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The prognosis of rhabdomyosarcoma is likely to be poor if the site of the tumour is:
Orbit
Extremity
Para testicular
Urinary bladder
1b
single
The prognosis of rhabdomyosarcoma is likely to be poor if it involves the extremity. Extremity rhabdomyosarcomas in adolescents and young adults usually have alveolar histologic characteristics and carry a worse prognosis. Other poor prognostic factors associated with it includes age less than 1 and more than 10 years,...
Surgery
null
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The rate-limiting step in the synthesis of coisol is catalyzed by
21-Hydroxylase
3b-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase
Cholesterol side-chain cleavage enzyme
11b-Hydroxylase
2c
multi
The first and rate-limiting step in all steroid biosynthesis is catalyzed by cholesterol sidechain cleavage enzyme, resulting in pregnenolone and isocaproic acid.
Physiology
All India exam
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Cardiac index ratio is determined by
CO & surface area
Stroke Volume & surface area
Surface area only
Peripheral resistance
0a
single
null
Physiology
null
96658620-7945-4614-9dfb-8478fa34f5ed
Peripoal fibrosis is caused by?
Methotrexate
Phenytoin
Thorotrast
Halothane
0a
single
Methotrexate. This drug is a well-established cause of hepatic fibrosis and cirrhosis. These complications are best recognized following long-term use of the agent in inflammatory disorders such as psoriasis and rheumatoid ahritis, although cases have also followed administration for neoplastic diseases. The risk of li...
Pathology
G.I.T
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Bacterial "finger printing" illustrate that periodontal pathogens are
Contagious
Non-contagious
Transmissible within member of same colonies
Non transmissible
2c
single
null
Dental
null
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Stylohyoid ligament is derived from:
1st branchial arch
2nd branchial arch
1st branchial pouch
2nd branchial pouch
1b
single
Ans. B 2nd branchial archRef: Gray's Anatomy, 41st ed. pg. 449* The stylohyoid ligament is a fibrous cord extending from the tip of the styloid process to the lesser cornu of the hyoid bone. It gives attachment to the highest fibres of the middle pharyngeal constrictor and is intimately related to the lateral wall of t...
Anatomy
Embryology
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Mucoepidermoid carcinoma arises form -
Myothelium
Epithelium
Acinus
Mucin secreting and epidermal cells
3d
single
Mucoepidermoid carcinomas are composed of variable mixtures of squamous cells, mucus-secreting cells, and intermediate cells. "The low-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma is composed of largely mucin-secreting cells, whereas in high-grade tumors, the epidermoid cells predominate."- Schwartz They are the most common malignan...
Surgery
null
4ad285a4-8a34-4664-87a0-582231d25207
Positive Fouchet's test gives which color?
Red
Green
Violet
Yellow
1b
single
Fouchet's test : This test is also employed for the detection of bile pigments. Bile pigments are adsorbed on  barium sulfate. Fouchet's reagents (containing ferric chloride in  trichloroacetic acid) oxidizes bilirubin to biliverdin (green) and bilicyanin (blue). Satyanarayana, Ed 3, Pg No 767
Biochemistry
null
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A CKD patient had to undergo dialysis. His Hb was 5.2gm% so two blood transfusions were to be given. First bag was completed in 2 hours. Second was staed and midway he developed shoness of breath, hypeension. Vitals: BP 180/120 mm Hg and pulse rate 110/min. What is the cause?
Allergic
Transfusion related circulatory overload (TACO)
TRALI
FNHTR
1b
multi
This C.K.D patient has developed severe anemia which is a compensated hea failure state. The patient was given first unit of blood in two hours instead of standard four hours and he is already in compensated hea failure. The acute decompensation due to volume overloading that has subsequently occurred will result in pu...
Medicine
Chronic Kidney Disease & Diabetic Nephropathy
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The factories Act (1976) prohibits employment of a person below -
10 years
14 years
18 years
21 years
1b
single
Ans. is `b' i.e., 14 years
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
aa8c1910-0c90-4b86-a28d-5de352d73522
Most stable amino acid at the physiological pH is
Histidine
Lysine
Arginine
Glycine
0a
single
As histidine titrates in the physiological pH range it remains stable.
Biochemistry
null
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Trolly tract sign is seen in -
Achondroplasia
Psoriatic ahritis
Osteopetrosis
Ankylosing spondylitis
3d
single
Trolly track sign : The Central radiodense line on frontal radiographs is related to ossification of supraspinous and interspinous ligaments. In addition, there are two more lateral veical linear lines, which represent ossification of the apophyseal joint capsules. The three veical ossified lines together make up the t...
Radiology
Skeletal system
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Pulsatile liver and ascites is found in:
TR
Critical pulmonary stenosis
MR
MS
0a
single
. Ans. a. TR Hepatomegaly with systolic pulsations (of the liver} and ascites are typically seen in tricuspid regurgitation.Tricuspid Regurgitation (TR)* The clinical features of TR result primarily from systemic venous congestion and reduction in cardiac output.Typical Physical Examination Findings in Tricuspid Regurg...
Medicine
Liver
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Which of the following is a treatment option for Volkmann's ischemia?
Fasciotomy
Cock up splint
Bone shortening
Turn buckle splint
0a
multi
Ans. A. FasciotomyVolkmann's ischemia is synonymous with Compartment syndrome. If the same is missed, there occurs necrosis followed by fibrosis of forearm flexors leading to a flexion contracture in hand also called as Volkmann's ischemic contracture.
Orthopaedics
Management In Orthopedics
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Migratory thrombophlebitis is associated with the following malignancies except -
Lung cancer
Prostate cancer
Pancreas cancer
Gastro-intestinal cancer
1b
multi
Ans. is None or 'b' i.e., Prostate cancer "Multifocal migratory thrombophlebitis has been associated with numerous malignancies especially in patients younger than 50 years of age. It is most commonly found with GI cancer, but also lung, prostate, ovary, as well as leukemias and lymphomas. It may be related to hypercoa...
Surgery
null
26a44262-e87f-43cd-99c2-aa512c41cbe0
Child has lesion on buttocks since 2 year spreading peripherally with central scarring non symptomatic diagnosis-
Erythema annular cetrifugam
Erythema migrains
Eiythema marginatum
Erythema Gyratum
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Erythema annuiase cetrifugam o Erythema annulare centrifugum : an asymptomatic or pruritic eruption of variable duration. The eruption may be associated with an underlying disease (eg, infection, malignancy, sarcoidosis, other systemic illness)o The eruption begins as erythematous papules that spread ...
Pediatrics
Infection
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Piezoelectric handpiece
Is ultrasonic instrument
Linear motion
More efficient than magnetostrictive handpiece
v All of the above
3d
multi
null
Dental
null
1c02c6ee-c748-46eb-8150-0d3b4c45dc4d
Thornwaldt's abscess treatment does not include
Antibiotics
Marsupialization
Removal of lining
Antihistaminics
3d
single
Treatment includes- Antibiotics to treat infection Marsupialization of cystic swelling Adequate removal of its lining membrane Ref: Textbook of ENT, Dhingra; 6th edition; Pg no: 245 ref img
ENT
Miscellaneous ENT
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Which of the following is true about multiple sclerosis except -
Nystagmus on abducting eye
Nystagmus on adducting eye
One and half syndrome
Pendular nystagmus
1b
multi
null
Medicine
null
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A 2 month old child has a respiratory rate of 45/ minute. He is not accepting feeds from last 4 days and shows sign of dehydration. Which type of pneumonia is this: March 2013 (c)
No pneumonia
Pneumonia
Severe pneumonia
Very severe pneumonia
2c
single
Ans. C i.e. Severe pneumonia In children below 2 months of age, presence of any of the following indicates severe disease: Fever (38 degree C or more) Convulsions Abnormally sleepy or difficult to wake Not feeding Tachypnea Altered sensorium etc.
Pediatrics
null
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Fall in alkalinity of Ca(OH)2 wheh used as a root canal dressing starts at
1 week
2 week
4 week
12 week
0a
multi
null
Dental
null
3da2257d-b5b4-4944-b05e-81b11d88f31f
Most common inherited childhood tumor is:
Leukemia
Neuroblastoma
Retinoblastoma
Wilms tumor
2c
single
Retinoblastoma is a neuroectodermal malignancy arising from embryonic retinal cells. It is the most common intraocular tumor in pediatric patients and causes 5% of cases of childhood blindness. Retinoblastoma is the prototype of hereditary cancers due to a mutation in the retinoblastoma gene (RB1), which is located on ...
Pediatrics
null
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In Burkitts lymphoma, translocation seen is chromosome
12 - 14 translocation
8 - 14 translocation
4 - 8 translocation
12 - 18 translocation
1b
single
Answer is B (8 - 14 translocation) Presence oft (8; 14) or one of its variants t (2; 8) or t (8; 22) can be confirmatory - Harrison 16th/ 652. Impoant translocation to be remembered
Medicine
null
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False statement about cleft palate repair is: March 2011
Hemoglobin should be 10 gram%
Weight should be 10 pounds
Repaired immediately after bih
2 stage procedure if associated with cleft lip
2c
multi
Ans. C: Repaired immediately after bih Timing of primary cleft palate procedures: Soft palate alone: One operation at 6 months Soft and hard palate: 2 operations; Soft palate at 6 months and hard palate at 15-18 months
Surgery
null
1e82cc13-0a03-49b3-9c5e-065da0361363
The legal responsibilities of an intoxicated person is given under Section______ of IPC:
82
83
84
85
3d
single
Ans. d. 85 (Ref: Reddy 33/e p290-297, 400-401, 411-414 28/e p423-426; Textbook on the Indian Penal Code by Krishna Deo Gaur 4/e p594; the-indian-penal-code-pdf-d74214920)The legal responsibilities of an intoxicated person are given under section 85 of IPC.Section 193 in the Indian Penal Code deals with punishment for g...
Forensic Medicine
Law & Medicine, Identification, Autopsy & Burn
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All are true regarding menstrual regulation except:
It comes under MTP act
Blood loss is less
Done upto 12 weeks
General anesthesia not needed
2c
multi
Ans. is c i.e. Done upto 12 weeks Menstrual regulation - consists of aspiration of contents of uterine cavity by means of plastic cannula (Karman's cannula) and a plastic 50 cc syringe. It is carried out effectively within 14 days of beginning of LMP. A paracervical block or pre-operative sedative alone suffices but so...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Which of the following is true about Constitutional Delay in growth?
Neonates with constitutional delay show anomalies at bih
IGF-1 levels are low for chronological age
Bone age is normal
IGF-1 levels are low for bone age
1b
multi
Constitutional growth delay is a physiological variant of sho stature. Here children grow normally upto 6-12 months of life. Thereafter, there is deceleration such that the height and weight fall below the 3rd centile. By 3 yrs of age,normal height velocity is resumed and continues to grow below and parallel to the 3rd...
Pediatrics
Growth and development
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A 32-year-old male with a painless lymph node in the cervical region. Lymph node biopsy showed normal thyroid gland features. The thyroid is normal on palpation clinically. The diagnosis is
Lateral aberrant thyroid
Follicular carcinoma thyroid with metastatic lymph nodes
Papillary carcinoma thyroid
Anaplastic carcinoma
2c
multi
Thyroid tissue present in cervical lymph nodes in the face of a clinically normal thyroid gland is a metastasis from an occult primary thyroid carcinoma Occasionally, a metastatic papillary thyroid cancer manifests as a painless lateral neck mass that is clinically detected before detecting the primary thyroid lesion. ...
Surgery
null
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The 27-year-old male triathlon competitor complained that he frequently experienced deep pains in one calf that almost caused him to drop out of a regional track-and-field event. Doppler ultrasound studies indicated, and surgical exposure confirmed, the existence of an accessory portion of the medial head of the gastro...
Tendon of biceps femoris
Tendons of semitendinosus and semimembranosus
Tendon of plantaris
Tendinous hiatus of adductor magnus
1b
multi
The tendons of the semitendinosus and semimembranosus provide the superior medial border of the popliteal fossa. The semitendinosus inserts with the pes anserinus on the proximal, medial tibia. The semimembranosus inserts on the tibia posteriorly. The biceps femoris forms the superior lateral border of the fossa, as th...
Anatomy
Lower Extremity
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All of the following are layers of the scalp except -
Skin
Periosteum
Galea Aponeurotica
Dura
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Dura o A mnemonic for the layers of the scalp is:# SCALPo This is particularly helpful when considering the location of a scalp haematoma.# S: skin# C: connective tissue# A: (galea) aponeurosis# L: loose connective tissue# P: periosteumo A retractor is applied between the galea aponeurotica and the lo...
Surgery
Miscellaneous
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The number of major hormones produced by the anterior pituitary gland is
4
5
6
7
2c
single
Six major hormones produced by anterior pituitary gland are Prolactin (PRL), Growth hormone (GH), Adrenocoicotropin hormone (ACTH), Luteinizing hormone (LH), Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) & Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).Reference: Harrison 19th edition 401e-1
Medicine
Endocrinology
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Glaucomflecken are seen in:
Open angle glaucoma
Uveitis
Retinitis pigmentosa
Angle closure glaucoma
3d
single
Angle-closure glaucoma can have the appearance of glaucomflecken. Glaucomflecken are small anterior subcapsular opacities secondary to lens epithelial necrosis resulting from acute angle-closure glaucoma. - Signs of Angle closure glaucoma :Stony hard eye, steamy cornea, Veically oval mid-dilated non reacting pupil - Sy...
Ophthalmology
Glaucoma
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Frontal lobe function
Personality
Memory
Vision
Calculation
0a
single
The frontal lobe plays a large role in voluntary movement. It houses the primary motor coex. The function of the frontal lobe involves the ability to project future consequences resulting from current actions, the choice between good and bad actions (or better and best) (also known as conscience), the override and supp...
Physiology
Nervous system
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Enterobacteriaceae are A/E - rpt
Pseudomonas
Klebsiella
V. Cholera
Proteus
0a
single
rpt question
Microbiology
Bacteriology
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Movements taking place during abduction of shoulder joint are all except?
Medial rotation of scapula
Axial rotation of humerus at acromioclavicular joint
Elevation of humerus
Movements at clavicular end of sternoclavicular joint
0a
multi
Medial rotation of scapula. Abduction of the ann involves rotation of the scapula as well as movement at the shoulder joint. For every 3deg abduction, a 2 deg abduction occurs in the shoulder joint & 1 deg abduction occurs by rotation of the scapula Also know: Abduction is initiated by the supraspinatus but the deltoid...
Anatomy
null
c44effac-eca6-4dbf-b152-e5bce3b9367d
Tentative cuts are seen in -
Accidental injury
Fall from height
Suicidal attempt
Homicidal assault
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Suicidal attempt * Hesitation cuts (Tentative cuts or trial cuts) are characteristic features of suicidal attempt.
Forensic Medicine
Injuries
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Nucleus ambiguos is related to all cranial nerve except
VIII
IX
X
XI
0a
multi
Cells in nucleus ambiguous contain motor neurons associated with three cranial nerves : (rostral pole-glossopharyngeal; middle pa-vagus; caudal pole-spine accessory). Axons arising from nucleus ambiguous pass laterally and slightly ventrally to exit the medulla just dorsal to the inferior olive. Facial nerve nuclei are...
Anatomy
Brain
62d554fb-d2fe-438d-8a61-184d1511e66d
Chandler Index is 225. What is the interpretation?
Potential danger to community
No danger
Minor public health problem
Major public health problem
0a
single
Chandler Index This is the average number of hookworm eggs per gram of faeces for the entire community (Average number of eggs per gram of stools). (Ref. Park PSM 18thed.195)
Social & Preventive Medicine
Health care of community & international health
aa8e0459-d1a0-409a-83ec-583493eaed8a
According to cephalo caudal gradient of growth axis of growth:
Decreases from head towards feet.
Increases from head towards feet.
Increases from feet towards head .
Decreases from feet towards head.
1b
single
Axis of growth increases from Head towards Feet 3rd month IU = Head 50% of Body length Birth : Head 30% of body length Adult = Head 12% of that of body length.
Dental
null
e8b80ac1-2fcc-44ac-9cb7-1d4b0765f234
To differentiate restrictive cardiomypathy and constrictive pericarditis, features favouring constrictive pericarditis are -a) Diastolic pressures are equalisedb) There is mild pericardial effusionc) Thick pericardium is presentd) RV size in increased
ad
c
ac
ab
0a
single
null
Medicine
null
5666e5a8-7375-45b7-9d59-5ea7348431ef
Capsule of pneumococcus is:
Polypeptide
Polysaccharide
Lipopolysaccharide
Not a Virulence factor
1b
single
Polysaccharide
Microbiology
null
4af314a3-77ff-454d-bd7f-58080cb54b38
Vectors for Plague transmission
X. cheopis
X. astia
Pulex irritans
All of the above
3d
multi
The commonest and the most efficient vector of plague is the rat flea , X. cheopis, but other fleas may also transmit the infection, e.g., X. astia, X. brasiliensis and Pulex irritans(human flea). Both sexes of the flea bite and transmit the disease. Ref: Pg No:320;park Textbook ,25th Edition
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable diseases
0745a1a4-6a0f-426c-8f3e-78091d1a1142
Drug of choice for cheese reaction is
Prazosin
Phentolamine
Pentazocine
Phenoxybenzamine
1b
single
Phentolamine is the drug of choice in CHEESE REACTION It is a rapidly acting alpha blocker with sho duration of action (in minutes). It is non selective alpha blocker therefore blocks both alpha 1 and 2 Non Selective a Blockers Selective a1 Blockers Irreversible - Phenoxybenzamine - Used for pheochromocytoma Reversible...
Pharmacology
Sympathetic System
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Referred pain in external haemorrhoids is due to -
Common pudendal nerve
Inferior rectal nerve
Splanchnic nerve
Sympathetic nerve
1b
single
Pain sensation below the pectinate line is carried by inferior rectal nerve, a branch of pudendal nerve.
Anatomy
null
a0239226-9bf4-4aed-ac0c-c7e86e132b30
Which testicular tumor produces feminizing symptoms?
Seminoma
Teratoma
Leydig cell tumour
Seoli cell tumour
3d
single
Interstitial cell tumours arise from Leydig or Seoli cells. A Leydig cell tumour masculinises; a Seoli cell tumour feminises.Seoli cell tumours typically present as a testicular mass or firmness, and their presence may be accompanied by gynaecomastia (25%)Bailey and Love 26e pg: 1386
Surgery
Urology
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Inquest is conducted by magistrate in case of -
Police firing
Traffic accident
Railway accident
Rape
0a
single
null
Forensic Medicine
null
baf71129-d63f-4b17-9a46-fe2fc529965f
A child presents with Hepatosplenomegaly, Abdominal distension, Jaundice, Anemia and Adrenal calcification. Which of the following is the Diagnosis?
Adrenal hemorrhage
Pheochromocytoma
Wolman's disease
Addison's disaease
2c
single
Wolman disease is caused by mutations in the lysosomal acid lipase (LIPA) gene and is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. Wolman disease is the most severe expression of LAL deficiency; a milder form of LAL deficiency is known as cholesteryl ester storage disease (CESD).
Pediatrics
null
a7735b5b-dbb6-4bf5-a096-87906ecd48e4
In exhausted child with severe bronchiolitis, for every 10 mm Hg increase in PCO2, how many milliEq of bicarbonate will increase:-
2
4
8
1
3d
single
Bronchiolitis is most common type of acute lower respiratory tract infections in children and young infants. Most common causative agent is respiratory syncytial virus. It's mostly seen in age group 6months to 3years C/F hyperinflated chest, respiratory distress of varying degree, hypoxia. Rx is mainly suppoive as no r...
Pediatrics
JIPMER 2018
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A Gridiron incision becomes a Rutherford Morison's incision is extended by -
Splitting the muscles laterally
Cutting the muscles laterally
Cutting the muscles medially into the rectus sheath
Incising vertically along the rectus muscle
1b
multi
null
Surgery
null
3ca7fe30-c35f-4134-adca-87688e7adb98
Ionising radiation acts on tissue depending upon:
Linear acceleration energy
Excitation of electron from orbit
Formation of pyrimidine dimers
Thermal injury
1b
single
Ans. Excitation of electron from orbit
Radiology
null
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The most malignant form of malignant melanoma is ?
Nodular
Hutchinson's melanotic freckle
Acral lentiginous type
Superficial spreading
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e. Nodular Schwaz 9/e p415 writes that- "In general, there is no significant difference between different histologic tumor types in terms of prognosis, when matched for tumor thickness, gender, age, or other. Nodular melanomas have the same prognosis as superficial spreading types when lesions are matched...
Surgery
null
26877369-35b6-441c-b204-42976b67f67c
Pentose phosphate pathway (HMP shunt pathway) produces -
ATP
ADP
NADH
NADPH
3d
single
HMP shunt pathway gives NADPH and ribose-5-phosphate.
Biochemistry
null
5c39ab91-bcbf-4831-acf2-dfcce1b3c236
Which of the following methods can be used to detect rubella infection in children -
T4 cell count
Fetal hemoglobin
IgM antibody in fetal blood
IgA Antibody in fetal blood
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., IgM antibody in fetal blood Laboratory diagnosis o Isolation of virus in cell cultures of throat samples, urine or other secretions. o Normally, maternal rubella antibodies in the form of IgG is transferred to infants and is gradually last over a period of 6 months. Persistent beyond 1 year in an unva...
Pediatrics
null
db856976-b0e3-4bd2-b9c2-6b35230e27cc
The primary function of access openings is to
Facilitate canal medication
Provide good access for irrigation
Aid in locating canal orifices
Provide straight line access to the apex
3d
single
null
Dental
null
791374a4-4072-4060-8f94-c831c435c4be
The most important cause of the death in septic shock is:
DIC
Respiratory failure
Renal
Cardiac
3d
single
Ans. (d) CardiacRef: Sabiston 85/19th Edition* Most common cause of death in septic shock - Hypotension* Hypotension is due to decreased cardiac output leading to hypotension
Surgery
Shock
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A 26 years old female suffers from PPH on her second postnatal day. Her APTT is prolonged while bleeding time and prothrombin time and platelet count are normal. Likely diagnosis is:
Acquired haemophilia A
Lupus anticoagulant
DIC
Inherited congenital hemophilia
0a
single
This is a case of acquired hemophilia A. Approximately 50 percent of acquired hemophilia A patients have an underlying condition, such as an autoimmune disorder (e.g., rheumatoid ahritis or systemic lupus erythematosus), malignancy, pregnancy, or a history consistent with a drug reaction. Patients with acquired hemophi...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
e8f3f0ef-98cc-4cb9-a4f5-eb5878be55f9
Chalky white optic disc on fundus examination is seen in all, except:
Syphilis
Lebers hereditary optic neuropathy
Post papilledema optic neuritis
Traumatic injury to the optic nerve
3d
multi
Chalky white optic disc is not seen in traumatic injury of the optic nerve. Ref: Practical Approach to Ophthalmoscopic Retinal Diagnosis By A. K. Gupta, Shahana Mazumdar, Saurabh Choudhry, M.D, Page 68 ; Clinical Ophthalmology By Kanski, 4th Edition, Pages 588-9
Ophthalmology
null
227f73e5-6529-4002-be01-d13f51f1bdff
Nocardia is differentiated from Actinomyces by:
Gram stain
ZN stain
Nocardia causes mycetoma, Actinomyces do not
Nocardia is facultative anaerobe
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Ziehl Neelsen stainRef: (Ananthanarayan, 8th/e, p. 393; 9th/e, p. 394; Harrison, 18th/e, p. 1324; Jawetz, 24th/e, p. 182)Nocardia - Partially acid fast, obligate aerobe, habitat is soil and infections occur exogenously.Actinomyces - Nonacid fast, facultative anaerobe, habitat is oral flora so infectio...
Microbiology
Bacteria
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Patient presents with Hb-5 g%, TLC-9000/cc,DLC- Neutrophils-3%, Lymphoblasts-75% and fever for 1 mth. Drug used is -
iv Ciprofloxacin
Colony stimulating factor
Packed cell transfusion
Oral Ciprofloxacin
0a
single
Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic used to treat a number of bacterial infections.This includes bone and joint infections, intra abdominal infections, ceain type of infectious diarrhea, respiratory tract infections, skin infections, typhoid fever, and urinary tract infections, among others.For some infections it is used in...
Medicine
Oncology
75bb52e5-49ff-4fdf-92f1-8f2b3651a6cb
Outer layer of the pars tensa called the cutaneous layer is lined by which of the following type of epithelium?
Simple cuboidal epithelium
Ciliated columnar epithelium
Stratified squamous epithelium
Keratinised squamous epithelium
2c
multi
Pars tensa of the tympanic membrane is a funnel shaped area that stretches between the malleus handle and bony ear canal. It is composed of 3 layers, outer cutaneous layer, middle lamina propria and the inner mucosal layer. The cutaneous layer is lined by smooth stratified squamous epithelium. Inner mucosal layer consi...
ENT
null
788178d6-cc14-413b-a7ab-a8a5fcaea2c0
Floaters are seen in following except -
Vitreous hemorrhage
Retinal detachment
Uveitis
Acute congestive glaucoma
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Acute congestive glaucoma {Ref: Clinical ophthalmology 5th/e p. 139]Floaterso A floater is something in the fluids of the eye that casts a shadow on the retina and looks like a dark spot or spots floating around in the field of vision. Floaters are usually described by patients, as small, semitransluc...
Ophthalmology
Vitreous Haemorrhage Vitrectomy
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What is common between systemic and pulmonary circulation is
Volume of the circulation per minute
Peripheral vascular resistance
Pulse Pressure
Total Capacity
0a
single
null
Physiology
null
c969cdc0-aa9e-4bc1-b474-71a17552dd85
A person on fasting for 7 days, the source of energy is: NIMS 11
Acetone
Acetoacetate
Glucose
Alanine
0a
single
Ans. Acetone
Forensic Medicine
null
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A woman with a history of repeated aboions gave bih to a low bih weight baby. The child is having rashes over palm and rhinitis. The most probable diagnosis is September 2009
Congenital HIV
Congenital syphilis
Congenital rubella
Pemphigus
1b
single
Ans. B: Congenital Syphilis Symptoms in newborns with congenital syphilis may include: Failure to gain weight or failure to thrive Fever Irritability No bridge to nose (saddle nose) Early rash -- small blisters on the palms and soles Later rash -- copper-colored, flat or bumpy rash on the face, palms, and soles Rash of...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
23552dfa-cab8-4361-bb60-466d878c6fe8
Ambulatory patients after a Disaster are categorized into ____ colour of Triage:
Red
Yellow
Green
Black
2c
single
Triage - Disaster categorization of victims 1. Red - Immediate Resuscitation 2. Yellow - possible resuscitation 3. Green - Minor injuries (Ambulatory) 4. Black - Dead/ moribund patient
Social & Preventive Medicine
Disaster Management
10075d22-0e89-4fa8-949c-64ffd7b80c34
All of the following shows positive myoclonus except?
Hepatic encephalopathy
Variant CJD
Janz syndrome
Salaam seizures
0a
multi
Negative myoclonus: Metabolic cause which contributes to development of myoclonus. E.g. Metabolic encephalopathies Variant CJD- stale / reflex myoclonus variant (loud noise causes a myoclonus) Janz syndrome- Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy Hypnogogic jerks: Falling to sleep and sudden jerky movement e.g. while going off to...
Medicine
Epilepsy and EEG
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Which of the following transmits mandibular nerve?
Foramen lacerum
Foramen magnum
Foramen ovale
Foramen spinosum
2c
single
Key concept: The foramen ovale transmits the mandibular nerve, the lesser petrosal nerve, the accessory meningeal  artery, an emissary vein connecting the cavernous sinus with the pterygoid plexus of veins, and  occasionally the anterior trunk of the middle meningeal vein.
Anatomy
null
7d61f6cc-2ad8-452f-9964-28d97cf1dfe6
Which is true about measurement of BP with sphygmomanometer versus intra-aerial pressure measurements?
Less than intravascular pressure
More than intravascular pressure
Equal to intravascular pressure
Depends upon blood flow
1b
multi
The reason for this is - "dissipation of pressure". When BP is measured by sphygmomanometry, the principle is 'balancing of pressure between the cuff and the brachial aery'. Suppose the pressure in the aery is, say, 100 mm Hg. When the pressure just outside the aery is 100 mm Hg, the aery will be occluded completely, o...
Physiology
Circulation
f9f1fa00-f4e6-4a9f-9c67-98f6cfef96ad
A 28-year-old woman with diabetes presents with lesions on her leg. They are not painful, and have a central depression and raised irregular margin. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
eruptive xanthomas
necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum
gangrene
staphylococcal infection
1b
single
(b) Source: (Kasper, p. 2169)This lesion is more frequent in females and may antedate other clinical signs and symptoms of diabetes. The plaques are round, firm, and reddish-brown to yellow in color. They most commonly involve the legs but can also involve the hands, arms, abdomen, and head.
Medicine
Endocrinology
1bd29ef7-9c29-4ec1-a63d-a32ca86a2ca5
Stratified cuboidal epithelium seen in
Ovaries
Cervix
Sweat glands ducts
Larynx
2c
single
Stratified cuboidal epithelium is seen in large ducts of exocrine glands like sweat glands ,pancreas and salivary glands The ovarian surface epithelium, also called the germinal epithelium of Waldeyer, is a layer of simple squamous-to-cuboidal epithelial cells covering the ovary. The upper cervix (endocervix) is lined ...
Anatomy
General anatomy
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A 3-year-old child presented with fatigue, malaise, fever, sore throat, headache, nausea, abdominal pain and myalgia. O/E Generalized lymphadenopathy Hepatosplenomegaly Tonsillar enlargement Palatal petechiae Rashes and edema of the eyelids. the above condition can't occur in which of the following: -
X-linked agammaglobulinemia
Multiple myeloma
DiGeorge syndrome
Wiskott-aldrich syndrome
0a
multi
This is a case of Infectious mononucleosis. So, there are no B-cells in X-linked agammaglobulinemia to be affected. In rest all the 3 conditions, B-cells are normal. Di-George and Wiskott-aldrich syndrome are T-cell deficiencies. 1st image shows tonsillitis with membrane formation Peripheral blood film shows atypical l...
Unknown
Integrated QBank
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Vectors may transmit infection by all of the following methods, EXCEPT:
Ingestion
Regurgitation
Rubbing of infected faeces
Contamination with body fluids
0a
multi
Methods by which vectors transmit an infectious agents are: Biting Regurgitation Scratching in infected faeces Contamination of host by body fluids of vectors Ref: Preventive and Social Medicine, by K.Park, 19th edition, Page 92.
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
ba7aa394-f0df-457c-9b18-66d0499b0e82
A 15-year-old boy presented with fever and chills for the last 3 days. A peripheral blood smear revealed the following. Which of the following is the most probable causative agent?
Plasmodium malariae
Plasmodium falciparum
Plasmodium ovale
Plasmodium vivax
1b
single
The given clinical scenario and the peripheral smear showing the Maurer&;s dots are suggestive of malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum. Features of Plasmodium falciparum on peripheral smear are Maurer's dots, ring form, accole form, and banana-shaped gametocytes. Reference: Paniker&;s Textbook of Medical Parasitolog...
Microbiology
miscellaneous
f964b123-2ac9-4e3c-9d4f-56edbcfa9c42
Thyrotoxicosis can be differentiated from anxiety neurosis clinically by
Tachycardia
Sleeping pulse rate
Moist hands
Ankle's jerk
1b
multi
Pulse rate in thyrotoxicosis Ref image - reasearchgate.net
Medicine
Endocrinology
40bf295a-ba02-4696-9261-cc906206cc06
Halstaed's mastectomy is
Simple mastectomy
Wide local excision
Radical mastectomy
Modified radical Mastectomy
2c
single
Ans. (c) Radical Mastectomy(Ref Internet Sources)Halstaed Radical mastectomy is historical.* It involves removal of Entire breast, Nipple and areola with tumor* Also removes all level 1,2,3 nodes* Muscles like Pectoralis major, Serratus Anterior are also removed.* It's a very high morbid procedure and hence not done no...
Surgery
Breast
2fc2e520-52ba-4941-8360-95706f0c1259
Renal calculi are commonly made up of
Calcium oxalate
Magnesium ammonium phosphate
Uric acid
Cystine
0a
single
There are four main types of kidney stones Calcium stones are the most common type of kidney stones. They are usually made of calcium and oxalate (a natural chemical found in most foods), but are sometimesmade of calcium and phosphate. Uric acid stones form when your urine is often too acidic. Refer robbins 9/e p951
Pathology
Urinary tract
5de36ffe-1529-4811-a0f4-998457effc12
Regarding color vision, which of the following is TRUE?
Independent of wavelength of light
Depends on intensity discrimination
Involves opponent color cells
Minimum at fixation point
2c
multi
The color opponent process is a color theory that states that the human visual system interprets information about color by processing signals from cones and rods in an antagonistic manner. The opponent-process theory states that the cone photoreceptors are linked together to form three opposing color pairs: blue/yello...
Physiology
null
86aa497f-98c5-4ada-a7a8-7c8f18895bf4
A young permanent incisor with an open apex has a pinpoint exposure due to a traumatic injury that occurred 24 hours previously. The best treatment is
Place calcium hydroxide on the pinpoint exposure
Open the pulp chamber to find healthy pulp tissue and perform a pulpotomy
Initiate a calcium hydroxide pulpectomy
Initiate conventional root canal treatment with gutta-percha
1b
single
Because the exposure site is likely significantly contaminated from the injury that occurred 24 hours previously, direct pulp capping with calcium hydroxide is contraindicated. A calcium hydroxide pulpectomy should not be the automatic procedure accomplished because continued root elongation and closure of the pulp can...
Dental
null
9b119cc2-3639-4326-88fa-005a0f2f6cf2
Battle's sign is:TN 11
Hemorrhage around eyes
Mastoid ecchymosis
Umbilical ecchymosis
Vaginal ecchymosis
1b
single
Ans. Mastoid ecchymosis
Forensic Medicine
null
86d7c8d8-b715-492b-9ca4-fe60a6cf6252
Most commonly involved bone in Paget's disease?
Skull
Femur
Pelvis
Veebrae
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Pelvis The pelvis and tibia being the commonest sites, and femur, skull, spine (veebrae) and clavicle the next commonest.
Surgery
null
357fb4a7-6edf-4fde-b52f-bfc9bfb38f96
Fox Fordyce's disease is a disease of ?
Eccrine sweat glands
Apocrine sweat glands
Sebaceous glands
Pilosebaceous glands
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Apocrine sweat glands See explanation- I of session- 9 of Skin of All India 2014-15 pattern of this book.
Skin
null
2ea4226f-80fc-494b-80e2-b84322217a07
The scalp A. Is attached by occipitalis muscle to the skull B. Is attached by the frontalis muscle to the skull C. Receives sensory innervation from the dorsal rami of first 3 cervical nerves D. Is supplied, in part, by the ophthalmic artery E. Drains directly to the subcutaneous lymph nodes at the base of the skull
A = True, B = False, C = True, D = True, E = True
A = False, B = True, C = True, D = False, E = False
A = True, B = True, C = False, D = True, E = True
A = False, B = True, C = False, D = False, E = True
0a
multi
Frontalis is attached to orbicularis oculi and not to bone.
Anatomy
null
78aa4688-a299-4752-987c-64c4a104d7c9
Generalised anxiety disorder is characterized by
Free floating anxiety
Worry about tril issues
Inability to relax
Anxiety about specific situations
3d
single
GAD is characterized by free floating anxiety and negative apprehension about day today tril life events. Anxiety about specific situations are more likely to be seen in phobia. Reference: Kaplon and sadock, 11 th edition, synopsis of psychiatry, 11 th edition, pg no. 407
Psychiatry
All India exam
5c8e9f49-c374-4069-93c3-ace2a49a1658
Raw material used in nylon suture is:-
Polyethylene terephthalate
Polyamide polymer
Polybutylene terephthalate
Polyester polymer
1b
single
Raw material used in nylon suture is Polyamide polymer. Suture Types Raw material Tensile strength Absorption rate Silk Braided or twisted multifilament; Coated (with wax or silicone) or uncoated Natural proteinRaw silk from silkworm Loses 20% when wet; 80-100% lostby 6 months Fibrous encapsulation in body at 2-3 weeks...
Surgery
Sutures and Anastomoses
f65f1272-ee9c-4930-8263-1e0df5807389
Characteristic radiological finding in sarcoidosis-
Parenchymal disease
Unilateral hilar lymphadenopathy
Bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy
Miliary shadow
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy "The characteristic radiologicalfinding in patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis is bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy ".
Radiology
Nervous System
390f44c6-c6b8-400b-908e-1e7e3e7e0fbe
Which of the following does not causes pneumonia?
Mumps
Measles
RSV
Influenza
0a
single
ANSWER: (A) MumpsREF: Nelson's 18th ed p. 1795"Pneumonia is known complication of measles"Viruses commonly causing pneumonia in childrenRSVInfluenzaAdenovirusRhinovirusPara influenza virus
Pediatrics
Viral Infections
687cfc84-b017-4ac5-be37-4b84d165b40a
False + ve VDRL, is seen in all except -
Lepromatous Leprosy
Infectious mononucleosis
HIV
Pregnancy
3d
multi
null
Microbiology
null
8e9f33d1-a348-43ef-9c08-09a7bf81f87f
True about tumour lysis syndrome is ME -
Hyperuricemia
Hypercalcemia
Hyperphosphatemia
Hypocalcemia
1b
multi
null
Medicine
null
608f4fd7-d814-4b97-b023-562e76053793
An infant presents with bilateral white pupillary reflex. On slit lamp examination a zone of opacity is observed around the fetal nucleus with spoke like radial opacities. The most likely diagnosis is:
Cataracto Centralis Pulverulenta
Lamellar cataract
Coronary cataract
Posterior polar cataract
1b
single
B i.e. Lamellar cataract
Ophthalmology
null
239f92f8-8c4d-4cd1-a131-b2621f77594f
Agents recommended in treatment of aortic dissection are all except
Beta blockers
Labetolol
Sodium nitoprusside
Diazoxide
3d
multi
Diazoxide is vasodilator ,which can aggravate dissection, so containdicated in aortic dissection.
Medicine
null
c5d7edf0-1f1b-4dfd-98f3-8ac2672b5e2d
Magnesium sulphate toxicity include all EXCEPT
Loss of Patellar reflex
Oliguria
Respiratory depression
Cardiac arrest
1b
multi
MgSo4 acts by inhibition of neuromuscular transmission. NOTE: we monitor urine output while patient is on MgSO4, not because it is a sign of MgSO4 toxicity, but because oliguria is secondary to PIH (glomerular endotheliosis) and decreased urine output would decrease MgSO4 clearance and increase risk of toxicity. Serum ...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Pregnancy induced Hypeension
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A 25 year-old-male presents with sudden painless loss of vision. The ocular and systemic examination is normal. What is probable diagnosis?
Retinal detachment
Eale's disease
Glaucoma
Optic neuritis
3d
single
Optic neuritis is an inflammatory, demyelinating condition that causes acute, usually monocular, visual loss. Most cases of acute demyelinating optic neuritis occur in women (two-thirds) and typically develop in patients between the ages of 20 and 40.
Ophthalmology
All India exam
abf4177c-5a3d-4229-a973-6735de3fc095
The first step in fatty acid synthesis involves
Acetyl CoA carboxylase
b-Hydroxyl CoA dehydrogenase
Acetyl dehydrogenase
Pyruvate kinase
0a
multi
Acetyl CoA carboxylase  Production of malonyl-CoA from acetyl-CoA is the initial and rate limiting step in fatty acid synthesis. The reaction is catalyzed by acetyl-CoA carboxylase.
Biochemistry
null
e08984e9-7728-4bd9-8a04-896db14659df
Deep transverse arrest occurs in ...... pelvis :
Gynaecoid
Platypelloid
Android
Mixed
2c
single
Android
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
f3fa17ca-f9f8-404a-823b-7353fdb80e07
What is the wavelength of UV rays used in Woods lamp?
360 nM
460 nM
660 nM
760 nM
0a
single
Ans. A. 360nMA Wood's lamp generates 360-nm ultraviolet (or "black") light produced by a mercury vapor source passed through a nickel oxide filter that can be used to aid the evaluation of certain skin disorders.
Skin
General
52a824be-0d57-491d-8fa3-c787ee62f274
A 7-year-old girl is brought with complaints of generalized swelling of the body. Urinary examination reveals grade 3 proteinuria and the presence of hyaline and fatty casts. She has no history of hematuria. Which of the following statements about her condition is true?
No IgG deposits or C3 deposition on renal biopsy
Her C3 level will be low
IgA nephropathy is the likely diagnosis
Alport's syndrome is the likely diagnosis
0a
multi
Grade 3 proteinuria, and the presence of hyaline and fatty cast in urine suggest the diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome. Most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in a child is minimal change disease ( not IgA nephropathy or Alport syndrome) In minimal change disease there is no deposition of immune reactants (immunoglobuli...
Pathology
null
b8364251-5fbb-46d0-85ee-9c0a869f2e54
A 8.5-year-old child with missing 11 reported to your clinic. 21 erupted at 6.5 years of age. The child had trauma to 21, 4 months back and got it endodontically treated for that. What is your further treatment about missing teeth?
Take radiograph and rule out a supernumerary tooth
Plan RPD
Advise FPD
Do orthodontic treatment, create space and plan FPD
0a
multi
In question patient is of 8.5 years of age with missing right maxillary central incisor and has his Maxillary left Central Incisor Erupted on Schedule. Now non-eruption of a tooth beyond normal possible age of eruption while the contralateral tooth is being erupted on usual time can be due to its presence in impacted ...
Dental
null
487df8e1-5f66-413d-afbf-e72f0d52500c
Cat acts as a reservoir in which of the following?
Rabies
Toxoplasma gondii
Streptocerca infection
Plague
1b
single
“Toxoplasma gondii is a coccidian protozoa of worldwide distribution that infects a wide range of animals and birds but does not appear to cause disease in them. The normal final hosts are strictly the cat and its relatives in the family Felidae, the only hosts in which the oocyst-producing sexual stage of Toxoplasma c...
Microbiology
null
3b191641-41d9-442a-a2d9-4388318191e0
`Coronory steal phenomenon' is caused by ?
Dipyridamole
Diltiazem
Propanolol
Verapamil
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Dipyridamole o There are two types of vessels in coronary circulaton ? 1. Larger conducting aeries which run epicardially and send perforating branches. 2. Smaller resistance aerioles - These are perforating branches of conducting aeries. These aerioles supply blood to endocardium. o During ischemia, ...
Pharmacology
null
64cc3883-f601-4546-8a3a-d94915b0b8bb
Rupak, a 22-year-old, unmarried man is suffering from sudden onset of third person hallucination for the past 12 days. He is suspicious of his relatives and close friends and is having reduced appetite and improper sleep. He is probably suffering from: September 2010
Acute depression
Acute mania
Acute Psychosis
Schizophrenia
3d
multi
Ans. D: Schizophrenia Psychosis means abnormal condition of the mind, and is a generic psychiatric term for a mental state often described as involving a "loss of contact with reality". Psychosis is given to the more severe forms of psychiatric disorder, during which hallucinations and delusions and impaired insight ma...
Psychiatry
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