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Which of the following statements about Pancreatic Carcinoma is not true :
Mutation in P53 gene is associated in 75% of cases
Hereditary Pancreatitis significantly increases the risk
Median survival in locally advanced (stage III) disease is 3- 6 months
Five year survival after curative pancreaticoduodenectomy is 15 - 20%
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Answer is C (Median Survival in locally advanced (stage III) disease is 3- 6 months) Median survival of locally advanced (Stage III) disease is 6-10 months and not 3-6 months. Median survival of 3-6 months is a feature of Metastatic Stage IV disease. Median survival in locally advanced disease (stage III) is 6 - 10 mon...
Medicine
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Rhabdomyosarcoma histologic variant with ourable prognosis is:
Embryonal
Alveolar
Mixed
Prognosis is equally bad in all
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multi
The prognosis for rhabdomyosarcoma is related to the site of origin, resectability, presence of metastases, number of metastatic sites, and histopathologic features. Primary sites associated with more orable prognoses include the orbit and nonparameningeal head and neck, paratestis and vagina (nonbladder, nonprostate g...
Surgery
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The willful failure of parent or guardian to seek and follow-through with treatment necessary to ensure a level of oral health essential for adequate function and freedom from pain and infection is a definition of:
Munchausen syndrome by proxy
Emotional abuse
Parental corruption
Neglect
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Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a condition in which a person, usually a parent, presents factitious  symptoms and illnesses in a child, which may result in extensive testing and/or hospitalizations. Examples of emotional abuse include denial of affection, isolation, extreme threats, and corruption. A  parent who knowin...
Dental
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A 19-year-old man has early fatigue and muscle cramps while playing sports. He is fine when walking or doing light levels of work. On examination, he appears well and the muscle strength in the proximal muscles is normal. There is no muscle fatigue with repetitive arm grip exercises. After an exercise stress test, his ...
Gaucher's disease
Tay-Sachs disease
McArdle's disease (glycogen storage disease)
hemochromatosis
2c
single
There are many types of glycogen storage diseases, each caused by a different enzymatic abnormality. The best-known types of glycogen storage disease are those that have hepatic-hypoglycemic pathophysiology (e.g., von Gierke's disease) or those that have muscle energy pathophysiology (McArdle's disease). In McArdle's s...
Medicine
Endocrinology
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Anterior ethmoidal nerve suplies all except:
Maxillary sinus
Interior of nasal cavity
Dural sheath of anterior cranial fossa
Ethmoidal air cells
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Maxillary sinus Maxillary sinus is not supplied by ant. ethmoidal nerve.Anterior ethmoidal nerve is the branch of the nasociliary nerve; a branch of ophthalmic division of trigeminal nerve.Ant. ethmoidal nerve supplies- Dura mater of ant. cranial fossa- Ethmoidal sinuses- Roof of the nasal cavity- Anterior pa of the la...
Anatomy
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The following is a feature of Korsakoff's psychosis:
Confabulation
Encephalopathy
Ophthalmoplegia
Hallucination
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Ans. a. ConfabulationRef: Kaplan Step 2 CK Lecture Notes 2018 of Psychiatry;WERNICKE VERSUS KORSAKOFF SYNDROMES Wernicke syndromesKorsakoff syndromesCourseAcuteChronicReversibilityYesNoPresentationAtaxia, nystagmus, and ophthalmoplegiaConfusion, psychosis, anterograde and retrograde amnesiaTreatmentThiamineThiamine
Psychiatry
Substance Abuse
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Parklands formula used for Burn's resuscitation is:
4 mL/kg/% TBSA
5 mL/kg/% TBSA
6 mL/kg/% TBSA
8 mL/kg/% TBSA
0a
single
a. 4mL/kg/%TBSA(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 572, Ghai 8/e p 294-295)For most children with burns, the Parkland formula is an appropriate starting guideline for fluid resuscitation.According to it, 4mL lactated Ringer solution/kg/% BSA burned is usedHalf of the fluid is given over 1st 8 hr, calculated from the time of onset of...
Pediatrics
Fluid and Electrolyte Treatment of Specific Disorders
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Maximum reabsorption of water occurs in which part ofkidney-
Proximal convoluted tubule
Distal convoluted tubule
Cortical collecting duct
Medullary collecting duct
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Ans. is 'a' i.e., Proximal convoluted tubule o Most of the solutes and water are maximally absorbed in proximal tubule :-i) 60-70% of Na+ is reabsorbed along with 60-70% of Cl-ii) 60-70% of K+ is reabsorbediii) 60-70% of water is reabsorbediv) All the (100%) glucose and amino-acids are absorbedv) About 80-90% of bicarb...
Physiology
Renal Tubular Reabsorption and Secretion
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A woman is said to be have Menorrhagia in case the menstrual blood loss is MORE than what quantity?
20 ml
40 ml
60 ml
80 ml
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single
Ans. D. 80mlMenorrhagia is a term widely used for the loss of more than 80ml of blood per cycle and frequently producing anemia. Predictors of menorrhagia includes bleeding that leads to anemia with deficiency of iron or a need of transfusion, passage of clots more than 1-inch diameter and changing pad or tampon more t...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Miscellaneous (Obs)
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An 80 year old asymptomatic woman was detected to have a monoclonal spike on serum electrophoresis (IgG levels 1.5 g/dl). Bone marrow revealed plasma cells of 8%. The most likely diagnosis is:
Multiple myeloma
Indolent myeloma
Monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance
Waldenstorm's macroglobulinemia
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Answer is C (Monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance) 'Patients with monoclonal gammopathy of unceain significance have < 10% bone marrow plasma cells, and < 3g / dl of M component', Presence of 8% bone marrow plasma cells and 1.5 gm/dl of M component in the form of IgG in this patient thus lead us to the above d...
Medicine
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Thymoma with hypogammaglobulinemia is also known as:
Goods syndrome
Capgras syndrome
Fregoli syndrome
Todd syndrome
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single
Thymoma with hypogammaglobulinemia : Good's syndrome. The Capgras syndrome is a disorder in which a person thinks that a friend, spouse, parent, or other close family member has been replaced by an identical impostor. Fregoli syndrome is the delusional belief that one or more familiar persons, usually persecutors follo...
Medicine
null
639ff782-44b1-48ea-bd83-63e0c1d2c1ac
Mee's line on nail is diagnostic of ?
Lead poisoning
Arsenic poisoning
White phosphorus poisoning
Mercury poisoning
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Arsenic poisoning Chronic arsenic poisoning First stage of gastrointestinal & nutritional disturbance: Gradual emaciation is earliest sign Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea & abdominal cramps Second catarrhal stage Features of common cold, bronchial catarrhal, coughing & hoarseness Third stage of ...
Forensic Medicine
null
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Most common organism causing meningitis in a 1 year old child is:
Streptococcus pneumoniae
H. influenza
Listeria
Neisseria meningitidis
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single
The common organisms causing acute bacterial meningitis in the neonatal period are E.coli, Streptococcus pneumonia, Salmonella species, Pseudomonas aeruoginosa, Streptococcus fecalis and Staphylococcus aureus. Ref: Ghai Essential Pediatris - 6th Edition, Page 517; Nelson 17th Edition, Page 2308.
Pediatrics
null
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All are TRUE about alpo syndrome, EXCEPT:
Hereditary nephropathy
Sensorineural hearing loss
Microscopic hematuria during early childhood
Renal failure occurs in 50% of affected males
3d
multi
Alpo syndrome in its classic form is a hereditary nephropathy associated with 1. Sensorineural hearing loss and 2. Ocular manifestations. The characteristic renal features is persistent microscopic hematuria appearing in early childhood. Proteinuria is often absent in the early stages of the disease, but increases prog...
Medicine
null
5001b8c0-07ab-4be3-8d23-4ab264bd013d
Tuberculin positive means?
Immunodeficient patient
Resistance to tuberculin protein
Patient is infected with mycobacterium
Patient is suffering from disease
2c
single
A positive reaction to tuberculin test is generally accepted as evidence of past or present infection by M.tuberculosis. Reference; Park&;s Textbook of preventive and social medicine, 24th edition.Pg no. 195
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable diseases
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Splenectomy is contraindicated in which of the following haemolytic anemia:
Stomatocytosis
Elliptocytosis
Sickle cell disease
All of the above
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Stomatocytosis: This rare condition with autosomal dominant inheritance draws its name (mouth-like cells) from the fact that the normally round-shaped central pallor of red cells is replaced by a linear-shaped central pallor. Hemolysis is usually relatively mild. Splenectomy is contraindicated as it has been followed i...
Medicine
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A 13-year-old boy present with acute onset right scrotal pain. The pain is not relieved on the elevation of the scrotum and he has no fever or dysuria. The testis is enlarged and tender. His routine urinary examination is normal. There is no history of trauma. Which of the following is the most appropriate management -
Immediate exploration
Antibiotics
Psychiatric evaluation
Antibiotics and scrotal elevation
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single
This is a case of torsion of the testis. Torsion of the testis is a surgical emergency and needs immediate exploration if it cannot be relieved by manipulation.
Surgery
null
8ed8ad41-652c-4688-99cb-534741d18a0a
Brodmann Area no. constitutes Wernicke’s area of speech
41, 42, 22
22, 42, 39
42, 41, 44
22, 39, 40
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single
Wernicke’s area is sensory speech centre of brain. It is constituted by area no 22-auditory association area. Area no 39-angular gyrus and Area no 40-supramarginal gyrus.
Anatomy
null
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IVC pierces the diaphgram at what vertebral level -
T6
T8
T10
T12
1b
single
Venacaval opening -        Level- T8 -        At the central tendon of diaphragm -        Structures transmitted- o   Inferior vena cava o   Right phrenic nerve
Anatomy
null
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Intravenous furosemide is used for rapid control of symptoms in acute left ventricular failure. It provides quick relief of dyspnoea by:
Producing bronchodilation
Causing rapid diuresis and reducing circulating blood volume
Causing vasodilation
Stimulating left ventricular contractility
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single
Furosemide is a high ceiling diuretic. Its major mode of benefit in acute pulmonary edema is vasodilation. Due to its vasodilatory action, it shifts the fluid from pulmonary to systemic circulation. This results in the rapid relief of symptoms Diuretic action develops later.
Pharmacology
Kidney
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All are true lepromatous leprosy except –
Presence of globi
Subepidermal free zone
Decreased cell mediated immunity
Presence of granulomas subdermally
3d
multi
Granuloma is seen in tuberculoid leprosy. Skin and nerve biopsies in leprosy show i) Tuberculoid granuloma → In tuberculoid leprosy. ii) Diffuse macrophage infiltration loaded with bacilli in the faun of cigar bundles called globi → In lepronzatous leprosy. Subepidermal zone of grenz is free of infiltrate (free sube...
Dental
null
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Chassar Moir technique is used in:
VVF
Stress incontinence
Urethrocoele
Enterocoele
0a
single
Techniques for repairing VVF: Layer Technique Latzko procedure (for fistulas following hysterectomy) Chassar moir technique
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Which of the following fibroids are not suitable for uterine artery embolization
Intramural fibroid
Subserosal fibroid
Cervical fibroid
pedunculated submucous fibroid
3d
single
Pedunculated submucosal fibroids are not suitable for UAE because they can infarct and slough.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Man had uncooked meat at dinner 3 days back, Now presenting with diarrhea. Stool examination shows coma shaped organism with RBC and WBC. Causative organism is ?
Vibrio cholerae
Shigella
Campylobacter jejuni
Yersinia enterocolitia
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Campylobacter jejuni This is a case of dysentery (RBC in stools along with WBC). Among the given options, 'b', 'c' and 'd' can cause dysentery. But, coma shaped organism is campylobactor jejuni. Based on the depth of intestinal invasion, there are different clinical manifestations of infection with or...
Microbiology
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A 4-year-old girl sustained an isolated, closed, diaphyseal fracture of her left femur in a motor vehicle accident. The fracture was transverse with approximately 1.5 cm of shoening. The most appropriate definitive management of this fracture is NOT RELATED-OHO
Skeletal traction
Immediate application of a hip spica cast
Skeletal traction for 2 weeks followed by application of a hip spica cast
External skeletal fixation
1b
single
Isolated, closed femoral shaft fractures in children under 10 years of age are best managed by immediate closed reduction and application of a spica cast.
Pharmacology
All India exam
c694592f-ece8-47e0-8a36-7417fa67035c
Dentin bonding agents usually contain
Only hydrophobic component
Only hydrophilic component
Hydrophobic and hydrophilic component
lyophilic and lyophobic component
2c
multi
null
Dental
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False about Brucellosis
Also known as undulant fever
B. melitensis is most virulent
Incubation period is 1-3 weeks
Antibiotic of choice is Ampicillin
3d
multi
Antibiotic of choice: Tetracycline 500mg QID x 3 weeks.
Medicine
null
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Which of the following is not a recognized treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome?
Nerve stimulation therapy.
Steroid injection.
One-portal endoscopic surgical release.
Two-portal endoscopic surgical release.
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Ans. A. Nerve stimulation therapyIf symptoms are not severe and there is not significant and progressive neuropathy, then non-operative management must be considered. This includes splint age, hand therapy, steroid injection and even yoga has been proven to be beneficial. Alternatively, a patient could be referred for ...
Orthopaedics
Peripheral Nerve Injuries
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A 71-year-old man is seen with low-grade fever, generalized malaise, and a run-down feeling. He has lost weight and shows stigmata of chronic illness. There is no history of occupational exposure. On physical examination, vital signs are as follows: pulse 110 bpm; temperature 99degF; respirations 19/min; blood pressure...
Silicosis
Miliary TB
Metastatic thyroid carcinoma
Sarcoidosis
1b
single
This x-ray shows a bilateral diffuse miliary nodular pattern involving both lung fields with no loss of volume. Characteristically, miliary nodules are less than 4 mm in size. They are generally noncalcified and diffuse and are seen in many conditions, such as TB/fungal infections/pneumoconiosis and ceain malignancies ...
Radiology
Respiratory system
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Incubation period of plasmodium vivax is -
5-7 days
7-10 days
8-17 days
15-30 dasy
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single
Incubation period For falciparum malaria : 9-14 days Vivax malaria : 8-17 days Quaan malaria : 18-40 days Ovalr malaria : 16-18 days Ref: PARK&;S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICINE 23rd edition , page 260
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable diseases
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Wermer syndrome is
MEN1
MEN IIA
MEN IIB
AIP
0a
single
Wermer syndrome is otherwise known as Multiple Endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN 1). It is characterised by primary hyperparathyroidism,endocrine tumours of pancreas, and abnormalities of pituitary (primarily prolactinoma). It is due to germline mutation of MEN1 tumour suppressor gene,which encodes a protein called menin...
Pathology
Endocrinology
5e5dc382-71e8-4e7c-a7d2-a8af7536f7f2
HDL is called good cholesterol because -
Removes cholesterol from extrahepatic tissues
Causes transport of cholesterol to extrahepatic tissues
Stimulate hepatic TGs synthesis
Activates lipoprotein lipase
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multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Removes cholesterol from extrahepatic tissueso The HDL particles are referred to as scavengers because their primary role is to remove free (unesterified) cholesterol from extrahepatic tissues, which is then excreted through bile. This is crucial mechanism that prevents the inappropriate accumulation ...
Biochemistry
Cholesterol and Lipoproteins
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Glass ionomer cements are composed of
Aluminosilicate powder and phosphoric acid
Aluminosilicate powder and polyacrylate
Zinc oxide powder and phosphoric acid
Zinc oxide powder and polyacrylate liquid
1b
single
Glass-ionomer cement is often known as a biomimetic material, because of its similar mechanical properties to dentine. Synonyms Poly (alkenoate) cement GIC (glass ionomer cement) ASPA (alumino silicate polyacrylic acid) Ref: Mannapalli ed 3 pg 67
Dental
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Voluntary retrusion of mandible in closed mouth is done by which muscles?
Anterior belly of digastric
Posterior fibers of temporalis
Posterior belly of digastric
Deep fibers of masseter
1b
single
null
Anatomy
null
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The boundaries of the interconnection between greater sac and lesser sac of peritoneum known as 'Foramen of Winslow' are all, EXCEPT:
Caudate lobe of liver
Inferior vena cava
Free border of lesser omentum
4th pa of Duodenum
3d
multi
Interconnection between greater sac and lesser sac of peritoneum is known as Foramen of Winslow. It has the following boundaries: Superior boundary: Caudate lobe of liver Anterior boundary: Free edge of lesser omentum containing common bile duct, hepatic aery andpoal vein. Inferior boundary: First pa of duodenum Poster...
Anatomy
null
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Mondors disease involves which of the following
Axilla
Neck
Thymus
Breast
3d
single
Mondor's disease Thrombophlebitis of the superficial veins of the anterior chest wall and breast although it has also been seen in the arm. Frequently involved veins are a lateral thoracic vein, thoracoepigastric vein and superficial epigastric veins, Aeology is unknown o Also known as 'string phlebis\ it presents as a...
Anatomy
General anatomy
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Placenta has :
1 aery + 2 veins
2 aeries + 1 vein
2 aeries + 2 veins
3 aeries + 3 veins
1b
single
2 aeries + 1 vein
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
7ec8d240-1534-4ae0-9c0e-2808f81f41b2
Diameter of the optic disc is:
1.5 mm
2.5 mm
3.5 mm
5 mm
0a
single
Ans. 1.5 mm
Ophthalmology
null
b004ef65-f7ff-4578-bd30-127ad66680c3
The antiulcer agent detaches and kills H. Pylori organism and prevent relapses is
Colloidal Bismuth
Pirenzipine
Misoprostol
Sucralfate
0a
single
null
Pharmacology
null
f71f1cd0-085b-4f39-925c-50921dce982c
What of the following is essential for tumour metastasis?
Angiogenesis
Tumorogenesis
Apoptosis
Inhibition of tyrosine kinase activity
0a
single
. Angiogenesis
Pathology
null
2682372e-d2f8-4ea5-bf47-eee386b043fe
In which of the following patients would Enalapril be the best 1st line drug for high blood pressure control?
A 62 year old man with renal aery stenosis
A 30 year old pregnant female
A 40 year old woman with hyperkalaemia
A 60 year old diabetic woman
3d
single
ACE inhibitors have been shown to reduce moality in chronic hea failure, hypeension, and diabetic renal disease * ACE inhibitors and ARBs increase the risk of hyperkalemia in CKD and with supplemental K+ or K+-sparing drugs. ACE inhibitors and ARBs should be discontinued during pregnancy as they cause fetal kidney dama...
Pharmacology
Cardiovascular system
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A 35-year-old man undergoes gastrectomy for gastric carcinoma. Gross examination of the resected stomach reveals diffuse thickening without a discrete mass lesion. Microscopic exam shows an infiltration of signet-ring cells dispersed singly. Family history reveals that his father had a similar cancer at a young age. Wh...
APC
CDH1
PMS2
p53
1b
single
- Mutation in CDH1, the gene encoding the cellular adhesion protein E-cadherin. - E-cadherin mutations account for a significant propoion of familial gastric cancers and Lobular carcinoma of the breast. OTHER OPTIONS: - APC is mutated in the majority of colorectal adenocarcinomas & intestinal type of gastric cancer. - ...
Pathology
Stomach
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Constant PR inverval is seen in-
First degree block
Second degree - Mobiz type I block
Second degree - Mobiz type II block
Third degree block
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single
constant PR interval is a feature of first degree hea block second and third degree hea block doesnt have constant intervals Ref Harrison 20th edition pg 1534
Medicine
C.V.S
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Anuria is defined as urine output less than
4ml/hr
8ml/hr
12ml/hr
16ml/hr
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single
Anuria is nonpassage of urine, in practice is defined as passage of less than 100milliliters of urine in a day. Anuria is often caused by failure in the function of kidneys. It may also occur because of some severe obstruction like kidney stones or tumours. It may occur with end stage renal disease. It is a more extrem...
Medicine
Kidney
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After suxamethonium 50 mg, apnea persists for one hour –
Treatment with cholnesterase is indicated
Probably an atypical cholinesterase is present
Treatment with stored blood is indicated
Apnea may be due to low serum potassium concentration
1b
single
Sch can cause prolonged apnea in patients with low plasma cholinesterase (pseudocholinesterase) or atypical (non­functional) pseudocholinesterase. The best management is to provide mechanical ventilation, maintain anaesthesia, continue monitoring and wait for spontaneous recovery. If spontaneous recovery does not occu...
Anaesthesia
null
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School of fish appearance is characteristic of:
Bordetella peussis
Yersinia enterocolitica
Haemophillus ducreyi
Legionella
2c
single
Ans. is. 'c' i. e., Haemophillus ducreyi
Microbiology
null
b47f57e9-8fac-4fdc-a22e-21df75ff8060
A middle age male patient met with a road traffic accident & is brought to emergency in an unconscious state. CT abdomen reveals a splenic laceration, emergency splenectomy is done & patient is shifted to ICU. His BP remains low in post op period even after a bolus of normal saline. O/E- he is afebrile, has moon like f...
Return to the operating room for exploratory laparotomy
Administer hydrocoisone 100 mg IV
Administer vancomycin and piperacillin/tazobactam
Perform MRI of the spine.
1b
multi
Moon like facies, central obesity & abdominal striae are signs of glucocoicoid excess - endogenous (Cushing syndrome)/ exogenous. A physiologic stressor (trauma) may trigger adrenal crisis. Acute adrenal insufficiency requires immediate initiation of rehydration (saline infusion at initial rates of 1 L/hr) with continu...
Medicine
Cushing Syndrome
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All of the following causes hyperglycemia, EXCEPT
Thiazide
Diazoxide
Theophylline
Pentamidine
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' Theophylline Theophylline causes hypoglycemia List of drugs causing hyperglycemia. Diazoxide* Ethacrynic acid* Furosemide* Glucocorticoids* Pentamidine* Thiazides* Oral contraceptives* Niacin Growth hormone Asparaginase Note : Pentamidine causes both hypo and hyperglycemia (Mechanism: Pentamidine causes lys...
Unknown
null
b8c4c221-882b-45b7-8a28-f0ac4d1b136b
Dentigerous cyst arises from-
An unerupted tooth
Apex of an infected tooth
Nasopalatine cysts
Solitary bone cyst
0a
single
null
Surgery
null
4ad35a9e-140a-47a4-aacc-96184529b3b8
Drug of choice for hypertension with osteoporosis:
ACE inhibitors
Beta-blockers
Thiazide diuretics
Loop diuretics
2c
single
Thiazide diuretics open K+ channels and lead to direct vasodilation along with diuretic action. It also increases calcium absorption and hence used in hypertension with osteoporosis.
Pharmacology
null
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Which is not done in septoplasty:
Elective hypotension
Throat pack
Nasal preparation with 10% cocaine
None
3d
multi
Management of Deted Septum Minor degrees of septal detion not causing any symptoms do not require any treatment. If the patient is more than 17 years of age then the patient is taken up for septal surgery. Any surgery on the septum or on the anterior 1/3rd of nose and adjacent area (e.g. septoplasty, rhinoplasty and Ca...
ENT
null
11b8bcb4-b645-46fc-b2f5-ec98be41b57a
Initial investigation of choice for biliary obstruction
CT abdomen
ERCP
MRCP
USG
3d
single
Ultrasonography Initial imaging modality of choice in obstructive jaundice It is operator dependent and may be suboptimal due to excessive body fat and intraluminal bowel gas USG can demonstrate Biliary calculi Size of GB and CBD Thickness of GB wall Presence of inflammation around GB Occasionally, presence of stones w...
Anatomy
G.I.T
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Hemodialysis related complications are all of the following except: September 2008
Altered cardiovascular dynamics
Anaphylactoid reaction
Hypeension
Muscle cramps
2c
multi
Ans. C: Hypeension Complication of hemodialysis: Fever- Bacteremia, water-borne pyrogens, overheated dialysate Hypotension - Excessive ultrafiltration, cardiac arrhythmia, air embolus, pericardial tamponade; hemorrhage (gastrointestinal, intracranial, retroperitoneal); anaphylactoid reaction Hemolysis- Inadequate remov...
Medicine
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99e13bd6-eee3-4701-8890-f55b39f1e148
Disease not covered under Integrated disease surveillance project (IDSP) is ?
Meningococcal disease
Tuberculosis
Herpes zoster
Cholera
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Herpes zoster Integrated disease surveillance project (IDSP) IDSP is a decentralized state based surveillance system intended to detect early warning signals of impending outbreaks and helps initiate an effective response in a timely manner in urban and rural areas. It will also provide essential data...
Social & Preventive Medicine
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c3a0e7f0-af17-4eec-84bb-142aefa8568f
All are features of Ureaplasma urealyticum except -
Non gonococcal urethritis
Salphingitis
Epididymitis
Bacterial vaginosis
1b
multi
null
Microbiology
null
6b6abb7b-09b8-4ac1-a2b6-e6dba3625b7b
Which is the best temperature for putrefaction?
- 10 degrees C
0 degrees C
30 degrees C
50 degrees C
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., 30 degrees C * Putrefaction is the last stage in resolution of body from the inorganic to organic state and is a certain sign of death.* The putrefaction is due to:i) Autolysis:# The enzymes of the body, break down the dead body causing proteolysis, lipolysis and glycolysis.ii) Bacterial enzymes:# Aer...
Forensic Medicine
Death and Investigations
0f371851-da41-464a-9227-246ca85e0cd6
Tracheal bifurcation on X-ray corresponds to
T5T6
T4T5
Sternal angle
All
3d
multi
A i.e. T5T6; B i.e. T4 T5; C i.e. Sternal angle
Radiology
null
91968cda-f407-4d81-aa56-a0cb2bfba390
Which of the following drugs is not used for H. pylon treatment?
Oxytetracycline
Bismuth compounds
clarithromycin
Omeprazole
0a
single
H. pylori is a gram negative bacillus uniquely adapted to survival in the hostile environment of stomach. Antimicrobials that have been found clinically effective against H. pylori are: amoxicillin, clarithromycin, tetracycline and metronidazole/ tinidazole. (Essentials of pharmavology KD Tripathy,6th edition,pg no.637...
Pharmacology
Gastrointestinal tract
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Which of the following is NOT TRUE about meralgia paresthetica?
Meralgia paresthetica consists of pain, tingling & numbness with weakness in the lateral aspect of thigh
It occur as a result of entrapment of the nerve in the fascia just medial to ASIS
It can also occur during Pregnancy when it remits spontaneously after pregnancy is completed
Treatment include nonspecific, analgesic, local hydrocoisone etc. sometimes surgical decompression
0a
multi
Meralgia paresthetica consists of pain, tingling & numbness without weakness in the lateral aspect of thigh that is supplied by lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh Meralgia paresthetica consists of pain, tingling & numbness without weakness in the lateral aspect of thigh that is supplied by lateral cutaneous nerve of thig...
Surgery
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59ca9e28-b018-4546-9776-27189d4fe471
Diopteric power of eye -
+20D
-20D
+60D
-60D
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., + 60D o In schematic model, the optical system of eye behaves like a combination of lenses.o The reduced schematic eye treats the eye as if it were a single refracting element consisting of an ideal spherical surface separating tw o media of refractive indices of 1.00 (air in external environment) and...
Ophthalmology
Techniques of Ocular Examination and Diagnostic Tests
e1be7c73-27ab-4c40-a657-3077fe5af36c
Wood's lamp light is used in the diagnosis of –
Tinea capitis
Candida albicans
Histoplasma
Cryptococcus
0a
single
null
Dental
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ed269719-33c5-457c-b4ba-b1be3b4daf08
Potassium sparing diuretics -
Spironolactone
Triamterene
Amiloride
All of the above
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., All of the above Aldosterone antagonists Renal epithelial Ma+ channel inhibitors o Spironolactone o Eplerenone o Canrenone o Potassium canrenone o Pordenone o Mexrenone o Amiloride o Triamterene Classification: High efficacy diuretics (LOOP DIURETICS) (lnhibitors of Na+-K+-2Cl- - cotransport) Medium e...
Unknown
null
defc7bb3-66f7-48cc-9efb-efd8f4fcdfe2
Which of the following statement is/are not true about Dibucaine:
Shorter acting than tetracaine
Longer acting than tetracaine
More potent than tetracaine
More potent than bupivacaine
0a
multi
Ans: A (Shorter,,.) DIBUCAINE"Dibucaine: Longest: acting local anesthetic, most potent & most toxic"- Ajay Yadov 2nd/110"DibucainefCin chocaine}:!t is the most potent, most toxic & longest acting LA It is used as a surface anaesthetic on less delicate mucous membrane (anal canal). Use for spinal anaesthesia of long dur...
Anaesthesia
Miscellaneous (Local and Regional Anesthesia)
dbfc4eae-3e09-466e-be4f-06f19f02f440
All the following are true about pseudomembranous colitis except.
Clostridium difficile is the agent
Diarrhoea is the most common manifestation
Pseudomembrane formation
Vancomycin is responsible
3d
multi
Oral vancomycin is the DOC for pseudomembranous colitis.
Microbiology
null
e4803132-7591-4065-920a-98a7fed4ed5b
True about bronchial adenoma
10-15% of all lung tumour
Mostly malignant
Recurrent haemoptysis
Peripherally located
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Reccurrent haemoptysis
Surgery
null
15fa8c16-acc8-467a-9934-bd23b22feb21
Swimming pool conjunctivitis is caused by -
Pseudomonas
Coxsackievirus
Chlamydia
Mycoplasma
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Chlamydia * Inclusion conjunctivitis caused by chlamydia trachomatis is seen sexually active people due to transmission from the genitalia to eye by autoinfection. The infection is also acquired from bathing in contaminated unchlorinated swimming pools and, hence, this disease is also known as swimmin...
Microbiology
Bacteria
44b77c88-2e49-4e8f-8243-35e01b58c459
Facial skeleton develops from
Neural crest
Paraxial mesoderm
Intermediate mesoderm
Lateral plate mesoderm
0a
single
The viscerocranium forms the facial skeleton and the major pa of which develops from mesenchyme derived from 1st and 2nd pharyngeal arches.The lacrimal and nasal bones are derived from neural crest cells. The paraxial mesoderm undergoes segmentation to form somitomeres and somites that fuher differentiate into scleroto...
Anatomy
Head and neck
8fea3618-a394-40c9-91c9-614b164f720e
What is the most impoant role of bradykinin in acute inflammation-
Increase in vascular permeability
Vasodilatation
Mediation of pain
Bronchoconstriction
0a
single
Functions of Bradykinin: Increases vascular permeability Contraction of smooth muscles Dilation of the blood vessels Pain when injected into the skin Out of these actions of bradykinin, the increase in vessel permeability is a better answer as it is the hallmark of acute inflammation ref robbins9th ed page 52
Pathology
General pathology
e350773e-b8a9-43b0-a57a-7d02cf4d8bd1
Transvaginal USG can detect fetal cardiac activity in:
6 weeks
7 weeks
8 weeks
10 weeks
0a
single
Ans. is a i.e. 6 weeks Embryonic investigations suggest that cardiac contractions begin in fetus at 36 days gestational age.deg This is evident on : Transvaginal USG At 6 weeks of gestational age corresponding to 13 - 18mm of MSD Transabdominal USG At 8 weeks of gestational age corresponding to 25 mm of MSD. Note : MSD...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
86b8bb47-c350-4838-8159-a12163374e6f
A patient has been allegedly bitten by cobra snake. The venom in such a bite would be-
Musculotoxic
Vasculotoxic
Cardiotoxic
Neurotoxic
3d
multi
null
Forensic Medicine
null
d1f73109-f50c-452c-bec0-1f460c16fe21
In 2 patients with Atherosclerosis, one is diabetic and other is non-diabetic. In relation to non-diabetic, diabetic patient has 100 times increased risk of ?
MI
Stroke
Lower Limb ischemia
Vertebrobasilar insufficiency
2c
single
null
Medicine
null
2fa64ffd-012c-406e-8947-1252d7d7b877
All are RNA virus except:
Ebola virus
Vesicular stomatitis virus
Simian 40
Rabies
2c
multi
Ans. (c) Simian 40 SV 40 = Simian vacuolating virus 40 = Simian virus 40 It is a DNA viruses Its family is papovaviridae and genera is polyoma virus. It is oncogenic virus, causing cytopathic effects with prominent cytoplasmic vacoulation Remember: Simian virises 5, 41 are animal virus antigenically similar to paranflu...
Microbiology
null
0ffc49d8-fdf0-4e5a-b836-14b853c091da
Most common type of pelvis in women is
Gynecoid
Anthrapoid
Android
Platypelloid
0a
single
Caldwell (1939) repoed that the gynecoid pelvis was found in almost half of women.(Ref: William's Obstetrics; 25th edition)
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
All India exam
192bd05e-e5c3-4d2c-aadf-270e4e0d858a
Noradrenaline is major neurotransmitter in ?
Postganglionic parasympathetic fibres
Postganglionic sympathetic fibres except in sweat glands
Autonomic ganglia
Preganglionic autonomic fibres
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Postganglionic sympathetic fibres except in sweat glandsNeurotransmitter in all preganglionic autonomic nerves (both sympathetic and parasympathetic) is acetylcholine (A CH)Neurotransmitter in all ganglia (both sympathetic and parasympathetic) is acetylcholine.Neurotransmitter in postganglionic parasy...
Physiology
null
5f9c16e9-cb4b-4a67-b522-a7c15990067d
What is the reason for following set of symptoms after prostatic Sx-restlessness, vomiting and change in sensorium ?
Electrolyte imbalance
Bladder neck obstruction
Acute pyelonephritis
Ureter stenosis
0a
single
Ans is 'a' ie. Electrolyte imbalance
Surgery
null
cc0577c3-7ea0-496f-abc0-8dcaf8a0005c
Which is a non absorbable suture ?
Polypropylene
Polyglycolic acid
Collagen
All
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Polypropylene
Surgery
null
00213397-3426-4fac-8072-310539b27652
Acid mucin is best demonstrated by the stain -
Alcian blue
Periodic Acid Schiff (P.A.S.)
Van Gieson
Reticulin
0a
single
Mucin is produced by epithelial cells of mucous membrane & mucous glands, as well as by some connective tissues Stains for mucin Mucicarmine Alcian blue. Note :- Epithelial cell mucin stains positively with periodic acid-Schiff (PAS), while connective tissue mucin does not.
Pathology
null
42089eeb-5ef0-4321-980f-e358490f30f6
In contact dermatitis the diagnostic method of choice is
Patch test
Skin biopsy
Intradermal test
Tzanck test
0a
single
Patch testing is used to document sensitivity to a specific antigen. In this procedure, a battery of suspected "allergens" with control is applied to the patient's back under occlusive dressings and allowed to remain in contact with the skin for 48 hours. The dressings are then removed, and the area is examined for evi...
Dental
All India exam
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Which of the following is a generic term for a protein or glycoprotein released by one cell population that acts as an intercellular mediator?
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image_question
image_question
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1b
single
Molecules that communicate among cells of the immune system are referred to as cytokine Cytokines are soluble molecules,although some also exist in membrane bound The interaction of cytokine with its receptor on a target cell can cause changes in expression of adhesion molecules and chemokine receptors on the target me...
Microbiology
Immunology
2574f9e5-09d9-4694-b92d-aa58b3921dd2
Example of metallo enzyme is ?
Lysyl oxidase
Lysyl hydroxylase
Prolyl hydroxylase
Glucosyl transferase
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Lysyl oxidaseLysyl oxidase is a metalloenzyme (copper containing
Biochemistry
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75a3309d-17be-4303-bf98-cd5e85d44945
The bed of the stomach is not formed by-a) Left kidneyb) Left supra renal glandc) Splenic veind) Tail of pancreas
ab
bc
cd
ac
2c
single
The posterior surface of stomach is related to structures forming the stomach bed, all of which are separated from stomach by the cavity of the lesser sac. These structures forming stomach bed are Diaphragm, left kidney, left suprarenal (adrenal) gland, pancreas (body), transverse colon, splenic flexure of colon and ...
Anatomy
null
07a44e52-74da-440e-b879-a8ecd551d9a9
Which type of immune responses responsible for caseation necrosis in TB?-
Cell-mediated immunity
Antibody mediated reaction
Allergic reaction
Immune complexes
0a
multi
Type 4 or delayed hypersensitivity or T cell mediated reaction is an immune response without formation of antibodies but is instead a slow and prolonged response .examples:reaction against mycobacterium infection ,virally infected cell,malignant cells and organ transplantation.Harshmohan textbook of pathology 7th editi...
Pathology
General pathology
33b226b1-7d47-4b5c-829f-f9ba02934f5e
Platelate aggregation is caused by all, except -
Thromboxane A2
Serotonin
Prostacyclin (PGI2)
Thrombin
2c
multi
Ans. is 'C' i.e.. Prostacyclin (PGI,) o Factors promoting platelet aggregation : ADP, TXA2 epinephrine, serotonin, vWF, fibrinogen, collagen, immune complex, thrombin, thrombospondin. a Factors inhibiting platelet aggregation : PGI2, NO, endothelin, bradykinin.
Physiology
Blood: Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation
1c521f73-50ae-43ce-8c08-f09c8827935e
Obesity Index defined as Height (cm) - 100
BMI
Broca's Index
Ponderal Index
Corpulence Index
1b
single
null
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
689a988d-860e-4d19-9baa-bdf6fda53c01
Which of the following statements about Histamine is true:
Is found in Mast cells
Increases gastric acid secretion
Related to arousal and blood pressure
All of the above
3d
multi
D i.e. All Histamine is formed by decarboxylation of amino acid histidineQ, and is found in mast cell, basophils, enterochromaffin like cells of gastric mucosa and brainQ. It has been related to arousal, sexual behaviourQ, regulation of secretion of some anterior pituitary hormones, blood pressure, drinking & pain thre...
Pathology
null
8fe2532f-b7f3-4eef-81c5-79acab7d5055
All of the following drugs are administered orally except-
Ciprofloxacin
Cotrimoxazole
Gentamicin
Amoxicillin
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Gentamicin o Aminoglycosides are not used orally.
Pharmacology
null
0bcc7ed2-1c90-4577-99c8-51a1101b9ad1
Figure of 8 in chest X Ray is seen in
Ebstein Anomaly
Total Anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC)
Tetrology of fallot (TOF)
Transposition of great vessels (TGA)
1b
multi
B i.e. Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection (TAPVC)
Radiology
null
d40d1022-eff7-4bd7-b365-d41c0ea1b891
True about neonatal sepsis
Early sepsis is due to organism in maternal genital tract
Environmental factors cause late sepsis
Late sepsis is due to organism in maternal genital tract
Environmental factors cause early sepsis
0a
multi
Neonatal sepsis is a type of neonatal infection and specifically refers to the presence in a newborn baby of a bacterial blood stream infection (BSI) (such as meningitis, pneumonia, pyelonephritis, or gastroenteritis) in the setting of fever. Older textbooks may refer to neonatal sepsis as "sepsis neonatorum". Referenc...
Pediatrics
New born infants
a354309f-ccd1-4bca-ac98-6be6d4471eec
A distal extension partial denture receives its support
From terminal abutments
Equally from abutments and the residual ridges
Mostly from residual ridge
Exclusively from residual ridge
2c
multi
null
Dental
null
ad6a807a-0b3c-44bc-8c1a-04ff747d1672
Neurologic examination reveals an extensor plantar reflex and hyperreflexia on the left side, a loss of pain and temperature sensation on the right side, ptosis and miosis on the left side. A lesion that causes this constellation of deficits would most likely be found in the:
Cervical spinal cord
Crus cerebri, right side
Lumbar spinal cord.
Paracentral lobule, left side.
0a
single
Above symptoms point towards Brown-Sequard syndrome: hemisection of the cervical spinal cord- result in I/L Horner syndrome, I/L spastic paresis and C/L loss of pain and temperature sensation. Horner syndrome -always manifested on the ipsilateral side. Paracentral lobule control higher centres of micturation.
Anatomy
Neuroanatomy 3
bc975cba-62af-4f80-a51b-c44e3fb96e49
A vasodilator is obtained after decarboxylation of:
Histidine
Arginine
Tyrosine
Glycine
0a
single
Histidine on decarboxylation gives histamine which is a vasodilator.
Pharmacology
null
94670355-ab10-474a-ade0-7e0231406d1a
Which findings are true in central retinal aery occlusion
Direct pupillary reflex-, RAPD +
Direct pupillary reflex +, RAPD +
Both absent
Scalloped pupil
0a
multi
Central Retinal Aery Occlusion Signs Pale fundus & optic nerve head. Occasionally disc swelling Direct reflex absent, RAPD + Cherry red spot can be seen over macula Cattle trucking of veins Neovascularization (occasionally)
Ophthalmology
Retina
1a0de4d1-a6a6-4da8-aeba-9fea9ba73435
A mother brings her 5-month-old infant to the physician for a well-baby checkup. At this time the physician should expect to see
Stranger anxiety
A pincer grasp
Object permanence
Sitting with support
3d
single
Sitting with support is normally seen in a 5-month­old infant. Stranger anxiety (fear of unfamiliar people) does not appear until approximately 7 months of age. A pincer grasp (using thumb and forefinger) appears at approximately 9 months of age, whereas object permanence (the ability to maintain a mental represen­tati...
Unknown
null
34588352-e1a8-475a-a81c-4f9a144963e7
If the objective of the investigator is to assess the incidence of tuberculosis infection in a community, the most appropriate methodology would be to -
Identify all individuals with positive tuberculin test
Perform sputum examination of chest symtomatics
Identify new converters to Tuberculin test
Screen all under-five children with Tuberculin test
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Identify new converters to tuberculin test Incidence of infectionIt is the percentage of population under study who will be newly infected by mycobacterium tuberculosis among the non-infected of the preceding survey during the course of one year.Persons newly infected with mycobacterium T.B. can be ea...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable Diseases
94d76fe5-d63a-4b3f-befa-0374a850f61e
In an uncomplicated twin pregnancy normal delivery should be attempted in the following situation :
First baby - Veex and second baby transverse lie
Both babies are breech presentation
First baby transverse lie and second longitudinal lie
First baby transverse lie and second frank breech
0a
multi
First baby - Veex and second baby transverse lie
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
b3fd52ec-8ba5-4bc5-a35c-dbb6cca44b4a
SS18-SSX1 gene is associated with
Liposarcoma
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Synol sarcoma
Ewing sarcoma
2c
single
TumorCytogenetic AbnormalityGene fusionProposed functionSynol sarcomat(x;18)(p11;q11)SS18-SSX1SS18-SSX2SS18-SSX4Chimeric transcription factors, interrupts cell cycle controlReference: Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease; 9th edition; Chapter 26; Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissue Tumors
Pathology
Musculoskeletal system
dc84331f-dcb0-4c69-9878-633eac9734dc
Difference between class II amalgam and cast restoration is
Bevels
Occlusal resistance form
Outline form
Proximal retention
0a
single
null
Dental
null
dbf8d220-04ef-469c-8832-cff23be102cd
Increase in threshold level on applying subthreshold, slowly rising stimulus is known as
Adaptation
Accomodation
Refractoriness
Electrotonus
1b
single
Accommodation- Slow rising subthreshold stimulus failing to produce action potential even when the normal threshold levels are reached. This occurs because of inactivation of voltage-gated Na+ channels. Adaptation- Persistent application of suprathreshold stimulus fails to generate repetitive firing. Refractoriness- A...
Physiology
null
7ba15bc9-abe4-40d1-945e-621566db6257
Cyst without lining is
Radicular cyst
Dentigerous cyst
Naso palatine duct cyst
Hemorrhagic / Traumatic bone cyst
3d
single
null
Pathology
null
d158d553-a0ae-4090-a7fd-93f1aacbcb7c
Mesothelioma associated with which variety of asbestos ?
Serpentine
Amphibole
Both the above
None of the above
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Amphibole Asbestos-Related DiseasesAsbestos is a family of proinflammatory crystalline hydrated silicates that are associated with pulmonary fibrosis, carcinoma, mesothelioma, and other cancers.There are two distinct geometric forms of asbestosi) Serpentine (chrysolite) - most of the asbestos used in ...
Pathology
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