Description : High level of uric acid in the blood causes – (1) Arthritis (2) Gout (3) Rheumatism (4) Asthma
Last Answer : (2) Gout Explanation: High levels of uric acid in the blood can cause solid crystals to form within joints. This causes a painful condition called gout. If gout remains untreated, these uric acid crystals can build up in the joints and nearby tissues, forming hard lumpy deposits called tophi.
Description : A 35-year-old male presented with an attack of acute gout. He was treated with a 10 day course of naproxen. His blood uric acid level is high. What future line of treatment is ... treatment with allopurinol D. Start with allopurinol + naproxen for 2 months followed by long-term allopurinol treatment
Last Answer : D. Start with allopurinol + naproxen for 2 months followed by long-term allopurinol treatment
Description : High level of uric acid in the blood causes (1) Arthritis (2) Gout (3) Rheumatism (4) Asthma
Last Answer : Gout
Description : What is the best food to lower uric acid for those with gout?
Last Answer : The best thing you can do to help lower uric acid levels is to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Salads are great for your health and will also help to lower uric acid. Nuts are also good for lowering uric acid.
Description : Complete absence of hypoxanthine guanine phospharibosyl transferase causes (A) Primary gout (B) Immunodeficiency (C) Uric acid stones (D) Lesh-Nyhan syndrome
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : All of the following statements about primary gout are true except (A) Uric acid stones may be formed in kidneys (B) Arthritis of small joints occurs commonly (C) Urinary excretion of uric acid is decreased (D) It occurs predominantly in males
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Gout is characterized by increased plasma levels of (A) Urea (B) Uric acid (C) Creatine (D) Creatinine
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : A 73 year old male presented with an acute attack of gout in his left knee. What is the most likely underlying metabolic cause? 1) decreased renal excretion of uric acid 2) endogenous overproduction of uric acid 3) excessive dietary purine intake 4) lactic acidosis 5) starvation
Last Answer : Answers-1 The aetiology of gout can broadly be divided into cases where there is underexcretion of urate via the kidney (90%) or endogenous overproduction of uric acid (10%) although in practical ... diuretic use. Excessive dietary intake of purines is unlikely to be the main cause in this case.
Description : Match the items given in column I with those in column II and select the correct option given below. Column I Column II A. Glycosuria (i) Accumulation of uric acid in joints B. Gout (ii) Mass of crystallised salts within the kidney ... (iii) (iv) (c) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv) (d) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
Last Answer : (d) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
Description : Allopurinol is indicated in the following category of chronic gout patients: A. Over producers of uric acid B. Under excretors of uric acid C. Those with tophi and/or renal urate stones D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : Of the following terms, which describes a condition characterized by abnormal spongy bone formation around the stapes? a) Otosclerosis Otosclerosis is more common in females than males and is ... perforation. d) Otitis externa Otitis externa refers to inflammation of the external auditory canal.
Last Answer : a) Otosclerosis Otosclerosis is more common in females than males and is frequently hereditary.
Description : In studies of the human body, which of the following terms is used to describe a severe depletion or deficiency in total body water? Is it: a) hydrophobia b) hydropenia c) hydrolysis d) none of these
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- HYDROPENIA
Description : In studies of the human body, which of the following terms is used to describe the first step in the production of urine? Is it: a) tubular secretion b) tubular reabsorption c) glomerular filtration d) none of these
Last Answer : ANSWER: C -- GLOMERULAR FILTRATION
Description : In studies of the human body, which of the following terms would be used to describe the lack of voluntary control of urination or voiding of the bladder? Is it a) anuria b) suppression c) incontinence d) none of these
Last Answer : ANSWER: C -- INCONTINENCE
Description : In studies of the human body, which of the following terms is used to describe heart muscle? Is it: a) myocardium b) epicardium c) pericardium d) tachycardium
Last Answer : ANSWER: A -- MYOCARDIUM
Description : In studies of the human body, which of the following terms is used to describe a very rapid heart rate or pulse rate? Is it: a) bradycardia b) tachycardia c) cardiosis d) myocardia
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- TACHYCARDIA
Description : What bacterial species is most often associated with cystitis? a. Treponemo pallidum b. Escherichia coIi c. Chlamydia trachomatis d. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Last Answer : b. Escherichia coIi
Description : Which of the following connective tissue disorders is characterized by insoluble collagen being formed and accumulating excessively in the tissues? a) Scleroderma Scleroderma occurs initially in the ... In polymyalgia rheumatic, immunoglobulin is deposited in the walls of inflamed temporal arteries.
Last Answer : a) Scleroderma Scleroderma occurs initially in the skin but also occurs in blood vessels, major organs, and body systems, potentially resulting in death.
Description : Which of the following conditions indicates that a lead-acid battery is being charged too rapidly? A. Sparks occurring at the positive terminal. B. Unusually high electrolyte specific gravity. C. Low plate potentials being developed. D. Excessively high temperatures and gassing rates.
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : A lead-acid battery cell sustaining a short circuit _______. A. will be indicated by lime accumulation on the terminal posts B. will have unusually high cell voltage C. will become excessively heated while being charged D. cannot be completely discharged under load
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : Which one of the following chemicals is associated with muscle fatigue? (1) Uric acid (2) Acetic acid (3) Pyruvic acid (4) Lactic acid
Last Answer : (4) Lactic acid Explanation: Muscle fatigue refers to the decline in muscle force generated over sustained periods of activity. Intracellular acidosis due mainly to lactic acid accumulation has ... leads to increased intracellular hydrogen ion (H+) concentration that leads to a weaker contraction.
Last Answer : Lactic acid
Description : In studies of the human body, which of the following terms can also be used when referring to the pituitary gland? I it: a) thymus b) hypophysis (pron: hypo-fi-sis) c) pancreas d) none of the above
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- HYPOPHYSIS
Description : Osteoporosis, an age-related disease of skeletal system, may occur due to (a) immune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction leading to fatigue (b) high concentration of Ca++ and Na+ (c) decreased level of estrogen (d) accumulation of uric acid leading to inflammation of joints.
Last Answer : (c) decreased level of estrogen
Description : Can any body suggest any way of getting rid of cystitis?
Last Answer : Drinking lots of fresh cranberry juice is defo the way to go, but sounds like you havealready gone down that route, I heard that live yoghurt is good for some infections. Hope you feel better soon.
Description : Is lumbar stenosis a painful hereditary condition?
Last Answer : The best way to find out about lumbar stenosis to see if it's a painful condition would be to go to the library and look the information up in a medical book or ask your doctor.
Description : If only one brush on a commutator is sparking excessively, you should look for _____________. A. a high commutator bar B. copper imbedded in the brush C. a loose commutator bar D. flux in the commutating zone
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : Which of the listed conditions could cause a DC motor to have excessively hot windings and sparking at the brushes? A. Reversed interpole polarity B. High bar-to-bar voltage C. Loose brushes D. Excessive humidity
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : The effect of carrying field excitation excessively high on a synchronous motor will result in a _____________. A. tendency for the motor to fall out of step B. tendency for the motor to overspeed C. tendency for the motor to overheat D. loss of motor speed regulation
Description : Can a cooling tower cool water below the wet bulb temperature of inlet air? (A) Yes (B) No (C) Yes; but height of cooling tower will be prohibitively high (D) Yes; but the air flow rate should be excessively high
Last Answer : (B) No
Description : If the patient has a history of gout, which of the following drugs is most likely to exacerbate this condition? (a) Colestipol (b) Gemfibrozil (c) Lovastatin (d) Niacin (e) Simvastatin
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : An opioid analgesic is preferred over aspirin like analgesic in the following condition. (a) Acute gout (b) Burn (c) Toothache (d) Neuralgia
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : An opioid analgesic is preferred over aspirin like analgesic in the following condition: A. Acute gout B. Burn C. Toothache D. Neuralgi
Last Answer : B. Burn
Description : Hereditary is a scheme, which arranges castes in terms of higher and lower status.
Last Answer : Correct underlined words and complete the sentence : Hereditary is a scheme, which arranges castes in terms of higher and lower status.
Description : Is there a way to lower my uric acid level besides a uric acid level?
Last Answer : Before showing you how to lower uric acid levels naturally, it's important to understand what uric acid is, where it comes from, why high levels can lead to gout, and so why you need to reduce ... the chemical breakdown of compounds called 'purines' that exist in our body's cells and in our food.
Description : Consecutive use of garlic will reduce the level of: a. Cholesterol b. Sugar c. Uric acid d. None of above
Last Answer : Cholesterol
Description : Select the correct statement with respect to locomotion in humans. (a) The vertebral column has 10 thoracic vertebrae. (b) The joint between adjacent vertebrae is a fibrous joint. (c) A ... osteoporosis in old people. (d) Accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints causes their inflammation
Last Answer : (d) Accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints causes their inflammation.
Description : Why still wear a bra when facts show they provide no benefit against ptosis in most women?
Last Answer : answer:Dude, this is, like, the third time you've asked this question. I have tiny A cup boobs but even for me it hurts to walk up and down stairs or to run without a bra ... passed over for job opportunities, etc. because it is currently considered unprofessional or rude to show nipple dimples.
Description : Ptosis?
Last Answer : DefinitionPtosis is also called "drooping eyelid." It is caused by weakness of the muscle responsible for raising the eyelid, damage to the nerves that control those muscles, or looseness of ... .Signs and testsA physical examination to determine the causeSpecial tests may be done to evaluate suspe
Description : The effect of stellate ganglion block include: a. anhydrosis b. dilated conjunctival vessels c. ptosis d. all above
Last Answer : all above
Description : The following signs occur in ipsilateral interruption of the cervical sympathetic trunk: a. enophthalmos b. ptosis c. vasodilatation in the skin of the face d.All above
Last Answer : All above
Description : patient has complete ptosis in hih rt eye. pupil is out and down, fixed dilated. restricted ocular movements. dx a. 3rd n palsy. b. 4th n palsy. c. 3rd and 4th. d. 6th n palsy
Last Answer : a. 3rd n palsy.
Description : All are seen in 3rd nerve palsy except: a. Ptosis b. Diplopia c. Miosis d. Outwards eye deviation
Last Answer : ANSWER: C
Description : Ptosis and mydriasis are seen in: a. Facial palsy b. Peripheral neuritis c. Oculomotor palsy d. Sympathetic palsy
Description : Severe congenital ptosis with no levator function can be treated by: A. Levator resection from skin side B. Levator resection from conjunctival side C. Fascia lata sling operation D. Fasanella servat operation
Description : Ptosis in Horner's syndrome, is due to paralysis of: a. Riolan's muscle b. Horner's muscle c. Muller's muscle d. The levator palpebral muscle e. Orbicularis oculi muscle
Description : Fifth nerve palsy could cause: a. Ptosis b. Proptosis c. Neuropathic keratopathy d. Lagophthalmos
Description : A modified amino acid solution with increased equimolar branched-chain amino acids and decreased aromatic amino acids has been proposed for patients with hepatic insufficiency. Which of the following ... D. In some studies of surgical patients, improvements in mortality have been reported.
Last Answer : Answer: D DISCUSSION: The use of modified amino acid solutions is based on the false neurotransmitter hypothesis of the cause of hepatic coma. According to this hypothesis, the imbalance ... in a group of patients with cirrhosis, decreasing morbidity and showing a trend toward decreased mortality
Description : Which of the following is associated with Hyperuricaemia? 1) is usually due to an excess purine consumption 2) occurs in association with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia 3) in primary gout is inherited in ... with low dose aspirin therapy 5) can be treated with uricosuric drugs even in renal failure
Last Answer : Answers-2 Hyperuricaemia may be due to increased purine intake, urate production or reduced urate clearance, and is most commonly due to the latter. Therefore it can occur in association with enhanced ... . Many of the uricosuric drugs may be detrimental in renal failure and may not be effective.
Description : Is studies of the human body, what is used to describ a blood-filled sac formed by an outpouching in an arterial or venous wall?
Last Answer : ANSWER: ANEURYSM