Description : BMR is increased in (A) Endemic goitre (B) Thyrotoxicosis (C) Myxoedema (D) Cretinism
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Mental retardation can occur in (A) Cretinism (B) Juvenile myxoedema (C) Myxoedema (D) Juvenile thyrotoxicosis
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Radioactive iodine uptake by thyroid gland is increased in (A) Endemic goitre (B) Hyperthyroidism (C) Myxoedema (D) Creatinism
Description : Toxic agents present in food which interfere with thyroxine synthesis lead to the development of (a) toxic goitre (b) cretinism (c) simple goitre (d) thyrotoxicosis
Last Answer : (c) simple goitre
Description : A health disorder that results from the deficiency of thyroxine in adults and characterised by (i) a low metabolic rate, (ii) increase in body weight and (iii) tendency to retain water in tissues is (a) simple goitre (b) myxoedema (c) cretinism (d) hypothyroidism.
Last Answer : (b) myxoedema
Description : Triiodothyronine is preferred over thyroxine in the treatment of: A. Endemic goiter B. Cretinism C. Papillary carcinoma of thyroid D. Myxoedema coma
Last Answer : D. Myxoedema coma
Description : Excessive secretion of ACTH causes (A) Cushing’s syndrome (B) Addison’s disease (C) Myxoedema (D) Thyrotoxicosis
Description : Excess secretion of thyroid hormones causes (A) Hyperthyroidism (B) Myxoedema (C) Cretinism (D) Cushing syndrome
Description : Low uptake of 123I on the thyroid uptake scan would be an expected finding in: 1) A solitary toxic nodule 2) A multi-nodular toxic goitre 3) Amiodarone induced thyrotoxicosis type 1 4) DeQuervain's thyroiditis 5) Graves' thyrotoxicosis
Last Answer : Answers-4 DeQuervain's thyroiditis is classically associated with low or absent 123I (the 131 radioactive isotope of iodine) uptake. The others will have high or normal uptake. In particular type ... may be distinguished from the thyroiditis of type 2 by the normal or high uptake scan.
Description : Consumption of iodised salt is recommended for prevention of (A) Hypertension (B) Hyperthyroidism (C) Endemic goitre (D) None of these
Last Answer : C
Description : Which hormonal deficiency is responsible for the following? (a) Diabetes mellitus (b) Goitre (c) Cretinism
Last Answer : Which hormonal deficiency is responsible for the following? (a) Diabetes mellitus (b) Goitre (c) Cretinism
Description : A decrease in serum sodium may occur in (A) Adrenocortical insufficiency (B) Hypoparathyroidism (C) Hyperparathyroidism (D) Thyrotoxicosis
Description : Why is goitre called ‘endemic disease’?
Last Answer : Goitre is a localised disease and found in areas where iodine is less in soil and water. Hence goitre is referred to as endemic disease.
Description : Hypolipidemic drugs reduce serum cholesterol and triacylglycerol. The effect of clofibrate is attributed to (A) Block in absorption from G.I.T. (B) Decrease in secretion of triacylglycerol and cholesterol ... by liver (C) Block in the reabsorption of bile acids (D) Decreased synthesis of cholesterol
Description : Decreased secretion of growth hormone during childhood causes (A) Simmond’s disease (B) Cushing’s disease (C) Dwarfism (D) Cretinism
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Serum TSH levels are high in most cases of: A. Myxoedema B. Grave’s disease C. Carcinoma thyroid D. Toxic nodular goiter
Last Answer : A. Increases vascularity
Description : .19 Serum TSH levels are high in most cases of: A. Myxoedema B. Grave’s disease C. Carcinoma thyroid D. Toxic nodular goiter
Last Answer : A. Myxoedema
Description : Increased serum levels of which of the following may be associated with a decreased risk of atherosclerosis? (a) Very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) (b) Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) (c) Intermediate – density lipoproteins (IDL) (d) High-density lipoproteins (HDL) (e) Cholesterol
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : An increased serum ‘Iron’ and decreased ‘Fe’ binding capacity are found in (A) Fe-deficiency anaemia (B) Sideroblastic anaemia (C) Thalassaemia (D) Anaemia of chromic disorders
Description : The product of serum calcium concentration (mg/dl) and serum inorganic phosphorous concentration (mg/dl) is decreased in (A) Rickets (B) Hypoparathyroidism (C) Hyperparathyroidism (D) Renal failure
Description : An increased serum iron and decreased iron binding capacity is found in (A) Fe deficiency anemia (B) Sideroblastic anemia (C) Folate deficiency anemia (D) Sickle cell anemia
Description : An inherited or acquired renal tubular defect in the reabsorption of phosphate (Vit D resistant ricket) is characterized with (A) Normal serum Phosphate (B) High serum phosphate (C ... blood phosphorous with elevated alkaline Phosphate (D) A high blood phosphorous with decreased alkaline phosphatase
Description : Serum albumin may be decreased in (A) Haemolytic jaundice (B) Hepatocellular jaundice (C) Obstructive jaundice (D) All of these
Description : Hepatocellular jaundice as compared to pure obstructive type of jaundice is characterized by (A) Increased serum alkaline phosphate, LDH and ALT (B) Decreased serum alkaline phosphatase, LDH and ALT (C ... levels of LDH and ALT (D) Decreased serum alkaline phosphatase and increased serum LDH and ALT
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Increased serum alanine during fasting is due to (A) Breakdown of muscle proteins (B) Decreased utilization of non essential amino acids (C) Leakage of aminoacids to plasma (D) Impaired renal function
Description : Which of the following is true of Gilbert's syndrome? 1) inheritance is autosomal recessive 2) serum conjugated bilirubin levels are elevated 3) serum bilirubin levels are decreased by fasting 4) serum bilirubin levels are decreased by liver enzyme inducers 5) there is bilirubinuria
Last Answer : Answers-4 Gilbert's syndrome is inherited in autosomal dominant fashion and affects 2-5% of the population. UDP glucuronyl transferase levels are reduced leading to an unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia. ... the bilirubin is reabsorbed in the proximal tubule some bilirubin is detectable in the urine.
Description : A 16 year old male with a day history of malaise, weakness and vomiting. He was diagnosed with Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus 3 years prviously. Which ONE of the following supports a diagnosis of ... serum glucose 14 mmol/l 4) Decreased appetite in the past few days 5) Shallow respirations
Last Answer : Answers-2 a-An unusual but recognised feature particularly in children. However does not support a diagnosis of DKA. b-Suggests metabolic acidosis. c-'Normoglycaemic DKA' can occur and a glucose ... anorexia. e-Respiratory compensation leads to rapid deep (Kussmaul's) breathing. (Dr Mike Mulcahy)
Description : Lovastatin and mevastatin lower (A) Serum triglycerides (B) Serum cholesterol (C) Serum phospholipids (D) All of these
Description : Diets having a high ratio of polyunsaturated: saturated fatty acids can cause (A) Increase in serum triglycerides (B) Decrease in serum cholesterol (C) Decrease in serum HDL (D) Skin lesions
Description : Which of the following is a recognised feature of abetalipoproteinaemia? 1) a high serum cholesterol 2) palmar xanthomas 3) advanced atherosclerotic vascular disease 4) abnormal red blood cell morphology 5) severe mental retardation
Last Answer : Answers-4 Acanthocytes are seen in abetalipoproteinaemia. Retinitis pigmentosa is seen in abetalipoproteinaemia. Mental retardation is not present but motor abnormalities and neurodegenerative are seen.
Description : What is the normal serum cholesterol level?
Last Answer : 150-220 mg/dl.
Description : Hypocholesterolemia is found in (A) Thyrotoxicosis (B) Diabetes mellitus (C) Obstructive jaundice (D) Nephrotic syndrome
Description : Hypercholesterolemia is found in (A) Xanthomatosis (B) Thyrotoxicosis (C) Hemolytic jaundice (D) Malabsorption syndrom
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
Description : Glucose tolerance is increased in (A) Diabetes mellitus (B) Adrenalectomy (C) Acromegaly (D) Thyrotoxicosis
Last Answer : B
Description : Degradation of proteins to amino acids, glucose from carbohydrates and fatty acids from lipids is known as (A) Anabolism (B) Metabolism (C) Catabolism (D) Cretinism
Description : All the following may occur in myxoedema except (A) Cold intolerance (B) Low BMR (C) Tachycardia (D) Dry and coarse skin
Description : The isozyme CK-MB is specifically increased in the blood of patients who had (A) Skeletal muscle disease (B) Recent myocardial infarction (C) Infective hepatitis (D) Myxoedema
Description : All the following may occur in hyperthyroidism except (A) Goitre (B) Increased appetite (C) Loss of weight (D) Low BMR
Description : Clinical features of hyperthyroidism include (A) Goitre, heat intolerance, weight loss and tachycardia (B) Goitre, tremors, tachycardia and cold intolerance (C) Exophthalmos, goiter, tachycardia and loss of appetite (D) Exophthalmos, goiter, tremors and obesity
Description : Consumption of iodised salt is recommended in (A) Patients with hyperthyroidism (B) Patients with hypothyroidism (C) Pregnant women (D) Goitre belt areas
Description : Answer: a, b, c, d Free oxygen radicals are chemical species that are intermediates in the normal process of cellular respiration. Oxidants that are free radicals have been implicated as initiators of ... a. C-reactive protein b. Serum amyloid c. a -Proteinase inhibitor d. Fibrinogen e. Albumin
Last Answer : Answer: a, b, c, d The acute-phase response is a series of homeostatic responses of the organism to tissue injury in infection and inflammation. After an inflammatory stimulus occurs, a number ... 30% to 50% of the level before injury. The reason for the decrease in production is poorly understood
Description : Each of the following may contribute to formation of oedema EXCEPT C A. decreased plasma oncotic pressure increased intravascular hydrostatic pressure C. increased serum albumin D. decreased serum proteins
Last Answer : increased serum albumi
Description : All the following statements about endemic goiter are true except (A) It occurs in areas where soil and water have low iodine content (B) It leads to enlargement of thyroid gland (C) It results ultimately in hyperthyroidism (D) It can be prevented by consumption of iodised salt
Description : Reviewing the laboratory findings of the client, the nurse would found which findings are elevated? 1. White blood cell count 2. Total serum bilirubin 3. Alkaline phosphate 4. Red blood cell count 5. Cholesterol 6. Serum amylase A. 1, 2, and 3 B. 2, 3, and 4 C. 3, 5, and 6 D. 1, 2, and 6
Last Answer : A. 1, 2, and 3
Description : Specific drug therapy to lower serum triglycerides (TG) in a subject with normal LDL-cholesterol level is indicated: A. In all subjects with serum TG> 150 mg/dl B. In subjects with existing coronary artery disease and serum TG ... < 40 mg/dl and serum TG > 150 mg/dl D. Both 'B' and 'C' are correct
Last Answer : D. Both 'B' and 'C' are correct
Description : Which of the following hypolipidemic drugs is most effective in raising HDL-cholesterol level and lowers serum triglycerides: A. Nicotinic acid B. Fenofibrate C. Cholestyramine D. Pravastatin
Last Answer : A. Nicotinic acid
Description : The following is true of bezafibrate except: A. It activates lipoprotein lipase B. It mainly lowers serum triglyceride level with smaller effect on LDL cholesterol level C. It increases the incidence of myopathy due to statins D. It tends to lower plasma fibrinogen level
Last Answer : C. It increases the incidence of myopathy due to statins
Description : A patient with coronary artery disease has raised serum triglyceride level (500 mg/dl) but normal total cholesterol level (150 mg/dl). Which hypolipidemic drug should be prescribed: A. Probucol B. Gemfibrozil C. Cholestyramine D. Lovastatin
Last Answer : B. Gemfibrozil
Description : Digoxin given for cardiac failure is extremely valuable in patients of (a) Thyrotoxicosis (b) Beriberi (c) Cor pulmonale (d) Atrial fibrillation