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Lymphatic filariasis is not caused by-
Brugia malayi
Brugia timori
Loa loa
Wuchereria bancrofti
2c
single
Lymphatic filariasis- infection with the filarial worms Wuchereria bancrofti & Brugia malayi is associated with clinical outcomes ranging from subclinical infection to hydrocele & elephantiasis. Loiasis is caused by Loa loa ,which is characterised by calabar swelling,an intense,tense,localised swelling that may be pain...
Medicine
Infection
5920aa93-772c-4582-bded-9eed0f6a33eb
Recommended maximum dose of Lignocaine + adrenaline for peripheral nerve shock.
7 mg/kg bw
4.5 mg/kg bw
2 mg/ kg bw
3 mg/kg bw
0a
single
Local Anesthetic Maximum dose Over 24 hours Plain With Adrenaline Lidocaine 300mg 4.5mg/kg 500mg 7mg/kg Mepivacaine 300mg 4.5mg/kg 500mg 7mg/kg Prilocaine 600mg 8mg/kg 600mg 2-chloroprocaine 800mg 12mg/kg 1000mg Bupivacaine 175mg 3mg/kg 225mg 400mg Levobupivacaine 150mg 400mg Ropivacaine 225mg 3mg/kg 800mg maximum dose...
Anaesthesia
Regional Anesthesia
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Meckel's cartilage extends from:
Otic capsule
Styloid bone
Hyoid cartilage
None of the above
0a
multi
null
Anatomy
null
5a0a6b22-02a6-4164-bfa9-9f63bde5a5ff
Volume of lung after maximal forceful expiration -
Tidal volume
Residual volume
Inspiratory reserve volume
Expiratory reserve volume
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Residual volume Respiratory Volumes and Capacities for an Average Young Adult MaleMeasurementTypical valueDefinition Respiratory volumes1. Tidal volume (TV)500 mlAmount of air inhaled or exhaled in one breath during relaxed, quiet breathing2. Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)3000 mlAmount of air in exc...
Physiology
Mechanics of Respiration
023fea31-e560-4303-8c07-81b4165e52ac
Which of the following in not a cause of death due to suffocation
Choking
Gagging
Smothering
Throttling
3d
single
Suffocation is a general term used to indicate a form of asphyxia where entry of air to the lungs is prevented by any means other than pressure on the neck or drowning. Smothering is caused by closing the external respiratory orifices either by hand or by other means. Gagging is closing of mouth & nose by cloth or soft...
Forensic Medicine
Asphyxia
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All of the following statement are true regarding silicosis, except:
Crystalline forms are much more fibrogenic
Phagocytosed silica crystals activate the inflammasome, leading to the release of inflammatory mediators, paicularly IL-2 and TNF
As the disease progresses, nodules coalesce into hard, collagenous scars
Histologic examination reveals the hallmark lesion characterized by a central area of whorled collagen fibers with a more peripheral zone of dust-laden macrophages.
1b
multi
Silica occurs in both crystalline and amorphous forms, but crystalline forms (including quaz, cristobalite, and tridymite) are much more fibrogenic. After inhalation, the paicles are phagocytosed by macrophages. The phagocytosed silica crystals activate the inflammasome, leading to the release of inflammatory mediators...
Pathology
Interstitial lung diseases
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The initial investigation of choice for a post cholecystectomy biliary stricture is:
Ultrasound scan of the abdomen
Endoscopic cholangiography
Computed tomography
Magnetic resonance cholangiography
3d
single
Ans. is ' d' i.e. ie Magnetic resonance cholangiography The initial investigation of choice for a post cholecystectomy stricture would be an MRCP. It is a non-invasive modality and provides high resolution images of the entire biliary tree. "PTC is the imaging method of choice for most postoperative biliary strictures,...
Surgery
null
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A 66-year-old woman collapses while shopping and expires suddenly of cardiac arrest. Her past medical history is significant for long-standing type 2 diabetes mellitus. Her relatives note that she had complained of chest heaviness and shoness of breath for the past 2 weeks. Sterile fibrinous pericarditis and pericardia...
Endocardial fibroelastosis
Marantic endocarditis
Mitral valve prolapse
Myocardial infarct
3d
single
Fibrinous pericarditis may develop 2 to 10 weeks after a transmural myocardial infarction. Patients with long-standing diabetes mellitus are paicularly susceptible to coronary atherosclerosis and myocardial infarction. One fouh to one half of all nonfatal myocardial infarctions are asymptomatic. In such patients, sudde...
Pathology
Myocardial Infarction
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Patient wants to scratch for itching in his amputated limb is an example of ?
Illusion
Pseudohallucination
Phantom limb hallucination
Autoscopy hallucination
2c
multi
Ans. C. Phantom limb hallucinationPhantom limb hallucination - The person feels his body pas intact in their respective places even after they are lost through amputation or injury.In the question given patient feels itching in the amputated limb and tries to scratch the limb. Thus it is an example of phantom limb hall...
Psychiatry
null
953bb88d-fd24-4338-bb19-64f0b94b51d6
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a disease affecting _____.
Bone
Connective tissue
Muscle
Joints
1b
single
Ehlers-Danlos syndromes are characterized by defects in collagen (i.e., connective tissues).
Microbiology
null
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H1 antagonist has all the functions except :
Antipruritic
Sedation
Decrease gastric acid secretion
Antivertigo
2c
multi
null
Pharmacology
null
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A 52-year-old recent immigrant from Vietnam complains of abdominal swelling, weight loss, and upper abdominal pain of 3 weeks in duration. His past medical history includes malaria and infection with the liver fluke Clonorchis sinensis. The liver is hard on palpation. An abdominal CT scan shows a hypo-attenuated mass w...
Carcinoma of the gallbladder
Cholangiocarcinoma
Hemangiosarcoma
Hepatocellular carcinoma
1b
multi
Carcinoma originates anywhere in the biliary tree. Cholangiocarcinoma:- Arising within the liver Associated with substantial fibrosis Confused with metastatic carcinoma and reactive fibrosis. These tumors occur at an increased frequency in persons infected with the liver fluke C. sinensis The other choices are not asso...
Pathology
Miscellaneous
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Sensory nerve supply above the level of vocal cords is:
Glossopharyngeal
Superior laryngeal
Recurrent laryngeal
Pharyngeal branch of vagus
1b
multi
Sensory nerve supply to larynx above the level of vocal cords is superior laryngeal nerve, while below the cords it is recurrent laryngeal nerve. Superior laryngeal nerve is a branch of vagus. It divides into two branches - external laryngeal supplying motor fibres to cricothyroid muscle and an internal laryngeal nerve...
ENT
Larynx
6a1491bb-c31e-4bed-9bf9-ee6d55e39f01
Action of truncal vagotomy is equal to that of
Antacids
H2 blockers
Proton pump inhibitors
All of the above
2c
multi
(C) Proton pump inhibitors> In addition to Truncal vagotomy, the antrum of stomach was removed, thus eradicating the source of gastrin, and the gastric remnant was joint to the duodenum.> Proton pump inhibitors can effectively render a patient achlorhydric and all benign ulcers will heal using these drugs.
Surgery
Miscellaneous
a6294a30-0ed6-4cc3-8114-9790d57ffbe1
Patey's modification of mastectomy is
Total Mastectomy with level 1 nodes
Total mastectomy with Level 1 through 3 axillary LN with pectoralis minor resection
Total mastectomy with all nodes removed with Retraction of Pectoralis minor
Simple mastectomy
1b
multi
Ans. (b) Total mastectomy with Level 1 through 3 axillary LN with pectoralis minor resection(Ref. Operative Surgery Fischer 55)* Patey procedure - Pectoralis muscle is removed from coracoid process* Auchincloss - Pectoralis muscle is retracted* Scanlon - Pectoralis muscle is divided
Surgery
Breast
a2aeba83-437c-44bf-bb05-8081baa44e98
Somatic innervation to the pelvic organs is
Greater splanchnic nerve
Lesser splanchnic nerve
Pudendal nerve
Ilioinguinal nerve
2c
single
For most of its pelvic course, the femoral nerve (L2, L3, L4) travels within the substance of the psoas muscle and then exits its lateral side to pass under the inguinal ligament. It supplies sensation to the anterior thigh and motor innervation to the extensors of the knee.
Anatomy
Abdomen and pelvis
3d6fbdf0-5fd8-431d-b974-6870e412c7ec
All the following are features of constrictive pericarditis except
Ascitis
Retractile apex
Pericardial knock
Acute pulmonary edema
3d
multi
Ref Harrison 19 th ed pg 1576 The patient often appears chron- ically ill, and in advanced cases, anasarca, skeletal muscle wasting, and cachexia may be present. Exeional dyspnea is common, and ohop- nea may occur, although it is usually not severe. Acute left ventricular failure (acute pulmonary edema) is very uncommo...
Medicine
C.V.S
9eb9569c-000a-4d19-abef-3fe8899b1a85
Chronic renal failure is associated with
Metabolic acidosis
Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
Hypoxia
0a
single
null
Medicine
null
dfb0d6fb-0d67-4924-b42e-44488835c946
Most important buffer system in human blood:
Bicarbonates
Chlorides
Hb
Phosphates
0a
single
Ans. a (Bicarbonates); (Ref. Ganong, Physiology, 21st ed., 736; Satyanarayan, Biochemistry 2nd ed. - 525)PRINCIPAL BUFFERS IN BODY FLUIDSBlood1. H2CO3 K H+ +HCO-3 (Bicarbonate buffer) =>>most predominant buffer of ECF. especially blood plasma.2. HProt K H+ + Prot- & HHb K H++ Hb- (Protein buffer)3. H2PO4 - KH-+ HPO42- ...
Physiology
Kidneys and Body Fluids
3187fae9-566c-4afb-b920-dd27278bc58b
The earliest sign of papilloedema -
Filling of the physiological cup
The blurring of the disc margin
Obliteration of cup
Cotton-wool spots
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Blurring of disc margin Ophthalmoscopic signs of papilloedema o Blurring of disc margin o Venous :- Engorgment, congestion, loss of pulsation (first sign) o Hyperemia of the disc with capillary dilatation. o Filling of physiological cup with gradual obliteration of physiological cup. o Gradual elvetio...
Unknown
null
8ecd20e4-b661-4ff0-8d0d-c8d6d64466c9
On 3 phase 99mTc-MDP bone scan, which of the following bone lesions will show least osteoblastic activity.
Paget's disease
Osteoid Osteoma
Fibrous Dysplasia
Fibrous coical defect
3d
single
D i.e. Fibrous coical defect
Radiology
null
0f7de35f-f4c1-47d1-af3e-61866469bb4f
What is not seen in Reiters syndrome?
Subcutaneous nodules
Keratoderma blennorrhagicum
Circinate balanitis
Oral ulcers
0a
single
A. i.e. Subcutaneous nodules
Skin
null
16a772d9-cfdb-48e2-aa0c-f0a27fe69ec6
Which is not given at the time of birth ?
OPV
BCC
Hepatitis B
HiB
3d
single
null
Pediatrics
null
5685f20d-8f82-4fce-a3e0-22253b60cf12
The following primary tumours are common in the vulva except :
Adenocarcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma
Choriocarcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
2c
multi
Invasive lesions of vulva : Squamous cell carcinoma--most common 90% Melanoma 1-5% Adenocarcinoma 1% Sarcoma 2% Rodent ulcer or basal cell carcinoma 1%. Reference: Shaw's Textbook of Gynaecology 16th edition page no 475
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Gynaecological oncology
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A patient presented with clinical features of ataxia and in-coordination. It is most likely due to involvement of which aery among the following
Anterior cerebral
Posterior cerebral
Middle cerebral
Superior cerebellar
3d
single
Clinical features of ataxia and in-coordination belong to cerebellar pathology, which might arise if there was involvementof superior cerebellar aery. Cerebral aery involvement (anterior, middle or posterior) does not usually present with cerebellar sign and symptoms.
Anatomy
Brainstem lesions and blood supply of CNS
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A case of acute flaccid paralysis must be observed for how many days for residual weakness in poliomyelitis?
30 days
42 days
60 days
90 days
2c
single
Poliomyelitis is an acute viral infection caused by a RNA virus which is primarily an infection of the gastro-intestinal tract affecting the central nervous system. Acute flaccid paralysis is a common presentation of poliomyelitis where the patient presents with paralysis of acute onset (less than 4 weeks) and affected...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
97807595-9e48-4bea-95c9-ad716d1c083d
Atropine is used in all EXCEPT ?
Glaucoma
Mydriatic
Cyclopegic
Preanaesthetic medication
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Glaucoma Atropine increases 'OP, therefore is contraindicated in glaucoma.
Pharmacology
null
97e1b089-1f07-485b-9449-87a27616399a
Which of the following is true about multiple sclerosis except
Nystagmus on abducting eye
Nystagmus on adducting eye
One and half syndrome
Pendular nystagmus
1b
multi
. *Multiple sclerosis is characterised by prominent nystagmus which is observed in the abducting eye,along with a small skew detion . *A bilateral internuclear ophthalmoplegia is paicularly suggestive of MS *Other common gaze disturbances in MS include (1) horizontalgaze palsy (2)a "one and half"syndrome (3)acquired pe...
Medicine
C.N.S
38a71d46-d7fa-41e5-9c2e-58dec94e1538
Memory T cell can be identified using the following marker
CD45RA
CD45RB
CD45RC
CD45RO
3d
single
.
Anatomy
All India exam
58e01fae-284f-46c6-b7b4-8dd2d0dc806f
False statement about duodenal atresia is
Most common cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction .
In Type 2 atresia , two ends are completely separated .
Bilious vomiting
X-ray shows double bubble sign .
1b
multi
OPTION 1 : Correct Duodenum is M/C site of intestinal atresia . Duodenal atresia is M/C cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction . OPTION 2 : Incorrect Type 1 - Mucosal web (windsock deformity) Type 2 - Two ends are separated by fibrous cord . Type 3 - Complete separation of two ends . OPTION 3 : Correct Vomiting is bi...
Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
4c2bf68a-1543-455b-acc8-b878a2d6374e
Correlation of 1.1 means?
Computational error
Positive strong association
Weak association
Mild association
0a
single
null
Dental
null
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All are associated with endocarditis except:
Staph aureus
Enterococcus
HACEK group
ESKAPE group
3d
multi
Ans. D. ESKAPE groupESKAPE group (Enterococcus, Serratia, Klebsiella, Acinetobacter, Pseudomonas, Enterobacter) are associated with healthcare associated infections
Microbiology
Bacteria
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Inguinal ligament forms the boundries of -
Femoral triangle
Hesselbach's triangle
Both
None
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Both border of SartoriusMedial border of adductor longusInguinal ligamentPoint where medial and lateral boundaries meetInferior epigastric artery Lateral border of rectus abdominisInguinal legament
Anatomy
Abdominal Wall
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Hasse's formula used in pregnancy to?
Estimate fetal age
Identify fetal blood group
Identify fetal sex
Identify fetal congenital malformations
0a
single
ANSWER: (A) Estimate fetal ageREF: Textbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by Nagesh Kumar Rao - Page 321Hasse's formulaIf the crown heel length is known then the intrauterine age of fetus is calculated as:If CH length is up to 25 cm thenIU age = Square root of CH lengthIf the CH length is > 25 cm thenIU age = 1/5...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Fetal Assessment
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A HIV mother delivers a baby. All are true,except -
Risk of HIV in the baby is upto 90%
HIV infection cannot be diagnosed in the baby with available methods.
AIDS can be transmitted from mother to child during delivery.
Breast feeding can transmit AIDS
0a
multi
null
Microbiology
null
3ac35c2f-fe3e-49fb-8f0d-1e93d683f062
Zoonotic diseases are -
Salmonellosis
Plague
Anthrax
All
3d
multi
Ans. is 'All
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
3fad6767-a9c1-4b57-bdd8-3d8c8bd3c446
The test likely to help in diagnosis of a patient who presents with an itchy annular plaque on the face is:
Gram's stain
Potassium hydroxide mount
Tissue smear
Wood's lamp examination
1b
single
B i.e. KOH mount Trichophyton rubrum is most common cause of tinea corporis (body), t. cruris, t. pedis, t. manuum & t.unguiumQ. Diagnosis is made by KOH wet mount.
Skin
null
23a5d5e8-2681-4bdd-bf0d-df9f9e043391
A patient presents with sudden headache and vomiting and unconciousness. The diagnosis is
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Intracerebral hemorrhage
Sudural hemorrhage
Exbtradural hemorrhage
0a
single
Sub Arachnoid Hemorrhage Most common cause : Trauma >Spontaneous rupture of Berry aneurysm Clinical features Sudden transient loss of consciousness (occurs in nearly half of the patients) Excruciating severe headache: presenting complaint in 45% of cases (worst headache of patients life) more common upon regaining cons...
Surgery
Trauma
08c6c68c-1373-4f4a-ad26-dce49c036c4a
Pseudoarthrosis of Tibia is classical feature of?
Sturge Weber syndrome
Neurofibromatosis type 1
Neurofibromatosis type 2
Tuberous sclerosis
1b
single
Pseudoarthrosis of Tibia and scoliosis are classicle feature of NF 1.
Pathology
null
a9f1cc9a-f8e5-4179-ab2c-df18533c0c35
Costochondral joint is an example of
Fibrous joint
Primary cailaginous joint
Secondary cailaginous joint
Synol joint
1b
single
Primary Cailaginous joint The bones are united by a plate of hyaline cailage so that the joint is immovable and strong These joints are tempory in nature because after a ceain age the cailaginous plate is repalced by bone (synostosis) Ref :BD CHAURASIA S Handbook of General Anatomy Fouh edition Page no 63
Anatomy
General anatomy
41170104-a9b3-47d6-949d-e9023d9d1eac
Japanese encephalitis is transmitted by?
Culex
Aedes
Anopheles
Hard tick
0a
single
ANSWER: (A) CulexREF: Park 20th ed p. 676Also asked in June 2011See APPENDIX-43 below for list of medically important "Mosquitos" APPENDIX - 43Mosquito AnophelesCulexAedesMansoniaA.K.A Nuisance mosquitoTiger mosquito Egg layingSingly on waterIn small dusters of 200-300 on waterSingly on damp soilIn star shaped clusters...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Japanese Encephalitis
06d8d591-23a8-4f2a-9f4a-a854e19efda7
A 48-year-old man with mitral regurgitation (MR) comes to the physician for a routine examination. The best position to auscultate for MR is usually at the apex. Which of the following options most accurately corresponds to the location to auscultate?
Left 2nd intercostal space
Left 4th intercostal space
Left 5th intercostal space
Right 2nd intercostal space
2c
multi
null
Pediatrics
null
b787c034-1503-499d-902d-fffae072f114
Most sensitive test for detection of argemone oil –
Nitric acid test
Paper chromatography
Phosphatase test
Methylene blue test
1b
single
Paper chromatography is the most sensitive test.
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
418da9e1-128d-4843-9c45-78955236a074
Which of the following structure does not pass through the parotid gland ?
Facial aery
Facial nerve
Retromandibular vein
External carotid aery
0a
single
Facial aery does not pass within the parotid gland. Structures passing through parotid gland are: External carotid aery Retro-mandibular vein Sympathetic plexus Facial nerve Passes in the middle of gland Do not supply parotid gland Creates a surgical plane - Deep : Lymph node are less - Superficial : Lymph node are mor...
Anatomy
Neck Triangles and parotid gland
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All are steroids except
Testosterone
Vitamin D
Cholesterol
Thyroxine
3d
multi
Ref: Textbook of Medical Biochemistry, 8th Edition, Dr (Brig) MN Chatterjea, Rana Shinde, page no: 589,590
Biochemistry
Metabolism of lipid
5a876d27-bb9f-41e7-84e3-bca5d5f17bed
Tic douloureux is facial pain traveling through the _____ nerve?
Facial
Hypoglossal
Trigeminal
Vestibulocochlear
2c
single
Harrison's principles of internal medicine 17th edition. * Trigeminal neuralgia(Tic douloureux) is characterised by excruciating paroxysms of pain in lips , gums, cheek or chin and very rarely in distribution of ophthalmic division of 5th nerve.
Medicine
C.N.S
557d9021-d0ac-49f0-8a9b-a7df32ccb85f
HHH syndrome is due to a defect of which pathway?
HMP shunt
Citric acid cycle
Bile acid synthesis
Urea cycle
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Urea cycle* In urea cycle, as the enzyme ornithine transcarbamylase is present in mitochondria, ornithine should be taken into mitochondria. Ornithine then reacts with carbamyl phosphate to form citrulline within mitochondria. After citrulline is formed, it should leave the mitochondria to reach cytop...
Biochemistry
Proteins and Amino Acids
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Which of the following is/are not the features of Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP)?
Abdominal pain
Splinter hemorrhage
Thrombocytopenia
Epistaxis
2c
single
c. Thrombocytopenia(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 1612, Ghai 8/e p 632)HSP is characterized by a tetrad of palpable purpura, arthritis, glomerulonephritis and abdominal painLess common skin lesions are macules, vesicles, bullous lesions, splinter hemorrhage and ulcerations; Rarely, epistaxis may occur.
Pediatrics
Kidney
0a742c77-ce47-40fb-895c-2fcf1c5491ad
Lateral surface of cerebral hemisphere is supplied mainly by?
Anterior cerebral aery
Middle cerebral aery
Posterior cerebral aery
None of the above
1b
multi
The lateral surface of the hemisphere is mainly supplied by the middle cerebral aery. This includes the territories of the motor and somatosensory coices which represent the whole of the body, apa from the lower limb, and also the auditory coex and language areas.Ref: Gray's anatomy 40th edition, Chapter 17.
Anatomy
null
6dd386d1-f46c-45ae-aaa6-c7efa703c13b
Critical temperature for liquid nitrogen is ?
36.5degC
-20degC
-147degC
-242degC
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., -147deg C Critical temperature (Tc) of a substance is the temperature at and above which vapour of that substance can not be liquified, no matter how much pressure is applied (Note : Below critical temprature a substance can exist as a liquid or gas depending on pressure). Critical temperature of N2 i...
Anaesthesia
null
33484ce7-4704-4553-86ee-1e4552f8f514
True about Peutz jegher syndrome
Most common site is small intestine
Polypectomy on colonoscopy is treatment of choice
Hamaomatous polyp
All
3d
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Most common site is small intestine; 'b' i.e., Polypectomy on colonoscopy is treatment of choice; 'c' i.e., Hamaomatous polyp Peutz -Jeghers syndrome o It is an autosomal dominant condition characterized by :? 1. Hamaomatous polyps in Small intestine -4 100% Colon --> 30% Stomach --> 25% 2. Extraintes...
Pathology
null
179d2679-9dea-433c-af42-5921cc2321bc
A 8 year old male had non blanching rashes over the shin and swelling of knee joint with haematuria+++ and protein +. Microscopic analysis of his renal biopsy specimen is most likely to show
Tubular necrosis
Visceral podocyte fusion
Mesangial deposits of IgA
Basement membrane thickening
2c
single
Probable diagnosis is Henoch-Schonlein purpura . Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a small-vessel vasculitis caused by immune complex deposition following an infectious trigger. It is predominantly a disease of children and young adults. The usual presentation is with purpura over the buttocks and lower legs, accompanied by ...
Medicine
Immune system
b073a677-5df1-4208-94d0-536ef7244562
Which of the following specimens should never be refrigerated
H.influenzae
P.aeruginosa
Moraxella catarrhalis
Escherichia coli
0a
single
H.influenzae ishighly sensitive to low temperature.
Anatomy
Bacteriology
bdd0b9dc-0ef8-4044-9aac-59ceed63f784
Which one is not associated with peptic ulcer -
Smoking cigarrete
Zollinger Ellison's syndrome
Plummer vinsons syndrome
Cirrhosis
2c
single
Conditions also. with peptic ulcer have already been described. Plummer Vinson Paterson Kelly syndrome consists of :- Iron deficiency anemia Dysphasia atrophic oral mucosa, glossitis brittle spoon-shaped fingernails. Typically pts are Woman over 40 yrs of age. Its a Pre-malignant condition* for both oral cavity & esoph...
Anatomy
G.I.T
11ac6d5c-b733-4542-aff0-93c2b759c9b7
In Japanese Encephalitis, pigs acts as -
Amplifier
Definitive host
Intermediate host
Any of the above
0a
multi
Pigs acts as an amplifier host REF:<\p> ANATHANARAYANAN MICROBIOLOGY NINTH EDITION PAGE.521(epidemiology)
Microbiology
Virology
f1607ab3-42ad-43c3-99b0-098f3a4a892d
A 17-year-old girl was evaluated for complaints of weight gain, hair loss, constipation and weakness. Her free T4 level was low and TSH was increased. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Graves' disease
McCune-Albright syndrome
TSH-secreting pituitary adenoma
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
3d
single
The patient is having symptoms of hypothyroidism and thryoid profile reveals primary hypothyroidism. Analyzing all options, Graves' disease and McCune-Albright syndrome are associated with hypehyroidism. (excludes 'a' & 'b') In pituitary adenoma/TSH-secreting pituitary tumor - increased TSH with increased T3/T4 would b...
Pathology
Hypehyroidism and Goitre
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Recommended vaccines for rabies -
Semple
Duck embryo vaccine
Suckling mouse brain vaccine
HDCV
3d
single
HDCV, PCEC, PVC vaccines are currently used for immunization REF:<\p> ANATHANARAYANAN MICROBIOLOGY NINTH EDITION PAGE.535
Microbiology
Virology
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Which of the following is not a content of plane LA
Methyl paraben
Epinephrine
Nacl
Lignocaine
1b
single
null
Surgery
null
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C-peptide occurs in
Proinsulin
Glucagon
Paratharmone
Thyroxine
0a
single
C-peptideA biologically inactive residue of insulin formation in the beta cells of the pancreas. When proinsulin is conveed to insulin, an equal amount of C peptide, a chain of amino acids, is also secreted into the bloodstream. Beta cell secretory function can be determined by measuring the C peptide in a blood sample...
Physiology
Endocrinology
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The finding in nerve conduction study to suggest axonal neuropathy among the following is:
Slow conduction velocities
Prolonged distal latency
Relatively preserved amplitude
Late potentials
3d
single
To classify neuropathy into axonal degeneration or segmental demyelination the most helpful test is: NCS-Nerve conduction study. MUST KNOW: Findings to suggest axonal neuropathy in NCS: Relatively preserved distal latencies, conduction velocities, and late potentials. Fibrillations on needle EMG Findings to suggest dem...
Medicine
null
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All are true regarding gynaecomastia, EXCEPT -a) May be seen in Addison' s diseaseb) Usually unilateral in young malesc) Acini are not involvedd) Bilaterality is due to endocrinopathy
ac
ab
ad
bc
1b
multi
null
Surgery
null
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Incidence can be calculated by -
Prospective study
Retrospective study
Case control study
Cross-sectional study
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Prospective study
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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Approximate distance of diphragmatic constriction from nostril & incisor are
7" & 6"
11' & 10"
17" & 16"
23" & 22"
2c
single
C i.e. 17" & 16"
Anatomy
null
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Which of the following is true about P. falciparum ?
James dots are seen
Accole forms are seen
Relapses are frequent
Longest incubation period
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Accole forms are seen The parasite often attaches itself to the margin or the edge of the host cell, the nucleus and a small pa of the cytoplasm remaining almost outside. This is known as form applique or accole.
Microbiology
null
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All of the following are true about anopheles type of mosquito Except -
Eggs are boat shaped and provided with lateral floats
Larvae rest parallel to water surface
Larvae have siphon tube
Pupae have broad and sho siphon
2c
multi
Anopheles mosquito: Causes malaria and filaria Breeding habitat: Clean water Eggs laid singly with boat-shaped lateral floats Larvae have no Siphon tube; rest parallel to the undersurface of water Pupae have a broad and sho siphon tube Adults are inclined at an angle to the surface and with spotted wings Can fly 3-5 km...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Environment and health
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The following are true for Bordetella pertussis except-
It is a strict human pathogen
It can be cultured from the patient during catarrhal stage
It leads to invasion of the respiratory mucosa
Infection can be prevented by a acellular vaccine
3d
multi
null
Microbiology
null
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Virus infected cells killed by?
Natural killer cells
Plasma cells
B-cells
None
0a
multi
Natural killer cells: Natural killer (NK) cells are morphologically described as large granular lymphocytes. These cells are called natural killer cells due to their ability to kill ceain virally infected cells and tumor cells without prior sensitization. Functions of natural killer cells: Kill virus-infected cells and...
Microbiology
Immunology Pa 2 ( Hybridoma Technology, Complement Pathways, Interferon, Structure and Functions of Immune Cells )
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18 year old girl with circumscribed bald patch with no organic disease & no behavioural disorder has ?
Depression
Trichotillomania
OCD
Phobia
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Trichotillomania As there is no organic or behavioral disorders, this girl is suffering with impulse control disorder of compulsive hair pulling, known as Trichotillomania. Impulse control disorder These disorders are characterized by failure to resist an impulsive behavior that may be harmful to self...
Psychiatry
null
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Pseuddogia Fantastica is seen in
Malingering
Factitious disorder
Somatization syndrome
Dissociative fugue
1b
single
Patients with "Factitious disorder or Munchausen syndrome" distart the history and there will be discrepancy between history, examination and reports which is termed as "Pseudologia Fantastica".
Psychiatry
null
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Gluten sensitive enteropathy is most strongly associated with -
HLA-DQ2
HLA-DR4
HLA-DQ3
Blood group 'B'
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., HLA - DQ2o Almost all individuals with celiac disease share the major histocompatibility complex II HLA-DQ 2 or HLA - DQ8. o Gliadin is deamidated by the enzyme transglutaminase and deamidated gliadin peptides bind to DQ2 and DQ8. o Recognition of these peptides by CD4+T cells leads to secretion of IF...
Pathology
null
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Which among the following is the main content of lipid bilayer of cell membrane in animal cells?
Glycerol
Cholesterol
Cholesteryl ester
Triacylglycerol
1b
single
The most common sterol in the membranes of animal cells is cholesterol, which resides mainly in their plasma membranes, but can also be found in lesser quantities in mitochondria, Golgi complexes, and nuclear membranes. Cholesterol intercalates among the phospholipids of the membrane, with its hydroxyl group at the aqu...
Microbiology
null
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With regards to G6PD deficiency, which of the following in false
Affects the pentose phosphate pathway
Associated with neonatal jaundice
Acute haemolysis can be precipitated by broad beans
X-linked recessive disorder that does not affect heterozygous famales
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., X-linked recessive disorder that does not affect heterozygous famales Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, an X-linked disorder, is the most common enzymatic disorder of red blood cells in humans, affecting 400 million people worldwide. Clinical spectrum The clinical expression of G6PD...
Medicine
null
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Surgical management of a case of undescended testis is indicated at which age?
2 months of age
6 months of age
12 months of age
24 months of age
2c
single
Optimum age for surgical correction of undescended test is between 9-15 months. The surgical procedure done is called Orchidopexy. Ref: Nelson Text Book of Pediatrics, 17th Edition, Page 1817; Nursing Care of The Pediatric Surgical Patient By Nacy TKacz Browne, Page 147-8.
Surgery
null
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Marsh's test is used for detection of
Arsenic
Lead
Strychnine
Mercury
0a
single
A i.e. Arsenic
Forensic Medicine
null
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True about acute pancreatitis
Serum Amylase is diagnostic
CECT is preferred over USG in diagnosis
Grey Turner sign seen around the umbilicus
Alcohol is the MC cause
1b
multi
Gall stones are the most common cause, alcohol being IInd most common. Ultrasound is often the first imaging investigation but CT is the best imaging investigation. Serum amylase is the most widely used laboratory test because of its simplicity. It lacks the specificity to pancreas and may be raised in a multitude of c...
Anatomy
G.I.T
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All of the following about PDA are true except ?
More common in males
Common hea lesion in rubella
Treatment is closure of defect by ligation and division of ductus
Hypo xi a and immaturity are impoant in maintaining the patency
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., It is more common in males than females PDA is more common in females than males - Nelson Lesions more common in girls Lesions more common in boys ASD PDA TGA VSD Pulmonic stenosis Left sided obstructive lesions
Pediatrics
null
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For maturity estimation, amniotic fluid cells are stained with :
Nile blue sulphate
Methylene blue
Mucicarmine
Sudan black
0a
single
Nile blue sulphate
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Select the true statements :
Imipramine is used In treatment of endogenous depression
Fluoxetine causes weight gain
Thioridazine cause less anticholinergic effects
BZD's have same abuse potential as barbiturates
0a
multi
A i.e. Imipramine is used in endogenous depression - PimozideQ & Loxapine are hetrocyclic antipsychotics. Fluoxitine (SSRI), Amitryptyline (TCA) & Trazadone (atypical) are antidepressants. - Imipramine is TCA & used in endogenous depression. Increased appetite & weight is seen in TCAs but not with SSRI (eg. fluoxetine)...
Psychiatry
null
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Drug that do not increase QT interval:
Amiodarone
Quinidine
Digitalis
Amitryptyline
2c
single
Ans is 'c' i.e. Digitalis o Digitals causes shoening of QT intervalo Other drugs (given in options) cause prolongation of QT interval.
Pharmacology
null
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FSH and LH concentrations at birth
Rise abruptly
Fall abruptly
No change
Rise after 3 months of age
0a
multi
FSH and LH concentrations rise abruptly in response to fall in placental oestrogen levels, and are highest in first 3 months of life.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Acitomycin D interferes with enzyme induction by combining with -
TRNA
DNA
R-RNA
Repressor protein
1b
single
B i.e. DNA
Biochemistry
null
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Antiglaucoma drug contraindicated in acute uveitis
Pilocarpine
Timolol
Brimonidine
Latanoprast
0a
single
Answer- A. PilocarpineCholinomimletic (Pilocarpine) :- Uveitis
Ophthalmology
null
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Concurrent flexion of both wrists in response to electrical stimulation is characteristic of which area of the nervous system
Postcentral gyrus
Vestibulospinal tract
Dentate nucleus
Supplementary motor coex
3d
multi
A few of the fibers of pyramidal tract do not cross to the opposite side in the medulla but pass ipsilaterally down the cord in the ventral coicospinal tracts. Many, if not most, of these fibers, eventually cross to the opposite side of the cord either in the neck or in the upper thoracic region. These fibers may be co...
Physiology
General physiology
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Which is not true regarding Insulinoma -
Hypoglycemic attacks
Weight loss
Usually Solitary tumour
Mostly benign tumour
1b
multi
Hypoglycemic attacks are part of Whipple's triad Insulinoma is usually solitary (~90%) Only 5 to 15% are malignant
Surgery
null
672d3b9f-8a57-4f30-a5db-8116670fa3a7
True about autism -
Occurs in high economic striata
Normal communication
Stas before 2-3 years of age
More common in girls
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Stas before 2-3 years of age Autism o Autism is a neurologic disroder characterized by ? Qualitative impairment in social interaction Qualitative impairment in communication. Restricted repetitive and streotyped patterns of behaviour, interests, and activities. Onset of symptoms is usually before 3 ye...
Pediatrics
null
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The operation that precipitates portosystemic encephalopathy is
Splenorenul shunt
Siguira operation
Talma - Marison Operation
Portacaval anastomosis
3d
single
Portosystemic encephalopathy is a neuropsychiatric syndrome, It most often results from high gut protein or acute metabolic stress (eg, GI bleeding, infection, electrolyte abnormality) in a patient with portosystemic shunting. In portosystemic shunting, absorbed products that would otherwise be detoxified by the liver ...
Surgery
null
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A pt. presented with renal cell carcinoma invadvin IVC and the renal vein. False statement is:
Preop biopsy is not necessary
IVC involvement indicates inoperability
Pre op radiotherapy is not essential
Chest x-ray should be done to rule out pulmonary metastasis.
1b
multi
Answer is B (IVC involvement indicates inoperability): Extension of tumor into IVC does not indicate inoperability. 'Extension into renal vein or inferior vena cava does not preclude resection even if cardiopulmonary bypass is required. Half of these patients have prolonged survival' - Harrison
Medicine
null
b50f21a4-6858-4b26-8fb1-d108489f341e
Typical silvery scales of psoriasis are absent in –
Scalp
Kee
Groin
Elbow
2c
single
Scaling is absent or minimal Flexures (Groins, axillae, infra - mammary folds, vulva, gluteal cleft) Glans in uncircumcised patients (in circumcised patients scales are present on glans Guttate psoriasis
Dental
null
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Population growth is said to be less than adequate requirement when NRR is
< 1
1
> 1
0
0a
single
Net reproductive rate is defined as the number of daughters a newborn girl will bear during her life time assuming fixed age specific feility and moality rates It is a demographic indicator NRR of 1 is equivalent to attaining approximately the 2 child norm If NRR is less than 1, then the reproductive performance of the...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Demography and family planning
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Aschoff's nodules are seen in -
Subacute bacterial endocarditis.
Libman - Sacks endocarditis
Rheumatic carditis
Non - bacterial Thrombotic endocarditis
2c
single
• Aschoff’s bodies are characteristic focal inflammatory lesion of acute rheumatic fever found in any of the three layers of the heart.
Pathology
null
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Issuing false ceificate is punishable under Sec 197 IPC for imprisonment upto
4 years
5 years
7 years
10 years
2c
multi
Issuing false ceificate is punishable under Sec 197 IPC : imprisonment upto 7 years and fine and erasure of name from medical register. Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr PC IGNATIUS THIRD EDITION PAGE 11
Anatomy
General anatomy
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All of the following drugs can cause cholestatic jaundice EXCEPT:
Erythromycin estolate
INH
OC pills
Chlorpromazine
1b
multi
The above drugs erythromycin, oc pills, chlorpromazine effects the liver and damage it leading to cholestasis. Mostly because all these drugs are metabolized and excreted bile and hence during bile formation, they damage the liver but isoniazid an antitubercular drug is extensively metabolized in liver but excreted in ...
Pharmacology
Other topics and Adverse effects
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Karyotyping under light microscopy is done by
R banding
Q banding
G banding
C banding
2c
single
G-banding, G banding, or Giemsa banding is a technique used in cytogenetics to produce a visible karyotype by staining condensed chromosomes.It is useful for identifying genetic diseases through the photographic representation of the entire chromosome complement.
Biochemistry
Metabolism of nucleic acids
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In Neurogenic shock true is:
Hypotension with bradycardia
Hypertension with bradycardia
Hypotension with tachycardia
Hypertension with tachycardia
0a
multi
Ans. A. Hypotension with bradycardiaIn neurogenic shock, main pathology is stretching of neural pathways in spinal cord. In this type of shock, low blood pressure & slowed heart rate occurs due to disruption of autonomic pathways in spinal cord.
Medicine
C.V.S.
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All are complication of Typhoid ulcer EXCEPT -
Perforation
Stricture
Haemorrhage
Endocarditis
1b
multi
complications include: Intestinal:perforation,hemorrhage ExtraIntestinal:encephalopathy,meningitis,seizures,endocarditis,myocarditis,pneumonia etc GENERAL AND SYSTEMIC PATHOLOGY RAMDAS NAYAK PAGE NO:394
Pathology
G.I.T
8f677a94-c177-43d9-bd19-c4730df5bc84
Anti Ul-RNP antibody is seen in?
SLE
Scleroderma
MCTD
Derniatomyositis
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., MCTDo Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is characterized serologically by high titers of antibodies to ribonucleoprotein paicle-containing Ul ribonucleoprotein (Anti-Ul RNP)
Pathology
null
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In a patient with multiple bilateral nasal polyps with X-ray showing opacity in the paranasal sinuses. The treatment consists of all of the following, except:
Epinephrine
Corticosteroids
Amphotericin-B
Antihistamines
0a
multi
Bilateral ethmoidal polypi are either the result of long-standing nasal allergy or fungal sinusitis. Opaque paranasal sinuses can result in both. Treatment therefore can include antihistamines, steroids and. if fungal, amphotericin-B. Epinephrine (adrenaline) has no role.
ENT
Nose and PNS
97d4cfd7-c1bb-4a72-88b9-bc26910d6f80
Which hormone act on intracellular receptors-
Thyroxine
Glucagon
Insulin
PDGF
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Thyroxine Hormones with intracellular receptors (Group I hormones)* Cytoplasmic Glucocorticoids (cortisol/cortisone), mineralocorticoids, androgens, progestins.* Nucleus Estrogen, Thyroid hormones (T3 T4), retinoic acid, Vitamin D (Calcitriol or 1,25 (OH)2 D3).
Physiology
Endocrinology and Reproduction
5250bfec-2d5b-47fb-a481-875858c59362
Changes in middle ear after bih are observed in?
Werdin's test
Ploucquet's test
Fodere's test
Breslau's test
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Werdin's test Werdin's test: Before bih middle ear contains gelatinous embryonic tissue which is replaced by air after respiration.
Forensic Medicine
null
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True about rotavirus vaccine:
Killed vaccine
Given subcutaneous
Pentavalent vaccine
Should be given before 5 years
2c
multi
Ans. c. Pentavalent vaccine
Microbiology
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