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Noninfective cause of genital ulcer is - | Bechet's disease is characterized by a triad of recurrent oral ulcers (aphthous ulcers), recurrent genital ulcers and uveitis.
Important non-infective causes of genital ulcer are Trauma, Bechet's disease, Stevens-Johnson syndrome and carcinoma. | 8,300 | medmcqa_train |
45-year-old female has history of slip in bathroom complaints of pain right hip, tenderness in scarpas triangle and normal X-ray. Next investigation is: | (c)This case refers to post-traumatic pain in proximal femur, scarpas triangle refers to area of femoral neck and for stress or occult fracture of neck femur where traumatic marrow edema is seen - MRI is investigation of choice. | 8,301 | medmcqa_train |
A 9 years old child presented to OPD with complaints of high grade fever, vomiting, one episode of seizure. CSF examination was done and Gram staining of the culture showed the following finding. What is the probable causative agent | * Gram staining clearly shows Gram positive cocci (violet/purple coloured) in pairs - classical image of Streptococcus pneumoniae or pneumococci. Infections caused by Pneumococcus: - * Pneumonia * Meningitis * Otitis media * Bacteremia * Septic ahritis * It is the most impoant cause of infections in splenectomy patient... | 8,302 | medmcqa_train |
Most common site of glioblastoma multiforme is- | Ans. 'b' i.e., Frontal lobe A glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a type of brain tumour called an astrocytoma. Astrocytomas are some of the most common brain tumours. They develop from the highly vascular and quickly reproducing astrocyte cells in our brain and are often malignant. | 8,303 | medmcqa_train |
Pataus syndrome due to - | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Trisomy 13 Trisomv 13 (Patau's syndrome)Head & FaceChestExtremitieso Scalp defects (cutis aplasia )o Congenital heart diseaseo Overlapping of finger &o Microphthalmia, comeal(VSD, PDA, ASD in 80%)toes (Clinodactyly, polydactyly)abnormalitieso Thin posterior ribs (missingo Hypoplastic & hyperconvexo Cl... | 8,304 | medmcqa_train |
"Opioids" differ from "opiates" in that they are: | Opiods are synthetics while opiates are semi synthetic. Opiods include pethidine,fentanyl,methadone,dextropropoxyphene,tramadol. Semisynthetic opiates include heroin ,pholcodine,ethylmorphine . Ref: KD Tripathi 8th ed. | 8,305 | medmcqa_train |
Beta HCG is secreted by | In molecular biology, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone produced by the syncytiotrophoblast, a component of the feilized egg, after conception. Following implantation, the syncytiotrophoblast gives rise to the placenta.Ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology; 24th edition; page no:-414 | 8,306 | medmcqa_train |
An eight year old boy presents with back pain and mild fever. His plain X-ray of the dorsolumbar spine reveals a solitary collapsed dorsal vertebra with preserved disc spaces. There was no associated soft tissue shadow. The most likely diagnosis is - | Solitary collapsed vertebra (vertebra plana) with preserved disc spaces in a child suggests the diagnosis of Eosinophilic granuloma (a type of Histiocytosis). | 8,307 | medmcqa_train |
Persistent marrow aplasia is caused by which hepatitis virus: September 2006 | Ans. D: None of the abovePersistent marrow aplasia appear after a variety of viral infections, most commonly viral hepatitis of the non-A, non-B, non-C, non-G type, which is associated with 5% to 10% of cases. | 8,308 | medmcqa_train |
True regarding secular trends- | .long term or secular trends implies changes in the occurrence of disease over a long period of time.generally several years or decades.a secular trend implies a consistent tendency to change in a paicular direction or a definitive movement in one direction. ref:park&;s textbook,ed 22,pg no 63 | 8,309 | medmcqa_train |
Alagille syndrome is | Alagille syndrome is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder affecting liver,hea,kidney,etc.Liver biopsy in Alagille syndrome shows too few bile ducts(bile duct paucity) or in some cases,the complete absence of bile ducts(biliary atresia).Bile duct paucity results in reduced absorption of fat & vitamins(A,D,E,K) which m... | 8,310 | medmcqa_train |
Griesofulvin is not useful in one of the following | Refer CMDT 2010/110 *griesofulvin is used for dermatophytoses including Tinea capitis, Tinea cruris, Tinea pedis, Tinea ungunum and Tinea corporis *Tinea versicolor is caused by yeast Malassezia furfur .it is treated by selenium sulfide AMD ketaconazole shampoo | 8,311 | medmcqa_train |
Human is dead end host for? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Bubonic plague A dead end host is an infected person from which infectious agents are not transmitted to other susceptible host or from which a parasite cannot escape to continue its life cycle. The diseases in which human acts as dead end host, i.e., dead and disease : ? Japanies encephalitis Trichin... | 8,312 | medmcqa_train |
Mucin secreting Goblet cells are present in all of the following structures, EXCEPT: | The classic example of a unicellular, exocrine gland is the goblet cell, found scattered among epithelial cells lining the trachea, small intestine, and colon. The cell has a narrow base and an expanded apex filled with secretory granules. These cells secrete mucin. Goblet cells are not found in the normal stomach, so ... | 8,313 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is the causative agent of a variety of cutaneous warts (plantar, common, and flat) and is associated with cervical neoplasia? | Human papillomaviruses (HPV) are the causative agents of cutaneous warts as well as proliferative squamous lesions of mucosal surfaces. Although most infections by human papillomavirus are benign, some undergo malignant transformation into in situ and invasive squamous cell carcinoma. Both HPV and polyomavirus have ico... | 8,314 | medmcqa_train |
Most commonly injured tarsal bone- | *Calcaneum is the most commonly fractured tarsal bone. ref : maheswari 9th ed | 8,315 | medmcqa_train |
Who is the Father of Public Health? | Father of Modern medicine - Hippocrates Father of Indian medicine - Charaka Father of Modern surgery - Ambroise pare Father of Indian surgery - Sushruta Father of Epidemiology/ Modern Epidemiology - John Snow Father of Bacteriology - Louis Pasteur Father of Genetics - Mendel Father of Public Health - Cholera Father of ... | 8,316 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following HLA types is associated with IDDM? | Major susceptibility gene for Type 1 DM is located in the HLA region on chromosome 6. 95% of patients with IDDM express HLA DR3 or DR4. Concordance rate of Type 1 DM in identical twins ranges between 40- 60%. Type 2 DM has a strong genetic component. The concordance of type 2 DM in identical twins is between 70 and 90%... | 8,317 | medmcqa_train |
Nernst potential of Na+ is | Equilibrium potential of ions is calculated by NERNST EQUATION. For Na, it is +60 mV to +55mV approximately (REF: GANONG'S REVIEW OF MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY -23rd EDITION. Page No-7) | 8,318 | medmcqa_train |
Nelson syndrome is associated with: | Nelson syndrome refers to development of ACTH secreting pituitary macroadenoma after therapeutic bilateral adrenalectomy. | 8,319 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following group of enzymes act by mediating transfer of one molecule to another? | Transferases catalyze the transfer of groups such as methyl or glycosyl groups from a donor molecule to an acceptor molecule e.g., hexokinase. Ref: Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry, 26th Edition, Pages 49-50; Textbook of Biochemistry By D M Vasudevan, 3rd Edition, Page 31 | 8,320 | medmcqa_train |
The three germ cell layers in embryo separate by the process of? | Ans. C. Gastrulation.(Ref: Langman's Medical Embryology 9th/pg. 65).Longman's Medical Embryology 9th/pg. 65.........."The most characteristic event occurring during the third week of gestation is gastrulation, the process that establishes all three germ layers (ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm) in the embryo. Gastrulat... | 8,321 | medmcqa_train |
Id, ego, superego are terms coined by ? | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Sigmoid freud IMPOANT CONTRIBUTORS IN PSYCHIATRY Term Demence precoce Coined by Dementia precox Catatonia, cyclotymia Hebephrenia Schizophrenia Ambivalence Free association Psychoanalysis, Psychodynamics Id, ego, Superego Psychiatry Moral Emil Kraepelin Kahlbaum Hecker Eugen Bleuler Eugen Bleuler Sigm... | 8,322 | medmcqa_train |
According to Kim's classification of microsurgical cases, which class represents a tooth with an apical lesion and complete denudation of the buccal plate but no mobility: | Kim's classification of microsurgical cases
Class A: Represents a tooth with no periradicular lesion, no mobility, and normal pocket depth. The clinical symptoms have not resolved, though non-surgical options have been exhausted. Clinical symptoms are the only reason for the surgery.
Class B: Represents a tooth with p... | 8,323 | medmcqa_train |
Bitemporal hemianopic field defect is charactersitic of - | Sagittal (central) lesions of the chiasma. These are characterised by bitemporal hemianopia and bitemporal hemianopic paralysis of pupillary reflexes. These usually lead to paial descending optic atrophy. Common causes of central chiasmal lesion are: suprasellar aneurysms, tumours of pituitary gland, craniopharyngioma,... | 8,324 | medmcqa_train |
'Dropped shoulder' occurs due to paralysis of - | Dropped shoulder occurs due to paralysis of Trapezius. | 8,325 | medmcqa_train |
Cullen's sign is seen in | Signs indicative of retroperitoneal bleeding in severe pancreatitis Flank ecchymosis - Grey Turner sign Periumbilical ecchymosis- Cullen's sign Inguinal ecchymosis - Fox sign Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno : 1527 | 8,326 | medmcqa_train |
A young lady lost her job, loss of appetite wakes up at 3 am. What's the diagnosis | In this question, the details are inadequate, however among the given options the best answer is A, depression | 8,327 | medmcqa_train |
Second primary malignancy of head and neck is commonly associated with which of the following | Ans. a. Oral cavity Second primary malignancy of head and neck is commonly associated with oral cavity. "The site of index cancer influences the most likely site of a second primary malignancy, as an example, in a series of 1257 patients with SCC of the head and neck, patients with an index malignancy arising in the la... | 8,328 | medmcqa_train |
Treatment of choice in a perimenopausal woman with bleeding PV due to multiple fibroids Is : | TAH | 8,329 | medmcqa_train |
Transmigration of WBC across the endothelium is called | Ans. (d) Diapedesis(Ref: Robbins 9th/pg 76-77)Migration of the leukocytes through the endothelium, is called transmigration or diapedesis.It is mediated by PECAM-1 | 8,330 | medmcqa_train |
A 12 year old boy has a productive cough characterized by large volumes of foul-smelling sputum. Three years ago, the patient was diagnosed with pancreatic insufficiency, as evidenced by repetitive gastrointestinal symptoms of steatorrhea. After culture of the sputum, colorless, oxidase-positive colonies with a fruity ... | The boy is displaying the characteristic symptoms of cystic fibrosis with bronchiectasis (accounting for the foul-smelling sputum) and pancreatic insufficiency, producing steatorrhea. However, the question directly relates to the infectious agent causing the pneumonia, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an oxidase-positive bacter... | 8,331 | medmcqa_train |
Patient with a history of fall presents weeks later with headache and progressive neurological deterioration. The diagnosis is:- | Chronic Subdural Hematoma Chronic SDH: collection of blood breakdown products that is at least 3 weeks old Chronic SDHs often occur in patients without a clear history of head trauma, as they may arise from minor trauma . A chronic SDH >1 cm or any symptomatic SDH should be surgical drained . | 8,332 | medmcqa_train |
Vaginal bleeding in a neonate is commonly due to: | Hormonal withdrawal | 8,333 | medmcqa_train |
True statement about standard normal curve: | (Refer: K. Park’s Textbook of Preventive and Social medicine, 24th edition, pg no:886 )
Normal distribution
Gaussian / Standard distribution
Symmetric with respect to same mean, median & mode & frequencies tapers off rapidly and symmetrically on both sides | 8,334 | medmcqa_train |
You have given ViPS vaccine to a person. How often will you ask him to take booster doses? | The injectable typhoid vaccine ViPS is a single dose vaccine which requires booster doses every 3 year. Ty21a vaccine is the oral typhoid vaccine. 3 doses are taken on day 1,3 and 5. It is effective for up to 7 years after last dose. It is recommended in people travelling to endemic areas and during out breaks. Ref: Pa... | 8,335 | medmcqa_train |
A pt. was treated with amitryptiline for depression developed urinary retention, constipation and blurring of vision, most likely cause is : | Ans. is 'a' Anticholinergic side effects Tricyclic Antidepressants have prominent Anticholinergic side effects. Symptoms are -Dry mouthBad TasteBlurred vision (mydriasis)ConstipationUrinary retentionEpigastric distress | 8,336 | medmcqa_train |
Paraplegia involves; | Paraplegia is due to impairment in motor or sensory function of the lower extremities. | 8,337 | medmcqa_train |
In shigella dysentry associated Hemolytic Uremic syndrome, the false statement is | Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a well-described process that is known to cause severe renal dysfunction, thrombocytopenia, and anemia. HUS is typically associated with toxins (shiga-like and shigella toxin) found in strains of E. coli and Shigella spp . Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS), which is comprised of the t... | 8,338 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is not used in enterococcal infection? | Ans: d (Cephalexin) Ref: Harrison, 16th ed, p. 830; Tripathi, 6th ed, p. 733Enterococci are resistant to all cephalosporins; therefore this class of antibiotics should not be used for treatment of enterococcal infections. Usual treatment for enterococci is combination of penicillin or ampicillin with an aminoglycoside.... | 8,339 | medmcqa_train |
Which of these are seen on Romanowsky stain -a) Reticulocytesb) Basophilic stipplingc) Heinz bodiesd) Howell-Jolly bodiese) Cabot ring | Romanowsky dyes are used for staining blood films. They are made up of combination of acid and basic dyes. The nucleus and neutrophilic granules are basophilic and stains blue. Hemoglobin is acidophilic and stains red.
Various modifications available are Leishman’s stain, Wright’s stain, Giemsa and Jenner’s stain.
Baso... | 8,340 | medmcqa_train |
Drug used for hypertension and pulmonary edema due to scorpion sting: | Ans. (A) Prazosin(Ref: Harrison 20th/e p3329)Scorpion sting is a dreadful medical emergency.Scorpion stings cause a wide range of symptoms, from severe local reactions to cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological manifestations.Alpha-receptors play vital role in the pathogenesis of cardiac failure and pulmonary edem... | 8,341 | medmcqa_train |
A boy has developed epistaxis. What is the treatment of choice | Most of the time, bleeding occurs from the Little's area and can be controlled by pinching the nose with thumb and index finger for about 5 min. This will compress the vessels of the Little's area Ref: Dhingra 7e pg 199. | 8,342 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is NOT true about amniotic fluid index (AFI)? | Amniotic fluid index (AFI) is calculated by adding the veical depths of the largest pocket in each of four equal uterine quadrants. Significant hydramnios is defined by an index greater than 24 cm. Fluid restriction or dehydration may lower the AFI. Peak AFI is seen at approximately 32 weeks followed by a steady declin... | 8,343 | medmcqa_train |
Commonest site of oesophagus - squamous cell carcinoma is | OESOPHAGEAL CARCINOMA,6 th most common carcinoma in the world, can be predisposed to dietary deficiencies, human papillomavirus infections, achalasia cardia, oesophageal webs etc.it is most commonly seen in middle third of oesophagus (50%)and also at lower third(33%) and upper third(17%).in the lower pa adenocarcinoma ... | 8,344 | medmcqa_train |
According to myogenic hypothesis of renal autoregulation, the afferent aerioles contract in response to stretch induced by | Most vascular beds have an intrinsic capacity to compensate for moderate changes in perfusion pressure by changes in vascular resistance, so that blood flow remains relatively constant. This capacity is well developed in the kidneys (), but it has also been observed in the mesentery, skeletal muscle, brain, liver, and ... | 8,345 | medmcqa_train |
An ophthalmoplegic migraine means | Ophthalmoplegic migraine is characterized by recurrent attacks of ophthalmoplegia, following severe migrainous headaches. The condition almost always begins in childhood, and is considered to be rare in adults. However, OM may occur for the first time in adult life. The typical clinical picture of OM includes a child w... | 8,346 | medmcqa_train |
The monsaccharide glucose is best described by which one of the following statements? | Two monosaccharide units are linked by a glycosidic bond or yield 2 monosaccharide units on hydrolysis. Depending on their reducing property, they are divided into:
Nonreducing disaccharides: The functional groups are involved in the glycosidic bond formation, hence free functional groups are not available
Reducing di... | 8,347 | medmcqa_train |
A female at 37 wks of gestation has mild labour pain for 10 hours and cervix is persistently 1CM dilated but non effaced. What will be the next appropriate management? | This is a nulliparous patient and is in latent phase of labor. Latent phase duration normally in a nulliparous female is less than 20hrs and in a multiparous female its is 14 hours. The optimal treatment for this patient is administer sedation and observe the patient. Prolonged latent phase occur when the duration exce... | 8,348 | medmcqa_train |
Contraceptive LNG-IUD (levonorgesterol intra-uterine device) has the cumulative pregnancy rate at 5 yrs of: | This is the closest choice in reference to the claimed rate by the manufacturer after phase three trials where the five-year cumulative pregnancy rate is 0.7 percent.LNG-IUD releases approximately 20 mcg levonorgestrel per day initially then 10 mcg /day. LNG does not increase the risk of PID. Lesser ectopic pregnancy a... | 8,349 | medmcqa_train |
A 40 year old man has megaloblastic anemia and early signs of neurological abnormality. The drug most probably required is: | Deficiency of vitamin B12 results in megaloblastic anemia and demyelination. It can cause subacute combined degeneration of spinal cord and peripheral neuritis. | 8,350 | medmcqa_train |
Study the following carefully -(AI 05)Read the pedigree. Inheritance pattern of the disease in the family is - | X-linked recessive type | 8,351 | medmcqa_train |
False about Gastric lymphoma is: | Total gastrectomy with adjuvant chemotherapy is the treatment of choice [Ref: Sabiston 20th Ed. ; Schwaz 11th Ed. Stomach is the most common extranodal site of lymphoma. It is of two types - Primary & Secondary Primary gastric lymphoma - is lymphoma of the stomach which exhibits no evidence of liver, spleen, mediastina... | 8,352 | medmcqa_train |
Wimberger ring sign is present in: | Wimberger ring sign - seen in scurvy | 8,353 | medmcqa_train |
Mycophenolate mofetil is used in | Mycophenolate mofetil is an immunosuppressant used to prevent rejection of allogeneic cardiac, hepatic, and renal transplants. It is administered orally or intravenously. indications It is used to prevent rejection of organ transplants and for prophylaxis of organ rejection in allogeneic cardiac transplants. Contraindi... | 8,354 | medmcqa_train |
Liver cirrhosis is associated with which type of emphysema in Pizz phenotype mutation? | In individuals with the Pizz phenotype, alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency, its blood levels are less than 15% of normal, and patients are likely to develop panacinar emphysema at a young age; 50% of these patients will develop liver cirrhosis, because the A1AT is not secreted properly and instead accumulates in the liver.... | 8,355 | medmcqa_train |
An addict presents with increased sweating, lacrimation, diarrhea, yawning and rhinorrhea. These symptoms may occur due to withdrawal of? | Heroin is a semi synthetic derivative of opium. Withdrawal symptoms are lacrimation, sweating, yawning,anxiety,restlessness, rhinorrhoea and tremors seen 8-12 hours after last dose. All the other drugs donot have the above set of side effects. Ref: KD Tripathi 8th ed. | 8,356 | medmcqa_train |
Chemotherapy for dysgerminoma is: | Management of Dysgerminoma:
• The treatment of early dysgerminoma.
Surgical – including resection of the primary lesion (unilateral oophorectomy) and proper surgical dissection.
• Metastatic Disease – Chemotherapy or Radiation therapy.
Chemotherapy:
The most frequently used chemotherapy regimens for germ cell tumors ar... | 8,357 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is a Longer acting Erythropoietin derivative? | Darbopoietin is a Long acting EPO derivative drug. It has a T1/2 24-36 hrs. So it is given once a week. Epoietin has a half life of 6-10 hrs. Uses - Anemia of chronic renal failure(CRF) Anaemia in AIDS patients treated with Zidovudine. Cancer chemotherapy induced anaemia. Preoperative increased blood production for Aut... | 8,358 | medmcqa_train |
Methods of fusing two cells in genetic recombination technique include all of the following techniques, except | Ref: <a href=" | 8,359 | medmcqa_train |
Sensitivity is - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., True positive/true positive + false negative Sensitivity =Number of true positive--------------------------------------------Number of true positives + Number of false negative | 8,360 | medmcqa_train |
Topical Mitomycin C is used for _________ | Topical application of Mitomycin C after endoscopic dilatation of laryngotracheal stenosis prevents restenosis. Mitomycin-C (MMC) inhibits fibroblast proliferation and synthesis of extracellular matrix proteins, and thereby modulates wound healing and scarring. Mitomycin C is an antibiotic isolated from Streptomyces ca... | 8,361 | medmcqa_train |
Refsum's syndrome is associated with - | Ans. is 'a1 i.e., Retinitis pigmentosa Associations of retinitis pigmentosa1. Ocular associations : These include myopia, primary open angle glaucoma, microphthalmos, conical cornea and posterior subcapsular cataract.2. Systemic associations : These are in the form of following syndromesLaurence-Moon-Biedl syndrome : I... | 8,362 | medmcqa_train |
Most common presentation of chronic pancreatitis | Ans. (c) PainRef: Bailey and Love 27th ed; pg. 1230* MC symptom of Chronic pancreatitis - Pain* Site of pain depends on the foci of disease:# Head: Epigastric and Right Subcostal Pain# Left Side pancreas: Back pain# Diffuse pain is also seen sometimes.# Radiation to shoulder also can be seen | 8,363 | medmcqa_train |
The chief cause of perinatal moality in term frank breech presentation is : | Intracranial hemorrhage | 8,364 | medmcqa_train |
Treatment of a cause of Endometriosis at a younger age group : | Ans. is a i.e. Progestin Adolescent Endometriosis : The incidental finding of minimal to mild endometriosis in a young woman without immediate interest in pregnancy is a common clinical problem. 70% of girls with chronic pelvic pain unresponsive to OCP's or NSAID's are affected by endometriosis. Mild disease can be tre... | 8,365 | medmcqa_train |
When can one diagnose acute respiratory distress in a child? | Diagnostic criteria of ARDS in children: BERLIN DEFINITION CRITERIA Timing Within 1 wk of a known clinical insult or new or worsening respiratory symptoms Chest X-rays or tomography scan Bilateral opacities not fully explained by effusions, lobar/lung collapse, or nodules Origin of edema Respiratory failure not fully e... | 8,366 | medmcqa_train |
Not true regarding influenza virus is - | Antigenic drift the gradual sequential change in antigenic structure occurring regularly at frequent intervals. Antigenic drift is due to mutation and selection. It accounts for the periodic epidemics of influenza. REF:ANANTHANARAYAN AND PANIKER'S TEXTBOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY 9TH EDITION PAGE NO-499 | 8,367 | medmcqa_train |
Anterior cerebral artery supplies which part of brain? | Most of the medial surface is supplied by the anterior cerebral artery. It also supplies the medial part of the orbital surface of the frontal lobe
Middle cerebral artery supplies most of the superolateral surface of brain. It also supplies the temporal lobe and the lateral part of the orbital surface of the frontal lo... | 8,368 | medmcqa_train |
Call Exner Bodies are seen in : | Granulosa cell tumours | 8,369 | medmcqa_train |
Glomerular basement membrane showing "tram-track" appearance is seen in | Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis (MPGN) type 1:MPGN is best considered a pattern of immune-mediated injury rather than a specific disease. The glomeruli are large and hypercellular. The glomeruli have an accentuated "lobular" appearance due to the proliferating mesangial cells and increased mesangial matrix. Th... | 8,370 | medmcqa_train |
Destruction of ovaries prior to 7th week following fertilization results in: | In females: If ovaries are destructed prior to 7 weeks then it will lead to decrease in estrogen so secondary sexual characteristics in female will not develop, and she will complain of amenorrhea. Uterus develops from mullerian duct, hence uterus will be present (i.e. option b incorrect) but underdeveloped (infantile)... | 8,371 | medmcqa_train |
A 70-year-old male patient with intentional tremor, drunken gait, and past pointing is having a lesion in which of the following structures | "Most abnormalities associated with damage to the cerebellum are apparent during movement Ataxia is manifest not only in the wide-based, unsteady, "drunken" gait of patients but also in defects of the skilled movements involved in the production of speech, so that slurred, scanning speech results. Voluntary movements a... | 8,372 | medmcqa_train |
Eltrombopag is a | Eltrombopag is a thrombopoietin analogue used in ITP, but carries the risk of hepatotoxicity.
Lustrombopag & Avatrombopag are other thrombopoietin analogues used to prevent bleeding in patients of liver disease. | 8,373 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is method of treating venous ulcer | Bisgaard method is method for treating venous ulcer. | 8,374 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is false about gestational hypeension? | Ans. is 'C i.e., It is associated with lower incidence of essential hypeension in the later life as compared to pre eclampsia Gestational hypeensionA sustained rise of blood pressure to 140/90 mm Hg or more on atleast 2 occasions 4 or more hours apa beyond the 20thweeks of pregnancyor during the first 24 hours after de... | 8,375 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is Initial Tooth Preparation stage? | Initial Tooth Preparation Stage
Step 1: Initial depth and outline form.
Step 2: Primary resistance form.
Step 3: Primary retention form.
Step 4: Convenience form.
Final Tooth Preparation Stage
Step 5: Removal of defective restorative material and/or soft dentin.
Step 6: Pulp protection.
Step 7: Secondary resistance ... | 8,376 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are features of ischemia in anterior choroidal aery territory except? | Anterior choroidal aery Arises from the internal carotid aery. Supplies the posterior limb and genu of the internal capsule Occlusion- Contralateral hemiplegia, hemianesthesia, hypesthesia, and homonymous hemianopia. Internal capsule Blood supply ANTERIOR LIMB A.C.A. (medial striate A) + M.C.A (lateral striate A.) GENU... | 8,377 | medmcqa_train |
Lens antigen are? | ANSWER: (B) Sequestrated antigenREF: Ananthanarayan & Paniker 7th ed page 171, Textbook Of Medical Physiology ByKhurana 2009 ed page 207Hidden antigen or sequestrated antigen:Certain self antigens are present in the close system and never exposed to the immune system during fetal life. These are known as hidden antigen... | 8,378 | medmcqa_train |
Most frequent cause of neonatal thrombocytopenic purura is - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Infection o Amongst the given options, only infection causes neonatal thrombocytopenia. | 8,379 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following disease is caused by inflammatory reaction involved by neutrophils? | Diseases Caused by Inflammatory ReactionsDisordersCells and Molecules involved in injuryAcute Acute respiratorydistress syndromeNeutrophilsAsthmaEosinophils; IgE antibodiesGlomerulonephritisAntibodies and complement; neutrophils, monocytesSeptic shockCytokinesChronicAhritisLymphocytes, macrophages; antibodies?AsthmaEos... | 8,380 | medmcqa_train |
Best way to dispose e-waste is? | ANSWER: (D) RecyclingREF: With textElectronic waste, popularly known as 'e-waste* can be defined as electronic equipments/ products connects with power plug, batteries which have become obsolete due to: advancement in technology, changes in fashion, style and status, nearing the end of their useful life. (REF: Indian I... | 8,381 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following structure develop in ventral pa of ventral mesentery of stomach? | - Falciform ligament develops in the ventral pa of the ventral mesentery - Lesser omentum (hepatogastric ligament) in the dorsal pa of ventral mesentery. | 8,382 | medmcqa_train |
ATP yield in Beta oxidation of palmitic acid ? | Energetics of Beta Oxidation (ATP Yield) - Palmitic acid (16 C) needs 7 cycles of beta oxidation. So, it gives rise to 8 molecules of acetyl CoA. Every molecule of acetyl CoA when oxidised in the TCA cycle gives 10 molecules of ATP. Each molecule of FADH2 produces 1.5 molecules of ATP and each NADH generates 2.5 molecu... | 8,383 | medmcqa_train |
Immunoprophylaxis of leprosy includes - | For immunoprophylaxis , trials in different population groups with BCG vaccine either alone or in combination with other vaccine have shown protective efficacy ranging between 28% and 60%. Reference; Park&;s Textbook of preventive and social medicine, 24th edition.Pg no. 344 | 8,384 | medmcqa_train |
A baby can follow an object till 180o, can hold neck, can sit with suppo but cannot sit without suppo. The age of the baby is: | Following an object up to 180deg comes at 2 months, Neck holding comes at 3 months, Sitting with suppo is attained at 6 months; So, the age of this baby is 6 months | 8,385 | medmcqa_train |
Misoprostol has been found to be effective in all of the following except | Misoprostol is not used. Treatment modalities include eostrogrn therapy ,progesterone initial dose of 10-30 mg a day,should arrest bleeding in 24-48 hrs,after which 5 mg given daily for 20 days,ethamsylate,NSAID,antifibrinolytic agents like tranexamic acid,Gnrh is employed if the above fail,SERM like ormeloxifene etc..... | 8,386 | medmcqa_train |
Bland cholestasis is caused by all of the following drugs, except | Answer is D (Chlorpromazine) Chlorpromazine is associated with inflammatory cholestasis and not with Bland (non inflammatory) cholestasis. | 8,387 | medmcqa_train |
Cerebral Cysticercosis | (A) Commonly manifests with localizing signs # "These is wide variety of presentation of Neurocysticercosis depending on the intensity of the infestation, the localization of cystecerci and the degree of inflammatory reaction.> Epilepsy (seizure activity) is the most common manifestation occuring in upto 50% cases.> Cy... | 8,388 | medmcqa_train |
In a patient if administration of exogeneus vasopressin does not increase the osmolality of urine the likely cause is | Answer is C (Renal Hyposensitivity to ADH): Failure of urine osmolality to rise even after administration of exogenous ADH/vasopressin suggests a diagnosis of Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus due resistance to action of vasopressin on the Renal tubule (Renal Hyposensitivity to ADH). | 8,389 | medmcqa_train |
A child presents with recurrent bouts of severe cough followed by an audible whoop. Which of the following is considered the best type of specimen to isolate the organism and confirm the diagnosis. | Presence of recurrent bouts of severe cough followed by an audible whoop suggests a diagnosis of pertusis (Whooping cough).
Nasopharyngeal Swab is the single best specimen to isolate the organism from the options provided. | 8,390 | medmcqa_train |
The vitamin deficiency implicated in metaplasia of respiratory epithelium is: | Factors that incriminated in the pathogenesis of lung cancer: Chromosome deletions (paicularly 11p, 13q, 17p, and 3p) Tumor suppressor gene mutations (p53, Hap-1, ErbAb, etc) High-level expression of both growth factor genes (insulinlike and transferrinlike growth factors) Epidermal growth factor receptors (HER2/neu,EG... | 8,391 | medmcqa_train |
A 40 year old female patient complains of excessive bleeding. Patient gives a history of road traffic accident 5 hours ago and had a lacerated wound on lower back region. Blood grouping test reveals presence of antigen A and antigen H. Anti Rh D antibody and anti B antibody are also present. This patient can receive tr... | → Apart from A< B and O, RBC of type O contains large amount of another antigen called H substance.
→ H substance is genetically different from ABO, but is a precursor of A and B antigens.
→ An O group individual who inherits A or B genes, but fails to inherit H gene from either parent is called Oh phenotype or Bombay ... | 8,392 | medmcqa_train |
HTLV-1 is also known as: | Ans. b. ATLV | 8,393 | medmcqa_train |
Following are gastrointestinal hormones except : | C i.e. ChymotrypsinActivatorProenzyme/ EnzymeTrypsin (activates- Cliymotrypsinogens /chyinotrypsinQonly pancreatic- Pro carboxypeptidase A/enzymes)carboxypeptidase A - Procarboxypeptidase B/ carboxypeptidase B - Pro-colipase/colipase - Pro-elastase/elastase - Pro-phospholipase A2/phospholipase A2Enteroeptidase- Trypsin... | 8,394 | medmcqa_train |
\r\nAll of the following are true about Aedes mosquito, except: | Aedes Aegypti are recurrent day time biters and breed in stagnant water. It transmits dengue fever. Aedes Aegypti eggs can remain ble for long periods under without water. Hence it is carried to many pas of the world as dry eggs in suitable containers. Ref: Physician's Guide to Ahropods of Medical Impoance, 4th Edition... | 8,395 | medmcqa_train |
Percentage of renal stones which are radio opaque ? | Ans. is `d' i.e. 90% | 8,396 | medmcqa_train |
During pregnancy, fibroid may have all of the following complications except: March 2009 | Ans. A: Metastasis Pregnant women with fibroids are at increased risk for: Pain Breech presentation Malposition Higher incidence of cesarean delivery Preterm bih Premature rupture of the membranes Postpaum hemorrhage Placental abruption Submucosal, fibroids located beneath the placenta, and fibroids 7 to 8 cm in diamet... | 8,397 | medmcqa_train |
Which one of the following muscle protein plays an important role in contraction of both smooth and striated muscle? | Ans. D. Actina. In both smooth and striated muscle, contraction is produced by the cross- bridge cycle in which the cross-bridge on the thick filament binds to the actin molecule on the thin filament.b. In excitation-contraction coupling in striated muscle, calcium initiates contraction by binding to troponin.c. The ca... | 8,398 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is not a feature of rheumatoid ahritis? | Heberden does is a feature of osteoahritis and not rheumatoid ahritisImpoant hand deformities of hand in RABoutonniere deformity: flexion contracture of PIP joint and extension DIP jointSwan neck deformity: hyperextension of PIP joint and flexion at DIP joint(Refer: Mohindra's Fundamentals of Ohopedics, 2nd edition, pg... | 8,399 | medmcqa_train |
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