thus, making it stage 3 Management of rectal cancer according to its stage- Stage Management Tis Polypectomy I Segmental resection II Neoadjuvant chemotherapy followe... | 6,927 | medmcqa_train |
True about vagal nuclei are all except? | Ans. is'd'i.e., Spinal trigeminal nucleus is not a vagal nucleus(Ref: 'Functional and chemical anatomy of the afferent vagal system". Autonomic Neuroscience. 85 (I-3): I-17.)The vagus nerve includes axons which emerge from or converge onto four nuclei of the medulla.They are present deep in the medulla in the floor of ... | 6,928 | medmcqa_train |
Local lymph nodules are enlarged near the infected wound. Increased amount of macrophages, lymphocytes, lymphatic follicles in the coical layer and large amount of plasma cells were revealed on histological examination. What process in the lymphatic nodules represent these histological changes? | In the given question there is enlargement of local lymph nodes near the infected wound. Histologically:- Presence of Macrophages, Lymphocytes, Lymphatic follicles in the coical layer and large amount of Plasma cells. It is because the antigens from the wound are going to be drained to the lymph node. These antigens wi... | 6,929 | medmcqa_train |
Which one of the following antibacterial antibiotics are not recommend for lactating mothers ? | Chloroquine, proguanil, and mefloquine are considered compatible with breastfeeding. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that atovaquone may be used during breastfeeding where the infant weighs at least 5kg. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition | 6,930 | medmcqa_train |
Which enzymatic mutation is responsible for immortality of cancer cells? | With respect to cancer, when tumor cells divide rapidly their telomeres often shorten.
Such telomeres (usually detected in leukocytes because of ease of obtaining them) have been implicated as a risk factor for many, but not all, solid tumors (eg, breast cancer).
Short telomeres appear to be of predictive value rega... | 6,931 | medmcqa_train |
"Reward pathway" is associated with | (A) Nucleus accumbens# NUCLEUS ACCUMBENS has a significant role in the cognitive processing of motivation, pleasure, and reward and reinforcement learning, and hence has significant role in addiction. | 6,932 | medmcqa_train |
Which is most commonly implicated in genital (vulval) warts? | Ans. is d, i.e. HPV 6Ref: Williams Gynae 1st/ed, p619"Low Risk HPV types 6 and 11 cause nearly all genital warts." - Williams Gynae 1st/ed, p67Genital Warts:* Genital warts are lesions created from productive infection with HPV (most common type 6 and 11).* They display various morphologies and appearances ranging from... | 6,933 | medmcqa_train |
Most common type of optic nerve glioma is – | Most common type of optic nerve glioma is juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma. | 6,934 | medmcqa_train |
License to blood bank is given by: | Drugs controller General of India GUIDELINES FOR OPENING AND LICENSING OF BLOOD BANK Blood Bank: - Blood bank means, a centre within an organisation or an institution for collection, grouping, cross-matching, storage, processing and distribution of Whole Human Blood or Human Blood Products from selected human donors. L... | 6,935 | medmcqa_train |
Strong correlation with colorectal cancer is seen in | NON NEOPLASTIC POLYPSPOLYPSLOCATIONHISTOLOGICAL TYPERISK OF MALIGNANCYASSOCIATED LESIONSHyperplastic polypscolonHyperplastic colonic epithelial celssRareJuvenile polypsLarge and small intestine, stomachHamaomasrarePeutz jeghers syndromeJejunum(mainly)hamaomasrarePigmentation in the mouth.tumours of the ovary, breast, e... | 6,936 | medmcqa_train |
The average number of adult female mites on an individual suffering from the common form of scabies is about: | The average number of adult female mites on an individual suffering from the common form of scabies is about 12. Only in crusted (Norwegian) scabies are large numbers of mites present. Ref: Rook's textbook of dermatology, 8th edition Pg 38.37. | 6,937 | medmcqa_train |
A patient is trying to make a fist, but can only paially flex Index and Middle finger. Which nerve is damaged most probably: | Median nerve injury leads to 'Benediction hand deformity', as observed in this patient. Hand of benediction occurs as a result of prolonged compression or injury of the median nerve at the forearm or elbow. Note: The answer can't be Anterior Interosseous Nerve, because in that case, Flexor digitorum superficialis (inta... | 6,938 | medmcqa_train |
What is the total dose of Vitamin - A given under national immunisation schedule | 1 lac IU @ 9 months age.
2 lac IU every 6 months therefter, till the age of 5 years. | 6,939 | medmcqa_train |
False about pioglitazone? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., It acts on insulin gene and even in absence of insulin helps in metabolism of carbohydrate Pioglitazone has insulin sensitizing action, i.e., enhancing the effect of cinilating insulin. Therefore, insulin is neces? sary for the action of Pioglitazone, and it does not lower blood glucose in persons tha... | 6,940 | medmcqa_train |
Glutathione peroxidase contains ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Se | 6,941 | medmcqa_train |
Oliguric phase of ARF is characterized by A/E | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Hypokalemia | 6,942 | medmcqa_train |
I/V contrast is not used in - | In myelography the contrast agent is injected into the subarachanoid space. | 6,943 | medmcqa_train |
All the following are true about branchial cyst except: | Ans: A (It occurs at lower 2/3rd of sternocleido-mastoid) Ref: Bailey & Love '5 Short Practice of Surgery, 25th Edition, pg. 728Explanation:Branchial cyst is located at the junction of the upper third and middle third of the sternomastoid muscle at its anterior border.BRANCHIAL CYSTAetiopathologyDevelops from the vesti... | 6,944 | medmcqa_train |
Old age pigment is? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Lipofuscin o It is an insoluble pigment, also known as lipochrome and wear or tear or aging pigment. Lipofuscin is not injurious to the cell or its functions.Lipofuscino It is an insoluble pigment, also known as I and wear or tear or aging pigment. Lipofuscin is not injurious to the cell or its functi... | 6,945 | medmcqa_train |
In a patient only HBs Ag is positive ins serum, all other markers are negative, This indicates - | Presence of only HBsAg indicate immunisation. REF:MICROBIOLOGY ANANTHA NARAYANAN NINTH EDITION PAGE.546&548 | 6,946 | medmcqa_train |
A 35-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital with a complaint of shortness of breath. During physical examination it is noted that there is wide splitting in her S2 heart sound. Which of the following valves is/are responsible for production of the S2 heart sound? | The S2 heart sound refers to the second (dub) heart sound. This sound is produced by the closure of the aortic and pulmonary semilunar valves. The closure of mitral/bicuspid and tricuspid valves produce the first S1 (lub) heart sound. | 6,947 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are grievous injuries except - | Facial bum (causing disfiguration), fracture and emasculization are grievous injuries. | 6,948 | medmcqa_train |
Edward Jenner died in - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., 1823 o Edward Jenner was born on 17 may 1749 and died on 26 January 1823. o Edward Jenner discovered samll pox vaccine in 1796, which was the first ever vaccine to be discovered. o Edward Jenner also coined the term 'vaccine'. | 6,949 | medmcqa_train |
Causes of exudative retinal detachment | C i.e. Harada's syndrome | 6,950 | medmcqa_train |
Not true about pituitary gland ? | Ans. is'b'i.e., Coicotrophs are acidophilicPituitary gland is situated in sella turcica.Anterior pituitary develops from Rathke's pouch and posterior pituitary develops from infundibular process from diencephalon.Coicotroph are basophils.ADH is secreted from posterior pituitary. | 6,951 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following flipped pattern of LDH is seen in myocardial infarction: | In normal person, LDH-2 is more than LDH-1 in serum. BUT in myocardial infarction, LDH-1>>LDH-2. This is known as Flipped ratio of LDH in Myocardial Infarction. ADDITIONAL EDGE ON ISOENZYMES OF LDH: LDH-2 is raised in haemolytic anemia. (LDH-2 is mainly found in blood (Both WBC and RBC; WBC conc. > RBC conc.) | 6,952 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are diagnostic criteria of Allergic Fungal Sinusitis (AFS), EXCEPT: | The diagnostic criteria for allergic fungal sinusitis (AFS) are the presence of characteristic allergic mucin, type I hypersensitivity (eosinophilic-lymphocytic inflammation), absence of fungal invasion, immuno-compromised individuals and radiological confirmation (areas of high attenuation on CT scan). | 6,953 | medmcqa_train |
The couinaud's segmental nomenclature is based on the position of the | Functional anatomy of the liver is based on couinaud's division of liver into eight (subsequently nine) functional segments, based upon the distribution of poal venous branches and location of hepatic veins in the parenchyma Couinaud 1957 | 6,954 | medmcqa_train |
Rollover phenomenon in audiometry is seen in | Roll over phenomenon:- it is seen in retro cochlear hearing loss . With increase in intensity above paicular level phonetically balanced score (PB score) falls rather than maintain a plateau as in cochlear type of sensineural hearing loss . | 6,955 | medmcqa_train |
Diffuse mesothelioma is seen with - | - asbestos enters the body by inhalation and fine dust may be deposited in the alveoli. - the dust deposited in the lungs causes pulmonary fibrosis leading to respiratory insufficiency and death. - it also causes mesothelioma of the pleura or peritoneum. Reference: Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23r... | 6,956 | medmcqa_train |
Oximes are contraindicated in which poisoning: NEET 13 | Ans. Carbamate | 6,957 | medmcqa_train |
High environmental temperature, best step for malaria control- | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Remove breeding place "The most important step in reducing number of mosquitoes is to eliminate their breeding places "..............ParkAntilarval MeasuresEnvironmental control(source reduction)Chemical control(Larvicidal agents)Biological controlThe most important step in reducing number of mosquito... | 6,958 | medmcqa_train |
A 42 yr old male from srilanka presented with multiple polyps in nose .the causative agent might be | Rhinosporidiosis -common in India, Srilanka .pt presents with multiple friable polyps in nose, mouth or eye. It is a chronic granulomatous disease Ref: Baveja 5th ed pg: 552 | 6,959 | medmcqa_train |
A 50 year old male patient complains of heaviness of face, headache and blocked nose. Patient gives history of chronic sinusitis. Waters view x-ray was taken. If the patient’s mouth is open during x-ray, the sphenoid sinus is seen superimposed over- | Waters view-
The image receptor is placed in front of the patient and perpendicular to the midsagittal plane. The patient’s head is tilted upward so that the canthomeatal line forms a 37-degree angle with the image receptor. If the patient’s mouth is open, the sphenoid sinus is seen superimposed over the pal... | 6,960 | medmcqa_train |
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome is due to liberation of- | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Pyrogenic exotoxin . Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome ---> Pyrogenic exotoxin 'A' . Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome -Toxic shock Syndrome Toxin Type - 1 (TSST-1) also known as enterotoxin-F or Pyrogenic exotoxin C. Rarely enterotoxin B or C may also cause TSS. | 6,961 | medmcqa_train |
Symptoms of opioid withdrawal are all, EXCEPT: | Opioid withdrawal syndrome may resemble a severe flu-like illness. The syndrome is characterized by rhinorrhea, sneezing, yawning, lacrimation, abdominal cramping, leg cramping, piloerection (gooseflesh), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dilated pupils, fever, and insomnia. Heroin and methadone withdrawal symptoms peak in 3... | 6,962 | medmcqa_train |
NSAIDs attenuate action of which of the following diuretics: | Loop diuretics increase prostaglandin production by stimulating Cycloxygenase enzyme (COX) and NSAIDs attenuate the diuretic action of these drugs. | 6,963 | medmcqa_train |
Which one of the following needs cholesterol and other lipids for growth - | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Mycoplasma . Unique among prokaryotes is the requirement of most mycoplasma for cholesterol and related sterols, which are incorporated in their surface membrane. | 6,964 | medmcqa_train |
A CKD patient had to undergo dialysis. His Hb was 5.5. So two blood transfusions were to be given. First bag was completed in 2 hours. Second was staed and midway between he developed shoness of breath, hypeension. Vitals: BP 180/120 mm Hg and pulse rate 110/min. What is the cause? | Usually 1 bag takes 4 hr. Option A- Allergic it is very nonspecific symptom Here word mismatch blood transfusion would be a better answer. Option B- TACO As he has been administered with 2 units of blood at a very fast rate causing volume overload Contributing to pulmonary edema Volume expansion-HTN- Compensatory tachy... | 6,965 | medmcqa_train |
A 30-year-old male, Rajinder presents to your office with fatigue, muscle weakness and headache. His blood pressure is 170/120 mm Hg and his hea rate is 100/min. Laboratory evaluation reveals hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis and decreased plasma renin activity. On CT scan, a mass was noted on left suprarenal gland. Pat... | Mosty likely diagnosis in this patient is aldosterone secreting tumor (adenoma) leading to primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn's Syndrome). Aldosterone excess will cause hypeension, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis and depressed renin. Aldosterone antagonists such as spironolactone or eplerenone can be used as medical the... | 6,966 | medmcqa_train |
Reduction of diametervat the muzzle end of a barrel of shotgun is called | Choking Reduction of diameter at the muzzle end of the barrel of a shotgun is called choking Choking reduces the dispersion of pellets and holds the pellets together for a longer distance Choke- bore means diameter of the barrel is reduced at the muzzle end. Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr PC IGNATIUS THIRD ED... | 6,967 | medmcqa_train |
CSF pressure depends primarily on: | Rate of CSF absorption | 6,968 | medmcqa_train |
Meig's syndrome is commonly associated with: | Meig's syndrome is present with ovarian fibroma, ascites and right sided pleural effusion Any other ovarian tumor or a pedunculated fibroid causing ascites with pleural effusion is known as Pseudo Meig's syndrome Most common cause of Pseudo meig's syndrome is Brenner tumor. | 6,969 | medmcqa_train |
The phase I reactions of drug metabolism include the following except: | Biotransformation reactions can be classified into:
Nonsynthetic/Phase 1/Functionalization reactions:
A functional group (- OH, -COOH, -CHO, H2, - SH) is generated or exposed- metabolite may be active or inactive.
Synthetic / Conjugation / Phase lI reactions:
An endogenous radical is conjugated to the drug- met... | 6,970 | medmcqa_train |
Oblique popliteal ligament is pierced by ? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Middle genicular branch of popliteal aery Oblique popliteal ligament It is an expansion from the tendon of semimembranosus attachment to intercondylar line of femur.It is closely related to popliteal aery and is pierced by middle genicular vessels and nerve and the terminal pa of the posterior divisio... | 6,971 | medmcqa_train |
A nurse is giving instructions to a client who is receiving Mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept) and Mycophenolic acid (Myfortic) after undergoing a heart transplant. The nurse tells the client to anticipate the following side effects, except? | These medications can cause diarrhea, vomiting, sepsis, back pain, neutropenia and hypertension. | 6,972 | medmcqa_train |
Mechanism of action of theophylline in bronchial asthma is: | Ans. (A) Phosphodiesterase 4 inhibition(Ref: Katzung 11th/e p345; KDT 8th/e p245)Theophylline is used in bronchial asthma. Its mechanism of action is:Inhibition of phosphodiesterases particularly PDE-4.Antagonism of adenosine receptors.Enhancement of histone deacetylation. Acetylation of histone is required for activat... | 6,973 | medmcqa_train |
Structure forming medial boundary of femoral ring is: | Ans. C i.e. Lacunar ligament | 6,974 | medmcqa_train |
Following admission to the hospital for intestinal obstruction, a 48-year-old woman states that she previously had undergone cholecystectomy and choledochoduodenostomy. The most likely indication for the performance of the choledochoduodenostomy was: | Multiple stones were present in the CBD at the previous operation. During exploration of the CBD, most stones can be removed by using Desjardin's forceps or under direct vision using a choledochoscope and Dormia basket. However, if there are multiple stones impacted in the lower part of the CBD, a drainage procedure ma... | 6,975 | medmcqa_train |
Normal role of Micro RNA is | MicroRNA (abbreted miRNA) is a small non-coding RNA molecule (containing about 22 nucleotides) found in plants, animals, and some viruses, that functions in RNA silencing and post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression.miRNAs (microRNAs) are sho non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression post-transcriptionall... | 6,976 | medmcqa_train |
Malignant tumor associated with Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia includes - | Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia is a syndrome in which high levels of IgM lead to symptoms related to hyperviscosity of the blood. It occurs in older adults , most commonly associated with lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma. Smoldering myelomas an uncommon variant of multiple myeloma defined by a lack of symptoms and a high plas... | 6,977 | medmcqa_train |
Death occurs faster in: MP 08 | Ans. Fresh water drowning | 6,978 | medmcqa_train |
All are to access platelet functions EXCEPT: | Prothrombin time REF: Wintrobe's hematology lied page 1242 Tests for platelet function: Bleeding time: Hemostasis in a small superficial wound, such as that produced when measuring the bleeding time, depends on the rate at which a stable platelet plug is formed and, thus, provides a measure of the efficiency of the vas... | 6,979 | medmcqa_train |
Gluconeogenesis can occur from all except | Substrates for gluconeogenesis are lactate (lactic acid), pyruvate, glycerol, glucogenic amino acids (all amino acids except leucine and lycine), propionate and intermediates of the citric acid cycle. | 6,980 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following vasculitis is ANCA negative | ANCAs are not seen in Polyarteritis nodosa. | 6,981 | medmcqa_train |
Anitskov's cells are modified: | Ans: b (Macrophages) Ref: Robbins, p. 593In acute rheumatic fever, focal inflammatory lesions found in the heart are called Ashoff bodies. They consist of foci of swollen eosinophils, collagen surrounded by lymphocytes, but occasionally they contain plasma cells and plump macrophages. These plump macrophages are called... | 6,982 | medmcqa_train |
Increased blood volume in tissue is known as - | Hyperemia is an active process due to aeriolar dilatation and increased blood inflow, resulting in high blood volume at tissues. Basic Pathology, Robbins. Page no.: 75 | 6,983 | medmcqa_train |
Deformity is most commonly seen in primary osteoarthritis of the knee joint - | In knee joint osteoarthritis, medial joint space is affected earliest and causes asymmetrical joint space narrowing. This results in varus deformity (genu varus). | 6,984 | medmcqa_train |
First increase of reticulocyte count occurs after how many hours of iron therapy | Ans: a (48 - 72 hrs) Ref: OP Ghai, 6th ed, p. 302Rise in reticulocyte count occurs by 48 - 72 hrs after start of Iron therapy.Course of events after starting iron therapy :1. Child becomes less irritable and appetite improves within 24 hrs2. Bone marrow response is observed within 48 hrs3. Rise in reticulocyte count by... | 6,985 | medmcqa_train |
Tongue anomaly is called as: | A completely cleft or bifid tongue is a rare condition that is apparently due to lack of merging of the lateral lingual swellings of this organ. A partially cleft tongue is considerably more common and is manifested simply as a deep groove in the midline of the dorsal surface. The partial cleft results because of incom... | 6,986 | medmcqa_train |
Lymphocytic colitis | The characteristic feature of LC is an infiltration by lymphocytes into the colonic epithelium. Collagenous colitis (CC) shares this feature but additionally shows a distinctive thickening of the subepithelial collagen table. LC and CC have been suggested to represent different phases of a single pathophysiologic proce... | 6,987 | medmcqa_train |
A Bone marrow transplant receipient patient, developed chest infection. ON chest Xray Tree in Bud appearance is present. The cause of this is: | D i.e. (RSV) - Most common cause of tree in bud (bronchiectasis) appearance is Mycobacterium tuberculosis (endobronchial). Most common specific cause of tree in bud appearance in HSL (bone marrow) transplant patients is CMV (30-70%) > RSV (18%) > M. tuberculosis (5-6%) > Pneumocystis > Invasive aspergillosis. Tree in B... | 6,988 | medmcqa_train |
A newborn baby presents with shock, hyperkalemia and hypoglycemia. What is the most likely diagnosis- | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Congenital adrenal hyperplasia | 6,989 | medmcqa_train |
Dissociated sensory loss is seen in | Harrison's principles of internal medicine 17th edition. * The classical presentation in syringomyelia is a central cord syndrome consisting of a dissociated sensory loss and areflexic weakness in upper limbs | 6,990 | medmcqa_train |
Subacute combined degeneration of cord is due to deficiency of:- | Vitamin B12 deficiency leads to:- Megaloblastic anemia Pernicious anemia Sub-acute combined degeneration of spinal cord Peripheral neuropathy Infeility Atrophic glossitis. | 6,991 | medmcqa_train |
H.P. inclusion bodies in trachoma are seen to be: | Ans. Intracytoplasmic | 6,992 | medmcqa_train |
Maximum effect of bronchodilatation in asthma is caused by - | Ans. is 'd' i.e., b2-Agonist b-agonists in Asthmao Bronchi have b2-adrenergic receptors which cause bronchodilatation - So, the adrenergic drugs used in asthma are selective b2 agonists.o b2-agonists are the most effective bronchodilatorso b2-agonists have some other effects also on airways (other than bonrchodilatatio... | 6,993 | medmcqa_train |
The diluent used for BCG is - | <p>BCG Aim- To induce a benign,aificial primary infection which will stimulate an acquired resistance to possible subsequent infection with virulent tubercle bacilli, and thus reduce the morbidity and moality from primary tuberculosis among those most at risk. WHO recommends the &;Danish 1331&; strain for vaccine produ... | 6,994 | medmcqa_train |
Adverse reaction following whole cells pertussis immunization is - | Ans. is 'd' i.e.. All of above Advese effect with pertusis (used in DPT)o Local pain, swelling, rednesso Fevero Convulsiono Anaphylaxiso Hypotensive, hyporesponsive episod. | 6,995 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following arises from infraglenoid tubercle - | Ans. is'b' i.e., Long head of tricepsSupraglenoid tubercle of scapula : origin oflong head ofbiceps.Infraglenoid tubercle of scapula : origin of long head of triceps | 6,996 | medmcqa_train |
Thickness of lead apron to prevent radiation - | lead aprons of thickness 0.5mm will reduce the intensity of scattered X rays over 90% and should be worn by all workers regularly exposed to X ray procedures. Radiation protection is the youngest bramch of hygiene and is called radiation hygiene. Parks textbook of preventive and social medicine.K Park. Edition 23.page ... | 6,997 | medmcqa_train |
The names Brechner and Bethune are associated with which of the following devices? | Ans. d. End tidal capnography (Ref: Bethune, R. W. M., and Brechner, V. L. (1968). Detection of venous air embolism by carbon dioxide monitoring. Anesthesiology, 29, 178)Brechner and Bethune are associated with end-tidal capnography. | 6,998 | medmcqa_train |
Sexually active male comes with complaints of recurrent ulcers over the glans which heals with hyperpigmentation . Lesions characteristically recur after intake of sulfonamidees, probable diagnosis is - | Fixed drug eruption It characteristically recur at the same site following administration of offending drugs or occasionally a member of the same group of drugs. They occur 30min to 8hrs after drug administration Most common drugs: Sulfonamides NSAIDS Dapsone Batbiturates Ciprofloxacin Phenytoin Griseofulvin Metronidaz... | 6,999 | medmcqa_train |
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