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 : A 12 years-old girl complains of sore mouth, she has painful cervical lymphadenitis and a temperature of 39°c, oral examination shows numerous yellow grey lesions. What is the MOST LIKELY ... mentor hombres mas de 20 años en labios C. Herpetic gingivostomatitis D. Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Last Answer : C. Herpetic gingivostomatitis
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 : Bone resorption is accelerated by: A. Estrogens B. Parathormone C. Bisphosphonates D. Calcitonin
Last Answer : B. Parathormone
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 : A person having osteoporosis is suffering from lead poisoning. Ethlene diamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA) is administered for this condition. The best f
Last Answer : A person having osteoporosis is suffering from lead poisoning. Ethlene diamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA ... C. disodium salt D. calcium dihydrogen salt
Description : Which is the most important drug in the treatment of organophosphate poisoning: A. Atropine sulfate B. Pralidoxime C. Diazepam D. Adrenaline
Last Answer : A. Atropine sulfate
Description : Pralidoxime can reactivate cholinesterase enzyme that has been inactivated by: A. Carbamate anticholinesterases B. Organophosphate anticholinesterases C. Both carbamate and organophosphate anticholinesterases D. Reversible anticholinesterases
Last Answer : B. Organophosphate anticholinesterases
Description : Stevens Johnson sjmdrome is the most common adverse effect associated with one of the following category of drugs : (A) Sulphonamides (B) Macrolides (C) Penicillins (D) Tetracyclines
Last Answer : (A) Sulphonamides
Description : Oral vancomycin is indicated in the following condition: A. Appendicitis B. Campylobacter diarrhoea C. Bacillary dysentery D. Antibiotic associated pseudomembranous enterocolitis
Last Answer : D. Antibiotic associated pseudomembranous enterocolitis
Description : Clomiphene citrate is indicated for the following condition/conditions: A. Female infertility due to anovular cycles B. Male infertility due to oligozoospermia C. Endometriosis D. Both 'A' and 'B'
Last Answer : D. Both 'A' and 'B'
Description : Megaloblastic anaemia developing under the following condition is due entirely to folate deficiency not associated with vitamin B12 deficiency: A. Malnutrition B. Blind loop syndrome C. Phenytoin therapy D. Pregnancy
Last Answer : C. Phenytoin therapy
Description : Histamine is involved as a mediator in the following pathological condition: A. Delayed hypersensitivity reaction B. Inflammation C. Carcinoid syndrome D. Variant angina
Last Answer : B. Inflammation
Description : The effect of propranolol on heart rate is least marked under the following condition: A. Physical exercise B. Rest C. Anxiety D. Sick sinus syndrome
Last Answer : B. Rest
Description : Select the drug that improves some symptoms in Alzheimer’s dementia by increasing brain acetylcholine levels: A. Pemoline B. Donepezil C. Nicergoline D. Piribedi
Last Answer : B. Donepezi
Description : The following drug claimed to have a therapeutic effect in senile dementia has α adrenergic blocking activity: A. Piracetam B. Pyritinol C. Codergocrine D. Methylphenidate
Last Answer : C. Codergocrine
Description : Select the ergot compound which is primarily used for dementia: A. Bromocriptine B. Ergotamine C. Codergocrine D. Methysergide
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 : 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 : Which of the following bones is affected more by glucocorticoid induced osteoporosis: A. Lumber vertebra B. Humerus C. Radius D. Femur
Last Answer : A. Lumber vertebra
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 : Which of the following states is characterized by a decline in intellectual functioning? a) Dementia Dementia is an acquired syndrome in which progressive deterioration in global intellectual abilities is of ... is often called acute confusional state. d) Delusion Delusion is a symptom of psychoses.
Last Answer : a) Dementia Dementia is an acquired syndrome in which progressive deterioration in global intellectual abilities is of such severity that it interferes with the person’s customary occupational and social performance.
Description : Which of the following diseases is caused by the consumption of nitrate contaminated food and water? (1) Minimata disease (2) Osteoporosis (3) Blue baby syndrome (4) Asbestosis
Last Answer : (3) Blue baby syndrome Explanation: Infants under four months of age that drink water or eat food contaminated with high levels of nitrates or nitrites are particularly at risk for ... very rarely if infants eat nitrate-rich spinach which has broken down Into nitrite during storage.
Description : Bone density testing in patients with post-polio syndrome has demonstrated a) low bone mass and osteoporosis. Bone density testing in patients with post-polio syndrome has demonstrated low bone ... density testing in patients with post-polio syndrome has demonstrated low bone mass and osteoporosis.
Last Answer : a) low bone mass and osteoporosis. Bone density testing in patients with post-polio syndrome has demonstrated low bone mass and osteoporosis. Thus, the importance of identifying risks, preventing falls, and treating osteoporosis must be discussed with patients and their families.
Description : Which of the following diseases is caused by the consumption of nitrate contaminated food and water ? (1) Minimata disease (2) Osteoporosis (3) Blue baby syndrome (4) Asbestosis
Last Answer : Blue baby syndrome
Description : Dubin-Johnson syndrome?
Last Answer : DefinitionDubin-Johnson syndrome is a disorder passed down through families (inherited) in which a person has mild jaundice throughout life.Causes, incidence, and risk factorsDubin-Johnson syndrome is a very ... and the whites of the eyes to turn yellow (jaundiced). Severely high levels of biliru
Description : The active transport system for hepatic uptake of bilirubin is congenitally defective in (A) Gilbert’s disease (B) Crigler-Najjar syndrome (C) Rotor’s syndrome (D) Dubin-Johnson syndrome
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Which of the following concerning the conjugation of bilirubin is correct? 1) is catalysed by a glucuronyl transferase 2) occurs in the Kupfer cells of the liver 3) is increased by valproate 4) is inhibited by rifampicin 5) is impaired in Dubin-Johnson syndrome
Last Answer : Answers-1 b - Hepatocytes. c - Enzyme inhibitor. d - Enzyme inducer. e - Conjugation is OK but excretion from the hepatocyte into the bile is impaired. (Gilbert's syndrome ... bilirubinaemia. Dubin-Johnson syndrome - bilirubin can't Depart from the hepatocyte - conjugated bilirubinaemia.)
Description : When replacing component 'B' of the circuit shown in the illustration, it is important to know that ____________. EL-0081 A. it is polarity sensitive and must be inserted as indicated on its ... provide the capacitor's initial charge D. it must match the circuit voltage and component 'C' wattage
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : When changing out component 'B' of the circuit shown in the illustration, it is important to know that ____________. EL-0081 A. it is polarity sensitive and must be inserted as indicated on its ... provide the capacitor's initial charge D. it must match the circuit voltage and component 'C' wattage
Description : Induction of vomiting is indicated for the accidental poisoning patient who has ingested a) aspirin. Overdose of aspirin should be treated with emesis or lavage, followed by ingestion of ... d) toilet bowl cleaner. Toilet bowl cleaners are corrosive, and induced vomiting is contraindicated.
Last Answer : a) aspirin. Overdose of aspirin should be treated with emesis or lavage, followed by ingestion of activated charcoal to absorb the aspirin.
Description : Antimicrobial treatment does not alter the course of the following diarrhoeas except: A. Mild enterotoxigenic E.coli diarrhoea B. Campylobacter diarrhoea C. Coeliac disease diarrhoea D. Food poisoning diarrhoea
Last Answer : B. Campylobacter diarrhoea
Description : 2 In a conscious patient of poisoning, use of an emetic is permissible in case the ingested poison is: A. Ferrous sulfate B. Sodium hydroxide C. Kerosine D. Morphine
Last Answer : A. Ferrous sulfate
Description : The following chelating agent should not be used systemically to treat acute iron poisoning in a child: A. Desferrioxamine B. Calcium edetate C. Dimercaprol D. Calcium disodium diethylene triamine penta acetic acid
Last Answer : C. Dimercaprol
Description : The antidotal effect of sodium nitrite in cyanide poisoning is dependent upon: A. Chemical combination of sodium nitrite with cyanide B. Vasodilatation caused by sodium nitrite C. ... haemoglobin to methaemoglobin by sodium nitrite D. Facilitation of cyanocobalamine formation by sodium nitrite
Last Answer : C. Conversion of haemoglobin to methaemoglobin by sodium nitrite
Description : The antidote of choice for morphine poisoning is: A. Nalorphine B. Nalbuphine C. Naltrexone D. Naloxone
Last Answer : D. Naloxone
Description : In a comatose patient suspected of poisoning, which of the following findings would be against the drug being morphine: A. Mydriasis B. Marked respiratory depression C. Cyanosis D. Fall in blood pressure
Last Answer : A. Mydriasis
Description : The following drug/drugs should not be used to treat tricyclic antidepressant drug poisoning: A. Quinidine B. Digoxin C. Atropine D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : Select the correct statement about flumazenil: A. It is a CNS stimulant used as an antidote for benzodiazepine poisoning B. It is a CNS depressant but blocks the action of diazepam C. It has ... of its own but blocks the depressant effect of diazepam as well as stimulant effect of beta carbolines
Last Answer : D. It has no CNS effect of its own but blocks the depressant effect of diazepam as well as stimulant effect of beta carbolines
Description : Which of the following is a specific inhibitor of the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase and is useful in the treatment of methanol poisoning: A. Disulfiram B. Ethylene glycol C. Calcium leucovorin D. Fomepizole
Last Answer : D. Fomepizole
Description : Ethanol is used in methanol poisoning because it: A. Antagonises the actions of methanol B. Stimulates the metabolism of methanol and reduces its blood level C. Inhibits the metabolism of methanol and generation of toxic metabolite D. Replenishes the folate stores depleted by methano
Last Answer : C. Inhibits the metabolism of methanol and generation of toxic metabolite
Description : The most effective antidote for belladonna poisoning is: A. Neostigmine B. Physostigmine C. Pilocarpine D. Methacholine
Last Answer : B. Physostigmine
Description : Atropine does not antagonise the following feature of anticholinesterase poisoning: A. Hypotension B. Central excitation C. Muscle paralysis D. Bronchoconstriction
Last Answer : C. Muscle paralysis
Description : N-acetyl cysteine is beneficial in acute paracetamol poisoning because: A. It reacts with paracetamol to form a nontoxic complex B. It inhibits generation of the toxic metabolite of ... scavenger D. It replenishes hepatic glutathione which in turn binds the toxic metabolite of paracetamol
Last Answer : D. It replenishes hepatic glutathione which in turn binds the toxic metabolite of paracetamol