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Nutritional status has profound effects on repair; protein deficiency, for example, and paicularly vitamin C deficiency, inhibits collagen synthesis and retards healing zinc is a cofactor in collagenase so zn deficiency impairs wound healing ref robbins 9th ed page 106 | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. Lamellar cataract | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Pneumothorax | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans is 'c' ie Portal vein Whipple's operation (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)is the most commonly performed operation for carcinoma of head of pancreas.It includes resection of: distal stomach - duodenumgall bladder - proximal jejunumCBD - regional lymphatics head of pancreasRestoration of gastrointestinal continuity require... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Decreased standard error Also Know: o Greater the standard detion (a), greater will be the standard error (SE), especially in small samples o SE can be minimized by reducing SD: By taking a large sample o SE is measure of variability of sample summaries: SE. is the SD of sample means Uses of standard ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Sialography may be of diagnostic value in Sjogren’s syndrome. Sialographs demonstrate the formation of punctate, cavitary defects which are filled with radiopaque contrast media. These filling defects have been said to produce a ‘cherry blossom’ or ‘branchless fruit-laden tree’ effect radiographically.
Ref: Shafer's t... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Causes of deep transverse arrest Android pelvis Depression of head Weak uterine contractions Laxity of pelvic floor muscles | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
(C) Chronic alcoholism# Conditions resulting in the vitamin deficiency and its effects include chronic alcoholism and severe malnutrition.> Alcoholism may be an indicator of poor nutrition, which in addition to inflammation of the stomach lining, causes thiamine deficiency.> Other causes include dietary deficiencies, p... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
B i.e. Li - L2 | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
(IgE) (161-AN 7th) (202-206-CP)Types of hypersensitivity reactions and their featuresType of reactionClinical syndromeMediatorsType I: IgE1. Anaphylaxis2. Atopy P. K. reactionIgE, histamine and other pharmacological agentsType II: Cytolytic and CytotoxicAntibody-mediated damage- thrombocytopenia-agranulocytosis, hemoly... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Most of the medial surface is supplied by the anterior cerebral artery. It also supplies the medial part of the orbital surface of the frontal lobe
Middle cerebral artery supplies most of the superolateral surface of brain. It also supplies the temporal lobe and the lateral part of the orbital surface of the frontal lo... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
“Vertical nystagmus means vertical displacement of the eye, not side to side nystagmus when attempting upward or down ward gaze. As defined vertical nystagmus always indicates brainstem dysfunction” | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'd' i.e. Radio nucleotide scan * "Somatostatin receptor scintigraphy (SRS type of radio nucleotide scan) is now the imaging modality of choice for localizing both primary and metastatic NET tumor." - HarrisonNeuroendocrine for NET) tumors refers to two types of tumor:Carcinoids & Pancreatic endocrine tumors (PE... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Killing power of disease * CFR represents the killing power (severity) of a disease.CFR=Total no. of deaths due to a disease--------------------------------Total no. of cases of the same diseasex 100* CFR is typically used in acute infectious disease e.g.food poisoning, cholera, measles. Its usefulnes... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. (b) Calmodulin(Ref: Ganong, 25th ed/p.55)Once inside the cell, Calcium binds with calmodulin.This calcium - calmodulin complex activates an enzyme called calmodulin dependent protein kinases that phosphorylates many downstream effector proteins | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Epidural hemorrhage has a classic three-stage clinical presentation that is probably seen in only 20% of cases. The patient is initially unconscious from the concussive aspect of the head trauma. The patient then awakens and has a lucid interval while the hematoma subclinically expands. As the volume of the hematoma gr... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans is 'c' i.e. Anticholinergic drugs o Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS), also known as extrapyramidal side effects (EPSE), are drug-induced movement disorders that include acute and tardive symptoms. These symptoms include dystonia (continuous spasms and muscle contractions), akathisia (motor restlessness), parkinsonism ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
ALL THESE VALUES ARE OUTDATED!!!!!!!!!!! | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'c' i.e., 24 mm o The length of the eyeball is approximately 24 mm, So the distances from the cornea / crystalline lens to the retina and the focal length of optical rays focused by the comea/crystalline lens propagating in the vitreous humor and imaging on the retina, are also about 24 mm.Dimensiosn of an adul... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'b' i.e., 7 years | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. A i.e. Alopecia areata Alopecia areata (AA) Non-cicatricial/ non scaring alopecia Exclamation mark sign is characteristic Clinical presentation: Single or multiple circumscribed smooth patchy hair loss, most obviously on scalp but frequently involving any hair bearing skin like beard, eyebrows, eyelashes, with pat... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Plantar calcaneonavicular ligament Spring ligament (Plantar calcaneonavicular ligament) connects the calcaneum with the navicular bone. o However, its principal job is to provide a sling for the talus, to suppo the head of talus (though it has no attachment to talus). This aids in suppoing the weight of the body. Weakn... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Causes of bilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis are thyroid surgery, thyroid carcinoma, cancer cervical esophagus, cervical lymphadenopathy.
About option 'c'
Bilateral neuritis due influenza, EBV or EBV cause bilateral vagus nerve involvement which results in bilateral complete (RLN as well as SLN) paralysis. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Cryptosporidium Most common cause of diarrhea in HIV - Cryptosporidium. Diseases of Oropharvnx and GI system in H.I.V. These are :? Oral lesions : Thrush (oral candidiasis), oral Hairy leukoplakia (caused by EBV), and aphthous ulcer. Esophageal : Esophagitis by CMV, HSV or candida. Diarrhea : Diarrhea... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Gastrin secreted by
- G cells in the antral and duodenal mucosa.
- TG cells in stomach and ileum
- Pituitary, brain and nerves
- Pancreatic islets in the fetus | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
LGB has 6 layers - (i) Layers 1 & 2: They are called magnocellular (contain large cells). The M ganglion cells project to magnocellular poion of LGB, (ii) Layers 3-6: They are called parvocellular (contain small cells). P ganglion cells project to the parvocellular poion of LGB The visual coex has 6 layers. The magnoce... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
The primary gene involved in the transformation of a normal or a hyperplastic endometrium to a neoplastic endometrium is the loss of PTEN gene function. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
- Maple syrup urine disease is a defect in the catabolism of branched chain amino acids i.e. Valine, Leucine and Isoleucine. As a result these amino acids are excreted in urine. - This defect occurs due to the inherited deficiency of branched Chain Keto-acid Decarboxylase. - So the answer is Phenylalanine Extra informa... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Physiological jaundice which represents physiological immaturity of the neonate to handle increased bilirubin production, usually appears between 24-72 hrs. Reference : page 172 Ghai Essential Pediatrics 8th edition | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Acrocentric chromosome - a chromosome with the centromere near one end so that one chromosomal arm is sho and one is long.Metacentric chromosome - a chromosome having two equal arms because the centromere is in median position. Submetacentric chromosome - a chromosome whose centromere lies between its middle and its en... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
b. Vitamin C(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 651)Some patients with Alkaptonuria benefit from high-dose vitamin C; In Alkaptonuria, Vitamin C has been shown to decrease the build-up of brown pigment in cartilage & may slow the development of arthritis. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Yersinia enterocolitica: Type 1- Enterocolitis and gastroenteritis; Type 2- mesenteric adenitis and inflammatory terminal ileitis that may mimic appendicitisYersinia pseudotuberculosis: also mimics appendicitisRef: Ananthanarayan 9th edition, p324 | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Fecal lactoferrin, a glycoprotein present in activated neutrophils, is a highly sensitive and specific marker for detecting intestinal inflammation in ulcerative colitis. Fecal calprotectin is present in neutrophils and monocytes and levels correlate well with histologic inflammation, predict relapses, and detect pouch... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Tyrosine is the contributing amino acid for the formation of thyroxine, tri-iodothyronine, epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine and melanin | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Fracture of the middle third of face may be Le Fo fracture and if it through the middle third of nose it may be Le Fo 2 or Le Fo 3, symptoms of which areFacial swelling and deformityMalocclusion, Epistaxis, Elongated face, Nose block, Diplopia, CSF rhinorrhoea, Infraorbital paraesthesiasRef: Hazarika; 3rd ed; Pg 356 | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
A. TransaminasesKey pointsTransaminationInterconvert pair of a amino acids and a Ketoacid.#Ketoacid formed by transamination from Alanine is Pyruvate#Ketoacid formed by transamination from Aspartate is Oxaloacetate.#Ketoacid formed by transamination from Glutamate is a Keto GlutarateFreely reversible.Transamination con... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Xanthine Renal stone disease* Routine use of noncontast CT Scan has completely revolutionized te imaging evaluation of renal stone disease, nearly completely replacing plain radigrpahs and X urography for diagnosis of acute ureteral obstruction by renal stones.* Nephrolithiasis refers to the presence ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
The upper limit of vestibule on the lateral wall is marked by limen nasi (nasal valve) which is formed by the caudal (inferior) margin of upper lateral cartilage. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ref: Harrison's 18th edition & WikipediaExplanation:If the subclavian artery is occluded proximal to the origin of the vertebral artery, there is a reversal in the direction of blood flow in the ipsilateral vertebral artery.Exercise of the ipsilateral arm may increase demand on vertebral flow, producing posterior circu... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Hydroxylation of proline and lysine during collagen synthesis requires vitamin C (ascorbic acid), molecular oxygen (O2), α-ketoglutarate and enzymes dioxygenases (prolyl hydroxylase, lysyl hydroxylase). | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. D. All of the abovea. Splinting of the fracture has following benefitsb. It Reduces pain by preventing the muscle spasmc. It Reduces chances of fat embolismd. It Reduces chances of further injury to neurovascular structurese. Transportation of the patient for radiological investigations is mad easy | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Triangle of auscultation has the following boundaries: Superiorly and medially- Trapezius Inferiorly-Latissimus Dorsi Laterally-Scapula Floor -Serratus anterior, Erector spinae .Deep-Osseous poions of the 6th and 7th ribs ,internal ,external intercostal muscles. Typically, the Triangle of Auscultation is covered by the... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
A. i.e. (Superficial spreading melanoma) (613 -B & L 25th) (111- 13 S. Das 5th)MALIGNANT MELANOMA* Commonest type is superficial spreading melanoma (70%) and Least is acral lentiginous melanoma (2 - 8%)* Nodular melanoma is the most malignant form*** The presence of lymph node metastasis is the single most important pr... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
During last stages of extension, femur rotates medially on tibia due to quadriceps femoris to lock the knee joint. Femur rotates laterally on tibia during flexion.
In lateral and medial tibio femoral compartments there is a differential motion, where lateral compartment shows a higher relative motion than the medial. ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
The two methods that are used to measure contraceptive efficacy are the Pearl index and Life-table analysis. The Pearl index is usually based on a lengthy exposure (usually 1 year) and, therefore, fails to accurately compare methods at various durations of exposure. This limitation is overcome by using the method of Li... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Any fracture is Grievous hurt. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Cast - A dimensionally accurate reproduction of a part of the oral cavity or extraoral facial structures that is produced in a durable hard material.
Ref: Phillips 12 ed page no 151 | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
A significant disturbance in cognitive functions (confusion, disorientation, memory impairment, impaired concentration & attention, impaired consciousness) commonly points to the presence of organic psychiatric disorder. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Indications of cryosurgery Cervical ectopy Benign cervical lesions: CIN, condyloma accuminata,leukoplakia Condyloma accuminata of vulva and VIN not more than2cm VAIN,vault granulation following hysterectomy Palliative measure to arrest bleeding in carcinoma cervix D.C.DUTTA&;S TEXTBOOK OF GYNAECOLOGY, Pg no:591,6th edi... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Early signs of elevated ICP includes drowsiness and a diminished level of consciousness Coma and unilateral papillary changes are late signs and require immediate intervention Ref : Harrison's 19th edition Pgno :1779 | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
This is a case of mosaicism. In most cases, the mosaicism reflects confined placental mosaicism rather than true second cell line within fetus.
Amniocentesis should be offered, and if results are normal, mosaicism is presumed to be confined to placenta.
Confined placental mosaicism can cause IUGR and stillbirth. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Meniere's disease also called endolymphatic hydrops is a disorder of the inner ear where the endolymphatic system is distended with endolymph. It is characterized by Veigo Sensorineural hearing loss Tinnitus Aural fullness Veigo is due to K+ entry into perilymph and Causes irritation and is episodic Some cases of Menie... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans: a (Vital capacity) Please go through diagram given below & make the facts clear. LUNG VOLUMES INSPIRATORY CAPACITY (IC)FUNCTIONAL RESIDUAL CAPACITYVITAL CAPACITYTOTAL LUNG CAPACITY= TV + IRV= ERV + RV= ERV + TV + IRV= ERV+ TV + IRV + RV. Male (L)Female (L)Residual volumeExpiratory reserve volume1.211.10.7Tidal vol... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans: C i.e. Haemolytic anemiaAnemias and featuresPeripheral smears of iron deficiency anemia shows smaller RBC (microcytic) and paler RBC (hypochromic). Poikilocytosis in the form of small, elongated RBCs (pencil cells) is also characteristically seenThe presence of RBC that are macrocytic and oval (macro-ovalocytes) i... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
(A) Macular oedema # DIABETIC MACULOPATHY: Changes in macular region need special mention, due to their effect on vision.> These changes may be associated with Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy(NPDR) or Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR).> Diabetic macular edema occurs due to increase permeability of the ret... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
DNA replication occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle and precedes mitosis. Condensation of the chromosomes occurs during the prophase of mitosis. Fragmentation of the nuclear envelope occurs during the prometaphase of mitosis. The chromatids align at the equatorial plate during metaphase and separate into two co... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Sho labors were defined as a rate of cervical dilatation of 5 cm/hr or faster for nulliparas and 10cm/hr for multiparas. Such sho labors were more common in multiparas who typically had contractions at intervals less than 2 minutes and were associated with placental abruption, meconium, postpaum hemorrhage, cocaine abu... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Acute hemolytic anemia in G6PD deficiency is triggered by a beans, infections, and drugs. The onset can be extremely abrupt especially with ism in children. Ref: Harrison, 18th edition, Page 878. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
(C) Has a lesser potency in blocking 5-HT2 than the D2 receptor # Model "atypical" antipsychotic agent is clozapine, a dibenzodiazepine that has a greater potency in blocking the 5HT2 than the D2 receptor and a much higher affinity for the D4 than the D2 receptor. Its principal disadvantage is a risk of blood dyscrasia... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
K+ channals on stereocilia are linked by elastic filaments Displacement of cilia opens or closes potassium channals K+entry causes depolarization and causes voltage gated calcium channels to open Clacium triggers release of neurotransmitters Ref:Guyton and Hall textbook of medical physiology 12th edition,page number:72... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Currently ceftriaxone is the mainstay of therapy for uncomplicated gonococcal infection of the urethra, cervix, rectum or pharynx. Alternative regimens for uncomplicated gonococcal infection are: Gemifloxacin plus Azithromycin Gentamycin plus Azithromycin Because of co- infection with C. Trachomatis initial treatment r... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Transforming Growth factor beta:
Transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β) is the most important cytokine for the synthesis and deposition of connective tissue proteins.
It is produced by most of the cells in granulation tissue, including alternatively activated macrophages.
The levels of TGF-β in tissues are primarily regu... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
In the cited question, because the suspected deceased convict does not have any family relatives, therefore, DNA profiling or HLA typing as a tool of identification is ruled out.
DNA would have been a good tool as a person's DNA contains half of the information from each parent.
Also, because no biological sample is av... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
B2 blockers and non-selective beta blockers are contraindicated in diabetes as they mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia except sweating Cardioselective beta blockers or beta 1 blockers can be given. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. (c) Putamen.This patient has a risk factor for both ischemic and hemorrhagic cerebrovascular accident (CVA); however, her recent onset of Coumadin for atrial fibrillation and imaging is suggestive of hemorrhage. Intracerebral or intraparenchymal bleeds can occur due to hypertension in the thalamus, pons, cerebellu... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Resection of metastases of lung, liver, and brain can result in occasional 5-year cures. In general, surgery should be undertaken only when the primary tumor is controlled, diffuse metastatic disease has been ruled out, and the affected patient's condition and the location of the metastasis permit safe resection. Five-... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Chordoma is a malignant tumor arising from notochordal remnants. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. D. Enriched mediaViruses are strict/obligate cellular parasites, as they lack necessary enzymes for nucleic acid and protein synthesis. They are dependent on host cells for this, hence can't grow in cell free (artificial) culture medium.Methods for virus isolation/culturea. Animalb. Embryonated eggs (CAM, Amnion, ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Mutations involving single genes follow one of three patterns of inheritance: autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, or X-linked. Autosomal Dominant Inheritance Familial hypercholesterolemia Huntington disease Marfan syndrome Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Hereditary spherocytosis Neurofibromatosis, type 1 Adult polycystic k... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
GAMMA GANDY BODIES WERE SEEN IN SICKLE CELL ANEMIA ,CML AND CIRRHOSIS .THEY ARE DEPOSITS IN CONGESTIVE SPLEENOMEGALY WHICH CONTAINS : IRON +CALCIUM + FIBROUS TISSUE OF SPLEEN Sickle Cell Anemia 1) Single nucleotide substitution ("point mutation") in the gene for the beta chain of hemoglobin. 2) Different amino acid get... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Superior laryngeal vessels and internal laryngeal branch of superior laryngeal nerve which supplies pyriform fossa and sensory fibres to larynx above the level of vocal cord enters through thyrohyoid membrane between middle and inferior constrictors. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Causes of cicatricial alopecia: -Discoid lupus erythematosus and morphea - developmental /hereditary : aplasia cutis -traumatic, post radiation -herpes sister,inflammatory tinea capitisand bacterial infections -lichen planopilaris - folliculitis decalvans and dissecting cellulitis of the scalp -pseudopelade of Brocq - ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
B i.e. Biological function remains intact | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Its at the time of ovulation or just before it. The oocyte remains in the diplotene stage of meiosis I until the LH surge. With the LH surge there is a resumption of meiotic activity and the first polar body is released just before ovulation. Ovulation is around 34-36 hours from the beginning of LH surge And 10-12 hour... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'c' i.e., 13o The ATP 7 B gene is located on chromosome 13, which is responsible for Wilson's disease. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
RECURRENT LARYNGEAL NERVE PARALYSIS BILATERAL (BILATERAL ABDUCTOR PARALYSIS) AETIOLOGY:- Neuritis or surgical trauma (thyroidectomy) are the most impoant causes. The condition is often acute. POSITION OF CORDS :- As all the intrinsic muscles of larynx are paralyzed, the vocal cords lie in median or paramedian position ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Jerish herheximer reaction o Certain cell wall acting antibiotics cause rapid cell lysis and release of proinflammatory and/or toxic bacterial components, which induce inflammatory response in host.o This produces a clinical syndrome known as Jarish-hersheimer reaction.o The typical example is treatme... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Lesser palatine artery o Four arteries contribute to little's area :Anterior ethmoidal artery.Septal branch of superior labial artery (Branch of facial A).Septal branch of sphenopalatine artery (Branch of maxillary A).Greater palatine artery' (Branch of maxillary' A). | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
All patients with Candida fungemia should be treated with systemic antifungals. Terbinafine (non-competitive inhibitor of squalene epoxide) is an agent used for dermatophyte infection. Fluconazole has been shown to be an effective agent for candidemia. Voriconazole is also active against Candida albicans but has many d... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
This patient has vaginismus. Genito-Pelvic Penetration Pain Disorder: GPPPD Dyspareunia : Persistent or recurrent pain with attempted or complete vaginal entry and/or penile vaginal intercourse. This is frequently associated with pelvic pathology such as endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, or ovarian neoplasms. Vaginismus... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans is b ie Bladder exstrophy Congenital anomalies associated with increased risk of bladder cancer are: - patent urachus - exstrophy bladder - Both increase the risk for adenocarcinoma. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
HIGH-DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN (HDL)High-density lipoproteins transpo cholesterol from peripheral tissues to the liver. The major apoproteins in HDL are Apo-A1, with some Apo-A2, Apo-C, and Apo-E. HDL serves as a plasma reservoir of Apo-C and Apo-E which can be transferred to VLDL and chylomicrons and back clinical Significa... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Alprostadil is a PGE1 analog that is naturally produced in tissues such as seminal vesicles and cavernous tissues, in the placenta, and in the ductus aeriosus of the fetus. Therapeutically, alprostadil can be used to treat erectile dysfunction or to keep the ductus aeriosus open in neonates with congenital hea conditio... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Coxibs are selective cox2 inhibitors- Basically, Coxibs are NSAIDS They won't cause gastric acidity as they won't exe their effect on cox-1 but as there is an increased chance of cardiac events like hea attack due to excess thrombosis Excess thrombosis is due to decrease in PGI2 and enhanced TXA2 Ref: KD Tripathi 8th e... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Answer is B (REAL Classification) In 1994, a group of hematopathologists, oncologists and molecular biologists came together (International Lymphoma Study Group) and introduced a new classification, called the 'Revised European-American Classification of Lymphoid Neoplasms (REAL). WHO has now reviewed and updated the r... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Arrhenoblastoma | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ref: R. Alagappan Manual for Medicine 4th Edition pg no:179 This syndrome includes unstable angina, and non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). ACS is a spectrum of disease characterised by either one of the following: 1. New-onset angina 2. Angina at rest 3. Progression of angina of increasing frequency or se... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. (a) Erythema multiformeTargetoid lesions are features of Erythema multiformeClinical targetoid (target-like) lesion shows central necrosis surrounded by a rim of perivenular inflammation | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Perjury is dealt in 193 IPC. Wilful giving of false evidence by a witness while under oath. He can be imprisoned for 7 years. - Dr. K. S. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
The patient has subacute thyroiditis, also known as granulomatous giant cell or de Quervain's thyroiditis. This condition is thought to be due to viral infection of the thyroid gland, and may follow an upper respiratory infection. Early in the process, the follicular destruction causes inappropriate release of thyroid ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Given action - wrist drop Due to radial nerve injury PIN palsy causes - finger drop not wrist drop | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Impoant initial tests in case of peripheral neuropathy: Serum electrolytes, renal and hepatic function, fasting blood glucose (FBS), HbA1c, urinalysis, Thyroid function tests, B12, folate, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), Rheumatoid factor, antinuclear antibodies, serum protein electrophoresis, and urine for BJP. ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
.When nail discoloration is due to zidovudine, patients are usually able to repo if the discoloration preceded or coincided with the initiation of therapy. Another unusual side effect of zidovudine noted by some is a grayish-black discoloration of the tongue. Azidothymidine-induced nail pigmentation Ref Robbins 9/e pg ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Lumbosacral | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
It has the advantage of smaller instruments,easy handling,improved visualisation REF:khurana,pg no 261 | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Lid retraction Thyroid ophthalmopathv Thyroid ophthalmopathy, also called thyroid orbitopathy, is a disease of the orbit seen in Graves disease (thyrotoxicosis), therefore also called Graves ophthalmopathy. However it may also occur rarely in Euthyroid person, primary hypehyroidism and Hashimoto's thy... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. (a) Thyroglossal CystRef: Schwartz 10th edition, Page 1602* Midline masses include thyroglossal duct remnants, thyroid masses, thymic cysts, or dermoid cysts* Thyroglossal cysts account for about 75% of congenital midline swellings in childhood, and they are the most common abnormality of the midline neck seen in ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Tonometry is the method of measuring intraocular pressure using calibrated instruments. The normal range is 10 to 21 mm Hg.Schiotz tonometry, a drop of surface anaesthetic solution like 4%xylocaine is used. Ref :Greenberg R.D., Daniel K.J. (2011). Chapter 31. Eye Emergencies. In R.L. Humphries, C. Stone (Eds), CURRENT ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
CMV is the mc cause of congenital infections. C/F include hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, jaundice, petechiae, purpura and microcephaly. Symptomaticcongenital disease usually occurs when a mother has a primary CMV infection in the first trimester of pregnancy. Many of these babies die, and those who survive are severely af... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. (d) MgSO4Ref: D. C Dutta 8th ed./271, Dutta Obs 6/e, 235Medical Management* Seizure treatment# The drug of choice for the control and prevention of convulsions is Pritchards regimen i.e. magnesium sulphate.Also Know* DOC in eclampsia is Labetalol* 2nd DOC in eclampsia is hydralazine | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
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