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Essential fatty acid:
Citric acid
Linoleic acid
Stearic acid
Palmitic acid
1b
single
ESSENTIAL FATTY ACID -Linoleic and Linolenic acid are the two essential fatty acids that can't be synthesized in our body and must be taken in the diet. PUFA -ESSENTIAL FATTY ACID PUFA (Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acid) OMEGA 3 OMEGA 6 CERVONIC ACID /DHA -22 Carbons & 6 Double Bonds GAMMA-LINOLENIC ACID - 18 Carbons &3 Doub...
Biochemistry
FMGE 2018
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All of the following cause a False positive Mantoux test except
HIV / AIDS
Prior BCG vaccine
Degraded tuberculin
Faulty technique of injection
0a
multi
FALSE NEGATIVE MANTOUX Malnutrition HIV / AIDS High fever Measles and chickenpox Use of immunosuppressants / antiallergic drugs
Anatomy
All India exam
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Nodular masses have developed in the periaicular tissue of the proximal and distal interphalangeal joints of the right hand of a 58-year-old man with a 10-year-history of gout. Which of the following choices best describes the characteristics of these masses?
Pathognomonic lesion of chronic gout
Histologically similar to a rheumatoid nodule
Contains weekly positives birefringent monosodium urate crystals
Associated with fibrinoid necrosis
0a
multi
A 58-year-old man with a 10-year history of gout and nodular masses in the periaicular tissue of the proximal and distal interphalangeal joints of his right hand has tophus formation, which is pathognomonic for chronic gout. Tophi are deposits of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals in tissue. Gouty ahritis is a heterogeneo...
Orthopaedics
Joint disorders
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All of the following are true for Vogt-KoyanagiHarada syndrome except:
More common in Japanese people, who are usually positive for HLA-B27
Ocular features are; Chronic granulomatous anterior uveitis, posterior uveitis and exudative retinal detachment
Cutaneous lesions are alopecia, poliosis and vitiligo
Neurological lesions include, meningism, encephalopathy, tinnitis, veigo and deafness
0a
multi
Ans. More common in Japanese people, who are usually positive for HLA-B27
Ophthalmology
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The following is true about Nesidioblastosis except ?
Presents with hypoglycemic attacks
More common in adults than in children
Histopathology shows hyperplasia of islet cells
Diazoxide is used for treatment
1b
multi
Nesidioblastosis is a controversial medical term for hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemiaattributed to excessive insulin production by pancreatic beta cells that have an abnormal microscopic appearance.The abnormal microscopic features of the tissue included the presence of islet cell enlargement, pancreatic islet cell dyspla...
Pediatrics
Endocrinology
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Hyperchloremic acidosis with hypokalemia is a feature of
Renal tubular acidosis
Addison's disease
Pyloric stenosis
Primary hyperaldosteronism
0a
single
Ans. a (Renal tubular acidosis). (Ref. Harrison's Medicine 16th/pg. 265, 1702)METABOLIC ACIDOSIS: There are two major categories of clinical metabolic acidosis:# High anion-gap (AG) and# Normal-AG, or hyperchloremic acidosis:Hyperchloremic (nongap) metabolic acidosis# Alkali can be lost from the gastrointestinal tract ...
Medicine
Kidney
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Which is false regarding ethyl silicate bonded investment?
Silica gel which reverts to silica on heating
Magnesium oxide provides strength
It is easy to handle and most commonly used
On mixing ammonium chloride silica liquid coverts to gel
2c
multi
ESBI is difficult to handle and not used more commonly
Dental
null
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In malnourished children the following parameters are reliable indicators of dehydration except:
Skin turgor
Dry buccal mucosa
Oliguria
Thirst
0a
multi
Ans. A. Skin turgorDehydration with severe acute malnutrition can be difficult to identify, as many of the typical signs such as skin elasticity are not reliable. Useful indicators include an eagerness to drink, exhaustion, cool and moist extremities, weak or absent radial pulse, and reduced or absent urine flow. A his...
Pediatrics
Fluid and Electrolyte Treatment of Specific Disorders
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31-year-old roofer comes with tenosynovitis that is result of a deep penetrated wound in the palm by a big nail. O/E he has an infection in the ulnar bursa. This infection most likely resulted in necrosis of which of the following tendons?
Tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris
Tendon of flexor pollicis longus
Tendon of flexor digitorum profundus
Tendon of palmaris longus
2c
single
Ulnar bursa, or common synol flexor sheath, contains the tendons of both flexor digitorum superficialis and profundus muscles. Radial bursa envelops tendon of the flexor pollicis longus. The tendons of flexor carpi ulnaris and palmaris longus are not contained in ulnar bursa.
Anatomy
Muscles of arm and forearm region & Cubital fossa
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The histological feature shown is seen in:
Burkitt’s lymphoma
Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Non Hodgkin’s lymphoma
All of the above
0a
multi
The histopathological slide shows starry eye appearance. And hence is suggestive of burkitt’s lymphoma.
Pathology
null
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Which Rectus muscle is not supplied by oculomotor nerve?
Medial rectus
Lateral rectus
Superior rectus
Inferior rectus
1b
single
Lateral rectus is supplied by abducent nerve NOTE: Superior oblique is supplied by trochlear nerve The medial rectus, superior rectus, inferior rectus and inferior oblique is supplied by occulomotor nerve Ref BDC volume3.Sixth edition pg 208
Anatomy
Head and neck
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A 9 year old boy is admitted with acute abdominal pain localized in the right iliac fossa. He is pyrexial with localized peritonism in RIF. The causative cell involved here
Lymphocytes
Neutrophil
Macrophages
Monocytes
1b
single
Ans. (b) Neutrophil(Ref: Robbins 9th/pg 71; 8th/pg 44)This is a case of acute appendicitisThe principal inflammatory cell in this case of acute appendicitis is the neutrophil.
Pathology
Inflammation & Repair
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In context with Filariasis, all are true except:
Definitive host is man
Worm colonize the lymphatic system
Most common causative agent is W. bancrofti
Transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquito
3d
multi
The worms are spread by the bites of infected mosquitoes.  Three types of worms are known to cause the disease: Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori, with Wuchereria bancrofti being the most common.  These worms damage the lymphatic system.  Aedes aegypti, the yellow fever mosquito, is a mosquito that...
Microbiology
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The common HLA type associated with Behcet disease is _________
HLA DR4
HLA B27
HLA B51
HLA CW6
2c
single
Behcet disease is associated with HLA haplotype B51 in paicular. Behcet disease is a neutrophilic vasculitis affecting small to medium-sized vessels that classically presents as a clinical triad of recurrent oral aphthous ulcers, genital ulcers, and uveitis. Here (Th17) T helper 17 cells play an impoant contribution in...
Pediatrics
Musculoskeletal disorders
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Mantle cell lymphoma shows-
CD5 +, CD25
CD 5 +, CD 10 +
CD 5+, CD23+
CD 5+, CD 23 -
3d
single
Mantle cell lymphoma is usually CD5+ and CD23 - . This helps to distinguish it from CLL /SLL. Reference : Robbins and Cotran Pathologic basis of disease.South Asia Edition volume 1.page no. 603
Pathology
Haematology
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Which pa of the intrahepatic bile duct is involved in Type 2 cholangiocarcinoma ?
Division of both ducts and not extending outside
Common hepatic duct only
Secondary hepatic ducts
Extends beyond hilum
0a
multi
Cancers of the hepatic duct bifurcation have also been classified according to their anatomic location (BISMUTH'S CLASSIFICATION). In this system, Type I tumors are confined to the common hepatic duct. Type II tumors involve the bifurcation without involvement of secondary intrahepatic ducts. Type IIIa involves right s...
Surgery
null
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Pilocarpine is an:
Active miotic
Passive miotic
Active Mydriatic
Passive Mydriatic
0a
single
Ans. a. Active mioticRef: Goodman Gilman 13th ElPI 259Miosis: Contraction of pupil can be seen due to contraction of circular muscles (active miosis), due to M3 stimulation or it can be seen due to relaxation of radial muscles (passive miosis), due to al receptors block. Relaxation of radial muscles can cause miosis du...
Pharmacology
A.N.S.
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All of the following are contraindications to use diaphragm except :
Multiple sex paners
Recurrent infections
Uterine prolapse
Herpes vaginitis
0a
multi
Contraindications to use of diaphragm are: (i) prolapse, cystocele, rectocele because accurate fitting is not possible; (ii) recurrent infection and (iii) allergy to rubber or spermicidal agent. Reference: Shaw's Textbook of Gynaecology 16th edition page no 267
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Contraception
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Which of the following increases turbulence in blood flow:
When the diameter of the blood vessel increases.
When density decreases.
When resistance increases.
All of the above.
0a
multi
Turbulence ∞ Re (Reynolds no) =ρDV/И So increase in density → increases Re → increases turbulence.
Physiology
null
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During Dilatation and curettage, if uterine fundus is perforated, most appropriate management is
Observation
Hysterectomy
Abdominal exploration
Uterine artery embolization
2c
single
Laparotomy or laparoscopy to examine abdominal contents is safest to rule out intraabdominal damage, perionitis due to bowel injury.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Which of the following drug is an inhibitor of cytochrome p450 enzyme
Ketoconazole
Rifampecin
Phenytoin
Phenobarbitone
0a
single
Ketoconazole is a powerful microsomal enzyme inhibitor where as rifampicin,phenobarbitone and Phenytoin are enzyme inducers Refer KDT 7-e p26
Anatomy
General anatomy
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Which of the following is not a pneumatic bone:
Ethmoid
Sphenoid
Maxillary
Mandible
3d
single
Pneumatic bones are those bones which contain an air filled cavity within them which make them light in weight. In humans, they are seen in relation to nasal cavity & enclose paranasal sinuses. Besides making the skull light in weight they also help in resonance of sound & act as air conditioning chambers for inspired ...
ENT
Paranasal Sinuses
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McArdle's Maximum Allowable sweat rate:-
< 4.5 litre/4 hours
< 3.0 litre/4 hours
< 3.5 litre/4 hours
< 5.0 litre/4 hours
0a
multi
McArdle's Index: - It is an index of thermal comfo. Max P4SR (Predictable 4 hour sweat rate): <4.5lit/4hours. Beyond this death of person is imminent.
Social & Preventive Medicine
Air, Light, Sound, Housing, Radiation, Waste Disposal
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Valve of Hasner is present at
Stensons duct
Common bile duct
Naso lacrimal duct
Maxillary Sinus
2c
single
null
Physiology
null
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Corneal sensation is tested by
Keratometry
Pachymeter
Aesthesiometer
Specular microscopy
2c
single
To test the corneal sensations, the patient is asked to look ahead; the examiner touches the corneal surface with a fine twisted cotton (which is brought from the side to avoid menace reflex) and observes the blinking response. Normally, there is a brisk reflex closure of lids. Always compare the effect with that on th...
Ophthalmology
Anatomy, Development and clinical examination
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In one carbon metabolism Serine loses which carbon atom?
Alpha
Beta
Gamma
Delta
1b
single
Ans. B. BetaCarbon atomEnzyme is Serine Hydroxy Methyl TransferaseSerine loses the beta Carbon atom to form Glycine and Methylene THFA
Biochemistry
Proteins and Amino Acids
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In extraperitoneal approach, to left sympathectomy the following may be injured ?
Ureter
Gonadal vessels
A+B
IVC
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., A+B
Surgery
null
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In civil negligence, onus of proof lies on
Judicial first degree magistrate
Police not below the level of sub inspector
Doctor
Patient
3d
single
Patient [Ref- Reddy's Forensic 29/e p30; Parikh 6/e p1.441 "Generally speaking, it is for the patient in an action for negligence to establish the guilt of the doctor, whose innocence is otherwise assumed."- Parikh However, in cases where the rule of res ipso loguitur is applied, the patient need not prove negligence. ...
Forensic Medicine
null
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Which type of carcinoid is associated with greatest incidence of metastasis ?
Appendix carcinoid
Colonic carcinoid
Hepatic carcinoid
Pancreatic carcinoid
3d
single
Incidence of metastasis in different types of carcinoid are : Pancreatic Carcinoid : 71.9 %, Liver 32%, Appendix Carcinoid : 38.8 and Colonic Carcinoid is : 51. Reference: Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th Edition, Page 3058, Table 350-3
Medicine
null
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Remnants of Wolffian ducts in a female are found in
Pouch of Douglas
Uterovesical pouch
Broad ligament
lliac fossa
2c
single
Ganer's ductwhich is a remnant of wolffian duct, is present inbroad ligament.
Anatomy
NEET Jan 2020
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A 15-year-old boy reports with a rapidly growing swelling of the mandible with intermittent pain. Patient history is that the swelling occurred after an episode of trauma. Radiographs reveal formation of new subperiosteal bone producing Onion Skin appearance. The patient also has lip paresthesia elevated white blood ce...
An episode of trauma often precedes development of Ewing's sarcoma
Trauma is the main etiology in the development of Ewing's sarcoma
Relationship between trauma and Ewing's sarcoma has never been reported
Trauma can be considered as etiology for Ewing's sarcoma provided there is secondary infection
0a
multi
null
Pathology
null
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X ray features of sarcoidosis stage 2 as per scadding system is?
Peripheral hilar lymphadenopathy
Diffuse fibrosis
Pleural effusion
Mediastinal lymphadenopathy
0a
single
Ref : David Sutton 9th ed
Radiology
All India exam
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Transverse uterine incision is preferred to vertical incision because
Less risk of post partum endometritis.
Lessens risk of rupture in subsequent pregnancy.
Easier to deliver the fetus.
Is located in active segment of uterus.
1b
single
Compared with classical incision, transverse incision is easier to repair, is located in inactive segment and thus least likely to rupture in future pregnancies. It causes less incision site bleeding and promotes less bowel adhesions.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Primary injury is -
Due to flying debris
Due to blast wind
Due to shock wave
Due to complication
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Due to shock waveTypes of blast injurieso These are of following types1) Primary : It is due to shock wave which causes injury to hollow organs, e.g. ears, lungs, eyes, GIT etc.Secondary : These are due to flying debris (missiles). Classical Marshalls triad i.e. bruises, abrasions and puncture lacerat...
Forensic Medicine
Death and Investigations
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The disadvantages of a complete ceramic crown include
Reduced strength of the restoration
Need for a shoulder-type margin circumferentially
Porcelain brittleness
All of the above
3d
multi
null
Dental
null
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The commonest cause of U/L mucopurulent rhinorrhoea in a child is -
Foreign body
Adenoids which are blocking the airways
Deviated nasal septum
Inadequately treated acute frontal sinusitis
0a
single
"A unilateral nasal discharge is nearly always due to a foreign body and if the discharge has an unpleasant smell, it is pathognomonic". — Logan Turner 10th/e p. 63 "If a child presents with unilateral, foul smelling nasal discharge, the foreign body must be excluded". — Dhingra 5th/e p. 176
ENT
null
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Drug active against New Delhi beta lactamase producing strains of bacteria is:
Meropenem
Colistin
Cephalosporins
Penicillins
1b
single
New Delhi Metallo lactamase bacteria are susceptible to colistin. Penicillinase Resistant Penicillin : Cloxacillin Oxacillin Nafcillin Dicloxacillin Ofloxacillin Methicillin Extended Spectrum b Lactamase bacteria are sensitive to carbapenems.
Pharmacology
DNB 2018
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First line therapy in women with Adenomyosis who wants to preserve feility is
Combined OC pills
Levonorgestrel containing IUCD
Ulipristal acetate
Hysterectomy
1b
single
AUB-A (Adenomyosis) Recommendations for management of AUB-A For managing adenomyosis-A, it is suggested to consider the age, symptomology (AUB, pain and infeility) and association with other conditions (leiomyomas, polyps and endometriosis) In women with AUB-A, desirous of preserving feility but unwilling for immediate...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Disorders of menstruation
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Best time for hearing assessment in an infant is
1st month of life
3-6 months
6-9 months
9-12 months
0a
single
It is recommended that all infants be screened for hearing loss by 1 month of age All infants who do not pass the hearing screening need to complete a diagnostic hearing evaluation by 3 months of age and All children identified with permanent hearing loss need to receive appropriate intervention by 6 months of age This...
ENT
Ear
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Maximum damage to Napoleon’s army during his march to Moscow was done by
Diarrhea
Plague
Typhus
Typhoid
2c
single
null
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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SAPHO syndrome components are all except?
Acne
Hyperostosis
Osteitis
Acantholysis
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Acantholysis SAPHO Syndrome SAPHO syndrome is manifested by synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis. It is predominantly associated with hyperostosis of the anterior chest, palmoplantarpustulosis, hidradenitissuppurativa, and acne fulminans. Its etiology is unknown. Repoed successful t...
Skin
null
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III perineal tear is involvement of :
Vaginal mucosa
Urethral mucosa
Levator ani muscle
Anal sphincter
3d
single
Anal sphincter
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
4917e382-2cf7-46b6-b0ea-5d4158f11417
Elastic cailage is present in
Thyroid cailage
Epiglottis
Cricoid
Arytenoid cailage
1b
single
Elastic cailage is present in - Epiglottis. It is a yellow, leaf-like elastic cailage forming the anterior wall of the laryngeal inlet. It is attached to the body of the hyoid bone by the hyoepiglottic ligament, which divides into suprahyoid and infrahyoid epiglottis. Other elastic cailage structures are corniculate, c...
ENT
Larynx
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All of the following preparation if insulin are rapid and sho acting except
Lispro
Aspa
Glargine
NPH
2c
multi
Refer Harrison 16/e p 2173 Insulin glargine and insulin detemir are ultra long acting insulin Insulin apa and insulin lisped are ultra sho acting insulin.
Pharmacology
Endocrinology
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Heme is which porphyrin
Type I
Type II
Type III
Type IV
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Type III
Biochemistry
null
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LSD is known by the following names except
Acid
Microdot
Love drug
Purple haze
2c
multi
LSD - other names - Acid, microdot, purple haze, white lightening - Love drug - MDMA/ Ecstacy
Forensic Medicine
Drug Abuse
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A 44 year old patient presented with jaundice and had needle prick injury 2 year back and liver biopsy is shown below. Based on the histological features ,classify type of hepatitis:
Hepatitis B virus induced hepatitis
Hepatitis C virus induced hepatitis
Hepatitis A virus induced hepatitis
Hepatitis E virus induced hepatitis
0a
single
In chronic hepatitis B, "Ground-glass" hepatocytes--cells with endoplasmic reticulum swollen by HBsAg--is a diagnostic hallmark. Immuno-staining can confirm the presence of viral antigen
Pathology
Hepatitis
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What does "cardiac polyp" means ?
Acute infarct
Cardiac aneurysm
Benign tumour
Fibrinous clot
3d
single
Fibrinous clot "Postmoem fibrinous clot in the hea are called cardiac polyp". -Moral thrombus in the right/left atrium of the hea at the time of postmoem examination appears as pedunculated mass attached to the wall of the hea and main mass in the lumen of the cavity
Pathology
null
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Endemic ascites is caused by -
Argemone mexicana seed
Khesari dal
Jhunjhunia seeds
Ergot poisoning
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Jhunjhunia seeds
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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Which one of the following will be affected by inter-observer variation in epidemiological studies ?
Sensitivity
Predictive value of the positive test
Specificity
Reliability
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Reliability o Reliability of a test: Test gives consistent results when repeated more than once on the same individual or material, under the same conditions o Reliability is also known as: Repeatability, Precision or Reproducibility o Reliability of a test depends on : Observer variation: 1) Intra-ob...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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Which is not a beta lactum antibiotic?
Penicillin
Carbepenem
Monobactum
Azithromycin
3d
single
These are antibiotics having a beta-lactam ring. The two major groups are penicillins and cephalosporins. Monobactams and carbapenems are relatively newer additions. ESSENTIALS OF MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY page no.716
Pharmacology
Chemotherapy
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Drugs contraindicated in infections mononucleosis is -
Ampicillin
Doxycycline
Atropine
Gentamicin
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Ampicillin o Ampicillin produces a high incidence of rashes, especially in patients with AIDS, EBV infection (IMN), lymphatic leukaemia and concurrent administration of allopurinol.
Pharmacology
null
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Genomic imprinting is associated with-
Silencing of paternal chromosome
Silencing of maternal chgromosome
Angelman syndroma
All
3d
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Silencing of paternal chromosome; 'b' i.e., Silencing of maternal chromosome; `c' i.e., Angelman syndroma Prader Willi Syndrome Deletion occurs exclusively on paternal chromosome 15 (deletion of band q 12 in long arm of chromosome 15) Features : Diminished fetal activity Hypotonia Obesity Mental retar...
Pathology
null
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Genital swellings in male differentiate into ?
Glans penis
Penile urethra
Ischiovcavernosus of penis
Scrotum
3d
single
D i.e. Scrotum
Anatomy
null
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While handling a febrile neutropenic patient all are essential vccpf :
Repeated hand washing of hospital person
White cell infusion
Prophylactic antibiotic
Colony stimulating factor for macrophages
1b
multi
Answer is B (White cell infusion) While all might be used, the best to be eliminated here is a 'white cell transfusion' as its exact role is yet to be established. White cell infusion (transfusion) as a measure is still controversial- Harrison Neutropenic patients are highly susceptible to infections, and therefore, su...
Medicine
null
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The term mottled enamel to Colorado stain was given by:
McKay
Black
Dean
Jones
0a
single
The history of fluoridation started with the arrival of Dr. Fredrick McKay in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, in 1901, the year following his graduation from the University of Pennsylvania Dental School. He noticed that many of his patients, particularly those who had lived in the area all their lives, had an apparent...
Dental
null
8303d7ba-ae10-43c2-a821-3c96dd71c7ec
Which is not a feature of caffeine withdrawal?
Headache
Hallucinations
Depression
Weight gain
1b
multi
No hallucinations are seen in caffeine withdrawal. Effects of Caffeine Withdrawal : 1.Lethargy 2.Mild depression of mood 3.Increased appetite with slight weight gain 4.Fatigue 5.Headache
Psychiatry
Substance Related and Addictive Disorders
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Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojna is
Government run insurance scheme for its employees
Government run insurance scheme for all citizens
Government run insurance scheme for all poor
Private insurance company scheme for all poor
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Government run insurance scheme for poor. Reference: RSBY Document, Government of India.
Social & Preventive Medicine
Health programmes in India
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SGLT1 found in small intestine transports
Nucleic acids
Amino acids
Monosaccharides
All the above
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Medicine
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An angiographic study of the distal pa of the circle of Willis requires access to the veebral aery. Access to this aery can be obtained the?
Anterior triangle of the neck
Muscular triangle of the neck
Posterior triangle of the neck
Suboccipital triangle
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The suboccipital triangle lies in the neck at the base of the skull. The suboccipital triangle is bounded by the inferior oblique, rectus major, and superior oblique muscles. The veebral aery can be found within the suboccipital triangle, lying on the posterior arch of the atlas, lateral to the midline, typically at ab...
Anatomy
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Hairy cell leukemia is
B cell tumor
T cell tumor
NK cell tumor
All of above
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Ans. (a) B cell tumorRef: Harrison 19th ed. / 706* Hairy cell leukemia is a B cell tumor disease that presents in older males.* Usual presentation involves pancytopenia with splenomegaly.* The malignant cells appear to have "hairy'projections on light and electron microscopy and show a characteristic staining pattern w...
Medicine
Blood
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Pavlov&;s experiment on dogs shows
Conditional response
Unconditional response
Procedural memory
Familiarity
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In Pavlov's classic experiments, the salivation normally induced by placing meat in the mouth of a dog was studied. A bell was rung just before the meat was placed in the dog's mouth, and this was repeated a number of times until the animal would salivate when the bell was rung even though no meat was placed in its mou...
Physiology
Nervous system
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Modified radical neck dissection includes which level of cervical lymph nodes
I - III
I - IV
I - V
I - VII
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I-V: Lymph nodes of Submental,Submandibular,Upper,Middle,Lower Jugular and Posterior triangle region are removed along with its fibrofatty tissues Ref: Textbook of ENT; Dhingra; 6th edition; Page no: 388 ref img
ENT
Miscellaneous ENT
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Diplococcus pneumoniae shows the following characters except -
Capsulated
Bile solubility test positive
Causes meningitis
Not pathogenic to mice
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Microbiology
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In Beta thalassemia, the most common gene mutation is -
Intron 1 inversion
Intron 22
619 bp deletion
3.7 bp deletion
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Medicine
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Which hepatitis is most dangerous in pregnancy:
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis E
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Answer is D (Hepatitis E):
Medicine
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Anaesthetic circuit that prevents rebreathing of CO2 –
Magil's circuit
Mapleson D circuit
Ayre's piece
Circle system
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You all know, amongst the given options only circle system is rebreathing system. It is quite obvious, CO2 must be eliminated from the exhaled air before rebreathing to prevent hypercapnia. Therefore, rebreathing system has a CO2 absorbent that absorbs CO2 and prevents CO2 rebreathing. Don’t get confuse by name (rebrea...
Anaesthesia
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Which of the following parts of brain contains dopaminergic neurons?
Locus ceruleus system
Cerebellum
Nigro striatal system
Midline raphe nucleus
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Ans: C (Nigro striatal system) Ref: Pal GK. Limbic system. In: Textbook of medical physiology. Ahuja publishing house. 2007: 120: 910-13.Explanation:Dopaminergic systemMeso-cortical systemTubero-infundibular systemNigro-striata! systemIncerto-hypothalamic systemNoradrenergic systemLocus ceruleus systemTegmental systemA...
Physiology
Nervous System
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Preauricular sulcus is useful for determination of: NEET 14
Race
Sex
Stature
Age
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Ans. Sex
Forensic Medicine
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The endotoxin of the following gram negative bacteria does not play any pa in the pathogenesis of the natural disease.
E. coli
E. coli
Vibrio cholerae
Pseudomonas
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Ans. is 'c' i.e., Vibrio cholerae . Cholera vibrios possess the lipopolysaccharide 0 antigen (LPS endotoxin), but it has no role in pathogenesis. About other options . Somatic lipopolysaccharide surface 0 antigen of E.coli has endotoxic activity and also protect the bacilli from phagocytosis . Long chain lipopolysaccha...
Microbiology
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Investigation of choice for Asherman syndrome is -
USG
HSG
Hysteroscopy
Laparoscopy
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Ans. is 'c' i.e., Hysteroscopy * Asherman syndrome is characterized by uterine synechiae, usually results from destruction of large areas of endometrium by overzealous curettage.* The risk is maximum if curettage is done in the postpartum period.* It leads to infertility.* If pregnancy follows, the amount of remaining ...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Miscellaneous (Gynae)
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Which of the following is true about glycine?
Glycine is an essential amino acid
Sulphur containing at 4th position
Has a guanidine group
Optically inactive
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Ans: d (Optically inactive) Ref: Vasudevan, 4th, ed, p. 5th ed, p. 173Glycine is the simplest amino acid.Optically inactive.It forms every third amino acid in collagen (and most abundant amino acid in collagen).Glycine is a glucogenic amino acid formed from serine.Guanido group is present in arginine.ESSENTIAL AMINO AC...
Biochemistry
Proteins and Amino Acids
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Quellung reaction is due to
Capsular swelling
Mitochondrial swelling
RBC swelling
Ribosomal swelling
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Quellung reaction: a specific test of Streptococcus pneumoniae. A suspension of Streptococcus pneumoniae is mixed with a drop of the type-specific antiserum and a spoonful of methylene blue solution. In the presence of the homologous antiserum, the capsule becomes apparently swollen, sharply delineated and refractile. ...
Microbiology
Bacteriology
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Parasympathetic nervous system comprises of:
Cranial nerves IlI, V Vil, X and sacral nerves Sl, s2, s3. s4, s5
Cranial nerves III, VII, IX, X and sacral nerves s2, S3, S4
Cranial nerves V, VII, IX, X and sacral nerves S2, S3, S4
Cranial nerves III, V VII, X and sacral nerves S2, S3, S4
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Ans: B. Cranial nerves III, VII, IX, X and sacral nerves s2, S3, S4(Ref Grayls40/ep235;Ganong25/ep257,24/ep2571Parasympatheticflow is cranio-sacral, carried by cranial nemes III, VII, X, X & sacral nerves S2, S3, S4.
Anatomy
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CURB 65 criteria includes all EXCEPT:
Age is always more than or equal to 65 years
Respiratory rate more than 30/min
Systolic Blood pressure is more than 90mmHg
BUN level is more than > 7 mmol/L
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Ans. (c) Systolic Blood pressure is more than 90mmHgRef: Harrisons 17h ed. Ch. 251* CURB 65 also known as the CURB criteria is a clinical prediction rule that has been validated for predicting mortality in Community Acquired Pnemonia.* The CURB-65 criteria includes five variables:# Confusion# Urea >7 mmol/L# Respirator...
Medicine
Pneumonia, Bronchiectasis, and Lung Abscess
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Which of the following malignancy is predominantly associated with osteoblastic metastasis?
Renal cell carcinoma
Breast carcinoma
Prostate carcinoma
Thyroid carcinoma
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Osteoblastic metastasis are seen in prostate carcinoma. Also know: Other malignancies associated with osteoblastic metastasis are breast carcinoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma, carcinoids and medulloblastomas. Purely osteolytic metastasis commonly arise from carcinoma of lung, kidney, thyroid and lymphoma. Ref: Differential Dia...
Surgery
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Barium swallow is used for-
Colon
Esophagus
Duodenum
Jejunum
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Ans. is 'b' i.e., EsophagusBarium investigationUsed to visualizeBarium swallowMainly for esophagusBarium mealEsophagus, stomach, duodenumBarium follow throughSmall intestine (jejunum and ileum)Barium enemaLarge intestine (colon & rectum)
Radiology
Abdominal Radiography
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False about primary immune response
Immune response against subsequent antigenic challenge
Lag period is longer.
Slow, Sluggish and short lived
All the above
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Immune response against primary antigenic challenge - Primary immune response.
Microbiology
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Ciliary staphyloma affects ciliary zone upto mm behind the limbus
4
6
8
10
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Answer- C. 8Staphyloma is an abnormal protrusion of uveal tissue through a weak and thin poion of cornea or sclera. So, a staphyloma is lined internally by weal tissue and ennally by weak cornea or sclera.Ciliary staphyloma : - This afects the ciliary zone that includes the region upto I mm behind the limbls. The cilia...
Ophthalmology
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For deviated nasal septum, surgery is required for -a) Septal spur with epistaxisb) Marked septal deviationc) Persistent rhinorrhead) Recurrent sinusitise) Prolonged DNS
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acd
bcd
abcd
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Indications for surgery Persistent unilateral nasal obstruction and recurrent headache. Deviation causing recurrent sinusitis or otitis media Recurrent epistaxis from septal spur. Access for operation in polypectomy with DNS. As a part of septorhinoplasty for cosmetic correction of external nasal deformities. As a app...
ENT
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Contrast dye(s) used in MR1:
Gadolinium
Iodine
Myodinium
Technitium
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Ans: A (Gadolinium) 'The contrast dye used in these MRI Scans is generallygadalinturn as complications are rarer in comparison to the iodine origin dye used for x-rays and CT scans"- mriscans.diniccompare.co. uk/ mri-scan-with-contrast-dye"Technetium : Its short-lived gamma ray-emitting nuclear isomer--technetium-99m--...
Radiology
Ultrasonography, CT, and MRI
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True about interferons is ?
Host protein
Viral protein
Inactivated by nuclease
Virus specific
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Interferon (IFNs ) are a group of signaling proteins made and released by host cells in response to the presence of several viruses.  In a typical scenario, a virus-infected cell will release interferons causing nearby cells to heighten their anti-viral defenses.  IFNs belong to the large class of proteins known as cyt...
Microbiology
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Leishmania is cultured in which media?
Chocolate agar
NNN
Tellurite
Sabourauds
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Ans. is 'b' i.e., N.N.N.(Ref: Chatterjee, 12th/e, p. 62, 56)* L. donovani can be cultured in N.N.N. (Novy, Neil and Nicolle) medium. Hockmeyer and Scheinder liquid media.* In N.N.N. medium amastigote form changes into promastigote form. Q
Microbiology
Parasitology
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Defective DNA repair is seen in -
Tuberous sclerosis
Ataxia telangiectasia
Von Hippel Lindau disease
Neurofibromatosi 1
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Ans. is 'b' i.e., Ataxia telangiectasiaAtaxia telangiectasiao Ataxia Telangiectasia (AT) is an autosomal recessive disorder. It is due to mutation of AT gene located on chromosome 11. There is defective DNA repair that results in multiple chromosomal breakso Patients present in first decase of life. Features are : -i) ...
Pediatrics
Genetics And Genetic Disorders
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Which of the following is not a cause of absent ankle jerks and up-going plantars?
Freidreich’s ataxia
B12 deficiency
MS
Cord compression
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Causes of absent ankle jerks and upgoing plantars is a common question as it implies both upper and lower motor neuron involvement. The more common single causes include cord compression involving both the cord (UMN) and nerve ganglia roots (LMN) as well as subacute combined degeneration of the cord. Other more common ...
Unknown
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Circle of hebra is associated with:
Syphilis
Scabies
Leprosy
Lichen planus
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B. i.e. Scabies
Skin
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Which of the following is the Nysten's law:
Cadaveric rigidity does not appear in living people
Cadaveric rigidity appears faster in older and the young than in the middle age
Cadaveric rigidity occurs in men earlier than in the women
Cadaveric rigidity affect successively the masticatory muscles, those of the face and the neck, those of the trunk and arms and finally those of the lower limbs
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Nysten's rule: It is a sequential development of rigor mois in the body after death. Sequence of appearance: Eyelids, Neck & lower jaw, then Face, Chest Muscles, Upper Limb, Abdomen, Lower limb and lastly Fingers and Toes. Rigor disappears in the same sequence cadaveric rigidity first appears in involuntary muscles; th...
Forensic Medicine
FMT Q Bank
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Although more than 400 blood groups have been identified, the ABO blood group system remains the most important in clinical medicine because. :
It was the first blood group system to be discovered.
It has four different blood groups A, B, AB, O(H).
ABO (H) antigens are present in most body tissues and fluids.
ABO (H) antibodies are invariably present in plasma when a person RBC lacks the corresponding antigen.
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Ans. is 'd' i.e. ABO (H) antibodies are invariably present in plasma when persons RBC lacks the corresponding antigen [Ref: Guyton 20th/e, p 414; Journal of Hematology: the clinical use of blood (World Health Organization Blood Transfusion Safety)The basic difference between ABO blood group system and other blood group...
Physiology
Blood: Transfusion and Organ Transplantation
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Hyperkalemia means more than
4.5 mEq/l
5.5 mEq/l
7.5 mEq/l
10.5 mEq/l
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Normal plasma K+ concentration is b/w 3.5 & 5.0 mEq/L. Hyperkalemia is defined as a plasma potassium level more than 5.5 mEq/L Hypokalemia: plasma K+ < 3.5 mEq. Severe hyperkalemia is K+ > 6.0 mEq. > 8.0 mEq- Causes diastolic arrest (Systolic arrest seen when Ca > 13 mg %) Causes of hyperkalemia: Pseudo hyperkalemia: F...
Anatomy
FMGE 2019
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Which of the following is Not characteristic of congenital Syphilis?
Ghon complex
Interstitial keratitis
Mulberry molars
Notched incisors
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Pathology
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Feature of microscopic polyangitis is:
IgG deposits in kidney
Bronchospasm
Renal involvement in 80% of cases
All of the above
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Renal involvement is seen in at least 80% ofpatients with MPA. Renal involvement is seen in at least 80% of patients with MPA Renal involvement is seen in at least 80% of patients with MPA - CRDT Glomerulonephritis occurs in atleast 79% of patients - Harrison Microscopic polyangitis is not associated with IgG Deposits ...
Medicine
All India exam
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Shoest acting local anesthetic agent is
Procaine
Lidocaine
Tetracaine
Bupivacaine
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Classification Amide type Long acting * Bupivacaine * Levo-Bupivacaine * Ropivacaine * Dibucaine Intermediate acting * Lidocaine (lignocaine) * Mepivacaine * Prilocaine * Aicaine Ester type Long acting * Tetracaine (amethocaine) Intermediate acting * Cocaine Sho acting * Procaine * Chloroprocaine * Benzocaine * Propara...
Anaesthesia
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Manifestations of vitamin C deficiency are – a) Pseudoparalysisb) Sabre tibiac) Epistaxisd) Craniotabese) Costochondral junction become domeshaped
a
bc
ac
b
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Pediatrics
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Pediatric burns patient during resuscitation the minimum urine output that is required is-
1 ml/kg/hr.
3 ml/kg/hr.
2 ml/kg/hr.
4 ml/kg/hr.
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Ans. is 'a' i.e., 1 ml/kg/hr o Goals for urine output should be 30 ml/hr for adults and 1 to 1.5 ml/kg/w in pediatric patients.
Surgery
Initial Care of the Burn Patient
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A 8 month old child is suffering from diarrhea. What is the dose of zinc to be given
20 mg / day for 7 days
10 mg / day for 14 days
10 mg / day for 7 days
20 mg / day for 14 days
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Age group Dose of zinc 2 - 6 months 10 mg / day for 10 - 14 days > 6 months 20 mg / day for 10 - 14 days
Pediatrics
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Drug of choice for NSAID induced peptic ulcer disease is
Pirenzapine
Omeprazole
Cimetidine
Misoprostol
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Misoprostol is the most specific drug for NSAIDS induced peptic ulcer but it is not the drug of choice for any ulcer. DOC for all types of peptic ulcer including NSAIDs induced peptic ulcer are proton pump inhibitors.
Pharmacology
Gastro-Intestinal Tract
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Non acidic, nonionic protein which helps in enamel mineralization
Tuftelin
Sheathlin
Enamelin
Amelogenin
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Dental
null
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DNA labelling is done by using
Tc-99
P-32
1-131
Co-60
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Ans. is 'b' i.e., P-32 The simplest form of labelling DNA is by 5'- or 3'- end labelling.5`-end - labelling involves a phophate transfer or exchange reaction where the 5' - phosphate of the DNA to be used as the probe is removed and in its place a labelled phasphate, usually P32 is added.In 3'-end-labelling, labelled d...
Biochemistry
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Janani Suraksha Yojana is applicable to poor women of low performing states for ?
First 2 pregnancies
First 3 pregnancies
First 2 live bihs
All bihs
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Ans. is 'd' i.e., All bihs Janani Suraksha Yojana The National Maternity Benefit scheme has been modified into a new scheme called Janani Suraksha Yojana. It was launched on 12th April, 2005. The objectives of scheme are reducing maternal and infant moality through encouraging delivery at health, institutions, and focu...
Social & Preventive Medicine
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Common side effect of thiazolidinediones is:
Dysguesia
Hypoglycemia
Water retention with weight gain
Anemia
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The adverse effects of thiazolidinediones are plasma volume expansion, edema, weight gain, headache, myalgia, mild anemia. They are used with utmost caution in people with CCF, nephrotic syndrome, cirrhosis of liver where edema is seen commonly (REF.Essential of medical pharmacology K D TRIPATHI 6 Edition, Page No 270)
Pharmacology
Endocrinology