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Increased permeability in acute inflammation is due to all except ?
Cell contraction
Endothelial injury
Lytic enzymes
Cytokines
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Lytic enzymes
Pathology
null
04f211c9-553b-4414-8d87-7efcc96cfce4
Shoest incubation period is seen with
Influenza
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis A
Rubella
0a
single
Influenza has an incubation period of 18 to 72 hours Incubation period of :- Hepatitis A : 10 to 50 days Hepatitis B : 30 to 180 days Rubella : 2 to 3 weeks Ref : Park&;s Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine; 23rd edition
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable diseases
6f6e2bab-f320-4f43-9ada-1ddfc7bab41a
Pulsus paradoxus is seen in-
Shock
Elderly
Emphysema/Asthma
High output state
2c
single
* Pulsus paradoxus describes an exaggeration of the normal variation in systolic aerial blood pressure seen with respiration (normally falls by <10 mm on inspiration). * It is seen in the presence of- Airway obstruction. - Pericardial tamponade. - Massive pulmonary embolism. * Some conditions associated with pulsus par...
Surgery
null
680e3f51-1011-4e03-ba4a-fa4dfb29b932
Which of the following is not a structural gene of HIV -
Gag
Polio
ENV
Tat
3d
single
tat is a nonstructural and regulatory gene of HIV REF:ANANTHANARAYANAN TEXT BOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY 9EDITION PGNO.572
Microbiology
Virology
5dd266cd-fedc-4a4a-aaab-805c4881bbf4
PAH is used to measure-
Extracellular fluid
Glomerular filtration rate
Renal plasma flow
Plasma value
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Renal plasma flow * Imagine a substance that not only passes freely across the glomerular membrane but is also secreted by the tubules to such an extent that the plasma leaving the kidney does not contain that substance any more. In that case the entire plasma flowing through the kidney would be clear...
Physiology
Kidneys and Body Fluids
6e071360-322b-48f6-9d8f-d8b4302d044b
Presence of which of the following in the urine is diagnostic of glomerular injury-
Bright red cells
20% dysmorphic RBC's
100RBC per high power field
Beta 2 micro globulin
1b
single
Glomerular injury is characterised by the presence of RBC casts & dysmorphic erythrocytes in urine microscopy. Ref Harrison20th edition pg 292
Medicine
Kidney
77087998-31ef-40cd-a18f-a1c8f301c0e0
Thrombocytopenia, macerated skin lesions, rash and periostitis in a new born are seen in
Erythroblastosis fetalis
Cytomegalovirils infection
Syphilis
HIV infection
2c
single
In Syphilis, thrombocytopenia is often associated with platelet trapping in an enlarged spleen. Characteristic osteochondritis and periostitis and a mucocutaneous rash manifesting with erythematous maculopapular or vesiculobullous lesions followed by desquamation involving hands and feet are common. Reference : Nelson ...
Pediatrics
Infectious disease
db588a2d-f69d-4fbd-b6fa-038f09425a6a
In a high copper amalgam, the phase which is eliminated is:
Gamma 1
Gamma 2
Gamma 1 and 2
No phase is eliminated
1b
single
A reaction between Cu3 Sn (ε phase) and γ2 occurs and yields Cu6Sn5  (η phase). Because of the low copper content, a majority of γ2 remains. The addition of more than 6% of copper by weight can reduce or eliminate the γ2 phase by the formation of Cu-Sn phase. Reference: PHILLIPS’ SCIENCE OF DENTAL MATERIALS, 12th ed pa...
Dental
null
47ea7a4c-6029-4a48-9f9c-2ff118ba37e1
Analysis of visual detail occurs in which secondary visual area?
Brodmann's area 18
Inferior ventral and medial regions of the occipital and temporal coex
Frontal lobe
Occipitoparietal coex
1b
single
Visual information from the primary visual coex (Brodmann's area 17) is relayed to Brodmann's area 18 and then into other areas of the cerebral coex for fuher processing. Analysis of three-dimensional position, gross form, and motion of objects occurs in the posterior midtemporal area and occipitoparietal coex. Analysi...
Physiology
Special Senses
1458ec75-7090-4681-a33f-e353c835d448
Dominant cell type in grey hepatization stage of community acquired pneumonia is
Eosinophils
Neutrophils
Macrophages
Monocytes
1b
single
In the third phase grey hepatisation, no new erythrocytes are extravasating, and those already present have been lysed and degraded.  The neutrophil is the predominant cell, fibrin deposition is abundant, and bacteria have disappeared. This phase corresponds with successful containment of the infection and improvement ...
Medicine
null
262a143a-7c71-4c39-a74f-98144bcfe521
A patient with diarrhea has a fecal smear that is negative for leukocytes. The patient&;s diarrhea is most likely caused by
Campylobacter enteritis
Shigellosis
Typhoid fever
Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli
3d
single
The enterotoxigenic strain of Escherichia coli secretes a heat-labile toxin that stimulates adenylate cyclase, producing a cholera-like syndrome that is responsible for the majority of cases of traveler's diarrhea. Because the bowel mucosa is not invaded and there is no toxin-induced damage, the fecal smear is negative...
Medicine
Infection
c7d8d3e6-c3d3-4842-ab0b-443308f56262
Death of Poliomyelitis is due to -
Infection
Neurogenic shock
Cardiac failur
Respiratory paralysis
3d
single
Moality rate in 5-10% & is due to respiratory failure<\p> REF:MICROBIOLOGY ANANTHA NARAYANAN NINTH EDITION PAGE.487
Microbiology
Virology
ca015478-5158-4299-980c-4640b36e099d
The following condition of GB is precancerous
Cholesterosis
Porcelain gall bladder
Biliary atresia
Choledochal cyst
1b
multi
Porcelain gallbladder is the pattern when the gallbladder wall is calcified and cracks like an egg-shell. Porcelain gallbladdder is paicularly likely to become cancerous. Risk factors for ca gallbladder includes: 1. Gallstones 2. Genetic factors. 3.carcinogen in bile acids 4.calcificatiin of gall bladder (porcelain gal...
Pathology
G.I.T
8db57cac-5845-4b6a-a4fa-2888072f5a5c
A patient with acute viral hepatitis should undergo the following tests except?
IgM- anti HAV
IgM- anti- HBcAg
Anti-HCV antibody
Anti- HDV antibody
3d
multi
For Acute Viral hepatitis patient should evaluable for Hep A Hep B Hep C IgM anti HAV lgM anti HBcAg Anti-HCV antibody *If Hep A, B, C is negative then it is Hep D Impoant Diagnostic Test in Common Liver Disease DISEASE DIAGNOSTIC TEST Hepatitis A Anti-HAV IgM Hepatitis B Acute Chronic HBsAg and anti-HBc IgM HBsAg and ...
Medicine
Hepatitis
e4a243f9-2008-46c6-9d14-4e269e13d546
All symptoms are included in diagnostic criteria of major depression, except-
Indecisiveness
Insomnia
Poor concentration
None of the above
3d
multi
Ans- D
Psychiatry
Major Depression
e57c7406-1794-41b2-84cb-64f3f71a7dd9
Anti-A, anti-B, antibody appear in child -
Just after birth
1 week after
6 week after
After 6 months
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e.. After 6 months o litre of anti-A and anti-B antibodies is almost zero immedietly after birth.o Infants start producing anti-A and anti-B antibodies at age of 2-8 month when corresponding antigen is not present in cell.o Maximum titre rech at 8 to 10 years of age after that it started declinning.
Pediatrics
Blood Disorders
4f597b92-df01-4222-84d8-5a91312a40ad
Drug of choice in Acute central anticholinergic syndrome is -
Neostigmine
Physostigmine
Tacrine
4-amino pyridine
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Physostigmine Physostigmine penetrates blood-brain barrier and antagonizes both central and peripheral actions of anticholinergics in acute anticholinergic poisoning (belladonna poisoning). About other options o Neostigmine does not cross blood brain barrier. Thus it is ineffective for central anticho...
Pharmacology
null
13780ba3-12ad-4419-9efa-aa5b3905bc0b
Apparent volume of distribution of a drug exceeds total body fluid volume, if a drug is -
Sequestrated in body tissues
Slowly eliminated from body
Poorly soluble in plasma
Poorly bound to plasma protein
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Sequestrated in body tissues o Drug may have volume of distribution for in excess of total body water if it is sequestered in other tissues because most of the drug is present in tissues and plasma concentration is low.
Pharmacology
null
99f71932-91d6-4a58-987a-9c0ad501b68a
Abnormal a-fetoprotein is seen in
Trisomy 18
Twin pregnancy
Neural tube defect
All of the above
3d
multi
Answer is D (All of the above) All conditions mentioned in options are associated with abnormal Alpha fetoprotein levels. Open Neural tube defects and multiple gestations (twin pregnancy) are associated with elevated alpha protein levels Chromosomal trisomies (trisomy 18) show decreased alphaprotein levels.
Medicine
null
fe256afa-aa58-4dc2-97ed-2da4691aeae8
The true statement regarding supracondylar fracture of the humerus in children?
Admission to hospital is essential following reduction
It is due to fall on the point of the elbow
It require open reduction
It is usually compound
0a
multi
There are two potential problem with close reduction and cast management of fracture supracondylar humerus. The first is loss of reduction and 2nd is increased swelling and potential development of compament syndrome, secondary to immobilization with the elbow in flexion. That's why admission to hospital is essential f...
Surgery
null
5d1998c6-c19e-4a6f-8356-d0f2b652f51c
Pelvic splanchnic nerve is formed by :
Pelvic splanchnic nerve is formed by :
Posterior rami of S2-S3 S4
Anterior rami of L5 SI S2
Anterior rami of S2 Si S4
3d
single
D. i.e. Ventral/ Anterior rami of Sz, S3, S4Parasympathetic supply of gastrointestinal tract from pharynx upto midgut (or proximal 2/3 transverse colon) is supplied by vagus nerve and parasympathetic supply of hindgut (i.e. distal 1/3 transverse colon onwards) is by pelvic splanchnic nerve.Vermiform appendix is derived...
Anatomy
null
53ae1d7b-d084-4a79-9871-81ec7abfc672
Which of the following is not used as vector in genetics?
Adeno virus
Proteosome
Liposome
Retrovirus
1b
single
VECTORS : The gene is trasferred to acarrier ,known as a vector.Most commonly used vectors are plasmids.Plasmids are circular double -stranded DNA molecuels seen inside bacteria. Different vector systems used for gene delivery are : Retro viruses , Adenoviruses , Adeno associated viralvectors and Herpes simplex virruse...
Biochemistry
Metabolism of nucleic acids
e036cece-b323-4779-8a92-50e4d94331c7
Murmur increasing with valsalva maneouvre aEUR'
Mitral stenosis
HOCM
VSD
Aoic stenosis
1b
single
HOCM EFFECT OF VARIOUS INTERVENTIONS ON SYSTOLIC MURMURS
Surgery
null
9243456c-521e-4e43-8eeb-c22d05f5a7a5
Ring scotoma is seen in :
Papilledema
Macular edema
CRAO
Retinitis pigmentosa
3d
single
The hallmark symptoms of retinitis pigmentosa are night blindness (nyctalopia) and gradually progressive peripheral visual field loss as a result of increasing and coalescing ring scotomas. The most characteristic fundoscopic findings are attenuated retinal aerioles, waxy pale optic disk, mottling of the retinal pigmen...
Ophthalmology
null
4332acff-4996-4dcf-8c8a-2d97808c2621
Flap commonly used in breast reconstruction is?
Serratus anterior
TRAM
Flap from arm
Delto pectoral flap
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e. TRAM
Surgery
null
f0c65348-7306-4a67-b659-53c736176061
In transvaginal ultrasound, earliest detection of gestation sac is by :
21 days after ovulation
21 days after implantation
28 days post ovulation
14 days after ovulation
3d
single
Ans. is d i.e. 14 days after ovulation The first definitive sonographic finding to suggest early pregnancy is visualization of the gestational sac. Using transvaginal transducers with frequency of 5 MHz, the size threshold for sac detection is 2 - 3 mm, corresponding to 4 weeks + 1 day gestational age to 4 weeks + 3 da...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
0c65ecbe-dde9-40bb-b4dc-cb1d102cc76a
Human brain is more intelligent than monkey's brain due to:
Larger brain
Increased convulations
Increased brain area compared to body surface area
More blood supply
0a
single
A i.e. Larger brain The propoion of the various pas of the brain are similar in the brains of apes and human, but the human brain is largerQ, so the absolute size of the association area is greaterQ.* Brain size: Human >Chimpanzee > MonkeyQ.Weight of Human brain=1400 gm and Monkey brain = 100gmAssociation AreasAssociat...
Physiology
null
57240d1f-1005-423e-bc91-07d0e24ca924
The Finnish type of congenital nephrotic syndrome occurs due to gene mutations the following protein:
Podocin
Alpha - actinin
Nephrin
CD2 activated protein
2c
single
Answer is C (Nephrin):"A mutation in the Nephrin gene causes a hereditary form of congenital Nephrotic syndrome (Finnish type) with minimal change glomerular morphology"- Nephrin is a key component of the slit diaphragmIt is a zipper like structure between podocyte foot processes that might control glomerular permeabil...
Medicine
null
8892c22b-7aca-4e2d-a3f7-7ca720b9808c
A new born presents with deepening cyanosis at bih, with congestive hea failure and normal first hea sound. X-ray reveals cardiomegaly diagnosis is -
Tetralogy of fallot's
Ebstein anomally
Transposition of great vessels
Tricuspid atresia
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Transposition of great vessels
Pediatrics
null
88bc2ef9-e7ff-4257-9ba1-12b8a8f1ec4e
Distal end of humerous develops from how many centres ?
2
5
3
4
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., 4Pa of humerus OssificationShaft One primary centerUpper end Three secondary centers ?One for head (appears in 1" year).One for greater tubercle (appears in 2ndeg year).One for lesser tubercle (appears in 5th year).This three centers fuses together during 6th year and finally with shaft during 20th ye...
Anatomy
null
1c3b38ea-f68f-4a48-8b8f-ce4892bbef5e
Maximum coverage to distribute forces over a wide area
Snows shoe effect
Bezold-Brucke effect
Realeff effect
Spectral curve
0a
single
null
Dental
null
ec4a4744-d6ab-4e26-9fc5-307e1ac2536c
Transpo of neutral substances across the cell membrane occurs
Porins
Lonophore
Lipopolysaccharides
Diffusion
3d
single
D i.e. DiffusionTranspo simple passive diffusion is oured by small size, lipid solubility (hydrophobicity) absence of charge (neutrality), and absence of polarity (nonpolar nature)Q.
Physiology
null
4ddd23d8-c61a-4d26-a285-c41c2884a02a
Which of the following is inherited as autosomal recessive form?
Sickle cell anemia
Hemophilia
Hereditary spherocytosis
Glucose 6-P04 dehydrogenase deficiency
0a
single
Autosomal Recessive Inheritance Cystic fibrosis Phenylketonuria Tay-Sachs disease Severe combined immunodeficiency a- and b-Thalassemias Sickle cell anemia Autosomal Dominant Inheritance Familial hypercholesterolemia Marfan syndrome Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Hereditary spherocytosis Neurofibromatosis, type 1 Adult polycys...
Pathology
General pathology
7c6a626f-389e-4d25-a357-22c87b26178a
Most common cause of Bronchiolitis is:
RSV
Adenovirus
Hospitalize and treat
Mycoplasma
0a
single
a. RSV(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2044-2047, Ghai 8/e p 381-382Acute bronchiolitisIt is predominantly a viral disease and RSV is responsible for more than 50% of casesOther agents include parainfluenza, adenovirus, rhinovirus, Mycoplasma, human metapneumovirus and bocavirus.
Pediatrics
Respiratory System
2b8b0288-6980-49bb-97cd-bfbc2ea72a2b
Red cell aplasia caused by:
Aminoglycosides
Chloramphenicol
Penicilline
Ciprofloxacin
1b
single
(Chloramphenicol): Ref: 675-KDT (717-KDT 6th)* Chloramphenicol is the most important cause of aplastic anameia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia or pancytopenia* PURE RED CELL APLASIA: (480-CMDT-06)Associated with -1. SLE, CLL, Lymphomas or thymoma2. Drugs - chloramphenicol, phenytoin3. Parvovirus infections* Most cas...
Pharmacology
Anti Microbial
993fd812-af77-4eba-b831-e804f7e616cf
Which of the following medications is contraindicated in patients with allergy to sulphonamides?
Levobunolol
Bimatoprost
Brinzolamide
Brimonidine
2c
multi
Acetazolamide, Dorzolamide and Brinzolamide are sulfonamide derivatives which act by inhibiting carbonic anhydrase (carbonic anhydrase inhibitor). Being sulphonamide derivatives they are contraindicated in patients with allergy to sulphonamides. Ref: Essentials of Pharmacology By K D Tripathi, 5th Edition, Pages 188, 5...
Pharmacology
null
5a60fa78-ab64-4c05-bd35-13e7090cd81e
Adenosine deaminase in CSF is significantly higher in -
Tuberculosis meningitis
Bacterial meningitis
Viral meningitis
Syphilitic meningitis
0a
single
null
Medicine
null
5de3f5ac-4a74-4f54-b7cb-1d5875e1a2bb
Drug which produces Steven Johnson's syndrome in HIV infected individuals is:
Paraaminosalicylate
Cycloserine
Thioacetazone
Rifampicin
2c
single
Thiacetazone (Tzn, Amithiozone) Thiacetazone was found to be the best out of many derivatives. It was tried in the west, formd to be hepatotoxic. and discarded. In India, interest in Tzn was revived in the 1960s for oral use along with INH as a substitute for PAS. Though, its impoance has declined, it continues to be u...
Pharmacology
Chemotherapy
09569b7e-88c8-4387-a580-5b5dfa7a2cf7
BRCA-1 gene is located at what location of the chromosome?
13p 12
13q 12
17p 21
17q 21
3d
single
BRCA-1 is located at - 17q 21 BRCA-2 located at - 13q 12
Pathology
null
1221c4f7-870b-41ab-a99e-108cdc87c6f5
According to the WHO criteria, anaemia in infants of 6 months age is defined as Hb less than –
100 gm/litre
105 gin/litre
110 gm/litre
115 gm/litre
2c
single
null
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
98629bcd-7194-458d-8746-2cbf54d14bbe
What is the age of routine screening mammography?
20 years
30 years
40 years
50 years
2c
single
ANSWER: (C) 40 yearsREF: Schwartz 9th ed chapter 17, Sabiston 18th ed chapter 34, NCCN guidelines version 1.2014BREAST CANCER SCREENING NCCN GUIDELINES VERSION 1.2014Risk categoryScreening guidelinesAverage risk; age 25 to 40 yearsClinical breast examination every 1-3 yearsAverage risk; age > 40 yearsClinical breast ex...
Surgery
Breast Cancer - Prognosis and Follow-Up
05f2cad2-9277-41f8-b1f8-a75df052a5f2
Broca's area is present in
Superior temporal gyrus
Precentral gyrus
Post central gyrus
Inferior frontal gyrus
3d
single
Broca&;s area 44 is in the frontal lobe immediately in front of the inferior end of motor coex which is the inferior frontal gyrus. Ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology; 23rd edition; pg:297
Physiology
Nervous system
b0327fb8-093d-4744-97e8-14afd17b1bb9
Smoking is a risk factor for all cancer except:
Esophagus
Urinary bladder
Pancreas
Gallbladder
3d
multi
Smoking is not the risk factor for carcinoma gallbladder. Smoking is the risk factor for all gastrointestinal tract malignancies and hepatobiliary pancreatic tract malignancies except carcinoma gallbladder.
Surgery
Oncology
4724ed63-1864-4b6e-a384-1b20184a6d18
Pelvic pain is mediated by
Pudendal nerve
Sciatic nerve
Autonomic nerves
None of the above
2c
multi
The anatomical structures that may give rise to pain in the pelvic region belong to the urinary, reproductive, and gastrointestinal systems and to their associated blood and lymphatic vessels. These structures, innervated by the somatic (T12-S5) and visceral (T10-S5) nervous system, create a complex anatomical and neur...
Anatomy
Lower limb
2c0c1739-1434-4155-9779-8c778ce72552
Mark the wrong statement about Orbital Rhabdomyosarcoma
Arise from pluripotent stem cell
Origin from skeletal muscle cell
Unilateral preponderance
More common in females
3d
multi
RHABDOMYOSARCOMA: Most Common orbital tumor in children with mean age of 5-7 years Pluripotent mesenchymal cell origin Most common site of origin: Eyelid Incidence Male > female Unilateral more common Well circumscribed homogenous tumor Superonasal quadrant is the most common location Rapidly developing proptosis is th...
Ophthalmology
Orbit and Adnexa
54d3e538-52d2-43e6-ab8b-b3b3030478cf
Most deaths involving placenta pre result from:
Infection
Toxemia
Hemorrhage
Thrombophlebitis
2c
single
Hemorrhage
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
5d54599c-ed4c-4cbf-bba6-09f9721ddc30
Blue sclera is feature of -
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Osteopetrosis
Cleidocranial dysostosis
Achendroplasia
0a
single
Osteogenesis imperfecta also known as Fragilitas ossium/ Vrolick&;s disease characterised by, Fragility of bones, deafness, Blue sclera, laxity of joints and tendency to improve with age. It results from defective collagen synthesis and thus affects other collagen containing soft tissues such as the skin, sclera, teeth...
Orthopaedics
Bony dysplasia and soft tissue affection
675d3f90-1b08-4834-840f-a9d3c96cfee1
Maximum IMR is seen in
Tamilnadu
Orissa
Maharashtra
Kerala
1b
single
State (2014)IMR / 1000Tamil Nadu20Orissa/Odisha49Maharashtra22Kerala12Madhya Pradesh52(Refer: K. Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social medicine, 24th edition, pg no:604)
Pathology
All India exam
4caf820a-b82b-4e32-bd44-9c522fc66e0b
All are surface anaesthetics except -
Lignocaine
Bupivacaine
Procaine
Cinchocaine
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Bupivacaine o Topical anaesthesia (surface anaesthesia) is produced by topical application of local anaesthetics to mucous membrane or abraded skin. o Surface anaesthetics are Dibucaine (Cinchocaine) Lignocaine Benoxinate Oxethazaine Prilocaine Tetracaine (Amethocaine) Cocaine Benzocaine Butamben o Pr...
Pharmacology
null
15709e4e-89cb-4d66-b564-220c33285264
All are seen in morphine poisoning except:
Cyanosis
Pinpoint pupil
Hypeension
Respiratory depression
2c
multi
Hypotension is a feature and not hypeension Features of Morphine Poisoning: Euphoria - Initial euphoria followed by period of sedation (nodding off) - Lethal - respiratory depression Slow respiration, hypothermia, hypotension bradycardia, cyanosis, pin point pupil, cyanosis
Psychiatry
Substance Related and Addictive Disorders
9dfd6e45-0a65-44de-82bc-78060fc30abc
Causes of cynosls-
TOF
PDA
Tricuspid atresia
Eisonmenger's complex
0a
single
Tetralogy of Fallot causes low oxygen levels in the blood. This leads to cyanosis (a bluish-purple color to the skin). The classic form includes four defects of the hea and its major blood vessels: Ventricular septal defect (hole between the right and left ventricles) Ref Davidson 23rd edition pg 455
Medicine
C.V.S
5a425fb8-970f-49a9-9dd1-154a70369122
Severity of acute pancreatitis correlate with levels of all of the following except
Glucose
Amylase
Transaminase
Calcium
1b
multi
ASSESSMENT OF SEVERITY OF ACUTE PANCREATITIS It is impoant to define that group of patients who will develop severe pancreatitis, as they are the ones with poorer outcomes and therefore they require aggressive early management and possibly transfer to a specialist unit. A severe attack may be heralded by an initial cli...
Surgery
G.I.T
f473388e-82ba-4b35-866f-66dfad68933b
The indicators of the periodontal disease status measures all of the following by using CPI index in oral health surveys EXCEPT:
Bleeding
Bone loss
Calculus
Periodontal pocket
1b
multi
null
Dental
null
bd2435c5-385d-4d42-b0a6-89622e9b99eb
Prominent corneal nerves are seen in all except -
Ectodermal dysplasia
Ichythyosis
Refsum's syndrome
Macular dystrophy
3d
multi
Macular dystrophy (Groenouw type-II)It is an autosomal recessive dystrophy characterisedby appearance of dense grey opacity in the centralcornea. The condition results due to accumulation ofmucopolysaccharides owing to a local enzymedeficiency. It occurs in childhood (5 to 10 years) andleads to marked defective vision ...
Ophthalmology
Cornea and sclera
1d6eb7d2-c30d-41e8-8426-90af6c7127ba
Angiofibroma bleeds excessively because -
It lacks a capsule
Vessels lack a contractile component
It has multiple sites of origin
All of the above
1b
multi
The characteristic of JNA is that the vessels are just endothelial - lined spaces with no muscle coat. As the contractile component (muscle coat) of vessels is absent, vessels have no ability to contract, i.e. vasoconstriction does not occur, and this accounts for :- Severe and recurrent epistaxis Bleeding cannot be ...
ENT
null
0e639bce-ea31-4f3d-a680-2cb405f93172
Which of the following is a common feature of NSAID induced allergic interstitial nephritis?
Fever
Rash
Eosinophilia
Heavy proteinuria
3d
multi
The classic presentation of allergic interstitial nephritis (AIN), include fever, rash, peripheral eosinophilia, and oliguric renal failure. But in nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced AIN, fever, rash and eosinophilia are rare, but acute renal failure with heavy proteinuria is common. Ref: Harrisons pri...
Medicine
null
b00a11a5-75e0-4477-b62a-b1339131747a
Not included in PQLI is
Income
Literacy
Life expectancy at age 1
Infant mortality
0a
single
Ans. (a) IncomeRef. K. Park 23rded. /17Components/lndicators of PQLI* Literacy rate* Infant mortality rate* Life expectancy at age 1 year
Social & Preventive Medicine
Indicators of Health
c7986c00-a006-45b6-be18-f8bbb459a549
Oxygen hemoglobin dissociation curve shifts to right in all of the following conditions EXCEPT:
Hyperthermia
Decreased pH
Decreased H+
Increase CO2
2c
multi
Ans. C Decreased H+Ref: Ganottg, 25th ed. pg. 640-641OXYGEN HEMOGLOBIN DISSOCIATION CURVE* Oxygen- hemoglobin dissociation curve is sigmoid 'S' shaped because binding of one oxygen molecule to heme increases the affinity of second heme molecule for oxygen and so on.Factors affecting affinity of Hb for oxygen and causin...
Physiology
Respiratory System
44c79122-33b6-448b-9118-b5529fc0c70d
Enzyme alglucerase is used in the treatment of ?
Gaucher's disease
Galactosemia
Niemann Pick disease
Pompe's disease
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Gaucher's diseaseAlglucerase (ceredase) is used in the treatment of Gaucher's disease.
Biochemistry
null
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In hyperparathyroidism, which of the following is not seen
Normal alkaline phosphatase
Decreased phosphate in urine
Increased calcium
Hypophosphatemia
1b
single
there is increased phosphate level in urine ( Harrison 17 pg 2382)
Medicine
Endocrinology
23b38f35-614f-44dc-8c09-58221d20da11
Pregnant women with obesity are at higher risk of following except?
Fetal macrosomia
Fetal distress
Gestational hypeension
Infections
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e.,InfectionsIn a prospective multicenter study, pregnant females with obesity (BMI of 30-39.9) was associated with an increased risk of the following compared to non obese females:Gestational diabetes mellitusPreeclampsiaGestational hypeensionFetal macrosomia
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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A child is admitted to the pediatric unit with a diagnosis of suspected meningococcal meningitis. Which of the following nursing measures should the nurse do FIRST?
Institute seizure precautions
Assess neurologic status
Place in respiratory isolation
Assess vital signs
2c
single
The initial therapeutic management of acute bacterial meningitis includes isolation precautions, initiation of antimicrobial therapy and maintenance of optimum hydration. Nurses should take necessary precautions to protect themselves and others from possible infection.
Dental
null
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Most common cause of intrauterine infection:
Rubella
Toxoplasma
Hepatitis
Cytomegalovirus
3d
single
Ans. is d, i.e. CytomegalovirusRef. Williams Obs. 23/e, p 1216, 1217; Harrison 17/e, p 48Most common cause of intrauterine infection is cytomegalovirus.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Medical & Surgical Illness Complication Pregnancy
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A 1.5 year-old girl is admitted to Pediatric ward with cough, fever, and mild hypoxia. At the time of her admission, on CXR left upper lobe consolidation is seen. Staphylococcus aureus is seen on blood culture within 24 hours. Suddenly the child's condition acutely worsened over the past few minutes, with markedly incr...
Empyema
Tension pneumothorax
ARDS
Pleural effusion
1b
single
Above clinical scenario suggestive of the diagnosis of Tension Pneumothorax In Tension pneumothorax, continuing leak causes increasing positive pressure in the pleural space, leading to compression of the lung, shift of mediastinal structures toward the contralateral side like kinking of Superior vena cava which cause ...
Pediatrics
Neonatal Resuscitation
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What is stereopsis is -
Perception of different colours
Perception of depth of vision
Perception of Peripheral visual fields
Perception of size of an object
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e. Perception of the depth of vision o Stereopsis is a term that is most often used to refer to the perception of depth and 3-dimensional structure obtained on the basis of the visual information deriving from two eyes by individuals with normally developed binocular visiono There are two distinct aspects...
Unknown
null
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Turner syndrome is
45 XO
47 XXY
Trisomy 13
Trisomy 18
0a
single
Ans. (a) 45 XORef: Shaws 15th ed. H10-111; Harrison 19/e 635; William's Gynecology Ch 16
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Choriocarcinoma
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Clinical audit means -
Measuring hospitai records
Measuring current patients care against explicit criteria
Measuring input-output analysis
Measuring shortest time needed to complete task
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Measuring current patients care against explicit criteriao Clinical audit is a quality improving process, in which patients care is improved.o In this, current patients outcome and outcomes are measured against explicit audit criteria (against reference standards).
Social & Preventive Medicine
Health Planning and Management
e3129aea-be15-45b2-83a5-7216aeb327bb
Drug which arrests mitosis in metaphase ?
Busulfan
5-fu
Vinca Alkaloids
Methotrexate
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Vinca alkaloids M-phase inhibitors (Mitosis inhibitors) are vincristine, vinblastine, paclitaxel, docetaxel ixabepilone and extramustine.
Pharmacology
null
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Gall bladder adenocarcinoma is only involving lamina propria. What is the preferred treatment
Simple cholecystectomy
Radical cholecystectomy
Chemotherapy alone
Radiotherapy
0a
multi
Only invading lamina propria is T1a stage -simple cholecystectomy.
Surgery
null
b776a5e7-27e9-4795-85b3-07268193a79b
Carpal tunnel contains all except
Median nerve
Flexor digitorum superficialis tendon
Flexor pollicus longus tendon
Flexor carpi ulnaris tendon
3d
multi
FLEXOR RETINACULUMCarpal tunnel.Transverse carpal ligament.Strong fibrous band which bridges anterior concavity of carpus and conves it into osseofibrous tunnel called carpal tunnel for the passage of flexor tendons of the digits.Rectangular.Formed due to thickening of deep fascia in front of carpal bones.Attachments: ...
Anatomy
Upper limb
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Following are recognized F/O Myositis ossificans EXCEPT:
It is a post traumatic ossification
It follows either a posterior dislocation or a spuracondylar fracture of elbow joint
The complication is less likely in children
Diagnosis is made with ceainty by skiagraphy
2c
multi
C i.e. The complication is less likely in children
Surgery
null
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SAFE strategy is recommended for-
Glaucoma
Cataract
Trachoma
Diabetic retinopathy
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Trachoma o SAFE strategy developed by the WHO is the key to the treatment of trachoma. This consists of Surgery (S) on the lids. Antibiotics to treat the community pool of infection (A), Facial cleanliness (F) ; and Environmental changes (E). Blindness From Trachoma Can Be Stopped At FourDifferent poi...
Ophthalmology
Inflammations of Conjunctiva - Infective
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Which of these is true regarding CML –
Size of splenomegaly indicates prognosis
Phagocytic activity of WBC is reduced
Sudan black stain is specific for myeloblast
Myeloblast, granuloblast and lymphoblast become PH chromosome +ve, –ve following remission
0a
multi
null
Medicine
null
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cat acts as reservoir in the following ?
toxoplasma gondii
rabies
streptocerca infection
plague
0a
single
Toxoplasma gondii * Worldwide * Zoonotic parasite; Toxoplasma is an oppounistic pathogen. * Infects animals, cattle, birds, rodents, pigs, and sheep. * and humans. * Causes the disease Toxoplasmosis. * Toxoplasmosis is leading cause of aboion in sheep and goats. * Intracellular parasite. * Final host (Felidae family, c...
Microbiology
All India exam
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A fetomaternal transfusion of more than 30 ml has been found in what percentage of women at delivery:
Less than 1%
5%
10%
15%
2c
single
10%
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
c5bb9ee4-c85e-443e-a9c3-144f5f1d0c47
Least failure in sterilization occurs with:
Falope ring
Bipolar cautery
Unipolar cauterisation
Hulka clip
2c
single
Female tubal sterilization methods-10 year cumulative failure rates: Unipolar cauterisation – 0.75% Postpartum tubal excision – 0.75% Silastic ring/fallope ring – 1.77 Interval tubal exclusion – 2.01 Bipolar coagulation – 2.48 Hulka - clemens clips – 3.65 Note: Although unipolar cauterization has least failure rates, b...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Central nervous system manifestion in chronic renal failure are a result of all of the following except -
Hyperosmolarity
Hyperparathyroidisn
Acidosis
Hyponatremia
0a
multi
Chronic renal failure results in- Sodium and water retention leading to hyponatremia(not common and responds to water restriction). Decreased ca absorption -Hypocalcemia-increase in PTH -Hyperphosphatemia,increased bone resorption resulting in hypercalcemia-deposition of calcium in extraosseous sites such as vascular b...
Medicine
Kidney
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A patient comes to hospital with a history of sore throat, diarrhoea and sexual contact 2 weeks before. The best investigation to rule out HIV is-(
P24 antigen assay
ELISA
Western blot
Lymph node biopsy
0a
single
The standard blood screening test for HIV infection is the ELISA, also referred to as an enzyme immunoassay (EIA). This solid-phase assay is an extremely good screening test with a sensitivity of >99.5%. The fouhgeneration EIA tests combine detection of antibodies to HIV with detection of the p24 antigen of HIV. The mo...
Medicine
Infection
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In spinal anaesthesia the drug is deposited between :
Dura and arachnoid
Pia and arachnoid
Dura and vertebra
Into the cord substance
1b
single
null
Pharmacology
null
cdab73a7-e2fd-461c-8ac1-57238ddcf964
CD marker of histiocytosis is-
CD IA
CD 1B
CD1C
CD1D
0a
single
Tumour cells in histiocytosis typically express HLA -DR,S-100,and CD1a. Reference : Robbins and Cotran Pathologic basis of disease.South Asia Edition volume 1.page no. 622
Pathology
Haematology
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Methotrexate is used in all except aEUR'
> Sickle cell anemia
>Psoriasis
> Rheumatoid ahritis
>Ankylosing spondylitis
0a
multi
Sickle cell anemia Methotrexate in Rheumatoid ahritis Methotrexate is now considered the first line DMARD agent for most patients with Rheumatoid ahritis. - Methotrexate is effective in reducing the signs and symptoms of Rheumatoid ahritis as well as slowing or halting radiographic damage. - It has relatively rapid ons...
Pharmacology
null
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An elderly patient with hypeension with diabetes, proteinuria without renal failure, antihypeensive of choice is-
Furosemide
Methyldopa
Enalapril
Propranolol
2c
single
Among the currently popular antihypeensive agents, angiotensin-conveing enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, such as captopril and enalapril, have been blamed, albeit rarely, for hepatotoxicity (primarily cholestasis and cholestatic hepatitis, but also hepatocellular injury) .Malignant hypeension (whenIV therapy is indicated) - La...
Medicine
C.V.S
4e01632f-ad55-4eeb-9d51-02ec0cc7fc68
All the following are true about Rheumatoid ahritis except:
Positive for Anti-IgG antibody
Juxta-aicular osteoporosis
Morning stiffness
C Reactive protein indicates better prognosis
3d
multi
Answer is D (C Reactive protein indicates better prognosis) Persons who present with high titers of Rheumatoid factor, C Reactive protein and Haptoglobin have a worse prognosis than the individuals who present with Subcutaneous nodules or Radiographic evidence of erosions
Medicine
null
cec6fe41-7afa-45c9-8cbf-306e038a7a86
Only laryngeal muscle that is innervated bidirectionally is
Vocalis
Posterior cricoarytenoid
Lateral cricoarytenoid
Interarytenoid
3d
multi
- Interarytenoid muscle is an unpaired muscle in the centre between the 2 arytenoid cailages and is innervated bidirectionally.
ENT
Anatomy of Larynx
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Which of the following structures pass through aoic hiatus?
Thoracic duct and azygos vein
Thoracic duct and gastric aery
Vagus nerve with oesophagus
Aorla with oesophagus
0a
single
The aoic hiatus situated at the level of T12 veebra. Structures passing through aoic hiatus along with aoa are:Thoracic ductAzygos veinHemiazygos vein
Anatomy
null
ac7cd3ab-e6bf-46f5-9e5d-a551557db148
Fracture of teeth and some bruises around mouth is: AIIMS 12
Simple injury
Grievous injury
Dangerous injury
Assault
1b
single
Ans. Grievous injury
Forensic Medicine
null
d106000c-daf3-4009-b9a6-fe30fe606826
All of the following muscles of pollex are supplied by median nerve, EXCEPT:
Adductor pollicis
Opponens pollicis
Abductor pollicis brevis
Flexor pollicis brevis
0a
multi
Pollex means Thumb, which means strong in latin. There are four sho muscles of thumb (pollex), they are abductor pollicis brevis, opponens pollicis, flexor pollicis brevis and adductor pollicis. The first three of these muscles form the thenar eminence. All these muscles are supplied by median nerve except for adductor...
Anatomy
null
2cbf0745-9f76-4ac5-8504-fd1f500dea82
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor should not be given in : a) Sulfonamide hypersensitivity b) Glaucoma c) High altitude sickness d) Metabolic acidosis e) COPD
ace
ade
abcd
a
1b
single
null
Pharmacology
null
3688ce61-adb7-4696-8e8f-98e0ef95f476
A 50 year old male patient presents to the clinic for routine checkup. He is hypertensive and a type 2 diabetic. Lab investigations reveal plasma cholesterol levels 5.8 mmol/L and RBS 180 mg/dl. Which of the following agents can be used in this patient?
Statins
Fibrates
Nicotinic acid
All of the above
3d
multi
When diet changes fail, hypolipidemic drugs can reduce serum cholesterol & triacylglycerol. A family of drugs known as statins have proved highly efficacious in lowering plasma cholesterol and preventing  heart disease. Statins act by inhibiting HMG-CoA  reductase and up-regulating LDL receptor activity. Examples curre...
Biochemistry
null
267094b6-c0e7-4c00-8088-ca29fdf50ca6
In which of the mentioned segments of a nephron, Na+ reabsorption primarily occurs by the Na+-H+ exchange?
PCT
loop of Henle
DCT
Collecting duct
0a
single
In the PCT, the apical membrane has Na+/H+-antipoer, which couples H+ secretion with the Na+ movement across the apical membrane. In the TAL of loop of Henle:- The sympoer NKCC moves 1 Na+, 1 K+, 2 Cl- through the apical membrane into the cell. In DCT:- The sympoer is NCC. In the late distal tubule and collecting duct:...
Physiology
Excretory System (Kidney, Bladder) Acid-Base Balance
2e13d600-38e1-4324-a7f1-40f456324270
Antidepressant which is a Presynaptic a-2 receptor blocker which enhance secretion of both norepinephrine and serotonine ?
Trazodone
Miazapine
Mianserine
Bupropion
1b
multi
Ans. is'b'i.e., Miazapine MiazapineIt blocks alpha-2 auto-receptors (on NA neurons) and heteroreceptors ( on 5HT-neurons)
Pharmacology
null
0ca9b748-d980-4d2f-b6f4-4d9dd7134872
Perifollicular and petechial hemorrhages are characteristic of-
Acrodermatitis enteropathica
Pellagra
Scurvy
Phrynoderma
2c
single
<img src=" /> Image ref Harrison 20th edition pg 67
Medicine
Nutrition
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During delivery A gives bih to a stillborn .A conceals the bih by secret disposal of dead .Which of the following statement is false regarding this situation
A can be imprisoned for a maximum of 2 yrs
The punishment for the act done by A is defined under section 318 of IPC
A is guilty of offence
The act done by A is defined under Section of IPC
3d
multi
The act done by A the of the stillborn by secretly disposing of the dead and punishment for the same is defined under section ***IPC section 317-Exposure and abandonment of child 12 years by parents Punishment -up to 7 years of imprisonment or fine or both ***318 IPC -Concealment of bih by secret disposal of the body P...
Forensic Medicine
Medical Jurisprudence
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Imaging modality employed in PI-RAD repoing scheme for prostate glands is all except:-
MR spectroscopy
Dynamic contrast enhancement
Diffusion weighted MRI
T2W imaging
0a
multi
PI-RADS is for prostate lesions based on multi-parametric MRI. It includes:- T2 weighted imaging for transitional zone of prostate - Diffusion weighted imaging/ADC score for peripheral zone of prostate- Dynamic contrast enhancement PI-RADS PI-RADS 1 = Very low (clinically significant cancer highly unlikely) PI-RADS 2 =...
Radiology
Genitourinary radiology
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37-year-old female patient has a fracture of clavicle. The junction of inner and middle third of the bone exhibits overriding of medial and lateral fragments. The arm is rotated medially, but it is not rotated laterally. Which of the following conditions is most likely to occur secondary to the fractured clavicle?
A fatal haemorrhage from the brachiocephalic vein
Thrombosis of subclan vein, causing a pulmonary embolism
Thrombosis of the subclan aery, causing an embolism in ascending aoa
Damage to the upper trunk of the brachial plexus
1b
multi
The fractured clavicle may damage the subclan vein, resulting in a pulmonary embolism; cause thrombosis of the subclan aery, resulting in embolism of the brachial aery; or damage the lower trunk of brachial plexus.
Anatomy
Upper limb : Miscellaneous
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Characteristic of mixed connective-tissue disease are all of the following except: March 2005
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Membranous glomerulonephritis
Polyahritis
CNS involvement
0a
multi
Ans. A: Hypogammaglobulinemia Manifestations of mixed connective-tissue disease (MCTD) can be variable. Most patients experience Raynaud phenomenon, ahralgia/ahritis, swollen hands, sclerodactyly or acrosclerosis, and mild myositis. The following may be revealed by history or physical examination: Raynaud phenomenon Ah...
Medicine
null
d51b6726-5c50-49bc-9083-9a0b8e77f1a4
All of the following statements are true about Frey's Syndrome except
Gustatory sweating
Aberrant misdirection of parasympathetic fibers of auriculotemporal nerve
Botulinum toxin is one of the treatment suggested
Less chances with enucleation than parotidectomy
3d
multi
FREY 'S SYNDROME (GUSTATORY SWEATING) - Frey's syndrome arises as a complication of parotid surgery usually manifesting several months after the operation.it is characterized by sweating and flushing of the preauricular skin during mastication causing nuisance to the person or social embarrassment. Treatment: -Tympanic...
ENT
NEET 2019
1e8f2619-9522-4396-a982-e0dbd16130fe
Histopathology of chronic hepatitis shows -
Ballooning of hepatocytes
Councilman bodies
Bridging fibrosis
All of the above
2c
multi
Ans. (c) Bridging fibrosis(Ref: Robbins 9th/pg 837)Hallmark of progressive chronic liver damage is deposition of fibrous tissue (scarring) Q bridgin fibrosis
Pathology
Liver & Biliary Tract
8e9ec1f2-5bc5-41c8-bf34-abeb58cc083f
Which of the following structure is not related to cavernous sinus:
Abducent nerve
Optic nerve
Ophthalmic nerve
Trochlear nerve
1b
single
Five structures in lateral wall of cavernous sinus 1. Oculomotor nerve 2. Trochlear nerve 3. Ophthalmic nerve 4. Maxillary nerve 5. Trigeminal ganglion Note: Internal carotid artery wrapped in its venous and sympathetic plexus along with abducent nerve passes through the center of cavernous sinus.
Unknown
null
fc0ce44b-84c5-499d-a44b-3e305d9cb63f
Sharp instruments may be sterilized with ?
Radiation
Lysol
Hot air
Any of the above
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Hot air
Social & Preventive Medicine
null