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A lady wants LASIK surgery for her daughter. She asks for your opinion. All the following things are suitable for performing LASIK surgery except – | Patient selection criteria for LASIK
Patients above 20 years of age
Stable refraction for at least 12 months
Motivated patients
Myopia up to -12D
The absence of corneal pathology
Corneal thickness > 500 m
Contraindications of LASIK
Monocular patient
Infections eg: conjunctivitis
Glaucoma
Autoimmune disease
Thin cor... | 8,500 | medmcqa_train |
Cardiac index is the ratio of? | Cardiac index is the cardiac output corrected for the individual's size. For example, the cardiac output of a 50-kg woman will be significantly lower than that of a 90-kg man. It has been found, however, that cardiac output correlates better with body surface area than with body weight. Therefore, it is common to expre... | 8,501 | medmcqa_train |
Carcinoma cervix involving upper 2/3rd of vagina. The stage would be: September 2009 | Ans. A: Stage II a | 8,502 | medmcqa_train |
An 18-year-old pregnant woman receives no prenatal care, eats a diet containing mostly carbohydrates and fats, and does not take prenatal vitamins with iron. She feels increasingly tired and weak during the third trimester. The infant is born at 35 weeks' gestation and is listless during the first week of life. Laborat... | Iron deficiency, which gives rise to microcytic anemia, is common in women of reproductive age because of menstrual blood loss and in children with a poor diet. During pregnancy, women have greatly increased iron needs. Low serum ferritin is indicative of iron deficiency. Dermatitis can be seen in pellagra (niacin defi... | 8,503 | medmcqa_train |
Not a cause of Roth spots? | Roth spots Round retinal hemorrhages with white centers Seen in : Infective endocarditis SLE Serum sickness Polyaeritis nodosa Severe anemia Leukemia Prolonged anesthesia | 8,504 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is not true about the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., It has GABA mimetic action Mechanism of action of benzodiazepines (BZDs)* Muscle relaxation is produced by action on medulla.* Ataxia is due to action on cerebellum.* BZDs acts on GABAA receptors.* GABAa receptor has 5 subunits a / b, b, a / g.* GABA binding site is on b. subunit, while BZDs binding s... | 8,505 | medmcqa_train |
Following are the findings in sickle cell Anemia, except - | Splenomegaly is found in the early stage of sickle cell anemia. By continued infarction and hypoxia leads to progressive scarring and shrinkage of the spleen, so that by adolescent or the adulthood, only a small nubbin of fibrous tissue may be left; this is called autosplenectomy.
Bone changes in sickle cell anemia are... | 8,506 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following conditions does not have a National Screening/Control Programme? | Ans. is 'b' i.e. Dental caries o No National programme for oral health is under implementation. About other options o There is Pilot Programme for prevention & control of DM. CVD and deafness. o The National Programme for control of blindness includes screening for refractive errors. o Cervical cancer screening program... | 8,507 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following contains sulphur? | Ans: b (Insulin) Ref: Harper, 25th ed, p. 347,115Insulin is a polypeptide consisting of two chains linked by two inter chain di sulphide bridges.Amino acids required for special products:> Creatine - glycine + arginine+ methionine> Glutathione - glycine + cysteine + glutamate> Purine - glycine + aspartate + glutamine +... | 8,508 | medmcqa_train |
During pregnancy the maternal blood volume increases by nearly : | Ans. is c i.e. 50% Friends, we have dealt with hemodynamic changes during pregnancy in detail earlier but here lets quickly revise a few changes asked quite often. Most impoant physiological changes during pregnancy (for 11th hour revision) Net weight gain in pregnancy is 11 kg (24 lb).deg Blood volume T's by 40-50%.de... | 8,509 | medmcqa_train |
Side effect of MgSo4 used in the treatment of eclampsia is | Complications : Pulmonary edema Anuria Hea failure Hyperpyrexia Psychosis Ref: Dutta Obs 9e pg 222. | 8,510 | medmcqa_train |
True about Ischiorectal fossa Boundaries | Ans. (a) Anterior border is formed by inferior fascia of urogenital diaphragm.Ref: IB singh Anatomy 2nd ed. / fig. 25.12ANTERIOR* Fascia of Colles covering the Transversus perinea superficialis* Inferior fascia of the urogenital diaphragmPOSTERIOR* Gluteus maximus* Sacrotuberous ligamentLATERAL MEDIAL* Levator ani* Sph... | 8,511 | medmcqa_train |
Hypehyroidism will present as all, except : | Hypehyroid symptoms include heat intolerance, increased sweating and thirst, and weight loss despite adequate caloric intake. Symptoms of increased adrenergic stimulation include palpitations, nervousness, fatigue, emotional lability, hyperkinesis, and tremors. The most common GI symptoms include increased frequency of... | 8,512 | medmcqa_train |
A patient presents in the causality with history of abdominal pain. On examination the person is in shock, with severe abdominal tenderness and guarding. There was also one episode of bloody diarrhoea. He gives a history of recurrent abdominal pain soon after taking food which persists for about 3 hours after food. He ... | The person has had recurrent episodes of abdominal angina as shown by the pain after food intake. He also has a history of MI which also suggests that he has atherosclerosis. The bloody diarrhoea is again suggestive of mesenteric vascular occlusion in this patient. Ref: Manipal Millennium Edition, Page 429; S.Das, Edit... | 8,513 | medmcqa_train |
Fick principle of calculation of cardiac output doesn't depend on- | Based on Fick principle | 8,514 | medmcqa_train |
Example of type 4 hypersensitivity is: | Ans. b. Granulomatous reaction | 8,515 | medmcqa_train |
A boy presented with prolonged jaundice, constipation and umbilical hernia. what is the probable diagnosis? | Prolonged jaundice, constipation, Umbilical hernia are all seen in congenital hypothyroidism. | 8,516 | medmcqa_train |
Osteosarcoma can arise from: | Ans. c (Metaphysis). (Ref. to Radiology Review Manual, 5th/138; Essential orthopedics by Maheshwari 2nd/218)OSTEOSARCOMA* It is 2nd most common 1deg malignant tumor of bone (after multiple myeloma). Peak incidence in menl0-20 years of age. * It has bimodal age distribution: 10-25 years and > 60 years with M:F = 3:2 to ... | 8,517 | medmcqa_train |
Episodic hypeension is a feature of | Classic triad: Headache + Diaphoresis+ Palpitation | 8,518 | medmcqa_train |
Acantholysis is: | Ans. (b) Separation of keratinocytesRef: Harrison 19th ed. / 370* Keratinocytes are connected to one another by intracellular desmosomal bridges.* If there is loss of these desmosomal bridges, it will lead to separation of keratinocytes and the condition is known as acantholysis.* If separation continues, there will be... | 8,519 | medmcqa_train |
High risk of malignancy is seen in? | Answer is option3, complex hyperplasia with atypia Endometrial hyperplasia with atypia is the least common type of hyperplasia, but is the type most likely to progress to type 1 endometrial carcinoma (1-3) which accounts for 97% of uterine cancers, whereas simple hyperplasia rarely progresses to carcinoma. > | 8,520 | medmcqa_train |
The Millennium Development Goals (MUG) is to be achieved by the year - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., 2015 | 8,521 | medmcqa_train |
Systemic causes of epistaxis are all except: | Hemophilia is secondary cause of epistaxis in children. Ref.Scott Brown 7/e,vol 2,p 1605 | 8,522 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following situations will lead to increased viscosity of blood: | C i.e. Multiple myeloma | 8,523 | medmcqa_train |
A person is being treated for Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1. He developed hyperiglyceridemia and hypercholesterolemia. Most likely drug implicated for these adverse effects is | Ritonavir is a protease inhibitor and can cause hyperiglyceridemia and hypercholesterolemia. All protease inhibitors are metabolized by liver and all can cause metabolic abnormalities including hypercholesterolemia, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, insulin resistance and altered fat istribution (lipodystrophy). Ataza... | 8,524 | medmcqa_train |
Ropinirole is most useful for the treatment of: | Ans. (A) Parkinson's disease(Ref: KDT 8/e p457)Ropinirole is a non-ergot dopamine agonist useful for Parkinsonism. It is also used these days for restless leg syndrome. | 8,525 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following helminths primarily produces gastrointestinal symptoms, without lung involvement, during the course of its infection? | Trichuris humans acquire the infection by eating foods contaminated with infective eggs. Once eggs are swallowed, the larvae hatch in the small intestine, where they mature and migrate to the colon. Trichuris infections with a low worm burden are usually asymptomatic, but infections of moderate to heavy worm loads pres... | 8,526 | medmcqa_train |
In solitary thyroid nodule true is/are : | Ans. is 'd' i.e. Common in female A solitary thyroid nodule is a palpably discrete swelling within an otherwise apparently normal thyroid gland. Ceain imp. points about solitary thyroid nodules : STN are more common in women than in men The incidence of STN increases with age Solitary nodules, in general, are more like... | 8,527 | medmcqa_train |
Indications of celiotomy in blunt trauma: | Ans is C (Peritoneal air on imaging) Most spleen and liver injuries are managed non-operatively, if the patient is hemodynamically stable. | 8,528 | medmcqa_train |
Two most impoant tests to be done in a comatose patient with blood glucose of 750 mg/dl will be - | Comatose patients with blood glucose level of 750 mg/dl suggests the possibility of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state . Lab abnormality in this is marked hyperglycemia, hyperosmolarity, prerenal azotemia. Comatose patients with hyperglycemia is also seen in diabetic ketoacidosis. Thus blood ph ( to detect acidosis) and ... | 8,529 | medmcqa_train |
A different sequence of amino acids having a similar structure of proteins is an example of | Divergence and convergence are two evolutionary processes by which organisms become adapted to their environments.
Convergence has been defined as the acquisition of morphologically similar traits between distinctly unrelated
organisms.
Convergence occurs at every level of biological organization.
Functional Convergen... | 8,530 | medmcqa_train |
Shelf life of Platelets is | Shelf life of Platelets is < 5 days Cryoprecipitate is 2 years. | 8,531 | medmcqa_train |
Phenomenon called anticipation is seen in? | Instablity of triplet repeats can lead to gradual expansion from generation to generation,a phenomenon called anticipation,Genetic anticipation is characterized by the reduction in the age of disease onset by successive genarations. | 8,532 | medmcqa_train |
Lung is characteristically involved in - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Churg-Strauss syndromeChurg- strauss syndrome o Also known as allergic granulomatosis and angitis.o It is a medium and small size vasculitis, invoves mainly the blood vessels of lungs, GIT, peripheral nerves, hea, skin, kidney.o As it is allergic, vasculitis it is associated with eosinophilia and asth... | 8,533 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following drugs is used for narcoanalysis - | Scopolamine is used as truth serum. Drugs commonly used in narcoanalysis are 1. Thiopentone sodium (Sodium pentothal) 2. Scopolamine hydrobromide 3. Sodium secnol 4. Benzodiazepines REF;THE SYNOPSIS OF FORENSIC MEDICINE:KS NARAYANA REDDY;28th EDITION | 8,534 | medmcqa_train |
Commonest organism giving rise to urinary tract infection - | • Most UTIs are caused by a single bacterial species.
• At least 80% of the uncomplicated cystitis and pyelonephritis are due to E. coli, with most of pathogenic strains belonging to the O serogroups.
• Other less common uropathogens include Klebsiella, Proteus, and Enterobacter spp. and enterococci.
• In hospital acqu... | 8,535 | medmcqa_train |
Mechanism of action of sildenafil is | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Inhibits PDE 5 * Sildenafil (Viagra) acts to increase cGMP by inhibiting its breakdown by phosphodiesterase isoform 5 (PDE-5). | 8,536 | medmcqa_train |
Intercourse can be cumbersome, annoying & also 'Noisy' with the use of which of the following : | Disadvantages of female condoms: 1. Intercourse is noisy, and slippage occurs in about one in 5-10 uses; however, female condom rarely breaks. 2. Occasionally the penis is introduced, by mistake, outside the female condom, which may lead to pregnancy and STDs including HIV. 3. It is an expensive method. | 8,537 | medmcqa_train |
Which virus given below is not a teratogenic virus ? | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Measles Many viruses can be transmitted to the fetus and cause infection and tissure damage. Five viruses are known to be teratogenic in humans: cytomegalovirus, rubella, herpes simplex, Venezuelan equine encephalitis, and varicella viruses. | 8,538 | medmcqa_train |
Vector for T.cruzi is - | T.cruzi passes its life cycle I two host Definitive host- humans Intermediate host-triatomine bugs Humans become infectious when reduviid bug bites and the infected faecal matter is discharged near bite wound (refer pgno:49 baveja 3 rd edition) | 8,539 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is most commonly involved in Hypersensitivity vasculitis: | Answer is C (Post-capillary venules): Post-capillary venules are most commonly involved in Hypersensitivity vasculitis Hypersensitivity vasculitis Hypersensitivity vasculitis refers to small vessel vasculitis that is restricted to the skin and not associated with any other form of primary or secondary vasculitis. Impli... | 8,540 | medmcqa_train |
Hallmarks of the hemophilia is | (Hemarthroses): Ref: 326-G, 1657-Nelson 17th (321-Ghai 7th)Hemophilia - X-1 inked recessive, The females carries the hemophilia trait but only male offspring suffers from the disease.Clinical features - Bleeding following tooth extraction, severe trauma or following surgery muscle hematoma, and bleeding in joints.* Pro... | 8,541 | medmcqa_train |
For central venous pressure monitoring all are true except | Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure in 4-12 mmHg normally. | 8,542 | medmcqa_train |
Cranial end of Wolffian duct forms: | Ans: A (Epoophoron) Ref: Grays Anatomy 40th EdExplanation:Embryology of Reproductive SystemGonadMALES (Testis)FEMALES (Ovary)Gubernacular cord Mesonephros (Wolffian body)Gubernaculum testisOvarian and round ligamentsAppendix of epididymis (?)Appendices vesiculosae (?)Efferent ductulesEooophoronLobules of epididymis Par... | 8,543 | medmcqa_train |
A 60-year old male presents with progressive difficulty in swallowing, vomiting and occasional regurgitation for the past 3 months. Barium studied showed marked dilatation of the upper esophagus with narrowing of the lower segment. Manometry showed absent esophageal peristalsis. This patient needs to have - | The most common cause of narrowing of the esophagus, or stricture, is scarring of the esophagus from reflux of stomach acid occurring in patients with heaburn. Patients with a narrowed poion of the esophagus often have trouble swallowing; food feels like it is "stuck" in the chest region, causing discomfo or pain. Less... | 8,544 | medmcqa_train |
Regarding ranula, all are true except - | A ranula is a mucous retention cyst which arises from sublingual salivary gland and presents as fluctuant swelling with a bluish translucent colour.
Types of Ranula
Ranula may be of two types : -
1)Simple : - Situated in the floor of mouth without any cervical prolongation.
2)Deep/plunging : - Ranula with a cervical... | 8,545 | medmcqa_train |
If thiopentone is injected accidently into an aery the first symptom is | D i.e. Pain | 8,546 | medmcqa_train |
40 years old male patient came with complaint of dry cough and dyspnoea. On lung function tests, restrictive pattern of decreases lung function is seen. Chest x-ray showed few reticular opacities in bilateral lung. HRCT of lung was performed which shows GGO in bilateral lung fields sparing sub-pleural region. Most prob... | Interstitial Lung Disease UIP (Usual interstitial pneumonia) NSIP (Non - specific interstitial pneumonia) Reticular opacities Traction bronchiectasis Subpleural honeycombing Subpleural sparing | 8,547 | medmcqa_train |
Malignant gastric ulcers are characterized by all except | In malignant ulcers mucosal rugae stop far of the ulcers whereas in benign ulcers mucosal rugae projects outwards front the margins of the ulcer | 8,548 | medmcqa_train |
The measure of strength of association between risk factor and outcome is: | It is a measure of the strength of association between risk factor and outcome.
The derivation of the Odds ratio is based on three assumptions:
a) The disease being investigated must be relatively rare. In fact, the majority of chronic diseases have a low incidence in the general population.
b) The cases must be rep... | 8,549 | medmcqa_train |
The following affect enzyme activity except | Regulation of Enzymes
Can be classified as:
Regulation of Enzyme Quality (Intrinsic Catalytic Efficiency)
• Allosteric Regulation
• Covalent modification.
Covalent modification
• Phosphorylation/dephosphorylation
• Methylation
• Adenylation
• ADP ribosylation
• Acetylation.
Regulation of enzyme quantity
Control of En... | 8,550 | medmcqa_train |
Aggrecan is: | Aggrecan is a proteoglycan, also known as cailage-specific proteoglycan core protein (CSPCP) or chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan 1. It is encoded by the ACAN gene. Aggrecan is an integral pa of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in cailagenous tissue and it withstands compression in cailage. | 8,551 | medmcqa_train |
Feature of diabetes mellitus in pregnancy:a) Postdatismb) Hydramniosc) Neonatal hyperglycemiad) ↑congenital defecte) PPH | As explained in the previous question maternal hyperglycaemia leads to fetal hyperglycaemia, which in turn causes polyuria and thus causes polyhydramnios.
Polyhydramnios leads to preterm delivery and not post datism.
Excessive uterine enlargement because of polyhydramnios and macrosomia causes increased incidence of ... | 8,552 | medmcqa_train |
Specific antibody associated with primary biliary cirrhosis is: | Ans. C: Anti-mitochondrial Primary biliary cirrhosis is strongly associated with the presence of anti-mitochondrial antibodies (AMA), which are diagnostic PBC: Associated with CREST syndrome, sicca syndrome, auto-immune thyroiditis, type I DM and IgA deficiency IgG AMA is detected in more than 90% of patients with PBC ... | 8,553 | medmcqa_train |
Long acting insulin is? | ANSWER: (A) Insulin glargineREF: Pharmacology ReCap 2.0 for Bachelor of Dentistry Students by Dr. J. G. Buch page 304, Harrison s 18m ed chapter 344INSULINS:Highly purifiedmono-componentinsulinPorcine Actrapid- RegularShort actingPorcine Monotard- LenteIntermediate actingPorcine Insulatard- NPH Porcine Mixtard30% regul... | 8,554 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is not an alkylating agent? | 5- Fluorouracil' Repeat from AI1MS 09 | 8,555 | medmcqa_train |
A patient presents with cervical lymphadenopathy. Biopsy demonstrates a nodular lymphoma with follicle formation. This lesion would most likely be associated with which of the following? | Nodular lymphomas of all types are derived from the B-cell line. The translocation t(14, 18), with bcl-2 activation, is associated with these lymphomas. Must know: An abl-bcr hybrid and t(9, 22) translocation are associated with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). c-myc activation and t(8, 14) are associated with Burkitt's... | 8,556 | medmcqa_train |
Regarding anaplastic carcinoma, which of the following statement is true? | ATC is the most aggressive form of thyroid carcinoma with a disease-specific moality approaching 100%. A typical manifestation is an older patient with dysphagia, cervical tenderness, and a painful, rapidly enlarging neck mass. Patients frequently have a history of prior or coexistent DTC, and up to 50% have a history ... | 8,557 | medmcqa_train |
ESI act was made in - | - the ESI act passed in 1948 is an impoant measure of social security and health insurance in the country. - it provides for ceain cash and medical benefits to industrial employees in case of sickness, maternity and employment injury. Reference : Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no: 8... | 8,558 | medmcqa_train |
Munchausen's syndrome by proxy involves- | Munchausen's syndrome by proxy is a form of child abuse in which a patent, usually the mother, or a caretaker repeatedly fabricates or actually inflicts injury or illness in a child for whom medical intervention is then sought, often in an emergency setting. | 8,559 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are features of phaeochromocytoma except : | Answer is D (Wheezing): Wheezing has not been mentioned as a symptom of Pheochromocytoma. The most common symptoms in order of frequency during paroxysm are: - Headache - Palpitation - Vomiting - Sweating - Dyspnea - Weakness - Pallor The most common manifestation is hypeension. e It most commonly occurs in paroxysms i... | 8,560 | medmcqa_train |
MC malignancy in children is: | b. Leukemia(Ref: Nelson 20/e p 2416)Most frequent childhood cancers are: (in order of decreasing frequency)Leukemia (Most common is ALL)Brain TumorsNeuroblastomaWilms tumor | 8,561 | medmcqa_train |
Isthmus of thyroid gland lies at which level - | Ans. is 'd' i.e., C7 Scheme to show the location arsd subdivisions of the thyroid gland including the false capsule | 8,562 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following side effects are seen with etomidate- | Etomidate a intravenous anaesthetic agent is Milky white in colour , imidazolone derivative, causes pain on iv injection. Major advantages over other intravenous agents is cardiovascular stability thus use cardiac compromised patients Routinely not in clinical use since it is adrenal suppressant. Other side effects myo... | 8,563 | medmcqa_train |
Which carrier pump is transpoing solutes in thick ascending limb of Henle loop? | Carrier pump Na-K-2Cl transpoer. REABSORPTION IN THICK ASCENDING LIMB: Sodium, Potassium & Chloride reabsorption: By "Secondary active transpo" - Through Na2+-K+-2Cl-- carrier transpoer. Transpos one Na2+, one K+, & two Cl-. Active sodium absorption occurs. 30% filtered Na2+ reabsorbed. Ref: Guyton 12th Ed. | 8,564 | medmcqa_train |
Function of incretin is - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Increased insulin secretion o Incretins are GI hormones which are secreted by enteroendocrine cells in response to meals.o The most important action of incretins is to stimulate insulin secretion after a meal.o Two important GI incretins are.i) Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1).ii) Glucose-dependent ins... | 8,565 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following malignancy is associated with underlying progression and spreads characteristically in a stepwise fashion and hence staging the disease is an impoant prognostic factor? - | Hodgkin&;s disease primary arises within the lymph nodes and involves the extranodal sites secondarily Based on the extent of involvement of the disease ,Staging is studied in order to select proper treatment and assess the prognosis. Reference textbook of Pathology 6th edition author: Harsha Mohan page number 369-373 | 8,566 | medmcqa_train |
A patient presented with defective adduction of the hip joint with pain in the knee and hip joint, the nerve involved is? | Obturator nerve is the largest nerve formed from the anterior divisions of lumbar plexus (L2,L3,L4).The roots unite within the posterior pa of psoas, and then descends through psoas and runs downward over sacral ala into lesser pelvis, lying lateral to ureter and internal iliac vessels. They enter the upper pa of the o... | 8,567 | medmcqa_train |
In paogram, first time of the initial markings are made in: | Paograph In paogram, first time of the initial markings are marked on the ale line. The subsequent plotting is done from this point. Till the graph stays on the left if the ale line, the progress can be considered satisfactory. If the graph moves towards the right of the ale line, caution is required and when the graph... | 8,568 | medmcqa_train |
Corpulence index is a measure of: | Corpulence index= actual weight/ desirable weight A value above 1.2 indicates obesity Ref: Park 21st edition, page 178. | 8,569 | medmcqa_train |
The type of enzyme inhibition in which succinate dehydrogenase reaction is inhibited by malonate is an example of: | Inhibition of the enzyme succinate dehydrogenase by malonate illustrates competitive inhibition by a substrate analog. Succinate dehydrogenase catalyzes the removal of one hydrogen atom from each of the two-methylene carbons of succinate. Both succinate and its structural analog malonate can bind to the active site of ... | 8,570 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following drug will cause hemolysis in G6PD patients: | Ref: KDT 6th ed. pg. 64 * G6PD is an enzyme present on RBC membrane provides strength to RBC which can counteract free radicals and oxidizing stress of drugs.* In absence of G6PD enzyme, these cells cant bear the stress and results in Hemolysis.* Drugs causing Hemolysis in G6PD deficiency patients are:# Anti malarials ... | 8,571 | medmcqa_train |
Target sign on USG is seen in | Target sign - hypoechoic ring and hypertrophied pyloric muscle around echogenic mucosa
Centrally on transverse Scan - Seen in CHPS. | 8,572 | medmcqa_train |
Patient is able to recognize voice but not face | Memory and language problems after temporal lobectomy. Temporary double vision after temporal lobectomy. Increased number of seizures after corpus callosotomy, but the seizures should be less severe. Reduced visual field after a hemispherectomy. Ref: guyton and hall textbook of medical physiology 12 edition page number... | 8,573 | medmcqa_train |
Tiger eye sign on MRI is seen in - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Halloverden spatz diseaseo Tiger eye is an abnormal T2 signal in the globus pallidus seen in Pantothenate kinase-2 (PANK-2) mutation of Holloverden spat disease. | 8,574 | medmcqa_train |
Pyogenic infection and brain infarction associated with - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Liquefactive necrosis | 8,575 | medmcqa_train |
20 yr old boy is brough to the emergency following an A with respiratory distress and hypotension He has subcutaneous emphysema and no air entry on the right side What is the next best step in the management | Hlistory of clinical examination is suggestive of tension pneumothorax according to trauma updates needle decompression in adults should be done in 5th Ics at mid axillary line * in children needle in 2nd ICS at MCL ref : baile and love 27th ed | 8,576 | medmcqa_train |
A 25-year-old man presents to the outpatient clinic complaining of feeling sleepy all the time, even during the daytime. The symptoms have persisted for years and are now brought to medical attention after falling asleep at work on multiple occasions. He is concerned that he might lose his job. He has no past medical h... | The early age of onset and otherwise good health suggest a diagnosis of narcolepsy, which is usually accompanied by other symptomatology. Hypnagogic hallucinations are almost always visual. They occur most frequently at the onset of sleep, either during the day or at night. They are generally very vivid. Cataplexy is a... | 8,577 | medmcqa_train |
Analgesic used for pain associated with STEMI | Morphine is a very effective analgesic for the pain associated with STEMI.However, it may reduce sympathetically mediated aeriolar and venous constriction, and the resulting venous pooling may reduce cardiac output and aerial pressure. These hemodynamic disturbances usually respond promptly to elevation of the legs, bu... | 8,578 | medmcqa_train |
Otitis and osteomyelitis is seen in? | Ans. (b) BCGRef : OP Ghai 8th ed./191BCG* Although BCG vaccination often causes local reactions, serious or long-term complications are rare. Reactions that can be expected after vaccination include moderate axillary or cervical lymphadenopathy and induration and subsequent pustule formation at the injection site; thes... | 8,579 | medmcqa_train |
In Bater's Syndrome, which of the following is not seen- | Bater's syndrome - There is loss of transpo function of Thick ascending loop of henle(TALH) Segment of nephron which results in hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis classic BS- typically suffer from polyuria and polydypsia due to reduction in renal concentrating ability . Increase in urinary calcium excretion 20% are hypoma... | 8,580 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following steroids is not used topically: | Prednisonlone | 8,581 | medmcqa_train |
The procedure shown below is | This is LLETZ: Diathermy wire loop is used to remove a portion of Cervix that includes transformation zone with area of CIN. | 8,582 | medmcqa_train |
Hemorrhagic conjunctivitis occurs with | C i.e. Enterovirus Acute Haemorrhagic Conjunctivitis or Apollo Conjunctivitis or Jai Bangla Conjunctivitis or Epidemic haemorrhagic conjunctivitis is caused by picorna virus family (usually enterovirus 70)Q. But occasionally Coxsackie virus A-24 or adenovirus //Q also leads to this. | 8,583 | medmcqa_train |
MDR tuberculosis is defined when M. tuberculosis shows resistance to - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Isoniazid + Rifampicin * Multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) are by definition infected with strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis resistant to isoniazid and rifampin.* Extremely drug resistant TB (XDR-TB) due to MDR strains that are resistant to all fluoroquinolones and to at least one of three second-li... | 8,584 | medmcqa_train |
Frost bite is treated by - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Slow rewarming | 8,585 | medmcqa_train |
Triad of biotin deficiency is | (Dermatitis, glossitis, Alopecia) (407-H) (314-Basic pathology 8th)(Biotin deficiency) - clinical features -Adult = Mental changes (depression, hallucination), paresthesia, anorexia, nausea, A scaling, seborrheic and erythematous rash may occur around the eye, nose, mouth, as well as extremities (407-H)Infant = hypoton... | 8,586 | medmcqa_train |
True of the following: | Ans. (c) Parathormone (PTH) promotes absorption of Ca++ from intestine(Ref: Ganong, 25th ed/p.379)Parathormone (PTH) promotes absorption of Ca++ from intestineThis is an indirect action of PTH by increasing vitamin D levels | 8,587 | medmcqa_train |
Rabies vaccine schedule is: | 8, 0, 4, 0, 1, 1 | 8,588 | medmcqa_train |
Enzymes not used in glycogen metabolism | The liver phosphorylase-b is the inactive form. It becomes active on phosphorylation. The active form is phosphorylase-a.Glycogen synthase exists in two distinct forms that can be interconveed by the action of specific enzymes; active dephosphorylated glycogen synthase(glucose-6-p-independent) and less active, phosphor... | 8,589 | medmcqa_train |
Urinary catheterisation indicated in case of acute retention of urine in following conditions | The most frequent causes of acute retention Male * Bladder outlet obstruction (the most common cause) * Urethral stricture * Acute urethritis or prostatitis * Phimosis Female * Retroveed gravid uterus * Bladder neck obstruction (rare) Both (Male and female) * Blood clot * Urethral calculus * Rupture of the urethra * Ne... | 8,590 | medmcqa_train |
17 years old girl with ovarian tumor, USG showed predominant solid component, CA-125-ve, AFP- ve, ALP raised - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., DysgerminomaOvarian mass in 25 year old female suggests the diagnosis.Although dysgerminomas are relatively uncommon among all ovarian neoplasms (only accounting for only about 2%) they account for about 32.8% of malignant ovarian germ cell neoplasms.Majority of cases arise in adolescent and young adu... | 8,591 | medmcqa_train |
A 23-year-old woman who receives a deep cut to her ring finger by a kitchen knife is unable to move the metacarpophalangeal joint. Which of the following pairs of nerves was damaged? | Metacarpophalangeal joint of the ring finger is flexed by the lumbrical, palmar, and dorsal interosseous muscles, which are innervated by the ulnar nerve. Extensor digitorum, innervated by the radial nerve, extends this joint. Musculocutaneous and axillary nerves do not supply muscles of the hand. Median nerve supplies... | 8,592 | medmcqa_train |
A child was given Ringer's lactate due to severe blood loss by a road accident. What is the potassium content of Ringers' lactate in mEq/L? | Composition in 1 Litre of Ringer's lactate: Sodium 130 mEq/L Potassium 4 mEq/L Calcium 3.5 mEq/L Chloride 110 mEq/L Lactate 27 mEq/L Ref: Oski's Pediatrics: Principles And Practice By Julia A. McMillan, Ralph David Feigin, 4th edition, Page 64. | 8,593 | medmcqa_train |
The left suprarenal vein drains into: | Ans: b (Lt. renal vein)Venous drainage of the suprarenals:Left suprarenal vein drains into the Lt. renal veinRt. suprarenal vein drains into the inferior vena cavaArterial supply.Each gland is supplied by:1) Superior suprarenal artery- Br. of inferior phrenic artery2) Middle suprarenal artery- Br. of abdominal aorta3) ... | 8,594 | medmcqa_train |
Organophosphate insecticides are all except – a) Dieldrinb) Fenthion c) Diazinond) Propoxure) Lindane | Organo-phosphorus Insecticides:
– Malathion – Parathion
– Fenthion – Diazinon
– Fenitrothion – Chlorpyrifos
– Dioxathion – Chlorthion
Organo-chlorine Insecticides:
– DDT – BHC (HCH)
– Lindane – Dieldrin
Carbamate Insecticides:
– Carbaryl – Propoxur | 8,595 | medmcqa_train |
Ferning ol cervical mucu3 depends on : | Eslrogen | 8,596 | medmcqa_train |
Hippocampal formation includes all Except | The hippocampal formation in the medial temporal lobe of the brain includes the dentate gyrus, the hippocampus proper and the subiculum | 8,597 | medmcqa_train |
Reactive arthritis is usually caused by - | Ans. is 'a' i.e.. Shigella Flexneri o Organisms that have been associated with Reiter Arthritis include the follow ing:C trachomatis (L2b serotype)Ureaplasma urealyticumNeisseria gonorrhoeaeShigella flexneriSalmonella enterica serovars TyphimuriumMycoplasma pneumoniaeMycobacterium tuberculosisYersinia enterocolitica an... | 8,598 | medmcqa_train |
Most common congenital tumour of conjunctiva is | Commonest congenital tumour of the conjunctiva - Epibulbar dermoid | 8,599 | medmcqa_train |
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