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False about eukaryotic protein synthesis is
N formyl Met is the first t-RNA to come into action
mRNA read from 5' to 3'
Ef2 shifts between GDP to GTP
Capping helps in attachment of mRNA to 40 S ribosome
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multi
The first amino acid incorporated is methionine But in prokaryotes, the same codon stands for N -formyl methionine which is the firstRef: DM Vasudevan, 7th edition, page no: 600
Biochemistry
Metabolism of nucleic acids
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Onion skin thickening of aeriolar wall is seen in
Atherosclerosis
Median calcific sclerosis
Hyaline aeriosclerosis
Hyperplastic aeriosclerosis
3d
multi
Hyperplastic aeriolosclerosis is more typical of severe hypeension. Vessel exhibit onion skin , concentric laminated thickening of aeriolar walls and luminal narrowing Robbins 9 th edition page no. 334
Pathology
Cardiovascular system
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In carcinoma bas of tongue pain is refered to the ear through-
Hypoglossal nerve
Vagus nerve
Glossopharyngeal nerve
Lingual nerve
2c
single
C i.e. Glossopharyngeal nerve
Anatomy
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Mikulicz cells & Russell bodies are characteristic of:
Rhinoscleroma
Rhinosprodiosis
Plasma cell disorder
Lethal midline granuloma
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single
Rhinoscleroma (RS) is a chronic specific granulomatous disease of the upper respiratory tract. Clinically, RS is a slowly progressive disease with insidious onset and indolent course affecting primarily the nasal cavity in 95 to 100% of cases with or without involvement of the nasopharynx, nasal sinuses, pharynx, larynx, trachea and bronchi. The presenting features and imaging techniques provide a presumptive diagnosis of RS but histopathological examination remains the mainstay for final definitive diagnosis. Catarrhal stage shows a nonspecific sub-epithelial infiltrate of polymorphonuclear leukocytes with granulation tissue. The diagnostic histological changes of RS are only seen during granulomatous phase. These include dense infiltration by lymphocytes, plasma cells, Russell bodies and the pathognomonic large Mikulicz cells; foamy macrophages with numerous cytoplasmic vacuoles containing ble and nonble Klebsiella bacilli. Mickulicz cells are sparse or absent in the initial catarrhal and final sclerotic stages and most abundant during the second proliferative phase.
ENT
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Natural history of disease can be studied from
Community trials
Quasi-controlled trials
Cross-sectional studies
Longitudinal studies
3d
single
Longitudinal studies There is an increasing emphasis on the value of longitudinal studies in which observations are repeated in the same population over a prolonged period of time by means of follow-up examinations. Cross-sectional studieshave been likened to a photograph, and longitudinal studies to a cine film. Longitudinal studies are useful (i) to study the natural history of disease and its future outcome {ii) for identifying risk factors of disease, (iii) for finding out incidence rate or rate of occurrence of new cases of disease in the community. Longitudinal studies provide valuable information which the cross-sectional studies may not provide, but longitudinal studies are difficult to organize and more time-consuming than cross-sectional studies. Measurement can also be extended to health states and events. For example, the study of blood pressure levels in a population will reveal the normal values, rather than abnormal ones related to disease. Ref : Park 23rd edition Pgno : 69
Social & Preventive Medicine
Epidemiology
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A child with mental retardation and skin rash on cheeks underwent a CT scan. The diagnosis of the child is?
Tuberous sclerosis
Von Hippel Lindau
Sturge Weber syndrome
Ataxia telangiectasia
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In the image on the left adenoma sebaceum is present, which looks like extensive acne in a butterfly distribution. The CT scan head shows a big lesion obliterating the ventricular system. It is a sub-ependymal nodule seen in tuberous sclerosis. A point against Sturge Weber is the absence of cutaneous lesion of Po wine stain. VHL is associated with cerebellar hemangioblastoma.
Medicine
Epilepsy and EEG
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Mifepristone - misoprostol sequential oral administration is safe & effective method for termination of pregnancy up to what gestational age?
12 weeks
10 weeks
9 weeks
7 weeks
3d
single
Ans. D 7 weeks . (Ref. Text book of Obstetrics by DC Dutta 7th/pg. 174; KDT 6th/pg. 310) MIFEPRISTONE (RU 486) # It is a steroid with an affinity for progesterone receptors. # Single dose 600 mg or 25 mg bd for 4 days if amenorrhea is of > 48 hours. # Mifepristone (RU 486/progesterone receptor antagonist) is effective in inducing therapeutic abortion upto 63 days of gestation, but is most effective when used within 49 days of gestation. # It does not prevent fertilization, but by blocking action of progesterone on endomertium, causes sloughing and shedding of deciduas and brings about abortion. # However, emptying is incomplete and surgical evacuation is needed. # Adding PG (Misoprostol) on last day improves the rate of complete abortion Uses of Mifepristone (anti-progestin): A Postcoital contraceptive Mifepristone 600 mg given within 72 hrs of intercourse interferes with implantation and is highly effective method of emergency contraception. The menstrual cycle is however disturbed. B. Termination of pregnancy * Up to 7 weeks: 600 mg as single dose causes complete abortion in 60-85% cases. * To improve the success rate, current recommendation is to follow up 48 hrs later by a single 400 mg oral dose of misoprostol. This achieves > 90% success rate and is the accepted nonsurgical method of early first trimester abortion. * In place of oral Misoprostol, a 1 mg geneprost pessary can be inserted intravaginally. Mifepristone administered within 10 days of missed period results in an apparent late heavy period in upto 90% cases. * Anorexia, nausea, tiredness, abdominal discomfort, uterine crapms, loose motions are the side effects, apart from problems like prolonged bleeding and failed abortion in some cases. C. Cervical ripening 24-30 hrs before attempting surgical abortion or induction of labour, mifepristone 600 mg results in softening of cervix. D. Once a month contraceptive A single 200 mg dose of mifepristone given 2 days after the midcycle each month prevents conception on most occasions. E. Induction of labour By blocking the relaxant action of progesterone on uterus of late pregnancy, mifepristone can induce labour. It may be tried in cases with IUD and to deliver abnormal fetuses. F. Cushing's syndrome Mifepristone has palliative effect due to glucocorticoid receptor blocking property. May be used for inoperable cases.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Miscellaneous (Gynae)
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True about Posttraumatic fat embolism syndrome -a) Fracture mobility is a risk factor b) Associated diabetes pose a riskc) Bradycardia occursd) Thrombocytopeniae) On ABG PaO2 < 60 mm Hg on FIO2 < 0.4
abcd
bcde
abde
ade
2c
multi
Mobility at fracture site and associated DM increase the risk of development of fat embolism syndrome.
Orthopaedics
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X-rays are modified -
Protons
Electrons
Neutrons
Positrons
1b
single
X rays are the modified electrons from cathode striking the anode both are made up of tungsten which has a high melting point and low vapourisation pressure
Radiology
Fundamentals in Radiology
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MC affected valve in RHD: March 2013
Mitral
Tricuspid
Aoic
Pulmonary
0a
single
Ans. A i.e. Mitral In rheumatic fever, the mitral valve is involved most frequently followed by the aoic valve
Medicine
null
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Prevalence of a disease depends upon the following-
Incidence
Duration
Both of the above
None of the above
2c
multi
.prevalence of a disease can be calculated as prevalence is the product of incidence and the mean duration of the illness. ref:parks textbook ,22nd edition,pg no 59
Social & Preventive Medicine
Epidemiology
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In valvular hea disease complicating pregnancy the following statements are true except :
A closed mitral valvotomy can be carried out if symptoms of mitral stenosis are severe
Open hea surgery is associated with a reduction in fetal loss
Mitral regurgitation is usually well tolerated
A maternal moality of 15% has been repoed in women with critical aoic stenosis
1b
multi
Open hea surgery is associated with a reduction in fetal loss
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Mcburney's point tenderness is indicative of signifies -
Acute appendicitis
Acute pancreatitis
Acute hepatitis
Acute nephritis
0a
single
Ans. 'a' i.e., Acute appendicitis * McBurney's point is the name given to the point over the right side of the abdomen that is one-third of the distance from the anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus (navel).* This point roughly corresponds to the most common location of the base of the appendix where it is attached to the cecum.* Deep tenderness at McBurney's point, known as McBurney's sign, is a sign of acute appendicitis.
Surgery
Vermiform Appendix
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Characteristic skin lesion in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is
Freckles
Lentigines
Cafe au lait spots
Adenoma sebaceum
1b
single
Lentigines in patients with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome are located primarily around the nose and mouth, on the hands and feet, and within the oral cavity. Ref - Harrison 20thedition pg 223t , 573t
Medicine
All India exam
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All are symptoms of hyperglycaemia in a diabetic patient except
Polyuria
Weight gain
Fatigue
Recurrent skin infections
1b
multi
Symptoms of hyperglycemia include polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss, fatigue, weakness, blurry vision, frequent superficial infections (vaginitis, fungal skin infections), and slow healing of skin lesions after minor trauma. Metabolic derangements relate mostly to hyperglycemia (osmotic diuresis) and to the catabolic state of the patient (urinary loss of glucose and calories, muscle breakdown due to protein degradation and decreased protein synthesis). Blurred vision results from changes in the water content of the lens and resolves as the hyperglycemia is controlled.Ref: Harrison 19e pg: 2406
Medicine
Endocrinology
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Pegvaliase was approved by FDA in 2018 for
Phenylketonuria
Pancreatic tumours
Crohn's disease
Glycogen storage disorders
0a
single
Pegvaliase is a drug approved for the treatment of phenylketonuria. Chemically, it is a pegylated derivative of the enzyme phenylalanine ammonia-lyase that metabolizes phenylalanine to reduce its blood levels.
Pharmacology
All India exam
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Lipid soluble plasma membrane associated antioxidant?
Ubiquitin
Vitamin E
Vitamin C
Glutathione
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Vitamin E"Alpha-tocopherol is the only lipid soluble, chainbreaking antioxidant present in biological membranes".
Biochemistry
null
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Specific stain for myeloblasts -
Sudan black
PAS
Myeloperoxidase
LAP
2c
single
The specific stain for myeloblast is myeloperoxidase And the specific stain for erythroblasts is periodic acid schiff Reference :textbook of Pathology 6th edition Author Harsha Mohan page number 362
Pathology
Haematology
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Which is true about Klebsiella infections?
Most clinical isolates are obtained from the respiratory tract.
Predisposing factors for Klebsiella pneumonia include alcoholism, diabetes mellitus
Klebsiella is closely related to Pseudomonas.
Detecting Klebsiella growth from a sputum culture obtained from an intubated patient mandates treat ment with an aminoglycoside or a third-generation cephalosporin.
1b
multi
Predisposing factors for Klebsiella .............. Klebsiella and the related Serratia and Enterobacter are the most impoant enteric organisms other than E. coli to infect humans. Although respiratory disease is impoant (Klebsiella accounts for 1 % or less of community-acquired pneumonia), most clinical isolates now come from the urinary tract. All three genera are impoant pulmonary nosocomial pathogens. However, merely finding these organisms growing in the sputum of a very ill hospitalized patient does not necessarily implicate the bacteria as pathogenic in that paicular circumstance and may indicate colonization rather than infection. Clinical context and procurement of the sample in a sterile fashion (transtracheal aspiration, bronchoscopy) will aid in the diagnosis Chronic alcoholics, diabetics, and those with chronic lung disease are at increased risk for Klebsiella pneumonia, a difficult disease to treat because of the frequency of suppurative complications (empyema and abscess) with the associated requirement for prolonged (>2 weeks) therapy.
Surgery
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Which of the following infestation leads to malabsorption?
Giardia lamblia
Ascaris lumbricoides
Necater Americana
Ancylostoma duodenale
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single
Ans. (a)(Ref: Parasitology-Protozoology and Helminthology by K.D. Chatterjee, 13th edition)Giardia lamblia is a cosmopolitan parasite, more prevalent in children than adults and more common in warm than in cool climates. It inhabits the deudenum and upper part of the jejunum. The presence of G. lamblia in the glandular crypts of duodenal-jejunal mucosa may not cause any pathology. These flagellates do not invade the tissues, but feed on mucous secretions. With the sucking disc it attaches to the surface of the epithelial cells. Patient may compiain of dull epigastric pain, flatulence and chronic diarrhea of steatorrhoea type. The stool is voluminous, foul smelling and contains large amount of mucus and fat but no blood. This is due to malabsorption since the parasites are coated on the mucosa, thus absorption suffers. Patient loses weight due to the malabsorption.
Microbiology
Parasitology
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In plasmodium falciparum infection, the number of cycles in which the parasite undergoes in the liver is:
0
1
2
3
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single
Sexual cycle of falciparum consists of gametogony (production of gametes) in humans and sporogony (production of sporozoites) in mosquitoes; asexual cycle (schizogony) occurs in humans. Sporozoites in saliva of female Anopheles mosquito enter the human bloodstream and rapidly invade hepatocytes (exoerythrocytic phase). There they multiply and form merozoites (Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale also form hypnozoites, a latent form). Merozoites leave the hepatocytes and infect red cells (erythrocytic phase). There they form schizonts that release more merozoites, which infect other red cells in a synchronous pattern (3 days for Plasmodium malariae; 2 days for the others). Ref: Levinson W. (2012). Pa IX. Brief Summaries of Medically Impoant Organisms. In W. Levinson (Ed), Review of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, 12e.
Microbiology
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Following is not a possible effect of a dentigerous cyst on surrounding tissue:
Resorption of cortex
Resorption of adjacent teeth
Displacement of floor of the maxillary antrum
Expansion of outer cortical boundary of involved jaw
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Effects on Surrounding Structures A dentigerous cyst has a propensity to displace and resorb adjacent teeth. It commonly displaces the associated tooth in an apical direction. The degree of displacement may be considerable. For instance, maxillary third molars or cuspids may be pushed to the floor of the orbit, and mandibular third molars may be moved to the condylar or coronoid regions or to the inferior cortex of the mandible. The floor of the maxillary antrum may be displaced as the cyst invaginates the antrum, or a cyst may displace the inferior alveolar nerve canal in an inferior direction. This slow-growing cyst often expands the outer cortical boundary of the involved jaw. As in the case with radicular cysts, dentigerous cysts that invaginate the sinus can drain and collapse with new bone formation at the periphery. Ref: Oral radiology White and Pharaoh; 7th ed. Page no 338
Radiology
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Increased tendency to fall asleep at night without causing CNS depression is a property exhibited by
Pyridoxine
Diphenhydramine
Melatonin
Ethanol
2c
multi
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Pharmacology
null
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Which is the vitamin deficiency disorder, in people who take the given cereals as their staple diet?
Scurvy
Beriberi
Pellagra
Pyridoxine deficiency
2c
single
Ans. C. PellagraPicture given are of maize and Jowar* Maize-Niacin present in unavailable form Niacytin* Sorghum vulgare (Jowar)-High Leucine content inhibit QPRTase, rate limiting enzyme in Niacin synthesis.
Biochemistry
Vitamins and Minerals
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Nerve not damaged in breast surgery is?
Median nerve
Median pectoral nerve
Nerve to latissimus dorsi
Nerve to serratus anterior
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ANSWER: (A) Median nerveREF: Breast surgery by William G. Cance page 95Following nerves get injured during breast surgeries:Axillary motor nervesThe long thoracicThoracodorsalMedial pectoralnerves
Surgery
Breast Cancer - Treatments
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"Pseudopalisading" arrangement of malignant cells is characteristic of:
Glioblastoma
Ependymoma
Oligodendroglioma
Medulloblastoma
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single
"The highest grade tumor of astrocytoma, known as glioblastoma, has a histologic appearance similar to anaplastic astrocytoma with the additional features of necrosis and vascular or endothelial cell proliferation and pseudo-palisading nuclei." Glioblastoma is type of infiltrating astrocytoma (Classified as Grade 4). Necrosis in glioblastoma often results in a SERPENTINE pattern in areas of hyper-cellularity. Tumor cells collect along the edges of the necrotic regions, producing histologic pattern referred to as pseudopalisading pattern. GLIOMAS Gliomas are tumors of the brain parenchyma that histologically resemble different types of glial cells. The major types of tumor in this category are: a. Astrocytomas b. Oligodendrogliomas c. Ependymomas. ASTROCYTOMAS Two major categories of astrocytoma, infiltrating and non-infiltrating types. Infiltrating astrocytomas account for about 80% of adult primary brain tumors. They are most frequent in the fourth through sixth decades. They are usually found in the cerebral hemispheres. The most common presenting signs and symptoms are seizures, headaches and focal neurologic deficits related to the anatomic site of involvement. Infiltrating astrocytomas show a spectrum of histologic differentiation that correlates well with clinical course and outcome. Based on the degree of differentiation, they are classified into four groups: Pilocytic astrocytoma - Grade I - Most common Astrocytoma - Grade 2 Anaplastic astrocytoma - Grade 3 Glioblastoma multiforme - Grade 4 - Least differentiated PILOCYTIC ASTROCYTOMA Pilocytic astrocytomas are relatively benign tumors, often cystic, that typically occur in children and young adults. They are usually located in the cerebellum; also in the floor and walls of the third ventricle, the optic nerves, and occasionally the cerebral hemispheres. A pilocytic astrocytoma is often cystic, with a mural nodule in the wall of the cyst; if solid, it is usually well circumscribed. The tumor is composed of areas with bipolar cells with long, thin “'hairlike” processes that are GFAP positive: Rosenthal fibers, eosinophilic granular bodies, and microcysts are often present. Necrosis and mitoses are absent. OLIGODENDROGLIOMAS These tumors constitute about 5% to 15% of gliomas and are most common in the fourth and fifth decades. Patients may have had several years of neurologic complaints, often including seizures. The lesions are found mostly in the cerebral hemispheres, with a predilection for white matter. Oligodendrogliomas are infiltrative tumors that form gelatinous, gray masses, and may show cysts, focal hemorrhage and calcification. On microscopic examination, the tumor is composed of sheets of regular cells with spherical nuclei containing finely granular chromatin (similar to normal oligodendrocytes) surrounded by a clear halo of cytoplasm. The tumor typically contains a delicate network of anastomosing capillaries. Calcification, present in as many as 90% of these tumors, ranges from microscopic foci to massive depositions. With increasing cell density, nuclear anaplasia, increased mitotic activity and necrosis, the tumor becomes higher grade (anaplastic oligodendroglioma.) Patients with oligodendrogliomas have a better prognosis than do patients with astrocytomas. Current treatment with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy yields an average survival of 5 to 10 years. Patients with anaplastic oligodendroglioma have a worse prognosis. EPENDYMOMAS Ependymomas most often arise next to the ependyma-lined ventricular system, including the central canal of the spinal cord. In the first two decades of life, they typically occur near the fourth ventricle and constitute 5% to 10% of the primary brain tumors in this age group. In adults, the spinal cord is their most common location; tumors in this site are particularly frequent in the setting of neurofibromatosis type 2. Because ependymomas usually grow within the ventricles. CSF dissemination is a common occurrence. In the fourth ventricle, ependymomas are typically solid or papillary masses extending from the floor of the ventricle. These tumors are composed of cells with regular, round to oval nuclei with abundant granular chromatin. Between the nuclei there is a variably dense fibrillary background. Tumor cells may form round or elongated structures (rosettes, canals) that resemble the embryologic ependymal canal, with long, delicate processes extending into a lumen. More frequently present are perivascular pseudo-rosettes in which tumor cells are arranged around vessels with an intervening zone consisting of thin ependymal processes directed toward the wall of the vessel. Anaplastic ependymomas show increased cell density, high mitotic rates, necrosis and less evident ependymal differentiation. The clinical outcome for completely resected supratentorial and spinal ependymomas is better than for those in the posterior fossa.
Pathology
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A patient presents with respiratory distress, hypotension and dilated bulging neck veins after chest trauma, most likely cause is-
Hemothorax
Tension Pneumothorax
Cardiac tamponade
Flail chest
1b
single
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Medicine
null
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Linear coefficient of thermal expansion of metal used for metal ceramic restoration range from:
11.5-12.5 x 10-6/°C
10.5-11.5 x 10-6/°C
13.5-14.5 x 10-6/°C
16.5-17.5 x 10-6/°C
2c
single
Most porcelains have coefficients of thermal expansion between 13.0 and 14.0 × 10 −6 /°C, and metals between 13.5 and 14.5 × 10 −6 /°C. The difference of 0.5 × 10 −6 /°C  in  thermal  contraction between metal and porcelain causes the metal to contract slightly more than does the ceramic during cooling. This condition places the porcelain under slight residual compression, which makes it less sensitive to the tensile stresses induced by mechanical loading. Craig’s Restorative dentistry 14 ed page 222
Dental
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Peak growth velocity in adolescent girl is indicated by –
Breast enlargment
Axillary hair
Public hair
Just before commensement of menarche
3d
single
Mensus typically appears around the peak in height velocity -Nelson Menarche usually occurs after peak velocity has been attained and as the growth rate begins to decline. Remember: Growth acceleration begins in early adolescence, but peak growth velocities are not reached until middle adolescence.
Pediatrics
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Lichen sclerosus lesions are limited by
Vagina
Cervix
Labia minora
Labia majora
3d
single
Lesions of lichen sclerosus are always limited by labia majora.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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A circular bullet wound, erythema seen around the margin, blackening & tattooing present. What is the range?
Close shot entry wound
Close shot exit wound
Distant shot entry wound
Distant shot exit wound
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Ans. (A). Close shot entry wound(Ref: Essentials of Forensic medicine, Dr KS narayana Reddy, 33th Edition, P: 216)Presence of erythema, blackening & tattooing around the wound indicates that it is close shot.
Forensic Medicine
Injuries
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MPTP (2'-methyl-l, 2, 3, 4'- tetrahydro-carbolines) is a causative factor for
Parkinsons disease
Schizophrenia
Alzheimer's disease
Huntingtons chorea
0a
single
(A) Parkinson's # MPTP induces parkinsonism in humans and animal models, whereas the b-carbolines were postulated as possible toxins involved in neurodegeneration.> A so-called 'activation' to toxic pyridinium or b-carbolineum species is required for toxicity, whereas an 'inactivation' may influence the fate of these protoxins in the body potential involvement of peroxidases in neurodegeneration and Parkinson's disease has been already suggested.> Myeloperoxidase occurs at sites of degenerative diseases and neuroinflammation and increases in Alzheimer's disease, and its ablation mitigated PD produced by MPTP neurotoxin in animals.
Medicine
Miscellaneous
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treatment of tardive dyskinesia is
dantrolene sodium
clonazepam and vitamin E
pacitine
propanolol
1b
single
TARDIVE DYSKINESIA Involuntary Choreo athetoid movements Involving the face, trunks and limbs M.C SITE-=========== peri oral movements Exacerbated by stress Relieved by rest TREATMENT Benztropine Benzodiazepine Vitamin E Ondansean clozapine Ref. kaplon and Sadock, synopsis of psychiatry, 11 th edition, pg no. 925
Anatomy
Pharmacotherapy in psychiatry
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Hodkin lymphoma treatment -
ABVD is more commonly used regimen
Sterility is common in ABVD regimen
WBC > 16 * 109\/L is good prognostic factor
None
0a
multi
The ABVD(doxorubicin,bleomycin,vinbalstine, & dacarbazine)is widely used in the treatment of Hodgkin&;s disease .Ihe incidence of sterility is low with this regime. According to Hasenclever prognostic index for Hodgkin&;s disease ,WBC more than 15x10^9/L is a risk factor. Davidson&;s principles & practice of medicine 22nd edition pg no 1043.
Medicine
Haematology
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Which of the following is the cut-off value of cervical length at 24 weeks of gestation for prediction of preterm delivery?
0.5 cm
1.5 cm
2.5 cm
3.5 cm
2c
single
Factors required for the prediction of preterm labour includes: presence of symptoms of preterm labour, uterine contraction of >= 4 per hour, cervical length <=2.5cm, presence of fibronectin in cervicovaginal discharge between 24-34 weeks, Bishop score >=4, cervical dilation >2cm and effacement of 80%, vaginal bleeding and prior preterm bih. Ref: Textbook of Obstetrics By D.C. Dutta 6th Edition, Pages 314-315
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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True about lucid interval is?
Seen in extradural hemorrhage
Valid will can be made
Can give evidence
All of the above
3d
multi
Ans is 'd' i.e. All of the aboveLucid interval* Lucid interval is a state of consciousness between two episodes of unconsciousness in subacute/chronic epidural haemorrhage. It is significant that during this period (lucid interval), the person can:i) Make a valid will,ii) Can give valid evidence, andiii) Is legally responsible for act done (civil/criminal).* Lucid interval is also seen in insanity, i.e. the period of sanity between two phases of insanity.* Lucid intervals may also occur in conditions other than traumatic brain injury, such as heat stroke, mania, melancholia and the postictal phase after a seizure in epileptic patients.
Forensic Medicine
Law & Medicine, Identification, Autopsy & Burn
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Cell mediated immunity is markedly depressed in
Tuberculoid leprosy
Lepromatous leprosy
Polyneuritic form of leprosy
Indeterminate leprosy
1b
single
(B) Lepromatous leprosy# In untreated LL patients, lymphocytes regularly fail to recognize either M. leprae or its protein constituents, and lepromin skin tests are negative.> This loss of protective cellular immunity appears to be antigen-specific, as patients are not unusually susceptible to opportunistic infections, cancer, or AIDS and maintain delayed-type hypersensitivity to Candida, Trichophyton, mumps, tetanus toxoid, and even purified protein derivative of tuberculin.> Lepromatous leprosy, has the greatest number of bacilli and is characterized by early, widespread, ill-defined, erythematous or hypopigmented papules and plaques. Later findings include facial infiltration (leonine facies), ocular effects, neurologic involvement, and hypogonadism.
Microbiology
Misc.
746e3587-00d2-4dd6-83e6-ccb6ccfa0d66
Schneider's first rank symptom is ?
Depresonalization
Derealization
Audible thoughts
Insomnia
0a
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Audible thoughts Schneider's first rank symptoms Hallucinations :- Audible thoughts, voices commenting on one's action, voices heard arguing two or more hallucinatory voices discussing the subject in third person (third person hallucination). Thought attention phenomena :- Thought inseion, thought withdrawal, thought broadcasting. Passivity phenomena :- Made feeling (affect), made impulse, mode volition (acts), somatic passivity. Delusional perceptions (Primary delusions).
Psychiatry
null
7733a36b-0245-4c14-9f3f-34b50409641c
Parathyroid Gland accidentally removed and found after surgery is implanted in
Sartorius
Biceps
Brachioradialis
Triceps
2c
multi
Ans. (c) BrachioradialisRef: Surgery Sixer 3rd Edition Page 235* Accidentally removed Parathyroid Gland found after surgery in Specimen is kept in non Dominant hand Brachioradialis muscle* If the parathyroid is identified during Surgery it must be inserted in the Sternocleidomastoid muscle pocket.
Surgery
Pancreas
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Mechanism of action of Triazoles
Inhibits cell wall synthesis
Inhibits ergosterol biosynthesis
Inhibits glucan synthesis
Inhibits tubulin
1b
multi
* Triazole antifungals (Fluconazole, Itraconazole, Voriconazole, Posaconazole) inhibit 14-sterol demethylase --> impair the biosynthesis of ergosterol--> resulting in depletion of membrane ergosterol along with accumulation of the toxic product 14-methyl-3,6- diol --> leading to fungal growth arrest. Ref:- Goodman & Gilman Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics 13th Ed; Pg num:- 1091
Pharmacology
Chemotherapy
6c15dec0-75c5-4d8d-b82a-dfed443ed75e
Vasoconstricting mediator is?
Prostacyclin
Thromboxane-A2
PG D2
Lipoxins
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Thromboxane-A2 Thromboxane-A2 causes vasoconstriction. Other three mediators (given in question) cause vasodilatation.
Pathology
null
b3d4f9eb-404f-4c7e-a338-d643deae6fc1
Diagnostic criteria for SIRS include all except:
Hypotension
Tachycardia
Tachypnoea
Leucocytosis
0a
multi
Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS):Two or more of the following conditionsFever (oral temperature >38 deg C) or hypothermia (<36 deg C)Tachypnea (>24 breaths/min)Tachycardia (hea rate >90/min)Leukocytosis (>12000/micro L), leucopenia (<4000/micro L), or >10% bands(ref:Harrison's 18/e p2223, table 271-1)
Medicine
All India exam
e4162cdb-e542-431e-b457-0bf8793ff80c
DNS may be associated with all the following except:
Recurrent sphenoiditis
Acute otitis media
Hyperophy of the inferior turbinate
Recurrent maxillary sinusitis
0a
multi
In deted nasal septum, the nasal chamber on the concave side of the nasal septum is wide and shows compensatory hyperophy of turbinates and not atrophy. The sphenoid sinus opens in the sphenoethmoid recess near the roof of nasal cavity and this opening is not affected by DNS.
ENT
null
d25dcc8e-767d-40e3-a4d6-bc4e405e3161
Which of the following is not administered by intradermal route
BCG
Insulin
Mantoux
Drug sensitivity injection
1b
single
Refer KDT 6/e p259 Insulin is admistered by s,.c route Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets; it is considered to be the main anabolic hormone of the body.
Pharmacology
Kidney
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All are X-ray findings of retinoblastoma except –
Widening of optic canal
Intra cerebral calcification
Intraocular calcification
Secondaries in cranial bones
1b
multi
Retinoblastoma is the most common cause of orbital calcification (nodular or punctate calcification & is favourable prognostic sign). Enlargement of orbit & orbital canal occurs d/t involvement of optic nerve & intracranial extension. Metastasizes to meninges, cranial bones, bone marrow, lung, liver, lymph node.
Radiology
null
ccb3c752-cd27-484a-bb40-d9b5c2e523bc
Which amongst the following biological agents has the highest potential for use as a biological weapon for microbial bioterrorism -
Plague (Yersinia pestis)
Small pox (variola major)
Botulism (Cl. botulinum)
Brucellosis (Brucella sp)
0a
multi
Plague, smallpox and Botulinum all belong to category 'A' agents of microbial bioterrorism as classified by U.S. Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). All these agents represent 'high' risk to national security and represent potentially dangerous agents as biological weapons. ‘The highly contagious nature and high mortality of plague make it a close to an ideal agent of bioterrorism, particularly if delivered in a weaponized form.'
Microbiology
null
c04b0ed6-6291-48fc-82f4-0412f29961fb
Donor Breast milk is known to transmit all EXCEPT: September 2012
Tuberculosis
CMV
HIV
Rubella
3d
multi
Ans. D i.e. Rubella
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
8ae92537-5a84-44d9-b536-29d7dc534360
Gastric motility decreases in A/E:
Diabetes
Upper abdominal surgery
Stroke
Hypehyroidism
3d
single
Answer is D (Hypehyroidism): Hypehyroidism is associated with increased gastric and intestinal motility while Hypothyroidism is associated with decreased gastric and intestinal motility. Hypehyroidism Hyperrnotilitv: diarrhea or steatorrhea Hypothyroidism Decreased motility: reflux, bezoars, ileus, constipation
Medicine
null
ab08b548-3783-468c-9522-70c94d5470c6
A child having H/0 profuse watery diarrhoea not taking oraly and not passed urine since 2 days, what to be given
Milk
ORS
I.V. fluid
I.V. antibiotic
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., I.V. fluid Child having history of profuse watery diarrhoea with poor oral intake and not passed urine since 2 days is suffering from diarrhoea with dehydration and probably acute renal failure of pre renal types. Here best choice is intravenous I.V. fluid If I.V. access not possible, then you can give feed through Ryle's tube or intra osseous fluid.
Pediatrics
null
4cdb02b9-c590-43c1-bd29-98b3f5974d9a
Which is not a biological derivative of tyrosine?
Melanin
Melatonin
Epinephrine
Dopamine
1b
single
Uses of tyrosine: =Melatonin is formed from tryptophan not from tyrosine Tip to remember:- Tyrosine (smaller name) - Melanin (smaller name) Tryptophan (bigger name) - Melatonin (bigger name) Extra information:- Phenylalanine is conveed to tyrosine by enzyme Phenylalanine Hydroxylase. Therefore tyrosine is non-essential as it can be synthesized in body from phenylalanine. Other uses of tryptophan are- Synthesis of vitamin B3 and serotonin
Biochemistry
Classification and metabolism of amino acids
23de5102-3514-44e6-ab21-a6eea2a5ff38
All of the following syndromes are associated with AML except -
Down's syndrome
Klinefelter's syndrome
Patau syndrome
Turner's syndrome
3d
multi
Ans. is 'D' i.e., Turner's syndrome Risk Factors of AML: Genetic disorders :Down syndrome ,Klinefelter syndrome ,Patau syndrome ,Ataxia telangiectasia, Shwachman syndrome ,Kostman syndrome, Neurofibromatosis ,Fanconi anemia ,Li-Fraumeni syndrome Physical and chemical exposures: Benzene Drugs such as pipobroman, Pesticides ,Cigarette smoking, Embalming fluids. Herbicides. Radiation exposure :Nontherapeutic, therapeutic radiation Chemotherapy :Alkylating agents ,Topoisomerase-II inhibitors, Anthracyclines, Taxanes
Pediatrics
null
fa771dfa-b8c5-4275-9929-690fe2947f7f
La belle indifference is seen in -
Conversion reaction
Schizophrenia
Mania
Depression
0a
single
In conversion (dissociative) disorder, inspite of the severity of symptoms many patients are indifferent to their presence. It is referred to as la belle indifference.
Psychiatry
null
8327c781-7947-42ca-833c-6e87a68b4203
'Telephone Handle' long bones are seen in:
Achondroplasia
Thanatophoric dwarfism
Mucopolysaccharidosis
Acromegaly
0a
single
Ans. Thanatophoric dwarfism
Radiology
null
38a92459-2d58-4217-aa74-db4b5d89b26b
In acoustic neuroma, the earliest ocular finding is -
Diplopia
Ptosis
Loss of pupillary reflex
Loss of corneal reflex
3d
single
Earliest nerve involved by acoustic neuroma - Vth nerve/trigeminal nerve. The earliest manifestation of Vth nerve involvement is decreased corneal sensitivity leading to loss of corneal reflex.
ENT
null
6ef7f690-c913-48b9-b84b-bb60565f78e9
Gingival fluid from diabetics contain a reduce level of cyclic adenosine monophosphate which may lead to
Increased severity of gingival inflammation
Decreased severity of gingival inflammation
No response on gingiva
Epithelial desquamation
0a
single
null
Dental
null
bf796a51-fd7a-49d4-9324-233692eae28d
More than 50% of Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acid is seen in all, except:
Mustard oil
Soybean oil
Safflower oil
Corn oil
0a
multi
>50% PUFA Soybean oil Safflower oil Corn oil Palm oil Ref: Park, 20th Edition, Page 528
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
63d0a3b7-0bef-4f10-a8d0-8007c335ef1e
All are true about brown sequard syndrome except
Contralateral loss of joint sensation
Ipsilateral loss of pain & temperature
Segmental sign are bilateral
All of the above
3d
multi
Brown-Sequard syndrome is an incomplete spinal cord lesion characterized by a clinical picture reflecting hemisection injury of the spinal cord, often in the cervical cord region. The effects of hemisection of the spinal cord can be described in two-stage: - immediate effects Immediate effects following hemisection of the spinal cord are those of 'spinal shock'. - late effects If the patient survives, typical motor and sensory changes develop after recovery from the spinal shock. These changes constitute the Brown-Sequard syndrome and can be described as ~ changes at the level of section, ~ changes below the level of section, ~ changes above the level of section Ref: guyton and hall textbook of medical physiology 12 edition page number:691,692,693
Physiology
Nervous system
f6afdd95-1282-483f-9b44-4fecaff1d4de
Tumour marker of endodermal sinus tumour of ovary :
a feto proteins
CA 125
HCG
CEA
0a
single
a feto proteins
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
5f52d5cc-3afa-4ff2-aae4-c69189140039
Peripheral neuropathy as a side effect is caused by which of the following anti cancer drugs :
Vincristine
Cyclophosphamide
Etoposide
Irinotecan
0a
single
null
Pharmacology
null
713b14f0-f0bf-4363-b319-de71883959af
Which of the structure in central nervous system where the major autonomic reflex centers are found?
Cerebellum
Medulla oblongata
Hypothalamus
Thalamus
1b
single
The medulla oblongata, commonly called the medulla, is located at the level of the foramen magnum. It serves as the major autonomic reflex center that relays visceral motor control to the hea, blood vessels, respiratory system, and gastrointestinal tract. It possesses the nuclei for the glossopharyngeal, vagal, accessory, and hypoglossal nerves (CNN IX, X, XI, and XII, respectively). Ref: Moon D.A., Foreman K.B., Albeine K.H. (2011). Chapter 16. Brain. In D.A. Moon, K.B. Foreman, K.H. Albeine (Eds), The Big Picture: Gross Anatomy.
Anatomy
null
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A 70-year-old man presents with h/o prosopagnosia, loss of memory, 3rd person hallucinations since 1 month. On examination deep tendon reflexes are increased, mini-mental examination score is 20/30. What is most likely diagnosis?
Dissociative amnesia
Schizophrenia
Alzheimer's disease
Psychotic disorder
2c
multi
The presence of loss of memory, prosopagnosia (difficulty in identifying face) in a 70 year old man is quite suggestive of Alzheimer's disease. Third person auditory hallucinations are usually seen in schizophrenia; however they can be present in Alzheimer's disease too. Fuher on examination, deep tendon reflexes are increased, which again can be seen in late stage of Alzheimer's disease. Finally MMSE score below 24 seals the diagnosis.
Psychiatry
Organic Mental Disorders
21a80d42-ec74-45d7-9024-d9985f7c898d
If a claw hand develops in a patient with Leprosy, the deformity is –
Grade 0
Grade I
Grade II
Grade III
2c
single
Deformities in leprosy The findings of the examination are first noted in the disability assessment form separately for right and left eyes, hands and feet. Thereafter each eye, each hand and each foot is given its own grade. Deformities are classified into three grades. The criteria are as follows :
Dental
null
a9c80a19-451c-4750-941c-6190bd562b11
Histological appearance of scleroderma include all except
Extensive fibrosis of upper 1/3 of the dermis
Decreased adnexal structure.
Homogenization of collagen
Increased dermis thickness
0a
multi
Ans: A Extensive fibrosis of upper 1/3 of the dermis Mucin deposition is a feature of metabolic diseases like pretibial myxedema, scleroderma and lichen myxedematosis. Microscopy appearance of scleroderma- Thinning of epidermis, extensive fibrosis of lower 2/3 of dermis, replacement of subcutaneous fat, homogenization of collagen and decreased adnexal structure.
Unknown
null
c9a5da49-d82a-4fa2-b110-d9bb14dc6ee3
The posterior palatal seal for a maxillary complete denture:
Is placed immediately posterior to the vibrating Line
placed immediately anterior to the vibrating tine
Is not necessary if a metal base is made
Will vary in outline and depth according to the palatal form
3d
single
null
Dental
null
d6a3097a-3b46-471f-90b9-ae778c56a3f7
C in CRP stands for-
Concanavalin A
Chondrotin sulfate in series with ARP, BRP
Capsular polysaccharide of pneumococcus
Cellular
2c
single
CRP is an acute phase reactant synthesized primarily by the liver. C in CRP stands for Capsular polysaccharide of pneumococcus pneumococcus is a causative agent of pneumonia, meningitis and otitis media in sera of patients with acute inflammation, a beta-globin appears that precipitates with pneumococcal C-antigen ref apurba sankar sastry microbiology page 232
Pathology
General pathology
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Zinc dose in 8 months infants -
10 mg/kg x 10 days
20 mg/kg x 10 days
10 mg/kg x 14 days
20 mg/kg x 14 days
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' l.e., 20 mg/kg x 14 days
Pediatrics
Micronutrient Mineral Deficiencies
f19e20a7-8ef4-44f9-9c22-f6ea6ef2dd80
Treatment of mooren's ulcer is?
Topical steroids
Corneal graft
Immunosuppressives
All of the above
3d
multi
Ans. (d) All of the aboveRef : A.K. Khurana 6th ed. /116, 4th Ed./109-110MOOREN'S ULCER* Moorens Ulcer/ chronic serpiginous or rodent ulcer is a severe inflammatory peripheral ulcerative keratitis.* Treatment:# Topical corticosteroids# Immunosuppressives with systemic steroids, e.g. cyclosporine# Soft contact lens# Lamellar or full thickness corneal grafting.
Ophthalmology
Inflammations of the Cornea
3f2f00c9-aa59-4fd0-bc58-f7e95bbfb1e6
Most common cause of chronic retropharyngeal abscess
Infective foreign body
Caries teeth
Caries of cervical spine
Suppuration of retropharyngeal lymph node
2c
single
CHRONIC RETROPHARYNGEAL ABSCESS (PREVEEBRAL ABSCESS) AETIOLOGY :- It is tubercular in nature and is the result of (i) caries of cervical spine or (ii) tuberculous infection of retropharyngeal lymph nodes secondary to tuberculosis of deep cervical nodes. Ref:- Dhingra; pg num:-266,267
ENT
Pharynx
80743579-7b0b-4df2-a10a-04e4f2311aa7
A thirty year man presented with nausea, fever and jaundice of 5 days duration. The biochemical tests revealed a bilirubin of 6.7 mg/dl (conjugated 5.0 mg/dl) with SGOT/SGPT (AST/ALT) of 1230/ 900 IU/ml. The serological tests showed presence of HBsAg, IgM anti HBc and HBe Ag. The most likely diagnosis -
Chronic hepatitis B infection with high infectivity
Acute hepatitis B infection with high infectivity
Chronic hepatitis B infection with low infectivity
Acute hepatitis B infection with low infectivity
1b
single
null
Microbiology
null
6e0f3164-bdf3-4de8-b9b7-32f5b4a82867
Drug inhibiting release of Ach at myoneural junction is
Botulinum toxin
Hemicholinum
Atropine
Vesamicol
0a
single
Ans) a ( Botulinum toxin) Ref Goodman & Gilman 11th ed, KDT 5th ed page 76Two toxins interfere with cholinergic transmission by affecting release. Boutilinum toxin inhibit release, while black widow spider toxin induces massive release and depletion. The site on the presynaptic nerve terminal for block of ACh release by botulinum toxin; death usually results from respiratory paralysis unless patients with respiratory failure receive artificial ventilation.Injected locally, botulinum toxin type A is used in the treatment of certain ophthalmological conditions associated with spasms of ocular muscles (e.g., strabismus and blepharospasm) and for a wide variety of unlabeled uses ranging from treatment of muscle dystonias and palsy to cosmetic erasure of facial lines and wrinklesHemicholinium, a synthetic compound, blocks the transport system by which choline accumulates in the terminals of cholinergic fibers, thus limiting the synthesis of the ACh store available for release.Vesamicol blocks the transport of ACh into its storage vesicles, preventing its release.
Pharmacology
A.N.S.
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The point of intersection of dorsal contours of Mandibular processes
Supramentale
Articulare
Condylion
Pterygomaxillary point
1b
single
null
Dental
null
f3433ee1-7bcb-4eec-8f06-1e9ebeae68df
In - vitro feilisation is indicated in :
Anovulatory cycles
Tubal block
Azoospermia
Uterine anomalies
1b
single
Tubal block
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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.
731cfb8a-bccb-4508-900c-0a5023ba7f5f
Drug containing two sulfhydryl groups in a molecule?
BAL
EDTA
Pencillamine
None of the above
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., BAL o Dimercaprol (British Anti-Lewisite, BAL) contains two sulfahydryl groups. Note - Penicillamine has one SH group.
Pharmacology
null
a85a5ab1-e2f6-4f89-8d94-f56e6d4a6ccd
Unilateral middle ear serous effusion in an adult, most common cause ?
TB
Foreign body
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
CSOM
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Nasopharyngeal carcinoma "In adults presenting with a unilateral middle ear effusion the possibility of a nasopharyngeal carcinoma should be considered-- Current otolaryngology 2"d/e p. 659 "A high incidence of NPC (Nasopharyngeal carcinoma) in South East Asia and Southern China correlates with the high incidence of OME (otitis Media with Effusion) in adults in these regions". - Scott Brown 7"d/e Vol III p. 3389
ENT
null
98284bc3-e30f-472c-80f2-677290760962
True about Stein-Leventhal syndrome is/are:a) Oligomenorrhea & amenorrheab) Seen in post - menopausal womenc) Innumerate cysts in ovary d) BRCA -1 is associatede) Theca cell hypertrophy
acd
ace
cde
ade
1b
multi
• There is no doubt that PCOD causes oligomenorrhea/amenorrhea, i.e. option ‘a’ is correct. • PCOS is seen in young females. Most common age affected is 15–25 years. and not postmenopausal, so option ‘b’ is incorrect. • Pathologically – Ovaries are enlarged (2–5 times the normal size). Tunical albuginea is thickened. There is Theca cell hypertrophy (stromal hyperthecosis) and multiple follicular cysts are localized along the surface of ovary (i.e. options ‘c’ and ‘e’ are correct). • BRCA - 1 is not associated with PCOD.Q (i.e. options ‘d’ is incorrect) • BRCA - 1 gene has been located at the chromosomal locus 17q21; women who inherit a mutated allele of this gene from either parent have an approx. 60-80% lifetime chance of developing Breast Ca and about 33% chance of developing Ovarian Ca. • Men who carry a mutant allele of the gene of BRCA-1 have an increased incidence of Prostate Ca, but not usually of Breast Ca. • BRCA - 2 gene which has been located to chromosome 11, is associated with an increased incidence of Breast Ca in both men and women.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
a5708b45-9627-493e-a03f-050f91132865
Which of the following is not an absolute contraindication for corneal transplantation?
TB meningitis
Rabies
Death due to unknown cause
SSPE
0a
single
Ans. a. TB meningitis
Ophthalmology
null
439aeb9e-157f-487c-adc2-da8d74876b73
Sociology is
Study of human relationship
Study of human behavior
Both
None of the above
2c
multi
Sociology deals with the study of human relationships and of human behavior for a better understanding of the pattern of human life. It is also concerned with the effects on the individual of the ways in which other individuals think and act.Ref: Park; 23rd ed; Pg 670
Social & Preventive Medicine
Social science, Mental health & Genetics
cc8a975c-9995-41fe-a5c6-d16ce0a04d4f
The most common underlying anomaly in a child with recurrent urinary tract infections is:
Posterior urethral valves
Vesicoureteric reflux
Neurogenic bladder
Renal calculi
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e. Vesicoureteric refluxRef. O.P. Ghai 6th/e p457 (5th/e 374, 375), Nelson 17th/e, p 1790-1794 (16th/e page 1624, 1636)According to Nelson "the most common abnormality seen in a child with UTI in a voiding cystourethrogram is vesicoureteric reflux. It is identified in approximately 40% of patients".Some students were in favour of posterior urethral valves. Make it clear that the chief complain of posterior urethral valve is not UTI but poor urinary stream. Posterior urethral valve mainly presents with obstructive uropathy.Also rememberGrade I: reflux into a nondilated ureter.Grade II: reflux into the upper collecting system without dilatation.Grade III: reflux into dilated ureter and/or blunting of calyceal Fornices.Grade IV: reflux into a grossly dilated ureter.Grade V: massive reflux, with significant ureteral dilatation and tortuosity and loss of the papillary impression.Grading of Vesico ureteral reflux
Pediatrics
Urinary Tract Infections
b9f3c15b-bf15-45a3-a2a6-07c137e80d3a
Which of the following type of aneurysm is associated with adult polycystic kidney disease?
Berry aneurysms in Circle of Willis
Saccular aneurysms of aoa
Fusiform aneurysms of aoa
Luetic aneurysms
0a
single
Patients with ADPKD have a 2-4 fold increased risk subarachnoid or cerebral hemorrhage from ruptured berry aneurysm in the circle of Willis. Saccular aneurysms of the anterior cerebral circulation may be detected in up to 10% of asymptomatic patients on magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) screening. Patients at risk for hemorrhage are: Age more than 50 Family history of intracranial hemorrhage Aneurysms more than 10mm Uncontrolled hypeension Other extrarenal manifestations of ADPKD are: Mitral valve prolapse and aoic regurgitation Hepatic cysts Colonic diveicula Abdominal wall and inguinal hernias Ref: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 18e chapter 284.
Pathology
null
8e15e1af-1fd1-4be8-aa64-af0cd7748572
The Earliest sign of male pubey is
Pubic hair
Axillary hair
Hoarseness of voice
Testicular enlargement
3d
single
In boys, the first visible sign of pubey and hallmark of SMR2 is testicular enlargement, beginning as early as 9 1/2 years. This is followed by penile growth during SMR3. Peak growth occurs when testis volumes reach approximately 9-10 cm3 during SMR4. Under the influence of LH and testosterone, and prostate enlarges. The left testis normally is lower than the right. Some degree of breast hyperophy, typically bilateral, occurs in 40-65% of boys during SMR2-3 due to a relative excess of estrogenic stimulationIn girls, the first visible sign of pubey and the hallmark of SMR2 is the appearance of breast buds, between 8 and 12 years of age. Menses typically begins 2-2 1/2 years later, during SMR3-4 (median age, 12 years; normal range, 9-16 years), around the peak height velocity. Less obvious changes include enlargement of the ovaries, uterus, labia, and clitoris, and thickening of the endometrium and vaginal mucosa
Microbiology
All India exam
c4b1e706-479d-4b53-aeb3-97af4806a631
A patient of 45 yrs old Having ahritis with involvolvement of PIP 4 DIP and 9 MCP and sparing of wrist and ankle diagnosis ?
osteoahritis
Rheumatoid Ahritis
Psoriatic ahritis
GouT
0a
single
# Osteoahritis is a non-inflammatory, degenerative condition of joints Characterized by degeneration of aicular cailage and formation of new bone is. osteophytes. Primary OA # More common than secondary OA # Cause --Unknown # Common-in elders where there is no previous pathology. # Its mainly due to wear and tear changes occuring in old ages mainly in weight bearing joints. SECONDAY OA : # Due to a predisposing cause such as: linjury to the joint 2.Previous infection 3. RA 4.CD 5. Deformity 6.Obesity 7.hypehyriodism Clinical features * Pain and tenderness -- Usually slow onset of discomfo, with gradual and intermittent increase -- Pain is more on wt. bearing due to stress on the synol membrane & later on due to bone surface,which r rich in nerve endings coming in contact. -initially relieved by rest but later on disturb sleep. -Diffuse/ sharp and stabbing local pain * Movement abnormalities - &;Gelling&;: stiffness after periods of inactivity, passes over within minutes (approx 15min.) of using joint again -- Coarse crepitus: palpate/hear (due to flaked cailage & eburnated bone ends) -- Reduced ROM: capsular thickening and bony changes in joint,ms. Spasm or soft tissue contracture. REF : MAHESWARI 9TH ED
Orthopaedics
All India exam
88583589-3126-49ce-b502-07c7fd8f5c63
In a subclan aery block at outer border of 1st rib, all of the following aeries help in maintaining the circulation to upper limb, EXCEPT?
Subscapular aery
Superior thoracic aery
Thyrocervical trunk
Suprascapular aery
1b
multi
A rich anastomosis exists around the scapula between branches of subclan aery (first pa) and the axillary aery (third pa). This anastomosis provides a collateral circulation through which blood can flow to the limb when the distal pa of subclan aery or the proximal pa of axillary aery is blocked. Scapular anastomoses occur between the following branches of proximal subclan and distal axillary aery: Branches of Subclan aery: Thyrocervical trunk, Suprascapular and Deep branch of transverse cervical.Branches of Axillary aery: Subscapular, Posterior circumflex humeral and Thoracoacromial aeires.
Anatomy
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A 30-year-old woman with a history of intravenous drug abuse is admitted to a hospital for rapidly progressive malaise, fever, and chills. On physical examination, subungual splinter hemorrhages and a systolic murmur are detected. Blood cultures are positive for Staphylococcus aureus. She died of myocardial infarction on her third hospital day. Which of the following was the underlying condition leading to the patient's demise?
Acute infective endocarditis
Carcinoid hea disease
Libman-Sacks endocarditis
Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis
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single
Infective endocarditis leads to formation of bulky and friable vegetations on the valvular leaflets. The vegetations are composed of fibrin, neutrophils, and colonies of bacteria that cause erosion of underlying cardiac structures. Fragments of infected vegetations may detach and cause pulmonary or systemic septic embolism. Splinter hemorrhages in the nail bed and petechiae in skin and mucosae are also due to microscopic septic emboli. In this case, myocardial infarction was probably due to a septic embolus in the coronary circulation. If infective endocarditis is due to a virulent organism such as Staphylococcus aureus (a common cause of endocarditis in intravenous drug abusers), a tumultuous clinical course ensues, associated with high moality. With less virulent organisms, such as Streptococci viridans, Subacute infective endocarditis is the resultant clinical picture. Subacute endocarditis arises in patients with previously malformed or damaged valves and is associated with a slower course and a better prognosis. Also Know: Carcinoid hea disease is caused by serotonin-producing carcinoids in the liver or lungs. Fibrosis of the endocardium ensues, affecting the right hea in the case of hepatic carcinoids and the left hea for pulmonary carcinoids. Thickening and rigidity of valvular leaflets are characteristic gross findings. Libman-Sacks endocarditis is a non-infective form of endocarditis associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The vegetations are small and regularly aligned along the valvular margins. Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis was previously known as marantic endocarditis, being associated with debilitating conditions such as disseminated neoplasms. Increased coagulability is probably the underlying pathogenesis. The lesions are small vegetations similar to Libman-Sacks endocarditis. Clinical and Laboratory Features of Infective Endocarditis (Frequency,%) Fever 80-90 Chills and sweats 40-75 Anorexia, weight loss, malaise 25-50 Myalgias, ahralgias 15-30 Back pain 7-15 Hea murmur 80-85 New/worsened regurgitant murmur 20-50 Aerial emboli 20-50 Splenomegaly 15-50 Clubbing 10-20 Neurologic manifestations 20-40 Peripheral manifestations (Osler's nodes, subungual hemorrhages, Janeway lesions, Roth's spots) 2-15 Petechiae 10-40 Anemia 70-90 Leukocytosis 20-30 Microscopic hematuria 30-50 Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate 60-90 Elevated C Reactive protein level >90 Rheumatoid factor 50 Circulating immune complexes 65-100 Ref: Karchmer A.W. (2012). Chapter 124. Infective Endocarditis. In D.L. Longo, A.S. Fauci, D.L. Kasper, S.L. Hauser, J.L. Jameson, J. Loscalzo (Eds), Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 18e.
Pathology
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A patient of acute leukemia is admitted with febrile neutropenia. On day four of being treated with broad spectrum antibiotics, his fever increases. X-ray chest shows bilateral fluffy infiltrates. Which of the following should be the most appropriate next step in the management?
Add antiviral therapy
Add antifungal therapy
Add cotrimoxazole
Continue chemotherapy
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multi
The Patient's history of acute leukemia with febrile neutropenia is suggestive of Immunocompromised state The clue to the diagnosis here is fluffy chest infiltrate which are seen in Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. The treatment of choice for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia is Cotrimoxazole
Microbiology
Mycology
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Retractile mesenteris may be seen in:
Ormond's disease
Gardner's disease
Turner's syndrome
Down's syndrome
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single
Retractile Mesenteritis Retroperitoneal fibrosis has been associated with a variety of sclerosis disease, among these is a variant known as retractile mesenteritis Involve predominantly the mesentry of small intestine and associated vessels, involvement of mesocolon and colon is less frequent. Ref: Schwaz 10th edition Pgno: 1458
Surgery
G.I.T
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False about acute aluminum phosphide poisoning
Subendocardial infarct
Produce phosphine gas
Inhibit mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase
Esophageal stricture
3d
multi
Aluminum (zinc) phosphide or celphos poisoning liberates phosphine gas which inhibits mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase, respiratory chain enzymes and electron transport system. It is a systemic poison and kills most of patients with in 24 hours secondary to cardiovascular collapse due to direct myocardial toxic effect. Esophageal strictures and fistula occur in few survivors (which are already very few) in late stages. So this is late complication of least occurrence (among other options).
Forensic Medicine
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Drug used for Buerger's disease:
Xanthinol nicotinate
Propranolol
CCBs
All of the above
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multi
Xanthinol Nicotinate Xanthinol nicotinate (or xanthinol niacinate or complamina) is a vasodilatorQ. It is a combination of xanthinol and niacin (nicotinic acid) This vasodilator is used in the treatment of Raynaud's phenomenon and Buerger's disease. All other forms of pharmacologic treatment have been generally ineffective in the treatment of Buerger's disease, including, steroids, calcium channel blockers, reserpine, vasodilators, antiplatelet drugs.
Surgery
Aerial disorders
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All are features of ileocecal tuberculosis except?
Pulled Up Cecum
Fleischner Sign
Goose Neck Deformity
Wind-Sock Appearance of duodenum
3d
multi
* Wind Sock Appearance of Duodenum is seen with intraluminal diveiculum of duodenum. Goose neck deformity occurs due to contracted, cicatrized, and pulled-up cecum as well as straightening of the terminal ileum seen in ileocecal tb . The 'Fleischner sign'(also known as the 'inveed umbrella sign'), refers to a widely gaping, thickened, patulous ileocaecal valve and a narrowed, ulcerated terminal ileum associated with tuberculous involvement of the ileocaecum.
Radiology
Gastrointestinal Radiology
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Trismus in oral cancer patients is severe in those treated with -
Surgery and Radiotherapy
Chemotherapy alone
Surgery alone
Not related to treatment
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Restriction to mouth opening, including restrictions caused by trauma, surgery or radiation. Implications : Reduced nutrition due to impaired mastication, difficulty in speaking, and compromised oral hygiene. Often observed in persons who have received radiation to the head and neck, in conjunction with difficulty in swallowing. Limited jaw mobility can result from trauma, surgery, radiation treatment, or even TMJ problems. Radiation that affects the temporomandibular joint, the pterygoid muscles, or the masseter muscle, is most likely to result in trismus. Some patients who have not received radiation treatment may develop trismus secondary to scarring and edema after surgery.
Surgery
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What do you understand by the term secular trend-
Long term changes
Sho long term changes
Seasonal Changes
Periodical changes
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The term secular trend implies changes in the occurrence of disease(i.e. A progressive increase or decrease)over a long period of time, generally several years or decade. (refer pg no:66 park textbook 23 rd edition)
Social & Preventive Medicine
Epidemiology
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True about Intercalated Disc is :-
Appear as straight bands
Shows Gap Junctions
Stain dark to Hematoxilin
All of above
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multi
The Cardiac Muscle develops by joining the cells end to end through anchoring cell junctions called the Intercalated Discs that form the distinguishing feature of Cardiac Muscles. These Dark Staining discs found at irregular intervals and represent the specialized junctional complexes between the cardiac muscles. They appear as Straight bands or Staggered across individual fibers. Inter-digitating intercalated discs are composed of Fascia adherens, Desmosomes, and Gap Junctions.
Anatomy
Cailage tissue & cell junctions
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All is exempted from oral testimony except-
Dying declaration
Medical evidence of injury as witness
Chemical examination report
Evidence of medical expert in lower court
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multi
Oral testimony is not required in:- Dying declaration. Deposition of medical witness taken in lower court. Evidence given by a witness in a previous judicial proceedings. Expert opinion expressed in a treatise (ex. book). Report of a certain government scientific experts eg. chemical examiner, assistant chemical examiner, chief inspector of explosive, director of finger print bureau. Statement by persons who cannot be called as witness (the person is either dead, untraceable or has become incapable of giving evidence or cannot be called without unreasonable delay or expense to the court).
Forensic Medicine
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Which activity will be difficult to perform for a patient with an anterior cruciate deficient knee joint-
Walk downhill
Walk uphill
Sit cross leg
Getting up from sitting
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It has been explained that ACL is taut in extension, and prevent anterior gliding of tibia an femur. When one walks downhill, he tries to keep the knee in extension to maintain the balance and In extension, ACL is required to prevent anterior gliding of tibia. Therefore a person with ACL deficient knee will have difficulty in going downhill. Opposite is true for PCL. When one climbs upstairs, he keeps the knee in flexion most of the time. PCL is taut in flexion and prevent posterior gliding of tibia. Therefore PCL deficient knee will have difficulty in climbing upstairs.
Orthopaedics
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Turban epiglottitis is a clinical finding in -
Tubercular laryngitis
Tubercular pharyngitis
Polypoid degeneration of vocal cord
Subglottic hemangioma
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Ans. is 4a' i.e.. Tubercular laryngitis Laryngeal examination in TB lary ngitiso Hyperaemia of the vocal cord in its whole extent or confined to posterior part with impairment of adduction is the first sign.o Swelling in the interarytenoid region giving a mammilated appearance,o Ulceration of vocal cord giving mouse-nibbled appearance.o Superficial ragged ulceration on the arytenoids and interarytenoid region,o Granulation tissue in interarvtenoid region or vocal process of arytenoid,o Pseudoedema of the epiglottis 'Turban epiglottis",o Swelling of ventricular bands and aryepiglottic folds,o Marked pallor of surrounding mucosa.
ENT
Infections and Inflammatory Conditions
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Which organ does not move with respiration
Kidney
Liver
Stomach
Pancreas
3d
single
Pancreas is a retroperitoneal organ and is immobile on respiration.
Medicine
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True regarding child labor act-
True regarding child labor act-
does not include children in wool cleaning
Does not include children in cashew descalding and processing
Excludes school based activities
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multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Excludes school based activities Child labour act (1986) o Except in the process of family-based work or recognized school-based activities, children are not permitted to work in occupations concerned with :- Li Passenger, goods mail transpo by railways q Carpet weaving Cinder picking, cleaning of ash-pits Cement manufacturing Building construction operations Cloth printing a Dyeing, weaving Manufacturing of matches, explosives, fire-works Beedi making Mica cutting, splitting Abattoirs Wool cleaning Printing Cashew descalding and processing Soldering process in electronic industries o This act includes children less than 15 years of age
Social & Preventive Medicine
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Alcoholic paranoia is associated with:
Fixed delusions
Hallucinations
Drowsiness
Impulsivity
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multi
Alcoholic paranoia usually presents with delusion of infidelity (also known as morbid jealousy). Patient with delusion of infidelity has a false belief that his paner/spouse is having an affair.
Psychiatry
Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
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Post coital test detects all of the following. Except:
Fallopian tube block
Cervical factor abnormality
Sperm count
Sperm abnormality
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Ans. is 'a' fallopian tube block. (Shaws, 13/e, p 202, 210 (12/e, p. 158, 164))Postcoital test can be used to study the properties of cervical mucus i.e.,. its capability to allow sperm penetration and presence of antisperm antibodies and also about ovulation.Study of cervical mucus has nothing to do with fallopian tube patency.Fallopian tube patency is checked by -Hysterosalpingography*CO2 - insufflation test*Laparoscopic chromotubationSalpingographyHysteroscopyTranscervical fallo scopyAmpullary and fimbrial salpingoscopy
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Pathology of Conception
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Nocardia is stained by all except -
Acid fast stain
Kiram's stain
Alcian blue stain
Mucin stain
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multi
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Microbiology
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