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At low levels of light, the colour perception of the eyes is lost. As the brightness becomes more intense, colour appears to change. This phenomenon is known as
Metamerism
Fluorescence
Reflection Effect
Bezold-Brucke effect
3d
single
null
Dental
null
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False about Boerhaave syndrome:
Perforation due to Barotrauma
Most common site is left posteromedial aspect at lower esophagus
Pain is a late manifest
Most cases follow bout of heavy eating and drinking
2c
multi
Ans. (c) Pain is a late manifestRef: Bailey and Love 27th edition, Page 1073Boerhaave syndrome is characterized by Madder's Triad:* Vomiting* Chest pain* Subcutaneous emphysema
Surgery
Oesophagus
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All of the following are true about caudate lobe except:-
Blood supply from both right and left hepatic aery
Ductal drainage from both right and left duct
Venous drainage is mainly by left and middle hepatic vein
Supply by both branches of poal vein
2c
multi
Caudate lobe Caudate lobe, lies between left poal vein & IVC and extends to hepatic venous confluence. Caudate lobe is unique It receives blood supply from both right & left poal pedicles Bile drain into both right & left hepatic duct Venous drainage is directly into IVC
Surgery
Liver
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Acute graft rejection occurs within
3 hours
3 days
3 months
3 years
2c
single
Answer- C. 3 monthsAcute rejection - It occurs 5 days to 3 months after transplantation.Both cell-mediated (cellular) rejection and humoral (antibody mediated) rejection are involved.
Pathology
null
b29ec848-16c6-41e8-91b9-3e172ad6ced0
A patient was treated with haloperidol, later he develops symptoms of Parkinsonism. What is the best treatment:
Cholinesterase inhibitors
Beta receptor antagonist
M1 muscarinic antagonist
Alpha 1 adrenergic antagonist
2c
single
- Extrapyramidal disturbances are the major dose-limiting side effects with high potency antipsychotics like fluphenazine, haloperidol, pimozide, etc. - The extrapyramidal effects may be categorized into: Parkinsonism Acute muscular dystonias Akathisia Malignant neuroleptic syndrome Tardive dyskinesia - Parkinsonism us...
Pharmacology
ANS
56e19551-b4cf-4244-b1d9-dbb1effd8925
Increased prolactin is associated with aEUR'
Increased FSH
Increased libido
Increased testosterone
Increased estradiol
3d
single
Increased estradial Prolactin is a polypeptide produced by the lactotrophs of the pituitary. It is responsible .for the initiation and maintenance of lactation. As with several pituitary hormones, prolactin is secreted in a circadian, fashion with the highest levels being attained during sleep and a nadir occurring bet...
Pharmacology
null
544474e2-b2b4-4c70-af90-10abff47f2f2
A 70-year-old woman had an ECG at her annual checkup. Using her lead II recording below calculate her hea rate
70
92
84
104
0a
single
The hea rate can be calculated by 60 divided by the R-R interval, which is 0.86 second. This results in a hea rate of 70 beats/min. (1500/No of small squares between R-R interval - but R-R interval should be regular)
Physiology
ECG
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Drug of choice for genital was is
Acyclovir
Podophyllin
Minocycline
Interferon alpha
1b
single
<p> WAS:- Caused by human papilloma virus. Anogenital was caused by HPV 6,11,16,18,31,33. Out Of these 6 is mostly involved. These virus invade squamous epithelium and trigger cell proliferation. Viruses mainly being transmitted by fomites ,scratching, and auto inoculation. Pink to brown way papules in perianal/genital...
Dental
Sexually transmitted diseases
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Test tube retepegs are seen in the microscopic section of
ANUG
Inflammatory gingival hyperplasia
Gingival enlargement due to dilantin sodium
Plasma cell gingivitis
2c
single
null
Dental
null
d49e5d95-466e-4fc2-8073-62f1fa18df11
Pink disease is seen due to
Internal resorption
Mercury poisoning
Arsenic poisoning
Trauma
1b
single
Pink disease (infantile acrodynia) was especially prevalent in the first half of the 20th century. Primarily attributed to exposure to mercury (Hg) commonly found in teething powders.
Pathology
null
38980906-a702-4421-b88a-ff480ad9cae0
Cyclodevelopmental life cycle is seen in
Malaria
Plague
Yellow Fever
Filaria
3d
single
.cyclodevelopmental form of life cycle is the one in which the disease agent undergoes only development but no multiplication.examples include mainly the life of microfilaria in mosquito. ref:park&;s textbook of preventive and social medicine,edition 22,pg no 94
Social & Preventive Medicine
Epidemiology
6ae60819-a810-4574-947c-ab3736dd8de1
An elderly woman presented with abdominal pain and vomiting for three days. A computed tomogram of the abdomen was obtained. What is the diagnosis?
Cecal volvulus
Intussusception
Mesenteric ischemia
Obturator hernia
3d
single
Answer D. Obturator herniaAn obturator hernia was diagnosed.
Medicine
G.I.T.
771986b7-abe6-4664-8a69-192100a75c29
Telenzepine acts on which receptors?
M2
M1
M3
Nm
1b
single
Pirenzepine and telenzepine are selective m1 blockers used in peptic ulcer by inhibiting acid secretion are synthetic atropine substitutes Ref: KDT 6th ed pg 113
Pharmacology
Autonomic nervous system
3b90015c-eb9e-4b41-ac7e-882bf2e9cfa6
Amenorrhoea due to high LH and FSH is due to
Asherman's syndrome
Pituitary adenoma
Ovarian failure
All
2c
multi
Ovarian dysfunction:Group I- Hypothalamic -pituitary failure, e.g anorexia nervosa, Kallman&;s syndrome, Sheehan&;s syndromeGroup II- Ovarian failure, e.g. Turner syndrome pure gonadal dysgenesis, Swyer syndrome, autoimmune disorders infection, radiotherapy or chemotherapy.Group III- Congenital or acquired genital trac...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Disorders of menstruation
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Most common fungus causing otomycosis is
Histoplasma
Candida
Mucor
Penicillin
1b
single
Otomycosis is a fungal infection of the ear canal most commonly caused by Candida albicans, Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus fumigatus. (Ref: Textbook of diseases of ENT, PL Dhingra, 7th edition, of no. 55)
ENT
Ear
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Oral hairy leukoplakia is associated with?
Cytomegalovirus
Human immunodeficiency virus
EBV
HPV
2c
single
ANSWER: (C) EBVREF: Jawetzs microbiology 24th edition chapter 33 Herpesviruses & Table 48-8Oral Hairy LeukoplakiaThis lesion is a wart-like growth that develops on the tongue in some HIV-infected persons and transplant patients. It is an epithelial focus of EBV replication.
Microbiology
Virology
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Migratory necrolytic erythema is seen in
Glucagonoma syndrome
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
Sarcoidosis
Amyloidosis
0a
single
Glucagonoma syndrome is a rare paraneoplastic phenomenon. Necrolytic migratory erythema is often one of the first presenting symptoms. We repo a case of a 55-year-old man with a 2-year history of recalcitrant eruption. Abdominal computer tomography was performed, which revealed a tumor in the tail of the pancreas Ref H...
Medicine
Oncology
b637cd13-9746-4e76-8e62-94ec70664892
Nerve entrapped in pyriformis syndrome is
Superior gluteal nerve
Inferior gluteal nerve
Pudendal nerve
Sciatic nerve
3d
single
Entrapment of Sciatic nerve by inflamed pyriformis muscle is called as pyriformis syndrome.
Anatomy
null
a594969e-7b18-40ec-aaec-b5d51da1a73b
Case - control study is a type of -
Descriptive epidemiological study
Analytical study
Longitudinal study
Experimental epidemiological study
1b
single
. case control studies are generally called "retrospective studies"are used to test casual hypothesis.they are basically comparison studies.cases and controls must be compared with respect to known "confounding factors"other kind of analytical studies include coho study. ref;park&;s textbook of preventive and social me...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Epidemiology
ca22543c-97bf-4d5f-89de-2d6e2654aae0
Hyaline in islets of Langerhans resemble ?
Mucin
Amyloid
Glycolipid
Phospholipid
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Amyloid
Pathology
null
84cdc5be-4a78-436c-8edb-5bf75867cab0
All of the following Vibrio sp. are halophilic,except -
V. cholerae
V. parahaemolyticus
V. alginolyticus
V. fluvialis
0a
multi
Examples of Halophilic Vibrio –V. alginolyticus, V. parahemolyticus, V. vulnificus & V. fluvialis Examples of Non Halophilic Vibrio – V. cholerae and V. mimicus
Microbiology
null
1ec9a7d1-ed09-4428-b0f6-dae5c69a7a89
All are methods of sterilization by dry heat except-
Flaming
Incineration
Hot air oven
Autoclaving
3d
multi
null
Microbiology
null
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Which one of the following is the treatment of choice for lower ureteric stone
Endoscopic removal
Diuretics
Drug dissulation
Laser
0a
single
SWL and URS both remain the mainstays of treatment of distal ureteral stones . It should be clear that it is imperative to tailor therapy choices to the individual patient, after careful discussion of outcomes of treatment: success rates, adjunctive procedures, and treatment related morbidity. Both patient factors (bod...
Surgery
Urology
ce418a76-26ca-4dc7-9b8c-63a3c56d0386
Asbestos used in -
Painting
Bakery
Cement production
Cotton industry'
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Cement production o Asbestos is the commercial name given to certain types of fibrous material.o They are silicates of varying composition; the silica is combined with such bases as magnesium, iron, calcium, sodium and the aluminium.o Asbestos is of two tvpes-serpentine or chrysolite variety and the a...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Occupational Health
3271bd02-2937-44aa-9c80-df4e56b6d164
Median rhomboid glossitis is seen in?
Candidiasis
AIDS
Chronic kidney disease
Mouth breathers
0a
single
Median Rhomboid glossitis - - characterised by presence of redness and area of loss of lingual papilla on dorsum of tongue - usually seen among smokers and pt.'s using inhaled steroids - it is characterised by chronic atrophic oral Candidiasis
Medicine
fungal infection
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The best method of curtailing the second stage of labour in heart disease is by:
Prophylactic forceps
Prophylactic ventouse
Spontaneous delivery with episiotomy
Caesarean section
1b
single
Management of heart disease patient in 2nd stage: No maternal pushing and the tendency to delay in the second stage of labor is to be curtailed by forceps or ventouse under pudendal and/or perineal block anesthesia. Ventouse is preferable to forceps as it can be applied without putting the patient in lithotomy position...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
deaa29b9-fa4a-445d-84fa-8546a13ac7e0
Glycogen containing cells is feature of
Ewing's sarcoma
Chondromyxoid tumor
Chondroblastoma
Osteosarcomas
0a
single
Ans. a (Ewing's sarcoma). (Ref. Robbin, Pathology, 6th ed., 1244)EWING'S SARCOMA# Ewing's sarcoma constitutes -10-15% of all bone sarcomas# Is common in adolescence (peak incidence in the second decade of life).# It typically involves the diaphyseal region of long bones, Also has an affinity for flat bones.# X-ray: cha...
Pathology
Osteology
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False about Acoustic neuroma is :
It is encapsulated
It is the most common tumor of cerebellopontine angle
It involves inferior vestibular nerve more commonly than superior vestibular nerve
It is a malignant tumor
3d
multi
Acoustic neuroma is a benign, encapsulated, slow growing tumor.
Surgery
null
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Most common anterior mediastinal tumour is
Thymoma
Neurogenic tumor
Lymphoma
Teratoma
0a
single
(Thymoma): {2181- H 18th edition)MEDIASTINAL MASSESAnterior mediastinumThymoma (Most common)***LymphomaTeratomatous neoplasmsThyroid massesMiddle mediastinum- Vascular masses (Most common)**- Lymph node enlargement from metastasis or granulomatous disease- Pleuropericardial and bronchogenic cystsPosterior mediastinum- ...
Medicine
Oncology
aa4bb0c3-18cb-4fbc-9705-830d2906d5e4
Rectum develops from
Cloaca
Hind gut
Allantoic remnants
Urogeital sinus
0a
multi
Human embryology Tenth edition Inderbir Singh Page no 180 The most caudal pa of the hindgut is cloaca it is paitioned to form primitive rectum and primitive urogenital sinus upper pa of rectum that is pa above the middle fold of rectum,develops from endoderm of hindgut. lower pa of rectum that is pa below the middle fo...
Anatomy
General anatomy
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Smell of burnt rope due to poisoning with: AIIMS 14
Aluminum phosphide
Cannabis
Arsenic
Cyanide
1b
single
Ans. Cannabis
Forensic Medicine
null
69a00e24-c8a9-49ac-90ae-6fc12c49b6e6
HTLV-1 causes which of the following?
Tropical spastic paraparesis
Familial medeterranian fever
Cutaneous T cell lymphoma
burkitts lymphoma
0a
single
HTLV1 causes tropical spastic paraparesis&adult T cell leukemia REF:MICROBIOLOGY ANANTHA NARAYANAN NINTH EDITION PAGE.567
Microbiology
Virology
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A 37 weeks pregnant woman attends an antenatal clinic at a Primary Health Centre. She has not had any antenatal visit till now. The best approach regarding tetanus immunization in this case would be to-
Give a dose of Tetanus Toxoid (TT) and explain to her that it will not protect the new born and she should take the second dose after four weeks even if she delivers in the meantime
Don not waste the TT vaccine as it would anyhow be of no use in this pregnancy Give one dose of TT and explain that it will not be useful for this pregnancy
Give her anti-tetanus Immunoglobulin along with the TT vaccine
All
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Give a dose of Tetanus Toxoid (TT) and explain to her that it will not protect the new born and she should take the second dose after four weeks even if she delivers in the meantime Guidelines on TT in pregnancy: Primigravida: 2 doses 1 month apa, after I trimester Duration of Protection with 2 doses ...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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Indications for instituting single-agent chemotherapy following evacuation of a hydatidiform mole usually include
A rise in hCG titers
A plateau of hCG titers for 1 week
Return of hCG titer to normal at 6 weeks after evacuation
Appearance of liver metastasis
0a
multi
(Mishell, 3/e, pp 455-456.) Single-agent chemotherapy is usually instituted if levels of hCG remain elevated 8 weeks after evacuation of a hydatidiform mole. Approximately 50% of the patients who have persistently high hCG titers will develop malignant sequelae. If hCG titers rise or reach a plateau for 2 to 3 successi...
Surgery
null
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A 50-year-old obese woman has long-standing type 2 diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled on metformin and pioglitazone. Insulin glargine (15 units subcutaneously at bedtime) has recently been started because of a hemoglobin A1C level of 8.4. Over the weekend, she develops nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea after exposu...
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Hyperosmolar nonketotic state
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion
Drug-induced hyponatremia
1b
single
This woman with poorly controlled diabetes has developed hyperglycemia and lethargy during an episode suggestive of viral gastroenteritis. Her presentation is most consistent with hyperosmolar nonketotic state. This condition typically occurs in type 2 diabetics who become volume depleted and develop renal insufficienc...
Medicine
Endocrinology
63358381-ddd0-4891-be5a-bc77f2ccdeb4
Deep inguinal ring is formed in:
Transversus abdominis
Transversalis fascia
External oblique aponeurosis
Internal oblique aponeurosis
1b
single
Ans. B Transversalis fascia* Deep inguinal ring is an oval opening formed in transversalis fascia.# It lies about 0.5 inch (1.3 cm) above inguinal ligament midway between anterior superior iliac supine and symphysis pubis.# Medial to deep inguinal ring is inferior epigastric vessels.Extra Mile# Superficial inguinal rin...
Anatomy
Abdomen & Pelvis
5304eb94-6208-4358-b2ae-7d115b814edb
Apoptosis does not occur by normal caspase pathway in?
Liver
Muscle
Neurons
Skin
2c
single
Cerebral hypoxic-ischaemic injury is a significant cause of death and neurological impairment. Magnetic resonance spectroscopy studies have shown that transient hypoxia-ischaemia leads to a biphasic disruption of cerebral energy metabolism. Related to this biphasic energy failure, two waves of cell death seem to follow...
Pathology
General pathology
c67d7e0e-0b1b-44f5-83e6-63e285aa7ed8
Chorea is NOT seen in
Huntington's disease
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Rheumatic fever
Tourette syndrome
3d
single
(D) Tourette Syndrome # TOURETTE SYNDROME is a neurological disorder characterised by sudden rapid, involuntary movements called tics, which occur repeatedly. Tourette Syndrome is also linked to other behaviours, most often OCD and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD).> Symptoms can include bouts of motor and vocal tics a...
Medicine
Miscellaneous
3f3c3bad-cf0b-4a6a-a510-0b2aac99a1c2
Cellular cementum is
First formed cementum
Less calcified than acellular type
More calcified than acellular type
Less irregular
1b
single
null
Dental
null
1bba8b8d-0a63-41ce-8444-90a115965ff4
Newborn eye is ?
Myopic
Hypermetropic
Presbyopic
None of the above
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Hypermetropic Eye at bih Anteroposterior diameter of eye ball is about 16.5 mm (70% of adult size). Adult size is attained by 7-8 years. Corneal diameter is about 10 mm. Adult size (11.7 mm) is attained by 2 years of age. Anterior chamber is shallow and angle is narrow. Lens is spherical at bih. Retin...
Ophthalmology
null
8573e941-b1a0-47d0-9701-1671d471dafc
Carotid Sinus baroreceptor is most sensitive to
Pulse pressure
Diastolic BP
Systolic BP
Mean BP
3d
single
carotid sinus baroreceptor is most sensitive to mean aerial pressure(MAP) Maximal baroreceptor sensitivity is seen near the normal MAP. Very Small changes in aerial pressure around this is normal MAP dramatically alters baroreceptor firing to ensure normal aerial pressure is maintained. Baroreceptors Stretch receptors ...
Physiology
Cardiovascular system
c820bb73-73f6-4588-ab89-b99ca911cdc8
Miotics are used in the treatment of
Open angle glaucoma
Angle closure glaucoma
After cataract
Posterior uveitis
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Angle closure glaucoma * Treatment of choice for acute congestive glaucoma - Laser iridotomy (1st choice), Peripheral iridectency (2nd choice).* Drug of choice for acute congestive glaucoma - Pilocarpine .* Initially IOP is controlled (first drug used) - Systemic mannitol or acetazolamide.
Ophthalmology
Glaucoma
432d2e39-7a1a-4fd8-bbee-e14cfc92d12b
This condition is associated with:
Osteopetrosis
Marfan syndrome
Osteogenesis imperfecta
All of the above
3d
multi
Osteogenesis imperfecta is a hereditary autosomal dominant disorder. Pale blue sclera is one of the characteristic features of osteogenesis imperfecta. Blue sclera are also seen in osteopetrosis, fetal rickets, marfan's syndrome, and Ehlers - Danlos syndrome.
Pathology
null
7aacadfa-1bf0-4cdc-ad56-538a338853a4
Health related goal in Sustainable Development Goals
SGD 4
SDG 6
SDG 2
SDG 3
3d
single
Ref:Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine 25th Ed P.523
Social & Preventive Medicine
Health programmes in India
bd223fae-4426-48e1-a014-ef00ff9e4661
Treatment for stage T3N1 of carcinoma maxilla is
Surgery only
Surgery and radiation
Radiation therapy only
Chemotherapy and radiation
1b
single
Maxillary carcinoma is of two types Squamous cell carcinoma -- (MC. type of carcinoma) Adenocarcinoma T/T of maxillary carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma - Combination of Surgery and radiotherapy gives better res is than either alone. Radiotherapy can be given before or after surgery (The t/t is same in every stage of m...
Surgery
Head and neck
066afae7-0b95-492f-ab15-b24cfc6e6fb9
Most common cardiac defect seen in Rubella syndrome
Pulmonary stenosis
VSD
ASD
Mitral regurgitation
0a
single
Most common cardiac defect is PDA followed by PS, followed by VSD.
Microbiology
null
1b670651-f39b-485a-a1fa-3dd13ad8df75
All are true regarding WHO growth cha, EXCEPT:
It is an impoant tool for educating
The position of dot is more impoant than direction
Between top 2 lines it shows road-to-health
Lowermost line represents children below third percentile
1b
multi
Growth cha is a visible display of the child's physical growth and development. The WHO prototype growth cha has 2 reference curves. The upper reference curve represents the median (50th percentile) for boys (slightly higher than that of girls), and the lower reference curve the 3rd percentile for girls (slightly lower...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
c756f8b0-4aab-4974-828b-c39338650c59
Gene mutations in Cystic fibrosis occurs at
Short arm of chromosome 7
Long arm os chromosome 5
Long arm of chromosome 7
Short arm of chromosome 3
2c
single
null
Medicine
null
c7c5caed-4bc1-4d9a-8a98-e3aaa81f1315
Femoral hernia lies:
Medial to the pubic tubercle
Lateral and below pubic tubercle
Through deep inguinal ring.
Through Hasselbach's triangle.
1b
single
Ans: b (Lateral and below pubic tubercle) Ref: Bailey & love, 24th ed, p. 1281-1282FEMORAL HERNIA* Third most common type of primary hernia.* 20 % of hernia in females and 5% in men.* Most liable to become strangulated because of narrowness of the neck of the sac and rigidity of the femoral ring.* Strangulation is the ...
Surgery
Hernia
b9edc21e-a28e-481d-8fe3-cf17a1ef49f9
Two girls in the same class are diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis Their 12 yr old close friend is in fear of contracting dis what advice should be given to her
Two doses of polysaccharide vaccine
Two doses of conjugate vaccine
Single dose of meningococcal vaccine
No vaccine needed as exposure has already occurred
1b
single
Meningococcal conjugate vaccine mcv 4 have new largely replaced meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine Mps in prevention of meningococcal dis CDC recommends that all adolescents should recieve meninegiococcal conjugate vaccine MCV 4 IM =1stdose at 12 12 years and booster at 16 years ref : ananthanaryana
Microbiology
All India exam
81708a8d-4454-40f9-878e-863d86a4fed9
All the following are the examples of enveloped viruses except:
Adenovirus
Coronavirus
Molluscum contagiosum virus
Herpes virus
0a
multi
Option1 : Adenovirus is the example of non-enveloped DNA viruses. Option 2: Coronavirus is an Enveloped RNA virus. Option 3: Molluscum contagiosum virus is an Enveloped DNA virus. Option 4: Herpes virus is an Enveloped DNA virus. Other Enveloped DNA viruses: HBV, HSV, VZV, CMV, Poxviruses. Enveloped RNA virus: Flavivir...
Microbiology
Virology (General Propeies, DNA Viruses)
c7bea16a-df24-492d-bd44-240f4c288cdc
The reflex originating from Golgi tendon organ to relax the responding muscle is a
Monosynaptic reflex
Disynaptic reflex
Polysynaptic reflex
Reflex centre of which is situated in medulla oblongata
1b
single
(B) Disynaptic reflex # Golgi tendon organ> The receptor for the inverse stretch reflex is in the Golgi tendon organ.> There are 3-25 muscle fibers per tendon organ.> They are stimulated by both passive stretch and active contraction of the muscle.> The threshold of the Golgi tendon organs is low.
Physiology
Nervous System
c1affdd9-c344-4b06-9745-f83800fc712c
Transient tachypnea of new born, all are true except –a) Mild pleural effusionb) Air bronchogramc) Reticular shadowsd) Prom. interlobar fissure
a
bc
ac
ad
1b
multi
Distinguishig this disease from hyaline membrane disease is difficult. The distinctive feature of transient tachyapnea are Mild symptomology Sudden recovery of the infant * Absence of roentgenographic reticulogranular pattern or air bronchogram.
Pediatrics
null
03de16d8-7c48-42cf-9f30-2a7f2674eb51
A primigravida was given dietary advice in the 2nd trimester. What should be the extra calorie intake in pregnancy?
200 kcal
300 kcal
500 kcal
No extra calorie
1b
single
ANS. B* In pregnancy: Add 350 kcal of energy and 23 g protein* For lactation: Add 600 kcal of energy (up to 6 months) and 520 kCal (after 6 months) and 19 g protein.Normal changes in pregnancyHematological changesCardiovascular changesPlasma volume increases by 40%Cardiac output increases by 40%Red cell volume increase...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Antenatal Care & Assessment of Fetal Well Being
f782ad57-b3c3-4b1c-a471-3bcb188fa9e6
Not an enrichment medium -
Selenite F broth
Tetrathionate broth
Alkaline peptone water
Loeffler's serum
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Loeffler's serum Type of mediumName of mediumLaboratory useLiquid Media A. Basal (simple)1 Peptone waterRoutine culture, basal medium for sugar fermentation testRoutine culture2. Nutrient brothB. Special (complex) a. Enrichedb. Enrichment1. Glucose broth1. Robertson's cooked meat medium2 Tetrathionate...
Microbiology
Culture media and method
bb1fda51-e880-4797-beb7-50cd0afd4e71
5&; - Nucleotidase activity is increased in -
Bone diseases
Prostate cancer
Chronic renal failure
Cholestatic disorders
3d
single
5&; nucleotidase rise parallels ALP but is more specific for diseases of hepatic origin (Harsh mohan page 594)
Medicine
G.I.T
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Which is not true about dengue hemorrhagic fever
Shock
Thrmbocytopenia
Hepatomegaly
Plasma leaking
0a
multi
null
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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The most common pathogenic organism causing pyogenic liver abscess in children is:
Staphylococcus aureus
H Influenzae
Entamoeba Histolytica
Klebsiella
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single
In children with pyogenic liver abscesses, the most common pathogenic organisms include Staphylococcus aureus
Pediatrics
Impoant Bacterial Diseases in Children
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Heparin is the commonly used anticoagulant in cardiac surgery. All of the following are true about heparin EXCEPT:
Weakest acid found in living beings
Most commercial preparations of heparin are derived from pig intestine
Acts via antithrombin activation
Produce thrombocytopenia
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multi
Heparin is the strongest organic acid found in human beings. It acts by activating AT-III that inhibits factor Xa and IIa. Adverse effects of heparin are: Bleeding, Osteoporosis, Thrombocytopenia, Hypersensitivity, Alopecia. Most commercial preparations of heparin are derived from ox lung and pig intestine.
Pharmacology
null
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Radiological examination shows evidence of bone infarct in a child. She may have the following condition:
Iron deficiency anaemia
Thalassemia
Sickle cell disease
Hereditary spherocytosis
2c
single
Sickle cell disease is frequently associated with bone infarction resulting from vasoocclusion secondary to the sickling of red cells. Bone infarction also occurs in hemoglobin sickle cell disease and sickle cell thalassemia. The bone pain in sickle cell crisis is due to bone and bone marrow infarction. In children, in...
Pathology
null
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Blunt injury to the eye often causes all of the following, EXCEPT:
Angle recession
Anterior polar cataract
Berlin edema
Avulsion of optic nerve
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multi
Blunt injury to the eye causes: NON UVEAL CHANGES Lid edema or hematoma Subconjunctival hemorrhage Cataract Berlin's edema of retina UVEAL CHANGES Iritis Anterior chamber angle recession Tear of root of iris Hyphema Mydriasis Tear of iris sphincter Cyclodialysis Choroidal hemorrhage Choroidal rupture Chorioretinitis sc...
Ophthalmology
null
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Platelet count is decreased in all of the following condition except -
H. S. Purpura
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic pupura
Systemic lupus erythematosus
0a
multi
null
Medicine
null
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Heritable changes in gene expression not caused by alterations in DNA sequence refers to:
Genetics
Epigenetics
Mutations
Transposons
1b
single
Epigenetics Means 'above genes'. Study of heritable changes in gene expression that donot involve changes to the underlying DNA sequence. This is a change in phenotype without a change in genotype. Epigenetic silencing (Genomic Imprinting) is one of the ways to turn genes off - contribute to differential expression. Ma...
Biochemistry
Mendalian Inheritance
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A patient is having narrow angle glaucoma. Drug contraindicated in this patient is:
Acetazolamide
Timolol
Homatropine
Pilocarpine
2c
single
Ans. C. HomatropineAny drug having anti-cholinergic action can produce mydriasis in eye. Mydriasis is dangerous in a patient of glaucoma as it can precipitate the attack of angle closure glaucoma. Homatropine is an anti-cholinergic drug, therefore should be avoided in Glaucomatous patientSome other classes of drugs, i....
Pharmacology
A.N.S.
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Which of the following is the calcitonin gene related peptide (CGRP)receptor antagonist approved by FDA for treatment of acute migraine attack?
Rimegepant
Lasmiditan
Eletriptan
Erenumab
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single
FDA approved rimepegant , a CGRP receptor antagonist for treatment of acute migraine attack in february 2020. Activation of cells in the trigeminal nucleus results in the release of vasoactive neuropeptides, paicularly calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), at vascular terminals of the trigeminal nerve and within the ...
Medicine
C.N.S
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Okazaki fragments are formed during ?
Transcription
Translation
DNA replication
None
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., DNA replication
Biochemistry
null
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Which of the following can be oxidized by b- oxidation pathway?
Saturated fatty acids
Mono saturated fatty acids
Polyunsaturated fatty acids
All of these
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multi
Ans. D. All of theseb- oxidation is defined as the oxidation of fatty acids on the b- carbon atom. It is a characteristic feature of all the fatty acid. Even chain fatty acids are degraded to form Acetyl CoA and Odd chain fatty acids are degraded to form propionyl CoA. Due to the presence of double bonds in unsaturated...
Biochemistry
Lipids
2f3e0dc2-7e79-4d69-87a6-d05b30444818
Christmas tree appearance seen in:
Myotonic dystrophy
Trauma
Chalcosis
Diabetes
0a
single
About 90% of patients with myotonic dystrophy develop fine iridescent coical opacities in the third decade, sometimes resembling Christmas tree cataract.
Ophthalmology
Cataract
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Which is the predominant factor in the formation of the alveolar process:
Eruption of teeth
Normal process of growth
Lengthening of the condyle
Overall growth of the bodies of the maxilla and the mandible
0a
multi
null
Dental
null
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Hassall's corpuscles are seen in
Thymus
Spleen
Lymph node
Appendix
0a
multi
Corpuscles of Hassall - These are small rounded structures present in the medulla of the thymus. Each corpuscle has a central core formed by epithelial cells that have undergone degeneration. These cells ultimately form a pink staining hyaline mass. Around this mass there is a wall formed by concentrically arranged epi...
Anatomy
General anatomy
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Oral contraceptive pills act mainly by ?
Production of cervical mucus hostile to sperm penetration
Inhibition of ovulation
Making endometrium unsuitable for implantation
Enhancing uterine contraction to dislodge the feilized ovum
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Inhibition of ovulation Mechanism of action of OCPs Inihibition of gonadotropin release from pitutary by reinforcement of normal feedback inhibition --> No prevulatory LH surge --> No ovulation This is the most impoant mechanism. Thickening of cervical mucus secretion (due to progesterone) hostile to ...
Pharmacology
null
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Drug NOT used in pulmonary hypertension -
Calcium channel blocker
Endothelin receptor antagonist
Alpha blocker
Prostacyclin
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., alpha blockers Pulmonary hypertension General managementDiuretic therapy may be useful as it relieves pulmonary edema.Anticoagulant therapy is advocated for all patients.Specific managementCalcium channel blockersPatients who have substantial reductions in pulmonary arterial pressure in response to sh...
Pharmacology
A.N.S.
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All of the following features are seen in viral pneumonia except-
Presence of interstitial inflammation
Predominance of alveolar exudates
Bronchiolitis
Multinucleate giant cells in the bronchiolar wall
1b
multi
Viral pneumonia is characterised by patchy inflammatory changes,largely confined to interstitial tissue of the lungs,without any alveolar exudate.The hallmarks of viral pneumonias are interstitial inflammation,necrotizing bronchiolitis,reactive changes with proliferation of lining epithelial cells of bronchioles and al...
Medicine
Respiratory system
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Reticulocytes are stained by ?
Supravital stain
Purssian blue stain
H and E stain
Reticulin stain
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Supravital stain Usually supravital stains (methylene blue and Brilliant cresyl blue) are used for reticulocytes.
Pathology
null
54acac23-122f-4118-bfff-5679b11ef0e1
Which of the following is false about acute hemolytic reactions
Multi organ failure
Associated with fever, chills and rigors
Intravascular haemolysis
Complement mediated
1b
multi
Acute hemolytic reactions are due to severe immune related transfusions(ABO incompatibility) resulting in potentially fatal complement mediated intravascular haemolysis and multi organ failure. Fever, chills and rigors are seen in febrile transfusion reactions due to leucocyte component in donor blood. Ref: Bailey and ...
Anatomy
General anatomy
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Best investigation to diagnose fetal age is :
Serial Ultrasound
Amniocentesis
Fundal height measurement
X-ray
0a
single
Serial Ultrasound
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
cea391f0-8c7c-4d8c-aca2-d2cb069c5edb
Paramesonephric duct develop into:
Vas deferens
Seminal vesicle
Ureter
Uterus
3d
single
Mullerian(Paramesonephric duct) derivatives Uterus Cervix Fallopian tubes 4/5th of vagina Lower 1/5th derived from urogenital sinus Ovaries are derived from Genital Ridge Wolffian duct (Mesonephric duct) derivatives Epididymis Vas deferens Seminiferous tubules Prostatic urethra
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Mullerian Abnormalities
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Activation of the following type of receptors present on myenteric neurons by metoclopramide is primarily responsible for the enhanced acetylcholine release and improving gastric motility:
Muscarine M1
Serotonergic 5-HT3
Serotonergic 5-HT4
Dopaminergic D2
2c
single
(Ref: KDT 6/e p646, 647) Gastric motility is increased by ACh. Release of this neurotransmitter is enhanced by 5HT4 receptor stimulation and 5HT3 and D2 receptor antagonism.
Pharmacology
Other topics and Adverse effects
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Commando’s operation is for
Radical mastectomy
Oral cancer
Mandible
Leg amputation
1b
single
null
Surgery
null
26947ed9-9e38-4f7e-832e-f9215ef777bf
The function of proximal grooves in a class II cavity is:
Resistance form
Retention form
Increases strength
Resistance and retention form
3d
single
Secondary retention and resistance form Retention grooves and locks are placed in the proximal box
Dental
null
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Thyroid hormone acts through receptors present on
Cell membrane
Cytoplasmic membrane
Nuclear membrane
DNA
2c
single
Thyroid hormoneEither of two hormones, thyroxine (T4) or triiodothyronine (T3, secreted by the follicles of the thyroid gland. They act on receptors in tissues throughout the body to increase the production of cellular proteins, the metabolic rate, and the activities of the sympathetic nervous system.Ref: Ganong&;s rev...
Physiology
Endocrinology
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Battle's sign is: TN 11
Hemorrhage around eyes
Mastoid ecchymosis
Umbilical ecchymosis
Vaginal ecchymosis
1b
single
Ans. Mastoid ecchymosis
Forensic Medicine
null
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Dupuytren's contracture occur in -a) Diabetes Mellitusb) Alcoholc) Epilepsyd) Rheumatoid Arthritise) Chronic Pulmonary disease
bcde
abcd
abce
abde
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single
The exact etiology is unknow; However, the condition is more commonly associated with following conditions :- Epileptics taking phenytoin      Diabetes   Smoking Alcoholic cirrhosis AIDS Pulmonary TB
Orthopaedics
null
1fa5e019-4a18-43db-826d-5b70a0aee446
Drug therapy used in treatment of Wernicke's encephalopathy :
Diazepam
Disulfiram
Thiamine
Cynocobalamine
2c
single
null
Pharmacology
null
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Landmark which is immune to surface deposition and resorption:
Xi point and Eva point
Point A and Point B
Porion and Basion
Pogonion and Gnathion
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single
Arcial growth of mandible: Proposed by Ricketts. The advantage was that the arc of growth can be constructed for every individual depending on the length of the core of the mandible. In order to locate the central core, which is immune to surface deposition and resorption, he introduced 2 landmarks - Xi point and Eva...
Dental
null
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PCT secretes
Sodium
Glucose
Hydrogen ions
Amino acids
2c
single
PCT secretes H+ into tubule thus helping in excretion . Ref: Ganong's review of medical physiology; 24th edition; page no: 685
Physiology
Renal physiology
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Hypokalemia ECG changes all except
Tall T wave
Prolonged QRS interval
Depressed ST segment
Prominent U waves
0a
multi
In hypokalemia T wave is inveed; Hypokalemia (plasma K+ +-3.5 meq/L)- ST segment depression.A prominent U wave is now present immediately following the TThe actual QT interval remains 0.4 s.If the U wave is erroneously considered a pa of the T,a falsely prolonged QT interval of 0.6 s will be measured. Hypokalemia (plas...
Physiology
Cardiovascular system
cb8425ee-f337-4743-88bc-d82990f88795
All of the following comes under priority of Stroke control programme EXCEPT: March 2013 (g)
Control of smoking
Control of hypeension
Control of diabetes
Control of alcoholism
3d
multi
Ans. D i.e. Control of alcoholism The aim of stroke control programme is to apply at community level effective measures for the prevention of stroke.
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
546beb2a-bb97-476c-98a8-1f12baddd83c
Displacement reaction is characteristically seen in:
Mania
Phobia
Conversion disorder
Depression
1b
multi
Displacement and inhibition are the defense mechanism involved in phobia.
Psychiatry
Psychoanalysis
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Resistance form of cavity preparation is:
Flat pulp floor
enough depth of the cavity
Restricted size of the external walls
all of the above
3d
multi
null
Dental
null
2ea57dd1-9de6-4ac2-85d4-b9bb5d49bb0d
PMA index given by Schour and Massler is a method of assessing
Periodontitis
Oral hygiene
Amount of calculus
Gingivitis
3d
single
null
Dental
null
5c49519a-ffa7-4d06-88e5-4233b28aebdb
A patient died on dental chair due to overdose of LA, cause for this can be
Apnea
Hypercapnea
Cardiac arrest
Dyspnea
0a
single
null
Surgery
null
9f1fa6b0-e758-4ec9-92cd-9894045d45f3
Which of the following cellular compounds are involved in protein synthesis?
Rough endoplasmic reticulum
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
Ribosomes
Mitochondria
2c
single
Rough ER produces proteins that are not expoed, the better answer here would be ribosomes.
Biochemistry
null
d90367d8-42a0-4839-a0b1-ca6556a1c123
What is the capillary refill time in a child with shock?
>1 second
>2 seconds
> 3 seconds
>4 seconds
2c
single
A delay in capillary refill more than 3 seconds indicates a fluid depletion greater than 90ml/kg or shock. A delay in capillary refill of greater than 2 to 3 sec indicates inadequate peripheral circulation (volume depletion of 50 -90 ml/kg). Capillary refill time: It is an indicator of the adequacy of of peripheral per...
Pediatrics
null
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In otosclerosis Carhart's notch dips at:
1000 Hz in AC
1000 Hz in BC
2000 Hz in AC
2000 Hz in BC
3d
single
(d) 2000HzinBC(Ref. Shambaugh, 6th ed., 532)In otosclerosis the dip at 2000Hz is seen in bone conduction curve which is known as Carhart's notch. Mnemonic: Carhart's in Bone Conduction, CBC.
ENT
Otosclerosis
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Microalbuminemina is defined as protein level of
100-150mg/dl
151-200mg/d
30-300mg/d
301-600mg/d
2c
single
Refer Robbins page no Pg1120 The earliest manifestation of diabetic nephropathy is the apperacne of low amounts low amounts of albumin in the urine.. Greater than 30mg/day but less than 300 mg/day that is microalbuminuria
Pathology
Urinary tract
5cf2578d-1379-4f2a-802b-4df82ce98e85
"Adenoma - carcinoma sequence" is seen in
Follicular thyroid carcinoma
Carcinoma gall bladder
Carcinoma stomach
Carcinoma colon
3d
multi
(Carcinoma colon) (1177-LB) (1179-B &L 25th)Adenocarcinoma of the colon: microscopically the neoplasm is a columnar cell carcinoma originating in the colonic epithelium. Macroscopically, the tumour may take one of four forms. Type 4 is the least malignant form* It is likely that all carcinomas start as benign adenoma t...
Surgery
Small & Large Intestine
c88b18ab-81ba-44e2-9d82-761827ca7d78
Which of the following is the first sign that appear in hemorrhagic shock?
Hypotension
Tachycardia
Hypertension
Syncope
1b
single
null
Surgery
null
f9b1ab41-441f-4e77-98d4-a8891378b2a6
In post-ductal coarctation of aoa collaterals may be formed by all of the following, except
Veebral aery
Suprascapular a ery
Subscapular aery
Posterior intercostal aery
0a
multi
Coarctation of the aoa is a congenital condition whereby the aoa is narrow, usually in the area where the ductus aerioses inses. The word "coarctation" means narrowing. Coarctations are most common in the aoic arch. The arch may be small in babies with coarctations. Other hea defects may also occur when coarctation is ...
Anatomy
Abdomen and pelvis
02f65d19-0c12-4d85-a41c-e30bf13cf252
Which of the following is seen in the ovulatory phase:
Stimulation of continuation of reduction division of oocytes
Inhibin A is increased
FSH increases steroid synthesis in granulosa cells
Activin causes FSH to act on granulosa cells
0a
single
Stimulation of continuation of reduction division of oocytes Ref: Speroff Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology & Infeility, 7/e chapter 6; Guyton 11/e p1012 The ovarian cycle can be divided into three phases: the follicular phase, ovulation, and the intent phase. The ovarian cycle depends completely on the gonadotropic h...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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