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Water lilly appearance in chest X-ray is suggestive of:
Bronchiectasis
Bronchopleural fistula
Hydatid cyst
Sequestration cyst of lung
2c
single
Ans. Hydatid cyst
Radiology
null
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Drug of choice in drug-induced parkinsonism is :
Levodopa
Benzhexol
Amantidine
Carbidopa
1b
single
Central anticholinergics like trihexyphenidyl (Benzhexol) are the only drugs effective in drug-induced Parkinsonism.
Pharmacology
null
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A 13-year-old known asthmatic presents with severe wheezing and a respiratory rate of 40. Her pulse rate is 120. What is the next best step in management of this patient?
Oxygen and nebulised salbutamol
Oxygen and Metered dose inhaler of salmeterol
Oxygen and intravenous Aminophylline
Oxygen and Intravenous magnesium sulphate
0a
multi
For severe acute asthma | Oxygen & Nebulized salbutamol is recommended Other option- Oxygen and metered dose inhale of salmeterol - for prevention of asthma Oxygen and Intravenous aminophylline - cause toxicity Oxygen & IV Magnesium sulphate - not recommended now days
Medicine
COPD and Asthma
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The difference between primary and secondary healing is
More granulation tissue and fibrosis is seen in secondary healing
Scar is more cosmetic in secondary healing
Secondary healing occurs faster
Surgical wound heal commonly by secondary healing
0a
single
In secondary healing : More granulation tissue and fibrosis occurs. Scar is loss cosmetic. Secondary healing occurs slower. Surgical wounds are clean cut, hence they heal by secondary healing.
Surgery
null
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Stem cells are taken from?
Skin
Bone marrow
Oral mucosa
Elementary tract
1b
single
ANSWER: (B) Bone marrowREF: Harrison s 18th ed ch: 65, 66, 67Stem cells are biological cells found in all multicellular organisms, that can divide (through mitosis) and differentiate into diverse specialized cell types and can self-renewT to produce more stem cellsThere are three accessible sources of autologous adult ...
Pathology
General Immunity
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Medullary carcinoma thyroid arises from -
Parafollicular cells
Cells lining the acini
Capsule of thyroid
Stroma of the gland
0a
single
null
Surgery
null
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'Knudson\'s two stage hypothesis is for –
Glaucoma
Retinoblastoma
Optic glioma
Meningioma
1b
single
Deletion or inactivation of RB gene by two mutations (Knudson's two hit hypothesis) results in occurrence of retinoblastoma.
Ophthalmology
null
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Muscle pain after anaesthesia is caused by –
Vecuronium
D-tubocurare
Suxamethonium
All
2c
multi
Succinylcholine can cause post-operative muscle pain (myalgia, muscle soreness).
Anaesthesia
null
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A male 30 years of age complaints of poor vision in day light which improves in dim light. Which of the following is the most common cause?
Cortical cataract
Morgagnian cataract
Nuclear cataract
Steroid induced cataract
3d
single
Ans. (d) Steroid induced cataractRef: Ducker's ophthalmology 2/e, p. 412; Parson's 20/e, p. 251Steroid induced cataract is posterior subcapsular which causes the said complaints due to its central position. Age favours PSC than nuclear cataract.
Ophthalmology
Lens
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Select the drug which is used to treat antibiotic associated pseudomembranous enterocolitis and is a component of anti H. pylori triple drug regimen :
Amoxicillin
Vancomycin
Metronidazole
Clotrimazole
2c
single
null
Pharmacology
null
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A 15 year old male has nominal aphasia. There is also history of scanty, foul smelling discharge in the past. The patient repos of some bleeding when cleaning the ear. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Extradural abscess
Temporal lobe abscess
Cavernous thrombosis
Lateral sinus thrombophlebitis
1b
single
Ans. is'b'i.e., Temporal lobe abscesslRef: Dhingra Sh/e p. 85Otogenic brain abscessEar infections are the most common cause of brain abscess.Most common site of cerebral abscess is temporal lobe.Due to increased ICT.HeadacheNausea/vomitingLethargy progressing to drowsiness, confusion, stupor and coma.
ENT
null
2b1716e6-96ab-4ba7-8538-83832d93876c
Blood-brain barrier is formed by
Microglia
Oligodendrocytes
Astrocytes
Type II Pneumatocytes
2c
single
The foot process of astrocytes along with the capillary endothelial cells and tight junctions between them form the BBB. The blood-brain barrier(BBB) protects the brain and spinal cord from potentially harmful substances while allowing the gases and nutrients to enter. The tight junction between the endothelial cells o...
Anatomy
Brain
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Watson Jones operation is done for which condition ?
Polio
Muscle paralysis
Neglected clubfoot
Chronic ankle instability
3d
single
ref : maheswari 9th ed
Orthopaedics
Thigh, Knee,Leg,Foot & Ankle injuries
3bdfe8ea-1c09-4256-8819-7521ac50c86b
Most common emotion of man
Fear
Anger
Anxiety
Love
0a
single
null
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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San Joakin valley fever is caused by
B. dermatitidis
Cryptococcous neoformans
Coccidioidomycosis immitis
H. capsulatum
2c
multi
San joakin valley fever ( also known as dese rheumatism) is caused by coccidoides immitis which is a dimorphic fungi. at 37 degree C - it is yeast at 25 degree C - it is mould Ahroconidial arrangement is seen in this fungus ( Rectangular arrangement ) H. capsulatum- cause Darling disease B. dermatitidis- cause Chicago ...
Microbiology
Mycology
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Which of the following is drug of choice for Toxoplasmosis in pregnancy?
Metronidazole
Pyrimethamine
Sulfadiazine
Spiramycin
3d
single
DOC for Toxoplasma.gondi : Pyrimethamine + Sulfadiazine DOC for Toxoplasma.gondi in Immunocompromised : Cotrimoxazole DOC for Toxoplasma.gondi in Pregnancy : Spiramycin
Pharmacology
null
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Familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy is due to amyloidosis of nerves caused by deposition of -
Amyloid associated protein
Mutant Calcitonin
Mutant Transthyretin
Normal transthyretin
2c
single
null
Pathology
null
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Investigation for definitive identification of cryptosporodium: March 2010
ELISA
Immunofluorescence test
Demonstration of oocyte in feces
Fluoroscent staining with auramine
1b
single
Ans. B: Immunofluorescence test Diagnosis of cryptosporidium is made by demonstration of oocyst in feces Methods of detection and confirmation of cryptosporodium Wet mount-In bright-field microscopy using differential interference contrast (DIC), oocysts appear as small round structures (4 to 6 im) similar to yeasts. T...
Microbiology
null
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Red degeneration of fibroid is due to :
Thrombosis of the veins
Infection
Gangrene
Rupture of capsules
0a
single
Thrombosis of the veins
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Which of the following cements is most irritant to pulpal tissues?
Zinc phosphate
Silicate
Glass ionomer
Polycarboxylate
1b
single
Because of its high acidity, silicates were classifed as severe irritant. High acidity can irritate and sometimes lead to irreversible pulpal damage. Ref: Mannapalli ed 3 pg 48
Dental
null
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Following is feature of Fuchs&; heterochromic iridocyclitis -
Heterochromia of iris
Keratic precipitates
cataract
All the above
3d
multi
Fuchs&; heterochromic iridocyclitis is a chronic non-granulomatous type of low grade anterior uveitis typically assosiated with early cataract formation. Clinical features: Heterochromia of iris, Diffuse stromal iris atrophy, (moth-eaten appearence), may cause transillumination defect, Fine stellate KPs at the back of ...
Ophthalmology
Uveal tract
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Who discovered polymerase chain reaction
Walter Gilbert
Barbara Mcclintock
Frederick Sanger
Karry B mullis
3d
single
Karry B mullis discovered PCR.
Microbiology
null
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Referred otalgia from base of tongue or oropharynx is carried by nerve:
Cranial nerve V
Cranial nerve VII
Cranial nerve IX
Cranial nerve X
2c
single
The Jacobson nerve, tympanic branch of glossopharyngeal nerve (cranial nerve IX) directly innervates the ear but also has pharyngeal, lingual, and tonsillar branches to supply the posterior one-third poion of the tongue, tonsillar fossa, pharynx, eustachian tube, and parapharyngeal and retropharyngeal spaces. So any pa...
Anatomy
null
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Which of the following drug prevent these renal stones?
Acetazolamide
Hydrochlohiazide
Mannitol
Furosemide
0a
single
The renal stones are hexagonal in shape so, cystine stonesCarbonic anhydrase inhibitors are useful for cystinuria.Ref: Goodman Gillman 12th ed. Pg: 680
Pharmacology
Kidney
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Which paraneoplastic syndrome is not seen with Small Cell Ca Lung:
PTH
ACTH
ADH
Carcinoid syndrome
0a
multi
Ans. (a) PTH(Ref: Robbins 9th/pg 715-717)Most common variety causing hypercalcemia is Squamous cell Ca, while all other hormones are usually secreted by small cell Ca
Pathology
Respiration
01d060fa-4bb0-4958-a177-b15ee9693bef
Which of the following is not a 2nd generation antihistamine
Cetrizine
Cyclizine
Loratidine
Fexofenadine
1b
single
Ans. b. Cyclizine
Pharmacology
null
423417d8-754d-485b-adf7-bcc7c7b65a38
Anita 15-year-old, complains of heavy periods since 2 months. O/E: wt 40 kg and BP 120/80 mmHg. All of the following investigations are indicated, except:
STSH
Platelet count
Bleeding and clotting time
Estradiol levels
3d
multi
null
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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40 years male presents with translucent scrotal swelling in which it is possible to get above the swelling on examination. What is the most probable diagnosis?
Hydrocele
Indirect inguinal hernia
Varicocele
Sebaceous cyst
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Hydrocele * Hydroceles are typically translucent and it is possible to 'get above the swelling' on examination of the scrotum.Hydrocele* A hydrocele is an abnormal collection of serious fluid in a part of the processus vaginalis, usually the tunica.* Hydrocele fluid contains albumin and fibrinogen. If...
Surgery
Testis & Scrotum
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Microvesicular steatosis is seen in all except -
Alcoholic liver disease
Acute fatty liver of pregnancy
Methotrexate toxicity
Reye's sydromc
2c
multi
Microvesicular steatosis is characterized by small intracytoplasmic fat vacuoles (liposomes) which accumulate in the cell. Common causes are tetracyclines, acute fatty liver of pregnancy, Reye's syndrome, and hepatitis C. Ref Davidson edition23rd pg 823
Medicine
G.I.T
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Which among the following condition can cause an increase in growth hormone level in blood?
Hypoglycemia
Coisol
Methylprednisolone
Glucose
0a
single
Factors that stimulate secretion of growth hormone: Decreased blood glucose Decreased blood free fatty acids Starvation or fasting, protein deficiency Trauma, stress, excitement, exercise Testosterone, estrogen Deep sleep (stage II & IV) Growth hormone-releasing hormone Deoxyglucose Fasting Increase in circulating leve...
Physiology
null
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Which among the following diseases can prove fatal in combination with malnutrition among under 5 Children?
Anemia
Tetanus
Measles
Diarrhoea
2c
single
Measles caused by myxovirus is characterized by fever and catarrhal symptoms of the upper respiratory tract (coryza, cough)Measles tends to be very severe in the malnourished child, carrying a moality up to 400 times higher than in well-nourished children having measles. Additionally severely malnourished children have...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Concept of health and disease
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Which is the watershed area between SMA and IMA that commonly undergoes ischemia?
Hepatic flexure
Splenic flexure
Rectosigmoid Jn.
Ileocolic Jn.
1b
single
Anatomic factors predisposing to colonic ischemia include the narrow caliber of the IMA and occasional vascular variations that lack significant collaterals between the SMA and IMA. Predisposing physiologic factors include the low perfusion pressure at the splenic flexure, a watershed area, a decrease in perfusion asso...
Anatomy
null
ca2176f9-c97e-4bf5-a6aa-94e5c065de3f
All of the following are displacements of Colie's fracture except -
Dorsal tilt
Impaction
Supination
Medial dispalcement
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Medial dispalcement Displacement in colie's fractureo The fracture line runs transversely at the cortico-cancellous junctiono In the majority of the cases, one or more displacements of the distal fragment occuri) Dorsal displacement (Dorsal shift)ii) Dorsal tilt (Dorsal angulation)iii) Lateral displac...
Orthopaedics
Injuries of the Forearm
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All of the following is true about Kevorkian sign except:
Persist even after 1 day of death
Appear within minutes of death
Visualized using ophthalmoscope
Cattle tracking sign
0a
multi
Kevorkian sign/ Cattle trucking sign: It is the earliest change in eye after death. Blood in the retinal vessels appear fragmented, visualized in opthalmoscope. It appears with in few seconds to minutes after death and persists for an hour.
Forensic Medicine
FMT Q Bank
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Umbrella configration on fluorescein angiogrphy is seen in -
Retinitis pigmentosa
Rhegmatous retinal detachment
Central serous retinopathy
Eale's disease
2c
single
Central serous retinopathy is a retinal disorder characterised by serous retinal detachment in the macula affecting mostly young men ages 20-45 yrs. Fluorescein angiography shows two patterns- Ink blot pattern Smoke stack pattern - small hyperfluorescent spot which ascends veically like a smoke stack and gradually spre...
Ophthalmology
Vitreous and retina
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Lathyrism is due to:
Afla toxin
Beta oxalyl amino acid
Saccharin
Cyclamate
1b
single
The toxin present in lathyrus seeds has been identified as Beta oxalyl amino alanine (BOAA). Ref: Park's textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 21stedition, page-597
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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Which of the following statements regarding dyspnoea are True / False? a) Tripod positioned breathing, characterized by sitting with one's hands braced on the knees is indicative of increased airway resistance b) Paradoxical movement of the abdomen a sign of diaphragmatic weakness c) Left atrial failure should be consi...
c,d,e -True a,b -False
a,d,e -True b,c -False
a,b,d,e -True c -False
a,d -True b,c,e -False
2c
multi
Evidence for increased work of breathing (use of accessory muscles of ventilation, and the tripod position) is indicative of increased airway resistance. Paradoxical movement of the abdomen (inward motion during inspiration), a sign of diaphragmatic weakness. Left atrial myxoma or hepatopulmonary syndrome should be con...
Medicine
null
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Not a feature of orbital apex syndrome
Ophthalmoplegia
Amaurosis
Anaesthesia of ophthamic nerve
Enophthalmos
3d
single
A, b, c are triad of orbital apex syndrome.
Ophthalmology
null
ab9ff076-932c-46c2-b802-79bcfbd5c7e9
A child of 3 years will be able to: March 2009
Copy circle
Ride bicycle
Copy cross
Copy triangle
0a
single
Ans. A: Copy Circle Copying a circle: 3 years Rides tricycle: 3 years Copies cross: 4 years Copying triangle: 5 years
Pediatrics
null
0fc975a9-f7a3-4153-9d50-13cc83ff6c34
Kidney size is normal in
Nephronophthisis
ADPCKD
Acquired renal cysts
Medullary sponge kidney
3d
single
Kidney size : Normal - Medullary sponge kidney, Simple renal cysts. Small - Medullary Cystic kidney, Nephronophthisis .
Medicine
null
3418a6cc-c7e2-4bac-9544-8f1c3814de08
Cesarean delivery has following advantage over vaginal delivery
Decreased risk of hemorrhage
Decreased risk of hysterectomy
Decreased rehospitalization rate
Decreased risk of thromboembolism
0a
single
Elective cesarean delivery offers decreased risks for hemorrhage and chorio amnionitis compared to vaginal delivery.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
b6036dc5-5a2c-482a-b963-ee1b39b333ea
Differential diagnosis of a lesion, histologically resembling giant cell tumour in the small bones of the hand/feet, include all of the following except: March 2005
Fibrosarcoma
Enchondroma
Hyperpahyroidism
Aneurysmal bone cyst
0a
multi
Ans. A: Fibrosarcoma Lytic bony lesions: Differential Diagnosis (Mnemonic = FOGMACHINES): F = Fibrous Dysplasia 0 = Osteoblastoma G = Giant Cell Tumour M = Metastasis / Mveloma A = Aneurysmal Bone Cyst C = Chondroblastoma H = Hyperparathyroidism (brown tumours)/ Hemangioma I = Infection N = Non-ossifying Fibroma E = Eo...
Surgery
null
e7304ec3-e146-4f74-91d4-a4237ed64ecf
All of the following manifestations may be associated with lacunar infarcts, except:
Pure motor loss
Pure sensory loss
Ataxia
Quadriplegia
3d
multi
Answer is D (Quadriplegia): Quadriplegia/Quadriparesis are not associated with lacunar infarcts.
Medicine
null
24e15c35-67d3-4c59-9ede-389dde4854de
A middle aged man with chronuc renal failure is diagnostic to have sputum positive pulmonary tuberculosis. His creatinine clearance is 25ml /min. All of the following drugs need modification in doses except
Isoniazid
Streptomycin
Rifamipicin
Ethambutol
2c
multi
Refer Katzung 11/e p826 Rifamipicin is associated with bile Rifamipicin is secreted in bile So it does not require dose adjustment min renal failure
Pharmacology
Chemotherapy
a99d5a89-d701-43bb-ab73-efb448fbc96d
Febrile response in CNS is mediated by all except
Bacterial toxin
IL-l
IL-6
Interferon
2c
multi
Fever is produced in response to substances called pyrogens that act by stimulating prostaglandin synthesis in the vascular and perivascular cells of hypothalamus. They can be classified as: Exogenous pyrogens - Endotoxin of gram ‘-’ bacteria, superantigens (gram ‘+’ bacteria). Endogenous pyrogens - IL-1, TNF-alpha, C...
Pathology
null
101ac27c-5598-4428-8793-9556311d5d16
A patient presented with interstitial pneumonia,denied being bitten by insects.Of the following rickettsial diseases, which could have been caused without an insect bite?
Scrub typhus
Rickettsial pox
Brill-Zinsser disease
Q fever
3d
single
- Since the patient denied of being bitten by insects, the most likely rickettsial disease is Q fever. - Since out of 4 option only Q fever has no ahropod transmission . - It is transmitted by aerosol. - It is caused by Coxiella burnetti. - No rash occur in Q fever In scrub typhus vector is trombiculid mite In ricketts...
Microbiology
Systemic Bacteriology (Haemophilus, Yersinia, Spirochaetes, Ricketssia, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma and Miscellaneous Bacteria)
c479331e-a017-4ddb-bf0b-8583ba34249a
Malignant neoplasms shows all the following features EXCEPT
Disorganized cell structure
Encapsulation
Invasion of blood vessels
Rapid, erratic growth
1b
multi
null
Pathology
null
2609434b-0f22-41a2-9e8e-597ba7a6a159
JSB stain is used for which parasite ?
Malaria
Filaria
Kala azar
Sleeping sickness
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Malaria JSB (Jaswant-Singh-Bhattacherji) stain is a fairly rapid staining method for the detection of malarial parasites. This stain is superior to the field's stain because the parasites stain clearer and both thick and thin smears can be stained. However, preparations fade quite rapidly and this sta...
Microbiology
null
093e1f49-b08c-474b-9c01-e84369a4d445
Which of the following surgery is not contraindicated below 12 years of age?
Rhinoplasty
FESS
SMR
Septoplasty
1b
single
FESS is the only surgery which can be perform before 17 years. In rarest circumstances, septal surgery is performed in children, septoplasty is also done and never SMR.
ENT
null
ce374d31-6e82-45dd-9ab7-33d142485e8b
Minimum effective dose of ethinyl estradiol in combination oral pills is:
10 mg
35 mg
50 mg
75 mg
0a
single
Ans. is a, i.e. 10mgRef: Dutta Obs. 6th/ed, p542; Shaw 15th/ed, p231"Intensive pharmacological research clinical trials conducted to minimise the adverse effects of estrogen without reducing the contraceptive efficacy, resulted in lowering the dose of oestrogen to a minimum of 20mg or even 15mg"Thus, Remember: Low dose...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Contraceptives
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All of the following reactions are catalyzed by microsomal enzymes EXCEPT:
Glucuronidation
Acetylation
Oxidation
Reduction
1b
multi
- Acetylation is done by N-acetyl transferase which is a non-microsomal enzyme. - Most of the Phase 1 reactions and Glucuronidation is done by microsomal enzymes.
Pharmacology
null
638ba4b1-e6ea-4950-b9d0-6bcddecd9da4
Accessory muscle of mastication:
Risorius
Orbicularis oris
Buccinator
Platysma
2c
single
Ans. C BuccinatorRef: Gray's Anatomy 41st ed. P 495* It is a thin quadrilateral muscle of cheek, occupies the interval between maxilla and mandible.* It compresses the cheek against the teeth and gums during mastication and assists the tongue in directing the food between teeth.Classically the muscles of mastication ar...
Anatomy
Neuroanatomy
730f6f32-3d91-4112-bcac-94b81b1b80b2
Conjugate vaccines are available for the prevention of invasive disease caused by all of the following except - rpt
H influenzae
Strep pneumoniae
N. Meningitidis (group C)
N. Meningitidis (group B)
3d
multi
Question repeated
Microbiology
Bacteriology
ea17a0fb-f6dd-478c-b7e6-3cb929b53f3d
Which of the following is an immature defense mechanism?
Anticipation
Humor
Suppression
Regression
3d
single
Regression is where a person returns back to earlier phase of development to avoid the tensions & conflicts of present phase of development. Ex: A businessman who is stressed because of financial problems goes to a park & plays with children.
Psychiatry
null
e6b8a3ae-8b67-4faf-93b1-125ef00bba87
What is the advantage of fixed dose combination of drugs.
Increases efficacy of drug
Decreases adverse effects
Patient compliance improved
All of the above
3d
multi
Ans. D. All of the aboveAdvantages of FDC:Safe and effective.Reduces "pill burden" a Enhancing overall treatment outcome.Increases efficiency.Reduce incidence of adverse drug effects.Improves patient compliance.Offers low cost (compared to individual components of active ingredients).
Pharmacology
null
95a6ecb8-81f0-4c3f-aed9-15bbb0bee167
Live attenuated vaccines are A/E-
Measles
Rabies
Oral polio
Yellow fever
1b
single
null
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
a4d3473e-4856-4384-a6dc-9664e9de0b17
Characteristics of normal distribution curve includes:
Bell Shaped
Symmetrical
Mean=median=mode=0
All of the above
3d
multi
Characteristics of normal distribution curve: Bell Shaped Symmetrical  Asymptotic – The two tails never touches the X-axis Standard deviation = variance Mean=median=mode=0 (Coincide)
Dental
null
7796fbda-6623-4ba3-9e29-92165033eecf
Causes of physiological jaundice :
T Hb-F destruction
Conversion of bilirubin to urobilinogen
Inadequate conjugation of bilirubin
All the above
3d
multi
All the above
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
e1bf2923-7c02-4e5d-840c-d6542dd46042
Which of the following congenital lesion is deformity:
Potter sequence
CTEV
Congenital heart disease
Cleft lip
1b
single
Ans: B (CTEV) CONGENITAL ANOMALIES Robbins 7th/470-74# Congenital anomalies are morphologic defects that are present at birth, but some, such as cardiac defects and renal anomalies, may not become clinically apparent until years later.The term congenital does not imply or exclude a genetic basis for the birth defect. I...
Pathology
Disease of Infancy & Childhood
b661dc60-9261-4789-a72a-545781089948
NOT a true content of Inguinal canal among the following is
Vas deferens
Pampiniform plexus of Veins
Ilioinguinal nerve
Artery to Vas
2c
multi
Ilioinguinal nerve is NOT a true content of Inguinal canal
Anatomy
null
83dcf2bd-6d11-425a-895d-68b24f4ff9db
Keratomalacia is due to -
Vit-A deficiency
Keratoconus
Vitamin E deficiency
Also seen in retinitis pigmentosa
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Ans. is 'a' i.e., Vit-A deficiency o Keratomalacia It is a common condition in developing countries and is due to deficiency of vitamin A.o The condition is usually bilateral.o In keratomalacia, the cornea becomes dull and insensitive, hazy and yellow infiltrates form until finally the whole tissue undergoes necrosis a...
Ophthalmology
Cornea
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A woman at 32 weeks of pregnancy, presents with Labour pains. On examination, her cervix is dilated and Uterine contractions are felt. The management is:
Isoxsuprine hydrochloride
Dilatation and Evacuation
Termination of pregnancy
Wait and watch
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Now, in this case note - patient is presenting at 32 weeks (i.e., third trimester) with cervix dilated and uterine contractions are felt, which indicate it is a case of early preterm labour and should be managed by giving tocolytics i.e. isoxsuprine hydrochloride. The tocolytic will delay labor by 48 hours, in the mean...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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Ribs develop from ?
Endothoracic fascia
Para axial mesenchyme
Deep intercostal fascia
Superficial intercostal fascia
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Ribs which are attached to veebra posteriorly is derived from paraxial mesenchyme which is derived from mesoderm. Mesoderm - Paraxial Mesoderm, Intermediate Mesoderm, Lateral plate Mesoderm Paraxial mesoderem forms somites -sclerotome, myotome and dermatome. Sclerotome forms veebra and ribs. Myotome forms skeletal musc...
Anatomy
General Embryology 2
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HHV - 8 causes all the following disease except
Kaposi sarcoma
Castleman's disease
Primary effusion lymphoma
Duncan syndrome
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multi
Duncan syndrome is lymphoproliferative syndrome caused by EBV(HHV - 4).
Microbiology
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In cerebral angiography, the dye is injected through –
Femoral artery
Brachial artery
Axillary artery
Radial artery
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On MRI, diagnostic confusion occasionally arises between arachnoid cysts and epidermoid cysts. The two masses may have similar characteristics on T1-weighted and T2-weighted images, and neither shows enhancement with gadolinium. However, arachnoid cysts follow CSF signals on all sequences, in particular on FLAIR sequen...
Radiology
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Steroid induced cataract
Nuclear cataract
Cupuliform cataract
Posterior subcapsular cataract
Anterior subcapsular cataract
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Drug induced cataract Coricosteroid-induced cataract Posterior subcapsular opacities are associated with the use of topical as well as systemic steroids. Prolonged use of steroids in high doses may result in cataract formation. Children are more susceptible than adults. Reference: A.K.Khurana; 6th edition; Page no:195
Ophthalmology
Optics and refraction
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'Bulla spread sign' is seen in :
Herpes gestational
Bullous pemphigoid
Pemphigus vulgaris
Herpes simplex
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In the traditional "bulla spread" sign or Lutz sign, the margin of an intact bullae is first marked by a pen. Slow, careful and unidirectional pressure applied by a finger to the bulla causes peripheral extension of the bulla beyond the marked margin. The bulla thus extended has an irregular angulated border in pemphig...
Skin
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Pulsus paradoxus is present in -
Emphysema
Pulmonary embolism
Hypovolemic shock
All of the above
3d
multi
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Medicine
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If Apgar score is 6 then:
Child is normal
Child is moderately distressed
Severely distressed
It requires immediate resuscitation
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single
Ans. b. Child is moderately distressedApgar evaluation of new-born infantsEvaluation0 Point1 Point2 PointsHeart rate0<100/min>100/minRespirationNoneIrregular, shallow, gaspsGood, CryingColourBluePale, blue extremitiesPinkMuscle ToneNoneWeak, passiveActiveReflex irritabilityNoneFacial grimaceActive withdrawalINFERENCE O...
Pediatrics
New Born Infants
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Microsomia" is defined as -
Bih weight below 90th percentile
Bih weight below 10th percentile
Bih weight below 20th percentile
Bih weight below 50th percentile
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single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Bih weight below 10' percentile Microsomia means small for date baby, i.e. newborn baby with a bih weight less than 10th percentile.
Pediatrics
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steven johnsons syndrome is a side effect of
carbamezepine
lithium
clozapine
clonazepam
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- SIDE EFFECTS OF THE DRUG - APLASTIC ANEMIA - AGRANULOCYTOSIS - Hyponatremia - Steven Johnson's syndrome - Liver enzyme elevation - It has teratogenic potential Ref.kaplon and sadock, synopsis of psychiaty, 11 th edition, pg no.923
Anatomy
Pharmacotherapy in psychiatry
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All of the following are true about interstitial lung disease, Except:
Decreased FVC
Decreased FEV1
Decreased FEV 1 /FVC
Decreased Diffusion capacity
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multi
Answer is C (Decreased FEVI/FVC): Interstial lung diseases produce a restrictive pattern on Pulmonary function testing and are characterized by a normal or elevated FEVIFVC ratio which is greater than 0.7 FEV and FVC are both reduced in interstitial lung disease but the decrease in FEVI is in propoion to decrease in FV...
Medicine
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Drug of choice for Norwegian scabies
permethrin 5%
Lindane1%
Oral ivermectin
Sulphur6%
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Drug of choice for Norwegian scabies - Oral ivermectin 200ug/kg/dose, two doses 10 days apa. topicals are not effective in the treatment as the crusted plaques will hinder the absorption of topical drugs. iadvl textbook of dermatology page 459
Dental
Fungal infections, Scabies, Pediculosis
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True about vibrio vulnificus -
Causes diarrhea commonly
Halophilic
Drag of choice is penicillin
Produces shiga toxin
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Halophiiic V. Vulnificuso V. vulnificus is a halophiiic vibrio. It has been linked to two distinct syndrome. V. VulnificusPrimary sepsisy Occurs in patients with underlying liver diseasey Occurs due to ingestion of raw oystersy Incubation period - 16 hoursy Begins with malaise, chills, fever and prost...
Microbiology
Bacteria
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Multinucleated giant cells are seen in smear from the lesions of: March 2013
Poliovirus
Herpes simplex virus
Rabiesvirus
HIV
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single
Ans. B i.e. Herpes simplex virus Herpes simplex and herpes zoster viruses cause abnormal cell division in epidermal cells, and this creates multinucleated giant cells. These are epidermal cells that are much larger than the normal epidermal cells, and they contain multiple nuclei.
Microbiology
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Multienzyme complex in humans
Fatty acid synthetase
Malonyl CoA Carboxylase
Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase
Adenosine phosphoribosyl transferase
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Fatty acid synthetase  Enzymes used in the fatty acid synthesis are multienzyme complexes:- Acetyl-CoA carboxylase Fatty acid synthase
Biochemistry
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Quinsy is
Pertonsillar abscess
Infratemparal space infection
Para Pharyngeal space infection
Lateral pharyngeal space infection
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single
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Surgery
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Which of the following is/arc didactic methods of health communication?
Group discussion
Workshop
Demonstration
All
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multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Demonstration
Social & Preventive Medicine
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'Dawn phenomenon' refers to:
Early morning hypoglycemia
Non-ketotic hyperglycemia
Pre breakfast hyperglycemia
Recurrent hypoglycemia
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single
A more common cause of pre breakfast hyperglycemia is the waning of the evening or bedtime insulin and/or the dawn phenomenon. That is, reduced tissue sensitivity to insulin between 5am and 8am (dawn), due to spikes of growth hormone released hours before, at onset of sleep. For hyperglycemia due to waning of overnight...
Biochemistry
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Lung cysts are caused by which parasite -
Ascaris
Toxocara
Trypanosoma
Echinococcus
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single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Echinococcus LOCALIZATION OF PARASITE IN HUMAN BODYOrgan/ tissueProtozoan parasitesHelminthsMuscle* Toxoplasma gondii* Trichinella spiralis* Gnathostoma spinigerum* Spirometra* Echinococcus* Taenia solium (cysticercus cellulosae)Brain* Acanthamoeba sp* Entamoeba histolytica* Naegleria fowleri* Plasmod...
Microbiology
Parasitology
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You have noticed ape like thumb in a 30 years young man from bihar who is a known patient of leprosy? Which of the following test is not done to show the nerve involved in this condition?
Card test
Pen test
Benediction sign (pointing index deformity)
Oschner clasp sign
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Common in leprosy-The involvement of the: median nerve at the wrist ulnar nerve at the elbow common peroneal nerve at the fibular head Here median nerve (C5-T1) is involved all other tests done for median nerve palsy Card test is done for ulnar nerve A high/proximal lesion of the median nerve manifests in the hand of b...
Orthopaedics
Nerve Injuries - 1
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Trypsin cleaves
Arginine
Glutamate
Lysine
Proline
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Activation of zymogens: Enteropeptidase (formerly called enterokinase), an enzyme synthesized by and present on the luminal surface of intestinal mucosal cells of the brush border membrane, conves the pancreatic zymogen trypsinogen to trypsin by removal of a hexapeptide from the N-terminus of trypsinogen. Trypsin subse...
Biochemistry
Structure and function of protein
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Interstitial cells of cajal are located in
Gi
Hea
Lung
Bone
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Interstitial cells of cajal are located in the gastrointestinal tract They act as pace makers and produce slow waves which help in peristalsis Ref: Guyton and Hall textbook of medical physiology 12th edition ,page no :396
Physiology
G.I.T
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The earliest morphological evidence of ovulation is:
Pseudo stratification
Basal vacuolation
Decrease in glycogen content
Predecidual reaction
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single
Subnuclear (basal) vacuolation : Ist HPE evidence of ovulation ( evidence of progesterone secretion ) Endometrial biopsy Invasive test EBX: HPE (Formalin) and AFB for TB( Normal saline ) Done usually 2-4 days before expected date of menses(D24 - D26) Not done Post menses Secretory endometrium( Progesterone acts) on EBx...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Tests of Ovulation
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All the following are true regarding dietary fibres EXCEPT:
Increases stool transit time
Binds to bile salt and reduce its reabsorption
Inhibit faecal mutagen synthesis
Reduces post prandial glucose level
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Ans: a (Increases stool transit time) Ref: Park, 20th ed. Pg. 530 Dietary fibre * Non starch polysaccharide which is physiologically important component of the diet. * Broadly divided into cellulose and non cellulose polysaccharide. * Non cellulose polysaccharide include hemicellulose, pectin, storage polysaccharide li...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Nutrition and Health
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Which of the following aminoacids is a component of Thioredoxin reductase-
Selenocysteine
Cysteine
Methionine
Homocysteine
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Ans. is 'a' i.e., Selenocysteine* The 21st proteinogenic aminoacid is selenocysteine (It is represented as sec or as U).* Selenocysteine is a component of:# Thioredoxin reductase# 5' deiodinase# Glutathione peroxidase* Selenocysteine is coded by one of the stop codons UGA, if it is followed by selenocysteine insertion ...
Biochemistry
Proteins and Amino Acids
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In osteosynthesis all are used except:
Lag screw
Wires
Clampy bone plate
Eyelet wiring
3d
multi
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Surgery
null
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The prognosis of rapidly proliferating glomerulonephritis (Crescentric GN) depends upon
Number of crescents
Size of crescents
Shape of crescents
Cellularity of crescents
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Ans. is 'a' No. of crescents (Ref: Robbins (Basic) 6/e, p453]Following lines from Robbins (Basics) gives us fair idea of the answer.Robbins says about rapidly progressive glomerulo nephritis that.- " prognosis can be roughly related to the number of crescents; patients with crescents in less than 80% ~ of the glomeruli...
Pathology
Glomerular Diseases
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Angiofibroma bleeds excessively because:
It lacks a capsule
Vessels lack a contractile component
It has multiple sites of origin
All of the above
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multi
Angiofibroma is a benign, vascular, locally invasive tumor. It has a fibrous stroma with irregular vascular channels, lined by endothelial cells without elastic membrane. Smooth muscle are often absent or incompletely present in it due to which it has tendency to bleed profusely. It is usually found in adolescent boys ...
ENT
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Head shape in Down's syndrome is:
Mesocephalic
Dolichocephalic
Brachycephalic
Acephalic
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General manifestations of Down’s Syndrome of Skull a. Brachycephalic (round) skull resulting in a flattened face and occiput. b. Presence at birth of third fontanelle. Just anterior to the posterior fontanelle. c. Flat nasal bridge with a small maxilla. Eyes a. Oblique palpebral fissures with prominent epicanthic folds...
Dental
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Eaton Lambe syndrome is associated with
Anti P/Q antibody
Anti HU antibody
Anti Jo 1 antibody
Large cell carcinoma
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Lambe-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by muscle weakness of the limbs. In normal neuromuscular function, a nerve impulse is carried down the axon (the long projection of a nerve cell) from the spinal cord. At the nerve ending in the neuromuscular junction, where the impulse ...
Medicine
Oncology
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Sin of Gomorrah is also known as:
Anal coitus
Oral coitus
Lesbianism
Bestiality
1b
single
Oral coitus
Forensic Medicine
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Commonest type off Hodgkins lymphoma is -
Nodular sclerosis
Lymphocytic depletion
Lymphocytic predominant
Mixed cellularity
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single
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Pathology
null
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Midpalmar space of hand communicates with all except -
Forearm space
Fascial sheath of 1st lumbrical
Fascial sheath of 2nd lumbrical
Fascial sheath of 3rd lumbrical
1b
multi
First lumbrical is a content of thenar space, not midpalmar space.
Anatomy
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Presynaptic facilitation is caused by
Prolonged opening of calcium channels
Prolonged opening of chloride channels
Prolonged opening of sodium channels
Prolonged closure of potassium channels
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single
Presynaptic facilitation: when a third neuron facilitates the presynaptic neuron at it ternimal end is called presynaptic facilitation It causes increased neurotransmitters by opening ca+ channals Ref:Guyton and Hall textbook of medical physiology 12th edition,page number:675,676,677
Physiology
General physiology
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BIRAD's Score is designed to
Maintain uniformity in the repoing of imaging findings of various breast diseases
Prognosticate CA Breast
Evaluate the effect of brachial aery thrombosis
Clinicoradiological association of breast malignancy
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Answer- A. Maintain uniformity in the repoing of imaging findings of various breast diseasesBIRADS stands for Breast Imaging-Repoing and Data System. It's a quality assurance tool developed by American college of Radiology.The system is designed to standardize both the repoing of imaging findings and the recommendation...
Surgery
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Hallucination and illusion are disturbances in
Thought
Perception
Sensation
Mood
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multi
Ans. b (Perception ) (Ref. Kaplan & Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry, 10th ed., p. 278)Hallucination and illusion are disturbance in perception.Schizophrenia is a heterogeneous syndrome characterized by perturbations of language, perception, thinking, social activity, affect, and volition.Key Symptoms Of Depersonalizati...
Psychiatry
Symptoms & Signs
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Which of the following drugs inhibits de novo synthesis of purines?
Cyclosporine
Tacrolimus
Mycophenolate
Infliximab
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single
By inhibiting the enzyme IMP (Inosine 5' Monophosphate) dehydrogenase, mycophenolate inhibits the de novo synthesis of purines.
Pharmacology
Targeted Anticancer Drugs and Immunosuppressants
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Not a common feature of Duchene muscular dystrophy is?
X- linked recessive
Gower sign positive
Distal muscle involvement
Pseudo hypertrophy
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ANSWER: (C) Distal muscle involvementREF: Nelson's 18th ed p. 2541Duchene muscular dystrophy is the most common hereditary neuromuscular disease affecting all races and ethnic groups. The abnormal gene is on the X chromosome at the Xp21 locus and is one of the largest genes identified.Becker muscular dystrophy is the s...
Pediatrics
Genetic Approach to Pediatric Medicine
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A bacterial disease that has been associated with the 3 "Rs" i.e. rats, ricefields, and rainfall is-
Leptospirosis
Plague
Melioidosis
Rodent - bite fever
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multi
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Microbiology
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