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Muscle relaxant that can be used in a patient with high serum bilirubin of 6.0 and serum creatinine of 4.5 mg/ dL?
Atracurium
Vecuronium
Pancuronium
Mivacurium
0a
single
Ans. a. Atracurium (Ref: Goodman Gilman 12/e p264; Morgan 4/e p221; Lee 13/e p191,192)Muscle relaxant that can be used in a patient with high serum bilirubin of 6.0 and serum creatinine of 4.5 mg/dL is Atracurium because of unique metabolism independent of hepatic and renal functions and ensured degradation.AtracuriumA...
Anaesthesia
Non-depolarising Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
025ab9d1-8576-4333-9fba-69b0f9a81e8f
Helix in a finger spring for mesial movement lies
Mesial to the tong axis of the tooth
Distal to the Long axis of the tooth
In line to the long axis of the tooth
Perpendicular to the long axis of the tooth
2c
single
null
Dental
null
cecbe051-d079-4542-864b-35c2af750b76
Diuretic causing gynaecomastia is -
Lubiprostone
Spironolactone
Cimetidine
Chlorthalidone
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Spironolactone Drugs causing gynecomastia* Calcium channel antagonist* Isoniazide* Reserpine* Clomiphene* Ketoconazole* Digitalis* Methyldopa* Estrogens* Testosterone* Flutamide* Phenytoin* Cimetidine* Ethionamide* Griseofulvin* Goserelin* Griseofulvin* Spironolactone* Cyprotenrone acetate Note: Cimet...
Pharmacology
Diuretic
53e13be6-87c8-4229-b3b3-02e714bfb0c1
DNA foot printing is used to detect
Single nucleotide polymorphisms
Variable number of tandem repeats
Parent of origin of the child
DNA-protein interaction
3d
single
Techniques of detection of DNA-Protein interaction : DNA footprinting Yeast one-hybrid system Electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA)
Biochemistry
Techniques in molecular biology
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Replacement dose of thyroxine is
0.1 - 0.2 mg
0.3 - 0.4 mg
1 - 2 mg
3 - 4 mg
0a
single
• Daily replacement dose of thyroxine: 1.6 μg/Kg body weight (0.1-0.15 gm) . • For TSH suppression (in PTC and FTC), dose of thyroxine: 2.7 μg/Kg body weight.
Surgery
null
7e183c01-dddf-4ed8-b81e-407133dfaac5
Insulin of choice in a patient with Diabetic ketoacidosis?
Lispro
Deterimer
Aspart
Regular Insulin
3d
single
Regular Insulin is short acting formulation given intravenously in cases of Diabetic ketoacidosis.
Pharmacology
null
1901eeaf-7b79-45ca-9583-ebee79ada513
Which radioisotope of Iodine is used in the treatment of hypehyroidism?
I123
I125
I131
I132
2c
single
Iodine 131 when taken up by thyroid gland result in destruction of the trapping cell and cells in close proximity. Because thyroid gland has extremely high affinity for iodine compared to other tissues, radioactive iodine results in selective ablation of thyroid tissue. Ref: Diseases of the Thyroid in Childhood and Ado...
Radiology
null
1da2fef4-a77d-4f3e-b396-db576d0785d8
Virus causing cervical cancer in the ectocervix -
HPV16
HPV17
HPV11
HPV19
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., HPV 16 Carcinoma cervixo The m/c etiological factor associated with cancer cervix is Human Papillomavirus (HPV).o HPV is epitheliotropic.o High-risk HPVInclude 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39. 45, 52, 56, 58, 59, 68.o Low-risk HPV associated with genital warts are subtype 6 and 11.o Almost 80% women are infect...
Unknown
null
3ff950b5-c990-4681-93d1-ac16ddeee230
The commonest systemic abnormality associated with renal cell carcinoma Is -
Hypeension
Polycythemia
Elevated ESR
Pyrexia
2c
single
The preoperative erythrocyte sedimentation rate is an independent prognostic factor in renal cell carcinoma. An elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) repoedly has been associated with a poor prognosis among patients with RCC, but the ESR is not incorporated into existing nomograms Ref Harrison20th edition pg 28...
Medicine
Kidney
7ed10403-b06f-4d16-80cb-6bebf0ac484c
Which hormone is not affected by menstrual cycle -
Estrogen
Progesterone
Gonadotropins
Prolactin
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Prolactin o Prolactin levels do not fluctuate much during the menstrual cycle.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Endocrinology in Relation to Reproduction
58167454-90c7-4c54-9aa4-9fb75f39e66f
In the primary survey of a severely wounded patient 'cABCDE', 'c' stands for
Care about surroundings
Call for help
Catastrophic haemorrhage
Cardiac status
2c
multi
Experience from war zones over the past 20 years has shown that exsanguinating external haemorrhage from massive aerial bleeding needs to be controlled even before the airway is managedIf identified, pressure should be applied, in an attempt to stem the flow of blood. When the tourniquet is applied, the time has to be ...
Surgery
Trauma
25dbc164-0d6f-46ce-8646-2109dc883575
Schwannoma arises most frequently from:
Vestibular Nerve
Trigeminal nerve
Cochlear Nerve
Facial Nerve
0a
single
A schwannoma (also known as acoustic neuroma, acoustic neurinoma, or acoustic neurilemoma) is a benign, usually slow-growing tumor that develops from the vestibular nerves supplying the inner ear. The tumor comes from an overproduction of Schwann cells--the cells that normally wrap around nerve fibers like onion skin t...
ENT
null
6bf8a322-8f3b-4ae1-91bc-ad42673c635d
Which of the following toxic states is not associated with anemia?
Clostridial sepsis
Snake venom
Lead poisoning
Listerosis
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Listerosis * The toxic or chemical injury states associated with anemia include: Clostridial sepsis, Snake venom, Lead poisoningClassification of Anemia According to Underlying MechanismMechanismSpecific ExamplesBlood Loss Acute blood lossChronic blood lossTraumaGastrointestinal tract lesions, gynecol...
Medicine
Blood
c0da51db-5912-43fc-ba24-790d7b6dbba1
Enzyme deficiency in glycogen storage disease type 5 is:
Glucose 6 phosphatase
Acid maltase
De branching enzyme
Myophpsphorylase deficiency
3d
single
D Harper, 26,h ed, p. 152, Table (18.2) & 25th ed, p. 206, Table (20.2)
Biochemistry
Carbohydrates
595c6fc4-87a1-49f1-b613-27685a796bde
The following are recognised signs any symptoms of raised intracranial tension in a 9 month old infant, except –
Bulging fontanel
Diplopia
Papilloedema
Increase in head size
2c
multi
null
Pediatrics
null
9ab62da4-8eee-4ec7-98a9-9aa339a2abe3
Which of the following is the root value of achilles tendon reflex?
L1, L2
L3, L4
S1, S2
S3, S4
2c
single
Achilles tendon reflex:Also known as ankle jerk.Root value: S1,S2Plantar flexion of the ankle joint on tapping the Achilles tendon. Must know:Deep tendon reflexes include reflex responses of the biceps, triceps, brachioradialis, patellar and Achilles tendons. Ref: Clinical Anatomy By Regions By Richard S. Snell, 2011, ...
Anatomy
null
bee6781c-5060-40ea-bccd-06c8aeaa10de
Commonest trophozite infection by sexual intercourse -
Entamoeba histolytica
Trichomonas vaginalis
Trepanoma palidium
Giabrdia intestinales
1b
single
Trichomoniasis has an estimated annual incidence of 173 million cases(Ref.PARK'S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICINE 21st Edition page no.304)
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable diseases
d7bb7459-1bbc-4390-9a75-da5cd7e2e17a
Maternal moality is maximum in which period -
Antepaum
Peripaum
Postpaum
None
1b
multi
Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine 23rd edition. *Maternal deaths mostly occur from 3rd trimester to 1st week after bih.
Social & Preventive Medicine
obstetrics,pediatrics and geriatrics
823f4d8c-505f-410a-b5c3-25a2201e8012
EAC rosette formation is the propey of one of the following type of immune cells ?
T-cells
B-cells
Macrophages
All of the above
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a'
Microbiology
null
473caf63-7b3b-48f7-8ad2-9cd943179973
Mid tracheostomy is done at which of the following level?
3-4 rings of tracheal cartilage
5-6 rings
1-2 rings
2-3 rings
3d
single
Ref: Diseases of the Ear Nose and Throat by PL Dhingra 5th edn .2010 page page 337 Explanation:TracheostomyTracheostomy is making an opening in the anterior wall of trachea and converting it into a stoma on the skin surfaceIndications areRespiratory obstructionSuction of retained secretionsRespiratory insufficiencyType...
ENT
Ear
b59dc61f-091f-4cae-bd25-f8ba48bdac2c
Which of the following represents the indication for In-situ DNA nick end labeling technique?
To detect fraction of cells in apoptotic pathways
To detect fraction of cells in S phase
To detect p53 gene product
To detect bcr/abl gene
0a
single
It is an in-situ method for detecting areas of DNA which are nicked during apoptosis.In-situ methods for labeling apoptotic cells are used to demonstrate the DNA fragments produced by endonucleolytic cleavage directly within tissue sections. The in-situ methods makes use of enzymes that label 3'-OH ends that results fr...
Pathology
null
f27efef8-d1d6-4161-9cd6-c16eefa7ea22
The need for vitamin B12 and folic acid inthe formation of red blood cells is related primarily of their effects on:
Synthesis and release of erythropoietin from the kidney
Absorption of iron from the gut
DNA synthesis in bone marrow
Hemoglobin formation in the red blood cell
2c
single
Within 6-9 hours of treatment with vitamin B12 formation of nuclear DNA component promotes normoblastic reaction of the bone marrow. Folic acid also promotes the formation of nucleic acids.
Unknown
null
52327e2b-27f5-4924-8ec7-51a02fd190d5
A 3-year-old child is admitted to the emergency department with a particularly severe attack of asthma. Which of the following is the most important factor in increasing the intrathoracic capacity in inspiration?
"Pump handle movement" of the ribs-thereby increasing anterior-posterior dimensions of the thorax
"Bucket handle movement" of the ribs-increasing the transverse diameter of the thorax
Straightening of the forward curvature of the thoracic spine, thereby increasing the vertical dimensions of the thoracic cavity
Descent of the diaphragm, with protrusion of the abdominal wall, thereby increasing vertical dimensions of the thoracic cavity
3d
multi
Contraction of the diaphragm (descent) pulls the dome inferiorly, increasing the vertical dimension of the thorax. This is the most important factor in inspiration for increasing the internal pulmonary volume and concomitantly decreasing intrathoracic pressure. The contraction of intercostal muscles is usually involved...
Anatomy
Thorax
21df7d6b-feab-45e8-a84b-5088c5150846
Harish 45 years old male admitted in hospital, says that nurse who is treating him is not actually nurse, his wife has replaced her and trying to killed him. Diagnosis.
Capgrass syndrome
Fregoli syndrome
Cotard syndrome
Alport syndrome
1b
multi
Fregoli syndrome : Patient believes that family member has come in disguise of stranger.
Psychiatry
null
e6177abc-e5ee-43e0-b295-ff9ab957bb5f
A 40 year old married male thinks that he is multitalented and is always overconfident. He never listens to his family or friends. Infact whenever anyone gives him any advice, he thinks that they have some motive against him. He is always suspicious of his wife.All these are feature of?
Borderline personality disorder
Schizoid personality disorder
Paranoid personality disorder
Histrionic personality disorder
2c
multi
Ans. C. Paranoid personality disorderParanoid personality disorder: It is characterized by generalized mistrust and suspiciousness about the motives and actions of others and a tendency to interpret them as malevolent. The patient believes that:Others are exploiting or deceiving the person.Friends are untrustwohy and n...
Psychiatry
null
a8f8689d-607e-4fc3-be8c-b4b1dfc59d2f
Wilm's Tumour is associated with all. except ?
Hemihyperophy
Beckwith syndrome
Aniridia
Polycystic kidney
3d
multi
Ans. is d i.e., Polycystic kidney disease
Pediatrics
null
0bc5a266-8437-4fcc-b05c-9450e25f1bd3
Function of hepatic stellate cells are
Vitamin A storage
Formation of sinusoids
Increase blood perfusion
Phagocytosis
0a
single
The hepatic cells are of mesenchymal origin , found in space of Dessie. The stellate cells play a role in the storage and metabolism of vitamin A and are transform into collagen producing myofibroblast when there is inflammation and Fibrosis of liver. Refer 9/e p436
Anatomy
G.I.T
27fdb198-e17c-40d0-a02e-8a5e985f6066
A 16-year-old girl presents with a painfully enlarged lymph node in her right axilla and low grade fever. Peripheral blood counts are within normal limits. The lymph node is biopsied, and numerous granulomas filled with neutrophils and necrotic debris are observed. Which of the following organisms could produce this di...
Baonella henselae
Borrelia burgdorferi
Chlamydia psittaci
Coxiella burnetii
0a
single
Baonella henselae is the infective agent of cat scratch disease, which generally presents as regional lymphadenopathy with or without low fevers and headaches. Baonella is a gram-variable pleomorphic rickettsial organism that is introduced to the skin in a cat bite or scratch. It produces a self-limited granulomatous r...
Microbiology
null
a21f68bf-f8d9-47b0-bc6b-42294340162b
Calculate the filtration,if GFR = 125 ml / min and renal plasma = 625 ml / min
5%
20%
50%
10%
1b
single
null
Physiology
null
b38eabb3-1b54-4009-b9a3-7d8e0f65b97b
Characteristics of SIRS includes the following except -
Leukocytosis
Thrombocytopenia
Infectious or noninfectious cause
Oral temperature > 38°C
1b
multi
null
Medicine
null
8d3c29fc-3223-4164-9fcc-28f9b090f73d
Which of the following condition increase chance of hyponatremia in patient treated with antidepressant:
Old age
Low weight
Cold climate
Obesity
0a
single
Ans. (A) Old ageCases of SSRl-associated hyponatremia & the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone have been seen in some patients, especially those who are older or treated with diuretics.
Psychiatry
null
479c97b3-27c9-45f4-9a64-dd2965441f42
Renal GFR is estimated by
TC99 DMCA
TC99DMSA
Tc99 DTPA
All
2c
multi
C i.e. Tc99 DTPA DTPA is freely filtered at globerulus with no tubular reabsorption or excretion. Thus its excretion rate measures GFRQ. DTPA Scan is useful for evaluation of perfusion and function of each kidneyQ. It is also indicated in Urinary tract obstructionQ, Renovascular cause of hypeensionQ and Renal transplan...
Radiology
null
305b8095-bb1e-4f1b-82f1-07500a22cdbf
Infraclavicular lesion of tuberculosis is known as -
Ghon 'S focus
Puhl's focus
Assman's focus
none
2c
multi
Assman focus: Infraclavicular lesion of tuberculosis. Healed calcified caseous nodule of tuberculosis at the apex of the lung. Rich focus: Tuberculosis granuloma occurring on the coex of the brain that ruptures into the subarachnoid space. Simmons focus: Healed foci of TB in the liver Weiga focus: Healed foci of TB in ...
Pathology
dermatology and infectious disease
3bb684b2-50fb-4b41-bb49-df55baa513ff
Veebral rotation in scoliosis is checked in-
Forward bending
Backward bending
Sideways
Without bending
0a
single
*The forward bending test is very sensitive in demonstrating the veebral rotation that takes place in a structural scoliotic curve. *Quantification of the rotation is done by measuring the rib hump by use of inclinometer or scoliometer. Ref: Oski's Paediatrics, Principles and practice p.2488
Anatomy
Spinal injuries
54fc510d-e37c-4bab-b731-f60058bef85d
A 9 months old child is brought to you in the emergency with complaints of cough and coryza since last 2 days. Since last 1 day child is having noisy breathing which increases on crying. On examination you find a stridor which the mother was explaining as noisy breathing. What is your diagnosis?
Croup
Bronchiolitis
Asthma
Laryngomalacia
0a
single
Ans. A. CroupCroup is the most common etiology for hoarseness, cough, and onset of acute stridor in febrile children. Symptoms of coryza may be absent, mild, or marked. The vast majority of children with croup recover without consequences or sequelae.Croup manifests as hoarseness, a seal-like barking cough, inspiratory...
Pediatrics
Respiratory System
01d86c86-8f30-48e6-be84-26a81836ce34
The major contribution to the semen from:
Testes
Seminal vesicles
Prostate
Bulbourethral and urethral glands
1b
single
Semen which is ejaculated during male sexual act is composed of fluid and sperm. vasdeferens-10% seminal vesicles-60%-mucoid consistency prostate gland-30%-milky so the bulk of semen is seminal vesicle fluid
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
f9d76051-b716-4684-80d8-69613dfbe74f
Uric acid is formed by ?
Catabolism of proteins
Catabolism of ketones
Catabolism of purines
Catabolism fo pyrimidines
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Catabolism of purines
Biochemistry
null
1da1bfe7-22d6-4194-8cb6-75ac8f4bcbe9
The weight of the upper limb is transmitted to the axial skeleton by ?
Coracoclavicular ligament
Coracoacromial ligament
Costroclavicular ligament
Coracohumeral ligament
0a
single
The weight of the upper limb is transmitted to the medial two-third of the clavicle and thence to the axial skeleton through the coraco-clavicula ligament.
Anatomy
null
699b18b7-328e-4deb-9dbb-faed16450957
Secondary caries is least likely seen with:
Silicate cement
Zinc phosphate
Polycarboxylate
GIC
0a
single
null
Dental
null
c4a0afc4-e2d2-4cf6-8e6e-3691242dee59
One of your patients is diagnosed with retinoblastoma. He has a single tumor in one eye. The patient is worried whether his children would suffer from the same condition. What test could be used to determine whether it is a heritable or sporadic tumor?
DNA footprinting
Fluorescence-activated cell soing (FACS)
Nohern blotting
PCR
3d
single
Foy percent of retinoblastomas are heritable; the child inherits one mutant allele through the germline and a somatic mutation in the other allele occurs, resulting in the loss of function of that gene. This leads to tumor development, often with multiple tumors in both eyes. Penetrance, however, is not complete, since...
Biochemistry
null
69a59914-ec74-4444-a08d-537d052676aa
Cytochrome C of the bacteria has 50% identity of amino acid sequence with that of a human. Which of the following is the most conserved parameter in these two proteins
Quarternary structure
Tertiary structure
Amino acid sequence
Loop and turn segments
1b
single
Pseudomonas (bacterial) cytochrome C differs from eukaryotic (human) cytochrome in the total number of amino acid residues, in composition and in the order of residues in the large segment of amino acid sequence' Comparison of primary protein structure with the predicted tertiary structure revealed that functionally cr...
Biochemistry
null
0effff4e-5a97-44f0-91c3-4df0560ba86d
To test hepatic function to assess bleeding disorder clinical test done is:
CT, BT
PTT
Factor 8
None of the above
1b
multi
PTT
Pathology
null
54efa178-c7bf-4029-bed1-44e29b21512b
In Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, polyps are seen in
Colon
Rectum
Small bowel
Stomach
2c
multi
Answer is C (Small bowel) Polyps may be seen throughout the gastro intestinal tract but most commonly in the small intestine. Peutz Jegher's syndrome: It is an autosomal dominant condition characterized by: Hamaomatous polyps throughout the gastrointestinal tract, most notably in .small intestineQ Mucocutaneous pigment...
Medicine
null
d3c8385c-2ee1-403f-9bf9-312a7b70b41b
Which statement regarding the renal involvement associated with SLE is true?
Clinically apparent renal disease occurs in 90% of affected persons
Interstitial nephritis is a rare finding on renal biopsy
Renal biopsy is not initially necessary in patients with deteriorating renal function and active urine sediment
Renal disease is uncommon in patients with higher anti-double stranded DNA antibodies
2c
multi
Renal disease is clinically evident in about half of persons with SLE. However, nearly all persons with SLE have some evidence of renal disease on renal biopsy. Renal disease associated with SLE includes both glomerulonephritis and interstitial nephritis. Glomerular disease has been classified into membranous nephritis...
Unknown
null
a9c50a66-26ea-4827-8be7-86a7455d8b90
Kenny Packs were used in the treatment of -
Poliomyelitis
Muscular dystrophy
Polyneuropathies
Nerve Injury
0a
single
null
Medicine
null
e9254ead-4852-4582-89dc-83b20e1396a9
A 74-year-old woman presents with acute chest pain and shoness of breath. Cardiac catheterization demonstrates occlusion of the left anterior descending coronary aery. Laboratory studies and ECG are consistent with acute myocardial infarction. Which of the following is the most likely pathological finding in the affect...
Capillary-rich granulation tissue
Collagen-rich scar tissue
Granulomatous inflammation
Neutrophils and necrotic debris
1b
single
Pathologic findings in congestive hea failure include:- Change Time Microscopic signs of coagulative necrosis 24 hours after the onset of vascular occlusion PMNL and marophages 3-5 days from the time of injury Capillary rich granulation tissue 7 days or end of first week Collagen rich scar tisssue(necrotic myocardium i...
Pathology
Wound Healing
15679068-6b65-4ceb-900b-5e68812c9710
Which of the following Scaphoid fracture is most prone to develop Avanscular necrosis?
Fracture of waist of scaphoid
Fracture of tubercle
Fracture of distal pole
All of the above
0a
multi
A i.e. Fracture of waist of Scaphoid
Surgery
null
9cce27c5-6e60-46c9-9feb-6fa9b837e09a
First line of treatment for keloid is
Intralesional injection of steroid
Local steroid
Wide excision
Radiotherapy
0a
single
First line of management for keloid is intra keloidal injection of Triam cinolone acetate.
Surgery
null
8e6d7773-15cf-44d8-97f5-3840832b397e
A 9 yr old girl has difficulty in combing hairs and climbing upstairs since 6 months. She has Gower's sign positive and maculopapular rash over metacarphalangeal joints. What should be the next appropriate investigation to be done?
ESR
RA factor
Creatine kinase
Electromyography
2c
single
The mitochondrial creatine kinase (CKm) is present in the mitochondrial intermembrane space, where it regenerates phosphocreatine (PCr) from mitochondrially generated ATP and creatine (Cr) impoed from the cytosol. Apa from the two mitochondrial CK isoenzyme forms, that is, ubiquitous mtCK (present in non-muscle tissues...
Medicine
C.N.S
c6c44aef-6933-4cca-a387-45eed24bcc49
During delivery there is a perineal tear involving the anal sphincter but anal mucosa is not involved. Which is the degree of tear?
I
II
III
IV
2c
single
Ans. (c) IIIRef. DC Dutta 7th ed./ 422-23PERINEAL TEARS1st degreeIs a laceration of the vaginal mucosa and the perineal skin but not the underlying fascia and muscle.2nd degreeInvolves the vaginal mucosaperineal skinand the fascia and muscles of the perineal body.3rd degreeInvolves the vaginal mucosaskin and perineal b...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Injury to the Birth Canal
ff30e0cd-a5be-490d-8d0f-341bc5a1d446
Ranula is a -
Mucous cyst
Tumor
Submandibular gland swelling
Swelling on dorsum of tongue
0a
single
null
ENT
null
e59c73f7-d0c1-43eb-a772-6f76f70fb4e1
Most sensitive investigation for diagnosis of Meckel's diverticulum is?
USG
CT Scan
Barium enema
99m-Tc pertechnetate scan
3d
single
Ans DImaging wise Meckel diverticulum appears like normal bowel, however Meckel's bleeds because it has ectopic gastric mucosa - secretes acid - damages the mucosa. Most common presentation of Meckel's: GI bleedingQ with abdominal pain. Tc99m - pertechnate scan is most sensitive for diagnosisQ
Radiology
G.I.T.
e82f511d-f89d-4781-8fc0-207c105bfaec
Which is a Chemoattractant -
C5a
Cl
C3
C2
0a
single
Ans-C5a* Major opsonins: C3b, IgG, mannose-binding lecithin (MBL), fibronectin, fibrinogen, and CRP.* Membrane attack complex: MAC has a subunit composition of C5b, C6, C7fC8, and polymeric C9* Anaphylatoxin: Both C3a and C5a anaphylatoxin activity.
Unknown
null
3f15f0e0-6254-464c-8047-fab227a23a49
If a patient is absolutely allergic to LA, the specific drug used in place of it is:
Chlorpheniramine maleate
Benzalkonium chloride
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Ketamine hydrochloride
2c
multi
If the patient is allergic: To ester local anesthetics, try an amide local anesthetic. To amide local anesthetics, try an ester local anesthetic. To methylparaben or is allergic to both amide and ester local anesthetics, try a MPF product. To antioxidants or sulfite compounds, review the product ingredients. Some  dr...
Surgery
null
9813a9c4-6a6b-4edf-aaf2-652482c22774
Cherry red postmortem staining is seen in
Cyanide
Carbon monoxide
Nitrites
Phosphorus
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Carbon monoxide * Color of post-mortem staining in various poisoning:POISONCOLORCarbon mono-oxide and hypothermiaCherry redHCN, burnsBright redNitrites, potassium chlorate, potassium bicarbonateNitrobenzene, acetanilide, bromates, aniline (causing methaemoglobinuria)Chocolate or Copper brownPhosphorou...
Forensic Medicine
Toxicology
3f1d5e21-914e-42d5-a4a0-5499789a753f
Interocclusal distance is required because
It is essential in complete denture construction
It permits supporting tissues to rest
It helps in mounting casts
None of the above
1b
multi
The interocclusal distance is a necessity, when the mandible is at rest, as it permits supporting hard and soft tissues to rest.
Dental
null
93e3da29-f333-42f3-abc3-e61edf157869
TNF is secreted by activated:
Macrophages
Neutrophils
Lymphocytes
Eosinophils
0a
single
Ans: a (Macrophages) Ref: Robbins,7th ed, p. 71; Ananthanarayan, 7th ed, p. 144; Table 16-2TNF and IL1 are the main mediators of inflammation. They are produced mainly by the activated macrophages.Cytokines and their main sourcesILl, IL 8- MacrophagesIL 2, 3, 9, 10, 12, 13- T cellsIL 4, 5, 6- Helper cellsIL 7, 11- Stro...
Pathology
Cellular Pathology
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Cock&;s peculiar tumor is
Basal cell CA
Squamous cell CA
Ulcerated sebaceous cyst
Cylindroma
2c
single
.cocks peculiar tumour is actually a complication of sebaceous cyst when sebaceous cyst ulcerates excessive granulation tissue forms resembling fungating epithelioma and this iscalled cock&;s peculiar tumour
Surgery
General surgery
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Which of the following endocrinological condition may be associated with hydatiform mole :
Hypothyroidism
Hypehyroidism
Diabetes
Hyperprolactinemia
1b
single
Hypehyroidism
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Which of the following is the most common tumor of the salivary gland?
Mucoepidermoid tumor
Wahin's tumor
Acinic cell tumor
Pleomorphic adenoma
3d
single
Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common salivary gland tumor in both children and adults. Women are more commonly affected, and the mean age at presentation 4th to 6th decade. Patients present with painless, slow growing mass. On examination it is a solitary, well defined, firm and mobile mass. Within the parotid gland ...
Surgery
null
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Parvovirus infection which of the following is true
Erythroid progenitors are affected
Myeloid precursors are affected
People with P antigen is resistant to infection
Majority are chronic infections
0a
multi
Ref. Robbins Pathology. 9th edition. Page. 460   Parvovirus B19 directly infects eiythroid progenitors through the P antigen on erythroblast surface. Individuals who lack P antigen are resistant to parvovirus infection. Few giant proerythroblasts (GFE) with basophilic cytoplasm 'dogear1 like cytoplasmic projections, s...
Unknown
null
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All of the following cause hypeension except:
NSAID
Erythropoietin
Cyclosporine
L-dopa
3d
multi
L-dopa a. NSAID Cause retention of sodium and water causing oedema and also decreases the effects of antihypeensive drugs. Hypeension is more common in coxib users than NSAID. c. Cyclosporine May cause hypeension in 50% of renal transplants and in almost all cardiac transplants. d. L-Dopa Peripheral decarboxylation of ...
Surgery
null
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Most commonly used cholinesterase regenerator at NM junction is -
Pralidoxime
Obidxime
Diacetyl monoxime
Edrophonium
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Pralidoxime o Pralidoxime is most commonly used cholinesterase reactivater.OXIMESo Oximes 1 Pralidoxime 2-PAM, obidoxime and diacetyl-monoxime (DAM)J are used in organophosphatepoisoning.o Oximes acts by reactivating cholinesterase enzyme.o Mechanism of actionIn organophosphate poisoning esteratic sit...
Pharmacology
Cholinergic System
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The bacterial cell wall has all of the following properties except:
It consists of a mixed polymer called peptidoglycon
It is the structure principally responsible for the reaction of gram staining
It is a unique flexible plastic structure
It contains D-isomers of amino acids
2c
multi
null
Microbiology
null
3a34d6b3-bc42-4c2a-bfb1-2f12f6779f48
Scottish Dog Terrier Appearance on X-ray is seen in:
Spondylolysis
Spondylolisthesis
Normal Lumbar spine on Posterior oblique view
Veebral metastasis
2c
single
Scottish Dog Terrier sign is Normal appearance of lumbar spine on posterior oblique X ray view Scottish Dog Collar sign is seen in Spondylolysis Beheaded Scottish Dog Sign is seen in Spondylolisthesis Winking Owl Sign is seen with Veebral Metastasis
Radiology
Musculoskeletal Radiology
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Moures sign is seen in -
Carcinoma
Appendicitis
Varicose vein
Pancreatitis
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e.,Carcinoma"In normal persons, a click is felt when larynx is moved from side to side over vertebral column, this is called laryngeal click (post cricoid crepitus) It is absent in post cricoid carcinoma -- Moures sign
Surgery
Miscellaneous (Neoplasia)
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Not a feature of hepato-renal syndrome:
Normal GFR
Normal urinary sediments
Low Na+ in urine
Normal renal biopsy
0a
single
Hepato-renal syndrome is a form of functional renal failure without renal pathology. Diagnosis is made in the presence of a large amount of ascites in patients who have a step-wise progressive increase in creatinine. Type 1 HRS is characterized by a progressive impairment in renal function and a significant reduction i...
Medicine
Cirrhosis
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Lysosomal accumulation of sphingomyeline is seen in
Farber’s disease
Niemann-Pick disease
Tay Sach’s disease
Krabbe’s disease
1b
single
null
Biochemistry
null
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All the following are posterior relations of IIIrd pa of Axillary aery except
Radial Nerve
Axillary Nerve
Ulnar Nerve
Teres Major and Subscapularis
2c
multi
Pectoralis minor divides the axillary aery into three pasRelations of Third PaAnterior1 Skin2 Superficial fascia3 Deep fascia4 In the upper pa, there are the pectoralis major and the medial root of the median nerve Posterior1 Radial nerve 2 Axillary nerve in the upper Pa3 Subscapularis in the upper Pa4 Tendons of the l...
Anatomy
Upper limb
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Variation of eruption of secondary dentition can be:
4-5 months.
6-7 months.
12-18 month.
Variations in eruption of secondary dentition is less frequent.
2c
single
null
Dental
null
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If annual growth rate of a population is 1.5-2%, what number ofyears will be required to double the population?
70-47 years
47-35 years
35-28 years
28-23
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e. 47-35 years
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
344d60ac-d514-48b2-94b7-691cb87140ef
Root value of ankle jerk
L3 L4
L4 L5
S1 S2
S3 S4
2c
single
The ankle jerk reflex, also known as the Achilles reflex, occurs when the Achilles tendon is tapped while the foot is dorsiflexed. This reflex is mediated by the S1 spinal segment of the spinal cord. Ref: guyton and hall textbook of medical physiology 12 edition page number: 774,775,776
Physiology
Nervous system
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A 32-year-old woman goes to an emergency depament because she has developed severe, watery diarrhea. About 36 hours later, she developed vomiting and an abrupt, painless, watery diarrhea. The volume of diarrhea has been copious, and she has subsequently developed intense thirst, oliguria, muscle cramps, and weakness. A...
Pseudomonas
Salmonella
Shigella
Vibrio cholerae
3d
single
The features noted are those of Vibrio cholerae, the causative organism of the severe diarrheal disease, cholera. The diarrhea is the result of the action of the cholera enterotoxin, which acts by ADP-ribosylating adenylate cyclase, leading to increased cyclic AMP with secondary increased efflux of Cl- and H2O. World-w...
Microbiology
null
7adc4c61-815a-42e8-9cad-3eaaf6a0af9f
Diameter of graafian follicle at the time of ovulation is -
10mm
15mm
20mm
25mm
2c
single
Ans. C. 20mmOvulation is aprocessby which a secondary oocyte is released from the ovaryfollowingrupture of a mature Graafian follicle and becomes available for conception.There is a pre - ovulatory enlargement in the Graafian follicle and it measures about 20 mm at the time of ovulation.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Reduction in central_____ plays a vital role in suicidal behavior.
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Serotonin
Epinephrine
2c
single
Ans. c (Serotonin) (Ref. Harrison's medicine 17th ed., 2717; Kaplan & Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry, 10th ed., p. 901)Biological Factors in Suicide# Diminished central serotonin plays a role in suicidal behavior.# Low concentrations of CSF 5-HIAA also predicts future suicidal behavior.ETIOLOGY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF ...
Psychiatry
Mood Disorders
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Type of collagen found in basement membrane -
I
II
III
IV
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., IV o Type IV collagen with laminin are the major constituent of basement membrane.Type of collagenDistributionType ISkin, tendon, bone, corneaType IIArticular cartilage, intervertebral disc. Vitreous humorType IIIFetal skin, cardiovascular systam, lung, reticular fiberType IVBasement membraneType VPla...
Physiology
Cell Physiology and Intercellular Connections
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According to the 2010 WHO criteria the characteristics of normal semen analysis are:
Volume 1.5ml, count 15 million/ml, morphology 4%, progressive motility 32%
Volume 2.0ml, count 20 million/ml, morphology 4%, progressive motility 32%
Volume 1.5ml, count 20 million/ml, morphology 4%, progressive motility 32%
Volume 2.0ml, count 15 million/ml, morphology 4%, progressive motility 32%
0a
single
Ans. A. Volume 1.5ml, count 15million/ml, morphology 4%, progressive motility 32%a. Semen volume: 1.5mL or moreb. pH:7.2 or morec. Count: 15million/mL or mored. Motility (within 1 hour of collection) Total motility (progressive + non progressive): 40% or moree. Progressive motility: 32% or moref. Vitality (live spermat...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Physiological changes during Pregnancy
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Investigation of choice in peptic ulcer perforation is -
USG
X-Ray abdomen
Paracentesis
CT scan
1b
single
null
Surgery
null
49947b5b-a3fd-4576-bfc1-7440e96f8d5e
Memory T cells can be identified by using the following marker:
CD45RA
CD45RB
CD45RC
CD45RO
3d
single
CD 45 is called as Leukocyte common antigen (LCA) Location of cell Molecular marker All leucocytes CD45 and CD45RB Medullary thymocytes ('Naive' T- cells) CD45 RA and CD45RC Coical thymocytes (Memory T-cells) CD45RO
Pathology
Immunology
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Treatment of choice in case of chronic ulcerative colitis is:
Colectomy with ileostomy
Colectomy + manual proctectomy + ileoanal pouch anastomosis
Proctocolectomy with ileoanal pouch anastomosis
Ileorectal anastomosis
2c
single
Indications of Surgery in Ulcerative Colitis 1) Intractability2) Dysplasia or Carcinoma3) Massive Colonic bleeding4) Toxic Megacolon Surgical options in Ulcerative colitis1) TPC + IPAA - Definitive Rx2) TPC + Ileostomy3) TPC + Continent ileal reservoir (Kock pouch)4) TAC + End ileostomy TPC + IPAA- It is the Definitive...
Surgery
Inflammatory bowel disease
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T1 weighted MRI of midsagittal section of brain is given. Which among the marked structures contains two lateral foramina of Luschka ?"
A
B
C
D
3d
single
Option D : Correct answer i.e. the fouh ventricle contains the two lateral foramina (of Luschka), which drain into the two cerebellopontine angle cisterns. Option A : lateral ventricle Option B : third ventricle with fornix and choroid plexus at the roof Option C : quadrigeminal cistern with great cerebral vein (of Gal...
Anatomy
Neuroanatomy 1
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A 5-year old child presented with fever, fatigue, abdominal pain and vomiting. On fuher history evaluation, he had a habit of eating di. Investigations shows visceral larva migrans. Communication with the following agent must have caused this infection in this child:
Pig
Dogs
Monkeys
Cows
1b
single
The agent for Toxocariasis (visceral larva migrans) is the cosmopolitan intestinal ascarid of dogs and cats, Toxocara canis or Toxocara cati. The eggs passed by infected animals contaminate parks and other areas that young children frequent. Children with pica are at increased risk. Ingested eggs hatch and penetrate th...
Microbiology
null
7b27a43a-bb3c-4195-853d-71dee7c68380
Low LAP score may be seen in the following EXCEPT: September 2012
CML
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Polycythemia vera
3d
multi
Ans. D i.e. Polycythemia vera Diagnostic criteria for polycythemia vera Accurate diagnosis of PV is critical because its treatment may require the use of drugs with the potential to cause leukemia. The patient is considered to have PV if all three major criteria are met; or if the first two major criteria and any two m...
Medicine
null
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Unilateral watery discharge from the eye of a new born, with no edema or chemosis is due to:
Chamydia
Gonoccocos
Sticky eye
Chemical conjunctivitis
3d
single
D i.e. Chemical conjunctivitis Here the neonate has Ophthalmia Neonatorum. Early presentation of discharge may be due to Gonococcus Q or Chemical Conjunctivitis Q, but Gonococcus is almost always B/L so the answer here is Chemical Conjunctivitis. In the past, if a maternal infection was suspected a drop of silver nitra...
Ophthalmology
null
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The most reliable investigation in amyloid disease is -
Rectal biopsy
Immunoglobulin assay
Ultrasound
Urine examination
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Rectal biopsy
Pathology
null
214f6c34-32d6-4c4a-ad87-b48350b2f655
Primordial germ cell is derived from:
Ectoderm
Mesoderm
Endoderm
Mesodermal sinus
0a
single
A i.e. EctodermPrimordial germ cell develops from epiblast (primitive or primary or embryonic ectoderm)Q at the caudal end of primitive streak in the caudal end of embryo. In the 3rd week, primordial germ cells migrate to a mass of extra embryonic mesoderm and then into the endoderm of yolk sac wall.
Anatomy
null
d7701a3d-7f48-4b92-bd94-4f4493513c3f
Wagner's granulomatosis does not affect?
Liver
Lung
Kidney
Eye
0a
single
Liver REF: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 17th ed chapter 319 MANIFESTATION OF WAGNER'S GRANULOMATOSIS: Kidney: Glomerulonephritis Ear/nose/throat: Sinusitis Nasal disease Otitis media Hearing loss Subglottic stenosis Ear pain Oral lesions Lung: Pulmonary infiltrates Pulmonary nodules Hemoptysis Pleuritis E...
Surgery
null
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A G1+O attends the antenatal clinic for the booking visit at 12 weeks. Her blood group is B Rhesus negative.What is the next step in the management?
Determine the fetal blood group
Determine the husband's blood group
Perform an ultrasound scan
Perform Rhesus antibody titer
1b
multi
Ans. is b, i.e. Determine the husbands blood groupWhen a rhesus negative primipara attends the antenatal clinic, the first step is to determine her husband's blood group. If the husband is Rhesus negative no further investigations are necessary, as all babies will be Rhesus negative.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Pregnancy in Rh-negative Women
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Dialysis disequalibrium occurs due to -
Cerebral edema
Hypertension
Alumunium toxicity
A amyloid deposition
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Cerebral edema o Two ty pes of neurological disturbance are unique to patients on chronic dialysis.A) Dialysis dementiaQB) Dialysis disequilibriumQDialysis dementia -o It may occur in patients who have heen on dialysis for many years0 and is characterized by dyspraxia, myoclonus, dementia and eventual...
Medicine
Dialysis
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A young girl presents with repeated episodes of throbbing occipital headache associated with ataxia and vertigo. The family history is positive for similar headaches in her mother. Most likely diagnosis is -
Vestibular Neuronitis
Basilar migraine
Cluster headache
Tension headache
1b
single
null
Medicine
null
3f8ebc59-dc44-4574-895a-b36f64848f52
Which of the following strategy has been recommended to reduce the heredity risk for ovarian cancer in women with BRCA -1 and BRCA - 2 mutations :
Use of oral contraceptive pills
Screening with transvaginal ultrasound
Screening with CA - 125
Prophylactic oophorectomy
3d
single
Ans. is d i.e. Prophylactic oophorectomy BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 are tumour suppressor genes. BRCA-1 is located on chromosome 17 and BRCA-2 on chromosome 13. Individuals who inherit mutations of BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 are highly susceptible for the development of hereditary breast or ovarian cancer. The mutations are inherited as...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
ff5f3dd5-0738-4198-adcf-9273666b9571
Indication for stopping rifampicin ?
Hepatitis
Visual loss
Thrombocytopenia
Peripheral neuropathy
2c
single
Ans. is'c'i.e., ThrombocytopenialRef: ATT drug guide p. 7391Among the given options, hepatitis and thrombocytopenia are adverse effects of rifampicin."If thrombocytopenia purpura or anaemia occurs, rifampin should be stopped and should never be restaed".Rifampicin can be restaed under close observation and supervision,...
Pharmacology
null
a5b9249f-bf74-4b92-bb77-2dc5b1ccc17c
Flower 'Vase' pattern of the pelvis in an intravenous urogram is seen in -
Polycystic kidney
Renal carcinoma
Horse shoe kidney
Ectopic kidney
2c
single
null
Surgery
null
2af815bd-e5d4-4825-ae53-2c76d0032d2d
Of the light produced by quartz — tungsten -halogen, only a small percentage is suitable for curing composite resin material and most is converted into heat. How much percentage of this light is useful for curing?
0.50%
5%
10%
50%
0a
multi
null
Dental
null
0e118970-4d08-40a4-9f72-f4187f5b4b2f
Inferior longitudinal muscle:
Shortens the tongue mad makes the dorsum concave.
Shortens the tongue and makes the dorsum convex.
Narrow and elongates the tongue.
None.
1b
multi
null
Anatomy
null
954970ba-e600-4dcb-90e6-309fc7867858
When sebaceous cyst of the scalp is ulcerated, excessive granulation tissue forms fungating epithelioma is known as:
Cock's peculiar tumour.
Sebaceous horn.
Sequestration dermoid.
Terstomatous dermoid.
0a
single
null
Surgery
null
1230825b-8657-445d-80c6-98c3bf608a80
Uro-rectal septum separates the cloaca into?
Rectum and bladder
Anus and urethra
Allantois and blader
Rectum and urogenital sinus
3d
multi
D i.e. Rectum and urogenital sinus
Anatomy
null
22704316-5c90-4e52-9437-6d5127ac5cb8
Regarding cystic disease of breast which one is true:
Common in 25 years of age
Excision is the treatment
may turn into malignant
Aspiration is the treatment
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' ie Aspiration is the t/t Cysts are considered foremost among all of the benign histological changes in the breast. They occur most commonly in the last decade of reproductive life due to a nonintegrated involution of stroma and epithelium. Remember, cysts are one of the many features seen in ANDI (Aberratio...
Surgery
Neck
b119be66-6dce-403a-8659-7ed66a918ef7
Which of the following is the most common malignant germ cell tumor of ovary?
Yolk sac tumor
Dysgerminoma
Polyembryoma
Choriocarcinoma
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Dysgerminoma Dvsgerminomao It is the most common malignant germ cell tumor of ovary,o It affects young women and is usually unilateral.o Bilateral tumors are seen in 15 - 20% of the cases.o It is fleshy in consistency.o Histologically it shows presence of lymphocytic infiltration which is considered a...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Pathology (Carcinoma Ovary)
f0b4be51-3188-4c43-9f6c-840b7e3f0d6b
In the Rabies vaccine schedule of 0,3,7,14,30,90,0 means -
Day of dog bite
Day of first injection
Day of symptom onset
Day of dog death
1b
single
The vaccination schedule recommended consists of 6 doses on day 0,3,7,14,28 and a booster dose on day 90(Ref.PARK'S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICINE 21st Edition page no.255)
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable diseases