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Impetigo herpetiformis is generalized form of pustutar psoriasis seen in pregnancy.It is the only type of psoriasis where oral steroids are used.In all other types topical steroids are used. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
"Fungal infection and propionibacterium acne are the most likely organisms of endophthahnitis. Occurring several Weeks or months after cataract surgery".
- Parson's | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
A i.e. Abduction | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Hippus, also known as pupillary athetosis, is a spasmodic, repetitive oscillation in the pupil size, with alternating constriction and dilation of the pupil diameter about 1 to 2 millimeters every five seconds, without relation to the intensity of ambient lighting, emotions of the patient, or focal length of the patien... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Answer- A. Diabetic RetinopathyCircinate retinopathy is a feature of Diabetic Retinopathy. It is a feature of diabetic macular edema.Circinate retinoiathy a condition markedby a circle ofwhite spotsenclosing the macular area,leading to complete foveal blindness. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Hepatic cirrhosis frequently results in chronic respiratory alkalosis. ARF with metabolic acidosis is common in patients with cirrhosis. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. b. Oguchi's disease Mizuo phenomenon is seen in Oguchi \ disease."In Oguchis disease the characteristic golden yellowish metallic sheen (color) of posterior pole (fundus) in light adapted state reverts to normal after prolonged dark adaptation, a phenomenon described by and named after Japanese ophthalmologist Miz... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Half-life- time taken by the drug to become half of its earlier concentration it takes 5-6 half-lives for a drug to almost get eliminated from the body Ref: KD Tripathi 8th ed | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
I Arch-- Mandibular Meckel's cailage -Malleus, Incus ,Mandible,maxilla, zygomatic , palatine, temporal , antererior ligament of malleus, sphenomandibular ligament. II Arch--Hyoid Reiche's cailage - stapes , styloid process , lesser cornu of hyoid , upper half of body of hyoid . III Arch - Greater cornu of hyoid , lower... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Fluoxetine | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Graves disease is a type II hypersensitivity reaction. This type of hypersensitivity reaction is initiated by IgG antibodies that react either with the cell surface or tissue antigen. Most patients possess antibodies to thyroglobulin. The immunological basis is suppoed by idethe notification of the long-acting thyroid ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans: a (3 types are there) Ref: Robbins, 7th ed, p. 1042Spermatocytic seminoma is a non seminomatous slow growing testicular tumour seen in old age. It does not have three types.Spermatocytic seminoma* Both clinically & histologically distinct from seminoma* Variant of germ cell tumour that do not arise from an intratu... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Trochlear nerve o Trochlear nerve has the longest intracranial courseo Vagus nerve has the longest overall course (intracranial + extracranial).o Longest intracranial course-Trochlear nerveo Longest course overall and most widely distributed-Vaguso Smallest (thinnest) cranial nerve-Trochlear nerveo La... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Capgrass syndrome is a delusional disorder where patient believes that a stranger has replaced his family member. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Enterococcus fecalis * Enterococci grow in the presence of bile and hydrolyze esculine ->> bile esculin positive.Enterocococci* Enterococci were originally classified as streptococcit because organisms of the two genera share many morphologic and phenotypic characteristics. However, DNA hybridization ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Treatment of choice for phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis is Topical Steroids. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
PREPARATIONS OF CANNABIS Bhang: Decoction from dried leaveQ qand fruit shoots; 15% of active principle Majoon Sweet prepared from bhang Ganja Leaves and flower tops of female plantQ; 25% of active principleQ Charas or Hashish ResinQ exuding from leaves and stems; 25-40% of active principleQ Most potentQ Marijuana Dried... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Road traffic accidentsCause of deaths in pediatric population by injuriesRoad traffic accidents -MC Drowning -2' MCFire related burns- 3rd MC HomicideFalls Poisoning | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Endothelium consists of single layer of polygonal epithelial cells.The cell density of endothelium is around 3000 cells/mm2 Reference:Comprehensive Ophthalmology,AK Khurana,6th edition,pg no.96 | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
2.4 million units intramuscularly as a single injection is the dose of benzanthine penicillin early syphilis. Early syphilis: Benzanthine penicillin G, 2.4 million units intramuscularly weekly for three doses. More than 1-year duration: Benzanthine penicillin G, 2.4 million units intramuscularly weekly for three doses.... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
This patient needs medical treatment to relieve him of symptoms of prostatism (now better k/a LUTS i.e. lower urinary tract symptoms)
Two classes of drugs are commonly used for BPH
α Adrenergic blockers - eg. Prazosin, Terazosin (α1 blockers) & Tamsulosin, Alfuzosin (α1a blockers)
5α reductase inhibitors - eg. Finast... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Sho arm chromosome 6 | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. B Glioblastoma multiforme Ref: Sabiston.Page 1371 The following data should be remembered for brain tumors- Most common malignant Brain tumor: Secondaries > Gliomas > Meningiomas > Astrocytomas. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
b. Genome integration(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 584-586)Problems with gene therapy especially with viral vectors include toxicity, immune and inflammatory responses. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Fatality rates for left-sided disease are greater than those for right-sided disease because of the increased incidence of cardiac failure and neurologic complications. Streptococcus viridans is the most common organism implicated in left-sided endocarditis, with Staphylococcus aureus increasing in incidence. Enterococ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Drug and media same- drug absorbed Drug and media different- drug not absorbed For acidic drug poisoning like aspirin, phenobarbitone etc, treatment is by sodium bicarbonate k/a forced alkaline diuresis Alkaline drug poisoning like amphetamine, treatment done by ammonium chloride k/a forced acidic diuresis Drug of choi... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans: C (Foetal death) Ref: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by KS Narayan Reddy. 29th edition. 2010.Explanation:In intrauterine maceration, the skull vault bones may partly overlap each other. This is called as Spalding's sign and is also detectable by X-Ray examination before the birth of the dead fe... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. a. Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma A 14-year-old boy presents with history of frequent nasal bleeding. His Hb was found to be 6.4 g/dL and peripheral smear showed normocytic hypochromic anemia. The most probable diagnosis is juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'd' i.e., First case defected by investigator [Ref: Park 22nd/e d. 92 & 21st/e p. 9/1o Primary caseo Index case--First case of communicable disease introduced into the population.First case to come to attention of the investigator.o It is not always necessary that primary case will be index case : -When the fir... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
The stepwise approach to the management of asthma Step 1: Occasional use of inhaled sho-acting b2-adrenoreceptor agonist bronchodilators A variety of different inhaled devices are available and the choice of device should be guided by patient preference and competence its use. The metered-dose inhaler remains the most ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Pyrogenic exotoxin . Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome ---> Pyrogenic exotoxin 'A' . Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome -Toxic shock Syndrome Toxin Type - 1 (TSST-1) also known as enterotoxin-F or Pyrogenic exotoxin C. Rarely enterotoxin B or C may also cause TSS. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
NEPHROTIC SYNDROME:- Characterised by massive proteinuria, hypoalbuminemua and edema, hyperlipidemia is often associated. Some patients show hematuria and hypeension. Heavy proteinuria( more than 1g/metre square/day) is the underlying abnormality leading to hypoalbuminemia ( serum albumin below 2.5g/dl). The resultant ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Osteopetrosis | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans is 'a' i.e. Lidocaine and prilocaine Eutectic mixture of local Anaesthetics (EMLA)* This is unique topical preparation which can anaesthetize intact skin.* It is a mixture of 2.5% lidocaine and 2.5% prilocaine.* It acts slowly and the cream must held in contact with skin for at least 1 hour.* EMLA is used : to make... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
abdominal injury=Stable- CECT/ Unstable - eFAST ref : bailey and love 27th ed | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Anterior wall :Anterior column of fornixAnterior commissureLamina terminalisPosterior wall:Pineal glandPosterior commissureCommencement of cerebral aqueduct.Roof: ependymaFloor:Optic chiasmaTuber cinereumMamillary bodiesPosterior perforated substanceTegmentum of midbrainLateral wall:ThalamusHypothalamusRef: Vishram Sin... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. Fungal corneal ulcer | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Parvo virus B-19 "Parvovirus B-19 induces aplastic crisis in children with chronic hemolytic anemias, as in sickle cell disease". Parvovirus . Non-enveloped DNA (ss DNA) viruses. . Only DNA virus which has single stranded DNA. . Smallest virus . Has smallest genome . Only one medically impoant human p... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
The Answer is B (Amniocentesis) : At 18 weeks of pregnancy the best confirmatory test available is amniocentesis 'Triple test only gives a risk ratio. For confirmation of diagnosis, amniocentesis has to be done' - Dutta | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
The elevated ALP and hydroxyproline are diagnostic for Paget disease. The bony lesions are osteoblastic, and the sacrum and pelvis are most frequently involved, followed closely by the tibia and femur. Hypercalcemia is not usually a feature of Paget, though can occur as a complication of immobilization. The etiology is... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
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Non-cicatrial alopecia
Itching
Scales
Patient is child (8 years)
Amongst the given options Non-cicatricial alopecia is caused by T.Capitis and alopecia areata.
But only T.Capitis fullfils the criteria here, i.e. Non-cicatricial alopecia, Itching, Scales in a child.
Alpecia areata ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Oseltamivir o Oseltamivir acts by inhibiting influenza virus neuraminidase enzyme which is needed for release of progeny virions from the infected cell. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'd' i.e., MyelofibrosisRepeated unsuccessful bone marrow aspiration clinches the diagnosis in our of myelofibrosis.o Aspiration of bone marrow is often unsuccessful in myelofibrosis because of extensive fibrosis of bone marrow (characteristic dry tap). | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Serum AFP levels are elevated In >70% of patients with HCC In 85-90% of patients with hepatoblastoma Ref : Sabiston 20th edition Pgno :1464 | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Infant moality rate: Is one of the most universally accepted indicator of health status. IMR is a sensitive indicator of availability, utilization and effectiveness of health care, paicularly perinatal care. MCC of Infant moality in India are low bih weight & prematurity. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
ref Robbins 8/e p115 Vascular spasm (Vasoconstriction) -Vasoconstriction is produced by vascular smooth muscle cells, and is the blood vessel's first response to injury. ... When a blood vessel is damaged, there is an immediate reflex, initiated by local sympathetic pain receptors, which helps promote vasoconstriction | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ulcerative colitis always involves the rectum and extends proximally in a continuous fashion to involve all or pa of the colon. Skip lesions are not seen. Disease of the entire colon is termed pancolitis. Isolated islands of regenerating mucosa often bulge into the lumen to create small elevations, termed pseudopolyps.... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
(Refer: Watson Jones Textbook of Ohopedics & Trauma, 6thedition,pg no: 536-538) | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ref: 25th Ed K.Park's Textbook Of Preventive and Social Medicine | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
MUCORMYCOSIS: Caused by - rhizopus , rhizomucor , cunninghamella Moulds with non septate hyphae The higher prevalence of mucormycosis in India turned out to be statistically significant (p < 0.0001) in comparison with all other countries Predisposing factors - Organ transplant recipients - Long term desferroxamine ther... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
The aim is to supplement nutritional intake as follows Each child 6-72 months of age to get 500 calories and 12-15 grams of protein Severlely malnourished child 6-72 months to get 800 calories and 20-25 grams protein Each pregnant and nursing women to get 600 calories and 18-20 grams of protein (refer pgno:591 park 23r... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Renal ultrasound is an important test in the assessment of acute and chronic renal failure. The oliguria suggests that obstruction is a possible explanation for the renal failure. Imaging is very sensitive for obstruction, but if bladder obstruction secondary to a large prostate is suspected, bladder catheterization wo... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is `a' i.e., CraniotabesCraniotobes is the earliest manifestation of Rickets. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Arrehnoblastoma | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'a' i.e. Excision of a lump | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Inhibition of protein synthesisToxinsMechanism of actionBotulinum toxinActs on the peripheral nervous system (i.e. neuromuscular junctions) by inhibiting myoneural junction acetylcholine release and cause flaccid paralysis (many strains of Clostridium botulinum synthesized C2 toxin, that ADP- ribosyla... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
On each side of submental triangle, there is anterior belly of digastric. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ponderal index(PI) is calculated by multiplying the weight in grams by hundred and then dividing by cube of length in cm. Therefore, PI = 2000 x 100 / 50^3 =1.6 This parameter is usually less than 2 in asymmetrical IUGR baby and 2 or more in a baby who has either normal growth or has symmetrical IUGR. Reference : page ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ref: Guyton & Hall. Body Temperature Regulation, and Fever. In: Textbook of Medical Physiology. 12th ed. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier; 2012. P873. Canong's Review of Medical Physiology, 21st edition.Explanation:'"Brown fat is richly supplied with sympathetic nerves that release norepinephrine, which stimulates tissu... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Barbiturate-induced reductions in oxygen requirements and cerebral metabolic activity are mirrored by changes in the electroencephalogram (EEG), which progress from low-voltage fast activity with small doses to high-voltage slow activity, burst suppression, and electrical silence with larger doses. Barbiturates may pro... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
d. Boil over face(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2936-2948, Ghai 8/e p 563-565)Infections of the sinuses, ear and skull bones can lead to Subdural empyema. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Crystalloid o This is grade I shock choice of fluid is crystalloid.o Has been explained in previous sessions | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
"Several different types of radiation are used to treat patients with malignant conditions. The most frequently used forms of radiation for cancer therapy, however are , high energy X-rays and gamma rays". | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ref-KDT 6/e p123 vasomotor reversal ot dale is seen with adrenaline. When this drug is infused quickly, initially there is rise in blood pressure (due to sitmulation of a receptors) followed by prolonged fall (beta2 action). alpha-blocking drugs inhibit the initial rise and only fall in blood pressure is recorded. This... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'd' ie soyabean (Ref: Park 20/e, p 544 (18/e, p454)).Not only iron, soyabean has the highest content of Energy, Proteins, Fat, Calcium & Vit. B (Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin) among the given pulses.Also RememberPulses contain more proteins than eggs, fish or any flesh food, but in regard to quality, pulse prote... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
(Ref: Katzung 11/e p952) Anthracyclines (daunorubicin, doxorubicin, eirubicin and idarubicin) can cause severe cardiotoxicity manifesting as dialted cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias. The anthracycline chemotherapeutic agents (doxorubicin, daunorubicin, epirubicin and idarubicin) form free radicals in the myocardium. Thei... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Onodi cell "Onodi cell" is the posterior most posterior ethmoid cell extending lateral to the sphenoid sinus. While removing disease from the Onodi cells there are chances of injury to optic nerve and internal carotid which lie in the vicinity. The posterior ethmoidal cells in the floor of orbit are known as "Haller ce... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. C. Median NervePronator teres syndrome is a compression neuropathy of the median nerve at the elbow. Compression of the median nerve in the region of the elbow or proximal part of the forearm can cause pain and/or numbness in the distribution of the distal median nerve, and weakness of the muscles innervated by th... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Rains factor Total amount of blood loss = Total difference in swab weight x 1.5 Or Total difference in swab weight x 2 (for larger wounds or operations ) Ref : Srb's manual of surgery p/ 120 | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
"Most patients with papillary carcinoma thyroid are euthyroid and present with a slow growing painless mass in the neck". Dysphagia, dyspnea and dysphonia are commonly associated with locally advanced disease. Lymph node metastases are common especially in children and young adults, and may be the presenting complaint.... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Depressing the tongue with a tongue depressor may show red and swollen epiglottis. Indirect laryngoscopy may show oedema and congestion of supraglottic structure. This examination is avoided for fear of precipitating complete obstruction. It is better done in the operation theatre where facilities for intubation are av... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans is 'c' i.e., Dermal tenderness * Deep dermal tenderness on pressure (Buschke ollendraff sign) is a characteristic feature of secondary syphilis.Secondary syphilis presents with : -1) Most common manifestation is rash. Rash is usually bilateral symmetrical macule or maculopapular, which occurs on palms & soles. The ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. Localized thinning of peripheral cornea | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Most important indications of lithium are treatment of acute mania and prophylaxis of bipolar mood disorder, i.e. manic - depressive illness. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Three histological lesions are most characteristic of SLE Onion skin lesion of splenic aery Libman sacks endocarditis Hematoxylin bodies Onion skin pattern is seen in: Splenic aery in SLE Ewing sarcoma Charcot marie tooth disease Primary sclerosing cholangitis Malignant HTN | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Alpha agonist Drug of choice for initial treatment of open angle glaucoma is either an topical b-blocker or topical PG analogue (latanoprost) It target IOT is not attained either change over to alternative drug or use both concurrently. In refractory cases (who are not responding to (3-blockers and PG... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Somatostatin (also known as growth hormone-inhibiting hormone (GHIH) or somatotropin release-inhibiting factor(SRIF)) or somatotropin release-inhibiting In the anterior pituitary gland, the effects of somatostatin are:Inhibit the release of growth hormone (GH) (thus opposing the effects of Growth Hormone-Releasing Horm... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
The uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation is useful biologically. In hibernating animals and in newborn human infants, the liberation of heat energy is required to maintain body temperature. In Brown adipose tissue, thermogenesis is achieved by this process. Thermogenin, a protein present in the inner mitochondrial m... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. Electrons | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Anisocoria, decoicate posturing, and decerebrate posturing, all are mentioned as the ominous signs of severe head injury so development of diabetes insipidus is the answer of choice by exclusion here. Normally are equal in size, round and briskly reactive to light. Brain injury and pressure on the nerves leading to pup... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Indinavir Characteristic side effects of important antiretroviral drugsLamivudin - Nausea, headache, fatigue.Stavudine - Peripheral neuropathy, lipodystrophy, hyperlipidemia, pancreatitis, rapidly progressive ascending neuromuscular weakness.Didanosine - Peripheral neuropathy, pancreatitis, diarrhea, ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Answer is A (Pulmonary aeriography): `Selective pulmonary angiography is the most specific examination available for establishing the definitive diagnosis of PE.'-Harriosn 16th/1563 Most definitive investigation :Pulmonary angiography is an invasive procedure, and it is the most definitive procedure. It is however ceai... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Talus | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
to establish diagnosis of rheumatoid ahritis are * Clinical criteria * ESR and CRP * Ultrasound or MRI * Rheumatoid factor and anti-citrullinated peptide antibodies DAVIDSON&;S 22nd EDITION;PAGE NO 1100 | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
If inflammation is limited and brief, and the involved tissue can regenerate, then resolution is the likely outcome, without significant loss of function. In older persons this may take longer, but can still occur. Multiple bouts of acute inflammation, or ongoing inflammation, can become chronic, and there tends to be ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. (d) Toxic multinodular goiterRef: Page 1531 Schwartz 10th edition Increased RAIU is seen in:* Graves' disease (Diffuse Toxic Goiter)* Toxic Multinodular goiter* Toxic adenoma* Drug induced - Amiodarone, Iodides* Cancer thyroid* Struma Ovarii* Hydatiform mole* TSH secreting Pituitary adenoma | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
fluid deprivation test to differentiate which type of DI. If it is not significant administration of desmopressin required ( Harrison 17 pg 2219) | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma: Most common radiation induced neoplasm of parotid Most common malignant salivary gland tumor in children Types: Low grade type High grade type Well circumscribed mass having cystic mucinous material Mucin producing cells predominate Well-differentiated More Common in children TOC; Superficial ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Recent memory [Ref: Neuroanatomy through Clinical cases Hal Blumenfeld p.781-7821Classification of memoryTypeTimeAreaMechanism* Immediatememory - Primary< SecBrainstem-diencephalicactivating system;frontoparietal associationnetworks; specific unimodaland heteromodal coicesOngoing electricalactivity of neurons,changes i... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
SOLE OF THE FOOT:- 4 layers of muscles Muscles of first layer:-1. Flexor digitorum brevis2. Abductor hallucis 3. Abductor digiti minimi Muscles of second layer:-1. Tendons of FDL2. Tendon of FHL3. flexor digitorum accessorius 4. Lumbrical muscles Muscles of third layer:-1. Flexor hallucis brevis 2. Flexor digiti minimi... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Carrying angle is a small degree of cubitus valgus, formed between the axis of a radially deted forearm and the axis of the humerus. It helps the arms to swing without hitting the hips while walking.Normally it is 5-15o away from the body.Ref: Vishram Singh; Volume 1; II edition; Page no: 130 | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Inhibition of translation o Streptomycin inhibit protein synthesis (translation). | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'b' i.e., LKM-1 antibody | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'c' i.e., 1900 kcal/day Recommended daily take of energyGroupEnergy allowence (Kcal)Infancy0-6 month7-12 month118 kcal/day118 kcal/daychildren1 - 3 year4-6 year7-9 year124016901950 | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans is 'b' i.e. Compulsive eating of hair o Trichophagia is compulsive eating of hair and is usually associated with trichotillomania i.e. compulsive pulling of hair.o Compulsive shopping is called Oniomania.o Compulsive stealing is called Kleptomania.Also knowo Pyromania i.e. pathological fire setting | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. (b) AutoregulatoryRef: Ganong, 25th ed/p.612AutoregulationIt is the capacity of the tissue to regulate their blood flow - intrinsic basal myogenic toneLocal Metabolism is the primary controller of coronary flow - O2 demand is a major factorThis mechanism works well even when the nerves are removed | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. (a) Lead(Ref: Wintrobe's 12th/pg837)Sideroblastic anemia is seen in:*. Alcoholism*. Lead poisoning*. Drugs (isoniazid, pyrazinamide, chloramphenicol)*. Copper deficiency (zinc ingestion, copper chelation, nutritional, malabsorption)*. Hypothermia | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
When the patient extends both arms upright in the supinated position and holds them at shoulder height for at least 10 seconds (Patients should be asked to keep eyes open initially and later test again with eyes closed):Normal response:Palm will remain flat, elbows straight and the limbs horizontal ORSymmetrical detion... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
In osteomalacia, serum ALP (alkaline phosphatase) levels are raised, 25(OH)D levels are low or undetectable, PTH is elevated, serum calcium and phosphate levels may also be low but normal values do not exclude the diagnosis. Reference : page 1127 Davidson's Principles and practice of Medicine 22nd edition | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
<p> Neonatal tetanus is not included in IMNCI. Reference:Park&;s textbook of preventive and social medicine,K.Park,23rd edition,page no:460. <\p> | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
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