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A patient presented with complaints of diplopia. O/E pupils were dilated. Both direct and consensual light reflexes were lost. The diagnosis is :
2nd nerve palsy
3rd nerve palsy
5th nerve palsy
7th nerve palsy
1b
multi
3rd nerve palsy PUPILLARY LIGHT REFLEX :- If light enters an eye, the pupil of the same eye contracts (direct light reflex),activity shared equally by the pupil of other eye (consensual light reflex) - Afferent limb of light reflex is Optic nerve (CN2) and efferent limb is Oculomotor nerve (CN3) - Both direct and conse...
Ophthalmology
Neuro Ophthalmology
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Most common site of post ischemic stricture is:
Ascending colon
Hepatic flexure
Splenic flexure
Sigmoid colon
3d
single
Stricture is a complication of colonic ischemia. Most common site is sigmoid colon.
Surgery
Large intestine
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Undertakers fracture-
Traumatic spondylolisthesis of C1 over C2
Spondylolisthesis of the lower cervical spine with tearing of C6 C7 intervertebral disc
Burst fracture of C3
Spinous process fractures of lower cervical vertebrae
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Spondylolisthesis of the lower cervical spine with tearing od C6 C7 intervertebral disc o Repeat from previous sessions.
Unknown
null
19b5c05b-7b1b-44f5-96b7-ef9bc44102d6
During TURP, surgeon takes care to dissect above the verumontonum to prevent injury to
External Urethral Sphincter
Urethral crest
Prostatic Utricle
Trigone of bladder
0a
multi
Damage to the external sphincter is avoided provided one uses the verumontanum as a guide to the most distal point of the resection. Reference : page1351 Bailey and Love's sho practice of surgery 25th edition
Surgery
Urology
28f792a1-d684-487b-b281-2099d40fc118
The breeding ground for the vectors of Japanese
Paddy field
Mixed garbage
Cooler water
Stale food
0a
single
null
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
e23c4942-b230-464d-a87b-d6d54a5e75b0
True about Boyle's apparatus:
Continuous flow machine
Liquid anesthetic vapours not used
Resistance very high
All
0a
multi
A i.e. Continuous flow machine
Anaesthesia
null
f05cdf37-d0be-480f-b93a-c635f38742cf
Which of the following is best for diagnosing genital TB?
PCR
Montoux
LJ medium
ZN staining
2c
single
Ans. (c) LJ mediumRef: Harrison 19th ed. /1110* Harrison states: "In genitourinary TB - culture of 3 morning urinary specimen yields a definitive diagnosis in 90% cases. LJ medium is most common solid medium used for culture.* Prevalence of GU TB= 10-15%* MC c/o- Urinary frequency, dysuria, nocturia, hematuria, and fla...
Microbiology
Culture media and method
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Magnan's symptom is seen in
Visual hallucination
Auditory hallucination
Gustatory hallucination
Tactile hallucination
3d
multi
Tactile hallucination: this is hallucination of touch. In this type of hallucination, the person gets the feeling that some insects are crawling under the skin(formication) This is otherwise called Magnan's symptom, usually occurs in cocaine addicts. Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr PC IGNATIUS THIRD EDITION PA...
Anatomy
Special topics
1d26b134-273c-4d74-a278-19e64d61f6bb
Thanatophobia is fear of:
Closed spaces
Flights
High places
Death
3d
single
D i.e. Death
Psychiatry
null
bbfd5ef2-7ecf-4fc0-9d9e-59362bd3a1ec
The Astler-Coller modification of the Dukes classification is used to classify cancers of the
Liver
Colon
Lung
Stomach
1b
single
Colon cancer may be found in the left side of the colon (producing a "napkin ring" or "apple core" appearance) or the right side of the colon (producing a polypoid mass). In either location, bleeding may produce an iron-deficiency anemia. Histologically, the vast majority of colon cancers are adenocarcinomas. Currently...
Pathology
miscellaneous
be858cae-893e-4a8b-ac83-44045a0c479b
Which vaccine is not useful in a patient with AIDS
OPV
P T
BCG
Measles
0a
single
null
Medicine
null
eb1f8a24-47df-4c34-91e1-28b6f02791f2
Which hormone is under inhibitory control -
GH
Prolactin
FSH
LH
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e.. Prolactin o For most of the anterior pituitary hormones, it is the releasing hormone that are important but prolactin is mainly under the inhibitory control.o Hypothalamus secretes the following:Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), which causes release of thyroid-stimulating hormoneCorticotropin-relea...
Physiology
Pituitary
b258ef78-c5e5-484d-a19f-2da06b6bc219
In Iron deficiency anaemia, what is seen?
Increased Protoporphyrin
Increased iron
Increased ferritin
Increased transferrin saturation
0a
single
Since its iron def anemia there is decreased iron , ferritin , and transferin saturation . There is increased protoporphyrin levels as there is impaired maturation of Hb due to Fe deficiency. Ref: robbins 9/e pg :649
Pathology
Haematology
5d8a64db-cca6-43b6-b57b-5eec727495b3
True statement regarding mummification :
Time since death
Facial features are preserved
Skin is shrunken, dry and brown
All
2c
multi
A i.e. Time since death; C i.e. Skin is shrunked, dry & brown
Forensic Medicine
null
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Indications for Colposcopy include following except:
Abnormal Pap smear of cervix
Diagnostic directed biopsy
Follow up of cases treated conservatively
Obvious Visible growth
3d
multi
Ans. D. Obvious Visible growth. (Ref Textbook of Gynaecology by D C Dutta 5th/pg. 112 - 113)Shaw's Textbook of Gynaecology 14th/pg. 447 - 448.......... under the heading "Colposcopy'' and subheading "indications"........."Colposcopy is not needed routinely in all patients, or patients with obvious lesions.""INDICATIONS...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Gynaecological Diagnosis
e8c71123-c4d9-440e-aa1a-82590c19398a
Which of the following forms the anterior wall of the Axilla?
Subscapularis
Teres major
Clavipectoral fascia
Latissimus dorsi
2c
multi
Clavipectoral fascia forms the anterior wall of the axilla.Also know:Boundaries of Axilla:Anterior wall: Pectoralis major, Pectoralis minor, Clavipectoral fasciaPosterior Wall: Subscapularis, Teres major, Latissimus dorsiMedial Wall: First rib and their associated intercostals muscles, Serratus anteriorLateral Wall: In...
Anatomy
null
5eab3d90-e23e-4264-ad08-ddf1b79345b8
Heberdens nodes are the clinical manifestations seen in -
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Reactive arthritis
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Osteoarthritis Joints involved in Osteoarthritis* OA affects certain joints, yet spares others.* Commonly affected joint include Hip, knee, cervical & lumbosacral spine, and first metatarsophalangeal joint. In Hands, the distal interphalangeal joints (DIP), proximal interphalangeal joints (PIP) and fi...
Medicine
Immunology and Rheumatology
7f6b6013-4319-4a38-8381-e242724b3453
Probability of a person with positive test result having the disease is given by
Negative predictive value
Positive predictive value
Sensitivity
Specificity
1b
single
Sensitivity:- It is defined as the ability of a test to identify correctly all those who have the disease (True positives) Specificity:- It is defined as the ability of a test to identify correctly those who do not have the disease (True Negatives) Diagnostic power of the test . Positive predictive value:- Indicates th...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Biostatistics
3ddbecce-e8e6-4034-a42a-3b04e70c3c3c
Barrett's esophagus causes which cancer:
Adenocarcinoma
Squamous cell CA
Carcinoid tumor
Esophageal leiomyoma
0a
single
Ans. (a) AdenocarcinomaRef: Harrison's 17th ed. Ch. 286* Metaplastic columnar epithelium develops during healing of erosive esophagitis with continued acid reflux since columnar epithelium is more resistant to acid- pepsin damage than is squamous epithelium.* The metaplastic epithelium has different epithelial types, i...
Medicine
Oesophagus
de5b6f8e-1f69-44cb-9280-7591d1ac5730
Earliest sign seen in Acoustic neuroma is:
Facial weakness
Unilateral deafness
Reduced corneal reflex
Cerebellar signs
2c
single
Ans. C Reduced corneal reflex. Remember: * Most common nerve from which vestibular schwannoma arises * Earliest symptom * Earliest cranial nerve to be involved by acoustic neuroma * Earliest presentation of Vth nerve involvement! * 2nd earliest cranial nerve to be involved by acoustic neuroma * Earliest presentation of...
ENT
null
d8201eec-ab50-48ab-bd74-b8fb6c165197
A 4-year-old boy whose diet consists mostly of cheese puffs and cola begins to have problems walking at night, complaining that he cannot see well. In addition, his skin has become dry and scaly, and he has complained of headache for a month. choose the one most appropriate vitamin or trace element replacement therapy ...
Vitamin A
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)
Folate (Vitamin B9)
0a
single
Vitamin A deficiency manifests first in visual changes, including night blindness. Deficiency can also cause drying of the conjunctivas and sclera. Skin is frequently dry. Poor growth and impaired cognition are also seen.
Pediatrics
Gastro Intestinal System
a1f7582c-a4c0-4f14-8d5f-47af930d1a19
Red discolouration of urine is seen with
Methotrexate
Cytarabine
Doxorubicin
Cisplatin
2c
single
Doxorubicin & Daunorubicin can cause red discolouration of urine.
Pharmacology
null
c7dc4d8a-fb1d-4b89-8c31-3fc53da076d7
Metronidazole is indicated in the treatment of which one of the following ?
Traveller's diarrhea
Escherichia coli-induced diarrhoea
Cryptosporidium-induced diarrhea
Helicobacter pylori infection
3d
single
null
Medicine
null
21269389-ebc4-4aef-8061-ae55ad5de8cc
Oligomycin?
Blocks oxidative phosphorylation
Blocks protein synthesis
Blocks ATP uptake
Blocks Na uptake
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Blocks oxidative phosphorylation Oligomycin Oligomycin is an antibiotic that blocks oxidative phosphorylation by blocking flow of protons through ATP synthase. Oligomycin A is an inhibitor of ATP synthase. Oligomycin A inhibits ATP synthase by blocking its proton channel (Fo subunit), which is necessa...
Pharmacology
null
f0d4aa78-c9aa-4d82-b421-dfca64402a48
Koplik spots are seen in?
Mumps
Measles
Rubella
Varicella
1b
single
Koplik's Spots: They are pathognomonic of measles. Their presence establishes the diagnosis of measles. These are bluish grey specks on grain substance on a red base which usually appear on the buccal mucosa opposite the second molar. They appear at the end of the prodrome, just before the appearance of the rash. Kopli...
Microbiology
FMGE 2019
8f7d1b8b-3a0d-40a6-9e83-5298de47e15a
Drug of choice for bisphosphonate resistant osteoporosis :
Teriparatide
Denosumab
Anakinra
Calcitonin
0a
single
Drug of choice for both senile and postmenopausal osteoporosis are Bisphosphonates. However, where osteoporosis is Resistant to bisphosphonates, Teriparatide has shown good results.
Orthopaedics
Metabolic Disorders of Bone
a7c5f78e-8299-4f4c-9b1c-7d9644b493b1
Positive mortality indicator is -
IMR
Child mortality rate
MMR
Life expectancy
3d
single
Mortality indicators These are Crude death rate Expectation of life (life expectancy) Infant mortality rate Child mortality rate Under-5 proportional mortality rate Maternal mortality rate Disease specific mortality rate Age specific death rate Adult mortality rate Years of potential life lost Among these only life ...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
8a797cce-220f-4ee6-bcb5-a9d6ba496717
All of the following mechanisms might account for a reduce-risk of upper genital tract infection in users of progestin - releasing lUDs, except:
Reduced retrograde menstruation
Decreased ovulation
Thickened cervical mucus
Decidual changes in the endometrium
1b
multi
Decreased ovulation does not protect from upper genital tract infection. Also it doesn't inhibit ovulation in all women. THE TEXTBOOK OF GYNAECOLOGY SHEILA BALAKRISHNAN SECOND EDITION PAGE NO 379
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Contraception
e4e715bd-8fb6-47f9-a15b-e040bc7fa323
A pt. presented with renal cell carcinoma invadving IVC and the renal vein. A false statement is -
Preop biopsy is not necessary
IVC involvement indicates inoperability
Pre op radiotherapy is not essential
Chest x-ray should be done to rule out pulmonary metastasis
1b
multi
A renal cell carcinoma that has spread to renal vein, IVC or even upto the thorax (hea) is operable. A prep biopsy is not necessary as a RCC is the most common malignant neoplasm of kidney (90 - 95%) and any solid renal mass is considered to be RCC until unless proved otherwise. A chest x-ray should be done to rule out...
Anatomy
Urology
cf6fdf2d-ffcb-4c04-9db2-c3592e2d2ea0
Shagreen patch is seen in -
Tuberous sclerosis
Neurofibromatosis
Sturge weber syndrome
Neurofibromatosis I
0a
single
Ans. is "a' i.e., Ttiberous sclerosis o Tuberous sclerosis is an autosomal dominant genetic dissorder characterized by development of variety of benign tumours in multiple organs including brain, heart, skin, eyes kidney, lung, liver.o It is caused by mutation in two seprate genes TSC l-19 and TSC 2-16o It is the most ...
Medicine
C.N.S.
3063b9d8-b761-47b3-bacd-e8f9fc884c65
A patient is hospitalized after an automobile accident. The wounds become infected, and the patient is treated with tobramycin, carbenicillin, and clindamycin. Five days after antibiotic therapy was initiated, the patient develops severe diarrhea and pseudomembranous enterocolitis. Antibiotic-associated diarrhea and th...
Bacteroides fragilis
Clostridium difficile
Clostridium perfringens
Clostridium sordellii
1b
single
Patients treated with antibiotics develop diarrhea that, in most cases, is self-limiting. However, in some instances, particularly in those patients treated with ampicillin or clindamycin, a severe, life-threatening pseudomembranous enterocolitis develops. This disease has characteristic histopathology, and membranous ...
Microbiology
Bacteria
36d933dd-3eae-460b-bd07-e1d3b1633924
Most common side effect of levodopa
Diarrhoea
Nausea vomiting
Tremor
Rash
1b
single
Ans) b (Nausea vomiting) Ref: Katzung 11th editionWhen levodopa is given without a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor, anorexia and nausea and vomiting occur in about 80% of patients.These adverse effects can be minimized by taking the drug in divided doses, with or immediately after meals, and by increasing the total ...
Pharmacology
C.N.S
a93e604a-e9a6-4a46-a008-82c4abdebef6
Uric acid is formed by -
Catabolism of proteins
Catabolism of ketones
Catabolism of purines
Catabolism fo pyrimidines
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Catabolism of purines o Humans catabolize purines (adenine and guanine) to uric acid.
Biochemistry
Metabolism of Purines and Pyrimidines
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Glands of Von Ebner are present in -
Cervix
Penile urethra
Tongue
Vagina
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Tongue Glands of tongueo Several groups of the glands are present on the tongue.Anterior glandso Near the apex of the tongue anterior lingual glands are present.o These are glands of Blandin and A'uhn.o Anterior glands are mucous while posterior glands are mixed.o The ducts of glands open on the ventr...
Anatomy
Digestive System (Histology)
ec6debd2-2e16-4245-a551-5d38d4d1224d
Egg in cup appearance is seen in
TGA
TAPVC
Constrictive pericarditis
TOF
2c
single
Egg in cup - Constrictive pericarditis Egg on side - Uncorrected TGA
Radiology
null
a191f07b-72ae-413d-90a1-f40b730b602c
Chandlers index is used for -
Hookworm infestation
Roundworm
Malaria
Filaria
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Hookworm infestation o Morbidity and mortality from hookwork infection depends on the worm load.o Chandler worked out an index, Chandler's index, on the basis of average number of hookworm eggs per gram of feces for the entire community.Average no. of eggs per gram of stools# Below 200---Hookworm infe...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable Diseases
83573963-bb74-4fc3-8229-5f77992d1772
All are true about cardiac manifestations of carcinoid syndrome, EXCEPT:
The cardiac disease in carcinoid syndrome is due to the formation of fibrotic plaques involving the endocardium
Fibrous deposits are most commonly on the ventricular aspect of the tricuspid valve
Cardiac failure is not a feature of carcinoid syndrome
Mitral valve lesions are less extensive, and frequently affects the tricuspid valve
2c
multi
The cardiac disease is due to the formation of fibrotic plaques involving the endocardium. The dense fibrous deposits are most commonly on the ventricular aspect of the tricuspid valve and less commonly on the pulmonary valve cusps. Overall, in patients with carcinoid hea disease, 97% have tricuspid insufficiency, 59% ...
Medicine
null
e3e431a2-40ff-46ba-a411-92bec6b5317a
A 6 years old boy experienced life threatening shock, his CT scan showed large amount of ascites, bowel wall thickening and poor or absent enhancement of the strangulated bowel segment, showing gangrenous bowel on surgical exploration. True about anastomosis is:
Should be done by continuous layers as it takes less time
Should be done with catgut
Should be done by single layer seromuscular Lembe sutures
Should be done by single layer taking submucosa
3d
multi
BOWEL ANASTOMOSES Lembe described seromuscular suture technique for bowel anastomosis in 1826Q Senn advocated a two-layer technique for closureQ Halsted ored a one-layer extramucosal closureQ Connell used a single layer of interrupted sutures incorporating all layers of the bowelQ Kocher's method, a two layers anastomo...
Surgery
NEET 2018
66d7a0e7-90cc-4f8c-a7f0-a2c89ad45197
H1N1 Is a type of?
SARS virus
Influenza type A virus
Influenza type B virus
Influenza type C virus
1b
single
H1N1 include influenza virus types REF:<\p> ANATHANARAYANAN MICROBIOLOGY NINTH EDITION PAGE.499(table.54.2)
Microbiology
Virology
8409e735-1088-4d73-bae2-b268bfc6a6b8
Branch of basilar artery include -
Posterior inferior cerebellar artery
Posterior cerebral artery
Middle cerebral artery
Posterior communicating artery
1b
single
Branches of basilar artery are : pontine branches, anterior inferior cerebellar artery, superior cerebellar artery, labyrinthine artery, posterior cerebral artery, central branches, posterior choroidal artery and cortical branches.
Anatomy
null
719c4179-2678-41bb-9c0a-52c1884b4963
In a patient with acute leukaemia, immunophenotype pattern is CD 19+ve, CD 10+ve, CD33+ve, CD 13+ve. He may probably have -
Biphenotypic leukemia
ALL
AML- M2
AML-M0
0a
multi
null
Pathology
null
7f45e3b4-f5b5-4054-b4d4-8fd9d1a72412
Kernohan-Woltman sign (notch) is seen in: COMEDK 15
Uncal herniation
Central herniation
Transfalcial herniation
Foramina' herniation
0a
single
Ans. Uncal herniation
Forensic Medicine
null
820bbeb1-c72b-4be8-bc6c-b0bcfb3598a3
Which is a preventable cause of blindness -
Cataract
Vitamin A deficiency
Refractive errors
Retinal dystrophies
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Vitamin A deficiency Avoidable blindness -* Avoidable blindness is defined as blindness which could have been either treated or prevented by known cost effective means.* Thus avoidable blindness is divided into:1) Treatable blindness# Treatable are those condition that could have been treated early to...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Health Programmes in India
5675fe06-f96b-47a3-b7b8-f45ae6e3e384
The commonest type of pericarditis in acute rheumatic fever is -
Serous
Fibrinous
Serofibrinous
Purulant
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Fibrinous
Pathology
null
77852b6c-a384-4554-bcf1-250e0078f5fe
All are characteristics of a breast papilloma except
Myoepithelial cells present
Apocrine metaplasia is seen
Hyperplasia of adjacent ducts
Regular polarized gland pattern
3d
multi
.
Surgery
All India exam
7917b88b-6bf8-4ed1-8cf7-d305a3301a2a
Forelimb bud appears on
21 days
26 days
28 days
30 days
1b
single
(26 days) (135-IBS 7th) (125-1.B.Singh 8th)Timetable of some events* The forelimb bud appears about the 26th day (end of 4th week)* The hind limb bud appears about the 28th dayThe limbs become paddle shaped after about 4 days (5th week) and grooves between the future digits (digital rays) can be seen by the 36 the day ...
Anatomy
Embryology
a7786c79-69fa-4ebf-a30d-6e13a64c0a97
Which of the following type of collagen is predominant in early granulation tissue:
Type 1&2.
Type 1&3
Type 2&3
Type 1&4.
1b
single
null
Pathology
null
4b16c857-eb15-49a8-859d-2c0d7eaf3686
A neonate has a mass in kidney. USG shows hypoechoic shadow. The most likely diagnosis is:
Wilm's tumour
Neuroblastoma
Mesonephrohlastic tumour
Adenoma
2c
single
Ans. Mesonephrohlastic tumour
Radiology
null
2072a77c-1992-482b-9708-f6ea03d910fb
While treating benign prostatic hyperplasia with finasteride the period of trial required for maximum response
1 month
3 months
6 months
18 months
2c
single
Minimum time to act - 1 month Maximum response around 6 months.
Surgery
null
fa8e76e0-95a6-4be1-9df5-09e62073b0fc
Mode of excretion of cyclophosphamide is ?
Lung
Liver
Kidney
Skin
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Kidney Cyclophosphomide is primarily metabolized (80%) and metabolites are exceed in urine. 10 to 20% is excreted unchanged in urine and 4% is excreted in bile.
Pharmacology
null
6c06a872-4232-40ea-ab08-758d16387204
Incompetent lips refer to:
Inability of the lips to cover the incisors in the mandibular relaxed position
Inability of the lips to cover the incisors in occlusion
The lips come in between the upper and lower incisors
Tongue thrusts against the lips during swallowing
0a
multi
The term 'incompetent lips' implies that the lips are unable to form an adequate seal under similar unstrained conditions, i.e. excessive separation of the lips at rest. As a general guideline, which holds for all ethnic groups, lip separation at rest should be no more than 3-4 mm; above this, the lips are termed incom...
Dental
null
7a625c51-5aec-4790-bf59-03379e1461c2
Branched septate hyphae found on corneal smear in a case of corneal ulcer is -
Candida
Mucor
Aspergillus
Histoplasma
2c
single
null
Microbiology
null
57412ae5-93b5-4878-89d2-d38351cb2d91
Poal vein, hepatic aery and common bile duct are related to which of the following structure
Lesser omentum
Greater omentum
Splenorenal ligamnet
Gastrosplenic ligament
0a
single
The lesser omentum (gastrohepatic omentum) is the double layer of peritoneum that extends from the liver to the lesser curvature of the stomach (hepatogastric ligament) and the first pa of the duodenum (hepatoduodenal ligament). ref - BDC 6e vol2 pg 234
Anatomy
Abdomen and pelvis
5217004a-c18d-4ff4-9625-8b9145a92b57
Asthma is?
Obstructive lung disease
Restrictive lung disease
Both
None
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Obstructive lung disease o Obstructive disease is characterized by an increase in resistance to airflow owing to partial or complete obstruction at any level, from the trachea to the respiratory bronchioles. Examples are chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD emphysema, chronic bronchitis), bronchiect...
Pathology
Obstructive Lung Diseases
feadcb86-96be-4866-b90c-88553f49a4fa
For every 10-degree Celsius raise in the temperature, the rate of most of the enzymatic reactions:
Halves
Doubles
Quadruples
Increases 10-fold
1b
single
The temperature coefficient (Q10) is the factor by which the rate of a biologic process increases for a 10degC increase in temperature. For enzymes, temperature coefficient is 2, i.e. for every 10 degrees raise in temperature, the rate of enzyme activity doubles. But, after ceain temperature, the enzyme protein gets de...
Biochemistry
Enzyme kinetics
b86c0b02-c6ac-4639-969b-377a3903fa4e
Which one of the following structures is not a pa of the auditory pathway?
Medial lemniscus
Lateral lemniscus
Inferior colliculus
Medial geniculate body
0a
single
AUDITORY PATHWAY Second-order neuron of the dorsal column system (carrying general senses) runs in the medial lemniscus.
Physiology
Special Senses
f54df38c-2b13-46e6-9dc4-3f371bb6ddb9
A 35 year old man was found unconscious. Examination revealed bilateral constricted pupils, bradycardia, excessive sweating and secretion. Most likely cause is:
Opium poisoning
Acute alcohol intoxication
Organophosphorous poisoning
Pontine hemorrhage
2c
single
null
Pharmacology
null
70adc6a2-5506-4357-a90a-e618439835ab
A doctor was accidentally exposed to HIV by a needle stick injury while sampling HIV positive patient. A drug prescribed to him would be -
Zidovudine + Lamivudine + Indinavir for 4 weeks
Zidovudine + Lamivudine + Navirapine for 4 weeks
Zidovudine + Stavudine for 4 weeks
Zidovudine + Lamivudine for 4 weeks
0a
multi
Needlestick injury is the most common cause of HIV infection among health care workers. The guidelines for post-exposure prophylaxis of HIV are A) For routine exposures a combination of two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors for 4 weeks. B) For high risk or complicated exposures a combination of two nucle...
Medicine
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Goose skin or cutis anserina is seen in
Drowning
Lightening
Strangulation
Fire arm injury
0a
single
Cutis anserina or goose skin: Skin has granular and puckered appearance due to spasm of erection fibers and the muscles attached to hair follicles. It can occur in living in cold weather and in submersion of body in cold water immediately after death, while the muscles are still warm and irritable. Reff: The synopsis o...
Forensic Medicine
Asphyxia
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True about pheochromocytoma are all except:-
Urinary VMA is most specific for pheochrocytoma
Paraganglioma occurs at skull base
10% are extra adrenal.
Organ of Zukerkandi is most common extra adrenal site
0a
multi
Urinary VMA is most specific for Neuroblastoma (Impoant) Paraganglioma occur at skill base (aka) Chemodectoma (aka) Potato tumor Pheochromocytomas are 10% extra adrenal Organ Of Zuckerkandl is MC extra adrenal Sympathetic chain positive
Medicine
Disorders of Adrenal Gland
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Apnea of prematurity of lasts for ?
10 sec
15 sec
20 sec
30 sec
2c
single
null
Pediatrics
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Which of the following is true about Hypertriglyceridemia
LDL receptor defect
Dysbetalipoprotenemia
Abetalipoprotenemia
None the above
3d
multi
null
Medicine
null
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True about torsion of testis is all except:
Presents with sudden pain in testis
Commonly associated with pyuria
Doppler U/S shows decreased blood flow to the testis
Simultaneous orchidopexy of the other side should also be done
1b
multi
Ans. (b) Commonly associated with pyuriaRef: Smith 17th Edition, Page 704* Epididymo orchitis is associated with pyuria* Torsion has nothing to do with pyuriaAbnormalities predisposing to torsion of testis* Bell Clapper deformity: High investment of tunica vaginalis - testis hangs like a clapper in bell.* Inversion of ...
Surgery
Urethra & Penis
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Dead bone in X ray is?
More radiopaque
More radiolucent
Same as normal bone
Variable
0a
single
ANSWER: (A) More radiopaqueREF: Principles of bone x-ray diagnosis by George Simon p. 62Dead bone as seen in Aavascular necrosis, perthe's disease, TB, osteomyelitis is usually more opaque than normal in X ray
Radiology
Imaging of Musculoskeletal Infection
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The chemical name of Aspirin is?
Methyl salicylate
Para-aminobenzoic Acid
Para-aminisalicylic acid
Acetyl salicylic acid
3d
single
Aspirin is Acetylsalicylic acid which conves to salicylic acid in the body, responsible for the action. ESSENTIALS OF MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY;7TH EDITION; KD TRIPATHI; PAGE NO 195
Pharmacology
Autacoids
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All true about microlaryngoscopy tube (MLT) except:-
These tubes comes in these sizes 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0 mm
It is paicularly useful for laryngeal surgery
It is longer than standard ETT
There is relatively low resistance to gas flow in there tubes.
3d
multi
These tubes come in three sizes, 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0mm. The size 5.0mm tube is the most commonly used. Microlaryngoscopy tube (MLT) vs. standard ETT The MLT is often used in place of a standard small diameter ETT to facilitate Direct Laryngoscopic procedures utilizing Microlaryngoscopy techniques. The surgeon prefers a sm...
Anaesthesia
Airway
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Normal diurnal variation of intraocular pressure is:
0-2 mm of Hg
2-3 mm of Hg
3-6 mm of Hg
6-8 mm of Hg
2c
single
Ans. 3-6 mm of Hg
Ophthalmology
null
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Defluoridation of water is carried out using:
Chlorine
Phosphate
Calcium
Ozone
1b
single
Some areas may contain excessive fluoride levels in drinking water. Defluoridation is carried out using phosphates. Ref: Park 21st edition page: 672.
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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Nephron is derived from ?
Ureteric bud
Mesonephric duct
Metanephros
Mesonephros
2c
single
Development of kidneyUreteric bud (mesonephros) arise from mesonephric duct and gives rise to collecting system of kidney (renal pelvis, major and minor calyces, collecting tubule) and ureter.Metanephric mesoderm (blastema or metanephors) arise from nephrogenic cord which in turn is derived from intermediate mesoderm. ...
Anatomy
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All of the following support uterus except
Cardinal ligament
Round ligament
Pubocervical ligament
Mackenrodt's ligament
1b
multi
Ans. is b, i.e. Round ligamentRemember* Most important support of uterus is levator ani muscle* Most important ligament supporting the uterus--Cardinal ligament/Mackenrodt's ligament* Round ligament is a secondary support of the uterus as it does not support it directly but helps to keep it in anteverted position* Broa...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Urinary Fistulas
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What is the effect of beri beri on circulation ?
Hyperdynamic circulation
Hypovolemic shock
Bradycardia
Pulsus paradoxus
0a
single
high output congestive hea failure occurs in beri beri ( Harrison 17 pg 442)
Medicine
Nutrition
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Calculate Km
3
4
5
6
1b
single
null
Pharmacology
null
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Tumours most common to cause early papilledema arise from:
Cerebellum
Mid brain
Parieto-occipital region
All of the above
3d
multi
Ans. All of the above
Ophthalmology
null
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Urothelium lines all Except -
Ureters
Minor calyx
Urinary bladder
Membranous urethra
3d
multi
Urothelium (transitional epithelium) is found in the renal pelvis, calyces, ureter, urinary bladder, proximal part of the urethra. Membranous and most of the penile urethra (in males) is lined by pseudostratified or stratified columnar epithelium.
Anatomy
null
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In Cochlear implants, the electrodes are most commonly placed at:
Oval window
Round window
Horizontal semicircular canal
Cochlea
3d
single
The cochlear implant electrodes are placed in the scala tympani of the cochlea. The electrode thus stimulates the cochlear nerve which is a pa of the vestibulo-cochlear nerve (CN VIII).
ENT
null
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Berger flap procedure is used for
TMJ ankylosis
TMJ dislocation
Oro-antral communication
Pericoronitis
2c
single
null
Surgery
null
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Normal urea excretion rate is?
1-2 gm per day
10-20 gm/day
20-40 gm per day
50-100 gm/day
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., 10-20 gm/day(Ref: Medical physiology E Book 2d/e p. 767)"The physiologically normal individual excrete 12-20 gm of urea nitrogen in 24 hours"
Physiology
null
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A 35-year-old male with history of 4 weeks of immobilization for fracture femur developed sudden onset of chest pain and hemoptysis. ECG shows SI Q3 T3 pattern. Diagnosis?
Acute myocardial infract
COPD
Pulmonary embolism
Cor pulmonale
2c
single
Ans. c. Pulmonary embolismPULMONARY EMBOLISMPulmonary embolism usually arises from a venous thrombosis in the pelvis or legs.Risk factors include any cause of immobility or hyper coagulability.Clinical sign and symptoms:DyspneaTachycardia and hypoxemia are prominent.Pain is usually pleuritic, especially when pulmonary ...
Radiology
Respiratory System
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Planning cycle includes –
Analysis of situation
Evaluation
Resource assessment
All
3d
multi
Planning involves a succession of steps                       Analysis of health situation      Establishment of objectives and goals   Assessment of resources    Fixing priorities  Programming and implementation Write-up of formulated plan  Monitoring  Evaluation.
Social & Preventive Medicine
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Forecast of probable cause and outcome of an attack of the disease and prospects of recovery as indicated by nature of disease and symptoms of the case
Prognosis
Treatment
Risk
Diagnosis
0a
single
null
Dental
null
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All of the following are mediators of acute inflammation except -
Angiotensin
Prostaglandin E2
Kallikrein
C 3a
0a
multi
. Angiotensin
Pathology
null
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Least cardiotoxic agent –
Isoflurane
Enflurane
Sevoflurane
Halothane
0a
single
Cardiac output is best maintained by Isoflurane by reflex tachycardia as it does not depress baroreceptor reflex → Most cardiovascular stable inhalational agent → Inhalational agent of choice for cardiac surgery.
Anaesthesia
null
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Which of the following drugs is capable of maintaining blood levels for 24 hours after a single administration but has useful antianginal effects lasting only about 10 hours ?
Amyl nitrite
Isosorbide mononitrate
Nitroglycerine (sublingual)
Nitroglycerine (transdermal)
3d
single
null
Pharmacology
null
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Patient came into emergency department with flexion, adduction and internal rotation of hip. Diagnosis?
Anterior dislocation of hip
Posterior dislocation of hip
Femur neck fracture
Femur head fracture
1b
single
Ans. (b) Posterior dislocation of hipRef: Maheshwari 5th ed. /130POSTERIOR DISLOCATION OF HIP* It is most common type of hip dislocation in adults and children.* Usually this occurs in a road accident when someone seated in car is thrown forwards, striking the knee against the dashboard (dashboard injury)* It is the po...
Orthopaedics
Congenital Dislocation of Hip (C.D.H.)
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A girl from shimla presented to OPD with fever, hypotension, malaise and axillary and inguinal lymphadenopathy. Culture in glucose broth shows stalactite growth. Most likely causative organism is?
Yersinia pestis
Francisella tularensis
Brucella abous
Coxiella burnetii
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single
This is a case of bubonic plague. Plague is caused by Yersinia pestis. It is sho plump, ovoid, gram negative bacillus, shows bipolar staining (safety pin appearance), pleomorphism which is characteristically enhanced in media containing 3% NaCl. It is enveloped by a slime layer & is non motile, non sporing, non acid fa...
Microbiology
null
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Hoarseness secondary to bronchogenic carcinoma is usually due to extension of the tumour into ?
Vocal cord
Superior laryngeal nerve
Left recurrent laryngeal nerve
Right vagus nerve
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Left recurrent laryngeal nerve
Surgery
null
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Treatment of pseudocyst of pancreas include ?
Cystogastrostomy
Cystojejunostomy
Excision of the cyst
All
3d
multi
Ans is d i.e. All of the above
Surgery
null
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All of the following are examples of mydriatics except –
Atropine
Homatropine
Tropicamide
Pirenzepine
3d
multi
Cycloplegics (paralysis of accommodation + mydriasis) → Atropine, Homatropine, Cyclopentolate, tropicamide Only mydriatics → Phenylephrine. Note : Cycloplegic action of tropicamide is unreliable.
Ophthalmology
null
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Type of collagen forming basement membrane of kidney-
I
II
III
IV
3d
single
Type IV collagen with laminin are the major constituent of basement membrane.
Biochemistry
null
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A standing person lies down. Which of the following occurs?
Increase in cerebral blood flow
Immediately increase in venous return to heart
Decreased blood flow to the apex of lung
Increase in heart rate
1b
single
Ans. b. Immediately increase in venous return to heart (Ref: Ganong23/e p515)Factors Affecting End Diastolic VolumeFactors Decreasing EDVFactors Increasing EDV* Increased intra-pericardial pressureQ (as a result of infection of pressure from a tumor):- Limits the extent to which ventricle can fill* Decrease in ventricu...
Physiology
Circulation: Cardiac Output, Venous Return
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Which of the following statement is true about external haemorrhoids?
Painful, below the dentate line
Painless, above the denate line
Rubber band ligation is the treatment of choice
May be associated with a skin tag
0a
multi
It presents as a suddenonset, olive-shaped, painful blue subcutaneous swelling at the anal margin and is usually consequent upon straining at stool, coughing or lifting a heavy weight .The thrombosis is usually situated in a lateral region of the anal margin. If the patient presents within the first 48 hours the clot m...
Surgery
G.I.T
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Acute endocarditis with abscess is most commonly associated with?
Listeria
Staphylococcus
Streptococcus
Enterococcus
1b
single
Ans. (b) StaphylococcusRef: Harrison's 18th ed ch:124, Braunwald's HeartDisease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine 18thed ch-63
Medicine
Bacteriology
14c42330-665b-45ad-9897-180c755c7aa1
Softening of the vaginal poion of the cervix:
Goodell's sign
Chadwick's sign
Hegar's sign
Piskacek's sign
0a
single
Goodell sign:- Softening of the cervix , 6th to 8th weeks Chadwick / jacquemier's sign:- Bluish discoloration of the cervix , 6th to 8th weeks Hegars sign : On p/v the abdominal and vaginal fingers seem to oppose below the body of uterus ,6th wk Osiander (vaginal ) sign :-Pulsatality in lateral fornices, around 8th wee...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Obstetrics
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Hemmorhagic fever is not caused by -
Yellow fever
KFD
Japanese encephalitis
Dengue fever
2c
single
kyasanur foerst disease a hemorrhagic fever found in karnataka. It is arboviral disease. A new arbo virus genetically related to RSSE isolated ANANTHANARYANAN TEXT BOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY 9EDITION PGNO.524
Microbiology
Virology
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Which one of the following is the description used for the term allodynia during pain management?
Absence of pain perception
Complete lack of pain sensation
Unpleasant sensation with or without a stimulus
Perception of an ordinarily nonnoxious sitmulus as severe pain.
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e. Perception of an ordinarily nonnoxious stimuli as severe pain Terms used in pain managementAllodyniaPerception of an ordinarily nonnoxious stimulus as painAnalgesiaAbsence of pain perceptionAnaesthesiaAbsence of all sensationsDysesthesiaUnpleasant or abnormal sensation with or without a stimulusHypalge...
Anaesthesia
Muscle Relaxant
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Maximum loss of sodium in a child occurs in?
Gastric juice
Ileal fluid
Non cholera Diarrhoea
Cholera
1b
single
Cations and anions in biological fluids in meq/dl Fluid Sodium Potassium Chloride Gastric juice 60 10 85 Ileal fluid 130 10 115 Diarrhea stool 10-90 10-80 10-110
Medicine
Fluids and Electrolyte Imbalance
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Circuit for spontaneous respiration in adults:
Mapleson A
Mapleson C
Mapleson D
Mapleson E
0a
single
Ref. Oxford textbook of anesthesia. Page. 330   Spontaneous respiration: A>D,E>C >B IPPV :D&E> B> C> A Mapleson A : For adult Magill system Flow rate = Minute volume Mapleson B: - not used Mapleson C : Water system Choice in Post operative room Mapleson D: Bain – Coaxial system Most effective in assisted control v...
Unknown
null
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Which of the following contains site of attachment of calcium ions that initiates muscle contraction?
Troponin I
Troponin T
Troponin C
Myosin
2c
single
Troponin T binds the troponin components to tropomyosin; troponin I inhibits the interaction of myosin with actin; and troponin C contains the binding sites for the Ca2+ that helps to initiate contraction. Ganong 23 rd ed, pg 96
Physiology
null
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Most important bactericidal agent is
Cationic basic protein
Lactoferrin
Lysozyme
Reactive O2 species
3d
single
H2O2- MPO- halide system is the most efficient bactericidal system of neutrophils
Pathology
null
e17f78ac-1d18-46d3-adbd-fb6d1edfd286
According to a newer hypothesis Ewings, sarcoma arises from -
Epiphysis
Diaphysis
Medullary cavity
Cortex
2c
single
Marrow tumors (medullary cavity tumors) : - Ewings sarcoma, Plasma cell tumor, multiple myeloma, Lymphoma.
Orthopaedics
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