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True about myasthenia gravis -
Associated with thymomoa in 3/4 of cases
Incremental response seen with repetitive electric stimuli
Skeletal muscle function improve after rest
↑ Aceytylcholine receptor
2c
multi
null
Medicine
null
6f83a4b8-f0bd-4ca6-b081-247444102d5e
The impoant coreceptors for HIV to bind with CD4 receptors are:
CCR4 and CXCR3
CCR5 and CXCR4
CCR4 and CXCR5
CCR4 and CXCR2
1b
single
The primary cellular receptor for HIV is CD4 (Helper subset of T cells). HIV has two major coreceptors: CCR5 and CXCR4 (for fusion and entry)ALSO KNOW:Kaposi's sarcoma cannot be explained completely by the immunodeficiency caused by HIV infection. Ref: Harrison, Edition-18, Page-1519.
Pathology
null
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Which malocclusion will not lead to straining of Lips?
Class - II Div. 1
Class-II Div. 2
Bimaxillary protrusion
None
1b
multi
null
Dental
null
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All of the following are true regarding zenkers diveiculum except
It is a false diveiculum
It occurs in children
It is a posterior pharyngeal pulsion diveiculum
M/C site for diveiculum is killians dehiscence
1b
multi
PHARYNGEAL POUCH Also called hypopharyngeal diveiculum or Zenker's diveiculum, it is a pulsion diveiculum where pharyngeal mucosa herniates through the Killian's dehiscence--a weak area between two pas of the inferior constrictor. AETIOLOGY :- Exact cause is not known. It is probably due to spasm of cricopharyngeal sph...
ENT
Pharynx
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In donovanosis-
Pseudolymphadenopathy
Penicillin is used for treatment
Painful ulcer
Suppurative lymphadenopathy
0a
single
Ans. is `a' i.e., Pseudolymphadenopathy Donovanosis Caused by Calymmatobacterium granulomatis. C. granulomatis is ? - Gram negative - Encapsulated - Nonmotile - Intracellular It shares many morphologic and serologic characteristic (antigenic) and > 99% homology at the nucleotide level with Klebsiella. Clinical manifest...
Microbiology
null
a7aeb17d-5c43-46f4-b130-81a23bb1e988
Sensorimotor stage of cognitive development is characterized by
Egocentricism
Symbolic play
Animism
Conservation
1b
single
null
Dental
null
0189c0d4-f07b-4eac-af39-9d59fde71109
Which of the following drug is used in sickle cell anemia?
Hydroxyurea
Carmustine
Paclitaxel
Bleomycin
0a
single
Ans. a. Hydroxyurea The only drug approved by US FDA for the treatment of sickle cell anemia is hydroxyurea.Hydroxyurea in Sickle Cell Anemia* The only drug approved by US FDA for the treatment of sickle cell anemia is hydroxyurea.* Hydroxyurea increases total and fetal hemoglobin in children with sickle cell disease.*...
Pharmacology
Anti-Neoplastic Agents
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Human placenta is:
Hemochorial
Endothen - esdothelima
Chorio - endothelial
Non-Discoidal
0a
single
Ans-A (Hemochorial) Ref: DC Dutta's Textbook of Obstetrics, 7th edn, pg 28Explanation:Human placentaStarts developing at 6 weeks and completed by 12 weeksHuman placenta is discoid, hemochorial, deciduateDevelopment of placentaFetal part - chorion frondosumMaternal part - deciduas hasalisCleavage of placenta following d...
Unknown
null
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A 35 year old man taking steroids for a long time on withdrawal developed fever and generalised pustules all over his body, what can be possible cause?
Drug eruption
Bacterial infection
Septicaemia
Pustular Psoriasis
3d
multi
Pustular psoriasis develops on -1. Withdrawal of systemic coicosteroids2. Application of contact irritants like coal tar, dithranol
Dental
Psoriasis
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All of the following may be seen in patients of cardiac tamponade, except:
Kussmaul's sign
Pulsus paradoxus
Electrical alternans
Right ventricular diastolic collapse on echocardiogram
0a
multi
Kussmaul's sign is an increase rather than the normal decrease in CVP during inspiration, is most often caused by severe right-sided hea failure; it is a frequent finding in patients with constrictive pericarditis or right ventricular infarction. Kussmaul's sign is present in constrictive pericarditis and its is a clin...
Medicine
null
e7d6968b-02ad-4946-b92c-595a86e70681
Stimulation of peripheral chemoreceptors causes:
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Either bradycardia or tachycardia
Neither bradycardia nor tachycardia
2c
single
Peripheral chemoreceptor in the carotid and aoic bodies can produce variable effects on hea rate- Direct Effect: Vagal stimulation- Bradycardia Indirect effect : Hypoxia- Peripheral chemoreceptor stimulation - Hyperventilation and increased catecholamine secretion - Tachycardia and increased cardiac output Chemorecepto...
Physiology
Cardiovascular system
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A elderly female presented with history of progressive right-sided weakness and speech difficulty. She gives a history of a fall in her bathroom two months back. The most likely clinical diagnosis is :
Progressive supranuclear palsy
Left cerebral tumor
Left sided stroke
Left chronic subdural haematoma
3d
multi
Answer is D (Left chronic subdural haematoma) : Progressively increasing right sided focal neurological signs over a period of one month along with papilloedema suggest a diagnosis of an IntraCranial Space Occurring Lesion. (ICSOL). Given the history of head trauma in an elderly female chronic subdural haematoma is the...
Medicine
null
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A person suffers from B27 associated reactive ahritis, urethritis and conjunctivitis. Which is most likely organism involved in this case?
Borrelia burgdorferi
Ureaplasma urealyticum
Beta-hemolytic streptococci
Streptococcus bovis
1b
single
Agents responsible for Reiter's syndrome: Salmonella enteritidis S. typhimurium S. heidelberg Yersinia enterocolitica Y. pseudotuberculosis Campylobacter fetus Shigella flexneri Genitourinary pathogens (such as Chlamydia or Ureaplasma urealyticum) Ref: Suurmond D. (2009). Section 14. The Skin in Immune, Autoimmune, and...
Skin
null
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Battles sign is extopic manifestation of?
Anterior cranial fossa fracture
Middle cranial fossa fracture
Posterior cranial fossa fracture
Orbital fracture
1b
single
Ecchymosis over the mastoid procens following fracture of middle cranial fossa is called Battles sign.
Forensic Medicine
null
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True about conversion of 20C fatty acid conversion to prostaglandin synthase
First PG synthesized is PGI I2
It is rate limiting enzyme
It convees PGI H2 to PGI E2
The primary prostaglandin is PG H2
3d
multi
Biosynthesis of Prostaglandins Prostaglandins are derived from the PUFA, the three series being derived from the following fatty acids. 1 series (1 double bond) -from Linoleic acid 2 series (2 double bonds)-from Arachidonic acid 3 series (3 double bonds)-Eicosa Penta-enoic Naturally occurring PGs belong to the 2 series...
Biochemistry
Metabolism of lipid
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According to Universal system the primary right central incisor is coded as:
A
F
E
O
2c
single
null
Dental
null
b37fe7f8-f8e7-42d7-b5ab-97400983edcb
Call - Exner bodies are seen in :
Theca cell tumour
Fibromas
Granulosa cell tumour
None of the above
2c
multi
Granulosa cell tumour
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Muscle supplied by median nerve:
Opponens pollicis
Abductor pollicis brevis
Flexor pollicis brevis
All
3d
multi
A, B, C, i.e. Opponens pollicis, Abductor pollicis brevis, Flexor pollicis brevis, & First lumbricals
Anatomy
null
4eb37883-9482-4831-81bd-a6ab7dffb9ae
Tetrodotoxin blocks
yNa+ during action potential
yK+ during action potential
yNa+ during resting state
yK+ during resting state
0a
single
A i.e. y Na+ during action potentialInhibitors & toxinsSodium dependent glucose transpoer (SGLT or Na+ glucose co transpoer) is inhibited by phlorizinQ whereas, phloretin inhibits sodium (Na+) independent glucose transpoer (GLUT 2) in intestineQ.Fish neurotoxin tetrodotoxin (applied externally) block Na' channelsQ (esp...
Physiology
null
7c7ed4e0-932f-4c3a-82bd-ac60a642d77a
Indirect coombs test detect -
Antibodies attached to RBC surface
Antigen in serum
Antibodies in the serum
Antigen attached to RBC surface
2c
single
null
Medicine
null
e91c2118-9e66-4c8e-b44c-5e524ff8be7b
Active reabsorption of glucose occurs in the ?
Distal tubule
Proximal tubule
Loop of henle
Collecting ducts
1b
single
B i.e. Proximal tubuleProximal convoluted tubule (early pa) reabsorbs almost all of glucose, amino acids, protein, lactate & inorganic phosphate and most (65%) of bicorbonate,Na+,11)0, K+ and CI Q. PCT is also an impoant site for secretion of organic acids and bases such as oxalate, urate, bile salts, H+ and catecholam...
Physiology
null
fc5ba7c2-425e-4d0d-81af-67d294537de0
The antidiabetic drug with anorectic effect is
Liraglutide
Gliclazide
Acarbose
Chlorpropamide
0a
single
Oral hypoglycemic agents Enhance insulin secretion Sulfonylureas ( K-ATP channel blockers )I - TolbutamideSafer in elderly & those prone to hypoglycemia, Controls postprandial hyperglycemia II - Glibenclamide, Glipizide, Gliclazide, GlimepiridePotent drugs with lower incidence of hypoglycemic attacks Meglitinide analog...
Anatomy
All India exam
f26a83f3-f998-49d3-a803-e54443a4fa0e
Most common mode of lead poisoning-
Ingestion
Dermally
Inhalation
Through conjunctiva
2c
multi
Mode.of absorption of lead is by inhalation, ingestion and through skin.Most cases of industrial lead poisoning is due to inhalation of fumes and dust of lead or its compounds.(Ref.PARK'S textbook of preventive and social medicine 21st edition page no.748)
Social & Preventive Medicine
Hospital waste and disaster management, Occupational health
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Shoest acting coicosteroid he following is?
Dexamethasone
Hydrocoisone
Triamcinolone
Deflazaco
1b
single
Sho acting steroids - Coisone Hydrocoisone Intermediate acting - Prednisone Prednisolone Triamcinolone Long acting - Dexamethasone Betamethasone Paramethasone
Pharmacology
FMGE 2019
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A patient who underwent extensive bowel resection is on total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for 1 month. Endoscopy done after one month reveals diffuse gastric mucosal atrophy. Which enzyme deficiencies are most likely responsible for gastric mucosal atrophy in this patient?
Gastrin and ghrelin
Secretin and CCK
Gastrin and CCK
Gastrin and secretin
2c
single
Ans. (c) Gastrin and CCK(Ref: Yamada's Textbook of Gastroenterology,5th ed p.284)Gastrin and CCK deficiencies can cause Gastric mucosal atrophy
Physiology
G.I.T.
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Oogonia at the time of bih, is present in which of the following stage of meiosis?
Prophase 1
Metaphase 1
Anaphase 1
Telophase 1
0a
single
Oogenesis Near the time of bih, all primary oocytes have staed prophase of meiosis I, but instead of proceeding into metaphase, they enter the diplotene stage, a resting stage during prophase that is characterized by a lacy network of chromatin Primary oocytes remain in prophase and do not finish their first meiotic di...
Anatomy
All India exam
575f4d23-4fcc-46b1-8a31-1b4115297c3b
Compartment devoid of neurovascular bundle
Anterior compartment of leg
Posterior deep compartment of leg
Posterior superficial compartment of leg
Lateral compartment of leg
2c
single
Posterior superficial compartment of leg is devoid of neurovascular bundle
Anatomy
null
23709d9d-e0c7-4934-b8b8-d6f70c068720
In amyloidosis Beta pleated sheet will be seen in-
X-ray crystallography
Electron microscope
Spiral electron microscope
Congo red stain
0a
multi
Beta pleated sheets in amyloidosis is seen by X- ray crystallography. Basic Pathology, Robbins. Page no.:156
Pathology
General pathology
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Enzyme involved in Variegate porphyria
Ferrochelatase
Protoporphyrinogen oxidase
Uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase
ALA dehydratase
1b
single
Enzyme InvolvedType Major Signs and SymptomsResults of Laboratory TestsProtoporphyrinogen oxidaseVariegate porphyria (hepatic)Photosensitivity, abdominal pain,neuropsychiatric symptomsUrinary ALA, PBG, and coproporphyrinIII and fecal protoporphyrinIX increasedRef: Harper&;s Biochemistry; 30th edition; Chapter 31 Porphy...
Biochemistry
Metabolism of protein and amino acid
1ae5d699-b3f1-4702-989f-f4f1d51ecf74
Size of paicle for aerosol therapy/respirable dust is?
0.5-1
5-Jan
10-May
15-Oct
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., 1-5 o The two type of devices used for aerosol therapy are matered-dose inhalers and nebulizer. Both devices provide a range of paicle sizes that includes the desired 1-5 range.
Pharmacology
null
b3ef04ef-7f91-49b8-b77b-58065ca57198
Rules followed amongst medical professionals which are mutual ?
Medical etiquettes
Medical ethics
Privileged communication
Vicarious responsibility'
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e.,Medical etiquettes Medical etiquettesMedical etiquettes : It refers to existing customs of brotherhood among members of medical profession, i.e. couesy followed between members of medical profession, e.g. it is a custom not to charge another doctor or his close relatives. Medical ethicsThe earliest cod...
Forensic Medicine
null
191f2f7c-eb14-4b08-8718-310837de839f
EEG rhythm recorded from the surface of the scalp during REM sleep -
Alpha
Beta
Delta
Theta
1b
single
B i.e. Beta
Physiology
null
d5f92859-b0ca-4f89-b98b-781c5a1eb615
The fastest acting schizonticidal drug among the following is:
Artemether
Mefloquine
Chloroquine
Proguanil
0a
single
Artemether-lumefantrine ​ Lumefantrine is an orally active, high efficacy, long-acting erythrocytic schizontocide, related chemically and in mechanism of action to halofantrine and MQ. Like the other schizontocides, vivax hypnozoites are not affected. Lumefantrine is highly lipophilic; absorption starts after 2 hours o...
Pharmacology
null
5892c2b8-7628-42bd-91f8-9a8a91962a41
All of the following trigger the intrinsic pathway of programmed cell death, except:
Withdrawal of growth factor stimulus
Radiation injury
Activation of Fas receptor by FasL
Intracellular protein misfolding
2c
multi
Apoptosis is also referred to as 'programmed cell death'. Mitochondrial (Intrinsic) pathway of apoptosis is triggered due to cellular injury caused by: Growth factor withdrawal DNA damage (by radiation, toxins, free radicals) Protein misfolding (ER stress) Death receptor (Extrinsic) pathway of apoptosis is triggered by...
Pathology
Apoptosis
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Merciful anosmia is seen in
Nasal polyp
Atrophic rhinitis
Rhinosporidiosis
Rhinoscleroma
1b
single
Merciful anosmia is seen in atrophic rhinitis(Ozaena). There is foul smell from the nose, but the patient himself is unaware of smell due to marked anosmia due to degenerative changes Ref: Dhingra 7e pg 173.
ENT
Nose and paranasal sinuses
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Adson's test is used for determining vascular insufficiency. It is useful in:-
Peripheral vascular disease
Varicose veins
Cervical rib
AV fistula
2c
single
Adson's test is used for determining vascular insufficiency due to Cervical rib.
Surgery
Aerial disorders
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The pectoralis major is classifies as a
Spiral Muscle
Cruciate muscle
Fusiform muscle
Bipennate Muscle
0a
single
Pectoralis major muscle is typically classified as a spiral Muscle. Muscles with spiral or twisted fasciculi are found in Trapezius, Pectoralis major, Latissimus dorsi, and supinator. Spiral or Twisted: The muscle fibers undergo a twist of approximately 180 degrees between their medial and lateral attachement. Spiral o...
Anatomy
Upper limb
773b5d6e-e653-4b10-9d6c-cdc05b9aa06e
Non-vitamin coenzyme is
Lipoic acid
CoA
S-adenosyl methionine
Niacin
0a
single
Vitamins are organic molecules that function in a wide variety of capacities within the body. The most prominent function of the vitamins is to serve as cofactors (co-enzymes) for enzymatic reactions. The distinguishing feature of the vitamins is that they generally cannot be synthesized by mammalian cells and, therefo...
Biochemistry
Enzymes
18b35cee-37e3-40ba-b6f0-15e6a64906fd
Fondaparinux is an anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting
Factor Xa more than factor II
Both factor Xa and factor II equally
Only factor Xa
Only factor II
2c
multi
Fondaparinux is a synthetic congener of Heparin containing only active pentasaccharide unit and inhibits only Xa. It doesn't inhibit thrombin (factor II a).
Pharmacology
null
ca961b99-1db2-4d00-83f8-2f7050477d15
CD-10 is seen in-
ALL
CLL
HCL
CML
0a
multi
In acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, immunophenotyping pre B cell type: typically positive for pan-B cell markers CD19,CD10,CD9a. Reference textbook of Pathology 7th edition author Harsha Mohan page number 354
Pathology
Haematology
872b280b-6249-4bbd-96b7-07c9fa7efce7
All of the following are true about Berry aneurysm except:
Most common type of intracranial aneurysm
Most common site is anterior communicating aery-anterior cerebral junction
Rupture of aneurysm usually occurs at the apex or dome
Surgical clipping is preferred over endovascular coil occlusion
3d
multi
Berry aneurysm Most common type of intracranial aneurysm Most common site is anterior communicating aery-anterior cerebral junction in Circle of Willis Rupture of aneurysm usually occurs at the apex or dome Endovascular coil occlusion is preferred over Surgical clipping
Surgery
Cerebrovascular Diseases
e5693c3d-9d58-43f3-a76f-4f97188c6aba
Lymphatics from the spongy urethra drain into which of the following lymph nodes:
Sacral nodes
Deep inguinal nodes
Internal inguinal nodes
Superficial inguinal nodes
1b
single
Lymphatics from glans penis, prostatic urethra, spongy urethra and superficial inguinal nodes drains into deep inguinal lymph nodes. Ref: Grant's Atlas of Anatomy By A M R Agur, 13th Edition, Page 233
Anatomy
null
31c3b711-1a93-447b-b56b-7553fbb48dcc
X-rays findings of Fibrous Dysplasia is:
Ground glass density
Calcifications
Coical thickening
Bony expansion
0a
single
Ground glass density
Radiology
null
dc386be2-36fe-470c-9e93-74170ae833ee
Pigbel is caused by:
Echinococcus
T. saginata
Clostridium perfringens
Clostridium tetani
2c
single
Pigbel is caused by by Clostridium perfringens. C. perfringens produces clinical syndromes as follows: a) Necrotizing enteritis/Pigbel Due to contaminated meat products. Incubation Period- 8-24 hrs. Involves Heat labile enterotoxin but spores are heat resistant. (b) Food poisoning (c) Soft tissue infections (d) Septice...
Microbiology
Systemic Bacteriology (Gram Positive Bacilli, Gram Negative Bacilli)
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All of the following are Preleukemic conditions, Except:
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (PNH)
Paroxysmal Cold Haemoglobinuria (PCH)
Myelodysplasia
Aplastic anemia
1b
multi
Answer is B (Paroxysmal Cold Haemoglobinuria (PCH)) Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria (PCH) is a benign self-limiting autoimmune hemolytic anemia. PCH does not undergo leukemic transformation and is hence not considered a Preleukemic condition. Recovery is the rule in Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria. Paroxysmal Nocturnal H...
Medicine
null
665355bf-9ec6-468e-893a-6b294604025a
Carcinoma cervix presents with:
Postcoital bleed
Abnormal vaginal bleed
Purulent discharge per vaginam
All of the above
3d
multi
Ans. D. All of the aboveCarcinoma cervix has a bimodal peak one at 30-35 yrs and a second peak at 50-55 yrs. Presentation is typically abnormal vaginal bleeding -- in reproductive age group with metrorrhagia and in postmenopausal women with postmenopausal bleeding. There can be a cervical growth which can lead to postc...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Antepartum Haemorrhage
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Delirium tremens is characterized by confusion associated with:
Autonomic hyperactivity and tremors
Features of intoxication due to alcohol
Sixth nerve palsy
Karsakoff psychosis
0a
single
A i.e. Autonomic Hyperactivity & tremors
Psychiatry
null
7b355652-65fa-49bb-814b-b80060654dfa
H pylori -
Gram - ye nonflagellate spiral organism
Obligate parasite on gastric mucosa
Does not infect duodenal mucosa
Antibiotics not effective
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e. Obligate parasite on gastric mucosa H. pylori, though initially infects the gastric mucosa only, may later on infect the duodenal mucosa. the process is as follows : Infection of gastric mucosa leads to hypergastrinemia and acid hypersecretion. Acid hypersecretion leads to metaplasia in the duodenal mu...
Surgery
null
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The bowel can get strangulated in all of the following space except -
Rectouterine pouch
lleocolic recess
Paraduodenal recess
Omental bursa
0a
multi
Omental bursa, Paraduodenal recess and ileocolic recess are Peritoneal recesses. Peritoneal recesses These are small pockets of the peritoneal cavity enclosed by small, inconstant folds of the peritoneum. These are best observed in fetuses and are mostly obliterated in adults. Sometimes they persist to form potentia...
Surgery
null
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Embrasure clasp are usually used in cases of
Class I cases with modifications
Class II cases with modifications
Class III cases without modifications
All of the above
2c
multi
In the fabrication of an unmodified Class II or Class III partial denture, there are no edentulous spaces on the opposite side of the arch to aid in clasping. Mechanically, this is a disadvantage. However, when the teeth are sound and retentive areas are available or when multiple restorations are justified, clasping c...
Dental
null
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Several of the older patients in your practice intend to pursue exercise programs. They have no cardiac symptoms, but some do have vascular risk factors such as diabetes or hypertension. In these patients, which of the following is true about exercise electrocardiography?
it is an invasive procedure
it is contraindicated in patients over 65 years of age
it detects latent disease
it has a morbidity of approximately 5%
2c
multi
Exercise electrocardiography represents an increasingly popular noninvasive method for early detection of latent ischemic heart disease. As with other diagnostic tests, the exercise ECG is of most clinical value when the pretest probability of disease is moderate (i.e., 30-70%). In men over 40 and women over 50 who pla...
Medicine
C.V.S.
eb9fa193-fcb3-43cc-a687-3e1bef2dacbc
True regarding PPH
Type B lynch suture used
With new advances both atonic and traumatic PPH can be reduced
More common in multipara and Associated with polyhydramnios both
All or the above
3d
multi
Ans. is a, b and c i.e. Type B lynch suture used; With new advances both atonic and traumatic PPH can be reduced; More common in multipara; and Associated with polyhydramnios PPH is more common in multipara due to laxed abdomen and associated factors like adherent placenta and anemia . Overdistension of uterus as in mu...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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A 60–year old diabetic patient has an uneventful phacoemulsification with IOL implantation. He presented with pain, diminished vision, redness, watering and a greyish yellow pupillary reflex on the third postoperative day. Examination revealed circumcorneal congestion, aqueous cells 4+, hypopyon in the anterior chamber...
Keratitis
Glaucoma
Endophthalmitis
Postoperative cyclitis
2c
single
Painful red eye with diminution of vision along with evidence of aqueous flare, hypopyon and loss of normal red reflex, three days after cataract surgery suggests a diagnosis of Acute Postoperative Endophthalmitis.
Ophthalmology
null
9df47b70-b68b-4383-bc3c-0b721ffe1d33
vWF is used as a marker for
Angiosarcoma
Polycythemia vera
Leukemia
Option not recalled
0a
multi
Ans. A. AngiosarcomaExplanationThe vWF is the least sensitive of the vascular markers and is positive in 50% to 75% of vascular tumors.von Willebrand factor (vWF):It is a glycoprotein produced uniquely by endothelial cells and megakaryocytes, is routinely used to identify vessels in tissue sections.Vessel density in tu...
Pathology
Blood
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An ectopic pregnancy is shed as
Decidua vera
Decidua basalis
Decidua capsularis
Decidua rubra
0a
single
The endometrial lining of the uterus is called decidua during pregnancy, If there is feilization and pregnancy occurs, the decidua differentiated intoDecidua basalis - becomes the maternal poion of the placentaDecidua - capsularis - the thin layer covering the ovumDecidua vera or parietalis - which is the rest of the d...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
All India exam
cbac1b49-aa5d-480d-ae80-b8c98e61f8c3
A type of teiary waste water treatment process is -
Reverse osmosis
Sedimentation
Both
Neither
3d
multi
Sewage treatment Primary treatment : Physical treatment to remove solids (from the liquid) Secondary treatment : Bilogical treatment brought about by aerobic and anaerobic bacteria Teiary treatment : Improving fuher the quality of effluent (advanced waste treatment process), sludge (stabilisation and dewatering), assis...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Environment and health
cd9030a3-7310-4fe0-a148-f24e7db7a46e
Pseudomyxoma peritonei is seen with -
Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma ovary
Carcinoid appendix
Endometrial carcinoma
Ileal carcinoid
0a
single
null
Pathology
null
31611265-c0ab-43e0-8240-9ea9dcb1a94c
How many days took to form 1mm layer of enamel:
90 days.
140 days.
240 days.
180 days.
2c
single
Mean of daily rate of enamel formation – 3.5µm/day to 4µm/day So to form 1mm thickness total approximately 240 days needed.
Dental
null
dd65a265-9e6f-43fd-92da-1ccc13ebb5d1
Asthma is which type of hypersensitivity?
Type -1 hypersensitivity
Type -2 hypersensitivity
Type -3 hypersensitivity
Type -4 hypersensitivity
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Type -1 hypersensitivity HypersensitivityType I (IgE mediated)Type II (IgG IgM and complement mediated)o Eczemao Blood transfusion reactionso Hay fevero Erythroblastosis fetaliso Asthmao Autoimmune hemolytic anemia or thrombocytopenia or agmulocytosiso Atopyo Pemphigus vulgariso Urticariao Good pastur...
Pathology
Hypersensitivity Reactions: Immune-Mediated Injury
750c5de4-b593-43b6-9e13-169fb08a5485
This is which Endotracheal tube:-
Flexometallic tube
Laser tube
RAE tube
Double lumen tube
1b
multi
LASER TUBE USED FOR LASER SURGERY Laser Resistant Endotracheal Tubes The most frequent laser related complication is airway fire. Laser Resistant ETTs are used to prevent airway fires during laser surgery of the airway. Initially, fires are located on surface of ETT and cause thermal injury to tissues. If the fire burn...
Anaesthesia
Airway
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Oral evidence is more impoant than written testimony as:
Oral evidence cannot be cross-examined
Oral evidence can be cross-examined
Documentary evidence requires no proof
None
1b
multi
Oral evidence is more superior to documentary evidence, as the witness can be cross examined. Doctor's repo is accepted only when he comes and deposes oral evidence in the cou ( S. 45 IEA). Exceptions to oral evidence: Dying declaration. Expe opinion given in a book or treatise. Evidence of doctor recorded in a lower C...
Forensic Medicine
Indian Legal system, Legal sections & Cou procedures
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Most common anterior mediastinal tumour?
Thymoma
Neurofibroma
Pericardial cyst
Bronchogenic cyst
0a
single
The designation "thymoma" is restricted to tumors of thymic epithelial cells. Such tumors typically also contain benign immature T cells. The tumors usually occur in adults older than 40 years of age; thymomas are rare in children. Males and females are affected equally. Most arise in the anterior superior mediastinum,...
Pathology
FMGE 2019
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Tumor suppressor gene is not involved in ?
Breast cancers
Neurofibromatosis
Multiple endocrine neoplasia
Retinoblastoma
2c
single
o Multiple endocrine neoplasia involves RET protooncogene (not tumor suppressor gene).
Biochemistry
null
42982222-1122-4b31-b8ad-d303c5125f74
A person was found dead with bluish green frothy discharge at the angle of mouth and nostrils. What is the diagnosis?
Arsenic poisoning
Copper poisoning
Mercury poisoning
Lead poisoning
1b
single
Clinical Features Acute Poisoning Ingestion: * Metallic taste,* Increased salivation * Colicky abdominal pain * Nausea and vomiting. Vomitus is bluish or greenish in color * Diarrhea * Myalgia * Pancreatitis * Methemoglobinemia * Hemolysis * Jaundice * Oliguria and renal failure * Convulsions * Delirium * Coma. Inhalat...
Forensic Medicine
Poisoning
3cbc68e7-f27c-4339-aa66-0e9fbb8db491
Near double stranded DNA among the following
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis D
1b
single
(B) Hepatitis B # Genome of HBV is made of circular DNA, but it is unusual because the DNA is not fully double-stranded.> One end of the full length strand is linked to the viral DNA polymerase.> The genome is 3020-3320 nucleotides long.
Microbiology
Misc.
e0d01b59-1d6b-4370-a61f-3ee31d27e7e9
Voyeurism is punished under
354 A IPC
354 B IPC
354 C IPC
354 D IPC
2c
single
Refer the byte "Legal sections".
Forensic Medicine
null
3a938ac1-5eed-45cb-8e4b-23891900a986
Which of the following enzymes unwind DNA?
Ligase
DNA primase
Helicase
DNA polymerase
2c
single
Helicases are enzymes that bind and may even remodel nucleic acid or nucleic acid-protein complexes. There are DNA and RNA helicases. DNA helicases are essential during DNA replication because they separate double-stranded DNA into single strands allowing each strand to be copied Ref-Sathyanarayana 4/e p401
Biochemistry
Metabolism of nucleic acids
cadaed76-a710-49b5-a37d-abc7248ca2cf
NOT a feature of trachoma:
Corneal opacity
Chalazion
Entropion
Herbe's pits
1b
single
Clinical features of trachoma - Lacrimation Photophobia Red eyes Hall mark - Sago grain follicles Herbe's pits seen Arlt's line on upper palpebral conjunctiva seen - sub conjunctival line of fibrosis Arlt's triangle seen in anterior uveitis - lower 1.3rd of the corneal endothelium where Keratic Precipitates settle due ...
Ophthalmology
FMGE 2018
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All are given for management of burns EXCEPT?
Hypotonic solutions
Albumin
25% dextrose
Hartmann solution/ATLS
0a
multi
Ans. (a) Hypotonic solutionsRef: Sabiston 19th ed. /530-33
Surgery
Initial Care of the Burn Patient
d6ff563c-5f17-4d39-9def-b1f672e809f6
Most common site of Curling's ulcer
Ileum
Stomach
Duodenum
Esophagus
2c
single
Duodenum [Ref Robbins 7/e p819; Curling's ulcer is acute peptic ulcer of the duodenum described in 1842 by Curling as a complication of burns. Cushing's ulcer is acute peptic ulcer of stomach, duodenum and esophagus seen in intracranial injury, operations or tumor.
Anaesthesia
null
234d09c6-ba3b-471e-9c19-af7e575b2381
Parts of some human skeletal remains are brought to you. The pelvis is complete, yet the individual bones of the pelvis, the ilium, ischium, and pubis have just staed to fuse together. The subpubic angle you estimate at 60deg and the pelvic brim has a distinctive hea shaped appeareance. On the basis of this information...
3-year-old female
4-year-old male
14-year-old male
30-year-old female
2c
single
Because the sub- pubic angle is about 60deg and the pelvic brim is hea shaped, you are look ing at a male. The bones of the pelvis arise from three different centers of ossification and generally fuse together at about pubey through the twenty-third year, thus you know you have to be looking at a 14-year-old male, not ...
Surgery
null
344c4767-4ee1-4ab1-a7f0-090cdc83730e
Nodular glomerulosclerosis is pathognomic for: September 2009
Antiphospholipid syndrome
Goodpasture's syndrome
Renal amyloidosis
Diabetic nephropathy
3d
single
Ans. D: Diabetic nephropathy The constellation of renal changes attributed to Diabetes mellitus are- Armanni-Ebstein lesion, aerionephrosclerosis, aeriolonephrosclerosis, chronic interstitial nephritis, diabetic glomerulosclerosis, fatty changes in renal tubules, glomerulonephritis, Kimmelstiel-Wilson disease--focal an...
Medicine
null
4e702680-fb68-4328-a0c0-3c071931c65f
Fluid levels are not visible in -
Meconeum ileus
Intussusception
Colon pouch
Duodenal obstruction
0a
single
Answer is 'a' i.e. Meconeum ileus In meconium ileus meconium is so thick that it is unable to form air-fluid level desptie complete small intestinal obstruction (Note the multiple air-fluid level is a feature of mechanical small bowel obstruction & paralytic ileus).
Surgery
null
42208db7-4760-48c8-b07a-7e60c1e364db
A neonate with doughy soft lump in neck causing distortion of face and audible grunt. Diagnosis is:
Cystic hygroma
Brachial cyst
Sternocleidomastoid Tumor
Birth injury
0a
single
Ans. (a) Cystic hygroma.* Cystic hygroma is a form of Lymphangioma caused by benign aberrant development of lymphatics and presents at birth with airway obstruction.* Imaging with USG, CT scan or MRI can identify the extent of lesion and surgery is required. (EXIT Procedure). Doxycycline, ethanol and sildenafil are Scl...
Pediatrics
Miscellaneous
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In reflux nephropathy, glomerular lesion is-
Focal GN.
Membranous G.N.
Membrano proliferative G.N.
Minimal change disease
0a
single
null
Pathology
null
838221f5-e93b-48e0-a053-aac1bddcf996
Minimum antenatal visit as per MCH is ?
1
2
3
4
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., 4
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
3afb23ab-3857-4201-b203-a28ed72b4baa
What is the treatment of Choice for Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura?
Blood transfusion
Steroids
IV immunoglobin
Splenectomy
0a
single
Ans. (a) SteroidsRef: Surgery Sixer 3rd Edition page 724Medical Treatment of ITP* The treatment of choice is medical- oral prednisolone 1mg/kgproduces dramatic response in 50-70% cases.* Intravenous immunoglobin is indicated for internal bleeding.Refractory ITP* Failure of initial therapy mentioned above.* Rituximab gi...
Surgery
Spleen
a3f5bb6c-0e31-41ec-a2db-fd23b80bd585
Normal value of tear film break-up time
5-10 seconds
10-15 seconds
15-30 seconds
> 35 seconds
2c
single
Tear Film break-up time: It is the interval between a complete blink and appearance of first randomly disributed dry spot on the cornea. Normal value - 15-35 seconds.
Ophthalmology
null
c6ca97a4-8030-49f8-a85c-98e4127470b5
Not a diagnostic/defining criteria for amnestic disorder
Visual hallucination
Transient delusion
Impaired concentration/attention
All
3d
multi
A i.e. Visual hallucination; B i.e. Transient delusion; C i.e. Impaired concentration/attention For diagnosis DSM IV requires Development of memory impairment as manifested by impaired ability to learn new information or the inability to recall previously learned informationQ. Memory disturbance causes significant impa...
Psychiatry
null
c086efe7-beca-4176-aeb8-6a489d3eafac
The following host tissue responses can be seen in acute inflammation, except?
Exudation
Granuloma formation
Vasodilation
Margination
1b
multi
Granuloma formation occurs in chronic inflammation.
Pathology
null
c7139a9d-35f3-4083-a34b-c2afeb2d5b60
Which of the following is a maker of Paget's disease of the mammary gland?
CEA
S- 100
HMB 45
Neuron specific enolase
0a
single
Neoplastic cells in Paget's disease of mammary glands express markers CEA, CK 7 and GCDFP 15. The neoplastic cells also express androgen receptors and HER2/neu. Paget's disease of the nipple is a superficial manifestation of an underlying breast carcinoma. In most cases tumor cells have spread to the skin of the nipple...
Surgery
null
49f1e397-4d3e-404c-bdb0-b570b2155938
Rigor mois appears last in: March 2012
Eyelids
Neck
Lower limb
Toes
3d
single
Ans: D i.e. Toes Rigor mois first appears in the involuntary muscles; the myocardium. It begins in eyelids, neck and lower jaw and passes upwards to the muscle of the face, and downwards to the muscles of the chest, upper limbs, abdomen and lower limbs and lastly in the finger and toes
Forensic Medicine
null
b7297ddd-e12e-48ee-b715-693836b03fd2
Superior oblique muscle performs action of:
Intoion
Extoion
Elevation
Medial rotation
0a
single
A i.e. Intoion
Ophthalmology
null
e45d1003-936c-4ac7-8735-c12202d5a8a4
Eustachian tube opens into which part of tympanic cavity?
Medial
Lateral
Anterior
Posterior
2c
single
null
Unknown
null
9289f230-4d28-4346-876b-6e623410f295
Centriole is absent in
Liver
Spleen
Intestine
Kidney
0a
single
(Liver) (37-Ganong 23rd), Centrioles in hepatocytes cellular and molecular life sciences vol-24, Number 11, 1157-59, DOI 10; 1007/BFO 214785Centrioles which are small cytoplasmic bodies of about 150-200 nm in diameter and 300-350 nm in length concerned with organization in the spindle during cell division have rarely b...
Physiology
General
b0e07342-48df-4091-96cd-3d1fe70cd841
True statements about local anaesthesia – a) It inhibits the generation of action potentialb) Unmyelinated thin fibers are most susceptible than myelinated large fibersc) Toxicity is reduced by addition of vasoconstrictord) Blocks all modalities of sensation at the same time
ac
bc
ad
b
0a
multi
Local anesthetics block generation and conduction of nerve impulse (action potential). Myelinated fibers are more susceptible than nonmyelinated fibers and small fibers are more sensitive than large fibers. Addition of vasconstrictor decreases systemic absorption and toxicity. All modalities of sensation are not blocke...
Anaesthesia
null
6a04691f-2d79-46dc-94b4-4ac86481fcec
Not true about clofazamine ?
Used in DLE
Causes ichthyosis and hyperpigmentation
Interferes DNA synthesis
Used in lepra reaction
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Used in DLE o Clofazimine interferes with template function of DNA, is used in lepra reaction and can cause icthyosis and hyperpigmentation.
Pharmacology
null
9c3d4a2b-96c1-4347-8b74-42561ac1abfe
A space maintainer is least indicated for premature loss of a:
Primary maxillary first molar
Primary mandibular first molar
Primary mandibular central incisor
Primary maxillary central incisor
3d
single
null
Dental
null
a0070263-ffd4-45c3-a2d9-cae53556b978
Rinsing of eye with water causes blurring of vision. Which of the following is the TRUE cause of blurring?
Elimination of refraction through cornea
Extra refraction through water
Impurities of water
Speed of light is more through water
0a
multi
Corneal refractive power is substantial in air but viually eliminated when the eye is under water. Under water, the divergent refraction by the cornea is small since the media on its both sides (water outside and anterior chamber liquid inside) have refractive indices not greatly different from that of the cornea itsel...
Ophthalmology
null
2eede6c8-bf32-4f85-9cd5-723404e27538
In a pregnant lady with hyperthyroidism , the safest drug to be used is -
Propylthiouracil
Methimazole
Carbimazole
Lugols Iodine
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Propylthiouracil * Propylthiouracil is the DOC for hyperthyroidism in pregnancy.* Methimazole and carbimazole used in early pregnancy have been associated with esophageal and choanal atresia, aplasia cutis, and fetal agranulocytosis.* Graves' disease is the MC cause of hyperthyroidism in pregnancy.* H...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Miscellaneous (Gynae)
cab7ac65-4ff8-4879-a43c-469352dc912a
S4 is seen in all of the following, Except:
Thyrotoxicosis
Acute MI
Atrial fibrillation
Hyperophic cardiomyopathy
2c
multi
Answer is C (Atrial Fibrillation) Atrial contraction must be present for production of' S4. It is absent in atrial fibrillation. Thyrotoxicosis. Acute MI, and Hyperophic cardiomyopathy are all associated with pathological fouh Hea sound (S4). Fouh Hea Sound (S4): Low frequency sound (low pitched)Q It is a diastolic hea...
Medicine
null
a99f0d08-428c-4e26-afb7-f0e30da48953
Which of the following is not a prion disease
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy
Transmissible mink encephalopathy
Scrapie
Progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy
3d
single
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy is a human infection caused by a papova virus. Ref: Baveja textbook of microbiology; 4th edition.
Microbiology
Virology
a6eba555-444f-4d5e-8906-79d44532bfa0
The drug which may inhibit P450 for warfarin is which one of the following:
Cimetidine
Ethanol
Rifampicin
Procainamide
0a
single
null
Pharmacology
null
4df6a161-3784-403d-87f7-82e37f08738c
Chemotherapeutic drug effective in the treatment of epithelial ovarian cancer is:a) Carboplatinb) Paclitaxelc) Cyclophosphamided) Methotrexate karnatka
ac
a
ab
bc
2c
single
Role of Chemotherapy in Epithelial ovarian tumors
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
81efd66d-cbaa-45e8-a44d-1bf0d3c08c0b
What is the most likely diagnosis for this 19-month-old girl who presented with a 1-week history of an ascending erythematous eruption?
Cellulitis
Hand, foot, and mouth disease
Herpes zoster
Lymphadenitis
2c
single
Answer C. Herpes zosterThe results of a scraping from the base of several vesicles were positive for the varicella-zoster virus. The lesions resolved within 2 weeks of treatment with acyclovir. Herpes zoster is unusual in persons younger than 10 years of age, and when it does occur in this age group, the lesions have a...
Medicine
Infection
a511de52-273b-4377-9bf4-fe1a5e1c678f
A 42-year-old man presents with central, crushing chest pain that radiates to the jaw. The pain occurred while jogging around the local park. The pain was alleviated with rest. The ECG is normal. Diagnosis is?
Angina pectoris
Acute Pericarditis
STEMI
NSTEMI
0a
multi
Ans. A Angina pectorisRef CMDT 2019 pg. 369The patient is having chest pain on jogging which is a presentation of chronic stable Angina. It is aggravated by cold, by anxiety, and by exercise. In the case of a normal resting ECG, an exercise ECG should be obtained. All other choices present with chest pain on rest.
Physiology
Nervous System
5345b7f6-09d2-4cd3-a84d-6e472beb4eee
Alopecia areata is a/ an -
Autoimmune disorder
Allergic disorder
Anaphylactic disorder
Bacterial infection
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Autoimmune disorder Pathogenesis of alopecia areata1. Autoimmunityo Current evidence suggests that alopecia areata is caused by an abnormality in the immune system. This particular abnormality leads autoimmunity. As a result, body's own immune system attacks the hair follicles and disrupts normal hair...
Skin
Alopecia
d1f40951-5d1e-4651-9d0f-9cfe96dec804
Allergic BPA which kind of hypersensitivity reaction -
Type I
Type II
Type III
Type IV
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Type I {Ref: Robbia's 9th/ep. 683]
Unknown
null
8bb1ad2d-37ce-4732-bab5-ebd44c6ec59f
Cerebellar connection to other parts of the brain is projected through which cell -
Golgi cells
Basket cells
Purkinje cells
Oligodendrocytes
2c
single
The axons of purkinje cells are the only output through cerebellar cortex. However, it should be kept in mind that the output from the cerebellum is through deep nuclei, purkinje cells axons generally pass to deep nuclei.
Anatomy
null
3af14c57-8fdf-4d1a-87fe-d8946d9083b8
All the following occur in hemostasis except ?
Vasospams of blood vessel
Platelet plug formation
Dissolution of clot by plasmin
None
3d
multi
Ans. is None o All the processes from vosoconstriction to dissolution of clot are the pa of hemostasis.
Pathology
null