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Allen's test is used to diagnose:
Thoracic outlet syndrome
Palmar arch insufficiency
Superior vena cava syndrome
Coarctation of aorta
1b
multi
Ref: Bailey and One's Short Practice of Surgery 25th EditionExplanation:Allen's testIt is a test for the patency of the radial artery after insertion of an indwelling monitoring catheter. The patient's hand is formed into a fist *nd the ulnar artery is compressedcompression continues while the fist is opened.If blood p...
Surgery
Orthopedics
5a3d546b-b468-49f2-b715-c418b7b78938
Which is denatured collagen in humans?
Gelatin
Homocollagen
Tropocollagen
None
0a
multi
heat denatured collagen is gelatin . REFERENCE; DM VASUDEVAN TEXTBOOK SEVENTH EDITION ; Page no;39
Biochemistry
Structure and function of protein
46506475-1e8b-44b8-ad8e-07921a210434
Isoform of LDH in skeletal muscles ?
LDH-1
LDH-2
LDH-3
LDH-4
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., LDH-4
Biochemistry
null
88619abc-fa4a-4713-b9ac-aaab17fb29fe
False statement about lateral medullary syndrome?
5,7,nerve lesions
I/L pain ,temperature loss of body
I/L pain temperature loss of face
10 nerve palsy
1b
multi
Lateral medullary syndrome also known as Wallenberg syndrome. Lateral medullary ischemia d/o ipsilateral veebral aery (in most cases) or PICA(in few cases) I/L Horner's + I/L sensory alternation of pain and temp on face (V nerve nucleus involvement) I/L Cerebellar ataxia (involvement of inferior cerebellar peduncle) C/...
Anatomy
Brainstem lesions and blood supply of CNS
85173cd6-0839-427a-954c-00d3a84e57f5
Rate limiting step in cholesterol synthesis is:
HMG CoA synthetase
HMG CoA reductase
Thiokinase
Mevalonate kinase
1b
multi
HMG CoA reductase
Biochemistry
null
af750bd3-a41a-4a04-a9f2-d2d3af291207
Reinke's crystals are seen in?
Leydig cells
Sertoli cells
Curschmann spirals
Creola bodies
0a
single
Ans. (a) Leydig cellsRef: Bailey & Love 26th ed. /1341Rectangular, crystal-like inclusions, composed of protein, with pointed or rounded ends in the interstitial cells of the testis (Leydig cells) and hilus cells in the ovary. Inside the Leydig cells of human males can be found Reinkes crystals. The purpose of these cr...
Surgery
Anatomy & Physiology (Testis & Scrotum)
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Dystrophic calcification is seen in ?
Milk alkali syndrome
Atheromatous plaque
Hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin A intoxication
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Atheromatous plaqueDystrophic calcification o When pathological calcification takes place in dead, dying or degenerated tissue, it is called dystrophic calcification. o Calcium metabolism is not altered and serum calcium level is normal.Dystrophic calcification in dead tissues1.In caseous necrosis of ...
Pathology
null
689b829a-e507-45fe-8784-db90ba50a3ae
A 55-year-old woman present due to recent onset of chest pain and dyspnea. Six weeks prior, patient suffered MI. On physical examination, friction rub over 5th intercostal space in midclavicular line along with elevated JVP. What is the most likely cause of this presentation?
Cardiac rupture syndrome
Thromboembolism
Dressler syndrome
Ventricular aneurysm
2c
single
Dressler syndrome is an autoimmune phenomenon that result in fibrinous pericarditis. Fibrinous pericarditis is both an early and late complication of MI. The delayed pericarditis typically develops 2-10 weeks post MI and present clinically as chest pain and pericardial friction rub. It is generally treated with aspirin...
Pathology
Myocardial Infarction
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What is the pressure at which oxygen is stored ?
75 psi
1600 psi
760 psi
2200 psi
3d
single
Oxygen is stored at a pressure of 1900psi
Anaesthesia
Anaesthetic equipments
25e3f0f1-cfb6-40be-bc4b-b80174a33f81
Which of the following is false about varicocele
Most common in left testis
Causes infertility
Treated by palomo procedure
Present in old age patients
3d
multi
It is common in young males. Bag of worms consistency e is present on examination It has high recurrence rate.
Surgery
null
fa772049-7274-4a11-a27a-4c1d3bb864c7
Testicular Feminization syndrome is characterised by all except
Absent uterus
Primary amenorrhea
Normal breast
Barr body present
3d
multi
Karyotype in testicular feminization syndrome is 46 XY. Barr body is therfore absent.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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The Periapical lesion that would most likely contain bacteria within the lesion is
Periapical abscess
Periapical cyst
Periapical granuloma
Condensing osteitis
0a
single
null
Dental
null
1f45779a-010a-4ecb-a284-532a3aab3ae9
Facial nerve exits the skull through
Stylomastoid foramen
Internal acoustic meatus
Foramen Lacerum
Foramen Rotundum
0a
single
Facial nerve enters the temporal bone through - Internal acoustic meatus Facial nerve exits the skull through - Stylomastoid foramen. Ref: PL Dhingra, Diseases of Ear, Nose & Throat, 7th edition, pg no. 99
ENT
Oral cavity & Oesophagus
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A child presenting with clinical features of an endocrine abnormality showed epiphyseal dysgenesis in imaging studies. Epiphyseal dysgenesis is a pathognomonic feature of:
Hypoparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Hypehyroidism
2c
single
Epiphyseal dysgenesis is radiological finding of hypothyroidism which is characterized by centers of ossification, especially of the hip, may show multiple small centers or a single stippled, porous, or fragmented center. Other radiological findings of hypothyroidism: Delayed bone age Cardiomegaly Thyrotrophic hyperpla...
Pediatrics
null
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All of the following statement regarding stones in the submandibular gland are true except: March 2008
80% of stones occur in the submandibular gland
Majority of submandibular stones are radio-lucent
Stones are the most common cause of obstruction within the submandibular gland
Patient presents with acute swelling in the region of the submandibular gland
1b
multi
Ans. B: Majority of submandibular stones are radio-lucent
Surgery
null
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A 90-year-old woman with mild diabetes and Alzheimer's disease die in her sleep. At autopsy, hepatocytes are noted to contain golden cytoplasmic granules that do not stain with Prussian blue. Which of the following best accounts for pigment accumulation in the liver of this patient?
Advanced age
Alzheimer disease
Congestive hea failure
Diabetic ketoacidosis
0a
single
The answer is A: Advanced age. Substances that cannot be metabolized accumulate in cells. Examples include:- (1) endogenous substrates that are not processed because a key enzyme is missing (lysosomal storage diseases) (2) insoluble endogenous pigments (lipofuscin and melanin) (3) exogenous paiculates (silica and carbo...
Pathology
Pigmentation
a1f9efa9-99e6-46ff-ad88-35ea7697cc17
Iliac crest graft should ideally be taken from
Lateral aspect
Medial aspect
Posterosuperior aspect
Antero inferior aspect
1b
multi
null
Dental
null
9d0863a9-3345-43fc-836f-c014dd9d096a
The lymphatic drainage from the tip of tongue first passes to:
Submental nodes
Supra clavicular nodes
Sub mandibular nodes
Superior deep cervical nodes
0a
single
null
Anatomy
null
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The following statements are related to clear cell carcinoma of the vagina except :
Common to those whose mothers were given diethylstilbestrol during early pregnancy
Vaginal adenosis may progress to this conditions
The middle one-third is the commonest site
May be multicentric and may involve even the cervix as well
2c
multi
clear cell adenocarcinoma of vagina: Found in adolescent girls who have a history of intrauterine exposure to diethylstilbestrol Incidence following DES exposure is 1:1000 may develop vaginal adenosis lesion usually involves upper third of anterior vaginal wall and cervix may be involved Treatment: radical hysterectomy...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Gynaecological oncology
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A 55 years old smoking presents with history of five episodes of macroscopic hematuria each lasting for about 4-5 days in the past five years. Which of the following investigations should be performed to evaluate the suspected diagnosis?
Urine microscopy and cytology
X-ray KUB
Ultrasound KUB
DTPA scan
0a
single
Ans. (a) Urine microscopy and cytologyRef: Smith 17th Edition, Pages 308-315Diagnosis of Urinary bladder carcinoma:* Cystoscopy and transurethral resection is the IOC for obvious lesions.* Urinary cytology is the IOC for carcinoma in situ.* Cytological examination of exfoliated cells from tumor is useful in detecting c...
Surgery
Urethra & Penis
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Right shift of oxygen dissociation curve is caused by?
Hypothermia
Hypoxia
Alkalosis
HbF
1b
single
Ans. is `b' i.e., Hypoxia
Physiology
null
75f686b2-0de1-4692-b43e-e4369a67efec
The most common manifestation of congenital toxoplasmosis
Deafness
Chorioretinitis
Hepatosplenomegaly
Thrombocytopenia
1b
single
*Congenital toxoplasmosis is caused by toxoplasma gondi .The transmissibility increases but the risk of feral disease decreases with advancing pregnancy * The classical triad of toxoplasmosis includes intracranial calcification, hydrocephalus and chorioretinitis. Diagnosis is confirmed by demonstrating IgM in serum of ...
Pediatrics
Infectious disease
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The diagnostic procedure not done in case of ph eochromoc ytoma.
CT scan
MRI
FNAC
MIBG scan
2c
single
FNAC "Percutaneous fine-needle aspiration of chromallin tumors is contraindicated; indeed, pheochronwcytoma should be considered before adrenal lesions are aspirated." -Harrison "Catastrophic hypeensive crisis and fatal cardiac arrhythmias can occur spontaneously or may be triggered by intravenous contrast dye or gluca...
Pathology
null
c5dda503-75dc-43b5-bc1e-d9e3e5e5661d
Which of the following necrosis occurs characteristically in brain infarcts?
Caseous necrosis
Fibrinoid necrosis
Coagulative necrosis
Liquefactive necrosis
3d
multi
CNS parenchymal infarcts organize an influx of macrophages into the area of necrosis. The macrophages ingest the lipid-rich, necrotic parenchyma, ultimately conveing the area to a fluid-filled cavity (liquefactive necrosis). This process is usually complete by about 6 months after the development of the infarct.
Pathology
All India exam
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In deltoid paralysis, which nerve is involved :
Circumflex N
Musculocutaneous N
Axillary N
Radial N
2c
single
C. i.e. Axillary nerve
Anatomy
null
3733b529-ec93-41c9-8863-2d47450783b2
A 41 year old woman presented with a history of aches and pains all over the body and generalized weakness for four years. She cannot sleep because of the illness and has lost her appetite as well. She has a lack of interest in work and doesn't like to meet friends and relatives. She denies feelings of sadness. Her mos...
Somatoform pain disorder
Major depression
Somatization disorder
Dissociative
1b
multi
This is a case of somatized (masked) depression which is a form of major depression in which the depressed patients may present their distress as somatic symptoms, e.g. chronic pain, anorexia (loss of appetite), insomnia (cannot sleep), paresthesia, atypical facial pain, and generalized weakness. Depressive mood is not...
Psychiatry
null
5ff554e7-d44b-4733-a082-a11222f0b3c8
'Tentative cuts' are seen with
Homicide
Suicide
Culpicide
Fabricated wounds
1b
single
Ans. b (Suicide) (Ref. FMT by N. Reddy 5th/pg.93)TENTATIVE (preliminary cuts) CUTS# Hesitation cuts derive their name from the hesitation with which these incisions are made by a person intending to commit suicide by a cutting instrument.# He or she usually makes preliminary cuts before gathering sufficient courage to ...
Forensic Medicine
Injuries by Sharp Force
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Which of the following is FALSE about SOMATIZATION Syndrome -
Involves 2 sexual disturbance Symptoms
Two GI symptoms
Four pain symptoms
Multiple recurrent symptoms
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Involves 2 sexual disturbance Symptomso For diagnostic criteria at least 1 sexual symptom should be there (not two),o All other diagnostic criteria (other three options) are true.Somatization disordero The essential features of somatization disorder are multiple recurrent somatic symptoms of long dura...
Psychiatry
Somatic Symptom Disorder
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Coagulation defect associated with increased coagulation are seen in
Increased protein C
Increased protein S
Increased anti thrombin 3
Protein C resistance
3d
single
Ref Harrison 16/e p1491 ,9/e p123 Protein C and protein S are two vitamin K-dependent proteins that act in a complex to proteolytically inacti- vate cofactors Va and VIIIa. Protein C activation by thrombomodulin was described earlier; protein S is a cofactor for protein C activity Resistance to activated protein C due ...
Anatomy
General anatomy
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Patient with leprosy, smear sample taken show 10 - 100 bacilli in one field. Bacterial index is ?
1+
2+
3+
4+
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., 4+ Bacteriological Index For Leprosy It is a rough index expressing probable number of acid fast bacilli for standardized microscopic field in skin smear. It is indicative of the load of bacteria at the site from which smear is taken. It does not differentiate between live and dead bacilli. It is not ...
Skin
null
3cddd21f-6b6b-4b9a-935b-7dc0e19b0cdb
Enteroviruses are associated with all of the following, EXCEPT:
Aseptic Meningitis
Pleurodynia
Herpangina
Hemorrhagic fever
3d
multi
Acute hemorrhagic fever is not caused by the enteroviruses. It usually causes non specific febrile illness, hand foot mouth disease, Herpangina, coryza, conjunctivitis, pericarditis, myocarditis, gastrointestinal symptoms and neurological symptoms. Ref: Kliegman, Behrman, Jenson, Stanton (2008), "Nelson Textbook of Ped...
Microbiology
null
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The commonest type of Pemphigus is
Pemphigus vulgaris
Pemphigus foliaceous
Pemphigus erythematous
Pemphigus vegetans
0a
single
Pemphigus vulgaris is the most common form of pemphigus and occurs when antibodies attack Desmoglein 3. Usually begins with painful blisters in your mouth and then on the skin or genital mucous membranes. Ref Harrison20th edition pg 1334
Dental
Vestibulobullous disorders
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Under-running may involve:
Crush injury abdomen
Run over injury
Decapitation
Chest injury
2c
single
Under-running/ tail gating Tail-gating occasionally occurs with cars driving into the back of large trucks. In such case, the windscreen and front of the passenger compament are smashed with severe injuries to the head and in some cases decapitation of the occupants of the front seat. Also seen where the motorcyclist d...
Forensic Medicine
Regional injuries
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The following branches originate directly from the subclavian artery, except
Vertebral
Thyro-cervical trunk
Internal Thoracic
Supra scapular
3d
multi
null
Anatomy
null
35daf664-ac5d-43c9-a209-1220364ea9c5
The highest quantity of lipid and lowest concentration of protein are found in
Chylomicrons
Very low density lipoproteins
Low density lipoproteins
High density lipoproteins
0a
single
null
Biochemistry
null
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A young tourist presents with a skin lesion after being to Rajastan. He presents with an erythematous lesion on the cheek with central crusting. What is the likely dermatological condition?
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosis
Lupus vulgaris
Chilblains
0a
single
A typical lesion of Acute Cutaneous Leishmaniasis is papule at the site of the sand fly bite which enlarges and breaks down in the centre. The ulcer usually has a rolled border. When the lesion heals in a year's time it leaves a distinctive depressed hyper pigmented scar. The typical sites are cheeks and arms (exposed ...
Skin
null
7b922ffe-7372-43b3-bd2d-2923c09944c0
Which of the following association is true regarding facial nerve palsy in temporal bone fractures?
Common with Longitudinal fractures
Common with Transverse Fracture
Always associated with CSF Otorrhea
Facial nerve injury is always complete
1b
multi
Longitudinal fractures of Temporal bone are more common than transverse fracture but, facial nerve injury is most commonly associated with Transverse fracture of the temporal bone.
ENT
null
4dcabed9-630e-40ca-8b8e-309f2ac4bd4b
A 1-year-old female infant has failure to thrive, poor neurologic development, and poor motor function. Physical examination shows a "cherry red" spot on the macula of the retina. The infant's muscle tone is poor. Both parents and a brother and sister are healthy, with no apparent abnormalities. One brother with a simi...
Mitochondrial enzyme
Lysosomal enzyme
Cell surface receptor protein
Structural protein
1b
multi
The findings listed suggest a severe inherited neurologic disease, and the pattern of inheritance (e.g., normal parents, an affected sibling) is consistent with an autosomal recessive disorder. This inheritance pattern and the cherry red spot in the retina are characteristic of Tay-Sachs disease, caused by mutations in...
Pathology
Genetics
e72c5519-e944-45ce-8787-08de7bd530af
In prolactinoma most common symptom other than galactorrea is?
Bitemporal hemianopia
Amennorhea
Thyroid dysfuntion
Headache
1b
single
Pituitary tumors 1.Eosinophil (Acidophil) adenomas: Tumour is usually small. Rarely it causes compressive features. It secretes excess growth hormone causing acromegaly in adults and gigantism in children. 2. Chromophobe adenomas are common in females and in the age group--20-50 years. Initially, it is intrasellar and ...
Surgery
Trauma
9e55d3c7-3554-4e70-9601-f53aee558d22
Lens develops from.
Neuroectoderm
Surface ectoderm
Mesoderm
Neural crest
1b
single
Ans. (b) Surface ectodermSurface EctodermNeural EctodermMesodermNeural Crest* Conjunctival Epithelium* Corneal Epithelium* Lacrimal gland* Tarsal gland* Lens* Smooth muscle of Iris* Iris Epithelium* Ciliary Epithelium* Retina & its pigment epithelium* Optic nerve fibre* Part of vitrous* EOM* Sclera* Iris* Vascular endo...
Ophthalmology
Miscellaneous (Lens)
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The lower lip gets its sensory supply through the:
Buccal branch of the facial nerve
Buccal branch of the mandibular nerve
Mandibular branch of the facial nerve
Mental nerve
3d
single
null
Anatomy
null
aa333fc7-f40d-4b10-ad73-83ec9bf1f4ed
Rough, poorly polished areas of pontics may cause
Halitosis
Discomfort
Chronic inflammation of the ridge tissue
All of the above
3d
multi
null
Dental
null
9275fad7-2ffd-4508-b94f-c25531ffffb6
Manoeuvre carried out for diagnosing medial meniscus injury is: March 2010, March 2013 (c, d)
McMurray's test
Lachmann's test
Valgus stress test
Varus stress test
0a
single
Ans. A: McMurray's Test McMurray's test is performed for meniscus injury For medial meniscus: Patient lying flat (non-weight bearing), the knee is completely flexed. The foot is rotated externally and the leg abducted. The joint is now slowly extended keeping the leg externally rotated and abducted. As the torn cailage...
Surgery
null
e347704c-605b-4aa7-a308-9251d308d188
A young boy came with dyspnea and was found to have a mediastinal mass. Which of the following is known to produce mediastinal lymphadenopathy?
Diffuse large B cell Lymphoma
B cell rich T cell lymphoma
Mediastinal rich B cell lymphoma
T cell Lymphoblastic ALL
3d
multi
mediastinal lymphadenopathy ,sternal tenderness and mediastinal mass are seen with ALL.
Pathology
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
3cdcb8a3-7240-430c-96f7-3838086bcb59
Only male are affected in
Scheie's syndrome
Hunter's syndrome
Hurler's syndrome
Gaucher's disease
1b
single
Hunter's syndrome belongs to Type II mucopolysaccharidoses in which mucopolysaccharides accumulate in the lysosomes causing disorganization of the cell structure & function.This syndrome is characterised by mild mental retardation;marked skeletal changes like thickening of the skull,marked deformity of sella tursica,br...
Pediatrics
Metabolic disorders
7e7393c1-0e7f-4473-916b-800944abe7ad
Adoptive immunity is by?
Infection
Injection of antibodies
Injection of lymphocytes
Immunization
2c
single
Aadoptive immunity: a special type of immunisation is the injection of immunologically competent lymphocytes. - instead of whole lymphocytes, an extract of immunologically competent lymphocytes, known as the transfer factor can be used. Reference: Anathanarayan & paniker's 9th edition, pg no:84 <\p>
Microbiology
Immunology
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A 41 y/o male presents with complaints of inability to achieve proper erections during sexual intercourse. He repos that there were no abnormalities till last month, when on one occasion he tried having sex with wife while he was drunk. He was not able to achieve a proper erection at that time and since than, on four o...
Anxiety
Diabetes
Alcohol
Hypeension
0a
single
History of sudden onset, normal morning erections and normal erection during masturbation is suggestive of Psychogenic Erectile dysfunction. The cause is usually performance anxiety. To differentiate between psychogenic and organic erectile dysfunction best test is ask for nocturnal / early morning erections as patient...
Psychiatry
Sexual Disorders
feb7f7b3-2c62-43ec-b544-d585f93d48d9
All of the following can cause hypersecretion of prolactin, except?
Prolactinoma
Haloperidol
Hypothyroidism
Cabergoline
3d
multi
The function of dopamine is to supress the prolactin secretion. Prolactin agonists reduce secretion of prolactin and antagonists increase the secretion of prolactin. Cabergoline is a long acting dopamine agonist. The drug suppresses prolactin secretion. Used to treat prolactinoma. All others can cause increased secreti...
Medicine
null
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A 10 years boy presented with sensory neural deafness not benefited with hearing aid, Next treatment is
Cochlear implant
Fenestromy
Stapedectomy
Stapes fixation
0a
single
A. i.e. (Cochlear implant) (125- Maqbool 11th) (121- Dhingra 4th)COCHLEAR IMPLANT - is indicated in patients with bilateral severe sensorineural deafness who do not respond to amplified sound stimuli* Cochlear implants are more useful in post lingually deaf patients i.e. who lost their hearing after acquisition of lang...
ENT
Ear
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A 15-year-old boy complains of right-sided weakness and gait impairment. A CT scan shows a large, non-enhancing cyst in the posterior cranial fossa, with an enhancing tumor nodule in the left cerebellum. What is the most likely diagnosis?
An arachnoid cyst
A cystic astrocytoma
Rathke's cleft cyst
Glioblastoma multiforme
1b
single
Cystic astrocytoma's are neoplasms of the CNS. They usually consist of a large, non-enhancing cyst on the wall of which is an enhancing tumor nodule. They are most commonly found within the substance of the cerebellar hemispheres of children and young adults. A Rathke's cleft cyst is a remnant of the embryologic Rathke...
Surgery
Nervous System
0fd7b0d0-2ea2-4af1-932a-d36901f0c2cc
Ketamine produces ?
Emergence delirium
Pain on injection
Bronchoconstriction
Depression of cardiovascular system
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Emergence delirium Ketamine The primary site of action is in the coex and subcoical areas; not in the reticular activating system (site of action of barbiturates). It acts on NMDA receptors. Sho duration of action (10-15 minutes) is due to redistribution from brain and blood to other tissues of the bo...
Anaesthesia
null
f9272077-b4e0-4691-ade0-a5fa3bfccb06
Splenectomy is done to tide over the acute crises of uncontrollable:
ITP
TTP
HUS
All of the above
0a
multi
Indications of splenectomy in ITP: Failure of medical therapy Prolonged use of steroids with undesirable effects Most cases of first relapse Splenectomy provides a permanent response without subsequent need for steroids in 75-85% of patients. Laparoscopic splenectomy has become the gold standard for ITP patients. Respo...
Surgery
Spleen
90b3f354-77a5-487c-ad11-1698f2a7bbee
Osteoahritis not seen in ?
Ankle joints
Knee joints
Hip joints
I stmetacarpophalangeal joint
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Ankle joints OA affects ceain joints, yet spares others. Commonly affected joints include the cervical and lumbosacral spine, hip, knee, and first metatarsal phalangeal joint (MTP). In the hands, the distal and proximal interphalangeal joints and the base of the thumb are often affected. Usually spare...
Surgery
null
6ec7e218-c7ca-4232-836e-b7b0feddaefc
Compared with cow's milk, mother's milk has more-
Lactose
Vitamin D
Proteins
Fat
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Lactose Lactose (g) Cow's milk 4.4 Human milk 7.4 Proteins (g) 3.2 1.1 Fat (g) 4.1 3.4 Calcium (mg) 120 28 Iron (mg) 0.2 1.0 Water (g) 87 Energy (Kcal) 67 65
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
0946bf0a-8374-4bfc-a0d4-af39a888a610
Characteric finding in restrictive lung disease is:
Decreased FEV1
Increased TLC
Normal FEV1/VC
All
2c
multi
Ans. c (Normal FEV, /Vc). (Ref. Harrison, Principles of Medicine, 18th/1448)OBSTRUCTIVE PATTERNRESTRICTIVE PATTERN (Al 2005)EXTRAPARENCHYMAL PATTERN (INSPIRATORY DYSFUNCTION)Decreased expiratory flow rates (hallmark)Normal forced expiratory flow ratesExpiratory flow rates not affectedDecreased FEV1/VC (in fully establi...
Medicine
Respiratory
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Down beat nystagmus is seen in?
Arnold chiari malformation
Brain stem damage
Pontine hemorrhage
Labyrinthine damage
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Arnold chiari malformation Down-beat nystagmus are seen in cerebellar lesion and Arnold-chiary malformation
Ophthalmology
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Which of the following is not true for ZollingerEllison syndrome: September 2008
Recurrence after operation
Reduced BAO : MAO ratio
Gastrin producing tumour
Diarrhoea may be a presenting feature
1b
multi
Ans. B: Reduced BAO : MAO ratio Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES) is a rare condition characterized by peptic ulcers that are refractory to conventional medical therapy. Gastrin-producing tumors or gastrinomas cause excessive gastric acid secretion, leading to ulcers of the upper GI tract, as well as diarrhea and severe...
Surgery
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All are seen in Malignant hyperthermia except :
Bradycardia
Hyperkalemia
Metabolic acidosis
Hypertension
0a
multi
null
Unknown
null
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Edman's reagent is -
2-4 dinitrophenol
1 -fluoro-2, 4-dinitrobenzene
Phenyl-isocyanate
Cynogen bromide
2c
single
Ans. is 6c' i.e., Phenyl-isocyanateo Determination of amino acid sequence (sequence analysis) is performed by Edman degradation method on automatic mechines, called cyclic sequentors. Edman's reagent is phenyl-isothiocyanate, and forms a covalent bond to N- terminal of amino-acid. This can be identified.o Sanger's reag...
Biochemistry
Proteins and Amino Acids
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Farmer presents with the features of high fever, painful inguinal lymphadenopathy, vomiting and diarrhea and 'Ivpotension. Which stain will help in the diagnosis
Neisser stain
Wayson's stain
Albe's stain
McFadyean's stain
1b
single
Ans. b. Wayson's stain Farmer presents with the features of high fever, painful inguinal lymphadenopathy, vomiting and diarrhea and hypotension. This clinical picture is suggestive of Bubonic plague. Bubonic plague Bubonic plague symptoms can occur within two to six days of being infected by the bacteria Yersinia pesti...
Microbiology
null
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Area of Cornea indented in Goldman Applanation tonometer for measuring IOP
3.66mm
3.6mm
3.0mm
3.06mm
3d
single
Area of Cornea indented in Goldman Applanation  tonometer  for measuring IOP is 3.06mm.
Ophthalmology
null
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Not used in the treatment of Juvenile Larynegeal papillomatosis
INF α
INF β
Bevacizumab
Cedofovir
1b
single
null
ENT
null
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The commonest extradural spinal tumour is ?
Neurofibroma
Glioma
Meningioma
Metastasis
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Metastasis
Surgery
null
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Causes of acute flaccid paralysis -
Poliomyelitis
Tick paralysis
ADEM
All of the above
3d
multi
null
Medicine
null
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A 45 year old woman presents with a hard and mobile lump in the breast. Next investigation is -
FNAC
USG
Mammography
Excision biopsy
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., FNAC In any patient with a breast lump or other symptoms suggestive of carcinoma, diagnosis should be made by a combination of : 'Triple Assessment' : a. Clinical assessment b. Radiological imaging c. Tissue sampling for either cytological or histological examination. FNAC is more than often the first...
Surgery
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Primary Regulator for central chemoreceptor -
PaCO2
PCO2
H+
O2
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., H+ Central chemoreceptors o These receptors are located in a chemosensitive area on the ventral surface of the medulla near the exit of the ninth and tenth cranial nerves. The primary stimulus for the central chemoreceptors is an increase in the hydrogen ion concentration. Stimulation of central chemo...
Physiology
Regulation of Respiration
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The commonest cause of primary Amenorrhoea is:
Genital tuberculosis
Ovarian dysgenesis
Mullerian duct anomalies
Hypothyroidism
1b
single
Most common cause of Primary Amenorrhea = Gonadal dysgenesis/ovarian dysgenesis 2nd most common cause of Primary Amenorrhea = Mullerian agenesis (Mayer Rokitansky Kuster Hauser Syndrome)  “Mullerian agenesis is a relatively common cause of primary amenorrhea, more frequent than congenital androgen insensitivity and se...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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All the following types of hypersensitivity reactions can be demonstrated by skin test except ?
Type I
Type II
Type III
Type IV
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Type II Has been explained
Microbiology
null
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All of these hormones use cAMP as second messenger except:
Corticotropin
Dopamine
Glucagon
Vasopressin
3d
multi
Ans. (D) Vasopressin(Ref: Katzung 11/e p301, Gationg 22/e p41-43)Vasopressin acts via V1 and V2 receptors. V1 receptors use IP3 -DAG-Ca2+ pathway whereas V2 use cAMP as second messenger. All other drugs mentioned in the question act by cAMP pathway only. Thus, all of these use cAMP as second messenger, but if we need t...
Pharmacology
Endocrinology
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An elderly multigravida female presents in labor. She has multiple fibroids in lower uterine segment. Management is:
Vaginal delivery
Trial of labor
LSCS
Classical cesarean followed by hysterectomy
3d
single
Ans. is d, i.e. Classical cesarean section followed by hysterectomySince this female is multigravida with multiple fibroids in lower uterine segments - vaginal delivery is not possible as multiple fibroids are present in lower uterine segment. We will have to do cesarean - but LSCS is also not feasible due to fibroids ...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Operative Obs
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All post-operative patients must be supplemented with oxygen concentration of at least :
50-60%
40-45%
30-35%
20-25%
2c
multi
null
Surgery
null
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Microfalaria in Culex depicts what kind of Biological transmission?
Cyclo-developmental
Cyclo-propagative
Developmental
Propagative
0a
single
Microfalaria in culex is an example of cyclo-developmental transmission. In Culex mosquito, it undergoes only development. stages will change There is no multiplication taking place in it. TYPES OF BIOLOGICAL TRANSMISSION- Propogative transmission Cyclo-developmental Cyclo-propogative
Social & Preventive Medicine
Other Key Definitions & Concepts
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All extra-ocular muscles are supplied by the oculomotor nerve except
Superior rectus
Inferior oblique
Lateral rectus
Medial rectus
2c
multi
The superior oblique is supplied by the trochlear nerve The lateral rectus is supplied by abducent nerve The superior rectus, inferior rectus, medial rectus and inferior oblique are supplied by occulomotor nerve Ref BDC volume 3,sixth edition pg 208
Anatomy
Head and neck
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Which of the following chemical mediator of inflammation is an example of a C-X-C or alpha chemokine
Lipoxin LXA4
Interleukin IL8
Interleukin IL 6
Monocyte chemo attractant protein MPC1
1b
single
Ref Robbins 9/e p87 IL-8, also known as neutrophil chemotactic factor, has two primary functions. It induces chemotaxis in target cells, primarily neutrophils but also other granulocytes, causing them to migrate toward the site of infection. IL-8 also stimulates phagocytosis once they have arrived. IL-8 is also known t...
Anatomy
General anatomy
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Epidural anaesthesia is preferred over spinal anaesthesia because: September 2006
Prolonged duration of effect
Cheaper
Less incidence of intravascular injection
Less incidence of epidural hematoma
0a
single
Ans. A: Prolonged duration of effect Epidural anaesthesia, a form of regional anaesthesia involving injection of drugs through a catheter placed into the epidural space. The injection can cause both a loss of sensation (anaesthesia) and a loss of pain (analgesia), by blocking the transmission of signals through nerves ...
Anaesthesia
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Which of the following drugs cause relaxation of LES? 1. Nitrates 2. Histamine blockers 3. Morphine 4. Atropine 5. Calcium channel blockers
1,2 & 3
1,4 & 5
1,2 & 5
All
1b
multi
Factor causing relaxation of LES Factor increasing LES pressure Pharmacological agents:nitrates, anticholinergics, barbiturates, calcium channel blockers, caffeine, theophylline, diazepam, dopamine, prostaglandin E1 and E2 and meperidine Pepperdine Chocolate Coffee Alcohol Smoking Fat Antacids Cholinergics Domperidone ...
Surgery
null
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Plasma membrane is freely permeable to -
Glucose
Urea
Glycerol
Alcohol
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Alcoholo As the major middle portion of membrane (core of the membrane) is formed by hydrophobic region of phospholipids, this portion is impermeable to the usual water-soluble substances, such as ions, glucose and urea.o Conversely, fat-soluble substances, such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, and alcohol,...
Physiology
Nervous System
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Which of the following drugs is not useful in the management of Postpaum Hemorrhage(PPH)?
Mifepristone
Misoprostol
Oxytocin
Ergotamine
0a
single
Mifepristone is a progestin analogue and it blocks the effects of progesterone. It is used as a medical termination of pregnancy in the first trimester and as a post-coital contraceptive. While misoprostol, oxytocin and ergotamine are oxytocics and as uterine stimulants are used in the management of postpaum hemorrhage...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Which is not a alkylating agent?
Cyclophosphamide
Chlorambucil
5-FU
Melphalan
2c
single
5-FU is an metabolite
Pharmacology
All India exam
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100% Oxygen is not effective in: March 2005
Pulmonary edema
MI
Tetralogy of fallot
COPD
2c
multi
Ans. C: Tetralogy of fallot
Medicine
null
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The lymph nodes first involved in cancer of the skin of the scrotum are -
Superfical inguinal
External iliac
Para aortic
Gland of Cloquet
0a
single
• Squamous cell carcinoma of scrotumQ, most commonly resulted from exposure to environmental carcinogens including chimney soot, tars, paraffin and petroleum products. • Superficial inguinal lymph nodes are the first lymph nodes involved.  Risk Factors • Most cases results from poor hygiene and chronic inflammation. Di...
Surgery
null
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The primary therapy to prevent oesophageal varices is :
Surgical approaches
Sclerotherapy
TIPPS
Shunt operation
1b
single
The treatment of patients with varices that have never bled is usually referred to as prophylactic therapy (eg, prophylactic sclerotherapy or prophylactic propranolol). By convention, procedures performed on patients who have bled previously are referred to as therapeutic (eg, therapeutic shunts). Prophylactic therapy ...
Surgery
null
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The followng does not occur with asbestosis -
Methaemoglobinemia
Pneumoconiosis
Pleural mesothelioma
Pleural calcification
0a
single
Ref:Textbook of pathology (Harsh mohan) 6th edition,page no.492 Overexposure to asbestos is associated with 3 types of lesions: asbestosis, pleural disease and ceain tumours. A. ASBESTOSIS. The gross pulmonary fibrosis caused by asbestos exposure and histologic demonstration of asbestos bodies on asbestos fibres is ter...
Pathology
Respiratory system
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True about phobia are all, except: NIMHANS 08; NEET 13
Generalized anxiety
Avoiding paicular situation
Fear and anxiety of specific thing
Insight is present
0a
multi
Ans. Generalized anxiety
Forensic Medicine
null
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An adolescent is brought to the emergency depament following an episode of myoclonic jerks at morning after waking up. His consciousness was not impaired. His EEG shows generalized 3-4 Hz spike and slow wave complexes. Most probable diagnosis is?
Generalized tonic clonic seizure
Absent seizure
Temporal lobe epilepsy
Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
3d
single
Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy is a subtype of idiopathic generalized epilepsy with onset usually between 8 and 20 years of age. Myoclonic jerks, especially in the morning, are of variable intensity ranging from simple twitching ("flying saucer syndrome") to falls; consciousness is not impaired in it. It is precipitated b...
Pediatrics
null
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Thiopentone is not used in?
Induction of anesthesia
Medically induced coma
As truth serum
As antidepressant
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., As antidepressant
Anaesthesia
null
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True about tracheal bifurcation -
At lower border of T4
At lower border of T4 Tracheal ring has hoop-shaped process
Called Carina
All of the above
3d
multi
Trachea The trachea is 10-15 cm long tube formed by C-Shaped hyaline cartilaginous rings and fibromuscular membrane. It extends from the lower border of cricoid cartilage (at C6 level) to lower border of T4 or upper border of T5 vertebra (T4-T5 disc space) where it bifurcates. Its external diameter is about 2 cm in ma...
Anatomy
null
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Autopsy of lung of an old man shows that the bronchi are lined by stratified squamous epithelium. What is this change
Metaplasia
Dysplasia
Hyperplasia
Hypertrophy
0a
single
null
Medicine
null
3607051a-f54b-4f28-b274-657ac23afdc4
How does hyperammonemia inhibit TCA cycle?
By depleting alpha ketoglutarate
By depleting oxaloacetate
By increasing concentration of alpha ketoglutarate
By increasing concentration of oxaloacetate.
0a
single
Build up of cummonemia which occurs in urea cycle disorder or advanced liver disease, inhibits TCA cycle by depleting alpha ketoglutarate.
Biochemistry
null
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True regarding neoplasms of the ovary are:a) Stromal invasion is commonly present in ovarian tumours of borderline malignancyb) Lymphocytic infiltration is characteristic to dysgerminomac) Presence of ascites and pleural effusion in Brenner tumour indicates poor prognosisd) Endometrioid carcinoma of the ovary may coexi...
c
d
bd
ac
2c
multi
null
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Genital ulcer is/are caused by – a) HPVb) HSVc) HIVd) Treponema pallidum
c
d
ab
bd
3d
multi
null
Dental
null
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The most common cause of painful pericarditis is
Viral
Tuberculous
Uraemic
All of these
0a
multi
The cause of pericarditis is believed to be most often due to a viral infection. Other causes include bacterial infections such as tuberculosis, uremic pericarditis, following a hea attack, cancer, autoimmune disorders, and chest trauma Ref: guyton and hall textbook of medical physiology 12 edition
Physiology
G.I.T
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Most common site of ectopic salivary gland is?
Cheek
Palate
Angle of mandible
Tongue
2c
single
Ans is 'c' i.e. Angle of mandible * An accessory salivary gland is ectopic salivary gland tissue with a salivary gland duct system. The most common location of accessory salivary gland tissue is an extra major salivary gland in front of the parotid gland.* Salivary gland heterotopia is where salivary gland acini cells ...
Pathology
Head & Neck
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All of the following are reducing sugars except
Glucose
Lactose
Maltose
Sucrose
3d
multi
null
Biochemistry
null
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An eight-year-old boy had abdominal pain, fever with bloody diarrhea for 18 months. His height is 100 cm and weight is 14.5 kg. Stool culture was negative for known entero-pathogens. The sigmoidoscopy was normal. During the same period child had an episode of renal colic and passed urinary gravel. The Mantoux test was ...
Ulcerative colitis
Crohn's disease
Intestinal tuberculosis
Strongyloidiasis
1b
single
The boy in question is obviously malnourished (Expected weight is 20-25 kg and expected height is 125-130 cm) A normal sigmoidoscopy rules out ulcerative colitis as it extends in a continuous fashion proximally from the rectum. A negative Mantoux test goes against active tuberculosis and a negative stool culture also r...
Pediatrics
Disorders of Gastrointestinal System Including Diarrhea
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All are autosomal recessive EXCEPT: September 2004
Sickle cell anemia
Phenylketonuria
Marfan's syndrome
Wilson's disease
2c
multi
Ans. C i.e. Marfan's syndrome Marfan syndrome is a disorder of connective tissue, manifested principally by changes in the skeleton, eyes, and cardiovascular system. It is transmitted by autosomal dominant inheritance.
Pathology
null
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All the following drugs are used for Absence seizures except –
Clonazepam
Phenytoin
Valproate
Ethosuximide
1b
multi
null
Pediatrics
null
289f747d-3981-4aa2-baa2-07b6acabd6ef
Minimum thickness of calcium hydroxide required to protect near or actual pulp exposure is?
2-3 mm
0.5-1mm
3-4mm
5mm
1b
single
null
Dental
null
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A 17-year-old girl with amenorrhea, atrophied breast, hypoplastic uterus :
Turner's syndrome
Gonadal dysgenesis
Androgen insensitivity syndrome
Klinefelter's syndrome
0a
single
Turner's syndrome Phenotype is female Karyotype is 45,XO Sho stature,webbed neck underdeveloped uterus and vagina ovaries lack graffian follicles breasts are not developed,axillary and pubic hair is scanty or absent SHAW'S TEXTBOOK OF GYNAECOLOGY,pg no:111,115th edition
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Sexuality and intersexuality
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All are fibrinolytic, except -
Streptokinase
Urokinase
Alteplase
Epsilon amino caproic acid
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Epsilon amino caproic acid
Pharmacology
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