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Drugs of choice for the treatment of neurocysticercosis are :	[ "Hydroquinone and metronidazole", "Metronidazole and pyrantel pamoate", "Albendazole and praziquantel", "Cyclophosphamide" ]	1
In ACLS which drug can be given following ventricular fibrillation after cardiac arrest other than epinephrine?	[ "Amiodarone", "Dopamine", "Adenosine", "Atropine" ]	-1
Gas gangrene is due to	[ "Alpha toxin", "Theta toxin", "Beta toxin", "Delta toxin" ]	-1
Which drug causes osteoporosis on long-term use	[ "Estrogen", "Progesterone", "GnRH analogues", "Warfarin" ]	1
Fletcher's medium containing Rabbit serum is used for ?	[ "Streptococcus", "Bacillus anthracis", "Leptospira", "Borrelia" ]	1
A blood stained discharge from the nipple indicates -	[ "Breast abscess", "Fibroadenoma", "Duct papilloma", "Fat necrosis of breast" ]	1
The following separation technique depends on the molecular size of the protein	[ "Chromatography on a carboxymethyl cellulose column", "Iso-electric focusing", "Gel filtration chromatography", "Chromatography on a diethylaminoethyl (DEAE) cellulose column" ]	1
Stimulation of which of the following nerves cause improvement in mood?	[ "Olfactory Nerve", "Optic Nerve", "Trigeminal Nerve", "Vagus Nerve" ]	2
Not true about experimental study	[ "Always prospective", "Unethical to use in animal", "Can not be double blinded in animal trails", "Interim analysis is permitted" ]	0
All of the following are used to assess the nutritional status of an individual, except -	[ "Urinary nitrogen excretion", "Mid arm circumference", "Serum immunoglobulin", "Serum transferrin" ]	1
Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is preferred to Trans-thoracic echocardiogram (TTE) in:	[ "Evaluation of Pericardial diseases", "Evaluation of Tricuspid wall vegetations", "Evaluation of Left Ventricular Apical Thrombi", "Evaluation of Left Atrial Appendage Thrombi" ]	2
Child with h/o hypopigmented macule on back, infantile spasm and delayed milestone has	[ "NF", "Sturge weber syndrome", "Tuberous sclerosis", "Nevus anemicus." ]	1
Diuretic causing impaired glucose tolerance is ?	[ "Triamterene", "Acetazolamide", "Amiloride", "Thiazide" ]	2
Causes of community-acquired native valve endocarditis are	[ "Streptocccus viridians", "Staphylococcus aureus", "Diphtheriods", "Staphyloccous epidermidis" ]	-1
Which of the following is the mechanism of action of methyl dopa?	[ "Blockade of beta-adrenergic receptors", "Agonism of alpha 2 receptors", "Blockade of alpha 2 receptors", "Agonism of beta 2 receptors." ]	0
Rickettsial pox is caused by ?	[ "Rickettsia ricketsiae", "Rickettsia akari", "R. Typhi", "Rickettsia coonri" ]	0
Elements of primary health care include all except:	[ "Safe water supply and sanitation", "Treatment of common illness and injury", "Essential Drugs", "Referral services" ]	2
A newborn presenting with intestinal obstruction showed on abdominal X-ray, multiple air fluid levels. The diagnosis is not likely to be -	[ "Pyloric obstruction", "Duodenal atresia", "Illeal atresia", "Ladd s bands" ]	-1
Both hepatic and renal failures can be	[ "CCI4", "Arsenic", "Copper sulfate", "All" ]	2
Cause of hydrocele in infants	[ "Patent processus vaginalis", "Patent gubernaculum", "Impaired drainage", "Epididymal cyst" ]	-1
In which type of poisonings is gastric lavage contraindicated?	[ "Organophosphorus poisoning", "Sedative drug poisoning", "Corrosive acid poisoning", "Barium carbonate poisoning" ]	1
True about atopic dermatitis are all except -	[ "Pruritus", "Scratching", "Mica like scales", "Xerosis" ]	1
A disease that produces decreased inhibitory input to the internal segment of the globus pallidus should have what effect on the motor area of the cerebral coex	[ "Increased excitatory feedback directly to the coex", "No effect", "Decreased excitatory output from the thalamus to the coex", "Increased excitatory output from the putamen to the coex" ]	1
Kernicterus is invariably associated with	[ "Crigler-Najjar syndrome type-I", "Crigler-Najjar syndrome type-II", "Dubin Johnson syndrome", "Rotor syndrome" ]	-1
The most appropriate technique for mammography is:	[ "Spot Compression view", "Medial lateral oblique view", "Lateral view", "Medilateral view" ]	0
In microcornea, diameter of cornea is less than:	[ "9 mm", "10 mm", "11 mm", "8 mm" ]	0
A 3-week-female infant is brought for ambiguous genitalia and hyperpigmentation of skin. She has hyponatremia and hyperkalemia. Which one of the following is the most likely diagnosis?	[ "21 hydroxylase deficiency", "17 alpha hydroxylase deficiency", "17, 20 lyase deficiency", "11 beta hydroxylase deficiency" ]	-1
Death of a person due to compressing of neck by another person is:	[ "Hanging", "Throttling", "Bansdola", "Asphyxiating" ]	0
A 2-year-old child with severe dehydration has sudden-onset Gross Hematuria with a unilateral flank mass. The most likely diagnosis is	[ "Renal vein thrombosis", "Hemolytic syndrome", "Wilm's tumor", "Hydronephrosis" ]	-1
Infection with herpes simplex virus, a common human pathogen, is best described by which of the following statements?	[ "The CNS and visceral organs are usually involved", "It rarely recurs in a host who has a high antibody titer", "It can be reactivated by emotional disturbances or prolonged exposure to sunlight", "Initial infection usually occurs by intestinal absorption of the virus" ]	1
Increase is Pauwel's angle indicate -	[ "Good prognosis", "Impaction", "More chances of displacement", "Trabecular alignment disrupted" ]	1
Investigation of choice of diphtheria carrier is -	[ "Throat Swab Culture", "Gram's stain", "Albe's stain", "Zeil Nelson's stain" ]	-1
An anatomic structure which has a worm-hole radiolucency is characteristic of	[ "Maxillary sinus", "Mandibular canal", "Nutrient canal", "Mental foramen" ]	1
Ergot alkaloid commonly used to prevent postpartum hemorrhage is :	[ "Methylergometrine", "Ergotamine", "Dihydroergotamine", "Dihydroergotoxine" ]	-1
True about hyperkalemia -	[ "Stop hea in systole", "Insulin-Glucose is given", "ECG is diagnostic", "Serum potassium more than 5.2 mmol\\/L" ]	1
With couinaud's segment nomenclature, which one the following segments of liver has an independent vascularization	[ "Segment I", "Segment II", "Segment IV", "Segment VIII" ]	-1
All are usuful in acute appendicitis except -	[ "Antibiotics", "Analgesics", "IV Fluids", "Purgation" ]	2
The mechanism of action of surfactant is	[ "Lubricates the flow of CO2 diffusion", "Binds oxygen", "Makes the capillary surface hydrophilic", "Breaks the structure of water in the alveoli" ]	2
Cell lining of common bile duct is :	[ "Stratified columnar", "Stratified squamous", "Simple cuboidal", "Simple columnar" ]	2
In tetany the increased membrane excitability is caused by:	[ "Decreased release of inhibitory neurotransmitter from nerve terminals", "Depolarization of the nerve and muscle membranes", "Spontaneous release of calcium from the sarcoplasmic reticulum", "Activation of sodium channels at more negative membrane potentials" ]	0
Which of the following is true regarding cardiac MRI	[ "Infarcted myocardium is hypointense on T2-MRI", "Viable myocardium can be differentiated from infarcted myocardium", "Prosthetic hea valves are an absolute contraindication for MRI", "It is better than CT for non-invasive assessment of coronary aeries" ]	0
Day light factor in living room should he?	[ "8%", "6%", "10%", "15%" ]	-1
Cathelicidins are rich in which of the following amino acid?	[ "Cysteine", "Cystine", "Methionine", "Arginine" ]	2
Neonate triangular cord sign on USG is seen in –	[ "Galactosemia", "Biliary atresia", "Hepatitis", "None" ]	0
Peyronie's disease affects the -	[ "Breast", "Vagina", "Scrotum", "Penis" ]	2
A 67-year-old man with an 18-year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus presents for a routine physical examination. His temperature is 36.9 C (98.5 F), his blood pressure is 158/98 mm Hg and his pulse is 82/minute and regular. On examination, the physician notes a non tender, pulsatile, mass in the mid-abdomen. A plain abdominal x-ray film with the patient in the lateral position reveals spotty calcification of a markedly dilated abdominal aoic walI. Which of the following physiologic observations helps to account for the fact that 75% of the aneurysms of this patient's type are found in the abdomen and only 25% principally involve the thorax?	[ "Diastolic pressure is greater in the abdominal aoa in the supine position", "Negative intrathoracic pressure reduces aoic wall tension in the thorax", "The average blood flow in the abdominal aoa is greater than that in the thoracic aoa", "The average blood pressure in the abdominal aoa is higher than that in the thoracic aoa" ]	2
Most important from of carbon-dioxide transport in the blood	[ "It is mostly transported as carboxy hemoglobin", "As dissolved CO2", "As bicarbonates", "Due to CO2 molecules attached to hemoglobin" ]	1
A 45 year old comes with symptoms of septic ahritis. What will be the most common cause in this patient?	[ "Gonococcus", "Staphylococcus aureus", "Salmonella", "Pneumococci" ]	0
Which of the following therapeutic index (T.I.) values represent the greatest safety profile for a drug?	[ "100", "1,000", "500", "2" ]	0
Mechanism of analgesia is by	[ "Nocioeptin stimulation", "Nooistatln stimulation", "Nicotinic & cholinergic receptors", "Anadumide receptors" ]	-1
Investigation of choice in a pregnant lady at 16 weeks of pregnancy with past H/0 delivering a baby with Downs syndrome:	[ "Triple screen test", "Amniocentesis", "Chorionic villous sampling", "USG" ]	0
Collection duct has which cells	[ "Principal and intercalated", "Parietal and oxyntic cells", "Lacis cells", "Podocytes" ]	-1
In case of Gow-Gates technique the target area is	[ "Neck of condyle", "Head of the condyle", "Medial side of the ramus", "Lateral side of the condyle" ]	-1
In a population of 200 people with normal distribution. How many people would be included in 1 SD	[ "136", "140", "150", "190" ]	-1
If the prevalence of a disease in a population increases, the predictive value of a positive test ?	[ "Increases", "Decreases", "Remains constant", "Becomes compromised" ]	-1
Which of the following is TRUE differential cause of referred otalgia?	[ "Carcinoma larynx", "Carcinoma oral cavity", "Carcinoma tongue", "All of the above" ]	2
Child with generalized petechiae. CSF shows gram negative diplococci. Treatment	[ "IV Ceftriaxone", "IV Penicillin G", "IV Cefotaxine", "IV Penicillin V" ]	-1
Glasgow coma scale includes all except	[ "Eye opening", "Verbal response", "Motor response", "Swallowing reflex" ]	2
An elderly couple living in a very cold apament turned on the oven, opened the oven door, and went to sleep. The next morning, the neighbors found the couple dead. The direct mechanism by which death was caused most likely involves which of the following?	[ "Damage to the plasmalemma", "Decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of blood", "Increased calcium transpo into mitochondria", "Poisoning of oxidative phosphorylation" ]	0
Pulp core contains	[ "Undifferentiated cells", "Nerve bundles", "Large vessels", "All of the above" ]	2
Cholinesterase is seen in venom of: DNB 08	[ "Elapids", "Vipers", "Sea snakes", "All" ]	-1
The following are the components of apgar score except	[ "Color", "Muscle tone", "Hea rate", "Respiratory rate" ]	2
Anaesthetic agent causing hallucination is	[ "Ketamine", "Ether", "Nitrous Oxide", "Cyclopropane" ]	-1
When is surgery not done in cases of Ulcerative Colitis?	[ "Toxic megacolon", "Colonic perforation", "Colonic obstruction", "Refractory fistula" ]	2
In contrast to heparin, enoxaparin:	[ "Can be used without monitoring the patient's aPTT", "Is less likely to have a teratogenic effect", "Is more likely to be given intravenously", "Is more likely to cause thrombosis and thrombocytopenia" ]	-1
Cigar body is seen in -	[ "Cryptococcus", "Histoplasmosis", "Sporotrichosis", "Aspergillosis" ]	1
Tooth whitening strip is	[ "H2O2", "HF", "Carbamide peroxide", "Sodium perborate" ]	-1
Ultrasound frequency used for diagnostic purposes in obstetrics :	[ "1-20 MHz", "20-40 MHz", "40-60 MHz", "60-80 MHz" ]	-1
Disseminated intravascular coagulation is present in all except -	[ "Prolonged pregnancy", "Amniolotic fluid embolism", "Septic shock", "Abruptio placentae" ]	-1
What is ligament of lockwood related to	[ "Gall bladder", "Scrotum", "Orbit", "Lens" ]	1
Why is a child abler to breathe and suckle at the same time	[ "Sho soft palate", "Sho tongue", "High placed larynx", "Small pharynx" ]	1
Fatty liver with hepatomegaly is seen in:	[ "Marasmus", "Metabolic syndrome", "Wilson disease", "Nutmeg liver" ]	0
Prognosis for carcinoma rectum is best assessed by -	[ "Site of tumour", "Histological grading", "Size of tumours", "Duration of the symptoms" ]	0
In the stage of Grey hepatization -	[ "WBC's fill the alveoli", "RBC's fill the alveoli", "Organisms fill the alveoli", "Accumulation of fibrin" ]	2
True about carcinoma larynx -	[ "Glottis is most common site", "Rarely presents with metastasis", "Adenocarcinoma is commonest type", "Responds to chemotherapy very well" ]	-1
A child presents with ascending flaccid paralysis. There is subsequent respiratory muscle involvement. CSF examination shows albuminocytological dissociation. Treatment of choice is :	[ "Cycloserine", "Oral prednisolone", "I.V. methyl prednisolone", "I.V. immunoglobins" ]	2
Which of the following is true in respect to the ciliary ganglion?	[ "Sympathetic fibers synapse in the ciliary ganglion", "Afferent fibers from the iris and cornea pass through the ganglion", "The ganglion is located between the optic nerve and medial rectus", "Parasympathetic fibers in the ganglion are derived from CN VII" ]	0
Aplastic anemia in hereditary spherocytosis precipitated by-	[ "Parvo virus", "HIV", "Adenovirus", "Influenza virus" ]	-1
Howell-Jolly bodies are seen in-	[ "Liver disease", "Postsplenectomy", "Hemolysis", "DIC" ]	0
Which of the following is not seen in hereditary spherocytosis -	[ "Direct Coombs test + ve", "Increased osmotic fragility", "Leg ulcers", "Splenomegaly" ]	-1
All act by inhibiting call wall synthesis except ?	[ "Aminoglycoside", "Penicillin", "Cycloserine", "Bacitracin" ]	2
A mother brings her 10 year old son to OPD because of a history of medullary carcinoma of thyroid in his father and grandparents. There are no findings on physical examination. Which of the following tests you would perform?	[ "Serum insulin level", "Serum glucagon level", "Urine vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) level", "Serum somatostatin level" ]	1
Immunoglobulins are secreted by:	[ "Macrophages", "Plasma cells", "T-cells", "Neutrophils" ]	0
Molybdenum is a constituent of:	[ "Xanthine oxidase", "Cytochrome oxidase", "Phosphofructokinase", "Carbonic anhydrase" ]	-1
Regarding propofol, which one of the following is false :	[ "It is used as an intravenous induction agent", "It causes severe vomiting", "It is painful on injecting intravenously", "It has no muscle relaxant property" ]	0
Which one of the following serum levels would help in distinguishing an acute liver disease from chronic liver disease	[ "Aminotransaminase", "Alkaline phosphatase", "Bilirubin", "Albumin" ]	2
True about optic nerve glioma	[ "Seen in old individuals", "Painful proptosis", "Can cause hematoma", "Unilateral proptosis" ]	2
Which of the following types of leukemia is administered prophylactic methotrexate for CNS prophylaxis –	[ "ALL", "AML", "CLL", "CML" ]	-1
Serum alkaline phosphate is not rassed in ?	[ "Primary biliary cirrhosis", "Hyperparathyoidism", "Multiple myeloma", "Hepatitis" ]	1
Golden S sign is seen in:	[ "Bronchogenic carcinoma with collapse of lung", "Traction Bronchiectasis with apical scarring", "Emphysema with increased lucency and flattened diagphragm", "Pulmonary edema" ]	-1
Anterior belly of digastric is supplied by:	[ "Branch of mandibular nerve/ Mylohyoid nerve", "Branch of facial nerve", "Branch of cervical plexus", "Hypoglossal nerve" ]	-1
Which of the following is a mineralocoicoid antagonist ?	[ "Spironolactone", "Inamrinone", "Nicorandil", "Ketorolac" ]	-1
A male 25 years old presents to the dental clinic with a black spot. He also gives the history of previous dental treatments of other teeth as well and wants gold to be filled in his tooth. On examination, it is revealed that 16 no. tooth has pit and fissure caries. Which preparation is used for retention in this restoration?	[ "Vertically oriented grooves", "Horizontally oriented grooves", "Coves", "Skirts" ]	2
Eichosapentaenoic acid is present in	[ "Soyabean oil", "Corn oil", "Sunflower oil", "Fish oil" ]	2
First pathological change apparent in Nephrotic syndrome is	[ "Thickening of the glomerular capillary wall and effacement of podocyte foot processes", "Segmental sclerosis of glomerulus", "Break in basement membrane", "Mononuclear infiltration" ]	-1
Well known Zadek's procedure is:	[ "Resection of part of nail with nail bed", "Resection of complete nail with part of nail bed", "Injection of phenol at base of toe nail", "Wide excisions of nail" ]	0
Features of secondary syphilis are/is a) Condyloma accuminata b) Condyloma lata c) Mulberry/moon molar d) Lesions over palms/sales	[ "ac", "bd", "bc", "ad" ]	0
Gillmore needle is used for	[ "Testing the strength of plaster of paris", "Evaluating the setting time of plaster of paris", "Testing the metal hardness", "Testing the purity of noble metals" ]	0
In cystoid macular edema fluid collects in the macular region at the level of	[ "Outer nuclear layer", "Outer plexiform layer", "Inner plexiform layer", "Between pigment epithelium and neurosensory retina" ]	0
Unna boot is used for treatment of:	[ "Diabetic foot ulcer", "Varicose ulcers", "Ankle instability", "Calcaneum fracture" ]	0

Drugs of choice for the treatment of neurocysticercosis are :

[ "Hydroquinone and metronidazole", "Metronidazole and pyrantel pamoate", "Albendazole and praziquantel", "Cyclophosphamide" ]

1

In ACLS which drug can be given following ventricular fibrillation after cardiac arrest other than epinephrine?

[ "Amiodarone", "Dopamine", "Adenosine", "Atropine" ]

-1

Gas gangrene is due to

[ "Alpha toxin", "Theta toxin", "Beta toxin", "Delta toxin" ]

-1

Which drug causes osteoporosis on long-term use

[ "Estrogen", "Progesterone", "GnRH analogues", "Warfarin" ]

1

Fletcher's medium containing Rabbit serum is used for ?

[ "Streptococcus", "Bacillus anthracis", "Leptospira", "Borrelia" ]

1

A blood stained discharge from the nipple indicates -

[ "Breast abscess", "Fibroadenoma", "Duct papilloma", "Fat necrosis of breast" ]

1

The following separation technique depends on the molecular size of the protein

[ "Chromatography on a carboxymethyl cellulose column", "Iso-electric focusing", "Gel filtration chromatography", "Chromatography on a diethylaminoethyl (DEAE) cellulose column" ]

1

Stimulation of which of the following nerves cause improvement in mood?

[ "Olfactory Nerve", "Optic Nerve", "Trigeminal Nerve", "Vagus Nerve" ]

2

Not true about experimental study

[ "Always prospective", "Unethical to use in animal", "Can not be double blinded in animal trails", "Interim analysis is permitted" ]

0

All of the following are used to assess the nutritional status of an individual, except -

[ "Urinary nitrogen excretion", "Mid arm circumference", "Serum immunoglobulin", "Serum transferrin" ]

1

Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is preferred to Trans-thoracic echocardiogram (TTE) in:

[ "Evaluation of Pericardial diseases", "Evaluation of Tricuspid wall vegetations", "Evaluation of Left Ventricular Apical Thrombi", "Evaluation of Left Atrial Appendage Thrombi" ]

2

Child with h/o hypopigmented macule on back, infantile spasm and delayed milestone has

[ "NF", "Sturge weber syndrome", "Tuberous sclerosis", "Nevus anemicus." ]

1

Diuretic causing impaired glucose tolerance is ?

[ "Triamterene", "Acetazolamide", "Amiloride", "Thiazide" ]

2

Causes of community-acquired native valve endocarditis are

[ "Streptocccus viridians", "Staphylococcus aureus", "Diphtheriods", "Staphyloccous epidermidis" ]

-1

Which of the following is the mechanism of action of methyl dopa?

[ "Blockade of beta-adrenergic receptors", "Agonism of alpha 2 receptors", "Blockade of alpha 2 receptors", "Agonism of beta 2 receptors." ]

0

Rickettsial pox is caused by ?

[ "Rickettsia ricketsiae", "Rickettsia akari", "R. Typhi", "Rickettsia coonri" ]

0

Elements of primary health care include all except:

[ "Safe water supply and sanitation", "Treatment of common illness and injury", "Essential Drugs", "Referral services" ]

2

A newborn presenting with intestinal obstruction showed on abdominal X-ray, multiple air fluid levels. The diagnosis is not likely to be -

[ "Pyloric obstruction", "Duodenal atresia", "Illeal atresia", "Ladd s bands" ]

-1

Both hepatic and renal failures can be

[ "CCI4", "Arsenic", "Copper sulfate", "All" ]

2

Cause of hydrocele in infants

[ "Patent processus vaginalis", "Patent gubernaculum", "Impaired drainage", "Epididymal cyst" ]

-1

In which type of poisonings is gastric lavage contraindicated?

[ "Organophosphorus poisoning", "Sedative drug poisoning", "Corrosive acid poisoning", "Barium carbonate poisoning" ]

1

True about atopic dermatitis are all except -

[ "Pruritus", "Scratching", "Mica like scales", "Xerosis" ]

1

A disease that produces decreased inhibitory input to the internal segment of the globus pallidus should have what effect on the motor area of the cerebral coex

[ "Increased excitatory feedback directly to the coex", "No effect", "Decreased excitatory output from the thalamus to the coex", "Increased excitatory output from the putamen to the coex" ]

1

Kernicterus is invariably associated with

[ "Crigler-Najjar syndrome type-I", "Crigler-Najjar syndrome type-II", "Dubin Johnson syndrome", "Rotor syndrome" ]

-1

The most appropriate technique for mammography is:

[ "Spot Compression view", "Medial lateral oblique view", "Lateral view", "Medilateral view" ]

0

In microcornea, diameter of cornea is less than:

[ "9 mm", "10 mm", "11 mm", "8 mm" ]

0

A 3-week-female infant is brought for ambiguous genitalia and hyperpigmentation of skin. She has hyponatremia and hyperkalemia. Which one of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

[ "21 hydroxylase deficiency", "17 alpha hydroxylase deficiency", "17, 20 lyase deficiency", "11 beta hydroxylase deficiency" ]

-1

Death of a person due to compressing of neck by another person is:

[ "Hanging", "Throttling", "Bansdola", "Asphyxiating" ]

0

A 2-year-old child with severe dehydration has sudden-onset Gross Hematuria with a unilateral flank mass. The most likely diagnosis is

[ "Renal vein thrombosis", "Hemolytic syndrome", "Wilm's tumor", "Hydronephrosis" ]

-1

Infection with herpes simplex virus, a common human pathogen, is best described by which of the following statements?

[ "The CNS and visceral organs are usually involved", "It rarely recurs in a host who has a high antibody titer", "It can be reactivated by emotional disturbances or prolonged exposure to sunlight", "Initial infection usually occurs by intestinal absorption of the virus" ]

1

Increase is Pauwel's angle indicate -

[ "Good prognosis", "Impaction", "More chances of displacement", "Trabecular alignment disrupted" ]

1

Investigation of choice of diphtheria carrier is -

[ "Throat Swab Culture", "Gram's stain", "Albe's stain", "Zeil Nelson's stain" ]

-1

An anatomic structure which has a worm-hole radiolucency is characteristic of

[ "Maxillary sinus", "Mandibular canal", "Nutrient canal", "Mental foramen" ]

1

Ergot alkaloid commonly used to prevent postpartum hemorrhage is :

[ "Methylergometrine", "Ergotamine", "Dihydroergotamine", "Dihydroergotoxine" ]

-1

True about hyperkalemia -

[ "Stop hea in systole", "Insulin-Glucose is given", "ECG is diagnostic", "Serum potassium more than 5.2 mmol\\/L" ]

1

With couinaud's segment nomenclature, which one the following segments of liver has an independent vascularization

[ "Segment I", "Segment II", "Segment IV", "Segment VIII" ]

-1

All are usuful in acute appendicitis except -

[ "Antibiotics", "Analgesics", "IV Fluids", "Purgation" ]

2

The mechanism of action of surfactant is

[ "Lubricates the flow of CO2 diffusion", "Binds oxygen", "Makes the capillary surface hydrophilic", "Breaks the structure of water in the alveoli" ]

2

Cell lining of common bile duct is :

[ "Stratified columnar", "Stratified squamous", "Simple cuboidal", "Simple columnar" ]

2

In tetany the increased membrane excitability is caused by:

[ "Decreased release of inhibitory neurotransmitter from nerve terminals", "Depolarization of the nerve and muscle membranes", "Spontaneous release of calcium from the sarcoplasmic reticulum", "Activation of sodium channels at more negative membrane potentials" ]

0

Which of the following is true regarding cardiac MRI

[ "Infarcted myocardium is hypointense on T2-MRI", "Viable myocardium can be differentiated from infarcted myocardium", "Prosthetic hea valves are an absolute contraindication for MRI", "It is better than CT for non-invasive assessment of coronary aeries" ]

0

Day light factor in living room should he?

[ "8%", "6%", "10%", "15%" ]

-1

Cathelicidins are rich in which of the following amino acid?

[ "Cysteine", "Cystine", "Methionine", "Arginine" ]

2

Neonate triangular cord sign on USG is seen in –

[ "Galactosemia", "Biliary atresia", "Hepatitis", "None" ]

0

Peyronie's disease affects the -

[ "Breast", "Vagina", "Scrotum", "Penis" ]

2

A 67-year-old man with an 18-year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus presents for a routine physical examination. His temperature is 36.9 C (98.5 F), his blood pressure is 158/98 mm Hg and his pulse is 82/minute and regular. On examination, the physician notes a non tender, pulsatile, mass in the mid-abdomen. A plain abdominal x-ray film with the patient in the lateral position reveals spotty calcification of a markedly dilated abdominal aoic walI. Which of the following physiologic observations helps to account for the fact that 75% of the aneurysms of this patient's type are found in the abdomen and only 25% principally involve the thorax?

[ "Diastolic pressure is greater in the abdominal aoa in the supine position", "Negative intrathoracic pressure reduces aoic wall tension in the thorax", "The average blood flow in the abdominal aoa is greater than that in the thoracic aoa", "The average blood pressure in the abdominal aoa is higher than that in the thoracic aoa" ]

2

Most important from of carbon-dioxide transport in the blood

[ "It is mostly transported as carboxy hemoglobin", "As dissolved CO2", "As bicarbonates", "Due to CO2 molecules attached to hemoglobin" ]

1

A 45 year old comes with symptoms of septic ahritis. What will be the most common cause in this patient?

[ "Gonococcus", "Staphylococcus aureus", "Salmonella", "Pneumococci" ]

0

Which of the following therapeutic index (T.I.) values represent the greatest safety profile for a drug?

[ "100", "1,000", "500", "2" ]

0

Mechanism of analgesia is by

[ "Nocioeptin stimulation", "Nooistatln stimulation", "Nicotinic & cholinergic receptors", "Anadumide receptors" ]

-1

Investigation of choice in a pregnant lady at 16 weeks of pregnancy with past H/0 delivering a baby with Downs syndrome:

[ "Triple screen test", "Amniocentesis", "Chorionic villous sampling", "USG" ]

0

Collection duct has which cells

[ "Principal and intercalated", "Parietal and oxyntic cells", "Lacis cells", "Podocytes" ]

-1

In case of Gow-Gates technique the target area is

[ "Neck of condyle", "Head of the condyle", "Medial side of the ramus", "Lateral side of the condyle" ]

-1

In a population of 200 people with normal distribution. How many people would be included in 1 SD

[ "136", "140", "150", "190" ]

-1

If the prevalence of a disease in a population increases, the predictive value of a positive test ?

[ "Increases", "Decreases", "Remains constant", "Becomes compromised" ]

-1

Which of the following is TRUE differential cause of referred otalgia?

[ "Carcinoma larynx", "Carcinoma oral cavity", "Carcinoma tongue", "All of the above" ]

2

Child with generalized petechiae. CSF shows gram negative diplococci. Treatment

[ "IV Ceftriaxone", "IV Penicillin G", "IV Cefotaxine", "IV Penicillin V" ]

-1

Glasgow coma scale includes all except

[ "Eye opening", "Verbal response", "Motor response", "Swallowing reflex" ]

2

An elderly couple living in a very cold apament turned on the oven, opened the oven door, and went to sleep. The next morning, the neighbors found the couple dead. The direct mechanism by which death was caused most likely involves which of the following?

[ "Damage to the plasmalemma", "Decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of blood", "Increased calcium transpo into mitochondria", "Poisoning of oxidative phosphorylation" ]

0

Pulp core contains

[ "Undifferentiated cells", "Nerve bundles", "Large vessels", "All of the above" ]

2

Cholinesterase is seen in venom of: DNB 08

[ "Elapids", "Vipers", "Sea snakes", "All" ]

-1

The following are the components of apgar score except

[ "Color", "Muscle tone", "Hea rate", "Respiratory rate" ]

2

Anaesthetic agent causing hallucination is

[ "Ketamine", "Ether", "Nitrous Oxide", "Cyclopropane" ]

-1

When is surgery not done in cases of Ulcerative Colitis?

[ "Toxic megacolon", "Colonic perforation", "Colonic obstruction", "Refractory fistula" ]

2

In contrast to heparin, enoxaparin:

[ "Can be used without monitoring the patient's aPTT", "Is less likely to have a teratogenic effect", "Is more likely to be given intravenously", "Is more likely to cause thrombosis and thrombocytopenia" ]

-1

Cigar body is seen in -

[ "Cryptococcus", "Histoplasmosis", "Sporotrichosis", "Aspergillosis" ]

1

Tooth whitening strip is

[ "H2O2", "HF", "Carbamide peroxide", "Sodium perborate" ]

-1

Ultrasound frequency used for diagnostic purposes in obstetrics :

[ "1-20 MHz", "20-40 MHz", "40-60 MHz", "60-80 MHz" ]

-1

Disseminated intravascular coagulation is present in all except -

[ "Prolonged pregnancy", "Amniolotic fluid embolism", "Septic shock", "Abruptio placentae" ]

-1

What is ligament of lockwood related to

[ "Gall bladder", "Scrotum", "Orbit", "Lens" ]

1

Why is a child abler to breathe and suckle at the same time

[ "Sho soft palate", "Sho tongue", "High placed larynx", "Small pharynx" ]

1

Fatty liver with hepatomegaly is seen in:

[ "Marasmus", "Metabolic syndrome", "Wilson disease", "Nutmeg liver" ]

0

Prognosis for carcinoma rectum is best assessed by -

[ "Site of tumour", "Histological grading", "Size of tumours", "Duration of the symptoms" ]

0

In the stage of Grey hepatization -

[ "WBC's fill the alveoli", "RBC's fill the alveoli", "Organisms fill the alveoli", "Accumulation of fibrin" ]

2

True about carcinoma larynx -

[ "Glottis is most common site", "Rarely presents with metastasis", "Adenocarcinoma is commonest type", "Responds to chemotherapy very well" ]

-1

A child presents with ascending flaccid paralysis. There is subsequent respiratory muscle involvement. CSF examination shows albuminocytological dissociation. Treatment of choice is :

[ "Cycloserine", "Oral prednisolone", "I.V. methyl prednisolone", "I.V. immunoglobins" ]

2

Which of the following is true in respect to the ciliary ganglion?

[ "Sympathetic fibers synapse in the ciliary ganglion", "Afferent fibers from the iris and cornea pass through the ganglion", "The ganglion is located between the optic nerve and medial rectus", "Parasympathetic fibers in the ganglion are derived from CN VII" ]

0

Aplastic anemia in hereditary spherocytosis precipitated by-

[ "Parvo virus", "HIV", "Adenovirus", "Influenza virus" ]

-1

Howell-Jolly bodies are seen in-

[ "Liver disease", "Postsplenectomy", "Hemolysis", "DIC" ]

0

Which of the following is not seen in hereditary spherocytosis -

[ "Direct Coombs test + ve", "Increased osmotic fragility", "Leg ulcers", "Splenomegaly" ]

-1

All act by inhibiting call wall synthesis except ?

[ "Aminoglycoside", "Penicillin", "Cycloserine", "Bacitracin" ]

2

A mother brings her 10 year old son to OPD because of a history of medullary carcinoma of thyroid in his father and grandparents. There are no findings on physical examination. Which of the following tests you would perform?

[ "Serum insulin level", "Serum glucagon level", "Urine vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) level", "Serum somatostatin level" ]

1

Immunoglobulins are secreted by:

[ "Macrophages", "Plasma cells", "T-cells", "Neutrophils" ]

0

Molybdenum is a constituent of:

[ "Xanthine oxidase", "Cytochrome oxidase", "Phosphofructokinase", "Carbonic anhydrase" ]

-1

Regarding propofol, which one of the following is false :

[ "It is used as an intravenous induction agent", "It causes severe vomiting", "It is painful on injecting intravenously", "It has no muscle relaxant property" ]

0

Which one of the following serum levels would help in distinguishing an acute liver disease from chronic liver disease

[ "Aminotransaminase", "Alkaline phosphatase", "Bilirubin", "Albumin" ]

2

True about optic nerve glioma

[ "Seen in old individuals", "Painful proptosis", "Can cause hematoma", "Unilateral proptosis" ]

2

Which of the following types of leukemia is administered prophylactic methotrexate for CNS prophylaxis –

[ "ALL", "AML", "CLL", "CML" ]

-1

Serum alkaline phosphate is not rassed in ?

[ "Primary biliary cirrhosis", "Hyperparathyoidism", "Multiple myeloma", "Hepatitis" ]

1

Golden S sign is seen in:

[ "Bronchogenic carcinoma with collapse of lung", "Traction Bronchiectasis with apical scarring", "Emphysema with increased lucency and flattened diagphragm", "Pulmonary edema" ]

-1

Anterior belly of digastric is supplied by:

[ "Branch of mandibular nerve/ Mylohyoid nerve", "Branch of facial nerve", "Branch of cervical plexus", "Hypoglossal nerve" ]

-1

Which of the following is a mineralocoicoid antagonist ?

[ "Spironolactone", "Inamrinone", "Nicorandil", "Ketorolac" ]

-1

A male 25 years old presents to the dental clinic with a black spot. He also gives the history of previous dental treatments of other teeth as well and wants gold to be filled in his tooth. On examination, it is revealed that 16 no. tooth has pit and fissure caries. Which preparation is used for retention in this restoration?

[ "Vertically oriented grooves", "Horizontally oriented grooves", "Coves", "Skirts" ]

2

Eichosapentaenoic acid is present in

[ "Soyabean oil", "Corn oil", "Sunflower oil", "Fish oil" ]

2

First pathological change apparent in Nephrotic syndrome is

[ "Thickening of the glomerular capillary wall and effacement of podocyte foot processes", "Segmental sclerosis of glomerulus", "Break in basement membrane", "Mononuclear infiltration" ]

-1

Well known Zadek's procedure is:

[ "Resection of part of nail with nail bed", "Resection of complete nail with part of nail bed", "Injection of phenol at base of toe nail", "Wide excisions of nail" ]

0

Features of secondary syphilis are/is a) Condyloma accuminata b) Condyloma lata c) Mulberry/moon molar d) Lesions over palms/sales

[ "ac", "bd", "bc", "ad" ]

0

Gillmore needle is used for

[ "Testing the strength of plaster of paris", "Evaluating the setting time of plaster of paris", "Testing the metal hardness", "Testing the purity of noble metals" ]

0

In cystoid macular edema fluid collects in the macular region at the level of

[ "Outer nuclear layer", "Outer plexiform layer", "Inner plexiform layer", "Between pigment epithelium and neurosensory retina" ]

0

Unna boot is used for treatment of:

[ "Diabetic foot ulcer", "Varicose ulcers", "Ankle instability", "Calcaneum fracture" ]

0