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Which among the following statement regarding skeletal and cardiac muscle is false
Both require calcium for excitation contraction coupling
The excitation contraction coupling of skeletal muscle is independent of extracellular calcium
Both have graded contraction
Plateau phase is seen in action potential of cardiac muscle. (Repeat, 09)
2c
multi
Ans: c (Both have graded contraction) Ref: Ganong 22nd ed/p.79Cardiac action potentialAction potential can be defined as the sequence of changes in the membrane potential in an excitable cell due to opening and closure of differention channels after application of a threshold stimulus.Phases of action potentialPhase 0 ...
Physiology
Misc.
993f8482-80ee-4a07-b03c-e3261c98c03e
A high tracheostomy may be indicated in-
Scleroma of the larynx
Multiple papillomatosis of larynx
Bilateral vocal cord paralysis
Carcinoma of larynx
3d
single
“It is important (in tracheostomy) to refrain from causing any damage in the region of cricoid cartilage. An exception to this rule is when a patient has laryngeal malignancy and under these circumstances tracheostomy should be placed high so as to allow resection of tracheostomy site at the time of laryngectomy”.  “ T...
ENT
null
c5c2f7b0-bc42-4bd6-a73b-2133bc47caa0
A 67 year male smoker presents with haemoptysis and cough. Brochoscopic biopsy revealed undifferented tumour. The immunohistochemical marker that can be most helpful is:
Calretinin
Vimentin
Cytokeratin
GGT
2c
single
Cytokeratin
Pathology
null
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A 74-year-old man has a 5-hour elective operation for repair of an abdominal aoic aneurysm. He had a small myocardial infarction 3 years earlier. In the ICU on the first postoperative day, he is hypotensive and is receiving dobutamine by continuous infusion.select the best method of physiologic monitoring necessary for...
Central venous catheterization
Pulmonary aery catheterization
Blood-gas monitoring
Intracranial pressure monitoring
1b
multi
This patient requires pulmonary aery catheter readings to allow his physicians to assess his volume status and need for ongoing inotropic suppo. Fuhermore, the patient continues to be hypotensive and requires fuher investigation as to the etiology that would subsequently dictate treatment (volume, afterload reduction, ...
Anaesthesia
Miscellaneous
ae2bc2cd-28aa-4c39-9206-d8dd817cfb98
Deficiency of the ' Intrinsic factor of Castle ' causes-
Megaloblastic anemia
Pernicious anemia
Cooley's anemia
Aplastic anemia
1b
single
Pernicious anemia is a chronic disease resulting from deficiency of Intrinsic factor leading to impaired absorption of Vitamin B12. Megaloblastic anemia is due to deficiency of Cobalamin/folate. Reference: Atlas and text of Hematology, 3rd edition, pg:102. Exam preparatory manual for UGs by Ramdas Nayak page no: 259
Pathology
Haematology
eee2fc4e-8ccf-47d4-a186-4cf0ff693536
Which is true about central retinal aery?
Anastomosis without vessels in or serrata
Is an end aery
Is branch of ciliary aery
Supplies the optic nerve
1b
multi
The central aery of the retina -It is an end aery. It does not have effective anastomoses with other aeries. Occlusion of the aery results in blindness. The intraocular pa of the aery can be seen, in the living, through an ophthalmoscope. Ref : B D Chaurasia's Human Anatomy , seventh edition , volume 3 , pg. no.,216.
Anatomy
Head and neck
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In Citric acid cycle, which enzyme is inhibited by arsenite?
Isocitrate Dehydrogenase
a ketoglutarate Dehydrogenase
Succinate Dehydrogenase
Aconitase
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., a ketoglutarate DehydrogenaseArsenite binds to the sulfhydryl group and hence inhibits the activity of enzymes which have lipoamide in the active site, Hence Arsenite inhibits Pyruvate Dehydrogenase and a ketoglutarate dehydrogenase of citric acid cycle, It is an example for non competitive inhibition...
Biochemistry
null
6c5a3efb-77ce-4c5a-8e37-67573fc2d02a
Which steroid is formed from cholesterol without hydroxylation -
Progesterone
Glucocoicoid
Mineralocoicoid
Estradiol
0a
single
Cholesterol is first changed to form pregnenolone (common pathway). For this free cholesterol is released in the cytosol from cholesteryl esters of cytoplasmic lipid droplets and transferred into mitochondria. An enzyme called "cytochrome-P- 450-sidechain cleavage" enzyme (P450 sce) present in inner mitochondrial membr...
Biochemistry
Metabolism of lipid
31511966-141c-430f-8c68-4901a3a8bee5
Ohngren's line extends from-
Lateral canthus of the eye to angle of mandible
Medial canthus of eye to angle of mandible
Medial canthus of eye to tragus
Tragus to angle of mandible
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Medial canthus of eye to angle of mandible Qhngren's lineo In head and neck cancer, Ohngren's line is a line that connects the medial canthus of the eye to the angle of the mandibleo The line defines a plane orthogonal to a sagittal plane that divides the maxillary sinus into (1) an anterior-inferior ...
ENT
Tumors of Nose and PNS
5611db90-44cb-4cc4-a58b-86f978f9f29e
Severity of mitral stenosis is determined by :
Intensity of S1 hea sound
Diastolic murmur duration
Opening snap
Intensity of diastolic murmur
1b
single
Since there is mitral stenosis, more time for blood to enter LV. Therefore, increased transient time, so increase duration of murmur of S1 sound can be loud or soft. If sound is soft it tells us about calcified mitral valves but not of severity
Medicine
Murmurs
23a64182-a281-465c-9125-c343b500110d
Probiotics are useful for -
Necrotizing enterocolitis
Breast milk jaundice
Hospital acquired pneumonia
Neonatal seizures
0a
single
Probiotics are substances secreted by one organism which stimulates the growth of another. Probiotics are useful in following conditions: Rota virus diarrhea Antibiotic associated diarrhea Radiation induced diarrhea Traveller’s diarrhea Inflammatory bowel disease Cancers
Microbiology
null
0a306fee-da1d-434b-a4b1-73244e826f09
A 28-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes presents to the clinic for evaluation of skin lesions on her leg. They are not painful or itchy and have developed gradually over time. There is no history of previous trauma to the site either.On physical examination the skin changes have a central depression and raised irregul...
eruptive xanthomas
necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum
gangrene
staphylococcal infection
1b
multi
Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum 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. This in not a staphylococcal skin...
Medicine
Endocrinology
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The main function of Vitamin C in the body is -
Coenzyme for energy metabolism
Regulation of lipid synthesis
Involvement as antioxidant
Inhibition of cell growth
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Involvement as antioxidant Vitamin C ( Ascorbic acid)o Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) is also called antiscorbutic factor. It is very heat labile, especially in basic medium. Ascorbic acid itself is an active form. Maximum amount of vitamin C is found in adrenal cortex,o Ascorbic acid functions as a reduci...
Biochemistry
Vitamins
c7582e4c-bd53-41db-9f35-86a782aa930b
TOC for postmenopausal osteoporosis is-
Raloxifene
Tamoxifene
Estrogen
Alendronate
3d
single
null
Medicine
null
169e3b0f-2b32-4546-a0aa-64f6ebe868d6
Action of superior oblique is following except -
Extortion
Depression
Abduction
Intortion
0a
multi
Superior oblique causes intorsion (not extorsion).
Ophthalmology
null
7359e741-ff3b-4683-b4e9-c05e18abdce1
Which of the following areas of brain is most resistant to Neurofibrillary tangles in Aizeimer's disease -
Entorhinal coex
Hippocampus / Temporal lobe
Lateral Geniculate Body
Visual Association Area
2c
single
The lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN; also called the lateral geniculate body or lateral geniculate complex) is a relay center in the thalamus for the visual pathway. It receives a major sensory input from the retina. The LGN is the main central connection for the optic nerve to the occipital lobe, paicularly the primar...
Medicine
C.N.S
dbe505ad-8995-4257-ad85-5f29e166c517
Amino acid required for formation of thyroxine-
Tryptophan
Tyrosine
Glutamine
Cysteine
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e.. Tyrosine o The term thyroid hormone denotes both thyroxine (T4) and triodothyronine (T3).o Both T4 and T are iodine derivatives of thyronine.o Thyronine is a condensation product of two molecules of amino acid tyrosine.o Thyroxine is 3, 5, 3', 5' - tetraiodothvronineandT, is 3,5,3'-triiodothyronine.o ...
Biochemistry
Miscellaneous (Structure & Function of Proteins)
1d3d342b-c8c8-4b75-9188-a13c5d0165ea
Minimal reabsorption from kidney is of -
Na+
Glucose
HCO3-
Urea
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Urea Renal handling of various plasma constrituents in a normal adult human on an average diet. Per 24 Hours SubstanceFitteredReabsorbedSecretedExcretedPercentage ReabsorbedNa+ (mEq)26,00025,850 15099.4K+(mEq)600560a5029093.3C1- (mEq)18,00017,850 15099.2HCO3-mEq)4,9004,900 0100Urea (mmol)870460 b 4105...
Physiology
Renal Tubular Reabsorption and Secretion
4b82e067-7edf-433d-a052-e9cbf7f8ad28
Nagayama spots are seen in:
Measles
Roseola infantum
Mumps
Rubella
1b
single
Nagayama spots: Roseola infantum Koplik spots- Measles Forchheimer spots- Rubella
Pediatrics
Impoant Viral Diseases in Children
49335a3f-c322-4e44-84e6-d7ac178c4f5b
Cells affected in glaucomatous optic neuropathy are:(AIIMS May 2014, Nov 2013)
Amacrine cells
Bipolar cells
Ganglion cells
Rods and cones
2c
single
Ans. c. Ganglion cells (Ref: Parsons 21st/280-281; www.nebi nlm.nih.gov.57(4) Jul-Aug 2009)Cells most commonly affected in glaucomatous optic atrophy are ganglion cells."Absence of the ganglion cell and nerve fiber layers is a hallmark of glaucoma". Robbins 8/e p1328"Glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness, is ...
Ophthalmology
General Considerations - Definition, Classification, Pathogenesis
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Miriam, a college student with acute rhinitis sees the campus nurse because of excessive nasal drainage. The nurse asks the patient about the colour of the drainage. In acute rhinitis, nasal drainage normally is:
Yellow
Green
Clear
Gray
2c
multi
Normally, nasal drainage in acute rhinitis is clear. Yellow or green drainage indicates the spread of the infection to the sinuses. Gray drainage may indicate a secondary infection.
Medicine
null
44c2ae85-378b-4506-abae-75970ef435ab
Which of the following is not seen in coronal CT paranasal sinuses?
Ostiomeatal complex
Orbit
Sinus cavities
Frontoethmoid recess
3d
single
ANSWER: (D) Frontoethmoid recessREF: Sutton 7th ed vol 2 page 1519-1522, Grainger 5th ed chapter 62See previous question
Radiology
Respiratory System
b8ccf49e-b0a4-4bb8-b228-9d824c6f1262
After a 26-year-old man's car was roadsided by a large truck, he is brought to the emergency depament with multiple fractures of the transverse processes of the cervical and upper thoracic veebrae. Which of the following muscles might be affected?
Trapezius
Levator scapulae
Rhomboid major
Serratus Posterior Superior
1b
single
The Levator Scapulae arise from the transverse processes of the Upper Cervical Veebrae and inses on the medial border of the Scapula. The other muscles are attached to the Spinous Processes of the Veebrae.
Anatomy
Back region
1aba8d6c-11e5-4496-bc72-63d74d91aff3
At what size of mean gestational sac diameter measured on TVS with no embryonic pole is labelled as 'Anembryonic Gestation' -
15mm
20mm
25mm
30mm
2c
single
An intrauterine gestational sac is reliably visualized with transvaginalsonography by 5 weeks, and an embryo with cardiac activity by 6 weeks The embryo should be visible transvaginally once the mean sac diameter hasreached 25 mm--otherwise the gestation is anembryonic. Cardiac motion isusually visible with transvagina...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Diagnosis of Pregnancy
72d9171f-8533-4501-ad9a-5a44165dec8d
The typical appearance of "spider leg" on excretory urography is seen in:
Hydronephrosis
Polycystic kidney
Medullary sponge kidney
Renal cell carcinoma
1b
single
Diagnosis USG: Enlarged kidney with uniformly medullary echogenicity. IVP in ADPKD Stretching of the calyces by the cysts (spider leg or ball like deformity. Bubble appearance (calyceal distoion) Swiss cheese appearance. CT scan is IOC in ADPKD
Surgery
Kidney and ureter
5dec934d-3b07-40d9-8434-551bb938aa13
All take place in mitochondria except
Fatty acid oxidation
EMP pathway
Electron transport chain
Citric acid cycle
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e. EMP pathway Embedem Meyerhof Parnas (EMP) pathway or glycolysis occurs in cytosolFor rest see above question
Biochemistry
Carbohydrates
8864856c-5c62-4ae3-aba2-53cb0af2a6c9
The aerial supply of duodenum is / are derived from ?
celiac trunk and inferior mesenteric aery
superior mesenteric aery and inferior mesenteric aery
celiac trunk and superior mesenteric aery
coeliac trunk only
1b
single
The duodenum develops paly from the foregut and paly from the midgut. The opening of the bile duct into the second pa of the duodenum represents the junction of the foregut and the midgut. Upto the level of the opening, the duodenum is supplied by the superior pancreaticoduodenal aery, and below it by the inferior panc...
Anatomy
Abdomen and pelvis
9230edd1-665c-4329-bb90-202765a1dd74
Keoppe nodules are present on -
Cornea
Conjunctiva
Iris
Retina
2c
single
The pathological reaction in granulomatous uveitis is characterised by infiltration with lymphocytes, plasma cells, with mobilization and proliferation of large mononuclear cells which eventually become epithelioid and giant cells and aggregate into nodules. Iris nodules are usually formed near pupillary border (Koeppe...
Ophthalmology
Uveal tract
26d86883-98a6-4652-94c4-5da660b7ca6e
Feather edge finish line is indicated in cases of:
Tilted abutment
Esthetic areas
Upper canine PVC
Not recommended
3d
single
null
Dental
null
dafec942-b24d-4d39-bd6c-afe10f246266
A 36 years male presented with complaint of productive cough and fever for last 2 months. He has undergone kidney transplantation 2 years back. His sputum examination revealed a gram positive filamentous bacteria that showed acid fastness with modified Ziehl-Neelsen staining (1% H2SO4). The most likely etiological agen...
Actinomyces israelii
Nocardia asteroides
Blastomyces dermatitidis
Cryptosporidium parvum
1b
single
null
Microbiology
null
2e501882-c9cf-446d-a013-31be7b8922b9
Commonest operation done for gastric outlet obstruction with peptic ulcer is: March 2007
Truncal vagotomy with gastrojejunostomy
Truncal vagotomy with gastrojejunostomy
Highly selective vagotomy with pyloroplasty
Gastrojejunostomy
0a
single
Ans. A: Truncal vagotomy with gastrojejunostomyGastric outlet obstruction is manifested by obstruction at the level of the pylorus, which is the outlet of the stomach. Patients may develop vomiting, which may be projectile but non-bilious in nature, nausea or abdominal pain. An unusual finding that may lead to the diag...
Surgery
null
d77c2d41-4958-4e77-a8ff-7d4534cc4d64
A 30 year old presents with nausea, weakness, headache and impaired vision and high anion gap metabolic acidosis. Most likely cause is:
Methanol
Ethanol
Ethylene glycol
Amphetamine
0a
single
Methanol
Pharmacology
null
eda638ee-f543-43cd-b8b4-82e24b1eb7f9
Amongst the following, which carries the least chance of transmitting HIV infection: September 2010
Heterosexual Intercourse
Blood transfusion
Veical transmission
IV drug abusers
0a
single
Ans. A: Heterosexual Intercourse. Heterosexual Intercourse is the most common route but the chance of infection is less (0.30%) ,looking to the other options. Average per act risk of getting HIVby exposure route to an infected source Exposure routeChance of infection Blood transfusion 90% Childbih (to child) 25% Needle...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
d3cd02f3-22b3-43b2-b009-fe9393450f12
Outstanding clinical performance of dental amalgam restoration is related to its
Compressive strength
Tensile strength
Corrosion
Creep
0a
single
null
Dental
null
86ba813b-309c-4a28-9d67-d63a0cfd267b
All of the following are true regarding Legionella except.
Legionella can be grown on complex media
L. pneumophila serogroup 1 is the most common serogroup isolated from humans
Legionella are communicable from infected patients to others
L. pneumophila is not effectively killed by polymorphonuclear leukocyte
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Legionella are communicable from infected patients to othersRef: Harrison, 19th/e, p. 1014; Ananthanarayan, 9th/e, p. 401* No man to man transmission occurs.* Aspiration is predominant mode of transmission. Other modes include aerosolization, direct instillation into lungs.* Aerosolization by AC, nebu...
Microbiology
Bacteria
ac215f3c-a456-4a2d-82d0-37bd7b97c313
The triad of cirrhosis, hemochromatosis and diabetes are referred to as
Silver diabetes
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes insipidus
Bronze diabetes
3d
single
null
Medicine
null
712f0b29-7f0d-4388-8fe0-dc1b4f66f6e9
Which is not true about Fragile X syndrome ?
Large testis
Pigmented nevi
Large ear present
No large nose
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Pigmented nevi Fragile - X syndrome Fragile - X syndrome is the prototype of diseases in which the mutation is characterized by a long repeating sequence of three nucleotides. o In fragile X syndrome,trinucleotide repeat mutation involve CGG on non coding region. o Clinical features of fragile - X syn...
Pediatrics
null
3f78b2c0-a29c-41ef-9760-801bf2611f46
The product, which is obtained by calcining gypsum under steam pressure at 120-130°C or by dehydrating gypsum in the presence of sodium succinate, is
Alpha - hemihydrates
Beta - hemihydrates
Calcium sulphate dihydrate
Orthorhombic anhydrate
0a
single
null
Dental
null
f191c78b-fe2c-49b3-b48e-c7cf82a926de
Autoimmune thyroiditis is associated with all except -
DM
Mysthenia gravis
Sly
Psoriasis
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Psoriasis o Autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto thyroiditis) patients are at increased risk for developing other autoimmune disease :- i) Endocrine : Type 1 DM, autoimmune adrenalitis. ii) Non-endocrine : SLE, mysthenia gravis, sjogren syndrome. o These patients are also at increased risk for developmen...
Pathology
null
8886afcd-25a8-45dd-a39e-53efd054d341
In Aspirin mechanism of action
Lipooxygenase decreased
Cyclooxygenase decreased
Phospholipase
Increased Lipoxygenase
1b
single
(B) Cyclooxygenase decreased # Aspirin acts by inhibiting cyclooxygenase enzyme, thereby inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis.> Leukotriens acts by inhibiting Lipooxygenase> Steroids acts by inhibiting phospholipase
Pharmacology
Miscellaneous (Pharmacology)
f75aa80c-2691-411f-9538-98656d8f7589
Slow or soft start polymerization is seen in
L.E.D. light cure units
Laser light cure units
Quartz-Tungsten-Halogen Light cure units
PAC light cure units
2c
single
null
Dental
null
047763a9-9080-4a48-aa40-e399bb103420
A farmer visiting a orchard gets unconscious, excessive salivation , constricted pupils and fasciculation of muscles, treatment staed with
Atropine
Neostigmine
Physostigmine
Adrenaline
0a
single
A i.e. Atropine
Forensic Medicine
null
e35a7e69-a17b-4e4f-9063-e2a84394978a
In follicular carcinoma chromosomal translocation is?
PAX8 -PPARrl
RET - PTC
ALK -NMP1
JAK - TEL
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., PAX8- PPARrl Various genes involved in thyroid carcinomas arePapillaryo Tyrosine kinase receptors RET or NTRK1o RAS mutationo BRAF oncogeneFollicularo RAS oncogene (NRAS, HRAS and KRAS)o PAX8- PPARrl translocationMedullaryo RETprotooncogne.
Pathology
Carcinogenesis
2f7bba9d-a3ca-4459-9358-436f8b338312
An absolute contraindication of MRI is:
Automatic Cardioverter-defibrillators
Prosthetic cardiac valves
Insulin pump
Cochlear implants
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e. Automatic Cardioverter-defibrillators MR is considered among the safest imaging modalities for patients, even at very high field strengths, more than 3-4 tesla. But Ferromagnetic objects under magnetic field can be vulnerable to 4 adverse effects: Movement (causing structural injury), Current conductio...
Radiology
Ultrasonography, CT, and MRI
eef1689b-04b3-4d74-9ac9-a66111a20368
Mandibular nerve does not supply:
Buccinator
Masseter
Tensor tympani
Temporalis
0a
single
Buccinator is supplied by facial nerve (7th nerve). Mandibular nerve  is nerve of 1st branchial arch & supplies all muscles derived from it, i.e.
Anatomy
null
57a06fe6-fa87-4440-8793-91fbc09207a7
Which of the following is used to differentiate between hypercalcemia of malignancy from primary hyperparathyroidism?
Hydrocoisone suppression test
Glucose challenge test
24 hour urine calcium measurement
Percentage of ionized calcium
0a
multi
Answer- A. Hydrocoisone suppression testlf doubt exists, hyilrocokone suppression test is of value.If the test is performed as originally described, (120 mg hydrocoisone per day for 10 days, correcting the serum calcium for haemodilution), it provides an excellent discrimination, since significant suppression ofserum c...
Surgery
null
46bba14f-2076-4971-aa21-6c29be2caa43
Normal facial index is:
65 - 75%
75 - 80%
80 - 90%
100%
2c
single
null
Dental
null
bce51233-eb82-4d77-b33f-eae1db43c820
Contraindication of Enteral nutrition :a) Intestinal obstructionb) Severe Pancreatitisc) Severe diarrhoead) IBDe) Intestinal fistula
abce
abc
acd
ace
0a
single
null
Surgery
null
a6eac0ac-624e-4344-9082-0e3a8299606e
"Hair on End" appearance is seen in:
Thalassemia
Scurvy
Rickets
Hemochromatosis
0a
single
Thalassemia
Radiology
null
0223b8d6-b6ea-4600-83fd-7e3c6b5f52ab
Acute diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis will have all of the following features, except ?
Microscopic haematuria
Raised blood urea level
Raised serum creatinine level
Hypoalbuminaemia
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Hypo albuminaemiao Diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis is characterized by nephritic syndrome whereas hypoalbuminemia is a feature of Nephrotic syndrome.o Clinical features of Diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis
Pathology
null
00cedd4a-f3d3-4b4c-b6dd-776a44c328cd
A child with three days history of upper respiratory tract infection presents with stridor, which decreases on lying down position. What is the most probable diagnosis –
Acute Epiglottitis
Laryngotracheobronchitis
Foreign body aspiration
Retropharyngeal abscess
1b
single
This child has : - 3 days history of upper respiratory tract infection. Followed by stridor These features suggest the diagnosis of croup. Clinical manifestations of Croup Most patients have an upper respiratory tract infection with some combination of - Rhinorrhea                A mild cough      Pharyngitis  Low-...
Pediatrics
null
0565fe43-80fb-4617-85ad-fa8b0f315d8f
cGMP is second messenger for which of the following harmone
Atrial natriuretic factor
Nitric acid
Both of the above
None of the above
2c
multi
Atrial  natriuretic factor (ANF) and Nitric acid (NO) user cGMP as second messenger.
Physiology
null
85747b45-37cb-42cf-8dde-d14df8cd05bc
Investigation of choice in an unstable patient with suspected intraabdominal injury is
DPL
USG
CT scan
X-ray abdomen
1b
single
The investigation of choice in an unstable patient with suspected intraabdominal injury is ultrasound. Focused abdominal sonar for trauma(FAST) is a technique whereby ultrasound(sonar) imaging is used to assess the torso for the presence of free fluid, either in the abdominal cavity, and is extended into the thoracic c...
Surgery
Trauma
f93831fa-591d-4ed7-9ecc-356f58ccaed9
The correlation between IMR and Socio Economic status is best depicted by –
Correlation (+1)
Correlation (+0.5)
Correlation (– 1)
Correlation (– 0.8)
3d
single
null
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
070523c7-b112-4d14-975a-72e43d5c1f7b
In lepromatous leprosy the single drug dapsone is continue for -
9 days
90 days
1 years
10 years
2c
single
In lepromatous leprosy the single drug is continued to one year. REF. PARK'S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICINE 21ST EDITION. PAGE NO - 297
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable diseases
d4811d5e-1940-421f-b2cd-fe0d2b467ac4
A knownHIV positive patient is admitted in anisolation ward after an abdominal surgery followingan accident. The resident docter who changed hisdressing the next day found it to be soaked in blood hich of the following would be the right method ofchoice of descarding the dressing -
Pour 1% hypochloric on the dressing materialand send it for incineration in a appropriate bag
Pour 5% hypochlorite on the dressing materialand send it for incineration in a appropriate bag
Put the dressing material directly in anappropriate bag and send for incineration
Pour2% Lysol on the dressing material and sendit for incineration in a appropriate bag
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Put the dressing material directly in an appropriate bag and send for incineration o This waste category lies in category No. 6 o No.6 category of solid wastes consists of : Items contaminated with blood and fluid containing u Cotton dressings Soiled plaster casts o Linen o Beddings Other materials co...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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Most common organ involved in congenital Tb is?
Liver
Pancreas
Kidney
Lung
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Liver Congenital tuberculosis Although it is rare as mother having tuberculosis primarily present with infeility. Tuberculous bacilli sometimes pass throgh umblical vein and may develop focus in liver (hepatic complex). When neonate aspirate amniotic fluid containing bacilli then develop GI tuberculos...
Pediatrics
null
3a22f076-0e54-43c4-a5e7-0d62d098e19c
In E. coli true is -
ETEC is invasive
EPEC acts via cAMP
Pilli present in uropathogenic type
ETEC causes HUC
2c
multi
null
Microbiology
null
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Organism identified by interferons:
Staphylococcus
Leptospira
Campylobactor
M. tuberculosis
3d
single
Ans. is. 'd' i. e., M. tuberculosis
Microbiology
null
8504b620-d907-4564-9388-b1ea0ad4e934
Trantas spots are seen in
Vernal conjunctivitis
Eczematous conjunctivitis
Ophthalmia nodosa
Tularaemia
0a
single
VERNAL KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS (VKC) OR SPRING CATARRHIt is a recurrent, bilateral, interstitial, self-limiting, allergic inflammation of the conjunctiva having a periodic seasonal incidence.Signs of vernal keratoconjunctivitis can be described in following three clinical forms:1. Palpebral form: Usually upper tarsal conj...
Ophthalmology
Conjunctiva
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Screening is done because of all except:
Testing for infection or disease in population or in individuals who are not seeking health care
It is defined presumptive identification of unrecognized disease
Search for unrecognized disease or defect by means of rapidly applied test, examinations or other procedures in apparently healthy individuals
Use of clinical or laboratory tests to detect disease in individual seeking health care for other reasons
3d
multi
Screening is testing for infection or disease in populations or in individuals who are not seeking health care. It is defined presumptive identification of unrecognized disease. E.g. serological testing for AIDS virus in blood donors, neonatal screening, pre-marital screening for syphilis . Search for unrecognized dise...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Definition and Concepts, Examples from NHPs
1ed4b969-7869-421c-a34a-54989b95a0ea
Which of the following drug can cause thyroid dysfunction ?
Amiodarone
Ampicillin
Ibutilide
Acyclovir
0a
single
null
Pharmacology
null
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Hepatitis can be a complication of ......
Halothane
Enflurane
Methoxyflurane
Enflurane
0a
single
Metabolic byproduct of halothane can cause autoimmune hepatitis. Halothane hepatitisis rare with an incidence of 1 per 35,000 cases but very fatal, with amoality of 50-75%. It is an immune mediated due to antibodies against highly reactive trifluoroacetyl chloride which is a metabolite of halothane. Risk factors for ha...
Anaesthesia
Inhalational Anesthetic Agents
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Tinea versicolor is seen with
Pityrosporum orbiculare
Candida infection
Epidermophyton
Trichophyton
0a
single
Tinea versicolor is caused by Pityrosporum orbiculare (also called Malassezia furfur).
Physiology
All India exam
9a292841-67d9-43e0-85cc-b5503b58d508
Doppelganger is-
Shadow following person
Feeling of double of oneself
Indentification of stranger as familiar
None of the above
1b
multi
Ans. is `b' i.e., Feeling of double of oneself Doppelgangers (subjective double) is the delusion that there is double of oneself. A person feels that double of himself exists elswhere.
Psychiatry
null
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All of following are true about neonatal sepsis except-
Premature babies are predisposed to sepsis
Late initiation of breast feeding is a predisposition
Most common transmission of infection is through nursery personel
Premature rupture of membranes predisposes to sepsis
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Most common transmission of infection is through nursery personal o Early onset sepsis is caused by organisms prevalent in the maternal genital tract. o Late onset sepsis is caused by organisms of the external environment of home or hospital and the infection is transmitted most frequently by the hand...
Pediatrics
null
3a6c3eda-ccee-402f-b937-dc824dc31241
Maxillary first molar has how many roots?
1 facial and 2 lingual
1 lingual and 2 facial
1 mesial and 2 buccal
1 mesial and 1 distal
1b
single
null
Dental
null
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Deltoid ligament is attached to all, Except:
Medial malleolus
Medial cuneiform
Spring ligament
Sustentaculum tali
1b
multi
Medial cuneiform The ankle or the talocrural joint has 2 ligaments: the medial collateral (or deltoid ligament) and the lateral collateralligamentMedial collateral ligament (or deltoid ligament)It consists of two sets of fibres, superficial and deep. Both pas have a common attachment above to the apex and margins of th...
Anatomy
null
b957edaf-c26d-4129-8e77-aa83aa8fc374
True about Penicillin G
It can be given orally
It is has broad spectrum activity
Used for treatment rat bite fever
Probenecid given along with PnG decrease its direction of action
2c
multi
Ans. c. Used for treatment of rat bite fever Penicillin G MOA: It inhibits cell wall synthesis b.y interfering with the transpeptidation reactiondeg. b-lactam antibiotics and are used in the treatment of bacterial infections caused by susceptible, usually Gram-positive, organisms. Acid-labile, destroyed by gastric acid...
Pharmacology
null
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All of the following are true about pulp space infection except -
It is also called as felon
It is a painless condition
It may lead to necrosis of finger pulp
It is infection of small compartments in the pulp formed by vertical septa
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., It is a painless condition Felon/Whitlowo Fingertip pulp is divided into numerous small compartments by vertical septa that stabilize the pad. Infection occurring within these compartments can lead to abscess formation, edema, and rapid development of increased pressure in a closed space. This increas...
Surgery
Oral Cavity
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All are true except:
The infantile nucleus is completely formed by one year of age
The embryonic nucleus is situated between the two Y sutures
Congenital blue dot cataracts are associated with development of senile cataract at an early stage
Zonular cataracts typically affect the outer pa of the fetal or the inner pa of the adult nucleus
0a
multi
Ans. The infantile nucleus is completely formed by one year of age
Ophthalmology
null
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Type of graft, best suited for renal transplantation:
Allograft
Autograft
Xenograft
Isograft
3d
multi
Answer is D (Isograft) : "Although the best graft is an Autograft, a renal graft can obviously not he an Autograft...silly." So the best renal graft is an Isoqraft from an individual twin. IsOgrall: Is a graft from a different individual genetically identical with recipient e.g. identical twin. Aulograft: Is to self. A...
Medicine
null
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Hemoglobin's affinity for oxygen is increased due to ?
An increase in CO2
Raise in the temperature
Higher value
A decrease in 2,3 DPG
3d
single
ANSWER: D A decrease in 2,3 DPG
Unknown
null
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In the cross section of brain in the below pic, the tracts have been labeled, which of them are concerned with pain and temperature.
B
C
A
S and T of C
2c
single
Pain and temperature are carried by the spinothalamic tract (STT) towards the VPL (ventro-postero-lateral) nucleus of thalamus. Pain is carried by the lateral STT whereas anterior STT carries the crude touch sensations. Spinothalamic tracts carry sensations contra-laterally hence the area of sensation loss is to the o...
Unknown
null
7517dcbe-44b7-442d-a311-dcfc92918bbd
Positive predictive value of a test does not depends upon
Incidence of disease
Specificity
Prevalence of disease
Sensitivity
0a
single
null
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
d03eeee7-fa63-43ca-8464-af633b625102
Which of the following diuretics acts at the nephron's distal tubule?
Ethacrynic acid
Furosemide
Hydrochlorothiazide
Mannitol
2c
single
The thiazide diuretics (e.g., hydrochlorothiazide, chlorothiazide, benzthiazide) promote diuresis by inhibiting reabsorption of NaCl, primarily in the early distal tubule. Ethacrynic acid and furosemide are both loop diuretics. They act by inhibiting electrolyte reabsorption in the thick ascending loop of Henle. Note t...
Pharmacology
null
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What is choledocholithotomy
Removal of ureteric stone
Removal of gall stone
Removal of gall bladder
Removal of common bile duct stone
3d
multi
Choledocholithotomy is a procedure in which we are draining the CBD and removing the stones by a longitudinal incision in the duct. Reference:Bailey & Love's sho practise of surgery,25 th edition ,page no:1126
Surgery
G.I.T
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All the following are criteria for diagnosing severe aplastic anemia except:
BM cellularity <25%
Reticulocyte <1%
Platelet <20k
ANC<1500
3d
multi
D i.e. ANC <1500Ref: WHO, Hematopoietic System, page 221Explanation:Criteria for Aplastic Anemia (ASH)ClassificationCriteriaSevereBM cellularity <25% (or<50%if <30% of BM is hematopoietic cells) AND >2 of the following:* Peripheral blood neutrophil count <0.5x109/L* Peripheral blood platelet count <20x109/L* Peripheral...
Pathology
Blood
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Ferruginous bodies are commonly seen in:
Silicosis
Asbestosis
Bagassosis
Byssinosis
1b
single
Inorganic paicles may become coated with iron containing proteinaceous material, these bodies are called ferruginous bodies. They mimic asbestos bodies and can be seen in patient with asbestosis but is not specific hence asbestosis is the best answer. Ferruginous bodies are most commonly seen in Asbestosis. Ref: Robbin...
Pathology
null
bb54ff71-a10c-4601-ba88-76eab3b65d0f
Cerebral perfusion pressure in children is:
11-15 mm Hg
16-20 mm Hg
20-40 mm Hg
40-60 mm Hg
3d
single
- Cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) is calculated as the difference between the systemic mean aerial pressure (MAP) and the intracranial pressure (ICP) - The normal range of CPP is thought to be approximately 50 to 150 mm Hg in healthy adults, and 40 to 60 mm Hg, in children. Normal CPP (mm Hg) 2-6 yrs - 50 mm of Hg 7-...
Pediatrics
Raised intracranial tension
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Which of the following statements is true about the epidemiological determinants of measles -
Measles virus survives outside the human body for 5 days
Carriers are important sources of infection
Secondary attack is less than that of rubella
Incidence of measles is more in males than females
2c
multi
SAR of some important infectious diseases Measles → 80%  Rubella → 90 - 95%  Chickenpox → 90% Pertussis → 90% Mumps → 86%
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
4ecb25c9-00a4-44cd-b18d-9dfd41d68e2f
Right Gastric Aery is a branch of :
Coelic Trunk
Hepatic aery
Gastroduodenal aery
Splenic aery
1b
single
Right gastric aery originates from the hepatic aery just distal to the origin of gastroduodenal aery. It turns to the left and runs upwards along the the lesser curvature of the stomach and ends by anastomosing with the left gastric aery which is a branch of the coeliac trunk. Coeliac trunk: Arises at the level of inte...
Anatomy
Abdomen and pelvis
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The most common side effect of neuraxial opioid is:
Nausea & vomiting
Pruritus
Urinary retention
Sedation
1b
single
Pruritus is the most common side effect with neuraxial opioids. It may be generalized but is more likely to be localized to the face, neck or upper thorax. Treatment 1. naloxone 2. antihistaminic. 3. propofol
Anaesthesia
Central Neuraxial Blockade
3d4d4ae1-288d-4d23-84fa-8bda98c5c073
What is the best method for confirming amyloidosis :-
Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Rectal biopsy
Tongue biopsy
2c
single
Answer is C (Rectal biopsy): Rectal biopsy is single best answer amongst the options provided. The systemic amyloidosis offer a choice of biopsy sites. Abdominal fat aspirates or renal or rectal biopsies are often preferred'. - Harrison
Medicine
null
931757f0-31b7-4b9c-9e8e-c047c0ee7c3c
Alkaptonuria is caused by defect in which of the following enzymes?
Enolase
Homogentisate oxidase
Pyruvate carboxylase
None of the above
1b
multi
Alkaptonuria was first recognized and described in the 16th century. Characterized in 1859, it provided the basis for Garrod's classic ideas concerning heritable metabolic disorders. The defect is lack of homogentisate oxidase. The urine darkens on exposure to air due to oxidation of excreted homogentisate. Late in the...
Biochemistry
null
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MC abdominal organ injured in blunt trauma abdomen is -
Spleen
Liver
Pancreas
Stomach
0a
single
null
Surgery
null
48f2b070-2f4e-4769-898e-6d1068ff2f9d
26 year old man died while playing. His autopsy of the heart revealed myocyte hypertrophy. Diagnosis is -
HOCM
DCM
Arrythmogenic cardiac problem
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
0a
single
null
Medicine
null
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The right coronary aery arises from ?
anterior aoic sinus
left posterior aoic sinus
right posterior aoic sinus
inter aoic sinus
0a
single
Right coronary aery is smaller than the left coronary aery. It arises from the anterior aoic sinus. Left coronary aery is larger than the right coronary aery. It arises from the left posterior aoic sinus. REF : B D Chaurasia's Human Anatomy , seventh edition , volume 2 , pg.no., 278, 279. FIG REF : B D Chaurasia's Huma...
Anatomy
Head and neck
2ddf7ad9-4bda-4d61-a3af-9009c5ff6a61
Which of the following marker is used to diagnose rhabdomyosarcoma -
Desmin
Synaptophysin
Myeloperoxidase
Cytokeratin
0a
single
. Desmin
Pathology
null
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Hashimoto's thyroiditis,all are TRUE except-
Neutrophilic infiltration
Maximum incidence in children
Pain in hyoid
None of the above
3d
multi
In Hashimoto's thyroiditis, there is a marked lymphocytic infiltration of the thyroid with germinal center formation, atrophy of the thyroid follicles accompanied by oxyphil metaplasia, absence of colloid, and mild to moderate fibrosis. Its incidence increases with age (mean age at diagnosis is 60 yrs). Patients with H...
Medicine
Endocrinology
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Post mortem staining gets fixed after -
2-3 hrs.
3-4 hrs.
5-6 hrs.
6-7 hrs.
3d
single
Postmortem staining get fixed in 6-12 hours.
Forensic Medicine
null
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The following muscle is an opener of the glottis
Lateral cricoarytenoid
Posterior cricoarytenoid
Transverse arytenoid
Inter arytenoids
1b
single
1. Muscles which abduct the vocal cords: only posterior cricoarytenoids( safety muscles of larynx) 2. Muscles which adduct the vocal cords: * lateral cricoarytenoids * transverse aenoid * cricothyroid *thyroarytenoids 3. Muscles which tense the vocal cords: cricothyroid 4.muscles which relax the vocal cords: * thyroary...
Anatomy
Head and neck
6091cae7-287c-4fdd-9675-3ee81aaa1b12
Malonate competetively inhibits-
Fumarate dehydrogenase
Succinate thiokinase
Aconitase
Succinate dehydrogenase
3d
single
D i.e. Succinate dehydrogenase
Biochemistry
null
145b80d5-fdbe-443c-a8c9-4fa8e5abb6b7
Neoplastic transformation in leucopLakia is seen most commonly in
Buccal mucosa
Floor of mouth
Lateral border of tongue
palate
1b
single
null
Pathology
null
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The operative procedure is known as "microfracture" is done for the
Delayed union of femur.
Non union of tibia
Loose bodies of ankle joint
Osteochondral defect of femur
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e. Osteochondral defect of the femurRef. Various internet sites (www.orthopedics.hss.edu, www.kneeguru.co.uk)Microfracture is an arthroscopic procedure used to treat osteochondral defects (damaged areas of articular cartilage of the knee)
Unknown
null
6f691d0f-d4df-41e7-9e5a-a0b248239470
Antibiotic structurally resembling Aminoacyl t-RNA and inhibiting protein synthesis in both prokaryotes as well as eukaryotes is?
Azithromycin
Tetracycline
Chloramphenicol
Puromycin
3d
multi
1. Puromycin is an Aminonucleoside antibiotic derived from the Streptomyces alboniger bacterium. 2. It can causes premature chain termination during translation and the pa of it resembles the 3' end of the Aminoacyl tRNA. 3. It can inhibit protein synthesis in both bacteria as well as humans
Pharmacology
Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
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Which one of the following activities cannot be formed by a 7 month old infant –
Pivot
Cruise
Transfer objects
Enjoy mirror
1b
single
null
Pediatrics
null
72476034-7052-4050-bc37-237608de43e1
How much labial reduction is needed for a porcelain fused to metal
0.5 - 1 mm
1 - 1.5 mm
1.5 - 2 mm
1.75 - 2 mm
2c
single
null
Dental
null
1ca34ba9-7701-447b-9db8-43c6463582b9
Which of the following is not a prokinetic?
5HT4 agonist
D2 blocker
Macrolides
Diphenoxymethane
3d
single
Prokinetic drugs. - These are drugs which promote gastrointestinal transit and speed gastric emptying by propulsive motility.D2blocker example Domperidone. 5HT4 agonistexample cisapride. Metoclopramide. Macrolidesacts on motilin receptor. Hence, Diphenoxymethane is the answer.
Pharmacology
NEET Jan 2020
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DIC is common in which AML -
Nonocytic (M5)
Promyelo cytic (M3)
Erythrocytic (M6)
Megakaryocytic (M7)
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Promyelocytic Tumor cells in acute promyelocytic leukemia (M3) release procoagulant and fibrinolytic factors that cause disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).
Pathology
null