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The mechanism of learning and memory, include all except:
Changes in level of neurotransmitter at synapse
Increasing protein synthesis
Recruitment by multiplication of neurons
Spatial Reorganization of synapse
2c
multi
C i.e. Recruitment by multiplication of neurons
Physiology
null
db2a20ce-0d79-46e3-bc34-2dd30640d80e
Intestinal polyps that have highest potential to grow into cancer
Inflammatory polyp
Adenomatous polyp
Hyperplastic polyp
Hamaomatous polyp
1b
single
Classification of intestinal polypsInflammatory Inflammatory polyps (pseudopolyps in UC)Metaplastic Metaplastic or hyperplastic polypsHamaomatous Peutz-Jeghers polypJuvenile polypNeoplastic AdenomaTubularTubulovillousVillousAdenocarcinomaCarcinoid tumourRef: Bailey and Love, 27e, page: 1259
Surgery
G.I.T
cb5c47ae-5665-4d47-9c1b-bcdc8faf165b
Which of the following factors will not influence the rate at which a meal will leave the stomach?
Acidification of the duodenum.
Increasing the tonicity of the intestine.
Saline in the duodenum.
Lipid in the intestine.
2c
single
Fat in the intestine, low pH, and increased osmolarity of intestinal contents will reduce gastric emptying. This reflex is mediated through neuronal and endocrine factors comprising the enterogastric reflex. Saline in the intestine will not affect gastric emptying.
Physiology
null
d1ce7f7f-83ac-4cb5-903c-a7a46ee97a6a
A 33-year-old patient is suffering from a sudden occlusion at the origin of the descending (thoracic) aoa. This condition would most likely decrease blood flow in which of the following intercostal aeries?
Upper six anterior
All of the posterior
Upper two posterior
Lower six posterior
3d
multi
The first two posterior intercostal aeries are branches of the highest (superior) intercostal aery of the costocervical trunk; the remaining nine branches are from the thoracic aoa. The internal thoracic aery gives off the upper six anterior intercostal aeries and is divided into the superior epigastric and musculophre...
Anatomy
Thorax: Aerial supply
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Nifedipine and beta-blocker are given together -
To decrease pedal edema due to nifedipine
To overcome increased sympathetic activity of nifedipine
Anti CHF action of propranolol
Antiarrhythmic effect of nifedipine
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., To overcome increased sympathetic activity of Nifedipine b-Blocker is given along with Nifedipine because a) Reflex tachycardia (Increased sympathetic activity) caused due to Nifedipine, is prevented by b-blocker. b) b-blockers cause dilatation of coronary aeries by unopposed a-mediated vasoconstricti...
Pharmacology
null
bcd58e07-684b-485a-bd3e-475b0c6963ae
Marfan's syndrome associated with?
Retinal detachment
Vitreous hemorrhage
Ectopia lentis
Roth spots
2c
single
Ectopia lentis REF: Khurana 4th ed p. 422, Pediatric ophthalmology: A clinical guide by Pamela Gallin Table 8-7 "Marfan's syndrome is the most common cause of subluxated lens of childhood" Differential diagnosis of dislocated/subluxated lens: Trauma Ectopia lentis et pupillae Aniridia Syphilis Megalocornea (X linked re...
Ophthalmology
null
54a4b352-50e2-4765-b890-0b3af5eb6ab8
True regarding the contractive of graft is
Thicker the graft more the secondary contracture
Thinner the graft more the primary contracture
Thicker the graft more is primary and secondary contracture
Thinner the graft more the secondary contracture
3d
multi
Thicker the graft more the primary contracture. Thinner the graft more the secondary contracture.
Surgery
null
a9a8b996-bc80-44c0-96b9-b613dcab1cf1
Sleep spindles and K complexes occur in which phase of the sleep cycle
REM
Stage I
Stage II
Stage III
2c
single
Sleep spindles are sudden bursts of oscillatory brain activity generated during stage 2 of NREM sleep.K complexes are large waves that react to external stimuli while sleeping also seen during stage 2 of NREM sleep.
Physiology
Nervous system
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In a patient with wide-complex tachycardia, the presence of all of the following in the ECG indicates ventricular tachycardia except
Atrioventricular dissociation
Fusion beats
Typical right bundle branch block
Capture beats
2c
multi
Answer is C (Typical right bundle branch block) Wide complex tachycardia due to ventricular tachycardia (VT) is characterized by bizzare QRS pattern that does not mimic typical RBBB or LBBB QRS complexes The presence of wide QRS complex tachycardia with typical RBBB or LBBB suggests supraventricular tachycardia with ab...
Medicine
null
d783f6e8-4d20-40a3-8e47-e79437415e0c
Best test for lung fibrosis-
Chest xray
MRI
HRCT
Biopsy
2c
single
Chest X ray may be normal in individuals with early or limited disease.HRCT typically demonstrates a patchy,predominantly peripheral,subpleural and basal reticular pattern, and,in more advanced disease,the presence of honeycombing cysts and traction bronchiectasis.When these features are present,HRCT has a high positiv...
Medicine
Respiratory system
e328deb7-d07a-452c-80bb-fcc090927276
Structure not passing through the esophageal hiatus -
Left phrenic nerve
Right vagus nerve
Left vagus nerve
Left gastric artery
0a
single
Oesophageal opening -        Level- T10 -        At muscular portion derived from right crus -        Structures transmitted Oesophagus Oesophageal branch of the left gastric artery Vagus nerve
Anatomy
null
d12a32d4-035f-47c9-a81b-a1312746c2ef
Atropine is added to pyridostigmine in treatment of myasthenia gravis due to:
To prevent the central excitation
To decrease the muscarinic side effects
To prolong the effect of neostigmine
To delay the progression of disease
1b
single
Ans. B. To decrease the muscarinic side effectsTreatment of myasthenia gravisa. Anticholinesterase - Pyridostigmine, an intermediate-acting agent, is preferred in clinical use to the shorter-acting neostigmine bromide and the longer-acting Ambenonium chloride. Dosing is every 6 hours for pyridostigmine and every 4 hour...
Pharmacology
A.N.S.
07743d5a-8055-40a3-93b0-77f8cfdce033
In a case of undifferentiated arthritis, presence of anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti CCP) indicates strong possibility of which of the following?
Rheumatoid arthritis
Systemic lupus erythematosis
Mixed connective tissue disorder
Reactive arthritis
0a
single
Anticitrullinated peptide antibody test (Anti ccp) test is more specific than rheumatoid factor for diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. It may be positive very early in the course of the disease.
Orthopaedics
null
8c72d5b4-052c-4889-b273-1fda0f9c5237
True about polio vaccination is all EXCEPT:
Follow up of AFP every 30 days
Salk contains three types of polio virus
Pulse polio doses are extra and supplemental
Oral polio vaccine provides intestinal immunity also
0a
multi
Follow up of AFP every 30 days REF: Park 20thedition page 180-184 AFP surveillance is done every 60 days to check for residual paralysis Salk contains all three types of polio virus inactivated by formalin, contains 20,2 & 4D antigen of types 1,2 and 3 The doses of OPV given during pulse polio immunization are extra an...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
fb326aab-b325-4f7f-a1cc-00f2e1d19eae
Maximum audible tolerance is? (As per factory Act)
90 db for 6 hours
90 db for 8 hours
85 db for 6 hours
85 db for 8 hours
1b
single
ANSWER: (B) 90 db for 8 hoursREF: Dhingras 3rd ed page 46According to ministry of labour government of IndiaA noise of 90 db, 8 hrs a day for 5 days per week is maximum safe limit.No exposure in excess of 115 db is permittedNo impulse noise of intensity greater than 140 db is permitted.Persons working in area where noi...
ENT
Physiology of Ear
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Which of the following is the principal mode of heat exchange in an Infant incubator?
Radiation
Evaporation
Convection
Conduction
2c
single
Infants lose heat from the skin to the environment by the following methods: Convection :This is the loss of heat from the infant&;s skin to the surrounding air. Infants lose a lot of heat by convection when exposed to cold air or draughts. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition
Pediatrics
New born infants
ccd13a69-f98d-4570-afb0-352249608047
Complication of acute anterior uveitis are all EXCEPT
Secondary glaucoma
Cataract
Retinal detachment
Macular oedema
2c
multi
C i.e. Retinal detachment
Ophthalmology
null
15b40e83-aa2e-4955-82ba-bfe1cdcf2a75
Lymphatics from the upper limb drain into which group of axillary nodes?
Anterior group
Lateral group
Central group
Posterior group
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Lateral groupLateral group:Lie along the upper pa of the humerus, medial to the axillary vein.Receive lymph from upper limb.
Anatomy
null
7d9cae75-8068-4952-9a9d-3febf97ebe2d
Beta adrenergic blocker having cardioselectivity, intrinsic sympathomimetic activity and membrane stabilizing propey is:
Carvedilol
Atenolol
Acebutolol
Metoprolol
2c
single
Acebutolol is cardioselective Beta blocker with intrinsic sympathomimetic activity and membrane stabilizing propey * Cardioselective Beta blockers : Metoprolol, Atenolol , Acebutolol , Bisoprolol , Nebivolol These drugs are more potent in blocking cardiac (Beta 1) than bronchial (Beta 2) receptors. However, selectivity...
Pharmacology
ANS
9e95a4b0-841a-44c3-90ec-6a918b91e10e
Hypokalemia is associated frequently with
Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis
Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
1b
single
Insulin, b2-adrenergic activity, thyroid hormone, and alkalosis promote Na+/K+-ATPase-mediated cellular uptake of K+, leading to hypokalemia. Causes of Hypokalemia I. Decreased intake A. Starvation B. Clay ingestion II. Redistribution into cells A. Acid-base 1. Metabolic alkalosis B. Hormonal 1. Insulin 2. Increased b2...
Medicine
Fluid and electrolytes
ae984c48-f819-4358-8fac-4b97ec00fccd
Which pa of the renal system produces and secretes renin?
JG cells
Macula densa
Tubular cells
All of the above
0a
multi
The renin is produced by the juxtaglomerular cells (JG cells). These epitheloid cells are located in the media of the afferent aerioles as they enter the glomeruli. Renin is also found in agranular lacis cells that are located in the junction between the afferent and efferent aerioles. This enzyme acts in conce with an...
Physiology
null
6892a2af-eb5d-41b4-a465-0c3b14d035b6
Lucid interval may be seen in ?
Intracerebral hemorrhage
Alcohol intake
Insanity
Subdural hemorrhage
2c
single
Ans. is `e' i.e., Insanity Lucid interval is seen in insanity and epidural haemorrhage. Lucid interval is a state of consciousness between two episodes of unconsciousness in subacute/chronic epidural haemorrhage. It is significant that during this period (lucid interval), the person can : (i) Make a valid will, (ii) Ca...
Forensic Medicine
null
d9350a2c-98e4-4be1-be5c-f24cf6293662
In presence of Halden effect, CO2 uptake is 2 ml/ 100 ml of blood in aeries, what will be CO2 uptake in absence of Haldone effect in veins ?
2 ml/100 ml of blood
4 ml/100 ml of blood
6 ml/100 ml of blood
8 ml/100 ml of blood
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., 4 ml/100 ml of blood
Physiology
null
eba3c443-abeb-4e38-99d7-74b07d197dc0
Contents of broad ligament are all except
Round ligament
Uterine vessels
Infundibulopelvic Ligament
Internal pudendal artery
3d
multi
Internal pudendal artery is not content of broad ligament.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
cce1aa51-930b-493d-a449-8c3297fefe7b
A healthy 75-year-old man bleeds from a duodenal ulcer. Medical management and endoscopic measures fail to stop the bleeding. What is the next step in management?
Continued transfusion of 8 U of blood
Administration of norepinephrine
Oversewing of the bleeding point
Oversewing of the bleeding point, vagotomy. and pyloroplasty
3d
multi
In general, surgery for peptic ulcer bleeding is indicated at an earlier stage in an older patient because vessels are atherosclerotic and less likely to stop bleeding spontaneously. In addition, diminished perfusion of the heart, brain, and kidneys is less well tolerated in elderly patients. At surgery, the gastroduod...
Surgery
Stomach & Duodenum
66eccde8-14d9-4deb-82ea-cd6fbccb9667
After radical mastectomy there was injury to the long thoracic nerve. The integrity of the nerve can be tested at the bedside by asking the patient to:-
Shrug the shoulders
Raise the arm above the head on the affected side
Touch the opposite shoulder
Lift a heavy object from the ground
1b
multi
Nerve Muscle Movement long thoracic nerve serratus anterior overhead abduction. spinal accessory nerve trapezius Shrugging of shoulder Lateral and medial pectoral nerves Pectoralis major touching the opposite shoulder.
Anatomy
Upper limb bones and muscles (proximal region) & Scapular movements
039a2b9b-bf96-42e4-967e-2fbbe839b96f
Which of the following is not true about tryptophan?
Involved in niacin synthesis
Involved in serotonin synthesis
Involved in melatonin synthesis
It is a non essential amino acid.
3d
multi
Tryptophan is an essential aminoacid. It is used in the synthesis of Melatonin, serotonin and niacin.
Biochemistry
null
8f007e2d-bb43-4fc0-9990-19af15c96939
25 year old patient presented with mass in rt iliac fossa. Which after laparotomy was found to be carcinoid of 2.5 cm. in diameter. What will be next step in management -
Segmental resection
Appendicetomy
Rt. hemicolectomy
Do yearly 5 HIAA assay.
2c
multi
null
Surgery
null
578847df-3ec3-4fde-8ea0-3ab69f279392
Which is not a metastatic complication of gonococci -
Endocarditis
Meningitis
Nephritis
Arthritis
2c
single
null
Microbiology
null
5d4514a4-98e5-4045-8bf5-4261c4f98e57
Regarding International Classification of Diseases untrue is
Revised every 10 years
10th revision has 15 major chapters
Is base for use in other health fields
Coding system in 10th revision is alpha numerical
1b
multi
Ans. b (10th revision has 15 major chapters) (Ref. Park PSM 22nd/ 47)INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF DISEASES (ICD)# It is conducted by the WHO every 10 years and accepted for national and international use.# Since its inception, ICD has been revised about once every 10 years; the latest revision, the 10th revision, ca...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Miscellaneous
e0dac310-7fb0-45bf-8eba-c777131574bb
False regarding calcium homeostasis in pregnancy is?
Serum non ionized calcium levels fall
Serum ionized calcium levels fall
Intestinal absorption of calcium increased
Levels of 1,25 dihydroxy vitamin D are increased
1b
multi
Ans. B. Serum ionized calcium levels fallTotal serum calcium levels, (which include both ionized and non-ionized calcium), decline during pregnancy, reduction follows lowered plasma albumin concentrations and, a consequent decrease in the amount of circulating protein- bound non ionized calcium. Serum ionized calcium l...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Physiological changes during Pregnancy
9f97a5b7-7b68-4c7f-b4e1-be64d218a591
The ‘a’ wave in venous waveform is absent in case of
AV dissociation
Atrial fibrillation
Tricuspid incompetency
All of the above
1b
multi
null
Medicine
null
6eefba3d-9f28-47d7-9cb3-a58d1c451cdf
Commonest form of anthrax is -
Wool sorters disease
Alimentary type
Cutaneous type
None of the above
2c
multi
null
Surgery
null
bb9a81c7-106b-4db9-a007-98e11d8ddea1
Anencephaly causes all except :
Prematurity
Face presentation
Hydramnios
None
3d
multi
None
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
1e6b146b-fa7f-446e-af5a-98ede9b2b469
A 30-year-old restrained driver was involved in a motor-vehicle crash. He is hemodynamically stable and has a large seat belt sign on the abdomen. His abdomen is tender to palpation. In this patient one should be most concerned about:
Liver and spleen injury
Transection of the head of the pancreas
Renal pedicle avulsion
Hollow-viscus injuries
3d
multi
While all the injuries listed are potential problems in this patient, the most severe is blunt hollow viscus injury. A delay in diagnosis beyond 12 hours is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. There may be very few physical signs of a viscus perforation and CT findings may be subtle and not definitive. A...
Surgery
Trauma
2bed1804-06c2-48ab-b82e-1cfa9eb2a97f
A young pregnant woman presents with fulminant hepatic failure. The most likely aetiological agent is:
Hepatitis B virus
Hepatitis C virus
Hepatitis E virus
Hepatitis A virus
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Hepatitis E virus(Ref: Ananthanarayan, 9th/e, 550 and 8th/e, p. 546)* Fulminant hepatitis may occur rarely in 1 - 2% of cases, except for the pregnant women who are particularly at higher risk (20%) of developing fulminant hepatitis.
Microbiology
Hepatitis Viruses
a800c4bc-4106-4d3e-9340-f18bcb2606f2
Vogt&;s triad is indicative of
Past attack of herpes zoster ophthalmicus
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome
Past attack of acute iridocyclitis
Past attack of acute-angle closure glaucoma
3d
single
Vogt&;s triad of clinical signs of past acute angle closure glaucoma includes sector iris atrophy, pigment dispersion on corneal endothelium and anterior subcapsular cataractous changes called Glaukomflecken. Ref:- Parsons diseases of eye; pg num:-298
Ophthalmology
Glaucoma
80a35d62-c1b3-4984-af9c-fca9628e3c44
Retienloeyte level in newborn's ?
0.2–1.5%
1–1.6%
2.5–6%
6–10.2%
2c
single
Reticulocyte count is the percentage of reticulocytes in total red blood cells.
Pediatrics
null
4301eb46-fe67-4d68-a9d4-9347b53b7a58
"Kayser - Fleischer rings" seen in
Wilson's disease
a -1 Antitrypsin deficiency
Haemochromatosis
Primary biliary cirrhosis
0a
single
(Wilson's disease) (648 - HM) (656- Basic pathology 8th)* Greenish brown pigmented rings in the periphery of the cornea (Kayer - Fleischer rings) seen in Wilson's disease* In wilson disease, deposition of copper occurs
Pathology
Liver & Biliary Tract
68bb4b63-ef08-48c7-bd71-8b7d1ceb2646
Which of these is true of fetal haemoglobin?
HbF binds more avidly to to 2,3 DPG
HbF is completely replaced by HbA at the time of bih
HbA first appears in fetal blood at 11 weeks when bone marrow stas hematopoiesis
With Sickle cell anemia very low amounts of HbF is produced
2c
multi
Hb F binds less avidly to 2,3 DPG than HbA and thus has higher affinity for oxygen than HbA Almost 65 to 90% of haemoglobin at bih is HbF. After bih HbF gamma gene is switched off and HbA beta gene is switched on so more and more HbA is formed. Sickle cell patients have relatively high amounts of fetal Hb. HbA first ap...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Fetal circulation
d992e46e-da23-4d39-97a1-2df7c3a14767
Dawn phenomenon refers to -
Early morning hyperglycemia
Early morning hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia followed by hyperglycemia
High insulin levels
0a
single
The dawn phenomenon, also called the dawn effect, is the term used to describe an abnormal early-morning increase in blood sugar (glucose) -- usually between 2 and 8 a.m. -- in people with diabetes. It arises through a combination of the normal circadian rhythm and release of counter-regulatory hormones (growth hormone...
Medicine
Endocrinology
4bdae011-b965-4677-9603-3c18a2d8f27e
Bisphosphonates are useful in all EXCEPT:
Hypercalcemia of malignancy
Vitamin D excess
Postmenopausal osteoporosis
Paget disease
1b
multi
ANSWER: (B) Vitamin D excessREF: KDT 6th ed page 333, Lippincot 6th ed page 758, Year Book of Endocrinology 2013 - Page 179See details of Bisphosphonates in Pharmacology 2013 Session 2
Pharmacology
Endocrinology
03466028-c851-4195-9180-af8923114028
Galactorrhoea due to ectopic prolactin is seen in a) Malignant thymoma b) Bronchogenic carcinoma c) Medullary carcinoma thyroid d) Hypemephroma
abc
bd
bcd
cd
1b
single
null
Medicine
null
4ce09107-6530-44db-9646-987f19e6f592
True about Anorexia nervosa
Is more common than bulimia
Can have a low T4 in the presence of a normal T3
May have a hypochloremic hypokalemic alkalosis
Is associated with constipation more commonly than diarrhea
3d
multi
Is associated with constipation more commonly than diarrhoea T3 is more o en low with an apparently normal T4. Diarrhoea may occur with laxative abuse but constipation is commonest with inherent hypomotility of the gut.
Pathology
All India exam
32becfae-96b7-412a-9c12-e597716834dc
The following name is associated with psychodynamic theory
Carl Jung
Sigmund Freud
Emil Kraeplin
Eugen Bleuler
1b
single
Contributor: Freud, Sigmund (1856-1939) Coined the Term: Free association, Psychoanalysis, Psychodynamics, Oedipus complex, Electra complex, Penis envy, Primal scene, Ego defence mechanisms, Repression, Psychological determinism, Pleasure principle, Reality principle Special Mention: Founder of psychoanalysis; some of ...
Psychiatry
Cognitive development and defence mechanism
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A primigravida with full term pregnancy in labor for 1 day is brought to casualty after dia handing. On examination she is dehydrated, slightly pale, bulse 100/min, BP120 / 80 mm Hg. abdominal examination reveals a fundal height of 36 weeks, cephalic presentation, foetal hea absent, mild uterine contractions present. O...
Cesarean section
Oxytocin drip
Ventouse delivery
Craniotomy and vaginal delivery
2c
multi
Ventouse delivery
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
46ba59c5-72e2-4f18-bb87-bf297a2f73f7
A laboratory experiment is performed to evaluate the chemotactic potential of a group of potential mediators. Which of the following substances most likely has the greatest affinity for neutrophils?
C5a
Fucosyl transferase
P-selectin
TNF-a
0a
single
Several substances have chemotactic potential for neutrophils. C5a is a prominent example Chemotactic Factors Factor Description Chemotactic For Formylated peptides Bacterial products of Escherichia coli Neutrophils C5a Activated complement component Neutrophils HETE, LTB Leukotrienes Neutrophils Kallikrein Product of ...
Pathology
Chemical mediators in plasma: Kinin system
260d533f-b646-42ef-ab09-dfb6b13c362d
Antihelminthic which acts by flaccid paralysis of worms is-
Piperazine
Bephenium
Pyrantel
None
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Piperazine Piperazine o It causes hyperpolarization of ascaris muscle by a GABA agonistic action opening Cl-channels --> flaccid paralysis. o Piperazine safe and well tolerated drug, it is also safe in pregnancy. Remember o Drugs causing flaccid paralysis Ivermectin, piperazine. o Drugs causing spasti...
Pharmacology
null
44be9240-fd1d-4e32-81a8-1dbc2a368850
Pseudoaerial aneurysm in drug abuser&;s seen in
Radial
Brachial
Femoral
Carotid
2c
single
Pseudoaneurysm is a rare condition arising from disruption in aerial wall with blood dissecting into the tissues around the damaged aery creating a perfused sac that communicates with the aerial lumen. Its incidence is on rise due to increase in endovascular procedures, hemodialysis and intravenous drug abuse. Here we ...
Surgery
Vascular surgery
d321bbde-5e9d-4356-8aa0-4878af745ce8
Commonest mass in the middle mediastinum is –
Lipoma
Aneurysm
Lymph node mass
Congenital cysts
2c
single
"Lymphadenopathy is by for the most common middle mediastinal mass". "The most common middle mediastinal mass is adenopathy". "Lymphadenopathy is the most common middle mediastinum mass".                   You should keep in mind that, though, the most common middle mediastinal mass is lymph nodes enlargement, duplica...
Radiology
null
506a01cd-d738-4bcb-a7fc-39afdb6b2028
All of the following are true of Neurocvsticercosis EXCEPT
Albendazole is the drug of choice
More common in vegetarians
Produces intracerebral calcification
Man is the definitive host
1b
multi
(B) More common in vegetarians # Neurocysticercosis is caused by infection with the pork tapeworm Taenia solium, and undergoes specific clinical and imaging changes at it progresses through four stages of infection.1. Vesicular - viable parasite with intact membrane and therefore no host reaction. Cyst is CSF density /...
Medicine
Miscellaneous
33585926-8ebc-4a20-9e33-32110aad28bd
Magaldrate is converted by gastric acid to -
Magnesium hydroxide
Magnesium hydroxide and calcium carbonate
Magnesium hydroxide and Aluminium hydroxide
Calcium carbonate and aluminium hydroxide
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Magnesium hydroxide and Aluminium hydroxide Magaldrate:o Magaldrateis a common antaciddrug that is used for the treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers, esophagitis from gastroesophageal reflux.o Magaldrate is a hydroxymagnesium aluminate complex that is converted rapidly in gastric acid to Mg(OH)2 a...
Pharmacology
Anti-Ulcer
c522061a-3377-4b16-b74c-40ca139dd140
All the following show miliary shadows on chest X-ray except:
Pneumoconiosis
Mitral stenosis
Sarcoidosis
Staphylococcal pneumonia
3d
multi
Ans. Staphylococcal pneumonia
Radiology
null
02fd89f7-c6a8-4f57-a149-57ffbacd890c
Most important feature of delirium -
Impaired attention
Anxiety
Hyperactivity
Clouding of consciousness
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Clouding of consciousness o The most conspicuous feature is a clouding of consciousness which ranges from mild dulling to deep coma.Deliriumo Delirium is defined by the acute onset of fluctuating cognitive impairment and a disturbance of consciousness. It is also referred to as acute confusional state...
Psychiatry
Organic Mental Disorder
db692adb-319f-4803-ae79-c450790664f1
Which of the following is/are included in bipolar disease -a) Hypomaniab) Cyclothymiac) Paranoid disorderd) Hyperthymiae) Kleptomania
ac
ab
ad
bc
1b
single
null
Psychiatry
null
6b12325f-1c6e-4c2f-abc0-c86013a3b1fb
Which of the micromineral is a constituent of vitamin B12 -
lodine
Zinc
Cobalt
Iron
2c
single
Ans. is 'c* i.e., Cobalt o Vitamin B12. is a corrinoid, i.e. cobalt-containing compound possessing the corrin ring.Microminerals or trace elementsChromiumPotentiate the effect of insulinImpaired glucose metabolismCobaltConstituent of vitamin B12QMacrocytic anemiaCopperConstituent of oxidase enzymes, e.g., tyrosinase, l...
Unknown
null
ba52876c-d68b-4496-8e7e-48a8ea36572e
The Fc piece of which Immunoglobulin fixes C1 complements?
IgA
IgG
IgD
IgE
1b
single
.
Pharmacology
All India exam
985b302f-1093-4209-891c-218c7a2dae34
A patient on amphotericin B develops hypokalemia of 2.3 meq/1. K+ supplementation required:(AIIMS November 2013, Nov 2012)
40 mEq over 24 hours
60 mEq over 24 hours
80 mEq over 24 hours
120-160 mEq over 24 hours
3d
single
Ans. d. 120-160 mEq over 24 hours (Ref: Cecil Textbook of Medicine by Goldmann/Ausiello Renal and Genitourinary Diseases 22/e p685)Except in unusual circumstances, the total amount of potassium administered daily should not exceed 200 mEq.Potassium SupplementationA prudent protocol to follow is to add potassium chlorid...
Medicine
Electrolyte
ad053d8b-39b1-49b8-90ef-799e9cded1e0
Hormone therapy indicated in menopausal women:
Hot flash
Ca breast
Endometriosis
Uterine bleeding
0a
single
Ans. a. Hot flashRef: Shaws Textbook of Gynecology 16th Ed; Page No-74HORMONE REPLACEMENTTHERAPYBenefits and RisksEstrogen therapy is the most effective FDA-approved method for relief of menopausal vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes), it is also used in genitourinary atrophy and dyspareunia.Hot flashes:Excess amount of sw...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Physiology & Histology
d12d57f1-c338-4adf-a90a-e9e62f9ec7c2
Radiological hallmark of primary tuberculosis in childhood is?
Ghon's focus
Normal chest Xray
Lymphadenopathy
Pleural effusion
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Lymphadenopathy Lymphadenopathy with or without parenchymal abnormality is the radiological hallmark of primary tuberculosis in childhood.
Radiology
null
078579c4-6bd5-4418-87e0-e8de95addb69
Causes of eosinophilia -a) Hodgkin's diseaseb) Filariasisc) MId) HIV infection
acd
bcd
abd
ab
2c
single
Conditions producing allergic reactions and resulting eosinophilia are: Drugs: Iodides, Aspirin, Sulfonamides, Nitrofurantoin, Penicillins, Cephalosporins. Disease conditions: Hay fever, Asthma, Eczema, Serum sickness, Allergic vasculitis, Pemphigus, All types of parasitic infections. Collagen vascular diseases: RA, E...
Pathology
null
1bcc0bd8-02e6-4387-a3fc-3ba35c75cc88
Ante's law is followed in the construction of
Complete denture
Fixed partial denture
Removable partial denture
All of the above
1b
multi
null
Dental
null
a1986cf1-644a-4451-9d79-719da9cc2532
Which of these rules is associated with the highlighted bone?
Rule of Hasse
Rule of half dozen
Rule of Ashley
Rule of Nysten
2c
single
Ans. (C). Rule of AshleyREVISE IT NOW POINTSRule of Hasse - Gestational age from rigor mortisRule of Ashley - Sex determination from sternal length (> 149 cm - Male; < 149 cm - Female)Rule of 9 - Burns (Rule of Wallace)Rule of 12 - Rigor mortis.Rule of Nysten -Sequential development of rigor mortis.Rule of Half dozen (...
Forensic Medicine
Forensic Psychiatry
b3221deb-4b2f-4a83-99c8-7bece776d82b
All are true for Rapid sand filters except:
No preliminary storage of raw water is required
Operation requires highly skilled persons
Frequent washing is not required
Can be gravity type or pressure type
2c
multi
Comparison of Rapid and Slow Sand Filters: Rapid sand filter Slow sand filter aka Biological filter Space Occupies very little space Occupies large areas Rate of filtration 200 m.g.a.d 2-3 m.g.a.d Effective size of sand 0.4-0.7 mm 0.2-0.3 mm Preliminary treatment Chemical coagulation & sedimentation Plain sedimentation...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Water
9dd669d6-024c-4792-938e-660ed66bdcc0
An epiphyseal bone lesion is -
Osteogenic sarcoma
Chondroblastoma
Ewing's sarcoma
Chondromyxoid fibroma
1b
single
Chondroblastoma also reffered to as codman tumours are rare benign cailaginous neoplasms that charecteristically arise in the epiphysis or apophysis of along bone in young patients. It has high occurence and high chance of metastasis. ref img
Pathology
Breast
dbfd48a1-9372-4267-8f6c-623f21208682
Which anti-epileptic drug will cause hirsutism in a 30 year old woman: March 2013
Phenytoin
Carbamazepine
Valproate
Ethosuximide
0a
single
Ans. A i.e. Phenytoin Dermatologic side-effects of Phenytoin includes hyperichosis, rash, exfoliative dermatitis, pruritis, hirsutism, and coarsening of facial features.
Pharmacology
null
0757f085-a722-489a-a8e4-4d4f386fa619
Test used to differentiate between chromosomal pattern of normal cell and cancer cell?
FISH
PCR
Karyotyping
Comparative genomic hybridization
3d
single
null
Pathology
null
ae77f9e3-1c17-4bc7-839e-7269dbbe541b
All of the following statements about penicillin G are true EXCEPT :
It is actively secreted in tubules
It is never administered orally
It is effective, against gram positive as well as some gram negative bacteria
It acts by inhibiting cell wall synthesis
1b
multi
Penicillin act by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis via the inhibition of transpeptidation reaction. Penicillin G is the drug of choice for: - Gram +ve bacteria (like Streptococcus, Pneumococcus, non-beta-lactamase producing Staphylococcus, Clostridium and other gram-positive rods) - Gram-negative bacteria (lik...
Pharmacology
null
7d0d3757-aa09-41ce-aa0d-47e13f0c3031
For a mobile tumour on vocal cord, treatment is:
Surgery
Chemotherapy
Radiotherapy
None of the above
2c
multi
According to Dhingra Radiotherpy is the treatment of choice for vocal cord cancer with normal mobility. Normal mobility of cord suggests that growth is only limited to the surface and belongs to either stage T1 or T2. TOC for stage T1 of glottic carcinoma - radiotherapy. TOC for stage T2 of glottic carcinoma - depends ...
ENT
null
85ec6e0a-3546-468a-98fb-e0c458b8fd4e
Tubercles of Montgomery are present in:
Lung
Duodenum
Liver
Breast
3d
single
Montgomery’s glands or Montgomery Tubercles are the large sebaceous and rudimentary milk glands present in the areola surrounding the nipple of the female breast.
Unknown
null
83d11f6f-924f-49d4-af78-9d92ad75b1af
Which of the following diuretic is used in the given condition?
Furosemide
Thiazide
Acetazolamide
Neomycin
0a
single
Loop diuretics are 1st choice in hepatic cirrhosis associated edema along with aldosterone antagonist.Ref: Katzung 13thed.Pg 265
Pharmacology
Gastrointestinal tract
9e886826-9722-4be1-86d9-cf720e294fe4
The indicator used in autoclave is -
Clostridium tetani
Bacillus stereothermophilus
Bacillus pumilis
Bacillus subtilisvamiger
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Bacillus stearothermophilus Steam sterilization is widely used as a terminal sterilization process for pharmaceutical drug products in glass ampoules, vials, syringes, and plastic containers.It is also used for sterilizing closures, filters, manufacturing equipment, cleaning equipment, and so forth. B...
Microbiology
General
4fc30947-1e18-46a4-b1ba-7dac54142704
Hyaline cartilage of respiratory tree extends up to:
Tertiary bronchiole
Secondary bronchiole
Terminal bronchiole
Bronchi
3d
single
Hyaline cartilage extends till the bronchi and are absent (or scatteredly present) distally in the bronchioles. Goblet cells also extend till bronchus level; beyond that they are present scatteredly.
Anatomy
null
27130e7c-8427-45a2-8423-7f670e1fa323
The drug of choice for the treatment of Thyrotoxicosis during pregnancy is ?
Carbimazole
Iodine therapy
Propylthiouracil
Metimazole
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Propylthiouracil o Both carbimazole and propylthiourcil can be used during pregnancy, but propyl-thiouracil is the drug of choice because its greater protein binding allows low doses of propylthioracil to be transferred across the placenta and therefore less chance of hypothyroidism. o Historically, p...
Pharmacology
null
65302436-4b9a-4c7d-94d1-ef5da90b193d
Which Anti-Fungal is safe in both Renal Failure and Hepatic Failure patients ?
Amphotericin B
Caspofungin
Micafungin
Anidulafungin
3d
multi
ECHINOCANDINS: MOA: Inhibits 1,3-b-d-glucan synthesis. Three Echinocandins are approved for clinical use: Caspofungin, Anidulafungin,and Micafungin. Used against Candida and Aspergillus sp. Fungicidal activity against Candida species while Fungistatic against Aspergillus species. CAspofungin: Candida and Aspergillus sp...
Pharmacology
Anti-Fungal Drugs
4ca0f5d3-5880-4bc0-8b5e-726d26f28b12
Stimulation of the sympathetic nerves to the normal heart:
Increases duration of the TP interval
Increases the duration of the PR interval
Decreases the duration of the QT interval
Leads to fewer P waves than QRS complexes
2c
single
Ans. C. Decreases the duration of the QT intervalStimulation of the sympathetic nerves to the normal heart decreases the duration of the ventricular action potential and, therefore, decreases the QT interval. As heart rate increases, the duration of diastole and, therefore, the TP interval decreases. Increased conducti...
Physiology
Heart, Circulation, and Blood
b23af97c-cb40-4928-93dd-8d6b1579661c
Progression of congenital scoliosis is least likely in which of the following vertebral anomalies -
Fully segmented Hemivertebra
Wedge vertebra
Block vertebra
Unilateral unsegmented bar with Hemivertebra
2c
single
Congenital vertebral anomalies causing scoliosis are : Hemivertebrae Wedge vertebra Unsegmented bar Block vertebra Combination : unsegmented bar with hemivertebrae Amongst these minimum chances of progression are with block vertebrae and maximum with the combination of unsegmented bar & hemivertebrae. Unsegmented b...
Orthopaedics
null
6da296b7-369f-473d-a74e-f695bcc70a9f
The blood supply of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is primarily derived from:
Superior medial genicular aery
Descending genicular aery
Middle genicular aery
Circumflex fibular aery
2c
single
The primary blood supply to the Anterior cruciate ligament comes from the middle genicular aery which pierces the posterior capsule and enters the intercondylar notch near the femoral attachment. Ref: Campbell's Operative Ohopaedics, 11th Edition, Page 2497;Operative Ahroscopy, 3rd Edition, Pages 67, 68; Current Concep...
Surgery
null
36f3627d-61a5-4cc6-baa6-8cc7acf90810
Which of the following diuretic causes impaired glucose tolerance?
Spironolactone
Thiazides
Amiloride
Canrenone
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Thiazides Drugs causing hyperglycemia* Asparaginase* Ethacrinic acid* HIV protease inhibitors* Pentamidine* Chlorthalidone* Frusemide* Niacin* Thiazides* Diazoxide* Glucocorticoids* OCP* b-adrenergic agonists* Encainide* Growth-hormone* Phenytoin* b-blockers (propranolol)* Thyroid hormones* Vacor* Clo...
Pharmacology
Diuretic
d743d524-a66c-44b3-abb6-8d8c0a50dd76
Which of the following is not useful in measuring cardiac output?
Transthoracic echocardiogram
Central venous catheter
Thermodilution pulmonary catheter
Continuous cardiac output pulmonary catheter
1b
single
Ans. B. Central venous catheter* Central venous catheter alone is not useful for measuring cardiac output.* Various methods to measure cardiac output are as follows:- Pulmonary artery flotation catheter (PAFC): Use dye dilution and thermodilution techniques (bolus and continuous thermodilution cardiac output monitoring...
Medicine
C.V.S.
49cc7dd6-8abb-4822-adea-edcdf350b486
Patients with bilateral CDH walk with the following gait?
Waddling
Stumbling
Knock knee
Antalgic
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Waddling Waddling gait It is also called as duck walk gait. It is a wide base gait with increased lumbar lordosis, the patient sways to the same side after putting weight on the limb. It is seen commonly in pregnancy, bilateral CDH, osteomalacia and myopathies.
Surgery
null
2e3df92f-1380-48ac-a0ad-bcf0e5e14c83
Risk of HIV transmission is highest during
During Caesarian section
During antepaum period
During vaginal delivery
Breast feeding
2c
single
.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
All India exam
e6847ec1-57cd-4cc4-b390-5a8c242075ee
Cranial nerve related to apex of petrous temoporal bone
VIII
VII
VI
IX
2c
single
Cranial nerve 5 & 6 are related to apex of petrous bone. Only 1st & 2nd cranial nerves do not arise from brain stem and so do not pass through posterior-cranial fossa. And all other C.N (i.e. 3rd to 12th) pass through posterior cranial fossa. Trochlear (4th) nerve is the only cranial nerve to emerge dorsally from the b...
Anatomy
null
cac0b763-b547-49b9-a05c-4fa435235fa2
The middle cardiac vein is located at the -
Anterior interventricular sulcus
Posterior interventricular sulcus
Posterior AV groove
Anterior AV groove
1b
single
In Coronary sulcus -        Great cardiac vein, small cardiac vein, coronary sinus, right coronary artery, left circumflex artery  In anterior interventricular sulcus -        Great cardiac vein, left anterior descending artery  In posterior interventricular sulcus -        Middle cardiac vein, posterior interventricul...
Anatomy
null
8df7e22b-44b5-406a-aff3-80157a7c7958
Protein not synthesized in liver:-
Albumin
Immunoglobulins
Plasma enzymes
Acute phase proteins
1b
single
Immunoglobulins - are synthesized from plasma cell. Other all plasma protein are synthesized from liver They are glycoproteins Consist of two identical heavy (H) Chains and two identical light (L) chains Is a Y-shaped tetramer (H2L2) Humans have five classes of immunoglobulins-namely IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD and IgE-containi...
Biochemistry
NEET 2019
bc24be02-f335-4a5e-9a49-ea2f14ec315b
Which among the following is true about Monitoring?
Broader concept
Analysis of measurement for detecting changes in health status
Feedback is done
Detects missed out cases
1b
multi
Monitoring is the performance and analysis of routine measurements aimed at detecting changes in the environment or health status of the population. It is a narrow concept. No action and feedback done. Ref: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine; 24th edition - Page no. 44
Social & Preventive Medicine
Concept of health and disease
406bc3d8-8e47-46f3-bd14-e3d4e7bda2d3
Foamy liver is seen in:
Putrefaction
Adipocere
Mummification
Dry drowning.
0a
single
Ans. (A). PutrefactionHoney comb appearance or foamy liver is seen in putrefaction due to the presence of gas bubbles within the parenchyma.
Forensic Medicine
Injuries
14aebfa4-f65c-460e-90a0-9884725698aa
ER Positive cases of cancer breast - drug given is
Bevacizumab
Tamoxifen
Cyclophosphamide
Adalimumab
1b
single
Ans. (b) Tamoxifen(Ref. Sabiston 20th edition 853)* Tamoxifen - ER+ ve Tumors in Premenopausal and Postmenopausal* Aromatose Inhibitors - ER +ve in Postmenopausal women only
Surgery
Breast
64880356-22b2-446c-9d1a-d01bdb3a49a4
All are used in treating spasmodic dysmenorrhoea except :
Bromocriptine
Ibuprofen
Mefenamic acid
Norethisterone and ethinyl estradiol
0a
multi
Ans. is a i.e. Bromocriptine
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
38efddad-99ee-4019-a745-909179acbeed
Most common presentation of Wilm's tumour?
Fever
Hematuria
Abdominal mass
UTI
2c
single
Ans. C. Abdominal mass. (Ref. Robin's Pathology 8th/pg. 271; Love and Bailey 26th/pg.l24; 1304).Nephroblastoma (Wilms' tumour)# Usually presents in the first five years of life# Typically presents with an abdominal mass# May cause haematuria, abdominal pain or fever# It extends into the renal vein and vena cava and met...
Surgery
Kidney & Ureturs
b71f25a8-0f37-4d1b-8e57-fbcb153f74ee
A full thickness wound that is not sutured heals by-
Primary Healing
Secondary Healing
Delayed primary Healing
Reepithelization
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Secondary Healing Primary Healingo Primary wound healing or healing by first intention occurs within hours of repairing a full-thickness surgical incision. This surgical insult results in the mortality of a minimal number of cellular constituents.Delayed Primary Healingo If the wound edges are not rea...
Surgery
General Management of Wounds
fd50e958-71b2-47f2-8e28-87964bb88bb1
Periodicity is a characteristic feature in which sinus infection:
Maxillary sinus infection
Frontal sinus infection
Sphenoid sinus infection
Ethmoid sinus infection
1b
single
Areas of High attenuation surrounded by a thin zone of low attenuation CT scan reveals pansinusitis and polyposis Pain of frontal sinusitis shows characteristic periodicity, i.e. comes upon waking, gradually increases and reaches its peak by midday and then stas subsiding. It is also called "office headache" as it is p...
ENT
null
9bfc722b-df7a-4f3a-b466-880bffbebb97
Antipsychotic with less extra pyramidal side effects -
Loxapine
Pimozide
Quetiapine
Resperidone
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Quetiapine o Quetiapine, clozapine, aripiprazole have no (o) extrapyramidal symptoms. o Risperidone may or may not (o/+) have extrapyramidal effect.
Pharmacology
null
3dae741c-d2fc-4dbd-8813-e0010df5e118
In case of onlay cast restoration, what does “ shoeing” refer to?
Complete coverage of cusps with slight finishing bevel on the crest of the cusp
Veneer coverage of cusp with slight finishing bevel on the crest of the cusp
Veneer coverage of cusp with extension of bevel onto facial surface
Complete coverage of cusps with extension of bevel onto facial surface
1b
single
Capping It refers to the complete coverage of the cusp / cusps of a tooth with sufficient extension of the bevel onto the buccal and lingual surfaces of the tooth. Shoeing Refers to a veneer coverage of the cusp of a tooth with only slight finishing bevel on the crest of the cusp. The bevel is established either at ...
Dental
null
c571153c-f67e-4a2c-9d71-9f13a46feb76
Point angles in class II
4
6
5
3
1b
single
null
Dental
null
51358620-a7dc-4d09-a73f-7f8568e310ec
Hormone Replacement Therapy(H) in postmenopausal women is beneficial in all these Except
Vasomotor symptoms
Osteoporosis
Prevention of CAD
Vaginal atrophy
2c
multi
Hormone Replacement TherapyEstrogen is the most effective treatment available for relief of the menopausal symptoms that many women experience, including hot flashes, vaginal dryness, urinary symptoms, and emotional lability.Women&;s Health Initiative showed no cardiovascular benefit with unopposed estrogen and a small...
Pathology
All India exam
95ac4716-a4d6-4e7d-8cfc-293876566fdb
AB trans retinoic acid is useful in the treatment of-
Myelodysplastic leukemia
Promyelocytic leukemia
Myelomonocytic leukemia
Chronic myelocytic leukemia
1b
single
APL is unique among leukemias due to its sensitivity to all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA; tretinoin), the acid form of vitamin A.Treatment with ATRA dissociates the NCOR-HDACL complex from RAR and allows DNA transcription and differentiation of the immature leukemic promyelocytes into mature granulocytes by targeting the ...
Medicine
Haematology
7c284ab8-cb2e-46ff-a6a2-cf00d1c3e3f1
Which of the following cranial nerve is MOST likely to be damaged in a patient with uncal herniation?
Facial
Trochlear
Abducens
Oculomotor
3d
single
In a patient with ipsilateral expanding intracranial supratentorial mass, there is displacement of the hippocampal gyrus and uncal herniation across the tentorial edge, resulting in entrapment of the third nerve. This can result in hutchinson's pupil. Hutchinson's pupil occur in comatose patients with unilaterally dila...
Ophthalmology
null
660edffc-e4bb-4668-9358-5ee52309235d
CASPAR criteria is used in diagnosis of ?
Psoriatic ahritis
Rheumatoid ahritis
Ankyosing spondylitis
Reactive synnovitis
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Psoriatic ahritis Classification criteria for psoriatic ahritis (CASPAR) is used for the diagnosis of psoriatic ahropathy. The CASPAR (classification Criteria for Psoriatic Ahritis) Criteria To meet the CASPAR criteria a patient must have inflammatory aicular disease (joint, spine, or entheseal) with ...
Surgery
null
1127b843-ffa7-4c91-b8aa-523aadf7b846
Smoking predisposes to carcinoma of a) Bladder b) Ovary c) Buccal mucosa d) Breast e) Stomach
ace
acd
abd
ac
0a
single
null
Medicine
null