Other drugs which block the hepatic synthetic function (eg: warfarin which blocks hepatic synthesis of clotting factors) are also best given at night time.

1. Why is warfarin given at night?
2. Night Blindness – Causes
3. Surgery – MCQ 80 – Dacron vascular graft

1. Why are statins given at night?
2. Night Blindness – Causes
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1. Pharmacology – MCQ 96 – Drug interactions of digoxin
2. Pharmacology – MCQ 42 – Precipitation of Digoxin toxicity
3. Medicine – MCQ 105 – A 30 year old man with history of jaundice for 10 days

1. Pharmacology – MCQ 123 – Side effects of amiodarone
2. Medicine – MCQ 49 – Pituitary apoplexy
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Correct answer : A. To bring down Total Fertility Rate (TFR) to replacement levels by 2015

The goal of The National Population Policy of India is to bring down Total Fertility Rate (TFR) to replacement levels by 2010.

1. AIIMS May 2011 – MCQ 87
2. AIPGMEE 2011 – MCQ 7 – Denominator in maternal mortality rate
3. National Nutrition Policy,1993 – Direct Interventions and Indirect Policy Instruments

Correct answer : A. Multiload Cu-375 is a third generation IUD

Multiload Cu-375 is a second generation IUD. Progestasert and Levonova are third generation IUCD’s.

1. Obstetrics & Gynaecology – MCQ 57 – Levonorgestrel releasing intrauterine system
2. Contraceptive use in women with epilepsy
3. Obstetrics & Gynaecology – MCQ 58 – Mechanism of action of emergency contraception

Correct answer : A. The maximum milk output is seen at 12 months

The maximum milk output is seen at 5-6 months (730ml/day). At 12 months, it is only 525ml/day.

1. Paediatrics – MCQ 72 – Protective effects of breast milk
2. Paediatrics – MCQ 22 – Important fatty acid present in breast milk
3. AIIMS May 2011 – MCQ 95

Correct answer : A. Exclusive breast-feeding should be continued till 6 months of age followed by supplementation with additional foods

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3. Paediatrics – MCQ 72 – Protective effects of breast milk

Correct answer : D. 1 lakh units IM on day O, 1 and 14

WHO treatment schedule for active xerophthalmia:

- Medication given on day 0, 1 and 14
- Same dose on all 3 days
- Oral route preferred
- Age < 1year / any age with weight < 8kg - 50000 IU orally
- Age > 1 year – 2 lakh IU orally / 1 lakh IU IM

1. Paediatrics – MCQ 11 – A 3 month old child with fever, cough and mild dyspnea.
2. SPM – MCQ 90 – Child with a history of cough and fever for 4 days
3. Medicine – MCQ 62 – A two year old male child given cefaclor

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Correct answer : C. A defaulter is defined as a patient who has not taken treatment for 6 months or more

The term ‘defaulter’ is used in patients with tuberculosis. They are the ones who return with sputum smear positivity after leaving treatment for atleast 2 months.

1. Dermatology – MCQ 20 – Boy with ill defined, hypopigmented slightly atrophic macule
2. SPM – MCQ 122 – Modes of transmission of leprosy
3. Medicine – MCQ 43 – Organs involved in Leprosy

Correct answer : C. Transplacental spread

The following modes are proposed for transmission of leprosy:

• Droplet infection
• Contact spread – direct (skin to skin) and indirect (fomites)
• Others (Breast milk, insect vectors, tattooing)

1. SPM – MCQ 123 – Leprosy
2. SPM – MCQ 42 – Transmission of brucella
3. Paediatrics – MCQ 72 – Protective effects of breast milk

Correct answer : A. 1%

Aedes aegypti index is the percentage of houses and their premises in a limited well defined area that show actual breeding of aedes aegypti larvae. It should be kept below 1%. In addition to this, airports and seaports should be free of aedes aegypti breeding up to 400m from their perimeters.

1. Aedes aegypti Index
2. RGUHS Karnataka PGET 2011 – MCQ 184
3. Forensic medicine – MCQ 41 – Cephalic index of Indian population

Correct answer : C. Tuberculin Test

Tuberculin Test is the only test useful to assess the prevalence of tuberculosis in a community. Sputum examination is used to diagnose tuberculosis in an individual.

1. SPM – MCQ 11 – Case finding in RNTCP
2. Pharmacology – MCQ 134 – Second line drugs for treatment of tuberculosis
3. SPM – MCQ 123 – Leprosy

Correct answer : D. Refer urgently to hospital after giving the first dose of an antibiotic

The child has severe pneumonia (chest indrawing) and hence should be referred urgently to a hospital after giving the first dose of an antibiotic.

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1. SPM – MCQ 118 – Tetanus immunization in pregnancy
2. SPM – MCQ 90 – Child with a history of cough and fever for 4 days
3. SPM – MCQ 91 – Treatment of class III dog bite