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All of the following are seen in the Horner&;s syndrome, except
Drooping of upper eyelid
Enophthalmos
Dilated pupil
Loss of sweating of same side of face
2c
multi
Ref: BD Chaurasia&;s HUMAN ANATOMY, Volume 3, 4th edition. Horner&;s syndrome is characterized by (a) Ptosis i.e. drooping of the upper eyelid); (b) miosis (i.e. constriction of the pupil); (c) anhydrosis (i.e. loss of sweating on that side of the face); (d) enophthalmos (i.e. retraction of the eyeball); (e) loss of th...
Anatomy
Head and neck
abd8308c-1ff7-45fc-8eef-70dfd0c7dd55
What is the cause of sudden death in a patient who recently underwent maxillary sinus irrigation?
Air embolism
Maxillary artery thrombosis
Septicemia
Meningitis
0a
single
ANSWER: (A) Air embolismREF: Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases: With Head and Neck Surgery By Walter Becker 3rd edition, http ://emedicine.medscape.com/article/862030-over vie wComplications of non-endoscopic drainage procedures can be minor or severe. The most common complication is failure to enter the sinus because of ...
ENT
Paranasal Sinuses
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Which of the following is not true about resuscitation in burns patient?
Ringers lactate is the preferred crystalloid solution
Fluid shift from intravascular to extravascular compartment in the burns patient is maximum in the first 24 hrs
Quantity of crystalloid needed is calculated using the parkland formula - 6m/Kg body weight per % of the total body surface area burnt
Target mean arterial pressure in resuscitation is 60 mmHg
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Quantity of crystalloid needed is calculated using the parkland formula-6m/Kg body weight per % of the total body surface area burnt * Proper fluid management is critical to survival in a burn patient.* The hypovolemic shock in burn patient is special in the sense that the total body water remains unc...
Surgery
Burns
3c7dbf53-ea02-4669-9461-592ef6ddb55f
A drug having narrow therapeutic range is
Lithium
Sertraline
Reboxetine
Dothiepin
0a
single
Therapeutic range is bounded by the dose which produces a minimal therapeutic effect and the dose which produces a maximal acceptable adverse effect. Example of the narrow therapeutic range are lithium, Phenytoin.
Pharmacology
null
43ce74a3-479b-41e5-befa-1397c6cb4512
Concentration of sodium in mOsm/l in low osmolar ORS is?
45
75
90
60
1b
single
Concentration of sodium in low osmolar ORS is 75 mOsm/l Osmolarity reduced to avoid possible adverse effects of hypeonicity on net fluid absorption by reducing the concentration of glucose and sodium chloride in the solution . Ref: PARK&;S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICINE 23rd edition pg 224
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable diseases
a692f27b-a58d-4add-bb56-37fcbf1548d1
A patient with Pink color skin & mucosa , bitter almond smell from breath and frothy discharge. The cause of death is
H2S poisoning
CO poisoning
HCN poisoning
OPC poisoning
2c
single
Characteristic of Cyanide poisoning : patient present with Tachypnoea followed by bradypnoea, Cyanosis is generally a late finding and usually does not occur until circulatory collapse and tachycardia are evident. Brick-red colour of skin and mucous membranes is said to be characteristic. The skin feels cold and clammy...
Forensic Medicine
Toxicology - 2
1caf2649-e9df-46db-9f8e-8e62bf15abbd
Aminoacyl t-RN A is required for all except :
Hydroxyproline
Methionine
Cystine
Lysine
0a
multi
A i.e. Hydroxyproline
Biochemistry
null
63a621d6-024b-4734-87a0-baaa469610bb
A 25 year old male collage student present to emergency after road traffic accident.patient is in state of shock and breath sounds are decreased on side of chest trauma (left side).normal heart sound ,no elevated JVP and dull note on percussion. diagnosis?
Tension pneumothorax
Cardiac tamponade
Massive Hemothorax
None
2c
multi
Patient with chest trauma in shock without elevated JVP suggest massive Hemothorax.
Medicine
null
dbe77d7d-5232-43c6-95d3-91645b8ccb12
Which of the following prokinetic drugs produces extrapyramidal side effects?
Metoclopramide
Cisapride
Domperidone
All of the above
0a
multi
(Ref: KDT 6/e p643, 644) Metoclopramide and domperidone act by blocking D2 receptors. Metoclopramide can cross BBB whereas domperidone cannot. Therefore, metoclopramide can produce extra-pyramidal adverse effects while domperidone is devoid of it. Cisapride acts as 5HT4 agonist. It can cause torsades de pointes.
Pharmacology
Other topics and Adverse effects
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As compared to a routine case-control study, nested case-control study avoids problems (in study design) related to -
Temporal association
Confounding bias
Need for long follow up
Randomization
0a
single
null
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
e9604d54-abc8-4ae3-a2bf-00a816c69ca7
Drug not useful in hypeensive emergency is
IV Hydralizine
Indapamide
Sublingual nifedipine
Sodium nitroprusside
1b
single
Refer kDT 6/e p554 Indapamide is thiazide like diuretics, having mild diuretic effect, not used in emergency situation Indapamide is a thiazide-like diuretic drug generally used in the treatment of hypeension, as well as decompensated hea failure. Combination preparations with perindopril
Pharmacology
Cardiovascular system
e6842e7e-5fb7-4225-a8ee-42389d341a20
Feature of 3 degree burn:
Pain present
Transudation of fluid present
Whole dermis destroyed
Erythematous in appearance
2c
single
Answer- C. Whole dermis destroyedThe whole of the dermis is destroyed of the burns.Clinically, they have a hard, leathery feel, The appearance can vary from that similar to the patient's normal skin to charred black depending upon the intensity of the heat. . There is no capillay return after, thrombosed vessels can be...
Surgery
null
851d95bb-751d-4430-9c5a-2f9bb6645584
Dowry death is covered under which section of IPC?
304-A
304-B
176
302
1b
single
ANSWER: (B) 304-BREF: Parikh 6th edition page 4.162, 8.2, 4.56Repeat from December 2010Repeat (***)304-B: Dowry death:Where the death of a woman is caused by any bums or bodily injury or occurs otherwise than under normal circumstances within seven years of her marriage and it is shown that soon before her death she wa...
Forensic Medicine
Law & Medicine, Identification, Autopsy & Burn
ce6f5e08-1c24-4e3b-afe0-0a2205aba5c3
What is this mode of treatment called as?
Russell's traction
90-90 traction
Buck's traction
Gallows traction
3d
multi
Ans. D. Gallows tractionThe figure shows the child put on Gallows traction that is used to treat a patient less than 2 years' old who lands up with a fracture of shaft of femur.
Orthopaedics
Injuries Around the Thigh & Knee
cd4e2071-3b55-4104-989f-3394b7d691b0
Flavoproteins are component of which complex of respiratory chain:
Complex I
Complex II
Both of the above
None of the above
2c
multi
Flavoproteins are impoant components of Complexes I and II. The oxidized flavin nucleotide (FMN or FAD) can be reduced in reactions involving the transfer of two electrons (to form FMNH2 or FADH2), but they can also accept one electron to form the semiquinone. Ref: Harper 28th edition, chapter 13.
Biochemistry
null
455f6d03-f83f-4117-92fd-514735c0c58a
Cause of Farmer's lung -
Cotton dust
Grain dust
Sugarcane dust
Iron
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Grain dust Farmer's lung is caused by Hay or grain dust
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
20776185-d5b8-40e4-88c1-5bd3dc265aa9
Complement attaches to immunoglobulin at -
Aminoterminal
Fab region
Variable region
Fc fragment
3d
single
Antigen is attached to Fab region Complement and ADCC(antibody dependent cellular cytotoxicity) attachment are through Fc region. The constant region of the heavy chain has many biological functions. It is responsible for activation of the complement, binding to cell surface receptors, placental transfer, and many othe...
Microbiology
Immunology Pa 1 (Immune Response, Antigen-Antibody Reactions, Hypersensitivity, Structure of Immune System, Immunodeficiency Disorders)
7320942f-f3ef-4b06-9616-672d76c3016e
Chalazion of lid is:
Caseous necrosis
Chronic nonspecific inflammation
Chronic lipogranulomatous inflammation
Liposarcoma
2c
single
Chronic lipogranulomatous inflammation
Ophthalmology
null
c0821d72-5e27-4d28-97f0-6fa91813ef88
Which of the following receptors mediate the release of ACTH by Vasopressin?
V1a
V2
V3
V4
2c
single
Vasopressin acts on V3 or V1b receptors to release ACTH.
Pharmacology
null
b295fb04-908a-4906-82fa-3172a419c559
Causes of Psedoahrosis is all of the following except -
Idiopathic
multiple compound Fractures
Osteomyelitis
Neurofibromatosis
2c
multi
Pseudoahrosis is pseudo joints * it can be seen after a fracture - non union of a fracture may be painless if pseudojoint forms between fracture ends. *it can be idiopathic *can be seen in neurofibromatosis *congenital pseudoahrosis of tibia - rare condition , in 50-90% cases neurofibromatosis is present * in establish...
Orthopaedics
Pediatric orthopedics
8e4d1aa5-eb83-4026-b73c-6683ea09530b
Prophylaxis for migraine
Sumitriptan
Amytriptiline
Nifidipine
Diazepam
1b
single
K.D Tripathy essentials of medical pharmacology 7th edition . *Drugs for prophylaxis of migraine are beta blockers(propranalol ),TCA(amitriptyline ), calciumchannelblockers(flunarizine),anticonvulsants (valproate),5HT antagonist. Ref Harrison20th edition pg 2234
Medicine
C.N.S
689f27bc-1e5e-47d4-b88d-d5abd8860a56
Most common size of osteoma ?
Frontal sinus
Ethmoid sinus
Maxillary sinus
Aryepiglotic folds
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Aryepiglotic folds Inlet of larynx It is an oblique opening bounded : - Anteriorly : - Free margins of epiglottis On the sides : - Aryepigloftic folds Posteriorly : - Interarytenoid folds Vestibular folds (False vocal cords) Two folds of mucous membrane extending anteroposteriorly across the laryngeal...
ENT
null
3332268d-d683-4245-93d9-45e855118cbb
25 yr old male having fever & malaise since 2 weeks, ahritis of ankle joint and tender erytematous nodules over the shin. Diagnosis is:
Erythema nodosum
Hansen'sdisease
Weber- Christian disease
Nodular Vasculitis
0a
single
A i.e. Erythema nodosum
Skin
null
e6013c5e-1518-4d23-90b3-94fd5be1670d
Pancreatic Cancer is caused by:
Fasciola
Clonorchis
Paragonimus
None
1b
multi
Clonorchis infection causes the bile duct and pancreatic cancer. Ref: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 15th Edition, Page 591, 1247 ; CMDT, 2002, Page 1504
Microbiology
null
53f122af-848a-42e7-a275-7c91010592c5
Commonest complication of Trans-cervical fracture of femur is
Non union
Malunion
Avascular necrosis
All of the above
2c
multi
C i.e. Avascular necrosis
Surgery
null
1915083f-939a-45be-8657-be5f791f9ec0
True statement about case fatality rate is -
It is ratio
It is a propotion
Numerator is always constant
Numerator and denominator are separate entities
1b
multi
Ref: Parks 23rd edition pg 58 it is a propoion. It represents killing power of a disease. It is simply the ratio of deaths to cases.
Social & Preventive Medicine
Epidemiology
dcde993a-cec8-4c38-b86e-3954f1595339
HbH is characterized by
Deletion of three alpha genes
Deletion of three alpha and one beta gene
Deletion of two alpha and two beta genes
Deletion of four alpha genes
0a
single
Answer- A. Deletion of three alpha genesHbH disease- Deletion of three alpha genes (--/-alpha)- hemolytic anemia
Medicine
null
63485541-8ba6-44ff-909c-c0d8843ce4b2
Not a complication of gallstones
Mucocele
Diveiculosis
Acute cholangitis
Empyema of the gallbladder
1b
multi
Effects and complications of Gallstones In Gallbladder In Bile duct In intestine Silent stones Acute cholecystitis Chronic cholecystitis Mucocele Empyema Perforation Gangrene Carcinom Obstructive jaundice Cholangitis Acute pancreatitis Gall stone ileus Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno : 1492-1493
Anatomy
G.I.T
bed78849-a1b1-4cec-a517-cbda2e0c24ee
A 22 year old woman is evaluated in the emergency for a 3 day h/o dark urine and abdominal distension. O/E: normal mental status, icterus present, hea and lungs normal, Hematocrit: 26, Reticulocytes: 5%, Platelets: 1.3 lakhs, Alk.Phos: 30 units/L, ALT: 110 units/L, AST: 220 units/L, Total bilirubin:13mg% (Direct:4 mg) ...
Acetaminophen intoxication
Acute viral hepatitis
Primary biliary cirrhosis
Wilson disease
3d
single
Points in or of diagnosis of Wilson's disease- Low hematocrit of 26% and increased reticulocyte count: hemolysis of RBC due to excess intracellular copper. Unconjugated jaundice due to hemolysis and defective conjugation in liver due to hepatocyte damage. Mild elevation of enzymes unlike acute viral hepatitis where gro...
Medicine
Liver
2fbf239b-0b27-4880-89ea-aadcfb7c8482
Lid retraction is a side effect of wof anti- glaucoma drug
Latanoprost
Brimonidine
Brinzolamide
Pilocarpine
1b
single
Brimonidine:- This clonidine congener is more a2 selective and more lipophilic than apraclonidine. mech of action:- It lowers i.o.t. by 20-27% by reducing aqueous production and by increasing uveoscleral flow. Peak effect on i.o.t. occurs after 2 hours. Side effects:- Allergic conjunctivitis, mydriasis, eyelid retracti...
Pharmacology
Autonomic nervous system
65e1d43d-6041-4ecf-9187-9dcfe7668f24
Green blue postmoem discoloration is seen in which poisoning -
Cyanide
Carbon monoxide
Phosphorous
Hydrogen sulphide
3d
single
The colour of postmoem hypostasis in hydrogen sulphide poisoning is bluish green. It is an asphyxiant which inhibits cytochrome oxidase. Dr.Narayana Reddys Synopsis of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology 27th edition pg. 76,313.
Forensic Medicine
Death and postmortem changes
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Pudendal nerve supplying motor pa to external sphincter is derived from :
L5-S1 roots
51-S2 roots
L2-L3 roots
S2-S3 rootsPHYSIOLOGY
3d
single
S2-S3 roots There are two sphincters of the urethraa. Internal urethral sphincter (also k/a sphincter vesicae)- it is involuntary in nature- made up of smooth muscle- supplied by sympathetic nerves, from lower thoracic & upper lumbar segments of spinal cordb. External urethral sphincter (also k/a sphincter vesicae)- it...
Anatomy
null
2e68a778-d1ca-4b97-95d4-3eff0a883076
A male 45 year old presents to the clinic for routine checkup. He is a known case of hypertension and is under treatment. The clinician advises him to have a balanced diet involving which of the following fatty acids?
ω3 fatty acids
ω6 fatty acids
ω9 fatty acids
Fatty acids need not be taken at all
0a
multi
Long chain ω3 fatty acids such as alpha-linolenic (ALA) (found in plant oils), eicosapentaenoic (EPA) (found in fish oil) and docosahexaenoic (DHA) (found in fish and algal oils) have anti-inflammatory  effects, perhaps due to their effects in promoting the synthesis of less inflammatory prostaglandins and leukotrienes...
Biochemistry
null
04b78d01-d21c-41cb-8421-a0eea77a1f29
All the following are long-acting reversible contraceptives except
OC pills
Injectable progestins
Implants
Intrauterine devices
0a
multi
Long-Acting Reversible ContraceptivesSeveral contraceptive methods are as effective as sterilization but are completely reversible. All have the impoant advantage of being "forgettable," that is, little is required of the user after the method is begun, very much in contrast to methods like the condom that must be used...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Contraception
b216589b-1eef-485b-8bb9-b5570e3945b4
All of the following statements about Menetrier's disease are true Except:
It is a premalignant condition
Usually increased acid secretion
May be confused with Zollinger Ellison Syndrome
Associated with Protein losing enteropathy
1b
multi
Answer is B (Usually increased acid secretion) Gastric acid secretion is usually reduced or absent because of replacement ofparictal cells' Harrison's Menetrier's disease carries an increased risk of developing adenocarcinoma of stomach (premalignant) is associated with a protein losing enteropathy and may be confused ...
Medicine
null
d6e430b8-6eb9-4470-8c3f-d637fdbdf125
Fleischer ring is due to
Iron deposition
Copper deposition
Aluminum deposition
Molybdenum Deposition
0a
single
(Refer: AK Khurana Comprehensive Ophthalmology, 6th edition, pg no. 194)Some confusion exists between Fleisher rings and Kayser-Fleischer (KF) ring. Kayser-Fleischer (KF) rings are caused by copper deposits and are indicative of Wilson's disease, whereas Fleischer rings are caused by iron deposits and are indicative of...
Ophthalmology
Cornea and sclera
fc884ed1-638f-46cf-ad25-8a5647e999a3
Investigation of choice for detection and characterization of interstitial lung disease is:
MRI
Chest X-ray
High resolution CT scan
Ventilation perfusion scan
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' ie high Resolution CT Scan (Ref: CT and MR imaging of whole body, Haaga, 4/e, p838; Sutton, 7/e, p33)HRCT is the investigation of choice for interstitial lung disease.HRCT can even delineate the lung parenchyma down to the level of the secondary pulmonary lobule.Also Remember * Principles of HRCT*Thin secti...
Radiology
Imaging of Interstitial Lung Disease
ace5bbec-f996-4bf9-9964-79cc6560709b
SLE mitral and tricuspid valve vegetations are?
Salmon patch
Libmann sach's disease
Janeway lesions
Oslers nodes
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Libmann sach's disease Endocarditis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Libman-Sach's Disease)Mitral and tricuspid valvulitis with small, sterile vegetations, called Libman-Sach's endocarditis, is occasionally encountered in systemic lupus erythematosus.Due to the use of steriods, the incidence of this c...
Pathology
null
eb9df620-ee30-4b6b-9b5a-b4f007916efb
Sympathetic system has adrenergic nerve endings at all sites except-
Heart
Blood vessels in skeletal muscles
Eye
None
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Blood vessels in skeletal muscles * Sympathetic adrenergic fibers are those which secrete endogenous catecholamines {either adrenaline, norepinephrine / nor-adrenaline or dopamine}* Some sympathetic fibers do not secrete catecholamines but secrete acetylcholine -i) Sweat glandsii) Blood vessels in ske...
Physiology
Nervous System
793c0eba-4498-4e5b-985b-f07cf38e736f
Low calcium level will cause:
Hyper excitability of wrist muscle
Weak heart action
Tetany
All of the above
3d
multi
null
Physiology
null
2e43c736-7cf0-4f62-ae48-192398ab22f3
Which of the following is the lateral curve position of the body in strychnine poisoning?
Emprostotonus
Opisthotonus
Pleurosthotonus
All of the above
2c
multi
In strychnine poisoning, Convulsions are most marked in antigravity muscles resulting in hyperextension (opisthotonus). Sometimes, the spasm of the abdominal musclesmay bend the body forward (emprosthotonus) or sideways (pleurosthotonus). Ref: Krishnan vij ; 5th ed; Page no: 522
Forensic Medicine
Poisoning
d71146b4-071c-42b4-80c9-4258e0debcd5
In a patient PO2 is 85 mmHg, PCO2 -- 50mmHg, pH is 7.2 and HCO3 is 32 meq/1 is suffering from :
Respiratory acidosis with compensatory metabolic alkalosis
Respiratory acidosis with compensatory metabolic acidosis
Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis
0a
single
Answer is A (Respiratory acidosis with compensatory metabolic alkalosis) Because primary respiratory component is causing acidosis and metabolic component is compensatory by producing alkaosis, the acid base disorder is Respiratory acidosis with compensatory metabolic alkalosis. STEP 1 : What is the pH. Normal pH pH of...
Medicine
null
78070997-83cc-49a4-9080-9910ad43daaf
Infant orthopedics in a cleft patient is done at the age of:
1 - 2 weeks
3 - 6 weeks
9 - 12 weeks
12 - 15 weeks
1b
single
In patients with a bilateral cleft, the premaxillary segment is often displaced anteriorly while the posterior maxillary segments are lingually collapsed behind it. If this distortion is severe, surgical closure of lip, will become extremely difficult. So orthodontic intervention to reposition the segments and to bring...
Dental
null
8377c0d6-560e-4db3-bd23-c4a18ece1873
PUFA consumption is associated with-
Lowering of serum cholesterol, rise in LDL cholesterol
Lowering of serum cholesterol, lowering of LDL cholesterol
Rise in serum cholesterol, rise in LDL cholesterol
Rise in serum cholesterol, lowering of LDI, cholesterol
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Lowering of serum cholesterol, lowering of LDL cholesterol "Diet rich in polyunsaturated essential fatty acids have been repoed to reduce the serum cholesterol and low density lipoprotein".
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
485269be-72f3-472a-af47-d3a07a0fe6f7
During incision & drainage of ischiorectal abscess, which nerve is/are affected/injured:
Superior rectal nerve
Inferior rectal nerve
Superior gluteal nerve
Inferior gluteal nerve
1b
single
B i.e. Inferior rectal nerveThrough a posterior horse shoe shaped recess both ischiorectal fossae are connected behind the anal canal; so a unilateral abscess may become bilateral.During dissection of ischio rectal fossa, inferior rectal, pudendal, posterior scrotal or labial nerve & vessels along with perforating bran...
Anatomy
null
9b223aca-a8d4-4537-b4e8-0e4fa9762227
Long acting insulin is:
Lente
Semilente
Ultralente
Lispro insulin
2c
single
null
Pharmacology
null
0edbda7f-5fbe-4784-977d-87cf1895a6fb
Best surgical approach in accessing retrosternal goiter is:
Cervical
Sternal
Intercostal
VATS
0a
single
Ans. (a) CervicalRef: Bailey and Love 27th Edition, Page 811Mediastinal goiter can be divided into* Primary - Only <1% of mediastinal goiters, arising from ectopic thyroid tissue in mediastinum with blood supply from mediastinal vessels.* Secondary - Majority of mediastinal goiters due to extension of thyroid from neck...
Surgery
Thyroid Gland
86de3105-4bf7-45ed-bdac-d332d59d9b4c
Common fungus causing corneal ulcer is
Aspergillus
Mucor
Fusarium
Sprothrix
0a
single
Aspergillus causes respiratory diseases, disseminated aspergillosis in brain, kidney and hea, and superficial infection like sinusitis, otomycosis and mycotic keratitis. Sporothrix causes sporotrichosis - nodular ulcerative disease of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Mucor causes pulmonary and gastrointestinal mucormy...
Microbiology
mycology
58d7a603-4092-4a36-88b0-80c08055aa4d
A 17 year old girl had been taking a drug for treatment of acne for the last 2 years, which has lead to pigmentation. Which drug could it be?
Doxycycline
Minocycline
Azithromycin
Chlorpromazine
1b
single
Minocycline is most commonly used for acne among tetracyclines The main effect of Minocycline- Hypersensitivity, Skin rashes, uicaria, glossitis, pruritus ani Complete cross-sensitization is exhibited by different tetracyclines. tetracyclines also cause Superinfection -They cause marked suppression of the resident flor...
Pharmacology
Other topics and Adverse effects
07948005-5fa3-447d-bf4f-6b1347fd43d0
8.Mikulicz cell and russel bodies are characteristic of:
Rhinoscleroma
Rhinosporidiosis
Plasma cell disorder
Lethal midline granuloma
0a
single
Rhinoscleroma: chronic granulomatous disease caused by gram negative bacteria klebsiella rhinoscleromatis. Mikulicz or foam cells and russell bodies found in plasma cells. Ref.Dhingra 6/e p 156
ENT
Nose and paranasal sinuses
1c9f7e3b-8ace-425d-94bf-f7cf15f01309
Left gastric vein drains into:
Inferior vena cava
Poal vein
Directly into splenic vein
Splenic vein through sho gastric vein
1b
single
B i.e. Poal vein-Left and right gastric veins drain directly into the poal veinQ.- Poal vein is formed by union of superior mesenteric & splenic veins behind the neck of pancreasQ at the level of L2 veebrae and runsupwards with bile duct & hepatic aery (related anteriorly)(2 and inferior i'ena cava (related posteriorly...
Anatomy
null
13893789-1dd0-4bf9-b638-ee2d17754aed
A 35-year-old patient on USG shows 3 x 4 cm clear ovarian cyst on right side. Next line of management is;
Laparoscopy
OC pUls
Wait and watch
Ca-125 estimation
2c
single
A simple unilocular cyst measuring less than 5 cm can be observed with repeat ultrasound and CA-125 every 3 months.Many resolve in 6 months.A persistant cyst calls for its removal laparoscopically or by laparotomy.Aspiration of the cyst is contraindicated because of low yield of malignant cells and possibility of sprea...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Gynaecological oncology
c1410003-3cef-4fc0-8057-6f7c2965d22c
'Slapped cheeks' appearance is seen in:
Roseloa infantum
Erythema subitum
Erythema infectiosum
Erythema multiforme
2c
single
C i.e. Erythema infectiosum
Skin
null
6e73b5bb-4523-401e-92ef-216036bc9334
Homocystein is not associated with ?
Coronary aery disease
Fracture
Hearing loss
Neuropsychiatric manifestations
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Hearing lossElevated level of homocysteine (hyperhomocysteinemia) is associated with -Thrombosis, coronary aery disease & stroke. Osteoporosis & fracture.Neuropsychiatric manifestations. Developmental delay.Visual disturbances.
Biochemistry
null
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Most common type of Bening overian tumour during pregnancy is :
Simple serous cystoid
Mucinous cystoid
Teratoma
Papillary cystadenoma
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single
Simple serous cystoid
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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All of the following are features of musculocutaneous nerve injury at axilla except:
Loss of flexion of shoulder
Loss of flexion at elbow
Loss of supination of forearm
Loss of sensation on radial side of forearm
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multi
MUSCULOCUTANEOUS NERVE INJURY Musculocutaneous nerve supplies coracobrachialis, the biceps brachii and the brachialis, Continued into the forearm as the lateral cutaneous nerve of the forearm. Injury-loss of flexion of elbow, supination of forearm sensory loss on lateral aspect of forearm. Damaged in shoulder dislocati...
Orthopaedics
Peripheral Nerve Injury
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Decreased vascularity of fibroid is seen with
GnRH agonist
Danazol
Mifepristone
Clomiphene citrate
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single
GnRH analogues used for 6months reduce the size by 50-80%. It is also useful in reducing the vascularity besides size preoperatively and thus causing amenorrhoea which restores hb level. Ref:shaw's textbook of gynaecology;15th edition; Pg :359
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Uterine fibroid
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Treatment of osteoporosis includes -
Conjugated equines estrogen
Estradiol valerate
Raloxifene
Biphosphonate
0a
single
General 1.Bedrest 2.Local heat 3.Analgesics 4.Exercise: Regular walking or other weight bearing exercise for 1 hour 3 times a week protects bone mass 5.Prevention of injury (most hip and wrist fractures are caused by falls). 6.Excessive thyroid hormone replacement therapy should be avoided. B.Antiresorptive agents 1.Oe...
Medicine
Endocrinology
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Lymphatics of suprarenal gland drain into which lymph nodes
Internal iliac
Para-aoic
Superficial inguinal
Coeliac
1b
single
Venous drainage flows directly into the inferior vena cava on the right side and into the left renal vein on the left side. Lymphatics drain medially to the aoic nodes. Each adrenal gland is composed of two distinct pas: the adrenal coex and the adrenal medulla. The coex is divided into three zones. Ref - BDC 6e vol2 p...
Anatomy
Abdomen and pelvis
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Which type of gout is seen in a patient who is on treatment of CML?
Secondary gout
Pseudogout
Acute gout
Primary gout
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single
Secondary gout is related to medications or conditions that cause hyperuricemia, such as the Myeloproliferative diseases or their treatment. Causes of secondary gout: Lymphoproliferative/myeloproliferative disorders Chronic hemolytic anemias Secondary polycythemia Severe exfoliative psoriasis Gaucher's disease Cytotoxi...
Anatomy
FMGE 2019
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All of the following is true except aEUR'
NADPH oxidase acts superoxide ions
Chediak-Higashi syndrome is due to defective phagolysosome
In Brutons agammaglobulinemia opsonisation is not affected
Myeloperodixase action is mainly due to OCIaEUR'
2c
multi
In Brutons aganunaglobulinemia opsonisation is not affected [Ref : Harrison 171h/e p. 381; Bobbin's 7"Ve p. 60, 61, 62, 210, 591 During phagocytosis there is rapid respiratory burst which is brought about by rapid burst in the activity of NADPH oxidase. Increased NADPH oxidase activity leads to increased oxidative proe...
Pathology
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Etomidate is not used for long term infusion because?
Results in adrenal suppression
May cause vasospasm
Results in cardiac arrhythmias
May cause increase in ICT
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Ans. is 'a' i.e., Results in adrenal suppression * Etomidate suppresses corticosteroid synthesis in the adrenal cortex by reversibly inhibiting 11 b-hydroxylase, which coverts 11-deoxycortisol to cortisol and by a relative minor effect on 17a - hydroxylase.* There is decreased synthesis of adrenal corticoids with incre...
Anaesthesia
Complications Of Anaesthesia
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Transovarian transmission of infection occurs in – a) Fleasb) Ticksc) Mosquitoesd) Sandfly
a
c
ac
bc
3d
single
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Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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All cause malabsorption except:
Giardiasis
Ascaris lumbricoides
Strongyloides
Capillaria phillipinesis
1b
multi
Ascaris lumbricoides
Microbiology
null
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In twin pregnancy, treatment of choice when first baby is in transverse lie is :
Home delivery
Cesarean section
High forceps
Low forceps after external rotation
1b
single
Cesarean section
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Fibroblast proliferation is stimulated by?
TGF-β
IFN-γ
TNF-α
IL-10
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single
“TFG-β is practically always involved as an important fibrogenic agent” - Robbins • The most important fibrogenic mediator (causing fibrosis) is transforming growth factor- β. It induces the proliferation of fibroblasts, endothelial cells and specialized fibrogenic cells. It is chemotactic for fibroblasts, neutrophils,...
Pathology
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One of the following features can be used to define contracted pelvis:
Transverse diameter of inlet is 10 cm
AP diameter of inlet is 12 cm
Platypelloid pelvis
Gynaecoid pelvis
0a
single
Minimal/Critical diameters of the Pelvis: If any of the following diameter is less than critical diameter, Pelvis is said to be contracted
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Which of the following statements about cysticercosis is true?
The causative agent is Echinococcus granulosus
The definitive host is man
Human cysticercosis is transmitted by the ingestion of ova
Levamisole is the treatment of choice
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multi
Human cysticercosis is acquired by ingesting T. solium tapeworm ova, from either contaminated fingers or food . The larvae are liberated from eggs in the stomach, penetrate the intestinal mucosa and are carried to many pas of the body, where they develop and form cysticerci, 0.5-1 cm cysts that contain the head of a yo...
Medicine
Infection
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A 9-year-old male comes in for a routine physical examination. The pediatrician notices that the right testis is enlarged and without tenderness. The examination reveals following finding: This fluid most likely occupies which space?
D
A
B
C
3d
single
The image shows the classical finding of transillumination seen in hydrocoele. A- Epididymis B- Cremasteric layer C- Tunica vaginalis D- External spermatic fascia This patient most likely has a hydrocele, which is a fluid collection in the tunica vaginalis. This is a congenital condition formed when the testis descends...
Unknown
Integrated QBank
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All are true about Neisseria gonorrhoeae except ?
Gram positive cocci
Cause stricture of urethra
Involves seminal vesicles and spreads to epididymis
Drug of choice is ceftriaxone
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multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Gram positive cocci Gonocci are gram negative diplococci. Urethral stricture may occur as a complication of gonococcal urethritis. Gonococci may extend to seminal vesicle and epididymis, along the urethra. For uncomplicated gonorrhea, single dose of ceftriaxone is DOC.
Microbiology
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A 27 years old male unable to perform Sexual activity is:-
Disease
Impairment
Disability
Handicap
2c
single
Spectrum of Disease: Disease - Any abnormal condition of an organism that Impairs function of a person. Impairment - Loss of anatomical / physio/ psycho function. Disability - Unable to carry out ceain activities considered normal for his age,sex etc. Handicap - Unable to perform social role.
Social & Preventive Medicine
Other Key Definitions & Concepts
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Jame Lind is related to the discovery of
Prevention of scurvy
Etiology of scurvy
Pathogenesis of scurvy
Diagnosis of scurvy
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single
James Lind was a pioneer of naval hygiene in the Royal Navy. By conducting the first ever clinical trial, he developed the theory that citrus fruits cured scurvy. He argued for the health benefits of better ventilation aboard naval ships, the improved cleanliness of sailors&; bodies, clothing and bedding, and below-dec...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Concept of health and disease
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Manifestations of vitamin C deficiency are
Pseudoparalysis
Sabre tibia
Epistaxis
Craniotabes
0a
single
In Vitamin C deficiency, bones are tender and the infant is reluctant to move his limbs, which are kept in a frog-like position. This may be mistaken for paralysis. Page 127, Ghai essential pediatrics; 6th edition
Pediatrics
Nutrition
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20% loss of blood is supplemented by
Colloids & Crystalloids
Cryoprecipitate
Plasma
Packed calls
0a
multi
(A) Colloids & Crystalloids > Ideally, blood loss should be replaced with crystalloid or colloid solutions to maintain intravascular volume (normovolemia) until the danger of anemia outweighs the risks of transfusion. At that point, further blood loss is replaced with transfusions of red blood cells to maintain hemoglo...
Surgery
Miscellaneous
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Discoloration after death is first seen in?
Dependent parts
Scalp
Face
Arms
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single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Dependent parts o It is seen on dependent parts of the body, therefore site depends upon position of body after death:1) In supine: On posterior dependent portion of body. But not seen on back of shoulder blades, buttocks and back of calves due to contact flattening, i.e. toneless capillaries are comp...
Forensic Medicine
Identification of Dead and Mass Disaster
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Titration of the dose of a drug with the response can be done with which of the following routes of Administration
Sublingual
Transdermal
Inhalation
Subcutaneous
2c
single
Ref-KDT 6/e p9 Inhalation anaesthetic agents like hello than are used in the clinical practice by titration of dose with response
Anatomy
Other topics and Adverse effects
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Amount of ORS given in 4 KG children with diarrhea :
200 ml
300 ml
400 ml
800 ml
0a
single
The family should be provide with at least two days worth of ORS packets. WHO recommends, in addition to infants continued to be breastfed, that children older than six months be given some food before being sent home, which helps to emphasize to parents the importance of continuing to feed the child during diarrhea. B...
Unknown
null
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Inner ear is present in which bone -
Parietal bone
Petrous part of temporal bone
Occipital bone
Petrous part of squamous bone
1b
single
Inner ear lies within the petrous part of temporal bone. Ref. Turner 10/e, p 228; BDC 4/e, Vol. III p 264
ENT
null
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Testmentary capacity refers to -
Ability to make a valid will
Criminal liability
Right to vote
Ability to give evidence
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single
Ref:The essential of forensic medicine and toxicology Dr.K.S NARAYAN REDDY 32nd edition pg no 468 Testamentary capacity is a mental ability of a person to make a will . Will denotes any testamentary document ( S.31, IPC ) .the requirments for a valid wills are as follows a written and propersly signed and witnessed doc...
Forensic Medicine
Special topics
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Ludwig's angina is -
Unstable angina
Prizmetal's angina
Infection of submandibular space
Infection of retropharyngeal space
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Infection of submandibular space o Caldwell-Luc operation is a process of opening the maxillary antrum through canine fossa by sublabial approach and dealing with the pathology inside the antrum.o In this surgery, antrum is reached through a incision in gingivolabial sulcus (from lateral incisor to 2n...
ENT
Head & Neck Infections
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Epispadias is associates with:
Bifid pubic symphysis
Chordee
Anal atresia
Intestial obstruction
1b
single
Epispadias is a rare type of malformation of the penis in which the urethra ends in an opening on the upper aspect (the dorsum) of the penis. Ref: CDST, 12th Edition, Page 631; Urology by Macfarlane, 4th Edition, Page 252; Bailey and Love's Sho Practice of Surgery, 25th Edition, Page 1363; Visual Handbook of Pediatrics...
Surgery
null
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Nicoladini's Branham sign is seen in
Aortic dissection
Buerger's disease
Aneurysm
AV - Fistula
3d
single
Nicoladini's Branham sign is seen in arteriovenous fistula, wherein compression proximal to AV - fistula results in bradycardia.
Surgery
null
96273169-1b6c-4fc6-950a-4922adc2fc85
Drug remaining in the body after 3 half lives is:
12.50%
75%
87.50%
94%
0a
single
null
Pharmacology
null
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Which of the following is positive in Follicular lymphoma
Bcl 2
Bcl 6
Bcl 1
None of the above
0a
multi
* Burkitt lymphoma and Follicular lymphoma arises from Germinal center B cell * Mantle cell lymphoma arises from Naive B cell * Hairy cell leukemia and extranodal marginal zone lymphoma arises from Memory B cell Translocation In :- * Burkitt lymphoma t (8:14) * Follicular lymphoma t (14:18) * Mantle zone lymphoma t(11:...
Pathology
Haematology
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The most common etiological agent for acute bronchiolitis in infancy is:
Influenza virus
Para influenza virus
Rhinovirus
Respiratory syncytial virus
3d
single
Acute bronchiolitis is a serious acute lower respiratory infection in infants affecting children between 1 and 6 months of age. It is most commonly caused by Respiratory syncytial virus. Other causative organisms includes Parainfluenza virus 3, 1 and 2, adenovirus, influenza virus and rarely Mycoplasma pneumonia. Ref: ...
Pediatrics
null
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Not a pa of bony labyrinth
Cochlea
Vestibule
Utricle
Semicircular canal
2c
single
BONY LABYRINTH:The bony labyrinth consists of three pas(a)Cochlea anteriorly (b)Vestibule,in the middle (c)Semicircular canals posteriorly REF.,BDC VOL.3
Anatomy
Head and neck
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Which of the follow ing is a zoonotic disease -
Hydatid cyst
Malaria
Filariasis
Dengue fever
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Hydatid cyst important zoonoses1. Bacterial - Anthrax, Brucellosis, Omithoses, Q-fever, Leptospirosis, TB, Plague, Tularemia, Salmonellosis.2 Viral - Cowpox, Monkeypox, Eastemequine, encephalitis, Ross river fever, Yellowr fever, Japanese encephalitis, Lassa fever. Rabies.Protozoal - Leishmaniasis, To...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable Diseases
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Coracoid process is
Pressure epiphysis
Traction epiphysis
Aberrant epiphysis
Atavistic epiphysis
3d
single
Coracoid process is directed forwards and slightly laterally. It is bent finger like. It is atavistic type of epiphysis. B D Chaurasia 7th edition Page no : 9
Anatomy
Upper limb
3575e0bd-c8ec-4757-94b8-287f4649693f
"Egg shell" calcification in hilar nodes suggest
Asbestosis
Silicosis
Berylliosis
Baritosis
1b
single
Silicosis
Radiology
null
2638d190-43f5-4647-9a4b-277ddb60c612
Howel-Jolly bodies may be seen after -
Hepatectomy
Splenectomy
Pancreatectomy
Cholecystectomy
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Splenectomy Chronic Manifestations of splenectomy include :Marked variation in size and shape of erythrocytes - anisocytosis / poikilocytesHowell - Jolly bodies : nuclear remnantsHeinz bodies : denatured haemoglobingBasophillic stipplingOccasional nucleated erythrocyte in peripheral bloodHowell-Jolly ...
Pathology
Hemolytic anemia
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Mammary gland is which type of gland :
Apocrine
Mesocrine
Endocrine
Exocrine
0a
single
Apocrine glands pinches off the Apex of the cell. Ref: IB Singh textbook of histology 6e pg 54.
Anatomy
General anatomy
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Nerve most commonly injured in the dislocation shown below is:
Axillary nerve
Ulnar nerve
Median nerve
Radial nerve
0a
single
Ans. A. Axillary nerve* The attitude here is one of Inferior dislocation of shoulder- Limb is abducted, by the side, forearm reaching forehead (Salute position) and most common nerve injured in shoulder dislocation is Axillary nerve.* The diagnosis is made clinically by absence of sensations on lateral aspect of forear...
Orthopaedics
Peripheral Nerve Injuries
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What is the fastest, safest and most effective to sterilize a metal impression tray with a solder that melts at a temperature above 175°C?
Filtration
Autoclaving
Dry heat sterilization
Soakig in 2% glutaraldehyde
1b
multi
null
Surgery
null
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Which of the following is an example of a bone that is independent phylogenetically but is now fused with another bone?
Trocanter of femur
Tubercle of humerus
Coracoid process of scapula
Anterior tubercle of talus
2c
multi
Ativastic epiphysis is a phylogenetically independent bone which gets attached to the host bone secondarily to recieve nutrition. Eg are coracoid process of scapula, posterior tubercle of talus or trigonum. Classification of epiphysis : Pressure epiphysis : head of femur and humerus. Traction epiphysis : trochanter of ...
Anatomy
null
47db36b5-ce78-4f11-b404-3412e98698b2
Sistrunk's operation is done for?
Parotid fistula
Thyroglossal fistula
Thyroglossal abscess
Branchial fistula
1b
single
Ans. b (Thyroglossal fistula) (Ref. Bailey and Love 26th/pg. 702) THYROGLOSSAL DUCT CYSTS Embryology # The thyroid gland descends early in fetal life from the base of the tongue towards its position in the lower neck with the isthmus lying over the second and third tracheal rings. # At the time of its descent, the hyoi...
Unknown
null
d594ede4-5571-4681-910a-b8f6300a1f66
Which direct retainer is indicated in the case of an isolated, mesially inclined molar?
1/2 and 1/2 clasp
Ring clasp
Bar clasp
C-clasp
1b
multi
null
Dental
null
e7d7ea18-823a-4e05-89cc-129882954d09
With each quiet inspired breath, the fraction of alveolar air getting replaced would be:
1/2 (half)
1/3rd
1/7th
1/10th
2c
single
At the end of a quiet expiration, the volume of air remaining in the lung is functional residual capacity (FRC). The volume of FRC = 2300 mL. This is the existing alveolar air. With next quiet breath, about 500 mL (TV) is inspired. Of this, 150 mL stays in the dead space and 350 mL air will reach alveoli. This 350 mL a...
Physiology
Respiratory System Pa 1
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All of the following preparations of insulin are rapid and sho-acting EXCEPT:
Lispro
Aspa
Glargine
NPH
2c
multi
Insulin glargine is a long-acting biosynthetic insulin. The onset of action is delayed. It acts for around 24hrs and action stas after 1- 1 30hr ultrasho acting are used for emergency purposes like diabetic ketoacidosis. glargine is not useful in this case (REF. Essential of medical pharmacology K D TRIPATHI 6 Edition,...
Pharmacology
Endocrinology
5c3dc44e-fdce-4a6f-876e-a8eb995eb145
which of the following drug is used in ECT
atropine
labetalol
clonazepam
cefixime
0a
single
HISTORY * Medunna ====IM injection of camphor to induce seizures * Ugo cerletti and lucio bini==== ECT in a catatonic patient INDICATIONS * DEPRESSION SUICIDAL IDEAS-------------- first choice * CATATONIC SCHIZOPHRENIA * SCHIZOPHRENIA * MANIA * ELECTRODE PLACEMENT * Most commonly used=== bi fronto temporal * More cogni...
Anatomy
Treatment in psychiatry
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Which is not a germ cell tumour
Dysgerminoma
Teratoma
Granulosa theca cell tumour
Embryonal cell carcinoma
2c
single
Epithelial Ovarian Tumour Histologic typeSerousMucinousEndometroidClear cell" mesonephroid BrennerMixed epithelial Undifferentiated UnclassifiedCellular type Endosal pineal Endocervical Endometrial Mullerian TransitionalMixedAnaplastic Mesothelioma etc.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Gynaecological oncology