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Drug of choice for Zollinger Ellison syndrome:
Proton pump inhibitor
Antacids
Antithistminics
H2 blockers
0a
single
Proton pump inhibitor
Pharmacology
null
721aa9eb-9cef-45df-9770-4bd86947c2d3
A 24 year old construction worker presents to his physician after an injury on the job. Physical examination is remarkable for marked flexion of the ring and little fingers of the left hand. Which of the following additional findings would most likely be found on physical examination?
Loss of sensation on the back of the thumb
Loss of sensation on the palmar side of the forefinger
Wasting of the dorsal interosseous muscles
Wasting of the thenar eminence
2c
single
Clawing of the ring, forefinger and little fingers is characteristic of an ulnar nerve lesion. Ulnar nerve lesions can also produce wasting of the hypothenar eminence and dorsal interosseous muscles. The latter causes "guttering" between the extensor tendons on the back of the hand. Ulnar lesions also cause loss of sen...
Anatomy
null
c9747b05-458a-41fd-8a42-69589c3c23ac
Which of the following fat soluble vitamin has been identified to function as a coenzyme?
Vitamin A
Vitamin K
Vitamin E
Vitamin D
1b
single
Most of the water soluble vitamins exert the functions through their respective coenzymes while only one fat soluble vitamin (K) has been identified to function as a coenzyme. Reference: Satyanarayana- Biochemistry, 3rd edition, pg-117
Biochemistry
null
54869a90-e313-4fed-b1fe-405945da9352
Chassar Moir surgery is done is case of:
Uterine inversion
VVF repair
Ureterovesical fistula repair
Retroverted uterus
1b
single
Ans. is b, i.e. VVF repairRef: Shaw 14th/ed, p168SurgeryDone in1. Kelly stitch/Boney's Test/Marshall Marchetti Krantz SurgeryStress Urinary Incontinence2. Chassar Moir Technique/ Latzko technique/ layer techniqueVVF Repair3. Boari Flap TechniqueUretrovaginal Fistula repair4. Purandare Sling/ Fothergill's Repair/ Manche...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Gynaecological Diagnosis
3422e7ef-eed3-46ba-a0b8-a7527f23f7fb
Not associated with coal tar
Bladder cancer
Skin cancer
Lung cancer
Leukemia
3d
single
(D) Leukaemia# Occupational exposure to coal tar or coal-tar pitch is associated with an increased risk of skin cancer.> Other types of cancer, including lung, bladder, kidney, and digestive tract cancer, have also been linked to occupational exposure to coal tar and coal-tar pitch.
Pathology
Misc.
c41e7410-60d3-478d-a972-f11c875aba12
What is the most probable cause of large head in this child?
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Mucopolysaccharidosis
Hydrocephalus
Cerebral gigantism
2c
single
c. HydrocephalusLarge head in an infant with venous prominences over scalp and presence of 'setting-sun sign', suggest hydrocephalus.
Pediatrics
Growth, Development, and Behavior
58a5500b-731b-468f-88f8-d3e84b5e9b65
A 20 year old man presented with abdominal pain, vomiting and bloody diarrhea, his stool sample grew Escherichia coli in pure culture. Which of the following serotype of E.coli is the causative agent of hemorrhagic colitis?
O 157:H7
O 159:H7
O 107:H7
O 55:H7
0a
single
Enterohemorrhagic E.coli O157:H7 is the serotype of E.coli causing hemorrhagic colitis. It is associated with the ingestion of undercooked hamburger, sprouts, unpasteurized milk or juice. EHEC produces a shiga toxin and can cause colitis after an incubation period of 3 -5 days. It typically produces watery diarrhea tha...
Microbiology
null
0299ceef-aa58-438e-b9ca-9a943068be2e
Which year MTP act was passed -
1971
1981
1957
1961
0a
single
park's textbook of preventive and social medicine 23rd edition. *implementing rules and regulations for legalisation of aboion was initially written in 1971 were revised again in 1992 came to be known as the MTP act 1971.
Social & Preventive Medicine
Non communicable diseases
bded4d13-0602-4391-8657-51ddbb1cd0c7
Which of the following tumours present with proptosis-
Neuroblastoma
Nephroblastoma
Germ cell tumour
Medulloblastoma
0a
single
Most common cause of bilateral proptosis: In children : Neuroblastoma and leukemia (chloroma). In adults : Thyroid ophthalmopathy. Most common cause of unilateral proptosis: In children : Orbital cellulitis. In adults : Thyroid ophthalmopathy. Other tumors causing proptosis : symmetrical lymphoma, secondaries from Neur...
Ophthalmology
Diseases of orbit, Lids and lacrimal apparatus
79c347e8-6ce8-4349-8483-024c9e56f387
Receptors of LDL is/are -
B 100
B 48
APO Al
APO A 1 1
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., B 100Apo B-100 acts as a ligand for binding to LDL receptor.Also knowApo E in IDL acts as ligand for LDL receptor mediated endocytosis of IDL and chylomicron remnants. So, Ligand for LDL receptors are :(i) APO B-100 (for LDL)(ii) APO E (for IDL & Chylomicron remnants)
Pathology
null
f339df0d-df35-496c-b7d1-94a649d13a6c
Influenza belongs to
Ohomyxoviridae
Retroviridae
Herpes virus
Pox virus
0a
single
Ohomyxoviruses are medium-sized, 80 to 120-nm enveloped viruses exhibiting helical symmetry. The genome is linear, segmented, negative-sense, single-stranded RNA, totaling 10-13.6 kb in size. Segments range from 890 to 2350 nucleotides each. Ohomyxoviruses include influenza viruses that infect humans or animals.Ref: Ja...
Microbiology
Virology
441bde1c-e468-4d09-be11-e92eaf7f9926
Fish acts as intermediate host in -a) D. latumb) Clonorchis sinensisc) H. Diminutad) H. Nana
ac
ab
ad
bc
1b
single
Fish acts as intermediate host: Diphyllobothrium latum, Clonorchis sinensis, Paragonimus westermani (Crab fish), Metagonimus spp., Heterophyes heterophyes In case of H. nana Human, rat and mouse acts as both definitive and intermediate host, no intermediate host. In case of H. diminuta: Flea acts as intermediate host.
Microbiology
null
c12d0b65-8454-4b08-9057-7bc0b316d2d0
Lilliputian hallucinations are seen in
Alcohol withdrawal
Opioid withdrawal
LSD withdrawal
Cocaine withdrawal
0a
multi
Lilliputian hallucinations are the visual type where objects appear tiny than their usual size. delirium is a type of ORGANIC BRAIN SYNDROME it presents with clouding of consiousness the main cognitive function that is altered is attention impairment and disorientation the main hallucinations that presents in delirium ...
Psychiatry
All India exam
f1314027-eaa6-442c-adc9-7ec934074f80
Gas most suited for laproscopy is -
Air
Nitrogen
CO
Carbon dioxide
3d
single
Ans. is `d' i.e., Carbon dioxide
Surgery
null
f4aa43a7-5334-4b7e-b523-4cfaa9665ec2
Dolicocephalic facial pattern is associated with:
Broad dental arch
Long and narrow dental arch
Paraboloid dental arch
Square dental arch
1b
single
null
Dental
null
6c664734-a677-4f45-9e20-74e1e71489b1
Commonest position of appendix is?
Paracaecal
Retrocaecal
Pelvic
Subcoecal
1b
single
Retrocaecal is the mc position in 65percent cases in 12 o clock position followed by pelvic in 4 o clock position M/C :-retrocaecal>pelvic
Anatomy
Small and Large intestine
1342c57f-330e-486a-a222-fcfb29da13dc
In Allergic rhinitis nasal mucosa is:
Pale and swollen
Pink and swollen
Atrophied
Bluish and atrophied
0a
multi
Ans. is a i.e Pale and swollen Nasal mucosa pale, boggy, swollen and bluish Nasal mucosa congested and swollen (Hyperophic) Mulberry appearance Pale and atrophied nasal mucosa Allergic rhinitis Vasomotor rhinitis Chronic hyperophic rhinitis Atrophic rhinitis
ENT
null
40ee6a02-b7e4-48d1-86e2-b95f83fb493f
All are true of cerebral salt wasting except -
Increased urine output
Low intravascular volume
Low uric acid in serum
Decreased vasopressin levels
2c
multi
Cerebral salt-wasting syndrome (CSWS) is a rare endocrine condition featuring a low blood sodium concentration and dehydration in response to injury (trauma) or the presence of tumors in or surrounding the brain. In this condition, the kidney is functioning normally but excreting excessive sodium. Ref Davidson 23rd edi...
Medicine
Miscellaneous
ed670c17-c824-498b-9d11-a9576eea120f
Non - bias study is -
Case control study
Coho study
Randomized controlled trials
Unrandomized trials
2c
single
.<p>randomised control trials mainly include dtrawing up a protocol,selecting reference and experimental populations ,randomisation,manipulation or intervention ,follow up, assessment of outcome.RCT s are generally described as non biassed studies as they give no chance of any systemic error in the determination of ass...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Epidemiology
b63ee7a8-10f5-403e-aea2-d111a8139e5d
Fracture mandible occurs most common in ?
Body
Angle
Condylar process
Coronoid process
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Condylar process Condylar process fractures of the mandible are most common account for 35% of all the fractures of mandible. They are followed by angle, body and symphysis in decreasing order of frequency. Mnemonic CABS: condylar process >angle >body >symphysis decreasing order of frequency of fractu...
ENT
null
5743cd0c-9ddc-45ba-9521-734f5778de3f
When planning home care for a client with hepatitis A, which preventive measure should be emphasized to protect the client’s family?
Keeping the client in complete isolation
Using good sanitation with dishes and shared bathrooms
Avoiding contact with blood-soiled clothing or dressing
Forbidding the sharing of needles or syringes
1b
single
Hepatitis A is transmitted through the faecal-oral route or from contaminated water or food. Measures to protect the family include good handwashing, personal hygiene and sanitation, and the use of standard precautions. Complete isolation is not required. Avoiding contact with blood-soiled clothing or dressings or av...
Medicine
null
350aabb6-6c11-46d2-9242-63d53bda79b2
Healthy carriers are present in all except ?
Typhoid
Cholera
Diphtheria
All
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Typhoid Healthy carriers Healthy carriers emerge from subclinical cases. o They are victims of subclinical infection who have developed carrier state without suffering from ove disease, but are nevehess shedding the disease agent. o Examples ---> Polio, cholera, meningococcal meningitis, salmonellosis...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
53c9d420-0ea5-41e5-acc6-41bbb75efe1e
During epidural analgesia the following points suggests that needle is in the extradural space
Loss of resistance sign
Negative pressure sign
Mackintosh extradural space indicator
All of the above
3d
multi
Loss of resistance technique, tactile feedback from the needle, and surface landmarks are traditionally used to guide the epidural needle tip into the epidural space (EDS). Number of newer techniques are now available like ultrasound - Ultrasound imaging with preacquired three-dimensional images of spine, Ultrasound th...
Anaesthesia
Central Neuraxial Blockade
7f036959-2de8-4204-a2b3-47fce83c06a7
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Fanconi anaemia -
Hematologic abnormalities in infancy
Pancytopenia
Skeletal anomalies
Chromosome fragility
0a
single
null
Medicine
null
b29cf099-13ab-43da-a92c-49bc95afa59a
An ankle-brachial index (ABI) that suggests increased risk of myocardial infarction would be
<0.9
<0.6
>0.9
>0.6
0a
single
There is increasing interest in the use of the ankle-brachial index (ABI) to evaluate patients at risk for cardiovascular events. An ABI less than 0.9 correlates with increased risk of myocardial infarction and indicates significant, although perhaps asymptomatic, underlying peripheral vascular disease.
Surgery
Aerial disorders
39e6f816-9798-4628-888b-a41f0f29f107
EBV Causes:
Ca cervix
Ca Nasopharynx
Ca lung
Ca uterus
1b
single
Ca Nasopharynx
Microbiology
null
d1c6e4ee-cb33-4c6c-bd8c-3f6a996d174e
Which of the following local anaesthetic causes methemoglobinemia?
Procaine
Prilocaine
Etidocaine
Ropivacaine
1b
single
Prilocaine similar to that of lidocaine. The primary differences are that it causes little vasodilation and thus can be used without a vasoconstrictor, and its increased volume of distribution reduces its CNS toxicity, making it suitable for intravenous regional blocks. The drug is unique among the local anesthetics in...
Anaesthesia
null
c68b1f1e-483d-4659-90a0-7269eb080518
TRUE about infant airway compared to adult airway are all, EXCEPT:
The relatively large size of the tongue
Epiglottis is omega shaped
Larynx is funnel shaped
None of the above
3d
multi
Differences in airway anatomy make the potential for technical airway difficulties greater in infants than in teenagers or adults. The airway of infants differs in five ways: (1) the relatively large size of the infant's tongue in relation to the oropharynx increases the likelihood of airway obstruction and technical d...
Anaesthesia
null
569f7ffd-c5e5-4b12-98ef-a70598cae032
In which of the following condition there is increased level of ammonia in blood?
Ornithine transcarbamoylase deficiency
Galactosaemia
Histidinaemia
Phenyl ketonuria
0a
single
Ans: a (Ornithine transcarbamoylase deficiency) Ref: Vasudevan, 4th ed, p. 170,171,199In ornithine transcarbamoylase deficiency there will be high level of ammonia in blood.Rate limiting step in urea synthesis is formation of carbomoyl phosphate. It is catalysed by carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I.One molecule of ammon...
Biochemistry
Proteins and Amino Acids
8396cd82-b619-4f05-a064-de64a30c8fd4
The mechanism of action of emergency contraception includes the following except:
By Causing early ovulation
Degeneration of corpus leutum
Inhibition of fertilization
Prevention of implantation of fertilized egg.
0a
multi
Ans. A. By Causing early ovulation.Methods of emergency contraceptionThere are two methods of emergency contraception:# emergency contraception pills (ECPs)# copper-bearing intrauterine devices (IUDs).When inserted within five days of unprotected intercourse, a copper-bearing IUD is the most effective form of emergency...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Miscellaneous (Gynae)
6b461cd0-d5db-415a-81ac-1c28f2d35471
All the following statements art true for the viral genome in HIV, Except
They are diploid
They consist of DNA dependent DNA polymerase activity
They consist of three major genes-gag, pol and envcharacteristic of all retroviruses
They are most complex of human retroviruses
1b
multi
null
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
e0a03c0b-9d80-4c52-931b-011b28044f4a
True about mitochondrial inheritance
An offspring bom to an affected male will be affected
An offspring born to an affected female will be affected
An offspring born to an affected female will be normal
All of the above
1b
multi
Ans. b (An offspring bom to an affected female will be affected) (Ref. Nelson paediatrics, Ch. 80. p. 496)Mitochondrial Inheritance# An individual's mitochondrial genome is entirely derived from the mother. Sperm contain few mitochondria, most of which are shed upon fertilization.# Mitochondrial disorders exhibit mater...
Pediatrics
Genetics And Genetic Disorders
d1234aa5-046c-4c25-b214-e9a6fd761bbd
HCV virus is ?
Enveloped DNA
Enveloped RNA
Nonenveloped DNA
Nonenveloped RNA
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Hepatitis C virus is a small, enveloped, positive-sense single-stranded RNA virus of the family Flaviviridae.
Microbiology
null
328f6c41-ccf4-4184-acf2-36780d865275
Ca 125 is used for ?-
Follow up of ovarian cancer
Diagnosis of pancreatic cancer
Diagnosis of stomach cancer
Diagnosis of ovarian cancer
0a
single
Harshmohan textbook of pathology 7th edition. CA 125 is a tumor marker of ovarian cancer. Most commonly used for follow up of ovarian cancer. pancreas tumor marker CA 19-9..
Pathology
General pathology
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With increase in age which of the following is true for lungs
Pulmonary compliance increases
Residual volume decreases
Mucocillary clearance increases
The alveolar dead space decreases
0a
multi
Ageing and Lung Changes * Decreased chest wall compliance is counter balanced by a loss of elastic recoil of the lungs (increased lung compliance), which is due to a decrease in the number of parenchymal elastic fibers. * Chest wall and thoracic spine deformities which leads to increase work of breathing. * Dilation of...
Physiology
Respiratory system
4cc6878d-1928-4c5a-9aec-49fa07f4bcf0
Which of the following is best type of inquest at the international level?
Coroner's inquest
Police inquest
Medical examiner's inquest
Magistrates inquest
2c
single
Medical examiner's inquest is prevalent in most of the states of USA.it is considered to be superior to all other types of inquest, because it is conducted by a forensic pathologist with medical, scientific,& legal knowledge.police& magistrates inquest common in India. Coroner's inquest was common in Mumbai and Kolkata...
Forensic Medicine
Medico legal procedures
e9d56801-0bf5-4684-9622-9b6f5ac21263
T/t of alcohol withdrawal -
B-blocker
BZD
Amitryptiline
SSRIs
1b
single
null
Psychiatry
null
b548079f-f2a3-48fe-adef-05b39cc8ff64
Wiggly appearance of the master cone in the root canal suggests:
Long cone in the canal
Short cone in the canal
Thick cone in the canal
Thin cone in the canal
1b
single
If the cone goes to length and radiographically exhibits a wiggly or S-shaped appearance, the cone is too small for the canal and a larger cone must be selected.
Dental
null
f03b37d6-8334-4a73-9007-56327bb663fd
A neonate within 4 hours of bih presented with severe respiratory distress. He appears to be dyspneic, tachypneic, and cyanotic with severe retractions of the chest. On examination, grunting is present along with use of the accessory muscles. Neonate also appears to have scaphoid abdomen and increased chest wall diamet...
PA C
PA A
PA D
PA B
2c
multi
This is a case of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (bochdalek or posterolateral hernia) Chest radiograph shows a stomach, nasogastric tube, and small bowel contents in the thoracic cavity, consistent with a CDH. Development of Diaphragm: PA A: Body wall: Peripheral muscular pa PA B: Oesophageal Mesentery: Crura PA C: Se...
Unknown
Integrated QBank
d5e2056a-069f-40e4-b271-22dae50998dd
A boy comes with complains of vomiting, bloated abdomen and abdominal pain. He has a history of attending ice–cream eating competition last night. Ile also has a past history of similar episodes following ingestion of milk and milk products. The likely cause –
Pancreatic amylase deficiency
Lactase deficiency
Salivary amylase deficiency
Food poisoning
1b
single
History of ice cream ingestion and subsequent symptoms of vomiting, bloated abdomen, are characteristic findings of lactase deficiency. Lactase deficiency - Lactase is a disaccharidase present on intestinal epithelium (brush border)*. It is used to digest lactose (disaccharide). Symptoms arise after ingestion of foo...
Pediatrics
null
28f1f150-464b-4e3d-b780-c9e57e7df41a
True about aplastic anemia -a) Splenomegalyb) Nucleated RBC in peripheral bloodc) Reticulocytopeniad) Thrombocytopeniae) Neutropenia
abd
cde
bde
ade
1b
multi
Aplastic anemia is a disorder of marrow failure which stems from suppression or disappearance of multipotent myeloid stem cells. It is characterized by: Anemia, Neutropenia , Thrombocytopenia, and Reticulocytopenia. Splenomegaly is characteristically absent; if present, the diagnosis of aplastic anemia is almost ruled ...
Pathology
null
b0b57508-92a4-40a0-a83c-2ff10248b7a5
In leptospirosis, the following clinical features are seen except-
Jaundice which may be intense
Hemorrhage
Hepatomegaly
Massive splenomegaly
3d
multi
Clinical features After a relatively brief bacteraemia, invading organisms are distributed throughout the body, mainly in kidneys, liver, meninges and brain. The incubation period averages 1-2 weeks. Four main clinical syndromes can be discerned and clinical features can involve multiple different organ systems . Bacte...
Medicine
Infection
acf07d24-52ef-4088-847f-54446d1d0c92
The minimum period required for post-exposure chemoprophylaxis for HIV is:
4 weeks
6 weeks
8 weeks
12 weeks
0a
single
Post exposure prophylaxis for HIV: Ideally HIV PEP must be initiated as soon as possible HIV PEP must be initiated within: 24 hours HIV PEP unreasonable to initiate beyond: 72 hours Duration of HIV PEP: 4 weeks Follow-up period after HIV PEP: 12 weeks. Only the higher risk injuries are offered HIV post-exposure prophyl...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Leprosy, HIV & STDs
715b9990-bace-4520-8989-68ae3d89ccbf
Where was the atraumatic restorative treatment first introduced?
Tanzania
China
U.S.A.
New Zealand
0a
single
null
Dental
null
40a75717-fea4-4efb-9cd3-0de0e693c13f
Howell jolly bodies are seen in?
Iron deficiency anemia
Hemolytic anemia
Polycythemia vera
Multiple myeloma
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e. Hemolytic anemia Howell-Jolly bodies (HJ bodies)* These are round solid staining, dark-blue to purple inclusions. They are nuclear remanants predominatly composed of DNA.* The presence of Howel-Jolly bodies is associated with hemolytic anemia, megaloblastic anemia, hereditary spherocytosis, myelodyspla...
Pathology
Blood
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Secular trend is
Long term
Sho term
Both
None
0a
multi
The term secular trend implies changes in the occurence of diseases (i.e. A progressive increase or decrease)over a long period of time generally several years or decades.(refer pg no: 66 park 23 rd edition)
Social & Preventive Medicine
Epidemiology
744727d6-8abe-488f-a7aa-a03ebadb1cde
A 65 year male has a history of sweating and chest pain for last 24 hours with the following ECG. Which of the following is not given in managing the patient?
Aspirin
Statin
Thrombolytic therapy
Morphine
2c
single
T waves are hyper-acute in leads V2-V5 with the simultaneous presence of ST segment elevation in chest leads V2-V5. This is diagnostic of STEMI involving anterior wall and the vessel blocked is left anterior descending aery. The symptoms of chest pain and diaphoresis are explained by the ECG findings of the pain. Ideal...
Medicine
Acute coronary syndrome
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During autopsy for virology study which agent is used for storing tissue -
Sodium chloride
Alcohol
Spirit
50% glycerin
3d
single
In autopsy in virological disease universal work precautions have to be followed and specimens are stored in 50% glycerine. Dr. Narayana Reddys Synopsis of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 27 th edition pg. 60.
Forensic Medicine
Death and postmortem changes
09f1057c-922f-4029-9c93-314142be1cce
Anesthetic agent/s which have tocolytic effect are?
Halothane
Enflurane
Isoflurane
All the above
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., All the above Halothane, enflurane and isoflurane produce a dose dependent decrease in uterine tone (tocolysis). Studies of isoflurane demonstrate that halogenated compounds reduce both the frequency of uterinecontractions and the interval between them.
Anaesthesia
null
826e0cf2-46b2-408b-ab7c-479a5cf49183
Helper T-cells are primarily involved in -
Cell mediated immunity
Killing virus infected cells
Killing tumor cells
Involved in type II hypersensitivity
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e.. Cell mediated immunity
Microbiology
Immunology
215f7d94-ba2a-4a58-8546-b264bfb47274
Ideal contraceptive for a couple living in different cities meeting only occasionally:
Barrier method
IUCD
OCP
DMPA
0a
multi
Ans-A Barrier method Barrier method is a suitable contraceptive option for those who have infrequent sexual intercourse."Condom are suitable for use in old age, for a couple who have infrequent coitus, during lactation, during holidays, a subject who can not tolerate OCP, IUCD. The practice of Fertility Control by S. K...
Unknown
null
8fbdaa2d-a4f7-4016-9e9c-018c83c25856
Depressed of skull results from:
Heavy object with small striking surface
Heavy object with large striking surface
Fall over the ground
Light object
0a
multi
A i.e. Heavy object with small striking surface
Forensic Medicine
null
edd4ab5d-996c-44b8-b502-fb8da0fe0355
The arachnoid villi responsible for cerebrospinal fluid absorption protrude mainly in the:
Superior sagittal sinus
Inferior sagittal sinus
Straight sinus
Transverse sinus
0a
single
A i.e. Superior saggital sinus
Anatomy
null
e4dda930-6a91-49d9-a12a-8c6ca9d3f460
Which of the following is most often involved in Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia 1 (MEN 1):
Pituitary
Pancreas
Parathyroid
Thyroid
2c
single
Parathyroid
Pathology
null
acfa242c-927a-4fc7-a1fa-0cd17ff6ec9f
Carpal bone which fractures commonly:
Scaphoid
Lunate
Hamate
Pisiform
0a
single
Ans: a
Orthopaedics
Injuries Around the Fore Arm & Wrist
0a56bf4b-fcac-4547-9671-3e8afe5ddb58
Spuriously high BP is seen in A/E:
Auscultatory gap
Small cuff
Thick calcified vessels
Obesity
0a
multi
Answer is A (Auscultatory gap) Spuriously high BP may be seen in obese individuals with a thick blanket of fat which dissibates cuf fpressure, patients with thick calcified vessels and use of small narrow cuff
Medicine
null
1586c80e-f05f-4712-b337-5d6ed0def95a
Depression patients in developing countries most prominently show which of the following feature?
Low mood
Sleep disturbance
Vague body aches
Suicidal tendancy
2c
single
Multiple physical symptoms (such as heaviness of head, vague body aches) are paicularly common in the elderly depressives and depressed patients from the developing countries (such as India) * MC psychiatric disorder in India: Depression * Neurotransmitter involved: Serotonin and nor-epinephrine * MC cause of suicide: ...
Psychiatry
Mood Disorders
6b6102d0-696c-4a9a-828a-88323754d9e7
Best blood product to be given in a patient of multiple clotting factor deficiency with active bleeding
Fresh frozen plasma
Whole blood
Packed RBCs
Cryoprecipitate
0a
single
Refer Robbins page no 664
Anatomy
General anatomy
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An example of tumor suppressor gene is
Myc
Fos
Ras
Rb
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Ref Robbins 7/e p300; , Harrison 17/e p499; 9/e p290 Tumor suppressor genes are the genes whose products down regulate the cell cycle. RB Gene: Governor of the Cell Cycle It is useful to begin with the retinoblastoma gene (RB), the first tumor suppressor gene to be discovered and, as it happens, a prototypical represen...
Anatomy
General anatomy
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The extent of bony defects can be best estimated by
Long cone parallel radiographic technique
Sequential probing
Use of Florida probe
Transgingival probing
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Dental
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All of the following are associated with proximal muscle weakness except -
Spinomuscular atrophy
Duchenis muscular dystrophy
Polymyositis
Myotonic dystrophy
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Ans. is 'd' i.e., Myotonic dystrophy o The general rule in that : Myopathies have proximal muscle weakness. Neuropathies have distal muscle weakness. o Myotonic dystrophy is an exception to this general rule and mainly involves the distal muscles. Also know o The difference between myopathy and muscular dystrophy. Myop...
Pediatrics
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In status asthmaticus, anesthetic agent used as bronchodilator:-
Morphine
Thiopentone sodium
Ketamine
Halothane
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Morphine - Morphine depresses respiratory center in a dose dependent manner Rate | Tidal | volume In healthy individuals - no cognizable respiratory depression MARKED DEPRESSION In patients with: Asthma COPD Corpulmonalae Lungs and kidney Disease THIOPENTONE SODIUM -decreases respiratory rate KETAMINE: Bronchodilation ...
Anaesthesia
FMGE 2018
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In actinomycosis of the spine, the abscess usually erodes:
Intervertebral disc
Into the pleural cavity
Into the retroperitoneal space
Towards the skin
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(d)- Actinomycosis of spine is characterized by granulomatous lesions or osteomyelitis. Cutaneous sinus tracts frequently develop.
Orthopaedics
Fungal Infections
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Neurotic depression may be characterised by all except -a) Ravenous appetiteb) Hypersomniac) Increased libidod) Weight gain
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Dysthymia (neurotic depression) present with mild depressive symptoms (not severe symptoms like ravenous appetite). "Increased libido does not occur as a symptom of depression".         Advanced abnormal psychology 2nd/e 309 For symptoms of dysthymia (neurotic depression) see the table of diagnostic criteria in text.
Psychiatry
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This type of lesion in HIV patient is caused most likely by which of the following?
Bacteria
Fungus
Virus
Parasite
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Ans. B. Fungusa. This HIV/AIDS patient presented with a secondary oral pseudomembranous candidiasis infection.b. The immune system which suffers with HIV undergoes a dramatic reduction in its effectiveness, resulting in the greater possibility of secondary infections.
Medicine
Infection
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Test of detecting damage to cochlea is
Caloric test
Weber test
Rinnie's test
ABC test
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Bone conduction is a measure of cochlear function. In ABC test: Patient's bone conduction is compared with that of the examiner (presuming that the examiner has normal hearing). In conductive deafness, the patient and the examiner hear the fork for the same duration of time. In sensorineural deafness, the patient hears...
ENT
Ear
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Which of the following drug is used in this test?
Tolazoline
Clonidine
Bismuth
Oxymetazoline
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The picture shows Peripheral angiography for which we need vasodilatation. Vasodilatation is produced best by non-selective alpha-blockers, tolazoline is more selective for peripheral vesselsRef: CMDT 2010-Pg 1434
Pharmacology
All India exam
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Which of the following finger is having two dorsal interossei muscles:
Index finger
Little finger
Middle finger
Ring finger
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Ans. (c) Middle FingerRef: Grays Anatomy 41st Ed; Page No- 884* The four dorsal interossei muscles are bipennate in nature.* They are larger in size compare to palmar interossei.* They are arising from the adjacent sides of two metacarpal bones.* First two attach to radial side of proximal phalanx of index and middle f...
Anatomy
Upper Extremity
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In achalasia cardia, true is:
Pressure at distal end increased with no peristalsis
Low pressure at LES with no peristalsis
Pressure > 50 mmHg with peristalsis
Pressure at the distal end increased with normal relaxation
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Answer is A (Pressure at distal end increased with no peristalsis): Achalasia is characterized by an increased pressure of LES and absence of esophageal peristalsis. Physiological /Manometric features of Achalasia Elevated Resting pressure of LES (>45 mmHg)Q Incomplete LES relaxation (in response to swallowing)Q Absenc...
Medicine
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Trastuzumab all are true EXCEPT:
Shows better response in combination with paclitaxel
Used in metastatic breast cancer
Causes upregulation of HER2/neu
Do not causes bone marrow toxicity
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Causes upregulation of HER2/neu REF: Lippincott's pharmacology 6th edition 653, Goodman & Gillman's 11'1' edition page 901, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trastuzumab "It has been suggested that trastuzumab induces some of its effect by downregulation of HER2/neu not upregulation" Trastuzumab: Herceptin (Trastuzumab) is ...
Pharmacology
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With regard to surgical site infection, what is it called if bacteria are dividing and have invaded wound surface
Contamination
Colonization
Tropical infection
Local infection
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Contamination Bacteria are on the wound surface. No division occurring Colonization  Bacteria are dividing Tropical infection (Critical colonization) Bacteria are dividing and have invaded the wound surface. There may be an increasing variety of bacteria present ; Biofilm may be present Local infection Bacteria a...
Surgery
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Concept of lingual orthodontic appliance was introduced by
Atkinson
Mershon
Johnson
Kurz
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Dental
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Balanced stone is dental stone:
Which undergoes rapid expansion
In which, accelerators or retarders have been added according to need
In which, amount of water of hydration is controlled
In which, the crystals are all of uniform size
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A stone with a setting time established by the addition of proper quantities of both accelerator and retarder is called ‘balanced stone’.  Typical accelerators are potassium sulfate and potassium sodium tartrate (Rochelle Salts). Typical retarders are sodium citrate and sodium tetraborate decahydrate (Borax). Manappali...
Dental
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Accurate diagnosis of anencephaly in ultrasound is seen at week :
6 weeks of gestation
8 weeks of gestation
10 weeks of gestation
14 weeks of gestation
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14 weeks of gestation
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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True about Pityriasis rosea is –
Self limiting
Chronic relapsing
Life threatening infection
Caused by dermatophytes
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Pityriasis rosea is thought to be a viral disease caused by HHV6/7, which is self limiting and subsides in 6-12 weeks.
Dental
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What is the normal net weight gain during pregnancy?
11 Pounds
24 Pounds
36 Pounds
42 Pounds
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According to American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology the recommended weight gain for singleton pregnancy is 25-35 pounds during a singleton pregnancy. Maternal weight gain during pregnancy could be due to: Fetus: 3500 gm at term Placenta: 650g Amniotic fluid:800mg Breast enlargement: 400g Uterus: 970g Interstitia...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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Shotgun does not contain :
Barrel
Choke bore
Bullets
Muzzle
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Bullets are used in Rifled Gun. SHOT GUN also known as SMOOTH Barrel GUN :- Choking :-to decrease dispersion and increase the range. Lead shot/ pellets used in shot gun.
Forensic Medicine
Ballistics
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OCP failure by rifampicin is due to -
Decreased absorption of OCP
Increased binding of OCPs by rifampicin and reduced free drug concentration
Increased metabolism of drug
Increased chances of ovulation due to rifampicin
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Ans. is 'c' i.e., Increased metabolism of drug
Pharmacology
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Propranolol is useful in the treatment of all of the following EXCEPT:
Angina
Partial atrioventricular block
Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic cardiomyopathy
Familial tremor
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multi
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Pharmacology
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Which of the following is used to represent continuous (quantitative) data -
Bar diagram
Pie chart
Histogram
Map diagram
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Ans. is 'c' i.e., Histogram DataScaleGraph/DiagramQuantitativeInterval scaleRatio scaleHistogramFrequency polygonfrequency curves linechart scatter diagramCumulative frequency CurveLine Chart graphQualitativeNominal scaleOrdinal scaleBar diagramPie chartPictogramMap diagram or spot map
Social & Preventive Medicine
Data Variables
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Retraining approach in a pediatric patient, all are true, Except:
Discrimination
Avoidance
De-emphasis and substitution
Distraction
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Retraining approach includes: Avoidance. De- emphasis and substitution. Distraction.
Dental
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Granulomatous reactions caused by ova or products of schistosomes at places of oviposition would result in clinical manifestations which includes all except:-
Bladder wall hyperplasia
Poal hypeension
Cardiac abnormalities
Splenomegaly
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Although the chronic stage of proliferation within tissues is distinctive in the different forms of schistosomiasis, a granulomatous reaction to the eggs and chemical products of the schistosome occurs in all forms of the disease. Schistosoma haematobium commonly involves the distal bowel and the bladder, as well as th...
Microbiology
Parasitology Pa 2 (Helminthology)
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The function of vitamin A is/are related to which of the following?
Retinol
Retinal
Retinoic acids
All of the above
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Biochemistry
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False about actinomycetes.
Non-acid fast
M/C site is cervico facial
Obligate anaerobe
Pencillin is used in treatment for 6 weeks
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multi
Pencillin is the DOC. It is used for 6-12 months.
Microbiology
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A 32 year old carpenter presented to you with history of recurrent attacks of chest pain . You prescribe him sublingual nitroglycerin and advise him to take it at the time of pain. The patient revisits the hospital again after 2weeks and tells that the intensity of chest pain has increased on taking nitroglycerin. Th...
Aortic regurgitation
Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
Aortic dissection
Aortic aneurysm
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Nitrates are vasodilator drugs which aggravate condition of HOCM , so it is generally not used in HOCM
Medicine
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Erythropoietin production is inhibited by -
Estrogen
Progesterone
Thyroxine
Testosterone
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Ans. is 'a' i.e., Estrogen o The most important stimulus for erythropoietin secretion is hypoxia. Other stimulus that can increase its secretion are cobalt salts, androgens, alkalosis due to high altitude, and catecholamines via b-adrenergic mechanism.o Pregnancy (due to placental lactogen), testosterone and prolactin ...
Biochemistry
Endocrinology
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Equatorial diameter of the lens is
7mm
8mm
9mm
10mm
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The lens continues to grow throughout life. At bih, it measures about 6.4 mm equatorially and 3.5 mm anteroposteriorly and weighs approximately 90 mg. The adult lens typically measures 9 mm equatorially and 5 mm anteroposteriorly and weighs approximately 255 mg. Ref. AAO Sec.11 (2011-2012) Pg.No. 7
Ophthalmology
Lens
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The persistent suppression of bacterial growth that may occur after limited exposure to some antimicrobial drug is called :
Time dependent killing
Post antibiotic effect
Concentration dependent killing
Sequential blockade
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Time dependent killing kinetics is shown by aminoglycosides. Here, the killing activity depends upon the length of time, plasma concentration is above MIC. Concentration dependent killing is shown by β lactam drugs. Here, killing activity depends upon the ratio of plasma concentration to MIC. Post-antibiotic effect is ...
Pharmacology
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A 7 years old girl with falling grades and complaints by teacher that she is inattentive in class to her parents and has bad school performance. On hyperventilation her symptoms increased and showed the following EEG findings. Diagnosis is (graph is given):
Myoclonic epilepsy
Myoclonus
Absence seizure
Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
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Ans. c. Absence seizures
Pediatrics
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Anesthesia of choice in child with cyanotic hea disease?
Propofol
Ketamine
Thiopentone
Sevoflurane
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Ketamine REF: Morgan 4'h ed p. 935 Anesthesia of choice for congenital hea disease Left to right shunt (Acynotic) Sevoflurane Right to left shunt (Cyanotic) Retamine
Anaesthesia
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Hippocampal formation includes all, except?
Dentate gyrus
Subiculum complex
Amygdaloid nucleus
Entorhinal cortex
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Ans. (c) Amygdaloid nucleusRef.: Ganong 25th ed. 1288, Atlas of neuroanatomy 2nd ed. / 203* The hippocampal formation is a compound structure in the medial temporal lobe of brain containing# Dentate gyrus# Hippocampus proper# Subiculum# Pre-subiculum, para-subiculum# Entorhinal cortex.* Amygadala primary role in the pr...
Physiology
Thalamus, Hypothalamus and Basal Ganglia
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Which is the commonest childhood tumor –
ALL
CLL
AML
CML
0a
multi
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Pediatrics
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Residual volume is the volume of air in lung after-
Maximal inspiration
Maximal expiration
Normal inspiration
Normal expiration
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Ans. is 'b' i.e., Maximal expirationo Residual volume is the volume of air that remains in the lungs after maximal expiration.Respiratory Volumes and Capacities for an Average Young Adult MaleMeasurementTypical valueDefinition Respiratory volumes1.Tida] volume (TV)500 mlAmount of air inhaled or exhaled in one breath du...
Physiology
Mechanics of Respiration
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Color of kit 3 for STD under AIDS control programme?
Red
Blue
White
Green
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Ans. is 'c' i.e.,WhitePre-packed colour coded STI/I kits have been provided for free supply to all designated STI/I clinics :Kit 1 4 Grey, for urethral discharge, ano-rectal discharge, cervicitis.Kit 2 - Green, for vaginitisKit 3 4 White, for genital ulcersKit 4 - Blue, for genital ulcersKit 5 - Red, for genital ulcers...
Social & Preventive Medicine
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Average weight of thyroid gland where diet is rich in Iodine is -
10-12gm
14-16gm
18-20gm
28-30gm
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single
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Surgery
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All the following metabolic may cause chronic or recurrent abdominal pain, except -
Acute intermittent prophyria
Addison's disease
Hypercaleemia
Hyperkalemia
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multi
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Medicine
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What is cognizable offence ?
Offence that can be forgiven
Offence in which person can be arrested but with a warrant
Offence in which a person can be arrested even without a warrant
Offence in which bail cannot be granted
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Cognizable offence Offence in which a police officer can arrest a person without warrant.
Forensic Medicine
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The lung pathology occurring in persons working in cotton- wool industries is
Asthma like features
Hypersensitivity pnemonitis
Lung Ca
Chronic bronchitis
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Ans. (a) Asthma like features(Ref: Robbins 9th 689)In 10-25% cases, disease may be progressive, with chest tightness recurring or persisting throughout the workweek.After >10 years of exposure, workers with recurrent symptoms are more likely to have an obstructive pattern on pulmonary function testing.
Pathology
Respiration
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Pendred&;s Syndrome is due to defect in:
Chromosome 7p
Chromosome 7q
Chromosome 8p
Chromosome 8q
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Pendred&;s Syndrome: Consists of congenital sensorineural hearing loss+ goitre Due to defects in sulfate transpo protein (Chromosome 7q) to the thyroid gland and cochlea. Rafetoff Syndrome End organ resistance to T4 Ref: Schwaz 10th edition Pgno: 1534
Surgery
Endocrinology and breast
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Apgar scores were 3, and 6 at 1 and 5 minutes. At 10 Apgar scores were 3, and 6 at 1 and 5 minutes. At 10 minutes child shows features of breathlessness,on CXR-mediastinal shift was there, possible causes – a) Bilateral choanal atresiab) Pneumothoraxc) Congenital diaphragmatic herniad) Hyaline membrane disease
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia and pneumothorax cause respiratory distress with mediastinal shift to contralateral side. Bilateral choanal atresia and HMD cause respiratory distress, but no mediastinal shift.
Radiology
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