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The most commonly used myocutaneous pedicle graft for pelvis surgeries contains muscle segments from -
Rectus abdominis muscle
External oblique muscle
Internal oblique muscle
Transversus abdominis muscle
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Rectus abdominis muscle * Grafts used for reconstructive operations in the pelvis are skin grafts, which are full or partial thickness, or myocutaneous grafts which are composed of full thickness of the skin, its associated subcutaneous tissue and a portion of closely associated muscle.* The most freq...
Surgery
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
22a6c228-1345-4c65-9fbc-b96a058ab8b6
In the upper jaw, deciduous teeth erupt earlier than those in the lower jaw, except: Odisha 11
Lateral incisors
Central incisors
Canines
Second molars
1b
multi
Ans. Central incisors
Forensic Medicine
null
59442b42-d61c-4b8c-bf1d-4e08827277d6
Oral manifestation of scarlet fever:
Strawberry tongue.
Raspberry tongue.
Stomatitis scarlatina.
All of the above.
3d
multi
The chief oral manifestations of scarlet fever have been referred to as stomatitis scarlatina.  Small punctate red macules may appear on the hard and soft palate and uvula. These are called Forchheimer spots; however, these are not diagnostic since they may be present in other infectious conditions like rubella, roseol...
Pathology
null
d6a40096-b828-4ece-88cc-02003b61c0d6
A 22-year-old man with inflammatory bowel disease is noted to have a "string sign" in the ileal area on barium enema. In which of the following conditions is this sign most often seen? (See Fig. below.)
in the stenotic or non-stenotic phase of the disease
in the stenotic phase only
as a rigid, non-distensible phenomenon
with gastric involvement
0a
single
The string sign represents long areas of circumferential inflammation and fibrosis. It is seen in the stenotic and non-stenotic phase of Crohn's disease. In addition to the string sign, abnormal puddling of barium and fistulous tracts are other helpful x-ray signs of ileitis. Other radiologic findings in Crohn's diseas...
Medicine
G.I.T.
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A 30-year-old woman complains of headache, visual disturbances, deepening of the voice, and generalized weakness. She reports amenorrhea for the past year and states that she recently required a larger shoe size. Laboratory studies show impaired glucose tolerance. What other procedure would be useful for establishing y...
CBC with differential count
CT scan of the abdomen
MRI of the sella turcica
Test for serum 21-hydroxylase
2c
single
This patient has clinical features of a pituitary adenoma with acromegaly. Pituitary adenomas range from small lesions that do not enlarge the gland to expansive tumors that erode the sella turcica and impinge on adjacent cranial structures. Adenomas smaller than 10 mm in diameter are referred to as microadenomas, and ...
Pathology
Endocrine
ec28cd2b-ed69-46d7-b2c5-904573c9e631
Severe mental retardation means IQ in the range of
50-70
35-50
20-35
<20
2c
single
ICD-10 Codes for Mental Retardation F70 Mild mental retardation IQ 50-69 F71 Moderate mental retardation IQ 35-49 F72 Severe mental retardation IQ 20-34 F73 Profound mental retardation IQ <20 Reference: Page No .3450 chap. 37 Intellectual Disability (Kaplan & Sadock's Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry, 9th Edition)
Psychiatry
All India exam
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A 55 year old man who has been on bed rest for the past 10 days, complains of sudden onset breathlessness and chest pain. His chest X-ray is normal. Which of the following is the next investigation of choice for making the diagnosis?
Echocardiography
Pulmonary aeriography
Lung ventilation-perfusion scan
Pulmonary venous angiography
2c
single
This patient who was bedridden for 10 days is at high risk of developing deep venous thrombosis. Since he has developed chest pain and breathlessness and his chest x ray is appearing normal he has most likely developed pulmonary embolism. The next best investigation for this patient would be ventilation perfusion scan....
Medicine
null
420dad6e-7cfd-4ee3-ad47-58ec6f4e6d9e
In Revised National Tuberculosis Control programme the silent features are to achieve ?
Cure rate 85% & diagnosis 85%
Cure rate 85% & diagnosis rate 70%
Cure rate 80% & diagnosis 85%
Cure rate 80% & diagnosis rate 80%
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Cure rate 85% & diagnosis rate 70% Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme The Government of India, WHO and World Bank together reviewed the NTP in the year 1992. Based on the findings a revised strategy for NTP was evolved. The salient features of this strategy are : - Achievement of at least...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
51a6a224-9c2d-47a1-9f0b-e0611395ff11
Lactose intolerance in a suspected patient is diagnosed by giving an oral load of lactose and measuring concentration of:
CO2
H2
One/two carbon compounds
N2
1b
single
b. H2 (Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2870, Ghai 8/e p 297)Breath hydrogen tests can be used to determine a specific carbohydrate malabsorption.It can be used to diagnose bacterial overgrowth or lactose/fructose malabsorption.
Pediatrics
Inborn Errors of Metabolism
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Least desirable material for storing the tooth is:
Saliva
Water
Milk
HBSS
1b
single
Least desirable medium for storing tooth is WATER (hypotonic).
Dental
null
6c12f394-497a-4cf7-9b92-7d930d9f44e8
In metabolic encephalopathy, feature is-
Tonic clonic seizures
Chorea
Asterixis
Paraplegia
2c
single
null
Medicine
null
f7496a94-5d3a-4b2f-be60-f52e66b9bf21
Which of the following impression materials is easy to pour and difficult to remove the stone cast from the impressions?
Addition polysilicone
Condensation polysilicone
Polyether
Polysulfide
2c
single
null
Dental
null
27903856-fab6-41c9-9628-8c63cbdd709b
Which of the following is not required during determination of path of placement and removal:
Retentive areas
Esthetics
Interference
Remaining teeth
3d
single
null
Dental
null
b5951cd5-a670-43eb-a2e3-72e29e62df1f
The most efficient bactericidal system of neutrophils is
H2O2-MPO-Halide
NADPH oxidase
Lysozyme
Reactive nitrogen species
0a
single
H2O2-MPO-halide system is the most efficient bactericidal system of neutrophils H2O2 is not able to efficiently kill microbes by itself. the azurophilic granules of neutrophils contain the enzyme myeloperoxidase (MPO), in the presence of a halide such as Cl-, conves H2O2 to hypochlorite(OCl2-) which is a potent antimic...
Pathology
General pathology
3e6a56ee-e56a-4b1e-86c2-381f39ce80e7
Shyam, a 50 years old male presents with a hard scrotal swelling. All of the following can be done EXCEPT ?
Testicular biopsy
Chest x-ray
Inguinal exploration
CT abdomen
0a
multi
Ans is 'a' ie. testicular biopsy As already explained a testicular biopsy (more specifically a trans-scrotal testicular biopsy) is not done, rather is contraindicated. A suspected scrotal mass is investigated by ultrasonography & on finding a testicular mass, a radical inguinal orchiectomy is done. A trans-scrotal test...
Surgery
null
efef1420-3c93-41bc-b763-cc323af9364d
All are features, seen in cardiac tamponade ,EXCEPT-
Raised jvp
Muffled hea sounds
Rapid x descent
Pulses pardoxus
2c
multi
Rapid Y descent seen in cardiac tamponade Cardiac tamponade, also known as pericardial tamponade, is when fluid in the pericardium (the sac around the hea) builds up, resulting in c of the hea. Onset may be rapid or gradual.Symptoms typically include those of cardiogenic shock including shoness of breath, weakness, lig...
Medicine
C.V.S
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All of the following are composite muscles, except?
Flexor carpi Ulnaris
Flexor digitorum Profundus
Pectineus
Biceps Femoris
0a
multi
Flexor carpi ulnaris receives a single innervation and is not classified as a Composite or Hybrid muscle.
Anatomy
null
39eea8ce-c86a-4277-96ef-a44c7023a526
The Haversian system is found in -
Diaphysis of long bones
Cancellous bone
Epiphysis
Spongy bones of children
0a
single
Shaft (diaphysis) of a long bone is made up of cortical (compact) bone which consists of Haversian system.
Anatomy
null
5aa3078f-d204-4122-ad06-4e499b0cae2a
Osteoporosis is seen in
Tumer's syndrome
Klinefelter's syndrome
Cushing's syndrome due to steroids
All of the above
3d
multi
null
Orthopaedics
null
c4f81319-56aa-4837-be5c-fa9b41c8ebcd
Which of the following pulmonary condition is associated with widespread formation of hyaline membranes in the alveolar cavities?
Asthma
Bacterial pneumonia
Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis
Diffuse alveolar damage
3d
single
Diffuse alveolar damage, clinically referred to as adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), is characterized by diffuse damage to the alveolar/capillary barrier, which may result from diverse acute conditions. The four most frequent causes are trauma, sepsis, shock, and gastric aspiration. The pathogenesis is not en...
Pathology
null
a328d783-a610-4d51-97d3-1d93961b5309
Cushing's triad includes all except:
Hypertension
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Irregular respiration
2c
multi
Cushing's Triad: Hypertension, bradycardia and irregular respiration form the Cushing triad. It’s a protective reflex to overcome the CNS ischemic response due to an increase in CSF pressure. This reflex leads to increase in arterial pressure above the CSF and blood flows once again into blood vessels of the brain to r...
Physiology
null
f83faf75-2936-4836-87fd-eeea69852be0
Effect of Propofol on coagulation is?
Inhibits coagulation cascade
Inhibits platelet function
Activates coagulation cascade
No effect
3d
single
Propofol does not alter tests of coagulation or platelet function. However, propofol inhibits platelet aggregation that is induced by proinflammatory lipid mediators including thromboxane A2 and platelet-activating factor.
Anaesthesia
Intravenous Anesthetic Agents
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Scab or crust of abrasion appears brown-
Between 12 -24 hour
Between 2 - 3 days
Between 4 - 5 days
Between 5 - 7 days
1b
single
At 2 - 3 days the scab is reddish-brown.
Forensic Medicine
null
f2510a9f-195d-4c6e-ab20-c44e9884f65a
Total feility rate
Total no. Of children born to a woman in a given year
Measure of completed family size
Sum of feility of all age
No. of female children born to mother
1b
multi
Total feility rate represents the average number of children a woman would have if she were to pass through her reproductive years bearing children at the same rates as the women now in each age group It gives the appropriate magnitude of completed family size Reference : Park&;s textbook of preventive and social medic...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Demography and family planning
ce7b5009-6d4d-4def-90cd-2d0ad0efcadf
All the drugs are used in the treatment of Giardiasis except:
Nitazoxanide
Metronidazole
Tinidazole
Diloxanide furoate
3d
multi
Treatment options for Giardiasis:metronidazole (250 mg tds for 5 days)tinidazole (2 g once by mouth)nitazoxanide (500 mg bd for 3 days)paromomycin, an oral aminoglycosideDiloxanide furoate is a lumenal amebicide(ref:Harrison's 18/e p1731, 17/e p1313)
Medicine
All India exam
f58a57b0-0c26-441a-b75d-b6ea63d99af5
Dose of Dapsone is -
1-2 mg/kg
5 mg/ kg
10 mg/kg
20 mg/kg
0a
single
A. i.e. 1-2 mg/kg
Skin
null
5ec11a00-d3f9-499c-a465-4502e67e6be1
Axillary nerve injury likely to be seen in:
Shoulder dislocation
Coracoid process fracture
Humerus shaft fracture
Brachial plexus injury
0a
single
Axillary nerve is damaged due to the following causes: Shoulder dislocation(anterior/inferior) Fracture of upper end of Humerus Injection into deltoid muscle
Orthopaedics
Nerve Injuries - 1
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The following is false of placenta pre :
Associated with toxemia
Painless recurrent bleeding
Maternal blood loss
Severe bleeding may occur
0a
multi
Associated with toxemia
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
41460049-63dc-4590-a591-3ca160d6fa3d
A 60 year man had undergone cardiac bypass surgery 1 month back. Now he staed forgetting things and was not able to recall names and phone numbers of his relatives. What is the probable diagnosis?
Depression
Alzheimer's disease
Cognitive dysfunction
Post traumatic psychosis
2c
multi
This patient is showing features of cognitive dysfunction following cardiac surgery. Postoperative cognitive dysfunction can occur in 20-30% of patients 1 month after surgery. Patients develop changes in personality, attention and memory.The etiology is multi factorial and includes cerebral microembolization, global ce...
Psychiatry
null
de01acd1-254a-48a2-9274-05de92e27906
Which transfusion will result in a transfusion reaction? Assume that the patient has never had a transfusion
Type O Rh-negative packed cells to an AB Rh-positive patient
Type A Rh-positive packed cells to an A Rh-negative patient
Type AB Rh-positive packed cells to an AB Rh-positive patient
Type A Rh-positive packed cells to an O Rh-positive Patient
3d
single
Type O RBCs are considered to be universal donor blood. Reactions occur between the recipient's antibody and donor antigen as shown in the following table. Donor Donor antigen Recipient Recipient Antibody Reaction O - negative None AB - positive None None A - positive A, Rh A - negative B None AB-positive A,B, Rh AB-po...
Physiology
Blood Physiology
4359c1b9-7f7c-4598-b098-293ca7a383ca
The best choice of antianxiety agent for a 40-year-old woman with generalized anxiety disorder and a history of benzodiazepine abuse is
zolpidem
flurazepam
clonazepam
buspirone
3d
single
The best choice of antianxiety agent for a 40-year-old patient with a generalized anxiety disorder and a history of BZ abuse is buspirone, a non-benzodiazepine with very low abuse potential. Benzodiazepines such as flurazepam, clonazepam, and chlordiazepoxide have higher abuse potential than buspirone Bupropion is an a...
Psychiatry
Neurotic, Stress Related and Somatoform Disorders
d78e8d04-7280-44a5-913a-98f8d7cbecc4
Diabetic ketoacidosis mimics acute pancreatitis in all findings except:
Elevated amylase
Elevated lipase
Abdominal pain
Hyperglycemia
1b
multi
Diabetic ketoacidosis is often accompanied by abdominal pain and elevated total serum amylase levels, thus closely mimicking acute pancreatitis. However, the serum lipase level is not elevated in diabetic ketoacidosis. Hyperglycemia is common and is due to multiple factors, including decreased insulin release, increase...
Medicine
Budd chiari syndrome & Pancreatitis
b61ed12d-1606-45a6-9887-db8d1ba42c7f
Which of the following drugs do not produce active metabolites ?
Enalapril
Lisinopril
Prednisone
Sulfasalazine
1b
single
null
Pharmacology
null
4e29e45d-fb39-43f5-b305-e5bab93fce7e
Choline in seminal fluid is detected by ?
Barberio test
Florence test
ELISA
Agglutination inhibition
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Florence test Microchemical tests for semen analysisFlorence test - Brown crystals of choline periodideBarberio's test - Yellow coloured crystals of spermin picrate.
Forensic Medicine
null
0f950c1d-41e7-411c-bf48-05a85ced0f43
Gas commonly used in laparoscopy is :
Air
Pure 02
N20
CO2
3d
single
CO2
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
542212f1-e924-442f-90c8-7128aea2e1f1
Lines of Zahn are found in:
Thrombus
Infarct tissue
Postmortem clot
All
0a
multi
null
Pathology
null
b8d8b83e-56a5-4e73-92f0-1baf076bb7cd
In a suspected case of legionnaires disease, medium used for culture is:
Buffered charcoal yeast extract agar
Thayer Main
Chocolate agar
Bordet Gengou
0a
single
Definitive method for diagnosis of Legionella infection is isolation of the organism. Buffered charcoal yeast extract agar (BCVE) supplemented with antibiotics and dye is the most sensitive medium for Legionella.
Surgery
null
108f0eb3-ebfa-4b6f-8e4f-5a74b1b4587a
For normal mammography, X-ray tube with a nominal focal size of-mm is used?
0.2-0.25
0.3-0.35
0.4-0.45
0.45-0.50
1b
single
Ans BIn general smaller the focal spot sharper the image Routinely focal spot size 0.3x0.3mm while magnification technique small focus of 0.1x0.1mm is used.
Radiology
Miscellaneous
57307404-2de5-4f40-aa92-09bedb8840e4
Which enzyme deficiency is most commonly responsible for presence of long clitoris and fused vagina?
21 hydroxylase
11 hydroxylase
3 beta hydroxy steroid dehydrogenase
None of the above
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., 21 hydroxylase o Features of long clitoris and fused vagina are suggestive of adrenogenital syndrome/ congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). 21 hydroxylase deficiency is responsible for 95% cases of CAH.Congenital adrenal hyperplasiao It is an autosomal recessive disorder. It is due to inborn error of ...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Malformation of the Female Generative Organs
74454dcb-8094-47f0-9d60-3b75b2317543
Tyrosine is involved in the synthesis of?
Melanin
Thyroxine
Epinephrine and norepinephrine
All of the above
3d
multi
null
Biochemistry
null
a763d984-6b98-440a-aa13-79ff5482d383
The law of insanity and criminal responsibility is embodied in section
83 IPC
84 IPC
85 IPC
86 IPC
1b
single
B. i.e. (84 - IPC) (6.27 - Parikh 6th)* The law of insanity and criminal responsibility is embodied in section 84 IPC while section 85 and 86 deal with drunkenness and criminal responsibilityIMPORTANT - SECTIONS***Perjury (Giving false evidence)-191-IPC*Fabricating false evidence-192 IPC*Punishment for false evidence-1...
Forensic Medicine
Law & Medicine, Identification, Autopsy & Burn
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A5 year old boy is detected to be HBs Ag positive on two separate occasions during a screening program for hepatitis B. He is otherwise asymptomatic. Child was given three doses of recombinant hepatitis B vaccine at the age of 1 year. His mother was treated for chronic hepatitis B infection around the same time. The ne...
Obtain 1-IBeAg and anti-HBe levels
Obtain anti HBs levels
Repeat HBsAg
Repeat another course of Hepatitis B vaccine
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Obtain anti HBs levels The child in question has received complete vaccination for Hepatitis B, is currently asymptomatic but has tested positive for HBsAg. The aim in avestigating the child fuher is to establish his immune status which can be best revealed by obtaining anti HBsAg levels. o If the tes...
Pediatrics
null
20e486ab-8003-4c33-8fee-95d893d2d3d3
In a child presenting with obstructive Jaundice, all are seen except –
Gamma glutamyl transpeptidase
Alkaline phosphatase
Glutamate dehydrogenase
5' Nucleotidase
2c
multi
Neonatal cholestasis Neonatal cholestasis is defined as prolonged elevation of serum levels of conjugated bilirubin beyond the first 14 days of life. Neonatal cholestasis can be divided into extrahepatic and intrahepatic disease and clinical features of any form of cholestasis are more or less similar. Neonatal hepat...
Pediatrics
null
905cd5a5-bdba-44d3-bac9-13639abc2771
Lining epithelium of fallopian tube is
Simple columnar
Psudo-stratified columnar
Ciliated columnar
Simple cuboidal
2c
multi
INDERBIR SINGH&;S TEXTBOOK OF HUMAN HISTOLOGY-PAGE NO:354 The uterine tube is characterized by presence of numerous branching mucosal folds that almost fill the lumen of the tube The mucosa is lined by ciliated columnar epithelium The uterine tube has a muscular wall with an inner circular and outer longitudinal layer
Anatomy
General anatomy
da226c09-2ce8-45c8-a26f-8f47373b2d5d
"La belle indifference" is seen in
Somatization disorder
Conversion disorder
Post traumatic stress disorder
Premature ejaculation
1b
single
"La belle indifference" is seen in conversion disorder, where the patient has feeling of indiference towards his symptoms. Example: If a person suddenly experiences loss of vision he is expected to get  extremely concerned about it. But patient of conversion disorder seems to be unconcerened towards his symptoms.
Psychiatry
null
d54c422e-437a-4f5f-87f2-cfbd024df211
2 weeks old baby having scrotal pigmentation along with hyponatremia, gypoglycemia and hyperkalemia enzyme deficient-
11 beta hydroxylase
21 a- hydroxylase
3- Beta hydroxylase dehydrogenase
17- hydroxylase deficiency
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., 21 a- hydroxylase Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)o Autosomal recessive disorder,o MC. is a-hvdroxylase deficiency.In 21a-hyroxylese deficiencyo There is deficiency of mineralocorticoids & glucocorticoid,o This leads to hypoglycemia, hyponatremia.
Pediatrics
Adrenal Gland
7325ea05-955a-4e65-a6af-fe3e6e4d2e8f
Which is not a high pitched hea sound
Mid systolic click
Pericardial shudder
Opening snap
Tumor plop sound
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Tumor plop sound Low pitch hea sounds are : S3 S4 Tumor plop sound Mid systolic clicks are Heard in mitral valve prolapse during systole and are high pitch sounds. The pericardial knock (PK) is Also high-pitched and occurs slightly later than the opening snap, corresponding in timing to the abrupt ces...
Medicine
null
f1085c77-5f85-4cf5-98fc-b191270222f6
'Drooping water Lilly' sign is seen in:
Splenic tumor
Liver tumor
Suprarenal mass
Upper pole renal mass
3d
single
ANSWER: (D) Upper pole renal massREF: Sutton's textbook of radiology 7th edition, volume 2, page 933-934The classical drooping lily sign on IVU of duplication anomalies of ureters:* Duplication abnormalities (duplex kidneys) are characterized by two or rarely more ureters and renal pelvis. The lower pole moiety has bee...
Radiology
Urogenital System
7d23235a-b635-4ce1-93d6-9d37440b4ab9
In the posterior wall of the stomach a perforation is seen at radiography in 36 year old female , in which the gastric contents spilled into the lesser sac. Surgeon open lienorenal ligament to reach the lesser sac and notes erosion of the ulcer into an aery. Which of the following vessels is most likely affeccted ?
Left gastroepiploic aery
Gastroduodenal aery
Left gastric aery
Right gastric aery
0a
multi
The left gastroepiploic aery runs through the lienogastric ligament; hence it is the aery most likely injured. The splenic aery is found in the lienorenal ligament. The right and left gastric aeries run within the lesser omentum. The gastroduodenal aery descends between the duodenum and the head of the pancreas.
Anatomy
Stomach and aerial supply of abdomen
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In hematuria of glomerular origin the urine is , characterized by the presence of all of the following except-
Red cell casts
Acanthocytes
Crenated red cells
Dysmorphic red cells
1b
multi
Acanthocytes arise from either alterations in membrane lipids or structural proteins. This causes abnormalities of membrane of RBC causing remodeling in spleen and formation of acanthocytes. In abetalipoproteinemia, there is deficiency of lipids and vitamin E causing abnormal morphology of RBCs Ref Harrison20th edition...
Medicine
Kidney
d07a5cb7-1730-40fc-b697-68835f96fb4b
A patient presents with breast ca. Inspection shows peaud' orange appearance. What is the T stage of the tumor
T2
T3
T4a
T4b
3d
single
According to TNM staging , primary tumour (T) Tx- cannot be assesed T0- Nevidence of primary tumour. T1-<20mm T2-20 to 50mm T3->50mm T4a- tumour of any size extending to chest wall T4b- ulceaion or ipsilateral satellite nodule / edema with peaud'orange appearence T4c- T4a and T4b T4d- inflammatory carcinoma. SRB's Manu...
Surgery
Endocrinology and breast
94aa2926-ca50-44b4-827f-195a326f6ed8
During cardiopulmonary resuscitation in adult, chest compressions are given at the rate of: September 2011
72 compressions/ min
90 compressions/ min
100 compressions/min
120 compressions/min
2c
single
Ans. C: 100 compressions/min Compression rate for infant, child and adult is 100 compressions/min
Anaesthesia
null
8a5fecee-e927-4cbe-ab77-2775013fb771
True about parotid tumor:a) Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common varietyb) Malignant disease is most common varietyc) Facial nerve involvement indicates malignancyd) Superficial paroditectomy is the t/t of choice
abc
acd
bc
bde
1b
multi
In parotid tumors, rapid growth, pain, paraesthesia, enlarged cervical LN and restriction of jaw movements, facial weakness or skin invasion and fixation of mastoid tip is suggestive of malignant transformation.
Surgery
null
71f02e9f-a7af-482f-823e-39b4277752fe
Drugs associated with clinically useful or physiologically important positive inotropic effects include all of the following except:
Amrinone
Enalapril
Digoxin
Dobutamine
1b
multi
null
Pharmacology
null
e8252414-d1ff-45f2-b819-9dd7f13004ca
Zollinger Ellison syndrome true about A/E
Surgery is to be done
Exorcrine tumour
Endocrine disorder
Secretory diarrhoea seen
1b
multi
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome This syndrome is mentioned here because the gastrin producing endocrine tumour is often found in the duodenal loop, although it also occurs in the pancreas, especially the head. It is a cause of persistent peptic ulceration. Before the development of potent gastric antisecretory agents, the c...
Surgery
G.I.T
d05c8126-5ae3-4bb9-9730-f7c16f178948
According to the transplantation of Human organs act 1994, what is the punishment for a doctor found guilty -
Less than 1 year
Less than 2 year
2 to 5 year
More than 5 years
2c
single
Transplantation of Human Organs Act , 1994 deals with putting a stop to live unrelated transplants, it defines a donor and recipient are genetically related in a live organ transplantation and it accepts brain stem death criterion. A doctor who is found guilty he will be punished for 2 - 5 years. Dr. K. S. Narayan Redd...
Forensic Medicine
Medical Jurisprudence
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A lady with 12 wks of pregnancy having fasting blood glucose 170mg, the antidiabetic drug of choice is -
Insulin
Metformin
Glipizide
Glibenclamide
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' insulin insulin (Ref Dutta 6/e, p 288 (5/e, p. 304); Holland and Brews, 16/e, p. 107).Insulin is the only antidiabetic drug given in pregnancy to control increased blood sugar.Oral hypoglycemics are contraindicated in pregnancy because they cross placenta and have teratogenic effect on fetus.They cause feta...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Gynaecological Diagnosis
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Plantar reflex root value is
Afferent S1, Efferent L3, S1
Afferent S1, Efferent L5, S1
Afferent S2, Efferent L3, S1
Afferent S2, Efferent L5, S1
1b
single
(B) Afferent S1, Efferent L5, S1 # PATHWAYS FOR PLANTAR REFLEX:> Afferent: Nociception detected in the S1 dermatome and travels up the tibial nerve to the sciatic nerve to roots of L5, S1 and synapse in the anterior horn to elicit the motor response.> Efferent: Motor response back through the L5, S1 roots to the sciati...
Medicine
C.N.S.
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Cell involved in immunity against parasitic infection:
Neutrophil
Eosinophil
Basophil
Lymphocyte
1b
single
Ans: b (Eosinophil )Ref: Robbins, 7th ed, p. 205Eosinophils are involved ina) Type 1 HS reaction by IgEb) Parasitic infections> Major chemokines for eosinophilic recruitment - eotaxin, IL5> Major basic protein - A cationic protein in eosinophils that is toxic to parasites.
Pathology
Immunity
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MC joint involved in Gout -
Knee
Hip
MP joint of the big toe
MP joint of thumb
2c
single
Most common joint involved in gout is big toe, i.e. metatarsophalangeal joint of great toe.
Orthopaedics
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Most common post-operative complication of spinal anaesthesia -
Post-spinal headache
Hypotension
Meningitis
Urinary retention
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Post-spinal headache Complications of spinal anaesthesiaIntraoperativePostoperativeo Hypotension (most common)o Bradycardiao Respiratory depressiono Cardiac arresto Hypothermia in elderlyo Haedache (post dural puncture headach) - most commono Cranial nerve palsies (any cranial nerve except the 1st, 9t...
Pharmacology
Anaesthesia
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All of the following statements about apoproteins are true, EXCEPT:
Apoprotein A-I activates LCAT
Apoprotein C-I activates lipoprotein lipase
Apoprotein C-II inhibits lipoprotein lipase
Apoprotein C- II activates lipoprotein lipase
2c
multi
Apoprotein C-II acts as an activator of lipoprotein lipase. It is required as a co-factor for lipoprotein lipase activity. Ref: Harper's Textbook of Biochemistry, 27th Edition, Page 217-18
Biochemistry
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Ketamine causes:
Hallucination
Hypotension
Myocardial depression
Decrease in intracranial pressure
0a
multi
Ans. (a) HallucinationRef. Katzung 9th edJ 1604; KDT 6th ed./376* Ketamine is the only intravenous anesthetic that possesses analgesic properties and produces cardiovascular stimulation.* It is pharmacologically related to the hallucinogen Phencyclidine; induces a so called "dissociative anesthesia characterized by pro...
Pharmacology
Anaesthesia
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which of the following Is used in the treatment of hyperprolactineinia?
Cimetidine
Methysergide
Bromocriptine
Ondansetron
2c
single
Dopamine actions are always opposite to prolactin Bromocriptine is a dopamine receptor agonist (mainly D2 receptors). Dopamine is the main factors controlling prolactin secretion. Being a agonist it effectively reduces the secretion of prolactin. apa from bromocriptine, cabergoline, pergolide are also used in hyperprol...
Pharmacology
Endocrinology
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Horizontal line can be drawn by a child at the earliest by the age of:
1 yr
2 yrs
3 yrs
4 yrs
1b
single
Ans. b (2 years)Screening Scheme For Developmental Delay (Upper Range)Age (mths)Gross motorFine motorSocial skillsLanguage3Supports weight on forearmOpens hands spontaneouslySmiles appropriatelyCoos, laughs6Sits momentarilyTransferShows likes & dislikesBabbles9Pulls to standPincer graspPlays Pat-a-cake, Peek a-booImita...
Pediatrics
Growth, Development, and Behavior
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Down syndrome is due to non-disjunction of -
21
18
11
15
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., 21 Chromosome In 95% of cases of Down syndrome-trisomy of 21:-o Extra chromosome is of maternal in origin.o 1% have mosaic with some all have 46 chromosome,o 4% have robertsonian translocation,o t (13 : 21)o t (14 : 21)o t (15 : 21)o Very rarely long arm of chromosome 21 is triplicate (Partial trisomy...
Pediatrics
Genetics of Common Disorders
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Filamentary keratitis may occur:
In trachoma
In kerato conjunctivitis sicca
Following cataract surgery
All of the above
3d
multi
Ans. All of the above
Ophthalmology
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The sensitive stain used to stain copper in Wilson's disease is:
Timms sulfide
Rhodamine
Rubeanic acid
Trichrome stain
0a
single
The copper is stained with rhodamine and rubeanic acid stains. More sensitive stain used is TIMMS SULFIDE. It is more effective in detecting cytoplasmic copper binding proteins. Trichrome stainning is used to show fibrous tissue. ALSO KNOW: The rhodanine stain is used to demonstrate excess copper in hepatocytes in Wils...
Pathology
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A boy presents with injury to medial epicondyle of the humerus. Which of the following would NOT be seen:-
Loss of the ulnar detion
Complete paralysis of the IIIrd and IVth digits
Atrophy of the hypothenar eminence
Decreased sensation of the hypothenar eminence
1b
single
Injury to medial epicondyle damages ulnar nerve - Paralysis of flexor carpi ulnaris (loss of ulnar detion) Medial half of flexor digitorum profundus (loss of DIP flexion) Hypothenar muscle paralysis (and atrophy) and Sensory loss on the hypothenar eminence. Flexor digitorum superficialis (supplied by median nerve for f...
Anatomy
Muscles of arm and forearm region & Cubital fossa
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All of the following are therapeutic uses of Penicillin G, except:
Bacterial meningitis
Rickettsial infection
Syphilis
Anthrax
1b
multi
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Pharmacology
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Which of the following drug is not used for the overactive bladder
Duloxetine
Darifenacin
Oxybutynin
Flavoxate
0a
single
Refer Goodman and Gilman 12e 231,232 Anticholinergic drugs are indicated for overactive bladder and darifenacin, solefenacin,oxybutynin,tolterodine and fesoteradine are commonly used for this condition .
Pharmacology
Autonomic nervous system
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Calrexin and calreticulin are -
Glycoproteins
Chaperons
Tumor markers
Enzymes
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Chaperons Calrexin and calreticulino Calreticulin & calrexin are major Ca2+ binding (storage) chaperones in the endoplasmic reticulumo These Ca2+ binding chaperones, which are involved in protein folding, posttranslational modification, Ca2+ storage and release, and lipid synthesis and metabolism.o Th...
Pathology
Cellular Pathology
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Spot diagnosis for foot deformity?
CTEV
Congenital vertical talus
Rocker bottom foot
Pes Cavus
2c
single
Ans. (c) Rocker bottom footThe image shows convexity at the sole of the foot sole. In CTEV the bilateral feet and toes point inwards facing each other.
Orthopaedics
Lower Limb and Foot & Ankle Problems
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Which of the following is true during the 12-hour period preceding ovulation?
A surge of LH is secreted from the pituitary
The surge occurs immediately after the formation of the corpus luteum
The surge is followed immediately by a fall in the plasma concentration of progesterone
The number of developing follicles is increasing
0a
multi
Ovulation will not take place unless a surge of LH precedes it. Immediately prior to ovulation, the number of follicles is decreasing due to normal attrition of all but one follicle, and consequently estrogen synthesis by the ovary is decreasing. Progesterone synthesis is stimulated by the LH surge.
Physiology
Female Reproductive System
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A young nulliparous woman has 3rd degree uterovaginal prolapse without any cystocele or rectocele. There is no stress incontinence. Uterocervical length is 3 inches. All other symptoms are normal. The best treatment plan for her will be:
Observation and reassurance till child bearing is over
Shirodkar's vag'nal repair
Shirodkar's abdominal sling
Fothergill's operation
2c
multi
Prolapse in a young nulliparous female is seen in case of congenital prolapse. Risk factors for congenital prolapse: Spina bifida Connective tissue disorders like Marfans syndrome, Ehler Danlos syndrome Cystocele is not seen in congenital prolapse and in congenital prolapse there is infravaginal elongation of cervi...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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Mastoid is which type of epiphysis-
Traction epiphysis
Atavistic epiphysis
Aberrant epiphysis
Pressure epiphysis
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Traction epiphysis Types of epiphysisExamplesPressureHead of femur, head of humerus, condyles of tibia, lower end of radiusTractionGreater and lesser trochanters of femur, tubercles of humerus, mastoid processAtavisticCoracoid process of scapula, posterior tubercle of talus (as trigonum)AberrantHead o...
Anatomy
Head & Neck
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All are true about hyperopic obstructive cardiomyopathy except -
Assymmetric septal hyperophy
Dilatation of atria
Dilatation of ventricles
Outflow obstruction
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Dilatation of ventricles
Pathology
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About 12 days after a mild upper respiratory infection, a 12-year-old boy complains of weakness in his lower extremities. Over several days, the weakness progresses to include his trunk. On physical examination, he has the weakness described and no lower extremity deep tendon reflexes, muscle atrophy, or pain. Spinal f...
Bell palsy
Muscular dystrophy
Guillain-Barre syndrome
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
2c
single
The paralysis of Guillain-Barre often occurs about 10 days after a nonspecific viral illness. Weakness is gradual over days or weeks, beginning in the lower extremities and progressing toward the trunk. Later, the upper limbs and the bulbar muscles can become involved. Involvement of the respiratory muscles is life-thr...
Pediatrics
Musculo Skeletal Disorders
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Fluconazole is more effective than itraconazole in the following systemic fungal disease:
Pulmonary histoplasmosis
Cryptococcal meningitis
Non-meningeal blastomycosis
Disseminated sprorotrichosis
1b
single
(Ref: KDT 6/e p763, 764) Fluconazole has maximum CNS penetration whereas itraconazole has limited entry in the brain. Therefore fluconazole is preferred over itraconazole for the treatment of cryptococcal meningitis. For all other conditions listed in the question, itraconazole is first choice drug.
Pharmacology
Other topics and Adverse effects
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Which of the following anesthetic agent lacks analgesic effect: March 2013
N20
Thiopentone
Ketamine
Fentanyl
1b
single
Ans. B i.e. Thiopentone Thiopentone Ultra sho acting barbiturate (because of rapid redistribution), Lacks analgesic effect, First sign on intra-aerial injection: - White hands I/V injection presents as: - Pain, - Hypotension etc. C/I in: Porphyria (may precipitate porphyria)
Anaesthesia
null
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Operculated sulcus is another name of
Central Sulcus
Lunate Sulcus
Collateral Sulcus
Calcarine Sulcus
1b
single
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Anatomy
null
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A 25-year-old female presents with episodes of bizarre behavior, memory lapse, and unconsciousness. She also demonstrated previously episodes of extreme hunger, sweating, and tachycardia. During one of these episodes, her blood sugar was tested and was found to be 40 mg/dL. Which of the following would most appropriate...
Demonstration of insulin antibodies in blood
Abnormal glucagon level
CT of the pancreas showing a mass
Hypoglycemia during a symptomatic episode with relief of symptoms by intravenous glucose
3d
single
The characteristic features of insulinomas include: (a) hypoglycemic symptoms; (b) blood glucose <50 mg/dL during the symptomatic episodes; and (c) relief of symptoms by intravenous injection of glucose (Whipple's triad). Diagnosis is confirmed by demonstration of fasting hypoglycemia in the presence of inappropriately...
Surgery
Pancreas
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The specific topical remedy suggested for angular cojunctivitis is
Dexamethasone
Sulphacetamide
Zinc sulphate
Penicillin
2c
single
C i.e. Zinc sulphate
Ophthalmology
null
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Which of the following is not a sign of active rickets ?
Prominent fontanelle
Hot cross bun sign
Saddle nose
Caries teeth
2c
single
Saddle nose is not seen in rickets.
Pediatrics
null
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True about oral anticoagulant warfarin are all EXCEPT:
Acts in vivo
Acts both in vivo and in vitro
Interferes with synthesis of Vit K
Causes Hematuria
1b
multi
* Oral anticoagulant is warfarin. It is used only in vivo (body), not in vitro (lab).* Warfarin is not used to store blood.* It acts by inhibiting Vitamin K. Due to overdose, hematuria is the first manifestation noted.* Dose monitoring is done by INR.* Antidote of warfarin overdose: Vitamin KPT (Prothrombin Time)aPTT (...
Pharmacology
Hematology
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Which stone is common in chronic laxative use:
Xanthine
Cysteine
Ammonia urate
Struvite
2c
single
Ans. c. Ammonia urateRef: Campbells Urology/P. 210Chronic laxative use leads to decreased sodium in the urine, as most sodium is excreted by GIT.Hence urate binds more with ammonia and this leads to ammonia urate stones.
Pharmacology
G.I.T
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In a patient only Anti HBsAg is positive in serum, all other viral markers are negative. This indicates-
Acute hepatitis
Chronic active hepatitis
Persistent carrier
Immunized person with Hepatitis B vaccine
3d
multi
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Medicine
null
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Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma of nose is -
Carcinoma
Sarcoma
Carcinosarcoma
Hamartoma
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Sarcomao Soft tissue sarcoma arise from mesenchyme, like muscles (myoma), endotha/ialcells (endothelioma) and cartilage (chondroma)o Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE) is a soft tissue sarcoma.o It arises from distinct type of endothelial cells which exhibit epitheloid morphology.
Pathology
Clinical Aspects of Neoplasia
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For indirect tooth-colored restorations the recommended gingival-occlusal divergence per wall is in the range of
Greater than 2-5 degrees
2-5 degrees
Less than 2-5 degrees
Less than 5 degrees
0a
multi
null
Dental
null
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Bicipital aponeurosis lies over which structure in cubital fossa?
Ulnar nerve
Radial nerve
Brachial aery
Anterior interosseous aery
2c
single
Bicipital aponeurosis passes superficial to the brachial aery and median nerve. It lies deep to superficial veins. During venipuncture, the bicipital aponeurosis provides limited protection for brachial aery and median nerve.
Anatomy
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All are true about focal nodular hyperplasia except:
Multiple nodule may present
More common in male
May be associated with contraceptive pills use
Hypovascular on the aerial-phase and hypervascular on the delayed-phase CT images
1b
multi
Answer- B. More common in maleFNH is typically benign"FNH is most frequently found in young to middle-aged adults, with a strong female predilection.the lesion is multinodularBile ductules are usually found at the interface between hepatocytes and fibrous regions.Kupffer cells are present
Pathology
null
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A 45 year old patient is suffering from diffuse toxic goiter, Therapy of choice will be
Surgery
Antithyroid drugs
Radioiodine
Antithyroid drugs first followed by surgery
2c
single
null
Surgery
null
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Acute graft versus host disease reaction occurs in all EXCEPT
Liver
Adrenal
Gut
Skin
1b
multi
(Adrenal) (125 - R) (134- Basic pathology 8th)* Two major problems complicate this form of transplantation bone marrow transplant rejection and graft versus host disease (GVHD)* Acute graft versus host disease (occurring due to weeks after transplant) causes epithelial necrosis in three principal target organs - liver,...
Pathology
Immunity
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Which statement with respect to mucoceles is false?
Pseudocysts contain viscous saliva but lack a true epithelial lining
Patients relate a history of filling, rupture and refilling
Preventing recurrence requires removal of associated major salivary gland
Preventing recurrence requires removal of associated minor salivary gland
2c
multi
null
Surgery
null
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Can be associated with anovulation, obesity, and amenorrheaFor the above explanations for hirsutism, select the most likely cause.
drugs
polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD)
adrenal hyperplasia
idiopathic hirsutism
1b
multi
The most severe form of PCOD, Stein-Leventhal syndrome, is associated with chronic anovulation, hirsutism, enlarged cystic ovaries, obesity, and amenorrhea. The spectrum of disease, however, is quite wide, and some patients have only mild hirsutism.
Medicine
Endocrinology
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Diveiculum most common site is-
Sigmoid colon
Ileum
Ascending colon
Transverse colon
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Sigmoid colono The sigmoid colon is the segment of large bowel with the highest incidence of diveicula, and is by far the most frequent site for involvement with diveiculitis.
Pathology
null
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Which one of the following methods is used for the estimation of chlorine demand of water?
Horrock’s apparatus
Chlorometer
Berkefeld filter
Double pot method
0a
single
Chlorine demand of water : Is the amount of chlorine that is needed to destroy bacteria, and to oxidize all the organic matter amd ammoniacal substances present in water. Is the amount of chlorine added to water minus amount of residual chlorine remaining at the end of a specific period of contact (1 hr). Estimation o...
Social & Preventive Medicine
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True about cardiac O2 demand is
Directly proportional to mean arterial pressure
Inversely proportional to heart rate
Inversely proportional to cardiac work
Has a constant relation to the external work done by the heart
0a
multi
Oxygen demand depends on the work being done. The work done is to pump the blood which is in the ventricles (preload) against the resistance in the aorta (afterload).  So, myocardial oxygen demand depends on -        Rate- Directly proportional -        Contractility- Directly proportional -        Intramyocardial tens...
Physiology
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Which of the following condition is associated with increase in 5'-Nucleotidase activity?
Bone diseases
Prostate cancer
Chronic renal failure
Cholestatic disorders
3d
single
5' nucleotidase level is elevated in obstructive or cholestatic liver disease, liver metastasis and biliary cirrhosis. 5' nucleotidase is found in or near the bile canalicular membrane of hepatocytes. Alkaline phosphatase, 5'-nucleotidase, and gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) are the liver enzymes which are usually ...
Medicine
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Sigmoid volvulus rotation occurs
Clockwise
Anticlockwise
Both clockwise and anti clockwise
Axial in direction
1b
multi
Rotation nearly always occurs in the anticlockwise direction. predisposing medical causes are: Overloaded pelvic colon Long pelvic mesocolon Band of adhesions (peridiveiculitis ) Narrow attachment of pelvic mesocolon high residue diet constipation Ref: Bailey & Love&;s Sho Practice of Surgery,E25,Page-1192
Surgery
G.I.T