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The right atrium chronic overload is indicated by a P wave of more than:
2.5 mm
3.5 mm
4.5 mm
5.5 mm
0a
single
Ans. a. 2.5 mm (Ref: Harrison 19/e p1453, 18/e p1832; Marc Gertsch's The ECG; A Two-Step Approach to Diagnosis';Ch-4)The right atrium chronic overload is indicated by a P wave of more than 2.5 mm."Normal atrial depolarization vector is oriented downward and towards the subject's left, reflecting the spread of depolariz...
Medicine
C.V.S.
e3895826-ea20-4345-bbcd-8eeae9b794b5
Marbling is noticed by
18 hours
24 hours
36 hours
48 hours
2c
single
Ans. (c) 36 hours.
Medicine
Miscellaneous
eb6c127f-e2ab-4f3a-9644-0ebbc5760ca3
The weight of the child at 3 years is usually times the birth weight –
3
4
5
7
2c
multi
null
Pediatrics
null
0011cfda-52b0-4c38-b258-bbee783bc0ff
Sensory innervation of larynx as far as the vocal folds is by _________ nerve
External laryngeal
Recurrent laryngeal
Internal laryngeal
Glossopharyngeal
2c
single
null
Anatomy
null
c962b2c2-0066-427a-9af3-bcb0a3efba59
Chlamydia causes all the following diseases except?
Non-gonococcal urethritis
Pneumonia
Trachoma
Parotitis
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Parotitis
Microbiology
null
37d4ec5c-c487-459b-9ded-ce2b0ef04521
Wedging in the interproximal areas in case of recession is called
Piggy back
Tie back
Tie through
None of the above
0a
multi
null
Dental
null
f24443a7-ba90-4c77-a435-8eaf2e0e457d
Exposure to darkness leads to increased melatonin secretion. It is brought about by:
Decreasing the activity of suprachiasmatic nuclei
Increasing the serotonin N-acetyl transferase.
Decreasing the hydroxy-indole-o-methyl transferase, activity
Blocking the release of norepinephrine from sympathetic nerve terminals
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e. increasing the serotonin N-acetyl transferase Ref Ganong 21st/e p 468, 20th/e p448First let's see the synthesis of melatonin from serotoninSerotonin| N. Acetyl transferase + Acetyl CoA N-Acetyl serotonin|Hydroxy indole - 0 methyl transferase + S-Adenosylmethionine Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamin...
Physiology
Special Senses: Vision and its Elements
87d5a54b-136c-438d-909f-2b3a6824797b
Slow onset of action is seen with?
Glargine
Lispro
Regular
NPH
0a
single
TYPE ONSET (MIN/HR) PEAK (HR) DURATION RAPID ACTING Aspa 5-15 min 0.5-1.5 3-4 Lispro 5-15 0.5-1.5 3-4 SHO ACTING Human regular 30-60 2-3 4-6 Intermediate Lente 2-4 hr 6-12 18-26 NPH 2-4 4-12 18-26 LONG ACTING Determir 1-4 5-24 20-24 Glargine 1-4 5-24 20-24 Ultralente 4-8 10-30 Over 36
Medicine
Diabetes Mellitus
5ec8dc8a-874f-45d7-a9c1-72d3feadc503
Busulfan toxicity does not include -
Hyperpigmentation
Toxic carditis
Hyperuricemia
Pulmonary fibrosis
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Toxic carditis o Adverse effects of busulfan --> Myelosuppression, hyperuricemia, pulmonary fibrosis, sterility, impotence, amenorrhea, addison's disease like syndrome (asthenia and hypotension). o High dose causes veno-occlusive disease of liver, seizures, hemorrhagic cystitis, alopecia, cataract. Ab...
Pharmacology
null
af77fd63-df20-4cff-8fba-89775ae46f33
Which of the following is primordial prevention -
Avoiding nicotine
Chemoprophylaxis
Vaccination
Screening
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' Level of prevention Examples o Primordial prevention o Discouragement from adapting a harmful lifestyle, e.g. smoking o Primary prevention o Immunization (vaccination) o Chemoprophylaxis o Nutritional supplementation programmes o Chlorination of water o Using a mosquito net o Health education o Secondary pr...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Concept of Control
4dc54667-528f-46f5-90d8-d14e363001d0
A 52-year-old, nonsmoking man complains of pain and paresthesias in his right hand, paicularly at night. Examination reveals a diminished radial pulse when he abducts his arm when his head is turned to either side. A bruit is audible over the upper right anterior chest. His neurologic examination is unremarkable. You s...
A Pancoast tumor
A cervical rib
Cervical disc disease
Subclan steal syndrome
1b
single
The patient has a thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), which is an abnormal compression of the aeries, veins, or nerves in the neck. TOS is more common in adults than in children, and may occur in either sex. The compression may be caused by a cervical rib, the scalenus anticus muscle, or positional changes. The diagnosis i...
Surgery
null
afef0e0b-68f9-417a-83ce-a0875358511f
Which of the following carriers received source of infection from other carriers is called -
Incubatory carrier
Convulescent carrier
Healthy carrier
Chronic carrier
0a
multi
<p> Incubatory carriers They are potential patients. Since then incubation period of cholera is sho(1-5 days) ,incubatory carriage is of sho duration. Park&;s textbook of preventive and social medicine,K.Park,23rd edition,page no:230 <\p>
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable diseases
43019623-790f-4e23-a5c3-cef2d2181d2f
Very low bih weight babies are
< 2500 gm of bih weight
< 1500 gm of bih weight
<1000 gm of bih weight
Between 2500-300 gm of bih weight
1b
single
Low bih weight (LBW) neonate- A neonate weighing less than 2500g at bih irrespective of the gestational age. Very low bihweight (VLBW) neonate- A neonate weighing leas than 1500g at bih irrespective of the gestational age. Extremely low bih weight (ELBW) neonate- A neonate weighing leas than 1000g at bih irrespective o...
Pediatrics
New born infants
9bf4d5c4-bb19-41e0-aed8-88c8f6301aa3
Causative factor acne are following except:
Androgen
Oily food
Bacterial proliferation
Hypercornification of duct
1b
multi
Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous units, skin structures consisting of a hair follicle and its associated sebaceous gland Major factors are involved in the pathogenesis: - Hormonal factors (| androgens, Insulin resistance, Insulin growth factor-1(IGF-1) - | IL-1a activity - | Lenoleic acid - I...
Dental
Acne and chemical peeling
e20e2abe-e267-4371-b009-e905c19142a4
Osiander's sign is positive in?
First trimester of pregnancy
Fibroid
Hydatidiform mole
Abdominal pregnancy
0a
single
The pelvic changes are diverse and appear at different periods during pregnancy. There is increased pulsation, felt through the lateral fornices at 8th week called Osiander's sign. Similar pulsation is also felt in acute pelvic inflammatory disease. Ref: Textbook of Obstetrics D.C.Dutta 6th Ed Page 65.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
57f5b932-cfb8-4e7b-bc4e-43f5211e3188
Dohlman's operation is related to -
Carcinoma esophagus
Carcinoma larynx
Zenker's diverticulum
Nasal carcinoma
2c
single
null
ENT
null
d278cb02-963d-421b-85cb-46f2866c6039
Comment on the diagnosis of this patient with hypokalemic periodic paralysis.
Rhinophyma
Buphthalmos
Grave's disease
Pheochromocytoma
2c
single
Ans. (c) Grave's disease.* Thyrotoxicosis is sometimes associated with a form of hypokalemic periodic paralysis; this disorder is particularly common in Asian males with thyrotoxicosis.* Lid retraction, causing a staring appearance, can occur in any form of thyrotoxicosis and is the result of sympathetic overactivity.*...
Ophthalmology
Adverse Ocular Effects of Systemic Drugs
1478061f-c789-4226-bb0e-b707c1c29c02
A 60-year-old man has his left forearm amputated because he has invasive rhabdomyosarcoma. The pathologist notes calcification in the wall of the radial aery, which otherwise appears unremarkable. Which of the following is the appropriate diagnosis?
Churg-Strauss disease
Complicated atherosclerotic plaque
Fibromuscular dysplasia
Monckeberg medial sclerosis
3d
multi
Monckeberg medial sclerosis is characterized by calcification of the media of large and medium-sized aeries of older persons who are not otherwise affected by atherosclerosis . On gross examination, the involved aeries are hard and dilated. These aerial changes are usually asymptomatic. None of the other choices displa...
Pathology
Systemic Pathology
6a66e885-ca2d-42da-b3bc-581818384d5a
Mineral essential for Hb synthesis
Copper
Sodium
Potassium
Phosphorus
0a
single
null
Physiology
null
6f580ddc-0587-4076-b8cd-42ae68493ef9
LA causing cutaneous vasoconstriction:
Lidocaine.
Ropivacaine.
Mepivacaine.
Procaine.
1b
single
null
Surgery
null
386f927d-9d5d-4b14-becb-47a868d01edc
All of the following statements are true about tumour markers except
screening of a cancer
follow up of a cancer patient
confirmation of cancer
for knowing about recurrence
2c
multi
null
Surgery
null
f4b23e91-e779-4496-8d5b-7e692f588a68
Platelet count is decreased in all of the following condition except:
H. S. Purpura
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Systemic lupus erythematosus
0a
multi
Answer is A (H. S. Purpura) The mechanism of ecchymosis or purpura in Henoch Schonlein is vasculitis. There is no thrombocytopenia. All other options are known causes of thrombocytopenia.
Medicine
null
80340d8a-c1cc-487e-b049-ef0abbd17515
Ehlers Danlos syndrome is?
Autosomal Dominant
Autosornal recessive
X-Linked Dominant
X-Linked recessive
0a
single
Ehler-Danlos syndrome is classified into 8 types and more than 5 types show autosomal dominant transmission.
Pathology
null
557c8b3f-1669-480a-bd8a-2e1b50a82b9b
drugs with high plasma protein binding are
sho duration of action
less drug interactions
lower volumes of distribution
all the above
2c
multi
plasma protein binding causes restriction of drugs in the vascular compament and thus lower volume of distribution
Anatomy
General anatomy
5abc0c4e-9342-4c6f-9692-40013224879f
Which of the following agents are useful in the medical treatment of variceal bleeding?
Octreotide
Pantoprazole
Somatotropin
Dexamethasone
0a
single
null
Pharmacology
null
5423b358-72a3-44d3-9005-4b943f4feef9
In beta-oxidation of fatty acids, carnitine is required for
Conversion of short chain fatty acids to long chain fatty acids
Transport of long chain fatty acid to mitochondrial inner layer
Transport of long chain fatty acid to cytoplasm
Conversion of long chain fatty acids to short chain fatty acids
1b
single
Transport of long-chain fatty acid to mitochondria' inner layer
Biochemistry
null
f9070d2e-2bf1-41fb-a08d-a5873794b06f
Most common cause of pneumonia in children less than 2 years is ?
RSV
Streptococcus aureus
Staphylococcus aureus
Klebsiella
0a
single
Respiratory syncytial virus is the most impoant cause of pneumonia in children less than 2 years of age.At other ages ,influenza, parainfluenza, adeno virus are common. Bacteria causing pneumonia are klebsiella, S.pneumonia, E.coli, H.influenza, staphylococci, Atypical organisms like Mycoplasma and Pneumocystis carinii...
Pediatrics
Respiratory system
73f52ea2-e7fc-46a1-abc5-19763c57051f
Which of the following binds antiapoptotic proteins
Bax
Bad
Bid
Bix
0a
single
null
Pathology
null
afa83e5c-9765-4a3c-bb5a-1a2f0db31404
A school going boy was noted with vacant stare several times a day. There was no history of fever, seizures and neurological deterioration. What is the diagnosis -
Atonic seizures
Absence seizures
Myoclonic seizures
School phobia
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Absence seizures o Absence seizure is characterized by a few seconds of impairment of conciousness without loss of postural control. There is associated eye blinking or staring which may occur as clustered events.
Pediatrics
null
0807011b-be7d-44b3-92e7-f96913a34d19
Multiple brain abscesses are characteristic of
Cyanotic heart disease
Otitis media
Hematogenous
Hemorrhage
2c
single
(C) Hematogenous # Metastatic abscesses are commonly located in the parietal, frontal, or temporal lobes, and multiple brain abscesses are usually the result of metastatic spread from remote primary foci, accounting for 6% to 22% of cases.> Most common cause of brain abscesses was haematogenous spread, accounting for 2...
Medicine
Miscellaneous
7dd748a4-f8c8-4b55-8c35-d6b713a15d99
Mechanically, the strongest phase in amalgam restoration is
The original gamma phase (Ag3Sn)
The gamma I phase
The gamma II phase
The copper — Tin phase
0a
multi
null
Dental
null
e96a3bbe-73fd-450b-9836-507798d5c7ab
Indications for ECT are :
Paranoid schizophrenia
Depression with suicidal tendency
Neurotic depression
All
1b
multi
B i.e. Depression with sucidal tendency
Psychiatry
null
0abc498c-e667-42ee-8adf-acdb72f78a37
Metacarpophalangeal joints are most commonly affected in: March 2005
Osteoahritis
Psoriatic ahritis
Rheumatoid ahritis
Rheumatic fever
2c
single
Ans. C: Rheumatoid Ahritis RA is characterized by diffuse cailage loss and erosion of bone and cailage. It stas in the synol membrane, with the initial processes of edema, neovascularization, and hyperplasia of the synol lining. Proliferation of synoviocytes and macrophages causes thickening of the synol lining and, to...
Surgery
null
0d69baa3-5d1d-4314-85ac-d07865f89e65
Factors responsible for the development of multidrug resistant pneumonia are all, EXCEPT:
Widespread use of potent oral antibiotics
Earlier transfer of patients out of acute-care hospitals to their homes
Increased use of outpatient IV antibiotic therapy
Underlying lung cancer
3d
multi
Factors responsible for the development of multidrug resistant pneumonia are Widespread use of potent oral antibiotics Earlier transfer of patients out of acute-care hospitals to their homes or various lower-acuity facilities Increased use of outpatient IV antibiotic therapy General aging of the population More extensi...
Medicine
null
f5937c11-67a9-42ad-b21c-44984c5a5079
All aggravates myastheia gravis,except ?
Azathioprine
Quinidine
Tetracycline
Aminoglycoside
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Azathioprine o Tetracycline, aminoglycoside and quinidine can aggravate mysthenia gravis.
Pharmacology
null
b4ccf8c5-45be-4658-aa8d-e66f4022d8bb
Genetic anticipation is characteristic of:
Myotonic dystrophy
Beckers muscular dystrophy
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy
0a
single
Genetic Anticipation refers to the progressive increase in severity of an illness as it manifests in its transmission from parent to child, occurring in a more severe form and at an earlier age with succeeding generations. It is more commonly seen in trinucleotide repeat disorders. Classical examples are Huntington's D...
Medicine
null
1edd078b-481f-4a55-87c0-36a0a1663d63
All the following are examples of diseases causing Aplastic anemia except :
PNH
Hepatitis
Pregnancy
Cold hemoglobinuria
3d
multi
Answer is D (Cold haemoglobinuria) Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria is a form of immune mediated hemolytic anemia and is not a form of aplastic anemia. Pregnancy, PNH and hepatitis have all been mentioned as causes of Aplastic anemia. Classification Of Aplastic Anemia And Cytopenias : Acquired Aplastic Anemia Inherited A...
Medicine
null
bcf7e218-7ab3-4976-a21f-feb575c24ed6
Commonest ligament injured in ankle injury:
Anterior talofibular ligament
Calcaneofibular ligament
Posterior talofibular ligament
Spring ligament
0a
single
ANKLE LIGAMENT INJURY The most common mode of ankle injury is inversion of plantar flexed foot. Commonest ligament injured- Anterior talofibular ligament
Orthopaedics
Ohopaedics Q Bank
346ed263-b2a3-417c-844a-e609a6e7137b
An 8-month old child presented with itchy, exudative lesions on the face, palms and soles. The siblings also have similar complaints. Which of the following is the treatment of choice?
Systemic ampicillin
Topical permethrin
Systemic prednisolone
Topical betamethasone
1b
single
The child in the question is showing features of scabies cause by Sarcoptes scabei. The treatment of choice in scabies is 5% permethrin cream. In adults, it is applied from the neck down and washed off after 8-14 hours. In children younger than 5 years of age and the elderly, it should be applied to the entire skin sur...
Skin
null
dc3ba0f3-2dc8-4a96-ba6a-a85b3d8804fb
All are true about Carvedilol except
Used in chronic congestive heart failure
It also has antioxidant & anti - inflammatory properties
It is a cardioselective β - blocker
β - blockers are started at low doses and gradually increased till maximum recommended dose
2c
multi
Carvedilol blocks both β1 & β2 receptors and hence it is a non selective β - blocker.
Pharmacology
null
e3fbc037-c377-457d-a327-d84e66615947
Lateral ventricle is connected to third ventricle by ?
Foramen of Monro
Foramen of luschka
Foramen of magendie
Median foramen
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Foramen of Monro
Anatomy
null
00023b6e-6636-40d2-a7b4-66f3c6d42856
Reinforced anchorage. Example is
Bite plane anterior
Posterior bite plane
Inclined plane
All of the above
2c
multi
null
Dental
null
4d15aa8b-871a-47cc-9b83-de28890a9fd1
The drug that can cause hirsutism is
Minoxidil
Cycloserine
Valsartan
Dactinomycin
0a
single
Ans: a (Minoxidil)Ref: katzung 9 ed., Pg. 247Topical minoxidil is used for treating androgenic alopecia. The mechanism of action of minoxidil on hair follicles is unknownDrugs causing hirsutism- Minoxidil- Phenytoin- Cyclosporine- Diazoxide- Androgens- Oral contraceptives - containing progesterone- Penicillamine- Heavy...
Pharmacology
Adverse Drug Effect
f966070b-a0f3-44cf-969d-6ee1940fc256
What is the ideal site to make a burr hole in a patient of head injury with rapidly deteriorating sensorium & progressive dilatation of pupil with no localizing sign?
Right temporal region
Left temporal region
Midline
Left parietal region
1b
single
Burr hole surgery should be done by taking into consideration side of pupillary dilatation 1. One sided pupillary dilatation: Burr hole on that side 2. Both sided pupillary dilatation: Burr hole on the side of first dilated pupil/ side with obvious external trauma. 3. No localizing sign: Burr hole on the side of domina...
Surgery
Trauma
fffa4fbd-3c59-4466-9990-68087b50ec88
Most common muscle to be congenitally absent -
Teres major
Pectoralis major
Gastrosoleus
Semimembranosus
1b
multi
Congenital absence of Pectoralis major is the most common.
Anatomy
null
18b1f6fc-c2bc-4573-b5fd-a282dca4b39b
A 25-year-old woman complains of low-grade fever, fatigue, and persistent rash over her nose and upper chest. She also notes pain in her knees and elbows. A skin biopsy shows dermal inflammation and granular deposits of IgG and C3 complement along the basement membrane at the epidermal/dermal junction. Urinalysis revea...
ABO blood group antigens
Class II HLA molecules
Clotting factors
Phospholipids
3d
single
1/3rd of patients with SLE possess elevated concentrations of anti-phospholipid antibodies. It predisposes these patients to thromboembolic complications (stroke, pulmonary embolism, deep venous thrombosis, and poal vein thrombosis). The clinical course of SLE is highly variable and typically exhibits exacerbations and...
Pathology
Immunity disorders
57941f04-734c-4818-8adf-e4b78a1f4680
All of the following vascular changes are observ ed in acute inflammation, except-
Vasodilation
Stasis of blood
Increased vascular permeability
Decreased hydrostatic pressure
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Decreased hydrostatic pressureInflammationVascular changesCellular changeso Vasoconstrictiono Vasodilatationo Increased permeability'o Chemotaxis, phagocytosiso Increased hydrostatis pressureo Marginationo Rollingo Adhesion
Pathology
Acute Inflammation - Overview and Morphologic Patterns
4d969106-a3ee-4cc0-8c0f-c7942862bdab
"Target lesions" are characteristically seen in?
Pemphigus vulgaris
Psoriasis
Uicaria pigmentosa
Erythema multiforme
3d
multi
Iris or target lesions = Erythema multiformie Bulla spread sign and Nikolsky's sign = Pemphigus vulgaris. Auspitz sign = Plaque Psoriasis. Darrier's sign = Uicaria pigmentosa. White dermographism = Atopic dermatitis. Dimple sign = Dermatofibroma Target lesions - Central erythema surrounded by area of clearing and anoth...
Dental
Blistering disorders
ce6fe535-d463-4b41-8378-f88ae8e565fb
Quadrate lobe of liver is present between
Groove for ligamentum tetes and gall
Inferior vena cava and fissure for ligamentum venousum
Groove for Inferior vena cava and fissure for ligamentum venousum
Pos hepatis and falciform ligament
0a
multi
Quadrate lobe of liver is present between groove for ligamentum tetes and gallbladder
Anatomy
G.I.T
45bd2d29-e5f0-4523-9b40-e35f18236e32
A first year psychiatric resident is interviewing a patient in psychiatry ward. On asking any question, patient starts giving long details and to the point that listener may get bored, but eventually patient answers the question. Which of the following abnormality the resident could find in this patient?
Loosening of association
Tangentiality
Flight of ideas
Circumstantiality
3d
multi
Ans. D. CircumstantialityCircumstantiality is indirect speech that is delayed in reaching the point but eventually gets there. Circumstantiality is characterized by an overinclusion of details. Verbigeration is a meaningless repetition of specific words or phrases. Blocking is an abrupt interruption in the train of thi...
Psychiatry
Miscellaneous
a4365103-45ea-45f8-85c8-626639f27d3c
Most common cause of epidural abscess -
Staphylococcus
Streptococcus
Gram negative bacilli
Microaerophilic anaerobic streptococci
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Staphylococcuso Therefore spinal epidural abscess is much more common than the intracranial epidural abscess.# Spinal epidural abscess is more common by a factor of nine to one.Causes of epidural abscess
Medicine
Bacteriology
3425ba05-bb6e-400a-9f7a-0f12e1d21a34
Feed forward control system is employed during the regulation of
Blood volume
pH
Temperature
Blood pressure
2c
single
Ans. (c) Temperature(Ref: UMP, 4th ed/RL Bijlani p.12)There is a control system in our body when no stimulus is required but still the system ANTICIPATES and makes corrective changes. Such a system is called Feed forward or Anticipatory or Adaptive ControlExamples of feed forward controlTemperature control - Thermoregu...
Physiology
General
d769d7ec-23b6-4c12-ab54-246e4e83031b
Tzank smear in a case of pemphigus vulgaris shows
Acantholytic cells
Macrophages
Fibroblasts
Neutrophils
0a
single
Tzanck smear is a very simple and rapid technique. For viral infections, samples should be taken from a fresh vesicle.The vesicle should be unroofed or the crust removed, and the base scraped with a scalpel or the edge of a spatula. The material is transferred to a glass slide.In the case of blistering disorders, the i...
Dental
Autoimmune skin disorders
cdb9aaef-9481-44e7-b153-83dde594133f
Digoxin toxicity is increased by all except -
Renal impairment
Hyperkalemia
Hypercalcemia
Hypomagnesemia
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Hyperkalemia Digitalis toxicity is a2gravated by o Hypokalemia o Hypomagnesemia o Renal insufficiency o Hypercalcemia o Advanced age o Hypoxia o Acute myocardial infarction o Thyrotoxicosis o Mvxoedema o Acute Myocarditis
Pharmacology
null
196ffd96-a0e0-4a93-b2b8-1cd8e81fe393
The electrical potential difference necessary for a single ion to be at equilibrium across a membrane is best described by the:
Goldman equation
van't Hoff equation
Fick's law
Nernst equation
3d
single
Ans. D. Nernst equationa. The Nernst equation calculates the membrane potential that develops when a single ion is distributed at equilibrium across a membrane.b. The Goldman equation gives the value of the membrane potential when all permeable ions are accounted for.c. The van't Hoff equation calculates the osmotic pr...
Physiology
General
96469236-5a03-4a29-9308-c8741561444e
The most common type of Rhabdomyosarcoma is
Embryonal
Alveolar
Pleomorphic
Inflammatory
0a
single
Rhabdomyosarcoma, the most common soft-tissue sarcoma of childhood and adolescence, usually appears before age 20. It may arise in any anatomic location, but most occur in the head and neck or genitourinary tract, where there is little if any skeletal muscle as a normal constituent. Rhabdomyosarcoma is histologically s...
Unknown
null
5fac32ac-086f-44f3-ac35-1ddb87a39a01
Sympathomimietic causing increase in mean blood pressure, heart rate and cardiac output on intravenous infusion is-
Adrenaline
Isoprenaline
Norepinephrine
Phenylephrine
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Adrenaline Comparative effects oflntravenous Infusion ofadrenaline, noradrenaline and Isoprenallne AdrNAIso1. Heart rate||||2 Cardiac output|| ||3. BP-Svstolic||nbv|||Diastolic||||||Mean||||4. Blood flow Skin and mm|| Sk, muscle||||Kidney-|| Liver|| |Coronary|||5. Bronchial muscle|| ||6. Intestinal mu...
Pharmacology
Adrenergic System
8100b75d-b7c0-4472-85e4-2dc5fc145a60
What is Hinge fracture?
Fracture of elbow
Orbital fracture
Sutural diastasis
Basilas fracture
3d
single
Hinge fracture also called motorcyclist fracture, fracture lines passes across the middle cranial fossa, separating the skull base into 2 halves.
Forensic Medicine
null
b29192f2-7afc-4468-bbb4-021fce7bcc23
Hysterectomy when done through broad ligament causes injury to?
Bladder
Ureter
Transverse colon
Urethra
1b
single
ANSWER: (B) UreterREF: Shaw's 13th ed p. 14, Danforth 10th ed page 456, COGT 2009 ed chapter 48, The 5-Minute Obstetrics and Gynecology Consult edited by Paula J. Adams Hillard page 582Ureter lies in the pararectal space in the medial leaf of broad ligament in pelvis, hence when dissecting through it during hysterectom...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Operative Gynaecology
9a919285-b94e-4fe8-a394-f44696e32d34
The position of mucogingival line
Shifts apically with age
Shifts coronally with age
Constant throughout the life
None of the above
2c
multi
null
Dental
null
727a1632-abd6-4e4a-bae8-a8a212520830
In which part of the oral cavity has thinnest mucous membrane:
Buccal mucosa.
Labial mucosa.
Floor of the mouth.
Soft palate.
2c
single
Histologically mucosa of the floor of mouth is non-keratinized, thinnest and loosely adherent to the underlying structures. Loose attachment to the underlying tissue provide free mobility to the tongue.
Dental
null
42eeab5c-1951-4c36-aa96-d6f7e5e11165
When a 'spontaneous perforation' of the esophagus occurs as a result of severe barotrauma while a person vomits against a closed glottis, what is the condition known as -
Mallory-Weiss syndrome
Plummer Vinson syndrome
Kartagener syndrome
Boerhaave syndrome
3d
multi
null
Surgery
null
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Which of the following sphingolipidoses has a characteristic presentation of exaggerated startle response
Fabry's Disease
Tay Sachs disease
Niemann Pick disease
Gaucher disease
1b
single
Refer the byte "Sphingolipidoses"
Biochemistry
null
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All true about - cocaine except-
It is amide local anesthetics
It can produce sympathetic stimulation
It is metabolized by liver
It blocks the presynaptic uptake of norepinephrine and dopamine
0a
multi
It is ester local anesthetics Cocaine was the first local Anesthetic to be used clinically. It is only natural local anesthetic. Koller introduced this in the field of ophthalmology. It is the only local anesthetic with vasoconstrictor action. It is sympathomimetic and inhibits metabolism of catecholamine.
Anaesthesia
Regional Anesthesia
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Average duration of 3rd stage of labor is:
45 minutes
15 minutes
60 minutes
5 minutes
1b
single
Stage Definition- First: From the onset of TRUE labor to full dilation of cervix. Average duration: 12 hours in primigravida and 6 hours in multigravida. Second: From full dilation of cervix to bih of the baby. Median duration is approximately 50 minutes in primigravida and 20 minutes in multigravida. Third: From bih o...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Labour - normal, abnormal, malposition, malpresentation and their management
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Fetal cardiac activity can be detected earliest by USG at which age of Intrauterine life-
1-2 week
2-4 week
5-6 week
6-8 week
2c
single
Fetal cardiac activity can be detected earliest by USG at 5-6-week age of intrauterine life.
Radiology
ULTRASOUND
b61e1c09-0b7d-43af-a00e-9c7a0297d07c
Which of the following can occurs in ovary, rectum and appendix -
Metastasis
Nebothian follicles
Para ovarian cyst
Endometriosis
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' Endometriosis (Ref. Shaws, 13/e, p 439 (12/e, p 370)).Endometriosis is widely dispersed. It occurs anywhere throughout the lower pelvis. The common sites are ovaries*, cul-de-sac including the uterosacral ligaments, peritoneum overlying the bladder, sigmoid colon, back of the uterus, intestinal coils and ap...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Disorders in Menstruation
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The most useful incision in the operating room for patients with penetrating pericardium injury is:
Left anterior thoracotomy.
Right anterior thoracotomy.
Subxyphoid
Median sternotomy.
3d
single
The subxyphoid incision is useful for determining if there is blood in the pericardium and if there is an intracardiac injury; however, exposure is extremely limited, and definitive repair can rarely be performed through the incision. Left (or right) anterior thoracotomy is easily performed, especially in the emergency...
Unknown
null
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All of the following are an example of Indicator media EXCEPT:
Blood agar
Eosin methylene blue (EMB)
MacConkey (MCK)
Stuart media
3d
multi
Ans. (d) Stuart mediaRef.: Microbiology by Ananthanarayan and Paniker 8th ed. / 40, 43INDICATOR MEDIA* It is also known as differential media which distinguishes one microorganism type from another growing on the same media.* This type of media is used for the detection of microorganisms and by molecular biologists to ...
Microbiology
Culture media and method
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Most common malignant tumour in childhood
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Leukemia
Lymphangioma
Neuroblastoma
1b
single
Leukemia is the most common malignancy of childhood.There are two main subtypes,the commoner acute lymohoblastic leukemia(ALL) & acute myeloid leukemia(AML).A small propoion may have chronic myeloid leukemia(CML) and juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia(JMML).ALL is the most common childhood malignancy accounting for one-f...
Pediatrics
Childhood tumors
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A child with decreased levels of LH, FSH and Testosterone presents with delayed puberty. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis –
Klinfelter's syndrome
Kallman's syndrome
Androgen Insensitive syndrome
Testicular Infection
1b
multi
Kallman's syndrome is an X-linked disorder characterized by a deficiency of GnRH with a resultant decrease in FSH and LH levels producing an isolated Hypogonadotrophic Hypogonadism Kallman's syndrome may be seen in both men and women but is more common in men. It is typically also associated with agenesis or hypoplasia...
Pediatrics
null
3282c70b-7baa-454e-b6ad-8fbacc766bf2
Which is not a component of MELD score
INR
Serum Creatinine
Albumin
Serum Bilirubin
2c
single
Recently, the Child-Pugh system has been replaced by the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) system for the latter purpose. The MELD score is a prospectively derived system designed to predict the prognosis of patients with liver disease and poal hypeension. This score is calculated from three noninvasive variable...
Medicine
Nutrition
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Which of the following interventions is not recommended in active management of third stage of Labour?
Administration of Uterotonic within 1 minute of delivery
Immediate Clamping, Cutting and Ligation of cord
Gentle massage of Uterus
Controlled Cord Traction
1b
single
Canadian pediatric society and Cochrane database UK, has recommended delayed clamping of the umbilical cord, as it reduce the need for blood transfusion in premature babies and also reduce the incidence of intraventricular hemorrhage. Ref: Clinical Gynaecological Endocrinology and Infeility By Speroff, 7th Edition, Pag...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Which of the following has highest malignant transformation rate:
Erythroplakia.
Proliferative Verrucous leukoplakia
Speckled leukoplakia.
Homogenous leukoplakia.
1b
single
null
Pathology
null
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Waxy flexibility and stereotype verbal and behavioural signs are seen in
Paranoid schizophrenia
Hebephrenic schizophrenia
Catatonic schizophrenia
Simple schizophrenia
2c
single
Ans. c (Catatonic schizophrenia). (Ref. Psychiatry by Niraj Ahuja, 5th ed., 60, 254)Schizophrenia: Symptoms must be present at least 6 monthsSchizophreniform Disorder: > 1 month but < 6 months.FEATURES OF CATATONIC SCHIZOPHRENIA# Bizarre posturing# Rigidity# Echolalia, echopraxia# Mutism# Waxy flexibility# Ambitendancy...
Psychiatry
Schizophrenia
28a36680-cfac-4378-a0a6-dd44310500ec
Most diffusible ion across the membrane is
Cl-
K+
Na+
Urea
1b
single
The resting membrane potential is close to the Nernst potential for K+, the ion to which the membrane is most permeable. .
Physiology
General physiology
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A study of persons developing skin lesions following sun exposure is conducted. The lesions are not found on skin protected from ultraviolet light. Biopsies of involved skin show immunoglobulin G deposition along the dermal-epidermal junction, along with vacuolization of the basal layer and a perivascular lymphocytic i...
Bullous pemphigoid
Celiac disease
Discoid lupus erythematosus
Dysplastic nevus syndrome
2c
single
The more benign discoid lupus involves just skin, unlike systemic lupus erythematosus, but is still a form of type III hypersensitivity with antigen-antibody complex deposition along the basement membrane of the epidermis. The other listed options are not associated with sun exposure. Bullous pemphigoid lesions occur a...
Pathology
Skin
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What is the normal cardiothoracic ratio in children?
30-35%
40-45%
50-55%
60-65%
2c
single
"The cardiac silhouette occupies 50-55% of the chest width. Cardiomegaly is present when the cardiothoracic (CT) ratio is more than 55%".The CTR is measured on a PA chest x-ray and is the ratio of maximal horizontal cardiac diameter to maximal horizontal thoracic diameter (inner edge of ribs/edge of pleura). A normal m...
Pediatrics
All India exam
8d098b39-7152-4686-8b39-0a5a1798357b
Which of the following fatty acid present in fish-oil is known for its cardio-protective function?
Arachidonic acid
Eicosapentaenoic acid
Linoleic acid
Palmitic acid
1b
single
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA): o3 fatty acid Present in fish-oil Known for its cardio-protective action EPA inhibits the formation of thromboxanes (TX2) which are potent platelet aggregators. Hence, the intake of o3 fatty acids promotes platelet disaggregation.
Biochemistry
Lipoproteins
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Pain in left hypochondrium vomiting, diarrhea, malena, weight loss diagnosis
Cholangitis
Enterocolitis
Zollinger Ellison syndrome
Amebiasis
2c
single
Answer- C. Zollinger Ellison syndromePeptic ulceration is the most common manifestation of Zollinger Ellison syndrome leading to left hypochondriac pain, vomlting and weight loss and ulcers refractory to medical therapy.A bleeding ulcer gives rise to malena.
Surgery
null
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Taurodontism is seen in
Klinefelter's syndrome
Sturge weber syndrome
Down syndrome
Turner syndrome
0a
single
null
Pathology
null
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The Normal value of P02 in healthy man is :
45 mm Hg
110 mm Hg
80 mm Hg
60 mm Hg
2c
single
C i.e. 80 mm HgFeatureAerial blood--Mixed Venous blood (at rest)FeatureAerial blood--Mixed Venous blood (at rest) 02 tension/P0295 +- 5 mmHg40 +- 2 mm Hg02 tension/P0295 +- 5 mmHg40 +- 2 mm Hg 02 Content19 m1/100 ml14 ml /100 ml02 Content19 m1/100 ml14 ml /100 ml % Saturation of Hb95% +- 2%75%% Saturation of Hb95% +- 2...
Physiology
null
95c85f9e-b2d9-4953-af40-beafbbfdabac
What is the minimal occlusal thickness that will provide resistance to fracture of amalgam:
1.0 mm
1.2 mm
1.5 mm
1.8 mm
2c
single
null
Dental
null
5a76d7a5-025d-41cc-844c-6fb20e3ddfb6
In catatonic schizophrenia, all are seen except :
Mannerism
Negativism
Echolalia
Flight of ideas
3d
multi
D. i.e. Flight of ideas
Psychiatry
null
a09944f9-7089-43ad-a89c-6e24a4ba33d5
All of the following are true about paranoid schizophrenia except -
Most common type of schizophrenia
Onset in 3rd / 4th decade
Delusions of grandeur
Rapid deterioration of personality
3d
multi
Paranoid schizophrenia is the commonest type of schizophrenia in clinical practice. The onset is later (3rd - 4th decade). The core symptoms are delusions of persecution. Other types of delusions (grandeur, reference, control, infidelity, double) and hallucinations may also occur. There is minimal or no disturbance of ...
Psychiatry
null
0359c5c0-97ff-4bb7-963d-9793c2a54683
Wilm's Tumour is associated with all. Except -
Hemihypertrophy
Beckwith syndrome
Aniridia
Polycystic kidney
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' Polycystic kidney disease (Ref O.P. Ghai, 5/e, p 466; CPDT, 15/e, p 808, Nelson 17/e, 617, 1749 1750,1757)Important associated malformations: syndromes associated with wilm's tumor.Aniridia*Hemihypertrophy*GenitourinaryCryptorchidism*Hypospadias*Gonadal dysgenesis*Pseudohermaphroditism *Horseshoe kidney *Be...
Pediatrics
Neoplasms of the Kidney
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Which of the following disorders is least likely associated with progression to lymphoma
Sjogren's syndrome
Araxia telangiectasia
Severe combined immunodeficiency
Lynch II syndrome
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Severe combined immunodeficiency Choice Cancers associated Sjogren syndrome NHL mainly MALT-oma involving salivary glands>stomach Ataxia telengectasia Elevated incidence of cancers, approximately 100-fold in comparison to the general population. In children, more than 85% of neoplasm cases are acute l...
Medicine
null
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A patient has multiple, pearly papules on the face. Biopsy shows a malignant tumor. Which of the following features would most likely be seen on microscopic examination?
Cytoplasmic viral inclusions
Keratin
Melanin
Palisading nuclei
3d
single
The malignant skin tumor that forms "pearly papules" on sun-exposed skin is basal cell carcinoma. A characteristic feature of this tumor is palisading of the basal cell-like nuclei at the edge of clusters of cells penetrating into the dermis. Basal cell carcinomas almost never metastasize, but can be very locally destr...
Pathology
null
ebe1a13a-79b5-4179-8a1e-7366b4983c60
The risk of recurrence of congenital hea disease is
0.80%
1%
2-6%
10-12%
2c
single
The incidence of congenital hea disease in the normal population is 0.8%.The risk increases to 2-6% for a second child if the sibling is having congenital hea disease(recurrence) or if the parent is affected.When two 1st degree relatives have congenital hea disease, the risk for the subsequent child may reach 20-30%.VS...
Pediatrics
All India exam
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Shanti has been diagnosed to have brain tumor. You would prefer to give her betamethasone/dexamethasone over hydrocortisone as steroids to decrease her cerebral edema because:
They do not cause Na+ and water retention
They are more potent
They can be administered intravenously
They inhibit brain tumours
0a
single
null
Pharmacology
null
50402463-4969-44a1-92e9-8d24eaba9829
Which of the following occurs first with the use of d-tubocurare:
Diaphragmatic relaxation
Abdominal wall relaxation
Diplopia
Ptosis
0a
multi
Any neuromuscular blocker when given intravenously goes to highly perfused organ like diaphragm and intercostal muscle first then facial muscle , then upper limb and last lower limb. Thus sequence of block - diaphragm and intercostal muscle - facial muscle - upper limb - lower limb
Anaesthesia
Neuromuscular Blocker
1f107770-5de8-4865-bd34-0f9338411331
Maximum conduction occurs in which fibres
B fibres
A alpha fibers
Sympathetic fibres
C fibres
1b
single
SENSORY NERVE FIBERS
Physiology
null
140fc8a6-6dfd-4bbd-9677-f18b912f78f5
Given technique is called as:
Standardized technique
Balanced force technique
Stepback technique
Crown down technique
3d
multi
Crown-Down Technique Numerous modifications of the original step-down technique have been introduced, including the description of the crown-down technique. The more typical step-down technique includes the use of a stainless steel K-file exploring the apical constriction and establishing working length.  In contrast, ...
Dental
null
e903d24f-a052-45b6-9149-4a9f1cddf619
Which electrolyte abnormality occurs after TRUP:
Hypokalemia
Hyponatremia
Hyperkalemia
Hypernatremia
1b
single
Ans. (b) HyponatremiaRef: Bailey 26th Edition, page 1349* Most common electrolyte abnormality during TURP is HYPONATREMIA due to water intoxication.
Surgery
Urethra & Penis
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Maximum Flexion in thoracic veebrae occurs at -
Upper thoracic
Middle thoracic
Lower thoracic
Same at all level
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e.,Lower thoracicFlexion (forward flexion) and lateral flexion (bending) -> Maximum at lower thoracic.Rotation - Maximum at mid-thoracic.FlexionExtensionLateral flexionRotationUpper thoracic - 8-9.5deg7-9-5deg throughoutUpper thoracic 55-6degUpper thoracic - 12-16degMid-thoracic 10-11.5deg Mid thoracic ->...
Anatomy
null
b22d85a9-b3dd-429b-87a8-675c551ac29c
The most frequent non-sporing anaerobic bacilli isolated from clinical specimens is
Bacteroides fragilis
Clostridium tetani
Prevotella melaninogenica
Fusobacterium nucleatum
0a
single
null
Microbiology
null
14056dd7-25a7-4b04-aa3d-68ab854b0e5e
Reid index is useful in-
Glomerulonephritis
Chronic bronchitis
Cirrhosis
MI
1b
single
Ref: Textbook of pathology (Harash mohan)6th edition, page no.478 Just as there is clinical definition, there is histologic definition of chronic bronchitis by increased Reid index. Reid index is the ratio between thickness of the submucosal mucus glands (i.e. hyperophy and hyperplasia) in the cailage-containing large ...
Pathology
Respiratory system
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An 18-year-old woman has eaten homemade preserves. Eighteen hours later, she develops diplopia, dysarthria, and dysphagia. Which of the following is the most likely causative organism?
Clostridium botulinum toxin
staphylococcal toxin
salmonellosis
brucellosis
0a
single
The incubation period of C. botulinum toxin is 18-36 hours but ranges from a few hours to days. There are no sensory symptoms. Foodborne botulinum is associated primarily with home-canned food. Severe foodborne botulinum can produce diplopia, dysarthria, and dysphagia; weakness then can progress rapidly to involve the ...
Medicine
Infection
67981693-f8cd-4ef1-88f1-17f2bdb65dbc
Anteversion of uterus is maintained by
Cardinal ligaments
Uterosacral ligaments
Pubocervical ligaments
Round ligaments
3d
single
(D) Round ligaments[?]POSITIONS OF UTERUS:Anteversion of uterus: Long axis of uterus is bent forward on long axis of vagina, In most women.Also, long axis of body of uterus is bent forward at level of internal as with long axis of cervix (anteflexion of uterus). Thus, in erect position and with bladder empty, uterus li...
Anatomy
Abdomen & Pelvis
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A 6-year-old child presents with black spots on sclera and ear. His urine sample was collected for examination (A). After 30 minutes of collection, the colour of urine sample had changed to (B). What is the most probable enzyme deficiency, child is suffering from?
Phenylalanine hydroxylase
Epimerase
Multiple carboxylase
Homogentisic acid oxidase
3d
single
Alkaptonuria * Autosomal recessive disorder due to deficiency of enzyme homogentisic acid oxidase. Clinical features Ochronosis ( Dark spot on sclera / ear cailage ) Ahritis Darkening of urine on standing ( oxidation of homogentisic Acid) High incidence of Hea disease ( mitral / aoic valvulitis / calcification )
Pediatrics
Disorders of Amino acid Metabolism