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Strawberry tongue is seen in -
Streptococcal scarlet fever
Kawasaki disease
Both of the above
None of the above
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Both of the above Strawberry tongueo It is also called raspberry tongueo It basically refers to glossitis, which manifests with hyperplastic (enlarged) fungiform papillae, giving the appearance of a strawberry.o White strawberry tongue is where there is a white coating on the tongue through which the ...
ENT
Oral Cavity
43d5de21-1a46-4ecb-adc4-c3cb3e8fbb34
What is the biological value of egg protein:
80
90
100
120
2c
single
Ans. (c) 100Ref : K. Park 23rd ed. / 630Biological value is a measure of the proportion of absorbed protein from a food which becomes incorporated into the proteins of the organisms body.Biological value of Proteins in several food products* Whole egg: 100* Cow milk: 91* Beef: 80* Casein: 77* Soy: 74* Wheat gluten: 64
Social & Preventive Medicine
Egg
defd4007-55c2-445c-9431-9cbc9bbb2580
Aspaame contains
Phenylalanine
Histidine
Tryptophan
Tyrosine
0a
single
Aspaame is made from aspaic acid and phenylalanine , both are aminoacds . It is 200 times sweeter than sugar. Aspaame is not suitable for people with phenlketonuria. REFERNCE : DM VASUDEVAN TEXTBOK EIGHTH EDITION ; Page no: 99
Biochemistry
Structure and function of protein
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Which among the following tumor is associated with Polycythemia vera?
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian tumor
Cerebellar haemangioblastoma
Pitutary adenoma
2c
single
Tumors associated with polycythemia vera are Hypernephroma, Hepatoma, Cerebellar hemangioblastoma, Uterine myoma, Adrenal tumors, Meningioma, Pheochromocytoma. The JAK2 gene located on the sho arm of chromosome 9 and loss of heterozygosity on chromosome 9p due to mitotic recombination is the most common cytogenetic abn...
Medicine
null
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WHO criteria for High endemicity for meningococcal disease include -
0 .1%
0 .01%
0.00%
1.00%
1b
single
WHO Classification of Meningococcal areas: Low endemicity: < 2 cases per 100,000 population per year Moderate endemicity: 2-10 cases per 100,000 population per year High endemicity: > 10 cases per 100,000 population per year (0.01%) Epidemic: > 100 cases per 100,000 population per year (0.1%)
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
a5b0d6b1-5d8f-43c1-b105-c0a2cf454dbb
Half- life of cobalt-60:
53 years
5.3 years
0.53 years
7.8 years
1b
single
Ans. (b) 5.3 yearsRef: Basics radiological physics 2nd ed. /180* Iridium-192, emits gamma rays. It has energy of 0.4MeV.* Tl/2 of iridium 192: 74 daysImportant Half Life of Radionuclides* Gold-198: 2.7 days* Iodine- 123: 13.3 hours* Iodine-131: 8 days* Phosphorus-32: 14.3 days* Yttrium 90: 64 hours* Cobalt-60: 5.26 yea...
Radiology
Radionuclide Therapeutic Intervention
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In CO poisoning, immediate emergency treatment: Jharkhand 10
5% CO2 inhalation
10% CO2 inhalation
High flow O2
Nitroglycerine
2c
single
Ans. High flow O2
Forensic Medicine
null
28091b46-8a02-4fee-a5e7-af43987c49b2
Which vitamin deficiency causes glossitis and cheilosis ?
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Folic acid
Vitamin A
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Riboflavin
Biochemistry
null
04d8a151-1fcb-4c12-9c91-fa938b039945
A farmer from the sub-Himalayan region presents with multiple leg ulcers. The most likely causative agent is -
Trichophyton Rubrum
Cladosporium species
Sporothrix Schenckii
Aspergillus
2c
single
null
Microbiology
null
54acbaa5-f1a9-4c16-9ccc-41230480d860
In a young female of reproductive age with regular menstrual cycle of 28 days, ovulation occurs at around 14th day of periods. When is the first polar body extruded?
12 hrs prior to ovulation
Accompanied by ovulation
48hrs after the ovulation
At the time of ovulation
0a
single
Primary oocyte remain in prophase of meiosis I until primodial follicle grow to form primary follicle which grows to form secondary/graffian follicle. The secondary follicle enters preovulatory stage 36 hrs before ovulation when LH surge occurs resulting in completion of meiosis -I and formation of secondary oocyte and...
Anatomy
Introduction and gametogenesis.
98ef1239-aa9a-4692-8a5e-e602892e1239
In which clinical scenario, after giving folic acid, neuropathic features stas worsening?
Vit B6 deficiency
Vit B12 deficiency
Vit B2 deficiency
Vitamin C deficiency
1b
single
Vitamin B12 Major role in providing cofactors that are required to form myelin. Required for the production of methionine (precursor for S-adenosyl methionine), which is required for methylation reaction. Myelin maintenance and nerve function. Demyelination occurs from vitamin B12 deficiency. Neurological problems occu...
Medicine
NEET Jan 2020
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Causes of hydramnios :
Anencephaly
Oesophageal atresia
Twins
All
3d
multi
Ans. is a, b and c i.e. Anencephaly; Oesophageal atresia; and Twins
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
cdf66bbd-9e59-41cf-b097-cfd233bed52f
An 80-year-old microbiologist has a cerebral infarction. His speech is limited to expletives, he cannot write but does respond to questions by shaking his head, and he has lower facial weakness on the right side. The lesion is most likely in the:
Left frontal lobe.
Left parietal lobe
Left temporal lobe
Right frontal lobe
0a
single
Lower facial weakness is a localizing neighborhood sign. The Broca speech area is located in the posterior pa of the inferior frontal gyrus (Brodmann areas 44 and 45). Wernicke's speech area is intact as comprehension is intact.
Anatomy
Development of nervous system and cerebrum
215e1356-72c8-4acc-b464-4fc03aeab789
In crush syndrome what is noted
Renal failure
Liver failure
Cardiac failure
Endocrine crisis
0a
single
In a crush injury, crushing of muscle leads to a reperfusion injury when the casualty is rescued.This releases myoglobin and vasoactive mediators into the circulation.It also sequesters many litres of fluid, reducing the effective intravascular volume and resulting in renal vasoconstriction and ischaemia. The myoglobin...
Surgery
Trauma
7267d0d2-6ef8-4ffa-81b1-749303c0bb54
Steroid synthesis occurs in which organelle?
Lysosome
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
Rough endoplasmic reticulum
Lysozyme
1b
single
Ans. B Smooth endoplasmic reticulum* The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is continuous with the rough endoplasmic reticulum and does not contain any ribosomes. Although it has several functions, the sER is specialized for the production of steroid hormones in cells of the adrenal cortex.* Remember that cholesterol is the ...
Physiology
Nervous System
fe15f4cc-e1c0-477a-bcc6-3e711f41097f
Number of beds in a CHC is: March 2010
20
30
40
50
1b
single
Ans. B: 30
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
220cefda-7cf3-49c6-8975-97fc90f5d7a8
Which one of the following statements regarding pre-post clinical trial is most appropriate -
They cannot be randomized
They are useful in studies involving mortality
They use the patient as his or her own control
They are usually easier to interpret than the comparable parallel clinical trial
2c
multi
null
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
79b6b4a0-4e5a-47ae-90da-d0bb5c473a6c
Scutula is classically seen in:
Favus
Small spore ectothrix
Endothrix
Kerion
0a
multi
Scutula is the charecteristic lesion of us. The classical picture of tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton schoenleinii is characterized by the presenceof yellowish cup-shaped crusts known as scutula which develops round a hair. Adjacent crusts confluent and form a mass of yellow crusting. Note: the other three options ...
Skin
null
ae65096b-11d7-4316-9b42-bd42711c5392
Components of Innate immunity that are active against viral cells includes -
NK cells
Cytotoxic cells
B-cell
Memory B cell
0a
single
A class of lymphocytes called natural killer cells or NK cells are impoant in nonspecific defense against viral infections and tumors. They selectively kill virus-infected cells and tumors cells. - they are activated by interferons. Reference : Anathanarayan & paniker's 9th edition, pg no:81 <\p>
Microbiology
Immunology
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Hea failure cells are seen in
Chronic venous congestion of liver
Chronic venous congestion of lung
Acute venous congestion of lung
Acute venous congestion of liver
1b
single
Ref Robbins 8/e p535, 7/e p122,9/e p116 Cut surfaces of hyperemic or congested tissues feel wet and typically ooze blood. On microscopic examination, acute pulmonary congestion is marked by blood-engorged alveolar capillaries and variable degrees of alveolar septal edema and intra-alveolar hemorrhage. In chronic pulmo-...
Anatomy
General anatomy
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A 65-year-old man worked in a shipyard for 10 years, and then he worked for 5 years for a company that installed fire retardant insulation. He experienced increasing dyspnea for 11 years with progressive respiratory failure and hypoxemia. A CT scan of his chest now shows a large mass encasing the left lung. Which of th...
Bilateral fluffy perihilar infiltrates
Bilateral upper lobe cavitation
Diaphragmatic pleural calcified plaques
Endobronchial mass with atelectasis
2c
multi
This patient has an occupational risk of asbestos exposure. The inhaled asbestos fibers become encrusted with iron and appear as the characteristic ferruginous bodies with iron stain. The firm, tan mass encasing the pleura is most likely a malignant mesothelioma. Asbestosis more commonly gives rise to pleural fibrosis ...
Pathology
Respiration
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Finding in meningioma are all except:
Vascular markings around falx
Calcification
Erosion
Osteosclerosis
2c
multi
C i.e. Erosion
Radiology
null
dd62cf00-2acd-4703-956a-2659f361bd97
The optic nerve is a tract of the diencephalon that is not completely myelinated until
5 years after bih
2 years after bih
1 year after bih
3 months after bih
3d
single
The axons of the optic nerve are not completely myelinated until 3 months after bih. Myelinated axons are normally not found in the retina. The optic nerve is not a true peripheral nerve but a tract of the diencephalon; when severed, the optic nerve does not regenerate. Myelination in the central nervous system (CNS) i...
Anatomy
Eye, Nose and Ear
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Meningococci differ from gonococci in that they?
Are intra-cellular
Possess a capsule
Cause fermentation of glucose
Are oxidase positive
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Possess a capsule
Microbiology
null
7823b292-7036-4ebc-be33-129504bb4e2c
Chronic alcoholism is associated with the development of all of the following liver diseases, EXCEPT:
Cirrhosis
Fatty degeneration
Cholestatic hepatitis
Granuloma formation
3d
multi
Chronic alcoholism result in the formation of three distinctive forms of liver diseases such as hepatic steatosis, alcoholic hepatitis and cirrhosis. Hepatic steatosis refers to the accumulation of lipid droplets within the hepatocytes. It could be either microvesicular or macrovesicular. This process is initially cent...
Pathology
null
e35ef5f7-07b6-42d3-a646-90330c935d2f
Which of the following is not a cause of PEA (Pulseless Electrical Activity)?
Low pO2 < 60mm Hg
Hydrogen ion depletion
Hypokalemia
Hypovolemia
1b
single
The 5 H and 5 T of pulseless electrical activity - PEA implies that electrical activity is seen on ECG but the pulse is absent. The leading cause of PEA is hypoxia secondary to respiratory failure (40-50% cases) and hypovolemia. Hydrogen ion depletion implies alkalosis whereas PEA occurs with acidosis. H Hypovolemia Hy...
Medicine
ECG and Arrhythmia 2
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All the following are true regarding blood supply to the kidney, except -
Stellate veins drain superficial zone
It is a type of portal-circulation
The renal artery divides into five segmental arteries before entering the hilum
Its segmental arteries are end-arteries
2c
multi
Kidney has five independent vascular segments Segmental arteries divide into lobar branches. Area of kidney supplied by lobar artery → renal → includes 1-2 pyramids and the adjacent part of the cortex. Branches of renal arteries are end arteries. Renal blood passes through 2 sets of capillary plexus. High-pressure b...
Anatomy
null
fa31b5d9-e49f-416f-9243-b8eb58c6f5a1
Substrate level phosphorylation in Glycolysis is seen in which step?
Glyceraldehyde 3 Phosphate dehydrogenase
Pyruvate kinase
Phosphofructokinase
Enolase
1b
multi
ANSWER: (B) Pyruvate kinaseREF: Murray pp 130-135, Scriver, pp 1521-1552, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Substratelevel_phosphorylationSubstrate-level phosphorylation is a type of metabolism that results in the formation and creation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) or guanosine triphosphate (GTP) by the direct transfer a...
Biochemistry
Respiratory Chain
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Isolated 3rd nerve palsy is Seen in-
Frontal lobe tumour
Webers syndrome
Diabetes
Lateral medullary syndrome
2c
single
*Diabetes ,hypeension and vascular disease are major risk factors *Isolated nuclear oculomotor palsy is rare. Third nerve palsy typically manifests as diplopia and ptosis.The diabetic 3rd nerve palsy may affect isolated superior or inferior division of the oculomotor nerve, but diplopia usually exists Ref Harrison20th ...
Medicine
C.N.S
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The capsule of Cryptococcus neoformans in a CSF sample is seen by
Grams stain
India ink preparation
Giemsa stain
Methanamine - Silver stain
1b
single
(B) India ink preparation > In unstained, wet preparation of CSF with a drop of Indian ink or nigrosine, the capsule can be seen as a clear halo around the yeast cell. This is an example of negative staining.# Diagnosis of cryptococcus is established by demonstration of capsulated, budding yeast cells in the lesions an...
Microbiology
Misc.
dc7a53a1-e950-4864-88fd-5884b30d1ded
Which of the following, points towards female skull differentiating from male skull
Mastoid bigger
Prominent frontal eminence
Orbit square with round edges
Prominent jaw
1b
single
Features Female skull Male skull 1. Mastoid process small , pointed large , blunt 2. Frontal and parietal eminence Prominent less prominent 3. Orbits rounded, sharp margins square , round margins 4. Zygomatic arch Not prominent Prominent 5. Angle of body with ramus Not Prominent Prominent Frontal eminences & parietal e...
Forensic Medicine
Human identification
dbf4bbe9-4c1d-49c7-ba9e-14bec3764e6a
Half life of Technetium is
6 hours
12 hours
24 hours
26 hours
0a
single
A i.e. 6 hours Half life (tin) of radium (Ra226)is 1602-1626 years (longest)Q; Cesium (137Cs) is 30 yearsQ; Cobalt (60Co) is 5.2 yearsQ; iridium (1921r)is 74.5 daysQ; Iodine (P31)is 8 daysQ; 1123 is 13 hoursQ; technitium (Tc99) is 6 hoursQ; and 1132 is 2.3 hoursQ.
Radiology
null
a33d6989-102d-4006-b986-4e9315034562
Iodised salt was first started in which country ?
India
UK
Switzerland
Germany
0a
single
null
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
c15ec907-d2e3-4682-9d2b-dff14d4db8c5
Mark a FALSE statement about Malar telangiectasia .
Mutations in the ABCC6 gene
Plum-red discolouration of the cheeks
Due to CO2 retention
Associated with mitral stenosis
0a
multi
Malar telangiectasia /Malar Flush : Plum-red discolouration of the cheeks Associated with mitral stenosis Due to CO2 retention and its vasodilatory effects. SLE: Malar rash Mitral valve prolapse (Floppy valve syndrome): 2 Mitral valve flaps do not close smoothly or evenly, instead bulge (prolapse) upward into the left ...
Medicine
Valvular hea diseases
aabf4820-ffe2-427e-ab32-2f1efea6efde
The specimen shown below is
MNG
SNT
Adenoma thyroid
TG cyst
0a
single
Ans. (a) MNG* The specimen is Subtotal thyroidectomy specimen of Multinodular goiter.* Both sides at tracheoesophageal groove a sleeve of tissue left is Subtotal.* Only one side a sleeve of tissue left is Near total (Hartley Dunhill Operation)
Surgery
Thyroid Gland
fcfe3c8c-d0c1-42ab-b174-81474ceb7602
Hypolipidemic agents act on
HMG CoA synthetase
HMG CoA oxygenase
HMG CoA reductase
HMG CoA hydratase
2c
single
HMG CoA reductase  Hypolipidemic drugs (statins) inhibit HMG-CoA reductase
Biochemistry
null
cf9fb391-c4b9-44aa-993f-175f56141ab6
True in Pancreas trauma
Solitary involvement common
Blunt injury usual cause
Always surgery needed
Amylase in 90% cases
3d
multi
pancreas is retroperitoneal. So if it is injured there will be concomitant injury of other viscera.A rise in serum amylase occurs in most cases.Operation is indicated if there is disruption of the main pancreatic duct.Penetrating trauma to upper abdomen or the back carries a higher risk Bailey & Love ,26th edition,1125...
Surgery
G.I.T
b9b52701-7cd6-41e7-a6b4-64b03758aecf
A testicular tumor in a man aged 60 years is; most likely to be -
Germ cell tumor
Sertoli cell tumor
Teratocarcinoma
Lymphoma
3d
single
"Lymphoma is the most common testicular tumor in a patient over the age of 50 and is the most common secondary neoplasm of the testis" - Smith's Urology
Surgery
null
351fd3dd-58da-40d7-a214-6025684ff8e2
Treatment of supraventricular tachycardia with hypotension in a patient under general anaesthesia, inludes all of the following treatments, EXCEPT:
Carotid sinus massage
Adenosine 3-12 mg IV
Direct current cardioversion
Verapamil 5 mg IV
3d
multi
When the patient is hemodynamically unstable DC shock can be given, adenosine is also safe if the patient has no history of asthma and has no AV block. Carotid sinus massage is also effective in most cases. If the patient has no hypotension, verapamil can be given if the patient is stable. But in this case it may aggra...
Anaesthesia
null
5306ea57-6977-4fa3-b263-264a43c78b65
Black foot disease is caused by -
Arsenic
Cadmium
Lead
Mercury
0a
single
Arsenic Mechanism of Action * Arsenic reversibly combines with sulphydrl enzymes. It blocks Krebs cycle and interrupts oxidative phosphorylation causing depletion of ATP and death of cell. * It also inhibits transformation of thiamine into acetyl CoA and Succinyl -CoA resulting in thiamine deficiency. * It replaces the...
Forensic Medicine
Poisoning
53eca7a4-a3f7-4914-a746-b50ebcbf3a10
Proteins are linear polymers of amino acids. They fold into compact structures. Sometimes, these folded structures associate to form homo-or hetero¬dimers. Which one of the following refers to this associated form?
Denatured state
Molecular aggregation
Precipitation
Quaternary structure
3d
single
null
Biochemistry
null
9a02cba2-ea6d-4800-b7d1-c4fc86975827
All of the following statements regarding `prevalence' are true except -
It is rate
It is ratio
Duration of disease effects 'prevalence'
None
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., It is rate Prevalence is a propoion o Most commonly used measure of prevalence is point prevalence. No. of all current cases (old & New) Point prevalence -________________________________ x 100 Estimated population at the same time o It has following features : ? i) Numerator (no. of all cases) is pa ...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
4efd65c8-6b53-4abd-8d8f-195f73c84833
Mosquitoes whose larvae lie horizontal on water and thus rest parallel to surface of water:
Aedes
Anopheles
Culex
Mansonides
1b
multi
Ans. b (Anopheles). (Ref. Park's textbook of PSM 22nd/ pg. 718)Bite of female anopheles is the most common mode of transmission.There are 4 stages in the life history of mosquitoes:Egg (1-2 days)number, shape, and lateral floatsLarva (5-7 days)siphon tube and palmate hairPupa (1-2 days)siphon tubeAdult (7-10 days)wings...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable Diseases
89bf3412-de3e-4e4e-aa03-100d5387ce11
Population attributable risk is defined as:-
Incidence of disease among exposed is so many times higher as compared to that among non-exposed
So much disease can be attributed to exposure
If risk factor is modified or eliminated, there will be so much annual reduction in incidence of disease in the given population
None of the above
2c
multi
Population Attributable Risk (PAR) It is the incidence of disease (or death) in total population minus incidence of disease (or death) among those who were not exposed to suspected causal factor. It is useful as it provides an estimation of amount by which incidence of disease could be reduced in that population if the...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Epidemiology
eae9e7f3-4a30-4c5e-9146-097acda09461
Symbolic stripped 'Y' classification for cleft Lip and palate was given by
Veou
Kernahan
Jackson
Edward H. Angle
1b
single
null
Surgery
null
840609a5-b36b-400f-9cdb-c630411d3da0
Marker for granulosa cell tumor;
CA 19-9
CA 50
Inhibin
Teratoma
2c
single
<p> - inhibin B is a peptide growth factor secreted by granulosa cells. - it is a measure of diminished ovarian reserve. - inhibin B is elevated in granulosa cell tumors. Reference : textbook of gynaecology Sheila balakrishnan, 2nd edition, pg no: 135 <\p>
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Gynaecological oncology
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Diabetes mellitus can lead to -
Cataract
Rubeosis iridis
Retinal detachement
IH,IV,andVInervespalsy
0a
single
All of the above are correct answers Diabetes leads to Diabetic retinopathy which is classified into two stages Non-proliferative DR Proliferative DR Which cause retinal vascular micro aneurysm, blot hemorrhages , cotton wool spots Neovascularisation, retinal detachment , rubeosisiridis and neovascular glaucoma Cranial...
Medicine
Endocrinology
0ba9b9c0-9342-4c24-aec8-79fd1e8ea125
All of the following state ments of Laryngomalacla true excet,
It is the most common congenital anomaly of larynx
Associated with omega shaped larynk
Shidor increased on crying and relieved on lying phone
Surgical Tracheostomy is treatment of choice
3d
multi
null
ENT
null
9a92dae4-037e-4eb1-9786-11e0a0f6e245
What is the name of the incision given below?
Lazy 'S' incision
Modified Blaire's
Weber-Ferguson incision
Sistrunk incision
2c
single
- The above image depicts Weber-Ferguson incision - It provides a wide access to all areas of the maxilla - It is used for tumors involving the maxilla extending superiorly into the orbit and/or involving the infra-orbital nerve.
Surgery
Oral cavity
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All of the following help in opsonisation except:
IgG
Lectin
C reactive protein
None of the above
3d
multi
Chemicals causing opsonisation are called opsonins. These are: C3b. Fc fragment of antibody or IgG. Some serum proteins (like fibrinogen, mannose binding lectin and C reactive protein)
Pathology
null
f3ee9668-e8fb-4e47-a0c1-e83a98c8e031
Borderline personality refers is characterized by?
Unstable and intense interpersonal relationship
Violation of the rules
Grandiose
Attention seeking behavior
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Unstable and intense interpersonal relationship Borderline personality disorder* The central feature of borderline personality disorder is a pervasive pattern of unstable and intense interpersonal relationship, self perception and mood.* The patient make recurrent suicidal threats and gesture and a sm...
Psychiatry
Personality Disorders
ab3d9779-3818-49b5-b981-497005484fe7
Space of Disse is seen in-
Spleen
Liver
Lung
Heart
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Liver Histology of the Livero Liver is covered by Glisson's capsule.o Liver is divided into hexagonal lobules oriented around the terminal tributaries of the hepatic vein (Terminal hepatic veins), i.e. Terminal hepatic vein is in the centre of the lobule and area around the hepatic vein is called cent...
Anatomy
Digestive System (Histology)
aee78005-efb1-4e03-9a42-8526f7507244
Prostatic venous plexus, communicates with all EXCEPT
Internal iliac vein
External iliac vein
Vesical plexus
Vertebral venous plexus
1b
multi
(External iliac vein) (373-BDC-2 4th) (381-Snell 7th)Prostatic venous plexus - which is between the capsule of the prostate and the fibrous sheath* The prostatic plexus receives the deep dorsal vein of the penis and numerous vesical veins and drains into the internal iliac veins (381-Snell)* The plexus communicates wit...
Anatomy
Abdomen & Pelvis
4c5bba2b-9b70-46be-87b1-46b5e85cef4c
Drug implicated for prolongation of QT interval in a premature baby is -
Domperidone
Metoclopramide
Cisapride
Omeprazole
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Cisapride Cisapride inhibits the delayed rectifying IC- channels in hea and can cause prolongation of QT interval. o Drugs inhibiting CYP3A4 enzyme can precipitate Torsaes DePointes, Caused by cisapride eg; clarithromycin, erythromycin, cyclosporine, fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, Nefazodone...
Pharmacology
null
aa1a685e-ff65-40bf-8b4f-3b96ede303db
Which of the following is suggestive of Acute renal failure?
FENa<1
Renal Failure index <1
Blood urea nitrogen/cr ratio<20
Urine osmolality >1.010
0a
single
Renal indices in AKI The FeNa is the fraction of the filtered sodium load that is reabsorbed by the tubules, and is a measure of both the kidney's ability to reabsorb sodium as well as endogenously and exogenously administered factors that affect tubular reabsorption. As such, it depends on sodium intake, effective i...
Medicine
All India exam
e9da2122-be5e-4438-a9ed-3eaa4546d84c
Stem cells are taken from ?
Skin
Bone marrow
Oral mucosa
Elementary tract
1b
single
Stem cells are undifferentiated pluripotent cells. They are present in bone marrow of adults. Basic Pathology, Robbins. Page no.:60
Pathology
General pathology
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Chlorination of water is which level of prevention -
Primary
Secondary
Teiary
None
0a
multi
Chlorine kills pathogenic bacteria but has no effect on spores and ceain viruses (e.g., polio, hepatitis) except in high doses It oxidises iron, manganese, it controls algae and slime organisms and aids coagulation. Disinfecting action of chlorine is mainly due to hypochlorous acid. Primary prevention is the action tak...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Environment and health
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Most commonly paraneoplastic syndromes are associated with -
Bronchial carcinoid
Small cell carcinoma
Broncho-alveolar carcinoma
Bronchial adenoracinoma
1b
multi
Harshmohan textbook of pathology 7th edition para neoplastic syndrome are a group of conditions developing in patients with advanced cancer which are neither explained by direct and distant spread of the tumor nor by the usual hormone elaboration by the tissues of origin of tumors. Cushing syndrome in about 10% patient...
Pathology
General pathology
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A child sta Jumping at the age of ________
18 months
24 months
30 months
36 months
1b
single
Emerging patterns of motor behaviour from 1-5years of age 15 months Walks alone Crawls upstairs 18 months Runs stiffly Sits on small Chair Walks upstairs with one handheld Explores drawers and wastebaskets 24 months Runs well Walks up and downstairs, 1 step at a time Opens doors Climbs on furniture Jumps 30 months Goes...
Pediatrics
Growth and development
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Which of the finding is not found in hypothyroidism?
Low T3
High triglycerides
Low cholesterol
High TSH
2c
single
Hypothyroidism may be an underlying cause of elevated cholesterol levels, and thyroid replacement therapy can reverse this finding. Laboratory findings in hypothyroidism may include increased skeletal muscle-associated isoenzymes like creatine phosphokinase and lactic dehydrogenase, elevated total and LDL cholesterol, ...
Medicine
null
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Resistance to chloroquine is common among strains of
Plasmodium falciparum
Plasmodium vivax
Plasmodium malariae
Plasmodium ovale
0a
single
(A) Plasmodium falciparum
Medicine
Miscellaneous
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Which of the following is a functional investigation:
CT scan
MRI
USG
PET scan
3d
single
Ans. (d) PET scan* Positron emission tomography (PET) is a nuclearmedical imaging modality that produces a three-dimensional image of functional processes in the body* The most common indication for a PET scan is to detect cancer metastasis.* The technique operates on the principle of detecting gamma rays emitted indir...
Radiology
Nuclear Medicine
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Damage to which of the following nerve result in winging of scapula?
Dorsal scapular nerve
Long thoracic nerve
Suprascapular nerve
Nerve to the subclavius
1b
single
Long thoracic nerve branches from the C5-C7 roots. It descends posteriorly to the roots of the plexus and the axillary aery and along the lateral surface of the serratus anterior muscle, with the lateral thoracic aery. It is one of the few nerves found superficial to the serratus anterior muscle. Damage to this nerve c...
Anatomy
null
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Enzyme deficiency in Galactosemia:
Galactose 1 phosphate uridyl transferase
Aldolase B
UDP galactose 4 epimerase
Fructokinase
0a
single
Ans. A. Galactose 1 Phosphate uridyl transferase(Ref: Harper 31/e page 191)Classic galactosemia due to Galactose 1 Phosphate uridyl transferase is most common cause of galactosemia enzyme deficiencyGalactose 1 Phosphate uridyl transferase (Classic Galactosemia)GalactokinaseUDP Hexose 4 Epimerase
Biochemistry
Carbohydrates
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A 6 year old child from Tamil Nadu presents with a solitary nonanaesthetic patch on face, the possible diagnosis is –
Pityriasis alba
Indeterminate leprosy
Pityriasis versicolor
Tinea infection
1b
single
null
Dental
null
9b4b0ef8-55b0-4bca-8541-6abb87cad36c
Which of the following diseases is a lysosomal storage disease that is associated with the synthesis of abnormal myelin?
Tay-Sachs disease
Niemann-Pick disease
Metachromatic leukodystrophy
Hurler disease
2c
single
Metachromatic leukodystrophy is a lysosomal storage disease associated with the synthesis of abnormal my­elin. The term leukodystrophy refers to the abnormality in myelin synthesis. Metachromatic leukodystrophy is an autosomal recessive disease characterized by an arylsulfatase. A deficiency, leading to the accumulatio...
Unknown
null
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Protein involved in Alzheimer's disease :
Apo E gene
Presel in - II
Amyloid poion
All
0a
multi
A i.e. Apo E gene
Psychiatry
null
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Gastric lymph node station no 5:
Supra pyloric
Splenic hilum
Lesser curvature
Greater curvature
0a
single
Ans. (a) SuprapyloricRef: Sabiston 19th Edition, Page 1210Author's advice: Lymph node stations are too much for PG entrance level. It's an extra edge for institute exam preparationThose who are preparing for AIIMS/PGI can have an idea given below:* There are totally 16 Lymph node stations for cancer stomach* Level 1 no...
Surgery
Stomach & Duodenum
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Which of the following drug causes sedation but no extra pyramidal side effect:
Clozapine
Pimozide
Fluphenazine
Haloperidol
0a
single
null
Pharmacology
null
3a58b809-d6cf-4109-ac1f-2b4b627c3bba
Most common cause of Cushing syndrome is
Pituitary tumor
Ectopic ACTH producing tumor
Steroid supplementation
Adrenal tumor
2c
single
Steroid supplementation is the most common cause of question syndrome.
Medicine
null
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A 21 years old woman has 3 cm node in the lower deep cervical chain on the left. The biopsy is interpreted as revealing normal thyroid tissue in a lymph node. The most likely diagnosis is
Subacute thyroiditis
Papillary carcinoma thyroid
Hashimoto's disease
Lateral aberrant thyroid
1b
single
. Thyroid tissue present in cervical lymph nodes in the face of a clinically normal thyroid gland is a metastasis from an occult primary thyroid carcinoma Occasionally, a metastatic papillary thyroid cancer manifests as a painless lateral neck mass that is clinically detected before detecting the primary thyroid lesion...
Surgery
Endocrinology and breast
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Which of the following drug is commonly used for narco analysis
Atropine sulfate
Scopolamine hydrochloride
Phenobarbitone
Morphine
1b
single
Refer psychiatry and law 447 Controlled administration of intravenous hypnotics to obtain information from subject who are unable or unwilling to provide it otherwise, known as narcoanalysis or narcosynthesis Drugs used for narcoanalysis are: Ethanol Scopolamine Temazepam Barbiturates like thiopentone and amobarbitol T...
Pharmacology
Autonomic nervous system
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Lining of gallbladder mucosa is -
Squamous
Simple columnar
Simple columnar with brush border
Cuboidal with Stereocilia
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c'i.e., Simple columnar with brush border o Linining of gall-bladder is columnar epithelium with brush border (irregularly placed microvilli).Types of epitheliumTissue or organSimple squamousLung alveoliMesothelium lining serous surfaces Endocardium and endothelium Loop of henle in nephronKeratinized stratifie...
Anatomy
Hepatobiliary System
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Non-gonococcal urethritis is caused by:
Chlamydia
LGV
Syphilis
Gardnerella vaginalis
0a
single
null
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Isotope Renogram -
Study of renin mechanism
Contrast study of kidneys, ureter and bladder
Utilised in mapping the anatomy of kidneys
Graphic representation of radioactivity of kidneys
3d
single
null
Surgery
null
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Findings in familial hypercholesterolemia: (PGI Dec 2007)
| HDL
| LDL
| total cholesterol
| HDL
2c
single
Ans.: C (|Total cholesterol) # Familial hypercholesterolemia is a autosomal codominant disorder characterized by elevated LDL - C with normal triglyceride,, tendon xanthomas and premature atherosclerosis- Harrison 17th/1720# Type 11 hyperlipoproteinemias is also known as familial hypercholesterolemiaChaterjea & Shinde ...
Medicine
Disorder of Metabolism & Connective Tissue
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Lesions of the medial temporal lobe may produce
Visual Amnesia
Auditory Amnesia
Antegrade Amnesia
All
3d
multi
Answer is A, B, C (Visual Amnesia, Auditory, Antigrade Amnesia): The medial temporal lobe is most characteristically associated with memory. Unilateral dominant lesions produce disorders of verbal memory (Auditory amnesia). Unilateral nondominant lobe lesions produce disorders of non verbal memory (visual amnesia) and ...
Medicine
null
74de44ee-f025-445f-87e2-9ff27648732f
True about Toxoplasma gondii is, it is carried by -
Cats
Dogs
Rats
Cow
0a
multi
null
Microbiology
null
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The following statements are true about this condition except:
Patient presents with complaints of painful erection
Condition affects adolescent males
Galezia's Triad is Dupuytren's contracture + Peyronie's disease + Retroperitoneal fibrosis
Nesbitt's operation is performed
1b
multi
Peyronie's disease-. - Also known as penile fibromatosis - Chronic vasculitis involving tunica albuginea and presents with fibrous plaque over dorsolateral aspect of penis. - Penis is having characteristic curvature because of formation of fibrous plaque due to contraction therefore upward turning & PEYRONIE'S disease ...
Surgery
Urethra and penis
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Which is a DNA virus -
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis D
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Hepatitis BHepatitis B virus ( HBV)o Hepatitis B virus is the most widespread virus and the most important cause of viral hepatitis.o HBV belongs to Hepadna viridaeo HBV is hepadnavirus type-1o Hepatitis B is the only hepatitis virus which has DNA. All others are RNA viruses.o HBV contains two linear ...
Microbiology
Virology
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Which is not an indication for a classical cesarean incision?
Cannot visualize the lower uterine segment
Transverse lie
Premature breech
Term breech (frank)
3d
single
Ans. D. Term breech (frank)Occasionally it is necessary to use a classical incision for delivery. Some indications are:a. Difficulty in exposing or safely entering the lower uterine segment because the bladder is densely adherent from previous surgery, a myoma occupies the lower uterine segment, or the cervix has been ...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Operative Obs
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Hyperplasia of smooth muscle of airway is seen in?
Emphysema
Asthama
Alvelor proteinosis
Bronchiectasis
1b
single
Asthma is a chronic Inflammatory disease of the airways. Repeated bouts of inflammation leads to structural changes in the bronchial wall collectively called as airway remodelling. These changes include hyperophy of bronchial smooth muscle and mucus glands and deposition of subepithelial collagen. Robbins basic patholo...
Pathology
Breast
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A 9 months old previously healthy infant was brought with complaints of fever of 12 hours' duration along with a running nose and an episode of generalized tonic clonic movements lasting for 34 minutes. Child was brought to the emergency within 1 hour. Child was observed in the emergency and was found to be alert activ...
Febrile convulsions
Transient myoclonic epilepsy
Hypocalcemia
Hypernatremia
0a
single
Ans. A. Febrile ConvulsionsFebrile convulsions are the commonest provoked seizures affecting 3-5% children. They are defined as seizures. During fever occurring between 6 months and 5 yr. age in the absence of infection of the central nervous system in a neurologically normal child. Febrile seizures are frequently gene...
Pediatrics
Central Nervous System
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False about Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
Aspergillus fumigatus is M/C cause
History of asthma
Elevated serum IgE levels
Distal bronchiectasis is primary diagnostic Criteria
3d
multi
Central / Proximal bronchiectasis is a Primary diagnostic Criteria.
Medicine
null
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Aerial blood 02 in ml of 02 per dL:
12.1
19.8
15.6
27.8
1b
single
B i.e. 19.8
Physiology
null
9909454a-be8e-4aaf-8194-2c90b0a1110e
Living cells require which of the following as a component of ATP, NAD, NADP and flavins
Organic sulfar
Magnesium ion
Inorganic phosphates
Ferrous ion
2c
single
The vital role of inorganic phosphate, ADP, ATP, and NAD(H), and ultimately identified the phosphorylated sugars and the chemical reactions and enzymes (Gk "in yeast") that conve glucose to pyruvate (glycolysis) or to ethanol and CO2 (fermentation).Subsequent research in the 1930s and 1940s identified the intermediates...
Biochemistry
Respiratory chain
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Elephantiasis neuromatosa is a feature of
Von Recklinghausen's disease
Neurilemmoma
Paraganglioma
Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome
0a
single
null
Pathology
null
fb861a75-811c-4b02-8939-33b9d61857c2
Accessory renal aeries are A/E
End aeries
Vascular anomaly
2-4 in number
Very rare occurance
3d
single
D i.e. Very rare occurancePresence of accessory (supernumerary) renal aeries is the most common renal vascular anomalyQ. It is two times more common than supernumerary renal veins.
Anatomy
null
3ed0f428-f8ae-43f2-9cd9-3c12c72e363f
The highest concentration of cystine can be found in?
Melanin
Chondroitin sulfate
Myosin
Keratin
3d
single
Keratins are a type of intermediate filament that comprises a large poion of many epithelial cells. The characteristics of skin, nails, and hair are all due to keratins. Keratins contain a large amount of the disulfide amino acid cystine. Approximately 14% of the protein composing human hair is cystine. This is the che...
Biochemistry
null
4df3665c-3506-4e17-8981-1d88dc307684
Invertor of foot:
Gastrocnemius
Tibialis posterior
Peroneus tertius
Peroneus longus
1b
single
Ans. b (Tibialis posterior) (Ref. BDC Vol. II 4th/pg. -156)# Tibialis anterior and Tibialis posterior are principal invertors of foot.# Peroneus longus and Peroneus brevis are principal evertors of foot.TIBIALIS POSTERIOROriginPosterior aspect of interosseous membrane, superior 2/3 of medial posterior surface of fibula...
Anatomy
Foot
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Dissociative anesthesia is seen with which drug:
Ketamine
Fentanyl
Propofol
Nitrous oxide
0a
single
Ans. A. KetamineKetamine is NMDA receptor antagonist, they are strong analgesic with no muscle relaxant property. It is used to create dissociative anesthesia in which patient dissociate from one own body.
Pharmacology
Anaesthesia
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The characteristic finding in a case of leprosy is -
Culture test is positive in 2-3 months in LT media
Long contact with tuberculoid leprosy can transmit the disease.
CMI is seen in Lepromatous leprosy
Macule lesion heals spontaneously
1b
single
null
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
1ffb69b7-c2f1-4161-bcac-2e564776fca0
All of the following can occure as complications of fracture of the neck of femur except:
Shoening
Non - union
Mal - union
Avascular necrosis
2c
multi
C i.e. Mal-union
Surgery
null
45691886-c59a-4ff5-90be-40bd42d715e6
In a case of secondary amenorrhoea who fails to get withdrawal bleeding after taking estrogen and progesterone, the fault lies at the level of :
Pituitary
Hypothalamus
Ovary
Endometrium
3d
single
Endometrium
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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A 3 day child vomits everything he feeds, has a distened abdomen & diarrhoea. The urine is positive for benedicts test for reducing substance. The substance in urine is
Sucrose
Glucose
Galactose
Fructose
2c
single
Galactosemia caused by the deficiency of enzyme GALT(galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase).Patients appear normal at bih,but by 3-4 days of breast milk,/formula feeding,show life threatening disease with vomiting,diarrhoea,poor weight gain,hepatic and renal manifestations and cataract.In case if suspected galactose...
Pediatrics
Metabolic disorders
2c94c587-ab2e-4f08-835d-17388be5ae06
Which of the following metabolic abnormality is seen in multiple myelona -
Hyponatremia
Hypokalemia
Hypercalcemia
Hyperphosphatemia
2c
single
null
Pathology
null
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Tumour lysis syndrome all occurs except -
Hyperkalemia
Hypercalcemia
Hyperuricemia
Hyperphosphatemias
1b
multi
null
Medicine
null
9b0e5907-7b34-4ccb-ab99-3f85ec38b414
Conditionally Essential amino acids are:
Leucine & Lysine
Histidine & Arginine
Tyrosine & Cysteine
Phenylalanine & Tryptophan
2c
multi
Conditionally Essential Amino Acids (CEAA): Non-essential amino acids may turn essential if their precursors are limited in the body. - Among given options Tyrosine (derived from Phenylalanine) and Cysteine (derived from methionine) are CEAA. - Other CEAA include Arginine Glutamine Taurine & Glycine.
Social & Preventive Medicine
Proteins, Fats, Rich Sources
eb5629af-11f2-44f0-b4f3-2a361d39942f
Which of the following are features of pulmonary oxygen toxicity?
Increased capillary endothelial permeability
Decreased mucociliary transpo in airways
Inhibition of phagocytosis function of alveolar macrophages
All the above
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., All the above Prolonged inhalation of high concentration of 0, is known to damage the lungs. Pulmonary toxicity of 0, is related to the oxygen tension in alveoli. The pulmonary oxygen toxicity has the following features Increased capillary endothelial permeability causing accumulation of fluid in the ...
Anaesthesia
null
f4a26f3e-857c-49b4-a004-4d4f1a81474e
\r\nWhich of the following heavy metal poisoning may cause colitis that resembles diptheritic colitis?
Lead
Arsenic
Mercury
Copper
2c
single
Mercury colitis may resemble diptheritic colitis. Ref: Environmental and Chemical Toxins and Psychiatric Illness By James S Brown, Page 162; The Journal of Experimental Medicine
Forensic Medicine
null