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Enlargement of pituitary tumor after adrenalectomy is called as?
Nelson s syndrome
Steel Richardson syndrome
Hamman rich syndrome
Job s syndrome
0a
multi
ANSWER: (A) Nelson s syndromeREF: Schwartzs Principles of Surgery 9th edition chapter 38. Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal "Nelson's syndrome is the rapid enlargement of a pituitary adenoma that occurs after the removal of both adrenal glands"Approximately 30% of patients who undergo bilateral adrenalectomy for Cushin...
Surgery
Physiology and Pathophysiology - Secondary & Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism
d39d5666-ddc7-4ac6-928f-8bbb6ea122bf
Drug not used for Pseudomembranous colitis
Metronidazole
Vancomycin
Fidaxomycin
Streptogramins
3d
single
All except streptogramins are used. Drug of choice for pseudomembranous colitis is metronidazole,in resistant cases vancomycin given orally. Fidaxomycin is newer class of macrolide type of antibiotic used specially for PMC Ref:KDT 6/e p799
Pharmacology
All India exam
344ae15f-80eb-446b-a513-d309ae6ca197
False about xenon anesthesia
Slow induction and slow recovery
Minimal cardiovascular side effects
Low solubility in blood
Explosive in nature
1b
multi
It has been shown that, compared to other anesthetic regimens, Xenon anesthesia produces the highest regional blood flow in the brain, liver, kidney and intestine. In conclusion, the most impoant positive effectsof Xenon are cardiovascular stability, cerebral protection and ourable pharmacokinetics. Ref ganong's review...
Physiology
All India exam
32942fa1-4d1a-45b9-9504-b9fbad4bc125
Which of the following is the most common congenital cardiac defect?
TOF
Transposition of great aeries
Ventricular septal defect
Atrial septal defect
2c
single
VSD is the most common congenital hea diseaseTOF is the commonest cyanotic congenital hea disease(Refer: Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, SAE, 1st edition, pg no. 2194 - 2195)
Pediatrics
All India exam
9f2baccf-6a72-4f3a-89b0-6a005aa35fd2
All of the following are Light's criteria for exudative I pleural effusion:
Pleural fluid protein to serum protein > 0.5
Pleural fluid LDH to serum LDH > 0.6
Pleural fluid LDH is > 2/3 times the normal upper limit for serum
Pleural fluid ADA to Serum ADA <16
3d
multi
Answer is D (Pleural fluid ADA and Serum ADA <16): Ratio of Pleural fluid ADA and Serum ADA <16 is not pa of Light's Criteria. Light's criteria, rely on a comparison of the chemistries in the pleural fluid to those in the blood, to establish the cause of the effusion as transudate or exudates. According to Light's crit...
Medicine
null
1770927c-cf5d-4b5a-b963-a80fe7d4c55e
Pulsus bisiferiens is seen in all, except -
Aoic regurgitation + Aoic stenosis
obstructive cardiomyopathy
Hyperophic cardiomyopathy
Tetralogy of Fallot
3d
multi
pulsus bisferiens, , is a sign where, on palpation of the pulse, a double peak per cardiac cycle can be appreciated. Bisferious means striking twice. Classically, it is detected when aoic insufficiency exists in association with aoic stenosis, but may also be found in isolated but severe aoic insufficiency and hyperoph...
Medicine
C.V.S
0c894a47-8101-4bdd-8f2a-f2028d1b592f
A 45 years Female came with a 4 cm nodule in thyroid which on FNAC revealed papillary cell carcinoma. Level III lymphnodes are also involved. How do you treat this patient?
Hemithyroidectomy + Central lymph node dissection
Subtotal thyroidectomy
Total thyroidectomy + Modified radical neck dissection
Only total thyroidectomy
2c
single
null
Surgery
null
234c6833-b1e3-4452-88bf-cfd490dc5bad
A 69-year-old man comes to the physician because of the gradual onset of pain, tingling and hyperesthesia in the medial aspect of his right arm. Shortly thereafter, he develops erythema and then an outbreak of vesicles on the medial aspect of his right arm extending from his medial epicondyle to the wrist. After severa...
Brainstem
Dorsal root ganglion
Sensory nerve axon
Sensory nerve root
1b
multi
null
Medicine
null
d1c476cb-ab66-4448-9fb0-8b5f5f02f647
WHO defi nes adolescent age between -
10-19 years
10-14 years
10-25 years
9-14 years
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., 10-19 years o Adolescence is usually the period 10 to 20 yr.
Pediatrics
Development and Epidemiology
9a3026e9-a6e8-4ea6-9ce4-73470ee8e6dc
All of the following can be administrated in acute hypertension during labour EXCEPT
IV Labetalol
IV Esmolol
IV Hydralazine
IV Nitroprusside
3d
multi
Nitroprusside can cause severe hypotension. It is powerful arteriolar and venodilator. It is contraindicated in eclampsia.
Pharmacology
null
db82a20c-ea92-4159-a43d-bd56b4ce5c93
Difference between neurosis and psychosis is
Severity
Insight
Clinical features
Duration
1b
single
B i.e. Insight
Psychiatry
null
a82dff36-43ee-4669-89a0-a17663afd6ed
Which of the following is / are autoimmune disease:
Sjogren's syndrome.
Mikulicz's disease.
Rheumatoid arthritis.
All of the above.
3d
multi
Rheumatoid arthritis is reported in about 15 percent cases of Sjogren’s syndrome.
Pathology
null
7df377b7-9c68-4188-97e9-8c79a310ce27
Fatty change is seen in?
Brain
Kidney
Adrenal
Bladder
1b
single
* Fatty change is particularly common in the liver but may occur in other non - fatty tissues as well e.g. in the heart, skeletal muscle, kidneys (lipoid nephrosis or minimum change disease) and other organs.* Fatty change, steatosis or fatty metamorphosis is the intracellular accumulation of neutral fat within parench...
Pathology
Kidney
80da6fdf-7057-4845-8c70-4b40cb9a39d5
Health education charts serially flashed to the group as the talk is being given is called as
Flannel graph
Flash cards
Flip charts
Exhibition charts
2c
multi
null
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
0aabd48c-c9a6-4dd6-a9e0-0932e3f5801d
All are structures passing between base of skull and superior constrictor except (Repeat Q 2008 )
Glossopharyngeal nerve
Pharyngobasilar fascia
Eustachian tube
Levator veli palate\
0a
multi
Ans: a (Glossopharyngeal nerve) Ref: Chaurasia 4th ed pg 223 fig. 14.18, pg 225The structures passing between the superior constrictor and the base of skull (sinus of morgagni):A-L-A-auditory tubelevator veli palateascending palatine artery"Auditory tube is about 3.6 cm long and is divided into an outer bony part which...
Anatomy
Pharynx
8a2320d3-f9cf-43e7-8d5a-4a6a442a9fb6
Inhaled sodium cromoglycate :
Prevents the antigen antibody combination
May cause cardiac arrhythmias
Is of benefit in preventing exercise induced bronchial spasm
Is effective in alleviating an acute episode of allergic asthma
2c
multi
null
Pharmacology
null
153eb6d2-2430-4054-8c7a-5c0f3da4c493
A 45 year old male presented with palpitations, tachycardia & anxiety. His BP is 158/90 mmHg. The patient also has mild depression and is presently taking citalopram, labetalol & amlodipine to control his blood pressure. 24-hour urine total metanephrines are ordered and show an elevation of 1.5 times the upper limit of...
Hold labetalol for 1 week and repeat testing
Hold citalopram for 1 week and repeat testing
Refer immediately for surgical evaluation
Measure 24-hour urine vanillylmandelic acid level
0a
multi
Investigations done in pheochromocytoma 24 hour urinary fractionated metanephrine 24 hour urinary catecholamines 24 hour urinary vanillylmandelic acid level IOC- Plasma fractionated metanephrine levels 24-hour urine total metanephrines has high sensitivity & value of three times the upper limit of normal is highly sugg...
Medicine
Disorders of Adrenal Gland
cfa8f1bb-40a3-4289-81c7-77f3955e8340
Which of the following is not useful for coagulation
Plasmin
Thrombin
Calcium
Fibrin
0a
single
null
Physiology
null
c77b8255-f7ad-4191-8fe6-955799542e7b
Area number for Motor area include
4 & 6
1, 2 & 3
5 & 7
16 & 18
0a
single
4 & 6 {Description: Bradman's areas of Cerebral cortex)
Physiology
Miscellaneous Nervous System
d04c91ec-91b8-4ed7-8249-0a0af15341cd
First sound by child is:
Sibilant
Bilabial
Fricative
Monolabial
1b
single
Most children are able to produce the bilabial sounds (made with the lips) of “b, p, m, w” first, since these are sounds visible on the lips.  They may also produce sounds (linguo-alveolar) such as “d, n, t” early on as well. These sounds are called linguo-alveolar, since they are produced with the tongue behind the tee...
Dental
null
f89e32d4-f61d-44a9-a285-c8ac6f1d21d1
Function of coenzyme is to
Enhance the specificity of apoenzyme
Accept one of the cleavage products
Activate the substrate
Increase the active sites of apoenzyme
2c
single
Enzymes may be simple proteins , or complex enzymes, containing a non -protein pa, called the prosthetic group. The prosthetic group is called the co-enzyme.It is heat stable. The protein pa is named as apoenzyme.It is heat labile.The two poions combined together are called the HOLOENZYME. First group of co-enzymes: In...
Biochemistry
Enzymes
6e779578-ddd5-4969-aad2-949916f38726
Auto antibody in Sjogrens syndrome is?
Anti centromere antibody
Anti Ro & anti La
Anti ds DNA
Anti RNP
1b
single
Robbins basic pathology 9th edition page no 131,(green box=Pathogenesis) Most patients with primary sjogren syndrome have auto antibodies to the ribo-nucleoprotien (RNP) antigensSS-A(RO) and SS-B(la).
Pathology
General pathology
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An 85-year old male cigar smoker with no notable medical history presented with black discoloration and hairy appearance ofthe tongue, which had lasted several years. He said he did not use bismuth- containing compounds. This condition could be treated with all of the following except -
Topical antibiotics
Discounting smoking
Application of 40 percent urea
Applying topical retinoids
0a
multi
Treatment is by reassurance, as the condition is benign, and then by correction of any predisposing factors.This may be cessation of smoking or cessation/substitution of implicated medications or mouthwashes, applying topical retinoids. Generally direct measures to return the tongue to its normal appearance involve imp...
Medicine
Miscellaneous
f10dfda8-256a-403f-b570-96cebed67748
Politzer bag maneuver used to test:
Eustachian tube
Larynx
Esophagus
Nasal cavity
0a
single
Politzer bag maneuver used to test Eustachian tube Designed for those who can`t perform Valsalva test Politzer bag is connected to rubber tube- Tube is placed in one nostril and other is closed-Air is blown with pressure by pressing the bulb-Air enters nasopharynx - opens eustachian tube & enters middle ear- pops out T...
ENT
Anatomy of Middle Ear
c0a68c10-e28a-4372-8ebb-09ca19afe66d
Poisoning by irritants may be mistaken for :
Peritonitis
Cholera
Gastroenteritis
Intestinal obstruction
2c
single
C i.e. Gastroenteritis
Forensic Medicine
null
eb149b88-c1b7-4925-838b-a5f6fd7c0fc9
Argon laser trabeculoplasty is done in:
Angle closure glaucoma
Angle recession glaucoma
Secondary glaucoma
Open angle glaucoma
3d
single
In Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty (ALT) Laser beam is focused on trabecular meshwork Opens up the pores of trabecular meshwork. So that more Aqueous can flow through it in faster time Lowers Intra ocular pressure Typically done in open angle glaucoma Trabecular meshwork After ALT
Ophthalmology
FMGE 2018
7c856a1f-cd7d-443a-8449-b3282a170f0f
PANDAS are associated with which of the following infection?
Pseudomonas
Streptococcus
Staphylococcus
Neisseria
1b
single
PANDAS is sho for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections. A child may be diagnosed with PANDAS when: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), tic disorder, or both suddenly appear following a streptococcal (strep) infection, such as strep throat or scarlet fever. Reference:...
Pediatrics
All India exam
86a7ce90-2b3c-42d6-a3d8-5a00b35be9ef
Which of the following is absolutely essential for wound healing
Vit D
Carbohydrates
Vit C
Balanced diet
2c
single
refrobbins 7/e p 114;9/e p106 synthesis of collagen. It is also a highly effective antioxidant protecting cells from damage by free radicals. Studies have shown that the vitamin can help speed thehealing process of wounds.
Anatomy
General anatomy
c22edee9-131f-420c-990f-c7817284f194
Binocular single vision is tested by ?
Amsler grid
Synoptophore
Maddox rod
Cardboard test
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Synoptophore Grades of binocular single vision There are three grades of binocular single vision, which are best tested with the help of a synoptophore. 1. Grade-I - Simultaneous perception It is the power to see two dissimilar objects stimultaneously. It is tested by projecting two dissimilar objects...
Ophthalmology
null
e26b7a4f-a9e8-4161-a1b1-aab2c6fc18e8
Final centre for horizontal movement of eye is:
Abducent nucleus
Trochlear nucleus
Oculomotor nucleus
Vestibular nucleus
0a
single
Ans. Abducent nucleus
Ophthalmology
null
0192a28a-7adf-4478-a0a4-20c9bcd9e7ce
ACRTI-RADS scan for thyroid nodule characteristics include all except:
Margin
Echogenicity
Vascularity
Shape
2c
multi
Ans: (c) VascularityColl Radiol 2017 May, 14(5), Page 587-595ACR TI-RADS is a reporting system for thyroid nodules on ultrasound proposed by the American College of Radiology.It is based on the following characteristic of the lesion:CompositionEchogenicityShapeMarginEchogenic fociRecommendationsTR1: No FNAC requiredTR2...
Radiology
Endocrine System
70a9ab9e-bd73-40fe-9119-55f5f3885f45
For cephalometric projection, what should be the distance between source and the subject?
5 feet
6 feet
7 feet
9 feet
0a
single
Distance between source and the subject = 5 feet. Distance between film and the subject = 15 cm.
Radiology
null
44c7890c-90e0-43af-8445-fd1e6caa022e
In meiosis chromosome number is
Doubled
Halved
Reduced to one fourth
Will not alter
1b
single
.Ans b: (Ref: NCERT text book)
Pathology
Genetics
7a742a39-c36b-47bd-9fb8-319aa1d35c95
Ocular manifestations of neurofibromatosis
Neurofibromas of lids & Orbit
Glioma of optic nerve
Congenital glaucoma
All the above.
3d
multi
Ocular - a,b,c Cutaneous - cafe-au-lait spots to neurofibromota.
Ophthalmology
null
64cb3d4d-f7d0-4efd-902e-b010dbd1749c
Triple deformity of knee joint is seen in
Tuberculosis
Trauma
Malignant tumour
Sarcoidosis
0a
single
TB KNEE has two stages. In late stage it shows TRIPLE DEFORMITY- Posterior Subluxation External Rotation Flexion Other condition showing triple deformity of knee-Rheumatoid Ahritis REF : MAHESWARI 9TH ED
Orthopaedics
Skeletal infections
13f570d3-4f26-4a46-a789-4a92da5169cb
The rate of mixed whole stimulated saliva increases with age in which of the following age group (according to Crossner)
1-2 year of Age
5-15 year of Age
3-4 year of Age
Above 15 years
1b
multi
Crossner reported that in children from 5 to 15 years of age, the rate of mixed whole stimulated saliva increases with age, and boys have consistently higher rates than girls.  Saliva substitutes, as well as fluoride and chlorhexidine rinses, are reported to enhance remineralization and promote resistance to deminerali...
Dental
null
82bc60bb-fe7e-41e6-bb45-7e69335f0edc
Following are radiological evidence of Achalasia cardia except not related -radiology
Smooth narrowing of esophagus
Dilated touous esophagus
Absence of air in the fundus
Exaggerated peristalsis
3d
multi
.
Pharmacology
All India exam
3d55ff3b-ebc9-45c0-a3fa-bf15db5853ca
Most common cause of acute intestinal obstruction in children is
Volvulus
Inguinal hernia
Intussusception
None
2c
multi
null
Surgery
null
617bd44f-cd27-4c7c-83ae-3c09ef2a3b1b
Optic tract is related to :
Olivary mucleus
Lat. Geniculate body
Medial geniculate body
Trapezoid body
1b
single
B. i.e. Lateral geniculate body
Anatomy
null
39565d89-bc72-46cf-8afd-2b8030a5c879
The T wave on an ECG tracing represents which of the events in the cardiac cycle?
Atrial depolarization
Atrial repolarization
Ventricular depolarization
Ventricular repolarization
3d
single
The T wave represents ventricular repolarization and is longer in duration than depolarization (i.e., conduction of the repolarization wave is slower than the wave of depolarization). The P wave represents the wave of depolarization that spreads from the SA node throughout the atria, and is usually 0.08 to 0.1 seconds ...
Physiology
null
fa96201f-057c-40af-99ec-942e387539b5
Which of the following is a specific risk factor for development of adenocarcinoma of ethmoid sinus?
Smoking
Nickel industry worker
Mustard gas exposure
Wood workers
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Wood workers * Paranasal sinus cancer is uncommon and represents only 0.2 to 0.8% of all malignancies.* Cancer of paranasal sinus constitutes 3% of all carcinomas of the aerodigestive tract.* The majority of paranasal sinus malignancies (50-80%) originate within the maxillary sinus antrum. Malignancie...
ENT
Nose and PNS
5bedaef6-8d34-446e-b094-f42fca1dbd12
A pharmaceutical company develops a new antihypertensive drug. Samples of 24 hypertensive patients, randomly selected from a large population of hypertensive people, are randomly divided into 2 groups of 12. One group is given the new drug over a period of 1 month; the other group is given a placebo according to the sa...
Is a randomized controlled clinical trial
Uses a crossover design
Is a single blind experiment
Is a prospective study
0a
single
Here, a pharmaceutical company develops a new anti-hypertensive drug; samples of 24 hypertensive patients, randomly selected from a large population of hypertensive people, are randomly divided into 2 groups of 12, and one group is given the new drug over a period of 1 month & the other group is given a placebo accordi...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
8b22779e-e655-42f6-847d-cfb2bbf8dafd
Chlamydia are isolated by :
Enzyme immune assay
Yolk sac inoculation
Direct immunofluorescence
Micro immunofluorescence
1b
single
Isolation of chlamydiae can done by : Inoculationinto yolk sac/embryonated eggs of 6-8 day old chick embryo which may be pretreated by streptomycin or polymyxin Inculation into experimental animals (mice) Tissue/cell culture : Preferred mode Commonly used cell lines are McCoy and HeLa cells. Cell cultures are pretreate...
Unknown
null
ba340d20-fca6-4f23-b6e0-b00eed271ad8
Indirect pulp capping procedures on primary molars are indicated when:
Removal of decay has exposed the pulp
A tooth has a Larger long-standing lesion with a history of continuous pain
The carious lesion has just penetrated the dentinoenamel junction
The carious lesion is suspected of producing an exposure of the pulp
3d
single
null
Dental
null
673357fb-4a08-4e56-b846-b67c0cb8ec3b
A 50 yr. old male presented with chronic breathlessness and intermittent jaundice. He denies smoking and alcohol abuse. Lung and liver specimens revealed the following findings respectively What is the most probable diagnosis?
Hemochromatosis
Cystic fibrosis
Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency
Wilsons disease
2c
single
The lung specimen reveals diffusive panacinar emphysema. The liver biopsy shows PAS positive diastase resistant deposits. Both the above clues point towards option C. - Option A hemochromatosis would show pearls stain on liver biopsy. - Cystic fibrosis would show bronchiectasis.
Unknown
Integrated QBank
ca9f5c37-ec36-4200-9bbd-577fe2151c98
Peripheral neuropathy can be as a side effect of all of the following anti-retroviral drugs, EXCEPT:
Lamivudine
Didanosine
Stavudine
Zalcitabine
0a
multi
Peripheral neuropathy is a rare side effect of Lamivudine. Side effects of lamivudine are headache, fatigue, nausea, anorexia and abdominal pain. Predominant side effect of stavudine is peripheral neuropathy. Predominant side effect of Zalcitabine is peripheral neuropathy, other side effects asssociated with it are pan...
Pharmacology
null
4e243378-60a0-4085-94d9-e1a7b4b97259
Apical lung tumor causes
C/L horner syndrome
Post ganglionic fibres involved
1deg neuron injury
Loss of sweating on same side of face
3d
single
Apical lung cancer/ Pancoast tumor causes - 2deg neuron injury (Preganglionic sympathetic fibres) I/L horner syndrome (Cervical sympathetic chain and ganglion involved) Loss of sweating on same side of face 1deg sympathetic neuron injury occurs in Wallenberg syndrome 2deg sympathetic neuron (preganglionic fibers) injur...
Anatomy
Neuroanatomy 3
0db75b2f-f296-4407-8fe4-7b1e0753fc38
Recurrence is common in pleomorphic adenoma because of:
Metastasis
Incomplete capsule
Highly aggressive nature
All of the above
1b
multi
Pleomorphic Adenoma: Local enucleation should be avoided  because the entire tumor may not be removed or the capsule may be violated, resulting in seeding of  the tumor bed. With adequate surgery the prognosis is excellent, with a cure rate of more than 95%. The risk of recurrence appears to be lower for tumors of the ...
Pathology
null
4391cae4-5734-4bac-bd6f-1369c3f40511
Drug used in alzheimer's disease are all EXCEPT:
Biperidin
Donepezil
Rivastigmine
Memantine
0a
multi
Ans. (a) BiperidinRef.: Harrison 19th ed. / 2601-02Alzheimer's disease is most common cause of dementia.Drugs Used in the Treatment of Alzheimer's are:* Acetycholine esterase inhiitors:# Donepezil# Tacrine# Galantamine* Rivastigmine: Carbamate derivative of physostigmine* Memantine: NMDA glutaminergic antagonist* Biper...
Psychiatry
Degenerative Disorders
8e2543a2-c9c7-445d-8151-7e6502ba87ed
Which of the following is an intermediate-acting local anaesthetic which is an amino amide causing methemoglobinemia?
Procaine
Prilocaine
Etidocaine
Ropivacaine
1b
single
Prilocaine causes methemoglobinemia, hence it is largely limited to dentistry. This effect is a consequence of the metabolism of the aromatic ring to o-toluidine. Development of methemoglobinemia is dependent on the total dose administered, usually appearing after a dose of 8 mg/kg. Methemoglobinemia is more common in ...
Anaesthesia
null
8b5a2c72-1464-4a86-8449-0dd80b05b6ac
Multidrug therapy is given for
Syphilis
Leprosy
Herpetiformis
Icthyosis Vulgaris
1b
single
B i.e. Leprosy
Skin
null
c86c11e1-8855-410b-8a66-e27d513e5ef3
What is phacoanaphylactic Uveitis?
Uveitis as a result of lens tissue induced inflam mation following cataract surgery
Uveitis following cataract extraction in automiimune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis
Uveitis seen with phacoemulsification cataract surgery
Uveitis associated with fungal comeal ulcer
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Uveitis as a result of lens tissue induced inflam mation following cataract surgery o Due to cataract extraction or lens trauma, lens matter induces inflammation in the uveal tissue, called phacoanaphylactic/phacotoxic uveitis:# Phacoanaphylaxis/lens-induced uveitis occurs in the setting of a ruptured...
Ophthalmology
Uveal Tract
cee1223a-2da7-4b34-bdae-2f56465734ca
Point source epidemic tends to -a) Continue over one incubation periodb) Produce multiple peaks in the epidemic curvec) Be explosived) Tail gradually
bd
ac
bcd
da
1b
multi
null
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
bf468b2e-efb9-4de7-8358-38836e58f7ae
Laryngeal papilloma-
Single
Multiple
Seen in children
All
3d
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Single; 'b' i.e., Multiple & 'c' i.e., Seen in children Laryngeal papilloma o Most common benign tumor of larynx Single or multiple irregular, wa like glottic masses. HPV-6 & 11 may be the causative factor. Treatment is with CO2 laser ablation. a-IFN and indole - 3 - carbinole may also be used.
Pediatrics
null
29a2bc81-1a45-4296-8e1c-44fb8c0ec595
Which of the following drug must always be available for emergency use in labour ward if a patient on opoid analgesia?
Fentanyl
Naloxone
Morphine
Bupivacaine
1b
single
Opoids are used during labor for analgesia. It may cause newborn respiratory depression. Naloxane is a narcotic antagonist capable of reversing this respiratory depression
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Labour - III
cb657fff-7821-4b85-97d2-a2c4eca32abc
Quincke's disease is
Norwegian scabies
Angioneuritic edema
Seborrhea olessa
Saddle nose
1b
single
Angioedema is an area of swelling of the lower layer of skin and tissue just under the skin or mucous membranes.The swelling may occur in the face, tongue, larynx, abdomen, or arms and legs. Often it is associated with hives, which are swelling within the upper skin.Onset is typically over minutes to hours Ref Harrison...
Dental
Bacterial infections
0d13e5ec-bdec-4fe5-acbe-570cc041a53a
'Mission Indradhanush' includes all of the vaccines except:
BCG
Japanese Encephalitis
Typhoid
Measles
2c
multi
c. Typhoid(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 1246, 1292-1293, Ghai 8/e p 197-198)Mission IndradhanushIncludes vaccination against 7 life-threatening diseases (diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, tuberculosis, measles and hepatitis B) in the entire country
Pediatrics
Immunization
c734412a-5672-4c27-a6e9-2f8c85e20ac0
Typhoid carriers harbor bacteria in
Gallbladder
Urinary bladder
Pancreas
Spleen
0a
multi
Salmonella typhi or Salmonella typhimurium can infect the gallbladder. Acute cholecystitis can occur. More frequently, chronic cholecystitis occurs, the patient becoming a typhoid carrier excreting the bacteria in the bile.Ref: Bailey and love 27e pg: 1202
Surgery
General surgery
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Maximum tourniquet time for the upper limb is ?
1/2 hour
1 hr
1-1/2 hrs.
2 hrs
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., 1-1/2 hr. In experiment animals tourniquets have been retained for three hours without lasting ill effect but in practice an hour and a half is probably a wise limit.
Surgery
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Preferred treatment in a 60years old patient with Maxillary carcinoma involving anterolateral pa of maxilla is
Radiotherapy only
Total/extended Maxillectomy followed by radiotherapy
Radiotherapy followed by total/extened maxillectomy
Total/extended maxillectomy alone
2c
single
Treatment of maxillary carcinomas: Early cases with Stage I and II squamous cell carcinomas are treated with surgery or radiation with equal results. T3 and T4 lesions are treated by combined modalities of radiation and surgery. Radiation in such cases may be given preoperatively or postoperatively Ref: Dhingra 7e pg 2...
ENT
Nose and paranasal sinuses
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Splicing Activity is a functions of
m RNA
Sn RNA editing
r RNA
t RNA
1b
single
Sn-RNA is involved in RNA splicing. Sno-RNA → r-RNA modification mi-RNA & St-RNA → Regulation of gene expression  SP-RNA → RNA-interference (RNA i)
Biochemistry
null
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In rheumatic hea disease, infective endocarditis is detected by echocardiogram and the largest vegetations seen are due to -
Streptococcus viridans
Staphylococcus aureus
Candida albicans
Salmonella typhi
1b
single
Ref: R Alagappan - Manual of Practical Medicine 4th Edition.pg no:161-162 Acute infective endocarditis: Caused by highly virulent organisms mainly S. aureus (20-30%), seeding a previously normal valve 2D Echo * The smallest size of vegetation that can be picked up by echo is 2 mm. * Transoesophageal echocardiography is...
Medicine
C.V.S
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Kaposi sarcoma is caused by -
Human herpes virus-2
Human herpes virus-4
Human herpes virus-6
Human herpes virus-8
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Human herpes virus-8 Important virusesDisease causedo HHV-8Kaposi sarcomaoHHV-6Roseola infantum, multiple sclerosiso VZVChicken pox, herpes zostero EBVIMN, burkitis lymphoma, oral hairy leukoplakia, nasopharyngeal carcinomao Enterovirus-72Hepatitis Ao Coxsackie-AHerpangina, hand-foot-mouth diseaseo Co...
Microbiology
Herpesviruses
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All are true about acute acalculous cholecystitis except
Distended GB
Vascular cause
Seen in bed ridden patients
Rapid course
0a
multi
Distended GB is seen in scintigraphy Cholescintigraphy demonstrates absent gallbladder filling in acalculous cholecystitis Acalculous cholecystitis Acute inflammation of gallbladder without stones Clinical features Similar to acute calculous cholecystitis Patients may present with only unexplained fever, leucocytosis a...
Anatomy
G.I.T
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. All of the following forms of porphyria are associated with peripheral neuropathy except
acute intermittent porphyria
hereditary coproporphyria
porphyria cutanea tarda
variegate porphyria
2c
multi
Porphyria is a group of inherited disorders caused by defects in heme biosynthesis. Three forms of porphyria are associated with peripheral neuropathy: acute intermittent porphyria (AIP), hereditary coproporphyria (HCP), and variegate porphyria (VP). The acute neurologic manifestations are similar in each, with the exc...
Medicine
C.N.S
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True about subendocardial hemorrhages are all, except AIIMS 10; UPSC 11
May be seen after head injury
Involves the right ventricular wall
Continuous pattern
Flame shaped hemorrhages
1b
multi
Ans. Involves the right ventricular wall
Forensic Medicine
null
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Pulse deficit more than 10 is seen in-
Ventricular premature contraction
Atnal flutter
Atrial fibrillation
Ventricular fibrillation
2c
single
Atrial fibrillation (AF or A-fib) is an abnormal hea rhythm characterized by rapid and irregular beating of the atrial chambers of the hea.Often it stas as brief periods of abnormal beating which become longer and possibly constant over time.Often episodes have no symptoms. Occasionally there may be hea palpitations, f...
Medicine
C.V.S
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Recontouring and selective grinding procedures are carried out in complete denture to:
Decrease the vertical dimension of occlusion
Decrease cuspal height
Enhance curve of spee
Remove occlusal disharmony
3d
single
null
Dental
null
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Anti U1 RNP is a feature of:
SLE
MCTD
Sclerorema
CREST
1b
single
MCTD
Pathology
null
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Rideal-Walker coefficient is related with ?
Disinfecting power
Parasitic clearance
Dietary requirement
Statistical correlation
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Disinfecting power Traditional testing of disinfectants Two traditional tests for determining the efficiency of disinfectants are :? 1) Rideal-Walker test : Phenol is taken as the standard with unit as phenol coefficient (pheno1=1) 2) Chick-Main test : The disinfectant acts in the presence of organic ...
Microbiology
null
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30-year-male with chronic diarrhoea, anemia, raised liver enzymes. Most likely associated with -
Antimitochondrial antibody
Anti-endomysial antibody
Anti-smooth muscle antibody
Antinuclear antibody
1b
single
null
Medicine
null
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Feature (s) of DiGeorge syndrome is/are all except:
Results from failure of development of the third and fourth pharyngeal pouches
Absent thyroid
Absent parathyroid glands
B cell defect
3d
multi
D. B cell defectDiGeorge Syndrome {Thymic Hypoplasia) Robbins 9th/24lDiGeorge syndrome is a T-cell deficiency that results from failure of development of the third and fourth pharyngeal pouches. The latter give rise to the thymus, the parathyroids, some of the C cells of the thyroid, and the ultimobranchial body. Thus,...
Pathology
Immunity
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The following are part of Hamstrings -a) Semitendinosusb) Semimembranosusc) Gracilisd) Short head of biceps femorise) Sartorius
ac
ab
ad
bc
1b
single
Hamstrings -        Semimembranosus -        Semitendinosus -        Long head of biceps femoris -        Ischial head of adductor magnus
Anatomy
null
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A person is having painless lymphadenopathy. On biopsy, binucleated owl shaped nuclei with clear vacuolated area is seen. On IHC CD 15 and CD 30 were positive. What is the most probable diagnosis?
Nodular sclerosis
Large granular lymphocytic lymphoma
Lymphocyte depletion type
Lymphocyte predominant HD
0a
single
Ans. (a) Nodular sclerosis(Ref: Robbins 9th/pg 606-611)Binucleated owl shaped nuclei with clear vacuolated area refers to Lacunar cells.Lacunar cells are seen in the nodular sclerosis subtype of Hodgkin's diseaseLacunar cells have delicate, folded, or multilobate nuclei and abundant pale cytoplasm that is often disrupt...
Pathology
Misc. (W.B.C)
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Bone marrow finding in myelofibrosis -
Dry tap (hypocellular)
Megaloblastic cells
Microcytic cells
Thrombocytosis
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Dry tap (hypocellular) Myelofibrosiso The hallmark of primary myelofibrosis is rapid development of obliterative marrow fibrosis,o Myelofibrosis suppresses bone marrow hematopoiesis, leading to peripheral blood cytopenias.o This results in extensive extramedullary hematopoiesis in the spleen, liver an...
Pathology
Myeloproliferative Disorder
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A 60-years old male patient operated for cataract 6 months back now complains of floaters and sudden loss of vision. The diagnosis is –
Vitreous hemorrhage
Retinal detachment
Central retinal artery occlusion
Cystoid macular edema
1b
single
Late complications of cataract surgery are cystoid macular oedema, retinal detachment, epithelial in growth, fibrous in growth, vitreous touch syndrome, after cataract. Retinal detachment (rhegmatogenous) presents with sudden painless loss of vision with floaters and photopsia.
Ophthalmology
null
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Which of the following can cause an increase in the prevalence of the disease-
Immigration of healthy persons
Increased cure rate of disease
Longer duration of illness
Decrease in population
2c
single
Ref: Parks 23rd edition Disease will be Prevalent so long it exist in the community. Longer the duration of the illness, longer will it persist in the community and hence higher will be its prevalence.
Social & Preventive Medicine
Epidemiology
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Commonest thyroid tumor in MEN (multiple endocrine neoplasia) -
Follicular
Papillary
Anaplastic
Medullary
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Medullary o Thyroid tumor is seen in MEN II, and is medullary carcinoma of thyroid.
Pathology
null
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What is a placental cotyledon:
All branches from one stem villi
Area supplied by one spiral aery
Quaer of placenta
Area drained by one terminal villi
0a
multi
Functional unit of the placenta is called a fetal cotyledon or placentome,which is derived from a major primary stem villus. These stem villi pass down through the intervillous space to anchor onto the basal plate.About 60 stem villi persist in human placenta. Thus each cotyledon(totalling 15-29) contains 3-4 major ste...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
General obstetrics
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Thrombosis is initiated by
platelet activation
endothelial damage
Coagulation cascade
vasoconstriction of vessels
1b
single
ref : robbins 10th ed
Pathology
All India exam
150819c0-cc18-464a-815a-2e4f89505df5
Investigation of choice for diagnosis and staging of renal cell carcinoma
USG
CECT
IVP
MRI
1b
single
IOC - CECT. IOC if renal vein or IVC involved  - MRI.
Radiology
null
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Which of the following amino acid takes a role in detoxification of ammonia normally in the human body?
Glutamine
Alanine
Methionine
Glycine
0a
multi
Ammonia is produced in the body during normal protein metabolism and by intestinal bacteria, primarily those in the colon. The liver plays a role in the detoxification of ammonia by conveing it to urea, which is excreted by the kidneys. Striated muscle also plays a role in detoxification of ammonia, which is combined w...
Biochemistry
null
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Delusion of Nihilism and Early morning insomnia are characteristic features of -
Mania
Major depression
Personality disorder
Schizophrenia
1b
single
Nihilistic delusion, insomonia and early morning awakening are seen in depression
Psychiatry
null
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Reliability means -
Number of times the same results on repeated trials
Number of times variation is seen
Extent of accuracy
Level of simplicity
0a
single
Repeatability (reliability) Repeatability means, the test must give consistent results when it is repeated more than once on the same individual under same conditions. That means the results of test are precise (exact), So repeatability is some time called precision, reliability or reproducibility.
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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A pregnant female has past history of embolism in puerperium. What medical management she should take in next pregnancy to avoid this
Cumpulsory prophylaxis with warfarin sta at 10 weeks
To take warfarin after delivery
Chance of thromboembolism increases by 12% in next pregnancy
Does not need anything
1b
single
Ans. is b i.e. To take Warfarin after delivery Friends venous thromboembolism in pregnancy, is one of those topics which we donot study in detail during undergraduation. So, I am giving in brief, all the impoant points you need to remember : Venous thromboembolism in pregnnacy : Venous thromboembolism is the leading ca...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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A woman trying to get pregnant has a sister whose child has an autosomal recessive disease characterized by dysfunction of mucus-secreting cells. As a result, this child has abnormally thick mucus that tends to precipitate into dense plugs that obstruct the pancreatic ducts, bronchi, and bronchioles, as well as the bil...
Nohern blot
PCR and sequencing
Southern blot
Western blot
1b
multi
The disease described is cystic fibrosis, which phenotypically presents with meconium ileus, deficiencies of pancreatic enzymes, pulmonary obstruction and infection leading to progressive pulmonary damage and ultimate respiratory failure. The most frequent mutation in this autosomal recessive disorder is a small deleti...
Biochemistry
null
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Bacterial cell wall is composed of all except -?
Muramic acid
Teichoic acid
Glucosamine
Mucopeptide
1b
multi
Bacteria are usually single-celled, except when they exist in colonies. ... The major component of the bacterial cell wall is peptidoglycan or murein. This rigid structure of peptidoglycan, specific only to prokaryotes, gives the cell shape and surrounds the cytoplasmic membrane. Ref:Ananthanarayan & panikers Textbook ...
Microbiology
general microbiology
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A 27-yrs-old woman has been feeling low for the past 2 weeks. She has little energy and has trouble concentrating. She states that 6 weeks ago she had been feeling very good, with lots of energy and no need for sleep. She states this pattern has been occurring for at least the past 3 years, though the episodes have nev...
Borderline personality disorder
Seasonal affective disorder
Cyclothymic disorder
Major depression, recurrent
2c
single
Cyclothymic disorder *Cyclothymic disorder is characterized by recurrent periods of mild depression alternating with periods of hypomania. *This pattern must be present for at least 2 years (1 year for children and adolescents) before the diagnosis can be made. *During these 2 years, the symptom-free intervals should n...
Surgery
null
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Which of the following condition is associated with hepatomegaly with liver pulsation?
Mitral Stenosis
Mitral Regurgitation
Tricuspid Regurgitation
Pulmonary Hypeension
2c
single
Characteristic features of Tricuspid regurgitation are marked hepatomegaly and systolic pulsations of the liver. Hepatic pulsation in tricuspid regurgitation is caused by reversed systolic blood flow in the great veins. Ref: Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment, 2012, Chapter 10; The Cleveland Clinic Cardiology Boar...
Medicine
null
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Which of the follwing gas given off in a fire is most commonly known to cause metabolic poisoning?
HCN
CO
CO2
H2S
1b
single
Ans. B. CO. (Ref. Bailey & Love 26th ed. Pg. 386; Summary box 28.3)Metabolic poisoning in burns:# There are many poisonous gases that can be given off in a fire, the most common being carbon monoxide, a product of incomplete combustion that is often produced by fires in enclosed spaces. This is the usual cause of a per...
Surgery
Burns
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Roll back malaria programme focused mainly on ?
IEC campaigns for community awareness
Insecticide treated bed nets
Development of larvivorus fishes for eradication of larvae.
Presumptive treatment of malaria case
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Insecticide treated bed nets The main strategies of Roll Back Malaria initiative are : a) Strengthen health system to ensure better delivery of health care, especially at district and community level. b) Ensure the proper and expanded use of insecticide treated mosquito nets. c) Ensure adequate access...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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Influenza vaccine cause ?
Local swelling
Fever
Itching
All of above
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., All of above Mild problems following inactivated flu vaccine: Soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given Hoarseness Sore, red or itchy eyes Cough Fever Aches Headache Itching Fatigue If these problems occur, they usually begin soon after the shot and last 1 or 2 days. Moderate problems fo...
Pediatrics
null
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The following rodent is the natural reservoir of plague -
Mus musculus
Tatera indica
Rattus Rattus
Rattus norvegicus
1b
single
- the reservoir of plaque is wild rodents, filed mice gerbils and skunks. - in India, the wild rodent Tatera indica is the main reservoir. Reference : Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no:293 <\p>
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable diseases
1a93d1b1-43e5-4e0f-9c9e-45f7b054874d
A 35-year-old man developed headache, nausea, vomiting, and sore throat 8 weeks after returning from a trip abroad. He eventually refused to drink water and had episodes of profuse salivation, difficulty in breathing, and hallucinations. Two days after the patient died of cardiac arrest, it was learned that he had been...
Broad-spectrum antibiotics
High-dose acyclovir
IV ribavirin
Rabies immune globulin plus rabies vaccine
3d
multi
Rabies is caused by a rhabdovirus, a minus-sense, single-stranded, non-segmented RNA virus with an enveloped, bullet-shaped virion). The virus infects a wide range of warm-blooded animals, including humans. The virus is widely disseminated within the infected animals, with high levels in saliva. If the animal is captur...
Microbiology
Virology
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A 22-year-old primigravida at 11 weeks of gestational age has a blood pressure reading of 150/100 mm Hg obtained during a routine visit. . The patient denies any headache, visual changes, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain. Her repeat BP is 160/90 mm Hg, and urinalysis is negative for protein. Which of the following i...
Preeclampsia
Chronic hypeension
Eclampsia
Gestational hypeension
1b
single
Chronic hypeension is defined as BP >140/90 mmHg before pregnancy or diagnosed before 20 weeks of gestation, or hypeension first diagnosed after 20 weeks of gestation and persistent after 12 weeks postpaum. The average prevalence of hypeension in women aged 18 to 39 years is approximately 5-7 percent.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Obstetrics
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Height of children in 2-10 years of age is increased by-
2 cm/year
4 cm/year
6 cm/year
10 cm / year
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., 6 cm/year "After 4 years, the child gains about 5 cm in height every year, until the age of 10 years" -- O.P. Ghai. "An average child gains approximately 7-8 cm in height between the age of 2-6 years and 6-7 cm in height between 6-12 years". -- Nelson Amongst given option, 6 cm/year is the best answer...
Pediatrics
null
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Air-borne contact dermatitis can be diagnosed by:
Skin biopsy
Patch test
Prick test
Estimation of serum IgE levels
1b
single
Ans: B (Patch test) Ref: Eczema. In: Thappa DM. editor. Essentials in Dermatology, 2nd,edn.. New Delhi: jaypee brothers medical publishers (P) Ltd 2009:99-113. & Atopic dermatitis. Eczema and non infectious immunodeficiency disorders. In: James WD. Berger TG, Elston DM. editors. Andrew's diseases of the skin: Clinical ...
Skin
Disorder of Pigmentation
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Children with apathy, general weakness, loosening of the skin, marasmic features also has X3B Xerophthalmia features. Eye finding will be
Corneal ulcer with thickening
Corneal ulcer with full thickness
Hyperemia
Conjunctival xerosis
1b
single
(Refer: AK Khurana Comprehensive Ophthalmology, 6th edition, pg no. 467 - 470)X3A Corneal ulceration/keratomalacia affecting less than a one-third corneal surfaceX3B corneal ulceration/keratomalacia affecting more than a one-third corneal surfaceXS corneal scar due to xerophthalmia XF Xerophthalmic fundus
Ophthalmology
Cornea and sclera
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A perforated peptic ulcer is treated by all except
Under running of vessel
H.pylori eradication
Highly selective Vagotomy
Omental patch
0a
multi
The most impoant component of the operation of perforated peptic ulcer is a thorough peritoneal toilet to remove all of the fluid and food debris. If the perforation is in the duodenum it can usually be closed by several well-placed sutures, closing the ulcer in a transverse direction as with a pyloroplastyIf the perfo...
Surgery
G.I.T
3eaff76e-ac66-409b-9154-7a3bb8b4f539
Hyperkalemia with no ECG finding. The drug that should not be used is -
Sodium bicarbonate
Calcium gluconate
Glucose with insulin
Resins
1b
single
calcium gluconate immediately antagonises the cardiac effects of hyperkalemia, whereas the others are used to correct hyperkalemia. (reference : harrisons principles of internal medicine,19E page- 312)
Medicine
Fluid and electrolytes