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Parapharyngeal abscess-all true except -
Midline swelling
Abscess in pharyngo maxillary space
Trismus
Torticollis
0a
multi
Parapharyngeal abscess is a lateral swelling (not midline).
ENT
null
8b3e720d-7fc8-491b-929f-d89759b651ce
Macrosomia is defined as weight of fetus:
>3 kg
>3.5 kg
>4 kg
4.5 kg
3d
single
Ans is d, i.e. 4.5 kg(Wiliams Obs 25/e pg 857)Macrosomia is weight of baby >=4.5kg"The ACOG (2016a) Concludes that the term macrosomia was an appropriate appellation for newborns who weigh 4500 gm or a more at birth"
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Medical & Surgical Illness Complication Pregnancy
3efb9634-e31e-40a9-8a9b-c95d61fdb865
A high-risk dental caries individual is on preventive schedule, the sugar exposure should be:
Reduced to meal times
Reduced to no exposure permanently
Reduced to no exposure for 21 days
Reduced to meal time exposure for 21 days
0a
single
null
Dental
null
c09833f2-d41e-4f5f-a8c7-3e5d61a77a65
Because of positive biopsy findings and negative workup, he undergoes a radical prostatectomy. The pathology report reveals Gleason score 9/10 and involvement of several pelvic lymph nodes. Which is the most likely site for prostatic cancer metastasis?
Liver
Kidney
Lung
Bone
3d
single
Bone metastasis is a characteristic feature of prostatic cancer. The lesions are typically osteoblastic on x-ray, and the serum acid phosphatase level becomes elevated.
Surgery
Urethra & Penis
a61d5ac5-d532-445f-ae0f-9592ac1f453a
Most common cause of neonatal diarrhea worldwide is:
Rotavirus
Adenovirus
Norwalk virus
Cholera
0a
single
a. Rotavirus(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 1616)In early childhood, the single most important cause of severe dehydrating diarrhea is rotavirus infection.
Pediatrics
General Considerations - Infectious Diseases
6e9a9f3f-56c3-4a1d-bc7d-caa550f88788
Dried blood drop of an infant can be used to know:
Blood sugar
Inborn errors of metabolism
Hepatitis
Cataract
1b
single
ANS. BDried blood drop test:Advantage: Minimal volume, minimal training, ease of transport.Usedfor:* Phenylketonuria (PKU)* Galactosemia* Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD)* Sickle cell disease.Inborn errors of amino acid metabolism associated with peculiar odorInborn error in metabolismUrine odorGlutaric acidemia (Type ...
Biochemistry
Nutrition & Digestion
67ab023d-58dd-454b-ae47-a27343fadbe7
Name of the parotid duct: March 2007
Stensons duct
Nasolacrimal duct
Whaons duct
None of the above
0a
multi
Stensons duct
Anatomy
null
1a23b92f-868d-4022-8259-12d8651ead0f
Not a cause of acute pancreatitis
Mumps
Gall stones
Trauma
Hypocalcemia
3d
multi
Ans. (d) HypocalcemiaRef: Bailey and Love 26th/e p. 1127* Hypercalcemia and Hypertriglyceridemia causes acute pancreatitis * Recall the mnemonic I mentioned in theory "GET SMASHED" for acute pancreatitis causes.
Surgery
Pancreas
f3eed528-2810-4750-a17b-cc9b78042f9d
Which of the following structures does the fetal allantoic duct become in the adult?
Cloaca
Medial umbilical ligament
Urachus
Ureter
2c
multi
Urachus The urachus is a fibrous remnant of the allantois, a canal that drains the urinary bladder of the fetus that joins and runs within the umbilical cord. The fibrous remnant lies in the space of Retzius, between the transversalis fascia anteriorly and the peritoneum posteriorly.
Anatomy
All India exam
bce82efa-be05-4429-b655-796241b4e572
Epithelium is absent in lens on ?
Anterior surface
Anterior pole
Posterior surface
At zonular attachment
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Posterior surface Anatomy of crystalline lens There are three structural elements that make up lens - 1. Lens capsule A transparent membrane surrounding the lens like a pocket. It is thicker over the anterior surface than the posterior surface. It is thickest at pre- equator region and thinnest at the...
Ophthalmology
null
5355e490-43ab-419f-a742-f53cf337a29b
Which of the following depicts the usual order of extraction of teeth if serial extraction is chosen as the treatment to alleviate severe crowding?
Primary second molars, primary first molars, permanent first premolars, primary canines
Primary canines, primary first molars, permanent first premolars
Primary first molars, primary second molars, primary canines
Primary canines, permanent canines, primary first molars, permanent first premolars
1b
multi
Primary canines are extracted to encourage alignment of the crowded incisors. However, the incisors align and upright, borrowing space otherwise needed for eruption of the permanent canine. Primary first molars are then extracted to encourage eruption of the first premolar so it may be extracted to make room for the pe...
Dental
null
f1c4ad0e-6cfc-4551-8af4-8fd1f7d4e2df
Hyperextension of PIP and Flexion of DIP is seen in which deformity
Swan neck
Mallet finger
Lumbricals paralysis
Boutonniere's
0a
multi
null
Orthopaedics
null
13f633a7-1e61-4b93-b53e-e73e211231c7
Which of the following enzyme is NAD+ dependent?
HMG CoA reductase
Glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase
Acyl CoA dehydrogenase
Succinate dehydrogenase
1b
single
Dehydrogenases:  These enzymes cannot utilize oxygen as hydrogen acceptor.  They catalyse the reversible transfer of hydrogen from one substrate to another and, thus, bring about oxidation reduction reactions.  There are a large number of enzymes belonging to this group NAD+ dependent dehydrogenases, e.g. alcohol dehyd...
Biochemistry
null
61ff97e2-c0a9-4e3c-b714-cf2c2016e4d7
Which one of the following acts as the major neurotransmitter in substantia nigra
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Dopamine
Noradrenaline
2c
single
(C) Dopamine > The long dopamine systems are the nigrostriatal system, which projects from the substantia nigra to the striatum and is involved in Motor control.
Physiology
Nervous System
674b62c7-b9e9-40b9-bf1e-ee89599554f5
Webbing of neck, increased carrying angle, low posterior hair line and sho fouh metacarpal are characteristics of-
Klinefelter syndrome
Turner syndrome
Cri du chat syndrome
Noonan syndrome
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Turner's syndrome
Pediatrics
null
e2a07458-5e1b-40be-bfbe-8bb462b90500
Gettler test detects: NEET 14
Diatoms in drowning
Chloride content of blood in drowning
Weight of lungs in drowning
Magnesium content of blood in drowning
1b
single
Ans. Chloride content of blood in drowning
Forensic Medicine
null
dde742f3-acc5-4a6d-8524-49b462e92b42
A 45 year old woman attends gynecology department with prolonged vaginal bleeding. On examination, cervical lesion is found that bleeds on touch. Her past history is insignificant. She had undergone pap smear around 10 years ago, which was normal. What is the next best investigation
Hysteroscopy
MRI scan - pelvis
Cervical punch biopsy
LEEP
2c
single
Histological diagnosis has to be made prior to imaging or treatment.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
66841bcd-7ecd-46a2-9faa-25c33735dd21
In Target 10 of Goal 7 of Millennium Development Goal, "access" to an improved water source mean?
Availability of at least 20L water / person/ day from a source within 1 km of dwelling
Availability of at least 20L water / person/ day from a source within 1.5 km of dwelling
Availability of at least 15L water / person/ day from a source within 1 km of dwelling
Availability of at least 15L water / person/ day from a source within 1.5 km of dwelling
0a
single
Propoion (%) of population with sustainable access to an improved water source, rural (G7.710.130) : "improved" water sources means household connection, public standpipe, borehole, protected dug well, protected spring, rainwater collection. "Access" means the availability of at least 20 litres water per person per day...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
10485c4a-dfa7-474a-9090-81bbbf632fc4
Schick test in diphtheria is done to know:
Carriers
Subseceptibles
Diseased
Immunized
1b
single
Subseceptibles
Microbiology
null
185b82ca-0c04-449c-8f0b-7f64a97803e1
Lung volume reduction surgery is used in the management of
Bronchial asthma
Interstitial lung disease
Chronic bronchitis
Emphysema
3d
single
Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) reduce volume of lung in emphysema. Patients with upper lobe-predominant emphysema and a low post-rehabilitation exercise capacity are most likely to benefit from LVRS. Patients are excluded if they have significant pleural disease, a pulmonary aery systolic pressure >45 mmHg, extre...
Medicine
Respiratory system
10b873ef-f50c-4ab5-8bda-4ba832d785ff
For Foreign bodies are retained in the larynx causing choking, first line of management is
Airway inseion
Hemilich manouvere
Hemilich valve
Tracheostomy
1b
single
Hemilich manouvere
Anaesthesia
null
cd6ff4bb-f5c1-47e0-a84d-a3ca6beb9c01
Ramesh Singh, a 40 yrs old man, was admitted with fracture shaft femur following a road traffic accident. On 2nd he became disoriented. He was found to be tachypnoeic, and had conjunctival petechiae. Most likely diagnosis is:
Pulomary embolism
Sepsis syndrome
Fat embolism
Hemothorex
2c
single
C i.e. Fat embolism
Surgery
null
b6f0a9bc-0f48-4dd0-97b2-95a116771516
A young patient with dysphagia more for liquids than solids. He regurgitates food often at night. Radiography shows a rat tailed appearance. Likely diagnosis is :
Achlasia cardia
CA oesophagus
Zenker's diveiculum
Diffuse esophageal spasm
0a
single
Answer is A (Achlasia cardia) Presence of dysphagia which is more for liquids than for solids along with a characteristic rat tail appearance on radiography in a young patient suggests the diagnosis of aehalasia. Malignancy (CA esophagus) usually presents with dysphagia which is more for solids than for liquids and is ...
Medicine
null
3496265f-0a8c-4b5e-b8eb-c6a2c8069a84
Dendrites in cast alloys form by mechanism of
constitutional superconductivity
constitutional supercooling
constitutional supergriting
constitutional supergraining
1b
multi
null
Dental
null
56aec486-6782-4b21-9695-238f1eabd1ff
Distressing Complication after modified radical mastectomy?
Lymphedema
Axillary vein thrombosis
Seroma
Death
0a
single
Complications of Mastectomy • Seroma −− MC complication, beneath skin flaps and axilla, occurs in 30% cases −− Catheter is retained until drainage is <30 ml/day • Wound infection −− Majority are due to skin flap necrosis • Lymphedema −− Occurs less frequently with the standard axillary dissections. −− Extensive LN diss...
Surgery
null
47fa165e-ecde-427b-b73a-22acbdcc0bc5
All are true about meta-analysis except:-
Easy to conduct
Analysis of analyses
Funnel plot and forest plot are used
Apple oranges effect seen in it
0a
multi
Metanalysis:- Analysis of Analyses. Analysis of multiple studies together. Difficult to Conduct, but it does give you the best estimate for a given study design-Strength of Association. Funnel plot, forest plot are used. Disadvantages:- Publication bias. "Apple Orange Effect" seen in it.
Social & Preventive Medicine
Epidemiology
bfd749d9-a1e8-47ee-8340-f2bf5a19f6dc
Broad complex tachycardia due to ventricular a tachycardia is suggested by
Fusion Beats
AV dissociation
Capture Beats
All
3d
multi
Answer is A, B, C (Fusion beats; Capture beats and AV dissociation) Presence of Fusion beats, capture beats and AV dissociation is charachteristic of ventricular tachycardia. ECG feature that suppo a diagnosis of ventricular tachycardia (Vt) in patients with Wide Complex Tachycardia (Incomplete List) Presence of Fusion...
Medicine
null
cd729c51-2436-47d5-8bfb-c90128c6e4e6
Not a feature of delirium tremens is:
Confusion (clouding of consciousness)
Visual hallucinations
Coarse tremors
Occulomotor nerve palsy (ophthalmoplegia)
3d
multi
D i.e. Occulomotor nerve palsy opthalmoplegia
Psychiatry
null
118d1109-d175-4d78-afa3-29c7cfb6ec76
Which of following acts as a vector of West Nile fever?
Culex mosquito
Tick
Mite
Flea
0a
single
(A) Culex mosquito# West Nile virus (or WNV) is a virus of the family Flaviviridae. Part of the Japanese encephalitis (JE) antigenic complex of viruses, it is found in both tropical and temperate regions. It mainly infects birds, but is known to infect humans, horses, dogs, cats, bats, chipmunks, skunks, squirrels, and...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Miscellaneous
3b76dd11-d921-4dbb-a85f-01ca8d802e44
Flag hair sign is seen in
Kwashiorkor
Marasmus
Scurvy
Pellagra
0a
single
Ans. (a) KwashiorkorRef: Nelson's Pedia, 19th ed. Ch 670# kwashiorkorDisease due to decreased protein and caloric intake.Clinical Features are:# Hypoalbuminemia which leads to pedal edema# Hepatomegaly- Hallmark feature of kwashiorkor# Skin: Sun-exposed skin is relatively spared, as are the feet and dorsal aspects of t...
Pediatrics
Nutrition, Food Security, and Health
0093f9f8-1e2a-4087-bfaf-0210cde7e301
Which of the following is the treatment of choice for Atrial Fibrillation in patients with WPW Syndrome who are hemodynamically unstable:
Procainamide
Digoxin
DC Cardioversion
Radiofrequency Ablation of the bypass tract
2c
multi
Answer is C (DC Cardioversion) DC Cardioversion is the treatment of choice to terminate Atrial Fibrillation in patients with WPW Syndrome who are hemodynamically unstable (Life threatening Situations).
Medicine
null
a4153ca6-d84a-4f83-842c-9afcaab923d6
Diabetic patients are advised to avoid foods with high glycemic index. Which of the following has highest glycemic index?
Pasta
White rice
Yoghu
Whole wheat bread
1b
single
The glycemic index of a starchy food is a measure of its digestibility, based on the extent to which it raises the blood concentration of glucose compared with an equivalent amount of glucose or a reference food such as white bread or boiled rice. Eating foods with low glycemic index will result in lower glucose levels...
Physiology
null
2ee74934-320b-4d95-94ac-94922a91a29c
All are true about staing of Beta blocker therapy in a patient with congestive hea failure except
That should be staed with optimum doses
They should be gradually increased over weeks
Special precautions should be taken in cases of NYHA class III and IV
Carvedilol and metoprolol are the preferred drugs
0a
multi
Ref-Goodman and Gillman 11/e p1336 Clinical use of Beta adrenergic receptor antagonist in hea failure These are now recommended for routine use in class Il or Ill symptoms in conjunction with ACE inhibitoror angiotensin-receptor antagonist, and diuretics These should be initiated at very low doses, generally less than ...
Pharmacology
Cardiovascular system
ed80b16b-eb34-4b8b-ad6a-b3b996dcc5e0
Aminoglycosides are given in a single dose rather than thrice daily because of following reason?
Very long half life
Time Dependent Killing
Increased binding to plasma proteins
Long Post Antibiotic effect
3d
single
Aminoglycosides exe Concentration Dependent Bactericidal action and Long Post-Antibiotic effect ,such that the antibacterial activity persists beyond the time during which measurable drug is present.Therefore higher plasma concentrations attained after the single daily dose will be equally or more effective than the di...
Pharmacology
Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
3a9729bb-d9af-4474-a6dc-6db8dad4965a
Which of the following statments is not true of McBurney's incsion -
Most suitable if the diagnosis of appendicitis is definite
If it is converted into a muscle cutting incision it is called Rutherford Morison's incision
Inguinal hernia is a sequlae of the incision
The incision can be extended upwards or downwards
3d
multi
Incision is extended upwards and laterally not downwards.
Surgery
null
4b13daae-490f-4e0e-bec2-094b491f5a85
Fick's law, flux of Geomembrane increased in:
Concentration across
Temperature
Increased size of molecule
Weight
0a
single
A i.e. Concentration acrossAccording to Fick's law of diffusion, the net rate of diffusion is directly propoional to available surface area across which diffusion is taking place and the concentration or chemical gradient but inversely propoional to thickness of membraneQ.Fick's Law of DiffusionThe magnitude of diffusi...
Physiology
null
4e85fe8a-4d19-48dc-a396-254ad102b742
The most potent and longest acting anaesthesia is:
Tetracaine
Bupivacaine
Dibucaine
Lidocaine
2c
single
null
Pharmacology
null
3a09ac6a-d987-4337-9ec2-ed250101a5de
Which of the following muscle relaxant has the maximum duration of action -
Atracurium
Vecuronium
Rocuronium
Doxacurium
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Doxacurium o Amongst the given options doxacurium is longest acting (Duration of action 90-120 minutes). Rocuronium (duration of action 30-60 minutes), Atracurium (duration of action 30-60 minutes) and vecuronium (duration of action 60-90 minutes) have shoer duration of action than doxacurium.
Pharmacology
null
f6afdd95-1282-483f-9b44-4fecaff1d4de
Tumour marker of endodermal sinus tumour of ovary :
a feto proteins
CA 125
HCG
CEA
0a
single
a feto proteins
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
e8e5f95e-0fcb-41ce-ba0f-5282b1952359
Which of the following has a normal level of alpha fetoprotein value in serum?
Ovarian dysgerminoma
Hepatoblastoma
Embroynal carcinoma
Yolk sac tumours
0a
single
Alp is used as serum tumour marker in some conditions . Ref - harrison's internal medicine 20e p441 , Davidson's medicine 23e p1324
Medicine
Endocrinology
19f3a7cc-44f6-44a6-8d93-0472f019634b
Which is most comonly implicated in genital (vul- val) was ?
HPV -16
HPV 18
HPV 31
HPV 6
3d
single
Ans. is d i.e. HPV 6 "Low Risk HPV types 6 and 11 cause nearly all genital was." Details of Genital Was : Genital was are leisons created from productive infection with HPV (most common type 6 and 11). They display various morphologies and appearances ranging from flat papules to the classic verrucous, polyphytic lesio...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
8d06f38c-6d02-46c7-b0b4-820de7a83554
NOT included in immunization schedule:
Kala azar
Polio
Hepatitis
BCG
0a
single
Ans. (a) KalaazarRef. K. Park 21sted. /113* Indian Academy of Pediatrics (LAP) approved following vaccines (Kala Azar is NOT included in schedule)* Following vaccines are approved by LAP: Polio, hepatitis, BCG, DPT, Hib, MMR, TT, typhoid.
Social & Preventive Medicine
Environment and Health
1b0e0469-5aea-4fc8-af16-351d0f1617e2
Which of the following liver disorders is a complication associated with oral contraceptives?
Drug-induced hepatitis with fatty change
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cavernous hemangiomas
Intrahepatic cholestasis
3d
single
Oral contraceptives produce an intrahepatic cholestasis that is unpredictable (not related to the dose). The incidence of liver cell adenomas is also increased as a result of oral contraceptive use. These vascular tumors have a tendency to rupture during pregnancy, paicularly those in a subcapsular location. A purpoed ...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Contraception
b3a4c8ea-65de-44ad-b8e2-a94f18ad750e
Predominant osteoblastic secondaries are seen in:
Prostate Ca
Breast Ca
Bone Ca
Stomach Ca
0a
single
Ref: Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease, 8th edition. Bone misc tumors chapter Pg: 1205Explanation:The radiographic manifestations of metastases may he purely lytic, purely blastic. or mixed lytic and blastic.In lytic lesions, the metastatic cells secrete substances such as prostaglandins, cytokines, and PTH-related p...
Unknown
null
db7b1feb-b153-4d3c-9f06-d77b8031c76b
Alpo&;s syndrome is due to defective-
Collagen
Elastin
Fibrillin
Proteoglycan
0a
single
Out of various hereditary nephritis, Alpo's syndrome is relatively more common and has been extensively studied. This is an X-linked dominant disorder having a mutation in a-5 chain of type IV collagen located on X-chromosome. Ref: Harsh Mohans textbook of pathology 6th edition page 678
Pathology
Urinary tract
d6327066-e7f2-4cd8-a426-6a7fb64094a8
a - adrenoreceptor stimulation effects are :
Vasoconstriction
Vasodilatation
Broncho constriction
Alveolar bronchoconstriction
0a
single
A i.e. Vasoconstriction
Physiology
null
840ff0a5-1a33-4e93-a957-a686f6f3a585
Percentage of para-para isomer in DDT is:
20-30%
40-50%
60-70%
70-80%
1b
single
40-50%
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
ebd1224e-ffd8-40a4-9c00-babe203410a9
The nerve of latarjet of the vagus is seen in -
Thorax
Neck
Stomach
Heart
2c
single
Main gastric nerve of Latarjet is a branch of vagus and supplies the stomach.
Anatomy
null
90bb1335-b437-48db-b8c9-08b2533cb777
On a cephalogram if FMA angle is 25° the patient is:
Long face
Short face
Average face
Mandibular growth is rotated backwards
2c
single
null
Dental
null
5ee15481-5f04-46a7-9de6-a4bd3bd1654b
Apical third root fracture in a vital tooth are related by:
Extraction.
Relieve from occlusion and observe.
RCT.
Any of the above.
1b
multi
null
Dental
null
272d0170-055f-4db7-9a20-3e0a3f14957c
Most common type of emphysema is:March 2013
Centriacinar
Panacinar
Paraseptal
Irregular
0a
single
Ans. A i.e. CentriacinarEmphysemaIt is COPD.It is defined pathologically as an abnormal permanent enlargement of air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles, accompanied by the destruction of alveolar walls and without obvious fibrosis.It frequently occurs in association with chronic bronchitis.Patients have been cla...
Pathology
null
25108e19-f12c-4015-a21e-a3958259835f
Best test for lung fibrosis
Chest x-ray
MRI
HRCT
Biopsy
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., HRCT Lung fibrosis is a diffuse parenchymal lung disease. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is the most common form of idiopathic interstitial pneumonia. We have already discussed that best investigation for interstitial lung disease is HRCT Estimated relative frequency of the interstitial lung disease Di...
Medicine
null
5406eb23-beff-4d11-b6f3-38f4af78c8b6
Which of the following is the inheritance pattern of Familial Hypercholesterolemia?
Autosomal dominant
Autosomal recessive
X Linked dominant
X Linked recessive
0a
single
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an autosomal dominant disorder that causes severe elevations in total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLc). The LDL receptor gene is located on the sho arm of chromosome 19. It is the primary determinant of hepatic LDL uptake, which normally processes approxim...
Biochemistry
null
71aa3bbe-db47-410e-acfd-37aca66b741f
Tonsils are absent in:
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
DiGeorge syndrome
X linked agammaglobulinemia
Chediak Higashi syndrome
2c
single
Tonsils are absent in X linked agammaglobulinemia
Pediatrics
Primary Immunodeficiency
7190e43f-3cfd-4fc5-b736-83ad329b7c5b
Movement and eventual equilibrium of Na+, K+and Cl- across the muscle membrane would develop a potential of:
- 94 mV
- 89 mV
+ 61 mV
- 86 mV
3d
single
The question is for skeletal muscle; RMP = - 90 mV. When Na+, K+and Cl- are considered to diffuse together and reach equilibrium, the membrane potential at which all of them reach equilibrium can be calculated by Goldman's constant field equation. The equation takes into account the concentration gradients of the respe...
Physiology
Membrane potiential
cb5a444e-eaa9-41c3-9eae-ad23028efb3a
Ideal treatment of rhinosporidiosis is
Rifampicin
Dapsone
Excision with cautery at base
Laser
2c
single
Rhinosporodiosis * Rhinosporodiosis is a Fungal Granuloma. * Agent : Rhinosporidium seeberi. * Source : Contaminated water of ponds. Clinical features:- * Leafy polypoidal mass, pink to purple in color studded with while dots (Strawberry appearance). * It is highly vascular and bleeds on touch. * Patients complain of b...
ENT
Nose and paranasal sinuses
460d9113-1160-4026-8db6-18b977ddb77f
Which of these is the most impoant prognostic factor in ALL?
Hyperploidy
Total leucocyte count greater than 50,000
Age
Response to steroids
3d
multi
Responds to steroids is the most consistent marker in the patients of ALL. (ref Robbins 9th/590-593)
Anatomy
Haematology
e51069d4-099f-4584-b6b2-168f04c9e236
True regarding Kaposi's sarcoma?
Can occur even when CD4 is normal
HHV 8 is etiological agent
Koebner's phenomenon may be observed with it
All are true
3d
multi
Ans. d (All are true) (Ref. Harrison 18th/ p 695)KAPOSI'S SARCOMA# Human herpes virus type 8 is believed to be the cause of most cases of Kaposi's sarcoma.# There are at least four distinct epidemiologic forms of KS:- The classic form that occurs in older men of predominantly Mediterranean or eastern European Jewish ba...
Skin
Skin Cancer
3914901a-0ef0-49b1-88a9-06b40fa8ffe8
Which of the following formula indicates 'Chargaff's rule'?
A + G = T + C
A/T = G/C
A = U = T = G = C
A + T = G + C
1b
single
Always the two strands of DNA are complementary to each other. So, the adenine of one strand will pair with thymine of the opposite strand, while guanine will pair with cytosine. The base pairing (A with T; G with C) is called Chargaff's rule, which states that the number of purins is equal to the number of pyrimidines...
Biochemistry
null
f3c2b991-253a-41b1-ae86-6972283478da
Hunter's syndrome is due to deficiency of:
Iduronate sulfatase
Hexosaminidase
Glucocerebrosidase
L-Iduronidase
0a
single
a. Iduronate sulfatase(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 708-712, Ghai 8/e p 659-664)TypeNameEnzyme deficientClinical featuresIIHunter's syndromeIduronate sulfate sulfataseQCoarse face + Corneal Clouding + Dysostosis multiplex + Intellectual disability + Hepatosplenomegaly
Pediatrics
Inborn Errors of Metabolism
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The screening investigation of high risk neonates in ICU for suspected hearing loss is:
Otoacoustic emissions
Free field audiometry
Stapedial reflex testing
Pure tone audiometry
0a
single
The screening investigation of choice of high-risk neonates in ICU for suspected hearing loss is otoacoustic emissions.
ENT
null
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In a patient of orbital cellulitis, microorganism on culture show greenish colonies and optochin sensitivity. The most likely organism is:
Strep, viridans
Staphylococcus
Pseudomonas
Pneumococcus
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., PneumococcusGram-positive cocci which form a-hemolytic colonies (Greenish colonies) and is optochin sensitive is pneumococcus.The characteristic features of pneumococcus are: (BIO) (Memory Aid)(a) Bile solubility.(b) Optochin sensitivity.(c) Inulin fermentation.(d) Shows quellung reaction (capsular de...
Microbiology
Bacteria
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True of consonguineous marriges and genetic abnormalities are all except?
Increased risk of traits controlled by dominant genes
Increased risk of prenature death
Phenylketonuria is an example
Lowering of consanguineous marriges will improve community health
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Increased risk of traits controlled by dominant genesConsanguineous marriages: When blood relatives marry each other there is an increased risk in the offspring of traits controlled by recessive genes, and those determined by polygenes.
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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The site from which biopsy should not be taken is
When the lesion subsides on local treatment
Area with large, spontaneous enlargement
A pigmented lesion
A white plaque like lesion
0a
single
null
Surgery
null
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Pulse pressure is:
1/3 diastolic + 1/2 systolic B.P.
1/2 diastolic + 1/3 systolic B.P.
Systolic - diastolic B.P.
Diastolic + 1/2 systolic B.P.
2c
single
Answer is C (Systolic -- Diastolic B.P) Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic pressure and the diastolic pressure.
Medicine
null
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Ideal management of 37 weeks uncomplicated breech pregnancy is: March 2010
Spontaneous vaginal delivery
Elective caesarean section
External cephalic version and trial of vaginal delivery
None
2c
multi
Ans. C: External cephalic version and trial of vaginal delivery Indications for Elective caesarean section in breech presentation: Estimated fetal weight more than 3.5 kg Hyperextended head Footling presentation Associated complications Pelvic inadequacy
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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CPITN probe is designed by:
WHO
Nabers
Marques
Williams
0a
single
null
Dental
null
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All are features of Trachoma stage III, EXCEPT
Herbe's pits
Pannus
Necrosis in scar
Scar on tarsal conjunctiva
1b
multi
B i.e. Pannus Stage III of trachoma is cicatristing or scarring stage -, so Herbe pits (are healed scars of Herbe follicles), scar on tarsal conjunctiva & necrosis in scar are all the features of stage III where as herbe follicles (Ha), papillary hyperplasia (Ilb), Pannus are found in stage II
Ophthalmology
null
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Blastomycosis is characterized by all except
Yeast like fungus
Commonly involves lung and skin
Dimorphic fungus
Common in South America
3d
multi
Blastomycosis - infection is largely confined to the Noh America, it is also known as Noh American blastomycosis. Infection is acquired by inhalation so mainly affects lungs. Ref: Textbook of Microbiology, Ananthanarayan and Paniker; 9th edition
Microbiology
mycology
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Which of the following conditions is characterized by episodes of excessive and uncontrolled eating:
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Body dysmorphophobia
All of the above
1b
multi
B ref: Ahuja, 4th/e p. 136-137 and 5th/ep. 151
Psychiatry
Sleep Disorders
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Which of the following drug is contraindicated in a patient with raised intracranial pressure?
Thiopentone
Propofol
Midazolam
Ketamine
3d
single
ketamine increases all the pressures - blood pressure intracranial pressure intragastric pressure intraocular pressure In patients with increased ICP who are breathing spontaneously, ketamine should be used with caution because it can increase ICP and has been repoed to cause apnea. It is contraindicated. Ref: Miller's...
Anaesthesia
General anaesthesia
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New Cross Auxiliaries means
Dental Nurses in Malaysia
Dental Nurses in Britain
Denturists in Denmark
Dental Nurses in Singapore
1b
single
null
Dental
null
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Selection bias occurs mainly in
Coho study
Case control study
RCT
All the above
1b
multi
It's usually unwise to choose a control group of patients with one disease. This is because hospital controls are often a source of 'selection bias'. Many hospitals may have diseases that are also influenced by factors under study. In selection bias, cases and controls may not be representative of actual cases and cont...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Epidemiology
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All are true about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy,Except-
Digoxin is useful
Abdominal pain
Jaundice
Bleeding
0a
multi
null
Medicine
null
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Which of the following statements about carcinogenesis is false?
Asbestos exposure increases the incidence of lung cancer
Exposure to aniline dyes predisposes to cancer of the urinary bladder
Papilloma viruses produce tumors in animals but not in humans
Hepatitis B virus has been implicated in hepatocellular carcinoma
2c
multi
null
Pathology
null
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Most common site for medulloblastoma is:
Medulla
Cerebellum
Cerebrum
Pineal gland
1b
single
Medulloblastoma usually arise in the midline of the cerebellum (the vermis) in children. In adults, where the incidence is much less than in children, they are more apt to arise in the cerebellar hemispheres in a lateral position. Mostly supratentorial CNS tumors occurs in adults. Infra tentorial tumors occur in childh...
Pathology
CNS Tumors
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Bird's beak appearance is seen in:
Testicular torsion
Volvulus
Meconium ileus
Ileal atresia
1b
single
Sigmoid volvulus often can be differentiated from cecal or transverse colon volvulus by the appearance of plain x-rays of the abdomen. Sigmoid volvulus produces a characteristic bent inner tube or coffee bean appearance, with the convexity of the loop lying in the right upper quadrant (opposite the site of obstruction)...
Surgery
null
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Which of the following drugs is NOT excreted in bile:
Erythromycin
Ampicillin
Rifampicin
Gentamicin
3d
single
(Ref: KDT 6/e p674) Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside and is excreted renal route.
Pharmacology
Other topics and Adverse effects
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In sickle cell disease, which of the following does not influence the degree of sickling of red cells?
Hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin
Intracellular pH
Intake of primaquine
Co-existing a-thalassemia
2c
single
Intake of primaquine acts as a trigger for hemolysis in G6PD deficiency, and not related to sickle cell disease/sickling. Sickle cell disease Caused by a point mutation in which there is replacement of glutamic acid by valine at position 6 of the beta chain generating a sticky patch on the surface of HbS. The sticky pa...
Pathology
Hemoglobinopathies: Sickle cell anemia
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Deformity in posterior elbow dislocation
Flexion
Extension
Both
None
0a
multi
Refer Clinical ohopedic p 786 In posterior elbow dislocation, elbow is flexed with exaggerated prominence of the olecranon
Anatomy
General anatomy
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26 year old female presents to OPD with small, round bluish nodule on her index nail bed which is painful and the pain fuher increases on exposure to cold. On examination it demonstrated increased pin-prick sensitivity. What could be most probable diagnosis?
Herpetic whitlow
Glomus tumor
Osteoma
Subungual hematoma
1b
multi
Glomus tumors Benign, vascular neoplasms arising from the glomus body. Occur in the upper extremities, most frequently subungual areas. Present as a small, round, bluish nodule visible through the nail plate with a classic triad of symptoms: Hypersensitivity to cold Heightened pinprick sensitivity Paroxysmal pain Diagn...
Dental
Tumours of skin
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The following ADR is seen with withdrawal of
Strychnine
Clonidine
Morphine
Baclofen
2c
single
The picture shows piloerection which occurs due to sympathetic stimulation which is typically seen with opioid withdrawalRef: Goodman Gillman 12th ed pg 660
Pharmacology
All India exam
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Best way to prevent infection after cataract surgery is -
Antibiotics
Yebrows shaving
Through irrigation
None of the above
0a
multi
The most impoant source of potentil infectious organisms is the patient's own natural conjunctival and skin flora. So, prophylactic antibiotic should adequately cover these organisms. The pre- operative topical antibiotic should be staed 3 days prior to sugery. Preferred antibiotics are fouh generaion fluoroquinolones ...
Ophthalmology
Lens
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A man is using nasal drops continuously for long period of time. What can be the possible adverse effect from its use?
Mulberry turbinate
Allergic rhinitis
Vasomotor rhinitis
Rhinitis Medicamentosa
3d
multi
Continuous use of nasal decongestants for a long period of time result in severe mucosal edema, hyperemia, and nasal obstruction. On physical examination, the nasal mucosa will be thickened, erythematous, and edematous and will lack appreciable decongestion on topical decongestant application. Treatment of this conditi...
ENT
null
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A patient presents with hyperacusis, loss of lacrimation and loss of taste sensation in the anterior 2/3rd of the tongue. Oedema extends up to which level of facial nerve -
Vertical part
Vertical part proximal to nerve to stapedius
Vertical part and beyond nerve to stapedius
Proximal to geniculate ganglion
3d
single
The patient is presenting with : - Hyperacusis: - Nerve to stapedius is involved. Loss of taste sensation in anterior 2/3 of tongue → Chorda tympani is involved. Loss of lacrimation → Greater superficial petrosal nerve is involved. Thus, the lesion is at or proximal to geniculate ganglion.
ENT
null
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Russell body is found in:
WBC
RBC
Mast cells
Plasma cells
3d
single
Ans. D. Plasma cellsInclusion body:a. Russell body (intracytoplasmic) found in plasma cellb. Dutcher body (nuclear)c. Inclusion of fibril crystalline Rods
Medicine
Myeloma
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Hasse's rule is for -
Fetal age
Fetal sex
Race
Fleight
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Fetal ageo Hess's rule (Haase's rule): It is a rough method for calculating the age of fetus by measuring the length from crown to heel. Upto 5th month of gestation, length of foetus in cm is square of the month of gestation and beyound 5 months, length in cm is 5 times the month of gestation.
Forensic Medicine
Identification - Medicolegal aspects
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Which of the following statements regarding the flow of lymph from lower limb is true:
| sed with change from supine to standing position
| sed in increased capillary permeability
| sed in deep vein valve incompetence
| sed by massage of foot
3d
multi
The flow of lymph from lower limb is increased by massage of foot. Ref: Guyton and Hall - Textbook of Medical Physiology, 10th Edition, Page 173 and 11th Edition, Page 192; Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology, 22nd Edition, Page 593; Concepts in Medical Physiology By Seifter, 2005, Pages 163-64
Physiology
null
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Pilocarpine eye drops act as
Directly acting mydriatic
Directly acting miotic
Indirectly acting miotic
Indirectly acting mydriatic
1b
single
Ans. (b) Directly acting mioticRef: KDT 7/e, p. 105It is a cholinomimetic alkaloid and acts directly on muscarinic receptors and also on ganglionic muscarinic receptors causing miosis, ciliary muscle contraction and fall in IOP.
Ophthalmology
Glaucoma
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Drug of choice for supraventricular tachycardia is:
Verapamil
Diltiazem
Digoxin
Phenytoin
0a
single
Ans. (A) Verapamil(Ref: Katzung 11th/e p243-244, KDT 8th/e p580-581)*Adenosine is DOC for PSVT termination.*Verapamil is DOC for prophylaxis of PSVT and for management of sustained supraventricular tachycardia.
Pharmacology
C.V.S
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All of the following are causes of exudative plural effusion except
Mesothelioma
Liver cirrhosis
Tuberculosis
Esophageal perforation
1b
multi
(B) Liver cirrhosis DIFFERNETIAL DIAGNOSES OF PLEURAL EFFUSIONTRANSUDATE PLEURAL EFFUSIONS1. Congestive heart failure4. Nephrotic syndrome7 Myxedema2. Cirrhosis5 Peritoneal dialysis8 Urinothorax3. Pulmonary embolization6 Superior vena cava obstruction EXUDATIVE PLEURAL EFFUSIONS1. Neoplastic diseases5. Collagen-vascula...
Medicine
Miscellaneous
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The substances present in the gall bladder stones or the kidney stones can be best identified by the following techniques -
Flourescence spectroscopy
Electron microscopy
Nuclear magnetic resonance
X - ray diffraction
3d
multi
null
Surgery
null
65cac316-975b-4d8d-bc11-38239d6f7a2c
All are true about congenital diaphragmatic hernia except _____________
Usually associated with polyhydramnios
Most commonly seen on left side
Moality associated with pulmonary hypoplasia
Pulmonary dilators markedly improve survival
3d
multi
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia(CDH) occurs when the diaphragm muscle -- the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen -- fails to close during prenatal development, and the contents from the abdomen (stomach, intestines and/or liver) migrate into the chest through this hole. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics...
Pediatrics
Gastrointestinal tract
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A 14yr old girl on exposure to cold has pallor of exterimies followed by pain cyanosis.In later ages of life she is prone to develop
SLE
Scleroderma
Rheumatoid ahritis
Histiocytosis
1b
multi
Ref Robbins 8/e p225;518; Harrison 18/e p2096,9/e p228- 229 Systemic sclerosis (SS) is an immunologic disorder characterized by excessive fibrosis in multiple tissues, obliterative vascular disease, and evidence of autoimmunity, mainly the production of multiple autoantibodies. It is commonly called scleroderma because...
Anatomy
General anatomy
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Not used for erectile dysfunction ?
Beta-blockers
Sildenafil
PG-E
Papaverine
0a
single
Ans. is 'A' i.e., Beta-blockersDrugs used for erectile dysfunction1. Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (Sildenafil, Tadalafil, Vardenafil).By inhibiting PDE-5, these drugs prevent degradation of cGMP and potentiate the action of NO.These are the DOC for pharmacological therapy of erectile dysfunction.2.Alprostadil (Prosta...
Psychiatry
null
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A postmenopausal women with a family history of osteoporosis completes a bone mineral density work-up and you find her T-score is -2.6. She tried a sho course of teriparitide a year ago but complained of serious depression and mood changes. You decided to try an antibody-based therapy and schedule a time for an injecti...
Calcitonin
Dihydrotachysterol
Infliximab
Denusomab
3d
single
Denosumab:- It is a human monoclonal antibody which inhibits osteoclast differentiation and function as well as promotes their apoptosis. It is a treatment option for postmenopausal osteoporosis when no other drug is appropriate. Ref:- kd tripathi; pg num:-346
Pharmacology
Endocrinology
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The boundaries of the inguinal triangle include all of the following, EXCEPT:
Lateral border of rectus abdominis
Inguinal ligament
Inferior epigastric aery
Linea alba
3d
multi
Inguinal triangle is a region defined by the following structures:Rectus abdominis muscle (medially)Inguinal ligament (inferiorly)Inferior epigastric vessels (superior and laterally)It is the region in which direct inguinal hernias protrude through the abdominal wall.The Hesselbach triangle is bounded by the inguinal l...
Anatomy
null
bb44e985-1611-4084-aa87-60d7068e7977
What is the content of ethinyl estradiol in very low dose oral contraceptives?
30 Yg
25 Yg
20 Yg
15 Yg
0a
single
<p> Governments of India has made available 2 types of low-dose oral pills under the brand names of MALA-N and MALA-D. It contains ethinyl estradiol 30 micrograms and levonorgestrel 0.15 milligrams. Reference:Park&;s textbook of preventive and social medicine,K.Park,23rd edition,page no:500. <\p>
Social & Preventive Medicine
Non communicable diseases
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Xanthoma dissemination is associated with:-
Down's Syndrome
Diabetes Insipidus
Lymphoma
Ca Pancreas
1b
single
Xanthoma dissemination Non-Familial Non-Langerhan Histiocytosis. C/F : Presents with Xanthoma like lesion, we see reddish yellow papules over the whole body. Associated with Diabetes Insipidus.
Medicine
JIPMER 2018
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Young lady comes with mild erosion of cervix and pap smear shows dysplasia, next step is:
Antibiotics
Colposcopy
Cryosurgery
Conization
0a
multi
Ans. is a, i.e. AntibioticsRef: Jeffcoate 7th/ed, p410-l; Dutta Gynae. 4th/ed, p250The erosion should first be treated with antibiotics and then pap smear repeated.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Carcinoma Cervix