Description : Specific gravity of urine is raised in all of the following except (A) Diabetes mellitus (B) Diabetes insipidus (C) Dehydration (D) Acute glomerulonephritis
Last Answer : D
Description : An 16-year-old man presents with polyuria and polydipsia. Which of the following may confirm the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus? 1) A random plasma glucose of >7.5 mmol/L 2) A finding of 3+ ketonuria 3) An HbA1c of 7.0% 4) A fasting plasma glucose of 7.5 mmol/L 5) An abnormal glucose tolerance test
Last Answer : Answers-4 The diagnosis is usually relatively easy to confirm in a symptomatic subject. A random glucose of >11.1 mmol/L or a fasting glucose of >7.0 mmol/L would be regarded as ... haemoglobin (HbA1c) is also highly suggestive but not diagnostic. A glucose tolerance test is rarely needed.
Description : Which of the following condition is characterized by ketonuria but without glycosuria? (A) Diabetes mellitus (B) Diabetes insipidus (C) Prolonged starvation (D) Addison’s disease
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Gluconeogenesis is increased in the following condition: (A) Diabetes insipidus (B) Diabetes Mellitus (C) Hypothyroidism (D) Liver diseases
Last Answer : B
Description : Desmopressin reduces urine volume in: A. Neurogenic diabetes insipidus B. Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus C. Both neurogenic as well as nephrogenic diabetes insipidus D. Normal individuals but not in diabetes insipidus
Last Answer : A. Neurogenic diabetes insipidus
Description : Difference between diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus. -Biology
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Urinary water loss is increased in (A) Diabetes mellitus (B) Diabetes insipidus (C) Chronic glomerulonephritis (D) All of these
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Oliguria can occur in (A) Diabetes mellitus (B) Diabetes insipidus (C) Acute glomerulonephritis (D) Chronic glomerulonephritis
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Which one of the following pairs correctly matches a hormone with a disease resulting from its deficiency? (a) Luteinising - Failure of ovulation hormone (b) Insulin - Diabetes insipidus (c) Thyroxine - Tetany (d) Parathyroid - Diabetes mellitus hormone
Last Answer : (a) Luteinising - Failure of ovulation hormone
Description : Match the following hormones with their respective disease. (A) Insulin (i) Addison's disease (B) Thyroxin (ii) Diabetes insipidus (C) Corticoids (iii)Acromegaly (D) Growth hormone (iv) Goitre (v) Diabetes mellitus Select the correct option ... (iii) (c) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i) (d) (v) (iv) (i) (iii)
Last Answer : (d) (v) (iv) (i) (iii
Description : Match the following columns and select the correct option. Column-I Column-II (A) Pituitary gland (i) Grave's disease (B) Thyroid gland (ii) Diabetes mellitus (C) Adrenal gland (iii) Diabetes insipidus (D) Pancreas (iv) Addison's disease ... (i) (iv) (c) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii) (d) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
Last Answer : (c) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
Description : Which disease results when the adrenal cortex produces too much hormone? A) diabetes insipidus B) diabetes mellitus C) Cushing's syndrome D) Addison's disease E) myxedema
Last Answer : C) Cushing's syndrome
Description : The disease in which the sugar level of blood increases is known as (1) Diabetes mellitus (2) Diabetes insipidus (3) Diabetes imperfectus (4) Diabetes sugarensis
Last Answer : Diabetes mellitus
Description : Choose the correct statement about amiloride: A. It antagonises the action of aldosterone B. It can be used to treat lithium induced diabetes insipidus C. It increases calcium loss in urine D. It is dose to dose less potent than triamterene
Last Answer : B. It can be used to treat lithium induced diabetes insipidus
Description : Fixation of specific gravity of urine to 1.010 is found in (A) Diabetes insipidus (B) Compulsive polydypsia (C) Cystinosis (D) Chronic glomerulonephritis
Description : The following drug reduces urine volume in both pituitary origin as well as renal diabetes insipidus and is orally active: A. Vasopressin B. Hydrochlorothiazide C. Chlorpropamide D. Carbamazepine
Last Answer : B. Hydrochlorothiazide
Description : Arginine vasopressin is preferred over desmopressin in the following condition: A. Diabetes insipidus B. Bedwetting in children C. Bleeding esophageal varices D. Bleeding in haemophilia
Last Answer : C. Bleeding esophageal varices
Description : Which of the following statements is NOT true about diabetes mellitus? A) Type II diabetes is much more common than type I. B) Insulin injections are required in both type I and type II ... -sugar diet. E) Symptoms of diabetes include excessive thirst, frequent urination, and glucose in the urine.
Last Answer : B) Insulin injections are required in both type I and type II diabetes.
Description : Assertion : The failure of secretion of hormone vasopressin causes diabetes mellitus in the patient. Reason : Vasopression reduces the volume of urine
Last Answer : Assertion : The failure of secretion of hormone vasopressin causes diabetes mellitus in the patient. ... . If both Assertion and Reason are false.
Description : A patient of diabetes mellitus excreted glucose in urine even when he was kept in a carhbohydrate-free diet. It is because
Last Answer : A patient of diabetes mellitus excreted glucose in urine even when he was kept in a ... muscles are discharged in blood stream from liver
Description : Bence Jones proteins may be excreted in urine of patients suffering from (A) Tuberculosis (B) Diabetes mellitus (C) Multiple myeloma (D) Hyperthyroidism
Description : Specific gravity of urine is decreased in (A) Diabetes mellitus (B) Acute glomerulonephritis (C) Diarrhoea (D) Chronic glomerulonephritis
Description : Specific gravity of urine increases in (A) Diabetes mellitus (B) Chronic glomerulonephritis (C) Compulsive polydypsia (D) Hypercalcemia
Last Answer : A
Description : Presence of which of the following conditions in urine are indicative of diabetes mellitus? (a) Uremia and Ketonuria (b) Uremia and Renal Calculi (c) Ketonuria and Glycosuria (d) Renal calculi and Hyperglycaemia
Last Answer : (c) Ketonuria and Glycosuria
Description : Urine examination (Benedict’s test) of a 40 yr old obese male showed a brick red precipitate. This can result from all except Options: 1) Diabetes Mellitus 2) Drugs 3) Acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis 4) Cushing’s syndrome
Last Answer : Correct Answer: 3) Acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
Description : Which of the following symptoms is NOT characteristic of diabetes mellitus? A) cells unable to take up glucose B) increased breakdown of fats and protein C) frequent urination D) sugar in the urine E) bronzing of the skin
Last Answer : E) bronzing of the skin
Description : Which of the following clinical characteristics is associated with Type 2 diabetes (previously referred to as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus [NIDDM])? a) Can control blood glucose ... islet cell antibodies Individuals with Type 2 diabetes do not demonstrate islet cell antibodies.
Last Answer : a) Can control blood glucose through diet and exercise Oral hypoglycemic agents may improve blood glucose levels if dietary modification and exercise are unsuccessful.
Description : Which of the following clinical characteristics is associated with Type 1 diabetes (previously referred to as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus [IDDM])? a) Presence of islet cell antibodies ... Requirement for oral hypoglycemic agents Individuals with Type 1 diabetes need insulin to preserve life.
Last Answer : a) Presence of islet cell antibodies Individuals with Type 1 diabetes often have islet cell antibodies.
Description : Two conditions in which gluconeogenesis is increased are (A) Diabetes mellitus and atherosclerosis (B) Fed condition and thyrotoxicosis (C) Diabetes mellitus and Starvation (D) Alcohol intake and cigarette smoking
Last Answer : C
Description : Che following is true of desmopressin except: A. It is nonselective V1 and V2 receptor agonist B. It is more potent and longer acting than arginine vasopressin (AVP) C. It is preferred over AVP for treatment of diabetes insipidus D. It can be administered orally
Last Answer : A. It is nonselective V1 and V2 receptor agonist
Description : Desmopressin is preferred over arginine vasopressin in the treatment of diabetes insipidus for the following reasons except: A. It is a more potent antidiuretic B. It is a selective vasopressin V1 receptor agonist C. It has little vasoconstrictor activity D. It is longer acting
Last Answer : B. It is a selective vasopressin V1 receptor agonist
Description : What is the main symptom of diabetes insipidus?
Last Answer : The person suffering from diabetes insipidus loses plenty of water through his urine
Description : Assertion : Diabetes insipidus iS marked by excessive urination and too much thirst for water . Reason : Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) is secreted by th
Last Answer : Assertion : Diabetes insipidus iS marked by excessive urination and too much thirst for water . Reason : ... D. If both Assertion & Reason are false.
Description : Assertion : Diabetes insipidus is markee by excessive urination and too much thirst for water. Reason : Anti- diuretic hormone (ADH) is released by th
Last Answer : Assertion : Diabetes insipidus is markee by excessive urination and too much thirst for water. Reason : ... D. If both Assertion and Reason are false.
Description : Diabetes insipidus?
Last Answer : DefinitionDiabetes insipidus is a condition in which the kidneys are unable to conserve water.Causes, incidence, and risk factorsDiabetes insipidus (DI) is an uncommon condition that occurs when ... is called nephrogenic diabetes insipidus.Central diabetes insipidus can be caused by damage to the
Description : Diabetes insipidus - central?
Last Answer : DefinitionCentral Diabetes insipidus is a rare condition that involves extreme thirst and excessive urination.See also: Diabetes insipidus - nephrogenicAlternative NamesCentral diabetes insipidusCauses, incidence, and risk ... driven by extreme thirst, to make up for this excessive water loss in t
Description : Diabetes insipidus results from (A) Decreased insulin secretion (B) Decreased ADH secretion (C) Decreased aldosterone secretion (D) Unresponsiveness of osmoreceptors
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Hypernatremia may occur in (A) Diabetes insipidus (B) Diuretic medication (C) Heavy sweating (D) Kidney disease
Description : An important cause of water intoxication is (A) Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (B) Renal failure (C) Gastroenteritis (D) Fanconi syndrome
Description : There is polyuria without glycosuria in this disorder (A) Diabetes insipidus (B) Diabetes millitus (C) Bronze diabetes (D) Juvenile diabetes
Description : Diabetes insipidus is caused by deficient secretion of (A) Insulin (B) Glucagon (C) Vasopressin (D) Oxytocin
Description : Which one of the following pairs correctly matches a hormone with a disease resulting from its deficiency ? (a) Relaxin – Gigantism (b) Prolactin – Cretinism (c) Parathyroid hormone – Tetany (d) Insulin – Diabetes insipidus
Last Answer : (c) Parathyroid hormone – Tetany
Description : Indications of desmopressin include the following except: A. Neurogenic diabetes insipidus B. Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus C. Bedwetting in children D. Bleeding due to haemophilia
Last Answer : B. Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
Description : The absorption of glucose in the digestive tract (A) Occurs in the small intestine (B) Is stimulated by the hormone Glucagon (C) Occurs more rapidly than the absorption of any other sugar (D) Is impaired in cases of diabetes mellitus
Description : Glycocylated haemoglobin: a. is absent in the plasma of people without diabetes mellitus b. results from the combination of a HbA and a sugar c. when measured as HbA1c in plasma gives a more accurate retrospective estimates of blood sugar levels than other glycosylated products d. all above
Last Answer : all above
Description : The following feature disfavours use of oral hypoglycaemics in diabetes mellitus: A. Age at onset of disease over 40 years B. Insulin requirement more than 40 U/day C. Fasting blood sugar level between 100–200 mg/dl D. Associated obesity
Last Answer : B. Insulin requirement more than 40 U/day
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. When a nerve fibre is stimulated, a profound change is produced in the electrical properties of surface membrane and in steady potential. 2. Upon excitation, the resting potentialis suddenly changed. 3. It is due ... 1, 2, 3 (b) 2, 3 (c) 1, 2, 3, 4 (d) 1, 2, 4
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : The following statement(s) is/are true concerning initial microbiologic diagnostic techniques. a. Appropriate expeditious transport of specimens to the microbiology laboratory is essential for obtaining accurate ... a 4-to 8-fold increase over the MIC to be considered clinically efficacious.
Last Answer : Answer: a, c, d Because most surgical infections are polymicrobial, specimens should be cultured for aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, as well as fungi. Although aerobic and aerotolerant ... fold increase over MIC during the peak serum level have been demonstrated to be clinically efficacious
Description : Which of the following is referred to as 'Young Fold Mountains'? (1) Aravallis (2) Nilgiris (3) Himalayas (4) Vindhyas
Last Answer : (3) Himalayas Explanation: The Himalayas are known to be young fold mountains. They are considered young because they have been formed relatively recently in the earth's history, compared to older mountains such as the Aravalis.
Description : Which of the following is referred to as ‘Young Fold Mountains’ ? (1) Aravallis (2) Nilgiris (3) Himalayas (4) Vindhyas
Last Answer : Himalayas