An 18-year-old male presented with acute onset descending paralysis of 3 days duration. There is also a history of blurring of vision for the same duration. On examination,
Episodic generalized weakness can occur due to all of the following acute electrolyte disturbances, except: a) Hypokalemia b) Hypocalcemia c) Hyponatremia Correct answer : b) Hypocalcemia Electrolyte imbalances
A patient aged 65 years, is diagnosed to have severe aplastic anemia. HLA compatible sibling is available. The best option of treatment is; a) Anti thymocyte globulin followed
A couple has two children affected with tuberous selerosis. On detailed clinical and laboratory evaluation (including molecular studies) both parents are normal. Which one of the following explains
A 15 year old boy presented with one day history of bleeding gums, subcoujunctival bleed and purpuric rash. Investigations revealed the following results. Hb-6.4 gm/dL; TLC-26,500/mm3, Platelet 35,000/mm3;
A 70 year old male has a pathologic fracture of femur. The lesion appears as lytic on X-rays film with a circumscribed punched out appearance. The curetting from
The loading dose of Aminophylline is: a) 50-75 mg/kg b) 0.5-1.0 mg/ kg c) 2.0-3.5 mg/kg d) 5-6 mg/kg Correct answer : d) 5-6 mg/kg Aminophylline is theophylline
The drug imatinib acts by inhibition of: a) Tyrosine kinase b) Glutathione reductase c) Thymidylate synthase d) Protein kinase Correct answer :a) Tyrosine kinase Imatinib is used for
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