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3601.

Thoracic extension of cervical goiter is usually approached through which one?

A. Combined cervico-thoracic route
B. Thoracoscopic
C. Neck
D. Chest
Answer» D. Chest
3602.

What will be the next investigation to be done in a case of a 2 year old female child with 1st episode of UTI -

A. Abdominal Ultrasound
B. DMSA scan
C. 6 monthly urine culture
D. Nothing actively needed
Answer» B. DMSA scan
3603.

In case of carcinoid tumor which site is having least potential for malignancy -

A. Lung
B. Stomach
C. Small Intestine
D. Appendix
Answer» B. Stomach
3604.

Regarding achalasia cardia, which of the following statements is incorrect

A. Is treated by pneumatic dilatation
B. Symptoms are relieved by bethanecol
C. More common in men
D. Is associated with dysphagia for liquids
Answer» C. More common in men
3605.

A man comes to emergency with stab injury to left flank.He has stable vitals.What would be the next step in management -

A. Laprotomy
B. Laproscopy
C. CECT
D. Diagnostic peritoneal lavage
Answer» D. Diagnostic peritoneal lavage
3606.

In which case Anterior resection is the method of t/t -

A. Ca sigmoid colon
B. Ca rectum
C. Ca colon
D. CA anal canal
Answer» C. Ca colon
3607.

All of the following are predisposing factors for gallstone formation except:

A. Vagotomy
B. Jejunal resection
C. Ileal resection
D. Right hemicolectomy
Answer» E.
3608.

Most common site of ectopic salivary tumor:

A. Neck
B. Tongue
C. Palate
D. Cheek
Answer» B. Tongue
3609.

Most common tumor of parotid gland is -

A. Squamous cell carcinoma
B. Plemorphic adenoma
C. Adenolymphoma
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Adenolymphoma
3610.

The operative wound after surgery for gangrenous, perforated appendicitis is best managed by -

A. Primary suture
B. Delayed primary closure
C. Healing by secondary intention
D. Antibiotic lavage
Answer» C. Healing by secondary intention
3611.

A 55yrs male with positive family history of prostate cancer has come to you for a screening test.The most sensitive screening test is -

A. PSA
B. DRE
C. Endorectal Coil MRI with T1W and T2 W images
D. DRE +PSA
Answer» E.
3612.

False-positive mammography occurs in 11% cases due to:

A. Dense breast
B. Small lesion
C. Faulty technique
D. After aspiration
Answer» B. Small lesion
3613.

Regarding primary sclerosing cholangitis, all of the following are true EXCEPT -

A. Ultrasound examination is often normal
B. ERCP is the preferred approach
C. Cholangiographic appearance may mimic diffuse form of cholangiocarcinoma
D. Affects only intrahepatic ducts
Answer» E.
3614.

Factors that produce acute pancreatitis include all of the following except -

A. Alcohol
B. Hyperkalcemia of parathyroid origin
C. Gall stones
D. Hemochtomatosis
Answer» E.
3615.

Tumors associated with infective etiology are A/E-

A. Hepatocellular CA
B. Nasopharyngeal CA
C. Gastric CA
D. Non - small cell CA lung
Answer» E.
3616.

Treatment of choice in a pseudocyst of pancreas of

A. Serial ultrasonic measurement and follow up
B. Excision of the cyst
C. Internal drainage
D. External drainage
Answer» B. Excision of the cyst
3617.

Secondary metastasis to neck-most common primary site is-

A. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
B. Carcinoma of lung
C. Breast carcinoma
D. Soft palate carcinoma
Answer» B. Carcinoma of lung
3618.

Claudication is -

A. Pain at rest
B. Pain relieved by rest
C. Pain at first step
D. Pain not relived by rest
Answer» C. Pain at first step
3619.

Regarding Mallory-Weiss syndrome which of the following statements is incorrect

A. Is due to tear of gastric mucosa near incisura angularis
B. Presents with upper GI bleed
C. In majority of cases bleeding stops spontaneously
D. Usually seen in alcoholics
Answer» B. Presents with upper GI bleed
3620.

Which of the following is the most important prognostic factor in breast carcinoma ?

A. Stage of the tumor at the time of diagnosis
B. Histological grade of the tumor
C. Over expression of p-53 tumour suppressor gene
D. Status of estrogen and progesterone receptors
Answer» B. Histological grade of the tumor
3621.

What is true regarding Barrett's esophagus -

A. Seen in females
B. Premalignant condition
C. Responds to conservative management
D. Squamous metaplasia is seen
Answer» C. Responds to conservative management
3622.

The tendency of colonic carcinoma to metastasize is best assessed by:

A. Size of tumor
B. Proportion of bowel circumference involved
C. Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) levels
D. Depth of penetration of bowel wall
Answer» E.
3623.

A sequestrum is

A. A piece of dead soft tissue
B. A dead tooth
C. A piece of dead bone
D. A piece of dead skin
Answer» D. A piece of dead skin
3624.

Which of the following is the most common cause of death in Crohn's disease?

A. Electrolyte disturbance
B. Malignancy
C. Sepsis
D. Thromboembolic complication
Answer» C. Sepsis
3625.

The following are true of cleft lip except

A. It can be diagnosed inutero
B. Most of the cleft lip babies do not feed well
C. Most of them are associated with cleft palate
D. Surgery is usually performed before 6 months of age
Answer» C. Most of them are associated with cleft palate
3626.

Complications of total thyroidectomy include all except -

A. Hoarseness
B. Airway obstruction
C. Hemorrhage
D. Hypercalcaemia
Answer» E.
3627.

Use of tamoxifen in carcinoma of breast patients does not lead to the following side effects

A. Thromboembolic events
B. Endometrial Carcinoma
C. Cataract
D. Cancer in opposite breast
Answer» E.
3628.

Which of the following is done to expose the coeliac axis,left renal artery,superior mesenteric artery and abdominal aorta in a case of trauma?

A. Carnial visceral rotation
B. Caudal visceral rotation
C. Left medial visceral rotation
D. Right medial visceral rotation
Answer» D. Right medial visceral rotation
3629.

Prognosis of portocaval shunt depends on all except -

A. Serum bilirubin
B. Serum albumin
C. Refractory ascitis
D. Type of shunt
Answer» E.
3630.

Salivary gland calculus is seen more commonly in the duct of

A. Parotid gland
B. Submandibular gland
C. Sublingual gland
D. Minor salivary gland
Answer» C. Sublingual gland
3631.

Which of the following is the most common site for squamous cell ca esophagus ?

A. Middle third
B. Upper third
C. Gastro-esophageal junction
D. Lower third
Answer» B. Upper third
3632.

All are to be done in case of 20 years old female coming to casuality with right iliac fossa pain,with local guarding and tenderness,except:

A. IV glucose
B. Pethidine 100 mg.I.M.
C. Nill orally
D. None
Answer» E.
3633.

Cause of chronic tropical pancreatitis is ?

A. Parasitic infection
B. Cassava ingestion
C. Idiopathic
D. Genetic
Answer» C. Idiopathic
3634.

55 yrs old chronic smoker presents with complaints of hoarseness of voice,and single enlarged painless lymph node in left supraclavicular region.Next step to be done:

A. CT Scan of chest
B. Sputum exam.for AFB
C. Laryngoscopy and chest x-ray
D. Excision biopsy of the node
Answer» E.
3635.

Which of the following brain tumours is highly vascular in nature ?

A. C P angle epidermoid
B. Pituitory adenomas
C. Glioblastoma
D. Meningiomas
Answer» D. Meningiomas
3636.

Not true about bladder stones is:

A. Rare in Indian children
B. Primary stones are rare
C. Small stones can be removed per urethra
D. Max stones are radioopaque
Answer» B. Primary stones are rare
3637.

Sterile pyuria is seen in -

A. Wilms' tumor
B. Renal tuberculosis
C. Neuroblastoma
D. Chronic pyelonephritis
Answer» C. Neuroblastoma
3638.

In a pt. of Rheumatoid arthritis, steroid is indicated in -

A. Subcutaneus nodule
B. Erosive arthritis
C. Mononeuritis multiplex
D. Pulmonary fibrosis
Answer» D. Pulmonary fibrosis
3639.

One is not the feature of obstructive jaundice -

A. Pruritis
B. Elevated level of S. bilirubin
C. Raised alkaline phosphatase
D. Raised Urinary urobilinogen
Answer» E.
3640.

After 30% loss of blood volume in road traffic accident.What next m/n is to be given:

A. IV fluid only
B. IV fluid with cardiac stimulant
C. Dopamine
D. Vasopressor drug
Answer» B. IV fluid with cardiac stimulant
3641.

De Lorme procedure is done for:

A. Rectal prolapse
B. Hemorrhoids prolapse
C. Rectal carcinoma
D. Hirschprung's disease
Answer» B. Hemorrhoids prolapse
3642.

Type of syphilis with condyloma lata -

A. Primary syphilis
B. Secondary syphilis
C. Tertiary syphilis
D. Chancre
Answer» C. Tertiary syphilis
3643.

A 16yrs male pt with ITP has a platelet count of 50,000 and is being planned for splenectomy. The best time for platelet infusion in this patient is-

A. At the time of skin incision
B. 2 hours before surgery
C. Immediately after removal of spleen
D. After ligating the splenic artery
Answer» E.
3644.

24 hour pH manometery is gold standard investigation for ?

A. Hiatal hernia
B. Barrett's esophagus
C. Reflux esophagitis
D. Esophageal ulcers
Answer» D. Esophageal ulcers
3645.

All the following statements regarding malignant potential of colorectal polyps are true except:

A. Polyps of the familial polyposis coli could invariably undergo malignant change
B. Pseudopolyps of ulcerative colitis has high risk of malignancy
C. Villous adenoma is associated with high risk of malignancy
D. Juvenile polyps have little or no risk
Answer» C. Villous adenoma is associated with high risk of malignancy
3646.

60 year male undergoes TURF.After 3 days patient develops altered senstiveness and drowsiness.Most probable diagnosis is -

A. Hyponatremia
B. Hypernatremia
C. Meningitis due to spinal anaesthesia
D. Stroke
Answer» B. Hypernatremia
3647.

The most unlikely clinical feature of Hepatocellular carcinoma is

A. Hepatomegaly
B. Raised alpha-fetoprotein levels
C. Raised alkaline phosphatase
D. Jaundice
Answer» E.
3648.

The most common major component of a urinary calculus is -

A. Uric acid
B. Calcium oxalate
C. Calcium carbonate
D. Ammonium magnesium phosphate
Answer» C. Calcium carbonate
3649.

Ureter is diagnosed during operation by:

A. High arterial supply
B. Venous plexus
C. Circumferance
D. Peristaltic movements
Answer» E.
3650.

Baby normal on day 1 ventilation for 10 days right flank tenderness, was diagnosed nec usg - gas in portal vein seen - stage ?

A. 2A
B. 2B
C. 3A
D. 3B
Answer» C. 3A