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Minimum recommended level of Residual chlorine in Swimming pools is:
0.5 mg/L
0.7 mg/L
1.0 mg/L
2.0 mg/L
2c
single
- Level of residual chlorine to be maintained for swimming pool sanitation is > 1.0 mg/L with contact period of 1 hour. - Also Remember, Free/ residual chlorine levels recommended in:- Drinking water = >= 0.5 mg/ L ; with contact period of 1 hour. Drinking water to kill cyclops = >= 2.0 mg/L ; with contact period of 1 ...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Water
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Cryoprecipitate contains: March 2009
Factor II
Factor V
Factor VIII
Factor IX
2c
single
Ans. C: Factor VIII Cryoprecipitate is prepared from plasma and contains fibrinogen, von Willebrand factor, factor VIII, factor XIII and fibronectin. Cryoprecipitate is the only adequate fibrinogen concentrate available for intravenous use. Cryoprecipitate is indicated for bleeding or immediately prior to an invasive p...
Surgery
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All are the Indications of a malignancy in a mammography except
Nodular calcification
Speckled margin
Attenuated architecture
Irregular mass
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multi
Mammographic features suggestive of breast cancer A solid mass with or without stellate features Asymmetric thickening of breast Clustered microcalcification Presence of fine stippled calcium in and around a suspicious lesion is suggestive of breast cancer and occurs in as many as 50 % of nonpalpable cancers These micr...
Anatomy
Endocrinology and breast
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A patient wanting to scratch for itching in his amputated limb is an example of:
Phantom limb hallucination
Reflex hallucination
Illusion
Pseudo hallucination
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multi
-This is an example of phantom limb hallucination in which patient is getting sensations from a limb which has been amputated. - In reflex hallucinations, stimulus in one modality causes hallucinations in another modality. E.g- A patient repoed that when he heard the sound of water falling from the tap, he would also s...
Psychiatry
Basics of Psychiatry
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The deliusion which involves replacement of a familiar person by someone else is ?
Capgras syndrome
Cotard syndrome
Othello syndrome
None
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Capgras syndrome DSM is characterized by misidentification delusions of other or self. Four main syndromes are differentiated : ? Capgras syndrome (Delusion of double) : - Patient falsely sees a familiar person as a complete stranger who is impoing on him as a familiar person. Fregoli syndrome (illusi...
Psychiatry
null
3322687f-6bc2-4f60-944e-2f2e692fd777
Hysteroscope procedure is done for -
Vagina
Cervix
Fallopian tubes
Uterus
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Uteruso Hysteroscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to look inside your uterus in order to diagnose and treat causes of abnormal bleeding. Hysteroscope in the scope used for visualization of the uterus.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Gynaecological Diagnosis
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A child has microcephaly, Blue eyes, Fair skin, and Mental retardation, Ferric chloride test is positive. What is the likely diagnosis
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Homocystinuria
Tyrosinosis
Alkaptonuria
0a
single
Individuals with phenylketonuria have profound and irreversible intellectual disability,microcepgaly,epilepsy and behavioral problems.These patients often have a musty body odour and skin conditions such as eczema caused by excretion of excessive phenylalanine and its metabolites.Decreased skin hair, and eye pigmentati...
Pediatrics
Metabolic disorders
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Maximum congestion is seen in :
Choking
Hanging
Strangulation
Drowning
2c
single
C i.e. Strangulation
Forensic Medicine
null
9e1cc240-d767-41b7-b6ed-87e5fbbc0045
The drug which causes renal papillary necrosis is?
Acetophenetidin
Gentamicin
Gold
Methicillin
0a
single
Ans. (a) AcetophenetidinRef: Robbiris pathology 9th ed. /423. 936t* Renal papillary necrosis due to acetophenetidin/ phenacetin is a gradual process with slow loss of renal function.* The most common cause of renal papillary necrosis is diabetic glomerulopathy
Pathology
Diseases Affecting Tubules and Interstitium
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"Genital elephantiasis" is caused by
Lymphogranuloma venereum
Chancroid
Syphilis
Rickettsia
0a
single
(Lymphogranuloma venereum) (428-A7th)LYMPHOGRANULOMA - VENEREUM (Lymphogranuloma inguinale, poradenitis, climatic or tropical bubo)- Caused by chlamydia -trachomatis - L2 (Most commonly)- Preferred site - regional lymphnodes- Primary lesions - painless papulovesicular lesion ** on the external genitalia- Women - hemorr...
Microbiology
Bacteria
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Which of the following drug does not cause renal toxicity-
Cisplatin
Cisplatin
Mycphenolate mofetil
Methotrexate
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Mycophenolate Mofetil o Nephrotoxicity is not an adverse effect of mycophenolate mofetil.
Pharmacology
null
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Coical representation of body in cerebrum is
Horizontal
Veical
Tandem
Oblique
1b
single
B i.e. Veical
Anatomy
null
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Which of the following type of renal tubular acidosis (A) is associated with hyperkalemia?
A type IV
A type I & II
A type II
A type IV
3d
single
-Type IV A(hyporeninemic hypoaldosteronism) is the most common A- It may occur in type 1 or 2 DM- Associated with moderate renal dysfunction and characterised by hyperkalemiaRef: Harrison's 18/e p2364
Medicine
All India exam
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The treatment of choice for Anaplastic carcinoma of thyroid infiltrating trachea and sternum will be
Radical excision
Chemotherapy
Radiotherapy
Palliative treatment
3d
multi
Anaplastic carcinoma of thyroid with distant metastasis or invasion into locally unresectable structures, such as the trachea or vasculatureof the anterior mediastinum, leads to a more conservative surgical approach, such as tracheostomy (palliation) as prognosis is very poor Postoperative external beam irradiation or ...
Surgery
Endocrinology and breast
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Lymphocytic colitis -
Bloody diarrhoea
Intra epithelial lymphocytes
Lymphocytes is stools
Through Ileoscopy look for peyer's patches
1b
single
Lymphocytic colitis Lymphocytic colitis is characterised by chronic watery, non-bloody diarrhoea and a prominent intraepithelial infiltrate of lymphocytes. Lymphocytic colitis affects male and female equally. Pt. presented with 3-20 times non-inflammatory non-bloody watery diarrhoea and accompanied by cramping abdomin...
Pathology
null
e0c41d28-08f7-466d-ab70-deede9c2ff70
Cytochrome C in apoptosis acts by
IL 10
Bcl-2
FADD
Apaf 1
3d
single
After releasing of cytochrome in cytosol, they binas to Apart 1 protein which leads to formation of a complex apoptosome. This complex binds to caspase-9 which is a critical initiator caspase of the mitochondrial pathway of apoptosis. Also Know Most critical organ for apoptosis = Mitochondrion Most characteristic featu...
Pathology
null
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True about a negatively skewed data
Mode is Less than median
Mode is More than median
Mode is equal to median
No correlation
1b
multi
A left skewed distribution or negatively skewed distribution because it's long tail is in the negative direction on a number line. The mean is to the left of the peak.(mode) The tail is longer on the left. In most cases, the mean is to the left of the median. mean < median < mode
Social & Preventive Medicine
Biostatistics
5cc0e710-452e-4aff-8e7d-aab810ff71ac
Sweating as a result of excretion is mediated through
Adrenal harmone
Sympathetic adrenergic
Parasympathetic cholinergic
Sympathetic cholinergic
3d
single
Refer kDT 7/e p 93 Most aeries and veins in the body are innervated by sympathetic adrenergic nerves, which release norepinephrine (NE) as a neurotransmitter. Some blood vessels are innervated by parasympathetic cholinergic orsympathetic cholinergic nerves, both of which release acetylcholine (ACh) as their primary neu...
Pharmacology
Autonomic nervous system
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A 40-year-old woman had lower third molar extracted due to dental caries. Then she developed high fever and pain. On examination, tonsil deted medially and there was swelling in upper one-third of sternocleidomastoid muscle, Most likely diagnosis is:
Hematoma
Retropharyngeal abscess
Parapharyngeal abscess
Ludwig's angina
2c
multi
Abscess of pharyngomaxillary or lateral pharyngeal space is also known as parapharyngeal abscess. Infection can come to this space from acute or chronic infections of tonsils and adenoids, bursting of peritonsillar abscess, dental infection of lower third molar teeth, Bezold's abscess, petrositis, infections of parotid...
ENT
null
a60c3e53-b129-486d-8805-1680ed0879c2
'Favus' is caused by?
T. schoenleinii
T. microsporum
Epidermophyton
Candida tropicalis
0a
single
Favus Favus is an inflammatory type of Tinea capitis Commonest causative agent T. schoenleinii. Inflammatory (kerion, us) causing scarring/cicatricial alopecia Kerion common in children Tender boggy swelling over scalp, easily pluckable hair and enlarged lymphnode.(causative agent: T. mentagrophyte or T. verrucosum) DO...
Dental
Fungal infections
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True statement about the upper half of anal canal is -
Insensitive to pain
Drained by superficial inguinal lymph node
Lined by squamous epithelium
Supplied by superior mesenteric artery
0a
multi
Upper part of anal canal above pectinate line is supplied by autonomic nerves and is therefore insensitive to pain. Upper part of anal canal above pectinate line is drained by inferior mesenteric node (into internal iliac nodes), lined by columnar epithelium and is supplied by superior rectal artery (Continuation of in...
Anatomy
null
305161b6-b43a-4440-b866-6a159ef90089
Among the following true about linezolid except
It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis at an early step
It is active against vancomycin resistant enterococci
It can be administered orally as well as by i.v. infusion
It is the drug of choice for enterococcal endocarditis
3d
multi
OXAZOLIDINONE Linezolid:- Mech of action:- Linezolid inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by acting at an early step and a site different from that of other AMAs. It binds to the 23S fraction (P site) of the 50S ribosome and interferes with formation of the ternary N-formylmethionine- tRNA (tRNAfMet) -70S initiation co...
Pharmacology
Antibiotics
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Which suture is absorbed in 180 days
Polydiaxonone
Catgut
Chromic Catgut
Nylon
0a
multi
Answer- A. PolydiaxononePolydioxanone suture provides wound suppo for longer period as compared to other synthetic absorbable sutures.Polydioxanone suture also offers far superior tensile strength. Polydioxanone suture is made from polymerizing para dioxanone monomer.
Surgery
null
c4d1e252-b6e5-4503-83fd-60a74de98f3f
Sulfur granules in pus are seen in
Candida albicans
Actinomyces israelii
Nocarda braziliances
HistopLasma capsulatum
1b
single
null
Pathology
null
b8be8c58-b41b-4c6d-9589-e9c6cf9a23bc
Which of the following is a reference to Millards rule?
Standard rule regarding composition of local anaesthesia
Criteria for the surgery of cleft lip
Drug dosage depending on the child’s body weight
Rule regarding suture removal
1b
single
The timing of the lip repair in infancy varies from first 48 hours of life to 6 months of age, depending on the surgeon’s judgement. Although there is always a debate as to when the surgery should be performed, most surgeons follow ‘Millard’s rule of 10.’ 10 weeks of age with 10 gm of Hb and 10 pounds of weight. The tr...
Surgery
null
a333b37b-0144-4db3-adb3-2c1daf8b6331
A 32-year-old woman seeking to become pregnant visits her physician for a pre-pregnancy examination. Routine prenatal laboratory testing demonstrates the following profile: HBsAg (-), anti-HBsAg (+), anti-HBcAg (-), anti-HBeAg (-), and HBV DNA (-). Which of the following likely represents the status of the patient?
Hepatitis B carrier
Immunized against hepatitis B
Infected and within the "window period"
Infected with hepatitis B and highly transmissible
1b
single
The patient is only positive for antibody to the hepatitis B antigen. This suggests that the patient has been vaccinated for hepatitis B virus (HBV). The vaccine consists of recombinantly produced HBV surface antigen (HBsAg) alone; Antibodies to the core protein (anti-HBcAg) appear during acute illness and between the ...
Pathology
Hepatitis
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Which is a GABA transaminase inhibitor ?
TCA
Sealine
Valproate
Gabpentin
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Valproate Mechanism of action Facilitation of GABA mediated C1 channel opening Barbiturates and benzodiazepines bind to GABAAreceptor and open Cl- channel. Valprote and vigabatrine inhibit enzyme GABA transaminase which degrades GABA r conc. of GABA. Tiagabine inhibits the uptake of GABA into the neur...
Pharmacology
null
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True about fetal circulation –
Blood in SVC has more oxygen saturation
Pressure in left ventricle is more
Brain receives blood with low oxygen saturation
Heart receives blood with high oxygen saturation
3d
multi
Blood in IVC has more saturation than blood in SVC as IVC carries the oxygenated blood of umbilical vein. The left ventricular blood has more oxygen saturation that right ventricular blood because it carries the blood of IVC, while blood in right ventricle is a mixture of blood from IVC and SVC. So, the brain and coron...
Pediatrics
null
36f32197-cbde-4bf9-ad9d-8e153be851d7
Most sensitive and specific investigation for screening of Renovascular hypertension –
MRI
Captopril enhanced radionuclide scan
Spiral CT Scan
Duplex – Doppler flow study
2c
single
null
Radiology
null
2f671ef6-f064-4740-99ed-0843d401c505
Zone of Weil is
Cell rich zone
Cell free zone
Odontoblastic zone
None of the above
1b
multi
null
Dental
null
442a53d2-a5b5-48a7-9a59-945972593a1a
Hypnogogic hallucination is -
If experienced while falling asleep
If experienced while awakening
After head trauma
After convulsion
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., If experienced while falling asleep o Hallucinations which occur just prior to falling asleep are called hypnagogic hallucinationso Hallucination which occur just prior to waking up are called hypnopompic hallucinations.Also remember1) Functional hallucinations:- Hallucination accompanies a provoking ...
Psychiatry
Sleep-Wake Disorders
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Rhinopyma is (Potate nose) –
Septal deviation of nose
Sweat gland hypertrophy
Mucous gland hypertrophy
Sebaceous gland hypertrophy
3d
single
null
Dental
null
27f6d22a-3b90-4b2c-a379-ad2f8d4ff0fc
All of the following can cause neuropathies with predominant motor involvement except -
Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
Acute intermittent porphyria
Lead intoxication
Arsenic intoxication
3d
multi
null
Medicine
null
518a457d-49b1-4642-b52d-8c8d2d714fe8
Which of the following is false about plunging ranula
Seen in submandibular and sublingual glands
Diagnosis is made by CT
Treatment is excision
Dumb-bell shaped mass
1b
multi
Diagnosis is made by USG or MRI.
Surgery
null
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A child is brought to the paediatric OPD with fever of 24 hours duration. History reveals 3 episodes of chest infection and passage of foul smelling stools. The most probable diagnosis is –
Cystic Fibrosis
Maple Syrup urine Disease
Bilirubin Congugation Defect
Criggler Najar Syndrome
0a
single
Recurrent chest infection in a child with evidence of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (bulky, foul smelling stool) suggest a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.
Pediatrics
null
ccc248df-fac0-4e9b-b1ae-916969e21443
Metyrosin is used in ?
Acromegaly
Cushing syndrome
Addison's disease
Pheochromocytoma
3d
single
Ans: D PheochromocytomaRef: KDT 7/e p. 128, 129; Katzung rlth/e p. g4lRate limiting step (tyrosine hydrorylation) in synthesis of epinephrine is inhibited by metyrosine.
Pharmacology
null
185f889d-cebb-43e8-9b8b-61a55316c1a5
In congenital adrenal hyperplasia, deficient enzyme is - most womon
11(3 hydroxylase deficiency
21 a hydroxylase deficiency
3a hydroxylase deficiency
17a hydroxylase deficiency
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., 21-a Hydroxylase Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) Group of AR disorder MC adrenal disorder in childhood Most common 21-hydroxylase deficiency In 21a-hyroxylese deficiency There is deficiency of mineralocoicoids & glucocoicoid. This leads to hypoglycemia, hyponatremia
Pediatrics
null
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Calculate the mean & mode of the given values: 2,2,3,4,4,4,4,5,5,7,8,8,9
4 and 5
5 and 4
5 and 9\
9 and 5
1b
single
Ans. (b) 5 and 4Ref: Park 22nd ed/789-90Therefore, mean =2+2+3+4+4+4+4+5+5+7+8+8+913= 65/13Mean = 5* Mode is most repeated/frequent value, which is 4, repeated 4 times.* Therefore the mean, mode will be 5 and 4 respectively.
Social & Preventive Medicine
Measures of Central Tendency and Distribution
a8ed6b1b-66ee-419c-8df6-f9af5601e50d
A child with large perimembranous VSD has congestive hea failure. What may be the cause of improvement of failure in this patient
Aoic regurgitation
Vascular changes in pulmonary circulation
Infective endocarditis
Closure of VSD spontaneously
1b
single
Patients born With uncomplicated VSD may develop pulmonary stenosis due to hyperophy of right ventricular infundibulum ,develop pulmonary aerial hypeension or rarely develop aoic regurgitation. Development of pulmonary aerial hypeension is dreaded complication since if it is of obstructive type the patient becomes inop...
Pediatrics
C.V.S
544f915e-8172-4715-8e20-eebae8ed6388
Triiodothyronine (T3) as compared to T4 :
Is more plasma protein bound
Is shorter acting
Is less potent
Has delayed action
1b
single
T3 is the main active thyroid hormone. It is more potent (less plasma protein bound) and faster acting than T4. How­ever, short duration of action limits its use for the treatment of hypothyroidism (requires lifelong treatment). T3 is indicated for the treatment of myxedema coma.
Pharmacology
null
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In an average young adult male, water constitutes about ______ % of the body weight.
40
50
60
70
2c
single
Body is composed of about 60-70% water. Osmolality of the intra and extracellular fluid is the same, but there is a marked difference in the solute content.
Biochemistry
null
77afe795-bc75-48db-859d-49256c0fe395
Which by product of vecuronium is associated with peripheral neuropathy on prolonged infusion-
3- hydroxy vecuronium
17-hydroxy vecuronium
3, 17 (OH2) metabolite
All
0a
multi
The most potent byproduct of vecuronium is 3-hydroxy vecuronium, with approximately 60% of the activity of vecuronium, is excreted by the kidney and may be responsible for prolonged paralysis. Vecuronium - 1. It is unstable in solution and, for this reason, is supplied as a lyophilized powder that must be dissolved in ...
Anaesthesia
Neuromuscular Blocker
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A 10-month old male child was having vomiting upon eating fruits, but is of normal weight. He has been exclusively breast fed till now. The doctor suggests fructose intolerance. Which of the following enzyme would be deficient in this child?
Aldolase B
Hexokinase
Fructokinase
Glucose-6-phosphatase
0a
single
Ans. a. Aldolase B
Biochemistry
null
1213f9ce-f2c2-4194-a35c-4e50a9132049
Which glass ionomer cement develops early resistance to water intake on setting?
Reinforced auto care glass ionomer cement
Compomer
Resin modified glass ionomer cement
Ceramic reinforced glass ionomer cement
2c
single
null
Dental
null
9624ee68-5be9-4e7b-ac95-b79abc674bff
The investigation of choice to detect gastrinoma le<< than 5 mm size is-
Endoscopic ultrasound
Octreotide scan
CT scan
Poal venous sampling
0a
single
Investigations Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is the investigation of choice and should be performed promptly in any dyspeptic patient with 'alarm features' . Multiple biopsies from the edge and base of a gastric ulcer are required. Barium meal is a poor alternative, since any abnormalities must be followed by endosc...
Medicine
G.I.T
fb6d9e63-c691-4c57-b206-5b77e90260c4
Infra clavicular lesion of tuberculosis is known as ?
Assman's focus
Puhl's focus
Simmon's focus
Ghon's focus
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Assman's focus Assman's focus The initial lesion in secondary tuberculosis at the apex of lung (infraclavicular) without any lymph node involvement is called Assman's focus.
Pathology
null
313d9394-4a34-4f9c-93a2-7f1150327413
Regarding appendicitis in children, all are true except:
Localised pain is the single most important reliable sign
Vomiting precedes abdominal pain
60 % cases perforation occurs in children less than 5 yrs
60% perforation in 48 hrs
1b
multi
Ref: Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, 19th edition. Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease, 8th edition & Bailey and Love's Short Practice of Surgery 25th Edition Explanation: localized abdominal tenderness is the single most i: hie finding in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. In Children, if the diagnosis is delayed b...
Unknown
null
9e95a8ef-f8ef-4c2c-a3f8-daee233271ec
Melanosis coli is caused by
Bisacodyl
Senna
Magnesium sulphate
Lactulose
1b
single
Senna and cascara are anthraquinone derivatives, which are used as stimulant purgatives. On chronic use they can lead to melanosis coli.
Pharmacology
null
be87ea8e-a9d5-4bb5-8c0a-f4edea1ed26e
Lateral rectus palsy is characterized by -
Crossed diplopia
Uncrossed diplopia
Suppression of eye ball
Upward rotated eye ball
1b
multi
First see the difference between phoria and tropia. Suffix phoria is used in latent squint, e.g. esophoria and exophoria. Suffix tropia is used in manifest squints (concomitant and paralytic) e.g. esotropia or exotropia. Diplopia is a feature of paralytic esotropia or exotropia but not concomitant esotropia / exotropia...
Ophthalmology
null
687fdbb1-a4b5-4775-b0cc-58cdecad3609
Cystic fibrosis is inherited as?
AR
AD
XR
XD
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e. AR * Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder of ion transport in epithelial cells that affect fluid secretion in exocrine glands and the epithelial lining of the respiratory, gastrointestinal and reproductive tracts.* Cystic fibrosis occurs due to mutation in the CFTR (Cystic fibrosis transm...
Pathology
Genetics
f28b5ab1-e22b-40e2-80fb-5584c5ee2c57
Bronchopulmonary segments in right and left lungs respectively ?
9, 11
11,9
10,10
8, 10
2c
single
Each lung has 10 bronchopulmonary segments.
Anatomy
null
9966de22-518e-442f-9759-463f93760769
Wide open anterior fontanelle is found in following diseases except:
Rickets
Cretinism
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Craniosynostosis
3d
multi
d. Craniosynostosis(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2817-2819, Ghai 8/e p 41)In Craniosynostosis there is premature fusion of cranial sutures and so fontanelles close early and are small;While, Rickets, Cretinism (Hypothyroidism), Ostoeogenesis imperfecta & Achondroplasia are important causes of large anterior fontanelle.
Pediatrics
Central Nervous System
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The angle of convexity is:
SNA
ANB
NA- Pog
SNB
2c
single
null
Dental
null
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Mallampatti's classification is for?
Mobility of cervical spine
Mobility of atlanto axial joint
Assessment of free rotation of neck before intubation
Inspection of oral cavity before intubation
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Inspection of oral cavity before intubation Mallampati score (Mallampati oropharyngeal scale)* Mallampati grading is used to evaluate the visibility of tonsil and tonsillar fossa which in turn assess the adequate mouth opening depending upon the grade.* Indications of Mallampati score are Oral cavity ...
Anaesthesia
Preoperative Assessment & Monitoring
979dde94-0c34-42e4-b469-659feb7de2fe
Triphasic waveforms in hepatic encephalopathy occurs in stage of -
Coma stage-IV
Confusion stage-I
Deep coma stage-V
Drowsiness stage-II
0a
single
Hepatic encephalopathy Hepatic encephalopathy is a neuropsychiatric syndrome caused by liver disease. As it progresses, delirium is followed by coma. Simple delirium needs to be differentiated from delirium tremens and Wernicke's encephalopathy, and coma from subdural haematoma, which can occur in alcoholics after a fa...
Medicine
G.I.T
77e3c57f-0cdb-4b94-8b00-15e35262d781
Energy selection in CPR according to AHA 2010 guideline is/are:
Monophasic 120-200J, Biphasic 360 J
Monophasic 200 J, Biphasic 360J
Monophasic 120 J, Biphasic 200J
Monophasic 360 J, Biphasic 120-200 J
3d
single
Answer- (D) Monophasic 360 J, Biphasic 120-200 J2010 AIIA guideline for CPR Contrary to previous recommendation of 3 succesive shocks (200, 300, 360J) nowadays lst & all subsequent shocks are of 360 Joules with monophasic & 120-200 loules with biphasic.
Medicine
null
972ba6e3-d545-48fd-b438-d19471514d3e
Maximum liver toxicity is seen with which anti - TB drug?
Isoniazid
Rifampicin
Pyrazinamide
Streptomycin
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Pyrazinamide o Three first line antitubercular drugs are associated with hepatotoxicityRifampicinFNHPyrazinamideo Of the three, rifampicin is least likely to cause hepatocellular damage, although it is associated with cholestatic jaundice.o Pyrazinamide is the most hepatotoxic of the first line drugs....
Pharmacology
Anti Microbial
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Sacrococcgeal teratoma arises from ?
Primitive streak
Neural plate
Cloacal membrane
Posterior neuropore
0a
single
The cause of sacrococcygeal teratomas is unknown. Sacrococcygeal teratomas are germ cell tumors. Germ cells are the cells that develop into the embryo and later on become the cells that make up the reproductive system of men and women. Most germ cell tumors occur in the testes or ovaries (gonads) or the lower back. Whe...
Anatomy
General anatomy
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Leprosy commonly affects all organs except:
Ovary
Skin
Nerves
Eye
0a
multi
Ovary
Skin
null
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The substance used of OCG is:
lapanoic acid
Sodium diatrozite
Melglumine iodothalamate
Biligraffin
0a
single
Ans. lapanoic acid
Radiology
null
4594abd8-c649-4113-ae3f-5fbf3078bb48
Kirkland knife is used for:
External bevel incision
Internal bevel incision
Horizontal incision
All of the above
0a
multi
null
Dental
null
64859eb6-8518-45c8-8439-79011b78417b
Commonest carcinoma in elderly male is -
Stomach
Lung
Esophagus
Prostate
3d
single
null
Pathology
null
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The most serious complication of a pelvic fracture is:
Rupture urinary bladder
Neurogenic shock
Hypovolemic shock
Malunion
2c
single
null
Surgery
null
909c8fb1-0708-4a7a-bfc1-8101bbe38217
Most common gene associated with renal cell carcinoma
WT1
BRCA 1
VHL
PATCH
2c
single
Both sporadic and familial RCC is associated with: Loss of sequence on chromosome 3 either by translocation (3:6, 3:8, 3:11) or deletion. This region harbours the VHL gene. Familial RCC is associated with:- Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome Ref: RAM DAS NAYAK EXAM PREPARATORY MANUAL FOR UNDERGRADUATES 2nd ed. pg no: 633
Pathology
Urinary tract
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Myasthenia gravis may be associated with:
Drug intake
Viral infection
B lymphocyte dysfunction
Thymoma
3d
single
Ans: dRef: Harrison, 16thed, p. 2521, Table 366.3
Medicine
C.N.S.
45685e61-6193-45ab-b4ef-b6b9b3c41570
Which of the following act to cause local Vasodilators
| O2 tension
| PH
| CO2 tension
| CO2 tension
2c
single
(| CO2 tension) (500-1-K.S) (597-GN) (563-Ganong 23rd)Local vasodilatorsVasodilators of metabolic originVasodilators of endothelial origin* The vasodilators of metabolic origin are carbon dioxide, lactate, hydrogen ions and adenosine, Histamine* The metabolic changes that produce vasodilation include in most tissues de...
Physiology
Heart, Circulation, and Blood
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A 65 years old male diagnosed by biopsy as a case of lung carcinoma, with the paraneoplastic syndrome and increased PTH. Probable cause is-
Parathyroid
Parathyroid related peptide
Calcitonin
Calcitonin related peptide
1b
single
null
Pathology
null
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Drug of choice for pneumocystis carinii is:
Doxycycline
Cotrimoxazole
Tetracycline
Dapsone
1b
single
Answer is B (Cotrimoxazole): Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole or Cotrimoxazole is the drug of choice for all firms of Pneumocystis Pneumonias. 'Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole which acts by inhibiting folic acid synthesis is considered the drug of choice for all forms of Pneumocystis Pneumonias. Therapy is continued for 14 ...
Medicine
null
70ad64f3-3f18-4b23-a4bb-6ecd86a05609
Absent P waves with wide QRS complex indicates serum potassium of
5.4 meq/L
6.5 meq/L
More than 8 meq/L
More than 1O meq/L
2c
single
Hyperkalemia Couesy of Dr. Michael McCrea a. Tall hyperacute T wave (earliest ECG finding) b. Prolonged PR interval c. Flattened or absent P wave d. Wide QRS complex that eventually blends with the T wave to assume a "sine wave" appearance e. Hea blocks f. QT interval normal or shoened Ref: guyton and hall textbook of ...
Physiology
G.I.T
5cffb602-cc16-4b0c-8052-38c3a2d4ec19
If mother is donating the kidney to her son, this is an example of:-
Autograft
Allograft
Isograft
Xenograft
1b
multi
Types of grafts - Autograft: same person - Allograft/Homograft: from one person to another / same species - Isograft: Identical twine - Xenograft/Heterograft: Between different species - Ohotopic graft: Graft placed in normal anatomical site - Heterotrophic graft: Graft in site different from its anatomical location
Surgery
NEET 2019
8134f8df-677d-4d9b-9e24-339b881a8750
Which of following drug inhibits xanthine oxidase: September 2007
Probenicid
Quiniarcine
Allopurinol
Sulfinpyrazone
2c
multi
Ans. C: Allopurinol Xanthine oxidase is involved in purine metabolism. Inhibition of xanthine oxidase reduces the production of uric acid, and several medications that inhibit xanthine oxidase are indicated for treatment of hyperuricemia and related medical conditions including gout. Xanthine oxidase inhibitors are: a....
Pharmacology
null
92e34638-0cee-4a35-9731-c5011668eeb1
Which of the following is true to the immediate postoperative period in a young patient with previously normal lungs having upper abdominal surgery ?
Arterial oxygen tension will typically be reduced by an average of 10 mm Hg when breathing room air
Arterial oxygen tension will normalize after 15 minutes
Diffusion hypoxia is the major determinant of arterial hypoxaemia
The CXR will typically reveal no abnormalities
0a
multi
null
Anaesthesia
null
d58b9896-8520-41d8-bcab-cac84be2674b
Features in retinal detachment all except –
Field defect
Retinal tears
Associated with vitreous haemorrhage
Greyish – brown fundus
2c
multi
Vitreous hemorrhage is not a feature of retinal detachment. However, it may be associated with retinal detachment as tear in retina may cause vitreous hemorrhage or retinal detachment. In retinal detachment, there is visual field defect which corresponds to the area of detachment. On examination, freshly - detached  re...
Ophthalmology
null
5e51cad6-8b23-468a-ae30-82b399ef1064
True about silent mutation in genea) No change in mRNAb) No change in Amino acid sequence in proteinc) No expression of proteind) No change in expression of proteine) Termination of protein synthesis
c
bd
ab
ac
1b
multi
In silent mutation, codon containing the changed base codes for the same amino acid (as original codon). Thus there is no change in expression of protein.
Biochemistry
null
2f277330-5efe-4539-80d9-efd602ebf21b
Advantages of amoxicillin over ampicillin are all except?
Better bioavailability & faster action
Spectrum includes H. influenzae & Shigella
Incidence of diarrhea is lower
Food does not interfere with its absorption
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Spectrum includes H. influenzae & Shigella
Pharmacology
null
7250e25a-55ba-4cae-a7df-2d0e9ef649d0
Which of the rotator muscle was not given its due impoance and was called Forgotten muscle of rotator cuff ?
Subscapularis
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres minor
0a
multi
Subscapularis-:"forgotten muscle'' of rotator cuff- Internal rotator of the shoulder Difficult to pick up in MRI Diagnostic test done-lift off, belly press, Gerber test Nerve supply: Upper and lower subscapular nerves from posterior chord of brachial plexus
Orthopaedics
Ohopaedics Q Bank
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True about TB Knee
Synovial fluid shows reduced mucin
Internal rotation of Tibia
Synovial fluid shows reduced leucocyte count
Leads to Bony ankylosis
0a
multi
null
Orthopaedics
null
ea828d51-0e60-432d-afe0-a08744cb7d55
Which of the following disorders is most closely associated with thyroid disease?
Schizophrenia
Alcohol use disorder
Depression
Phobia
2c
single
Ans. C. DepressionDepressive symptoms have been known to be one of the most prominent features of clinical thyroid disease, particularly hypothyroidism. Beginning in the late part of the 19th century, depression was seen as prominent component of clinical hypothyroidism, although other psychiatric symptoms were often p...
Psychiatry
Mood Disorders
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Mallory hyaline bodies are present in all of the following, except
Primary biliary cirrhosis
Secondary biliary cirrhosis
Indian childhood cirrhosis
Alcoholic cirrhosis
1b
multi
In histopathology, a Mallory body,Mallory-Denk body, and Mallory's hyaline, is an inclusion found in the cytoplasm of liver cells. Mallory bodies are damaged intermediate filaments within the hepatocytes
Pathology
G.I.T
29ce9cfd-d86a-4efc-93e5-27ccf32beed4
Definitive managenment in primary angle closure glaucoma: March 2005
Trabeculectomy
Surgical iridectomy
Laser iridotomy
Pilocarpine
2c
single
Ans. C: Laser iridotomy Although intraocular pressure is only one of the major risk factors for glaucoma, lowering it various pharmaceuticals and/or surgical techniques is currently the mainstay of glaucoma treatment. A. Medications used for lowering intraocular tension: Prostaglandin analogs like latanoprost, bimatopr...
Ophthalmology
null
3b549acc-9d1d-4197-b0b0-22afc4ed6563
A 64-year-old man undergoes CEA surveillance for cancer, because his brother and father both had colon cancer. What information should he be provided?
CEA is highly sensitive for diagnosis.
If CEA is elevated preoperatively, it implies unresectable disease.
Increases in CEA after resection may indicate tumor recurrence.
CEA is highly specific for the presence of colon cancer.
2c
multi
CEA is useful in the follow-up care of patients with colon carcinoma after resection. The levels of this antigen usually come to normal after complete resection of the tumor. A subsequent elevation may suggest a recurrence of the tumor either at the resection margin or at distant sites. The sensitivity and specificity ...
Surgery
Small & Large Intestine
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All are true about spermatocytic seminoma except:
Three types are there
Seen in 65 years of age group
Slow growing tumour
Clinically and histologically not related to seminoma
0a
multi
Ans: a (3 types are there) Ref: Robbins, 7th ed, p. 1042Spermatocytic seminoma is a non seminomatous slow growing testicular tumour seen in old age. It does not have three types.Spermatocytic seminoma* Both clinically & histologically distinct from seminoma* Variant of germ cell tumour that do not arise from an intratu...
Surgery
Testis & Scrotum
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Schedule of drug to be sold only on prescription is:
H
P
G
X
0a
single
Ans. A. HCAScheduleContent1ASpecimens of forms2BFees of tests/analysis3CBiological special products4DExtent and conditions of exemptions regarding import5EList of poisonous medicine under Ayurveda6FRequirement for functioning of blood bank7GDangerous to take these drugs except under medical supervision8HPrescription dr...
Pharmacology
General Pharmacology
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Internal podalic version is done in
Complete breech delivery
Frank breech delivery
Delivery of aftercoming twin
Preterm breech delivery
2c
single
Internal podalic version is done for only delivery of second twin (Transverse lie).
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
83a00867-ca87-4c90-bd45-53d922d7082b
The complete genome sequence of M. tuberculosis comprises of which of the following?
4100 genes
3100 genes
2100 genes
1100 genes
0a
single
The complete genome sequence of M. tuberculosis comprises 4043 genes encoding 3993 proteins and 50 genes encoding RNAs and its high guanine-plus-cytosine content (65.6%) is indicative of an aerobic lifestyle. Reference : Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th Edition, Page 1340
Medicine
null
0bb0f5eb-055c-4130-8182-37ad21971ab4
Most common type of primary lymphedema is?
Lymphedema congenital
Lymphedema precox
Lymphedema tarda
None
1b
multi
ANSWER: (B) Lymphedema precoxREF: Sabiston 18'h edition chapter 69, style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif"> primary_lymphedema.htm' The most common form of primary lymphedema is praecox, which accounts for about 80% of the patients. Congenital and tarda lymphedemas each account for ...
Surgery
Miscellaneous (Lymphatic System)
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Which of the following is not an enzyme inhibitor
Isoniazid
Ketoconazole
Griseofulvin
Acute alcohol intoxication
2c
single
Griseofulvin and chronic alcohol intoxication are enzyme inducers.
Pharmacology
null
374c8275-2e81-42b8-86bd-460b098c70f3
PKU is a congenital amino acid metabolic disorder. In the following rare variants of PKU, dihydrobiopterin synthesis is affected. The enzyme deficient is
Histidine decarboxylase
Phenylalanine hydroxylase
Dihydropterin reductase
Tyrosine deficiency
2c
single
In Type 2 and 3 of PKU, there is deficiency of enzyme dihydrobiopterin reductase. Hence there is deficiency of dihydrobiopterin.Ref: DM Vasudevan - Textbook of Biochemistry, 7th edition, page no: 236
Biochemistry
Metabolism of protein and amino acid
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Transovarian transmission is a feature of-
Scrub fever
Epidemic typhus
Endemic typhus
Trench fever
0a
single
The causative agent of scrub typhus: Rickettsia tsutsugamushi. It is the larva that feeds on veebrate hosts and picks up the rickettsias. The larval stage serves as both as a reservoir, through ovarian transmission and as a vector for infecting humans and rodents (refer pgno 300 park 23rd edition)
Social & Preventive Medicine
Epidemiology
78a56512-b91c-4828-9888-9d3b49a6925f
A female patient with signs of meningitis and CSF showing gram positive coccobacilli, which is showing characteristic tumbling motility. Diagnosis is -
Listeria
Meningococcus
H. influenzae
Pneumococcus
0a
single
null
Microbiology
null
83e839b0-31f0-4cab-bce8-ef2510561e6b
Pierre Robbin syndrome does not include
Hearing loss
Respiratory distress
Coloboma Iris
Mandibular dysplasia
2c
single
null
ENT
null
f36b3977-516d-4155-8c16-ce54ebc040bc
Defect in Menke disease:
Lysyl hydroxylase
Lysyl oxidase
Prolyl hydroxylase
Prolyl oxidase
1b
single
MENKE DISEASE / kinky OR STEEL HAIR SYNDROME- deficiency of copper results in defective crosslinking of collagen and elastin by the copper-dependent enzyme lysyl oxidase. Defect in dietary absorption of copper Die with in 5 years of age Kinky hair and growth retardation. menke disease is X linked disease due to mutatio...
Biochemistry
NEET 2019
4f0526cd-2fb8-4504-a8f8-c61168d0f0d3
A 70-year-old gentleman met with an accident, he was able to point to pain site and opens eyes when pinched, he is confused and not sure where he is now or how he met with an accident. What will be his minimum GCS
11
10
9
8
0a
single
His GCS would be 11Glasgow Coma ScaleEyes open Spontaneously 4To verbal command 3To painful stimulus 2Do not open 1Verbal Normal oriented conversation 5Confused 4Inappropriate/words only 3Sounds only 2No sounds 1Intubated patient TMotor Obeys commands 6Localises to pain 5Withdrawal/flexion 4Abnormal flexion 3Extension ...
Surgery
Trauma
2f3bd768-bed9-428a-a604-101e2f12bee8
Induction agent, having anti-emetic property is:
Thiopentone
Methohexitone
Propanidid
Propofol
3d
single
Propotol is used as induction agent, it cause decrease in blood pressure heart rate and vascular resistance. Nausea and vomiting is very rare (1 -2%), and less than with most other used agents.
Unknown
null
325f6052-d7ab-4052-8c30-24f36802e372
Insulin mediated glucose transpo is seen in ?
Adipose tissue
Brain
RBC
Kidney
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Adipose tissueInsulin stimulates the uptake of glucose by myocytes (skeletal muscle, cardiac muscles), adipocytes (adipose tissue) and hepatocytes. Tissues that do not depend on insulin for glucose uptake include brain, erythrocytes (RBC), the epithelial cells of kidney & intestine, Liver, and Cornea ...
Physiology
null
9b2d40e5-57c1-4ed9-ba24-e9adf23840b9
What are the chances of veical transmission of Hepatitis B in women who are seropositive for both HBsAg and HBeAg ?
25-30%
40%
60%
90%
3d
multi
Ans:D.)90% Veical Transmission of Hepatitis B In patients with acute hepatitis B veical transmission occurs in up to 10% of neonates when infection occurs in the first trimester and in 80 -90% of neonates when acute infection occurs in the third trimester. In women who are seropositive for both HBsAg and HBeAg veical t...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
48ffa88f-0b74-47f6-ae21-53a1efc43a42
Which disease is transmitted by all the components of blood -
Malaria
Syphilis
Toxoplasma
H. pylori
0a
multi
The malariaparasites enter that person's bloodstream and travel to the liver. When the parasites mature, they leave the liver and infect red blood cells.
Pathology
miscellaneous
666656a2-c30f-4e33-8794-8036e056000b
Largest reserve of energy in body stored as
Liver glycogen
Muscle glycogen
Adipose tissue
Blood glucose
2c
single
Fat (triglycerides) in the adipose tissues is the largest store of energy of the body.
Biochemistry
null
d1c00d3c-90e4-4681-be0b-c2e70ecba85e
The tendency of colonic carcinoma to metastasize is best assessed by
Size of tumor
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) levels
Depth of penetration of bowel wall
Proportion of bowel circumference involved.
2c
multi
null
Surgery
null
810b4f81-cb8b-40af-895e-dd4cd83ab4d6
Disease associated with excessive maize diet -
Wernicke's encephalopathy
Pellagra
Beri-Beri
Scurvy
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Pellagra o Excess of Leucine interferes in conversion of Tryptophan into Niacin, and aggravates the pallagrogenic action of maize.o Similar to maize, Jowar also contains excess of leucine.o Leucine interferes with conversion of tryptophan to niacin.o Pellagra has been reported in India in Telangana ar...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Vitamins