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When do you intubate a burns patient? | Ans. (a) Deep facial burns with singed nasal hairRef: Bailey 26th edition, Page 388Indication of intubation in burns* Change in voice* Stridor* Deep burns around the mouth and in the neck | 8,100 | medmcqa_train |
Midostaurin is a new drug used for the treatment of: | Midostaurin : Multitargeted protein kinase inhibitor indicated along with standard cytarabine and daunorubicin for adult with newly diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) who are FLT3 mutation positive. | 8,101 | medmcqa_train |
Plasma levels of hCG during pregnancy doubles every: September 2010 | Ans. B: 2 days Pregnancy tests may be used to determine the bility of a pregnancy. Serial quantitative blood tests may be done, usually 2-3 days apa. Below an hCG level of 1,200 mIU/ ml the hCG usually doubles every 48-72 hours, though a rise of 50-60% is still considered normal. Failure to increase normally may indica... | 8,102 | medmcqa_train |
A pregnant woman with fibroid uterus develops acute pain in abdomen with low-grade fever and mild leukocytosis at 28 week. The most likely diagnosis is: | Ans. is c, i.e. Red degeneration of fibroidRef: Shaw 15th/ed p355; Dutta Ohs 6th/ed p314; High Risk Pregnancy 2nd/ed p77The answer is quite obvious but let's see how other options can be ruled out.Option "a" Preterm laborPoints in favorPoints against* Patient is pregnant* Pain in abdomen at 28 weeks (preterm labor is w... | 8,103 | medmcqa_train |
Socially attained behavior is:- | Culture: Is the learned behavior which is socially acquired. Acculturation: is 'cultural contact' or mixing of two cultures. Society: Is an organization of member agents characterized by 'system' - a system of social relationship between individuals. Socialization: is the process of inheriting norms, customs and ideolo... | 8,104 | medmcqa_train |
ASO titire Is diagnostic in ? | Ref: R Alagappan - Manual of Practical Medicine 4th Edition.pg no:146-147 Essential Criteria Evidence for recent streptococcal infection as evidenced by: 1. Increase in ASO titre a. > 333 Todd units (in children) b. > 250 Todd units (in adults). 2. Positive throat culture for streptococcal infection. 3. Recent history ... | 8,105 | medmcqa_train |
Grynfeltt triangle not bounded by | Lumbar hernias- Hernias through the superior lumbar triangle (Grynfeltt triangle) are more common and bounded by the 12th rib, paraspinal muscles, and internal oblique muscle. Inferior Lumbar / Petit triangle- bounded by the iliac crest, latissimus dorsi muscle, and external oblique muscle. | 8,106 | medmcqa_train |
Agar is prepared from: | Agar, a polysaccharide extracted from certain types of seaweed, is the main active ingredient in the material, while water is the major constituent in the agar impression material.
Reference: PHILLIPS’ SCIENCE OF DENTAL MATERIALS, 12th ed page no 170 | 8,107 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following features are seen in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, except: | Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura is characterized by the pentad of hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, neurologic symptoms, fever, and renal failure. It is not associated with hypeension. Ref: Harrison's Principle of Internal Medicine, 18th Edition, Pages 967, 969, Chapter 286 | 8,108 | medmcqa_train |
Insulin secretion is inhibited by | Epinephrine (also known as adrenaline or adrenaline) is a hormone and a neurotransmitter. Epinephrine has many functions in the body, regulating hea rate, blood vessel and air passage diameters, and metabolic shifts; epinephrine release is a crucial component of the fight-or-flight response of the sympathetic nervous s... | 8,109 | medmcqa_train |
Most difficult site to remove cholesteatoma in sinus tympani is related with - | The sinus tympani (Posterior facial ridge) is the posterior extension of the mesotympanum and lies deep to both the promontory and facial nerve.
The medial wall of sinus tympani becomes continuous with the posterior portion of the medial wall of the tympanic cavity. This is the worst region for access because it is abo... | 8,110 | medmcqa_train |
All the following branches of the Vth nerve supply the dura mater except - | The anterior cranial fossa is supplied by
Anterior and posterior ethmoidal nerves (major supply);
Nervus meninges medius (a branch of maxillary nerve); and nervus spinosus (a branch of mandibular nerve). | 8,111 | medmcqa_train |
Commonest posterior mediastinal tumour is: | Ans: b (Neurofibroma)Ref: Bailey & Love, 24th ed, p. 862, Fig (56.20) & 23rd ed p. 791, Schwartz, 7th ed p. 772 | 8,112 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are affected in Erb's palsy EXCEPT | (B) Lower trunk of brachial plexus # Erb's palsy: Most common type when the 5th and 6th cervical nerve roots are involved as in the upper trunk of brachial plexus.> Resulting paralysis causes the arm to lie on the side with extension of the elbow, pronation of the forearm and flexion of the wrist (waiter's tip).> Moro ... | 8,113 | medmcqa_train |
String sign in angiography is suggestive of: | Traditional angiography remains the basis of diagnosis and characterization of aerial dissection. Angiographic abnormalities include stenosis of the true lumen, or "string-sign," visible intimal flaps, and the appearance of contrast in the false lumen. Four-vessel cerebral angiography should be performed when suspicion... | 8,114 | medmcqa_train |
HRCT is investigation of choice for diagnosing all of the following conditions, EXCEPT: | CT/MRI aeriography is used for investigation of pulmonary aery aneurysms. HRCT findings in Sarcoidosis: Common findings are: Small nodules in a perilymphatic distribution (i.e. along subpleural surface and fissures, along interlobular septa and the peribronchovascular bundle). Upper and middle zone predominance. Lympha... | 8,115 | medmcqa_train |
Most important quality that a partial denture should possess: | The most important quality that a partial denture should possess is stability. | 8,116 | medmcqa_train |
SARS causative agent | Ans. a. Corona-virus SARS-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV) caused epidemics of pneumonia from November 2002 to July 2003. Corona Virus SARS virus is corona virus. Corona virus infections in human beings usually remain limited to upper respiratory tract. In contrast, the outbreak of SARS in 2003 was characterized by se... | 8,117 | medmcqa_train |
The most likely diagnosis is a case of the intractable convulsions mental defect and facial nevus is- | Sturge Weber syndrome and Von-Reckling-Hausen disease (NF-1) have been explained earlier about other options.
Tuberous sclerosis ( Bourneville's disease)
Tuberous sclerosis is characterized by : -
Cutaneous lesions → Adenoma sebaceum, ash-leaf shaped hypopigmented macules, shagreen patches, depigmented nevi.
Seizu... | 8,118 | medmcqa_train |
All are features of Pompe's disease except | Type II(Pompe) disease results from lysosomal storage of glycogen in skeletal muscles,cardiac muscles, and central nervous system.
There is progressive cardiomyopathy.ECG shows left axis deviation,short PR interval & large QRS.Heart failure with dyspnoea and cyanosis may occur.Skeletal muscles show hypotonia and marked... | 8,119 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following would most likely be observed in the lung during an autopsy of 2week old infant who died of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome | Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome is a disease of immaturity. The immature lung is not able to produce sufficient surfactant to prevent collapse of many alveloku. Severe diffuse damage to alveoli causes precipitation of protein adjacent to many alveolar walls Abundant neutrophils are seen in pneumonia. Fibrosis is... | 8,120 | medmcqa_train |
A patient of 18 years of age presents with sudden agonising pain in the groin and the lower abdomen. The patient feels nausea
and gives a history of vomiting. On physical examination, the testis seems high. The cremasteric reflex is lost. What is the most
possible cause? | Testicular torsion is most common between 10 and 25 years of age, although a few cases occur in infancy.
Typically, there is sudden agonising pain in the groin and the lower abdomen. The patient feels nauseated and may vomit.
Torsion of a fully descended testis is usually easily recognized. The testis seems high and th... | 8,121 | medmcqa_train |
A 52 years male present with pain in the lower limbs, on performing Doppler it shows sapheno femoral junction incompetence and dilatation of great saphenous vein, deep veins appear normal, which of the following statement regarding the management of this patient is false? | Ans. (b) Sclerotherapy.Image indicates varicose veins which is further confirmed by doppler. Sclerotherapy is used for telangiectatic vessel and varicose veins less than 3 mm in diameter, involvement of great saphenous vein along with saphenofemoral junction indicates varicosity over 3 mm where sclerotherapy has no rol... | 8,122 | medmcqa_train |
Rosen's incision is used for | Rosen's incision is the most commonly used for stapedectomy. It requires the meatus and canal to be wide enough to work. It consists of two pas: A small veical incision at 12 o'clock position near the annulus and A curvilinear incision staing at 6 o'clock position to meet the first incision in the posterosuperior regio... | 8,123 | medmcqa_train |
Blood agar is | Ans. (b) Enriched media | 8,124 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following occur as a result of persistant vomiting? | Hypochloremia usually manifests when its levels are If the urinary Cl- levels are higher (>40 mEq/L), then hypochloremia may be secondary to volume overload or dilution. Increased urinary Cl- can also result from increased mineralocoicoid activity, which leads to the retention of HCO3- and Na+ at the expense of H+, K+,... | 8,125 | medmcqa_train |
Sexual gratification obtained by wearing dresses of opposite sides in | TRANSVESTISM In this type of sexual perversion, sexual satisfaction is obtained by wearing clothes of the opposite sex. His whole personality is dominated to be identified as a member of the opposite sex. Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr PC IGNATIUS THIRD EDITION PAGE 312 | 8,126 | medmcqa_train |
Marjolin's ulcer (after burn) predisposes to: | Ans: B i.e. Squamous cell carcinoma Skin malignancy The strongest predisposing factor for basal cell carcinoma is ultraviolet radiation When a squamous cell carcinoma appears in a scar, it is known as Marjolin's ulcer | 8,127 | medmcqa_train |
What is true about ischiorectal fossa: | D. i.e. Communicates with other side posteriorly | 8,128 | medmcqa_train |
A man had Egg omelet 1-4 hours back and developed diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal cramps. Most likely cause of poisoning is | Bacterium Typical food Disease Staphylococcus Custard-filled pastries; Potato, egg, tuna or fish salads Food poisoning especially vomiting Bacillus cereus Reheated rice Diarrhea Clostridium perfringens Cooked meat, stew and gravy Diarrhea E.coli Various food and water Diarrhea E.coli Undercooked meat Hemorrhagic coliti... | 8,129 | medmcqa_train |
Treatment of lymphoma of appendix? | Ans. (a) Right hemicolectomyRef Internet SourcesAppendix lymphoma:* Most common presentation is like acute appendicitis* Most common in men >55 years age* CT scan will show aneurysmal dilatation of lumen* Most are NHL type lymphomas* Treatment involves right hemicolectomy including nodes followed by CHOP therapy | 8,130 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are features of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, except: | Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy is a generalized seizure disorder of unknown cause.Occurs in early adolescence & characterized by bilateral myoclonic jerks that may be single or repetitive, more common after awakening and can be provoked by sleep deprivation.Also experience generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and up to one-... | 8,131 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following types of viral hepatitis infection in pregnancy, the maternal mortality is the highest? | Ans. is d, i.e. Hepatitis ERef. Dutta Obs. 7/e, p 292; Robbin's 6/e, p 862Maximum risk of maternal mortality is with hepatitis E.Maximum risk of hepatic encephalopathy is with hepatitis E.Maximum risk of perinatal transmission is with hepatitis B.All pregnant females should be screened for HBV infection in their first ... | 8,132 | medmcqa_train |
The inferior border of the rectus sheath posteriorly is called the: | The rectus sheath is a tough, tendinous sheath over the rectus abdominis muscle. It covers the entire anterior surface of the rectus abdominis. However, on the posterior side of the muscle, the sheath is incomplete. It ends inferiorly at the arcuate line. Below the arcuate line, the rectus abdominis is covered by trans... | 8,133 | medmcqa_train |
Procedure to be performed in case of arrest of after coming head due to contracted pelvis in breech: | Entrapment of aftercoming head This complication is usually seen with preterm delivery as the incompletely dilated cervix constricts aruond the neck .Duhurssen&;s incisions can be placed over the cervix avoiding the 3 and 9 o&;clock positions .other alternatives are intravenous nitroglycerin for cervical dilatation.Gen... | 8,134 | medmcqa_train |
Centchroman is : | Centchroman/ Ormeloxifene Nonsteroidal estrogen antagonist : SERM (Selective estrogen receptor modulator) Developed at CDRI, Lucknow. Tablets of 30 mg to be taken twice a week for 3 months and then once a week for contraception . Has a weak Estrogenic and potent antiestrogenic effect--acting mostly on the endometrial t... | 8,135 | medmcqa_train |
Chyme is - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Food in stomach o After food in the stomach has become throughly mixed with stomach secretions, the resulting mixture that passes down the gut is called chyme.o Chyme is usually semifluid mass. However, degree of fluidity of chyme depends on the relative amounts of food, water and stomach secretions a... | 8,136 | medmcqa_train |
The most effective treatment of pruritus in uremia is : | A. i.e. Ultraviolet light | 8,137 | medmcqa_train |
Large vessel vasculitis is/are:a) Takayasu diseaseb) Temporal arteritisc) PANd) Giant cell arteritise) Wegner granulomatosis | Large vessel vasculitis are Giant cell arteritis, Takayasu arteritis and Cogan syndrome. | 8,138 | medmcqa_train |
Insulin increases the activities of all of the following enzymes, EXCEPT | Insulin suppresses gluconeogenesis by suppressing the enzymes glucose 6 phosphatase, PEP, carboxykinase and pyruvate carboxylase. Biological effects of insulin: Metabolism Key enzyme Action of insulin on the enzyme Carbohydrate Translocase Glucokinase PFK Pyruvate kinase Pyruvate carboxylase PEPCK Fructose 1,6 bisphosp... | 8,139 | medmcqa_train |
Infantile myocarditis and pericarditis is due to | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Coxsackie B o The commonest cause of myocarditis is coxsackie B infection, which occurs any where from the age of a few hours to 7 weeks, with a peak around two weeks. | 8,140 | medmcqa_train |
Acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis is characterised by which of the following hypersensitivity reactions? | Acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis is a well-known immune complex disease. Its onset occurs several weeks after a group A alpha hemolytic streptococcal infection, paicularly of the skin, and often occurs with infection due to nephritogenic types of streptococci. The complement level is typically low, suggesting... | 8,141 | medmcqa_train |
A female in the emergency depament is found to have CSF rhinorrhea following a motor vehicle accident. What is the first line of treatment for CSF rhinorrhoea in this patient? | Early cases of post-traumatic CSF rhinorrhea are managed conservatively by placing the patient in semi-sitting position, avoiding blowing of nose, sneezing and straining. Prophylactic antibiotics are also administered to prevent meningitis. Persistent cases of CSF rhinorrhoea are treated surgically through nasal endosc... | 8,142 | medmcqa_train |
Postnatally when is the growth velocity maximum? | Postnatally there are 2 periods of accelerated growth: first year of life and growth spu during pubey. | 8,143 | medmcqa_train |
Which ion channel is affected in hypokalemic periodic paralysis? | Ans. (d) Ca2+Ref : Harrison's Internal medicine 18/e, chapter 387, table 387-10 | 8,144 | medmcqa_train |
At the end of C6 which is not true: | Ans. A Trachea bifurcatesRef: BDC, 6ted. Vol II pg. 280-81* Trachea begins at lower border of cricoid cartilage opposite to the lower border of C6 vertebra.* Trachea extends up to upper border of T5* Tracheal bifurcation (carina) is at T4-T5 level.* Length of trachea is 10-12 cm* Thyroid cartilage is over 3, 4 & 5 trac... | 8,145 | medmcqa_train |
Which insulin is never mixed with other insulins? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Glargine o All insulin preparations are supplied at neutral pH (7.2-7.4) except glargine (supplied at pH 4.0); therefore, glargine cannot be mixed with any insulin. | 8,146 | medmcqa_train |
Which is a not an essential criteria according to WHO for normal semen analysis : | Volume > 1 ml | 8,147 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following would be the best morphological feature to distinguish ulcerative colitis from Crohn's disease - | Pseudopolyps (inflammatory polyps) can be seen in both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
In ulcerative colitis, the distribution of these pseudopolyps can be diffuse but in Crohn's disease, the distribution cannot be diffuse because a classic feature of crohn's disease is the sharp demarcation of diseased bowel se... | 8,148 | medmcqa_train |
Y-chromosome is: | Y chromosome is Acrocentric. X chromosome is Submetacentric. IMG showing METACENTRIC CHROMOSOME. IMG showing SUBMETACENTRIC chromosome. IMG showing ACROCENTRIC chromosome. IMG showing TELOCENTRIC chromosome. Sub-Metacentric chromosome - example - 'X' chromosome Acrocentric chromosome - example - 'Y' chromosome, 13,14,1... | 8,149 | medmcqa_train |
Which organ that is commonly involved in a stab injury to the abdomen is which of the following? | The organs most commonly injured with anterior abdominal stab wounds are the small bowel, the liver, and the colon. Abdominal stab wound exploration is indicated in a patient who presents with a stab wound to the anterior abdomen, normal vital signs, no signs of peritonitis, and no evidence of evisceration. Abdominal s... | 8,150 | medmcqa_train |
Investing layer of deep cervical fascia encloses all except | Axillary vessels are enclosed by prevertebral fascia. | 8,151 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are branches of splenic aery, except? | Right Gastroepiploic aery is a branch of superior mesentric aery, a branch of hepatic aery. The left Gastroepiploic aery is a branch of splenic aery which anastomoses with the right Gastroepiploic aery. Ref: Gray&;s anatomy text book of anatomy BD chaurasia 21st Ed. | 8,152 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is used in the treatment of thyroid malignancy. | 131I is used in treatment of thyroid cancer. | 8,153 | medmcqa_train |
Post moem lividity persists till : | D i.e. Merges with putrefactive changes - Postmoem lividity also k/a suggilation, vabices, hypostasis, staining, darkening of death is an early sign of death & commences within an hour of death.Q - Fixed in about 4 - 6 hoursQ; reaches maximum between 6-12 hoursQ and persists until putrefaction sets in.Q Lividity does n... | 8,154 | medmcqa_train |
The treatment of choice in fistula in ano | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Fistulotomy | 8,155 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following finding is suggestive of Bicornuate uterus | All other options are suggestive of septate uterus. | 8,156 | medmcqa_train |
Which is not the indication of CT in head trauma | GCS < 13 is an indication for CT | 8,157 | medmcqa_train |
In left sided massive pneumothorax, ECG shows all, except- | Abnormal left axis detion in left-sided pneumothorax. Relevant QRS abnormalities (incomplete RBBB and T-wave inversion) in(10%). QRS amplitude in V2-V6 leads was significantly decreased in left-sided pneumothorax. Ref Harrison 20th edition pg 1546 | 8,158 | medmcqa_train |
You are shown the screening mammogram right CC and MLO of a 55-year-old woman. Which one of the following is the MOST likely diagnosis? | Fibroadenomas are typicially homogeneous well defined masses and do not contain internal lucency. Hamaomas are typically well defined mass with interspersed internal lucency, as seen in this patient. Hematomas do not contain central lucency. Acutely, these appear as ill-defined masses at the site of trauma and decrease... | 8,159 | medmcqa_train |
True about deep palmar arch ? | Deep palmar archIt lies across the base of metacarpal bones. It is formed mainly by radial aery and completed by deep branch of ulnar aery. Its branches are :-Three palmar metacarpal aeries on the II, III and IV palmar interossei muscles to join the digital branches of superficial palmar arch.Three perforating aeries :... | 8,160 | medmcqa_train |
In klumpke's paralysis nerve roots involved are | In klumpke's paralysis lower trunk of brachial plexus is involved that is mainly T1 and paly C8. C6 is mainly involved in Erb's paralysis along with C5. B D Chaurasia 7th edition Page no: 59 | 8,161 | medmcqa_train |
Coprolalia is seen in | coprolalia-involuntary use of vulgar or obscene language. Observed in some cases of schizophrenia and in Tourette's syndrome. coprophagia- Eating of filth or feces. The echolalia-psychopathological repeating of words or phrases of one person by another; tends to be repetitive and persistent. Seen in catatonic schizophr... | 8,162 | medmcqa_train |
Injectable tetanus toxoid (TT ) is an example of: | The toxins produced by organisms such as Diptheria & Tetanus are detoxicated and used in preparation of Vaccines (Toxoids). This detoxified toxins when administered in the body can elicit immune response resulting in antibody production & memory. The Antibodies produced neutralize the toxic moeity produced during infec... | 8,163 | medmcqa_train |
Cystic fibrosis is inherited as an autosomal recessive condition. A normal couple has one daughter affected with the disease. They are now planning to have another child. What is the chance of her sibling being affected by the disease - | Ans. is. 'c' i.e., 1/4 o The fact that one child of a normal couple is affected by an autosomal recessive condition (cystic fibrosis) indicates that both parents are carriers of this condition. o The recurrence risk of autosomal recessive disorders in siblings is 25% (') for each bih. Both the parents are carrier --> 2... | 8,164 | medmcqa_train |
The regional anaesthesia technique that would not be expected to provide appropriate analgesic benefit during the first stage of labor is | Pudendal nerve block during delivery mitigates somatic pain during second stage of labor. | 8,165 | medmcqa_train |
Recommendation for exclusive feeding is up to: | Ans. (d) 6 monthsRef : OP Ghai 8th ed./150* Exclusive breast feeding is up to 6 months and should be continued uptil 2 years.* Prelacteal feeds like water, honey, and so called health tonics are contraindicated in children less than 6 months of age. | 8,166 | medmcqa_train |
Half-life of digoxin is? | Digoxin half-life is long -40 hrs It gets trapped in muscles and vd -volume of distribution is more elimination is difficult in cases of poisoning Ref: KD Tripathi 8th ed. | 8,167 | medmcqa_train |
Spouse jealousy is a feature of - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Othello syndrome o Othello Syndrome :- When the content of delusions is predominantly jealousy (infedility) involving the spouse, person feels an unreasonable fear that a partner has been unfaithful, is presently unfaithful, or plans to be unfaithful, it is called as Othello Symdrome or conjugal paran... | 8,168 | medmcqa_train |
Niemann-Pick disease is due to deficiency of | It is a lipid storage disease, due to deficiency of sphingomyelinase. Leads to the accumulation of sphingomyelin.Ref: DM Vasudevan, 7th edition, page no: 193 | 8,169 | medmcqa_train |
A 40yrs old man has chronic cough with fever for several months . The radiography reveals a diffuse reticulonodular Patten's.microscopically on transbronchial biopsy there are focal areas of inflammation conraining epithioid cell granuloma , Langerhans cells, lymphocytes, these findings are typically for which of the f... | Ref Robbins 9/e p 210 T Cell-Mediated (Type IV) Hypersensitivity Several autoimmune disorders, as well as pathologic reactions to environmental chemicals and persistent microbes, are now known to be caused by T cells (Table 4-5). The occurrence and significance of T lymphocyte-mediated tissue injury have been increasin... | 8,170 | medmcqa_train |
Retina is pa of ? | Retina is a pa of CNS and develops from Neuroectoderm. | 8,171 | medmcqa_train |
Sign suggestive of malignant change in parotid gland tumor- | Ans. is 'd' i.e., All of the above'Red flag' features suggesting the possibility of malignancy include:o Facial nerve weaknesso Rapid increase in the size of the lump.o Ulceration or induration (or both) of the mucosa or skin overlying fixed skino Paraesthesia or anaesthesia of neighbouring sensory nerveso Intermittent... | 8,172 | medmcqa_train |
Ewings sarcoma clinically mimics ? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Osteomyelitis Ewing sarcoma is one of the differential diagnosis for subacute osteomyelitis. (see following table) | 8,173 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is a non-essentialmetal/mineral? | Lead Lead is not at all an essential mineral; rather it is toxic to the body. (Harrison I7/e Chapter e34. Heavy Metal Poisoning ) Harper gives a list of essential minerals along with their functions in the body. Essential minerals and their function Function Mineral Structural function Calcium, magnesium, phosphate Inv... | 8,174 | medmcqa_train |
Feature of slow filter (w.r.t. fast filter) is/are : a) Occupies less spaceb) Highly skilled operationc) Poor bacterial qualityd) Takes more time for purificatione) Size of sand is smaller | Slow sand filter occupies large area (more space).
Slow and filter requires less skilled operation.
Slow sand filter removes more bacteria and has better bacterial control (99.9-99.99%)
Slow sand filter requires longer duration for purification.
Size of sand is smaller (0.2-0.3 mm). | 8,175 | medmcqa_train |
Rampal 45 yr old man present with history of recurrent haemoptysis and purulent sputum.his chest X-RAY is normal, which of the following will be the next best investigation for him.? | Presence of purulent sputum with recurrent haemoptysis suggests a diagnosis of bronchiectasis. HRCT .is now the diagnostic procedure of choice having repalced bronchiography Ref Harrison 19th edition pg 1710 | 8,176 | medmcqa_train |
Anti androgen used in hea failure ? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Spironolactone o Spironolactone and eplerenone are the aldosterone antagonists. They are used as potassium sparing diuretics. Their diurectic effect is quite feeble, but in CHF these drugs reduce the moality (at doses lower than diuretic doses) by antagonizing the effect of aldosterone (reversal of re... | 8,177 | medmcqa_train |
Who is ASHA? | Ans: B (Community level voluntary worker for heath) Ref: Park 22nd editionExplanation: ASHA (Accredited social health activist) are involved in health care of community under the National Rural Health Mission. Accredited social health activists (ASHAs) are community health workers instituted by the Government of India'... | 8,178 | medmcqa_train |
The absolute contraindication for Electro-Convulsive Therapy (ECT) is - | The only absolute contraindication for ECT is raised ICT. | 8,179 | medmcqa_train |
In acute congestive glaucoma, pupil is – | In acute congestive glaucoma, pupil is semidilated (mild dilated), vertically oval and fixed. | 8,180 | medmcqa_train |
Abnormalities of copper metabolism are implicated in the pathogenesis of all the following except – | Keshan disease is a disorder of selenium metabolism.
Following diseases are related to copper metabolism :-
Wilson's disease
Menkes kinky hair syndrome
Indian childhood cirrhosis (increased hepatic, urinary and serum copper concentration are characteristic of ICC). | 8,181 | medmcqa_train |
Ammonia is detoxified in brain by formation of | The transpo form of Ammonia in blood and from Brain is Glutamine. From muscles, it is Alanine. The answer is not glutamate because free ammonia is trapped by glutamine Glutamate is formed transamination of amino acids, not from free ammonia. | 8,182 | medmcqa_train |
The following diagram depicts blood smear of which species? | Ans. (b) P. falciparum This is a thin smear representing ring forms of P. falciparum. For details of blood picture see image platelets. | 8,183 | medmcqa_train |
Cruelty of Mrs. X for dowry by her husband Mr. Y and in Laws is Punishable under | Sec 498 A IPC- Subjecting a married woman to cruelty by husband or in laws. Sec 320 IPC- Grievous Hu - Definition Sec 304 A IPC- Death caused by rash and negligent act - 2 yrs. Sec 304 B IPC- Dowry death: death of a female within 7 yrs of marriage. | 8,184 | medmcqa_train |
The most radiosensitive tissue is - | Radiosensitivity of important organs in decreasing order.
Bone marrow > Testes > Ovary > Kidney > Liver > Lung > Heart > GIT (Stomach > Intestine) > Thyroid > Brain & spinal cord (CNS) > Skin + Cartilage > Adult bone > Vagina > Uterus. | 8,185 | medmcqa_train |
Persons with mild cognitive impairments who smoke may experience a worsening of symptoms if they stop smoking. This worsening of symptoms is because nicotine acts as an agonist for receptors of a paicular neurotransmitter. That neurotransmitter is | . | 8,186 | medmcqa_train |
While discharging a patient of meningitis due to H. influenzae the essential step you will do: | H. influenzae is one of the three M/C/C of childhood otitis media (the other two being Streptococcus pneumoniae and Moraxella catarrhalis). A diagnosis of otitis media is based on the detection by pneumatic otoscopy of fluid in the middle ear and bilateral evoked auditory response. | 8,187 | medmcqa_train |
Antithyroid drug of choice in pregnancy is : | Ans. is a i.e. Propylthiouracil Management of Hypehyroidism during Pregnancy : Medical management is the management of choice.deg Antithyroid drug of choice is propylthiouracildeg because it : -- Inhibits conversion of T, to -13deg -- Crosses placenta less rapidly than rnethimazoledeg -- It is not associated with aplas... | 8,188 | medmcqa_train |
Following condition is most likely seen in which of the following condition: | Ans. A. HypothyroidThe image showing loss of lateral l/3rd eyebrows or lateral madarosis. This is seen in many conditions:a. Leprosyb. Syphilisc. Hypothyroidismd. Blepharitise. Dermatitisf. Fungal Infectionsg. Drug Therapiesh. Autoimmune diseases | 8,189 | medmcqa_train |
Painless loss of vision is seen in following except: | Ans. d Acute Angle closure glaucoma. (Ref Basak, Ophthalmology, 2nd ed., 215)# Vitreous hemorrhage is associated with sudden painless loss of vision & on attempted ophthalmoscopy the fundamental glow is characteristically absent as the fundus is hidden by a dark red haze of blood. It can occur due to retinal & vitreous... | 8,190 | medmcqa_train |
Cyclophosphamide is used in all except - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Choriocarcinoma Cyclophosphamide is used in o Acute leukemias o Wilm's tumour o CLL & CML o Prostate carcinoma o Multiple myeloma o Breast carcinoma o Ewing's sarcoma o Ovarian carcinoma o Small cell lung cancer o Carcinoma cervix o Hodgkin's disease | 8,191 | medmcqa_train |
An antipsychotic drug with prolonged action - | Long acting antipsychotics are Fluphenazine (2 - 4 weeks) and Penfluridol (1 week). | 8,192 | medmcqa_train |
Non - sampling errors may occur due to all the following except- | Errors may occur not only due to error in sample survey but also due to inadequately calibrated instruments, observer variation, incomplete coverage, and conceptual errors. Ref: 25th edition, Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, Page no. 913 | 8,193 | medmcqa_train |
True about Rocuronium bromide is all except | It is metabolized by liver and kidney so to be avoided in preexisting hepatic and renal disorder. Hepatic and Renal failure , the neuromuscular blocker of choice is Atracurium and Cisatracurium Cis-atracurium undergoes Hofmann elimination - which is spontaneous non-enzymatic degradation. So renal failure doesn't affect... | 8,194 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is not a diahrosis ? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Skull sutures Functional classification of joints (movement) Joints can also be classified functionally according to the type and degree of movement they allow: Synahrosis - Permits little or no mobility. Most synahrosis joints are fibrous joints (e.g., skull sutures). Amphiahrosis - Permits slight mo... | 8,195 | medmcqa_train |
True about obsessive compulsive disorder is/are : | A i.e. Irresistible desire to do a thing repeatedly; C i.e. Denial is the defence mechanism against OCP; B i.e. Patient is conscious about the disorder An idea intrudes into Conscious awareness repeatedly. 4' - Recognized as one's own idea but is Ego-alien (Foreign to one's personality) Q. - Recognized as irrational & ... | 8,196 | medmcqa_train |
Steeple sign is seen in - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Laryngotracheobronchitis (croup) Croupo Me cause of acute upper airway obstruction,o Mild upper RTI for 1-3 days followed by upper airway obstruction,o Barking cough, hoarsness, Inspiratory stridor,o X-ray shows subglottic narrowing or steeple sign.Acute epiglottitiso Acute potential fatal condition,o... | 8,197 | medmcqa_train |
Right coronary artery arises from which sinus: | Right coronary artery
origin: Left posterior aortic sinus of aorta
Supplies :
a) Right atrium
b) right ventricle except area adjoining anterior inter ventricular groove.
c) small part of left atrium
Left Coronary Artery
Origin: left posterior aortic sinus of ascending aorta.
Supplies:
a) Left atrium
... | 8,198 | medmcqa_train |
Aaron's sign is seen in: | Abdominal Examination Signs Sign Description Diagnosis Aaron Sign Pain or pressure in epigastrium or anterior chest with persistent firm pressure applied to McBurney's point. Acute appendicitis Bassler Sign Sharp pain created by compressing appendix between abdominal wall and iliacus Chronic appendicitis Blumberg's Sig... | 8,199 | medmcqa_train |
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