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Actinomycetoma is caused by:
Bacteria
Virus
Fungus
Protozoa
0a
single
Bacteria
Microbiology
null
7e8e07ee-35d9-42fc-a7ad-616602edf5de
An important clinical feature of a concussed tooth is:
Tooth is markedly tender to percussion
Tooth is displaced from the socket
Evidence of haemorrhage at gingival margin
Clinically crown appears shorter
0a
multi
Concussion  Tooth is not displaced. Mobility is not present. Tooth is tender to percussion because of edema and hemorrhage in the periodontal ligament. Pulp may respond normal to testing.
Dental
null
33aeb759-0e02-48f7-b681-239eaf45cdea
Which component of the eye has maximum refreactive index
Anterior surface of the lens
Posterior surface of the lens
Centre of the lens
Cornea
2c
single
centre of the lens Repeat from Nov 08 Refractive index of each component of the eye as optical system Refractive medium Refractive index Air 1.000 Cornea ea 1.376 Aqueous humour 1.336 Lens (coex-core) 1.386-1.406 Vitreous humour 1.336 "The refractive indices of the successive layers of the lens increase from the periph...
Ophthalmology
null
a0a77e03-b143-41ef-9b2e-9e0228b4bb9c
Which of the following extraocular muscle of the eye is involved in intorsion, depression and abduction of the eyeball?
Inferior rectus
Superior rectus
Inferior oblique
Superior oblique
3d
multi
Superior oblique muscle of the eye innervated by the trochlear nerve is involved in intorsion (primary action), depression (secondary action) and abduction (teiary action) of the eyeball. Action of extraocular muscles: Muscle Primary action Secondary action Teiary action Medial rectus Adduction Lateral rectus Abduction...
Ophthalmology
null
ef86c349-c7fa-4f18-8bd4-459bba39746d
Which layer of epidermis is underdeveloped in the VLBW infants in the initial 7 days:
Stratum germinativum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum lucidum
Stratum corneum
3d
single
D i.e. Stratum corneum
Skin
null
87cda92f-93e7-4e1d-be94-a8ca00ac5243
All of the following are side effects of tacrolimus, EXCEPT:
Nephrotoxicity
Ototoxicity
Neurotoxicity
Hepatotoxicity
1b
multi
Side effects with the use of tacrolimus includes nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, hypeension, tremor, seizures, diabetes mellitus, neuropathy and blurring of vision. No ototoxicity has been observed. Ref: KDT 6th Edition, Page 840; Immunopharmacology By Manzoor M. Khan, Pages 91-3; Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacologic...
Pharmacology
null
8768ab05-55fa-44af-a3e5-1c5dc1ec2ccf
Bacillus anthracis -
Produces an endotoxin
Produces terminal bulging spores
Is an anaerobic organism
Capsule is demonstrated by M'Fadyyean's reaction
3d
single
Anthrax is an endemic zoonosis in many countries; it causes human disease following inoculation of the spores of Bacillus anthracis. B. anthracis was the first bacterial pathogen described by Koch and the model pathogen for 'Koch's postulates' (see Box 6.1, p. 100). It is a Gram-positive organism with a central spore. ...
Medicine
Infection
204b1a98-ee2b-4a7a-800f-4f2b7676280a
Weight gain is seen in all, except -
Phaeochromocytoma
Insulinoma
Myxoedema
Cushing's disease
0a
multi
null
Medicine
null
5ea216c9-2566-4ccd-9373-5111cb3d15ab
Shift to right of oxygen dissociation curve is caused by all, EXCEPT:
Fall in pH
Rise in temperatures
Decrease in 2,3 BPG
None of the above
2c
multi
Three impoant conditions affect the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve: the pH, the temperature, and the concentration of 2,3-biphosphoglycerate (BPG; 2,3-BPG). A rise in temperature or a fall in pH shifts the curve to the right. When the curve is shifted in this direction, a higher PO2 is required for hemoglobin to ...
Physiology
null
6b739cfb-d435-455b-8397-5ce103a890da
Paralysis of 3rd, 4th, 6th nerves with involvement of ophthalmic division of 5th nerve, localizes the lesion
Cavernous sinus.
Apex of orbit.
Brainstem
Base of skull.
0a
single
A i.e. Cavernous sinus Abrupt (sudden/ very rapid) onset of marked systemic features (high grade fever) with proptosis, chemosis especially with prostration, sequential ophthalmoplegia (i.e. initial lateal gaze involvement), bilateral involvement and mastoid edemaQ strongly suggest the diagnosis of cavernous sinus thro...
Ophthalmology
null
2d6ba7c0-65de-43e3-b944-b9691304a125
False about Haptens is
Haptens are high molecular weight molecules
Lack immunogenicity
Retain antigenicity
Complex haptens contain two or more epitopes
0a
multi
Haptens are low molecular weight molecules.
Microbiology
null
bd5e31c8-6bf8-43c3-ac5b-13af3a3bdfe3
True about N2O –
Good muscle relaxant
Low potency and good analgesia
High potency and poor analgesia
None
1b
multi
N2O is least potent (MAC = 105%). It has a good analgesic but poor muscle relaxant activity.
Anaesthesia
null
327dff34-716a-478e-afa3-6af8e8f134d2
Incidence of absent of kidney is
300
1500
3000
5000
1b
single
(1500) (1305-LB) (1286-B & L 25th)* An absent or grossly atrophic kidney is found in about 1:1400 individuals (1305-LB)* Renal ectopia - In approximately 1:1000 people, the kidney does not ascend, ectopic kidneys are usually found near the pelvic brim (1306-LB)
Surgery
Kidney & Ureturs
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BCG is not given to patient with -
Generalised Eczema
Infective dermatosis
Hypogammaglobulinaemia
All of the above
3d
multi
<p>BCG Aim- To induce a benign,aificial primary infection which will stimulate an acquired resistance to possible subsequent infection with virulent tubercle bacilli, and thus reduce the morbidity and moality from primary tuberculosis among those most at risk. WHO recommends the &;Danish 1331&; strain for vaccine produ...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable diseases
55dd9223-eda6-4510-b629-180fafbe51cc
Depression of consciousness level in hypothermia stas when the core body temperature falls below: COMEDK 14
35degC
34degC
33degC
32degC
3d
multi
Ans. 32degC
Forensic Medicine
null
d1e59725-a866-4732-9442-4704fce48006
Most prevalent incidentaloma is:
Cushing's adenoma
Pheochromocytoma
Adrenocoical carcinoma
Non-functioning adenoma
3d
single
Adrenal Incidentaloma- - Incidentally detected adrenal mass through imaging performed for unrelated disease Nonfunctioning adenoma - 82% of incidentalomas Preclinical cushing - 5% Pheochromocytoma - 5% Adrenocoical Ca - 5% Metastatic Ca - 2% Aldosterone producing adenoma - 1%
Surgery
Parathyroid and adrenal glands
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Indomethacin can antagonize the diuretic action of loop diuretics by:
Preventing prostaglandin mediated intrarenal-hemodynamic actions
Blocking the action in ascending limb of loop of Henle
Enhancing salt and water reabsorption in distal tubules
Increasing aldosterone secretion
0a
single
Loop diuretics release PGs that induce intrarenal hemodynamic changes which secondarily affect salt output. Indomethacin and other NSAIDs inhibit the formation of PG. Therefore, NSAIDs blunt the action of loop diuretics.
Pharmacology
Kidney
7ff148d9-0cbc-45d2-869d-6b9c48d43bc3
Human Development Index is
Infant mortality, Longevity and Income
Knowledge, Longevity and Income
Infant mortality, Health infrastructure and Income
Environment, Longevity and Income
1b
single
Ans. b (Knowledge, Longevity and Income). (Ref. Park PSM 22nd /pg. 16).# HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INDEX- Consist of three dimensions:- Longevity (life expectancy at birth);- Knowledge (Adult literacy rate and mean years of schooling); and- Income (real GDP per capita in purchasing power).- The HDI ranges between 0 to 1.- In I...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Concept of Health and Disease
11bc2363-089e-4c91-949b-9b3b71bb4191
Anti–Parkinsonism drug that is a selective COMT inhibitor :
Entacapone
Ropinirole
Pergolide
Pramipexole
0a
single
null
Pharmacology
null
596e290b-7d85-40bb-80ac-f5f4e3ff7da0
Method of sterilization which is least effective is:
Pomeroy's technique
Laparoscopy
Vaginal fimbriectomy
Hysteroscopic tubal occlusion
3d
single
Ans. is d i.e. Hysteroscopic tubal occlusion Coplc tubal occlusion Cauterisation (Failure rate 30%) Sclerosants (Failure rate 15%) I - Due to high failure rate these methods are obsolete now Hysteroscopic tubal occlusion is done by 2 methods and both these methods have high failure rates. Also Know : Pomeroy's method 0...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
dbee4d73-cd0b-4a60-a493-6c2d75f7d543
The drug of choice for prevention of seizures in a patient with severe preeclampsia is
Phenytoin
Magnesium sulphate
Diazepam
Nidedipine
1b
single
given by i.v. infusion, it has been used for long to control convulsions and to reduce BP in toxaemia of pregnancy. As per WHO, it is the drug of choice for prevention and treatment of seizures in preeclampsia and eclampsia Ref: KD Tripathih 8th ed. page 333
Pharmacology
Central Nervous system
2b73405f-a305-48b3-a332-e37b5d1635de
All of the following forces are involved in antigen antibody reaction, EXCEPT:
Vander Waal's forces
Electrostatic bond
Hydrogen bond
Covalent bond
3d
multi
Answer is D (Covalent bond) : The combination between antigen and antibody is effected during the primary stage of an Ag-Ab reaction. This reaction is essentially reversible and effected by the weaker intermolecular forces such as: Vander Waal's, Hydrogen bonds, Ionic bonds and not by the firmer covalent bonds. Frequen...
Medicine
null
f3f80bf2-8fb3-4a23-8de7-a16daf437f98
Not true about deep cervical lymph nodes
Lie along external jugular vein
Tonsil is drained by jugulodigastric nodes
Lie deep to sternocleidomastoid
Tongue drains into juguloomastoid
0a
multi
The deep cervical lymph nodes are situated along the internal jugular vein, and include the jugulodigastric node below the posterior belly of the digastric and the jugulo-omohyoid node above the inferior belly of the omohyoid Ref : B D Chaurasia's Human Anatomy, seventh edition, volume 3 , pg. no. 100 ( fig. 8.28 - pg....
Anatomy
Head and neck
d39195a7-ef88-4fcc-94e6-bc40558deb78
Which anesthetic agent is contraindicated in porphyria:
Propofol
Ketamine
Thiopentone
Etomidate
2c
single
Ans: (c) ThiopentoneRef: KDT 6th ed./374* Thiopentone is an ultrashort acting thiobarbiturate because of rapid redistribution.* It has poor analgesic property.* I/v injection is very painful. Therefore it is contraindicated unless opioids or N2O has been given.* Contraindicated in porphyria patientsAlso Know*Etomidatei...
Anaesthesia
Miscellaneous General Anesthesia
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Biconcave shape of RBC is due to binding of spectrin to-
Ankyrin
Actin
Myosin
Adducin
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Ankyrin * RBCs biconcave shape is due to membrane cytoskeleton.* RBC membrane cytoskeleton contains a filamentous meshwork of proteins that form a membrane cytoskeleton along the entire cytoplasmic surface of membrane. The most abundant and most important protein in this membrane cytoskeleton is Spect...
Physiology
Heart, Circulation, and Blood
a9481537-87cf-4175-9ba4-43f3c74481a8
Lipid peroxidation of polyunsaturated lipids of subcellular membranes produces -
Hemosiderin
Lipofuscin
Both of above
None of above
1b
multi
Lipofuscin is an insoluble pigment, also know n as lipochrome or wear-and-tear pigment. Lipofuscin is composed of polymers of lipids and phospholipids in complex with protein, suggesting that it is derived through lipid peroxidation of polyunsaturated lipids of subcellular membranes. Lipofuscin is not injurious to the ...
Pathology
null
7884936c-058c-4536-8d29-b6851f7f7148
A 35 years old man gets up from sleep with sudden onset breathlessness, anxiety, palpitation, shaking hand, profuse sweating, discomfort in chest & fear of dying. There is history of similar episodes in past. Physical examination is normal. Probable diagnosis is-
Panic attack
Anxiety disorder
Conversion disorder
Acute psychosis
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Panic attack * Sudden onset of breathlessness, anxiety, palpitation and feeling of impending doom suggest the diagnosis of panic attack (severe anxiety)* A panic attack has following characteristics: -A. Discrete episode of intense fearB. Abrupt onset (sudden onset)C. Reaches as maximum within few min...
Psychiatry
Anxiety & Stress
4156b9a1-af3b-44e9-9581-7051ea807c4a
Rhinophyma complicates-
Acne vulgais
Acne rosacea
Psoriasis
Phemphigus
1b
single
Ans: B
Unknown
null
b08cf1a0-d950-4b06-b41a-94db605cbc42
Hypoglycemia in new born is seen in:a) IUGRb) Mother with hypothyroidismc) Rh incompatibilityd) Macrosomiae) Hyperthyroidism
b
ad
ac
ab
1b
single
Hypoglycemia is defined as blood glucose of less than 40 mg/dL, irrespective of the gestational age. Causes of hypoglycemia Let us see each option one by one. Option ‘a’ IUGR “Hypoglycemia is due to shortage of glycogen reserve in the liver as a result of chronic hypoxia” Dutta Obs. 6/e, p 465 Option ‘b’ Mother with hy...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
b53771ca-5ce3-42a6-9282-48f8334052e6
Which of the following is the major anaplerotic enzyme?
Pyruvate carboxylase
Acetyl-CoA carboxylase
Pyruvate dehydrogenase
Succinate dehydrogenase
0a
single
Ans. a)Pyruvate carboxylase Anaplerotic (gap-filling) reactions are the reactions that replenish the depleted TCA cycle intermediates that were used up in the biosynthetic reactions. Oxaloacetate is the catalyst of TCA cycle. Thus, production of oxaloacetate is the major anaplerotic reaction. Intermediate Depleted (use...
Biochemistry
Gluconeogenesis
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Toxoid is prepared from -
Exotoxin
Endotoxin
Both
None
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Exotoxin Toxoids o Ceain organisms produce exotoxins e.g., diphtheria and tetanus bacilli. o The toxin produced by these organisms are detoxicated and used in the preparation of vaccines. o The antibodies produced neutralize the toxic moiety produced during infection, rather than act upon the organism...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
84079a14-b669-462d-b674-064f7b544b24
In pancoast tumor, following is seen except?
Homer's syndrome
Rib erosion
Haemoptysis
Pain in shoulder and arm
2c
multi
Answer is 'c' i.e. Haemoptysis Haemoptysis is seen in central tumors or endobronchial growth (Pancoast tumor is a peripheral tumor) Pancoast's tumor (also k/a superior sulcus tumor) Is a tumor of the apex of the lung It may grow to cause shoulder and arm pain - d/t involvement of C8, TI & 72 nerves Erosion of ribs Home...
Surgery
null
e70568ce-2614-4039-aec8-beac52e0bbd1
In prophylaxic of Manic depressive psychosis, drug used is -a) Lithium carbonateb) Carbamazepinec) Valproated) Haloperidol
abc
bc
acd
bcd
0a
single
null
Psychiatry
null
41256fd7-a11f-4523-8d4f-e3433d2d11b8
A patient presented with a 1 x 1.5 cms growth on the lateral border of the tongue. The treatment indicated would be.
Laser ablation
Interstitial brachytherapy
External beam radiotherapy
Chemotherapy
1b
single
Ans- B Interstitial brachytherapy Ref- Although this study is retrospective, the results are noteworthy, considering its long follow up and the description of results in terms of LCR, toxicities, and functional outcome. Our study recommends treating patients with brachytherapy alone in T1 stage and demonstrates the nee...
Unknown
null
780aac4d-5b27-4253-95a1-54a2c85e3933
Colour of nitrous oxide cylinder is?
Blue
Blue body with white shoulder
White
Black
0a
single
N2O (blue) Cyclopropane (orange) Oxygen (black & white) Entonox (blue & white)
Pharmacology
FMGE 2019
780efbc7-f97e-4458-8f0e-7fdb689ef333
A 45 year old female presents with 48 hour history of right upper quadrant pain, dyspnea, non-productive cough, fever with chills and rigor. The pain radiates to right shoulder tip. She has history of perforated duodenal ulcer repair 3 weeks ago. Temperature 39.3degC. O/E there is acute tenderness over right hypochondr...
Acute pancreatitis
Subphrenic abscess
Acute cholangitis
Pyonephrosis
1b
single
Ans. (b) Subphrenic abscessRef: Bailey 26th edition Page 977* Bailey says- "Pus Nowhere, Pus Some where- search Pus Under the Diaphragm"* In a post op case (patient lying)- most dependent site of abscess formation is Subphrenic Space
Surgery
Miscellaneous
8a78d29e-fad5-4d68-a9b2-0d3f1f99e917
Donovan bodies are seen in ?
Leishmaniadonovani
Chlamydia trachomatis
Klebsiella
Calymmatobacteriumgranulomatis
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Calymmatobacteriumgranulomatis
Skin
null
352b628b-1a67-417c-a03c-35c8e00df1fc
Stroke volume is increased by -
Increased end-diastolic and end-systolic volumes
Decreased end-diastolic and end-systolic volumes
Increased end-diastolic volume and decreased end-systolic volume
Decrased end-diastolic volume and increased end- systolic volume
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Increased end-diastolic volume and decreased end-systolic volume o The stroke volume is the amount of blood pumped out by left ventricle in each stroke.o Stroke volume is given by the difference between end-diastolic ventricular volume (the volume of blood in the left ventricle at the end of diastole;...
Unknown
null
bc50d6de-b016-4225-ae6d-31279cce961f
When do we have to start antibiotics to prevent post-operative infection?
2 days before surgery
After surgery
1 week before surgery
1 hour before surgery & continue after surgery
3d
single
Prophylactic antibiotics are administered before the skin incision is made. Repeat dosing occurs at an appropriate interval, usually 3 hours for abdominal cases or twice the half-life of the antibiotic. Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis generally is not continued beyond the day of surgery.
Surgery
null
2fb81416-9675-41ff-8a77-89c05faf0ed0
Which is not a manifestation of congenital toxoplasmosis -
Chorioretinitis
Hydrocephalus
Intracranial calcification
Cerebellar atrophy
3d
single
null
Medicine
null
ad7eb2f7-27de-4544-b81f-16aa8d41672a
Tumor represented as T3N2M0 is:
Stage1.
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
3d
single
null
Pathology
null
d11285d1-e748-455c-b577-78dd8ee981a4
Comment on the diagnosis of the ECG tracing shown below.
First degree AV block, intranodal
Second degree AV block type1, intranodal
Second degree AV block type 2, infranodal
Third degree AV block
2c
single
Symmetry in PR interval before and after the missed beat --> Indicating Second degree AV block type 2: infranodal. In Second degree AV block type 1 --> Serial lengthening of PR interval before and after the missed beat. In Third degree AV block --> complete dissociation b/w atria and ventricles.
Medicine
ECG and Arrhythmia 2
aa6af1b3-a2cc-4502-8d8c-e3f490df2202
A businessman notices a lump in front of his ear while shaving one morning. His wife thinks it has been there for several months. What is the most likely cause of a mass in the parotid gland in this patient? SELECT ONE.
Lymphoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Metastatic skin cancer
Benign mixed tumor
3d
single
Benign mixed tumor (pleomorphic adenoma) requires appropriate excision (superficial parotidectomy). If the tumor is shelled out, recurrence is likely. Approximately 80% of tumors of the salivary glands occur in the parotid gland.
Surgery
Salivary Gland
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Grenz zone is absent in which type of leprosy
TT
BT
BB
LL
0a
single
LEPROSY:- Ref:- Review of Dermatology by Alikhan; pg num:-303
Dental
Bacterial infections
c9e49eb7-f692-470b-bb47-955f6c088bc0
Bone density is decreased in which of the following -
Osteoporosis
AVN of bone
0steopetrosis
Fracture and collapse of cancellous bone
0a
single
Osteoporosis is characterized by an abnormally low bone mass (reduced bone density) and defects in bone structure.
Orthopaedics
null
0efec796-2798-4bd3-9177-b0ceda2e684a
Flexion of metacarpophalangeal joint is produced by?
Lumbricals
Dorsal interossei
Palmar interossei
All of the above
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., All of the aboveMetacarpophalangeal joints o These are ellipsoid joints between head of metacarpals and base of proximal phalanx. Movement at MCP joints are flexion, extension, abduction and adduction.Movement Muscles producing movementsFlexion Main muscles :- The lumbricals and the interossei. Suppoi...
Anatomy
null
51594e84-57cf-4386-b140-d24e8af51154
Thornwaldt cyst is also called as:
Laryngeal cyst
Nasopharyngeal cyst
Ear cyst
None
1b
multi
Thornwaldts bursa is also called as nasopharyngeal bursa, hence thornwaldts cyst is also called as Nasopharyngeal cyst.
ENT
null
7b0b4532-c5c0-4147-bba9-e740fd7700af
Best treatment for meningioma with low recurrence rate is
Tumour excision with cyst of dura mater removal
Excision surgery followed by radiotherapy
Chemotherapy
Preop embolization + Excision surgery
3d
single
The best treatment for meningioma of low recurrence rate is complete tumour resection including resection of underlying bone and associated dura. The constant principles in meningioma resection are the following: If possible, all involved or hyperostotic bone should be removed. The dura involved by the tumor as well as...
Surgery
Urology
87270a0a-20f2-41d9-8f0c-8c3cf1c21e08
Condyloma acuminata is repoed on pap-smear as -
Inflammatorycondition
Carcinoma
Carcinoma in situ
LSIL
3d
single
Ans. is'd'i.e.LSIL Cervical Precursor lesion associated with both low and high risk HPV subtypes.This category includes:Flat mature LSIL (flat condyloma or CIN-I)Mature Exophytic LSIL (exophytic condyloma, condyloma acuminatum)Extensive Exophytic LSIL (giant condyloma)Immature Exophytic LSIL (immature condyloma, squamo...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
778a7522-0afd-454b-8f14-8e09a60ced57
Angle of jaw (or) skin over angle of mandible is supplied by
Great auricular nerve
Lesser occipital nerve
Greater occipital nerve
Posterior auricular nerve
0a
single
null
Anatomy
null
c8d393ac-347e-4f5b-b40e-36599a4dd493
Minamata disease in Japan is caused by toxicity of
Mercury
Arsenic
Lead
Silver
0a
single
(A) Mercury > Minamata disease (Chisso-Minamata disease), is a neurological syndrome caused by severe mercury poisoning. Symptoms include ataxia, numbness in the hands and feet, general muscle weakness, narrowing of the field of vision and damage to hearing and speech. In extreme cases, insanity, paralysis, coma and de...
Medicine
Miscellaneous
ddec0360-fd1d-4f7e-93cb-80c95aefaa7b
A test which produces similar results when repeated, but values obtained are not close to actual/true value,is:
Precise but inaccurate.
Precise but accurate.
Imprecise and accurate.
Imprecise and inaccurate.
0a
multi
null
Dental
null
84ff8412-d46a-46d5-aaaf-3ab7076a48c1
Glucose transpo along cell membranes occurs along with
K+
Na+
CI
HCO3
1b
single
The co-transpo system may either be a sympo or an antipo. In sympo, (Fig. 2.12) the transpoer carries two solutes in the same direction across the membrane, e.g. sodium-dependent glucose transpoer (Chapter 8). Phlorhizin, an inhibitor of sodium-dependent co-transpo of glucose, especially in the proximal convoluted tubu...
Biochemistry
Respiratory chain
cff7b4ff-3420-43d9-8b18-1f6f9ec1227b
Verocytotoxin of E. coli acts by -
Increasing cAMP
Decreasing cAMP
Decreasing protein synthesis
Decreasing cGMP
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Decreasing protein synthesis
Microbiology
null
6fa26c39-5db5-4c39-a72c-039c195a4410
A patient with acute psychosis, who is on haloperidol 20 mg/day for last 2 days, has an episode characterized by tongue protrusion, oculogyric crisis, stiffness and abnormal posture of limbs and trunk without loss of consciousness of last 20 minutes before presenting to casualty. This improved within a few minutes afte...
Acute dystonia
Akathisia
Tardive dyskinesia
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
0a
single
Antipsychotic drugs Extrapyramidal symptoms- dur to D2 blockade in limbic system Extrapyramidal symptoms Clinical features Special DOC Acute dystonia Oculogyric crisis ocular muscles spasm and opisthotonos Toicollis Protrusion of tongue leading to laryngospasm Grimacing Earliest to develop (days) Anticholinergic drugs ...
Psychiatry
Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
e989ce58-fde9-4146-8381-80f067d5b7a2
Blanket/ mass treatment is indicated in all EXCEPT: September 2004
Trachoma
Malaria
Yaws
Dengue fever
3d
multi
Ans. D i.e. Dengue fever
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
643a6440-e1e2-4c25-8725-f7ef36e63bdb
Hoffbauer's cells are present in
Pituitary gland
Parathyroid
Placenta
Pineal gland
2c
single
null
Anatomy
null
2d3252ca-332e-4444-9274-c63b132bcda6
Mucin layer tear flilm deficiency occurs in:
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
Lacrimal gland removal
Canalicular block
Herpetic keratitis
0a
single
A i.e Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
Ophthalmology
null
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Reactive ahritis is a result of exposure to all of the following, EXCEPT:
Chlamydia species
Campylobacter jejuni
Salmonella enteritidis
None of the above
3d
multi
Reactive ahritis is an inflammatory condition that occurs after exposure to ceain gastrointestinal and genitourinary infections, paicularly Chlamydia species, Campylobacter jejuni, Salmonella enteritidis, Shigella, and Yersinia. Patients may give a history of an antecedent genitourinary or dysenteric infection 1 to 4 w...
Medicine
null
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Dose of Vit D in children with malnutrition -
100 IU
200 IU
50,000 IU
10,000IU
2c
single
Vitamin A deficiency treatment: Vitamin A on days 1,2 and 14 each Age >12 months - 200,000 IU Age 6-12 months - 100,000 IU for age 0-5 months - 50,000 IU Ref: Guidelines for the inpatient treatment of severely malnourished children, WHO Pgno : 23
Social & Preventive Medicine
Nutrition and health
27458d5e-dce2-47fb-b068-7cd20c2f9e2c
All are components of basement membrane except
Nidogen
Laminin
Entactin
Rhodopsin
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e. Rhodopsin Basement membrane is a part of extracellular matrix Extracellular matrix is composed ofCollagenThey are family of proteins which provide structured support to the multicellular organisms.It is the main component of tissues such as fibrous tissue, bone, cartilage, valves of heart, cornea, base...
Pathology
Glomerular Diseases
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The following are the contraindications of BAL except:
G6PD deficiency
Iron poisoning
Cadmium poisoning
Gold poisoning
3d
multi
BAL (British anti-lewisite, dimercaprol): It is used in arsenic, lead, bismuth, copper, mercury, gold and other heavy metal poisoning. Dose: 10% solution in oil, 3-5 mg/kg IM 4 hourly for 2 days, 6 hourly on 3rd day and then 12 hourly for next 10 days. Side effects: Nausea, vomiting, headache and hypeension. Contraindi...
Forensic Medicine
Toxicology - 1
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A neonate presented on day one of life with bilious vomiting. First investigation to be done is:
Chest skiagram
Babygram
Ultrasound
Manometry
1b
single
Ans. b. Babygram (Ref: Nelson 19/e p1278; Sabiston 19/e p1841-1842; Schwartz 9/e p1427-1428; Bailey 26/e 120, 25/e p85; Shackelford 7/e p811-813)A neonate presented on day one of life with bilious vomiting. First investigation to be done is Babygram (full body radiograph of the baby) to rule out duodenal atresia. Babyg...
Pediatrics
Stomach and Intestines
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In atrial septal defect, the aoa is
Small
Normal
Enlarged
Aneurysmal
0a
multi
The chest x-ray film is often, but not always, abnormal in patients with significant ASD. Cardiomegaly may be present from right hea dilation and occasionally from left hea dilation if significant mitral regurgitation is present in the patient with an ostium primum ASD. Right hea dilation is better appreciated in later...
Medicine
All India exam
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Which complex in mitochondria is not involved in proton transpor during ETC ?
Complex I
Complex II
Complex III
Complex IV
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Complex IIInner mitrochondrial membrane is impermeable to protons; therefore, proton pumps are required to pump protons (hydrogen ions) from mitochondrial matrix to the intermembrane space.The complex I (Site I), complex III (Site II) and complex IV (Site III) act as proton pumps ejecting protons (hyd...
Biochemistry
null
cfcd6d6f-53f1-48bf-bc88-92eba9ebd683
False statement is
Repressor binds operator gene
Regulator genes produce repressor subunits
IP TG is inducer but not substrate
Regulator gene is inducible
3d
multi
D i.e., Regulator gene is inducible
Biochemistry
null
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Parvovirus B19 does not cause:
Roseola infantum
Aplastic anemia in sickle cell disease
Fetal hydrops
None of the above
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e. Roseola infantum ParvovirusParvovirus is the smallest virus.It is a nonenveloped icosahedral virus with linear single stranded D.N.A.Pathogenesis of parvovirusParvovirus is highly tropic for human erythroid cells.The cellular receptors for parvovirus is blood group P antigen.P antigen is expressed on m...
Microbiology
Parvovirus
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Barbiturates excretion in urine may be increased by-
Diuretics
Alkalinization
Acidification
Dialysis
1b
single
In barbiturate poisoning, forced alkaline diuresis is used.
Forensic Medicine
null
439c80c9-7747-42e2-99e1-55d8da3ae5d7
All are features of raised intracranial tension in adults except:
Erosion of dorsum sella
Erosion of posterior clinoid process
Inner table convolutions
Sutural diastasis
3d
multi
Ans. Sutural diastasis
Radiology
null
7221eee4-848b-46c8-940d-abfdcae26fa2
Which of the following is not a branch of ophthalmic nerve?
Frontal nerve
Lacrimal nerve
Nasociliary nerve
Middle ethmoidal nerve
3d
single
null
Anatomy
null
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Superantigens area) Erythrotoxin of Staph. aureusb) Clostridium difficile toxinc) Staphyloccocal toxic shock syndrome toxind) Cholera toxin
a
bc
ad
ac
3d
single
null
Microbiology
null
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The periphery of the retina is visualized with
Indirect binocular ophthalmoscopy
Direct ophthalmoscopy
Contact lens
Goldman's three mirror contact lens
0a
single
The technique of examining the fundus of the eye is called ophthalmoscopy. In indirect ophthalmoscopy, a real and inveed image is formed between the condensing lens and the observer. The advantage of stereopsis (depth perception) and a larger field of view makes indirect ophthalmoscope (IDO) more useful both in retina ...
Ophthalmology
Anatomy, Development and clinical examination
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Which of the following statement is true regarding race determination?
Negroid - Cut section of hair elliptical & mesaticephalic skull
Mongoloid - Cut section of hair Round & Dolicocephalic skull
Caucasoids - Cut section of hair Round & Mesaticephalic skull
Negroid - Cut section of hair oval & brachycephalic skull
2c
multi
null
Forensic Medicine
Human identification
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Anacrotic pulse in felt in-
AR
MR
MS
AS
3d
single
null
Medicine
null
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Which of the following is a false statement about the respective fungal infections?
Candida albicans causes skin infection
Superficial layers of skin are involved
Microsporium involves nail
Epidermophyton doesn't involve hair
2c
multi
Microsporium doesn't involve nail. Trychophyton involves skin, nail and hair.
Skin
null
f2bd2545-9202-4300-9db2-82c3682397dc
Cell-matrix adhesions are mediated by?
Cadherins
Integrins
Selectins
Calmodulin
1b
single
The cell adhesion molecules (CAMs) are classified into four main families:- * Immunoglobulin family CAMs *Cadherins * Integrins: bind to extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins such as fibronectin, laminin, and osteopontin providing a connection between cells and extracellular matrix (ECM) * Selectins
Pathology
General Concepts
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The Hb level is healthy women has mean 13.5 g/dl and standard detion 1.5 g/dl, what is the Z score for a woman with Hb level 15.0 g/dI -
9
10
2
1
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., 1.0 Thus the Z score for the woman in question is 1.0. Very simple funda to calculate Z score Normal variate indicates that the given observation is how many standard detion away from the mean. Here mean is 13.5 g/c11, SD is 1.5 g/dl and observation is 15 g/dl. That means observation (15 g/dl) is 1 SD...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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Development of pellagra like skin lesion in carcinoid syndrome is due to:
Inadequate conversion of Tryptophan to Niacin
Dietary Niacin deficiency
Serotonin induced skin rash mimicking pellagra
Paraneoplastic manifestation
0a
single
One of the main secretory products of carcinoid tumors involved in the carcinoid syndrome is serotonin which is synthesized from tryptophan. Up to 50% of dietary tryptophan can be used in this synthetic pathway by tumor cells, and this can result in inadequate supplies for conversion to niacin; hence, some patients (2....
Medicine
null
bfca29b5-7ebf-42e3-bfc3-75117f4c10a0
Drug of choice for absent seizures
Clonezapam
Diazepam
Phenytoin
Valproate
3d
single
Many children appear to have a genetic predisposition to absence seizures. In general, seizures are caused by abnormal electrical impulses from nerve cells (neurons) in the brain. Ref: KD Tripathi 8th ed.
Pharmacology
Central Nervous system
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Which of the following is low flow Oxygen delivery device
Nasal cannula
Venti-mask
Bag & mask ventilation
Aerosol system
0a
single
A nasal cannula is generally used wherever small amounts of supplemental oxygen is required, without rigid control of respiration, such as in oxygen therapy. Most cannulae can only provide oxygen at low flow rates--up to 5 litres per minute (L/min)--delivering an oxygen concentration of 28-44%. Rates above 5 L/min can ...
Anaesthesia
Anaesthetic equipments
89869129-75b9-4038-a5e4-65e2114c20db
Which of the following is not an ester –
Amethocaine
Benzocaine
Procaine
Bupivacaine
3d
single
Bupivacaine is an amide.
Anaesthesia
null
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How will you check the quantitative assessment of liver function -
Degree of Transaminases
Degree of Alkaline phosphatase
Galactose metabolism
All the above
2c
multi
The determination of the galactose elimination capacity with the method according to Tygstrup is the only test which detects the "functional hepatocyte mass" and thus constitutes a quantitative test for the metabolic function of the liver. In this determination of the maximum hepatic elimination capacity, differences w...
Medicine
G.I.T
358b418a-31d5-4ec8-9a1c-3785667efc69
Which of the following is detected by the antigen detection test used for the diagnosis of P. Falciparum malaria
Circum-sporozoite protein
Merozoite surface antigen
Histidine-Rich-Protein I (HRP-I)
Histidine-Rich-Protein II (HRP-II)
3d
single
A useful approach is immunodiagnosis of malaria by detection of parasite-specific antigens using monoclonal antibodies The Para-Sight-F test (BD) is a dipstick antigen capture test targeting the "histidine-rich protein-2" (HRP-2), specific for P.falciparum. The test is sensitive, specific and rapid, results being ready...
Microbiology
parasitology
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Iron overload occurs in all except
Thalassemia
Myelodysplastic syndrome
Polycythemia vera
Sideroblastic anemia
2c
multi
Ref Harrison 19 th ed pg 626, 673 Increased erythropoietin leads to increased haematopoasis and an increased demand for iron producing a state of iron deficiency. Polycythemia vera being a state of increased erythropoietin is a cause of iron deficiency rather than iron overload.
Anatomy
Haematology
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A child is brought to the emergency depament with signs of meningeal irritation. She had suppurative otitis media in the last week. Infection of middle ear can spread to CNS through:
Venous plexus
Cochlear aqueduct
Cochlear nerve sheath
Bloodstream
1b
single
In the setting of middle ear infection, bacterial infection can invade through the round window causing acute suppurative labyrinthitis. From the labyrinth, bacteria gain access to the cochlear aqueduct, forming a conduit between the perilymph and the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) resulting in meningeal infiltration.
ENT
null
8a0ecade-9034-4164-921e-23c6cd6cc210
Strategies for prevention of Neonatall Tetanus include all of the following except -
5 clean practices
Giving penicillin to all the new borns
2 doses of TT to all pregnant women
Immunizing all married women
1b
multi
<p> Injection penicillin to all neonate. Reference:Park&;s textbook of preventive and social medicine,K.Park,23rd edition,page no:310-313. <\p>
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable diseases
8bb969e7-ffde-4467-a438-5ac6c31a97e1
Antibody in cold agglutin disease is
IgA
IgG
IgE
IgM
3d
single
Cold agglutinin disease (CAD): This designation is used for a form of chronic AIHA that usually affects the elderly. First, the term cold refers to the fact that the autoantibody involved reacts with red cells poorly or not at all at 37degC, whereas it reacts strongly at lower temperatures. As a result, hemolysis is mo...
Microbiology
Immunology
d51ced72-d895-4e62-8802-75d729faf679
Type I hypersensitivity is mediated by which of the following immunoglobulins ?
Ig A
Ig G
Ig M
Ig E
3d
single
Harshmohan textbook of pathology 7th edition. *type 1 or anaphylactic or atopic reaction mediated by humoral antibodies of IgE type or reagin antibodies in response to antigen.
Pathology
General pathology
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Coronal suture completely fuses by the age of:
20yrs.
30 yrs.
40 yrs.
45 yrs.
3d
single
Actually Coronal suture completely fuses by 50-60 years, but the maximum age given in this question is 45 years and hence the answer. Age from Skull Sutures- Two halves of mandible unite at- 2 years. Metopic suture (2 halves of frontal bone) closes at: 3 years. Coronal, Sagittal, Lambdoid sutures sta to close on inner ...
Surgery
null
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Position of the patient should be as described except
Diagnostic laparoscopy- trendlelnburg with about 30 degree tilt
Colposcopy - Lithotomy
Transvaginal sonography in Gynecology - Lithotomy with full bladder
Hysteroscopy - Lithotomy
2c
multi
Bladder should be empty during a transvaginal ultrasound
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Gynaecological diagnosis and operative surgery
8aa342a8-fe4d-48ef-ba5e-7adf943b9804
An adult whose both lower limbs are charred along with genitalia has burns -
18%
19%
36%
37%
3d
multi
null
Surgery
null
a6611387-79c2-4775-831b-e12da65468a8
Mitral valve vegetations do not usually embolise to
Lung
Liver
Spleen
Brain
0a
multi
Ref Harrison 19 th ed pg 820 Mitral valve vegetation would obviously not go to the lung, as that would involve a backward flow
Anatomy
General anatomy
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Most common type of veex presentation:
Right occipito posterior
Left occipito transverse
Right occipito anterior
Left occipito anterior
1b
single
M.C. position of veex is Left occipito Transverse(40%) LOT > LOA M.C. malposition of veex presenting pa is Right Occiputo posterior.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Labour - III
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Cephalic index of Mongolians is
<70
70-75
75-80
>80
3d
single
Cephalic index (Index of Breadth) is Maximum Breadth of Skull / Maximum Length of Skull. From the Cephalic index, race can be determined in 85 - 90% of cases. The skull of an Indian is Caucasian with a few Negroid characters. Type of skull Cephalic index Race Dolicocephalic (long-headed) 70-75 Pure Aryans, Aborigines, ...
Forensic Medicine
Identification
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In nephrotic syndrome, which infection is more commoner in children: September 2010
Cellulitis
Pneumonia
UTI
Bacterial peritonitis
3d
single
Ans. D: Bacterial peritonitis
Pediatrics
null
3655236d-ad6a-455e-b46f-fd3711518bd2
Shoulder dystocia is suspected during a delivery after the delivery of the head, obstetrician asks the assistants to sharply flex the legs towards the abdomen. What is this maneuver?
McRobes maneuver
Rubin's maneuver
Wood Corkscrew maneuver
Zavanelli's maneuver
0a
single
The McRobes maneuverThe maneuver consists of removing the legs from the stirrups and sharply flexing the thighs up toward the abdomen. The procedure caused straightening of the sacrum relative to the lumbar veebrae, rotation of the symphysis pubis toward the maternal head, and a decrease in the angle of pelvic inclinat...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
General obstetrics
31007be7-664e-4bcd-a99f-8653ed623b48
Sclerostin is produced by?
Osteocytes
Osteoblasts
Osteoclasts
Chondrocytes
0a
single
Sclerostin (SOST) is a glycoprotein produced by osteocytes. They also synthesize receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B ligand (RANKL). Both of these are involved in regulating bone formation and resorption. EXTRA EDGE: Romosozumab, a humanized monoclonal antibody that binds to sclerostin, prevents sclerostin fro...
Medicine
Miscellaneous QBank
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Which of the following is false about Digoxin
Dosage reduction is required in hepatic disease
Dosage direction is required in renal failure
It can cause bradycardia
It increases the force of contraction in congestive hea failure
0a
multi
Refer kDT 7/e p516.. Medical useEdit Irregular heabeatEdit The most common indications for digoxin are atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter with rapid ventricular response, though beta blockers and/or calcium channel blockers are often preferred. There is tentative evidence that digoxin may increase the risk of death...
Pharmacology
Cardiovascular system
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Renal Cortical imaging is done by -
DTPA
DMSA
MAG3
UIH
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., DMSAo For imaging of renal cortex Tc-99m-DMS A is used,o Other three agents (of options) are used for dynamic renal scintigraphy.Renal scintigraphy1) Static renal scintigraphyFor static renal scintigraphy Tc - 99m - DMSA (Dimercaptosuccinic acid) is used. DMSA is cleared by renal tubules. When DMSA is...
Radiology
Genito Urinary System
3634e4e4-96b4-458c-b18e-5cac68351a18
In liver, ethanol is conveed to ?
Methyl alcohol
Pyruvate
Acetaldehyde
Oxaloacetate
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Acetaldehyde
Biochemistry
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