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medmcqa_4944
Modified shock index formula is:
[ "Hea rate/Systolic BP", "Hea rate/Diastolic BP", "Hea rate/Mean aerial pressure", "Pulse rate/Systolic BP" ]
Shock Index(SI) Modified Shock Index (MSI) SI is defined as hea rate divided by systolic BP Better marker for assessing severity of shock than hea rate & BP alone. Utility in trauma patients , sepsis, obstetrics, myocardial infarction, stroke & other acute critical illnesses. Correlated with need for interventions such...
C
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medmcqa_7023
A patient Dharampal has been diagnosed to have bronchial asthma and is maintained on oral prednisolone 20 mg daily and inhaled salbutamol as required. The patient develops chest infection. Which of the following measures would you like to take?
[ "Stop prednisolone", "Reduce prednisolone dose to 5 mg/day", "No change/increase in prednisolone dose", "Substitute prednisolone with inhaled budesonide" ]
* During conditions of stress or infection, dose of steroids should not be decreased. coicosteroids reduce the inflammatory response by inhibiting the activation of inflammatory cells and by reducing mediator production, microvascular leakage, and mucus formation.Coicosteriods helps in reducing infections. Rather, incr...
C
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medmcqa_35334
Which is the nerve root of Biceps jerk?
[ "C5-C6", "C6-C8", "C7-C8", "C8-T1" ]
Ans. A C5-C6Ref: Gray's Anatomy, 41st ed. pg. 792* Biceps jerk (C5, 6) The elbow is flexed to a right angle and slightly pronated. A finger is placed on the biceps tendon and struck with a percussion hammer; this should elicit flexion and slight supination of the forearm.Extra Mile* Triceps jerk (C6-8) The arm is suppo...
A
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medmcqa_45722
Malphigian corpuscles are seen in:
[ "Thyroid", "Kidney", "Neurons", "Liver" ]
Ans. (b) Kidney
B
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medmcqa_50248
The brilliantly transilluminant tumour in the neck may be-
[ "Branchial cyst", "Thyroglossal cyst", "Sternomastoid tumour", "Cystic hygroma" ]
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D
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medmcqa_36732
A 63 year old male presented with sudden onset of weakness of the face and tongue and dysahria suggestive of a lesion involving coiculonuclear tract. MRI revealed ischaemic stroke of a ceain pa of the internal capsule. Which of the following pas of the internal capsule was most likley affected?
[ "Anterior limb", "Genu", "Posterior limb", "Both genu and posterior limb" ]
The coiconulcear fibers pass through the genu of the internal capsule. The coiconuclear tract (previously called coicobulbar tract) innervated the muscles of the face and tongue the facial and hypoglossal nerves. Pas of internal capsule Motor fibers/ Descending fibers Sensory fibers/ Ascending tracts Anterior limb Fron...
B
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medmcqa_7197
First web space of foot is supplied by:
[ "Common peroneal nerve", "Superficial peroneal nerve", "Deep peroneal nerve", "Sural nerve" ]
Ans. C Deep peroneal nerveRef: Anatomy of Foot and Anklet pg 12NerveMotor InnervationSensory DistributionCommon peroneal (L4, L5, S1, S2)Deep and superficial peronealArticular branches to knee; anterolateral aspect proximal leg (via lateral sural nerve)Deep peronealTibialis anterior, EDL, EHL, peroneus tertius Lateral ...
C
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medmcqa_20434
Which of the following is not approved for treatment of leprosy?
[ "Ofloxacin", "Minocycline", "Azathioprine", "Rifampicin" ]
Rifampicin is combined with dapsone to treat paucibacillary leprosy. Rifampicin and clofazimine are combined with dapsone to treat multibacillary leprosy. A single dose of combination therapy has been used to cure single lesion paucibacillary leprosy: rifampicin (600 mg), ofloxacin (400 mg), and minocycline (100 mg). A...
C
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medmcqa_45264
Which of the following statement is true about the anterior fontanelle?
[ "Size of anterior fontanelle is about 2.5 mm x 2.5 mm", "It normally closes at bih", "It must be measured across the borders", "Early closure is seen in rickets" ]
Size of anterior fontanelle is 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm. It closes by 18 months. It must be measured across the borders. Delayed closure is seen in hypothyroidism, rickets, trisomy syndromes, intrauterine infections, hypophosphatasia and osteogenesis imperfecta. Ref: Clohey, 8th edition, pg no 103; Dutta Obstetrics, 8th edition...
C
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medmcqa_10564
Which among the following diagnostic technique is confirmatory for Lymphangiosarcoma
[ "Lymphangiography", "Ultrasonography", "Skin biopsy", "Lymphoscintigraphy" ]
Skin or nodule biopsy is confirmative for diagnosis of Lymphangiosarcoma.
C
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medmcqa_38961
Urinary stone formed in patients with regional bowel enteritis is
[ "Calcium oxalate", "Urate", "Phosphate", "Cysteine" ]
Calcium oxalate stones are more common in Crohn's patients (regional bowel enteritis)than in the general population because of fat malabsorption. Fat binds to calcium, leaving oxalate free to be absorbed leading to hyperoxaluria and deposition in the kidney, where it can form into stones ref : Bailey 27th edition , cha...
A
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medmcqa_33128
True about pseudohypoparathyroidism:
[ "Dystrophic calcification", "|ed Ca2+", "|ed PO4", "|ed PTH" ]
Answer is D ( |ed PTH): Pseudohypoparathyroidism is associated with elevated PTH and signs of ineffective PTH action The response of urinary cAMP to PTH is decreased/normal and Heterotopic ossification may be characteristically seen.
D
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medmcqa_29526
Glucose is conveed to sorbitol by ?
[ "Aldolase B", "Aldose reductase", "Sorbitol dehydrogenase", "All of these" ]
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Aldose reductase
B
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medmcqa_39350
Ductus deference is derived from
[ "Mesonephric duct", "Mullerian duct", "Paramesonephric", "Vitelline duct" ]
Inderbir Singh&;s Human embryology Tenth edition The mesonephric ducts give rise to: Trigone of urinary bladder Posterior wall of prostatic urethra Ductus deferens Seminal vesicles Epididymis Ejaculatory ducts
A
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medmcqa_15499
Drug that is used for fetal lung maturity is:
[ "Dexamethasone", "Folic acid", "Beclomethasone", "None" ]
Ans. a. DexamethasoneRef: Williams Obstetrics 24th Ed; Page No-754ANTENATAL CORTICOSTEROID THERAPYA single dose of corticosteroids is recommended for pregnant women with gestational age 23-34 weeks of gestation who are at risk of preterm delivery within 7 days.A complete course isBetamethasone two IM 12-mg doses given ...
A
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medmcqa_48359
Virulence factor of the group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus is
[ "Protein M", "Protein T", "Protein R", "Lipotechoic acid" ]
The virulence factors of group A streptococcus or Streptococcus pyogenes: 1. Capsule 2. Carbohydrate antigen 3. Protein antigen M, T, R proteins 4. Pili M protein - acts as virulence factor by inhibiting phagocytosis. Heat and acid stable but susceptible to tryptic digestion. Antibody to M proteins promote phagocytosis...
A
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medmcqa_40901
Flaying is seen in which wound?
[ "Laceration", "Incised wound", "Stab wound", "Contusion" ]
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Laceration LACERATION (TEAR OR RUPTURE)Lacerations are tears or splits of skin, mucous membrane and underlying tissue (e.g., muscle or internal organs). Lacerations are produced by application of blunt force to broad area of the body, which crush or stretch tissues beyond the limits of their elasticit...
A
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medmcqa_13261
Cyanide poisoning acts by :
[ "Inhibiting DNA synthesis", "Inhibiting enzymes of proteins synthesis", "Inhibiting cellular respiration", "Inhibiting protein breakdown" ]
C i.e. Inhibit cellular respiration
C
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medmcqa_47751
Hernia occurring in a potential space posterior to gastrojejunostomy is called
[ "Bochdalek's Hernia", "Peterson's Hernia", "Littre's Hernia", "Richter's Hernia" ]
Answer- B. Peterson's HerniaPetersen hernias are a type ofinternal hernia which occurs in the potential space posterior to a gastrojejunostomy.This hernia is caused by the herniation of intestinal loops through the defect between the small bowel limbs, the transverse mesocolon and the retroperitoneum, after any type of...
B
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medmcqa_48223
All are indications of methotrexate except?
[ "Leukemia", "Breast cancer", "Rheumatoid ahritis", "Renal failure" ]
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Renal failure o MTX, usually in combination with other drugs, is effective against acute lymphocytic leukemia, choriocarcinoma, Burkitt's lymphoma in children, breast cancer, and head neck carcinomas.
D
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medmcqa_11589
Prokaryotes are characterized by -
[ "Absence of nuclear membrane", "Presence of microvilli on its surface", "Presence of smooth endoplasmic reticulum", "All of the above" ]
Different between Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes PROKARYOTES EUKARYOTES Nuclear membrane absent Nuclear membrane well defined Cytoplasmic structures absent e.g. Mitochondria, Lysosomes, Golgi apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulum are absent. All these cell organelles are present In cell wall muramic acid & diaminopimelic ac...
A
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medmcqa_3359
The four points of probe placement in focused abdominal sonogram for trauma (FAST) in thoracoabdominal trauma are
[ "subxiphoid, (R) upper quadrant, (L) upper quadrant , suprapubic", "Epigastrium, (R) and (L) hypochondria, (R) iliac fossa", "Epigastrium, (R) and (L) lumbar region, (R) Lower Chest", "Hypogastrium, (R) and (L) lumbar region, (R) lower chest" ]
FAST - Focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST) examination is a bedside screening tool to identify free intraperitoneal, pleural and pericardial fluid. It is limited ultrasound examination with 6 views. - The average time to perform a complete FAST examination is 2-4 minutes. The four points of probe place...
A
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medmcqa_29231
In which of the following conditions oxygen delivery is least to muscles?
[ "Person inhaling 100 percent oxygen at the top of mout everest", "Marathon runner at sea level", "Person with carbon monoxide poisoning", "None of the above (this option none of the above was also there)" ]
In person suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning , perfusion to the muscle is least Ref: guyton and hall textbook of medical physiology 12 edition page number:353,354,355
C
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medmcqa_53612
In case of hypothyroidism which investigation is most informative and most commonly used:
[ "Serum TSH level", "Serum T3 and T4 level", "Serum calcitonin assay", "Serum TRH assay" ]
TSH* Most informative among thyroid function test parameters because of ultra-sensitivity* Can detect subclinical hypothyroidism & subclinical hypehyroidism* Hypothyroidism - TSH |* Hypehyroidism - TSH |
A
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medmcqa_38072
Best reproductive out come among mullerian duct anomalies is
[ "Bicornuate uterus > Arcuate uterus > Didelphic uterus", "Didelphic uterus > Bicornuate uterus > Arcuate uterus", "Arcuate uterus > Didelphic uterus > Bicornuate uterus", "Unicornuate uterus > Arcuate uterus > Didelphic uterus" ]
Best reproductive out come is seen is arcuate uterus > Didelphic uterus > Bicornuate uterus.
C
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medmcqa_19646
Cytoplasm to Mitochondria substrate shuttle is:
[ "Glycerophosphate shuttle", "Malate shuttle", "Phosphoenol pyruvate", "Oxaloacetate" ]
Ans. (b) Malate shuttleRef: Harper's Biochemistry, 30 ed. pg. 134-135th* There are certain shuttle systems that operate for transport of reducing equivalents from cytosol into mitochondria. These shuttle systems operate because mitochondrial membrane is impermeable to cytosolic NADH produced during glycolysis. In order...
B
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medmcqa_41482
Impacted wisdom teeth may produce referred pain via
[ "Lingual nerve", "Facial nerve", "Branch of the auriculo temporal nerve", "None of the above" ]
Unerupted wisdom teeth, erupting teeth, and malocclusion can cause ear pain secondary to direct impingement of the auriculotemporal nerve.
C
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medmcqa_12975
A person has inability to look downward and laterally. The nerve injured is: September 2012
[ "Occulomotor", "Trochlear", "Abducent", "Trigeminal" ]
Ans. B i.e. Trochlear Cranial nerves related to ophthalmology 3rd cranial nerve: - Supplies all extra-ocular muscle EXCEPT superior oblique & lateral rectus, Complete paralysis results in external ophthalmoplegia (Inability to move the eye upward, inward & downward), - Drooping of the upper eyelids due to paralysis of ...
B
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medmcqa_7600
A 25 year old overweight female was given fentanyl-pancuronium anesthesia for surgery. After surgery and extubation she was observed to have limited movement of the upper body and chest wall in the recovery room. She was conscious and ale but voluntary respiratory effo was limited. Her blood pressure and hea rate were ...
[ "Incomplete reversal of pancuronium", "Pulmonary embolism", "Fentanyl induced chest wall rigidity", "Respiratory depression" ]
Patient with limited movement of the upper body and chest wall and limited respiratory effo after receiving a long acting muscle relaxant pancuronium is showing features of incomplete reversal from the effects of muscle relaxant drug. Factors affecting rate of recovery of neuromuscular activity after reversal depend up...
A
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medmcqa_11958
Closure of glottis is by, all except -
[ "Posterior cricoarytenoids", "Lateral cricoarytenoids", "Cricothyroid", "Thyroarytenoids" ]
Muscles which adduct the vocal cords (close the glottis) are thyroarytenoid, lateral cricoarytenoid, Interarytenoid (Transverse arytenoid), Cricothyroid.
A
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medmcqa_50749
Which of these forms the principle of stroboscopy
[ "Terrier's law", "Goldsmith law", "Seldinger principle", "Talbott's law" ]
Talbot law --images on human retina linger for 0.2 seconds after exposure.Therefore, sequential images produced at intervals less than 0.2 seconds produce the illusion of a continuous image which allows for the illusion of motion when rapidly produced still images are presented Ref : Diseases of ENT by Dhingra 6th edit...
D
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medmcqa_17040
What is true of Spigelian hernia?
[ "It occurs exclusively in males.", "It involves part of the circumference of the bowel wall.", "It is best repaired by the classical Bassini technique of inguinal ligament repair.", "It occurs at the lateral edge of the linea semilunaris." ]
Spigelian hernia occurs at the semilunar line, which extends along the lateral border of each rectus abdominis muscle. The posterior rectus sheath is deficient at the level of the arcuate line (semicircular line) about one-third of the distance between the umbilicus and the pubic symphysis; this is the most common site...
D
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medmcqa_39805
A patient presented with a vesicle on shin. Microscopy of Tzanck smear showed giant cells. Causative agent is:
[ "Vaccinia virus", "Varicella zoster", "Mycobacterium", "Molluscum contagiosum" ]
Ans. b. Varicella zoster (Ref: Fitzpatrick 7/e p490-493 1873-1898; Rooks 8/e p33 14-33.22; Roxburgh 18/52-54) Vesicles on shin and giant cell on Tzanck smear suggest the diagnosis of Herpes Zoster.Tzanck SmearCytological examination of skin blistersAlter rupturing roof of the blister, the floor is scraped with a surgic...
B
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medmcqa_23678
Hypothalmo-hypophyseal tract is present in?
[ "Infundibular stalk", "Pars intermedia", "Pars nervosa", "All of the above" ]
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A
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medmcqa_24045
Nummular keratitis is a feature of: September 2012
[ "Fungal keratitis", "Herpes zoster keratits", "Bacterial keratitis", "Acanthamoeba keratitis" ]
Ans. B i.e. Herpes zoster keratitis
B
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medmcqa_47691
True regarding Sjogren's syndrome are all of the following except: September 2009
[ "Autoimmune condition", "Males are commonly affected", "Progressive destruction of lacrimal and salivary gland", "No single laboratory investigation is pathognomic" ]
Ans. B: Males are commonly affected SjOgren's Syndrome (SS) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterised by lymphocytic infiltration, acinar cell destruction and proliferation of duct epithelium in all salivary and larimal gland tissue. Extra glandular involvement of muscles, blood vessels, lungs, kidneys may also oc...
B
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medmcqa_24691
Fetal heart starts contracting at
[ "10-12 days", "10-12 weeks", "3-5 weeks", "3- 5 month" ]
(C) 3-5 weeks[?]The Beginning:The human heart begins to beat and pump blood through the embryo around day 22 of gestation.The electric stimulus that triggers contractions in the myocardium arise spontaneously within the myocardium itself, and propagate from cell to cell. Input from the central nervous system can modify...
C
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medmcqa_23590
Recurrent Bilateral Hypopyon formation associated with thrombophlebitis is most consistent with which of the following:
[ "HLA B 27 associated uveitis", "Behcet's syndrome", "Syphilis", "Herpes Zoster" ]
Answer is B (Behcet's syndrome): Recurrent bilateral Hypopyon is a characteristic feature of Behcet's syndrome. Behcet's syndrome is also associated with thrombophlebitis which is therefore the single hest answer of choice. HLA - B27 associated uveitis may also present with hypopyon but this is typically unilateral and...
B
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medmcqa_17923
Histologically intense lymphocytic infiltration of the gland replacing the acinar structures, but preserving the lobular architecture seen in:
[ "Mucoepidermoid carcinoma.", "Epithelial- myoepithelial carcinoma.", "Sjogren syndrome.", "Myoepithelioma" ]
The three types of histologic alterations seen in Sjogren's syndrome are as follows: Intense lymphocytic infiltration of the gland replacing the acinar structures, but preserving the lobular architecture. Proliferation of the ductal epithelium and myoepithelium to form epimyoepithelial islands Atrophy of the glands s...
C
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medmcqa_45423
AML best prognosis is seen with ?
[ "Acute myelo monocytic leukemia.", "Acute monocytic leukemia.", "Acute promyeloblastic lukemia (M.3).", "Erythro leukemia" ]
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Acute promyeloblastic leukemia (M.3) Acute promycloblastic leukemia Also known as M-3 Associated with t(15:17) DIC, chloromas common Very responsine to retinoic acid combined with anthracylines. M.7 (acute megakaryocytic leukemia) mostly seen in down syndrome. French-American-British (FAB) Classificat...
C
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medmcqa
medmcqa_25415
A 25-year-old male presents to emergency dept. following a road traffic accident. On examination, there is pelvic fracture and blood at urethral meatus.Following are true about pt except -
[ "Anterior urethra is most likely site of injury", "Retrograde urethrography should be done after the pt is stabilized.", "Foley catheter may be carefully passed if the RGU is normal", "Rectal examination may reveal a large pelvic hematoma with the prostate displaced superiorly." ]
The pa of urethra most likely injured in the pelvic fracture is membranous urethra (a pa of post. urethra) Post. Urethra includes -- Prostatic + membranous urethra Anterior urethra includes -- Bulbar + penile urethra The anterior urethra (paicularly bulbar urethra) is injured due to a direct blow to the perineum (strad...
A
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medmcqa_19192
The force of a twitch is less than that in a tetanus, BECAUSE:
[ "One action potential does not release sufficient Ca++ to saturate the troponin binding sites", "Ca++ reuptake into the sarcoplasmic reticulum is so rapid that there is insufficient time for all the troponin Ca++ -binding sites to be occupied", "Crossbridge cycling is not fast enough to allow expression of the ...
There is enough elasticity in the structures transmitting force (crossbridges, thick and thin filaments, Z-disks, tendons) that the 10 nm shoening / half sarcomere produced by one cycle will not produce much force. Many cycles are needed to fully stretch these elastic elements. Ca++ must remain high as a result of a tr...
C
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medmcqa_5050
"Umami" is type of
[ "Color blindness", "Smell sensation", "Taste sensation", "Deafness" ]
Ans. c (Taste sensation) (Ref. Ganong Physiology 23rd/pg. Chapter 10, Figure 10-6.)Umami is the fifth taste sense triggered by glutamate and particularly by the monosodium glutamate (MSG) used so extensively in Asian cooking. The taste is pleasant and sweet but differs from the standard sweet taste. The action of umami...
C
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medmcqa
medmcqa_41052
NMR principle is based on
[ "Positron", "Neutron", "Proton", "Electron" ]
NMR/MRI principle is based on ability of protons in the body to absorb and emit radio waves when the body is placed in strong magnetic field
C
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medmcqa
medmcqa_50167
Which of the following best estimates the amount of radiation delivered to an organ in the radiation field?
[ "Absorbed dose", "Equivalent dose", "Effective dose", "Exposure dose" ]
Absorbed dose refers to the quantity of total energy per unit mass of matter that is absorbed from ionizing radiation. Unit for absorbed dose is gray(Gy). Ref: Radiation Protection in Educational Institutions By National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements; Operational Health Physics, National Council on R...
A
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medmcqa_37131
The two blocks in the twin block functional appliance are angulated at (Or) The angle of inclined plane in clarke's twin block is
[ "45°", "70°", "65°", "80°" ]
"Twin - Block appliance" is the most acceptable functional appliance and was introduced by William Clark. The appliance consists of a upper and lower appliances with posterior bite blocks. The upper and lower bite blocks interlock at an 70°
B
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medmcqa
medmcqa_33182
Mutation in Keratin 1 and 10 are associated with?
[ "Epidermolysis bullosa simplex", "Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis", "Epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma", "Meesmann epithelial corneal dystrophy" ]
ANSWER: (B) Epidermoiytic hyperkeratosisREF: Journal of Pathology 2004; 204: 355-366- DOI: 10.1002/path.l643"Mutations in keratins K1 and K10 are associated with bullous congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma (BCIE), also sometimes referred to as EH or EHK (epidermoiytic hyperkeratosis, the principal clinical feature of...
B
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medmcqa_29061
Brilliantly translucent swelling in the neck region in a 2 year old child, diagnosis is
[ "Lipoma", "Teratoma", "Cystic Hygroma", "Thyroglossal cyst" ]
CYSTIC HYGROMA: • Cystic hygromas are multiloculated cystic spaces lined by endothelial cells. • It results due to sequestration of a portion of the jugular lymph sac from the lymphatic system. • Cysts are filled with clear lymph and are lined by endothelium. • Turner's syndrome is associated with cystic hygroma. • Mos...
C
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medmcqa_458
The treatment of choice in Cushing's disease is
[ "Open adrenalectomy", "Bilateral adrenalectomy", "Medical management", "Transsphenoidal excision of the pituitary adenoma" ]
The treatment of choice in Cushing's disease is transsphenoidal excision of the pituitary adenoma, which is successful in 80% of patients. Pituitary irradiation has been used for patients with persistent or recurrent disease after surgery. However, it is associated with a high rate of panhypopituitarism, and some patie...
D
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medmcqa_44751
Chlamydia can cause infertilty due to?
[ "Slaphingitis", "Endometritis", "Oophritis", "Cervicitis" ]
ANSWER: (A) SlaphingitisREF: Shaw 13th ed p. 209Salphingitis due to chlamydia and gonnorrea are common causes of tubal block resulting in infertility
A
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medmcqa_33719
Clergyman&;s knee is due to
[ "Prepatellar bursitis", "Subcutaneous Infrapatellar bursitis", "Deep Infrapatellar bursitis", "Suprapatellar bursitis" ]
Subcutaneous Infrapatellar BursaIt lies in front of lower pa of the tibial tuberosity and of the lower pa of the ligamentum patellae.Subcutaneous infrapatellar bursitis is called "clergyman&;s knee."Ref: Chaurasia; Volume 2; 6th edition; Page no: 44
B
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medmcqa_31473
What is the most common site of an accessory spleen?
[ "Greater curvature of the stomach", "Gastrocolic ligament", "Splenocolic ligament", "Splenic hilum" ]
Splenunculi- single or multiple accessory spleens MC site: near the hilum of the spleen > behind the tail of the pancreas The remainder are located in the mesocolon, greater omentum or the splenic ligaments. Significance- failure to identify and remove these at the time of splenectomy may give rise to persistent diseas...
D
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medmcqa_45952
Edema occurs when plasma protein level is below:
[ "8 g/Dl", "2 g/dL", "5 g/dL", "10 g/dL" ]
Ans. (c) 5g/dL(Ref: Harshmohan 5th pg 97)When total plasma proteins <5gm/dl (normal 6-8gm/dl) or albumin <2.5gm/dl (normal 3.5-5gm/dl) edema takes place
C
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medmcqa
medmcqa_2017
Lepra cells seen in leprosy are:
[ "Lymphocytes", "Plasma cells", "Vacuolated Histiocytes", "Neutrophils" ]
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C
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medmcqa_24730
The group of drugs used as subsidiary medicines in cancer treatment?
[ "Amefostine", "Filgrastim", "Cytochalasin", "All of the above" ]
The above-given drugs are considered as cancer Protectants. Cytochalasin is a migrostatic or anti-metastatic drug.Ref: Sharma and Sharma 2nd e/pg 858.
D
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medmcqa_42220
In TRIAGE system for disaster management, Red colour code indicates?
[ "About to die patients", "Uninjured patients", "High priority or transferable cases", "Dead or moribund cases" ]
Ans. c (High priority or transferable cases) (Ref. Park Textbook of PSM 22nd/pg.741)TRIAGEIt consists of rapidly classifying the injured on the basis of the severities of their injuries and the likelihood of their survival with prompt medical intervention.Four colour coding# Red - High priority or transferable cases# Y...
C
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medmcqa_275
A 25 years female was found in room with 1000/0 burns on her body. The tongue was protruding out; body was in pugilistic attitude with heat ruptures, peeling of skin, and heat haematoma and heat fractures of skull. Carboxy hemoglobin was 250/0 and soot paicles were present in trachea. Which of the combinations of two f...
[ "Heat haematoma & heat ruptures", "Heat fracture of skull and peeling of skin", "Heat haematoma and pugilistic attitude", "Carboxv hemoglobin (25%) and soot paicles in trachea" ]
D i.e. Carboxy hemoglobin 250/0 and shoot paicles in trachea
D
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medmcqa_16406
Hormonal contraceptives are contraindicated in women:
[ "Less than 25 years of age", "Who are normotensive", "Who have thromoboembolic disorders", "Who have anemia" ]
- Combined oral contraceptives are absolutely contraindicated in those with Thrombo-embolic disorders. - They are useful in women with anemia, as they decrease the menstrual blood loss. Other Absolute CI of OCPs: Cancer Liver diseases Uterine bleeding Cardiovascular diseases Hyperlipidemia Pregnancy
C
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medmcqa_45597
A 2-year-old girl presented with recurrent abdominal pain. She was admitted in pediatrics for detailed work up. When her blood was drawn for investigation it was milky white. Yellowish white papules noted on the dorsum of hands. On fundoscopic examination opalescent retinal vessels were seen. Fasting triglycerides >100...
[ "Familial chylomicronemia syndrome", "Familial defective Apo B", "Sitostrelomia", "Familial dysbetalipoproteinemia" ]
Ans. A. Familial chylomicronemia syndromeIdentifying features are* Recurrent abdominal pain due to pancreatitis* Milky white plasma* Eruptive xanthoma* Lipemia retinalis* Very high triglycerides* Normal cholesterol
A
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medmcqa_13137
The contact area on the distal side of a maxillary first premolar is located:
[ "Middle of the middle third with buccal embrasure wider than lingual", "Middle of the middle third with lingual embrasure wider than buccal", "Litter cervical to the junction of occlusal and middle third of the crown with wide occlusal embrasure", "Cervical third with buccal embrasure wider than lingual embra...
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C
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medmcqa_43458
All of the following are approaches to health education except -
[ "Service approach", "Regulatory appraoch", "Health education approach", "Mass media" ]
The approach to health education includes; - regulatory approach - service approach - health education approach - primary health care approach Reference : Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no:859 <\p>
D
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medmcqa_48309
Which is an allosteric protein:
[ "Transferrin", "Ceruloplasmin", "Phosphofructokinase", "Haemoglobin" ]
D i.e. Hemoglobin
D
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medmcqa_54318
All of the following structures passes through the deltopectoral triangle, EXCEPT:
[ "Cephalic vein", "Axillary nerve", "Deltopectoral lymph nodes", "Branch of thoracoacromial aery" ]
Contents of the deltopectoral triangle are cephalic vein, deltoid branch of thoracoacromial aery and deltopectoral nerves. Boundaries of the triangle are formed by:Upper margin of pectoralis major mediallyAnterior margin of deltoid laterallyClavicle superiorlyRef: Clinical Anatomy: (a Problem Solving Approach) By Kulka...
B
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medmcqa_35972
Which one of the following is the common cause of Congenital Hydrocephalus is ?
[ "Craniosynostosis", "Intra uterine Meningitis", "Aquedectal stenosis", "Malformations of Great vein of Galen" ]
Aqueductal stenosis is the most common cause of congenital hydrocephalus.
C
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medmcqa
medmcqa_14782
The following phenomenon is responsible for antibiotic resistance in bacteria due to slime production-
[ "Co-aggregation", "Biofilm formation", "Mutation evolving in altered target site for antibiotics", "Mutation evolving a target bypass mechanism" ]
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B
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medmcqa_1483
Corpus cancer syndrome is characterized by following except NOT RELATED-MEDICINE
[ "Diabetes", "Obesity", "Multiparity", "Hypeension" ]
Is triad of obesity, HTN and DM - a predisposing factor for Endometrial Ca
C
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medmcqa_18844
NOT an indication for surgery in Ventricular septal defect
[ "Hepatomegaly", "Suck- Rest-Suck cycle while feeding", "Pulmonary: Systemic blood flow > 2:1", "Eisenmenger's Syndrome" ]
Eisenmenger's Syndrome is an absolute contraindication for Surgery in Ventricular septal defect.
D
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medmcqa
medmcqa_32620
26 yrs woman with fetus in transverse lie, shoulder presentation, membranes absent, comes to the casualty in second stage of labour, management includes?
[ "External cephalic version", "Internal podalic version", "Cleidotomy", "Cesarean section" ]
Caesarean section in the preferred method of delivery if version fails or contraindicated . External cephalic version should be considered around 37 weeks onward . Internal podalic version is contraindicated because it can cause premature rupture of the membrane, placental abruption and bleeding. It can be done in tran...
D
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medmcqa
medmcqa_20002
Mycobacterium tuberculosis was discovered by -
[ "Louis pasteur", "Robert koch", "Lister", "Jenner" ]
null
B
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medmcqa_27369
Which is the most common oncogene involved in human cancer?
[ "RET", "RAS", "RB", "pS3" ]
RAS is a signal transduction protein. It is the most common oncogene mutation involved in human cancer.
B
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medmcqa_36301
Sentinel node of gall bladder is -
[ "Virchow's nodes", "Iris nodes", "Clouquet node", "Lymphnode of lund" ]
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Lymphnode of lund
D
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medmcqa
medmcqa_23656
Most common injury-related deaths in pediatrics is due to
[ "Road traffic accidents", "Homicides", "Burns", "Drowning" ]
Cause of deaths in pediatric population by injuriesRoad traffic accidents - Most commonDrowning - 2nd Most commonFire-related burns - 3rd Most commonHomicideFallsPoisoningWar(Refer: OP Ghai's Textbook of Pediatrics, 8th edition, pg no. 682)
A
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medmcqa
medmcqa_42083
All the statements are True regarding Selexipag except?
[ "Selective IP receptor antagonist", "Prostacyclin receptor agonist", "Used in Pulmonary Hypeension", "Adverse effects of Selexipag are similar to those of PGI2 analogues" ]
Selexipag is an orally active, Selective IP receptor agonist(Prostacyclin Receptor Agonist) . Selexipag has shown to reduce Morbidity and Moality in patients with Pulmonary HT . A/E : similar to those of PGI2 analogues and include headache, jaw pain, nausea, dizziness, flushing, nasopharyngitis and vomiting. Adverse ef...
A
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medmcqa
medmcqa_14181
"Aldehyde" test is for:
[ "Fasciola", "Leishmania", "Toxoplasma", "Toxocara" ]
Leishmania
B
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_32711
The side effects of digitalis are all except -
[ "Ventricular tachycardia", "Vasodilatation", "Nausea and vomiting", "Ventricular Bigemini" ]
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Vasodilatation o Digitalis causes mild vasoconstriction (not vasodilatation).Manifastations of digitalis intoxicationo Anorexia, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain are usually reported first.o Later occuring - fatigue, malaise, no desire to walk or lift an arm, headach, mental confusion, restlesness,...
B
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medmcqa_33489
An obese lady accountant working in POF hospital Wah Cantt came to the dietician there and took advice for a balanced diet. Dietician told that important point for prudent diet is that
[ "Unsaturated fats should be less than 10%", "Dietary fat should be limited to 20-30% of total intake", "Avoidance of complex carbohydrates", "Proteins should account for 50-60% of diet" ]
null
B
null
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medmcqa_22155
Which virus is not a teratogenic Virus?
[ "Rubella", "Cytomegalovirus", "Herpes simplex", "Measles" ]
TORCH complex consists of Toxoplasmosis, Others ,Rubella ,Cytomegalovirus ,& Herpes simplex virus. Others refer to hepatitis B, mumps ,coxsackevirus B. All the microoganisms in TORCH complex are transmitted transplacentally & therefore infect the foetus from mother . Lesions produced by TORCH complex in utero includes ...
D
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medmcqa
medmcqa_15508
Asherman syndrome is due to :
[ "Overdose drugs", "Postaboion curettage", "Speticemia", "Contraceptal pills" ]
Postaboion curettage
B
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medmcqa_15664
Following an emergency operation for hepatic and splenic trauma, the surgeon inserts a finger into the foramen of Winslow in an attempt to stop the bleeding. Which is TRUE of the hepatic artery?
[ "It is called the common hepatic artery at this level.", "It is medial to the common bile duct and anterior to the portal vein.", "It is posterior to the portal vein.", "It is posterior to the inferior vena cava." ]
The hepatic artery is medial to the common bile duct and anterior to the portal vein. The inferior vena cava passes posterior to the (epiploic) foramen of Winslow, where it lies behind the portal vein. The foramen represents the only natural communication between the lesser and greater peritoneal bursa (sac).
B
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medmcqa
medmcqa_10478
Declaration of Geneva is related with -
[ "Medical etiquette", "Disciplinary control", "Hippocratic oath", "Professional misconduct" ]
The modernized version of the Hippocratic Oath is the Declaration of Geneva (1948). DECLARATION OF GENEVA: Adopted by the 2nd General Assembly of the World Medical Association, Geneva, Switzerland, September 1948and amended by the 22nd World Medical Assembly, Sydney, Australia, August 1968and the 35th World Medical Ass...
C
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medmcqa
medmcqa_27046
Characteristic hallucination of schizophrenia is
[ "Auditory hallucinations commanding the patient", "Auditory hallucinations giving running commentary", "Auditory hallucinations criticizing the patient", "Auditory hallucinations talking to patient" ]
Ans. B. Auditory hallucinations giving running commentaryThird-person hallucinations, e.g. voices heard arguing, commenting or discussing the patient or giving a running commentary on one's action; are characteristic of schizophrenia.In schizophrenia auditory hallucinations are the most common type of hallucinations. F...
B
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medmcqa_13477
Most common cause of maternal anaemia in pregnancy
[ "Acute blood loss", "Iron deficiency state", "Gastrointestinal blood loss", "Hemolytic anaemia" ]
According to WHO anemia in pregnancy is defined as haemoglobin level below 11g/dl Iron deficiency anemia is the most common cause of anaemia both in the non pregnant and pregnant state Reference: Text Book of Obstetrics; Sheila Balakrishnan; 2nd edition; Page no: 285
B
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medmcqa
medmcqa_26646
Liver biopsy is normal in -
[ "Dubin johnson syndrome", "Gilbe syndrome", "Hemochromatosis", "Wilson's disease" ]
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Gilbe syndromeLiver pathology is normal in Gilbe, Crigler Najjar, Rotor Syndrome.o In Dubin Johson syndrome liver is darkly pigmented. Liver biopsy is not normal in wilson's disease, Hemochromatosis.
B
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medmcqa
medmcqa_14426
Most common malignant tumor of kidney in children is:
[ "Renal cell carcinoma", "Mesoblastic nephroma", "Wilm's tumour", "None of the above" ]
Wilms' tumor is the most common primary malignant tumor of the kidney in children. Ref: Schwaz's principle of surgery 9th edition, chapter 39.
C
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medmcqa
medmcqa_25530
HLA-B51 is associated with which disease
[ "Lupus vulgaris", "Psoriasis", "Behcet disease", "None of the above" ]
MHC-associated diseases # Lupus (SCLE and SLE): HLA-DR3 # Psoriasis: HLA-Cw6 (most linked to psoriasis), B17 and B13 (guttate psoriasis), and B27 (psoriatic ahritis) # Reactive ahritis: HLA-B27 # Behcet's disease: HLA-B51 # Chronic idiopathic uicaria: HLA-DR4, HLA-DRB4, and HLA-DQ8 # Pemphigoid gestationis: HLA-DR3 and...
C
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medmcqa
medmcqa_14385
Which of the following is true about holders method of pasteurization
[ "It kills all bacteria and spores", "It kills all bacteria except Coxiella burnetti", "It kills 95% of microorganisms", "All bacteria are destroyed" ]
Pasteurization: Pasteurization is a technique in which heat is applied to liquids to kill potential agents of infection and spoilage, while at the same time retaining the liquid's flavor and food value. Pasteurization is an example of sterilization at a temperature <100degC. Methods: 63degC for 30 min (Holder method) a...
B
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medmcqa
medmcqa_21851
True about hypehermic anhydrosis except
[ "Also called as desse syndrome", "complete absence of sweating", "Hyperkeratotic plugging of sweat glands", "Papular rashes over face and neck" ]
Hypehermic anhydrosis: Also called as desse syndrome After generalised profuse sweating for days perspiration stops suddenly in all pas of the body below neck region but persists in face and neck. Hyperkeratotic plugging of sweat glands. Papular rashes over face and neck.
B
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medmcqa
medmcqa_49090
Specific reason to disallow the sample for culture-
[ "Sample brought within 2 hr of collection", "Sample brought in sterile plastic container", "Sample brought in formalin", "Sample obtained after cleaning the collection site" ]
null
C
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_41354
Avascular necrosis can be a possible sequelae of fracture of all of the following bones, except:
[ "Femur neck", "Scaphoid", "Talus", "Calcaneum" ]
Ans. (d) Calcaneum:Ref: Maheshwari 5th ed. / 50, 2nd 141; Adams 9th/62Common sites of avascular necrosisHead of femurFracture neck femur Posterior dislocation of hipProximal pole of scaphoidFracture through waist of scaphoidBody of Talus LunateFracture through neck of talus Dislocation
D
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medmcqa
medmcqa_14342
Mutation of which of the following gene is most impoant in paroxysmal nocturnal hemaglobinuria?
[ "Decay accelerating factor (DAF)", "Membrane inhibitor of reactive lysis (MIRL)", "Glycosyl phosphatidyl inositol (GPI)", "CD8 binding protein" ]
Ans. is 'c Glycosyl phosphatidylinositol o PNH results from acquired mutation that inhibits the synthesis of Glycosyl-phosphatidyl-inositol (GPI). o The GPI linked proteins that are missing are membrane inhibitors of reactive lysis (MIRL; CD59), delay accelerating factor (DAF; CD55), C8 binding protein, urokinase plasm...
C
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_18744
Good prognosis factors of ALL are all EXCEPT:
[ "Hyperdipoidy", "Female sex", "Pre B cell ALL", "T (12:2) translocation" ]
Pre B cell ALL REF: Devita's ed p. 2240, Nelson 17" ed p. 1695 Prognostic factors for ALL Determinants Favourable Unourable WBC count Low High Age 3-7 yrs <1, > 10 yrs Sex Female Male Race White Black Hepatosplenomegaly and lymphadenopathy Absent present Testicular involvement Absent Present CNS Absent Ove FAB classifi...
C
null
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medmcqa_8954
Most common site of berry's aneury sm is-
[ "Vertebral artery", "Basilar artery", "Junction of anterior cerebral artery and anterior communicating artery", "Posterior cerebral artery" ]
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Junction of anterior cerebral artery and anterior communicating arteryBerry aneurysmo The further away the aneurysm from the anterior circulation or from the circle of willis , the less common will be its rate of occurance.o Berry aneurysm orSaccualr aneurysm or Congenital aneurysm is the most frequen...
C
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_49921
What is seen in CO poisoning?
[ "Oxygen curve shifts to left", "Hypoxic hypoxia", "Cyanosis", "Diffusion capacity of lung decreases" ]
null
A
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_22815
Decrease in osmotic fragility cause hemolysis in
[ "Thalassemia", "β-Thalassemia", "Sickle cell anemia", "Methemoglobinemia" ]
null
B
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_49758
Breast fed baby is protected from some GI infection due to presence of what in mothers milk: March 2013
[ "IgA", "Vitamin D", "Long chain omega-3 fatty acids", "IgE" ]
Ans. A i.e. IgA
A
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_51308
Cytochrome C of the bacteria has 50% identity of amino acid sequence with that of human. Which of the following is the most conserved parameter in these 2 proteins
[ "Quaernary structure", "Teiary structure", "Amino acid sequence", "Loop and turn segments" ]
Cytochrome c occurs only in eukaryotes, but prokaryotes contain proteins, known as c-type cytochromes, which perform the same general function (that of an electron carrier). The major structural differences among c-type cytochromes lie in the various polypeptide loops on their surfaces. The sequences of the c-type cyto...
B
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_3279
Location of Arlt's line:
[ "Sclera", "Lens", "Lower palpebral conjunctiva", "Upper palpebral conjunctiva" ]
Ans. (d) Upper palpebral conjunctivaRef: A.K. Khurana 6th ed. 169* Conjuctival scarring seen in trachoma as irregular stellate shaped scars over sulcus subtarsalis is called Arlts line.* It is seen in upper palpebral conjunctiva.
D
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_50562
Bones contain which type of collagen ?
[ "I", "II", "III", "IV" ]
Ans. is 'a' i.e., I
A
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_48814
Composition of Nova-T is _______
[ "Copper and silver", "Copper and aluminium", "Copper only", "Copper and selenium" ]
Composition of Nova-T is copper and silver Copper carrying devices: In these, copper wire of surface area 200 to 250mm is wrapped round the veical stem of a polypropylene frame. Among these devices are copper T 200, Copper 7, Multiload copper 250, Cop-per T 380, Copper T 220 and Nova T. They have an effective life of a...
A
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medmcqa
medmcqa_17946
What will be the best treatment for the below patient?
[ "Laser photocoagulation", "Three monthly injections of Ranibizumab", "Photodynamic therapy", "Observation and follow-up" ]
Ans. (b) Three monthly injections of RanibizumabOption a - LP is done for extrafoveal lesions, rarely done now a days.Option b - Anti-VEGF drugs are the mainstay of treatment for Wet ARMD as has been seen in many trials such as MARINA, ANCHOR, Pronto trial etcOption c - PDT can be done, but used only ifPurely occult CN...
B
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