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What is indicated by the arrow in the contrast X-ray abdomen?
Gastric ulcer
GIST
Carcinoma stomach
Gastric polyp
0a
single
A large, benign-appearing gastric ulcer protrudes medially from the lesser curvature of the stomach.Features suggesting benign gastric ulceroutpouching of ulcer crater beyond the gastric contoursmooth rounded and deep ulcer cratersmooth ulcer mound malignant gastric ulcerdoes not protrude beyond the gastric contour irr...
Surgery
G.I.T
c85be7db-00a2-4050-8701-d75f9946e988
Capgras syndrome is -
Sharing of delusion
Delusion of double
Erotomania
Hypochondriacal delusions
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Delusion of double o Capgras syndrome is delusion of double.The delusional misidentification syndrome LDSM)o DSM is characterized by misidentification delusions of other or self. Four main syndromes are differentiated : -Capgras syndrome (Delusion of double) Patient falsely sees a familiar person as a...
Psychiatry
Symptoms & Signs
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The lingual bar connector should be located at least how many millimeters below the gingival margin?
2
4
6
8
1b
single
null
Dental
null
1238de64-18b9-4fd1-8376-bcc1f62826bb
Present "General feility rates" ?
84
118
128
138
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., 84
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
42c9fdcb-94aa-4074-ab3b-83dfe1589e68
A common cause of Primary hyperparathyroidism is
Multiple parathyroid adenomas
Solitary parathyroid adenoma
Adrenal hyperplasia
Ectopic PTH production
1b
single
null
Medicine
null
d629b9dd-5d44-4a3f-8eb3-03fa03383201
Vit k helps in gamma-carboxylation of following AA
Glutamate
Aspaate
Glycine
Alanine
0a
single
Vitamin k plays a role in gama carboxylation of glutamate containing proteins It is a posttransilational modification Ref:Guyton and Hall textbook of medical physiology 12th edition,page number: 20,21,22
Physiology
General physiology
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Infantile polycythemia is seen in –
Cerebellar haemangioma
Retinoblastoma
Hepatoblastoma
All
0a
multi
In pediatrics, polycythemia is usually secondary to chronic hypoxia. Secondary causes of pediatric polycythemia Cyanotic congenital heart disease                                          o Brain tumor (Cerebellar hematzgioma) Chronic pulmonary disease --> Cystic fibrosis                    o Cushing disease High altit...
Pediatrics
null
a38a457c-ccf3-41f8-8f91-453da431cbf2
Not a feature of CBD stone:
Pain
Fever
Jaundice
Septic shock
3d
single
Ans. (d) Septic shock* Septic Shock happens only when Charcot's triad of Cholangitis is not properly managed* Charcot's triad + Septic Shock + Altered mental Status = Reynauld's Pentad
Surgery
Gall Bladder & Bile Ducts
17069d9d-fe16-46e5-aafa-f006a941cc8c
True about intracellular receptor
Mainly on nuclear surface
Estrogen does not act on it
GH acts on it
Vitamin E act on these
0a
multi
Interacellular receptors are mainly present on nuclear surface They are eeceptors for peptide hormones Ref:Guyton and Hall textbook of medical physiology 12th edition,page number:540,541,542
Physiology
General physiology
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Which of the following is supplied by the abdominal aorta?
Accessory lung lobes
Bronchopulmonary segment
Sequestrated lung tissue
Base of lung
2c
single
Normally the lung tissue is not supplied by aorta. But, when an abnormal lung tissue persists from the embryonic life, this tissue is known as a sequestrated lung tissue. It may be covered by its own pleura when existing outside the lung, or may lie within the lung. The blood supply to this tissue is by an abnormal bra...
Anatomy
null
dc677ee1-37f5-40a6-b3b2-76a952a9d4d6
Pulse steroid therapy can be given in -
Pemphigus vulgaris
Acute renal allograft rejection
Optic neuritis
All the above
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., All the above Pulse Steroid therapy* Pulse therapy means the administration of suprapharmacologic doses of drugs in an intermittent manner to enhance the therapeutic effect and reduce the side effects.* In context of corticosteroids, pulse therapy refers to discontinuous i.v. infusion of high doses of...
Pharmacology
Miscellaneous (Pharmacology)
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Which of the following is true about xeroderma pigmentosa?
Autosomal dominant
Good long term prognosis
Purine dimmers
DNA repair defect
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., DNA repair defect Xeroderma pigmentosaA. Molecular defect: - Exposure to UV rays damages DNA due to production of convalent linkages between adjacent pyrimidines (pyrimidine dimmers). Normally the damaged DNA is repaired by excision and repair. In xeroderma pigmentosa the repair of UV damaged DNA is d...
Skin
Miscellaneous
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About papillary carcinoma what is true
Often encapsulated
Prognosis bad
Lymph node metastases is common
Iodine deficiency is a impoant risk factor
2c
multi
Papillary thyroid cancer is most common thyroid cancer and has the best prognosis. Not commonly encapsulated. Spreads commonly by lymphatic route. Irradiation is the impoant risk factor . Iodine deficieny is a impoant risk factor for follicular cancer. Source : Sabiston 20th edition Pg : 902
Surgery
Endocrinology and breast
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When ohotoludine reagent is added to water and if free chuirine is present, what colour will be produced?
Pink
Yellow
Green
Red
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Yellow
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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TRUE/FALSE about pulmonary embolism: McConnell sign is seen in CT pulmonary angiography as a filling defect. Westermark sign is area of regional oligemia seen on x-ray. Polo mint sign is seen in echocardiography as regional motion abnormality. IOC in pregnant patient is V/Q scan. Chang sign is abrupt change in diameter...
FTFTT
FTTFT
FTTTT
FFTFT
0a
multi
Pulmonary thromboembolism - Hampton hump sign- Peripheral wedge-shapedarea of infarction - Westermark sign - Pulmonary oligemia - Pallas sign - Prominence of descending right pulmonary aery - Fleischner sign- Prominence of main pulmonary aery - Chang sign - abrupt change in caliber of the descendingright pulmonary aery...
Radiology
Radiology Q Bank
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A serious adverse effect seen with zoledronate is?
Anterior uveitis
Ventricular fibrillation
Peptic ulcer
Acute renal failure
3d
single
Zoledronate Intravenous 3rd generation bisphosphonateseffective in the management of hypercalcemia Rapid normalization of S. Ca2+ S/E - Severe hypocalcemia Renal toxicity, Osteonecrosis of the jaw
Pharmacology
Osteoporosis, Sex Hormones and OCPs
84072ff9-f01e-4194-ad29-ee1b2922d4b7
Which of the following HPV type is most carcinogenic -
6
11
16
3
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., 16 * High risk HPV: HPV-16, 18, 31, 33 & 45 - associated with cervical cancer.* Low risk HPV: HPV- 6 & 11 - associated with precursor lesions CIN* HPV-5 & 8 - associated with squamous cell cancer in patients with epidermodysplasia verruciformis.
Microbiology
Virology
1ad30097-42be-447d-8346-5f81acd51b37
Oral lesions of secondary syphilis includes all EXCEPT
Snail track ulcers
Mucous patches
Chancre of tongue
Hutchinson's wart
2c
multi
null
Pathology
null
34fe54b8-8be6-4af9-be37-35fc69f5b564
Best antihypeensive drug used in pulmonary hypeension is:
Digoxin
Furosemide
Amlodipine
Bosentan
3d
single
Ans: D. Bosentan(Ref Harrison 19/e p1659, 18/e p2079)Treatment of Pulmonary Aerial HypeensionEndothelin-Receptor AntagonistsBosentan & ambrisentan are approved for the treatments of Bosentan is contraindicated in patients who are on cyclosporine or glyburide concurrently.Phosphodiesterase-5 InhibitorsSildenafil and tad...
Pharmacology
null
76c132d1-2b23-4bbc-81f8-a8d3ce9176a6
All are liver glycogenosis except?
Von Girke disease
Hers disease
Type IIi glycogenosis
Pompes disease
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Pompes disease
Pediatrics
null
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Evaluation of screening test is by -
Sensitivity
Specificity
Predictive value
All the above
3d
multi
null
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
6da9aa3b-78ee-416d-b874-1d8ee4d3bcdc
"Rosette-shaped cataract" is seen in:
Trauma
Diabetes Mellitus
Hypertension
Complicated cataract
0a
single
Ans. A. Trauma. (Ref Parsons' diseases of Eye 21th/pg. 383)WOUNDS OF THE LENS:If the trauma to lens is small, the entry of aqueous causes a localized cloudiness in its vicinity and, irrrespective of the site of the wound, opacities in the form of feathery lines appear in the posterior cortex, which later develop into a...
Ophthalmology
Lens
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Which of the following is best associated with lumefantrine
Antimycobacterial
Antifungal
Antimalarial
Antiamoebic
2c
single
Refer KDT 6/e p795 Like halofantrine, lumefantrine, is also used for the treatment of malaria
Pharmacology
Chemotherapy
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Regarding testicular tumour, the following are false except -
They are commonest malignancy in older man
Seminomas are radiosensitive
Only 25% of Stage 1 teratomas are cured by surgery alone.
Chemotherapy rarely produces a cure in those with metastatic disease
1b
multi
Seminomas are well known to be one of the most radiosensitive tumors About other options Option (a) : Commonest malignancy in older males is → Prostate cancer Option (c) : Stage I Nonseminomas (including teratomas) are t/t by surgery alone and show a high cure rate (>95%) Option (d) : Chemotherapy shows a good res...
Surgery
null
360a6ef6-dc96-4890-946b-a65d23c5660a
Skeletal Muscle relaxant of choice in Liver and Hepatic Failure is:
Gallamine
Thiopentone
Atracurium
Lignocaine
2c
multi
Atracurium
Anaesthesia
null
75a93852-8268-45f4-aab5-ea31beace58b
A 56 year old Type II diabetic presents with complaints of swelling in the left ankle with effusion but only minimal pain. X-rays show severe osteopenia with bone destruction, extensive osteophytosis and loose bodies. The management of this patient includes all the following except:
Resting and Splinting
Aspiration and Compression bandage
Total Ankle Replacement
Ankle ahrodesis
2c
multi
Swelling in the ankle with effusion, minimal pain together with the given x-ray findings suggests the diagnosis of neuropathic joint disease or charcot's joint. Total ankle replacement is an absolute contraindication in the management of charcot's joint. Ref: Total Ankle Ahroplasty By Hintermann, 2005, Page 92; Apley's...
Surgery
null
053fb9e9-274b-4b71-9299-f2335317243d
"Blow out" fracture of orbit involve -
Floor
Medial wall
Lateral wall
Roof
0a
multi
These generally result from blunt trauma to the orbit by a large object such as a cricket ball, tennis ball, human fist. The force of the blow causes a backward displacement of the eyeball and an increase in the intraorbital pressure; with a resultant fracture at the weakest point of the orbital wall. Usually this poin...
Ophthalmology
Ocular trauma
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Kamino bodies are seen in
Lichen planus
Hailey-Hailey disease
Lichenoid tissue reaction
Spitz nevus
3d
single
Kamino bodies are the eosinophilic globules seen in Spitz nevus( it is benign melanocytic nevus, a type of skin lesion, affecting the epidermis and dermis)
Dental
Hyper Pigmented Disorders
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Calcification in necrotic tissue is called -
Dystrophic calcification
Metastatic calcification
Calcinosis
Tumoral calcicosis
0a
multi
Amyloidosis is the extracellular deposition of insoluble protein fibrils. AL- Primary systemic amyloidosis AA- Secondary amyloidosis AF- Familial Aβ2M- In ESRD Diagnosed by abdominal fat pad aspiration showing apple green birefringence by polarized light microscopy with Congo red stain High ESR, High ALP Serum Immunofi...
Pathology
null
695dc9cb-b1ba-4b87-912a-22868187ec6f
Conjunctival epithelium is –
Pseudostratified
Stratified columnar
Stratified non keratinized squamous
Transitional
2c
single
The epithelial lining of the conjunctiva is stratified non-keratinized epithelium, the thickness of which vary from region to region maximum at limbal conjunctiva (8 to 10 layered) and minimum at tarsal conjunctiva (2 layered).
Ophthalmology
null
06872bfd-110a-4dda-9a42-da9a234aad1e
Stye is inflammation of ?
Zeis' gland
Meibomian gland
Glands of Manz
Lacrimal glands
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Zeis' gland
Ophthalmology
null
8c24f09d-a3a5-4d0c-9724-1c042b2777fc
Which among the following is the abductor of vocal cord, paralysis of which could lead to suffocation?
Posterior cricoarytenoid
Cricothyroid
Lateral cricoaretynoid
Interarytenoid
0a
single
Posterior cricoarytenoid is the sole abductor of vocal cords and bilateral paralysis may lead to the adduction of vocal cords and suffocation. The posterior cricoarytenoid muscle causes the muscular process of the arytenoid to be pulled posteriorly and toward the opposite arytenoid. The vocal process, in turn, is pulle...
ENT
null
77d8f097-e30b-4a8c-9143-40e2e4d58567
In which of the following intensive management of diabetes needed except-
Autonomicneuropathycausing postural hypotension
Pregnancy
Post kidney transplant in diabetic nephropathy
DM with acute MI
3d
multi
Ans is option 4 - DM with acute neuropathy. Cardiovascular disease is increased in patients with diabetes but there is no evidence to suggest that improved glycemic control with intensive management reduces cardiovascular complications in DM Indications for intensive DM management are:- Healthy adults with either type ...
Medicine
Endocrinology
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A patient is presenting to the emergency room with abrupt onset of motor symptoms. The neurology resident is unable to correlate the presentation and a concrete neurological diagnosis. It also appears that the patient is not very concerned about his own symptoms. This is called:
Labile affect
Labelle indifference
Affecting blunting
Incongruent affect
1b
multi
1. La belle indifference Inappropriate attitude of calm or lack of concern about one's disability Seen in Dissociative or conversion disorders 2. Labile Affect Rapid and abrupt changes in emotion largely unrelated to external stimuli most commonly seen in mania 3. Affective blunting Severe reduction in the intensity of...
Psychiatry
Neurotic, Stress Related and Somatoform Disorders
477dcb2f-72ee-4eea-9e4f-8b50e1ff6f00
Maximal reduction in gastric acidity is achieved by:
Truncal vagotomy and pyloroplasty
Truncal vagotomy and antrectomy
Paial gastrectomy
Highly selective vagotomy
1b
single
Truncal vagotomy and antrectomy is procedure of choice for recurrent duodenal ulcers with lowest recurrence rate.
Surgery
Stomach & Duodenum
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False about p53 is-
It is present on chromosomes 17
It causes cell cylce arrest in G1
53 KDa
Non mutated wild p53 is associated with neoplasm in childhood
3d
multi
p53 is the protein produced by TP53, guardian of human genome. It stimulates cells for DNA repair and in anti onco genic.Basic Pathology, Robbins. Page no.:185
Pathology
General pathology
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Conjunctival mucosal overgrowth over cornea?
Pterygium
Pingecula
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis
Herbe's pit
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Pterygium Pterygium Pterygium is a non-cancerous (non-neoplastic) growth of conjunctiva, characterized by a wing-shaped fold of conjunctiva encroaching upon the cornea from either side within the interpalpebral fissure. Pterygium is always situated in the palpebral apeure. Pathologically Pterygium is ...
Ophthalmology
null
a85ad6a8-de38-4629-9a37-f765969980a4
The latent period in distraction osteogenesis is
4-6 weeks
5-7 days
6-8 months
4 months
1b
single
null
Surgery
null
ab315004-d2a6-4272-ba8d-08ac3948bb97
The instrument used in
laparoscopic sterilization
removal of ectopic
myomectomy
Endometrial polypectomy
0a
single
REF : SHAW GYNECOLOGY
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
All India exam
2874488b-b00a-42f5-95ff-56b3c491c698
Patient presents with inability to conve pyruvate to Acetyl CoA. Which of the following can be given in treatment:-
Vitamin B3
Thiamine B1
Free fatty acids
Biotin
1b
single
PDH COMPLEX - three enzymes (1 ) pyruvate dehydrogenase (E1), (2) dihydrolipoyl transacetylase (E2) (3) dihydrolipoyl dehydrogenase (E3) FIVE COENZYME - VITAMIN B1 , B2 , B3 , B5 , COA, LIPOIC ACID Any oxidative decarboxylation reaction in body require vitamin B1 so here answer is the vitamin b1
Biochemistry
JIPMER 2018
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Earliest change in atherosclerosis is
Fatty streaks
Fibrofatty plaque
Calcification
Gelatinous lesions
0a
single
A. i.e. (Fatty streaks) (385- 86 - Harsh Mohan 5th) (349 - Basic pathology 8th)ATHEROSCLEROSIS - is an intima- based lesion organized into a fibrous cap and an atheromatous (gruel- like) core and composed by smooth muscle cells, endothelial cells inflammatory cells, lipids and necrotic debris* Atherosclerosis is a slow...
Pathology
Blood Vessels
63cc582b-f4a0-41fb-956b-435a13a691d0
Lynch syndrome is associated with cancers of the
Breast ,colon, ovary
Breast , endometrium, ovary
Breast ,colon,endometrium
Colon,endometrium ,ovary
3d
single
Ref Harrison 17/e p575; Robbins 8/e p821- 822; 9/e p 810 Lynch syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder it is called as hereditary non polyposis colon cancer It is caused because of defective DNA repair genes leading to micro satellite instability There is increased chances of multiple cancer such as colorectal cance...
Anatomy
General anatomy
dfc1776a-2e89-423b-a2b9-92920ec49749
In indirect ophthalmoscopy the examining eye is made:
Myopic
Hypermetropic
Emmetropic
None of the above
0a
multi
Ans. Myopic
Ophthalmology
null
dd53bca2-4e50-4d8b-bc48-66addc37a5e4
Morbilliform eruptions is seen in
Rubella
Scarlet fever
Mumps
Toxic shock syndrome
3d
single
A morbilliform rash is a rose-red flat (macular) or slightly elevated (maculopapular) eruption, showing circular or elliptical lesions varying in diameter from 1 to 3 mm, with healthy-looking skin intervening seen in toxic shock syndrome Ref Harrison20th edition pg 1334
Dental
Bacterial infections
dac5a3f6-cd8f-4183-95bf-7d3c1f49f88b
Bence - Jones are laboratory finding of
Paget's disease
Multiple myeloma
Malignant melanoma
Fibrous dysplasia
1b
single
null
Pathology
null
dc0a8889-6a6f-4fb7-b17e-26319ca4620b
Human developmental index includes all except:
Adult literacy rate
Per capita income
Life expectancy
Infant moality rate
3d
multi
PQL I ( physical quality of life index) HDI ( human development index) 1) Literacy rate 1) Literacy rate 2) Infant moality rate 2) Income 3) Life expectancy at 1 year of age 3) life expectancy at bih. 4) 0<PQ LI < 100 4) 0< HDI < +1
Social & Preventive Medicine
JIPMER 2019
872967c3-a644-4647-8288-bb759bba7213
Risk factor for malignant melanoma all the following are risk factors fore malignant melanoma except
Giant congenital nevi
Family history melanoma
Exposure to UV light
HPV infection
3d
multi
Answer- D. HPV infectionrisk factor for malignant melanoma is exposure to (UV radiation)Dysplastic nevus (DN) syndrome; 5-10% risk of forming superficial spreading mil*o^u.Xeroderma pigmentosumHistoryon nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC)Family history of melanoma (high risk)Congenital nevi
Surgery
null
d9340ff1-3c31-45b1-930f-afe996808aac
Which of the following findings most strongly indicates a sizable intra-abdominal hemorrhage in a ruptured ectopic pregnancy?
Shoulder pain
Nausea and vomiting
Heavy vaginal bleeding
Unilateral lower abdominal pain
0a
single
Symptoms and signs of Ectopic pregnancy - "Classical" cases are characterized by variably delayed menstruation followed by slight vaginal bleeding or spotting. With rupture, there is usually severe lower abdominal and pelvic pain that is frequently described as sharp, stabbing, or tearing, while the patient may also pr...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Ectopic Pregnancy (Hello ! Where are you ?)
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Dusehene muscular dystrophy true -
Autosomal dominant
Onset at second decade of life
Universal increase in creatine kinase
Normal cardiac muscle fibre.
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Universal increase in creatine kinase Duchenne and Becker's muscular dystrophy are X-like recessive.o So expression of gene is essentially confirmed in males.o Females are affected only if X-chromosome carrying the normal allele is lost or inactivatedo Becker is milder form with late onset and slow pr...
Pediatrics
Disorders of Muscle and Muscular Dystrophies
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Patient presenting with marked loin pain, tenderness and pyrexia shows nonspecific findings on IVP but on US reveals a heterogeneous mass with posterior acoustic enhancement and central necrosis and internal debris. CT shows marginal enhancement with air densities within. The likely diagnosis is:
Emphysematous pyelonephritis
Pyonephrosis
Renal abscess
Acute pyelonephritis
2c
single
Renal abscess Presence of air, rim enhancement on CT and posterio acoustic enhancement in a focal mass with acute clinical history is suggestive of an abscess.
Surgery
null
cebedd08-5ffd-47b6-ba96-fc80f73fe93d
Posterior relation of neck of pancreas ?
IVC
Origin of postal vein
Aoa
Common bile duct
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Origin of poal vein
Anatomy
null
1a9686f5-ac75-4b43-8170-5d748e371302
Ketamine should be avoided in:
The presence of increased aerial pressure
Pregnancy
Hypovolemic shock
Asthmatic
0a
single
Ketamine should be avoided in hypeension,CCF, cerebral hemorrhage,increased intra cranial tension, psychiatric disorders and pregnancy before term. Ketamine causes increase in HR,CO and BP. From padmaja 4th edition Page no 196
Pharmacology
Anesthesia
e0bd1f9c-a3ec-4386-8bfe-6fafca5eed42
Characteristic radiological feature of fibrous dysplasia
Thickened bone matrix
Cortical erosion
Ground glass appearance
Bone enlargement
2c
single
Ans is 'c' i.e. Ground glass appearance "In long bones, the fibrous dysplastic lesions are typically well-defined, radiolucent areas with thin cortices and a ground-glass appearance "- HarrisonFibrous DysplasiaIt is characterized by the replacement of normal lamellar cancellous bone by an abnormal fibrous tissue that c...
Orthopaedics
Bone Tumour
971b31fa-9ef7-4e2d-86bd-bbf64b79e9a8
All of the following are the known causes of osteoporosis except -
Fluorosis
Hypogonadism
Hypehyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism
0a
multi
Osteoporosis It refers to reduction ofbone mass per unit volume (loss of matrix and defective mineralisation) (Fig. 9.47). Aetiology 1.Involutional 2.Endocrinological 3.Gastrointestinal 4.Haematological 5.Rheumatological 6.Collagen vascular Normal bone Type I (postmenopausal) and Type II (senile) Hypehyroidism Hyperpar...
Medicine
Endocrinology
44fdd172-0713-4d10-b023-669b7545f8a7
If CVS sampling is done at 9 - 10 weeks what will happen-
NTD
Fetal loss
Limb defect
Vaginal bleeding
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., limb defect o When CVS performed at less than Id weeks of gestation there is a high incidence of limb reduction defects.Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)o Performed for prenatal diagnosis of genetic disorderso It is carried out transcervically between 10 - 12 weeks and transabdominally from 10 weeks to ...
Unknown
null
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Which of the following can be given in hepatic as well as in renal failure
Atracurium
Vecuronium
Pancuronium
Mivacurium
0a
single
Atracurium and Cis-atracurium are the muscle relaxants of choice in both liver and renal failure. Atracurium is inactivated by Hoffman's elimination and alkaline ester hydrolysis. Cis-atracurium is eliminated by Hoffman's elimination. Hence atracurium and cis-Atracurium duration of action is not altered in patients wit...
Anaesthesia
Muscle relaxants
82a028d1-ce52-42e7-849e-8a01e63c154b
Patisiran was approved by FDA recently for
Filariasis
Peripheral Neuropathy
Neuropathy of diabetes
Neuropathy of amyloidosis
3d
single
It is a double stranded small interfering ribose neuclic acid ( si RNA) formulated in the form of a lipid complex. used in the treatment of polyneuropathy
Pharmacology
All India exam
d158f534-d70c-4631-abb1-a6f9e598e5fc
Which of the following infection is diagnosed by aldehyde test?
Fasciola hepatica
Leishmania
Toxoplasma
Toxocara canis
1b
single
Formol-gel test or (Napier's aldehyde test) and Chopra's antimony test are useful in the diagnosis of chronic kala-azar. The gel-test is performed by the addition of two drops of commercial formalin to 2 ml of patient's serum in a test tube; the mixture is shaken and allowed to stand at room temperature. If there is op...
Microbiology
null
2848b5f5-ef35-4d50-9d95-da87203e02aa
NOT a feature of post-traumatic stress disorder: AI 08; JIPMER 13; NIMHANS 14
Hyperarousal
Emotional numbing
Flashbacks
Hallucinations
3d
multi
Ans. Hallucinations
Forensic Medicine
null
c14fc7ab-6363-4c58-a9b8-7782dc090887
Most common cause of death after Total Hip Replacement is- DELETE
Infection
Pneumonia
Anemia
Thromboembolism
3d
single
*Thromboembolic disease is the most common cause of death after total hip replacement. REF:Ref:Ohopaedics secrets 3rd/e p.34
Anatomy
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Myeloid sarcoma, which is tumor mass consisting of myeloid blasts occurring at anatomic sites other than bone marrow, are often characterized by chromosome aberrations all, EXCEPT:
Monosomy 7
Trisomy 8
inv (16)
t (15;17)
3d
multi
In AML Patients may present with symptoms from a myeloid sarcoma that is a tumor mass consisting of myeloid blasts occurring at anatomic sites other than bone marrow. This rare presentation, often characterized by chromosome aberrations may precede or coincide with AML. Ref: Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, 1...
Medicine
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85b05ce2-1cb9-4da2-a4e0-6034bee16db2
Most common manifestation of mumps in adult males -
Aseptic meningitis
Encephalitis
Orchitis
Sinusitis
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i. e., Orchitis o Orchiyid is the most common manifestation of mumps among postpubertal males
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable Diseases
b4317e14-387d-4032-b86e-c27a21639fb8
Metabolites in HMP shunt are all except
Glycerol–3 phosphate
Sedoheptulose–7 phosphate
Glyceraldehyde–3 phosphate
Xylulose–5 phosphate
0a
multi
Glycerol-3 phosphate  Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate is produced (not glycerol-3-phosphate). Metabolites in HMP shunt Oxidative phase:- Glucose-6-phosphate → 6-phosphogluconate → Ribulose-5-phosphate. Non-oxidatative phase :- Xylulose-5-phosphate, Ribose-5-phosphate, sedoheptulose-7-phosphate, erythrose-4-phosphate, fruct...
Biochemistry
null
f276b35c-83c8-42de-8c34-68d0329b4a1a
SGLT 2 is found in
Liver
Intestine
Spleen
None of the above
3d
multi
It is present in kidney SGLT1 is present in intestine They actively absorbe glucose
Anatomy
General anatomy
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Ultrasound and radionuclids studies are primary imaging modalities used for assessment of -
Renal trauma
Renovascular hypertension
Renal tuberculosis
Renal transplant
3d
single
null
Medicine
null
c454c3ed-9180-479f-8ed2-1ffb834effb8
Not true about Vi polysaccharide vaccine of typhoid:
Single dose is given
Revaccination at 3 years
Given at bih
Given subcutaneously
2c
multi
Ans. is. 'c' i. e., Given at bih
Microbiology
null
136e8831-2c48-4e01-a30b-583115426c0d
Which of the following statement regarding C-reactive protein is false?
It is increased in pneumococcal infection
It is an acute phase substance
The gene for the protein is on Chromosome 14
Can be raised after a surgery
2c
multi
The gene for CRP is on chromosome 1. CRP is an abnormal protein which appear in blood in response to inflammatory cytokines such as IL 6. It is one of the most sensitive acute pahse reactant. It is elevated following severe trauma, bacterial infections, inflammation, surgery or neoplastic proliferation.
Biochemistry
null
c7b10481-5688-4f04-b912-fff8d4488f5d
Investigation of choice for intramedullary SOL is –
MRI
USG
CT
X–ray
0a
single
Investigation of choice for intramedullary space occupy lesion is MRI.
Radiology
null
32ef2e58-2536-4169-b85b-dbd020a3b965
Which of following is the most common site for extranodal lymphoma?
Esophagus
Stomach
Intestine
Skin
1b
single
Although extranodal lymphomas can arise in viually any tissue they di so most commonly in the GI tract paicularly the stomach.(ref Robbins 9th/773)
Anatomy
Haematology
feb137ac-a60d-488e-b78b-8867ae657ea2
A surgical resident has accidently given an intra aerial injection of thiopental sodium to a patient on the ward. The arm has blanched below the level of the injection. Which of the following is NOT recommended for the management?
Immediately remove the needle and apply warm towel
Perform a brachial plexus block on the affected side
Give IV heparin
Give analgesics
0a
single
The recommendation in such a scenario is to leave the needle in the aery and to inject a vasodilator like papaverine. A brachial plexus block or stellate ganglion block will cause vasodilatation and decrease the ischemia. In case of extravascular injection infiltrate with hyaluronidase 1500 IU dissolved in 1 ml through...
Surgery
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dcc5b065-cf8e-47b4-9c02-b671e65a3bf9
Sympathectomy of the kidney results in which of the following responses?
No change to the glomerular filtration rate, nor to the urine output
Decreased urine output
Reduction of glomerular filtration rate and decreased urinary output
Increased urine output
3d
single
The kidney is innervated primarily by the sympathetic nervous system and as such, regulates the contraction of the smooth muscle surrounding the afferent and efferent aerioles of the glomerulus. Sympathetic stimulation to the efferent glomerular aerioles causes the constriction and increases the filtration rate, leadin...
Physiology
null
2052beff-a5e8-4155-a18a-741d3c565690
Prophylactic therapy should be started against Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in AIDS patients with CD4 counts below :
< 50/microL
< 150/ microL
< 200/ microL
< 400/ microL
2c
single
null
Pharmacology
null
55cfde3d-274a-42bb-a068-20da8f4808df
Reversible injury in myocardium occurs at ?
2 minutes
30 minutes
2 hours
5 hours
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., 30 minuteso The metabolic rate of the hea is high, and its stores of substrate are low.o So, hea is critically dependent on a continuous supply of oxygen and nutrients.o Ischemia of myocardium induces profound functional, biochemical and morphological consequences.o Myocardial function is more sensiti...
Pathology
null
70e2a739-d582-4b77-b767-b543fcb438ed
Radial tuberosity provides attachment to -
Brachialis
Biceps brachii
Triceps
Coracobrachialis
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Biceps brachii (Ref: Elsevier's integrated anatomy Vol 2 p 30).An anterior, rough poion of tubercle - For inseion of tendon of biceps brachii.A posterior smooth poions of tubercle - Bursa interposed between tendon & bone..
Anatomy
null
e3a32ec2-d0de-4659-a2b0-81c9159ccb89
Pack year means
10 cigarettes per day for 1 year
20 cigarettes per day for 1 year
40 cigarettes per day for 1 year
50 cigarettes per day for 1 year
1b
single
(B) 20 cigarettes per day for 1 year# A pack-year is a quantification of cigarette smoking.> 1 pack-year is equal to smoking 20 cigarettes (1 pack) per day for 1 year, or 40 cigarettes per day for half a year, and so on.> Number of pack-years = (packs smoked per day) * (years as a smoker).
Social & Preventive Medicine
Miscellaneous
ed9c0080-fa15-4d8c-810e-91e2ef9384a0
Asbestosis is usually related to -a) Small cell carcinoma lungb) Large cell carcinoma lungc) Mesotheliomad) Squamous cell carcinoma lung
cd
bc
bd
ac
0a
multi
null
Medicine
null
1f0da2f2-10dc-4bf0-a16e-771fae428505
A person presents with following parameters PCO3- 30 mm of Hg, P02- 105 mm of Hg, pH-7.45 is having paially compensated
Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis
Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
3d
multi
Ans. d. Respiratory alkalosis In the question, pH is 7.45 and PCO, is 30 mm Hg. Overall change is slightly alkaline. Respiratory change is also alkaline. So the diagnosis is respiratory alkalosis Acid Base Disorders pH < 7.35 is acidosis; pH >7.45 is alkalosis 1degchange in HCO3 is termed as Metabolic (Normal HCO3= 22-...
Medicine
null
1fe0ce4f-d2d3-47fa-96d4-64981ca1e805
All of the following can cause SLE like syndrome except-
INH
Penicillin
Hydralazine
Sulphonamide
1b
multi
null
Medicine
null
3832949a-347d-4b43-8323-ab3e4d425e31
What is true of fetal hematopoiesis in the course of pregnancy?
Rise in MCV
Rise in reticulocyte count
Rise in Hemoglobin content
Decrease in blood volume
2c
multi
Fetal hematopoiesis: yolk sac - fetal liver - fetal bone marrow. The first fetal erythrocytes are nucleated and macrocytic. MCV is 180 fL and normally decreases to 105 to 115 fL. As the fetus grows, the blood volume in fetoplacental circulation increases. The fetalhemoglobin concentration increases from 12 gm/dL in mid...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Fetal circulation
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Most effective HDL raising drug is:
Omega three fatty acids
Niacin
Fenofibrate
Rosuvastatin
1b
single
Niacin is the most effective HDL raising drug currently available. Niacin is the only drug currently available that lowers Lipoproteinp(a), and can be considered as an addition to a statin in patient with elevated Lp(a). Statins have a modest HDL-raising effect (5-10%). Fibrates are the most effective drugs available f...
Medicine
null
f6d39c29-05cd-4d87-9ed4-ac4ca6eaa910
True about tubercular otitis media are all except?
Spreads through eustachian tube
Causes painless ear discharge
May cause multiple perforations
Usually affects both ears
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Usually affects both ears Tubercular otitis media Tuberculosis of middle ear is a comparatively rare entity usually seen in association with or secondary to pulmonary tuberculosis, infection reaches the middle ear through eustachian tube. The rare modes of infection are through hematogenous spread fro...
ENT
null
e4a9431a-217d-4db2-8b48-16b67a67694f
Cranial pa of accessory nerve supplies all palatal muscles, EXCEPT?
Palatoglossus
Palato pharyngeus
Tensor veli palatini
Tensor veli tympani
2c
multi
The cranial root of the accessory nerve is smaller than the spinal root. It exits the skull through the jugular foramen and unites for a sho distance with the spinal root. Its fibers innervate the pharyngeal and palatal muscles, except tensor veli palatini.
Anatomy
null
f607be04-93c1-4cd9-8b21-6f28f460dc26
Storage form of thyroid hormone -
Tri-iodo tyrosine
Tri - iodo tyronine
Thyroglobulin
Di-iodo thyrosine
2c
single
null
Medicine
null
c8fe0982-44dd-4bee-ac49-746231ec93f2
Which of these can be safely stopped before an abdominal surgery
ACE inhibitors
Beta blockers
Statins
Steroids
0a
single
Refer CMDT6 2014/45 All antihypeensives should be continued in preoperative period except ACE inhibitors ,angiotensin receptor blockers and diuretics ACE inhibitors and ARBs should be stopped 24 hrs before surgery to prevent intraoperative hypotension Diuretics should be stopped once the patient is kept NPO to prevent ...
Pharmacology
Anesthesia
39d9d781-e0ef-4c65-a29a-bb136223b21a
Incision used in thyroidectomy
Barking incision
Collar incision
Kocher incision
Koebner incision
1b
single
null
Surgery
null
51aefe67-8701-44ee-abc5-5b5971e3e5c9
The bodies of spine are biconcave and are called "codfish spine" most commonly seen in:
Scurvy
Osteomalacia
Fluorosis
Hyperparathyroidism
1b
multi
Codfish Veebra is seen in 1. Osteoporosis > Osteomalacia 2. Sickle cell disease 3. Hereditary spherocytosis 4. Homocystinuria 5. Renal osteodystrophy 6. Osteogenesis imperfecta 7. Gaucher's disease
Orthopaedics
Metabolic Disorders of Bone
b4abffe6-3a0d-455b-a855-03bacb936ad6
Percentage of pheochromocytoma that are bilateral is:
<1%
1-5%
10%
25%
2c
single
Pheochromocytomas often are called the 10 percent tumor because 10% are bilateral, 10% are malignant, 10% occur in pediatric patients, 10% are extra-adrenal, and 10% are familial. Ref: Schwaz's principle of surgery 9th edition, chapter 38.
Surgery
null
decbd81a-47be-4b5a-9922-41cb1429c5c3
Fredrich's ataxia is caused by -
Point mutation
Expanded trinucleotide repeat
Missense mutation
Inversion
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Expanded trinucleotide repeat o Freidrich ataxia is an autosomal recessive disorder.o It is caused by loss of Junctional mutation in frataxin gene (FxN) gene.o Frataxin gene is located on chromosome 9ql3.o Majority of patients have an expanded trinucleotide repeat in intron 1 of both alleles of fratax...
Medicine
Ataxic Disorders
d9deb788-6d10-4fa7-9050-7de9e14514a6
Left sided sixth nerve palsy would lead to -
Accommodation paresis of left eye
Ptosis of left eye
Adduction weakness of left eye
Diplopia in left gaze
3d
single
Left sided 6th nerve palsy lead to diplopia in left sided gaze. The abducens nerve is a nerve that controls the movement of the lateral rectus muscle in humans, responsible for outward gaze. It is also known as the abducent nerve, the sixth cranial nerve, sixth nerve Ref khurana 6/e
Ophthalmology
Ocular motility and squint
9709175a-cc64-478d-b489-3ae8e3ae584e
Polymer of fructose
Dextrose
Cellulose
Inulin
Glycogen
2c
single
Ans. c (Inulin) (Ref. Ganong.-23rd/Ch. 38. 26th/pg. 105).Substances Used to Measure GFRIn addition to the requirement that it be freely filtered and neither reabsorbed nor secreted in the tubules, a substance suitable for measuring the GFR should be nontoxic and not metabolized by the body. Inulin, a polymer of fructos...
Biochemistry
Carbohydrates
eb8ad812-82e8-405f-a493-85cc7a3627ef
Global eradication of smallpox was done on:
26th Oct 1977
8th May 1980
17th March 1980
17th April 1977
1b
multi
Ans. (b) 8th May 1980* Last indigenous case of Smallpox in India: 77th May 1975* Last case of Smallpox in India: 24th May 1975* India declared Smallpox-free: 23 April 1977* Last case of Smallpox globally: 26th October 1977 (Somalia)* Actual last case of smallpox : 1978* Global eradication of Smallpox: 8th May 1980
Social & Preventive Medicine
Miscellaneous
bbe52684-9774-4d93-bc0a-dbc472a9d111
The HIV virus can be transmitted by the following routes, except -
Homosexual contact
Intact skin
Maternofoetal
Needle prick
1b
multi
null
Surgery
null
23fd9fcf-a6cb-4dc4-b18b-2a20502d749e
Natural light causes all except
Vitamin D synthesis
Destroys organ of coi
| Bilirubin level
Melanin synthesis
1b
multi
Organ of Coi - A specialized structure located on the inner surface of the basilar membrane of the cochlea containing hair cells thattransmit sound vibrations to the nerve fibers.Ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology; 24th edition; page no: 200
Physiology
Endocrinology
2c5e5b38-2122-42bb-bd07-9ccaa7ef3a3f
Indicator of Remote contamination of water
Fecal Streptococci
Clostridium Perfirengens
E. Coli
Salmonella Typhi
1b
single
Bacteriological Indicators of Water Quality E Coli: Best indicator. Ideally water should be coliform free except large urban water supplies where up to 5% contamination is acceptable if samples are taken up to 1year. For this screening test used is presumptive coliform count, MPN (Most Probable Number) and multiple tub...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Water
ea3a3676-f9ff-4613-a472-824008ea8e8c
Vocal cord is lined by which of the following epithelium
Cuboid
Stratified squamous
Stratified columnar
Pseudo ciliated columnar
1b
single
The epithelium of the mucous membrane of the larynx is ciliated columnar epithelium except for the vocal cords and upper pa of the vestibule where it is of stratified squamous type
Anatomy
General anatomy
f0b19d32-f049-4fc5-b068-fa224e40cb9d
Waist to hip ratio which indicates obesity in men?
> 0.5
0.85
> 0.93
> 1.0
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., > 1.0Waist-Height ratio (WHtR): It is the best indicator of cardiovascular risk. It is independent of age and sex. Cut-off value is 0.5.
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
ee90209d-d3bb-44a2-9cad-d490fc4190c7
Type of sampling shown in Figure is
Simple random sampling
Systematic random sampling
Stratified random sampling
Cluster random sampling
0a
single
Ans- A Simple random sampling Ref - Review: Simple Random Sampling Do you remember how simple random sampling works? Visually, it's just numbering each individual and randomly selecting a certain number of them. Here's the image we used in the previous section: Stratified Sampling Stratified sampling is different. With...
Unknown
null
2ef8597a-6554-49a8-8f90-02af98342283
All of the following statement about heparin are true except -
Causes alopecia
Non teratogenic
Releases lipoprotein lipase
Causes hypokalemia
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Causes hypokalemia o Heparin can cause alopecia o Heparin does not cross placenta ---> nonteratogenic o Heparin releases lipoprotein lipase from vessel wall. o Heparin causes hyperkalemia (not hypokalemia).
Pharmacology
null
9b665f12-83c2-4229-83e6-7d720dcb0dc4
Which of the following syndromes is best associated with congenital hea disease
Lesch-Nyhan syndrome
Rasumussen syndrome
Holt oram syndrome
LEOPARD syndrome
2c
single
Holt oram charge association syndrome is a autosomal dominant disease characterized by Cardiac lesion( ostium secundum ASD,VSD,TOF, pulmonary stenosis), coloboma, choanal atresia,genital hypoplasia,ear abnormalities,growth retardation due to TBX5 mutation Lesch nyhan syndrome/ juvenile gout is associated with self muti...
Pediatrics
C.V.S
00f452c1-800d-4eda-991c-a23ca463c3dc
A patient has complaint of seeing coloured holoes in the evening and blurring of vision for last few days with normal 10P ?
Prodromal phase of acute angle closure glaucoma
Acute angle closure glaucoma
Chronic glaucoma
Epidemic dropsy
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Prodromal phase of acute angle closure glaucoma Features of latent PACG (Prodromal stage) are :? Shallow anterior chamber Occasionally complain of halos around light Sometimes slight-haziness or blurring of vision Normal 10P It is the only phase of glaucoma, where IOP pressure is normal at all the tim...
Ophthalmology
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