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Familial adenomatous polyposis is characterized by all except
Autosomal recessive transmission
More than 100 polyps in colorectal area
Polyps seen in duodenum
Extra-intestinal manifestations are present
0a
multi
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) Is a rare, inherited condition caused by a defect in the adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) gene - located in 5q 21 chromosome. FAP is autosomal dominant- >50% chance of inheritance in family members Has > 100 adenomatous polyps 100% RISK of malignancy Polyp formation - by 15 yrs. 100% develop malignancy - by 40 yrs. TOC: Total proctocolectomy + ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (TPC + IPAA) M/C/C of death after TPC = Peri-ampullary Ca (polyps in duodenum - periampullary region) Two variants of FAP Gardner's syndrome Osteoma (mandible) Congenital hyperophy of the retinal pigmented epithelium (CHRPE) lesions Sebaceous cysts Benign lymphoid polyposis of ileum Desmoid tumors Supernumerary teeth Turcot's syndrome: Brain tumors Medulloblastoma - m/c associated with FAP Glioblastoma multiforme - m/c associated with HNPCC
Surgery
JIPMER 2017
40ae648a-18eb-4a2e-9f36-61f10e1caa20
In Steiner's analysis, SNA demonstrates:
Position of mandible in relation to cranial base
Position of maxilla in relation to cranial base
Maxillo-mandibular relationship
None of the above
1b
multi
Relating the Maxilla to the Skull: The angle SNA is formed by joining the lines S-N and N-A . The mean reading for this angle is 82°. Steiners analysis demonstrates the position of maxilla and mandible in relation to the cranial base.  If the angular reading is more than 82°, it would indicate a relative forward positioning or protrusion of the maxilla. Conversely, should the reading be less than 82°, it would indicate a relative backward or recessive location of the maxilla.
Dental
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7e269e71-d868-4733-a3d5-26ab218f1880
. Sulphasalazine is NOT used for the treatment of-
Crohn's disease
Rheumatoid ahritis
Sarcoidosis
Ulcerative colitis
2c
single
Sulhasalazine is not used for treatment of sarcoidosis As a treatment for sarcoidosis, these drugs are most likely to be effective in people who have skin symptoms or a high level of calcium in their blood. Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) and chloroquine (Aralen) are antimalarial drugs that are used to treat sarcoidosis Ref Davidson 23rd edtion pg 981
Medicine
Miscellaneous
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Post traumatic stress disorder is differentiated from other anxiety disorders by which of the following symptoms?
Nightmares
Re-living of past adverse event
Hypervigilance
Avoidance
1b
single
This question is not about the diagnostic features of PTSD. This is about the differential diagnosis. PTSD is an anxiety disorder and it shares symptoms with other disorders. Impoant features in distinguishing the condition are given below. Differential diagnosis: Point 1: Etiologically significant trauma should be present for a diagnosis of PTSD. E.g. A traumatic event in the past. Point 2: 'Intentionality' or 'aboutness' is an impoant factor for PTSD. Nightmares, flashbacks or reliving experiences should be related to the past event. PTSD concerns memory - Intrusion of past stressors into the present. Point 3: Avoid a 'stimulus' or 'activity' that provokes the memory of the past event. In the above question, only reliving experience is mentioned as connected to the past experiences. Hence, that is the answer for this question. All other symptoms can be see in other anxiety disorders. Ref: Kaplan & Sadock's, Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry, 9th Edition, Page 2659
Psychiatry
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88396977-bf8d-4ece-a0fc-575f404283d8
Which muscle is responsible for unlocking of knee?
Popliteus
Quadriceps femoris
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
0a
single
Ans. A PopliteusRef: BDC, vol II pg. 155* Quadriceps femoris is the main and only extensor of knee.* It produces locking action as a result of medial rotation of the femur during the last stage of extension.* To reverse this lock popliteus muscle comes into action and does so by the lateral rotation of femurRemember: Lock is: Quadriceps femoris muscle and, Key is popliteus muscle.Muscles producing movements at the knee jointMovementPrincipal musclesA. Flexion * Biceps femoris* Semitendinosus* SemimembranosusB. ExtensionQuadriceps femorisC. Medial rotation of flexed leg* Popliteus* Semimembranosus* SemitendinosusD. Lateral rotation of flexed leg * Biceps femorisExtra Mile* Quadriceps femoris incudes: Rectus femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastis Medialis, Vastus Intermedius.* Rectus femoris is also known as "kicking muscle"
Anatomy
Lower Extremity
1815507f-a0d9-4c6a-a954-8e44adbac33e
Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia can occur when terfenadine(antihistaminic):
Is coadministrator with azithromycin
Is coadministrator with fluconazole
Is given in higher doses
Reduces QT interval
2c
single
Torsades de pointes (polymorphic ventricular tachycardia) occurs when terfenadine is taken in higher doses or when hepatic metabolism is impaired by disease or by drugs which inhibit the cytochrome P450 responsible for metabolism of terfenadine. Drugs include erythromycin, clarithromycin, ketoconazole and itraconazole. Azithromycin and fluconazole that are excreted unchanged in the urine have not been associated with impaired metabolism of terfenadine. Terfenadine blocks the delayed rectifier potassium channels and prolongs cardiac repolarization and the QT interval.
Pharmacology
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186ba321-f9f4-4bd3-9680-24c873078dda
Which component transfers four protons:
NADH-Q Oxidoreductase
Cytochrome -C oxidase
Cytochrome C - Q oxidoredictase
Isocitrate Dehydrogenase
0a
single
A i.e. NADH-Q Oxidoreductase; C i.e. Cytochrome C-Q oxidoreductase
Biochemistry
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d59ca3dc-2b96-40aa-8223-e981776414be
All of the following are true about Asthma, Except:
Charcol Leydin crystals may be seen in sputum
Reversible Airflow obstruction is a characteristic feature
Large airways are involved
Small airways are not involved
3d
multi
Answer is D (Small airways are not involved): Asthma involves both large and small airways but alveoli are not involved Charcot Leyden crystals may be seen in sputum: Pathology by woolf lsr (1998)/434 Sputum from Asthmatics show ceain characteristic features, including charcot leydencrystas The microscopically identifiable features described in sputum are three 'C's Charcot Leyden crystals - Derived from granules of eosnophils andfbund only in Asthma Curshmann spirals - Curiously twisted casts of airways : Whorls of shed epethelium Creola bodies - Clumps of cells or isolated metaplastic cells Reversible Airflow obstruction is a charachteristic feature (Davidsons 18th/55, 326) Reversible Bronchoconstriction is the hallmark of Asthma The charachteristic feature of Asthma is Intermittent and Reversible airflow obstruction. Narrowing of airways is usually reversible, but in some patients with chronic asthma there may be an element of irreversible airflow obstruction Asthma involves both large and small airways Asthma involves Large and small airways hut not alveoli - 'Allergic Diseases: Diagnosis Treatment' 3rd/ 120 The large and small airways are both involved in Asthma -'Childhood Asthma: Diagnosis, Treatment & Management' r/15 Intermittent Asthma responds better to bronchodilator therapy than persistant Asthma Bronchodilators are effective drugs for the treatment of acute exacerbations or intermittent episodes of Asthma but they are not sufficient to control asthma in patients with persistant symptoms (persistant asthma) Bronchodilators are not sufficient to control Asthma in patients with persistant symptoms'
Medicine
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f266abec-35bb-4c01-87b8-021c6642f20d
In emergency, which aery can be safely ligated ?
Internal iliac
Popliteal
Renal aeryInternal carotid
All
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e. Internal iliac
Surgery
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09fbf2ac-da41-49f6-bb49-78f2ed4855de
Late metabolic acidosis is seen in-
Term infant given formula feed
Preterm baby getting cow milk
Long term breast feeding
None of the above
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Preterm baby getting cow milk Late metabolic acidosis (LMA) o Late metabolic acidosis is a special type of acidosis in apparently healthy premature infant. o This hyperchloremic acidosis appeares during second and third week of life, and resolves spontaneously within a couple of weeks. Definition "An acidosis occuring after second day of life, in which base excess values are lower than -5meq/L on two consecutive estimations done at least 24 hours apa". Etiology o Prematurity is the most impoant single predisposing factor in the development of LMA. o The incidence varies considerably depending upon the gestational maturity and protein content of feeding formula. o In preterm neonates fed on a modified cow's milk the risk of developing LMA is very high.
Pediatrics
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5eede647-0b0b-4e9e-b1de-221700c58f1a
Chemotherapeutic drugs can cause?
Only necrosis
Only apoptosis
Both necrosis and apoptosis
Anoikis
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Both necrosis and apoptosis o Injurious stimuli, e.g., radiation, cytotoxic anticancer durgs, heat and hypoxia, can induce apoptosis if the insult is mild, but large doses of same stimuli result in necrotic cell death.
Pathology
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f2531634-72e7-48a7-81f6-177d58425bfd
Which of the following nerve is involved in Frey's syndrome?
Trigeminal
Mandibular
Ariculo temporal
Lingual
2c
single
Syndrome (Gustatory Sweating) aka auriculotemporal syndrome: Frey's syndrome arises as a complication of parotid surgery usually manifesting several months after the operation. lt is characterised by sweating and flushing of the preauricular skin during mastication causing nuisance to the person or social embarrassment. It is the result of damage to auriculotemporal nerve and aberrant innervation of sweat glands by parasympathetic secretomotor fibres which were destined for the parotid. Now instead of causing salivary secretion from the parotid, they cause secretion from the sweat glands. The condition can be treated by tympanic neurectomy which intercepts these parasympathetic fibres at the level of middle ear. Some people like to place a sheet of fascia lata between the skin and the underlying fat to prevent secretomotor fibres reaching the sweat glands. Generally, no treatment other than reassurance is required in most of these patients. Also known as Crocodile tears (gustatory lacrimation): There is unilateral lacrimation with mastication. This is due to faulty regeneration of parasympathetic fibres which now supply lacrimal gland instead of the salivary glands. It can be treated by section of greater superficial petrosal nerve or tympanic neurectomy.
Surgery
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485df1f3-140b-460d-89e2-d35cda7239d8
Opening of mouth is caused by:
Lateral pterygoid
Medial pterygoid
Temporalis
Masseter
0a
single
Ans. A Lateral pterygoidRef: Grays, 41st ed. pg. 507-508* The primary function of the lateral pterygoid muscle is to pull the head of the condyle out of the mandibular fossa along the articular eminence to protrude the mandible.* The effort of the lateral pterygoid muscles acts in helping lower the mandible and open the jaw whereas unilteral action of a lateral pterygoid produces contralateral excursion (a form of mastication), usually performed in concert with the medial pterygoids.* Unlike the other three muscles of mastication, the lateral pterygoid is the only muscle of mastication that assists in depressing the mandible i.e. opening the jaw. At the beginning of this action it is assisted by the digastric, mylohyoid and geniohyoid muscles.
Anatomy
Neuroanatomy
0c2e0b04-3761-4870-9e00-142c5ca752e8
All are true about streptococcus Except
M-protein is responsible for production of mucoid colonies
M-protein is responsible for virulence
Mucoid colonies are virulent
Classified based on their haemolytic propeies.
0a
multi
Mucoid colonies are due to the production of the capsule of hyaluronic acid not due to M-protein. Growth characteristic of Strep. pyogenes: On blood agar, virulent stains form matt or mucoid colonies while avirulent from glossy colonies. M, T, R are proteins found on the outer pa of the cell wall and forms the basis of Griffith classification. M protein - acts as virulence factor and antibody against it is protective. T and R protein - No relation to virulence Ref : 208
Microbiology
All India exam
d0a95794-ea5e-4b1c-a30f-1b6e4c58a9c4
What is monitored in a patient of Pre eclamsia ?
Uric acid
Platlet count
LFT
All of the above
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e. All of the abov Investigations in a case of Pre eclampsia* URINE for proteins/albumin. 24 hours urine protein* CBC: There is hemoconcentration so HB values are false elevated. Low platlets indicate HELLP syndrome* Sr uric acid: It is a biochemical marker of preeclampsia. Raised levels (>4.5 mg/dl) indicate renal involvement and also correlate with severity of preeclampsia, volume contraction and fetal jeopardy.* LFT: SGOT, SGPT, Bilirubin* RFT: Sr creatinine* Coagulation profile may be required in severe cases:i) BTii) CTiii) PT, APTTiv) Fibrinogen levelsv) FDP
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Miscellaneous (Gynae)
b83ec510-9c3f-4f3c-ae71-6cad16b917ea
In a young female of reproductive age an absolute contraindication for prescribing oral contraceptive pills is:
Diabetes
Hypertension
Obesity
Impaired liver function
3d
single
Ans-D i.e., Impaired liver function Repeat Q No 173 (Nov. 2004)Absolute contraindications include:A personal h/O thromboembolic venous, arterial or cardiac disease or severe or multiple risk factor for these. Transient cerebral ischaemic attacks without a headache.Infective hepatitis, until 3 months after liver function tests has become normal, and another liver disease including disturbances of hepatic excretion e.g. cholestatic jaundice, Dubin Johnson and Rotor syndromes.A migraine, if there is a typical aura, focal features or if it is severe and lasts > 72 hours despite t/t or is treated with an ergot derivative.Carcinoma of the breast or the genital tractOther conditions including SLE, porphyria, following the evacuation of a hydatidiform mole (until urine and plasma gonadotropin concentrations are normal), undiagnosed vaginal bleeding.Relative contraindications of OCP'sThe family history of venous thromboembolism, arterial disease or a known prethrombotic condition e.g. Factor V Leiden (pretreatment coagulation investigation is advised).Diabetes mellitus which may be precipitated or become more difficult to control (avoid if there are diabetic complications).Hypertension (avoid if B.P. exceeds 160/100)Smoking > 40 Cigarettes per day (15 Cigarettes/day enhances the risk of circulatory disease and constitutes an absolute contraindication for women over 35 years.Long-term immobility (e.g. due to Leg plaster, confinement to bed.Breastfeeding (until weaning or for 6 months after birth).Obesity
Unknown
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5602f3e5-6f42-4102-ab85-4e8426f8a377
A tracheostomised patient, with poex tracheostomy tube, in the ward, developed sudden complete blockage of the tube. Which of the following is best next step in the management?
Immediate removal of the tracheostomy tube
Suction of tube with sodium bicarbonate
Suction of tube with saline
Jet ventilation
0a
multi
Immediate removal of the tracheostomy tube is best next step in the management in the above case -Suction of tube with sodium bicarbonate is done to avoid the blockage. -Suction of the tube with saline can't be used when there's a complete obstruction. - Jet ventilation is done below the level of larynx, when we're operating on the larynx.
ENT
Ca Larynx
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All of the following are well recognised predisposing factors for adult respiratory distress syndrome, except:
Multiple blood transfusions
Septicemia
Status asthmaticus
Toxic gas inhalation
2c
multi
Status asthmaticus is an example of type 2 respiratory failure while ARDS is type 1 respiratory failure. All other choices lead to cytokines release and damage the alveoli leading to ARDS.
Medicine
Respiratory Failure
be63f66a-3eaa-44fb-99a7-5d95ecbecf3f
Gottron papules is seen in ?
Dermatomyositis
Scleroderma
Sarcoidosis
Behcets syndrome
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Dermatomyositis
Skin
null
0fcd762f-fc59-486b-b27d-3295dbaf0e2c
Which among the following is the BEST irrigating fluid during ECCE?
Ringer lactate
Normal saline
Balanced salt solution
Balanced salt solution + glutathione
3d
single
BSS plus a balanced salt solution enhanced with bicarbonate, dextrose and glutathione. It is specially used for surgeries requiring prolonged irrigation such as phacoemulsification, pars plana vitrectomy and automated extracapsular cataract extraction. Balanced sterile solution is a sterile physiologically balanced irrigating fluid. It is the most frequently used solution during ophthalmic surgery to keep the cornea from drying out. BSS plus solution causes less corneal edema and endothelial cell damage following vitrectomy. The glutathione protects against depletion of endothelial ATP levels and maintains the integrity of the cell membrane by counteracting endogenous and exogenous oxidative agents. Ref: Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist: A Positive Care Approach By Association of Surgical Technologists page 223. Ocular Toxicity of Intraoperatively Used Drugs and Solutions By Rudolph Marie Matheus Antonius Nuijts page 16. Clinical Ophthalmology: Contemporary Perspectives, 9/e By Gupta page 43.
Ophthalmology
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7842833c-724b-42e9-988f-9a546ef012bc
Acute Gouty ahritis is seen early in treatment following -
Probenecid
Allopurinol
Rasburicase
All of the above
3d
multi
All of the above Rapid lowering of urate level in chronic gout, by any means, may precipitate an attack of acute gout, probably by causing the dissolution of tophi. o It is therefore usual to give prophylactic suppressive treatment with indomethacine, colchicine or steroid cover during first 2 months of allopurinol or uricosurics. o Amongs the given options, allopurinol, probenecid and Rasburicase are the drugs that lower serum urate level. So, all three can precipitate acute gout. However, among these three, allopurinol is used most commonly therefore is the best answer here.
Pharmacology
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a5f415f4-c085-46c1-936b-4550065920f9
Chandler's index is associated with: September 2006
Round worm
Hook worm
Pin worm
Tape worm
1b
single
Ans. B: Hook worm Morbidity and moality from hookworm infection depend much on the worm load. Chandler worked out an index on the basis of an average number of hookworm eggs per gram of feces for the entire community, Chandler's index is still used in epidemiological studies of hookworm disease. By this index, worm loads in different population groups can be compared and also the degree of reduction of egg output after mass treatment.
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
94ba87f0-bd34-460a-b611-f816dfefea3b
Heparin is the commonly used anticoagulant in cardiac surgery. All of the following are true about heparin except-
Weakest acid found in living things
Most commercial preparations of heparin now utilize pig intestinal slimes
Act via Antithrombin activation
Produce thrombocytopenia
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' Weakest acid found in living organism Heparin is a direct acting anticoagulant Chemical nature and preparationHeparin is a sulfated mucopolysaccharide which occurs in the secretory granules of mast cells.It is the strongest organic acid in the body and in the solution it carries an electronegative charge.It is prepared commercially from a variety of animal tissues (generally porcine intestinal mucosa or bovine lung).Mechanism of Action of HeparinHeparin acts by activating antithrombin which is a naturally occuring inhibitor of activated coagulation factors of intrinsic and common pathway. 'Adverse effects of HeparinBleedingHeparin induced thrombocytopeniaOccurs more commonly in heparin derived from bovine lung.Heparin induced thrombocytopenia should be suspected in whom the platelet count falls by 50% or more after starting heparin and usually occurs 5 or more days after starting therapy.In patients with heparin induced thrombocytopenia following drugs should be substituted.Danaparoid sodiumHirudinArgatrobanOsteoporosis - (most frequently seen in pregnancy)Hypersensitivity reactions & skin necrosis
Pharmacology
Anticoagulants and Coagulants
bafc8c3c-4119-4aa0-a7e5-0f48ed28ccd4
One of the following is the first enzyme to be released at the site of wound?
Aminopeptidase
ATPase
Acid phosphatase
Alkaline phosphatase
1b
single
Ref - Krishan Vij textbook of forensic medicine and toxicology 5e pg - 202
Forensic Medicine
Mechanical injuries
ab838e4c-721e-490c-b721-f2eec9403c66
Sign of diabetic ketoacidosis is-
Loss of sweating
Depression
Dehydration
Absent deep tendon reflexes
2c
single
Physical findings of diabetic ketoacidosis are tachycardia, dehydration/hypotension, hypothermia, tachypnea/Kussmaul respirations/ respiratory distress, abdominal tenderness (may resemble acute pancreatitis or surgical abdomen), lethargy/obtundation/cerebral edema/possibly coma. Reference : page 2418 Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 19th edition
Medicine
Endocrinology
7d6f7593-99bd-4fa2-9722-2e813270f187
Which of the following drug is used in scabies as single oral dose agent: March 2011
Permethrin
Retinoids
Ivermectin
Co-trimoxazole
2c
single
Ans. C: Ivermectin Ivermectin is used as single oral dose of 200 microgram/ kg body weight It can be repeated after 2 weeks It is indicated in epidemics of scabies in orphanages and Norwegian scabies Scabies: Incubation period: 4 weeks Pathognomic lesion: Burrow, which lies in stratum corneum MC site in infants: Scalp, face Most severe form: Norwegian scabies Drug used orally: Ivermectin
Skin
null
15285e5f-a482-4072-a123-0ebf1995c01b
Most common complication after ERCP is
Acute Pancreatitis
Acute cholangitis
Acute cholecystitis
Duodenal perforation
0a
single
Complication perforation(1.3%)/hemorrhage (1.4%),pancreatitis (4.3%) and sepsis (3-30%). Bailey & Love 26th, 208
Surgery
G.I.T
8ce680ed-3297-4dda-bb9b-ec514e2f3279
Progesterone production in the ovary is primarily by:
Stroma
Corpora albicans
Corpora lutea
Mature follicles
2c
single
null
Physiology
null
68ce51d2-1478-4b0f-a475-66709c49f908
Which of the following clinical situations is associated with an increase in predominantly conjugated ("direct") bilirubin?
Physiologic jaundice of the neonate
Kernicterus Following Rhesus Incompatibility
Gilbe's Syndrome
Pancreatic head tumor
3d
single
Of the conditions listed, only pancreatic head tumors are associated with an increase in conjugated ("direct") bilirubin (obstructive jaundice). Increased levels of unconjugated ("direct") bilirubin result from hemolysis over liver defects that impair uptake or conjugation mechanism in liver cells (Gilbe's syndrome, Crigler- Najjar syndrome) positive. Unconjugated bilirubin may cross the immature blood brain Barrier of the newborn and cause Kernicterus. The physiologic jaundice of the newborn observed during the first week of bih is usually mild and due to relatively immature liver conjugation. Ref: Cothren C., Biffl W.L., Moore E.E. (2010). Chapter 7. Trauma. In F.C. Brunicardi, D.K. Andersen, T.R. Billiar, D.L. Dunn, J.G. Hunter, J.B. Matthews, R.E. Pollock (Eds), Schwaz's Principles of Surgery, 9e.
Surgery
null
2db2d6a0-d45d-4cb4-93d3-02fb80d7c6f0
The use of kinematic face bow is contraindicated in the edentulous patients because
It has to be used on the mandibular ridge
Recording base may be unstable on the edentulous mandible
Movement of bases may lead to inaccuracy in recording hinge axis
All of the above
3d
multi
null
Dental
null
3c33c260-cb6b-4e51-80cc-39885fca466e
Regarding carcinoma Gallbladder true statement
Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common
Present with jaundice
Good prognosis
65% survival after surgery
1b
multi
Clinical features Most commonly presents with right upper quadrant pain often mimicking cholecystitis and cholelithiasis Weight loss, jaundice and abdominal pain are less common presenting symptoms Chronic cholecystitis with a recent change in quality or frequency of the painful episodes in 40% patients Malignant biliary obstruction with jaundice, weight loss and RUQ pain Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno : 1512-1514
Anatomy
G.I.T
a544e2fd-3cd4-4d3d-9b0a-ec6848b70e9d
Which anaesthetic agent increases intracranial tension among the following
Thiopentone
Propofol
Lignocaine
Sevoflurane
3d
single
All inhalational anaesthetics directly act on cerebral blood vessels→vasodilatation→increase cerebral blood flow→ increase intracranial tension
Anaesthesia
null
a3ceeb36-5207-4a64-b433-d608219c0967
Granules of Eleidin are present in which of the following layer?
Stratum corneum
Stratum lucidum
Stratum spinosum
Stratum basale
1b
single
Stratum Lucidum - Also called clear cell layer. Present only in skin of palms and soles. Translucent due to presence of refractile Eleidin granules
Dental
Layers of epidermis, dermis
15012daa-62ab-439c-be19-d228ae5bcb4e
Which of the following drug is a long acting beta–2 agonist ?
Albuterol
Salmeterol
Pirbuterol
Orciprenaline
1b
single
null
Pharmacology
null
ccd164d1-984c-4b6f-a02e-fac406b5a4be
Antidepressant drug used in nocturnal enuresis is:
Imipramine
Fluoxetine
Trazodone
Seraline
0a
single
Sleep related enuresis- Treatment Bed alarms (behavioral therapy)- TOC Desmopressin (DOC) Imipramine (TCA Antidepressant)
Psychiatry
Sleep Disorders
b5ec622b-1dc1-432e-8325-4cf29c72af46
Five days after an uneventful cholecystectomy, an asymptomatic middle-aged woman is found to have a serum sodium level of 125 mEq/L. Which of the following is the most appropriate management strategy for this patient?
Administration of hypeonic saline solution
Restriction of free water
Plasma ultrafiltration
Hemodialysis
1b
single
The initial, and often definitive, management of hyponatremia is free-water restriction. Symptomatic hyponatremia, which occurs at serum sodium levels less than or equal to 120 mEq/L, can result in headache, seizures, coma, and signs of increased intracranial pressure and may require infusion of hypeonic saline. Rapid correction should be avoided so as not to cause central pontine myelinolysis, manifested by neurologic symptoms ranging from seizures to brain damage and death. Additionally, a search for the underlying etiology of the hyponatremia should be undeaken. Acute severe hyponatremia sometimes occurs following elective surgical procedures due to a combination of appropriate stimulation of antidiuretic hormone and injudicious administration of excess free water in the first few postoperative days. Other potential etiologies include hyperosmolarity with free-water shifts from the intra- to the extracellular compament (eg, hyperglycemia), sodium depletion (eg, gastrointestinal or renal losses, insufficient intake), dilution (eg, drug-induced), and the syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH).
Anaesthesia
Preoperative assessment and monitoring in anaesthesia
b04ed4e3-15a4-452d-b6fb-7d0849520507
Reversible cause of dementia is -
Alzheimer's disease
Parkinsonism
Hypothyroidism
Vascular dementia
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Hypothyroidism Causes of dementiaReversible causesSurgically treatableMedically treatableo Normal pressure hydrocephaluso Brain tumors (frontal lobe tumor)o Meningiomao Subdural hematoma (Head injury)o Hydrocephaluso Hypothyroidismo Depressiono HIV infectiono Alcohol abuseo Vitamin B12, Folate, Niacin deficiencyo Any metabolic or endocrine disturbanceo Neurosyphiliso Hashimoto's encephalopathy o Wilson's diseaseo Celiac disease or Whipple's diseaseo Chronic meningoencephalitiso Drugs and toxin (toxic dementia)Irreversible causeso Alzheimer's diseaseo Huntington's choreao Lewy body dementiao Vascular (Multi-infarct) dementiao Parkinson's diseaseo Creutzfeld Jakob diseaseo Pick's diseaseo Overall Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause. Vascular dementia is the 2nd most common cause.
Psychiatry
Dementia Due to Metabolic Causes
29447292-3080-4f86-a058-16c7cd4c807e
A obese female having hirsutism on laboratory investigation has high level of LH and androgens. Likely cause is-
PCOS
Exogenous steroid ingestion
Turner syndrome
Kleinfelter syndrome
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., PCOS o The clinical and laboratory features of the patient described in the question match with those of PCOS as depicted in the table. So the most appropriate answer is PCOS.Clinical features of polycystic ovarian diseaseClinical featureHannonalSequelaeo Young womano | E2. levelo Diabaetes (15%)o Central obesityo | FSH | LH > 10 IU/mlo CVS disorder# SMI > 30kg/cm2o | FSK/LH ratioo Lipidaemia# Waist line > 35o | Androgenso Hypertensiono Gligomenorrhoea, amenorrhoeao Testosterone,epiandrostenedione. |dehydropepiandrosterone |o Endometrial cancero Infertility (20%)o Breast cancero Hirsutismo Premature ovariano Acanthosis nigra due to insulin resistance, Thick pigmented skin over the nape of neck, inner thigh and axillao 17-alpha-hvdroxy progesterone> 800 ng.'dLfailure following surgeryo Testosterone > 2 ng/mlo Most androgens from ovaryo | fasting insulin > l0mlu/Lo Protactin |o Sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG)o | E2/oestrone (E1) ratioo F glucose,'insulin ratio <4-5 (normal 2-4-4-5)
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Disorders of Ovulation - Anovulation
ecd37a96-1618-42f3-8e8e-317805ff7250
Which of the following is a feature of papillon lefevre syndrome?
destructive periodontitis
palmar-plantar keratosis
calcification of dura
all the above
3d
multi
null
Dental
null
ade72f9a-6b13-4e9f-bfa1-b1cd94ea5207
All are used in the management of head injury patient except?
Neuromuscular paralysis
Nor-epinephrine
Sedation
Glucocoicoids
3d
multi
Glucocoicoids are useful for management of vasogenic edema from tumor or brain abscess. In contrast glucocoicoids are avoided in case of head trauma, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. Norepinephrine or pressor therapy is used to maintain a MAP to maintain CPP> 60 mm Hg. Sedation is done with propofol or midazolam. Neuromuscular paralysis will be necessary and the patient will need ventilator suppo. This will ensure securing the airway and keeping pCO2 between 30-35mmHg.
Medicine
Raised ICP and Brain death
ee5d7bf0-621a-4dd9-a662-dc6f7299773e
Not a premalignant condition: March 2005
Retinitis pigmentosa
Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis
Leukoplakia
0a
single
Ans. A: Retinitis pigmentosaGIT premalignant conditionsOf the four major primary small-bowel tumors (adenocarcinomas, lymphomas, carcinoid, and leiomyosarcomas), adenocarcinomas and lymphomas are associated with diseases that seem to increase the risk of developing these malignancies.Immunoproliferative small intestinal disease and celiac disease, are thought to predispose patients to the development of primary lymphoma.Increased risk is also associated with conditions, such as immunodeficiency syndromes, nodular lymphoid hyperplasia, Crohn's disease, the gastrointestinal polyposis syndromes, hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer, neurofibromatosis, long-standing ileostomy, and urinary diversion procedures.Patient with long standing ulcerative colitis are at risk of developing colonic epithelial dysplaia and carcinoma.Oral cavity premalignant conditionsMany oral SCCs develop from premalignant conditions of the oral cavity.A wide array of conditions have been implicated in the development of oral cancer, including leukoplakia, erythroplakia, palatal lesion of reverse cigar smoking, oral lichen planus, oral submucous fibrosis, discoid lupus erythematosus, and hereditary disorders such as dyskeratosis congenital and epidermolysis bullosaOther pre-malignant conditions include actinic keratosis, Barrett's esophagus and cervical dysplasia.
Medicine
null
af19e4b3-3f46-46d2-81c9-2847f361cff6
Which of the following is false about Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
Due to major catecholamine discharge
Lv Contractile dysfunction
Presents with acute chest pain
Echo never reverts back to normal
3d
multi
Echo comes back to normal in two weeks.
Medicine
null
8eba895c-2d5b-4bb2-8406-2b25a0e86fdd
In rheumatic heart disease, infective endocarditis is detected by echocardiogram and the largest vegetations seen are due to-
Streptococcus viridans
Staphylococcus aureus
Candida albicans
Salmonella typhi
2c
single
null
Medicine
null
d2ac768b-802c-42b6-9bad-b543d3bf5845
Hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) has an increased risk of all the following except
Endometrium
Ovary
Stomach
Pancreas
3d
multi
Hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (Lynch syndrome)Hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) is characterised by an increased risk of colorectal cancer and also cancers of the endometrium, ovary, stomach and small intestine.It is an autosomal dominant condition caused by a mutation in one of the DNA mismatch repair genes. The most commonly affected genes are MLH1 and MSH2. The lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is 80%, and the mean age of diagnosis is 45 years. Most cancers develop in the proximal colon. Females have a 30-50% lifetime risk of developing endometrial cancerRef: Bailey and Love, 27e, page: 1260
Surgery
G.I.T
5ecaa0ed-8d29-40b5-b01f-df7e1339e66e
Iodine RDA is -
300 microgram
500 microgram
150 microgram
50microgram
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., 150 microgram o The RDA of iodine for adults is 150 microgram.GroupRecommended daily intakePreschool children (0-59 months)School children (6 - 12 years)Adults (>12 years)Pregnancy and lactation90 meg120 meg150 meg250 meg
Social & Preventive Medicine
Nutrition and Health
e44640d5-48ed-4062-87c2-fc924592d230
Spanish windlass was practices in Spain as a method of execution. It is a type of:
Bansdola
Mugging
Garrotting
Hanging
2c
single
Garrotting Garrotting: One of the methods of hemicidal strangulation The victim is attacked from behind without warning and strangled by grasping throat or by throwing a ligature over the neck and tightening it quickly. In this way a single assailant can kill a healthy robust adult. Garrotting was practices as a mode of execution in Spain. Pougal and Turkey. In Spain it was known as `spanish windlass' in which an iron collar around the neck was tightened by a screw for strangling Other common methods of homicidal strangulation are: Throttling - by hand Bansdola - In this type of strangulation the neck is compressed between two sticks of bamboos one in front and other behind the neck. Both the ends are tied with a rope squeezing the victim to the death. Sometimes a single stick is placed across the .front of the neck with a foot on each end of the stick. Mugging - Strangulation is caused by holding the neck of the victim in the bend of the elbow.
Forensic Medicine
null
bf20b057-cff7-4fe2-b8f2-8f60d8f02394
Dispropoionately increased blood urea levels compared to serum creatinine (urea creatinine ratio 20:1) can be seen in the following except -
Prerenal failure
CCF
Intrinsic renal failure
Hypovolemia
2c
multi
Intrinsic or intrarenal acute renal failure (ARF) occurs when direct damage to the kidneys causes a sudden loss in kidney function. The most common causes of intrinsic acute renal failure are acute tubular necrosis (ATN), acute glomerulonephritis (AGN), and acute interstitial nephritis (AIN) . Ref Harrison20th edition pg 236
Medicine
Kidney
3dc0dd82-3432-4b61-ad9f-a773a732b840
For RNA, which blotting technique is used -
Western blot
Northern blot
Southernblod
None
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Northern blot TechniqueSample analyzedGel usedProbeSouthern blotDNAQYesRadioactive DNAAllele specific oligonucleotide (ASO)DNANoAllele specific oligonucleotideMicroarravm-RNA or c-DNANoDNA probeNorthern blotRNAQYesDNA probeWestern (immuno) blotProtein QYesLabeled antibody QSouth Western blotProtein DNANoDNA probeELISAProtein or antibodiesNoAntibody Q (Specific for protein to be measured)ProteomicsProtein QYes-
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology Techniques
488aeeec-1039-4582-8348-f2c04094b206
Which bacteria acts by inhibiting protein synthesis?
Pseudomonas
Staphylococcus
Streptococcus
Klebsiella
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Pseudomonas
Microbiology
null
1cc342d1-07ab-444f-87fe-500db0036571
Panthothenic acid is coenzyme of which of the following reaction (s):
Dehydrogenation
Oxidation
Decarboxylation
Acetylation
3d
single
D i.e. Acetylation Pantothenic acid is necessary for synthesis of coenzyme A (CoA)Q, which functions as a coenzyme for acetylation reactionsQ
Biochemistry
null
19643593-8cbc-490a-b617-6d7c0c212d20
Delusion that someone from high socio economic status is loving you is in -
Othello syndrome
Capgras syndrome
De clerambault syndrome
Franklin syndrome
2c
single
null
Psychiatry
null
9d1f476f-83c0-4020-9a21-eca236b4b831
Oesophageal motility disorder are best diagnosed by?
Barium studies
Endoscopy
24 hour pH monitoring
Manometry
1b
single
Answer is B (Endoscopy): Dysphagia for solids alone suggests a probable mechanical cause for dysphagia such as carcinoma, stricture or esophageal web. The investigation of choice for such cases is Endoscopy.
Medicine
null
7a834eac-011c-46e0-8580-ea4dde20b332
Quinine given to a patient of falciparum malaria caused sweating and palpitation, the likely cause is?
Cinchonism
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Hypoglycemia o Sweating and palpitations suggest hypoglycemia; which can occur due to quinine. Cinchonism is characterized by ringing in ears, nausea, vomiting, veigo, headache, mental confusion, difficulty in hearing and vision. Hypotension and cardiac arrhythmias develop on rapid i.v. injection.
Pharmacology
null
19dbac31-b1e5-4fb4-8c2d-bb1220dad8a5
Good pasture's syndrome is characterized by all of the following, except:
Glomerulonephritis
Leucocytoclastic Vasculitis
Diffuse alveolar haemorrhage
Presence of antibodies to Basement Membrane
1b
multi
Answer is B (Leucocytoclastic Vasculitis) Leucocytoclastic vasculitis is not a typical feature of Good pasture's syndrome Triad of Goodpasture's syndrome (Ferri 's Color Atlas & Text of Clinical Medicine) Glomerulonephritisdeg (RPGN; crescents) Pulmonary HaemorrhageQ (Diffuse Alveolar Haemorrhage) Antibodies to basement membrane antigensQ (Anti-GBM antibodies)
Medicine
null
bed1db02-0efc-436d-912c-12b439b7bd88
Main source of energy derived from
Fat
Glycogen
Lactate
Ketone
1b
single
Glycogen is the reserve carbohydrate in animals. It is stored in liver and muscles.The phosphorylated enzyme is less sensitive to allosteric inhibitors. Thus even if cellular ATP and glucose-6-phosphate are high, Phosphorylase will be active. The glucose-1-phosphate produced from glycogen in the liver may be conveed to free glucose for release to the blood.
Biochemistry
Metabolism of carbohydrate
5782c8ae-0a5b-4b61-9c36-9f7cd6db1019
Reverse Coarctation is seen in
Giant cell arteritis
Takayasu arteritis
Polyarteritis nodosa
Microscopic polyangitis
1b
single
Reverse Coarctation ;weak or absent pulse in upper limb + pulse present in lower limb.
Medicine
null
744ac7f5-db9c-4287-8b7e-bac76d27f977
Measures involved in sentinel surveillance includes all of the following except.
Identifying missing cases in notification of diseases
Identifying new cases of infection
Identifying old and new cases
Identifying cases free of disability
3d
multi
Ans. (d) Identifying cases free of disability* Surveillance: Is the ongoing systematic collection and analysis of data and the provision of information which leads to action being taken to prevent and control a disease, usually one of an infectious nature* Surveillance is of many types:- Passive Surveillance: Data is itself reported to the health system; For e.g., A patient with fever coming on his own to the PHC, CHC, Dispensary, Private Practitioner, Hospital- Active Surveillance: Health system seeks out 'actively' the collection of data, i.e., goes out to community to collect data; For e.g., Stool sample collection from home in Polio Program.- Sentinel Surveillance: Monitoring of rate of occurrence of specific conditions to assess the stability or change in health levels of a population, It is also the study of disease rates in a specific cohort, geographic area, population subgroup, etc. to estimate trends in larger population; For e.g., Use of health practitioners to monitor trends of a health event in a population- 1. Sentinel Surveillance helps in 'identifying missing cases' and 'supplementing notified cases'ALSO REMEMBER* Most of the national health programs in India rely on Passive Surveillance for morbidity and mortality data collection.* Active Surveillance: Is seen in NVBDCP (Health worker goes house to house every fortnight to detect fever cases, collect blood slides and provide presumptive treatment under malaria component) and National Leprosy Elimination Program (Modified Leprosy Elimination Campaigns)* Sentinel Surveillance is done in National AIDS Control Program wherein STD Clinics, ANC Clinics have been identified as sentinel sites to monitor trends of HIV/AIDS in the country
Social & Preventive Medicine
Concept of Control
c8025448-c143-4985-bc62-6f4497321667
Which of the following drug crosses placenta
Heparin
Warfarin
Dicumarol
Nicoumalone
1b
single
(Warfarin) (601-KDT6th)* WARFARIN - It crosses placenta and is secreted in milk however quantity of active form is generally insufficient to affect the suckling infants* HEPARIN - does not cross BBB or placenta**- It is the anticoagulant of choice during pregnancy*** Bleeding due to overdose is the most serious complication of heparin therapy** other side effects are thrombocytopenia, * alopecia, * osteoporosis*, hypersensitivity reactions.
Pharmacology
Hematology
9c2b91bb-26f4-4111-aeb0-b5a39cb3ee6b
Vocal cord palsy is not associated with -
Vertebral secondaries
Left atrial enlargement
Bronchogenic carcinoma
secondaries in mediastinum
0a
single
null
ENT
null
20538003-bd04-47e0-bf66-be95c6645f2c
Thymic hypoplsia is seen in which of the following
Wiskott Aldrich syndrome
Digeorge syndrome
IgA deficiency
Agammaglobulinamia
3d
single
Ref Robbins 9/e p224 Thymic Hypoplasia: DiGeorge Syndrome DiGeorge syndrome results from a congenital defect in thymic development with deficient T cell maturation. T cells are absent in the lymph nodes, spleen, and peripheral blood, and infants with this defect are extremely vulnera- ble to viral, fungal, and protozoal infections. Patients are also susceptible to infection with intracellular bacteria, because of defective T cell-mediated immunity. B cells and serum immunoglobulins are generally unaffected. The disorder is a consequence of a developmental mal- formation affecting the third and fouh pharyngeal pouches, structures that give rise to the thymus, parathy- roid glands, and poions of the face and aoic arch. Thus, in addition to the thymic and T cell defects, there may be parathyroid gland hypoplasia, resulting in hypocalce- mic tetany, as well as additional midline developmental abnormalities. In 90% of cases of DiGeorge syndrome there is a deletion affecting chromosomal region 22q11, as discussed in Chapter 6. Transplantation of thymic tissue has successfully treated some affected infants. In patients with paial defects, immunity may improve spontane- ously with age.
Anatomy
General anatomy
8b0cca19-6794-4dda-8555-999825700403
Rett's syndrome occurs due to deficiency of ?
Niacin
Biotin
Carotene
Vit D
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Biotin
Pediatrics
null
6a559d18-5fc8-4293-909f-6dcbf1fdb8c2
The Triat in which the parents are clinically normal and only siblings are affected but males and females are affected in equal propoions is:
AD
AR
XLD
XLR
1b
multi
AR
Pathology
null
33b1f0a4-58b5-4b1e-9ed0-0ce1aced7e51
Vitamin K is ivolved in the posttranslational modification?
Glutamate
Aspartate
Leucine
Lysine
0a
single
null
Biochemistry
null
3991ab18-1f83-4290-8b8a-40f4ad1697df
True about primary peritonitis
Mostly monobacterial
It is chemical peritonitis proceeds secondary peritonitis
Needs peritoneal lavage
Occurs with Cirrhosis of liver
3d
multi
(D) Occurs with Cirrhosis of liver # # PRIMARY (SPONTANEOUS) BACTERIAL PERITONITIS> Peritonitis is either primary (without an apparent source of contamination) or secondary.> The types of organisms found and the clinical presentations of these two processes are different. In adults, primary bacterial peritonitis (PBP) occurs most commonly in conjunction with cirrhosis of the liver (frequently the result of alcoholism).> However, the disease has been reported in adults with metastatic malignant disease, postnecrotic cirrhosis, chronic active hepatitis, acute viral hepatitis, congestive heart failure, systemic lupus erythematosus, and lymphedema as well as in patients with no underlying disease. PBP virtually always develops in patients with ascites.> While enteric gram-negative bacilli such as Escherichia coli are most commonly encountered, gram-positive organisms such as streptococci, enterococci, or even pneumococci are sometimes found.> In PBP, a single organism is typically isolated; anaerobes are found less frequently in PBP than in secondary peritonitis, in which a mixed flora including anaerobes is the rule. In fact, if PBP is suspected and multiple organisms including anaerobes are recovered from the peritoneal fluid, the diagnosis must be reconsidered and a source of secondary peritonitis sought.
Surgery
Miscellaneous
0397f010-664b-4e76-90fc-8256260db0fe
Osgood Schlatter disease is associated with osteochondritis of
Patella
Femur medial condyle
Tibial tubercle
Femur lateral condyle
2c
single
Types of Osteochondritis and Nomenclature Traction apophysitis (chronic strain injuries) Tibial Tuberosity Osgood-Schlatter Calcaneum Sever The lower pole of patella Sinding-Larsen&;s
Microbiology
All India exam
0c4491bc-9574-43c6-96b0-788752754133
Datura seeds resemble -
Ricinus communis
Capsicum
Opium
None
1b
multi
↵The seeds of datura closely resemble those of the capsicum universally used over India as a condiment, and the difficulty of their detection is enhanced by the fact that, apart from the bitterness, the poison-seeds have little taste and as impure salt is generally used in India.
Forensic Medicine
null
6c6493f2-f979-4fa9-ac9e-05a0421dafcb
Measles is infective for:
One day before and 4 days after rash
Four days before and five days after rash
Entire incubation period
Only during scabs falling
1b
multi
Measles/English Measles is spread through respiration (contact with fluids from an infected person&;s nose and mouth, either directly or through aerosol transmission), and is highly contagious -- 90% of people without immunity sharing a house with an infected person will catch it. The infection has an average incubation period of 14 days (range 6-19 days) and Period of communicability in measles is approximately 4 days before and 5 days after the appearance of the rash. Measles is an infection of the respiratory system caused by a virus, specifically a paramyxovirus. REF : ananthanarayana 10th ed
Microbiology
All India exam
b226189d-af7e-4612-93f2-8cd73557f8d7
True about Caspases is?
Involved in apoptosis
Cause necrosis
Involved in pain pathway
Are cytokines inhibitor
0a
multi
ANSWER: (A) Involved in apoptosisREF: Robbins pathology 7th edition page 27-29Caspases are essential in cells for apoptosis, or programmed cell death, in development and most other stages of adult life, and have been termed "executioner" proteins for their roles in the cell Some Caspases are also required in the immune system for the maturation of lymphocytes
Pathology
Apoptosis
5b09f4db-7ef6-4ad7-b356-273a8d91bc37
Metachromatic granules are stained by?
Ponder's stain
Negative stain
Gram's stain
Leishman stain
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Ponder's stain
Microbiology
null
e8879409-6038-41f0-85ed-c7aab99ad82b
Finger print bureau was first established in the following country:
India
England
USA
France
0a
single
Dactylography or fingerprint system or dermatoglyphics or Galton system was first used in India in 1858, by Sir William Herschel in Bengal. Sir Francis Galton systematised this in 1892. Finger print bureau was first established in Kolkata.Fingerprints are impressions of patterns formed by the papillary or epidermal ridges of the fingeips. Ref: The essentials of forensic medicine and toxicology by Dr K S Narayan Reddy, 27th edition, Page 76.
Forensic Medicine
null
ccedc14b-e67c-4001-ac2f-ba3d1c05fdf2
Which of the following drug acts against Pseudomonas -
Piperacillin
Methicillin
Nafcillin
Cloxacillin
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Piperacillin Drugs acting against Pseudomonas. o Penicillins- Piperacillin, Carbenicillin, Ticarcillin, Mezlocillin. o Cephalosporins - Ceftazidime, Cefoperazone, Cefepime. o Carbapenems- Imipenem, meropenem o Monobactams - Aztreonam. o Aminoglycosides - Tobramycin, Gentamycin, Amikacin. o Fluroquinolones - Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, Norfloxacin.. o Other - Polymixin B, Colistin.
Pharmacology
null
a9a7b299-3332-4bd7-8de4-4837c7b31f2b
Cicatrial Alopecia is seen in:
Tenia Capitis
Psoriasis
DLE
Alopecia Aereta
2c
single
C. i.e. DLE
Skin
null
14ad749d-17b1-4bea-9f35-41d5fb11c816
According to Spetzler-Main criteria, how much score is given for a 5 cm nidus with AV malformation?
3
4
2
5
2c
single
Spetzler-Main AVM grading scale. Graded Feature Points Assigned Size of AVM < 3 cm 3-6 cm >6 cm 1 2 3 Eloquence1 of adjacent brain Noneloquent Eloquent 0 1 Venous drainage Superficial Deep 0 1 'Eloquent areas include: visual, language, and sensorimotor coex; the thalamus and hypothalamus; the internal capsule; the brainstem; the cerebellar peduncles; and the deep cerebellar nuclei.
Surgery
JIPMER 2018
44c444b1-70f2-4e52-94f0-78544786ed41
Which of these following statements is wrong about Tacrolimus?
It is one of the macrolide antibiotic
It can be safely administered with any nephrotoxic drug
Glucose intolerance is a well known side effect
It is used as prophylaxis for transplant rejection
1b
multi
The side effects of Tacrolimus includes, nephro and hepato toxicity. It can also cause hypeension, tremors, seizure, diabetes mellitus and blurred vision. It should be better avoided with other hepato and renal toxicity drugs. Ref: Manzoor M. Khan (2008), Chapter 4 "Immunesupressive Agents", In the book, "Immunopharmacology", Springer Publications, USA, Page 91 ; Katzung, 9th Edition, Pages 941, 942
Pharmacology
null
e828463d-f844-4e66-acb8-7b75e9733df4
Macrosomia is a
Large size baby
Big mouth
Large head
Large tongue
0a
single
Macrosomia:- A condition where a baby is large before bihFactors causing macrosomia:Mother having diabetesMother having gestational diabetesObese mother(Refer: Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, SAE, 1st edition, pg no. 777, 897 - 899)
Pediatrics
All India exam
0cf7ee02-2b75-4f5a-a94c-dc293653698e
Which one of the following device conves radioactive emissions to light for detection?
Geiger counter
Photographic film
Scintillation counter
Radiotracer
2c
single
Scintillation counter: It measures ionizing radiation. The sensor, called a scintillator, consists of a transparent crystal, usually phosphor, plastic, or organic liquid that fluoresces when struck by ionizing radiation. A sensitive photomultiplier tube (PMT) measures the light from the crystal. The PMT is attached to an electronic amplifier and other electronic equipment to count and possibly quantify the amplitude of the signals produced by the photomultiplier. Geiger counter: Is a type of paicle detector that measures ionizing radiation. They detect the emission of nuclear radiation: alpha paicles, beta paicles or gamma rays. It detects radiation by ionization produced in a low pressure gas in a Geiger Muller tube.
Radiology
Nuclear medicine
f0f4d63e-5f4d-4994-bca1-ae5af65f0433
Enterobius commonly inhabit the: September 2011
Duodenum
Jejunum
Ileum
Caecum
3d
single
Ans. D: Caecum Adult Enterobius vermicularis worms inhabit the caecum, appendix and adjacent poions of the ascending colon, lying closely applied to the mucosal surface. Pinworm (genus En terobius)/Threadworm/Seatworm, It is a nematode (roundworm) and a common human intestinal parasite, especially in children. It inhabits the caecum, appendix and adjacent poion of the ascending colon, lying closely applied to the mucosal surface It causes enterobiasis, or less precisely as oxyuriasis in reference to the family Oxyuridae. The pinworm appears as a white, small and delicate nematode. The adult female has a sharply pointed posterior end, is 8 to 13 millimeters long, and 0.5 millimeter thick. The adult male is considerably smaller, measuring 2 to 5 millimeters long and 0.2 millimeter thick, and has a curved posterior end. The eggs are translucent and have a surface that adheres to environmental objects. The eggs measure 50 to 60 micrometers by 20 to 30 micrometers, and have a thick shell that is flattened on one side. The small size and colorlessness of the eggs make them invisible to the naked eye, except in barely visible clumps of thousands of eggs. Eggs may contain a developing embryo or a fully developed pinworm larva.Inside the host, the larvae grow to 140-150 micrometers in length Pinworms spread through human-to-human transmission, by ingesting (i.e., swallowing) infectious pinworm eggs and/or by anal sex. The eggs are hardy and can remain ble (i.e., infectious) in a moist environment for up to three weeks.They do not tolerate heat well, but can survive in low temperatures: two-thirds of the eggs are still ble after 18 hours at -8 degrees Celsius (18 degF). After the eggs have been initially deposited near the anus, they are readily transmitted to other surfaces through contamination. The surface of the eggs is sticky when laid, and the eggs are readily transmitted from their initial deposit near the anus to fingernails, hands, night-clothing and bed linen.From here, eggs are fuher transmitted to food, water, furniture, toys, bathroom fixtures and other objects.Household pets often carry the eggs in their fur, while not actually being infected. Dust containing eggs can become airborne and widely dispersed when dislodged from surfaces, for instance when shaking out bed clothes and linen.Consequently the eggs can enter the mouth and nose through inhalation, and be swallowed later. Although pinworms do not strictly multiply inside the body of their human host, some of the pinworm larvae may hatch on the anal mucosa, and migrate up the bowel and back into the gastrointestinal tract of the original host. This process is called retroinfection. Despite the limited, 13 week lifespan of individual pinworms, autoinfection (i.e., infection from the original host to itself), either through the anus-to-mouth route or through retroinfection, causes the pinworms to inhabit the same host indefinitely
Microbiology
null
bd88d061-0cde-4bad-aaaf-1147a1018f51
Which of the following results in increase in secretion of ADH?
Hypervolemia
Hypeension
Hypovolemia
Decrease osmolarity
2c
single
Ans: C HypovolemiaRef: Guyton 12th/e p. 9051Hypovolemia (Decreased ECF) stimulates the release of ADH.Vasopressin secretion is increased by: - i) Increased osmolarity (osmotic pressure) of plasma; ii) Decreased ECF volume; iii) Pain, emotion, stress, exercise; iv) Nausea and vomiting; v) Standing; vi) Clofibrate, Carbamazapine; vii) Angiotensin II.
Physiology
null
c51ac107-3607-4bb8-8ed2-f6b8984f2cd1
Urine osmolality in Diabetes insipidus is
<150 mmol/L
<300 mmol/L
<600 mmol/L
<900 mmol/L
0a
single
Diabetes insipidus is condition characterised by excessive thirst excretion of large amounts of severely diluted urine Those with diabetes insipidus continue to uinate large amount of urine in spite of water deprivation.Ref: DM Vasudevan, 7th edition, page no: 373
Biochemistry
Endocrinology
88613448-175a-4979-835b-9fc73ab95aad
1-a hydroxylation in Vitamin-D metabolism takes place in
Skin
Liver
Kidney
Blood
2c
single
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin molecule found in fish liver oils, and also produced in the skin when subjected to ultraviolet rays from sunlight. The main function of the vitamin is to increase the utilization of calcium and phosphorus in bones and teeth. A mixture of several forms of vitamin D: Vitamin D3 is synthesized in the skin upon exposure to ultraviolet light; in contrast, vitamin D2 is obtained only from the diet. Both vitamins D2 and D3 are metabolized to 25-hydroxyvitamin D in the liver, and then to the active 1,25 dihydroxy form in the kidney. Vitamin D has a major role in the intestinal absorption of calcium, bone calcium balance and renal excretion of calcium.Ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology;24th edition; page no-379
Physiology
Endocrinology
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Magaldrate is conveed by gastric acid to ?
Magnesium hydroxide
Magnesium hydroxide and calcium carbonate
Magnesium hydroxide and Aluminium hydroxide
Calcium carbonate and aluminium hydroxide
2c
single
Ans. is `c' i.e., Magnesium hydroxide and Aluminium hydroxide Magaldrate: Magaldrateis a common antaciddrug that is used for the treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers, esophagitis from gastroesophageal reflux. Magaldrate is a hydroxymagnesium aluminate complex that is conveed rapidly in gastric acid to Mg(OH), and Al(OH)3, which are absorbed poorly and thus provide a sustained antacid effect.
Pharmacology
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Which of the following nerves are affected after spinal anaesthetic block –
Motor and sensory only
Sensory and autonomic nerve only
Sensory nerves only
Sensory, autonomic and motor nerves
3d
single
Local anesthetics block generation and conduction of nerve impulse at all part of neuron where they come in contact, without causing structural damage. Thus not only sensory but motor impulses and autonomic control is also interrupted.
Anaesthesia
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Drug of choice for Treponema Pallidum is?
Penicillin G
Tetracycline
Azithromycin
Doxycycline
0a
multi
ANSWER: (A) Penicillin GREF: Microbiology, Volume 2; Volume 9, Part 2 edited by E. Edward Bittar, Neville Bittar p; 241See APPENDIX-65 for "SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES""Parenteral penicillin G remains the treatment of choice for syphilis (Treponema pallidu and resistance to penicillin has not been reported"
Pharmacology
D.O.C
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If hemoglobin status of a population with mean value is 10.3 gm % with SD 2 gm%, then 5% population will be below what value of Hb?
6.67
7.35
9
8.6
1b
single
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Social & Preventive Medicine
Biostatistics
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Inclusion body conjunctivitis true is all except:
Self limiting
Present only in infants
Occurs while passage from bih canal
Caused by chlamydia
1b
multi
Ans. Present only in infants
Ophthalmology
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A 55 year old man, a chronic smoker is brought to emergency with history of polyuria, polydipsia, nausea and altered sensorium for last two days. He had been diagnosed as having squamous cell carcinoma of lung two months prior to this. On examination, he was lethargic and confused. An ECG was normal except for a narrowed QT interval. Which one of the following is the most likely metabolic abnormality ?
Hypematremia
Hypercalcemia
Hypokalemia
Hyponatremia
1b
multi
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Medicine
null
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EBV causes all EXCEPT:
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Burkitt s lymphoma
Verrucous lymphoma
Hodgkin's lymphoma
2c
multi
ANSWER: (C) Verrucous lymphomaREF: Jawett's 24th edition Section IV. Virology > Chapter 33. Herpesviruses Cancer by EBV:EBV is recognized as a cause of Burkitt's lymphoma, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Hodgkins disease, and some other lymphomas. Sera from patients with Burkitt's lymphoma or nasopharyngeal carcinoma contain elevated levels of antibody to virus-specific antigens, and the tumor tissues contain EBV DNA and express a limited number of viral genes. EBV-associated B cell lymphomas are a complication for immunodeficient patients
Microbiology
Virology
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All of the following are required more during lactation as compared to pregnancy, except ?
Iron
Vitamin A
Niacin
Energy
0a
multi
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Iron Required more during lactation as compared to pregnancy : Energy, Vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin C, niacin, and Vitamin B12. Required more during pregnancy : Iron, protein, and folate. Same requirment in pregnancy and lactation : Fat, calcium, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
Social & Preventive Medicine
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Not a B cell marker -
CD 19
CD 20
CD 134
CD 10
2c
single
. CD 134
Pathology
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Actinomycosis is commonly seen in -
Tibia
Mandible
Scapula
Femur
1b
single
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Medicine
null
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In sebaceous glands, accumulation of sebum leads to:
Milia
Acne
Epidermoid cyst
Miliaria
1b
single
Ans. b. Acne4 steps in pathogenesis of Acne are:Sebum productionHyperkeratosis of pilosebaceous unitPropionibacterium acnes colonization of pilosebaceous unit Inflammation
Skin
General
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A young girl presents with abdominal pain and a recent change in bowel habit, with passage of mucus in stool. There is no associated blood in stool and symptoms are increased with stress. The most likely diagnosis is-
Irritable bowel syndrome
Ulcerative colitis
Crohn's disease
Amebiasis
0a
single
Childhood Chronic ill health in childhood or adolescent IBD may result in growth failure, metabolic bone disease and delayed pubey. Loss of schooling and social contact, as well as frequent hospitalisation, can have impoant psychosocial consequences.Treatment is similar to that described for adults and may require glucocoicoids, immunosuppressive drugs, biological agents and surgery. Monitoring of height, weight and sexual development is crucial. Children with IBD should be managed by specialised paediatric gastroenterologists and transitioned to adult care in dedicated clinics . Pregnancy A women's ability to become pregnant is adversely affected by active IBD. Pre-conceptual counselling should focus on optimising disease control. During pregnancy, the rule of thirds applies: roughly one-third of women improve, one-third get worse and one-third remain stable with active disease. In the post-paum period, these changes sometimes reverse spontaneously. Drug therapy, including aminosalicylates, glucocoicoids Delayed growth and pubeal development: chronic active inflammation, malabsorption, malnutrition and long-term glucocoicoids contribute to sho stature and delayed development, with physical and psychological consequences. * Metabolic bone disease: more common with chronic disease beginning in childhood, resulting from chronic inflammation, dietary deficiency and malabsorption of calcium and vitamin D. * Drug side-effects and adherence issues: young people are more likely to require azathioprine or biological therapy than adults. Poor adherence to therapy is more common than with adults, as younger patients may feel well, lack self-motivation to adhere and believe that drugs are ineffective or cause side-effects. * Loss of time from education: physical illness, surgery, fatigue in chronic inflammatory bowel disease, privacy and dignity issues, and social isolation may all contribute. * Emotional difficulties: may result from challenges in coping with illness, problems with forming interpersonal relationships, and issues relating to body image or sexual function. Ref Davidson edition23rd pg823
Medicine
G.I.T
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Length of umbilical cord is?
40-50 cms
60- 120 cms
30-100 cms
25-40 cms
2c
single
ANSWER: (C) 30-100 cmsREF: Dutta 6th ed p. 40The normal length of umblical cord is around 50cms with usual variation between 30-100 cms
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
The Amnion and Umbilical Cord
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Vinyl chloride has been implicated in -
Angiosarcoma of liver
Angiofibroma of nose
Hepatomas
Bladder cancer
0a
single
null
Pathology
null
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Vitamin B12 intrinsic factor absorption occurs in
Duodenum
Ileum
Jejunum
Colon
1b
single
Most of the vitamins are absorbed in the upper small intestine, but vitamin B12 is absorbed in the ileum.Vitamin B12 binds to intrinsic factor and the complex is absorbed across the ileal mucosa.Vitamin B12 and folate absorption are Na+ independent.Other vitamins are absorbed by carriers that are Na+ cotranspoers.(Ref: Ganong&;s Review of medical physiology, 23 rd edition, page 458)
Physiology
G.I.T
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Splenunculi are commonly seen in
Hilum of spleen
Tail of spleen
Mesocolon
Splenic ligaments
0a
single
A. (Hilum of spleen) (1103-B & L 25th)ACCESSORY SPLEEN (Splenunculi) - probably results from a failure of infusion of splenic embryonic tissues* They are located near the hilum of the spleen in 50% of cases and related to the splenic vessels or behind the tail of pancreas in 30%. The remainder are located in the mesocolon or the splenic ligaments* These are functionally similar to the spleen and while performing splenectomy for blood dyscrasias removal of these accessory spleens are obligatory, otherwise there always remains a chance of recurrence* Axis of spleen enlargement projects into- Greater sac**
Surgery
Spleen
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Causative agent of Favus is:
Tinea schoenleinii
Tinea rubrum
Malassezia furfur
Epidermophyton floccosum
0a
single
Ans. A. Tinea schoenleiniiFavous usually affect scalp, but occurring occasionally on any part of the skin and even at times on mucous membrane, caused by Tinea schoenleinii.
Skin
Fungal Infection
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Zona Pellucida disappears by:-
Before ferilisation
During feilization
5th day after feilization
7th day after feilization
2c
single
Zona pellucida is thick membranous covering made up of glycoprotein, the microvilli of oocyte and follicular cells project into zona pellucida for nutrition. it prevent polyspermy and implantation. Blastocyst forms at 4th day and by the end of 5th day, zona pellucida disappears and implantation takes place at 6th -7th day after feilization.
Anatomy
Development period- week 1,2,3,4
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Storage form of thyroid hormone-
Tri-iodo tyrosine
Tri - iodo thyronine
Thyroglobulin
Di-iodo tyrosine
2c
single
The synthesis and storage of thyroid hormones occurs between the follicular cells and the colloid. The storage form of thyroid hormone is thyroglobulin. Thyroglobulin is a large glycoprotein synthesized in the follicular cells and has a molecular weight of around 650 000 with about 140 tyrosine residues, depending on the form of thyroglobulin. Approximately one quaer of these residues is iodinated at the apical-colloid interface. Once iodinated, thyroglobulin is taken up into the colloid of the follicle where, still incorporated in the protein, a coupling reaction between pairs of iodinated tyrosine molecules occurs. The coupling of two tyrosine residues each iodinated at two positions (di-iodotyrosine, DIT) produces tetra-iodothyronine or thyroxine (T4 ) whilst the combination of DIT with mono-iodotyrosine (MIT) produces tri-iodothyronine (T3 ). Such coupling can occur within a single molecule of thyroglobulin or between dimerized molecules of the protein. This coupling is catalyzed by TPO. Thyroid hormones are stored in this state and are only released when the thyroglobulin molecule is taken back up into the follicular cells. Stimulated by TSH, thyroglobulin droplets are captured by the follicular cells by a process of pinocytosis. Fusion of the droplets with lysosomes results in hydrolysis of the thyroglobulin molecules and release of T3 and T4. Reference : page 2285 Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 19th edition
Medicine
Endocrinology
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Congenital hepatic fibrosis is a characteristic feature of
Multicystic renal dysplasia
ARPKD
Familial juvenile nephronophthisis
Medullary sponge kidney
1b
single
Infantile and Iuvenile forms are associated with congenital Hepatic fibrosis.
Pathology
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