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Deficiency of enzyme in Tay–Sack disease –
Galactosidase
Hexosaminidase
Acid lipase
Glucosidase
1b
single
null
Pediatrics
null
b1e34e84-4546-4d39-9f1e-378dc5bb8865
Number of permanent teeth at 8 years:
6
8
12
16
2c
single
Ans. C. 12ToothLateral incisor (upper)Eruption7 to 9 monthsLateral incisor (lower)10-12 monthsFirst molar12 to 14 monthsCanine17 to 18 monthsSecond molar20 to 30 months ToothFirst molarEruption6 to 7 yearsCentral incisor6 to 8 yearsLateral incisor7 to 9 yearsFirst bicuspid9 to 11 yearsSecond bicuspid10 to 12 yearsCanin...
Forensic Medicine
null
392c1cdf-de76-4fb8-9d5c-f34868d6e85f
In which of the following situations should a court refuse to overturn a living will?
At the patient's request, even if he or she is delirious
If the patient is pregnant
If it has been many years since the signing
To allow an organ recipient 1 month to obtain a donated organ
3d
multi
Living wills represent the chance for patients to declare their wishes in advance of situations in which they become no longer competent to do so. They are revocable by the patient at any time and are automatically invalid if the patient is pregnant, as another being is involved. Living wills can be set aside if a long...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Miscellaneous (Gynae)
60518f31-c3a6-4734-bfde-5cbb86297a94
Which does't cause hemolysis in G 6 PD deficiency-
Oestrogen
Salicylates
Primaquine
Nitrofurantoin
0a
single
null
Medicine
null
12efbde9-84fc-4401-9d09-c4d6a10894b6
Incidence of suicide is-(
8-10 / 100 population
8-10 / 10000 population
8-10 / 1 lac population
8-10 / 10 lac population
2c
single
C i.e. 8-10/1 lac population
Psychiatry
null
3270470b-7a41-4e2a-ac7b-f8f10adfc350
The mechanism by which ergometrine stops postpaum hemorrhage is that it:
Causes vasoconstriction of uterine aeries
Increases tone of uterine muscle
Promotes coagulation
Induces platelet aggregation
1b
single
All drugs used in PPH including oxytocin, misoprostol and ergometrine cause uterine contraction. The blood vessels are pressed in the uterine muscle and bleeding stops Indications to sta oxytocin Post paum hemorrhage Uterine ineia Breast engorgement due to abnormal milk ejection reflex
Pharmacology
Endocrine
1e9dc85d-3b48-4b8e-81c5-7e2318469a27
Which of the following has poorest oral bioavailability ?
Oseltamivir
Zanamivir
Rimantidine
Amantadine
1b
single
null
Pharmacology
null
3051a4fd-599a-48cf-8449-c5fef2ea6abc
Lt border of the heart in CXR is formed by – a) Pulmonary arteryb) Pulmonary veinc) Abdominal aortad) Arch of aortae) Rt ventricles
b
c
ad
ab
2c
single
The left margin of heart is formed by aortic knuckle (prominence due to aortic arch), pulmonary trunk, left auricle, and left ventricle.
Radiology
null
7fa8740f-aa2b-4ba6-9192-ced63fba41a5
What is the surgical indication for performing the Hunterian Ligation operation?
Aneurysm
Varicose veins
A V fistulas
Acute aerial ischemia Ans
0a
single
Hunterian ligation (parent vessel occlusion) is generally only considered if occlusion of the aneurysm neck is dangerous or impossible. It reduces flow past the aneurysm, often reducing the size of the lesion and even occasionally causing spontaneous thrombosis. Ref: Neurosurgery: Principles and Practice By Anne J. Moo...
Surgery
null
3876ed8e-09ff-4974-a7c4-b9130d43ec0a
In a person with normal kidneys and normal lungs who has chronic metabolic acidosis, you would expect to find all of the following, compared with normal, except:
Increased renal excretion of NH4Cl
Decreased urine pH
Decreased urine HCO3- excretion
Increased plasma HCO3- concentration
3d
multi
Chronic metabolic acidosis : is, by definition, associated with Decreased HCO3- Increased excretion of NH4Cl occurs with renal compensation for the acidosis Respiratory compensation for the acidosis increases the ventilation rate, resulting in Decreased plasma Pco2.
Physiology
Excretory System (Kidney, Bladder) Acid-Base Balance
1c475009-2b02-4043-ade4-e7e8a6b1032d
Most common cause of gastric varices is
Splenic vein thrombosis
Splenectomy
Cirrhosis
Mesenteric thrombosis
2c
single
Most common cause of gastric varices : Cirrhosis Most common cause of isolated gastric varices : Splenic vein thrombosis Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno : 1232
Anatomy
G.I.T
9027c0c8-cdea-41d4-86b1-b121aee4a0b5
Vitamin A is stored mainly as retinol esters in -
Kidney
Muscle
Liver
Retina
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' Liver Absorption, transport and storage of vitamin A.Absorption in intestineof vitamin A derived from animal sourceRetinol esters present in the diet are hydrolyzed in the intestinal mucosa, releasing retinol and free fatty acids.of vitamin A derived from plant source. b carotenes derived from plant source ...
Biochemistry
Vitamins
ea3c736a-bdc2-4c1b-ba13-13739c037151
In HIV, which cells are affected
CD4
CD8
Monocytes
Lymphocytes
0a
single
null
Pathology
null
3faae849-fad6-41da-8149-f8de92574629
HER-2/ neu receptor play a role in:
Predicting therapeutic response
Determining treatment for recurrence of tumor
Diagnosis of breast Ca
Screening of breast Ca
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Predicting therapeutic response o Overexpression of HER-2/neu in breast cancer patients is associated with poor prognosis and increases disease recurrence. o Overexpression HER-2/neu also predicts good response to transtuzumab (Herceptin), a drug approved for HER-2/ neu overexpressing breast cancer. o...
Pharmacology
null
f0beb4d8-2c66-4f9a-9cca-07a5912560db
Cobra poison is: Kerala 09; FMGE10; Bihar 12
Neurotoxic
Myotoxic
Cardiotoxic
Vasculotoxic
0a
single
Ans. Neurotoxic
Forensic Medicine
null
e192b598-6797-4af1-8a80-098fb3e414e9
Hutchinson's teeth are seen in
Early congenital spirochete infection
Late congenital syphilis
Rickets
Scurvy
1b
single
It is a common pattern of presentation for congenital syphilis, and consists of three phenomena aka Hutchinson triad: Interstitial keratitis Hutchinson incisors Eighth nerve deafness.
Pediatrics
null
039c4ff3-d25a-4ca8-9bb0-4694a0062544
Which drug is given as a single dose to prevent mother to child HIV transmission: March 2007
Didanosine
Nevirapine
Acyclovir
Nelfinavir
1b
single
Ans. B: Nevirapine Majority of mother to child transmission of HIV-1 occurs during the intrapaum period. Mechanism of veical transmission include infection after rupture of the membranes and direct contact of the fetus with infected secretions of blood from the maternal genital tract. Nevirapine is a non-nucleoside rev...
Medicine
null
89972c0f-4237-480b-92d7-7f14cdc32a6f
Artery responsible for bleeding in hemoptysis is?
Bronchial artery
Pulmonary artery
Intersegmental artery
Intercostal collaterals
0a
single
ANSWER: (A) Bronchial arteryREF: Harrison's 17th ed table 34-1The bronchial arteries, which originate either from the aorta or from intercostal arteries and are therefore part of the high-pressure systemic circulation, are the source of bleeding in bronchitis or bronchiectasis or with endobronchial tumors.
Medicine
Blood
9cee2308-46da-409b-bdd0-5145a6c6a17b
Most common cause of gas gangrene -
Cl welchii
Clsepticum
Clnovyi
Clhistolyticum
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Cl welchii o Most common cause of gas gangrene is Cl perfringens (Cl welchii) causing 80% of cases of gas gangrene,o Other causes are Cl septicum, Cl novyi and Cl histolyticum.
Microbiology
Clostridium
b138159a-1dec-4e37-8681-81296d7b3684
All are true regarding mesothelioma except?
Bilaterally symmetrical
Associated with asbestos exposure
Histopathalogy shows biphasic pattern
Occurs in late middle age
0a
multi
• Malignant mesothelioma is MC tumor of the pleura • In 20% of malignant mesotheliomas, the tumor arises from peritoneum • Exposure to asbestos is the major known risk factor • More common in males, most common after 40 years of age. • Three types: Epithelial, sarcomatous, and biphasic • Epithelial types are associated...
Surgery
null
63bccdf6-6f90-4720-ac9a-7b375c374355
Atlanto axial joint is which type of a joint?
Pivot
Condylar
hinge
biaxial
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Pivot Classification of JointsA. Fibrous joints* Lack intervening cartilage and hence have restricted mobility.1. Gomphosis2. Syndesmosis::Dento-alveolar pegInferior tibiofibular jointPosterior part of sacroiliac jointInterosseous membrane of forearm3. Schindylesis4. Sutures of the skull:Vomer - sphen...
Anatomy
Head & Neck
68c8d6cc-c205-423b-b702-c8c3b104820b
All of the following indicators represent Human Development Index, except:
Life Expectancy at Bih
Life Expectancy at 1 year of age
Education
GDP
1b
multi
Human Development Index (HDI) is defined as "a composite index combining indicators representing three dimensions, longevity (life expectancy at bih), knowledge (adult literacy rate and mean years of schooling) and income (real GDP per capita in purchasing power parity in US dollars)." Ref: Preventive and Social Medici...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
8cf0bad0-d4df-486c-9aff-ec21373f2d36
A patient presents to you with the features of biliary obstruction. He gives history of the consumption of fish while on the trip. Which of the following is most probable etiology
Clonorchis sinensis
Ancylostoma
Strongyloides
Enterobius
0a
single
Ans. a. Clonorchis sinensis
Surgery
null
1b3b9d51-d54d-4f88-acc5-33ec5447a8e3
Spermatocoeles are most commonly found at -
The Head of epidydimis
Testis
Prostate
Seminal Vescicles
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., The Head of epidydimis o A spermatocele is a benign cystic accumulation of sperm that arises from the head of the epididymis. Although often disconcerting to the patient when noticed, these lesions are benign. Spermatoceles can develop in varying locations, ranging from the testicle itself to location...
Surgery
Miscellaneous (Testis & Scrotum)
eb1fe9df-69d7-45da-ba50-7baa5fce7455
Which of the following histological type lung carcinoma has worst prognosis -
Squamous cell CA
Adenocarcinoma
Alveolar-carcinoma
Small cell carcinoma
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Small cell CA o Small cell carcinomas are the most aggresive of lung tumors, metastatize widely and are virually incurable by surgical means.
Pathology
Lung Tumors
0b255ba1-b993-4d44-b7f4-a303f55d64d6
In perimenopausal women with menorrhagia we rule out all carcinoma except :
Ovary
Uterus
Fallopian tube
Endometrium
0a
multi
Ovary
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
820378fb-7dda-4afb-8d7b-691b6f3104ea
35 years male presents with a swelling in scrotum that is non tender and seperate from testes and on transillumination, chinese lantern pattern is seen diagnosis
Vaginal hydrocele
Inguinal harnia
Epididymal cyst
Varicocele
2c
single
Answer- C. Epididymal cystCysts of the epididymis (multiloculated epididymal cyst, spermatocele) are not swrounded by fluid and for this reason are felt as swellings above, behind the testis, which is also easily palpable in this situation.Because of the septation, multiloculated epididlmal cysts have a characteristic ...
Surgery
null
29984ee7-faea-4d01-9f9f-585e7462c786
what is the most commonly abused substance which course dependence
Cocaine
Heroin
Amphetamine
cannabis
1b
single
Dependence causing potential is higher with heroin compared to other drugs ,cannabis the among the list. ref : narayana reddy
Forensic Medicine
All India exam
a12cb1d2-76bc-4670-8f4b-34b9681c74ec
Citric acid concentration in MTAD is:
4.25%
3.75%
1%
0.50%
0a
single
Composition Tetracycline: – It is bacteriostatic, broad spectrum antibiotic. – It has low pH and acts as calcium chelator. – It removes smear layer. – It has property of substantivity.  – It promotes healing. Citric acid (4.25%): It is bactericidal in nature and removes smear layer. Detergent (Tween 80): It decrease...
Dental
null
177a7b16-f9f0-45de-a56d-bcab181481f9
Reversible dementia is a feature of:
Alzheimer's disease
Pick's disease
Multiinfarct dementia
Hypothyroidism
3d
single
Ans: D (Hypothyroidism) Ref: Harrison 's Textbook of Internal MedicineExplanationDementiaIt is a syndrome characterized byMemory disturbances (typically acquisition & recent memory are impaired)Agnosia (inability to recognise like one's name)Aphasia (inability to talk properly)Apraxia (inability to do which were done w...
Psychiatry
Dementia Due to Metabolic Causes
c9def829-93d9-4068-8672-646dc549033d
Which is the most common complication of of undescended testis
Torsion
Infertility
Epididymo-orchitis
Indirect inguinal hernia
3d
single
null
Surgery
null
a958214a-4c7d-4042-8dd0-5f1b7802ff00
All of the following are true regarding disinfectants except:
Glutaraldhyde is sporicidal
Hypochlorites are virucidal
Ethylene oxide is intermediate disinfectant
Phenol is bactericidal and readily inactivated by organic matter
3d
multi
Ans.d. Phenol isbactericidaiand readily inactivated by organic matter Ref: Ananthanarayan 7/e p30, 31, 32; Jawetz 24/e p6]Phenols are bactericidal, but these are not readily inactivated by organic matter. Effective againstSusceptible to organic matterDisinfectantBacteriaSporesVirusFormaldehyde+++++++++-Glutaraldehyde++...
Microbiology
General
4c7d0cd6-0dec-42ac-b714-a8af0553a9b8
Most common tumor of kidney in children is:
Wilms' tumor
Neuroblastoma
Polycystic kidney disease
Renal cell carcinoma
0a
single
a. Wilms' tumor(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2464-2465)Wilms' tumor (WT), also known as nephroblastoma, is the most common primary malignant renal tumor of childhood;It is the second most common malignant abdominal tumor in childhood.The most common sites of metastases from Wilms tumor are the lungs, regional lymph nodes, and ...
Pediatrics
Childhood Tumors
f60f0c67-0856-4b0c-af40-eccfdb8c171b
Formula shown is known as
Chandler index
Human development index
Life table analysis
Pearl index
3d
single
Pearl index
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable Diseases
5706486d-3386-477f-8b63-38ed3768f97c
Lactic acidosis is common in
Metformin
Phenformin
Repaglinide
Rosiglitazone
1b
single
(Phenformin) (247-KDT) (689-BB) (267-KDT 6th)* Lactic acidosis more common in Phenformin and rare in Metformin* * Hypoglycemia is the most common adverse effect with sulphonyl ureas.Repaglinide indicated only in type 2 DM as an alternative to sulfonyl ureas.* It should be avoided in liver diseaseRosiglitazone - Thiozol...
Pharmacology
Endocrinology
0fce1456-8b13-48a2-a910-fd919fcc407b
Which of the following structures is derived from the diencephalon
Caudate nucleus
Cerebellum
Olfactory bulbs
Neurohypophysis
3d
single
Neurohypophysis develops from the diencephalon. Adenohypophysis (pars distalis, pars tuberalis, and pars intermedia) develops from the Rathke's pouch, ectodermal diveiculum of the stomodeum. Caudate nucleus & olfactory bulbs develop from the telencephalon. Cerebellum develops from the metencephalon Primary Vesicles Sec...
Anatomy
Brain
17154490-2b69-40f1-a648-b51c0f03979c
Drug used in aneliorative test for Myasthenia gravis is
Physostigmine
Edrophonium
Tacrine
Pyridostigmine
1b
single
Drug used in amellorative test (tensilon test) for myasthena gavis is edrophonium. It is a cholinergic drug and can be used for diagnosis of myasthenia gravis becaise of its sho duration of action (10-30 min) Ref-KDT 6/e p104
Pharmacology
Autonomic nervous system
4f1d386d-fe1f-4437-adcb-97b3393fb43c
According to Killey and Key all the following are absolute indications for removal of a tooth from fracture line EXCEPT
Vertical fracture of the root
Pre-existing periapical lesion
Luxation and subluxation of the tooth from the socket
Tooth which is intact but present in the line of fracture and shows no evidence of mobility or inflammation.
3d
multi
null
Surgery
null
f9c0f5c5-66fa-4a85-bd0c-35fd454296f7
Minimum criteria to diagnose PID includes all except :
Lower abdominal pain
adnexal tenderness
Cervical motion tenderness
Leucocytosis
3d
multi
Minimum criteria lower abdominal tenderness adnexal tenderness cervical motion tenderness D.C.DUTTA&;S TEXTBOOK OF GYNECOLOGY,Pg no:130 6th edition
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Infections of the genital tract
e255d55d-7aa5-4c4c-9c78-c6126d281b9d
All of the following statements about recurrent laryngeal papillomatosis are true, Except -
Caused by human papilloma virus (HPV)
HPV6 and HPV11 are most commonly implicated
HPV6 is more virulent than HPV11
Transmission to neonate occurs through contact with mother during vaginal delivery
2c
multi
null
ENT
null
8a63cd00-3d33-4e86-8216-064a1e728a9e
The section defining the rape -
304 B IPC
302 IPC
375 IPC
376 IPC
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., 375 IPC Rapeo According to Section 375 IPC, a man is said to commit rape, if he has sexual intercourse with a womenAgainst her willWithout her consentWith her consent, if she isi) Less than 16 years of age.ii) With his own wife less than 15 years of age.iii) Intoxicated or has an unsound mind so that ...
Unknown
null
e21c1446-f929-4013-87a1-de870665c3d8
Posterior relation of hilum of lung ?
Azygous vein
SVC
Vagus nerve
Arch of aoa
2c
single
Vagus nerve
Anatomy
null
412001f9-7d42-49a3-80e0-c42854a471e2
All of the following investigation findings about Haemophilia A are TRUE, EXCEPT:
PTT increased
PT increased
Clotting time is increased
Serum levels of factor VIII are decreased
1b
multi
PT which measure the activity of extrinsic pathway of coagulation cascade is not affected in hemophilia. In hemophilia aPTT which measure the intrinsic coagulation cascade activity is prolonged, and is associated with normal bleeding time and platelet count. Hemophilia is an X linked disorder of coagulation caused by t...
Medicine
null
267377fb-4aac-484f-b384-b972df6dff8e
Call exner body is seen in -
Leydig cell tumor
Granulosa cell tumor
Brenner tumor
Ovarian fibroma
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Granulosa cell tumor FeatureOvarian tumoro Call-Exner bodieso Reinke crystalloidso Psammoma bodieso Pseudomyxoma peritoneio Signet ring cellso Rokitansky's protuberanceo Granulosa-theca cell tumoro Hilus cell tumors (pure leydig cell tumor)o Serous cystadenomao Mucinous cystadenomao Metastatic krukenb...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Pathology (Carcinoma Ovary)
a13d6378-cc48-4db1-84a7-4ae3fd8934b3
A 40-year-old primiparous woman suspected to be suffering from endometriosis is subjected to diagnostic laparoscopy. Findings indicate - uterus normal, both the ovaries show presence of chocolate cysts; endometriotic deposits are seen on the round ligament right side, both the fallopian tubes and the pouch of Douglas; ...
Total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Fulguration of endometriotic deposits
Progesterone therapy
Danazol therapy
1b
multi
Surgery indications Severe symptoms unresponsive to hormone therapy Severe and deeply infiltrating endometriosis which distort pelvic anatomy Endometriomas > 4cms Laparoscopy is done to destroy endometriotic lesions by excision or ablation or electrodiatherapy,or laser vaporization. Conservative surgical treatment im...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
88aa8cd9-beb5-4068-add4-9baafa62222a
Which of the following statements about Premature ventricular beats is false-
Sequential depolarization of ventricles
Wide, Bizzare, Notched QRS complexes
Prevalence decreases with age
Palpitations is a common presenting feature
2c
multi
PVC prevalence increases with age Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are extra heabeats that begin in one of your hea's two lower pumping chambers (ventricles). These extra beats disrupt your regular hea rhythm, sometimes causing you to feel a fluttering or a skipped beat in your chest If PVCs are frequent or tr...
Medicine
C.V.S
e456efef-9b49-43fd-9828-6a2e302755a5
Which statement (s) is/are true about Neuroblastoma with respect to wilms tumor
Neuroblastoma causes displacement of kidney inferolaterally without distoion of collecting system
Stippled calcification is present in wilm's tumor
Aoic and IVC invasion by neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma crossing mid line
0a
multi
Both occur in early childhood and typically present as large abdominal masses closely related to the kidneys. Distinguishing between the two is impoant, and a number of features are helpful. Neuroblastoma calcification very common: 90% encases vascular structures but does not invade them younger age group (<2 years of ...
Pediatrics
Childhood tumors
6699d4eb-1cc8-47a6-b2ee-a8a462f3f304
Glutathione peroxidase is a/an -
Catalase
Antioxidant
Microsomal enzyme
None
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Antioxidant o A series of enzymes acts as free radical-scavenging systems and breakdown hydrogen peroxide and superoxide anion.1. Catalaseo Present in peroxisomes and decomposes H2O2,2. Superoxide desmutase (SOD)o Manganese - superoxide dismutase is present in mitochondria, while copper-zinc-superoxid...
Biochemistry
Mechanisms of Enzyme Action
8a148be6-af78-426f-84ac-e112b627e726
IL-2 is secreted by:
CD4 and lymphocytes
CD8 cells
Macrophages
Neutrophils
0a
single
Answer is A (CD4 and lymphocytes) : IL-2 is produced by T helper (CD4) lymphocytes
Medicine
null
1c0b0c8c-48f7-4d90-829d-5f8c50524fb0
Jelly formed around the hea tube during early development, contributes to the formation of:
Pericardium
Mesocardium
Myocardium
Endocardium
2c
single
C i.e. Myocardium Dorsal mesocardium forms transverse pericardial sinusQ; somatopleuric mesoderm forms parietal pericardiumQ; splanchnopluric mesoderm forms myocardium & conduction system of heas (i.e. Purkinje fibers) Q; neural creast cells form subpulmonary infundibulumQ.Cardiac jelly forms endocardial cushion and my...
Anatomy
null
a3ce2988-49ff-4eb0-822a-9743f8be0c38
Health education-
Is health promotion
Is health distoion
Is delivered through public health agencies only
Does not help in prevention of cancer
0a
single
WHO definition-&;&; the extension to all people of the benefits of medical psychological and related knowledge is essential to the fullest attainment of health &;&;. Health education is not only delivered through public agencies, but also NGOs ref; PARK 23RD edition, page 43
Social & Preventive Medicine
Health education & planning
953b1730-42e6-4dac-bca7-3d595aeb896e
Interstitial nephritis is seen in all EXCEPT :
Diuretics
Beta lactams
Allopurinol
Isoniazid
1b
multi
Drugs causing interstitial nephritis are Antibiotics: Cephalosporins, penicillins, ciprofloxacin, ethambutol, isoniazid, macrolides, rifampicin. Sulfonamides, tetracyclines and vancomycin. All NSAIDs. Diuretics: Thiazides, furosemide, triamterene. Others: Allopurinol, acyclovir, amlodipine, azathioprine, carbamazepine...
Pharmacology
null
bf677827-b859-43b3-b7e9-d898617564e2
What is not true about point source epidemic ?
Plateau phase
No secondary waves
Explosive epidemic
Only one peak
0a
multi
null
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
e2ce2783-b5cb-4f26-9aed-e5b08ec9cae4
Leg ulcers are not seen in -
TB
Syphilis
anemia
psoriasis
3d
single
Ans is 'd' i.e., Psoriasis Leg UlcerCausesVascularVenous InsufficiencyVenous Stasis UlcerArteriovenous MalformationArterial or ischemic causesPeripheral Vascular DiseaseBuerger's DiseaseRaynaud's Syndrome (Raynaud's Phenomenon)EmbolismVasculitic UlcerRheumatoid ArthritisSystemic Lupus ErythematosusSclerodermaPolyarteri...
Skin
Papulosquamous Disorders
7eb197ec-b574-4da6-b44f-daaa8b5e05ea
In CO poisoning all of the following clinical features are seen, EXCEPT:
Cyanosis
Cerebral edema
Convulsions
Bradycardia
0a
multi
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odorless, tasteless, and non irritating gas produced by the incomplete combustion of any carbon-containing material. CO binds to hemoglobin with an affinity 250 times that of oxygen, resulting in reduced oxyhemoglobin saturation and decreased blood oxygen-carrying capacity. CO may ...
Forensic Medicine
null
203f50cc-d63a-40f5-9fc1-2e8f876cf237
Epilepsia partialis continua is present in
Japanese encephalitis
Rasmussen's encephalitis
Tuberculosis meningitis
None of the above
1b
multi
(B) Rasmussen's encephalitis # Epilepsia Partialis Continua Epilepsia partialis continua can be defined as a form of partial status epilepticus with simple motor manifestations that are maintained for over 1 hour, with clonic activity restricted to one body part and recurring at fairly regular intervals not responding ...
Medicine
Miscellaneous
c69ff1c0-809f-4a43-9693-e2ba075a6196
Percentage of newborn with deviation of nasal septum-
60%
10%
20%
50%
2c
single
Ans- C 20% Reference- Neonatal septal deviation is quite common, being present in approximately 20% of all newborns. Greater amount of birth trauma, like in primiparas, instrumental deliveries or emergency LSCS, and high birth weight predisposes more to neonatal septal deviation and increases the incidence. Strut test ...
ENT
Disease of External Nose & Nasal Septum
94f5feb3-3056-48f7-a4f9-01e32768b117
Which of the following proton pump inhibitor has enzyme inhibitory activity
Rabeprazole
Lansoprazole
Pantoprazole
Omeprazole
3d
single
Omeprazole inhibits oxidation of certain drugs like diazepam, phenytoin and warfarin levels may be increased. Clarithromycin inhibits omeprazole metabolism and increases its plasma concentration.
Pharmacology
null
7aa9d6c9-1182-418a-a718-15b4f9845fd6
A patient receives a toxic dose of lignocaine i.v., the patient is likely to exhibit :
Excessive salivation
Mydriasis and diarrhea
Respiratory paralysis
Seizures and coma
3d
single
null
Pharmacology
null
4f23ecbf-920a-41eb-b7a4-40d0c609c100
Taurine is synthesized from which amino acid?
Tryptophan
PhenylAlanine
Cysteine
Alanine
2c
single
Taurine, a major constituent of bile is synthesized from cysteine
Biochemistry
Methionine and Cysteine details
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In anklyosing spondylitis joint involvement is least in?
Wrist and hand
Sacroiliac joint
Acromio-clavicular joint
Costochondral junction
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Wrist and hand Ankylosing spondylitis (marie - strumpell disease) Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic progressive inflammatory disease of the sacroiliac joints and the axial skeleton. Prototype of seronegative (absence of rheumatoid factor) spondyloahropathies. Inflammatory disorder of unknown cause. ...
Medicine
null
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If the probability of full recovery following polio is 0.3 and the probability of paial recovery is 0.4, then the total probability of full or paial recovery following polio is:
0.12
0.7
1.2
0.1
1b
single
In case of mutually exclusive events, for example total and paial recovery, the total probability can be calculated by applying the law of addition. i.e. P (full or paial recovery)= P(full recovery)+ P(paial recovery) = 0.4+0.3=0.7 Ref: Medical biostatistics, 1st edition pg: 191
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
78a84990-384c-463a-9cc3-ba9a4c79aae1
'Cold Turkey' term is used to denote which of the following?
Consumption of heroin
Abrupt cessation of heroin
Gradual withdrawal of heroin
Place to withdraw a drug in a group
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Abrupt cessation of heroin * 'Cold Turkey' means abrupt and complete cessation of taking a drug to which one is addiced.* Alcohol is not the only drug whereby quitting cold turkey poses a danger to the patient. People who are addicted to opiates (heroin, methadone, morphine, Suboxone, and even prescri...
Forensic Medicine
Toxicology
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For generic root form implant, each .25mm increase in diameter corresponds to increase in surface area by
2%
3%
4%
5%
3d
single
With a greater surface area of implant-bone contact, less stress is transmitted to the bone, improving the implant prognosis. For a generic root-form implant design, each 0.25 mm increase in diameter corresponds to a surface area increase of 5% to 8%. Therefore, a cylinder root-form implant 1 mm greater in diameter wil...
Dental
null
557c5603-cf93-4799-b8d9-e0787791f99b
All are seen in stage 3 Trachoma except
Tarsal epitheliofibrosis
Herbe pits
Disappearance of Bowman's membrane
Trichiasis
3d
multi
Stage 3 is scarring stage characterized by Tarsal epitheliofibrosis Herbe pits Disaaperance of Bowman's membrane Refer: Khurana 6th edition page number 65
Ophthalmology
Conjunctiva
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True statement regarding objectives of Sterilisation beds programme is -
To have 2000 beds by 1987
To provide Rs. 1000/- per bed
To provide Sterillisation facilities to hospitals where they arc not available
Voluntary agencies not included in the provision of facilities
2c
multi
Ans. is `c' i.e., To provide Sterillisation facilities to hospitals where they are not available Sterlization bed scheme A scheme for reservation of sterilization beds in Hospitals run by Government, local bodies and voluntary organization was introduced as early as in the year 1964 in order to provide immediate facili...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
95593842-45b8-4778-af31-cf7ce14c4a29
Auditory fatigue occurs at ?
50 dB
60 dB
80 dB
90 dB
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., 90 dB Auditory effects of noice A uditoryfatigue- 90 dB and 4000 Hz. Deafness Temporary - 4000 to 6000 Hz Repeated prolonged exposure to 100 dB Permanent Single exposure to 160 dB (due to rupture of ear drum)
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
a8151bc6-98d0-4d38-bc58-73cc89febb1b
Calymmatobacterium granulomatosis causes ?
Lymphogranuloma venerum
Granuloma venerum
Syphilis
None
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Granuloma venerum Granuloma inguinale or Granuloma venerum or Donovanosis Caused by Calymmatobecterium granulomatis, a gram negative intracellular bacteria. IP is 1- 4 weeks. Begins as one or more subcutaneous nodules that erode through skin to produce ulcer. Ulcer has following characterstics. Painle...
Skin
null
c8121243-e62c-4afb-86e1-09a514e609af
Which drug is not used in CHF -
Spironolactone
Trimetazidine
Nitroglycerine
Nesiritide
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Trimetazidine o Trimetazidine is an antianginal drugs which act by inhibiting fatty acid oxidation.
Pharmacology
null
0d09e9c7-fa39-40c0-89ce-c7b7a9acec29
Tachycardia caused by hypoxia is due to:-
Reflexes initiated by peripheral chemoreceptors
Diffuse vasodilatation
central chemoreceptor stimulation
Secondary reflex after hyperventilation
3d
single
The primary reflex evoked by hypoxic stimulation of carotid chemoreceptor leads to excitation of the medullary vagal center. This will decrease the hea rate There is also a secondary reflex. Hyperventilation caused by hypoxic stimulation of chemoreceptor initiates pulmonary inflation reflex. Stretch receptors in the th...
Physiology
Respiratory System Pa 3
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All of the following statements are true about wiskott aldrich syndrome except ?
It is an autosomal recessive disorder
There is failure of aggregation of platelets in response to agonists
Thrombocytopenia is seen
Patient presents with eczema
0a
multi
null
Medicine
null
2eff9098-182d-4f48-b971-0ec6010a9099
Scholastic performance is impeded by all, EXCEPT:
ADHD
Pica
Anxiety
SLD
1b
multi
SLD and ADHD are well known to impair scholastic performance. Anxiety can lead to significant attention and concentration deficits and this can impair performance. Pica can indirectly be associated with the same as children with pica can have malnutrition, anemia and language problems. But among the given options pica ...
Psychiatry
null
1ca4ce75-7cb1-4797-9c60-5e43251c313d
Iodine RDA is
300 micrograms
200 micrograms
150 micrograms
50 micrograms
2c
single
Requirement of iodine The daily requirement of iodine for adults is placed at 150 micrograms. The recommendations of WHO of 250 mcg per day for iodine during pregnancy have also been adopted. This amount is normally supplied by well- balanced diet and drinking water except in regions where Food and water are deficient ...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Nutrition and health
16652561-58e4-4c35-87bb-8c0a5551d131
Hea failure cells are found in -
Myocardium
Lungs
Liver
Spleen
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Lung o Hea failure cells (siderophages) are hemosiderin containing macrophages in alveoli that are seen in left ventricular failure and denote previous episodes of pulmonary edema.
Pathology
null
11891cd4-e2d7-431a-bd3c-80cf283e1b19
Assessment of patient with prostatism include all except
Rectal examination
Serum prostate specific antigen
Pressure flow urodynamic studies
Transrectal ultrasound scanning
2c
multi
Evaluation of patient with lower urinary tract infection (LUTI) Urine analysis and culture Hemoglobin, total count, ESR, blood urea and serum creatinine Digital examination of rectum (P/R) CNS examination PSA, acid phosphatase Uroflowmetry, flow rate assessment, residual urine analysis US abdomen, IVU to see upper urin...
Surgery
Urology
b0d4b69d-102d-4fcb-a748-8b75735ebe89
FDA approved locally delivered minocycline for subgingival placement is marketed under trade name
periochip
atridox
arestin
elyzol
2c
multi
null
Dental
null
67f3da5d-2c74-4d9a-90d7-bf1eecbb6360
Which of the following statements are true regarding pulmonary hypeension (PAH)?
Progressive breathlessness is the most common presentation
Oedema is an early feature of PAH
Prone to bradyarrhythmias
Systolic murmur of mitral regurgitation present
0a
multi
PAH most commonly presents with progressive breathlessness. As right ventricular dysfunction develops patients can experience exeional dizziness and syncope. Oedema and ascites occur late in the disease. Anginal chest pain may occur due to exeional myocardial hypoperfusion in the setting of right ventricular hyperophy,...
Medicine
null
7666f741-cba0-4aa3-9c1b-bc9e55f6ef50
In the gut, anaerobic bacteria outnumber the aerobes by a ratio of -
10:01
100:01:00
1000:01:00
10,000:1
2c
single
In the human intestines, Anaerobes out number aerobic bacteria a thousand fold
Microbiology
null
d52bea84-e333-4da8-8086-e3d2ac493081
Best method to evaluate bone defect is
Sounding
IOPA
Bitewing radiograph
Use of florid probes
0a
single
Transgingival probing is known as sounding.
Dental
null
ffb49293-9ebc-4ae3-ac17-423c0bffa9fa
Osteoblastic metastases is seen in:
Lung Ca
Prostate Ca
Breast Ca
Hepatocellular Ca
1b
single
(Refer: Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease,8thedition, pg no: 1205)
Unknown
null
0d074be2-6d59-4a6a-b101-b1bc0921fb7b
What is the drug of choice for treatment of trachoma?
Tetracycline eye ointment
Ciprofloxacin eye ointment
Doxycycline eye ointment
None of the above
0a
multi
The antibiotic of choice for treatment of trachoma is 1% ophthalmic ointment or oily suspension of tetracycline. Ref: Park 21st edition, page 283.
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
b03239fe-e5cc-4f61-b0c1-7fdcbb52b404
Rapid examination of tubercle bacilli is possible with:
Ziehl–Neelsen stain
Kinyoun stain
Auramine-Rhodamine stain
Giemsa stain
2c
single
Auramine-rhodamine stains are the fluorescent stains that are used as variation of the traditional ZN stain for demonstration of AFB. In this method, the smears are stained with auramine-rhodamine or auramine-phenol fluorescent dyes and are examined by fluorescent microscope under ultraviolet illumination. This AFB app...
Microbiology
null
1e7abf37-b6d2-4da9-b295-bcbf361e0e4e
Which of the following enzyme defect is the most commonly inherited metabolic disorder of glycolysis?
Glucokinase
Hexokinase
Phosphofructokinase
Pyruvate kinase
3d
single
Pyruvate kinase is the most commonly inherited metabolic disorder of glycolysis Pyruvate kinase Produces an ATP at the level of substrate level phosphorylation(SLP) Deficiency loss of ATP inability to maintain ion pumps in erythrocytes-Hemolysis Autosomal recessive Presentation Hydrops fetalis, Prolonged neonatal jaund...
Biochemistry
Glycolysis
a8aa79f5-75a7-439e-95ef-0429ce1c9d54
Carpopedal spasm with normal serum ionic calcium level is due to:
Hypomagnesemia
Hyponatremia
Hypokalemia
Acidosis
0a
single
(A) Hypomagnesemia # Hypomagnesemia is an electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of magnesium in the blood.> Usually a serum level less than 0.7 mmol/l is used as reference. Hypomagnesemia is not equal to magnesium deficiency.> Causes: It may result from a number of conditions including inade...
Medicine
Miscellaneous
bcb27ae4-085e-4a97-bf24-7d8d2b27ed91
Desensitizing paste has
NaCl
KnO3 (Potassium Nitrate)
HnO3
KCl
1b
single
null
Dental
null
aae1d654-7e1d-41e4-822b-535cbb54bf5d
Which of the following drugs have least affinity for CYP3A4?
Omeprazole
Lansoprazole
Esomeprazole
Rabeprazole
3d
single
Ans. (D) Rabeprazole(Ref: Katzung 13th/1060, KDT 8th/e p701)Proton pump inhibitors are metabolized by CYP3A4 and CYP2C19. They are also inhibitors of these enzymes. Rabeprazole and pantoprazole has less affinity for these enzymes.
Pharmacology
Anti-Ulcer
c70f6782-5164-445b-8616-eb825c701f83
All are Aryl phosphate group of Organophosphorus compounds except:
Follidol
Malathion
Diazinon
Parathion
1b
multi
Alkyl phosphates : HETP, TEPP, OMPA, isopestox ,Malathion , Sulfotepp , Trichlorfon Aryl phosphates : Parathion , Methyl parathion , Chlohion , Paraoxon, Diazinon
Forensic Medicine
Toxicology - 2
f4cba35c-2779-4917-bc61-4a88be9197e9
Pulmonary embolism is best diagnosed by –
USG
X-ray chest
Ventilation – Perfusion scan
CT scan
3d
single
No option is absolutely correct. The pulmonary angiography has traditionally been considered as the gold standard test for pulmonary embolism. But, now a days CT contrast (MDCTA) is the investigation of choice. Amongst the given options, lung V/Q scan is the best option as it is the 2nd choice of the investigation afte...
Radiology
null
f509f27e-6ab9-44f0-84ab-e1aa059f466c
Which of the following deformity is evident in case of erbs palsy?
Policeman tip deformity
Winging of scapula
Claw- hand
Wrist drop
0a
single
Ans. is 'a* i.e., Policeman tip deformity
Orthopaedics
Erb's Palsy
0546d3ae-ac12-4b91-9ba1-3acb92ab3a3a
The alternative of Eugenol is
Orthoethoxy benzoic acid
Ortho phosphoric acid
Poly(acrylic acid)
Citric acid
0a
single
null
Dental
null
4c49a8d4-c49e-4b53-b82f-c70a5983cd9c
In Carpal tunnel syndrome, features are of -
Compression of ulnar nerve
Compression of median nerve under the flexor retinaculum
Anaesthesia over thenar eminence
Atrophy of hypothenar muscles
1b
single
The carpal bones form an arch which is convex on the dorsal side of the hand and concave on the palmar side. The groove on the palmar side is covered by flexor retinaculum, thus forming carpal tunnel. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of median nerve.
Orthopaedics
null
a433596f-c61f-4f88-a8d6-e3d8735d2bc7
Last taste sensation discovered is
Umami
Sweetness
Bitter
Sour
0a
single
Umami a savory taste is one of the five basic tastes (together with sweetness, sourness, bitterness, and saltiness)People taste umami through receptors specific to glutamate. Glutamate is widely present in savory foods, such as meat broths and fermented products, and commonly added to some foods in the form of monosodi...
ENT
Oral cavity & Oesophagus
123cf0ea-3fb7-4278-9822-4f452aa89751
'Meckel's cartilage' develops from?
First branchial archb.
Second branchial arch
Third branchial arch
Fourth branchial arch
0a
single
Ans. a (First branchial arch) (Ref Embryology by IB Singh 7th/113)Meckel's cartilage =first arch; and Reichert cartilage =second arch.First arch derivatives1) Meckel's cartilageMandible, Malleus, Incus, Sphenomandibular ligament, Anterior ligament of malleus.2) MusclesFour muscles of mastication (temporalis, masseter, ...
Anatomy
Pharyngeal Arches
348923da-131d-4f38-ae76-349e2a2528f6
Term 'schizophrenia' was coined by: TN 06; Ranchi 10; NEET 13
Eugene Bleuler
Kraepelin
Freud
Schneider
0a
single
Ans. Eugene Bleuler
Forensic Medicine
null
424abbd2-b56a-4d88-8efc-eb677ff7e689
A 24 week pregnancy scan showed frontal facial fetal defects suggestive of Moebius syndrome. Which of the following could account for the teratogenic effects?
Mifepristone
Misoprostol
Dinoprostone
Methotrexate
1b
single
Misoprostol is a methyl ester prostaglandin E1 analogue used for cervical ripening and first trimester aboion. The first trimester exposure to Misoprostol might lead to the development of Moebius syndrome. Mifepristone (RU - 486) is a potent progesterone receptor antagonist which is used in first trimester aboion and a...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
00e23868-d218-4708-b332-239f1b9bb38c
Ion exchange chromatography is based on
Size
Charge
Solubility
Polarity
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Charge
Biochemistry
null
292e79bb-2c88-4169-8f39-8fa08a8278f2
A 44 year old male presents to the OPD with a swelling on the palate. On intraoral examination, marked swelling is seen in the region of palatine papilla, situated mesial to the roots of 11 & 21. These teeth respond normally to vitality test. IOPA is given below. What is the most probable diagnosis?
Globulomaxillary cyst
Radicular cyst
Cyst of palatine papilla
Nasopalatine cyst
3d
multi
Clinical feature The age distribution is broad, with most cases being discovered in the fourth through sixth decades. The incidence is three times higher in males. Most of these cysts are asymptomatic or cause such minor symptoms that they are tolerated for long periods. The most frequent complaint  is a small, well-de...
Radiology
null
25ef8862-6650-495c-bdc0-c7cde62500d2
Length of the cailaginous pa of "Eustachian tube"
15 mm
20 mm
25 mm
30 mm
2c
single
The external auditory meatus is 4 cm long and conducts sound waves from the auricle to the tympanic membrane. The framework of the anterior and medial two-thirds of the meatus is elastic cailage (measures 25 mm in length), and the posterior and lateral one third is bony, formed by the tympanic plate (measures 12 mm in ...
Anatomy
null
93faeb77-8ed3-4e74-b6a4-2d311e6cbf25
Following are examples of human "dead end" disease except -
Bubonic plague
Japanies ecephalitis
Hydatid disease
Leishmaniasis
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Leishmaniasis Dead and host o A dead end host is an infected person from which infectious agents are not transmitted to other susceptible host or from which a parasite cannot escape to continue its life cycle. o The diseases in which human acts as dead end host, i.e., dead and disease : ? Japanies enc...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
1bd074d6-a31d-484d-a3ea-4e71ed1b9d6e
Maximum CO2 is seen in ?
Pulmonary vein
Pulmonary aery
Left ventricle
Left atrium
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Pulmonary aeryPulmonary aeries carry deoxygenated blood (with maximum CO2) to lung from right ventricle.In lung CO2 is removed and oxygenation of blood takes place.Pulmonary veins, then, transpo this oxygenated blood (with less CO2) to the left atrium.
Physiology
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