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This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Blood Physiology, Subject name: Physiology | Endogenous triglycerides are maximum in:
Select and explain.
A. Chylomicrons, B. VLDL, C. LDL, D. HDL | B: VLDL | Answer: B: VLDL
Explanation: More the fat content less will be the density The density increases from: VLDL< LDL< HDL. Hence VLDL have maximum amount of triglycerides. ENDOGENOUS TRIGLYCERIDES MAX IN : VLDL EXOGENOUS TRIGLYCERIDES MAX IN :CHYLOMICRON |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery | From the index finger infection goes to ?
Select and explain.
A. Thenar space, B. Hypoihenar space, C. Mid palmar space, D. Space of parona | A: Thenar space | Answer: A: Thenar space
Explanation: Ans is A ie Thenar space |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Dental | Tasks that involve exposure blood, body fluids or tissues are classified by OSHA regulations under category:
Select and explain.
A. I, B. II, C. III, D. IV | A: I | Answer: A: I
Explanation: None |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology | Which one of the following drugs cause hypo magnesemia by increased excretion?
Select and explain.
A. Frusemide therapy, B. Cisplatin, C. Digitalis, D. Aminoglycosides | A: Frusemide therapy | Answer: A: Frusemide therapy
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Frusemide therapy "Loop diuretics cause the abolition of transepithelial potential difference that results in marked increase in excretion of Ca2++ and mg2++". |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitors, Subject name: Pharmacology | Which of the following is not an established antimicrobial drug synergism at clinical level?
Select and explain.
A. Amphotericin B and flucytosine in cryptococcal meningitis, B. Carbenicillin and gentamicin in pseudomonal infections, C. Penicillin and tetracycline in bacterial meningitis, D. Trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole in coliform infections | C: Penicillin and tetracycline in bacterial meningitis | Answer: C: Penicillin and tetracycline in bacterial meningitis
Explanation: Combination of a bacteriostatic and a bactericidal drug in most cases is antagonistic. Bactericidal drugs act on fast multiplying organisms whereas bacteriostatic drugs inhibit the growth. Here, penicillins are bactericidal whereas tetracyclines are bacteriostatic. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics | In what period, following delivery, does the cardiac output return to the pre-pregnancy state?
Select and explain.
A. 4 hours, B. 4 weeks, C. 6 weeks, D. 8 weeks | B: 4 weeks | Answer: B: 4 weeks
Explanation: Cardiac output returns to pre labour values by one hour following delivery and pre pregnancy level by 4 weeks. Cardiac output: It stas to increase from 5th week of pregnancy reaches a peak 40-50% at about 30-34 weeks. It increases fuher during labour (50%) and immediately following delivery (70%) over pre labour values. Increase in cardiac output is due to: Increased blood volume To meet the additional oxygen required due to increased metabolic activity during pregnancy. Ref: Textbook of Obstetrics By D.C Dutta, 6th edn, page 53 |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Miscellaneous (Bio-Chemistry), Subject name: Biochemistry | Alkaptonuria is due to deficiency of
Select and explain.
A. Alkaptonase, B. Tyrosinase, C. Phenylalanine hydroxylase, D. Homogentisic acid oxidase | D: Homogentisic acid oxidase | Answer: D: Homogentisic acid oxidase
Explanation: (D) Homogentisic acid oxidase # Enzyme defect in Ochronosis (Alkaptonuria):> Defective enzyme in alkaptonuria is Homogentisate oxidase in tyrosine metabolism.> Homogentisate accumulates in tissues and blood, and is excreted into urine.> Homogentisate, on standing, gets oxidized to the corresponding quinones, which polymerize to give black or brown colour.> For this reason, the urine of alkaptonuric patients resembles coA are in colour.> Homogentiste gets oxidised by polyphenol oxidase to benzoquinone acetate which undergoes polymerization to form a pigment "Alkapton".> Alkapton gets deposited in connective tissues, bones and various organs resulting in a condition called "Ochronosis".> Many patients suffer from arthritis: and this is believed to be due to the deposition of pigment alkapton in the connective tissues. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery | A colles fracture is
Select and explain.
A. Common in adolescence, B. A fracture about the ankle joint, C. Common in elderly women, D. A fracture of head of the radius | C: Common in elderly women | Answer: C: Common in elderly women
Explanation: C i.e. Common in elderly women Coll's fracture is fracture of lower end of radius at its coico cancellous junctionQ (- 2.5 cm / 1.5 inch above the distal aicular surface) mostly occuring in post menopausal osteoporotic elderly womenQ ; as a result of fall on outstretched hand. (with wrist in extension). It is most common of all fractures in older people. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine | IFA tablets given during pregnancy contains.
Select and explain.
A. 60mg elemental iron and 500ug Folic acid, B. 100mg elemental iron and 400ug Folic acid, C. 60mg elemental iron and 400ug Folic acid, D. 100mg elemental iron and 500ug Folic acid | D: 100mg elemental iron and 500ug Folic acid | Answer: D: 100mg elemental iron and 500ug Folic acid
Explanation: None |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Endocrinology and breast, Subject name: Surgery | In patients with breast cancer, chest wall involvement means involvement of any one of the following structure except
Select and explain.
A. Serratus anterior, B. Pectoralis'Majar, C. Intercostal Muscles, D. Ribs | B: Pectoralis'Majar | Answer: B: Pectoralis'Majar
Explanation: .Spread into the Deeper Plane * Into pectoralis major muscle (is confirmed by observing the restricted mobility of the swelling while contracting the PM muscle). * Into latissimus dorsi muscle (extending the shoulder against resistance). * Into serratus anterior (by pushing the wall with hands without flexing the elbow). *Into the chest wall (breast will not fall forward when leaning forward, and while raising the arm above the shoulder, breast will not move upwards as it is fixed to the chest wall). ref:SRB&;s manual of surgery,ed 3,pg no 472 |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Structure and function of protein, Subject name: Biochemistry | The function of g DNA Polymerase
Select and explain.
A. DNA repair, B. Mitochondrial DNA synthesis, C. Processive, leading strand synthesis, D. Primase | B: Mitochondrial DNA synthesis | Answer: B: Mitochondrial DNA synthesis
Explanation: Ref: Harper&;s Biochemistry; 30th edition; Chapter 35; DNA Organization, Replication, & Repair |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine | In normal conditions of temperature and atmosphere, the rate of cooling of dead body is:
Select and explain.
A. 1.0 F/hour, B. 1.5 F/hour, C. 2.0 F/hour, D. 2.5 F/hour | B: 1.5 F/hour | Answer: B: 1.5 F/hour
Explanation: The dead body cools at an average rate of 1.5 degree F per hour in temperate climate and 0.75 degree F in a tropical climate. According to Simpson, the cooling of the body is the only reliable indicator of the lapse of time during the first 18 hours after death. Factors controlling the cooling rate are: Condition of the body Clothing Atmospheric temperature Mode of death Medium Ref: Forensic Medicine By P.V. Guhara page 62. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nervous system, Subject name: Physiology | Moderate exercise tachypnea is due to stimulation of which of the following receptor?
Select and explain.
A. Proprioceptors, B. J receptors, C. Lung receptors, D. Baroreceptors | A: Proprioceptors | Answer: A: Proprioceptors
Explanation: Afferent impulses from Proprioceptors and psychic stimuli are causes for hyperventilation during the beginning of an exercise Ref: Ganong 25th ed/page 658 |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Radiology | First radiological sign of Crohn's disease in terminal ileum is:
Select and explain.
A. Aphthoid ulceration, B. Pseudo sacculation, C. Cobblestone pattern, D. Thickening of bowel wall | A: Aphthoid ulceration | Answer: A: Aphthoid ulceration
Explanation: Ans. Aphthoid ulceration |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pathology | Following pathogenetic mechanisms operate in septic shock except -
Select and explain.
A. Increased peripheral vascular resistance, B. Veno constriction, C. Direct toxic endothelial injury, D. Activation of complement | A: Increased peripheral vascular resistance | Answer: A: Increased peripheral vascular resistance
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Increased peripheral vascular resistance |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: vitamins, Subject name: Biochemistry | All are vitamin K dependent clotting factors of hepatic origin except
Select and explain.
A. II, B. VII, C. VIII, D. X | C: VIII | Answer: C: VIII
Explanation: Vitamin K has an impoant role in the blood clotting process. It brings about the posttranslational modification of ceain blood clotting factors clotting factor II (prothrombin), factor VII (SPCA) factor IX (Christmas factor) factor X (Stua prower factor) they are synthesized as inactive precursors (zymogens) in the liver ref DM Vasudevan 8th ed page 462 |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Miscellaneous (Liver), Subject name: Surgery | Liver biopsy is indicated for diagnosis/evaluation of all EXCEPT?
Select and explain.
A. Autoimmune hepatitis, B. Storage disorders, C. Hemangioma, D. Hepatocellular carcinoma | C: Hemangioma | Answer: C: Hemangioma
Explanation: Ans. (c) HemangiomaRef.: Bailey & Love 26th ed. /1083Hemangioma being a vascular tumor is diagnosed by imaging techniques and liver biopsy is contraindicated. Cavernous hemangiomas arise from the endothelial cells that line the blood vessels and consist of multiple, large vascular channels lined by a single layer of endothelial cells and supported by collagenous walls. These tumors are frequently asymptomatic and incidentally discovered at imaging, surgery, or autopsy. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Communicable diseases, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine | Post exposure vaccine of rabies already immunised patient is ?
Select and explain.
A. 0-3, B. 0-3-14, C. 0-7-28, D. 8-04-0-1-1 | A: 0-3 | Answer: A: 0-3
Explanation: - for post - exposure treatment of person who have been vaccinated for rabies previously is given rabies vaccine on days 0 and 3 intradermally or 1 dose delivered intramuscularly. Reference : Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no:280 <\p> |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Psychiatry | In depression, there is a deficiency in
Select and explain.
A. 5-HT, B. Ach, C. Dopamine, D. GABA | A: 5-HT | Answer: A: 5-HT
Explanation: SEROTONIN is produced from TRYPTOPHAN it is a neuro transmitter that controls the well being of the individual it controls drive to day to day activities, controls sleep and appetite. TRPTOPHAN helps in production of MELATONIN MELATONIN controls SLEEP A decreased level of brain 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) has been theorized to be a factor in depression. The theory arose from clinical observations that drugs enhancing extracellular levels of 5-HT have antidepressant effects in many patients. Reference: Kaplon and sadock, 11 th edition, synopsis of psychiatry, 11 th edition, pg no. 752 |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Trauma, Subject name: Surgery | Treatment of choice of flail chest is
Select and explain.
A. Ext. fixation of flail segment & mech ventilation, B. Strapping, C. O2 administration, D. Intrapleural local analgesia | A: Ext. fixation of flail segment & mech ventilation | Answer: A: Ext. fixation of flail segment & mech ventilation
Explanation: .It is fracture of two or more consecutive ribs, with each rib having two or more fracture sites. Such segment is called as flail segment. Treatment Intercostal tube drainage. Applying clips to fracture ribs and fi xing above and below to normal ribs. Antibiotics like penicillins, cefotaxime. Blood transfusion, IV fluids. Bronchodilators, steroids. Ventilator suppo with IPPV--IPPV is treatment of choice. Assisted ventilation is required for several days until the chest wall stabilises. If ventilator suppo is required for more than 10 days, then tracheo stomy is done to prevent laryngeal stenosis which can occur due to prolonged endotracheal intubation. Thoracotomy--when required only. Ref: SRB's Manual of Surgery, 4th Edition, pg. no. 1196 |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery | All of the following are true regarding fluid resuscitation in burn patients except
Select and explain.
A. Consider intravenous resuscitation in children with burns greater then 15% TBSA, B. Oral fluids must contain salts, C. Most preferred fluid is Ringer,s lactate, D. Half of the calculated volume of fluid should be given in first 8 hours. | A: Consider intravenous resuscitation in children with burns greater then 15% TBSA | Answer: A: Consider intravenous resuscitation in children with burns greater then 15% TBSA
Explanation: None |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Microbiology | Latent phase of HIV -
Select and explain.
A. Viral Replication, B. Sequestred in lymphoid tissue, C. Infective, D. All | D: All | Answer: D: All
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Viral replication, 'b' sequestred in lymphoid tissue, 'c' i.e., Infective Latent phase of HIV . After acute HIV syndrome, most of the patient's develop a clinically asymptomatic stage . Active virus replication is on going and progressive during the asymptomatic period . Lymphoid tissues are the major anatomic sites for the establishment and propagation of HIV infection. Virus replication occurs mainly in lymphoid tissue and not in blood. . Though patients are asymptomatic (clinical latency) they do not have microbiologic latency as there is low level of viremia due to active replication. So patient is infective during this period There is steady progressive decline (not rapid) of CD4 + Tcell count during latent phase. The average rate of CD4 + T cell decline is 50/m1 per year. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Anti-HIV Drugs, Subject name: Pharmacology | Testing of HLA-B' 5701 is recommended prior to initiation of this antiretroviral agent:-
Select and explain.
A. Atazanavir, B. Nelfinavir, C. Raltegravir, D. Abacavir | D: Abacavir | Answer: D: Abacavir
Explanation: Testing of HLA-B' 5701 is recommended prior to initiation of abacavir. Abacavir if given in a patient who has HLA-B' 5701 causes high risk of MI. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine | A lady died due to unnatural death within seven years after her marriage. The inquest in this case will be done by
Select and explain.
A. Forensic medicine expe, B. Deputy Superintendent of Police, C. Sub-divisional Magistrate, D. Coroner | C: Sub-divisional Magistrate | Answer: C: Sub-divisional Magistrate
Explanation: C i.e. Sub divisional magistrate |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Dental | The first stated and the largest principle of the Nuremberg Code is
Select and explain.
A. Autonomy, B. Informed consent, C. Justice, D. Confidential | B: Informed consent | Answer: B: Informed consent
Explanation: None |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Unknown | Bronchopulmonary segments in right and left lungs respectively -
Select and explain.
A. 9,11, B. 11,9, C. 10,9, D. 8,10 | C: 10,9 | Answer: C: 10,9
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., 10, 9 Right lung Upper lobe Middle lobe Lower lobe 1. Apical 2. Posterior 3. Anterior 4. Lateral 5. Medial 6. Superior 7. Anterior basal 8. Medial basal 9. Lateral basal 10. Posterior basal Left lung Upper lobe Lower lobe 1. Apical 2. Posterior 3. Anterior } Upper division 6. Superior 7. Anterior basal 8. Lateral basal 9. Posterior basal 4. Superior lingular 5. Inferior lingular } Lower division |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Microbiology | Necrotizing granulomatous inguinal lymphadenopathy is caused by -
Select and explain.
A. Syphilis, B. Granuloma inguinale, C. Sarcoidosis, D. All | A: Syphilis | Answer: A: Syphilis
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Syphilis |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Head and neck, Subject name: Surgery | Meningomyelocele patient after being operated developed hydrocephalus due to -
Select and explain.
A. Arnold chiari malformation, B. Injury to absorptive surface, C. Central canal injury, D. Arachnoidal block | A: Arnold chiari malformation | Answer: A: Arnold chiari malformation
Explanation: Meningoceles (or meningomyeloceles) are commonly associated with Arnold Chiari malformation which cause hydrocephalus. Ref : CSDT 13/e p852 |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: C.N.S, Subject name: Medicine | Wernicke's hemianopic pupillary response is seen in lesion of-
Select and explain.
A. Optic tract, B. Optic chiasm, C. Optic radiation, D. Lateral genicular body | A: Optic tract | Answer: A: Optic tract
Explanation: . *Wernicke's hemianopic pupil indicates lesions of optic tract . In this condition light reflex is absent when light is thrown on temporal half of retina of affected side and nasal half of opposite side. Ref Harrison20th edition pg 2456 |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: ENT | In which of the following condition, positive Rinne test is seen?
Select and explain.
A. Presbycusis, B. CSOM, C. Otosclerosis, D. Wax impacted ear | A: Presbycusis | Answer: A: Presbycusis
Explanation: PRESBYCUSIS Sensorineural hearing loss associated with physiological aging process in the ear is called presbycusis. It usually manifests at the age of 65 years but may do so early if there is hereditary predisposition, chronic noise exposure or generalized vascular disease. Four pathological types of presbycusis have been identified. 1. Sensory. This is characterized by degeneration of the organ of Coi, staing at the basal coil and progressing gradually to the apex. Higher frequencies are affected but speech discrimination remains good. 2. Neural. This is characterized by degeneration of the cells of spiral ganglion, staing at the basal coil and progressing to the apex. Neurons of higher auditory pathways may also be affected. This manifests with high tone loss but speech discrimination is poor and out of propoion to the pure tone loss. 3. Strial or metabolic. This is characterized by atrophy of stria vascularis in all turns of cochlea. In this, the physical and chemical processes of energy production are affected. It runs in families. Audiogram is flat but speech discrimination is good. 4. Cochlear conductive. This is due to stiffening of the basilar membrane thus affecting its movements. Audiogram is sloping type. Patients of presbycusis have great difficulty in hearing in the presence of background noise though they may hear well in quiet surroundings. They may complain of speechbeing heard but not understood. Recruitment phenomenon is positive and all the sounds suddenly become intolerable when volume is raised. Tinnitus is another bothersome problem and in some it is the only complaint. Patients of presbycusis can be helped by a hearing aid. They should also have lessons in speech reading through Visual cues. Cuailment of smoking and stimulants like tea and coffee may help to decrease tinnitus. Ref : ENT textbook by Dhingra 6th edition Pgno : 37 |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology | Which of the following inhalational agents is the induction agent of choice in children:
Select and explain.
A. Methoxyflurane, B. Sevoflurane, C. Desflurane, D. Isoflurane | B: Sevoflurane | Answer: B: Sevoflurane
Explanation: None |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Antiplatelets and Fibrinolytics, Subject name: Pharmacology | Mechanism of action of Aspirin
Select and explain.
A. Inhibit PGI2 formation, B. Inhibit TXA2 formation, C. Stimulate TXA2 formation, D. Stimulate platelet aggregation | B: Inhibit TXA2 formation | Answer: B: Inhibit TXA2 formation
Explanation: Ans. (b) Inhibit TXA2 formationRef KDT 6th ed. / 609; Katzung 9th ed. / 446Thromboxane helps in platelet aggregation.* TXA2 formation is suppressed at very low doses of aspirin.* Aspirin blocks thromboxane formation by inhibiting COX activity by enzyme COX1 and TX- synthase irreversibly. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Fibroadenoma, Subject name: Surgery | Fibroadenoma is commonly seen in which age group:
Select and explain.
A. Young females, B. Old females, C. Reproductive age group, D. Neonates | A: Young females | Answer: A: Young females
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e.Young females o Fibroadenosis, Fibrocystic disease, chronic mastitis & mastopathy are old nomenclature used to describe the spectrum of benign breast disease. The new name coined to avoid all the confusing names is ANDI i.e. Aberration of normal development and involution.o The basic principles behind ANDI are:Benign breast disorders and diseases are aberrations of the normal dynamic changes occurring throughout the life with superimposed menstrual changes.It includes a spectrum of breast conditions that range from normal to mild abnormality to severe abnormality (disease).o These disorders are classified into 3 groups.Nonproliferative Breast ChangesProliferative disease without atypiaProliferative disease with atypiay Duct ectasiay Cystsy Apocrine changesy Mild hyperplasiay Adenosisy Fibroadenoma without complex featuresy Moderate or florid hyperplasiay Sclerosing adenosisy Papillomay Complex sclerosing lesion (radial sar)y Fibroadenoma with complex featuresy Atypical ductal hyperplasiay Atypical lobular hyperplasiaThe cancer risks associated with Benign Breast disorders are as follows :AbnormalityRelative RiskNonporliferative lesionsNo increased riskSclerosing adenosisNo increased riskIntraductal papillomaNo increased riskModerate or Florid epithelial hyperplasia1[?]5 to 2 foldAtypical lobular hyperplasia4-foldAtypical ductal hyperplasia4-foldDuctal involvement by cells of atypical ductal hyperplasia7-foldo Epitheliosis implies epithelial hyperplasia.o Of the fibrocystic (or AND!) changes only epitheliosis or epithelial hyperplasia is associated with increased risk of malignancyo Not all epithelial hyperplasias are associated with increased risk. It is moderate or florid hyperplasia and hyperplasia with atypia that is associated with increased risk. Mild hyperplasia is not associated with increased risk. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Immunology and Rheumatology, Subject name: Medicine | Rarest variety of multiple myeloma:
Select and explain.
A. IgM, B. IgD, C. IgE, D. IgG | C: IgE | Answer: C: IgE
Explanation: Ans: c (IgE) Ref: Harrison's, 16th ed, p. 657; 17th, ed, p. 703Multiple myeloma represents a malignant proliferation of plasma cells derived from a single clone. The serum M component is IgG in 53% of patients, IgA in 25% and IgD in 1 %. IgE is very rare. The most common translocation is t( 11:14).Myeloma is more commonly seen than expected among farmers, wood workers, leather workers, and those exposed to petroleum products.Bone pain is the most common symptom in multiple myeloma, effecting nearly 70% of patients.Hypercalcaemia is the most common cause of renal failure. The earliest manifestation of tubular damage is the adult Fanconi syndrome.Anaemia in multiple myeloma is normocytic normochromic and occurs in about 80% of patients.The classical triad of multiple myeloma is:Marrowplasmacytosis (.>10%),Lytic lesions, andSerum and/or urine M component.Diagnosis of multiple myeloma (The Dune and Salmon myeloma diagnostic criteria).The diagnosis of multiple myeloma requires a minimum of one major and one minor criteria or three minor criteria as defined in the Table belowMajor criteria1) Plasmacytoma on tissue biopsy2) Bone marrow palsmacytosis with 30% plasma cells3) Monoclonal globulin spike (M protein) on SPEP:IgG>3.5 g/dl,IgA > 2.0g/dl, light chain excretion on UPEP >= 1 g per 24 hr in the absence of amylodosisMinor criteriaa) Bone marrow plasmacytosis with 10-30% plasma cellsb) Monclonal globulin spike present ,but lower levels than defined in major criteriac) Lytic bone lesionsd) Normal IgM >50 mg/dl, IgA > 100 mg/dl, or IgG >600 mg/dlThe diagnosis of myeloma requires a minimum of one major criteria and one minor criteria (although 1 +a is not sufficient) or three minor criteria that must include a+b (SPEP-serum protein electrophoresis, UPEP-urineprotein electrophoresis) |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery | Game Keeper's thumb is
Select and explain.
A. Ulnar collateral ligament injury of MCP Joint, B. Radial collateral ligament injury of MCP joint, C. Radial collateral ligament injury of CMC joint, D. Ulnar collateral ligament injury of CMC joint | A: Ulnar collateral ligament injury of MCP Joint | Answer: A: Ulnar collateral ligament injury of MCP Joint
Explanation: A i.e. Ulnar collateral ligament injury of MCP Joint |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine | Goose skin also called cutis anserina is seen in
Select and explain.
A. Drowning, B. Lightening, C. Electrocution, D. Throttling | A: Drowning | Answer: A: Drowning
Explanation: Goose skin is seen in drowning. (usually cold water). It is due to contraction of erector pili muscles, attached to hair follicle. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anatomy | Lesser sac of stomach is bounded by:
Select and explain.
A. Posterior wall of stomach, B. Visceral surface of spleen, C. Under surface of liver, D. All | A: Posterior wall of stomach | Answer: A: Posterior wall of stomach
Explanation: A. i.e. Posterior wall of stomach - Lesser sac/ Omental bursa is bounded anteriorly by stomach, caudate lobe of liver, lesser omentum & greater omentum (ant. 2 layers); and posteriorly by structures forming stomach bed (i.e. diaphragm, pancreas, spleen etc) & greater omentum (posterior 2 layers) Lesser sac or omental bursa is the site for abscess formation in posterior perforation of gastric ulcer and internal hernia through epiploic foramen |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine | The color code of plastic bag for disposing microbial laboratory culture waste-
Select and explain.
A. Black, B. Red, C. Blue, D. Yellow | B: Red | Answer: B: Red
Explanation: Ans. is `b' i.e., Red Microbial laboratory culture wastes are category No. 3. o Category 3 wastes have color code Fellow or red. o See above explanation. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Medicine | True about Conn's syndrome
Select and explain.
A. TK+, B. Proximal myopathy, C. Ted plasma rennin activity, D. Edema | B: Proximal myopathy | Answer: B: Proximal myopathy
Explanation: Answer is B (Proximal myopathy): Conn syndrome is associated with hypokalenzia and muscle weakness (proximal myopathy) Patients with Conn's syndrome characteristically do not have edema, and Plasma rennin activity is typically low (decreased). |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Integrated QBank, Subject name: Unknown | A 70-year-old female presented to the OPD with deforming ahritis of hands which is B/L symmetrical. Various deformities were observed. A lymph nodal mass is also observed in the cervical region. Which of the following markers would be most likely positive if the biopsy of the lymph node is done: -
Select and explain.
A. BCL-2, B. BCL-1, C. BCL-6, D. BCL-3 | C: BCL-6 | Answer: C: BCL-6
Explanation: This is a case of rheumatoid ahritis. 1st image shows the boutonniere's deformity. 2nd image shows the Z-deformity of the thumb. 3rd image shows the trigger finger. Most common lymphoma associated with RA is DLBCL. Most common marker of DLBCL is BCL-6 > BCL-2 |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Microbiology | All occurs in botulism except -
Select and explain.
A. Diplopia, B. Diarrhoea, C. Dysphagia, D. Dysarthria | B: Diarrhoea | Answer: B: Diarrhoea
Explanation: None |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Upper Extremity, Subject name: Anatomy | In Erb's palsy, the limb is in which position:
Select and explain.
A. Extended, laterally rotated, pronated, B. Extended, laterally rotated, supinated, C. Extended, medially rotated, pronated, D. Extended, medially rotated, supinated | C: Extended, medially rotated, pronated | Answer: C: Extended, medially rotated, pronated
Explanation: Ans. C. Extended, medially rotated, pronatedErb's paralysis is caused by the excessive increase in the angle between the head and shoulder, which may occur by fall from the back of horse and landing on shoulder or traction of the arm during birth of a child.This involves upper trunk (C5 and C6 roots) and leads to a typical deformity of the limb called policeman's tip hand/porter's tip hand/waiter's tip hand. In this deformity, the arm hangs by the side, adducted and medially rotated, and forearm is extended and pronated.Clinical features are as follows:a. Adduction of arm due to paralysis deltoid muscle.b. Medial rotation of arm due to paralysis supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and teres minor muscles.c. Extension of elbow, due to paralysis of biceps brachii.d. Pronation of forearm due to paralysis of biceps brachii.e. Loss of sensation (minimal) along the outer aspect of arm due to involvement of roots of C6 spinal nerve. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: C.N.S, Subject name: Medicine | All are congenital myopathies except
Select and explain.
A. Central core myopathy, B. Nemaline myopathy, C. Z band myopathy, D. Centronuclear myopathy | C: Z band myopathy | Answer: C: Z band myopathy
Explanation: 3 forms of congenital myopathies that may present in adulthood are central core disease, nema line myopathy and centronuclear myopathy. Ref Harrison20th edition pg 2345 |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics | The breast becomes fully differentiated during pregnancy and lactation. All the following statements are true regarding the pregnant and lactating breast, EXCEPT:
Select and explain.
A. The terminal lobular units are most affected during pregnancy, B. Cuboidal luminal epithelial cells show vacuolization, C. Fat droplets occur in the cytoplasm of the epithelium, D. There is an increase in the interlobular connective tissue | D: There is an increase in the interlobular connective tissue | Answer: D: There is an increase in the interlobular connective tissue
Explanation: The breast becomes fully differentiated during pregnancy and lactation. The terminal lobular units are most affected during this physiologic state. Several histologic changes occur in the terminal ducts and lobules with enlargement and formation of new lobular units early in pregnancy. By the end of the second trimester secretory changes are well developed and the cuboidal luminal epithelial cells show evidence of vacuolization. Accumulation of fat droplets occurs within the cytoplasm of the epithelium of the lobules during the third trimester. The lobules undergo striking hyperplasia to occupy most of the breast parenchyma during this time, with a decrease in the interlobular connective tissue. At term the expanded lobular units show marked distention of their lumina by colostrum. Ref: Cunningham F.G., Leveno K.J., Bloom S.L., Hauth J.C., Rouse D.J., Spong C.Y. (2010). Chapter 5. Maternal Physiology. In F.G. Cunningham, K.J. Leveno, S.L. Bloom, J.C. Hauth, D.J. Rouse, C.Y. Spong (Eds), Williams Obstetrics, 23e. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Fundamentals in Radiology, Subject name: Radiology | Doppler effect results from change in -
Select and explain.
A. Amplitude of sound, B. Frequency of sound, C. Direction of sound, D. None of the above | B: Frequency of sound | Answer: B: Frequency of sound
Explanation: Doppler effect is due to shift in sound frequency as the sound as reflected from the moving Red blood cells. If the motion of RBC is towards the transducer, the returning sound wave has higher frequency than transmitted wave. If the motion of RBC is away the transducer, the returning sound wave has lower frequency than transmitted wave. Color intenstiy indicates the relative velocity of the red blood cells. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics | Most common site of extra - pulmonary TB in children is ?
Select and explain.
A. Abdominal, B. Genitourinary, C. Lymphnode, D. Congenital | C: Lymphnode | Answer: C: Lymphnode
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Lymphnode Most common site of extra pulmonary TB is lymphnode Most children who develop tuberculosis disease experience pulmonary manifestations 25 to 35 percent of children have an extrapulmonary presentation. The most common extrapulmonary form of tuberculosis is lymphatic disease accounting for about two thirds of cases of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. the second most common form is meningeal disease occurring in 13% of patients |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Brainstem, cerebellum and ventricles, Subject name: Anatomy | Which thalamic nucleus projects to the striatum?
Select and explain.
A. Centromedian nucleus, B. Mediodorsal nucleus, C. Ventral anterior nucleus, D. Ventral lateral nucleus | A: Centromedian nucleus | Answer: A: Centromedian nucleus
Explanation: The striatum (caudate nucleus & putamen) receives thalamic input from centromedian nucleus. centromedian nucleus- largest of the intralaminar nuclei. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics | Early cord clamping is done is all except :
Select and explain.
A. Rh isoimrnunization, B. Fetal asphyxia, C. Postmaturity, D. Prematurity | C: Postmaturity | Answer: C: Postmaturity
Explanation: Postmaturity |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Biochemistry | Lipid is required in the average diet because it
Select and explain.
A. has a high caloric value, B. provides essential fatty acids, C. aids in absorption of carbohydrates, D. is necessary for storage of carbohydrates | B: provides essential fatty acids | Answer: B: provides essential fatty acids
Explanation: None |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine | You are the MO in charge in a PHC and there has been a plague epidemic in your area. Which of the following measure is the LEAST appropriate for controlling epidemic?
Select and explain.
A. Rapid treatment of cases with streptomycin, B. Vaccination of all susceptible individuals, C. Isolation of contacts, D. Early diagnosis and notification | B: Vaccination of all susceptible individuals | Answer: B: Vaccination of all susceptible individuals
Explanation: After vaccination it takes about 5-7 days for the immunity to develop. So it should be carried out at least a week before the expected outbreak. This vaccination is only used for prevention and not control of outbreak. Also know: Tetracycline is the drug of choice for chemoprophylaxis against plague. Ref: Park, Edition 21, Page - 271. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Cardiovascular system, Subject name: Physiology | In Fetal Life RBC are produced in all except
Select and explain.
A. Liver, B. Lymph node, C. Spleen, D. Bone marrow | B: Lymph node | Answer: B: Lymph node
Explanation: In fetal life, RBC is produced in 3 phases according to growth of foetusMesoblastic stage: In yolk sacHepatic stage: In Liver and spleenMyeloid phase: In bone marrowRef: Medical Physiology Indu Khurana 2015 edition page No:104 |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anatomy | A 42 year old man in Mumbai is being treated for Atrial Fibbrillation (AF). You suspect thromboembolism on fuher investigatins. Thromboembolism of axillary aery can affect all of the following vessels, EXCEPT:
Select and explain.
A. Post circumflex humeral, B. Suprascapular aery, C. Subscapular aery, D. Superior thoracic aery | B: Suprascapular aery | Answer: B: Suprascapular aery
Explanation: Suprascapular aery is a branch of thyrocervical trunk of the subclan aery, not axillary aery. The axillary aery has several smaller branches. First pa (1 branch) Superior thoracic aery Second pa (2 branches) Thoraco-acromial aery Lateral thoracic aery Third pa (3 branches) Subscapular aery Anterior humeral circumflex aery Posterior humeral circumflex aery It continues as the brachial aery past the inferior border of the teres major. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Virology, Subject name: Microbiology | Mad Cow disease (Bovine Spongioform Encephalopathy) is similar in man to -
Select and explain.
A. Alzheimer's Disease, B. Creutzfeldt Jacod Disease, C. Huntingtons Chorea, D. Picks Disease | B: Creutzfeldt Jacod Disease | Answer: B: Creutzfeldt Jacod Disease
Explanation: CJD is a subacute preaenile encephalopathy with progressive incordination and dementia ending fatally in about a year.It is a prion disease. prion disease in animals include scrapie,mink encephalopathy,BSE madcow disease.These are caused by slow virus group B. REF:ANANTHANARAYAN AND PANIKER'S TEXTBOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY 9TH EDITION PAGE NO:556,557 |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine | Vitamin A deficiency is considered a public health problem if prevalence rate of night blindness in children between 6 months to 6 years is more than –
Select and explain.
A. 0.01%, B. 0.05%, C. 0.10%, D. 1.00% | D: 1.00% | Answer: D: 1.00%
Explanation: Prevalence criteria for determining the Xerophthalmia problem in a community |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery | A young man weighing 65 kg was admitted to the hospital with severe burns in a severe catabolic state. An individual in this state requires 40 kcal per kg body weight per day, 1 gm of protein/kg body weight/day. This young man was given a solution containing 20% glucose and 4.25% protein. If 3000 ml of solution in infused per day:
Select and explain.
A. The patient would not be getting sufficient protein, B. The calories supplied would be inadequate, C. Both protein and calories would be adequate, D. Too much protein is being infused | C: Both protein and calories would be adequate | Answer: C: Both protein and calories would be adequate
Explanation: Calories are calculated by catabolism of glucose (not proteins).
Glucose:
Amount of glucose in 20% glucose in 3000 ml of solution: 3000 x 20/100 = 600 gms
1 gm glucose on catabolism produces: 4.2 kcal
600 gms of glucose would produce: 600 x 4.2 = 2520 kcal
Protein:
Percentage of protein in fluid: 4.25%
Percentage of protein in 3000 ml of fluid: 3000 x 4.25/100 = 127.5 gms
Calories required for the patient: 40x65 = 2600 kcal
Proteins required for the patient: 2 x65 = 130 gms |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Cervical Carcinoma, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics | Which of the following is used to take cervical smear:
Select and explain.
A. Pipelle spatula, B. Sims spatula, C. Ayre's spatula, D. Colposcope | C: Ayre's spatula | Answer: C: Ayre's spatula
Explanation: Ayre's spatula Used to take cervical smear(Pap smear) It is a wooden spatula with U shaped openings on one side and a flat surface on another. Takes sample from squamocolumnar junction. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology | Antidiabetic used safely in renal failure
Select and explain.
A. Metformin, B. Glimeperide, C. Glibenclamide, D. Rosiglitazone | D: Rosiglitazone | Answer: D: Rosiglitazone
Explanation: Ans. is 'd' i.e., Rosigtitazone |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Bony dysplasia and soft tissue affection, Subject name: Orthopaedics | Usual site of TB bursitis -
Select and explain.
A. Prepatellar, B. Subacromial, C. Subdeltoid, D. Trochanteric | D: Trochanteric | Answer: D: Trochanteric
Explanation: TB is is still a common infection in developing countries. After lung and lymph nodes bone and joint is the next common site of TB in the body. The commonest bursa involved in TB is trochanteric bursa resulting in trochanteric bursitis. REF:Essential ohopaedics- Maheshwari- 5th edn - pg no 182. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Communicable diseases, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine | Which of the following statements about lepromin test is not true -
Select and explain.
A. It is negative in most children in first 6 months of life, B. It is diagnostic test, C. It is an impoant aid to classify type of leprosy disease, D. BCG vaccination may conve lepra reaction from negative to positive | B: It is diagnostic test | Answer: B: It is diagnostic test
Explanation: LEPROMIN TEST The test is performed by injecting intradermally 0.1 ml of lepromin into the inner aspect of the forearm of the individual. As a routine, the reaction is read at 48 hours and 21 days. Two types of positive reactions have been described: (a) EARLY REACTION : The early reaction is also known as Fernandez reaction. An inflammatory response develops within 24 to 48 hours and this tends to disappear after 3 to 4 days. It is evidenced by redness and induration at the site of inoculation. If the diameter of the red area is more than 10 mm at the end of 48 hours, the test is considered positive. The early positive reaction indicates whether or not a person has been previously sensitized by exposure to and infection by the leprosy bacilli. In this sense, the early reaction is much superior to the late reactfon. The early reaction has been described as delayed hypersensitivity reaction to "soluble" constituents of the leprosy bacilli. The reaction corresponds to the Mantoux reaction in tuberculosis, caused by the soluble antigens (PPD) of the tubercle bacilli. (b) LATE REACTION : This is the classical Mitsuda reaction. The reaction develops late, becomes apparent in 7-10 days following the injection and reaching its maximum in 3 or 4 weeks. The test is read at 21 days. At the end of 21 days, if there is a nodule more than 5 mm in diameter at the site of inoculation, the reaction is said to be positive. The nodule may even ulcerate and heal with scarring if the antigen is crude. It may be noted that the diameter of the red area in the early reaction, and the diameter of the nodule in the late reaction are measured. The early reaction is induced by the soluble constituents of the leprosy bacilli; and the late reaction by the bacillary component of the antigen. It indicates cell-mediated immunity. In the first 6 months of life, most children are lepromin negative; some may become positive by the end of first year. Data obtained from different pas of the world indicate that in endemic areas, lepromin reaction is already positive in 20 per cent of children under 5 years of age, and this propoion increases to around 60 per cent or more in the 10-14 years age group, and to 80 per cent or more in persons over 19 years of age. BCG vaccination is capable of conveing the lepra reaction from negative to positive in a large propoion of individuals. Value of the lepromin test Lepromin test is not a diagnostic test. The two drawbacks that stand in the way of this test being used for diagnosis are : (i) positive results in non-cases, and (ii) negative results in lepromatous and near-lepromatous cases. The test has been generally accepted as a useful tool in evaluating the immune status (CMI) of leprosy patients. It is of considerable value in confirming the results ofclassification of cases of leprosy on clinical and bacteriological grounds. In other words, the test is widely used as an aid to classify the type of disease. The test is also of great value in estimating the prognosis in cases of leprosy of all types. The test is usually strongly positive in the typical tuberculoid cases, and the positivity getting weaker as one passes through the spectrum to the lepromatous end, the typical lepromatous cases being lepromin negative indicating a failure of CMI. It is known that lepromin negative individuals are at a higher risk of developing progressive multibacillary leprosy, but those who are lepromin positive either escape the clinical disease (the majority) or develop paucibacillary disease (the minority). Ref: Park 25th edition Pgno : 338 |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery | An 8-year old child was brought to you for a high grade fever of 3 days duration with vomiting headache and decreased responsiveness. Examination revealed a distressed child , in shock with maculopapular and ecchymotic rashes on the skin with bleeding from venepuncture sites and hepatomegly. Investigation showed PCV =65% WBC 4000 platelet 25000 & mildly prolonged PT. CXR revealing left sided pleural effusion. Diagnosis is ?
Select and explain.
A. Meningococcemia with DIC, B. Dengue heamorrhagic fever, C. Leptosporisis, D. Complicated malaria | B: Dengue heamorrhagic fever | Answer: B: Dengue heamorrhagic fever
Explanation: Generalized body aches, high grade fever followed by clinical deterioration and bleeding diathesis with raised hematocrit (65%) and low platelet and leucopenia strongly suggest dengue haemorrhagic fever, although meningococcemia is always a close diagnosis and many times requires serological confirmation. Complicated malaria usually has anemia and splenomegaly Leptospirosis may occur in icteric as well as nonicteric form. In nonicteric form shock and skin rashes are uncommon. Prominent features are severe myalgias and exquisite tenderness. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Metabolism of lipid, Subject name: Biochemistry | False about trans fatty acid
Select and explain.
A. Increase risk of cardiovascular disease, B. Fried foods have high content of TFA, C. Hydrogenation increases TFA, D. Hydrogenation decreases TFA | D: Hydrogenation decreases TFA | Answer: D: Hydrogenation decreases TFA
Explanation: Trans fatty acids (TFA) are atherogenic. They lower HDL level and elevate LDL level. TFA is present in dairy products and hydrogenated edible oils. It is widely used in the food industry since it increases the shelf life of fried food. Cooking media containing PUFA and fast food preparations have a high content of trans fatty acids. Trans fatty acids adversely affect endothelial function and aggravate insulin resistance and diabetes. It is high in processed foods and bakery products, where hydrogenated vegetable oils are used for cooking.Ref: DM Vasudevan - Textbook of Biochemistry, 6th edition, page no: 437 |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Respiratory System, Subject name: Radiology | The most accurate imaging for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism is -
Select and explain.
A. CT SCAN of chest, B. MRI of chest, C. X - ray chest, D. CT pulmonary angiography | D: CT pulmonary angiography | Answer: D: CT pulmonary angiography
Explanation: Ans. is 'd' i.e., CT pulmonary angiography o Invasive pulmonary angiography is the most accurate method for diagnosis of PE, it is an invasive procedure. # Investigation of choice for PE - Chest CT with contrast (especially MDCTA) # Investigation of 2nd choice - Lung scan (V/Q scan) # Best investigation for PE - Chest CT with contrast (MDCTA) # Most accurate investigation for PE - Invasive pulmonary angiography # Gold - standard test for PE - Invasive pulmonary angiography # Screening test for PE - D-dimer assay |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Injuries, Subject name: Forensic Medicine | Arborescent marks' or 'filigree burns' are seen in
Select and explain.
A. Radiation, B. Electrical burns, C. Chemical burns, D. Lightening | D: Lightening | Answer: D: Lightening
Explanation: Ans. d (Lightening) (Ref. Forensic Medicine Reddy, 17th/ Page 261; Forensic Medicine 1st /Apurva Nandy, 286)# Filigree burns are seen in lightening# Crocodile Flash Burns and "arc eye" are seen in Electrical Injuries# Joule Burn is seen in Electrical Injuries# Spark Burns are seen in Electrical InjuriesLIGHTENING# Mode- Direct Strike- Side Flash - Hits another object and then enters the subject- Conduction through another object# Burns may be- Linear# 3 to 30 cm in length, 0.3 to 2.5 cm in width# Often in moist creased and skin folds- Arborescent or Filigree or Lichtenberg's flowers# Superficial, Thin, Irregular and Tortuous# Fern like pattern# Resembles a tree- Surface burns# True bums which occur beneath metallic objects worn or carried by the person# Cause of Death- Cerebral "Anaemia"# Due to spasmodic contraction of cerebral vesselsEducational Points# Filigree bums usually imply that the effect is superficial and are more often seen in cases where the victims have "escaped". They are seen in shoulders and flanks and pass away in due course of time.# They do not follow the path of blood vessels.# They may be due to:- Copper deposits in Dermis- Deposits of Hemoglobin from RBCs lysed by the current |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics | In thromboasthenia there is a defect in –
Select and explain.
A. Platelet aggregation, B. Platelet adhesion, C. Decreased ADP release, D. Desordered platelet secretion | A: Platelet aggregation | Answer: A: Platelet aggregation
Explanation: Platelet adhesion
Platelet adhesion referes to the binding of platelets to subendothelial matrix.
Platelet membrane glycoprotein Ib-IX is essential for platelet adhesion to subendothelial matrix.
Platelet aggregation
Platelet aggregation referres to adherence of platelets to one another.
Platelet membrane glycoprotein ddb-IIIa helps in aggregation.
Congenital dysfunction of platelet
1. Bernard-soulier syndrome
Defect in platelet adhesion due to inherited deficiency of glycoprotein Ib-IX.
2. Glanzmann's thrombasthenia
Defect in platelet aggregation due to inherited deficiency of glycoprotein Ilb-IIIa. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anatomy | When the mouth is opened wide, modiolus becomes
Select and explain.
A. Mobile, B. Supple, C. Immobile, D. None of the above | C: Immobile | Answer: C: Immobile
Explanation: None |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Physiology | O2 which is about 21% of inspired air exerts a partial pressure of
Select and explain.
A. 160 mmHg, B. 240mmHg, C. 580mmHg, D. 760mmHg | A: 160 mmHg | Answer: A: 160 mmHg
Explanation: In inspired air, partial pressure of O2- 158mmHg |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Environment and health, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine | Safe yield of water source -
Select and explain.
A. Adequate supply for 95% of the year, B. Adequate supply for 60% of the year, C. Adequate supply for 80% of the year, D. None | A: Adequate supply for 95% of the year | Answer: A: Adequate supply for 95% of the year
Explanation: The safe yield is generally defined as the yield that is adequate for 95% of the year. The safe yield of the source must be sufficient to serve the population expected at the end of the design period which may be to 10 to 50 years in future. (PARK TB of social and preventive medicine pg 766 25th edition) |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: C.V.S, Subject name: Medicine | Risk factors for coronary aery disease (CAD) -
Select and explain.
A. High HDL, B. LowLDL, C. Increased homocysteine levels, D. Decreased fibrinogen levels | C: Increased homocysteine levels | Answer: C: Increased homocysteine levels
Explanation: Ref: R Alagappan - Manual of Practical Medicine 4th Edition.pg no:182 Risk Factors Category I (For which interventions have been proved to lower CVD risks) 1. Raised LDL cholesterol 2. Reduced HDL cholesterol 3. Atherogenic diet 4. Cigarette smoking 5. Hypeension 6. LVH 7. Thrombogenic factors Category II (For which interventions are likely to lower CVD risks) 1. Diabetes mellitus 2. Physical inactivity 3. Increased triglycerides 4. Small dense LDL 5. Obesity Category III (Associated with increased CVD risk that, if modified, might lower risk) 1. Psychosocial factors 2. Increased Lipoprotein a (normal level--0-3 mg/dl) 3. Hyperhomocysteinemias 4. No alcohol consumption 5. Oxidative stress 6. Post-menopausal status Category IV (Associated with increased CVD risk which cannot be modified) 1. Age 2. Male gender 3. Low socio-economic status 4. Family history of early onset CVD |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine | Most crucial part of tuberculosis control programme is –
Select and explain.
A. Contact tracing, B. BCG vaccination, C. Treatment of sputum positive cases, D. Treatment of X–ray positive cases | C: Treatment of sputum positive cases | Answer: C: Treatment of sputum positive cases
Explanation: The most powerful weapon in tuberculosis control is → case finding and t/t.
Cases are defined by WHO as a patient whose sputum is positive for tubercle bacilli. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Microbiology | Corynebacterium diphtheriae can be grown within 6-8 hour on -
Select and explain.
A. Potassium tellurite media with iron, B. MacConkey's agar, C. Dorset egg medium, D. Loeffler's serum slope | D: Loeffler's serum slope | Answer: D: Loeffler's serum slope
Explanation: None |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology | Which of the following is present intracellularly in muscle cells -
Select and explain.
A. Insulin, B. Coicosteroid, C. Epinephrine, D. Glucagon | B: Coicosteroid | Answer: B: Coicosteroid
Explanation: Ans. is `b' i.e., Coicosteroids o Insulin, epinephrine and glucagon act on membrane receptors. o Coicosteroids act on intracellular (cytoplasmic receptors). |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: G.I.T, Subject name: Medicine | In the Forrest classiflcation for bleeding peptic ulcer with a visible vessel or pigmented protuberance is classified as -
Select and explain.
A. FI, B. FIIa, C. FIIb, D. FIIc | A: FI | Answer: A: FI
Explanation: Clinical features of Peptic ulcers Peptic ulcer disease is a chronic condition with spontaneous relapses and remissions lasting for decades, if not for life. The most common presentation is with recurrent abdominal pain that has three notable characteristics: localisation to the epigastrium, relationship to food and episodic occurrence. Occasional vomiting occurs in about 40% of ulcer subjects; persistent daily vomiting suggests gastric outlet obstruction. In one-third, the history is less characteristic, especially in elderly people or those taking NSAIDs. In this situation, pain may be absent or so slight that it is experienced only as a vague sense of epigastric unease. Occasionally, the only symptoms are anorexia and nausea, or early satiety after meals. In some patients, the ulcer is completely 'silent', presenting for the first time with anaemia from chronic undetected blood loss, as abrupt haematemesis or as acute perforation; in others, there is recurrent acute bleeding without ulcer pain. The diagnostic value of individual symptoms for peptic ulcer disease is poor; the history is therefore a poor predictor of the presence of an ulcer. Ref Davidson edition23rd pg 799 |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nonsporing Anaerobes, Subject name: Microbiology | The predominant colonic bacteria are -
Select and explain.
A. Largely aerobic, B. Largely anaerobic, C. E. coli, D. Staphylococci | B: Largely anaerobic | Answer: B: Largely anaerobic
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Largely anaerobic " The greatest number of bacteria found in colon are bacteriods, a group of gram- negative, anaerobic, non-spore forming bacteria. "-------Todar s 68o Anaerobic bacterias exist as components of the normal flora on the mucosal surfaces of humans and animals,o The major reservoirs of these bacteria are the mouth, lower gastrointestinal tract, skin and female genital tract.Oral cavityo Among the constituents of the oral flora, anaerobes are the predominant organisms, ranging in concentration from l09ml in saliva to 1012/ml in gingival scrapings.o In the oral cavity, the ratio of anaerobic to aerobic bacteria ranges from 1:1 on the surface of tooth to 1000:1 on the gingival crevices.Gastrointestinal tracto Anaerobic bacteria are not found in appreciable numbers in the normal upper intestine until the distal ileum,o In the colon, the proportion of anaerobes increases significantly as does the overall bacterial count,o For example in colon there are I011 to 1012 organism per gram of stool with an anerobe to aerobe ratio of 1000:1. Female genital tracto In the female genital, there are ~ 10* organisms per millilitre of secretions with anaerobe to aerobe ratio ~ 10:1. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology | A PTT is required for monitoring of ?
Select and explain.
A. Streptokinase, B. Warfarin, C. Heparin, D. Tranexamic acid | C: Heparin | Answer: C: Heparin
Explanation: Ans. is'c'i.e., Heparin(Ref KDT &/e p. 598, 599; Katzung llnle p. 592) |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pathology | Cresentic glomerular deposits are seen in -
Select and explain.
A. Wegener's granulomatosis, B. Polyarteritis nodosa, C. Thromboangiitis obliterans, D. All of the above | A: Wegener's granulomatosis | Answer: A: Wegener's granulomatosis
Explanation: None |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Dental | Irreversible pulpitis leads to:
Select and explain.
A. Coagulative necrosis., B. Liquefaction necrosis., C. Caseous necrosis., D. All of the above. | B: Liquefaction necrosis. | Answer: B: Liquefaction necrosis.
Explanation: Pulpal Necrosis
As stated before, pulp is encased in rigid walls, it has no collateral blood circulation, and its venules and lymphatics collapse under increased tissue pressure. Therefore irreversible pulpitis leads to liquefaction necrosis |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Bacterial infections, Subject name: Dental | Michaelis Gutmann bodies are seen in
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A. Brucellosis, B. Melioidosis, C. Tularemia, D. Malakoplakia | D: Malakoplakia | Answer: D: Malakoplakia
Explanation: Michaelis guttman bodies (malacoplakia) # Chronic granulomatous infection as a result of the inability of macrophages to kill phagocytosed E. coli. # Most commonly affects immunosuppressed(BMT> HIV/AIDS) # Most commonly affects GU tract; may affect skin of perianal/genital region (ulcerated abscesses and soft polypoid lesions) Histology:- Dense granulomatous infiltrate comprised of von Hansemann cells (large macrophages w/ eosinophilic cytoplasm) containing Michaelis Gutmann bodies (round, laminated, calcified basophilic intracytoplasmic inclusions; comprised of incompletely killed bacteria within calcified phagolysosomes; stain w/ von Kossa, PAS, Perls, Giemsa). Treatment:- * Localized: surgical excision * Nonsurgical candidates: difficult to treat; may try long courses of ciprofloxacin, TMP/SMX, or clofazimine. Ref:- Review of Dermatology by Alikhan pg num:-298 |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Microbiology | The classic opportunistic infection in acquired immune deficiency syndrome is:
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A. Apthous stomatitis, B. Tuberculosis, C. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, D. Herpetic gingivostomatitis | C: Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia | Answer: C: Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
Explanation: None |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Breast Cancer - Prognosis and Follow-Up, Subject name: Surgery | A female undergone surgery for left breast cancer 3 yrs back now developed blue nodule on same side -
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A. Lymphangiosarcoma, B. Recurrence, C. Hemangioma, D. Cellulitis | A: Lymphangiosarcoma | Answer: A: Lymphangiosarcoma
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e.. Lymphangiosarcoma o Angiosarcoma is a vascular tumor which may arise de novo in the breast or as a complication of the radiation therapy."This vascular tumor may occur de novo in the breast, but the clinically important presentation is in the dermis after breast radiation or in the lymphedematous upper extremity, following radical mastectomy'' ___ Sabiston |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Concept of health and disease, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine | ICD 10
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A. Revised every 5 years, B. Consists of 10 chaptors, C. Arranged in 3 volumes, D. Produced by UNICEF | C: Arranged in 3 volumes | Answer: C: Arranged in 3 volumes
Explanation: ICD-10 is the 10th revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD) Medical classification list by the World Health Organization (WHO); Revised every 10years Consists of 21chapters The ICD-10 consists of: Tabular lists containing cause-of-death titles and codes (Volume 1) Inclusion and exclusion terms for cause-of-death titles (Volume 1) Description, guidelines, and coding rules (Volume 2) and An alphabetical index to diseases and nature of injury, external causes of injury, table of drugs and chemicals (Volume 3) Ref : Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine; 23rd edition |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Skin | Nail involvement is not a feature of :
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A. Psoriasis, B. Drug induced lupus erythematous, C. Dermatophytosis/Tenia, D. Lichen Planus | B: Drug induced lupus erythematous | Answer: B: Drug induced lupus erythematous
Explanation: B i.e. DLE |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology | The oropharyngeal and oesophageal candidiasis following long-term therapy with a broad spectrum antibiotic can be best treated with:
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A. Griseofulvin, B. Amphotericin, C. Fluconazole, D. Sulfonates | C: Fluconazole | Answer: C: Fluconazole
Explanation: None |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Misc., Subject name: Microbiology | The acid fast staining characteristic of Mycobacteria appears to be due to which of the following cell wall constituent
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A. Mycolic acid, B. Lipopolysaccharide, C. Lipid A, D. N-acetyle muramic acid | A: Mycolic acid | Answer: A: Mycolic acid
Explanation: (A) Mycolic acid # Acid fastness is attributed to the organisms' high content of mycolic acids, long chain cross-linked fatty acids and other cell wall lipids. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics | Not a common cause of meningitis in a child of age 8 years is:
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A. S. pneumococci, B. H. influenza, C. S. aureus, D. Meningococci | C: S. aureus | Answer: C: S. aureus
Explanation: S. aureus REF: Nelson 17th edition page 863, "Meningitis due to S. aureus is not common; it is associated with cranial trauma and neurosurgical procedures ( e.g. craniotomy, cerebrospinal fluid shunt placement) and less frequently with endocarditis, parameningeal foci (e.g., epidural or brain abscess), diabetes mellitus, or malignancy. The CSF profile in S. aureus meningitis is indistinguishable from that in other bacterial causes of meningitis" Causes of bacterial meningitis vary by age group and comorbid conditions: Age Group & conditions Causes Premature babies & New- horns up to 3 month Group B Streptococci (mc), Streptococcus pneumoniae, Escherichia coli (carrying K1 antigen), Listeria monocytogenes Infants Neisseria meningitidis, Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae Children (2-29 years) N. meningitidis (mc), S. pneumoniae Adult S. pneumoniae (mc), N. meningitidis, Mycobacteria Impaired cellular immunity L monocytogenes, gram-negative bacilli, S pneumoniae Postsurgical or posttraumatic Staphylococcus aureus, S pneumoniae, gram-negative bacilli |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pathology | Primary intentional healing which is true ?
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A. Neovascularization is maximum by day 5, B. Neovascularization is maximum by day 3, C. Neutrophils appear at wound margins on day 3, D. The epidermis recovers its maximum thickness by day 7 | A: Neovascularization is maximum by day 5 | Answer: A: Neovascularization is maximum by day 5
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Neovascularization is maximum by day 5Skin wound healingSkin wounds are classically described to heal by primary or secondary intention.A. Healing by primary intention It occurs in wounds with opposed edges, e.g., surgical incision.The healing process follows a series of sequantial steps : ?Immediate after incision Incisional space filled with blood containing .fibrin and blood cells.Dehydration of the surface clot forms scab that covers the wound.Within 24 hours Neutrophils appear at the margins of wound.In 24-48 hoursEpithelial cells move from the wound edges along the cut margin of dermis, depositing basement membrane components as they move.They fuse in the midline beneath the surface scab, producing a continuous but thin epithelium layer that closes the wound.By day 3Neutrophils are largely replaced by macrophages.Granulation tissue progressively invades the incision space.Collegen fibers now present in the margin but do not bridge the incision.By day 5Incisional space is largely filled with granulation tissue.Neovascularization is maximum.Collegen fibrils become more abundant and begin to bridge the incision.The epidermis recovers its normal thickness.During second weekLeukocytes and edema have disappeared.There is continued accumulation of collegen and proliferation of fibroblast.By the end offirst month Scar is made up of a cellular connective tissue devoid of inflammatory infiltrate covered now by intact epidermis.B. Healing by secondary intention It occurs in wounds with seperated edges in which there is more extensive loss of cells and tissue.Regeneration of parenchymal cells cannot completely restore the original architecture, and hence abundant granulation tissue grows.Healingby secondary from primary intention in several respects : Inflammatory reaction is more intense.Much larger amounts of granulation tissue are formed.Wound contraction occurs - Feature that most clearly differentiate secondary from primary healing.Permanent wound contraction requires the action of myolifibroblasts - Fibroblasts that have the ultrastructural characteristic of smooth muscle cells. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics | The late features of kernicterus include all except –
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A. Hypotonia, B. Sensorineural hearing loss, C. Choreoathetosis, D. Upward gaze palsy | A: Hypotonia | Answer: A: Hypotonia
Explanation: None |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Stomach & Duodenum, Subject name: Surgery | What is the most characteristic of congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?
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A. Affects the first born female child, B. The pyloric tumor is best felt during feeding, C. The patient is commonly marasmic, D. Loss of appetite occurs early | B: The pyloric tumor is best felt during feeding | Answer: B: The pyloric tumor is best felt during feeding
Explanation: Ans. (b) The pyloric tumour is best felt during feedingRef: Sabiston 20th Edition, Page 1869* Baby is not marasmic. It feeds vigorously in between the episodes of vomiting |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology | Which of the following drug binds only with the anionic site of cholinesterase ?
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A. Physostigmine, B. Neostigmine, C. Edrophonium, D. Pyridostigmine | C: Edrophonium | Answer: C: Edrophonium
Explanation: Physostigmine, neostigmine and pyridostigmine are carbamates by chemical nature, they bind to both esteritic as well as anionic site whereas edrophonium is an alcohol and binds to anionic site only. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: ENT | A child was treated for H. Influenza meningitis for 6 month. Most impoant investigation to be done before discharging the patient is:
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A. MRI, B. Brainstem evoked auditory response, C. Growth screening test, D. Psychotherapy | B: Brainstem evoked auditory response | Answer: B: Brainstem evoked auditory response
Explanation: H. Influenza Type Meninigtis It is frequent in children between the ages of 3 and 12 months. Residual auditory deficit is a common complication. - Ghai 6th/ed Since, residual auditory deficit is a common complication of H. influenza meningitis, audiological test to detect the deficit should be performed before discharging any patient suffering from H. influenza meningitis. In children best test to detect hearing loss is brainstem evoked auditory response. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders, Subject name: Psychiatry | Early onset and bad prognosis is seen in:
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A. Catatonic Schizophrenia, B. Hebephrenic Schizophrenia, C. Paranoid Schizophrenia, D. Simple Schizophrenia | B: Hebephrenic Schizophrenia | Answer: B: Hebephrenic Schizophrenia
Explanation: Early onset and bad prognosis is seen in Disorganized / hebephrenic schizophrenia According to DSM 4, types of schizophrenia Paranoid schizophrenia Most common type Characterized by predominant positive symptoms Late onset and good prognosis Catatonic schizophrenia Predominant catatonic or motor symptoms Best prognosis out of other schizophrenia 1st line treatment - i.v lorazepam & electroconvulsive therapy Disorganized / hebephrenic schizophrenia Characterized by disorganized symptoms Early onset with bad prognosis Significant disorientation of personality Simple schizophrenia Predominant negative symptoms Worst prognosis of all types Post schizophrenic depression Max chance of suicidal attempt |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Physiology | Which of the following is/are extracellular matrix protein:
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A. Collagen, B. Laminin, C. Fibronectin, D. All | D: All | Answer: D: All
Explanation: A, B, C i.e. Collagen, Laminin, Fibronectin |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anaesthesia | A patient on aspirin for long period is selected for elective surgery. What should be done
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A. Stop aspirin for 7days, B. Infusion of fresh frozen plasma, C. Go ahead with surgry maintaining adequate hemostasis, D. Infusion of platelet concentration | C: Go ahead with surgry maintaining adequate hemostasis | Answer: C: Go ahead with surgry maintaining adequate hemostasis
Explanation: In moderate-risk to high-risk patients who are receiving acetylsalicylic acid and require noncardiac surgery, continuing acetylsalicylic acid around the time of surgery is suggested instead of stopping acetylsalicylic acid 7 to 10 days before surgery. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery | In one-stage Full mouth disinfection scaling is done in 2 visits within:
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A. 48 hours, B. 24 hours, C. 36 hours, D. 12 hours | B: 24 hours | Answer: B: 24 hours
Explanation: The oral cavity offers a range of different niches (mucosa, tongue, tonsils, saliva and teeth, etc.) where the bacteria can adhere and survive. The transmission of bacteria from one niche to another is likely to occur.
If this transmissions occurs at high speed (nothing but translocation), it could jeopardize the outcome of periodontal therapy (because of reinfection). This can be prevented by 'One-stage Full mouth disinfection', which is nothing but scaling and root planning of all pockets in 2 visits within 24 hrs, in combination with tongue brushing with 1% chlorhexidine gel for 1 min, mouth rinsing with 0.2% chlorhexidine solution for 2 mins and subgingival irrigation of all pockets with 1% chlorhexidine gel. This concept was given by Quirynen |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General anatomy, Subject name: Anatomy | Hemotoxylin bodies seen in
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A. SLE, B. PAN, C. Rheumatoid ahritis, D. Wegener's granulomatosis | A: SLE | Answer: A: SLE
Explanation: Ref Robbins 9/e p218 Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem auto- immune disease of protean manifestations and variable clinical behavior. Clinically, it is an unpredictable, remit- ting and relapsing disease of acute or insidious onset that may involve viually any organ in the body; however, it affects principally the skin, kidneys, serosal membranes, joints, and hea. Immunologically, the disease is associ- ated with an enormous array of autoantibodies, classically including antinuclear antibodies (ANAs). The clinical pre- sentation of SLE is so variable, with so many overlapping features with those of other autoimmune diseases (RA, polymyositis, and others), that it has been necessary to develop diagnostic criteria for SLE (Table 4-9). The diag- nosis is established by demonstration of four or more of the criteria during any interval of observation. Hematoxylin bodies are seen these are deposition of antigen antibody complexes in various tissues |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Microbiology | Which is caused by Rickettsia?
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A. Weil's disease, B. Rocky mountain spotted fever, C. Scrub typhus, D. Lymes disease | B: Rocky mountain spotted fever | Answer: B: Rocky mountain spotted fever
Explanation: Ans. (b) Rocky mountain spotted fever Family rickettsiae includes six genera: - Rickettsia - Ehrlichia - Orientia - Anaplasma - Neorickettisa - Coxiella |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Dental | Mother of a 10 year old male child is concerned that he appears smaller than other boys of his age. Intraoral examination reveals that the patient is in his mixed dentition stage. Permanent incisors and 1st molars are found to be present. Mandibular permanent canines are erupting and maxillary deciduous molars are present. Physical growth status of a child may vary from the chronologic age in many children, but it correlates well with skeletal age. Which is the best radiographic analysis to ascertain the skeletal age of this patient?
Select and explain.
A. Witt’s analysis, B. Demirjian’s system, C. Steiner’s analysis, D. Fishman’s index | D: Fishman’s index | Answer: D: Fishman’s index
Explanation: FISH MAN'S SKELETAL MATURITY INDICATORS
Keonord S Fishman proposed a system for evaluation for skeletal maturation in 1982, Fishman made use of four anatomical sites located on the thumb, third finger, fifth finger and radius.
Note:
Witt’s and Steiner’s analysis are cephalometric analysis and not a method to analyze skeletal age.
Demirjian’s system is a method of analysing dental age and not skeletal age. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Neuro Ophthalmology, Subject name: Ophthalmology | Which of the following investigation is not necessary for investigating optic neuritis?
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A. MRI head and orbit, B. ESR, C. USG B scan, D. Visual Fields | C: USG B scan | Answer: C: USG B scan
Explanation: USG B scan is not useful for evaluating optic neuritis. MRI head and orbit is needed for evaluation of optic neuritis to rule out MS. ESR- |sed in infectious causes of optic neuritis. Visual fields are used for follow up and extent of vision loss. OCT (Optical coherence tomography)- used to see amount of optic nerve edema. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: C.V.S., Subject name: Pediatrics | Risk of congenital heart disease in first degree relative is
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A. 0.5 to 0.6%, B. 2 to 6%, C. 5 to 6%, D. 20 to 25% | B: 2 to 6% | Answer: B: 2 to 6%
Explanation: Ans. b (2 to 6%). (Ref. Nelson, Textbook of Paediatrics, 18th/pg. 1878)Congenital heart disease occurs in# 0.5 to 0.8% of live births.# 3 to 4 % of stillboms.# 10 to 25% of abortuses.# 2% of premature infants (except PDA)# 0.8% of normal population.# 2-6% after birth of a child with CHD or if parent affected.# 20-30% when 2 first-degree relatives have congenital heart disease.NOTE: Most congenital defects are well tolerated in the fetus because of the parallel nature of the fetal circulation. Even the most severe cardiac defects (hypoplastic left heart syndrome) can usually be well compensated for by the fetal circulation. It is only after birth when the fetal pathways (ductus arteriosus and foramen ovale) are closed that the full hemodynamic impact of an anatomic abnormality becomes apparent. One notable exception is the case of severe regurgitant lesions, most commonly of the tricuspid valve. In these lesions (Ebstein anomaly), the parallel fetal circulation cannot compensate for the volume load imposed on the right side of the heart. In utero heart failure, often with fetal pleural and pericardial effusions, and generalized ascites (nonimmune hydrops fetalis) may occur. |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: parasitology, Subject name: Microbiology | Cerebral malaria most commonly attends infection with which of the following
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A. Plasmodium malariae, B. Plasmodium vivax, C. Plasmodium falciparum, D. Plasmodium ovale | C: Plasmodium falciparum | Answer: C: Plasmodium falciparum
Explanation: Cerebral malaria involves the clinical manifestations of Plasmodium falciparum malaria that induce changes in mental status and coma and is accompanied by fever. Without treatment, cerebral malaria is fatal in 24-72 hours and the moality ratio is between 25 to 50 percent. The common histopathologic finding is the sequestration of parasitized and nonparasitized red blood cells in cerebral capillaries and venules. Ref:- Baveja |
This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Chemical Mediators and Regulators of Inflammation, Subject name: Pathology | Fever occurs due to -
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A. IL 1, B. Endoephin, C. Enkephalin, D. Histamine | A: IL 1 | Answer: A: IL 1
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., IL1 Pyrogeneso Pyrogenes are substances that cause fever.o Pyrogens may be exogenous or endogenous* Exogenous- Bacterial toxins* Endogenous- IL0-l,TNF-a, IL-6, Interferons, Cilioiy's neurotropic factoro These pyrogenes increase the level of PGE2 in the hypothalamus that elevates the thermoregulatory set point and causes fever. |