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All the following muscles are supplied by Anterior division of Obturator Nerve except | The main nerve supply to muscles of the adductor compament is the obturator nerve. The adductor longus and the gracilis are supplied by the anterior division of this nerve. The adductor brevis is supplied by the anterior division or by the posterior division. The adductor magnus has a double nerve supply. Its adductor ... | 9,100 | medmcqa_train |
Pedigree analysis – Analyze the following pedigree and give the mode of inheritance – | This pedigree chart has the following two characteristics: -
The disease is manifesting in both males and females.
But, the disease is transmitting to the next generation only by females (mother).
Both these are characteristics of mitochondrial diseases.
Mitochondrial diseases
Mitochondrial DNA is the only non-... | 9,101 | medmcqa_train |
Suspended animation may be seen with : | A i.e. Electrocution Suspended animation (i.e. apparent death) is seen in electrocution & apparently drowned (not drowning)Q | 9,102 | medmcqa_train |
A young man underwent surgery for the removal of Glomus tumor. Glomus tumor is seen commonly in: | Glomus tumor is a benign soft-tissue extremity tumors, these lesions arise from dermal neuro myo aerial apparatus (glomus bodies). Glomus tumor more commonly affects the hand. In addition to the severe pain, point tenderness and cold sensitivity are associated with these lesions and subungual glomus tumors typically ap... | 9,103 | medmcqa_train |
Not a manifestation of anaphylactic shock: CMC (Ludhiana) 11 | Ans. Vasoconstriction | 9,104 | medmcqa_train |
TOF - include all except ? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., ASD Tetrologv of 'allot Cyanotic hea disease (MC). Defect in infundibular septum leads to : Pulmonary stenosis. VSD (Not ASD) Dextroposition and overriding of aoa. Right ventricular hyperophy (NOT LVH). Pink TOF (Acyanotic TOE) when PS is mild to moderate balanced shunt tnt across the VSD, pt not have... | 9,105 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is a MDG ? | Ans. is `a' i.e., Reduce by 2/3" the under five moality by year 1990-2015 | 9,106 | medmcqa_train |
The blood supply of the Jejunum is through the- | Ans. B. Superior mesenteric arteryArterial supply to the gastrointestinal tract:-a. The arterial supply to the gastrointestinal tract is derived from the anterior midline visceral branches of the aorta. There are usually three anterior branches, the coeliac trunk and the superior and inferior mesenteric arteries. Varia... | 9,107 | medmcqa_train |
Good prognosis in schizophrenia is indicated by: | Good Prognostic Factors Poor Prognostic Factors (1) Late Onset (1) Younger age of onset (2) Catatonic features (2) Disorganized type (3)Pyknic Built (3) Asthenic built (4) No Family history (4) Family history present (5)Acute onset 5) Chronic type (6) Emotions are preserved (6) Blunting of affect or atypical Feature Pr... | 9,108 | medmcqa_train |
In rabies pathological lesions in CNS are - | Rabies is a severe encephalitis, mainly involves.
Rhombencephalon ( rain stem - midbrain and the floor of the fourth ventricle in the medulla).
Basal ganglia
Spinal cord
Dorsal root ganglion. | 9,109 | medmcqa_train |
Color of postmoem lividity in hypothermic deaths: NEET 13 | Ans. Bright pink | 9,110 | medmcqa_train |
Clozapine was the first antipsychotic drug. Which of the following is an indication for the use of Clozapine? | Clozapine has been approved for, Patients with schizophrenia who have failed to respond adequately to typical neuroleptic drugs (treatment-resistant schizophrenia) Patients who are intolerant of typical neuroleptic drugs because of EPS or tardive dyskinesia Patients who are at high risk for suicide Ref: Meltzer H.Y., B... | 9,111 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following are nonselective beta blockers with additional actions except - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Betoxalol | 9,112 | medmcqa_train |
MIC-2 is a marker of- | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Ewing's Sarcoma o MIC 2 (CD 99) is a specific marker for Ewing's sarcoma and peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumors. | 9,113 | medmcqa_train |
Type of speech seen in nasopharyngeal carcinoma - | Nasopharyngeal carcinoma causes denasal speech, i.e. Rhinolalia clausa. | 9,114 | medmcqa_train |
Cirsoid aneurysms most commonly occur in which of the following vessels? | Cirsoid aneurysms are rare aeriovenous malformations of the scalp and extremities. Cirsoid aneurysms of the scalp are fed by the superficial temporal aery | 9,115 | medmcqa_train |
Sinuses are not seen in - | A i.e. Kidney | 9,116 | medmcqa_train |
Most common pattern of Penumonia seen in Klebsiella infection is | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Lobar Pneumonia | 9,117 | medmcqa_train |
ApoE, ApoC is synthesized by ? | Liver Site of synthesisLiver & intestine A-I ,Liver A-V , B-00, C (C-I, C-11, C-III), EIntestine A-IV, B-48Spleen, brain, testes adrenal --> A- D | 9,118 | medmcqa_train |
A 40 year old woman is on treatment for CLL. Over the past few months she noticed swellings in the neck and axilla which was rapidly increasing in size. She complains of feeling feverish and experiences weight loss. Which of the following is responsible? | CLL: Chronic Lymphocytic leukemia (CLL):- Neoplastic proliferation of native B cell; . Transformation to diffuse large B cell Lymphoma is marked by enlarging lymph node or spleen and worsening of symptom. This phenomenon is called Ritcher Transformation. Dx by flow cytometry positive for CD19/20, CD 5/23 Tx: Fludarabin... | 9,119 | medmcqa_train |
Recurrent oral ulcers with pain and erythematous halo around them, diagnosis is – | Recurrent oral ulcers with erythematous halos suggest the diagnosis of Aphthous ulcer. | 9,120 | medmcqa_train |
Following changes are true about pregnancy, EXCEPT: | The blood volume stas to increase from about 6th week,expands rapidly thereafter to maximum 40-50% above the nonpregnant level at 30-32 weeks. The cardiac output stas to increase from 5th week of pregnancy,reaches its peak 40-50% at about 30-34 weeks. Serum LDL and Cholesterol will reach a maximum of 260 mg/100 ml at n... | 9,121 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is approved for the treatment of cystic fibrosis with G551D mutation? | Biostrophin is a vehicle for gene therapy in Duchenne and Becker's muscular dystrophyPeginesatide is an erythropoietin analog for anemia of chronic kidney diseaseLumacaftor is a CFTR potentiator for cystic fibrosis with F508 mutationIvacaftor is a CFTR potentiator for cystic fibrosis with G551D mutation | 9,122 | medmcqa_train |
Cortical blindness | A. i.e. (Normal pupillary light reflexes with complete visual loss) (306 - Khurana 4th)CORTICAL BLINDNESS* Most common cause is bilateral occipital lobe infarction* Unilateral infarction leads to contralateral homonymous congruous hemianopiaClinical features* Vision and visual fields are markedly decreased* Sparing of ... | 9,123 | medmcqa_train |
Biological amnesia is - | Biological amnesia:- Head injury (concussion/brain bruises), drugs (Marijuana, alcohol), brain disease (Korsokoff syndrome, Brain tumors, multiple sclerosis, presenile dementia), temporary disturbances in brain blood supply, and transient global amnesia.
Psychological amnesia :- Childhood amnesia, dream amnesia, defens... | 9,124 | medmcqa_train |
A 25-year-old woman presents with symptoms of fatigue and weakness. On examination, there is diplopia, ptosis, weakness, and fatigability of muscles on repeated use. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? | The distribution of muscle weakness is characteristic with early involvement of the cranial nerves, especially the lids and extraocular muscles. Women are more frequently affected than men (3:2 ratio), and the age for peak incidence in women is in the third or fourth decade. | 9,125 | medmcqa_train |
Decompression of endolymphatic sac is the treatment for | (A) (Meniere's disease) (104- Dhingra 6th)Surgical Treatment of Meniere's Disease1. Conservative procedures2. Destructive procedures3. IntermittentA. Decompression of Endolymphatic sacB. Endolymphatic shunt operationC. Sacculotomy (fick's operation)D. Section of vestibular nerveE. Ultrasonic destruction of vestibular l... | 9,126 | medmcqa_train |
Subcostal nerve is - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Ventral rami of T12 o Ventral rami of upper 11th thoracic spinal nerves are known as intercostal nerves and ventral ramus of T12 is known as subcostal nerve.o Upper six intercostal nerves supply thoracic wall whereas lower five intercostal nerves and subcostal nerve supply thoracic and anterior abdomi... | 9,127 | medmcqa_train |
Progesterone is added to estrogens in H to achieve wof effects | Hormone replacement therapy (H) In nonhysterectomised postmenopausal women estrogen therapy is supplemented with a progestin for 10-12 days each month to counteract the risk of inducing endometrial carcinoma. Ref:- kd tripathi; pg num:-318 | 9,128 | medmcqa_train |
Which of these amino acids will migrate slowest to the anode end at the physiological pH? | At physiological pH basic aminoacid (positive charged a.a) will move slowest towards anode (positively charged electrode).Basic amino acids are: Arginine (Most basic), Lysine and Histidine (Weakly basic) | 9,129 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is a useful marker to detect autophagy in cells? | Autophagy ("self-eating") is the process in which the starved cell eats its own components in an attempt to reduce nutrient demand to match the supply. Some of the cell debris within the autophagic vacuoles may resist digestion and persist in the cytoplasm as membrane-bound residual bodies. An example of residual bodie... | 9,130 | medmcqa_train |
Non - union is a complication of : | A i.e. Scaphoid Fracture Fracture head & neck femur, fracture body of talus and fractures through waist of scaphoid most commonly leads to nonunion and avascular necrosis due to poor blood supplyQ | 9,131 | medmcqa_train |
A 3-day old baby feeds poorly, vomits on feeding. Urine Benedict's test is +ve. The reducing substance present in the urine is: | Galactosemia: Classic galactosemia is caused by almost total deficiency of galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase. Severely deficient neonates present with vomiting, jaundice, and hepatomegaly on initiation of lactose-containing feedings. Renal Fanconi syndrome, cataracts of the ocular lens, hepatic cirrhosis, and sep... | 9,132 | medmcqa_train |
A 9 year old child disturbs other people, is destructive, interferes when two people are talking, does not follow instructions and cannot wait for his turn while playing a game. He is likely to be suffering from: | This child has symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity and the most likely diagnosis would be attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Symptoms of ADHD: - Inattention - Hyperactivity - Impulsivity - Other symptoms- Destructive behavior, irritability, and aggression. | 9,133 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following aery is not involved in the formation of Kiesselbach's plexus? | Kiesselbach's area or Little's area, is a region in the anteroinferior pa of the nasal septum, where four aeries anastomose to form a vascular plexus called Kiesselbach's plexus. The aeries which forms the plexus are: ? Anterior ethmoidal aery (from the ophthalmic aery) ? Sphenopalatine aery (from the maxillary aery) ?... | 9,134 | medmcqa_train |
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is characterized by all EXCEPT | (Not respond to steroid) (241-CMDT-10) (1259-H17th)* High doses of prednisone for at least 2 months is treatment of choice"* ABPA occurs in atopic asthmatic (particularly glucocorticoid dependent) individuals of age 20-40 years and non asthmatic individuals eg cystic fibrosisDiagnostic criteria for Bronchopulmoanry-Asp... | 9,135 | medmcqa_train |
Most powerful chain breaking antioxidant: | Alpha- tocopherol is most powerful chain breaking anti-oxidants. 2 Classes of antioxidants Chain breaking anti - oxidants : (They interfere with chain propagation) Alpha - tocopherol Beta - carotene Vitamin C Super oxide dismutase (SOD) Uric acid/Urate Polyphenols Preventive antioxidants: (They reduce the rate of chain... | 9,136 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following modalities can be used for in situ ablation of liver secondaries , except | Ultra sonic waves are not described as a method of local Ablative therapy for liver secondaries Local ablative therapy for liver secondaries Crypotherapy Radio-frequency or microwave ablation Ethanol, acetic acid, chemotherapy, hot saline Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno :1464-1465 | 9,137 | medmcqa_train |
Predisposing factors of carcinoma endometrium are all EXCEPT | (Multiparity) (573-74-Shaw's 14th)Multiparity is common in carcinoma cervix, while carcinoma of endometrium women are either nulliparous or of low parityPredisposing Factors in Carcinoma Endometrium* Peak incidence is 55-70 years* An Early menarche and late menopause is characteristic* Unopposed and unsupervised admini... | 9,138 | medmcqa_train |
Vagal stimulation of the hea causes: | Increased R-R interval in ECG Vagus is the parasympathetic supply to the hea. Its stimulation causes: - Decreased hea rate - Decreased force of hea contraction - Decreased cardiac output R-R interval is the time interval between consecutive hea beats in the electrocardiogram. So a decrease in hea rate increases the R-R... | 9,139 | medmcqa_train |
This surgical blade is used for | This is Number 12 surgical blade. It is used for suture removal. | 9,140 | medmcqa_train |
Type of necrosis in pancreatitis ? | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Fat Fat necrosis is seen most frequently in acute pancreatitis due to leakage of lipase. Fat necrosis Fat necrosis may be of two types : ? 1. Enzymatic fat necrosis This is due to action of lipase on adipose tissue. It occurs most frequently in acute pancreatitis due to leakage of lipase. Depending on... | 9,141 | medmcqa_train |
A post partial gastrectomy patient presents with neurological symptoms. Most probable diagnosis is: | Ref: Bailey unci Love's Short Practice of Surgery 25th EditionExplanation:Postoperative complications of gastrectomyLeakage of the oesophagojejunostomy.Leakage from the duodenal stumpParaduodenal collectionsBiliary peritonitisThe presence of septic collections along with a very radical vascular dissection may lead to c... | 9,142 | medmcqa_train |
Which antineoplastic agent is an antifolate drug: | Methotrexate | 9,143 | medmcqa_train |
A 38-year-old woman shows evidence of early cataracts, hair loss, atrophy of skin, osteoporosis, and accelerated atherosclerosis. This patient has most likely inherited mutations in both alleles of a gene that encodes which of the following types of intracellular proteins? | Helicase. Werner syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disease characterized by early cataracts, hair loss, atrophy of the skin, osteoporosis, and accelerated atherosclerosis. Affected persons are also at risk for development of a variety of cancers. Unlike Hutchinson-Gilford progeria, patients with Werner syndrome ty... | 9,144 | medmcqa_train |
ER-positive status in Ca Breast indicates - | Estrogen receptor (ER) positive breast carcinomas are generally slow-growing and respond well to hormonal treatment.
Gene expression profiling, which can measure the relative quantities of mRNA for essentially every gene, has identified five major patterns of gene expression in invasive ductal carcinoma.
1. Luminal A
... | 9,145 | medmcqa_train |
Replacement & periodic examination in radiation industary is recommended ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Every 2 months Preventive measures in radiation industeriesInhalation, swallowing or direct contact with the skin should be avoided.In case of X-rays, shielding should be used of such thickness and of such material as to reduce the exposure below allowable exposures.The employees should be monitored a... | 9,146 | medmcqa_train |
HCV is - | HCV is a 50-60 nm virus with a linear single stranded RNA genome enclosed within a core and surrounded by an envelope carrying glycoprotein spikes. REF:ANATHANARAYAN AND PANIKER'S TEXTBOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY 9TH EDITION PAGE NO:549 | 9,147 | medmcqa_train |
In Hutchinson's triad in newborn child, what is not seen? | Cataracts REF: Harisson's 18`11 ed chapter 169 Hutchinson's triad is named after Sir Jonathan Hutchinson (1828-1913). It is a common pattern of presentation for congenital syphilis, and consists of three phenomena: interstitial keratitis, Hutchinson incisors, and eighth nerve deafness | 9,148 | medmcqa_train |
ERCP in pancratitis is done to know about – a) Gall stoneb) Associated cholangitisc) Ascitesd) Pancreatic divisume) Annular pancreas | ERCP can be used in pancreatitis to evaluate conditions which can predispose to pancreatitis (e.g. Gall stone, pancreatic divisum, annular pancreas) and associated biliary cholangitis. | 9,149 | medmcqa_train |
A 63-year-old man becomes oliguric 2 days following an open cholecystectomy. Which of the following findings would suggest that prerenal ARF is a major factor in the etiology? | Although evidence of volume contraction cannot confirm prerenal ARF, as this can progress into intrinsic renal failure, it suggests that prerenal factors are contributing. In prerenal ARF, specific gravity is usually > 1.020 and sodium concentration is < 10 mmol/L. The fractional excretion of sodium relates sodium clea... | 9,150 | medmcqa_train |
Grade III intraventricular hemorrhage is | Grade I - Hemorrhage limited to the germinal matrix
Grade II - Intraventricular hemorrhage
Grade III - Hemorrhage with ventricular dilatation
Grade IV - Parenchymal extension of hemorrhage. | 9,151 | medmcqa_train |
Motor protein in organ of corti - | Ans. is 'd'i.e.. Myosin o The inner hair cells of organ of corti have 50-200 ciliated structure called stereocilia.o The top of each stereocilium is linked to the side of next adjacent higher stereocilium by means of a thin filamentous strucuture called the tip-link.o Mechanically gated ion channels are located at thes... | 9,152 | medmcqa_train |
In acute pulmonary embolism, the ECG finding may include all except | The most frequently cited abnormality, in addition to sinus tachycardia, is the S1Q3T3 sign: an S wave in lead I, a Q wave in lead III, and an inveed T wave in lead III. This finding is relatively specific but insensitive. RV strain and ischemia cause the most common abnormality, T-wave inversion in leads V1 to V4.Ref:... | 9,153 | medmcqa_train |
A baby assessed at 5 minutes after bih is found to be blue with irregular gasping respiration. Hea rate(HR) is 60 beats/min, and a grimace is seen with some flexion of extremities. The Apgar score for this newborn is _______ | In this baby: Color: Score 0 Hea rate, < 60 beats/min: score 1 Grimace: score 1 Some flexion of the extremities: score 1 Irregular respiration: Score 1 Thus total score is 4 APGAR SCORING SYSTEM: Appearance 0 points 1 point 2 points Appearance (Skin color) Blue/Pale Pink body, blue extremities Pink Pulse Absent <100 BP... | 9,154 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is true regarding Fluorescence? | Ans. b. Release of longer wavelength light on absorbing light of shorter wavelength (Ref: Tietz' Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry 5/e p75; Lehninger 4/447; Harper 29/e p311)In Fluorescence, there is release of longer wavelength of light on absorbing light of shorter wavelength is seen.FluorescenceIt is the emission o... | 9,155 | medmcqa_train |
Which immunoglobulin acts as receptor on B cell? | Ig M REF: Jawetz's, Melnick, & Adelberg's Medical Microbiology, 24TH edition chapter 8. Immunology B-cell Receptor for Antigen: B cells express a form of IgM that is located on the cell surface. Cell surface IgM has the same antigen specificity as the secreted IgM antibody molecule. This is achieved by a differential R... | 9,156 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following statements are true about the disease where the following rash is noted except: | Ans. B. This disease also known as Roseola infantumThe image depicts the characteristic slap cheek appearance seen in 5th Disease Synonym: Erythema infectiosumParvovirus B19 most classically causes erythema infectiosum (EI), a mild febrile illness with rash. It often occurs in outbreaks among school-aged children, alth... | 9,157 | medmcqa_train |
Chest X-ray findings in tuberculosis associated with HIV are all except: September 2005 | Ans. B: Lupus vulgaris Lupus vulgaris is a cutaneous manifestation of tuberculosis. | 9,158 | medmcqa_train |
Clinical features of nasopharyngeal angiogibroma are -a) 3rd to 4th decadesb) Adolescent malec) Epistaxis and nasal obstruction are the cardinal symptomd) Radiotherapy is the Rx of choicee) Arises from posterior nasal cavity | NFA occurs in adolescent males.
Nasal obstruction and epistaxis are the most common presenting symptoms.
It arises in the posterior part of nasal cavity near the sphenopalatine foramen.
Treatment of choice is surgery. | 9,159 | medmcqa_train |
Resistance to zidovudine develops due to- | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Mutations at reverse transcriptase "Resistance to Zidovudine occurs by point mutation which alters reverse transcriptase enzyme. In the past when AZT was used alone, > 50% patients became nonresponsive to AZT within 1-2 years therapy due to growth of resistant mutants" - KDT | 9,160 | medmcqa_train |
The pulmonary function test done on this patient of asthma would be | The patient is having atopic asthma.Pulmonary function tests in asthma show an obstructive pattern with reduced FEV1,FEV1/FVC ratio.Reversibility is demonstrated by a >12% and 200 ml increase in FEV1 15 minutes after an inhaled sho acting beta2 agonist or in some patients by a 2 to 4 week trial of oral coicosteroids. R... | 9,161 | medmcqa_train |
Macrophages in nervous system is known as: | Microglia are scavenger cells that resemble tissue macrophages and remove debris resulting from injury, infection, and disease (eg, multiple sclerosis, AIDS-related dementia, Parkinson disease, and Alzheimer disease). Microglia arise from macrophages outside of the nervous system and are physiologically and embryologic... | 9,162 | medmcqa_train |
"Onion-skin" fibrosis of bile duct is seen in | Pathology of Primary sclerosing cholangitis Cholangiocytea, epithelial cells that lines the bile duct are target cell of injury in PSC Histologic finding "Onion skin appearance" is pathognomic of PSC, but seen in <10% cases Involvement of large intrahepatic and extrahepatic duct distinguishes PSC from PBC Absence of th... | 9,163 | medmcqa_train |
Cullen's sign - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Bluish discolouration in the umbilicus Cullen's sign - Bluish discoloration at the umbilicus Grey Turner's sign - Bluish discoloration at the flanks Ct. Mnemonic: GF (Girl Friend) Cullens --> Umbilicus Grey Turner's --> Flanks | 9,164 | medmcqa_train |
A 25-year-old woman sustains a deep, open laceration over her right forearm in a motorcycle accident. The wound is cleaned and sutured. Which of the following cell types mediates contraction of the wound to facilitate healing? | The myofibroblast is the cell responsible for wound contraction as well as the deforming pathologic process termed wound contracture. Myofibroblasts exe their contractile effects by forming syncytia,in this they are bound together by tight junctions. -Fibroblasts (choice B) tend to be solitary cells, surrounded by coll... | 9,165 | medmcqa_train |
A 27 year old sexually active male develops a vesicobullous lesion on the glans soon after taking tab paracetamol for fever. The lesion healed with hyper pigmentation. The most likely diagnosis is: | C ie Fixed drug eruption Fixed Drug Eruption - Adverse cutaneous drug reaction appearing soon after ingestions (from 30 min to 8-16 hours) of offending agent in previously sensitized individuals - Numerous drugs, including anti-inflammatory agents (eg salicylates, NSAID's including paracetamol), phenylhutazone, phenace... | 9,166 | medmcqa_train |
A patient suffering from AIDS presents with history of dyspnea and non- productive cough x-ray shows bilateral perihilar opacities without pleural effusion and lymphaden-opathy. Most probable etiological agent is : | D i.e. Pneumocystic carinii | 9,167 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is true about P. Falciparum - | P.falciparum Forms in peripheral blood-ring forms and gametocytes (crescent shaped) A) Most pathogenic B). No relapses in P.falciparum-exo-erythrocytic schizogony is absent C). Complications-pernicious malaria,black water fever D)pernicious malaria-1). Cerebral malaria-hyperpyrexia, coma,paralysis.Brain is congested.Ca... | 9,168 | medmcqa_train |
The outer covering of diatom is made of ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Silicon The extracellular coat of diatoms has silica. Diatoms are unicellular algae, suspended in water. They have silicaceous cell wall (i.e. cell wall contains silica) which resist acid digestion and putrefaction. Only live body with a circulation can transpo diatoms form lung to brain, bone marrow,... | 9,169 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is not a side effect of clozapine: | Ref: KDT 6/e p429 Clozapine and other atypical antipsychotic resulting weight gain. | 9,170 | medmcqa_train |
Most cardiotoxic local anesthetic ? | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Bupivacaine | 9,171 | medmcqa_train |
True about DNA reconstruction technology | DNA phenotyping (fee-no-type-ing) is the process of predicting an organism's phenotype using only genetic information collected from genotyping or DNA sequencing. This term, also known as molecular photofitting, is primarily used to refer to the prediction of a person's physical appearance and/or biogeographic ancestry... | 9,172 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following antibodies is highly specific for systemic lupus erythematosus - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Anti-Sm | 9,173 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following artery supplies parathyroid glands? | Ans. B Inferior thyroid arteryRef: Gray's, 41sted. pg. 472* Both upper & lower parathyroid glands are supplied by the inferior thyroid arteryVascular Supply and Lymphatic Drainage of Parathyroid Gland* Inferior thyroid arteries provide primary blood supply to posterior aspect of thyroid gland and parathyroid glands (wh... | 9,174 | medmcqa_train |
The voice in a patient with bilateral abductor paralysis of larynx is: | Ans. is d i.e. normal or good voice Management Lateralization of cord by arytenoidectomy, endoscopic surgery, thyroplasty type II, cordectomy In emergency cases -Tracheostomy may be required Also know Generally patients with bilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy have a recent history of thyroid surgery or rarely an... | 9,175 | medmcqa_train |
Time interval between acute and persistent psychotic disease is ? | Ans. is `d' i.e., 1 months If symtoms are for less than 1 months, it is transient psychotic disorder and if there are for more than 1 months, it is persistent psychotic disorder (persistent delusional disorder). Note:- Diagnosic criteria for delusional disorder (Persistent delusion disorder) has different durations in ... | 9,176 | medmcqa_train |
Which interleukin is needed for differentiation of eosinophils: September 2009 | Ans. D: IL5 | 9,177 | medmcqa_train |
An injury to the shown area can lead to fracture of which bone (FMGE June 2019) | Anatomical snuff box: The given picture shows anatomical snuff box which is a depression formed at the posterolateral side of the wrist and metacarpal by the extensor tendons passing into the thumb. Base of the triangle is at the wrist and apex is directed into thumb. It is most apparent when thumb is extended. Boundar... | 9,178 | medmcqa_train |
Injury to long thoracic nerve leads to | Injury to long thoracic nerve causes paralysis of serratus anterior muscle which clinically manifests as winging of scapula. The patient also finds difficulty in overhead abduction and touching the opposite shoulder. B D Chaurasia 7th edition Page no: 45 | 9,179 | medmcqa_train |
Drug of choice in dermatitis herpetiformis is: | Ans. (c) DapsoneRef. katzung 11th ed. /1468* Dermatitis herpetiformis is a chronic blistering skin condition, characterised by blisters filled with a watery fluid.* DH is neither related to nor caused by herpes virus: the name means that it is a skin inflammation having an appearance similar to herpes.* It characterize... | 9,180 | medmcqa_train |
A 35-year-old man is taken to the emergency depament because he is coughing up large volumes of blood. He does not have any history suggestive of exposure to tuberculosis, and a chest x-ray film does not show a mass lesion. Chest x-ray films performed on the day of admission and daily for the next several days show asy... | This patient has Goodpasture syndrome, which is a rare, severe autoimmune disease in which antibodies directed against the basement membrane in pulmonary alveoli and renal glomeruli predispose for hemoptysis and progressive renal disease. These patients can die because of exsanguination, asphyxiation by blood, or renal... | 9,181 | medmcqa_train |
A povey-stricken mother suffering from active tuberculosis delivers a baby. Which one of the following advices would be the most appropriate in her case - | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Breast feeding and isoniazid administration o The best answer would have been --> Breast feeding + INH + BCG vaccination. | 9,182 | medmcqa_train |
The sago spleen and lardaceous spleen are conditions seen in- | Amyloidosis of SpleenAmyloid deposition in the spleen, for some unknown reasons, may have one of the following two patterns:1. SAGO SPLEEN. The splenomegaly is not marked and cut surface shows characteristic translucent pale and waxy nodules resembling sago grains and hence the name.Microscopically, the amyloid deposit... | 9,183 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following characteristic pattern seen in Brown-Sequard syndrome; except: | Ans. c. Ipsilateral loss of pain and temperatureRef: Ganongs Review of Medical Physiology 25th Ed; Page No-172BROWN-SEQUARD SYNDROMEBrown-Sequard syndrome is caused by damage to one half of the spinal cord, resulting in paralysis and loss of proprioception on the same (or ipsilateral) side as the injury or lesion, and ... | 9,184 | medmcqa_train |
In simple hanging, the knot comes to rest at the: September 2009 | Ans. C: Angle of mandible In most hanging deaths, the ligature and ligature mark lie above the thyroid prominence, with a point of suspension usually behind one ear. Frontal knots are unusual. The appearance of the ligature mark varies with the type of ligature used and with the physical characteristics of the individu... | 9,185 | medmcqa_train |
Injury of common peroneal nerve at the lateral aspect of head of fibula results in all of the following except - | Common peroneal nerve injury may result in
- Foot drop
- Weakness of dorsiflexion
- Inability to extend the toes.
- Loss of eversion
- Sensory loss
Anterior side of leg
Lateral side of leg
Dorsum of foot and toes (including medial side of big toe)
Common peroneal nerve injury does not affect
- Sensation on late... | 9,186 | medmcqa_train |
Which of following antibody is pentameric - | Ans. is 'a' i.e., IgM * Ig M is a pentameric immunoglobulin with five, four - peptide subunits.* The subunits are joined together by J chain.Remember* J chain is found in IgA and IgM.Also know* I think the following information requires some specific mention here-# There may be confusion about the status of momomer and... | 9,187 | medmcqa_train |
Pelkan's spur is seen in? | Severe vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy. The usual age of onset is 6 to 18 months. Pseudoparalysis is commonly seen. Hemorrhages occur under the periosteum of long bones. Gum bleeds are common. Costochondral junctions become prominent and appears sharp and angular. Scorbutic rosary is attributed to the separation of ... | 9,188 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is NOT a content of the axilla: | Contents of axillaAxillary aery and its branchesAxillary vein and its tributariesInfraclavicular pa of brachial plexusFive groups of axillary lymph nodes and the associated lymphaticsThe long thoracic and intercostobrachial nerveAxillary fat and areolar tissue in which the other contents are embeddedLymph nodes of axil... | 9,189 | medmcqa_train |
What is a Baker's Cyst - | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Cyst over the popliteal fossa Baker's Cvsto A Baker's cyst, also known as a popliteal cyst, is a benign swelling of the semimembranosus or more rarely some othersynovial bursa found behind the knee joint.o Diagnosis is by examination. A Baker's cyst is easier to see from behind with the patient standi... | 9,190 | medmcqa_train |
Inability to suck on a straw may indicate lesion of which nerve? | The orbicularis oris muscle encircles the opening of the mouth and helps to bring the lips together to keep the mouth closed. Pursing of mouth is due to orbicularis oris inseed into lips and angle of mouth supplied by VII nerve.The muscles of facial expression are innervated by branches of the facial nerve (VII). After... | 9,191 | medmcqa_train |
Emile Durkheim is linked with work on which condition is psychiatry | Durkheim's theory: first major contribution to the study of social and cultural influences on suicide was made by french sociologist Emile Durkheim. He divided suicides into three social categories- Egoistic, Altruistic amd Anomic. Ref: Synopsis of Psychiatry, 11e, pg 766. | 9,192 | medmcqa_train |
Which one of the following statements truly represents Bell's paralysis? | (c) Bell's palsy is idiopathic LMN palsy of facial nerve causing ipsilateral paralysis of face.(Ref. Scott Brown, 6th ed., 1400)Ipsilateral Facial nerve paralysis and contralateral Hemiparesis along with ipsilateral VI nerve palsy constitutes Millard Gubler syndrome. It is a form of "crossed hemiplegia," as the paralys... | 9,193 | medmcqa_train |
In a specimen of kidney, fibrinoid necrosis is seen and onion peel appearance is also present. Most probable pathology is: | Histological alterations characterizing blood vessels in malignant hypeension. ? Hyperplastic aeriosclerosis Fibrinoid necrosis of aerioles: Onion-skinning (concentrically arranged smooth muscle with collagen). | 9,194 | medmcqa_train |
All of the following conditions are associated with an early systolic murmur, EXCEPT: | Aoic stenosis | 9,195 | medmcqa_train |
SI unit of Radioactivity is | SI unit - Becquerel
Old unit - Curie | 9,196 | medmcqa_train |
SA node acts as a pacemaker of the hea because of the fact that it: | The sinoatrial (SA) node normally displays the highest intrinsic rate. All other pacemakers are referred to as subsidiary or latent pacemakers because they take over the function of initiating excitation of the hea only when the SA node is unable to generate impulses or when these impulses fail to propagate. There is a... | 9,197 | medmcqa_train |
Which of the following is Calcivirus- | Hepatitis A → Picorna Viridae (Single Stranded RNA)
Hepatitis B → Hepadna Viridae (Double stranded circular DNA)*
Hepatitic C → Flavivirus (single stranded RNA)
Hepatitis D → Incomplete RNA virus (causes infection only in presence of Hepatitis B virus)
Hepatitis E → Calcivirus (Single stranded RNA | 9,198 | medmcqa_train |
Not seen in children is | Seminoma, the most common GCT in adults, does not occur before 5 years of age. seminoma is considered a postpubeal tumor. | 9,199 | medmcqa_train |
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