1. Damage to scalenus medius
2. Injury to suprascapular nerve
3. Cut to spinal part of accessory nerve
4. Spread of infection to shoulder joint
Answer
3. Cut to spinal part of accessory nerve
1. Inflamed pelvic appendix
2. Inflamed ovaries
3. Stone in pelvic Ureter
4. Pelvic abscess
Answer
4. Pelvic abscess
3-All of the following development events are dependent on the production of maternal or fetal glucocorticoid, except 1. Induction of thymic involution
2. Production of surfactant by type II alveolar cells
3. Functional thyroid
4. Functional hypothalamopituitary axis
Answer
3. Functional thyroid
4-All of the following are the components of the white pulp of spleen, except :
1. Periarteriolar lymphoid sheath.
2. B cells.
3. Antigen presenting cells.
4. Vascular sinus.
Answer
4. Vascular sinus
All of the following cell types contain the enzyme telomerase which protects the length of telomeres at the end of chromosomes, except :
1. Germinal
2. Somatic.
3. Haemopoetic.
4. Tumour.
Answer
2. Somatic.
Microsatellite sequence is:
1. Small satellite.
2. Extra chromosomal DNA.
3. Short sequence (2-5) repeat DNA.
4. Looped-DNA.
Answer
3. Short sequence (2-5) repeat DNA.
Euchromatin is the region of DNA that is relatively:
1. Uncondensed.
2. Condensed.
3. Overcondensed.
4. Partially condensed.
Answers
1. Uncondensed.
The long and short arms of chromosomes are designated respectively as :
1. p and q arms.
2. m and q arms.
3. q and p arms.
4. l and s arms.
Answer
3. q and p arms.
Prenatal diagnosis at 16 weeks of pregnancy can be performed using all of the following, except:
1. Amniotic fluid.
2. Maternal blood.
3. Chorionic villi.
4. Fetal blood.
Answer
4. Fetal blood.
Polar bodies are formed during :
1. Spermatogenesis.
2. Organogenesis.
3. Oogenesis.
4. Morphogenesis.
Answer
3. Oogenesis.
Mitochondrial DNA is :
1. Closed circular.
2. Nicked circular.
3. Linear.
4. Open circular.
Answer
1. Closed circular.
In a family, the father has widely spaced eyes, increased facial hair and deafness. One of the three children has deafness with similar facial features. The mother is normal. Which one of the following is most likely pattern of inheritance in this case ?
1. Autosomal dominant.
2. Autosomal recessive.
3. X-linked dominant.
4. X-linked recessive.
Answer
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A child with a small head, minor anomalies of the face including a thin upper lip, growth delay, and developmental disability can have all of the following, except:
1. A chromosomal syndrome.
2. A teratogenic syndrome.
3. A Mendelian syndrome.
4. A polygenic syndrome.
Answer
4. A polygenic syndrom
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Module (Cardiology)
Question 2. The differential diagnosis for chest pain includes:
(a) Myocardial infarction. (True)
(b) Oesophagitis. (True)
(c) Pulmonary embolus. (True)
(d) Cholecystitis. (True)
(e) Aortic dissection. (True)
Question 3. The following are causes of acute life-threatening dyspnoea:
(a) Myocardial infarction. (True)
(b) Pulmonary embolus. (True)
(c) Pneumothorax. (True)
(d) Ventricular or supraventricular tachyarrhythmia. (True)
(e) Bacterial endocarditis. (True)
Question 4. The following are clinical signs found in infective
endocarditis:
(a) Clubbing. (True)
(b) Haematuria. (True)
(c) Pyrexia. (True)
(d) Rashes. (True)
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(e) Focal neurological defect. (True)
Question 5. The following are risk factors for ischaemic heart disease:
(a) Hypertension. (True)
(b) Moderate alcohol intake. (False)
(c) Female sex. (False)
(d) Hypercholesterolaemia. (True)
(e) Increasing age. (True)
Question 6. The following are classical features of cardiac syncope:
(a) Gradual onset. (False)
(b) Warning symptoms. (False)
(c) Rapid recovery. (True)
(d) Residual neurological deficit. (False)
(e) Precipitated by sudden turning of the head. (False)
Question 7. The following are causes of a pansystolic murmur:
(a) Mitral regurgitation. (True)
(b) Aortic regurgitation. (False)
(c) Tricuspid regurgitation. (True)
(d) Atrial septal defect. (False)
(e) Aortic stenosis. (False)
Question 8. The following conditions require antibiotic prophylaxis
before dental procedures:
(a) Prosthetic aortic valve. (True)
(b) Ventricular septal defect. (True)
(c) Floppy mitral valve with coexistent mitral regurgitation. (True)
(d) Enlarged left ventricle. (False)
(e) A history of infective endocarditis in the past. (True)
Question 9. The following should be considered as possible signs of a
positive exercise test:
(a) ST segment depression. (True)
(b) Exercise-induced hypotension. (True)
(c) Exercise-induced ventricular tachycardia. (True)
(d) Lack of adequate tachycardic response to exercise. (True)
(e) Leg pain at peak exercise. (False)
Question 10. The following are indications for anticoagulating a patient
who has atrial fibrillation with warfarin:
(a) Age under 60 years. (False)
(b) Associated mitral stenosis. (True)
(c) Atrial fibrillation of more than 24 hours' duration. (True)
(d) A history of cerebral thromboembolism. (True)
(e) Associated left ventricular failure. (True)
Question 11. The following are true of ventricular tachycardia:
(a) It is a life-threatening condition. (True)
(b) It may be caused by myocardial ischaemia. (True)
(c) It may be caused by hypokalaemia. (True)
(d) Amiodarone may be used to prevent recurrent episodes of ventricular
tachycardia. (True)
(e) Acute ongoing ventricular tachycardia should be treated initially
with drugs. (False)
Question 12. The following are signs of coarctation of the aorta:
(a) Radiofemoral delay in the pulses. (True)
(b) Rib notching. (True)
(c) Bruits heard over the scapula. (True)
(d) Ankle oedema. (False)
(e) Atrial fibrillation. (False)
Question 13. Functions of the recovery position include:
(a) To prevent the tongue from obstructing the airway. (True)
(b) To prevent neck injury. (False)
(c) To minimize the risk of aspiration of gastric contents. (True)
(d) To maintain a straight airway. (True)
(e) To enable cardiopulmonary resuscitation to be carried out. (False)
Question 14. Complications of prosthetic heart valves are as follows:
(a) Thromboembolic events. (True)
(b) Dehiscence of the valve ring. (True)
(c) Increased risk of infective endocarditis. (True)
(d) Failure of the valve 5 years after placement. (False)
(e) Need for anticoagulation in patients who have porcine valves. (False)
Question 15. The following statements are true of thiazide diuretics:
(a) They act at the level of the distal convoluted tubule. (True)
(b) They may cause gout. (True)
(c) Diabetic control may deteriorate. (True)
(d) Hypokalaemia may occur. (True)
(e) They cause ototoxicity. (False)
Question 16. The following are classified as high-output states:
(a) Hypertension . (False)
(b) Sepsis. (True)
(c) Hypothyroidism. (False)
(d) Pregnancy. (True)
(e) Arteriovenous malformations. (True)
Question 18. The following statements are true of the apex beat:
(a) It is the lowest and most lateral point at which the cardiac impulse
can be felt. (True)
(b) It is displaced downwards and laterally if the left ventricle is
enlarged. (True)
(c) It is thrusting in mitral stenosis. (False)
(d) It is thrusting in aortic regurgitation. (True)
(e) It is heaving in aortic stenosis. (True)
Question 17. Cardiac causes of clubbing are as follows:
(a) Uncomplicated atrial septal defect. (False)
(b) Chronic infective endocarditis. (True)
(c) Atrial fibrillation. (False)
(d) Acute endocarditis. (False)
(e) Empyema. (False)
Question 19. The following leads represent the inferior myocardium:
(a) I, AVL, and V6. (False)
(b) V2, V3, and V4. (False)
(c) AVR and V1. (False)
(d) V1-V6. (False)
(e) II, III, and AVF. (True)
Question 20. The following are possible causes of electromechanical
dissociation:
(a) Pulmonary embolus. (True)
(b) Tension pneumothorax. (True)
(c) Hypertension. (False)
(d) Dehydration. (True)
(e) Hypocalcaemia. (True)
Question 21. The following are characteristic of pericarditis:
(a) The chest pain is dull in nature. (False)
(b) There may be an associated pericardial effusion. (True)
(c) The pericardial rub may come and go. (True)
(d) The ECG usually shows regional ST elevation. (False)
(e) The ST elevation is concave. (True)
Question 22. Secondary hypertension may be due to the following:
(a) Renal artery stenosis. (True)
(b) Renal cell carcinoma. (False)
(c) Cushing's syndrome. (True)
(d) Pregnancy. (True)
(e) Oral contraceptive pill. (True)
Question 23. ECG changes due to myocardial infarction may include the
following:
(a) ST elevation. (True)
(b) Sinus tachycardia. (True)
(c) Ventricular tachycardia. (True)
(d) Complete heart block. (True)
(e) Q waves. (True)
Question 24. The following drugs are used in the treatment of hypertension:
(a) Atenolol. (True)
(b) Doxazocin. (True)
(c) Enalapril. (True)
(d) Bendrofluazide. (True)
(e) Nicorandil. (False)
Question 25. Complications of myocardial infarction include:
(a) Cardiac failure. (True)
(b) Mitral regurgitation. (True)
(c) Cerebrovascular event. (True)
(d) Myocardial rupture. (True)
(e) Gastrointestinal bleed. (False)
All the best !!!
MUDIT AND ASHISH- very useful books, try to cover as much as possible.
PHYSIO(GANONG)- really pithy book. can ask from anywhere..... proof-
AI06 paper !!! try to covr as much as possible.
BIOCHEM(harper)- really imp subj....can reallly make or break ur day.
but very time consuming . can be done effectively by
group study.
PHARMAC- (KDT)dont miss anticancer, antiarryhtmics and newer drugs from
harri.
PATHO (robbns)- great book.....worth reading most of the chapters. group
study very useful.
MICRO - another difficult subject..... can never be a champ...... stick
to ananthnarayan... cover it as much as possible
retro....and dont aim to be a champ!!!
HARRISON(Medicine !!)-
most controversial subj. my warning - never try to read tht book pro. u
will never steer to the other end of that sea....and
if u do , wont know where u have landed!!!! meaning to say tht even if u
manage to read it ..will never remember all.... not
cost effective.
best thing acc to me - solve as many mcqs as possible and just have a
look in harri about each of those topics.......DONT
CRAM ALL .... ONLY READ 'THAT' TOPIC.build database gradually
secondly, HARRISON TABLES ARE POWER PUNCHES.. DONT MISS ANYONE U COME
ACROSS.............THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF HIDDEN MCQS
IN THERE!!!!
Surgery - difficult subject to cover. reading L&B is fruitless. instead
solve as many mcqs as possible. IF HAVE TIME ... do
schwartz pretest (recommended).
PSM -scoring sujbect. group study v.imp to prevent sleep.
SKIN - harrison best acc to me. few pages will cover most+ mudit ashish
......enough.
Anaesthesia - kdt for drugs, coaching class pamplhlet +mudit
khanna........enough(NO LEE).
RADIO- mudit ashish enough
RADIO THERAPY- DONT MISS THIS ONE. there are questions scattered all
place in recent exms. me did not read. if u can come
across some basic book...read it now only.......will definitely give u
an edge.
so thats it about preparations but remember, in the end it all comes to
the Dday and Dday is all that matters.so be focused
,fresh, and at ease on that day. dont torture your mind much for 1wk
before that day. do justice to each and evry question,
and PLEASE AVOID SILLY MISTAKES.......BCOS THAT WILL REALLY PRICK UR
SOUL LATER.
SUMMARY(keywords)- HASTE, FOCUS ON MCQS, REVISION, TEST PRACTICE, GROUP
DISCUSSION, DDAY.
Dr.Ashish mehrotra.
of prep, there are a thousand questions and even more doubts and
uncertainities ,......... there is an urge to make it in the
very next exam......to use the time available most effectively so that
we dont repent later about how we used the time for
preparation.
i think the min i can for people like me is to speak out, to say
something about what i learnt from 1 yr or prep.
but one thing,........... LUCK DEFINITELY MATTERS.+matters how hard u
study, in the end it all comes down to the D-day and
how u perform on that day.also how much u can keep ur cool on that day
and steer thru the questions well makes a lot of
difference . so right from the first day, AIM FOR THE BEST BUT BE
PREPARED FOR THE WORST. in anycase, a good preparation
definitely is ALL u can do , so forget about the rest for now.
in most exams with mcq type of questions, two type of people are likely
to fare well. one.....those with a great
memory.............two..........those with a good logic and reasoning .
and the ones with both can prove to be lethal. i
think these two abilities are inborn, cant really improve on them but
one can definitely try to get the 100% of the raw
materials one has. also these abilities tend to compensate for each
other to some extent. i.e. a guy with a great logic,
reasoning and analytical skills can get more mcqs correct with less
preparation, and someone with great memory can setup a
huge database with which he can crack most of the questions. these two
types of people are always going to dominate the
initial ranks (upto 300 maybe). so i think there is no method by which u
can ensure a rank up there. these places are already
filled up!!!. so u will eventually be there if u were meant to be there.
WORK FOR it BUT DONT STRIVE FOR IT OR BE CRAZY FOR
IT. and DONT COMPARE THE AMT OF HARD WORK WITH THE OUTCOME. JUST TRY TO
GET THE BEST OUT OF YOURSELF.
realise what type are u. and u will know how much work u need to do.
all thru out the preps, i think the focus should be on GETTING THE MCQS
RIGHT that is what matters in the end . hell with the
facts and figures, get enough practice of SOLVING mcqs so that u get an
idea what is it that they want to know by asking the
question. i think this is a subconscious proccess which develops only by
doing max mcqs.
so whenever u come across any mcq, dont just look out for the ans in
case u have no idea about the topic. try to think
something, try to fit in some logic, try to rule out the options, etc
........ and believe me u will be able to get many mcqs
right in the end JUST LIKE THAT.!!!
i would always suggest retrospetive reading for most subjects. exception
: Pathology (robbins- read the imp chapter whole,
they will be help in many other subject mcqs. in fact , i say robbins is
the best book to begin prep. it will create a good
database that will help all the way)
Psychiatry ( ahuja- small and well written book. worth going thru whole)
for rest subjects best to go retro acc to me ,......... bcos,- there is
such a huge amount of theory involved. every chapter,
ever page, ever line can be framed as an mcq. no end to that. if u try
to read and remember every thing that has been
written, u would never end ur preps. so realise one thing U ARE NEVER
GONNA BE A MASTER OF EVERY SUBJECT OR TOPIC. U ARE
NEVER GONNA BE ABLE TO SOLVE 'ALL' THE MCQS. u are always gonna come
across alien mcqs no matter how much u know. so give up
the greed of knowing any subject absolutely thoroughly........ thats
never gonna happen.
instead ur motto should be to finish a subject swiftly, but covering
most of the imp and freq asked topic. and about the rest
topics......... u would come across many of them as u do more mcqs. and
in no case should u miss a whole subject by the end
of the year- that would be a hangable crime.
summarising - the first milestone should be to cover all subjects in the
first reading by covering most of the imp
topics,..............by JUL-AUG .
study one subject at a time, ........ get any mcq book (ashish amit is a
good one). take a chapter, FIRST GO THROUGH THE
MCQS............TRY TO SOLVE THEM...........THEN SEE THE ANS...... then
read the respective topic from the book.
that would make the preparation lively and interesting. keep ur focus on
playing the game.......... i.e. solving the mcqs (
hell with facts and figures). believe me u will become hungry and
addicted for mcqs in some time.
when u are finished with one subject , u will have a confidence ........
BUT IT WONT LAST !!!!
ur clarity about the subject will fade with time. (esp. applies to
people like me who have memory < 256 MB !!!!!). so the imp
thing is revision..... WILL HAVE TO READ EACH SUBJECT MORE THAN ONCE AT
ALL COST.
hence imp to be rapid in doing any subject........ dont waste too much
time on any subject........... if something taking a
frustratingly long time, JUST LEAVE IT.
so that was about doing the subjects, but there is one thing equally
important which i would like to really stress
upon.............and that is GROUP STUDY.
make a group of 4-6 good friends who are sincere enough and who carry
along with each other well. devote some hours
(preferablly 2.5-3 and at the end of the day) for group discussion.
select a good place without any disturbance (and without
any means of entertainment nearby!!). take a book like Salgunan whre
mcqs are in a haphazard manner (i.e. not topic wise
)............go thru the pages.... try to tell each other what u
know..........share information and imp point u
have.......... and look back into the book where needed... ......... one
person at a time can read aloud imp points from the
topic u come across. etc etc.... devise your methods.
that will really help u cover more topics and theory in shorter
time.....give u an alternate way of dumping database into ur
head........ and at the same time make the preparations a really
enjoying experience.
third equally imp thing is TEST PRACTICE.
after most of the people in ur group have finished the course once
(would be around aug-sept),
..... and once a week sit togather to write a paper..... that
will really help u a great deal to give u the knack of SOLVING MCQS IN
REAL TIME , show ur progress,.....ur weak subjects
.........ur guessing ability.etc. u will know how many difficult
question u should be attempting.
believe me the performance in these papers is very indicative of your
real position. so in the end u will be able to know
what to roughly expect in AI.
really tired of typing by now !.....
so best of luck
bye bye
Dr.ashish mehrotra
