Description : Which of the following bones is affected more by glucocorticoid induced osteoporosis? (a) Femur (b) Humerus (c) Radius (d) Lumber vertebra
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : A deltoid ridge occurs in (a) radius (b) ulna (c) femur (d) humerus.
Last Answer : (d) humerus.
Description : Humerus is different from femur by presence of `:-`
Last Answer : Humerus is different from femur by presence of `:-` A. Spines B. Deltoid Ridge C. Glenoid cavity D. Carpals
Description : Femur & Humerus are :-
Last Answer : Femur & Humerus are :- A. Membranous Bone B. Investind Bone C. Cartilagenous Bone D. Sesamoid Bone
Description : Humerus is different from femur due to the presence of
Last Answer : Humerus is different from femur due to the presence of A. Spines B. Deltoid ridge C. Glenoid cavity D. Vertebra column
Description : The longest bone in the human body is (1) Ulna (2) Humerus (3) Femur (4) Tibia
Last Answer : (3) Femur Explanation: The femur or thigh bone, is the most proximal (closest to the center of the body) bone of the leg in tetrapod vertebrates capable of walking or jumping, such as most ... articulates with the acetabulum. By most measures the femur is one of the strongest bones in the body.
Description : The Shortest (smallest) bone in human body is------? A. Stapes (Answer) B. Tibia C. Femur D. Humerus
Last Answer : A. Stapes (Answer)
Description : The longest bone in human body is------? A. Ulna B. Tibia C. Femur (Answer) D. Humerus
Last Answer : C. Femur (Answer)
Description : The longest bone in the human body is : (1) Ulna (2) Humerus (3) Femur (4) Tibia
Last Answer : Femur
Description : Mifepristone possesses the following activities: A. Potent antiprogestin + weak androgenic B. Potent antiprogestin + weak antiglucocorticoid C. Potent antiestrogenic + weak antiprogestin D. Potent antiestrogenic + weak glucocorticoid
Last Answer : Mifepristone possesses the following activities: A. Potent antiprogestin + weak androgenic B. Potent antiprogestin + weak antiglucocorticoid C. Potent antiestrogenic + weak antiprogestin D. Potent antiestrogenic + weak glucocorticoid
Description : The following glucocorticoid has significant mineralocorticoid activity also: A. Hydrocortisone B. Triamcinolone C. Dexamethasone D. Betamethasone
Last Answer : A. Hydrocortisone
Description : The glucocorticoid receptor is located: A. On the outer surface of the cell membrane B. On the inner surface of the cell membrane C. In the cytoplasm D. Inside the nucleus
Last Answer : C. In the cytoplasm
Description : 15.45 To be a useful inhaled glucocorticoid the drug should have: A. High oral bioavailability B. Low oral bioavailability C. Additional bronchodilator activity
Last Answer : B. Low oral bioavailability
Description : Which of the following is a G protein coupled receptor: A. Muscarinic cholinergic receptor B. Nicotinic cholinergic receptor C. Glucocorticoid receptor D. Insulin receptor
Last Answer : A. Muscarinic cholinergic receptor
Description : Bones of pelvic girdle forms a cavity in which head of the femur is fitted are
Last Answer : Bones of pelvic girdle forms a cavity in which head of the femur is fitted are A. Ilium only B. ... C. Ilium,ischium, and pubis D. Ischium and pubis
Description : Localized rapid bone turnover, most commonly affecting the skull, femur, tibia, pelvic bones, and vertebrae, characterizes which of the following bone disorders? a) Osteitis deformans Osteitis ... that comes from extension of soft tissue infection, direct bone contamination, or hematogenous spread.
Last Answer : a) Osteitis deformans Osteitis deformans (Paget’s disease) results in bone that is highly vascularized and structurally weak, predisposing to pathologic fractures.
Description : Match the following joints with the bones involved: (1) Gliding joint (i) Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb (2) Hinge joint (ii) Between atlas and axis (3) Pivot joint (iii) Between the carpals (4) Saddle joint (iv) Between humerus and ... ), (4)-(i) (d) (1)-(i), (2)-(iii), (3)-(ii), (4)-(iv)
Last Answer : (a) (1)-(iii), (2)-(iv), (3)-(ii), (4)-(i)
Description : Which is the longest bone in the human body? (1) Fibula (2) Radius (3) Stapes (4) Femur
Last Answer : (4) Femur Explanation: The head of the femur articulates with the acetabulum in the pelvic bone forming the hip joint, while the distal part of the femur articulates with the tibia and kneecap forming the knee joint.
Description : Bisphosphonates are indicated in the following condition: A. Organophosphate poisoning B. Dementia C. Steven’s Johnson syndrome D. Osteoporosis
Last Answer : D. Osteoporosis
Description : Bisphosphonates are beneficial in the following conditions except: A. Paget's disease B. Senile osteoporosis C. Rickets D. Osteolytic bony metastasis
Last Answer : C. Rickets
Description : Medicinal calcium salts are indicated for: A. Prevention of osteoporosis B. Hastening fracture union C. Peripheral neuritis D. All of the above
Last Answer : A. Prevention of osteoporosis
Description : Addition of a progestin for 10-12 days every month to cyclic estrogen replacement therapy during menopause is recommended because the progestin: A. Prevents osteoporosis B. Prevents irregular bleeding C. Blocks increased risk of endometrial carcinoma D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C’ are correct
Last Answer : D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C’ are correct
Description : Which of the following statements most closely reflects the current status of estrogens in postmenopausal women: A. Estrogens should be prescribed routinely to all menopausal women B. ... should be prescribed along with a progestin after considering risk:benefit ratio in individual patients
Last Answer : . Estrogens should be prescribed along with a progestin after considering risk:benefit ratio in individual patients
Description : In which of the following conditions estrogen is not the primary drug but is added to progestin as adjuvant: A. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding B. Menopausal syndrome C. Osteoporosis D. Atrophic vaginitis
Last Answer : A. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Description : Estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women has been implicated in increasing the risk of the following disorders except: A. Gall stones B. Osteoporosis C. Endometrial carcinoma D. Breast cancer
Last Answer : B. Osteoporosis
Description : The following is not a legitimate indication for the use of anabolic steroids: A. To enhance the physical ability of sportsmen B. Suboptimal growth in children C. Senile osteoporosis D. Hypoplastic anaemia
Last Answer : A. To enhance the physical ability of sportsmen
Description : The following adverse effect of corticosteroids is mainly due to their mineralocorticoid action: A. Osteoporosis B. Rise in blood pressure C. ‘Moon face’ D. Increased susceptibility to infection
Last Answer : B. Rise in blood pressure
Description : 5'2" female with a small frame and in her late 30's (family history of Osteoporosis) what can I do to strengthen my bones?
Last Answer : Plenty of walking and other light exercise, and lots of traditional foods. It sounds too obvious, but make broth out of marrow bones. Eat some organ meats once in a while. Make sure animal products are from wild or free-range/grass-fed sources, otherwise they’re not nearly as nutritious.
Description : 25 Facts about Your Bones and Osteoporosis
Last Answer : 1. Bone is living, growing tissue that is both flexible and strong. 2. Throughout life, you are constantly losing old bone and forming new bone. 3. Osteoporosis happens when you lose too much bone, make ... You are never too young or too old to protect your bones. Now is the time to take action!
Description : The antiparkinsonian action of central anticholinergics has the following features except: A. They control tremor more than rigidity B. They produce a low ceiling therapeutic effect C. They are effective in neuroleptic drug induced parkinsonism D. They are the preferred drugs in advanced case
Last Answer : D. They are the preferred drugs in advanced cases
Description : Which racial difference in response to drugs has been mentioned incorrectly below: A. Africans require higher concentration of atropine to dilate pupils B. Black races are more responsive ... SMON due to halogenated hydroxyquinolines D. Chloramphenicol induced aplastic anaemia is rare among Indians
Last Answer : B. Black races are more responsive to antihypertensive action of beta blockers
Description : Biological response modifiers like GM-CSF are used in conjunction with anticancer drugs for the following purpose(s): A. To enhance antitumour activity of the drug B. To prevent hypersensitivity reactions to ... . To hasten recovery from drug induced myelosuppression D. Both A' and C' are correct
Last Answer : C. To hasten recovery from drug induced myelosuppressio
Description : Ethambutol is not used in children below 6 years of age because: A. Young children are intolerant to ethambutol B. Ethambutol causes growth retardation in young children C. It is ... induced visual impairment in young children D. In young children visual toxicity of ethambutol is irreversible
Last Answer : C. It is difficult to detect ethambutol induced visual impairment in young children
Description : Cancer chemotherapy induced vomiting that is not controlled by metoclopramide alone can be suppressed by combining it with: A. Amphetamine B. Dexamethasone C. Hyoscine D. Cyclizine
Last Answer : B. Dexamethasone
Description : 5 Ondansetron is effective in the following type(s) of vomiting: A. Cisplatin induced B. Radiotherapy induced C. Postoperative D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : The most effective antiemetic for controlling cisplatin induced vomiting is: A. Prochlorperazine B. Ondansetron C. Metoclopramide D. Promethazine
Last Answer : B. Ondansetron
Description : Which antiemetic selectively blocks levodopa induced vomiting without blocking its antiparkinsonian action: A. Metoclopramide B. Cisapride C. Domperidone D. Ondansetron
Last Answer : C. Domperidone
Description : Metoclopramide blocks apomorphine induced vomiting, produces muscle dystonias and increases prolactin release indicates that it has: A. Anticholinergic action B. Antihistaminic action C. Anti 5-HT3 action D. Antidopaminergic action
Last Answer : D. Antidopaminergic action
Description : The following statement is true about misoprostol: A. It relieves peptic ulcer pain, but does not promote ulcer healing B. It heals nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug induced gastric ulcer not responding ... side effects than H2 blockers D. It is the most effective drug for preventing ulcer relapse
Last Answer : B. It heals nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug induced gastric ulcer not responding to H2 blockers
Description : The following is true of abciximab except: A. It is a monoclonal antibody against GPIIb/IIIa B. It inhibits platelet aggregation induced by a variety of platelet agonists C. It is antigenic D. It is used to reduce the risk of restenosis in patients undergoing PTCA
Last Answer : C. It is antigenic
Description : The following is true of clopidogrel except: A. It is a GPIIb/IIIa receptor antagonist B. It inhibits fibrinogen induced platelet aggregation C. It is indicated for prevention of stroke in patients with transient ischaemic attacks D. It is a prodrug
Last Answer : A. It is a GPIIb/IIIa receptor antagonist
Description : Inhibition of thromboxane synthesis by aspirin in platelets lasts for 5-7 days because: A. Aspirin persists in the body for 5-7 days B. Aspirin induced depletion of arachidonic acid lasts 5-7 ... 5-7 days D. Platelets cannot generate fresh thromboxane synthetase and their turnover time is 5-7 days
Last Answer : D. Platelets cannot generate fresh thromboxane synthetase and their turnover time is 5-7 days
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 : A woman in the 28th week of pregnancy has developed pregnancy induced hypertension with a blood pressure reading of 150/100 mm Hg. Select the most appropriate antihypertensive drug for her: A. Furosemide B. Methyldopa C. Propranolol D. Captopril
Last Answer : B. Methyldopa
Description : ignocaine is effective in the following cardiac arrhythmia(s): A. Atrial fibrillation B. Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia C. Digitalis induced ventricular extrasystoles D. All of the above
Last Answer : C. Digitalis induced ventricular extrasystoles
Description : Milrinone is best used: A. In a patient of mild CHF B. As an additional drug alongwith conventional therapy to tide over crisis in refractory CHF C. For long-term maintenance therapy of CHF D. To suppress digitalis induced arrhythmias
Last Answer : B. As an additional drug alongwith conventional therapy to tide over crisis in refractory CHF
Description : Digitalis induced increase in refractory period of myocardial fibres is most consistent and pronounced in the: A. Atria B. Ventricles C. A-V node D. Purkinje fibres
Last Answer : C. A-V node
Description : The following statement is true about endogenous opioid peptides: A. They activate only μ opioid recepors B. They do not occur in peripheral tissues C. They mediate stress induced analgesia D. Naloxone fails to antagonise their actio
Last Answer : C. They mediate stress induced analgesia
Description : Morphine induced constipation involves the following mechanisms except: A. Increase in tone and decrease in propulsive activity of intestinal muscles B. Antivagal action C. Spasm of gastrointestinal sphincters D. Reduction of gastrointestinal secretions
Last Answer : B. Antivagal action
Description : Morphine induced fall in blood pressure involves the following factors except: A. Direct cardiac depression B. Direct reduction of vascular tone C. Vasomotor centre depression D. Histamine release
Last Answer : A. Direct cardiac depression