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Magistrate inquest not needed in: JIPMER 14 | [
"A. Homicide",
"B. Exhumation",
"C. Police custody death",
"D. Dowry death"
] | 0 | A. Homicide | medmcqa | Subject: Forensic Medicine
Ans. Homicide |
Which of the following disease with bird, ahropod and human chain | [
"A. Malaria",
"B. Japanese encephalitis",
"C. Paragonimus",
"D. Plague"
] | 1 | B. Japanese encephalitis | medmcqa | Topic: Communicable diseases
Subject: Social & Preventive Medicine
Agent factors :- * Caused by group B arbovirus (flavivirus) * The main reservoirs are Ardeid birds and pigs * Pigs are amplifiers of the virus and they do not manifest ove symptoms but circulates the virus Host factors :- * Most common in the age group ... |
Potter syndrome is not assoiated with | [
"A. Bilateral renal agenesis",
"B. Bilateral multicystic kidney disease",
"C. oligohydromnios",
"D. Polyhydromnios"
] | 0 | A. Bilateral renal agenesis | medmcqa | Subject: Surgery
Since there is b/l kidney agenesis or cystic disease there is no urine production
leading to oligohydromnios |
Increase in pauwel's angle indicate | [
"A. Good prognosis",
"B. Impaction",
"C. More chances of displacement",
"D. Trabecular alignment displacement"
] | 2 | C. More chances of displacement | medmcqa | Topic: Lower Limb Traumatology
Subject: Orthopaedics
Pauwel's classification - depending on angle (Pauwel's angle) formed by the line with the horizontal. More the Pauwell's angle, more unstable is the fracture with poorer prognosis Type I : <30deg Type II : 30-50deg Type III: >50deg(worst prognosis) |
A 28 year old female teacher is found to have a prolonged bleeding time and normal platelet count. She had a bleeding of "easy bleeding" with frequent bleeding of the gums, epistaxis, cutaneous bleeding and menorrhagia, further testing revealed a deficiency of Von willebrand factor. Which of the following thrombogenic ... | [
"A. Adhesion",
"B. Aggregation",
"C. Formation of fibrinogen bridges",
"D. Conformational change with activation of phospholipid surface"
] | 0 | A. Adhesion | medmcqa | Subject: Pathology
Disruption of the endothelium exposes subendothelial Von willebrand factor (VWF) and collagen, which promotes platelet adherence and activation.
Deficiency of Von willebrand factor (VWF) causes
↓ Platelet adhesion (↑ BT)
↓ Intrinsic pathway activity (↑ aPTT) |
Ifa Panchayat is dissolved, elections are to be held within? | [
"A. 1 month",
"B. 3 months",
"C. 6 months",
"D. 1 year"
] | 2 | C. 6 months | medmcqa | Subject: Social & Preventive Medicine
Ans. is 'c' i.e., 6 months |
Stomach is derived from ? | [
"A. Foregut",
"B. Midgut",
"C. Hindgut",
"D. Allantois"
] | 0 | A. Foregut | medmcqa | Subject: Anatomy
Foregut |
Which of the following is the main enzyme responsible for activation of xenobiotics? | [
"A. Cytochrome P-450",
"B. Glucuronyl transferase",
"C. Glutathione S-transferase",
"D. NADPH cytochrome P-450-reductase"
] | 0 | A. Cytochrome P-450 | medmcqa | Subject: Biochemistry
Xenobiotics are compounds which may be accidently ingested or taken as drugs or compounds produced in the body by bacterial metabolism. The cytochrome P-450 enzyme family is involved in the biotransformation reaction of xenobiotics. They are heme containing membrane proteins localized in the smoot... |
In Familial hypercholesterolemia there is deficiency of | [
"A. LDL receptor",
"B. Apoprotein A",
"C. Apo protein C",
"D. Lipoprotein lipase"
] | 0 | A. LDL receptor | medmcqa | Subject: Biochemistry
LDL receptors
Familial hypercholesterolemia (type IIa) is due to deficiency of functional LDL receptors as a result of different types of mutations. |
Botulinum affects all of the following, EXCEPT: | [
"A. Neuromuscular junction",
"B. Preganglionic junction",
"C. Post ganglionic nerves",
"D. CNS"
] | 3 | D. CNS | medmcqa | Subject: Microbiology
Diplopia, dysphagia, dysahria, dry mouth, vomiting, thirst, constipation are the clinical features associated with botulinum toxin. Patients experience minimal or no CNS effects and usually there's no significant alteration in their mental status. Ingested, inhaled or formed botulinum toxin travel... |
Which of the following is a poor prognostic factor for childhood ALL. | [
"A. Total Leukocyte count 4000-100,000",
"B. Age < 2 years",
"C. Testicular involvement",
"D. Blasts in peripheral smear"
] | 2 | C. Testicular involvement | medmcqa | Subject: Medicine
Answer is C (Testicular involvement) Testicular involvement / enlargement is a typical poor prognostic factor for childhood ALL Age < 2 years versus Testicular Involvement Typically Age < 1 year is considered a poor prognostic factor Although Age < 2 year has been mentioned as a poor prognostic factor... |
Relining of complete denture is not indicated when | [
"A. Denture contains broken teeth",
"B. There is excessive resorption of the ridge",
"C. Vertical dimension is excessively reduced and has to be changed",
"D. Centric relation does not coincide with centric occlusion"
] | 2 | C. Vertical dimension is excessively reduced and has to be changed | medmcqa | Subject: Dental |
Which of the following condition is necessary prerequisite for this change? | [
"A. Rupture of membranes",
"B. Scanty liquor amnii",
"C. Adequate liquor amnii",
"D. Air inside the uterine cavity"
] | 2 | C. Adequate liquor amnii | medmcqa | Topic: Sexual Offenses
Subject: Forensic Medicine
Ans. (C). Adequate liquor amniiThe photograph shows maceration, a sign of intrauterine death.Conditions favoring maceration: Intact membranes; adequate liquor amnii & NO air. |
Savita is 32 weeks pregnant presents in causality and diagnosed as a case of APH. Vitals are unstable with BP 80/60 which of the following is next step in M/n | [
"A. Careful observation",
"B. Blood transfusion",
"C. Medical induction of labour",
"D. Immediate cesarean section"
] | 1 | B. Blood transfusion | medmcqa | Subject: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Ans. is b i.e. Blood transfusion |
All are true about Cancer breast, except: | [
"A. Affected sibling is a risk factor",
"B. Paget's disease of nipple is intraductal type of CA",
"C. Common in aged nulliparous",
"D. Increased incidence with prolonged breast feeding"
] | 3 | D. Increased incidence with prolonged breast feeding | medmcqa | Topic: Breast
Subject: Surgery
Ans. (d) Increased incidence with prolonged breast feeding* Paget's Disease is a superficial manifest of an underlying Intra ductal carcinoma breast |
Which of the following vitamin reduces the risk of insulin resistance, obesity, and the metabolic syndrome? | [
"A. Vitamin A",
"B. Vitamin C",
"C. Vitamin D",
"D. Vitamin B12"
] | 2 | C. Vitamin D | medmcqa | Topic: vitamins
Subject: Biochemistry
Higher Intakes of Vitamin D May Be Beneficial There is evidence that Vitamin D intake considerably higher than that required to maintain calcium homeostasis reduce the risk of insulin resistance, obesity, and the metabolic syndrome, as well as various cancers. There is growing evid... |
The following drugs have significant drug interactions with digoxin except: | [
"A. Cholestyramine",
"B. Thiazide diuretics",
"C. Quinidine",
"D. Amlodipine"
] | 3 | D. Amlodipine | medmcqa | Topic: Cardiovascular system
Subject: Pharmacology
Ref:KDT 6/e p499 Cholestyramine inhibits itestinal absorption of digoxin. Thiazides result in hypokalemia and thus make precipitate digitalis toxicity by pharmacodynamic interaction. Quinidine and verampil reduces the exceion of digoxin and does make precipitate toxici... |
Antiboiotic Prophylaxis for infective endocarditis is indicated in: | [
"A. Isolated secundum ASD",
"B. Mitral valve prolapse without regurgitation",
"C. Prior coronary aery bypass graft",
"D. Coarctation of aoa"
] | 3 | D. Coarctation of aoa | medmcqa | Subject: Medicine
Answer is D (Coarctation of Aoa) Coarctation of Aoa is a high risk cardiac lesion fior the development of infective endocarditis and an indication fir antibiotic prophyloxis. |
Adder Head" appearance is found in: | [
"A. X-ray",
"B. USG",
"C. IVP",
"D. CT"
] | 2 | C. IVP | medmcqa | Subject: Radiology
VP |
Ortolani's test is done for | [
"A. Congenial dislocation of the knee joints",
"B. Congenital dislocation of the hip joints",
"C. Congenital dislocation of the shoulder joints",
"D. Congenital dislocation of the elbow joints"
] | 1 | B. Congenital dislocation of the hip joints | medmcqa | Topic: Congenital Dislocation of Hip (C.D.H.)
Subject: Orthopaedics
B. i.e. (Congenital dislocation of hip joints) (410 - Apley 8th)Important Tests**Ortolani's and Barlow's test Galeazzi test (604 CDT 4th)Congenital dislocation of hip joints** Apprehension testRecurrent dislocation of shoulder joints* Bryant's Call way... |
A 50 year old female patient complains of difficulty in swallowing. Patient gives h/o multiple diagnostic CT-scans of the head and neck region. This patient may be predominantly susceptible to which of the following? | [
"A. Medullary thyroid carcinoma",
"B. Follicular thyroid carcinoma",
"C. Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma",
"D. Papillary thyroid carcinoma"
] | 3 | D. Papillary thyroid carcinoma | medmcqa | Subject: Radiology
The incidence of thyroid carcinomas, predominantly papillary thyroid carcinomas, increases in humans after radiation exposure. There is strong dependence on age at exposure—susceptibility to radiation-induced thyroid cancer is higher in children than adults. There is little evidence for a dose respon... |
Secondary retention for a removable partial denture is provided by | [
"A. The indirect retainer",
"B. The direct retainer",
"C. Intimate contact between the denture bases and the underlying tissues",
"D. Direct and indirect retainers"
] | 2 | C. Intimate contact between the denture bases and the underlying tissues | medmcqa | Subject: Dental |
Which of the following may be seen in second degree Hea block (select three options): | [
"A. Change in QRS complex morphology",
"B. Atrial rate more than ventricular rate",
"C. Prolonged conduction time",
"D. All of the above"
] | 3 | D. All of the above | medmcqa | Subject: Medicine
Answer is A, B, and C Second degree AV block (Type I and /or Type II) may be associated with prolonged conduction time (prolonged PR interval), Atrial rate more than ventricular rate and change in QRS complex morphology (Tipe II). Name Rhythm Rate (beats/minute) P waves (lead II) PR Interval QRS compl... |
An ill 16 days old baby girl is brought to the emergency. On examination pallor and dyspnoea present with a respiratory rate of 85 per minute. Her HR is 200 bpm, hea sounds are distant and a gallop is heard. X-ray showed cardiomegaly. An echocardiogram shows dilated ventricles and dilation of the left atrium. An ECG sh... | [
"A. CHF",
"B. Glycogen storage disease",
"C. Pericarditis",
"D. Aberrant left coronary aery arising from pulmonary aery"
] | 0 | A. CHF | medmcqa | Topic: Impoant Viral Diseases in Children
Subject: Pediatrics
In CHF pallor, dyspnoea, tachypnoea, tachycardia and cardiomegaly are common regardless of the cause.The most common causes of CHF in children include myocarditis caused by adenovirus and coxsackievirus B.The echocardiogram shows ventricular and left atrial ... |
Egg shell calcification is seen in all except – | [
"A. Sarcoidosis",
"B. Silicosis",
"C. Post irradiation lymphoma",
"D. Bronchogenic CA"
] | 3 | D. Bronchogenic CA | medmcqa | Subject: Radiology |
In inversion of the foot, the sole will face: | [
"A. Upwards",
"B. Downwards",
"C. Laterally",
"D. Medially"
] | 3 | D. Medially | medmcqa | Topic: Foot
Subject: Anatomy
Ans: d (Medially) Ref: BDC, Vol. II, 4th ed, p. 155; Kieth L. Moore, 4th ed, p. 638Inversion is the movement in which the medial border of the foot is elevated, so that the sole faces medially.Eversion is the movement in which the lateral border of the foot is elevated. So that the sole fac... |
Where does the "knot" is put in the neck during judicial hanging? | [
"A. The back of the neck",
"B. Under angle of jaw",
"C. Below the chin",
"D. Choice of hangman"
] | 1 | B. Under angle of jaw | medmcqa | Subject: Forensic Medicine
In judicial hanging, a rope to allow a drop of five to seven metres according to the weight, build and age of the person, is looped round the neck, with the knot under the angle of the jaw. This causes fracture-dislocation usually at the level of the second and third, or third and fouh cervic... |
Seal finger and whale finger are associated with - | [
"A. Listeria",
"B. Erysipelothrix",
"C. Corynebacterium",
"D. Treponema"
] | 1 | B. Erysipelothrix | medmcqa | Subject: Microbiology
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Erysipelothrix |
Which of the following muscle acts as unlocker of knee? | [
"A. Gracilis",
"B. Popliteus",
"C. Saorius",
"D. Biceps femoris"
] | 1 | B. Popliteus | medmcqa | Subject: Anatomy
Popliteus rotates the tibia medially on the femur or, when the tibia is fixed, rotates the femur laterally on the tibia. At the beginning of flexion of the fully extended knee, lateral femoral rotation by popliteus muscle unlocks the joint.Must know:Locking of knee joint is due to the the action of qua... |
A 60 yr old chronic smoker presents with painless gross hematuria of 1 day duration. Which is the investigation of choice to know the cause of hematuria? | [
"A. USG",
"B. X-ray KUB",
"C. Urine routine",
"D. Urine microscopy for malignant cytology cells"
] | 3 | D. Urine microscopy for malignant cytology cells | medmcqa | Subject: Surgery
A chronic smoker with painless gross hematuria should be suspected as having bladder cancer. The most common form of bladder cancer is transitional cell carcinoma (TCC). Tobacco use, followed by occupational exposure to various carcinogenic materials such as automobile exhaust or industrial solvents ar... |
The most sensitive method for detecting cervical Chlamydia trachomatis infection is: | [
"A. Direct fluorescent antibody test",
"B. Enzyme immunoassay",
"C. Polymerase chain reaction",
"D. Culture on irradiated McConkey cells"
] | 2 | C. Polymerase chain reaction | medmcqa | Topic: Bacteria
Subject: Microbiology
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Polymerase chain reactionRef: Harrison, 17th/e, p. 1074,19th/e, p. 1165 and Ananthanarayan, 9th/e, p. 415Amplification assays such as ligase chain reaction and polymerase chain reaction are the most sensitive chlamydial diagnostic method.Other methods are:(a) Cell... |
A labourer involved with repair-work of sewers was admitted with fever, jaundice and renal failure. The most appropriate test to diagnose the infection in this patient is - | [
"A. Weil Felix test",
"B. Paul Bunnell test",
"C. Microscopic agglutination test",
"D. Microimmunofluorescence test"
] | 2 | C. Microscopic agglutination test | medmcqa | Subject: Microbiology |
Congestive hea failure in an infant is characterized by all except | [
"A. Pedal edema",
"B. Tachypnea",
"C. Sweating",
"D. Poor weight gain"
] | 0 | A. Pedal edema | medmcqa | Topic: All India exam
Subject: Anatomy
Congestive Cardiac Failure in InfantsSymptomsSignsuFeeding difficultyuTakes less volume per feeduDiaphoretic while suckinguForehead sweating.uSuck-rest-suck cycle.uPoor weight gainuPeriorbital edema uClothes no longer fituIncreasing cloth sizeuRapid breathing/nasal flaring/cyanosi... |
Congenital hydrocele is best treated by | [
"A. Eversion of sac",
"B. Excision of sac",
"C. Lord's procedure",
"D. Herniotomy"
] | 3 | D. Herniotomy | medmcqa | Topic: Urology
Subject: Surgery
Congenital hydrocele is best treated with herniotomy if they do not resolve spontaneously. Established acquired hydrocele often have thick walls. They are treated by subtotal excision of the sac. If the sac is small, thin walled and contains clear fluid, Lord's operation is done. Jaboula... |
Rate limiting step in cholesterol synthesis is catalysed by which of the following enzyme? | [
"A. HMG CoA synthetase",
"B. HMG CoA reductase",
"C. Thiokinase",
"D. Mevalonate kinase"
] | 1 | B. HMG CoA reductase | medmcqa | Subject: Biochemistry
Conversion of HMG CoA to mevalonate by HMG CoA reductase is the rate limiting step in the synthesis of cholesterol. Cholesterol is an allosteric inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase Statin drugs acts as competitive inhibitors with mevalonate for binding to HMG CoA reductase. Insulin ors the active form ... |
Vaccine administered by following route is | [
"A. Typhoral live",
"B. H1n1 killed",
"C. H1n1 live",
"D. Yellow fever live"
] | 2 | C. H1n1 live | medmcqa | Topic: Influenza
Subject: Social & Preventive Medicine
Hlnl live (Intranasal route) |
A 40-year old diabetic patient presents with proptosis of one eye and black eschar over palate. The likely organism is : | [
"A. Pseudomonas",
"B. Candida",
"C. E. coli",
"D. Mucor"
] | 3 | D. Mucor | medmcqa | Subject: Medicine |
Coloured urine is not seen in : | [
"A. Quinine",
"B. Rifampcin",
"C. Nitrofurantoin",
"D. Pyridium"
] | 0 | A. Quinine | medmcqa | Subject: Medicine
Answer is A (Quinine) Quinine is not associated with discoloured urine. |
Investigations in a clinically suspected case of tuberculosis - | [
"A. Mantoux (in children)",
"B. Sputum AFB",
"C. Bactec",
"D. All of the above"
] | 3 | D. All of the above | medmcqa | Subject: Medicine |
Schizophrenia is treated by | [
"A. Anti depressants",
"B. Anti psychotics",
"C. Anti epileptics",
"D. Mood stabilizers"
] | 1 | B. Anti psychotics | medmcqa | Subject: Pharmacology
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Anti psychotics |
Fries test is used in the diagnosis of: | [
"A. Gonorrhoea",
"B. Herpes",
"C. Chanchroid",
"D. Granuloma venereum"
] | 3 | D. Granuloma venereum | medmcqa | Subject: Microbiology
Granuloma venereum |
A 45-year-old woman complains of severe headaches and difficulty in swallowing. Over the past 6 months, she has noticed small, red lesions around her mouth as well as thickening of her skin. The patient has "stone facies" on physical examination. Which of the following antigens is the most common and most specific targ... | [
"A. C-ANCA (anti-proteinase-3)",
"B. Double-stranded DNA",
"C. P-ANCA (anti-myeloperoxidase)",
"D. Scl-70 (anti-topoisomerase I)"
] | 3 | D. Scl-70 (anti-topoisomerase I) | medmcqa | Topic: Immunity disorders
Subject: Pathology
Scleroderma (refer to the image below) Autoimmune disease of connective tissue. Antinuclear antibodies are common but are usually present in a lower titer than in patients with SLE. Antibodies viually specific for scleroderma include:- Nucleolar autoantibodies (primarily aga... |
Grave's ophthalmopathy mostly presents as September 2010 | [
"A. Proptosis",
"B. Ptosis",
"C. Reduced intraocular tension",
"D. Increased power of convergence"
] | 0 | A. Proptosis | medmcqa | Subject: Ophthalmology
Ans. A: Proptosis Graves' ophthalmopathy (also known as thyroid eye disease (TED), dysthyroid/thyroid-associated orbitopathy (TAO), Graves' orbitopathy) is an autoimmune inflammatory disorder affecting the orbit around the eye, characterized by upper eyelid retraction, swelling (edema), redness (... |
Earliest lesion seen in atherosclerosis is: | [
"A. Fatty streaks",
"B. Intimal thickening",
"C. Fibrinoid necrosis",
"D. Plaque"
] | 0 | A. Fatty streaks | medmcqa | Topic: Atherosclerosis and Arteriosclerosis
Subject: Pathology
Ans: A (Fatty streaks) Ref: Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease, 8th edition.Explanation:Fatty streaks are the earliest lesions in atherosclerosis " Ref: RobbinsMorphology of AtherosclerosisFatty StreaksThese are the earliest lesions in atherosclerosis.They... |
Flipped LDH indicating Myocardial Infarction is represented by: | [
"A. LDH-1> LDH-2",
"B. LDH-2 > LDH-1",
"C. LDH-4 > LDH-5",
"D. LDH-5 > LDH-4"
] | 0 | A. LDH-1> LDH-2 | medmcqa | Topic: C.V.S
Subject: Medicine
When LDH-1 is greater than LDH-2, it is referred to as flipped LDH and is indicative of MI. LDH-1 isoenzyme is found primarily in hea muscle and is lesser in concentration than the LDH-2 Isoenzyme which is primarily found in RBC. When the concentration of LDH-1 is observed to be greater t... |
Dimension stability of hydrocollids may be achieved by | [
"A. optimizing w:p",
"B. using cold water",
"C. prolonged manipulation",
"D. using humidor"
] | 3 | D. using humidor | medmcqa | Subject: Dental |
Blood supply of stomach is/are: | [
"A. Left gastric aery",
"B. Sho gastric aery",
"C. Lt gastroepiploic aery",
"D. All"
] | 3 | D. All | medmcqa | Subject: Anatomy
A. i.e. Left gastric aery; B. i.e. Sho gastric aery; C. i.e. Left gastroepiploic aery |
Which of the following ultrasound finding has the highest association with aneuploidy? | [
"A. Choroid plexus cyst",
"B. Nuchal translucency",
"C. Cystic hygroma",
"D. Single umbilical aery"
] | 2 | C. Cystic hygroma | medmcqa | Topic: All India exam
Subject: Microbiology
All the above mentioned are ultrasound findings associated with increased risk of aneuploidy although the highest association is seen with cystic hygroma Nuchal translucency and cystic hygroma are both measured in the first trimesterTrisomy 21 is the most common aneuploidy as... |
Which of the following is not a component of transpo system? | [
"A. Receptor activation",
"B. Selective gate",
"C. Non-selective channel",
"D. Energy coupling system"
] | 0 | A. Receptor activation | medmcqa | Topic: Respiratory chain
Subject: Biochemistry
Functions: Transpo Systems An essential role of biomembranes is to allow movement of all compounds necessary for the normal function of a cell across the membrane barrier. These compounds include a vast array of substances like sugars, amino acids, fatty acids, steroids, c... |
Burst supression pattern on EEG is typically seen in: | [
"A. Anoxic encephalopathy",
"B. Absence seizures",
"C. SSPE",
"D. Herpes simplex encephalitis"
] | 0 | A. Anoxic encephalopathy | medmcqa | Subject: Unknown
Ref: Ref: Harrisons 18/e p e-45 chapter
As the depth of coma increases, the EEG becomes nonreactive and may show a burst-suppression pattern, with bursts of mixed-frequency activity separated by intervals of relative cerebral inactivity. In other instances there is a reduction in amplitude of the EEG ... |
To feel comfoable and cool in a factory the conrrected effective temperature ( in degree Farenheit) should be - | [
"A. Less tha 69",
"B. Between 69 and 76",
"C. Between 77 and 80",
"D. Between 81 and 82"
] | 1 | B. Between 69 and 76 | medmcqa | Topic: Environment and health
Subject: Social & Preventive Medicine
Comfo zones: In deg C of corrected effective temperature Pleasant and cool 20 Comfoable and cool 20-25 (69-76F) Comfoable 25- 27 (77-80F) Hot and uncomfoable 27-28 Extremely hot 28+ Intolerably hot 30+. Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine... |
Test used for factor VIII deficiency identification is- | [
"A. PT",
"B. APTT",
"C. D dimer",
"D. FDP"
] | 1 | B. APTT | medmcqa | Topic: Bleeding Disorders
Subject: Pathology
Ans. is 'b' i.e., APTT o Factor VIII is a part of the intrinsic pathway of coagulation. The test used to identity1 the defects in the intrinsic and common pathways of coagulation is PTT. Thus prolonged PTT is a feature of patient with factor VIII deficiency.o Patients with h... |
A 19 year old female presents with pain in the neck for 5 days. She is not able to wear tie for her job because of neck pain. H/O fatigue and lethargy for 10 days. She had flu like symptoms 20 days ago which resolved spontaneously. BP 110/80 mmHg, Pulse 48/min. Extremities are cold and dry. Neck is very tender. ECG nor... | [
"A. Atropine injection",
"B. Levothyroxine administration",
"C. Aspirin",
"D. Increase iodine intake in food"
] | 2 | C. Aspirin | medmcqa | Topic: Thyroid Gland
Subject: Surgery
Answer: c) Aspirin (SCHWARTZ 19TH ED, P-1525; SABISTON 19TH ED, P-895)Granulomatous or Subacute or De Quervain's thyroiditisMost commonly occurs in 30- 40 year-old womenStrong association with the HLA-B35Fever with Sudden or gradual onset of neck painH/o preceding URI; Viral etiolo... |
Headache, apathy and deteriorating level of consciousness occurring weeks after head injury suggests; | [
"A. Chronic subdral haematoma.",
"B. Pontine hemorrhage",
"C. Continuing cerebral.",
"D. Depressed skull fracture."
] | 0 | A. Chronic subdral haematoma. | medmcqa | Subject: Surgery
Chronic subdral haematoma |
A 27-year female wearing high heels stumbled and sustained inversion injury at ankle. Which ligament is most likely to be injured in the given case? | [
"A. A",
"B. B",
"C. C",
"D. D"
] | 0 | A. A | medmcqa | Topic: Lower Extremity
Subject: Anatomy
Ans. A. (A)A. Anterior Talofibular ligamentAnkle sprains: Usually caused by the falls from height or twists of ankle. When the plantar-flexed foot is excessively inverted, the anterior and posterior talofibular and calcaneofibular ligaments are stretched and torn. The anterior ta... |
Asymmetric tonic neck reflex (ATNR) disappears at ______ | [
"A. 6 months",
"B. 5 months",
"C. 9 months",
"D. 8 months"
] | 0 | A. 6 months | medmcqa | Topic: New born infants
Subject: Pediatrics
Asymmetric tonic reflex (ATNR) diappears by 6-7 months postnatally The tonic neck reflex is produced by manually rotating the infant&;s head to 1 side and observing for the characteristic fencing posture (extension of the arm on the side to which the face is rotated and flexi... |
Ligament teres is a remnant of ? | [
"A. Ductus aeriosus",
"B. Umbilical aery",
"C. Umbilical vein",
"D. Ductus venosus"
] | 2 | C. Umbilical vein | medmcqa | Subject: Anatomy
Umbilical vein |
Sho structured primi gravida has height less then | [
"A. 140 cm",
"B. 145 cm",
"C. 150 cm",
"D. 135 cm"
] | 0 | A. 140 cm | medmcqa | Subject: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
140 cm |
Which of the following is the most specific and sensitive screening test for renovascular hypeension? | [
"A. HRCT",
"B. CT Angiography",
"C. Captopril enhanced radionucleotide scan",
"D. Doppler ultrasound of renal aeries"
] | 1 | B. CT Angiography | medmcqa | Topic: All India exam
Subject: Medicine
Hypeension due to an occlusive lesion of a renal aery is renovascular hypeensionIn the initial stages, the mechanism of hypeension generally is related to activation of the renin-angiotensin system. Obstruction of the renal aery leads to decreased renal perfusion pressure, thereb... |
Role of egg lecithin in propofol formulation is? | [
"A. Acts as emulsifying agent",
"B. Acts as preservative",
"C. Acts as carrier vehicle",
"D. Acts as antibacterial"
] | 0 | A. Acts as emulsifying agent | medmcqa | Topic: Intravenous Anesthetic Agents
Subject: Anaesthesia
Propofol is an insoluble drug that requires a lipid vehicle for emulsification. Current formulations of propofol use a soybean oil as the oil phase and egg lecithin as the emulsifying agent. |
A 63 year old man presents with a triad of angina, syncope and congestive hea failure. Which of the following valvular hea lesion can be suspected- | [
"A. antral stenosis",
"B. Tricuspid regurgitation",
"C. Aoic stenosis",
"D. Aoic regurgitation"
] | 2 | C. Aoic stenosis | medmcqa | Topic: C.V.S
Subject: Medicine
Even severe AS may exist for many years without producing any symptoms because of the ability of the hyperophied LV to generate the elevated intraventricular pressures required to maintain a normal stroke volume. Most patients with pure or predominant AS have gradually increasing obstruct... |
Generalised thickening of cortical and cancellous bones is seen in | [
"A. Osteopetrosis",
"B. Pagets disease",
"C. Osteogenesis imperfecta",
"D. Infantile hyperostosis"
] | 3 | D. Infantile hyperostosis | medmcqa | Subject: Pathology |
An athelete presented with red coloured urine after 2 days of history of severe exeion. The most probable cause is? | [
"A. Hemoglobinuria",
"B. Hemosiderinuria",
"C. Hematuria",
"D. Myoglobinuria"
] | 3 | D. Myoglobinuria | medmcqa | Subject: Surgery
Myoglobinuria REF: Harrison's Internal Medicine 17th edition chapter 382, Physiology and pathology of the urine by john dixon p. 49 Red color urine may be due to hemoglobin or myoglobin. In the question clue is given that patient is an athlete who competed in an event which lead to sternous exercise an... |
High false positive cases in a community signify that disease has - | [
"A. High prevalence & Low incidence",
"B. High incidence & Low prevalence",
"C. Low prevalence & Low incidence",
"D. High incidence & High prevalence"
] | 1 | B. High incidence & Low prevalence | medmcqa | Subject: Social & Preventive Medicine |
Which of the following is released from hypothalamus? | [
"A. Orexin",
"B. Cortisol releasing hormone",
"C. Neuropeptide",
"D. Ghrelin"
] | 1 | B. Cortisol releasing hormone | medmcqa | Subject: Physiology
There are 6 established hypothalamic releasing and inhibiting hormones :
Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH),
Thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH),
Growth hormone releasing hormone (GRH),
Growth hormone inhibiting hormone (GIH),
Luteinizing hormone releasing hormone (LHRH) and
Prolactin inhibiti... |
Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex Mediated by: | [
"A. Flocculonodular Lobe",
"B. Vermal portion of Spinocerebel 1 um",
"C. Neocerebellum",
"D. Paravermal region of Spinocerebellum"
] | 0 | A. Flocculonodular Lobe | medmcqa | Topic: Cerebellum and Brainstem
Subject: Physiology
Ans:A (Flocculonodular Lobe) Ref: Pal GK. Cerbellurn. In: Textbook of Medical Physiology. Ahuja Publishing House. 2007: 116: 871.Explanation:Functional Division of CerebellumVestibulo cerebellum/Arch-cerebellum (Flocculonodular lobe)Connections with vestibular apparat... |
Which statement best describes the cranial fossa? | [
"A. The middle cranial fossa contains the cribriform plate.",
"B. The anterior cranial fossa contains the pituitary gland.",
"C. The middle cranial fossa is floored by the sphenoid and temporal bones.",
"D. The internal acoustic meatus lies in the middle cranial fossa."
] | 2 | C. The middle cranial fossa is floored by the sphenoid and temporal bones. | medmcqa | Topic: Cranial cavity
Subject: Anatomy
The floor of the middle cranial fossa is made up of the body and greater wing of the sphenoid as well as the squamous temporal bone. The cribriform plate forms pa of the floor of the anterior cranial fossa The middle cranial fossa contains the pituitary gland. The internal acousti... |
Which of the following vitamin enhances intestinal absorption of calcium? | [
"A. Vitamin D",
"B. Vitamin K",
"C. Vitamin B1",
"D. Vitamin B2"
] | 0 | A. Vitamin D | medmcqa | Topic: vitamins
Subject: Biochemistry
Vitamin Functions Deficiency Disease D Maintenance of calcium balance Enhances intestinal absorption of Ca2+ and mobilizes bone mineral Regulation of gene expression and cell differentiation Rickets = poor mineralization of bone Osteomalacia = bone demineralization Reference: Harpe... |
Which of these is the most impoant indication for Strassmans Metroplasty done for a bicornuate uterus? | [
"A. Infeility",
"B. Menorrhagia",
"C. Repeated early pregnancy losses",
"D. Associated vaginal atresia"
] | 2 | C. Repeated early pregnancy losses | medmcqa | Topic: Mullerian Abnormalities
Subject: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Habitual aboion is the most impoant indication for surgical treatment of women who have a double uterus. The aboion rate in women who have a double uterus is to three times greater than that of the general population. Best diagnosis of the condition is ma... |
A 2-year-old child had burns on buttocks, both legs, face, neck and singeing of hair. Total surface area burnt: JIPMER 14 | [
"A. 27%",
"B. 37%",
"C. 45%",
"D. 55%"
] | 1 | B. 37% | medmcqa | Subject: Forensic Medicine
Ans. 37% |
Which test helps to differentiate between concomitant squint and paralytic squint | [
"A. Cover - uncover test",
"B. Alternate covertest",
"C. Direct cover test",
"D. None of the above"
] | 1 | B. Alternate covertest | medmcqa | Subject: Ophthalmology
This procedure causes breakdown of binocular fusion mechanism thus helpful to differentiate. |
Best disinfectant of cholera stool is- | [
"A. Bleaching powder",
"B. Cresol",
"C. Phenol",
"D. Lime"
] | 1 | B. Cresol | medmcqa | Topic: Epidemiology
Subject: Social & Preventive Medicine
Cresol is an excellent coal-tar disinfectant. It is 3 to 10 times as powerful as phenol, yet no more toxic. Cresol is best used in 5 to 20 percent strength for disinfection of farces and urine. Cresol is an all-purpose general disinfectant. (refer pgno :128 park... |
Black eye is a type of - | [
"A. Patterend abrasion",
"B. Ectopic abrasion",
"C. Ectopic bruise",
"D. Friction abrasion"
] | 2 | C. Ectopic bruise | medmcqa | Topic: Mechanical injuries
Subject: Forensic Medicine
The synopsis of forensic medicine & toxicology ; Dr k.s.narayan reddy ; 28th edition ; Pg .no . 107 Black eye is the most common example for ectopic bruising or percolated contusion . |
In a patient with a type of familial dyslipidemias he presented with palmar Xanthomas and he ias at increased risk of atherosclerosis and CAD.In Lipid profile there was elevation of triacylglycerols and cholesterol.And the IDL and chylomicrons were elevated.What is the pathophysiology of the condition? | [
"A. LDL deficiency",
"B. VLDL overproduction",
"C. Apo C-2 deficiency",
"D. Apo E deficiency"
] | 3 | D. Apo E deficiency | medmcqa | Topic: Metabolism of lipid
Subject: Biochemistry
Reference: Harpers illustrated biochemistry 30th edition page 275 |
Endolymphatic duct drains into : | [
"A. Subdural space",
"B. External space",
"C. Subarachnoid space",
"D. Succulus"
] | 0 | A. Subdural space | medmcqa | Subject: Anatomy
Ans:A.)Subdural Perilymph drains into subarachnoid space through the aqueduct of cochlea... Endolymph is absorbed in subdural space. |
Usually associated with parvovirus B19 infection in those with hereditary spherocytosis- | [
"A. Mild to moderate splenomegaly",
"B. Aplastic crisis",
"C. Gallstones",
"D. Hemolytic crisis"
] | 1 | B. Aplastic crisis | medmcqa | Topic: Immunology and Rheumatology
Subject: Medicine
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Aplastic crisis o Parvovirus B19 selectively infects erythroidprecursors and is the most common aetiological agent that induces aplastic crisis in patients with hereditary spherocytosis (and other Hemolytic disorders).Transient aplastic crisiso Pers... |
Carcinoma of the prostate arise from - | [
"A. Central zone",
"B. Peripheral zone",
"C. Transitional zone",
"D. Periurethral zone"
] | 1 | B. Peripheral zone | medmcqa | Subject: Surgery |
A patient with cushinoid features presents with hemoptysis; he shows no response to dexamethasone suppression test; most likely diagnosis here is: | [
"A. Adrenal hyperplasia",
"B. Adrenal adenoma",
"C. Ca lung with ectopic ACTH production",
"D. Pituitary microadenoma"
] | 2 | C. Ca lung with ectopic ACTH production | medmcqa | Subject: Medicine
Answer is C (Ca lung with ectopic ACTH production); Lack of suppression to dexamethasone challenge (ACTH producing tumor) and presence of hemoptysis (Carcinoma lung) in a patient with Cushinoid features suggests a diagnosis of Carcinoma lung with ectopic ACTH secretion. As a method of diagnostic worku... |
Symptomatic treatment is not required in withdrawal of: | [
"A. Cannabis",
"B. Morphine",
"C. Alcohol",
"D. Cocaine"
] | 0 | A. Cannabis | medmcqa | Topic: Substance Related and Addictive Disorders
Subject: Psychiatry
Since cannabis causes very mild withdrawal symptoms hence, no symptomatic treatment is required. LSD and other hallucinations also do not cause any withdrawal symptoms . |
Following death of a person, what happens to potassium level in the vitreous. | [
"A. Potassium level falls",
"B. Potassium level increases",
"C. Remains unchanged",
"D. It depends on cause of death"
] | 1 | B. Potassium level increases | medmcqa | Subject: Forensic Medicine
Potassium concentration raises at the rate of 0.17-0.25 mmol per hour following death. It helps in determination of time since death. |
Under transplantation of humans organs act, the punishment for the doctor involved is | [
"A. < 1 year",
"B. < 2 years",
"C. 2-5 years",
"D. > 5 years"
] | 2 | C. 2-5 years | medmcqa | Topic: Medical Jurisprudence
Subject: Forensic Medicine
The Transplantation of Human Organs Act 1994, amended in 2011, and 2012 Chapter VI and VII deals with the trial and punishment of offences under this act. Under this act, doctors involved will be punished for a period of 2-5yrs. Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLO... |
Staphylococcus aureus does not cause which of the following skin infection: | [
"A. Ecthyma gangrenosum",
"B. Bullous impetigo",
"C. Botryomycosis",
"D. Cellulitis"
] | 0 | A. Ecthyma gangrenosum | medmcqa | Subject: Microbiology
Ans. is. a. Ecthyma gangrenosum |
A young lady with symptoms of hypehyroidism with elevated T4 and TSH levels. On examination, patient was not experiencing Tachycardia or excessive sweating.Fuher examination reveals bitemporal hemianopia. Next step of management | [
"A. Sta beta blockers immediately",
"B. Conservative management sufficient",
"C. Sta antithyroid drugs and wait for symptoms to resolve.",
"D. Sta antithyroid drugs and do urgent MRI"
] | 3 | D. Sta antithyroid drugs and do urgent MRI | medmcqa | Topic: Thyroid
Subject: Surgery
Hypehyroidism with elevated levels of T4 and TSH levels and bitemporal hemianopia is highly suggestive of TSH secreting adenoma. Urgent MRI should be done to confirm the diagnosis of TSH secreting pituitary adenoma along with antithyroid drugs. Thyrotropin-secreting pituitary tumors (TSH... |
Statuary rape is - | [
"A. Less than 15 years",
"B. Less than 16 years",
"C. Less than 18 years",
"D. Less than 20 years"
] | 2 | C. Less than 18 years | medmcqa | Topic: Sexual offences and infanticide
Subject: Forensic Medicine
Ref:Textbook of Forensic medicine and toxicology (V.V.Pillay) 17th edition, page no.388 Minimum age at which female can give consent for sex by what age is 18 years. As per Sec.375IPC unlawful sexual intercourse by man with a woman with or without her co... |
A patient on amiodarone is diagnosed to have cornea verticillata. What should be management – | [
"A. Stop the drug",
"B. Penetrating keratoplasty",
"C. Lamellar keratoplasty",
"D. Observation"
] | 0 | A. Stop the drug | medmcqa | Subject: Ophthalmology
Cornea Verticillata
This is a whorl-like opacity in the corneal epithelium seen in patients on long-term treatment with medication such as amiodarone, chloroquine, phenothiazines and indomethacin.
It is also seen in patients with Fabry disease and its carrier state. The condition is generally as... |
Most aggressive lung CA: | [
"A. Squamous cell CA",
"B. Adenocarcinoma",
"C. Small cell lung CA",
"D. Large cell CA"
] | 2 | C. Small cell lung CA | medmcqa | Topic: Characteristics and Epidemiology of Neoplasia
Subject: Pathology
Ans. (c) Small cell lung CARef: Robbings 9th ed./ 717* Small cell carcinoma is a highly malignant tumor with a strong relationship to cigarette smoking.* Around 1% occurs in nonsmokers.* They are the most aggressive of lung tumors, metastasizing wi... |
Chemoprophylaxis is indicated for all except- | [
"A. Typhoid",
"B. Meningococcal meningitis",
"C. Cholera",
"D. Plague"
] | 0 | A. Typhoid | medmcqa | Topic: Intestinal Infections, Worm Infestations
Subject: Social & Preventive Medicine
Chemoprophylaxis There is no role of Chemoprophylaxis in Typhoid. For chemoprophylaxis in meningococcal meningitis, Rifampicin, Ciprofloxacin & Ceftriaxone is used. Tetracycline is used in Cholera and Plague. |
In pontaic fever, which antigen is seen in urine? | [
"A. Lipopolysaccharide-1",
"B. Lipopolysaccharide-2",
"C. Lipopolysaccharide-4",
"D. Lipopolysaccharide-6"
] | 0 | A. Lipopolysaccharide-1 | medmcqa | Subject: Microbiology
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Lipopolysaccharide-1 Legionella are classified into serogroup on the basis ofgroup specific lipopolysaccharide (somatic antigen or 'O' antigen). Legionella pneumophila sero-group-1 (LP-1) is the most common infecting organism. Urine test detect LP-1. |
Mediastinal lymph node calcification is seen in which one of the following- | [
"A. Metastatic neoplasm",
"B. Lymphoma",
"C. Sarcoidosis",
"D. Bronchiectasis"
] | 2 | C. Sarcoidosis | medmcqa | Topic: Respiratory system
Subject: Pathology
Ref:Robbins Basic Pathology (9th Edition),page no.478,479 Sarcoidosis Although sarcoidosis is considered here as an example of a restrictive lung disease, it is impoant to note that sarcoidosis is a multisystem disease of unknown etiology characterized by noncaseating granul... |
"Candle-wax spots" in the retina are present in | [
"A. Sarcoidosis",
"B. Toxoplasmosis",
"C. Syphilis",
"D. Tuberculosis"
] | 0 | A. Sarcoidosis | medmcqa | Topic: Miscellaneous
Subject: Ophthalmology
(A) Sarcoidosis # OCULAR MANIFESTATIONS OF SARCOIDOSIS:> Anterior segment: Conjunctival involvement has been reported in patients with ocular sarcoidosis.> Sarcoidosis granulomas are solitary, yellow "millet-seed" nodules.> Anterior uveitis occurs in 22%- 70% of patients with... |
The number of doses recommended for oral Ty21a typhoid vaccine is: | [
"A. 14",
"B. 5",
"C. 3",
"D. 1"
] | 2 | C. 3 | medmcqa | Subject: Social & Preventive Medicine
The Ty21a vaccine is licensed for use in individuals > 5 years. A three dose regimen is recommended. Vaccine is administered on alternate days: 0n days 1, 3 and 5. Ref: Park 21st edition, page 215. |
The drug used in petit mal seizures and has a narrow spectrum of antiepileptic activity is | [
"A. Lamotrigine",
"B. Ethosuximide",
"C. Phenytoin",
"D. Primidone"
] | 1 | B. Ethosuximide | medmcqa | Topic: Central Nervous system
Subject: Pharmacology
Ethosuximide and valproate are the drugs of choice for absence seizures and are more effective than lamotrigineReference: Katzung Pharmacology; 12th edition; Page no: 418 |
Which test is not useful in a patient with history of Syncopal attack? | [
"A. Electrophysiological testing",
"B. Tilt Table testing",
"C. PET Scan",
"D. Holter monitoring"
] | 2 | C. PET Scan | medmcqa | Subject: Medicine
Answer is C (PET Scan) : PET scan has- not been mentioned as a test to investigate syncope in Harrisons text. It is the single best answer of exclusion. Electrophysiological tests and 24 hour ECG Holter monitoring are indicated in patients where history suggests a cardiac disease. Upright tilt table t... |
Magic syndrome is seen in: | [
"A. Behcet disease",
"B. Aphthous major",
"C. Herpetiform",
"D. Bloom syndrome"
] | 0 | A. Behcet disease | medmcqa | Subject: Pathology
“MAGIC syndrome” (Mouth and Genital ulcers with Inflamed Cartilage) has been proposed to describe patients with clinical features of both relapsing polychondritis and Behcet disease. |
Acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis is caused by ? | [
"A. Enterovirus 70",
"B. Adenovirus",
"C. Poliovirus",
"D. Hepadnavirus"
] | 0 | A. Enterovirus 70 | medmcqa | Subject: Microbiology
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Enterovirus 70 Acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis (AHC) may be caused by adenoviruses, but two enteroviruses, enterovirus 70 and coxsackie A24 variant, are the major causes. |
In a 24 year old man weight of the upper limb is transmitted to the axial skeleton by: | [
"A. Coracoacromial ligament",
"B. Coracoclavicular ligament",
"C. Costoclavicular ligament",
"D. Coracohumeral ligament"
] | 1 | B. Coracoclavicular ligament | medmcqa | Subject: Anatomy
The axial skeleton shapes the longitudinal axis of the human body. Coracoclavicular ligament suspends the scapula from the lower one third of the clavicle and forms a strong bond between them. The weight of the upper limb is transmitted to the axial skeleton through this ligament. A fracture of the cla... |
Primary health care was proposed in 1978 at: | [
"A. Alma ata",
"B. New York",
"C. Geneva",
"D. Delhi"
] | 0 | A. Alma ata | medmcqa | Topic: Healthcare of the Community & International Health
Subject: Social & Preventive Medicine
Answer: A. Alma ata. (Ref Park's Textbook of PSM 22nd/Pg.832)The new approach to health care came into existence in 1978 following an international conference at Alma Ata (USSR).The Alma-Ata conference defines the primary he... |
Schizophrenia is treated by: | [
"A. Anti depressants",
"B. Anti psychotics",
"C. Anti epileptics",
"D. Mood stabilizers"
] | 1 | B. Anti psychotics | medmcqa | Subject: Pharmacology |
Gene involved in Cowden syndrome is | [
"A. P53",
"B. PTEN",
"C. RB",
"D. Ras"
] | 1 | B. PTEN | medmcqa | Topic: Neoplasia
Subject: Pathology
(B) PTENo"Phosphatase and Tensin'' homolog (PTEN) - protein in humans encoded by the PTEN gene. Gene mutations promotes development of cancers.[?]Cowden's disease/Multiple Hamartoma Syndrome:-Part of PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome-An autosomal dominant syndrome-Trichilemmomas - Numero... |
Supraventricular crest lies between- | [
"A. Pulmonary orifice and atrioventricular orifice",
"B. Atrioventricular orifice and fossa ovalis",
"C. SVC and right atrium",
"D. Right an dleft coronary artery"
] | 0 | A. Pulmonary orifice and atrioventricular orifice | medmcqa | Topic: Thorax
Subject: Anatomy
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Pulmonary orifice and atrioventricular orifice Interior of right ventricle* It is anteroinferior chamber and projects to the left of right atrium. It is in contact with the sternum.* It is divided into -i) Rough inflowing part (ventricle proper)# It is developed from rig... |
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