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"Call-Exner bodies" are seen in
Yolk sac tumor
Granulosa cell tumor
Hilus cell tumor
Brenner tumor
1b
multi
Ans. b (Granulosa cell tumor). (Ref. Robbin Pathology, 6th ed., 1233)GRANULOSA CELL TUMOR# It is a sex cord stromal tumor that occurs at any age but most common\y in a postmenopausal woman (2/3rd).# It is a virilizing tumor, produces estrogen, causing precocious puberty in prepubertal girls and endometrial hyperplasia,...
Unknown
null
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Dapsone is used in -
Dermatitis herpetiformis
Pityriasis rosacea
Contact dermatitis
Oculocutaneous albinism
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Dermatitis herpetiformis Dermatologic conditions in which dapsone is used:Dermatitis herpetiformisErythema elevatum diutinumPemphigusPemphigoidBullous lupus erythematosusAdverse effects of dapsoneo The most common adverse effect of dapsone is hemolytic anaemia (Patients with G-6-PP deficiency are more...
Pharmacology
Anti-Leprotic
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In a child, non-functioning kidney is best diagnosed by
Ultrasonography
IVU
DTPA renogram
Creatinine clearance
2c
single
null
Medicine
null
7a29ad50-2ec5-4335-ba94-5585d7a258a2
Which of the following statements is FALSE about reactive ahritis?
Most common among young men
Linked to HLA-B27
Painful asymmetric oligoahritis is a feature
Migratory polyahritis
3d
multi
Reactive ahritis is most common among young men (except after Yersinia infection) and has been linked to the HLA-B27 locus as a potential genetic predisposing factor. Patients repo painful, asymmetric oligoahritis that affects mainly the knees, ankles, and feet. Low-back pain is common, and radiographic evidence of sac...
Medicine
null
1ee0c4cb-3cf7-498c-a229-19afed850e0e
Most common dose limiting toxicity of chemotherapeutic agent
Myelosuppression
G.I. toxicity
Neurotoxicity
Alopecia
0a
single
Myelosuppression "Myelosuppression with depression of both antibody and cell mediated immunity is the single most impoant dose limiting factor with cytotoxic agents and carries life threatening consequences". Repeated blood monitoring is essential and transfusion of red cells and platelets may be necessary. Cell growth...
Pharmacology
null
a5ea0ee0-179e-4849-9bb7-54b896d0ca9a
Most common nerve injured in fracture of medial epicondyle of humerus is: March 2007
Radial nerve
Ulnar nerve
Median nerve
Musculocutaneous nerve
1b
single
Ans. B: Ulnar Nerve Ceain lesions are commonly associated with fractures to specific areas of the humerus. At the upper end, the surgical neck of the humerus and anatomical neck of humerus can both be involved, though fractures of the surgical neck are more common. The axillary nerve can be damaged in fractures of this...
Surgery
null
19a94db4-e7a9-46fc-8978-8252c3c9d94c
Delirium is caused by which poison?
Aconite
Dhatura
Morphine
Kerosene
1b
single
Ans. (b) DhaturaRef.: Parikh 6th ed. 11.30
Forensic Medicine
Forensic Toxicology - Concepts, Statutes, Evidence, and Techniques
a4d3d5e9-825f-4795-a5ca-a2150561d1c1
Which of the following carcinoma shows good response to radioiodine:
Papillary carcinoma.
Follicular carcinoma.
Anaplastic carcinoma.
Medullary carcinoma.
1b
single
null
Surgery
null
925f17a1-56b3-4566-8620-88bcafe11329
Causes ectopia lentis are all EXCEPT:
Homocystinuria
Marfan's syndrome
Cogon Reese syndrome
Sulphite oxidase deficiency
2c
multi
ANSWER: (C) Cogon Reese syndromeREF: Yanoff & Ducker- ophthalmology 2nd edition page 270Ectopia Lends:A sublimation of the lens is described as a partial displacement, whereas a complete displacement is termed dislocation of the lens.The causes of ectopia lends may be familial or secondary to eye disease and trauma.Tra...
Ophthalmology
Ectopia Lentis
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An 8-yrs-old male presents with multiple patches of alopecia and severe pruritus. A bright blue-green fluorescence is seen on examination of the scalp with a wood lamp. Pathogen most likely responsible is?
Epidermophyton floccosum
Microsporum canis
Candida albicans
Trichophyton tonsurans
1b
single
Tinea capitis is a dermatophyte infection of the scalp that may cause multiple patches of alopecia and severe itching. The dermatophytoses are diseases caused by a group of closely related filamentous fungi with a propensity for invading the stratum corneum, hair, and nails. Dermatophyte infections are designated by th...
Surgery
null
7b0e3b5f-a083-41be-a84e-7d25f8ca6a4f
About Randomized Controlled trial all are true except:
Baseline characteristics are comparable
Bias can be eliminated by double blinding
Sample size depends on the type of study
Dropouts are excluded from the study
3d
multi
Dropouts are excluded from the study I Ref Epidemiology and health services By Haroutune K. Armenian, Sam Shapiro p63; http://www3.interscience.wiley.coniljourna1/89011300/abstract?CRETRY= I &SRETRY=0 Park 20/ep1 Repeat from May 11
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
46c63747-328e-4815-9b2d-65d8e1d1f1a0
Starry sky appearance is seen in
Pagets disease
Cherubism
Garrey's osteomyelitis
Burkitts lymphoma
3d
single
null
Pathology
null
ff32d01c-879f-4657-a1e2-b4b1a1f95c42
The lichenoid eruption known as 'Tuberculids' are seen in which of the skin conditions?
Lupus vulgaris
Scrofuloderma
Lichen scrofulosorum
Tuberculosis Cutis Orificialis
2c
single
Lichen scrofulosorum (also known as "Tuberculosis cutis lichenoides") is a rare tuberculid that presents as a lichenoid eruption of minute skin-colored to reddish-brown papules, often perifollicular and are mainly found on the abdomen, chest, back, and proximal pas of the limbs. The eruption is usually associated with ...
Skin
null
a5e733e4-156c-4888-802e-3926cbcbc52a
A Patient is made to walk early after Surgery. This is for: March 2005
Treating the patient
Reducing disability
Specific protection
Rehabilitation
3d
single
Ans. D: Rehabilitation Medical rehabilitation is done for restoration of functions which aims at training and retraining the individual to the highest possible level of functional ability.
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
e9c18631-1cba-43d8-a776-cac3567e7a4f
Which of the following anti-influenza drug can cause "Livedo reticulosis"?
Laninamivir
Rimantidine
Amanitdine
Zanamivir
2c
single
Amanitdine acts by preventing uncoating of virus and used against influenza A. It is also used for the treatment of Parkinsonism. It can cause adverse effects like Ankle edema and Livedo reticulosis.
Pharmacology
null
400cbdad-24fe-4d35-8037-062806516e7a
Hea failure cells are seen in -
Kideny
Hea
Lungs
Brain
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Lungs
Pathology
null
78edd840-c74d-4ceb-a1f8-66e3c4008bbe
Use of aspirin in children with viral disease is associated with :
Metabolic acidosis
Reye's syndrome
Renal tubular acidosis
Fixed drug eruption
1b
single
null
Pharmacology
null
0bdd2a79-3831-44f2-a965-119d1ae7c669
In a sample of 100 pregnant females, Mean haemoglobin level estimated was 10 gm% with a Standard deviation of 1 gm%. What is the Standard error?
1 gm%
0.1 gm%
10 gm%
100 gm%
1b
single
null
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
3b0e18e9-6d68-4d68-976f-c93fad44cfd0
Intercourse in closely related individual in blood relation
Marital rape
Incest
Adultery
Bestality
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e.,Incest * Incest means sexual intercourse by a man with a woman who is closely related to him by blood (prohibited degrees of relationship).* Example daughter, granddaughter, sister, stepsister, aunt, or mother.
Forensic Medicine
Sexual Offenses
2825cd81-b36c-40c1-96ff-8400e3ed5370
The mechanism of action of EPEC is:-
Adherence to enterocytes
Stimulates adenylcyclase
Increase cGMP
Inhibit release of acetylecholine from peripheral nerves
0a
single
The mechanism of action of EPEC is adherence to enterocytes. Option 1 - Enteropathogenic E. coli Pathogenesis = Attaching-and-effacing histopathology. EPEC adhere to the mucosal cells of the small bowel. Pathogenicity: EPEC adherence factor (EAF) Chromosomal locus of enterocyte effacement (LEE) . After attachment, ther...
Microbiology
Systemic Bacteriology (Gram Positive Bacilli, Gram Negative Bacilli)
75eca8c7-2c34-4f07-9dcb-a38823e0e250
Gag reflex is lost due to paralysis of:
V nerve
VII nerve
IX nerve
XII nerve
2c
single
null
Anatomy
null
ea0f09bb-b2ef-4f8b-9aeb-fb02947fba37
This drug depolarizes cell membrances of aerobic gram positive bacteria. It is effective against vancomycin resistant enterococcal infections. It may cause myopathy especially in patients taking statins. It is:
Teicoplanin
Da[tomycin
Linezolid
Streptogramin
1b
multi
(Ref: KDT 6/e p741) Daptomycin is a newer antibiotic that acts by causing depolarization of bacterial cell membranes. It is effective in MRSA, VRSA and even streptogramin resistant SA infections as well as VRE infections. It can cause myopathy in patients taking statins.
Pharmacology
Other topics and Adverse effects
d72b8199-d8f2-4877-95b3-a189913d0a6a
All of the following sensations are carried by dorsal columns except
Vibration
Position
Discriminative touch
Temperature
3d
multi
(D) Temperature # Dorsal column transmits: Touch (Fine), Pressure, Vibration, Proprioception Lateral spinothalamic tract transmits Pain, Temperature Anterior spinothalamic tract transmits Crude touch, Pressures
Physiology
Misc.
484239b9-2fb1-4f4e-828b-6d4934138174
Morphine withdrawal is characterized by all EXCEPT
Miosis
Yawning
Lacrimation
Diarrhoea
0a
multi
null
Pharmacology
null
7fb6b97f-5e01-48c1-8a0d-c5b10e196fba
“Acrodermatitis enteropathica” is seen in a deficiency of
Molybdenum
Selenium
Chromium
Zinc
3d
single
Essential features of zinc deficiency are: Distinctive rash, often around the eyes, nose, mouth, anus and distal parts. Anorexia, often accompanied by diarrhoea Growth retardation in children Impaired wound healing Hypogonadism with I reproductive capacity. Altered immune function Impaired night vision related to alte...
Pathology
null
099e6d62-135c-494f-8730-04fb5554c254
Maximum voluntary ventilation is measured for?
30 sec.
60 sec.
75 sec.
120 sec.99.
1b
single
Ans. is'b'i.e., 60 sec.(Ref: Guyton 12h/e p. 470]Maximum voluntary ventilation (MW) :It is the maximum amount of air that can be moved into and out of lungs in 1 minute by voluntary effo.It is about 125-170 L/min.
Physiology
null
24d6f847-3d9e-4ac8-9e4d-b68682e7aee9
HLA associated with psoriasis is ?
HLA B27
HLA DR4
HLA CW6
HLA B8
2c
single
Robbins and Cotran pathologic basis of disease South Asia edition. *psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory dermatitis,there is a strong association with HLA Cw0602 allele .
Pathology
General pathology
37674cea-8298-48d7-88c7-f4509a9e53e4
The average value of total body water in a young man In....... % of body weight
20-40
30-50
60-65
90-96
2c
single
(C) 60-65 # BODY COMPOSITION:> In an average young adult male, 18% of body wt is protein.7% is mineral, and 15%is fat.> The remaining 60% is water.> The intracellular component of body water accounts for about 40% of body wt. and the extracellular component for about 20%.> Approximately 25% of the extracellular compone...
Physiology
Misc.
276f303c-1b19-4cce-b355-0db3a1035883
All of the following are approaches to health education –
Service approach
Regulatory approach
Health education approach
Mass media
3d
multi
According to Alma-Ata declaration (1978), "Health education is a process aimed at encouraging people to want to be healthy to know how to stay healthy to do what they can individually and collectively to maintain health and seek help when needed". Health education is the act of getting people to do something for themse...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
d7514171-65e6-4fcf-a545-0565514e5914
Not a causes for DIC -
Septicemia
Visceral carcinoma
Cholera
Antepaum hemorrhage
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Cholera
Pathology
null
a51b8e81-6411-4bf9-852f-b063a13ecd39
An infant has eczematous rash, rhythmic rocking microsephaly and hypeonia. What is the likely diagnosis ?
Phenylketonuria
Homocystinuria
Tyrosinosis
Autism
0a
single
Phenylketonuria is a disorder of phenylalanine metabolism and occurs due to deficiency of phenylalanine hydroxylase.Affected individuals have profound and irreversible intellectual disability,mental retardation,microcephaly,epilepsy & behavioral problems.These patients often have a musty body odour and skin conditions ...
Pediatrics
Metabolic disorders
95cff97b-a30b-4858-9a69-4dd1b6ac3d41
Acclimatization to a high altitude is associated with which of the following changes?
Hyperventilation
Polycythemia
O2 dissociation curve shifts to right
Decreased concentration of systemic capillaries
2c
single
Oxygen hemoglobin dissociation curve, is the curve relating percentage saturation of the oxygen carrying power of hemoglobin to the PO2. It has a characteristic sigmoid shape due to the T-R interconversion. In deoxyhemoglobin, globin units are tightly bound in a tense (T) configuration which reduces the affinity of the...
Physiology
null
057e0c52-7d52-4e8e-b622-4792951fd4fb
A 62-year-old woman slips and falls on the bathroom floor. As a result, she has a posterior dislocation of the hip joint and a fracture of the neck of the femur If the acetabulum is fractured at its posterosuperior margin by dislocation of the hip joint, which of the following bones could be involved?
Pubis
Ischium
Ilium
Sacrum
2c
multi
The acetabulum is a cup-shaped cavity on the lateral side of the hip bone and is formed: superiorly by the ilium, posteroinferiorly by the ischium, anteromedially by the pubis. The sacrum and the head of the femur do not paicipate in the formation of the acetabulum.
Anatomy
Bones Joints and Ligaments
a24cf57f-edd2-40c8-ad63-7fa07f4c724d
Lens derives nutrition from -
Vitreous
Aqueous
Optic artery'
Ophthalmic artery
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e.. Aqueous o Aqueous humor, a clear liquid that nourishes the cornea and lens, is produced in the ciliary body by diffusion and active transport from plasma. It flow's through the pupil and fills the anterior chamber of the eye. It is normally reabsorbed through a network of trabeculae into the canal of ...
Physiology
Special Senses: Vision and its Elements
321cb04f-a38f-481a-ba84-c508b0aeff8b
Commonest site of peptic ulcer is:
1st part of duodenum
2nd part of duodenum
Distal 1/3rd of stomach
Pylorus of the stomach
0a
single
Ans. (a) 1st part of duodenumRef: Sabiston 19th Edition, Page 1199* Most common location 1st part of duodenum* Most common location in stomach is incisura angularis
Surgery
Stomach & Duodenum
a8854f8e-dc36-4c32-a9e5-e92345273da7
True about Turner's syndrome is?
Normal breast
Normal gonads
Normal intelligence
Long stature
2c
multi
ANSWER: (C) Normal intelligenceREF: Harrison's 18th ed chapter 349, Robbins 7th edition page 179, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turner_syndromeRepeat from December 2010, December 2011Turner'ssyndrome45,X or45,X46,XXStreak gonad or immature ovaryExternalgenitalia-FemaleInternal genitaliaHypoplasticfemaleBreastImmaturefem...
Pediatrics
Genetic Approach to Pediatric Medicine
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All of the following are adverse effects of sodium valproate EXCEPT :
Weight gain
Alopecia
Liver damage
Osteomalacia
3d
multi
null
Pharmacology
null
26182243-fa55-413b-a774-76294044c8d3
First sign of Non cirrhotic portal fibrosis-
Upper GI bleeding
Ascitis
Splenomegaly
Jaundice
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Upper G1 bleedingo Splenomegaly, variceal bleeding and absence of any abnormality in the liver in a young adult suggests the diagnosis of Non cirrhotic portal fibrosis (NCPF).o Remember extrahapatic portal venous obstruction also presents with similar features but the important features to distinguish...
Surgery
Oesophagus
00bd58a2-0bf3-4909-a703-226d63538a8b
Genetic information transferred by phage is called -
Transformation
Lysogenic conversion
Transduction
Transcription
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Transduction TransformationTransductionConjugationLysogenic conversiono This is the transfer of genetic material through the agency of free DNA (May involve taking up of soluble DNA with host DNA and codes new species through the cell wall)o Tliis has been studied mainly in:BPHBacillusHaemophilusPneum...
Microbiology
Bacterial Genetics
56220a81-b52a-4d16-87aa-fc3f90328b4e
Interleukin 2 is secreted by
CD4 cells / T helper cell
Macrophage
CDS cells
Common T cell
0a
single
(A) CD4 cells / T helper cell# Interleukin - 2: Is produced by - T-helper cell or CD4 cells Function - It causes T cell growth & activation> Interleukin -1: Is secreted by phagocytes Function - T cell activation; Fever; Cachexia> Interleukin - 3: Produced by T cells Function: Hematopoiesis> Also remember: II-4, IL-6, I...
Microbiology
Misc.
eec160b2-76f1-466c-963b-6c42dc6294b2
A 6-month-old infant has been exclusively fed a commercially available infant formula. Upon introduction of fruit juices, however, the child develops jaundice, hepatomegaly, vomiting, lethargy, irritability, and seizures. Tests for urine-reducing substances are positive. Which of the following is likely to explain this...
Tyrosinemia
Galactosemia
Hereditary fructose intolerance
a1-Antitrypsin deficiency
2c
multi
The patient in the question likely has hereditary fructose intolerance, manifest only when fructose in fruit juice is provided in the diet. Galactosemia, fructosemia, tyrosinosis, and glucose-6-phosphatase deficiency represent diseases in which a congenital deficiency of enzyme causes an interruption of a normal metabo...
Pediatrics
Genetics And Genetic Disorders
2c700275-0d2a-40d7-9007-57c724e9b246
Catgut is commercially made from the intestine of the following animal:
Cat
Pig
Sheep
All of the above
2c
multi
Gut sutures derived from sheep submucosa or beef serosa are digested by proteolytic enzymes in the wound. They are more rapidly degraded in the presence of infection. The knot-holding ability of plain gut is rather inconsistent; chromic gut seems to be better in this regard. Plain gut--Plain gut incites an intense infl...
Surgery
null
6e27de8a-38fd-47dc-9454-d1f53e80b0a0
Most common primary leading to secondaries in pancreas
Lung
Breast
Colon
Stomach
0a
single
Metastatic Tumors to pancreas MC site of primary : RCC > Malignant melanoma On autopsy, most common primary : CA Lung Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno : 1544
Anatomy
G.I.T
464f286a-1ebb-4dd7-90fe-37359e467d09
Steroid is contraindicated in ?
Herpetic keratitis
Atopic dermatitis
Fungal corneal ulcer
Exposure keratitis
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Fungal corneal ulcer Topical coicosteroids enhance fungal replication and corneal invasion and therefore, contraindicated in a fungal corneal ulcer. Now, option 'a' requires specific mention here :- Topical coicosteroids are contraindicated in herpetic keratitis. But not in all forms of herpetic kerat...
Ophthalmology
null
857cb53a-51a5-4b1e-8e0b-b6a99708e953
Anaemia due to antibodies against blood group antigens
Hereditary spherocytosis
G6PD deficiency
Haemolytic disease of the newborn
Alpha thalassemia major
2c
single
Answer- C. Haemolytic disease of the newbornHemolytic disease of thefetus and newborn (HDFN), also known as alloimmune HDFN or erythroblastosis fetalis, is caused by the destruction of reil blood cells (RBCs) of the neonate or fetus by maternal IgG antibodies.
Medicine
null
b23b8cff-e3c0-482d-b31b-0959a4842413
Far point of the eye varies with:
The age of the patient
The static refraction of the eye
Both of the above
None of the above
1b
multi
Ans. The static refraction of the eye
Ophthalmology
null
b30066e5-f090-4df2-a8b9-656f576bf8bd
All of the following are included in grievous injury/ hurt except -
Loss of testis
Loss of eye
Loss of kidney
Abrasion of the face
3d
multi
Loss of testis (castration), loss of eye and loss of organ (kidney) are grievous injuries.
Forensic Medicine
null
3742799d-2083-49fe-a470-c2fd84153083
A 30 years old Mrs. X comes to opd with complaints of lethargy, anorexia, weight loss and secondary amenorrhea. She gives a history of postpaum haemorrhage and failed lactation. Which of the following is the most probable diagnosis?
Sheehan's syndrome
Empty sella syndrome
Kallmann syndrome
Asherman syndrome
0a
multi
Sheehan's SyndromeAcute infarction and ischemic necrosis of the pituitary gland resulting from postpaum hemorrhage and hypovolemic hypotension is known as Sheehan's syndrome and is one of the most common causes of hypopituitarism in underdeveloped or developing countries.Failed lactation after delivery is the classical...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Sexuality and intersexuality
2b6bf5f1-03ad-4818-9e64-b6d2ecb67c61
Streptococcus and pneumococcus are differentiated by - rpt question
Bile salt solubility
Growth characteristic
Gram staining
Inulin fermentation
0a
single
Bile solubility test: Streptococcus pneumoniae are bile soluble. - if a few drops of 10% sodium deoxycholate solution are added to 1 ml of an overnight broth culture, the culture clears due to the Lysis of cocci. Alternatively, if a loopful of 10 % deoxycholate solution is placed on a Streptococcus pneumoniae colony on...
Microbiology
Bacteriology
e075c70c-c405-4017-bb3f-5cf15caf6d82
Thickest poion of sclera is -
Anterior to rectus muscle inseion
Posterior to rectus musde inseion
Posterior pole
Limbus
2c
single
Thickness of sclera varies considerably in differentindividuals and with the age of the person. It isgenerally thinner in children than the adults and infemales than the males. Sclera is thickest posteriorly(1mm) and gradually becomes thin when tracedanteriorly. It is thinnest at the inseion of extraocularmuscles (0.3 ...
Ophthalmology
Cornea and sclera
7a539046-b104-41c1-8a09-e831b708edc6
Which of the following is a K+ Channel Opener
Verapamil
Nicorandil
Ranolazine
Lignocaine
1b
single
Nicorandil Nicorandil is a niacinamide derivative - used as a second line anti-anginal drug - Its mechanism of action involves opening ATP sensitive K+ channels and by mediating nitrovasodilation. * Apa from the anticipated nitrates like side effect of Headache, Nicorandil can cause serious adverse effects involving ul...
Pharmacology
Cardiovascular system
5ef1686e-584a-4515-8e09-b2ed6eca82db
High stationary stage of Demography cycle is characterized by ?
High bih rate, low death rate
Low bih rate, high death rate
Low bih rate, low death rate
High bih rate, high death rate
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., High bih rate, high death rate
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
1a12f009-bb3c-4967-9958-3011a1e2b67c
Mrs Elizabeth, a 47 year old female presented with menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and painful intercourse. Which of the following hormone must have raised in this patient?
FSH
Oestrogen
Both of the above
None of the above
0a
multi
The transition from ovulatory cycles to menopause typically begins in the late 40s and in early menopausal transition. Levels of FSH rise slightly and lead to an increased ovarian follicular response. An FSH level greater than 40 mIU/mL has been used to document ovarian failure associated with the menopause. Estrogen l...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
e7d4dd75-fdb4-44d9-b6f1-7218e2eecf01
Father's blood group is 'A' & mother's blood group is ' AB\ Which of the following blood group is not possible in any of their child?
A
B
AB
O
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e.,OBlood group inheritance by phenotypeBlood group (Parents)OABABOOO or AO or BA or BAO or AO or AO, A, B, or ABA,B orABBO or BO, A, B or ABO or BA, B or ABABA or BA, B or ABA, BorABA, B or AB
Pathology
Cytogenetic Disorders
98cba54b-7831-412e-ad57-9dac65f1ba43
Dorset egg medium is used for cultivation of
Staphylococcus
Streptococcus
Gonococcus
M TB
3d
single
Media which are used for the cultivation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis are LJ media which is most common media used in which growth is seen in 6 to 8 weeks and the colonies are Rough, Buff and tough. The other media used car door fitting media Petragnini media, Saula media, Dubois media or Middlebrook's media. Note-Ext...
Microbiology
Systemic Bacteriology (Gram Positive Bacilli, Gram Negative Bacilli)
ec17e0f4-5a04-4ae9-b045-36f3aa9d6926
Chronic Active Hepatitis is most reliably distinguished from chronic Persistant hepatitis by the presence -
Extrahepatic manifestation
Significant titre of antismooth muscle antibody
Characteristic liver histology
Hepatitis B surface antigen
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Characterstic liver histologyMinimal chronic hepatitis (previously called chronic persistent hepatitis)The poal chronic inflammation is mild and is restricted to the paal triads without extension into the Liver lobule across the limiting plate.Chronic active hepatitis-4 characterized by continuing nec...
Pathology
null
6d9d72cb-599d-45f6-98e9-233998fc6a29
Mosquito net hole diameter is -
0.02 inch
0.0475 inch
0.5 inch
0.1 inch
1b
single
Personal protection against mosquito bite includes a mosquito net, screening, and repellents. Nets provide protection against bite during sleep. The material of the net should be white, for easy detection of mosquitoes. There should not be a single hole or rent in the net. The size of the opening in the net is of utmos...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Environment and health
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Sheela, a middle aged diabetic female presented with flank pain and fever. On U/S the kidney was irregular and showed fat density with calculi. The diagnosis is most probably:
TB kidney
Xanthogranulomatous kidney
Chronic pyelonephritis
Renal abscess
1b
single
Ans. (b) Xanthogranulomatous kidneyRef: Smith 17th Edition, Pages 204-206; Campbell 10th Edition, Page 308Xantho Granulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP)* Xantho means lipid foam cells* Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis is a variant of chronic pyelonephritis that characteristically presents in middle aged patients with a po...
Surgery
Kidney & Ureturs
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Laryngeal cailage forming complete circle is
Thyroid
Cricoid
Corniculate
Arytenoid
1b
single
Ref: BD Chaurasia's HUMAN ANATOMY, Volume 3, 4th edition. Cricoid cailage is shaped like a ring. It encircles the larynx below the thyroid cailage. It is thicker and stronger than the thyroid cailage. The ring has a narrow anterior pa called the arch, and a broad posterior pa called the lamina. The lamina projects upwa...
Anatomy
Head and neck
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Potato nodes are a characteristic feature of ?
Sarcoidosis
Lymphoma
Carcinoid
Tuberculosis
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Sarcoidosis
Pathology
null
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IoC for chronic pancreatitis
USG
Abdominal X-ray
Barium study
ERCP
3d
single
ERCP (Endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography) is IoC for Chronic Pancreatitis.
Radiology
null
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Antemoem blister differs from postmoem blister by
Presence of Albumin & Chloride in blister fluid
Gas in blister
Dry hard surface of the floor of blister
Absence of hyperemia around the blister
0a
single
The first picture shows postmoem blister, the second one is antemoem blister. The antemoem blister : Has no gas and hyperemia is due to increased permeability of capillaries is prominent. Blisters are found mainly in scalds and heat burns which contains albumin and chlorides. Are mostly produced during burns. Surrounde...
Forensic Medicine
Thanatology
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Cricothyroid muscle is supplied by which nerve?
Recurrent laryngeal nerve
Internal laryngeal nerve
External laryngeal nerve
Glossopharyngeal nerve
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., External laryngeal nerve Nerve supply of larynx* The main cranial nerve innervating the larynx is the vagus nerve via its branches; superior laryngeal nerve (SLN) and recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN).Sensory supply of larynx* Above the level of vocal cords, larynx is supplied by internal laryngeal nerv...
ENT
Larynx
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"Erythema chronicum migrans" is caused by -
B. burgdorferi
Toxoplasma gondii
Toxocara canis
Stronglyloides stercoralis
0a
single
null
Microbiology
null
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A 58-year-old woman undergoes excision biopsy of a tumor in the left posterior triangle of her neck. Histology suggests that this is a metastatic cancer. What is the most likely site of the primary tumor?
Ovary
Adrenal gland
Kidney
Piriform fossa
3d
single
More than 80% of neck gland tumors arise from structures above the clavicle. The piriform fossa is lateral to the aryepiglottic folds and is a major site where a primary cancer may remain hidden from early detection. Twenty percent of neck gland tumors are primary and 80% represent metastatic disease.
Surgery
Miscellaneous
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Which of the following is a strategy used to increase the yield of protein produced in recombinant protein synthesis ?
Promoter induction
Genes for protease inhibitors
Translation initiation
Translation and transcription termination
1b
single
Expression vector is a vector which synthesize the protein coded by a gene introduced via DNA recombination technology. To enhance the final yield of protein product, some expression vectors even contain genes that code for protease inhibitors.
Biochemistry
null
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The pathophysiology of Lacunar infarcts are:
Middle carotid aery involvement
Emboli to anterior circulation
Large vessel thrombosis
Lipohyalinosis of penetrating aeries
3d
single
The term lacunar infarction refers to infarction following atherothrombotic or lipohyalinotic occlusion of a small aery (30-300 m) in the brain. The aeries comprising the circle of Willis, the basilar and veebral aeries all give rise to 30- to 300-m branches that penetrate the deep gray and white matter of the cerebrum...
Medicine
null
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The pattern of bone destruction in periodontitis is determined by:
Depth of the pockets
Suppuration
Pathway of inflammation
Composition of plaque
2c
single
null
Dental
null
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Fatty acid characterstically present in breast milk and essential for baby growth -
Linoliec acid
Palmitic acid
Arachidonic acid
Docosahexaenoic acid
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Docosahexaenoic acid o Up to 5-10% of fatty acids in human milk are polyunsaturated. Most of these are linoleic acid with smaller amounts of linolenic acid. o Linoleic acid --> gives rise to Arachidonic acid o Linolenic acid --> gives rise to Docosahexaenoic acid o Docosahexaenoic acid is found in hum...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
6cd74c69-0d90-48b6-ab82-81e250222853
All are true about psoriasis except –
Very pruritic
Pitting of nails
Joint involvement in 5–10%
Parakeratosis & acanthosis
0a
multi
Lesions of psoriasis are non-pruritic or only mildly pruritic
Dental
null
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Multiple pregnancies occur most commonly with:
T. Clomiphene
T. Clomiphene and dexamethasone
T. Dexamethasone
Pulsatile GnRH therapy
3d
single
Pulsatile GnRH therapy
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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True regarding breast carcinoma is:
Occurs most commonly in upper inner quadrant
Late menarche and early menopause predisposes for breast malignancy
Commoner in nulliparous women
Unrelated with the family history of breast cancer
2c
multi
Ans. (c) Commoner in nulliparous women(Ref. Bailey 26th edition Page 808)* MC site of cancer breast is Upper Outer quadrant.* Early menarche and late menopause is associated with cancer breast* Common in nulliparous women.* Family history is very important risk factor for cancer breast.
Surgery
Breast
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Soft water has hardness levels of –
50
100
150
200
0a
single
null
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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ECG changes that occur after administration of Digoxin includes
ST elevation
PR prolongation
QT prolongation
ST depression
3d
single
(D) ST depression# Digoxin effects on ECG: Shows down slope ST depression with a characteristic "Salvador Dali sagging" appearance Flattened, inverted, or biphasic T waves. Shortened QT interval. Delay due to development of 1:1 A-V conduction.
Medicine
Miscellaneous
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The malunion of Supracondylar fracture of the humerus most commonly involved in ?
Flexion defornity
Cubitus varus
Cubitus valgus
Extension deformity
1b
single
Cubitus varus also known as gun stock deformity It is the most common complication of Supracondylar fracture of humerus Refer Maheshwari 9th /e p 102
Orthopaedics
Elbow injuries
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oschner sherren regimen is used in ?
chronic pancreatitis
appendicular perforation
appendicular mass
apendicular abscess
2c
single
Management of appendicular mass Ochsner-Sherren regimen * Conservative treatment with * Nil by mouth * Ryle&;s tube aspiration * Antibiotic therapy * Cephalosporins * Atninoglycoside * Metronidazole * Recording of size of mass daily * Recording of TPR cha 4hourly * Input & output cha ref : bailey and love 27th ed
Surgery
All India exam
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Mechanism of action of tacrolimus -
Folate antagonist
Calcineurin inhibitor
Antimetabolite
CD 20 antibody
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Calcineurin inhibitor
Pharmacology
Anti-Cancer
018ae487-116f-4984-a5c6-cd8f80db5442
Tinea ungum effects
Nail fold
Nail plate
Joints
Inter digital space
1b
single
B i.e. Nail plate
Skin
null
23bd0734-ad59-4ca6-9cb4-e108ff60ca77
The wasting syndrome associated in cancer is
Achalasia
Cacchexia
Atelexis
Cacoguesia
1b
single
null
Pathology
null
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Which of the following is NOT an anxiolytic drug?
Melatonin
Haloperidol
Alprazolam
Seraline
0a
single
SSRIs and benzodiazepines are the main stay of treatment. Antipsychotics like haloperidol can be used as adjunct. Melatonin has no clearly defined indication in anxiety disorder.
Psychiatry
Neurotic, Stress Related and Somatoform Disorders
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Which is the most common symptom of achalasia
Regurgitation
Dysphagia
Heartburn
Weight loss
1b
single
Dysphagia is the most common symptom seen in 95% of the patients. Initially it is more to liquids. In later stages both solids and liquids. Regurgitation is the second most common symptom and earliest symptom.
Surgery
null
b3528d6b-7c8d-44c4-94f7-cfc977556277
Akathisia is treated by all except:
Trihexyphenodyl
Propanodol
Haloperidol
Promethazine
2c
multi
Ref: KDT 6/e p431 *Akathisia is a side effect of antipsychotic drugs like haloperidol: It is treated with - Central anticholinergics like Trihexyphenidyl - First generation antihistaminics like Promethazine *Propanolol *Diazepam
Pharmacology
Central Nervous system
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Antishkow's cells are seen in
Rheumatic hea disease
Rheumatic ahritis
Bacterial endocarditis
Marantic endocarditis
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e.,Rheumatic hea disease Anitschkow (or Anichkov or catterpiller) cells are often cells associated with rheumatic hea disease.Anitschkow cells are enlarged macrophages found within granulomas (called Aschoff bodies) associated with the disease.Aschoff bodies (Aschoff nodules) are characteristic inflammato...
Pathology
null
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A 24 year old female is with suspected appendicitis is taken up for surgery. However during surgery the appendix appears to be normal. Instead the Ileum is inflamed, enlarged with multiple adhesion. Surrouding fat is also involved. Possible diagnosis is -
Ileocaecal tuberculosis
Diverticulosis
Intussusception
Carcinoid
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Ileocaecal tuberculosis o Tuberculosis of the small intestine occurs in two forms :# Primary infection is usually due to bovine strain of mycobacterium tuberculosis and results from ingesting infected milk. In India the human strain may also cause such primary tuberculosis. This produces hyperplastic ...
Surgery
Miscellaneous (Small & Large Intestine)
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Acrodermatitis hemorrhagica is due to deficiency of-
Zinc
Manganese
Copper
Selenium
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Zinc Symptoms of Zinc DeficiencyMild deficiencySevere dificiencvo Growth retardationo Dwarfism o Cardiomyopathyo Teratogenecityo Hypogonadismo Infertilityo Loss of tasteo Poor wound healingo Deformed boneso Diarrhoeao Alopeciao Night blindnesso Skin striaeo Nail changeso Acrodermatitis enteropathica i...
Medicine
Nutrition
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Subpubic angle is :
<65deg
65-75deg
85deg
110-120deg
2c
single
85deg
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
301ce97f-7697-4596-a896-d22d83bc6e53
Physiological dead space is?
150 ml
200 ml
250 ml
100 ml
0a
single
ANSWER: (A) 150 mlREF: Guyton physiology 11th edition page 478, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_space_%28p hysio!ogy%29Indirect repeat from June 2009"The normal dead space air in a young adult man is about 150 millilitres. This increases slightly with age"Some of the air a person breathes never reaches the gas exchan...
Physiology
Functional Anatomy - Respiratory System
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"Michael Guttaman" Bodies are seen in:
Malakoplakia
Nail Patella syndrome
Leukoplakia
Pyelonephritis
0a
single
Malakoplakia
Pathology
null
45aff0ae-4cb2-462c-9003-2f8fc1ed19da
All the following are seen in cardiac tamponade except
Pulsus paradoxus
Diastolic collapse in right ventricular on Echocardiogram
Electrical alternans
Kussmaul's sign
3d
multi
Ref Harrison 19 th ed pg 1573 Pulsus paradoxus clinically, electrical alternans on ECG and RVDC on Echocardiography are characteristic features of cardiac tamponade.
Anatomy
General anatomy
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A patient has Hb 6 gm% ,folic acid 8ng/ml, vitamin B12 60 pg/ml, serum iron 130 microg/dl, and MCV-104. The diagnosis is -
Iron deficiency anaemia
Vitamin Bl2 deficiency
Folic acid deficiency
Pyridoxine deficiency
1b
single
<p>Normal range of vit B12 in serum is 280-1000pg/mL.. Values below 100pg/mL indicate clinically deficient stage. </p><p>Normal range of serum folate is 6-18ng/mL. Normal serum iron is 40-140 microgram/dL.In this case it is within normal limit.</p><p>Reference :Harsh mohan textbook of pathology sixth edition pg no 308....
Medicine
Haematology
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Which concept was put forth by Pettenkofer in (1819-1901)
Ecological concept
Holistic concept
Multifactorial causation
Biomedical Concept
2c
single
Multifactorial Causation This concept was put forth by Pettenkofer of Munich (1819-1901). "Modern" diseases of civilization like coronary heart disease and cancers could not be explained on the basis of the 'single cause idea', because they were due to multiple factors. This concept offers multiple approaches for the p...
Dental
null
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Taurodontism is usually seen in:
Mesiodens
Incisor with talon cusp
Mandibular first molar
Maxillary premolars
2c
multi
null
Pathology
null
09956157-cf02-48c9-a795-fd3a40b33681
True about incised looking wounds are all, except PGI 12
Type of split lacerated wound
Avulsion lacerated wound with blunt object
Produced by blunt object
Commonly seen on scalp
1b
multi
Ans. Avulsion lacerated wound with blunt object
Forensic Medicine
null
9d3ba170-95fe-469b-8935-8fd93c62d043
Sequence of colour changes observed in Raynaud's disease :
Red, blue, white
White, blue, red
Blue, red, white
White, red, blue
1b
single
Triphasic Color Response Include Three Stages Blanching (stage of local syncope) With exposure to cold, digital aerioles goes into spasm Decreased flow is evidenced by pallor or blanching Digits may appear white Cyanosis (stage of local asphyxia) Capillaries and venules dilate Red Engorgement (stage of recovery) With r...
Surgery
Oral cavity
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Pulseless electric activity due to ?
Ionic abnormality
Alkalosis
Hyponatremia
All of the above
0a
multi
Answer- A. Ionic abnormality Pulseless electrical activity or PEA (also known as by the older term electromechanical association) refers to a clinical diagnosis of cardiac arrest in which hea rhythm is observed on the electrocardiogram that should be producing a pulse but is not.
Medicine
null
78e9697a-6dfe-41fc-8e3f-da63a358b53d
Highest amount of cholesterol is present in -
HDL
LDL
VLDL
IDL
1b
single
LDL
Biochemistry
null
3ff7402d-44af-4dcf-96a5-eff1b32d656a
Most common complication of cardiac catheterization is:
Vascular Access Site Bleeding
Arrhythmia
Contrast reaction
Perforation of hea chamber
0a
single
Answer is A (Vascular Access Site Bleeding) The most common complication of cardiac catheterization is bleeding from the vascular access site. This may be seen either early or late after catheterization and may manifest as ove bleeding or as a hematoma.
Medicine
null
71a57965-38fc-4633-ad5d-72b66112b653
Endodontic surgical triad does not include:
Magnification.
Patients compliance.
Illumination.
Instruments.
1b
single
Endodontic surgical triad Magnification Illumination. Instruments.
Dental
null
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All of the following muscles are supplied by the facial nerve except:
Stapedius
Occipitofrontalis
Anterior belly of digastric
Buccinator
2c
multi
null
Anatomy
null
d648805c-c115-49b3-bb6b-47eaad010fdb
The following group of lymph nodes receives lymphatics from the uterus except -
External iliac
Internal iliac
Superficial inguinal
Deep inguinal
3d
multi
Lymphatic drainage of the uterus -        Cervix- External iliac, internal iliac, sacral lymph nodes -        Body (Lower part)- External iliac -        Body (upper part) and fundus- para-aortic nodes, superficial inguinal
Anatomy
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