What is the most appropriate operation for a solitary nodule in one lobe of thyroid-
a) Nodule Removal
b) Lobectomy
c) Hemithyroidectomy
d) Partial Lobectomy
Identify the lesion demonstrated in the picture, occurring on shins, in Type I diabetes patients with neuropathy and
retinopathy.
(a)Acanthosis nigricans
(b)Granuloma annulare
©Erythema
(d)Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum
Which of the following would increase if the ECF concentration of sodium becomes one-half the normal
a) Overshoot of the action potential
b) Sodium equilibrium potential (ENa)
c) Rate of rise of the action potential
d) Resting potential
Secondary enuresis is usually denotes:
a) Spina bifida
b) Organic cause
c) Emotional conflict
d) Low capacity of bladder
A two year old boy is brought with sudden onset of stridor and respiratory difficulty. The chest examination reveals decreased breath sounds & wheeze in the right side.
The chest X-Ray showed an opaque right hemithorax.
Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis:
A. Pneumothorax
B. Massive pleural effusion
C. Acute epiglottitis
D. Foreign body aspiration
A 8 year old boy has multiple itchy erythematous wheals all over the body for 2 days. There is no respiratory difficulty. Which is the best treatment?
a) Anti-helminthic
b) Systemic corticosteroids
c) Antihistamines
d) Adrenaline
Which one of the following is a human DNA virus associated with cervical carcinomas :
a) Hepatitis B virus
b) Retroviruses
c) Papilloma viruses
d) None of the above
The species of black flies (simulum) are responsible for spread of
a) River blindness
b) Sleeping sickness
c) Kala Azar
d) Oriental sores
Posterior scleritis occurs in approximately how many percent of cases ?
a) 10 percent
b) 20 percent
c) 30 percent
d) 40 percent
Most common site of a benign gastric ulcer is-
a) Greater curvature
b) Pyloric antrum
c) Upper third of greater curvature
d) Lesser curvature
What is false regarding this venous disorder
A) Classified as C4 in CEAP classification
B) Treatment is for cosmetic reasons only
C) Can be treated by sclerotherapy
D) None of the above
True about periodic examination if blood lead levels more than 400 μg/L
a) Blood lead examination every 6 months
b) Blood lead examination every 2 months
c) Air lead not below <50 μg/M3 start engineering method
d) All of the above
Which of the following is used to identify human blood stains ?
a) Benzidine test
b) Precipitin test
c) Hemin crystals
d) DNA test
A 32 year old woman with a history of degenerative joint disease complains of dark urine over the past several weeks. On examination she was found to have grey brown pigmentation of the helices of both the ears and also complains of black earwax. See Image. What is the Most likely diagnosis?
a) Homocystinuria
b) Hawkinsinuria
c) Alkaptonuria
d) Hyperprolinemia type I
True statements about cri-duchat syndrome include which of the following
a) It is an example of aneuploidy
b) Cardiovascular anomalies are common
c) Mental retardation is rare
d) It involves a deletion of part of chromosome 5
e) It arises as a result of non-dysjunction
All of the following form a part of diagnostic criteria of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus except :
a) Gottrons papules
b) Oral ulcers
c) Photosensitivity
d) Proteinuria> 0.5 g/day or urinary casts