Causes of microcytic anemia – Mnemonic – TAILS It stands for: Thalassemia Anemia of chronic disease Iron deficiency anemia Lead poisoning Sideroblastic anemia
Which of the following is not an alkylating agent? A. Cyclophosphamide B. 5-FU C. Busulfan D. Chlorambucil Correct answer : 5-FU (It is an antimetabolite)
Finasteride is a: A. 5 alpha reductase inhibitor B. PDE inhibitor C. Alpha la blocker D. Androgen receptor blocker Correct answer : 5 alpha reductase inhibitor
True statement about clonidine are all except, A. Increases parasympathetic outflow B. Decreases sympathetic outflow by blocking central alpha receptor C. Used in Hypertension D. Prazosin is used
A young male patient presented with UTI. On urine examination pus cells were found but no organisms. Which method would be best used for culture? A. Mc Coy
Components of Innate immunity that are active against viral cells includes: A. NK cells B. Cytotoxic T cells C. B cell D. Memory B cell Correct answer :
Oxygen dependent killing is done through A. NADPH oxidase B. Super oxide dismutase C. Catalase D. Glutathione peroxidase Correct answer : NADPH oxidase
Treatment of Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency is: A. Biotin B. Pyridoxine C. Thiamine D. Folic acid Correct answer : Biotin Biotin is the cofactor of all carboxylase enzymes.
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