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Orthodromic conduction is
An axon can conduct impulse in one direction only
An axon can conduct impulse in both direction
The jumping of depolarization from node to node
The point at which a runaway spike potential occurs
0a
multi
The conduction of impulses in a single direction, that is from receptor or synapse to the axons and further to the termination, is known as Orthodromic conduction.
Physiology
null
a653f2ba-4344-4f5d-935f-af27f0113cd6
Amaurosis fugax is caused by occlusion of
Facial artery
Occipital artery
Central retinal artery
Posterior auricular artery
2c
single
(C) Central retinal artery # Amaurosis fugax> It refers to a sudden, temporary and painless monocular visual loss occurring due to a transient failure of retinal circulation.> Its common causes are: carotid transient ischaemic attacks (TIA), embolization of retinal circulation, papilloedema, giant cell arteritis, Rayna...
Medicine
Miscellaneous
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The antibodies that are seen in Grave&;s disease are-
ANA
TSH receptor antibodies (TRAb)
Thyroid peroxidase antibodies
Anti-T3 antibodies
1b
single
ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology; 24th edition; page no;347 Grave&;s disease an autoimmune disorder which leads to an overactive and enlarged thyroid gland.
Medicine
Endocrinology
63d560a9-0ebf-4597-b9ab-c22cc96a9278
PSGN (post strept. GN) asso. with ?
Subepithelial deposits
Nephritis along with acute Renal failure
Low complement levels
All
3d
multi
Ans. 'a' i.e., Subepithelial deposits; 'b' i.e., Nephritis along with acute renal failure; `c' i.e., Low complement levelsPSGN appears 1 to 4 weeks after a streptococcal infection of pharynx or skin (impetigo).o Occurs most frequently in children 6 to 10 years of age, but adults any age can be affected.o The lesions ar...
Pathology
null
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Adrenogenital syndrome is most commonly caused by?
21 a hydroxilase deficiency
17 a hydroxylase deficiency
3 ss hydroxylase deficiency
Steroid sulfatase deficiency
0a
single
The most common type of congenital adrenal hyperplasia is deficiency of in boys--that becomes prominent as the child grows. There may also be decreased production of , low serum sodium concentrations (hyponatremia), and high serum <a href=" deficiency</a> accounts for 95% of all cases of CAH and is inherited in an auto...
Pediatrics
Genetic and genetic disorders
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Regarding cochlear implant, which of the following is true -
Not contraindicated in cochlear malformation
Contraindicated in < 5 yrs
Indicated in mild to moderate hearing loss
Implanted through oval window
0a
multi
null
ENT
null
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Nerve supply to platysma is:
Ansa cervicalis
Facial
Hypoglossal
Mandibular
1b
single
The platysma muscle is the most superficial muscle of the neck. Unlike most skeletal muscles, the platysma is located in the superficial fascia . The muscle extends superiorly from the inferior border of the mandible and inferiorly to the clavicle to the fascia of the anterior shoulder and thorax. The platysma muscle i...
Anatomy
null
cfa84812-8b13-4723-89db-854f1e2248de
Otoacoustic emissions are produced by:
Inner hair cells
Outer hair cells
Basilar membrane
Auditory nerve
1b
single
Otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) are produced by the outer hair cells. Motility of outer hair cells, spontaneous or in response to sounds, is transmitted by the basilar membrane, ossicular chain to tympanic membrane, and can be picked up and measured by a sensitive microphone placed in the outer ear canal.Spontaneous OAEs ...
ENT
Ear
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Mutation in GNAS 1 gene is associated with
Fibrous dysplasia
Ossifying fibroma
Focal cementoosseous dysplasia
Periapical cementoosseous dysplasia
0a
single
null
Pathology
null
a70ad672-2e87-4a0e-9f8c-9fead5f479df
A patient complains of epigastric pain, radiating to back off and on. The investigation of choice is –
MRI
CT scan
USG
Radio nucleotide scan
1b
single
Epigastric pain radiating to back suggests the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. CECT is the investigation of choice for pancreatitis.
Radiology
null
3ac7faa0-1b50-4bfd-93c6-4c3b8d37da4d
Drug not given sublingually is -
Isosorbide dinitrate
Bupreorp hi ne
Ergotamine tarate
lsosorbide-5-mononitrate
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Isosorbide-5-mononitrate Drugs that are used by subligunal route are: i) Nitrates: Nitroglycerine (glycery trinitrate), isosorbide dinitrate, Erythrity terranitrate ii) Opioids: Buprenorphine, morphine iii) Antianxiety: Alprazolame, clonezepam, Lerazepam diazepam iv) Antimigraine: Ergotamine tarate Ot...
Pharmacology
null
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Addison's disease is characterized by following except:
Hyperkalemia
Hypotension
Hyponatremia
Hypocalcemia
3d
multi
Answer is D (Hypocalcemia): Addison's disease may he associated with Hypercakemia and not hypocafremia. In Addison's disease Hypercalcemia occurs in 10-20% of patients due to unclear reasons - Harrison Addison 's disease may be associated with Hyperkalemia, Hvponatremia and hypotension as explained in the previous ques...
Medicine
null
b46ae4ef-80f0-43d6-8a3e-3187d0b5b7ad
Which among the following is definitive indicator for start of Active labour?
Rupture of membranes
Cervical dilatation > 3 cm
Leaking
Show
1b
single
Ans. B. Cervical dilatation > 3 cm. (Ref. Williams Obstetrics 22nd/ Ch. 17)CHARACTERISTICS OF NORMAL LABOR# The strict definition of labor-uterine contractions that bring about demonstrable effacement and dilatation of the cervix-docs not easily aid the clinician in determining when labor has actually begun, because th...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Miscellaneous (Gynae)
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All are Neuroglial cells in the CNS except: September 2008
Oligodendrocytes
Microglia
Astrocytes
Kupffer cells
3d
multi
Ans. D: Kupffer cells Glial cells are very numerous, there are 10-50 times as many glial cells as neurons. The Schwann cells that invest axons in peripheral nerves are classified as glia. In the CNS, there are three main types of neuroglia: Microglia consists of scavenger cells that resemble tissue macrophages. They pr...
Physiology
null
042e5bf9-a2c7-47ba-b4fa-eed543634ee7
In a statistical study for calculating the effect of drug on patient's sugar level the test showed significant difference when in reality there was no difference
Alpha error
Beta error
Gamma error
Power of a test
0a
single
Ref:Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine 25th Ed
Social & Preventive Medicine
Biostatistics
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Glucose can be synthesised from all except-
Amino acids
Glycerol
Acetoacetate
Lactic acid
2c
multi
C i.e. Acetoacetate
Biochemistry
null
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There is defect in production of melanin in all except-
Albinism
Vitiligo
Piebaldism
Melasma
3d
multi
In melasma is a accuired hyperpigmentary disorder affecting predominantly over face. etiology is ultra violet rays. It is also triggered by pregnancy and oral contraceptive pills. All the other given conditions are associated with defects in melanin pproduction IADVL textbook of dermatology, pigmentary disorders,page74...
Dental
Skin lesions and disorders of pigmentation
703b62d6-b7b4-48c3-83d8-0d0478ad830d
Golf-hole ureter is seen in
Ureteric calculus
Ureteral polyp
Tuberculosis of ureter
Retroperitoneal fibrosis
2c
single
null
Surgery
null
7733ac35-3c54-4a58-b7eb-bc6b9b8e21d5
All are proved to delay or prevent diabetes in those with impaired glucose tolerance, except
Lifestyle modification
Metformin
Orlistat
Atorvastatin
3d
multi
Intensive changes in lifestyle (diet and exercise for 30 min/d five times/week) in individuals with IGT prevented or delayed the development of type 2 DM by 58% compared to placebo. In the same study, metformin prevented or delayed diabetes by 31% compared to placebo.A number of agents, including a-glucosidase inhibito...
Medicine
Endocrinology
2bea45b7-be38-44b3-9fee-c5cda3016f10
All of the following are associated with carcinoma colon except ?
Smoking
Alcohol
Fibre diet
Fatty food
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Fibre diet Fibre diet is protective against colon cancer (see previous explanations). Risk factors for Colon cancer Dietay factores - explainaed in previous quetion Hereditary factors Polyposis coli Nonopolyposis herditary colon cancer ( also known as Lynch syndrome) Inflammatory bowel disease Long st...
Pathology
null
bd658ab1-54a1-4268-b89c-8e0a724f794a
All are true about the hemolytic disease of newborn except
Haemolytic anaemia
Hydrops foetallis
Kernicterus
Anti - Rh agglutinins are of IgM type
3d
multi
When anti-Rh agglutinins cross the placenta to an Rh-positive fetus, they can cause hemolysis and various forms of hemolytic disease of the newborn (erythroblastosis fetalis). If hemolysis in the fetus is severe, the infant may die in utero or may develop anemia, severe jaundice, and edema (hydrops fetalis). Kernicteru...
Physiology
General physiology
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Cytopathology deals with ?
Cellular changes for diagnosis of disease
Tissue changes for diagnosis of disease
Both 'a' and 'b'
None of the above
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Cellular changes for diagnosis of diseaseCytologyCytology is the study of cells.Cytology is that branch of life science, which deals with the study of cells in terms of structure, function and chemistry.Robe Hooke is sometimes seen as the father of cytology.
Pathology
null
70e6261b-7b83-435e-8246-fcbe1e22a892
Effacement of foot process of nephron is seen in?
Minimal change disease
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
Acute glomerulonephritis
Membranous nephropathy
0a
single
* Minimal change renal disease is the most common form of idiopathic nephrotic syndrome in children of age group 2 to 6 years. It accounts for around 85% of cases and are mostly steroid sensitive.* The finding in renal biopsy in light microscope is usually normal. Electron microscope shows effacement of epithelial foot...
Pediatrics
Urinary Tract
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Recommended intervals for bitewing examination in high risk children is:
6-12 months
6-18 months
12-18 months
3-6 months
0a
single
Children and adolescents with high risk factors for caries, must be examined with bitewing radiography atleast once in 6-12 months, whereas for adults it is 6-18 months.
Dental
null
ea5a1191-50a5-4261-882b-d640078e0984
A 30 years old male reported with chief complaint of constant radiating, gnawing pain that is intensified by eating spicy foods and chewing. He also reported a "metallic" foul taste and an excessive amount of "pasty"saliva. A general examination revealed fever and increased pulse rate. Intra-oral examination showed pu...
Necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
Localized aggressive periodontitis
Acute herpetic gingivostomatitis
Desquamative gingivitis
0a
multi
null
Dental
null
afc5c9cd-e10c-4657-bd22-edee22c2b6f2
In which of the following poisonings Mc Ewan Sign is seen?
Acute alcohol intoxication
Carbon Monoxide poisoning
Barbiturate poisoning
Carbolic acid poisoning
0a
single
In acute alcohol intoxication when patient goes to the stage of coma, the pupils are contracted but stimulation of the patient cause them to dilate with slow return. This is known as Mc Ewan Sign. Carbolic acid poisoning: Odour of breath, white patches on lips and mouth and carboluria. Carbon Monoxide poisoning: Histor...
Forensic Medicine
null
9a226d67-43e9-4c94-87e2-5f68df1b85b8
A 35-year-old Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) patient on Insulin for the past 10 years com- plains of gradually progressive painless loss of vision. Most likely he has
Cataract
Vitreous haemorrhage
Total rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
Tractional retinal detachment not involving the macula
0a
multi
(A) Cataract> Patients present with chronic, slowly progressive and generally painless visual loss. The reduction in vision is usually bilateral, though frequently asymmetrical, and occurs over weeks to years.> More common conditions that cause gradual loss of vision can be divided into two groups based on the reversib...
Ophthalmology
Miscellaneous
c1cbfa42-973a-4b23-88e0-3598dcdc9a21
Which of the following carcinoma is familial -
Breast
Prostate
Cervix
Vaginal
0a
single
Familial cancers these cancers may occur at higher frequency in certain families without a clearly defined pattern of transmission. Virtually all the common types of cancers that occur sporadically have also been reported to occur in familial forms. examples include carcinomas of breast brain colon melanoma ovary lymp...
Surgery
null
947dbbdd-b555-4771-b992-2ea472f289ea
Which of these amino acids will migrate slowest to the anode end at the physiological pH-?
Aspaic acid
Glycine
Valine
Lysine
3d
single
Positively charged (cationic) amino acids are attracted to the negative electrode (the cathode), and negatively charged (anionic) amino acids are attracted to the positive electrode (the anode). An amino acid at its isoelectric point has no net charge, so it does not move. So at the physiological pH, amino acid with po...
Biochemistry
null
1f073249-6f1c-4598-b18e-d93a39162276
Congenital coxa vara is treated by:
Fixation by SP Nail
Osteotomy
Bone grafting
Traction
1b
single
CONGENITAL COXA VARA Clinical Presentation Painless limp in a child who has just staed walking Shoening-Limitation of abduction and internal rotation Radiological Reduced neck shaft angle (varus) Veical epiphysis plate Separate triangle of bone in infero-medial pa of metaphysis called as Fairbank's triangle Treatment d...
Orthopaedics
Pediatric Ohopedics
5e07444f-d61b-49bd-9c80-e862ee23feac
Resting membrane potential depends mainly on
K
Na
Cl
HCO3
0a
single
Since K+ permeability is greater than Na+ permeability, therefore, K+ channels maintain the RMP.(Ref: Textbook of physiology AK Jaun 5th edition Page no.35)
Physiology
General physiology
625863cc-a96b-427c-85b8-43242e02cdd9
Which complex of ETC is not associated with liberation of energy -
Complex 1
ComplexII
Complex III
ComplexIV
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Complex II o During the transfer of electrons through the ETC, energy is produced. This energy is coupled to the formation of ATP molecules by phosphorylation of ADP by an enzyme F0F1, ATPase. The phosphorylation of ADP into ATP is coupled with oxidation of reducing equivalents, therefore the process ...
Biochemistry
Respiratory Chain
429733d5-d10e-4a85-9447-93dca09ed9aa
Is the most common type of congenital cataract:
Lamellar cataract
Cataracta centralis pulverulenta
Coronary cataract
Coralliform cataract
0a
multi
Ans. Lamellar cataract
Ophthalmology
null
66bc1c49-f9d9-4866-b302-195f72580165
Disc oedema is seen in:
CRVO
CRAO
BRVO
BRAO
0a
single
Ans. (a) CRVORef: Parson's 22/e, p. 350Swollen optic disc or disc oedema - causesUnilateralPapillitis or optic neuritis involving the nerve head (sudden loss of vision with subsequent improvement young age)Anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (sudden loss of vision usually without improvement old age)Orbital tumours (sl...
Ophthalmology
Neuro-Ophthalmology
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C wave in JVP is DUE TO
Bulging of tricuspid valve during the isovolumetric contraction phase
Atrial systole
Passive filling ventricle
Atrial relaxation
0a
single
ref : rhagawa rao cardiology
Medicine
All India exam
86681748-6139-482c-9edd-780120e2f8c9
Estrogen receptor activity is clinically useful in predicting
The presence of ovarian cancer
The presence of metastatic disease
Response to chemotherapy
Response to hormonal manipulation
3d
multi
The likelihood of response of a breast cancer to hormonal therapy is dependent on the presence of hormone receptors in the cytoplasm of the breast cancer cells. Receptors for corticosteroids, progesterone, prolactin, and estrogen have been identified. Eighty percent of patients with tumors that exhibit receptors to bot...
Surgery
Breast
e7d361ed-6445-461b-b3e1-b45de1bd813d
Sympathetic trunk rests on
Body of veebra
Transverse process
Lamina of veebra
Pedicle of veebra
0a
single
The sympathetic trunk lies just lateral to the veebral bodies for the entire length of the veebral column. ... The sympathetic trunk permits preganglionic fibers of the sympathetic nervous system to ascend to spinal levels superior to T1 and descend to spinal levels inferior to L2/3 The superior end of it is continued ...
Anatomy
Thorax
22c07bb3-7b79-40f3-9111-48a7b671fc90
Increased BMR is associated with ?
Increased body fat store
Increased glycognenesis
Increased glycolysis
Increased lipogenesis
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Increased glycolysisIncreased BMR is associated with hypermetabolic state which is characterized by :?A) Carbohydrate metablismi) | Glycolysisii) | Gluconeogenesisiii) | Glycogenesisiv) | GlycogenolysisB) Lipid metablismi) | Lipogenesisii) | Lipolysisiii) | Cholesterol Synthesisiv) | Triacylglycerol S...
Physiology
null
db59ebf9-882a-4a37-9316-aecd30efbe3f
All of the following can cause SLE like syndrome EXCEPT
INH
Penicillin
Hydralazine
Sulphonamide
1b
multi
Ref - researchgate.net
Medicine
Immune system
7a81e88c-3c57-4b90-801f-78fb59c371a7
True about collagen is all Except
Triple helix
Beta pleated sheet
Vit C is necessary for post translational modification
Glycine residue at every third position
1b
multi
COLLAGENS HAVE A TRIPLE HELIX STRUCTUREAll collagen types have a triple helical structure. A striking characteristic of collagen is the occurrence of glycine residues at every third position of the triple helical poion of the alpha chain. This is necessary because glycine is the only amino acid small enough to be accom...
Biochemistry
Structure and function of protein
79b0a639-66b3-4204-9fc8-fdfe4ecd07f6
Which fibrinolytic agent selectively activate fibrin bound plasminogen rather than circulating plasminogen
Streptokinase
Urokinase
Alteplase
Both 'A' and 'C'
2c
multi
FIBRINOLYTICS (Thrombolytics) Alteplase It is moderately specific for fibrin bound plasminogen, so that circulating fibrinogen is lowered only by ~ 50%. It is rapidly cleared by liver and inactivated by plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1). The plasma t 1/2 is 4-8 min. Because of the sho t 1/2 , it needs to be giv...
Pharmacology
Hematology
9d9b308d-d5cf-4d24-abe0-cd4e33585077
Gaisbock syndrome is known as-
Primary familial polycytemia
High altitude Erythrocytosis
Spurious Polycythemia
Polycythemia vera
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Spurious Polycythemia o Gaisbock syndrome refers to spurious polycythemia or relative erythrocytosis due to decreased plasma volume.
Medicine
Polycythemia
3026df17-73f1-42ad-8720-ecf326fb4e8c
Which of the following statements in context of leukemias is true?
Acute lymphoid leukemia occurs beyond 50 years of age
Hairy cell leukemia in less than 50 years has a good prognosis
Acute lymphoid leukemia in less than 1 year has a poor prognosis
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia occurs in less than 50 years of age
2c
multi
Explaining other options, Chronic myeloid leukemia occurs beyond 50 years of age…Robbins 8th/ Hairy cell leukemic is present in median age of 55 years and has M:F ratio of 5:1. HCL tends to follow an indolent course. For unclear reasons, the tumor cells are exceptionally sensitive to particular chemotherapeutic regime...
Pathology
null
16558b39-119c-4358-bc3d-dac6e795b32a
Most common drug induced skin reaction:
Maculopapular rash
Morbilliform rash
Fixed Drug Eruption
Photosensitivity reaction
1b
single
Ans. b (Morbilliform rash). (Ref Harrison's medicine 18,h/ch. 55)DRUG-INDUCED SKIN REACTIONSMaculopapular eruptions are seen in the classic childhood viral exanthems, including:1)rubeola (measles)a prodrome of Coryza, Cough, and Conjunctivitis followed by Koplik's spots on the buccal mucosa; the eruption begins behind ...
Skin
Drugs
06fc7a14-3cb6-47e4-a00b-76c0b55f7fa6
A preterm baby developed bullous lesion on the skin soon after bih. The X- ray shows periostitis. What should be the next investigation?
VDRL for mother & baby
ELISA for HIV
PCR for TB
Hepatitis surface antigen for mother
0a
single
The baby described in the question stem is most likely suffering from the early manifestations of congenital syphilis. As per the choices given VDRL is the test done to diagnose syphilis. Ref: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 16th Edition, Page 981; Skin Diseases & Sexually Transmitted Infections, Uday Khopk...
Skin
null
7c0cee65-a382-4c2c-b2e1-30265f675cca
Single unit smooth muscles are seen in
Iris
Ductus deferens
Ureter
Trachea
2c
single
null
Anatomy
null
9d52c475-7bae-48d0-9498-3b748c934ffc
Globular heart with plethoric lung fields is seen in
TGA
TAPVC
Tricuspid atresia
Ebstein's anomaly
0a
single
Globular heart with plethoric lung fields - TGA Globular heart with Oligemic lung fields - Tricuspid atresia, Ebstein's anomaly
Radiology
null
3e10f870-c874-475e-ad6d-96908c20b231
Presently surgical treatment of choise in a 22 year male with - 10D myopia is
Phakic refractive lens
Refractive lens exchange
Wavefront guided LASIK
LASIK with femtosecond laser
0a
single
Ans. Phakic refractive lens
Ophthalmology
null
7cb3b72d-4afc-4935-bc6d-9465a112d273
7 year old child presents with poor wound healing, Perifollicular hemorrhages and sharp and painful swellings at the costochondral junction of ribs. Which of the following treatments are recommended
Leafy vegetables in the diet
Animal products containing liver in the diet
Avoidance of eggs from diet
Oranges and amla in the diet
3d
single
The clinical presentation points towards scurvy and it can be treated by supplementing the diet with citrus fruits which are rich source of vitamin C.
Biochemistry
null
99c1f803-5a25-48d8-9e1c-abc6a6021cb6
Following are premalignant except -
Tubulo villous adenoma
Hyperplastic polyp
Familial adenomatosis
Villous adenoma
1b
multi
Hyperplastic polyp has no malignant potential.
Surgery
null
85813af1-fd74-4c6c-be56-a5a018d012bb
All are true except –
Halothane is good analgesic agent
Halothane sensitize heart to catacholamines
Halothane relaxes bronchi
Halothane causes hepatitis and liver cell necrosis
0a
multi
Amongst the inhalational agents, halothane has no analgesic action. Halothane sensitizes the heart to adrenaline, causes bronchodilatation and can cause hepatitis.
Anaesthesia
null
4d45b24a-22ad-41a2-929d-1c12f9224d8c
Arsenic is assocaited with increased risk of a) Mesothelioma b) Melanoma c) Basal cell carcinoma d) Squamous cell carcinoma
ad
bd
cd
ab
2c
single
null
Medicine
null
bb96a7e9-5013-4169-8727-bf33bc40eef4
For a bodily movement of a small tooth the force required is
25 - 30g
40 - 75g
120 - 150g
More than 150g
1b
multi
null
Dental
null
41017c95-252a-4e2d-814a-1f985e174020
All of the following processoccur in Mitochondria, except:
Gluconeogenesis
TCA cycle
Beta oxidation offatty acids
Fatty acid synthesis
3d
multi
Fatty acid synthesis
Biochemistry
null
05ff72d6-822c-4a4a-bf8e-c58d6f713351
Ballooning of hepatocyte is not associated with?
Non alcoholic steatohepatitis
Alcoholic liver disease
Acute viral hepatitis
Chronic viral hepatitis
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Chronic viral hepatitis o Ballooning degeneration of hepatocytes is generally considered a form of apoptosis, and is a descriptor used in the context of inflamed fatty liver (steatohepatitis)o Most common cause of ballooning degeneration of hepatocytes is non alcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH).o Other ca...
Pathology
Liver
de26c8c9-ca2a-4ae9-bc74-35031566a1bd
Calibre of a firearm is?
Distance between a land and groove
Distance between two diagonally opposite lands
Distance between two diagonally opposite grooves
None
1b
multi
Distance between two diagonally opposite lands REF: Parikh 6th edition page 4.26 Caliber technicically means diameter of the inside of the bore (land to land) in 1/100' of an inch. Thus, caliber 22 means 22/100 inch= 0.22
Forensic Medicine
null
b7e9073a-6634-4030-85ba-6ca9e8c72585
Neonatal meningitis is caused by
L.monocytogenes
Group 'B' Streptococcus
E.Coli
H. Influenza
1b
single
The most common causes ofneonatal meningitis is bacterialinfection of the blood, known as bacteremia (specifically group B streptococci (Streptococcus agalactiae), Escherichia coli, and Listeria monocytogenes). Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition
Pediatrics
Central Nervous system
592858c7-4284-445c-9545-3a108d2bf455
Thinnest portion of sclera -
Anterior to rectus muscle insertion
Posterior to rectus muscle insertion
Posterior pole
Limbus
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Posterior to rectus muscle insertion o Thinnest portion of sclera - Posterior to insertions of rectus muscle.o Thickest portion of sclera - Posterior pole.o The thickness of the sclera varies according to location : -At the limbus, the sclera is 0[?]8 mm thick.Anterior to the rectus muscle insertions,...
Ophthalmology
Miscellaneous (Sclera)
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A 50 year old man presents to the clinic with multiple abcesses and discharging sinus present on his left foot. X-ray of the foot shows destructive changes in the underlying bone. Which of the following is the most likely causative organism?
Nocardia
Sporothrix schenkii
Histoplasmosis
Cryptospordiosis
0a
single
Patient in this question is most likely suffering from Actinomycotic mycetoma caused by Nocardia and Actinomadura species. Disease begins as a papule or a nodule and slowly progress into multiple abcesses and sinus tracts ramifying deep into the tissue. Trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole or dapsone are effective in the trea...
Microbiology
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NFHS - 3 is conducted during
1995
2000
2005
2010
2c
single
National family health survey-3 conducted in India during 2005-2006 provides detailed information of feility trends Reference: Park&;s textbook of preventive and social medicine; 23rd edition
Social & Preventive Medicine
Demography and family planning
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Green blue postmortem discoloration is seen in which poisoning –
Cyanide
Carbon monoxide
Hydrogen sulphide
Phosphorous
2c
single
The colour of postmortem hypostasis in hydrogen sulphide poisoning is bluish green. It is an asphyxiant which inhibits cytochrome oxidase.
Forensic Medicine
null
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Cells involved in humoral immunity -
B-cells
T-cells
Helper cells
Dendritic cells
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., B-eells o There are two main types of adaptive immunity:-1. Cell mediated (cellular) immunity.# Mediated by T-lymphocytes# Responsible for defense against intracellular microbes.2. Humoral immunity# Mediated by B-lymphocytes and antibodies.# Protects against extracellular microbes and their toxins.
Microbiology
Immunity
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Hormone substrate concentration affects the velocity of enzymatic action. This is based upon the following:
Zimmermann reaction
Salkowski reaction
Michaelis menten equation
Liebermann-Burchard reaction
2c
single
The Michaelis-Menten equation illustrates in mathematical terms the relationship between initial reaction velocity vi and substrate concentration . Vi=Vmax /Km+ The Michaelis constant Km is the substrate concentration at which vi is half the maximal velocity (Vmax/2) attainable at a paicular concentration of the enzyme...
Biochemistry
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Primary pulmonary hypertension has following features on ECG except -
Sinus tachycardia
ST elevation
Increased Pwave amplitude
Right axis deviation
1b
multi
null
Medicine
null
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Unit of one of radiation absorbed is –
Grey
Roengten
Curie
Bequerrel
0a
single
Units of potency Roentgen and coulomb per kilograme → Units of exposure. It is the amount to which a person is exposed. Red and Gray  → Units of absorbed dose. It is the amount which is absorbed per gram of tissue. Rem and Sievert  → Product of the absorbed dose and the modifying factor. Represent the degree of potent...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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The oral epithelium is attached to the enamel via
Reticular fibers
Collagen fibers
Hemidesmosomes
Desmosomes
2c
single
null
Dental
null
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Cholangiography T-tube done after how many days of cholecystectomy:
1-5 days
7-10 days
10-14 days
15-20 days
1b
single
Cholangiography T-tube done after 7-10 days of cholecystectomy.
Surgery
Gallbladder
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Chlorhexidine used for hand disinfection uses concentration
1%
0.50%
0.20%
0.12%
0a
single
null
Dental
null
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Chancroid is caused by ?
H. Ducrei
N. Gonnorrhea
T. Pallidum
H. Influenza
0a
multi
ANSWER: (A) H. Ducrei REF: Roxburgh's Common Skin Diseases p. 102 Repeat in June 2010 See APPENDIX-47 below for list of "STD's" CHANCROID (SOFT SORE) This venereal infection is caused by the Gram-negative bacillus Haemophilus ducreyi. One to 5 days post-infection, a soft sloughy ulcer appears on the penis or vulva. The...
Skin
S.T.D.
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Which of the following muscle relaxants is free of cardiovascular effects over the entire clinical dose range?
Pancuronium
Vecuronium
Atracurium
Pipecuronium
1b
single
Pancuronium rapid IV injection may cause rise in BP and tachycardia due to cabal blockade and NA release. Vecuronium has cardiovascular stability due to lack of histamine release and ganglionic action. Atracuronium hypo tension may occur due to histamine release. Pipecuronium transient hypotension and bradycardia may o...
Pharmacology
Anesthesia
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Which technique of facial fracture treatment involves purely closed reduction?
Application of miniplates
Dynamic compression plating
Maxillo-mandibular fixation
Use of wire osteosynthesis across fracture site
2c
single
null
Surgery
null
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A lady presented in the emergency department with a stab injury to the left side of the abdomen. She -was hemodynamically stable and a contrast enhanced. CT scan revealed a laceration in spleen. Laparoscopy was planned. The patient's pO2 suddenly dropped as soon as the pneumoperitoneum was created. What is the most lik...
Inferior venacava compression
Injury to the left lobe of the diaphragm
Injury to the colon
Gaseous embolism through splenic vessels
3d
multi
null
Surgery
null
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For conversion of asparatate to asparagine, nitrogen comes from ?
Alanine
Glutamate
Glutamine
Histidine
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., GlutamineSynthesis of asparagine from aspaate is catalyzed by asparagine synthetase.Donor of amide group (containing nitrogen) in this reaction is glutamine.
Biochemistry
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Increased risk of cardio toxicity associated with local anesthetics requires a dose reduction in all of the following except
Pregnancy
Acidosis
Pediatric
Increased cardiac output
3d
multi
Life threatening cardiovascular toxicity, including left ventricular depression, atrioventricular hea block,ventricular arrhythmia is seen more in patients with deceased liver function, acidosis and in shock. The risk factors for developing LAST (Local Anesthetic systemic toxicity)can be categorized into those that are...
Anaesthesia
Regional Anesthesia
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Bilateral subconjunctival ecchymosis is not associated with:
Le-Fort II fracture
Le-Fort III fracture
Naso ethmoidal complex fracture
Le-Fort I fracture
3d
single
null
Surgery
null
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The minimum possible score in “Glasgow coma scale’’ is
3
5
1
0
0a
single
Explanation: Glasgow Coma Scale for Head Injury
Medicine
null
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True about branchial anomaly:
Cysts are more common than sinuses
For sinuses surgery is not always indicated
Cysts present with dysphagia and hoarseness of voice
Most commonly due to 2nd branchial remnant
3d
multi
Most commonly due to 2nd branchial remnants Repeat, from Nov 09 & Nov 06 Branchiogenic Anomalies Branchial anomalies are remnants of the branchial apparatus present during the embryonic life. Embryologically the structures of head and neck are derived from 5 pairs of branchial arches, their intervening clefts externall...
Surgery
null
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Ulcerative colitis almost always involves the ... ?
Caecum
Sigmoid
Right colon
Rectum
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Rectum
Surgery
null
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The acrosome reaction occurs, when the sperm
Enters the uterine cavity
Comes in contact with zona pellucida
Penetrates corona radiata
Penetrates cell membrane of oocyte
1b
single
null
Physiology
null
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All of the following muscles are derivatives of para axial mesoderm except-
Masseter
diaphragm
biceps femoris
detrusor
3d
multi
Para axial (somite) derivatives- dermatome (lateral pa)- skin dermis myotome (middle pa)- skeletal muscles sclerotome (medial pa)- bone (veebrae, occipital skull bone) option 1,2 and 3 are skeletal muscles. Detrusor is a smooth muscle of genitourinary system derived from intermediate mesoderm.
Anatomy
Embryology and Histology
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Sarcoma botyroides in vagina is seen in which age-
Less than 8vrs
8-16yrs
16-24yrs
> 24yrs
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Less than 8 yrs Sarcoma botvroides (Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma)o Special type of mixed mesodermal tumour commonly arising from cervix, rarely from vagina & uterus,o Usually arises before the age of 8 yrs.o Presents with blood stained watery vaginal discharge, anemia & cachexia,o Vaginal examination sh...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Vigina
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The father of modern epidemiological surveillance is
William Farr
James Lind
Edwin Chadwick
Pettenkofer
0a
single
William Farr is often referred to as the father of modern epidemiological surveillance. Textbook on Public Health and Community Medicine pg: 14.
Social & Preventive Medicine
Concept of health and disease
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Which among the following is the treatment of choice for senile vaginitis?
Oral pills
Nystatin locally
Oestrogen cream
Ketoconazole
2c
multi
Intravaginal application of estrogen cream is the treatment of choice in senile vaginitis. Since 1/3rd of the vaginal estrogen is systemically absorbed, this treatment is contraindicated in women with a history of breast or endometrial cancer. In senile vaginitis, the vaginal epithelium is thinned and and is susceptibl...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Typical silvery scales of psoriasis are absent in -
Scalp
Knee
Groin
Elbow
2c
single
<p>PSORIASIS:-Inflammatory skin disease.Genetic predisposition. Psoriasis susceptibility 1 (PSORS1) is the most impoant susceptibility locus. Clinical features:-1. Classic lesion-Well defined erythematous plaque with a silvery white scales.2. Size varies from pin point papules to plaques. Types:-1. Chronic plaque psori...
Dental
Papulosquamous disorders
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Economic benefits of any programme are compared with the costs incurred in
Cost benefit analysis
Cost effective analysis
Cost accounting
Net work analysis
0a
single
Cost-benefit analysis, in which benefits are compared to cost of the program. The benefits are expressed in monetary termsThe main drawback with this technique is that benefits in the health field, as a result of a paicular programme, cannot always be expressed in monetary terms.Park 23e pg:871
Social & Preventive Medicine
Health education & planning
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Most common tumour due to radiation arises from -
Lung
Liver
Bone marrow
Breast
2c
single
Hematological malignancies e.g., leukemias are the most common radiation induced cancers.
Pathology
null
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According to RNTCP, tubercular pericarditis should be treated with which category of anti-tubercular regimen?
Category III
Category I
Category II
Category IV
1b
single
null
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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"Gonadotropin evaluation" For the evaluation, select the most appropriate day of a normal 28-day menstrual cycle for a woman with 5-day menstrual periods. (SELECT 1 DAY)
Day 3
Day 8
Day 14
Day 21
0a
single
The diagnostic evaluation of an infertile couple should be thorough and completed as rapidly as possible. The primary diagnostic steps in the workup of the infertile couple include (1) documentation of ovulation by measurement of basal body temperature (BBT) or mid-luteal phase serum progesterone; (2) semen analysis; (...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Physiology & Histology
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True about vitiligo are all except:
Surgical treatment is indicated if medical treatment fails
Leucotrichia is associated with good prognosis
Autoimmune condition
Skin biopsy specimen shows abscence of melanocytes.
1b
multi
VITILIGO -Autoimmune disorder -Skin biopsy specimen shows absence of melanocytes. Poor prognostic factors: Leucotrichia Long standing type Lesions over bony prominences Acrofacial -Surgical treatment is indicated if medical treatment fails and disease is stable for >1 year. - Modalities : Skin grafting Non-cultured aut...
Dental
Hypo Pigmentary Disorders
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A 9-year-old child is restless. He is hyperactive and his teacher complaints that he does not listen to the teachings. Disturbs other students, he also shows less interest in playing. The likely diagnosis is –
Cerebral palsy
Attention deficit hyperactive child
Delinnurn
Mania
1b
single
The child in question has following problems. Child is hyperactive          He does not listen to teachings  Difficulty in playing    Disturbs other students        All these are features of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Pediatrics
null
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A 20-year-old woman presents with bilateral conductive deafness, palpable purpura on the legs and hemoptysis. Radiograph of the chest shows a thin-walled cavity in left lower zone. Investigations reveal total leukocyte count 12,000/mm red cell casts in the urine and 12,000/mm serum creatinine 3 ing/dL. What is the most...
Henoch-Schonlein purpura
Polyarteritis nodosa
Wegener's granulomatosis
Disseminated tuberculosis
2c
multi
null
Medicine
null
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After a leisure trip, a patient comes with gritty pain in eye, and joint pain. What is the most probable diagnosis?
Reiter s syndrome
Bachet s syndrome
Sarcoidosis
SLE
0a
single
ANSWER: (A) Reiter's syndromeREF: Harrison's 18th ed chapter 325This is a case of reiters syndrome or reactive arthritis with a classical triad of arthritis, conjunctivitis (gritty feeling in eyes) 8t urethritis.Important points about reactive arthritis:Reactive arthritis (ReA) refers to acute nonpurulent arthritis com...
Ophthalmology
Adverse Ocular Effects of Systemic Drugs
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Distance between nodal point and cornea in Listing's Reduced eye is-
7.2mm
9mm
12mm
15.3mm
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., 7.2 mm PointDistance in Listing's Reduced EyeNodal Point7.2mm behind the anterior corneal surfaceAnterior Focal Point15.7 mm anterior to anterior corneal surfacePosterior Focal point24.13mm behind anterior corneal surfaceAnterior focal length17.2mmPosterior Focal length22.63mmUniform Refractive Index1...
Ophthalmology
Anatomy
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Body clock is maintained by -
Suprachiasmatic nucleus
Supraoptic nucleus
Ventrolateral nucleus
Thalamus
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Suprachiasmatic nucleus o A person's circadian rhythm is an internal biological clock that regulates a variety of biological processes according to an approximate 24-hour periods. Several body functions show a circadian (24 hour) rhythmo These functions include feeding, drinking, locomotor activity, s...
Physiology
Thalamus, Hypothalamus and Basal Ganglia
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Punishment for Rape is under which section of IPC -
375
376
312A
304A
1b
single
Ref: Textbook of forensic medicine and toxicology (V.V.Pillay)17th edition page no.389 The punishment for rape is prescribed in sec.376IPC with two subsection. Subsection 1:for rape described in Sec.375IPC imprisonment for at least seven years and liability to fine,unless victim is his own wife and is not less than twe...
Forensic Medicine
Sexual offences and infanticide
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Stomach is supplied by ?
Coeliac trunk
Splenic aery
Gastroduodenal aery
All of the above
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., All of the above
Anatomy
null
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Which of the following is the most impoant risk factor in the aetiology of intraventricular haemorrhage (IVH) in neonates?
Coagulation disorder
Continuous Positive airway pressure
Pneumothorax
Extreme prematurity
3d
single
All the options mentioned in the question are risk factors for IVH. However, the single most impoant factor is prematurity with IVH being very uncommon in term babies IVH occur due to fragile, highly vascular collection of vessels near the lateral ventricle, known as germinal matrix
Pediatrics
IUGR and Feeding of Preterm Neonate
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The statement “The nerve axons found among the odontoblasts and in the cell-free and cell-rich zones are nonmyelinated but are enclosed in a Schwann cell covering”
FALSE
TRUE
Partially True
Can be completely True or False.
1b
multi
null
Dental
null
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Which of the following drug shows the phenomenon of vasomotor reversal of Dale after administration of an Alpha adrenergic blocker
Adrenaline
Nor-adrenaline
Isoprenaline
All of the above
0a
multi
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...
Anatomy
Other topics and Adverse effects
84ccb58c-537f-4d22-b258-ffc061e213c9
Dexmedetomidine acts on which receptor for its analgesic action -
5HT2A
D2
a2A
D5
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., a2A o Dexmedetomidine is a centrally active selective a2A agonist.o Has been explained in previous sessions.
Pharmacology
A.N.S.