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A patient at 8 weeks pregnancy is diagnosed to have dermoid cyst it should be removed at :
Immediately
At 14-16 weeks
Only when it undergoes torsion
At term along with LSCS
1b
single
At 14-16 weeks
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
d41b6154-c6db-4a8e-95c5-5bc24b4de39e
A 30-year-old theatre actress developed few wrinkles on the face. The treating physician advised her to have local injections of a drug. This drug is also indicated in cervical dystonia and other spastic disorders like cerebral palsy. Very recently, it has also been approved for prophylaxis of migraine. The physician w...
Hemicholinium
Vesamicol
Botulinum toxin
Physostigmine
2c
single
Ans. (C) Botulinum toxin(Ref: KK Sharma 2/e p217)As shown in the diagram, the drug is inhibiting the exocytosis of ACh. Botulinum toxin act by this mechanism. Other features pointing towards botulinum toxin are:Anticholinergic adverse effects (dry mouth, blurring of vision)Use in wrinkles, spastic disorders, prophylaxi...
Pharmacology
A.N.S.
ec7f081a-0417-49b9-98a1-c625ec23b895
Accumulation of sphingomyelin in lysosome occurs in which disease -
Niemann-Pick disease
Farber's disease
Tay Sach's disease
Krabbe's disease
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Niemann-Pick disease o Gaucher's disease is due to deficiency of b-glucosidase (glucocerebrosidase).DiseaseEnzyme deficiencyLipid accumulatedTay-sach diseaseHexosaminidase AGM2 gangliosideSandoff diseaseHexosaminidase BGM2 gangliosideNiemann-Pick diseaseSphingomyelinaseSphingomyelineFarber's diseaseCe...
Biochemistry
Lipid Oxidation and Synthesis
87ab8fb0-3d81-4c09-a019-aceb1fc77856
Saccule develops from
Saccus anterior
saccus medius
Pars superior
Pars Inferior
3d
single
ref : hazarika 4th ed
ENT
All India exam
0b947405-4650-40a8-bf75-118a165056ce
Which of the following hallucinations is pathognomonic of schizophrenia
Auditory hallucinations commanding the patient
Auditory hallucinations giving running commentary
Auditory hallucinations criticizing the patient
Auditory hallucinations talking to patient
1b
multi
Hallucinations are common in schizophrenia. Auditory hallucinations are by far the most frequent, these can be an elementary auditory hallucination (hearing simple words rather than voices), Thought echo, Third person hallucination, Voice commenting on ones on the action. Only the third person hallucinations are believ...
Psychiatry
Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
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Which of the following dietary source contains the lowest percent of linoleic acid?
Coconut oil
Mustard oil
Groundnut oil
Corn oil
0a
single
<p> Essential fatty acids: Those that cannot be synthesised by humans.They can be derived from food only. The most impoant essential fatty acid is linoleic acid, which serves as the basis for production of other essential fatty acids( linolenic and arachidonic acid) . Not all PUFA are essential fatty acids. Linoleic ac...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Nutrition and health
355cd91e-bb30-465c-b54b-d45d8053006d
Site of lesion in endocarditis of rheumatic hea disease -
Along lines of closure of valves
Free margin of valves
Both sides of valves
Valve cusps
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Along lines of closure of valves
Pathology
null
42252360-5aba-4e59-be5c-2252f515a534
True Statement about silicosis -a) Produces pleural plaqueb) Associated with tuberculosisc) Lower lobe infiltrationd) Hilar adenopathy
c
d
bd
ac
2c
multi
Silicosis Silicosis is a lung disease caused by inhalation of crystalline silicon dioxide (silica). Currently, it is the most prevalent occupational disease in the world. Silicosis is a slowly progressive disease, usually presenting after decades of exposure as slowly progressive nodular fibrosing pneumoconiosis. Sili...
Pathology
null
ea4a7f36-fee1-4017-8909-eef7b0167758
What is the % Body surface area involved in burns of the perineum?
1%
3%
5%
9%
0a
single
Ans. (a) 1%Ref: Sabiston 19th ed. 1523Perineum involved in burns is 1% of body surface area.
Surgery
Initial Care of the Burn Patient
8b544ade-d957-47a8-b19c-368636888b69
Ursodeoxycholic acid is a :
Urinary stone dissolving drug
Thrombolytic drug
Gall stone dissolving drug
Antifibrinolytic
2c
multi
• Medical therapy for gallstones utilizes bile acids: Chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) and Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) Mechanism of Action • They inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, the rate limiting enzyme for cholesterol synthesis, thus decreases cholesterol saturation of bile • They cause dispersion of the cholesterol from the s...
Surgery
null
994e8efb-e7a7-4eaf-804e-cd2a6b2b6e16
Best contraceptive method during lactation
IUD
Progesterone only pill (POP)
Lactational amenorrhoea
Barrier method
1b
single
(B) (Progesterone- only pill) (491- Dutta 6th)POP/MINIPILL* POP is contain very low dose of a progestin Leuonorgestrel, Norethisterone, desogestrel, lynestrenol or norgestrel* It has to be taken daily from the first day of the cycle*** Mechanism of action - it works mainly by making cervical mucus thick and viscous, th...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Miscellaneous (Gynae)
8e3d8b59-248f-4f6b-951c-3024ae184cd9
Onion peel appearance in X-ray suggests
Osteogenic sarcoma
Ewings sarcoma
Osteoclastoma
Chondrosarcoma
1b
single
Onion peel appearancne Typical of ---Ewings sarcoma May also be seen in ----Osteosarcoma and osteomyelitis Refer Campbell 13th/e p 953
Anatomy
null
f3161ce9-6869-445f-aa2b-42a56d7a40ce
Retinitis pigmentosa patients doesn't have:-
DHA
Eicosa pentaenoic acid
Arachidonic acid
Timnodonic acid
0a
single
Not all, but many studies have found that patients with retinitis pigmentosa tend to have lower blood levels of DHA (Docosa Hexaenoic Acid, o3, 22:6), an omega -3 fatty acid found in the photoreceptor cells. ADDITIONAL READING ON DHA: Also known as Cervonic acid. This is having 22 C and 6 double bonds (Docosa means 22,...
Biochemistry
NEET 2019
4011cf61-225c-439f-8951-0383ee9327ac
Risk factors for preeclampsia:a) Chronic hypertenstionb) Obesityc) Placental ischaemiad) Multigravidae) Antiphospholipid syndrome
acd
ace
cde
ade
1b
single
null
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
76fd4d1b-9f38-4cc8-a597-9b14cec2df3d
The technique to produce limited removal of epithelial tissue in the sulcus while a chamfer finish line is being created in tooth structure is called
Soft tissue modification
Gingettage
Gingival displacement
Electrosurgery
1b
multi
null
Dental
null
75a617dc-002e-4043-808b-7acdfd05597f
Chediak_higashi syndrome is due to defect in
Opsonisation
Chemotaxis
LAD
Extracellular microbacterial killing
1b
single
Ref Walter and Israel 7/e p150 Chediak Higashi syndrome is an autosomal ressive Condition in which polymorphs exhibit defective random movements , defective chemotaxis and impairee degranulation on phagocytosis paicles
Anatomy
General anatomy
950da686-0e7c-4e4b-917c-f40bd4d4ae48
The most abundant group of fibres in the PDL are
Trans-septal
Horizontal
Oblique
Apical
2c
single
null
Dental
null
1286873c-5682-4785-b86c-69aa63962f2d
Zero order kinetics is followed by all of the following drugs EXCEPT
Phenytoin
Barbiturates
Alcohol
Theophylline
1b
multi
Zero order (linear) kinetics; The rate of elimination remains constant irrespective of drug concentration, Clearance decreases with increase in concentration, or a constant amount of the drug is eliminated in unit time, e.g. ethyl alcohol, methanol. The elimination of some drugs approaches saturation over the therapeut...
Pharmacology
General pharmacology
0d6de076-be13-4370-ae5a-142319ddec72
Capilary Refill time in child with shock is ?
> 1 second
> 2 seconds
> 3 seconds
> 4 seconds
2c
single
1. Capillary refill time (C) * The accepted upper normal time is < 3 sec. * A study of 469 preterm and term healthy neonates at 1-7 days of age demonstrated significant site and observer variations when C was measured on the chest, forehead, palm, and heel. * C is more reliable when measured on the chest but not the fo...
Pediatrics
Fluid and electrolytes
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Most common cause of stridor in children is -
Laryngeal papilloma
Laryngeal web
Laryngomalacia
Vocal cord palsy
2c
single
null
ENT
null
0d6852fa-a2b6-45af-8fc4-fb51e0ad06c9
In G6PD deficiency, which cells are more prone for hemolysis:
Older red cells
Young red cells
Reticulocytes
All are susceptible
0a
multi
- Mature red cells do not synthesize new proteins - Hence, as red cells ages G6PD enzyme levels fall quickly & becomes inadequate to protect against oxidant stress. - Thus, older red cells are much more prone to hemolysis than younger ones.
Pediatrics
Hemolytic anemia
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A 60-year-old man is hit by a pickup truck and brought to the emergency department with a blood pressure of 70/0 mm Hg. Peritoneal lavage showed no blood in the abdomen. The blood pressure is elevated to 85 systolic following the administration of 2 L of Ringer's lactate. An x-ray showed a pelvic fracture. What is the ...
Exploratory laparotomy with packing of the pelvis
CT scan of the pelvis
External fixation of the pelvis
Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of the pelvis
2c
multi
Early external fixation of the pelvis has been shown to reduce bleeding and mortality in patients in shock consequent to pelvic fractures. An unstable patient should not be sent for a CT scan. Selective angiography with embolization of the bleeding vessel may also be helpful in these patients. Laparotomy usually result...
Surgery
Trauma
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The branches of nasociliary nerve include following except
Anterior ethmoidal nerve
Posterior ethmoidal nerve
Supratrochlear nerve
Infratrochlear nerve
2c
multi
.
Pathology
All India exam
0a29b088-1e34-4792-9f3c-862cc561c220
Metabolic acidosis is seen in all except:September 2005
Diabetic ketaacidosis
Emphysema
Aspirin overdose
Uremia
1b
multi
Ans. B: EmphysemaMetabolic acidosis occurs when the body produces too much acid, or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the bodyDiabetic acidosisHyperchloremic acidosis results from excessive loss of sodium bicarbonate from the body,Lactic acidosis is a buildup of lactic acid-alcohol, cancer, liver failu...
Physiology
null
715b7559-b990-4825-8ae0-eabce0e8e131
Palpatory thud, audible slap is seen in
Tracheal foreign body
Bronchial foreign body
Laryngeal foreign body
None
0a
multi
A sharp foreign body will only produce a cough and haemoptysis. A loose foreign body like seed may move up and down the trachea between the carina and the undersurface of vocal cords causing "audible slap" and "palpatory thud." Asthmatic wheeze may also be present. It is best heard at the patient's open mouth. Ref: PL ...
ENT
Larynx
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Which of the following is known as "Gateway of tears" -
Killian's dehiscence
Rathke's pouch
Waldeyer's ring
Sinus of Morgagni
0a
single
Inferior constrictor muscle has 2 parts; thyropharyngeus with oblique fibres and cricopharyngeus with transverse fibres. Between these 2 parts, there is a potential gap called as killians dehiscence or gateway of tears as perforation can occur at this site during oesophagoscopy and it is also the site for herniation of...
ENT
null
05efacf2-26c7-4fc5-acb0-75a922638a3b
Stage of surgical anesthesia during ether administration is
Loss of Consciousness
failure of circulation
Regular respiration to cessation of breathing
Loss of Consciousness to beginning of regular respiration
2c
single
Guedel's classification is a means of assessing of depth of general anesthesia introduced by Ahur Ernest Guedel for Ether in1937. Stage I (stage of analgesia or disorientation) Stage II (stage of excitement or delirium) Stage III (stage of surgical anesthesia) plane I to IV Stage IV: from stoppage of respiration till d...
Anaesthesia
General anaesthesia
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Source of epistaxis after ligation of external carotid aery is:
Maxillary aery
Greater palatine aery
Superior labial aery
Ethmoidal aery
3d
single
A, B and C are branches of external carotid aery. If external carotid aery is ligated,the source of epistaxis will be Ethmoidal aery which is a branch of internal carotid aery. Ref Dhingra 6/e,p 178.
ENT
Nose and paranasal sinuses
ccb341bf-ca41-45ca-b0a4-4e4552dacbcd
Anaphylactic shock is caused by w hich type of hypersensitivity reaction?
I
II
III
IV
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., IAnaphylactic shock is caused by type 1 Hypersensitivity reaction.
Pathology
Hypersensitivity Reactions: Immune-Mediated Injury
8d7dfe30-a605-4368-91f3-1a96bca69eb4
The most effective buffer system in the blood which is controlled by respiration is:
Bicarbonates
Hemoglobin
Protein
Phosphate
0a
single
The bicarbonate buffer system is one of the most effective buffer systems in the body because the amount of dissolved CO2 is controlled by respiration (ie, it is an "open" system). Additional control of the plasma concentration of HCO3- is provided by the kidneys. Additional factors that make the carbonic-acid-bicarbon...
Physiology
null
b263047f-3938-4b63-876d-e93b11903e54
Genetic risk factors for leukemia are all except-
Down's syndrome
Bloom syndrome
Ataxia telangiectasia
None
3d
multi
Ans. is 'None' Genetic conditions predisposing to leukemia Down syndrome Diamond-Blackfan anemia Turner syndrome Fanconi syndrome Klinefelter syndrome Neurofibromatosis type 1 Bloom syndrome Schwachman syndrome Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria Li-Fraumani syndrome Ataxia - telangiectasia Severe combined immune defic...
Pediatrics
null
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Oil drop cataract is characteristically seen in -
Diabetes
Chalcosis
Galactosemia
Wilson's disease
2c
multi
Oil drop cataract is seen in galactosemia. Ref: Clinical ophthamology 2nd/e p.791.
Ophthalmology
Lens
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A middle aged person presented with the complaints of fear of leaving home, fear of travelling alone and fear of being in a crowd. He develops marked anxiety with palpitations and sweating, if he is in these situations. The most likely diagnosis is:AIIMS 06; NIMHANS 11
Generalized anxiety disorder
Schizophrenia
Personality disorder
Agoraphobia
3d
single
Ans. Agoraphobia
Forensic Medicine
null
f90f5c63-eb4f-4d1c-a41e-6ac6f9ed9083
What is the mechanism of acute rheumatic fever
Cross reactivity with endogenous antigen
Innocent by slender effect
Due to toxin secretion by streptococci
Release of pyrogenic cytokines
0a
single
Cross reactivity with endogenous antigen Acute Rheumatic fever results from immune response to group A streptococci. - The main factor responsible for virulence in infection with streptococcal A group is "M" protein. - The body mounts an immune response against streptococci A organism by producing antibodies directed a...
Pathology
null
3ee6cf84-6bde-42b2-94aa-6de4e28f5ff0
Facial colliculus covers-
Facial nucleus
Abducent nucleus
Vestibular nucleus
Vagal nucleus
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Abducent nucleus o There is some misprinting in the question. It is abducent nucleus (not abducent nerve) which is covered by facial colliculus.o Facial colliculus is a small elevation in pons, produced by genu (recuring fibers) of facial nerve looping around (covering) abducent nucleus.o Facial colli...
Anatomy
Cranial Nerves
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Recently used irrigation solution is:
MTAB
MTAC
MTAD
MTAE
2c
single
null
Dental
null
67bfe8a2-4378-4392-a291-212aac6bbda5
Twin peak sign seen in
Monochorionic Monoamniotic
Monochorionic Diamniotic
Dichorionic Diamniotic
Dichorionic Monoamniotic
2c
single
Twin peak or lambda sign it is characterized of dichorionic pregnancies and is due to the chorionic tissue between the two layers of the intewin membrane at the placental origin . twin peak appears as a triangle with base at chorionic surface and apex in intewin membrane.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
JIPMER 2018
cc118bb4-b546-47dd-bcbb-b77e11468e29
Akinesia (hypoactivity) and mutism is a feature of
Twillight state
Stupor
Cataplexy
Torpor
1b
single
Akinesia + Mutism is a feature of stupor, which is seen in catatonic schizophrenia or catalepsy. Option c : Cataplexy is sudden loss of muscle tone seen in Norcolepsy, which is not a correct answer.
Psychiatry
null
5e306217-cc01-4eb2-b891-12d0378bb31a
The pathognomonic sign of neurofibromatosis is
Cafe-au-lait macules
Axillary frekling
Shagreen patch
None of the above
1b
multi
B i.e. Axillary freckling Neurofibromatosis is autosomal dominantQ disorder. Axillary freckling (crowe sign) is a pathognomic sign of von- Reckling hausen's type 1 neurofibromatosisQ. Cafe - au - lait macules alone are not absolutely diagnostic of NF1, regardless of their size and number.
Skin
null
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Ataxia telangiectasia is chracterised by all of the following except :
Chronic sinopulmonary disease
Decreased level of a-fetoprotein
Chromosomal breakage
IgA deficiency
1b
multi
Answer is B (Decreased levels of a fetoproteins) Persistance of very high levels of oncofetal proteins, including alpha fetoproteins and carcinoembryonic antigens is of diagnostic value - Harrison All other features mentioned as options are characteristics of Ataxia-telengiectasia
Medicine
null
2902211e-e3e0-4a58-997e-dd0290d80bac
Which of the following enzymes inhibit the production of cAMP?
Glucagon
Angiotensin II
ACTH
Beta-Adrenergics
1b
single
Cyclic AMP was the first intracellular second messenger signal identified in mammalian cells. Different peptide hormones can either stimulate (s) or inhibit (i) the production of cAMP from adenylyl cyclase, which is encoded by at least nine different genes. Hormones that Inhibit Adenylyl Cyclase (HI) and the production...
Biochemistry
null
781a48cb-2842-4dc4-8da4-4d98c23f13a0
What is the mechanism of action of sacubitril?
ACE inhibitor
Neutral endopeptidase inhibitor
Endothelin antagonist
Angiotensin receptor blocker
1b
single
Ans. b. Neutral endopeptidase inhibitorRef: CMDT 2018/P 414Sacubitril is a neutral endopeptidase or neprilysin inhibitor approved for treatment of chronic CHF in combination with angiotensin receptor blocker like valsartan.It can cause angioedema and hence is contraindicated with ACE inhibitors or within 36 hours of us...
Pharmacology
C.V.S
49a9b6c2-562d-4062-ae65-7a770fc8a6fe
A man presents with fatigue. Hemogram analysis done suggested low Hb, high MCV. The next investigation is?
Vit B12/folatelevels
Bone Marrow
S. Iron studies
Reticulocyte count
3d
single
Ans. (d) Reticulocyte count(Ref: Robbins 9th/pg 645-648)This is a tricky question as the initial investigation looks like B12 /folate levels, as the patient has macrocytosis.But remember, Macrocytosis can also be seen in hemolytic anemia, as newer RBC precursors released are larger in size.So the initial investigation ...
Pathology
Misc. (R.B.C)
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Tumors of the minor salivary glands are most frequently found at the:
Upper lip.
Lower lip.
Palate.
Tongue.
2c
single
Palate is the most common site.
Surgery
null
58ae8ec0-a556-4aa6-940c-44864b6fe207
Which of the following is true regarding pulp component of PUFA?
Detected without use of probe
Pus drainage with swelling
Sinus tract detected with pain
Ulceration with pulp involvement
0a
multi
PUFA index by Monse et al (2010) The PUFA index records the presence of severely decayed teeth with: Visible pulpal involvement - (P/p) Ulceration caused by dislocated tooth fragments - (U/u) Fistula - (F/f)   Abscess - (A/a). Pediatric Dentistry Principles and Practice M.S.Muthu
Dental
null
e2b0394c-7982-4535-80f3-b2d24f2ce30a
The earliest immunoglobulin to be synthesized by the fetus is -
IgA
IgG
IgE
IgM
3d
single
Option 1, 3, 4 IgM: IgM is the first immunoglobulin to be synthesized by a neonate in about 20 weeks of age. IgM is not transpoed across the placenta; hence, the presence of IgM in the fetus or newborn indicates intrauterine infection. The first immunoglobulin produced in response to an antigen is IgM. after 3 monts of...
Microbiology
Immunology Pa 1 (Immune Response, Antigen-Antibody Reactions, Hypersensitivity, Structure of Immune System, Immunodeficiency Disorders)
8b326ca4-01cf-4c22-8a41-29efe2b25985
Dissociative Fugue is characterised by
Wandering away from home
Irreversible amnesia
Gradual recovery
Normal recall
0a
multi
Dissociative Disorders result after emotional trauma, conflicts over unacceptable urges or impulses Dissociative Identity Disorder*: multiple personality disorder, alters, the self-states presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states that recurrently take control of the individual's behavior accompa...
Psychiatry
All India exam
22bb7f44-2046-4c62-866c-c300cb31dcd4
Deficiency of which of the following enzymes is associated with Tyrosinosis:
Tyrosine aminotransferase
4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase
Homogentisate oxidase
Fumarylacetoacetate hydroxylase
3d
single
Tyrosinosis is synonymous with Type-1 Tyrosinemia and is caused by a deficiency of Enzyme Fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase. Tyrosine Catabolic pathway and Associated Disorders: Tyrosine aminotransferase 4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase Homogentisate oxidase Fumarylacetoacetatehydrolase Tyrosine aminotransferase Tyrosin...
Biochemistry
Metabolism of protein and amino acid
b5bc6eb4-94b0-418d-84dc-17b69618c52e
NKX3-1 immunohistochemical used for diagnosis of?
Colorectal carcinoma
Pancreatic carcinoma
Prostate
Renal cell carcinoma
2c
single
NKX3-1 expression acts as a transcription factor that has been found to play a main role in prostate development and tumor suppression. The loss of NKX3-1 expression is frequently observed in prostate. Other markers for prostate cancer are:- PSA(prostate specific antigen) AMACR Urinary PCA 3 TMPRSS2
Pathology
Ovaries & prostate gland
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'Square root' sign is characteristic of
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Restrictive cardiomyopahty
Constrictive pericarditis
Contractile dysfuncation seen in which type of cardiomyopathy?
2c
single
square root sign is a charecteristic feature of Constrictive pericarditis Dip & plateau pattern' or 'square root sign': Early diastolic filling of the ventricles is unimpeded and abnormally rapid, but late diastolic filling is abbreted and halts abruptly when total cardiac volume expands to the volume limit set by the ...
Medicine
C.V.S
dfe9ad73-a5eb-411a-a960-fe0ef5c6eefa
3 year old girl has a central incisor removed because of trauma. What is the best appliance to use to replace the missing tooth?
A removable appliance
Fixed lingual wire with a tooth attached
A fixed lingual wire only
Hawley appliance with replacement tooth
1b
single
null
Dental
null
c7c7071e-6d15-407c-a4e5-d6257bababea
The epithelioid cell and multinucleated giant cells of Granulomatous inflammation are derived from which of the following cells?
Basophils
Eosinophils
CD4-T lymphocytes
Monocytes - Macrophages
3d
single
Granulomatous inflammation is a characteristic feature of Type IV hypersensitivity reaction against tubercle bacilli. When ceain non degradable antigen such as tubercle antigen is present, the initial perivascular mononuclear cell monocyte infiltrate is replaced by macrophages over a period of 2-3 weeks. The accumulate...
Pathology
null
9ff808a7-4e6b-490c-85a0-fd8603fad951
Best uterine relaxation is seen with:
Chloroform
Nitrous oxide
Ether
Halothane
3d
single
Halothane inhibit intestinal and uterine contractions. This propey is used for facilitating external or internal version during late pregnancy. However it&;s use during labour can prolong delivery bad increase postpaal blood loss. Muscle relaxation is minimal with nitrous oxide. Rest of the drugs donot have uterine con...
Pharmacology
Anesthesia
2fe0cb1f-d9a5-4cc3-9175-e15badf2596e
Which of the following drugs can cause malignant hypehermia?
Succinyl choline
Halothane
Lidocaine
All the above
3d
multi
Mepivacaine, Gallamine, Methoxy flurane, Ethyl chlonde etc also cause malignant hypehermia.
Pharmacology
null
7910881f-ab27-4122-aad9-b3ef4ce6c651
A typical febrile seizure is characterized by all Except
Male children are more prone
Occurs with sudden rise in temperature
Manifests with paial seizures
Phenobarbitone prevents fuher attacks
2c
multi
FEBRILE SEIZURES:Febrile seizures are defined as seizures which occurring during fever.Febrile seizures are the commonest cause of seizures in childhoodMost common age of presentation is 6 months to 5 yearsOccurs at the sudden rise of core temperature.Recurrence rate is 30-50%Types: typical and atypical febrile seizure...
Pediatrics
All India exam
d5abcaa3-6d11-4539-8f63-16ca46e68d30
Thiamine deficiency causes decreased energy production because?
It is required for the process of transamination
It is co-factor in oxidative reduction
It is co-enzyme for transketolase in pentose phosphate pathway
It is co-enzyme for pyruvate dehydrogenase
3d
single
null
Biochemistry
null
fc0cdccc-7c32-4920-ba95-743156fafea9
Erb's point is:
C4, C5
C5, C6
C6, C7
C7, C8, T1
1b
single
C5, C6
Anatomy
null
4b81253b-0d97-4cf8-9404-80a3bab8261e
CA-19-9 is seen in all except
Breast carcinoma
Ovarian carcinoma
Colonic carcinoma
Pancreatic carcinoma
0a
multi
(A) Breast carcinoma # CA19-9: CA19-9 is a monoclonal antibody generated against a colon carcinoma cell line to detect a monosialoganglioside found in patients with gastrointestinal adenocarcinoma.> It is found to be elevated in 21 to 42 percent of cases of gastric cancer, 20 to 40 percent of colon cancer, and 71 to 93...
Pathology
Misc.
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Treatment of Ca larynx in stage. T1MoNo is -
Radiotherapy
Surgery total laryngectomy
Laser therapy
Microlaryngoscopic surgery
0a
single
null
ENT
null
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The complex process of leukocyte movements through the blood vessels are all EXCEPT -
Rolling
Adhesion
Migration
Phagocytosis
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Phagocytosis
Pathology
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A 30-year old HIV positive patient presents with fever, dyspnoea and non-productive cough. Patient is cyanosed. His chest X-ray reveals bilateral, symmetrical interstitial infiltrates. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Tuberculosis
Cryptococcosis
Toxoplasmosis
Pneunocystis carinii pneumonia
3d
single
This HIV positive patient is showing clinical features and X-ray findings suggestive of pneumocystis carnii pneumonia. PCP infection occur in HIV positive individuals with CD4 count less than 200. It is an oppounistic fungal pulmonary pathogen that is an impoant cause of pneumonia in the immunocompromised host. Ref: Ha...
Medicine
null
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Most common cause of cholangitis -
Viral infection
CBD stone
Surgery
Amoebic infection
1b
single
Gall stones are the most common cause of obstruction in cholangitis. Other causes are benign & malignant strictures parasites instrumentation of the ducts and indwelling stents partially obstructed biliary enteric anastomosis Most common organisms cultured from bile in patients with cholongitis include Escherichia ...
Surgery
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In human corneal transplantation, the donor tissue is
Synthetic polymer
Donated human cadaver eyes
Donated eyes from live human beings
Monkey eyes
1b
single
B i.e. Donated human cadaver eyes Donor corneas are harvested from cadaveric donors within 6 hours after death Q (upto 12 hours after death in cold countries.) Corneal Transplantation (Grafting) /Keratoplasty General Indications To provide a clear visual axis and restore good vision (Optical Keratoplasty) To restore th...
Ophthalmology
null
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Which of the following condition is associated with normal anion gap metabolic acidosis?
Cholera
Starvation
Lactic acidosis
Ethylene glycol poisoning
0a
single
A normal anion gap metabolic acidosis is caused by the loss of bicarbonate with a reciprocal increase in chloride concentration. It is also known as hyperchloremic acidosis. It most commonly results from abnormal gastrointestinal or renal losses of HCO3-. Diarrhea is the most common cause of hyperchloremic metabolic ac...
Medicine
null
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A 25-year-old sexually active woman complains of purulent discharge and dysuria after having intercourse with a new paner. Most sensitive investigation for diagnosis:
Grams staining
Bacterial growth or culture on selective media
Wet mount
Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT)
0a
multi
Ans. d. Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) Most sensitive investigation for diagnosis in a 25 year old sexually active woman who complains of purulent discharge and dysuria after having intercourse with a new paner (sexually transmitted urethritis) is Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT). `Gonorrhea and chlamydia...
Skin
null
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A large for gestational age baby delivered at 40 weeks was observed to be lethargic. The Blood sugar was measured to be 35mg/dl. The management is __________
Foified Breast Milk
10% IV Dextrose
Oral Glucose Solution
Normal saline
1b
single
.A plasma glucose level of less than 30 mg/dL (1.65 mmol/L) in the first 24 hours of life and less than 45mg/dL (2.5 mmol/L) thereafter constitutes hypoglycemia in the newborn. Dextrose also has medical purposes, Because dextrose is a "simple" sugar, the body can quickly use it for energy. Simple sugars can raise blood...
Pediatrics
New born infants
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The following are realated to bromocriptine therapy except : (Irrelevant Question)
It is used to inhibit inappropriate lactation with secondary amenorrhea
It is specific in suppressing only the prolactin secretion
If pregnancy occurs there is increased incidence of multiple pregnancy
Its teratogenic effect on the fetus is inconclusive
2c
multi
Bromocriptine A synthetic ergot derivative and powerful dopamine agonist It supress prolactin while promoting the secretion of gonadotropins, hence induces menstruation, ovulation and promotes pregnancy. It also suppresses lactation USES Supression of lactation Cyclical mastalgia Anovulatory infeility Pituitary Microad...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
PCOD, hirsutism and galactorrhea
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Threshold level of herd immunity for Peussis is
80%
70%
90%
50%
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., 90% Advantage of herd immunity o It is not necessary to achieve 100% immunization to control a disease by providing herd immunity. o When a ceain percentage of population, is vaccinated, the spread of disease is effectively stopped. o This critical percentage is referred to as herd immunity threshold....
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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Sibutramine belongs to which group of drugs according to it's indication of use?
Antipsychotic
Antihypeensive
Anti-Obesity
Anti-Diabetic
2c
single
Sibutramine is a centrally acting anorectic drug which was used as anti obesity drug. The target site of action is ventromedial and lateral hypothalamic regions in the CNS. It functions as a serotonin and nor epinephrine reuptake inhibitor. It was withdrawn from US market in October 2010, due to an increased risk of no...
Pharmacology
null
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The term "Dementia precox" was coined by
Freud
Bleuler
Kraepelin
Schneider
2c
single
C i.e., Kraepelin Benedict Morel used term demence precoce (in french) for deteriorated patients whose illness began in adolescence. Emil Kraeplin translated it into dementia. PrecoxQ i.e. dementia = deteriorated cognitive process & precox = early onset Eugen Bleuler coined term schizophreniaQ Kahlbaum described catato...
Psychiatry
null
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True about rhinophyma:
Premalignant
Common in alcoholics
Acne rosacea
Fungal etiology
2c
multi
Rhinophyma is a slow-growing benign tumor which occurs due to hyperophy of the sebaceous glandsdeg of the tip of the nose.Seen in long standing cases of acne rosacea.Mostly affects men past middle age.Presents as a pink, lobulated mass over the nose.TreatmentParing down the bulk of the tumor with a sharp knife, or carb...
ENT
null
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Most common cause of neuropathic joint -
Leprosy
Tabes dorsalis
Diabetes
Nerve injury
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., DiabetesNeuropathic joint (Charcot's joint)o It is a progressive destructive arthritis associated with loss of pain sensationx, proprioception or both, in addition normal muscular reflexes that modulate joint movements are decreased.o Without these protective mechanisms, joints are subjected to repeat...
Orthopaedics
Neuropathic Joints
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Preferred material for femoro popliteal bypass-
Dacron
PTNE
Saphenous vein
Gortex
2c
single
null
Surgery
null
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Most appropriate treatment for acute paranychia
Paial nail removal
Nail removal
Lifting of eponychium
Incision and drainage
0a
single
.ACUTE PARONYCHIA * It is the most common hand infection. * It occurs in subcuticular area under the eponychium. * Minor injury to finger is the common cause. * Suppuration occurs very rapidly. * It tracks around the skin margin and spreads under the nail causing hang nail or floating nail. * Organisms are Staphylococc...
Surgery
Urology
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Larval form of which parasite resides in muscle -
Taenia saginata
Echinococcus
Trichuris
All of the above
3d
multi
Larval form of trichuris ,taenia saginata,echinococcus resides in muscle
Microbiology
parasitology
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Foci of granulomatous inflammation show all of the following except?
Eosinophils
Epithelioid cells
Fibrosis
Lymphocytes
0a
multi
Ans- (a) EosinophilsRef: Robbiris pathology 9th ed. /97* A special form of chronic inflammation is seen in response to tissue invasion by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.* Macrophages and multinucleated giant cells accumulate about the organisms, and fibrous tissue form about these small focal lesions or tubercles.* This co...
Pathology
Cellular Pathology
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Triple negative breast cancer- What is true -
It has good prognosis
There are no receptors postitve for ER, PR and HER2 NEU
It is a cancer that cannot be diagnosed by triple assessment
Three Radiologic investigations ic CT scan, MRI and USG are needed for diagnosis
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., There are no receptors postitve for ER, PR and HER2 NEU o Triple-negative breast cancer refers to any breast cancer that does not express the genes for estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR) or Her2/neu. This makes it more difficult to treat since most chemotherapies target one of the thre...
Surgery
Breast Cancer - Prognosis and Follow-Up
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Single skin lesion is seen in which type of leprosy -
LL
TT
BL
BT
1b
single
null
Microbiology
null
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A 67 year old lady is brought in by her 6 children saying that she has gone senile. Six months after her husband's death she has become more religious, spiritual and gives lots of money in donation. She is occupied in too many activities and sleeps less. She now believes that she has a goal to change the society. She d...
Depression
Schizophrenia
Mania
Impulse control disorder
2c
single
Kindly don't get confused with the fact that the symptoms are following husband's death. Even negative life events can precipitate manic episode. This patient has increased religiosity, overspending, increased activity levels, decreased sleep, new interests and goals and lack of insight. All these symptoms are suggesti...
Psychiatry
Mood Disorders
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A 14 year old boy having lost his father a year ago, is caught shoplifting. The boy will be sent to -
An orphanage
An anganwari
A prison
A remand home
3d
single
parks textbook of preventive and social medicine 23rd edition * in remand homes ,the child is placed under the care of doctors,psychiatrists and other trained personnel.every effos is made to improve mental and physical well beiing of the child .elementary schooling is given,various as and crafts are taught,gaames are ...
Social & Preventive Medicine
obstetrics,pediatrics and geriatrics
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The most important regulator of serum 1,25 (OH)2 vitamin D concentration is:
Serum calcium
Serum magnesium
Serum 25 (OH) vitamin D
Parathyroid hormone
3d
single
A major function of parathyroid hormone is to act as a trophic hormone to regulate the rate of formation of 1,25(OH)2 vitamin D. The mechanism by which parathyroid hormone exerts this effect may be secondary to its effects on phos­phorus metabolism. Other hormones, including prolactin and estrogen, also may playa role ...
Unknown
null
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Which of the following tendons passes below the sustenticulum Tali -
Tibialis Anterior
Tibialis Posterior
Flexor digitorum longus
Flexor hallucis longus
3d
multi
Tendon of flexor hallucis longus passes below sustenticulum tali.
Anatomy
null
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Hypercalcemia is NOT seen in -
Primary hyperparathyroidism
Tumour lysis syndrome
Multiple sclerosis
Sarcoidosis
1b
single
tumor lysis syndrome is characterized by hyperuricemia, hyperkalemia, hyper phosphate moa, and hypocalcemia .caused by destruction of large number of rapidly proliferating neoplastic cells.acidosis may develop.acute renal failure occur frequently. Hyperuricemia may be present at time of chemotherapy. The finding of uri...
Medicine
Endocrinology
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The most common aspect in gold inlay and amalgam cavity design is
Axiopulpal bevel
Gingival bevel
Occlusal bevel
Axiofacial bevel
1b
single
The gingival bevel removes the unsupported enamel and compensates for casting shrinkage. It is a feature of resistance form. Reverse bevel is given in inlay for lap sliding fit. It locks the restoration and prevents proximal displacement.
Dental
null
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Atracurium is excreted by
Renal excretion
Hepatic elimination
Nonenzymatic degradation
All of the above
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Nonenzymatic degradation The unique feature of atracurium is inactivation in plasma by spontaneous nonenzymatic degradation (Hofmann elimination) in addition to that by alkaline ester hydrolysis. Consequently its duration of action is not altered in patients with hepatic / renal insufficiency or hypod...
Anaesthesia
null
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Which water soluble vitamin is synthesized in our body -
Niacin
Folic acid
Cobalamine
Pyridoxine
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Niacin o This question is confusing one (Read text below)o Niacin (Vitamin B3) is synthesized from tryptophan inside the bodo Some vitamins are also formed by bacterial activity in coloni) Vitamin Kii) Vitamin B12Thiamin (Vitamin Bl)iv) Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)v) Biotin (Vitamin B7)o Thus, options a, b...
Biochemistry
Vitamins
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Vision 2020-Right to sight by WHO targets all except: September 2009
Cataract
Trachoma
Epidemic conjunctivitis
Onchocerciasis
2c
multi
Ans. C: Epidemic conjunctivitis VISION 2020 is the global initiative for the elimination of avoidable blindness, launched in 1999, jointly by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) with an international membership of NGOs, professional associations, eye c...
Ophthalmology
null
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Ceruloderma is characterised by-
Excess melanin in dermis , pigmentation not accentuated under Wood's lamp
Excess melanin in basal and suprabasal layers, pigmentation accentuated under Wood's lamp
Increased epidermal and dermal melanin
Excess melanin in basal and suprabasal layers, pigmentation not accentuated under Wood's lamp
0a
single
Ceruloderma- Due to defect in migration of melanocyte. Melanocyte derived from neural crest and migrate to stratum basale (epidermis) Defect in migration of melanocytes due to which they remain in dermis Eg. Of Ceruloderma - 1. Mongolian spot 2. Nevus of OTA3. Nevus of ITO Clinical features - Dermis- Blue lesion - Don'...
Dental
Hyper Pigmented Disorders
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The mechanism of action of Enteropathogenic E.coli is -
Adherance to enterocytes
Stimulates adenyl cyclase
Produces secretory diarrohea
None of the above
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Adherance to enterocytes . EPEC adheres to the mucosa of upper small intestine and causes disruption of the brush border microvilli. The name enteroadherent E. coli has been proposed for these strains, which can be indentified by their adhesion to HEP-2 cells.
Microbiology
null
2126dc93-f76a-46de-9b4f-bc5c6e3f515f
Which of the following endocrine tumors is most commonly seen in MEN I
Insulinoma
Gastrinoma
Glucagonoma
Somatostatinoma
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Gastrinoma
Medicine
null
c2df8d48-cc49-417f-bf2a-6ae3ee95edfe
Most common cause of breech presentation:
Contrcted pelvis
Hydramnios
Prematurity
Oligohydramnios
2c
single
Prematurity
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
2840b848-af54-41b2-8c26-1c877024490c
All of the following are therapeutic uses of penicillin G, except
Bacterial meningitis
Rickettsial infection
Syphilis
Anthrax
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Rickettsial infection Penicillin G is the DOC for 1. Meningococcal meningitis 7. Leptospira 2. Bacillus anthracis (anthrax) 8. Actinomyces israelii (Actinomycosis) 3. Clostridium perfringens (gas gangrene) 9. Borrel i a burgdorferi (Lyme disease) 4. Clostridium tetani (tetanus) 10. Enterococci 5. Cory...
Pharmacology
null
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A patient was on treatment with penicillin. He developed pallor but there was no shoness of breath, uicaria or wheezing. On investigation, antibodies against penicillin were found in his blood. What is the type of hypersensitivity reaction that most likely occurred in this patient?
Type I hypersensitivity
Type II hypersensitivity
Type III hypersensitivity
Type IV hypersensitivity
1b
multi
Ans. b. Type II hypersensitivity
Medicine
null
21917de2-a170-4613-87cb-b78a6cd5d735
Hynes pharyngoplasty is used to improve a child's ?
Appearance
Teething
Speech
Feeding
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Speech
Surgery
null
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In HSP gross hematurea is seen in what % of children?
5 - 10%
10 - 20%
20 - 30%
30 - 40%
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., 20 - 30% Henoch-schonlein_purpura (HSP) Small vessel vasculitis Purpuric rash Ahritis Abdominal pain Glomerulonephritis Gross hematuria is seen in 20-30% of cases
Pediatrics
null
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Features of Horner's syndrome include all of the following except-
Miosis
Ptosis
Anhydrosis
Exopthalmos
3d
multi
There is enophthalmos (not exophthalmos).
Ophthalmology
null
167501c1-7b49-4744-a5b6-7358acae4efe
Ferritin biosynthesis is regulated by serum level of ?
Ceruloplasmin
Hepcidin
Iron
Transferrin
2c
single
Ans. is `c' i.e., Iron"The level of iron in plasma is sensed by specific iron regulatory proteins which control the rate offerritin synthesis and to maintain homeostasis" - Human physiologyHepicidin regulates absorption of iron. But, it is also according to the serum iron level. If serum iron is deficiem, hepacidin lev...
Physiology
null
30fd59d4-aeb3-428c-b70c-af7a79ab49bd
The standard normal distribution
Is skewed to the left
Has variance = 1.0
Has standard deviation = 0.0
Has mean = 1.0
1b
single
Normal Distribution: Is also known as ‘Gaussian distribution’ or ‘Standard distribution’ Type of distribution: Is the distribution of values of a quantitative variable such that they are symmetric with respect to a middle value with same mean, median and mode, and then the frequencies taper off rapidly and symmetrical...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
96770f3d-307b-4ae3-a93e-1e1e02e3fa5c
Spanish windlass is practiced in Spain as a method of execution, it is a type of
Bansdola
Mugging
Garrotting
Hanging
2c
single
In Spanish Windlass, an iron collar is tightened by a screw for strangulation. It is an example of garrotting where the victim&;s throat may be grasped or a ligature is thrown over the neck & quickly tightened by twisting it with a lever, which result in sudden loss of consciousness & collapse Reff: The synopsis of for...
Forensic Medicine
Asphyxia
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Most common site for peripheral aneurysm is:
Popliteal
Profunda femoral
Femoral
External iliac
0a
single
Ans: A (Popliteal) Ref: Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease, 8th edition & Harrison online Chapter 249.Explanation:"Popliteal artery aneurysms are the most common peripheral artery aneurysms".Popliteal Artery AneurysmPopliteal artery aneurysms are the most common peripheral artery aneurysms.Approximately 50% are bilate...
Pathology
Aneurysms and Dissections