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True statement about tongue epithelium are all except?
At beginning -Endodermal (whole tongue)
Any External opening lined by Surface Ectoderm - Ant.2/3 of tongue
At Sulcus Terminalis- Ectoderm and Endodermal junction
Posterior 1/3rd - Mesodermal
3d
multi
Posterior 1/3 tongue is endodermal in origin . Tongue connective tissue and muscles- mesodermal in origin , connective tissue is derived from pharyngeal arches 1,2 and 3.
Anatomy
Pharyngeal Arches
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Which of the following is used for day care surgery?
Ketamine
Thiopentone
Propofol
Etomidate Drugs used in day care surgery
2c
single
Drugs used in day care surgery Dr Desflurane Manmohan Midazolam Singh Sevoflurane Is Isoflurane A Alfentanyl Prime Propofol- mc drug used in day care surgery Minister Mivacurium Ketamine causes dissociative anesthesia Thiopentone is shoest acting due to redistrubution Etomidate causes adrenal supression
Pharmacology
FMGE 2019
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Which of the following is the most potent 2nd generation antihistamine?
Astemizole
Desloratadine
Promethozine
Fexofenadine
1b
single
Desloratidine, metabolite of loratadine is the most potent 2nd generation antihistamine.
Pharmacology
null
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External manifestation of genome is -
Genotype
Phenotype
Allele
Polymorphism
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Phenotype* To explain these terms, let us have a simple example, which we have learnt in our school.* A sweet pea plant can either grow tall or short. The plant grows tall if the plant has TT or Tt and the plant remains dwarf if the plant has tt. In this example, plant being tall and plant being short...
Biochemistry
Molecular Genetics
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Which of the following anaesthetic agent does not cause hypotension on injection ?
Ketamine
Propofol
Halothane
Thiopentone
0a
single
Ketamine causes increase in BP.
Anaesthesia
null
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In Peripaum cardiomyopathy, cardiac failure occurs at:-
Within 7 days after delivery.
Within 6 weeks after delivery.
Within 24 months after delivery.
Within 5 months after delivery.
3d
single
Diagnostic criteria for Peripaum cardiomyopathy - A) Development of cardiac failure in the last month of pregnancy or within 5 months after delivery. B) Absence of an identifiable cause for the cardiac failure. C) Absence of recognizable hea disease prior to the last month pf pregnancy D) Left ventricular systolic dysf...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
NEET 2018
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Drug used for d-TC reversal is
Atropine
Atracurium
Diazepam
Neostigmine
3d
single
Reversal of d tubocuraine was done by neostigmine.
Anaesthesia
Muscle relaxants
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A young adult presented with diminished vision. On examination he has anterior uveitis, vitritis, focal necrotizing granuloma, macular spot. What is the most probable diagnosis?
Proteus syndrome
White dot syndrome
Multifocal choroiditis
Ocular toxoplasmosis
3d
single
Focal necrotizing granuloma in this question suggests that it may be a case of ocular toxoplasmosis.
Ophthalmology
null
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Excision of the hyoid bone is done in
Branchial cyst
Branchial fistula
Thyroglossal cyst
Sublingual dermoids
2c
single
null
Surgery
null
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CSF glucose level is -
Half the plasma glucose
2/3 of plasma glucose
1/3 of plasma glucose
Same as plasma glucose
1b
single
null
Medicine
null
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Rapid cycling is associated with which illness:
Substance abuse
Schizophrenia
Bipolar Disorder
Panic disorder
2c
single
Ans. C. Bipolar disorderBipolar disorder involves extremes of both high and low moods and a range of other symptoms. In rapid cycling, moods change quickly, with at least 4 distinct mood episodes per year.
Psychiatry
Mood Disorders
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Daily water requirement in child weighing 30 kgs, height 123 m and BSA of 1 m2 is
1300 ml
1700 ml
2000 ml
2500 ml
1b
single
For calculating the minimum amount of fluid per day, a formula based on body weight is recommended: 1500 ml is the minimum water intake with 15ml fluid per kg to be added for the actual weight minus 20kg. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition
Pediatrics
Fluid and electrolytes
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Good diabetic control is said to be present when glycosylated hemoglobin is
7-9%
>13%
10-12%
3-4%
0a
single
null
Medicine
null
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Not true about Antro choanal polyp
Best examined with Anterior Rhinoscopy
Less recurrence rate
Seen in young individuals
Usually unilateral
0a
multi
Best examined with posterior Rhinoscopy.
ENT
null
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A testicular tumor marker is -
a-Fetoprotein
Ectopic hormones
CEA
Testosterone
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., a-Fetoproteins
Pathology
null
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Ramu age 10 years, present with itching in his eye, foreign body sensation and ropy discharge since several months. These symptoms are more prominent in summer. Most probable diagnosis is -
Vernal conjunctivitis
Fungal keratoconjunctivitis
Viral conjunctivitis
Trachoma
0a
single
Ans. (a) Vernal conjunctivitisRef: Parson's 21/e, p. 178Age 10 years (Male child), with Itching, foreign body sensation, Ropy discharge (characteristic of spring catarrh) and exacerbation during summer (characteristic of spring catarrh) is diagnostic for VKC.
Ophthalmology
Conjuctiva
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In flap method of amputation, which structure is kept shoer than the level of amputation?
Bone
Muscles
Nerves
Vessels
0a
single
Bone is kept shoer than soft tissue in flap method of amputation to facilitate closure of amputation stump. Also know: In guillotine amputation, limb is transected at one level through skin, muscle and bone. Ref: Campbell's operative Ohopaedics 10/e, page 544.
Surgery
null
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Treatment of parathyroid hyperplasia is:
Phosphate binders
Calcitonin
Removal of 3 1/2 glands
Enlarged glands to be removed
2c
single
TREATMENT OF PRIMARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM Initial correction of hypercalcemia (Rapid IV normal saline followed by Forced diuresis with furosemide) Neck exploration is done and treatment is done accordingly A single parathyroid adenoma (85%) Resection Two adenomas (5%) Resection Hyperplasia of all four glands (10-15%) Re...
Surgery
Parathyroid and adrenal glands
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Broca's area is situated in
Inferior frontal gyrus
Superior temporal gyrus
Inferior temporal gyrus
Parietal gyrus
0a
single
(A) Inferior frontal gyrus[?]BROCA'S AREA (Motor Speech Area) is a section of the human brain that is involved in language processing, speech or sign production & comprehensionBroca's area is located in the opercular and triangular sections of the Inferior Frontal Gyrus of the Frontal lobe of the Cortex.Broca's & Werni...
Anatomy
Neuroanatomy
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Nerve running along with profunda brachii aery, in spiral groove ?
Ulnar
Median
Radial
None
2c
multi
Profunda brachii is a branch of brachial aery. It accompanies radial nerve in spiral groove.
Anatomy
null
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A 39-year-old man repos seeing red-colored urine in the morning. The CBC reveals anemia, low serum iron, and an elevated reticulocyte count. Laboratory studies show increased lysis of erythrocytes when incubated with either sucrose or acidified serum. Which of the following is the appropriate diagnosis
Anemia of chronic renal failure
Hereditary spherocytosis
Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
3d
single
- Given clinical features suggests the diagnosis of PNH - Despite its name, the disorder is nocturnal in only a minority of cases. - PNH is a clonal stem cell disorder characterized by episodic intravascular hemolytic anemia; secondary to increased sensitivity of erythrocytes to complement-mediated lysis. - It is d/t s...
Pathology
Hemolytic Anemias: Basic concepts and classification
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A 70-year-old male underwent a choledochoduodenostomy for multiple common duct stones. The patient now presents with RUQ abdominal pain. What should be the initial test (least invasive with the best yield) to determine patency of the choledochoduodenostomy?
ERCP
Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram (PTC)
HIDA scan
CT scan of the abdomen
2c
single
A HIDA scan will show excretion of the radiolabeled isotope into the biliary tree, but there will be no flow into the duodenum, indicating that the biliary-enteric anastomosis is occluded. If an upper GI study with barium is performed, visualization of the common bile duct would indicate patency of the choledochoduoden...
Surgery
Pancreas
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40/F presented to AIIMS OPD with the following findings-Hb-9.8gm%, TLC= 15,700/cumm, Platelet counts 3 lac/cumm. Peripheral smear showed increased neutrophils with 14 % blasts, 15% myelocytes and metamyelocytes with some dysplasia. Cytogenetic study revealed t(8;21). What is your diagnosis?
AML
CML
MDS
ALL
0a
multi
Ans. (a) AML(Ref: Robbins 9th/pg 612; 8th/pg 622)This 40 yr old female is presenting with leukocytosis and increased blast counts in the peripheral smear. The cytogenetic study done here shows t(8;21). This finding is suggestive of Acute myeloid leukemia even if there are <20% blast counts.It cytogenetic abnormalities ...
Pathology
Misc. (W.B.C)
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A patient with Hepatitis C, exhibits hypo-complimentemia with 2 gm/day protein uria and hematuria. The most probable diagnosis is
MPGN
Cryoglobulinemia
Membranous glomerulopathy
Post-infectious glomerulonephritis
0a
single
Ans. a. MPGN Type I MPGN is c.ommonly associated with persistent hepatitis C infections, autoimmune diseases like lupus or cryoglobulinemia, or neoplastic diseases."- Harrison 18/e p2344 So, in the above mentioned patient with Hepatitis C, exhibits hypo-complimentemia with 2 gm/day proteinuria and hematuria. The most p...
Medicine
null
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A body is brought for autopsy. On postmoem, there is dark brown postmoem staining and garlic odor in stomach. The poisoning is most likely due to
Aniline dye
Carbon dioxide
Hydrocyanic acid
Phosphorus
3d
single
PHOSPHORUS(P4) There are two varieties: (1) White or crystalline. (2) Red or amorphous Postmoem Appearances:- In acute poisoning, the body usually shows signs of jaundice. The gastric and intestinal contents may smell of garlic and be luminous. The mucous membranes of the stomach and intestine are yellowish or greyish-...
Forensic Medicine
Poisoning
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The sensory supply of the palate is through all of the following except
Facial nerve
Hypoglossal nerve
Glossopharyngeal nerve
Maxillary division of trigeminal nerve
1b
multi
Palate is supplied by trigeminal (maxillary, mandibular), facial & glossopharyngeal nerves
Anatomy
null
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Following clostridia are saccharolytic except
Welchii
Sporogenes
Septicum
Oedematiens
1b
multi
When grown in Robeson cooked meat broth, saccharolytic species turn meat pink and proteolytic species produce black and produce foul and pervasive odours. Clostridium welchii, Clostridium septicum and Clostridium oedematiens are predominantly saccharolytic. Clostridium sporogenes is predominantly proteolytic. Reference...
Microbiology
Bacteriology
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In the metabolism of alcohol, high doses of aspirin & phenytoin, mechanism is -
First pass kinetics
First order kinetics
Zero order kinetics
Second order kinetics
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Zero order kinetics o The drugs whose kinetics changes from first order to zero order at therapeutic concentration are said to follow pseudo - zero order kinetics or mixed order kinetics or saturation kinetics.o Drugs showing zero/pseudo-zero order kinetics :# Phenytoin# Theophylline# Alcohol# Tolbuta...
Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics
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Which of the following is a negative symptom of Schizophrenia?
Ambivalence
Automatic obedience
Anhedonia
Delusion
2c
single
Anhedonia- lack of pleasure in a previously pleasurable activity Negative symptoms in Schizophrenia are: Apathy- Lack of concern Avolition- Loss of drive for goal directed activities Asociality- Lack of social interaction Affective flattening or blunting Alogia- Lack of speech output Anhedonia- Lack of pleasure in prev...
Psychiatry
Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
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Causes of painful arc syndrome is/ are -
Supraspinatus tendinitis
Subacromial bursitis
Fracture of greater tuberosity
All the above
3d
multi
Painful arc syndrome is characterised by pain in the shoulder and upper arm during the mid range of gleno-humeral abduction. Causes are *supraspinatus tendinitis *subacromial bursitis *fracture of greater tuberosity *calcification of supraspinatus tendon *minor tears of the supraspinatus tendon In all these conditions ...
Orthopaedics
Bony dysplasia and soft tissue affection
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A child had pustular lesion on leg. On gram staining gram positive cocci are seen. To establish the diagnosis of Group A beta streptococcal pyoderma, the test used is:
Bile solubility test
Catalase test
Optochin sensitivity
Bacitracin sensitivity
3d
single
Group A beta streptococcus produces pyogenic infections with a tendency to spread locally, along lymphatics and through the bloodstream. The growth of Str. pyogenes on agar plates in the laboratory is inhibited by the antibiotic bacitracin, an impoant diagnostic criterion. Sensitivity to bacitracin is a convenient meth...
Microbiology
null
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Not useful for acute Hypercalcemia?
Normal saline
Calcitonin
Furosemide
Bisphosphonates
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Furosemide Treatment for hypercalcemia depends upono The underlying disease.o The severity of hypercalcemia.o The serum inorganic phosphate level ando The renal hepatic and bone marrow function. o Mild hvpercalcemias< 3 mmol/l (12 mg/dl)-Managed by hydration aloneo More severe hvoercalcemia3.2 to 3.7 ...
Medicine
Fluid & Electrolyte
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A 20 year old female has an erythematous rash over her face on both cheeks and across the bridge of her nose.This rash is made worse by sunlight exposure when she is outdoors. Along with the rash, she has had muscle and joint pain for several month. However, radiographs of the joints does not show any abnormalities, an...
Elevated anti-streptolysin 0 (ASO) titer
HLA-B27 genotype
Markedly decreased serum level ofimmuno-globulin G (IgG)
Antibodies to double-standed DNA
3d
multi
null
Pathology
null
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All are features of adipocere, except: MAHE 11; PGI 13
It consists of fatty acids
Takes place in bodies buried in dry sandy soil
Takes about 3 weeks to form
Bacterial enzymes are necessary for its formation
1b
multi
Ans. Takes place in bodies buried in dry sandy soil
Forensic Medicine
null
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Neutrophilic leucocytosis is seen in all except
Sepsis
Myocardial infarction
Pyogenic osteomyelitis
Hay fever
3d
multi
Acute myocardial infarction ST-elevation (STEMI) is frequently associated with leukocytosis and relative increased in neutrophil count. It is believed that the peripheral leukocyte count have impoant prognostic implication in AMI. In patients with leukocytosis, the possibility of infection always exists, especially wit...
Medicine
Miscellaneous
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All are true of Henoch Scholein' s purpura, except
Thrombocytopenia
Abdominal pain
Ahritis
GI bleed
0a
multi
Answer is A (Thrombocytopenia) : Purpura in 'Henoch Shonlein purpura' is due to vasculitis and not thrombocytopenia.
Medicine
null
24b62c8c-259d-4307-86a1-d4d986b1fdd7
Mechanism of action of oral contraceptives containing ethinyl oestradiol and a progesterone is :
Inhibiting ovulation
Inhibiting the implantation
Thickening of cervical mucus
None of the above
0a
multi
Inhibiting ovulation
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Hyoid bone fracture does not occur in: NEET 14
Hanging
Strangulation
Throttling
Choking
3d
single
Ans. Choking
Forensic Medicine
null
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Larger DNA segments can be cloned in
Plasmids
Bacteriophage
Cosmids
Bacterial Aificial Chromosomes
3d
single
Hybrid DNA molecules can be constructed in cloning vectors typically using bacterial plasmids, phages, or cosmids. A clone is a large population of identical molecules, bacteria, or cells that arise from a common ancestor. Molecular cloning allows for the production of a large number of identical DNA molecules, which c...
Biochemistry
Techniques in molecular biology
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According to Pugh's classification moderate to severe hepatic insufficiency is managed by:
Sclerotherapy
Conservative
Orthotopic liver transplantation
Shunt surgery
2c
single
Ans. (c) Orthotopic liver transplantation* Child A and B can be managed with Conservative methods/Shunt surgeries etc.* Child C is an indication for Liver Transplant* Other Major surgeries can be done only for Child A* Minor surgeries only can be done in Child B* No other surgery other than Transplant is advised in Chi...
Surgery
Liver
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Microcytic hypochromic anaemia is seen in all except-
Beta thalassemia
Iron deficiency
Malaria
Lead poisoning
2c
multi
null
Medicine
null
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Surface Immunoglobulin is found in which cell ?
T-cell
B-cell
NK cell
Plasma cells
1b
single
Ans is b' i.e. B-cell B cells recognize antigen the B-cell antigen receptor complex.Ig M and Ig D, present on the surface of all naive B cells, constitute the antigen binding component of B-cell receptor complex.After antigenic stimulation, B cells form plasma cells that secret immunoglobulin.
Pathology
null
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Night blood survey is done in ?
Filaria
Typhoid
Malaria
Kala-azar
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Filaria The microfilariae of W. bancrofti and B. malayi occuring in India display a nocturnal periodicity, i.e., they appear in large number at night and retreat from the blood stream during the day. This is a biological adaptation to the nocturnal biting habits of vector mosquitoes. The maximum densi...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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Essential pentosuria is due to deficiency of
Gulonolactone oxidase
Phosphoglucomutase
Xylulose reductase
Fructokinase
2c
single
Repeated question
Biochemistry
Metabolism of carbohydrate
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Simple squamous epithelium is seen in
Blood vessels
Thyroid follicle
Esophagus
Hard palate
0a
single
Squamous epithelium lines theinside of the hea ,where it is called endothelium INDERBIR SINGH&;S TEXT BOOK OF HUMAN HISTOLOGY-REFERENCE page no:41
Anatomy
General anatomy
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Tomcat urine odor is seen in:
Multiple carboxylase deficiency
Phenylketonuria
Hawkinuria
Maple syrup disease
0a
single
MULTIPLE CARBOXLASE DEFICIENCY - BIOTIN is coenzyme in carboxylase reaction. Defects in the ability to add or remove biotin from carboxylases result in multiple carboxylase deficiency. It is autosomal recessive Developmental delay Treatment is biotin supplement Tomcat Urine odour
Biochemistry
Classification and metabolism of amino acids
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Macula is
Optic nerve
Optic tract
Periodic bluring of vision
Constant blinking
3d
single
Ans. Constant blinking
Ophthalmology
null
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During resuscitation, fractured ribs most commonly involve:
2nd -4th ribs
3rd -5th ribs
4th -6th ribs
5th -7th ribs
2c
single
Ans. c. 4th -- 6th ribs Reasonable conclusions to be drawn from the literature in relation to rib fractures in adults Rib fractures following CPR in adults are quite common - 30 to 60% of prospective post-moem studies. Post-CPR rib fractures are often bilateral. The site of rib fracture is dependent on: the position of...
Surgery
null
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In a pregnant female which drug is strictly contraindicated?
Streptomycin
Isoniazid
Cephalosporins
Penicillin
0a
single
Ref: Goodman & Gillman 13th ed. P 1045; Harrison 20th edition, Page 1112* Streptomycin is highly ototoxic (vestibulotoxic >> Cochleotoxic) and nephrotoxic drug.* It is strictly contraindicated throughout the pregnancy.Drugs during pregnancy Drugs safe in pregnancyDrugs contraindicated in pregnancy (Safety uncertain)* A...
Pharmacology
Anti Microbial
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Which of the following ultra-violet radiation cause most skin disorder-
UV-A
UV-B
UV-C
None
1b
multi
Cutaneous responses to uv radiation UVA -315-400nm immediate erythema Immediate pigment darkening- merowsky phenomenon drug induced photosensitivity photoageing UVB- 280-315nm 1000x more erythmogenic, associated with sunburn delayed melanogenogenesis major role in carcinogenesis role in photoageing role in vitamin d sy...
Dental
Photosensitive disorders
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Which of the following is not a feature of primary tuberculosis: September 2010
Apical lung cavity
Ghon's focus
Paratracheal lymphadenopathy
Heal spontaneously by fibrosis
0a
single
Ans. A: Apical lung cavityThe primary complex generally exists singly and only occasionally in multiple units.In overwhelming majority of cases primary complex occurs in the lungs and only in about 5% cases they are distributed among the intestines, Oropharynx, the skin and other rarer sites. The primary focus in the l...
Pathology
null
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Vossius ring occurs in
Lens dislocation
Concussion injury
Penetrating injury
Extra capsular extraction
1b
single
B i.e. Concussion injury
Ophthalmology
null
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Repeated involuntary regurgitation of food is associated with which of the following disorders?
Binge eating disorder
Rumination disorder
Bulimia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa
1b
single
Rumination disorder: Effoless and painless regurgitation of paially digested food into the mouth soon after a meal, which iseither swallowed or spit out According to DSM-5, the disordermust be present for at least 1 month after a period of normal functioning, and not better accounted for by gastrointestinal illness, or...
Psychiatry
Eating Disorders
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A young female patient reports to the dental office with complaint of small gaps between her teeth If a proper placement technique is not followed, it would result in
Tooth sensitivity
Wear of opposing teeth
Debonded restoration
Healthy gingiva
2c
multi
null
Dental
null
8acfc413-b53a-431f-bdfb-bbf5980b54a0
Paneth cells secrete which of the following ?
Antibacterial substance
Lipase
Maltase
Secretin
0a
single
null
Physiology
null
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Sphenoidal sinus opens into:
Superior meatus
Inferior meatus
Middle meatus
Spheno-ethmoidal recess
3d
single
(d) Spheno-ethmoidal recess(Ref. Cummings, 6th ed., 659)The Sphenoid sinus opens into the spheno-ethmoidal recess just above the superior turbinate.
ENT
Congenital Lesions and Stridor
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When evaluating an ABG from a client with a subdural hematoma, the nurse notes the PaCO2 is 30 mm Hg. Which of the following responses best describes this result?
Appropriate; lowering carbon dioxide (CO2) reduces intracranial pressure (ICP).
Emergent; the client is poorly oxygenated.
Normal
Significant; the client has alveolar hypoventilation.
0a
single
A normal PaCO2 value is 35 to 45 mm Hg. CO2 has vasodilating properties; therefore, lowering PaCO2 through hyperventilation will lower ICP caused by dilated cerebral vessels. Option B: Oxygenation is evaluated through PaO2 and oxygen saturation. Option D: Alveolar hypoventilation would be reflected in an increased PaC...
Medicine
null
f4ce859c-2d05-4d15-a695-6127f9cd5e1d
Acute uraemic syndrome causes disturbance in
Affect
Consciousness
Thought
Memory
1b
single
(B) Consciousness # Clinical Abnormalities in Uremiaa> Neuromuscular disturbances Fatigue Sleep disorders Headache Impaired mentation Lethargy Asterixis Muscular irritability Peripheral neuropathy Restless legs syndrome Paralysis Myoclonus Seizures Coma Muscle cramps Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome Myopathy
Medicine
Miscellaneous
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Potato nodes are feature of?
Sarcoidosis
Tuberculosis
Carcinoid
Lymphoma
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ANSWER: (A) SarcoidosisREF: Chest radiology: the essentials By Jannette Collins, Eric J. Stern, page 165, http://medical- dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/potato+node* Sarcoidosis is a systemic disease characterized by non-caseating granulomas in multiple organs.* In 90% of cases, Symmetrical massive bilateral hilar ly...
Surgery
Miscellaneous
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In venturi mask maximum O2 concentration attained is
90%
100%
60%
80%
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single
Maximum concentration delivered by ventimask (venturimask) is 60%.
Anaesthesia
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Dihydroergotamine differs from ergotamine in the following respect :
It is a more potent oxytocic
It has antiemetic property
It has high oral bioavailability
It is more potent α-adrenergic blocker and less potent vasoconstrictor
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Hydrogenation of ergot alkaloids decrease their vasoconstrictor action and increase the α-blocking activity.
Pharmacology
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A woman consumes several tabs of Amitryptilline (case of amitryptiline poisoning). All of the following can be done exceptaEUR'
Sodium bicarbonate infusion
Gastric lavage
Diazepam for seizure control
Atropine as antidote
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Atropine as antidote Tricyclic s include Amitriptvline Clornipramine Imipramine Tricyclics act primarily by inhibiting serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake. It result in elevation of extracellular concentration of these drugs. The toxic effects of tricyclics are caused by four main phannacological propeies. a) Inhibit...
Pharmacology
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A 3 hour old preterm baby develop respiratory grunt and X-ray shows reticulonodular pattern. Diagnosis is
Hyaline membrane disease
Transient tachypnea of newborn
Meconium aspiration syndrome
All of the above
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Hyaline membrane disease Respiratory distress occurs in the first 6 hours of life Tachypnoea,retractions,cyanosis,grunting,decreased air entry are seen X ray:reticulogranular pattern,ground glass opacity,low lung volume,air bronchogram Ref : ESSENTIAL PEDIATRICS,O.P.GHAI, PG NO:143, 7th edition
Pediatrics
Respiratory system
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Following group of drugs is not the first line in the management of chronic
Opioids
Antiepileptics
Dopamine antagonist
Serotonergic drugs
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single
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Anaesthesia
null
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The principal site of acidification of urine is:
Distal convoluted tubule
Proximal convoluted tubule
Loop of Henle
Collecting duct
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Acidification occurs in collecting duct and DCT, but collecting duct is more important. Hence, answer is D>A.
Physiology
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Keratin in the nail is exceptionally stronger than others because of
Disulphide
Van der Wall's forces
Ionic bonds
Calcification
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Mammals contin alpha keratin. It is classified into soft and hard keratin depending on the suphur content. The cysteine residues are resposible for disulphide bridge formation which confers characteristic texture for each type of protein. Soft keratin having low sulphur content is present in skin.Hard keratin is presen...
Biochemistry
Structure and function of protein
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Organisms that have not been cultured successfully so far is?
Leptospira
Treponema pallidum
Bordetella
Staphylococcus
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Pathogenic Treponemes do not grow in aificial culture media. They require a living organism like a virus for their growth REF: Textbook of microbiology Ananthanarayan, and Paniker. Page no.: 371
Microbiology
general microbiology
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All of the following drugs are used as immuno-suppressants except.
Glucocorticoids
Cyclosporine
Cephalosporin
Azathioprine
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Ans. (C) Cephalosporin(Ref: Principles of Pharmacology, 1/e p912; KDT 8/e p937)Cephalosporins are b-lactam antibiotics whereas other drugs are immunosuppressants.
Pharmacology
Immunomodulatory: DMARDS, Monoclonal Antibodies
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3 years old child can do ?
Make bridge of 3 cubes
Copy square
Identify left and right
Use pronounce like I, you & me
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by 3 years the child can know it&;s full name and gender,copies circle,build bridge with blocks. The child can pronounce I,u and me by 2 yrs Ref : OP GHAI - ESSENTIAL PEDIATRICS - 8 TH edition page no..52 and 53</p >
Pediatrics
Growth and development
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A 17-year-old boy is admitted to the hospital after a road traffic accident. Per abdomen examination is normal. After adequate resuscitation, his pulse rate is 80/min and BP is 110/70 mm Hg. Abdominal CT reveals 1 cm deep laceration in the left lobe of the liver extending from the done more than half way through the pa...
Conservative treatment
Abdominal exploration and packing of hepatic wounds
Abdominal exploration and ligation of left hepatic aery
Left hepatectomy
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Classification of liver injury (Moore) Grade Types Operative or CT Scan findings I Hematoma Laceration Subcapsular, <10% of surface area Capsular tear, < 1 cm in parenchymal death II Hematoma laceration Subcapsular, 10-50% of surface area Intraparenchymal, <10 cm in diameter 1-3 cm in parenchymal depth, <10 cm in lengt...
Surgery
Trauma
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As per the Central Bih and Death Registration act, a bih should be registered within:
7 days
10 days
14 days
21 days
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been changed as per "THE REGISTRATION OF BIHS AND DEATHS(AMENDMENT) BILL, 2012 A BILL fuher to amend the Registration of Bihs and Deaths Act, 1969" Ref: Park, 21st Edition, Page 779
Social & Preventive Medicine
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Atonic post paum hemorrhage occurs in all except :
Multiple pregnancy
Hydramnios
Erythroblastosis fetalis
Prolonged labour
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multi
Erythroblastosis fetalis
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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Widening of C loop of duodenum is a feature of:
Pancreatic head growth
Carcinoma stomach
Splenic involvement
Involvement of upper renal pole
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A i.e. Pancreatic Head Growth On barium meal, the loop of duodenum is widenedQ also k/a Pad Sign in cases of carcinoma head of pancreas.
Radiology
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The action of the anconeus muscle is -
Screwing movements
Elbow flexion
Forearm supination
Adduction
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Action of Anconeus -        Helps triceps in extension of elbow joint. -        Resists abduction of ulna on pronation of forearm. -        Screwing movement -        Elbow joint capsule tensor.
Anatomy
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Most common method of radiation dose delivery is:
Teletherapy
Electron beam
Brachytherapy
Radio immunotherapy
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single
Teletherapy REF: therapy, "External radiation therapy (also known as Teletherapy) is the most common kind of radiation therapy"
Radiology
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True statement about the external nose is
Upper 2/3 is bony
Lower 1/3 is cailaginous
Single lateral cailage
Two nasal bones
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External nose has an osteocailaginous framework of which upper one-third is bony and lower two-thirds is cailaginous. Bony pa- Consists of two nasal bones Cailaginous pa: - Consists of two upper lateral cailages, two lower lateral cailages, two or more lesser alar (or sesmoid) cailages anda septal cailage. So, there ar...
ENT
Nose and paranasal sinuses
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Which of the following is not a tributary of azygos vein?
Right posterior intercostal
Right superior intercostal
Left superior intercostal
Accessory hemiazygos
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Tributaries of Azygos vein Right superior intercostal vein Right posterior intercostal veins (5 to 11) Hemiazygos vein Accessory hemiazygos vein Right bronchial vein Esophageal, mediastinal and pericardial veins.
Anatomy
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In a severe untreated case of tuberculous meningitis CSF shows
Increased sugar
Increased lymphocytes
Increased polymorphs
Increased RBCs
1b
single
(B) Increased lymphocytes
Medicine
Miscellaneous
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Which of the following statements best characterizes natural killer cells?
They are a subset of T cells
They are involved in type III hypersensitivity reactions
They require prior sensitization in order to kill virally infected cells or tumor cells
They paicipate in antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity reactions
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Natural killer (NK) cells account for 5% to 10% of lymphocytes. They paicipate in antibody dependent cellular cytotoxicity reactions (type II hypersensitivity reactions). NK cells are not T cells and are sometimes referred to as null cells. They can lyse virally infected cells and tumor cells without prior sensitizatio...
Pathology
General pathology
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Mackler's triad includes all except
Vomiting
Subcutaneous emphysema
Lower thoracic pain
Peripheral cyanosis
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Mackler's triad is seen in Boerhaave's syndrome. It consists of Vomiting, Chest pain and Subcutaneous emphysema. Reference : page 802 SRB's manual of surgery 5th edition
Surgery
Urology
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Most Common site for carcinoma stomch ?
Antrum
Fundus
Lesser curvature
Greater curvature
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Ans. is 'a' i.e., Antrumo The location of gastric carcinomas within the stomach is as fallows ;Pylorus and antrum 50 - 60%Cardia --> 25%Body and fundus --> Remaindero The lesser curvature is involved in about 40%and the greater curvature in 12%. o Thus, a ored location is the lesser curvature of the antropyloric region...
Pathology
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36 week a pregnant female, a case of pre-eclampsia, presented with blurred vision and headache. Her blood pressure is 160/110 mmHg. Next step in management is:
Admit & give antihypeensives, MgSO4 and terminate
Admit & give antihypeensives, MgSO4 and observation
Only admit & watch the patient
Give antihypeensives and send home
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Termination of pregnancy is the only cure for pre-eclampsia. Headache, visual disturbances, or epigastric pain is indicative that convulsions may be imminent, and oliguria is another ominous sign. Severe preeclampsia demands anticonvulsant and usually antihypeensive therapy followed by delivery. Ref: Cunningham F.G., L...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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Nux vomica seeds contain 2 alkaloids, strychine and-
Hyoscine
Hyoscyamine
Brucine
Atropine
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Nux vomica seeds contain strychine, brucine and loganin.
Forensic Medicine
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Defect in xeroderma pigmentosum (Repeat)
Mismatch repair
Base excision repair
Nucleotide excision repair
Double strand break repair
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Ans: C (Nucleotide excision repair) Ref: Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease, 8th edition, Pg: 275 & Frosiius G Commentary: DNA base excision repair defects in human pathologies Free Radic Res. 2004 Oct:38(10): 1037-54.Explanation:Types of defects in DNA-repair systems and conditions associatedDNA Repair MechanismsDise...
Pathology
Nature of Gene Abnormalities
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Most common intracranial tumor in adults is -
Astrocytoma
Metastases
Meningioma
Oligodendroglioma
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Ans. is 'b' i.e., Metastases * Brain metastases are the most common intracranial tumors in adults and account for more than one half of the brain tumors.* The most common mechanism is by hematogenous route.* The most common site is at the junction of grey and white matter.
Surgery
Nervous System
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Which of the following is false about glutathione
It decrease free radicals, reduces oxidative stress
Helps in conjugation reactions
Cofactor of enzymes
Converts hemoglobin to methemoglobin
3d
multi
Glutatione suppress the formation of methemoglobin. Rest others are functions of glutathione. It is a important intracellular reducing substance.
Biochemistry
null
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Which is the most common site for ectopic testis
Iliac fossa
Inguinal canal
Abdomen
Lumbar
1b
single
Most common site for undescended testis is inguinal canal
Surgery
null
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Amyloid is detected by staining with all except
Methyl violet
Alcain Blue
Congo Red
Thioflavin
1b
multi
(B) Alcain Blue # Amyloid fibrils are idenfied in biopsy or necropsy tissue sections> The systemic amyloidosis offer a choice of bipsy sites; abdominal fat aspirates or renal or rectal biopsies are often perform ed.> Microscopically, amyloid depsotis stain pink with the hematoxylin-eosin stain and show metachromasia wi...
Pathology
Misc.
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The recommended hemoglobin level in male patients with polycythemia rubravera to avoid thrombotic episodes is:
14 g/dl
12 g/dl
10g/dl
8g/dl
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Polycythemia rubra vera It is an indolent disorder and thrombosis is the most significant complication. Maintenance of the hemoglobin level at 140 g/L (14 g/dL; hematocrit Phlebotomy : serves to help this aim. Phlebotomy reduce hyperviscosity by bringing the red cell mass into the normal range. Periodic phlebotomies ma...
Medicine
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In a patient with the burn wound extending into the superficial epidermis without involving the dermis would present with all of the following except
Healing of the wound spontaneously without scar formation
Anaesthesia at the site of burns
Blister formation
Painful
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multi
.a. Paial thickness burns: It is either first or second degree burn which is red and painful, often with blisters b. Full thickness burns: It is third degree burns which is charred, insensitive, deep involving all layers of the skin.Effects of Burn Injury 1. Shock due to hypovolaemia. 2. Renal failure. 3. Pulmonary oed...
Surgery
General surgery
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All of the following statements about Kawasaki disease are true, Except:
Immunoglobulin are the treatment of choice
Prognosis is good
Thrombocytopenia
Elevated ESR
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multi
Answer is C (Thrombocytopenia) : Kawasaki disease is associated with thrombocytosis and not thrombocytopenia.
Medicine
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Nitric oxide is a potent vasodilator. Where is it produced from?
Endothelium
RBC
Platelets
Lymphocytes
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Nitric oxide, known as the 'endothelium-derived relaxing factor', or 'EDRF'. Endothelial cells contain the constitutive form of nitric oxide synthase, which produces moderate amounts of nitric oxide by metabolizing L-arginine. The endothelium of blood vessels uses nitric oxide to signal the surrounding smooth muscle to...
Physiology
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Primary level of prevention means: March 2013 (g)
Effos are directed towards discouraging children from adopting harmful lifestyles
Action taken prior to the onset of disease, which removes the possibility that a disease will ever occur
Action which halts the progress of a disease at its incipient stage and prevents complications
All measures available to reduce or limit impairments and disabilities, minimize suffering caused by existing depaures from good health
1b
multi
Ans. B i.e. Action taken prior to the onset of disease, which removes the possibility that a disease will ever occur
Social & Preventive Medicine
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Demyelination is seen in -a) Multiple sclerosisb) AIDSc) Human leukoencephalopathy d) Leukodystrophy
ab
bc
acd
abc
3d
single
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Medicine
null
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Four A's of schizophrenia was described by: MP 09
Ku Schneider
Eugene Bleuler
Karl Jaspers
Emil Krapellin
1b
single
Ans. Eugene Bleuler
Forensic Medicine
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All of the following results in central nervous system manifestation in chronic renal failure, EXCEPT:
Acidosis
Hyperosmolarity
Hypocalcemia
Hyponatremia
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Hypocalcemia can occur in chronic renal failure patients. But CNS manifestation of hypocalcemia in uremic patients are relatively rare because parathyroid hormone levels are elevated and the calcium concentration in the brain is high. Rarely signs of peripheral nerve hyperexcitability occur in these patients because hy...
Medicine
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Which of the following statement about DDT is false-
It is contact poison
Residual effect lasts for 18 months
Immediately kills the prey
Permethrin has synergistic action
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multi
Ans. is `a' i.e., Immediately kills the prey DDT (Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroetheine) o DDT is an amorphous white powder. o Para-para isomer is the most active fraction --> contains 70-80% ofpara-para isomers. o It is primarily a contact poison. o It acts on CNS of insects and causes paralysis of legs and wings, convul...
Social & Preventive Medicine
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All are true regarding METHANOL poisoning except
Hemodialysis should be done when serum methanol concentration is above 50 mg/dl
Fomepizole acts by inhibiting aldehyde dehydrogenase
High anion gap metabolic acidosis is seen in severe cases
Visual disturbances are commonly seen
1b
multi
Fomepizole is a alcohol dehydrogenase inhibitor not a aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor . visual disturbances due to formic acid. Ref: KD Tripathi 8th ed.
Pharmacology
Central Nervous system
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An 18-year-old male presented with acute onset descending paralysis of 3 days duration. There is also a history of blurring of vision for the same duration. On examination, the patient has quadriparesis with areflexia. Both the pupils are non-reactive. The most probable diagnosis is -
Poliomyelitis
Botulism
Diptheria
Porphyria
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multi
Botulism is caused by neurotoxins of Clostridium botulinum, which are extremely potent & cause disease after ingestion of even picogram amounts. Its classical form is an acute onset of bilateral cranial neuropathies associated with symmetric descending weakness.The toxin causes predominantly bulbar & ocular palsies(dif...
Medicine
Infection
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The following set of findings is seen in Disseminated Intravasular Coagulation (DIC):
Increased fibrinogen, increased antithrombinIII, increased thrombin-antithrombin III complexes
Increased FDP, decreased PT, increased antithrombin III
Increased FDP, prolonged PT, increased thrombin-antithrombin complexes
Increased FDP, prolonged PT, reduced Platelets
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Common findings in Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) include Prolonged Prothrombin Time (PT) and/or Prolonged Paial Thromboplastin Time (PTT), thrombocytopenia, presence of schistocytes and increased levels of fibrin degradation products (FDP). Ref: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17th Edition, P...
Medicine
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