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Vibrio parahemolyticus is seen in which of the following if undercooked?
Crab
v
Prawn
Fish
1b
single
Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections are associated with the consumption of raw shellfish, cross-contaminated food, and the exposure of wounds to seawater containing V. parahaemolyticus. It is the cause of numerous outbreaks of foodborne illness where raw or uncooked seafoods are commonly consumed.
Microbiology
null
bdf2bef7-944e-49c3-bf80-8e2b4c7f1fa7
Ankle sprain due to forced inversion of a plantar flexed foot is due to injury to
Anterior talofibular ligament
Posterior talofibular ligament
Calcaneofibular ligament
Posterior fibres of deltoid
0a
single
Ans. a. Anterior talofibular ligament
Surgery
null
15c35a7e-b598-42e6-87b3-8546bb831991
Zones of operation theatre includes all except:
Septic zone
clean zone
Protective zone
Sterile zone
0a
multi
Ans: a-septic zone...Protective Zone: Areas included in this zone are:ReceptionWaiting areaTrolley bayChanging roomClean Zone: Areas included in this zone are:Pre-op roomRecovery roomPlaster roomStaff roomStoreSterile Zone: Areas included in this zone are:Operating SuiteScrub RoomAnesthesia Induction RoomSet up RoomDis...
Microbiology
null
e3d5ef7b-dc97-4ced-af26-70f97d07ea12
A 20 year old man complains of difficulty in reading the newspaper with his right eye, three weeks after sustaining a gun shot injury to his left eye. The most likely diagnosis is:
Macular edema
Sympathetic ophthalmia
Optic nerve avulsion
Delayed viterous hemorrhage
1b
single
B i.e. Sympathetic opthalmitis
Ophthalmology
null
f064c2b3-6077-4a67-b4ac-1beae0479218
A 56 year old man is brought to the emergency depament with rapid onset of severe abdominal pain. But physical examination seemed to be out of propoion to his symptom. Acute mesenteric ischemia was diagnosed. What is the MOST common cause of acute mesenteric ischemia?
Aerial thrombosis
Venous thrombosis
Embolism
Non occlusive disease
2c
single
Acute mesenteric ischemia occurs when prolonged reduction in the splanchnic blood flow occurs. The most common cause is aerial embolism, which accounts for 50% of cases. The emboli most commonly originate from a cardiac source. Most emboli lodge in the superior mesenteric aery (SMA) because of the angle from which it t...
Surgery
null
39b3f15d-dc51-4581-836e-2ea30b2fe854
Untrue about acute cholecystitis
Jaundice is the earliest symptom
Mild raise in serum bilirubin level
Right upper quadrant pain
Vomiting is relatively common
0a
multi
(A) Jaundice is the earliest symptom # ACUTE CHOLECYSTITIS often begins as an attack of biliary pain that progressively worsens.> Approximately 60 to 70% of patients report having experienced prior attacks that resolved spontaneously.> As the episode progresses, however, the pain of acute cholecystitis becomes more gen...
Medicine
Miscellaneous
90ccc337-b5c8-4e78-a478-22f94c35f679
Fallen fragment sign is a feature of ?
Simple bone cyst
Aneurysmal bone cyst
Giant cell tumor
Fibrous dysplasia
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Simple bone Simple bone cyst (Solitery/Unicameral bone cyst) Simple bone cyst occurs before the age of 20 years The most common site is proximal humerus (50%)followed by Proximal femur (25-30%). Radiological features are : - Concentric Metaphyseal Expansile lucent (lytic) Well defined border with scle...
Surgery
null
f78d8d8c-6cab-443b-ab27-31e022aa4f67
The sensation of posterior aspect of tongue is by
Glossopharyngeal nerve
Vagus nerve
Hypoglossal nerve
Mandibular nerve
0a
single
The glossopharyngeal nerve is the nerve for both general sensation and taste for the posterior one third of the tongue including the circumvallate papillae.The posterior most pa of the tongue is supplied by the vagus nerve through the internal laryngeal branch.The sensory supply of anterior two thirds is lingual nerve ...
Anatomy
Head and neck
680bd402-d4fb-4398-997b-34f8248a73e3
A 56-year-old woman with diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia is found to have an A1C of 11 despite her best attempts at diet and faithfully taking her metformin and glyburide. The patient mentions that she has been unable to exercise much, partially due to severe fatigue and sleepiness in the daytime. On examina...
Educate the patient on sleep hygiene to ensure better rest and more energy.
Prescribe zolpidem as a sleep aid to help her sleep and increase her energy to exercise during the day.
Explore for possible depression as a contributor to the fatigue which is keeping her from exercising.
Arrange for a sleep study to check the patient for obstructive sleep apnea.
3d
multi
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that has gone untreated contributes to increased insulin resistance. This appears to have an additional effect even beyond the common cooccurrence of obesity as in this patient. Treatment of OSA can lead to improvement in glucose control. This patient is obese, has a crowded oropharynx on ...
Medicine
Endocrinology
bedb8767-93fe-4c5c-9fc4-40d34231c208
What is the size of particle is rapid sand filter ?
0 .1 mm
0.2
0.5
0.4 to 0.7 mm
3d
single
Rapid sand filter  → 0.4 - 0.7 mm Slow sand filter → 0.2 - 0.3
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
aaac7037-399e-49cf-9003-121c7d1838fb
Which of the following diseases is not transmitted by fleas?
Plague
Endemic typhus
Chiggerosis
Trench fever
3d
single
Diseases transmitted by fleas include: Plague Endemic typhus Chiggerosis Hymenolepis diminuta. Ref: Park 21st edition page: 719.
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
5d5d2d1d-3617-4d0f-a6bc-4266c8dd2a26
Fetal blood loss occurs in :
Uterine rupture
Placenta pre
Vasa pre
Circumvallate
2c
multi
Vasa pre
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
b289bad5-aded-4509-b297-25c76ac46779
What will be reversible damage?
Fev1 decrease by 50 % by SABA
Fev1 increase by 12% by SABA
Fev1 decrease by 25% by SABA
Fev1 decrease by 5% by SABA
1b
single
In this question primarily we talking about asthma= We give salbutamol FEV1 becomes Normal Change of FEV1 before & after giving salbutamol (SABA) should be at least 12% to call it Bronchial Asthma.
Medicine
COPD and Asthma
9acd32e8-4842-4f3b-a8ab-573bb79b2f22
All are true about congenital rubella syndrome, except–
Cardiac abnormality
Renal anomalies
Deafness
Cataract
1b
multi
null
Pediatrics
null
cbcd9d91-b735-42c2-bb72-31181e167e17
4 drugs in AKT used because -
Decrease in resistance by mutation
Decrease in resistance by conjugation
To cure disease early
None
0a
multi
<p> 4 drugs used in AKT because of decrease in resistance by mutation. Park&;s textbook of preventive and social medicine,K.Park,22nd edition,page no:173. <\p>
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable diseases
d9064a7c-6acb-4c87-a948-4029c5f0e190
The child , Makes tower of 9 cubes at age of ____________
24 months
30 months
36 months
48 months
1b
single
Emerging patterns of Adaptive milestones from 1-5years of age 15months Makes a tower of 3 cubes Makes a line with a crayon Inses raisin in a bottle 18months Makes a tower of 4 cubes Imitates scribbling Imitates veical stroke Dumps raisin from a bottle 24months Makes a tower of 7 cubes (6 at 21 mo) Scribbles in a circul...
Pediatrics
Growth and development
2a56ef02-7089-4765-b730-22447bc92f28
Actinomycosis most commonly affects
Thorax
Facio - cervical region
Liver
Pelvis
1b
single
Facio - cervical Actinomycosis is most common type.
Surgery
null
432a6642-0d76-42d9-b589-f82a871866eb
Pseudosulcus in larynx is
Laryngopharangeal reflux
Vocal abuse
Chronic steroid use
Tuberculosis
0a
single
Laryngeal pseudosulcus refers to edema of the ventral surface of the true vocal fold that extends from the anterior commissure to the posterior larynx. Patients with pseudosulcus are nearly 2.5 times more likely to have pH-documented Larynopharyngela reflux.
ENT
Larynx
31eaf5a4-267b-42d9-a39a-a101f72fc034
Thinnest pa of retina
surrounding optic nerve head
Foveola
Fovea
Nasally to fovea
1b
multi
Foveola High Yield Facts Posterior Pole: Macula + Optic nerve head. Optic disc: 1.5 mm Macula: 5.5 mm (Temporal to optic disc) Fovea - Centralis : Central depressed pa of Macula, 1.5 mm Foveola - 0.35 mm. Thinnest pa of retina after ora serrata. Contains no ganglion cells, only cones.
Ophthalmology
Retina
5440a27e-7795-47db-813d-025b1843fd20
Absolute contraindications of oral contraceptive pill are all EXCEPT :
Valvular hea disease
Focal migraine
Breast cancer
Smoking
3d
multi
Smoking
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
e2b59a30-bb73-48ab-828c-7fc7e1a33fd7
True statement about obesity -
Dexenfluramine is drug of choice
Sibutramine is only or epinephrine uptake inhibitor
According to WHO body mass index greater then 25 is overweight
Long term effect of orlistat is known
2c
multi
null
Medicine
null
bc4a7520-c911-4252-a7c7-22d53d042f88
A 22 year old man presents with a solitary 2 cm space occupying lesion of mixed echogenicity in the right lobe of the liver on ultrasound examination. The rest of the liver is normal. Which of the following tests should be done next –
Ultrasound guided biopsy of the lesion
Hepatic scintigraphy
Hepatic angiography
Contrast enhanced CT scan of the liver
1b
single
Lesion in right hepatic lobe with mixed echogenicity on USG suggests the diagnosis of hemangioma. MRI is the most accurate method of diagnosing liver hemangioma and is indicated when liver hemangioma is suspected on USG and the diameter of the lesion is smaller than 2.5 cm. However, MRI is not provided in the options. ...
Radiology
null
529521dd-f68d-4ebb-b011-a7e31da9f6da
True about Lucio's phenomenon is-
Associated with tuberculoid leprosy
Occurs as side effect of treatment of leprosy
Ischemic necrosis
Also known as type 2 Lepra reaction
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e. Ischemic necrosis * Lucio's phenomenon is seen in untreated cases of lepromatous leprosy.Lucio's phenomenon* Lucio's phenomenon is seen in lepromatous leprosy (LL). It occurs in patients who are untreated. Patients develop recurrent crops of large sharply marginated, ulcerative lesions, particularly on...
Skin
Bacterial Infection of Skin
ab14f374-5958-423d-9d55-bd704ede97d8
Anakinrais-
TNF a antagonist
IL 1 antagonist
IL 2 antagonist
IL 6 antagonist
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., IL 1 antagonist BIOLOGIC RESPONSE MODIFIER (BRMs)* Several recombinant proteins/monoclonal antibodies that bind and inhibit cytokines, especially TNFa or IL-1 have been used succesfully in autoimmune diseases like RA, IBD, psoriosis or scleroderma.A. TNF-a inhibitorsa. Etanercept# It is a recombinant ...
Pharmacology
Immunomodulator
cbe2cecd-1497-40e1-ade3-23ac30c7a06a
Excessive sexual desire in females is known as?
Nymphomania
Satyriasis
Frigidity
Impotency
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e. Nymphomania Sexual dysfunction* Sexual dysfunction are characterized by repeated inability to participate in sexual relationship or its unsatisfying nature. Important sexual dysfunctions are: -1. Disorder of sexual desire:- i) Excessive sexual desire - Satyriasis in males and nymphomania in women, ii) ...
Psychiatry
Sexual Disorders
6aac427f-4393-4d24-bdc7-eb0c0a3be40d
Sertoli cells in male secrete -
Testosterone
Dehydroepiandrosterone
MIH
Progesterone
2c
single
Ans. is 'c1 i.e., MIHo Sertoli cells are stimulated by FSH and secreteAndrogen binding protein (ABP)InhibinMullerian inhibiting substance (MIS) or Mullerian inhibiting hormone (MIH)o Leydig cells are stimulated by LH and secrete androgens (testesterone), dihydrotestosterone, androstendione, dehydroepiandrosterone.
Physiology
Sex Hormones
110f1f3b-55c7-4b72-b226-6f8248928883
Which statement regarding transmission of viral illness through homologous blood transfusion is true?
The most common viral agent transmitted via blood transfusion is HIV
Blood is routinely tested for CMV because CMV infection is often fatal
The most frequent infectious complication of blood transfusion continues to be viral meningitis
Up to 10% of those who develop post transfusion hepatitis will develop cirrhosis or hepatoma or both.
3d
multi
CMV is harbored in blood leukocytes. While acute CMV infection may cause transient fever, jaundice, and hepatosplenomegaly in cases of large blood donor exposures, post transfusion l.CMV infection (seroconversion) is not a significant clinical problem in immunocompetent recipients, and therefore blood is not routinely ...
Unknown
null
8a9f1643-e566-4d39-9d2d-626821888c52
Deformity with decreased carrying angle is
Cubitus varus
Mannus varus
Cubitus valgus
Mannus valgus
0a
single
Refer Apleys 9th e p 372 Cubitus varus develops which is reduced carrying angle and Cubitus valgus is increased carrying angle
Anatomy
General anatomy
b7405022-cec9-4ccc-9609-b74baa254ed5
Aery forming anastomosis around surgical neck humerus -
lst pa of axillary aery
2nd pa of axillary aery
3rd pa of axillary aery
Subclan aery
2c
single
Ans. is'c'i.e., 3rd pa of axillary aeryAnastomosis around surgical neck of humerus is formed by -Anterior circumflex humeral aery.Posterior circumflex humeral aeryBoth are branches of 3rd pa of axillary aery.
Anatomy
null
5d8cf923-9210-4278-862a-6b6b98f6df09
In which of the following state, a person is mute and akinetic, but can be awakened and even be ale?
Stupor
Delirium
Twilight state
Oneiroid state
0a
single
Ans.A. StuporStupor refers to a higher degree of arousability in which the patient can be transiently awakened only by vigorous stimuli, accompanied by motor behaviour that leads to avoidance of uncomfoable or aggravating stimuli.
Psychiatry
null
656539aa-7811-4b40-8c1b-a17a7c142530
The deltoid ligament is a strong ligament. It is attached to all of the following structures, EXCEPT?
Medial malleolus
Medial cuneiform
Spring ligament
Sustentaculum tali
1b
multi
Medial collateral ligament (deltoid ligament) attaches to the medial malleolus of the tibia and the navicular, talus, and calcaneus bones. This ligament prevents medial distraction (eversion) and excessive range of motion. It is subdivided into four pas:Tibionavicular pa attaches the margin of the plantar calcaneonavic...
Anatomy
null
3724bb10-56e5-4b67-8e4a-29bfaed6725f
The major purpose of Randomization in clinical trials is to -
Facilitate double blinding
Help ensure that the study subjects are representative of general population
Ensure that the groups are comparable on baseline characteristics
Reduce selection bias in allocation of treatment
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Reduce selection bias in allocation of treatment
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
e379d1ec-9b0b-41c5-8551-cfb4e7146d48
Which of the following is an indor air-pollutonts-
Carbon dioxide
HCN
Methan
Perfluoro carbons
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Carbon dioxide Important indoor air pollutantsPOLLUTANTSSOURCESRespirable particlesTobacco smoke, Stove, Aerosol sprays.Carbon monoxideCombustion equipment, Stove, Gas heaters.Nitrogen dioxideGas cookersCigarettesSulphur dioxideCoal combustionCarbon dioxideCombustion, respirationFormaldehydeParticle b...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Environment and Health
39431300-346e-4adb-ba4b-87d6373a3a61
Which of the following is a feature of Vit B12 deficiency anemia?
Hypersegmented neutrophils
Macro-ovalocytes
Megaloblastic anemia
All of the above
3d
multi
Clinical manifestations of Vitamin B12 deficiency: Haematological: Macro-ovalocytes, Hypersegmentation of neutrophils. Neurological: Demyelination in peripheral nerves and spinal cord B12 deficiency leads to megaloblastic anemia due to folate trap The peripheral smear given below shows hypersegmented neutrophil and mac...
Pathology
FMGE 2019
e1a5e8d7-705a-4bfa-b36a-e2d50b25fa98
Rate of involution of uterus is: March 2011
0.75 cm per day
1 cm per day
1.25 cm per day
1.5 cm per day
2c
single
Ans. C: 1.25 cm per day During the first 24 hours after delivery, the level of the uterus remains constant; thereafter there is a steady decrease in height by 1.25 cm (half inch) in 24 hours, so that by the end of 2^d week, the uterus becomes a pelvic organ Remember: Puerperium period: 6 weeks after delivery Involution...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
baa1e1b0-69fe-4f63-a7d7-55ddb0cd7558
The CSF findings in TB meningitis include –
High sugar + low protein
Low sugar + high protein and Lymphocytosis
High sugar + high chloride
Low sugar + high protein and Lymphopenia
1b
single
CSF in T meningitis Low sugar                   o Predominant cells --> Lymphocytes           o Opening pressure is elevated High protein                o Very low chloride
Pediatrics
null
914b99db-060f-4a45-b3b8-edecce1f0fbf
All are true about Dermatitis herpetiformis EXCEPT:
The lesions are intensely itchy
Lesions have epidermal bullae
IgA in Papillary tips
Associated with gluten enteropathy
1b
multi
Lesions have epidermal bullae REF: Fitzpatrik dermatology 6th ed p. 558-73 Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is an intensely pruritic, papulovesicular skin disease characterized by lesions symmetrically distributed over extensor surfaces (i.e., elbows, knees, buttocks, back, scalp, and posterior neck). Almost all DH patien...
Skin
null
6b1e928b-093d-4b91-b18a-81e051e0c259
During extraction of the upper first molar, the mesio buccal root is missing and is suspected to have been pushed into the maxillary sinus. To determine the antral perforation what to do from the following
Blow air through the nose with nostrils closed
Probe the socket to check for perforation
Enlarge the orifice to retrieve the root piece
All of the above
0a
multi
null
Surgery
null
3bc99bef-d445-4e10-af7f-d07d1d188662
A 7 year old boy presented with sudden onset petechiae and purpura. There was a history of URTI 2 weeks back. On examination, there was no hepatosplenomegaly. He is most probably suffering from:
ALL
Acute viral infection
ITP
Aplastic Anemia
2c
multi
Ans. (c) ITP(Ref: 9th/pg 657-658; 8th/pg 667-668)A 7 year old boy presented with sudden onset petechiae and purpura with a history of URTI 2 weeks back and there is no hepatosplenomegaly. He is most probably suffering from ITP. For complete discussion on ITP; Refer to pretext of this chapter.
Pathology
Bleeding Disorders
d806af03-2083-43ab-be53-6a7c9c45f411
Which of the following sympathetic receptors acts as vasoconstriction and vasodilatation:
Alpha 1 and Alpha 2
Alpha 1 and Beta 1
Alpha 1 and Beta 2
Beta 1 and Beta 2
2c
single
(Ref: Katzung 14th ed. pg. 145-47)Alpha 1 and Beta 2 receptors present at blood vessels causing vasoconstriction and vasodilatation respectively.Sympathetic receptors, their location, function and G protein.ReceptorLocationFunctionG-Proteina1BV, smooth muscle, Salivary glandsVasoconstriction Increase secretionGqa2Presy...
Pharmacology
A.N.S.
66799604-150b-43d9-a80b-f2f1183cc54a
H pylori is associated with of the following except?
Increased risk of peptic ulcer disease
Increased risk of gastric lymphoma
Increased risk of antral gastric carcinoma
Increased risk of adenocarcinoma of esophagus
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Increased risk of adenocarcinoma of esophagus Diseases associated with H. Pylori infection Duodenal ulcer Gastric ulcer Chronic superficial gastritis Chronic atrophic gastritis Gastric adenocarcinoma Lymphoproliferative disease (MALT) Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Pathology
null
6341b0d7-1872-4896-99c8-e069115a71de
Hormone replacement therapy (H) is indicated in:
women with breast cancer
Osteoporosis
women with uterine cancer
previous history of thromboembolic episode
1b
single
H Indications symptomatic women who suffer from oestrogen defeciency(therapeutic) high risk cases for menopausal complications like cardiovascular disease,osteoporosis,stroke,alzheimers disease,colonic cancer(prophylactic) premature menopause,spontaneous or following surgery(tubectomy,hysterectomy) gonadal dysgenesis i...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Menopause and HRT
d3b9771e-a92d-4b12-aba0-503c70f41a2b
Haemostasis in scalp wound is best achived by -
Direct presure over the wound
Catching and crushing the b;,=.eders by haemostats
Eversion of galea aponeurotica
Coagulation of bleeders
0a
single
null
Surgery
null
90a225ff-c13f-4122-be84-6a845d507174
A young male patient presents with LDL 600mg/dl, triglycerides 140 mg/dl. What would be the most likely finding on physical examination
Tendon xanthoma
Planar xanthoma
Lipemia retinalis
Tuberoeruptive xanthoma
0a
single
A i.e. Tendon Xanthoma
Biochemistry
null
a580c38a-c307-41f6-96de-79a69bac897a
Which of the following can be prevented by screening -
Ca cervix
Ca breast
Ca prostate
Ca Lung
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Ca cervix o This question is tricky one and is different from previous one. o In this question examinar is asking about the cancers which can be prevented by screening. o The cancers, which have well known precancerous condition, can be diagnosed and treated at pre-cancerous stage to prevent the devel...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
20d215b8-3d20-4860-9c89-2fe06e2c242e
A 25 year male presented with nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, Na+ level is 125 meq/L. Treatment start with
Give hypotonic saline
Ultra centrifugation
Haemodialysis
High protein diet
0a
single
(Give hypotonic saline) (758- 61 - CMDT- 08) (277-79, 2223-2224-Hl7th)* Treatment consist of replacement of lost volume with isotonic or half normal (0.45%) saline or lactated Ringer *s infusion in hypovolemic Hypotonic Hyponatremia* Asymptomatic hyponatremia - water restriction, 0.9% saline Demeclocycline. Fludrocorti...
Medicine
Fluid & Electrolyte
cd66ffab-b469-4ab6-b703-7f9591da88ad
Beta-2 microglobulin is a marker for?
Multiple Myeloma
Mycosis fungoides
B-Cell lymphoma
Mantle cell lymphoma
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Multiple myeloma * Serum b2 microglobulin is increased in multiple myeloma and is the most important prognostic factor and can substitute for staging.* b2 Microglobulin level:a) < .004g/L - Median survival of 43 months.b) .004 g/L - Median survival of only 12 months.
Pathology
Blood
e1530532-f96f-4cfd-ac15-b6c5d275938c
An individual is said to be 'overweight' if his BMI is in the range of
24.0 - 26.9
24.0 - 27.9
25.0 - 28.9
25.0 - 29.9
3d
single
null
Medicine
null
62f5d1b5-b07c-4055-81a5-2205db432874
Immunohistochemistry marker of histiocytosis X
CD1a
CD57
CD3
CD68
0a
single
.
Pathology
All India exam
250f55e1-4ced-47ad-8e18-a762caf2cfc7
True abour Herpes virus
HSV 1 causes encephalitis
EBV affects
CMV is always symptomatic
Herpes zoster is not activated
0a
multi
HSV encephalitis though rare is most common sporadic acute viral encephalitis in most pas of the world. REF:ANATHANARAYAN AND PANIKER'S TEXTBOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY 8TH EDITION PAGE NO:469
Microbiology
Virology
2dfb2fe9-bc49-4ea8-bf1b-202b1145c491
Huhle cells seen in ?
Papillary carcinoma
Hashimoto Thyroiditis
Granulomatous thyroiditis
Thyroglossal cyst
1b
single
Ans. is `b' i.e., Hashimoto ThyroiditisPathological features of Hashimoto's thyroiditis 1. Cross featuresDiffuse symmetrically enlarged thyroidAlthough the gland is symmetrically enlarged, the accentuation of lobulations may make the gland appear lobular on gross examination.Capsule is intactCut surface is pale, yellow...
Pathology
null
e219e5e2-9c2f-4fa1-baba-94fe6c0c11d5
A gravida 3 female with kilo 2 previous 2nd trimester aboion presents at 22 weeks of gestation with funneling of cervix Most appropriate management would be:
Administer dinoprostone and bed rest
Administer misoprostol and bed rest
Apply fothergill stretch
Apply McDonald stitch
3d
single
Ans. is d i.e. Apply MC Donald stitch In this question : A gravida 3 female is presenting with 2 previous 2nd trimester losses and with funneling of cervix at 22 weeks of gestation which means that the patient has incompetent cervix. Management of this condition as discussed in previous question is application of Mc Do...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
4f829ae3-a8ea-4f69-840a-210b1033d3d8
Remnant of rostral neuropore is -
Septum transversum
Ligamentusteres
Lamina terminalis
Cerebellum
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e.,Lamina terminalisThe cranial open end of neural tube is called as rostral (anterior) neuropore which closes on or before day 26 giving rise to lamina terminalis of brain.
Anatomy
null
ba1d41c2-0475-48e9-bb81-7df2eac73af2
patient having inguinal mass likely diagnosis ?
anal ca.
prostate ca.
testiclar ca.
penile ca.
0a
single
Lymphatic drainage of anal canal is through the mesorectal (also known as inferior rectal) nodes to the inguinal and femoral nodes. Anal cancers are more likely to produce inguinal adenopathy, with internal iliac adenopathy also occurring when the tissues near the anorectal junction are involved. ref : bailey and love
Surgery
All India exam
3319d90c-7b84-4500-acff-2d15e65913ee
All of the following are poor prognostic factors for Hodgkin's disease, Except:
Younger age
Systemic manifestations
Lymphocyte depletion
Mediastinal disease
0a
multi
Answer is A (Younger age) Lymphocyte depletion subtype, presence of mediastinal disease and systemic manifestation are all established poor prognostic factors Stomach involvement reflects advanced stage of disease and is likely to be associated with a poor prognosis.
Medicine
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Which of the following is not the criteria for diagnosis of Metabolic syndrome?
Hypeension
Central obesity
Hyperiglyceridemia
High LDL
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Metabolic syndrome/Syndrome X: Central obesity: Waist circumference >102cm in males,>88cm in females. Hyperiglyceridemia: >150mg% Low HDL cholesterol: <40mg%I(male), <50mg% (female) Hypeension: >130/80 mmHg Fasting blood glucose >100 mg% / previously diagnosed type 2 diabetes. NOTE:Raised LDL is NOT a feature of Metabo...
Medicine
NEET Jan 2020
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A region is divided into 50 villages for the purpose of a survey. 10 villages are then selected randomly for the purpose of a study. This type of sampling is termed as:
Simple Random sampling
Stratified sampling
Cluster Sampling
Systematic Sampling
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single
Cluster samples may be chosen where individuals fall naturally into groups or clusters. In the above scenario, a sample of the clusters is chosen at random, and then a random sample of units is chosen from within this selection of clusters. The villages are naturally formed groups or clusters in the region. Ref: Encycl...
Social & Preventive Medicine
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Life span of mosquito is?
1 week
2 weeks
1 month
1 year
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single
Under orable conditions of temperature and food supply, the life cycle from the egg to adult is complete in 7-10 days. Normally the adult mosquito lives for about 2 weeks. The males are generally sho-lived Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 25th Edition, Pg
Social & Preventive Medicine
Environment and health
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Air forced, or sucked in to the connective tissue and facial spaces are known as?
Empyema
Asphyxia
Emphysema
Aspiration
2c
single
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Pathology
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A patient with long standing constipation enters a clinical research study. After a complete physical examination,a small intraluminal balloon is inseed through the anus to the rectum. Transducers are also inseed to measure internal and external anal sphincter pressures. Inflation of the rectal balloon causes the exter...
Internal anal sphincter
External anal sphincter
Pelvic nerve
Pudendal nerve
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The defecation reflex that is evoked when the rectum is distended involves three responses: 1) the internal anal sphincter relaxes, 2) the external anal sphincter contracts, and 3) a conscious urge to defecate is perceived. This neural reflex involves the pelvic nerve, which provides the parasympathetic preganglionic i...
Anatomy
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Which of the following is a contraindication for medical management of Gall stones:
Radio-opaque stones
Radioluscent stones
Normal functioning gall bladder
Small stones
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Contraindications for medical management are: 1. Radio-opaque concretions 2. Gallstones >20mm in diameter 3. Non opacified gall bladder 4. Acute &/or chronic cholecystitis 5. Complications of gallstones 6. Poor patient compliance In carefully selected patients with a functional GB and with radiolucent stones of <10 mm ...
Medicine
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Cremasteric muscle is supplied by:
Genital branch of genitofemoral nerve
Femoral branch of genitofemoral nerve
Lateral femoral nerve
Ilio-inguinal nerve
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single
A. i.e. Genital branch of genitofemoral nerve
Anatomy
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Most common malignant tumor of kidney in children is:
Renal cell carcinoma
Mesoblastic nephroma
Wilm's tumour
None of the above
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multi
Wilms' tumor is the most common primary malignant tumor of the kidney in children. Ref: Schwaz's principle of surgery 9th edition, chapter 39.
Surgery
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Breast milk at room temperature stored for
4 hrs
8 hrs
12 hrs
24 hrs
1b
single
Breast milkCan be stored at room temperature for 8-10 hoursIn a refrigerator for 24 hoursIn a freezer for 3 months(Refer: Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, SAE, 1st edition, pg no. 286 - 290)
Pediatrics
All India exam
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Excitatory Neurotransmitters are :
Acetyl choline
Glycine
GABA
Glutamine
3d
single
D i.e. Glutamate
Physiology
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Fracture of the neck of fifth metacarpal occurs in
Hangman's fracture
Jefferson's fracture
Greenstick fracture
Boxer's fracture
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single
Fracture of the neck of fifth metacarpal occurs usually due to striking the closed hand against a firm surface(Boxer's fracture) occurs in boxers. Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr PC IGNATIUS THIRD EDITION PAGE 179
Anatomy
Special topics
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The state of social dysfunction is called as:
Illness
Disease
Sickness
Unwell
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multi
"Sickness" refers to a state of social dysfunction. "Disease" is a physiological/psychological dysfunction. "Illness" is a subjective state of the person who feels aware of not being well.
Social & Preventive Medicine
Other Key Definitions & Concepts
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KF ring in Wilson's disease is seen at the level of:
Descemet's membrane
Epithelium
Endothelium
Stroma
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single
Ans: A (Descemet's membrane) Ref: BASAK Essentials of Ophthalmology. 5th edition, pg no 163Explanation: (See the following table)In KF ring, the copper deposits are seen in the vertical meridian (6 &12o'clock position) in the early stages.It is seen in all Wilson's patients if CNS is involvedWith penicillamine therapy ...
Ophthalmology
Cornea
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A patient of rectal carcinoma found to have tumor invading through the muscularis propria into the perirectal tissues, and two enlarged lymph nodes. How will you manage the patient?
Surgery only
Surgery + Adjuvant chemotherapy
Preoperative chemoradiation followed by surgical resection
Palliative chemoradiation
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multi
Stage of rectal cancer in the given scenario- Tumor invading through the muscularis propria into the perirectal tissues- T3 Two enlarged lymph nodes- N1b Thus, making it stage 3 Management of rectal cancer according to its stage- Stage Management Tis Polypectomy I Segmental resection II Neoadjuvant chemotherapy followe...
Surgery
Rectum and anal canal
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The primary lateral incisors begin to calcify about the:
4th month of life
4th month in utero
41/2 month in utero
5th month in utero
2c
single
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Dental
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True about vagal nuclei are all except?
There are 4 vagal nuclei
They are found in the floor of 4th ventricle
Nucleus Ambiguous is a vagal nucleus
Spinal trigeminal nucleus is not a vagal nucleus
3d
multi
Ans. is'd'i.e., Spinal trigeminal nucleus is not a vagal nucleus(Ref: 'Functional and chemical anatomy of the afferent vagal system". Autonomic Neuroscience. 85 (I-3): I-17.)The vagus nerve includes axons which emerge from or converge onto four nuclei of the medulla.They are present deep in the medulla in the floor of ...
Anatomy
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Local lymph nodules are enlarged near the infected wound. Increased amount of macrophages, lymphocytes, lymphatic follicles in the coical layer and large amount of plasma cells were revealed on histological examination. What process in the lymphatic nodules represent these histological changes?
Antigen stimulation
Acquired insufficiency of the lymphoid tissue
Tumour transformation
Innate insufficiency of the lymphoid tissue
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In the given question there is enlargement of local lymph nodes near the infected wound. Histologically:- Presence of Macrophages, Lymphocytes, Lymphatic follicles in the coical layer and large amount of Plasma cells. It is because the antigens from the wound are going to be drained to the lymph node. These antigens wi...
Pathology
Basic Concepts
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Which one of the following antibacterial antibiotics are not recommend for lactating mothers ?
Cephaslosporins
Anti tubercular drugs
Quinolones
Aminoglycoside
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single
Chloroquine, proguanil, and mefloquine are considered compatible with breastfeeding. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that atovaquone may be used during breastfeeding where the infant weighs at least 5kg. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition
Pediatrics
Infectious disease
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Which enzymatic mutation is responsible for immortality of cancer cells?
DNA reverse transcriptase
RNA polymerase
Telomerase
DNA polymerase
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single
With respect to cancer, when tumor cells divide rapidly their telomeres often shorten. Such telomeres  (usually detected in leukocytes because of ease of obtaining them) have been implicated as a risk  factor for many, but not all, solid tumors (eg, breast cancer).  Short telomeres appear to be of predictive value rega...
Biochemistry
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Essential WHO criteria for polycythemia vera?
Tyrosine kinase JAK2 V617F and other mutations
Low levels of erythropoietin levels
Thrombocytosis
Increased MCV
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single
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Medicine
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"Reward pathway" is associated with
Nucleus accumbens
Nucleus ambiguous
Dentate nucleus
Substantia nigra
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single
(A) Nucleus accumbens# NUCLEUS ACCUMBENS has a significant role in the cognitive processing of motivation, pleasure, and reward and reinforcement learning, and hence has significant role in addiction.
Medicine
Miscellaneous
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Which is most commonly implicated in genital (vulval) warts?
HPV 16
HPV 18
HPV 31
HPV 6
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single
Ans. is d, i.e. HPV 6Ref: Williams Gynae 1st/ed, p619"Low Risk HPV types 6 and 11 cause nearly all genital warts." - Williams Gynae 1st/ed, p67Genital Warts:* Genital warts are lesions created from productive infection with HPV (most common type 6 and 11).* They display various morphologies and appearances ranging from...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Carcinoma Cervix
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Most common type of optic nerve glioma is –
Gemistocytic
Fibrous
Protoplasmic
Pilocytic
3d
single
Most common type of optic nerve glioma is juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma.
Ophthalmology
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License to blood bank is given by:
Drugs controller General of India
Director General of Health Services
Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research
Director General Blood Bank Services
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single
Drugs controller General of India GUIDELINES FOR OPENING AND LICENSING OF BLOOD BANK Blood Bank: - Blood bank means, a centre within an organisation or an institution for collection, grouping, cross-matching, storage, processing and distribution of Whole Human Blood or Human Blood Products from selected human donors. L...
Social & Preventive Medicine
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Strong correlation with colorectal cancer is seen in
Peutz-Jegher's polyp
Familial polyposis coli
Juvenile polyposis
Hyperplastic polyp
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single
NON NEOPLASTIC POLYPSPOLYPSLOCATIONHISTOLOGICAL TYPERISK OF MALIGNANCYASSOCIATED LESIONSHyperplastic polypscolonHyperplastic colonic epithelial celssRareJuvenile polypsLarge and small intestine, stomachHamaomasrarePeutz jeghers syndromeJejunum(mainly)hamaomasrarePigmentation in the mouth.tumours of the ovary, breast, e...
Medicine
All India exam
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The average number of adult female mites on an individual suffering from the common form of scabies is about:
2
12
16
24
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single
The average number of adult female mites on an individual suffering from the common form of scabies is about 12. Only in crusted (Norwegian) scabies are large numbers of mites present. Ref: Rook's textbook of dermatology, 8th edition Pg 38.37.
Skin
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A patient is trying to make a fist, but can only paially flex Index and Middle finger. Which nerve is damaged most probably:
Median
Ulnar
Radial
Anterior interosseous nerve
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multi
Median nerve injury leads to 'Benediction hand deformity', as observed in this patient. Hand of benediction occurs as a result of prolonged compression or injury of the median nerve at the forearm or elbow. Note: The answer can't be Anterior Interosseous Nerve, because in that case, Flexor digitorum superficialis (inta...
Anatomy
Nerve supply, Nerve Lesions
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What is the total dose of Vitamin - A given under national immunisation schedule
16 Lac IV
17 Lac IV
18 Lac IV
20 Lac IV
1b
single
1 lac IU @ 9 months age. 2 lac IU every 6 months therefter, till the age of 5 years.
Medicine
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False about pioglitazone?
It PPARy agonist
Metabolized in liver
Not given in case of diastolic dysfunction
It acts on insulin gene and even in absence of insulin helps in metabolism of carbohydrate
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., It acts on insulin gene and even in absence of insulin helps in metabolism of carbohydrate Pioglitazone has insulin sensitizing action, i.e., enhancing the effect of cinilating insulin. Therefore, insulin is neces? sary for the action of Pioglitazone, and it does not lower blood glucose in persons tha...
Pharmacology
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Glutathione peroxidase contains ?
Cu
Se
Fe
Hg
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Se
Biochemistry
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Oliguric phase of ARF is characterized by A/E
Chest pain
Acidosis
Hypeension
Hypokalemia
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Hypokalemia
Medicine
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I/V contrast is not used in -
CT scan
MRI
IVP
Myelography
3d
single
In myelography the contrast agent is injected into the subarachanoid space.
Radiology
Fundamentals in Radiology
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All the following are true about branchial cyst except:
It occurs at lower 2/3rd of sternocleidomastoid
It is lined by squamous epithelium
It develops from remnants of 2nd branchial cyst
Usually presents in early or middle adulthood
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multi
Ans: A (It occurs at lower 2/3rd of sternocleido-mastoid) Ref: Bailey & Love '5 Short Practice of Surgery, 25th Edition, pg. 728Explanation:Branchial cyst is located at the junction of the upper third and middle third of the sternomastoid muscle at its anterior border.BRANCHIAL CYSTAetiopathologyDevelops from the vesti...
Surgery
Miscellaneous (Neck)
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Old age pigment is?
Hemosiderin
Melanin
Lipofuscin
Bilirubin
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Lipofuscin o It is an insoluble pigment, also known as lipochrome and wear or tear or aging pigment. Lipofuscin is not injurious to the cell or its functions.Lipofuscino It is an insoluble pigment, also known as I and wear or tear or aging pigment. Lipofuscin is not injurious to the cell or its functi...
Pathology
Cellular Aging
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In a patient only HBs Ag is positive ins serum, all other markers are negative, This indicates -
Acute hepatitis
Chronic active hepatitis
Persistent carrier
Hepatitis B vaccination
3d
multi
Presence of only HBsAg indicate immunisation. REF:MICROBIOLOGY ANANTHA NARAYANAN NINTH EDITION PAGE.546&548
Microbiology
Virology
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A 35-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital with a complaint of shortness of breath. During physical examination it is noted that there is wide splitting in her S2 heart sound. Which of the following valves is/are responsible for production of the S2 heart sound?
Mitral valve
Pulmonary and aortic
Aortic and mitral
Tricuspid
1b
single
The S2 heart sound refers to the second (dub) heart sound. This sound is produced by the closure of the aortic and pulmonary semilunar valves. The closure of mitral/bicuspid and tricuspid valves produce the first S1 (lub) heart sound.
Anatomy
Thorax
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All of the following are grievous injuries except -
Facial burns
Avulsion of nail
Fracture of bone
Emasculation
1b
multi
Facial bum (causing disfiguration), fracture and emasculization are grievous injuries.
Forensic Medicine
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Edward Jenner died in -
1749
1775
1823
1920
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single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., 1823 o Edward Jenner was born on 17 may 1749 and died on 26 January 1823. o Edward Jenner discovered samll pox vaccine in 1796, which was the first ever vaccine to be discovered. o Edward Jenner also coined the term 'vaccine'.
Social & Preventive Medicine
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cafeb155-2a0c-4a0e-92a2-791f4b5f0bd0
Causes of exudative retinal detachment
Central retinal aery detachment
Hypeensive retinopathy
Harada's syndrome
All
2c
multi
C i.e. Harada's syndrome
Ophthalmology
null
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Not true about pituitary gland ?
Lies in sella turcica
Coicotrophs are acidophilic
ADH is secreted by posterior lobe
Anterior lobe is developed from Rathke's pouch
1b
multi
Ans. is'b'i.e., Coicotrophs are acidophilicPituitary gland is situated in sella turcica.Anterior pituitary develops from Rathke's pouch and posterior pituitary develops from infundibular process from diencephalon.Coicotroph are basophils.ADH is secreted from posterior pituitary.
Physiology
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198f6e22-b5a3-4c60-bf40-4479ce5762d9
Which of the following flipped pattern of LDH is seen in myocardial infarction:
LDH 1>2
LDH 2> 1
LDH 3>4
LDH 5> 4
0a
single
In normal person, LDH-2 is more than LDH-1 in serum. BUT in myocardial infarction, LDH-1>>LDH-2. This is known as Flipped ratio of LDH in Myocardial Infarction. ADDITIONAL EDGE ON ISOENZYMES OF LDH: LDH-2 is raised in haemolytic anemia. (LDH-2 is mainly found in blood (Both WBC and RBC; WBC conc. > RBC conc.)
Biochemistry
Enzyme uses
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All of the following are diagnostic criteria of Allergic Fungal Sinusitis (AFS), EXCEPT:
Areas of High Attenuation on CT scan
Orbital invasion
Allergic Eosinophilic mucin
Type I Hypersensitivity
1b
multi
The diagnostic criteria for allergic fungal sinusitis (AFS) are the presence of characteristic allergic mucin, type I hypersensitivity (eosinophilic-lymphocytic inflammation), absence of fungal invasion, immuno-compromised individuals and radiological confirmation (areas of high attenuation on CT scan).
ENT
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The couinaud's segmental nomenclature is based on the position of the
Hepatic veins and poal vein
Hepatic veins and biliary ducts
Poal vein and biliary ducts
Poal vein and hepatic aery
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single
Functional anatomy of the liver is based on couinaud's division of liver into eight (subsequently nine) functional segments, based upon the distribution of poal venous branches and location of hepatic veins in the parenchyma Couinaud 1957
Anatomy
G.I.T
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Rollover phenomenon in audiometry is seen in
Cochlear lesions
Retro-cochlear lesions
Lesion in inferior colliculus
Lesion in medial geniculate body
1b
single
Roll over phenomenon:- it is seen in retro cochlear hearing loss . With increase in intensity above paicular level phonetically balanced score (PB score) falls rather than maintain a plateau as in cochlear type of sensineural hearing loss .
ENT
Ear
706d3bd8-7c74-4527-9be9-d4f73809b9cd
Diffuse mesothelioma is seen with -
Asbestos
Arsenic
Tobacco use
TB
0a
single
- asbestos enters the body by inhalation and fine dust may be deposited in the alveoli. - the dust deposited in the lungs causes pulmonary fibrosis leading to respiratory insufficiency and death. - it also causes mesothelioma of the pleura or peritoneum. Reference: Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23r...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Hospital waste and disaster management, Occupational health