(Model Test Paper) PG Medical Entrance Examination Model Paper For (Medicine)
Posted January 27th, 2009 by guru
Question
1: In tuberous sclerosis, the lesion is
Correct Answer: 2.
1. Adenoma malignum
2. Adenoma sebaceum
3. Café au lait spots
4. Axillary freckling
5.
Question 2: Toxin involved in the streptococcal toxic shock syndrome PJC
Correct Answer: 1.
1. pyrogenic exotoxin
2. erythrogenic toxin
3. hemolysin
4. M Protien
5.
Question 3: A 45 year old woman, presenting with the history of diplopia
and dysphagia worsening as the day progrsses, can be diagnosed to have
Correct Answer: 2.
1. Thyrotoxicosis
2. Myasthenia gravis
3. Muscular dystrophy
4. Brain tumor
5.
Question 4: A couple, with a family history of beta thalassemia major in
a distant relative. has come for counseling. The husband had HbA2 of 4.8% and
the wife has HbA2 of 2.3%. The risk of having a child with beta thalassemia
major is:
Correct Answer: 4.
1. 50%
2. 25%
3. 5%
4. 0%
5.
Question 5: Renal osteodystrophy differs from nutritional and metabolic
rickets due to the presence of
Correct Answer: 1.
1. Hyperphosphatemia
2. Hypercalcemia
3. Hypophosphatemia
4. Hypocalcemia
5.
Question 6: Basanti, 23 year old pregnant women presents with features of
dilated cardiomyopathy. Which of the following drugs you will not give to treat
her
Correct Answer: 2.
1. Digoxin
2. ACE Inhibitors
3. Diuretics
4. vasodilators
5.
Question 7: Which of the following behavioral problems would suggest an
organic brain lesion
Correct Answer: 3.
1. Formal thought disorder
2. Auditory hallucinations
3. Visual hallucinations
4. Depression
5.
Question 8: An early systolic murmur may be caused by all of the
following except
Correct Answer: 4.
1. Small ventricular septal defect
2. Papillary muscle dysfunction
3. Tricuspid regurgitation
4. Aortic stenosis
5.
Question 9: If urine sample darkens on standing, most likely condition is
Correct Answer: 2.
1. phenylketonuria
2. alkaptonuria
3. maplpe syrup urine disease
4. DM
5.
Question 10: Rheumatoid factor in rheumatoid arthritis is important
because
Correct Answer: 1.
1. RA factor is associated with bad prognosis
2. Absent RA factor rules out the diagnosis of Rheumatoid
arthritis
3. It is very common in childhood Rheumatoid arthritis
4. It correlates with disease activity
5.
Question 11: Absence seizures are characterized on EEG by
Correct Answer: 1.
1. 3Hz spike & wave
2. 1-2Hz spike & wave
3. Generalized polyspikes
4. Hyparrythmia
5.
Question 12: All are opportunistic infections in AIDS except
Correct Answer: 4.
1. Herpes zoster Ophthalmicus
2. Herpes simplex keratitis
3. TB
4. Toxocariasis
5.
Question 13: An eleven month child was found to be very restless and
hyperactive in the classroom making it difficult for the other students in the
classroom to concentrate. He runs round the class all the day cannot sit at one
place for a long time. He gets very agitated when the toy in his hand is taken
away. The most probable diagnosis is
Correct Answer: 3.
1. Autism
2. Conduct disorder
3. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
4. Conversion
5.
Question 14: Most common cause of meningitis in kids 6 months to 2 years
of age
Correct Answer: 3.
1. pneumococcus
2. staph
3. H influenza
4. E.coli
5.
Question 15: In hepatolenticular degeneration,main sites of copper
accumulation are
Correct Answer: 3.
1. Liver
2. Brain
3. 1 & 2 are true
4. Only 1 is correct
5.
Question 16: All of the following are hepatotoxic except
Correct Answer: 4.
1. INH
2. Rifampicin
3. Pyrazinamide
4. Ethambutol
5.
Question 17: Investigation of choice for detecting Syphilis after 2
course of complete therapy is
Correct Answer: 1.
1. FTA Abs
2. VDRL
3. TPI
4. Dark ground microscopy
5.
Question 18: Decreased cardiac output is due to
Correct Answer: 1.
1. Decreased venous return
2. Decreased end diastolic volume
3. Increased sympathetic stimulation
4. Decreased vagal tone
5.
Question 19: Atrial fibrillation is seen in all except
Correct Answer: 1.
1. Ventricular Septal defect
2. Constrictive pericarditis
3. Myocardial infarction
4. Atrial septal defect
5.
Question 20: Commonest presentation of neurocysticercosis is
Correct Answer: 1.
1. Seizures
2. Focalneurological deficits
3. Dementia
4. Radiculopathy
5.
Question 21: The most common cause of tricuspid regurgitation is
secondary to
Correct Answer: 2.
1. Rheumatic heart disease
2. Dilatation of right ventricle
3. Coronary artery disease
4. Endocarditis due to intravenous drug abuse
5.
Question 22: A lady approaches a physician for contraceptive advice. On
examination there were two symmetrical ulcers on vulva, which were well defined
with a firm base. Which of the following is the most likely cause
Correct Answer: 1.
1. Syphilis
2. LGV
3. Herpes
4. Malignancy
5.
Question 23: Features of tuberous sclerosis are all except
Correct Answer: 4.
1. Epilepsy
2. Low IQ or Mental retardation
3. Adenoma sebaceum
4. Scleritis
5.
Question 24: A 23- year old woman has experience episod of myalgias,
pleural effusion, peicarditis and arthralgias without joint deformity over
course of several years. The best laboratory screening test to diagnose her
disease would be
Correct Answer: 3.
1. CD4 Lymphocyte count
2. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
3. Antinuclear antibody
4. Assay for thyroid hormones
5.
Question 25: Rokitansky Kuster hauser syndrome: most likely condition is
Correct Answer: 3.
1. ovary agenesis
2. fallopian tubes absent
3. vaginal atresia
4. bicornuate uterus
5.
Question 26: All the following are true about loculated pleural effusion
except
Correct Answer: 1.
1. It makes an obtuse angle with the chest wall
2. The margins are diffuse when viewed end on
3. Not confined to any bronchopulmonary segment
4. Air bronchograms are seen within the opacity
5.
Question 27: Drug of choice for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is
Correct Answer: 1.
1. Aspirin
2. Codiene
3. Colchicine
4. Diazepam
5.
Question 28: Following are the signs of Wilson's disease except
Correct Answer: 4.
1. Hepatomegaly
2. Icterus
3. Kayser Fleischer ring
4. Immature cataract
5.
Question 29: Which of the following is the drug of first choice for Non-Gonococcal
Urethritis
Correct Answer: 1.
1. Ceftriaxone
2. Ciprofloxacin
3. Doxycycline
4. Minocycline
5.
Question 30: Heparin is the commonly used anticoagulant in cardiac
surgery. All of the following are true about heparin except
Correct Answer: 1.
1. Weakest acid found in living things
2. Most commercial preparations of heparin now utilize pig
intestinal slimes
3. Act via Antithrombin activation
4. Produce thrombocytopenia
5.
Question 31: Maladie de Roger is
Correct Answer: 1.
1. Small V.S.D
2. Large V.S.D
3. Small A.S.D
4. Large A.S.D.
5.
Question 32: “Subclavian Steal Syndrome” indicates reversal of blood
flow in
Correct Answer: 3.
1. Subclavian artery
2. Internal carotid artery
3. Vertebral artery
4. Posterior inferior cerebellar artery
5.
Question 33: Which of the following features denote a contraindication
for surgical resection in a case of carcinoma lung
Correct Answer: 1.
1. Malignant pleural effusion
2. Involvement of visceral pleura
3. Hilar lymphadenopathy
4. Consolidation of one lobe
5.
Question 34: A baby with refusal to feed, skin lesions, seizures, organic
acids in urine, lactic acidosis with normal ammoni
Correct Answer: 5.
1. diagnosis is
2. organic aciduria
3. multiple carboxylase deficiency
4. propionic acidemia
5.
Question 35: All of the following statements regarding the ECG in acute
pericarditis are true except
Correct Answer: 1.
1. T-wave inversions develop before ST elevations return
to baseline
2. Global ST segment elevation is seen in early
pericarditis
3. Sinus tachycardia is a common finding
4. PR segment depression is present in majority of
patients
5.
Question 36: Delusions are seen in all the following except
Correct Answer: 4.
1. Depression
2. Mania
3. Schizophrenia
4. Obsessive compulsive disorder
5.
Question 37: Which of the following ECG changes is least likely in a
patient with left pneumothorax
Correct Answer: 2.
1. Inversion of T wave
2. Left axis deviation
3. Small R wave
4. Electrical alternans
5.
Question 38: Which of the following is not associated with increase in
intracranial pressure
Correct Answer: 3.
1. Increase in blood pressure
2. Respiratory depression
3. Tachycardia
4. Deterioration of consciousness
5.
Question 39: The use of which one of the following may cause
cardiomyopathy
Correct Answer: 1.
1. Adriamycin
2. Carboplatin
3. Dactinomycin
4. Etoposide
5.
Question 40: Acantholysis is characteristic of
Correct Answer: 1.
1. Pemphigus vulgaris
2. Pemphigoid
3. Erythema multiforme
4. Dermatitis hepetiformis
5.
Question 41: Drug of choice in Bells Palsy is
Correct Answer: 2.
1. Carbamazepine
2. Dexamethasone
3. Clonazepam
4. Aspirin
5.
Question 42: Aplastic crisis in sickle cell anemia is associated in
infection with
Correct Answer: 2.
1. Adenovirus
2. Parvovirus
3. Influenza virus
4. Papilloma virus
5.
Question 43: A 60 year old male presented to the emergency with
breathlessness, facial swelling and dilated veins on the chest wall. The most
common cause is
Correct Answer: 4.
1. Thymoma
2. Lung Cancer
3. Hodgkin's lymphoma
4. Superior vena caval obstruction
5.
Question 44: All are features of Acromegaly except
Correct Answer: 3.
1. Carpel Tunnel syndrome
2. Prognathism
3. Decreased sweating
4. Arthropathy
5.
Question 45: Exercise testing is absolutely contraindicated in which one
week following
Correct Answer: 3.
1. One week following myocardial infarction
2. Unstable angina
3. Aortic stenosis
4. Peripheral vascular disease
5.
Question 46: In a patient, annular erythematous lesions on the trunk were
seen circumscribed by collarete scales. The diagnosis is most likely to be
Correct Answer: 2.
1. Pityriasis versicolor
2. Pityriasis rosea
3. Pityriasis rubra pilaris
4. Lichen planus
5.
Question 47: All of the following are the electrocardiographic features
of severe hyperkalemia except
Correct Answer: 2.
1. Peaked T waves
2. Presence of U waves
3. Sine wave pattern
4. Loss of P waves
5.
Question 48: The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone is
characterized by the following
Correct Answer: 1.
1. Hyponatremia andurine sodium excretion >20meq/l
2. Hypernatremia andurine sodium exeretion < 20meq/l.
3. Hyponatremia and hyperkalemia
4. Hypernatremia and hypokalemia
5.
Question 49: Clinical condition associated with spasticity:
Correct Answer: 4.
1. hypertension
2. stroke
3. multiple sclerosis
4. hypertension and multiple sclerosis
5.
Question 50: Saddle back type of fever is seen in
Correct Answer: 2.
1. Brucellosis
2. Dengue fever
3. Viral fever
4. Enteric fever
5.
Question 51: A patient was on treatment with trifluperazine for some
time. He presents with complaints of hyperthermia, lethargy and sweating. What
is the next step in management
Correct Answer: 4.
1. Do a CT scan brain and a hemogram
2. Hemogram, electrolyte levels and creatinine
3. ECG, chest X ray and hemogram
4. Hemogram, CPK and RFT
5.
Question 52: A 25 year old man presented with fever, cough, expectoration
and breathlessness of 2 months duration. Contrast enhanced computed tomography
of the chest showed bilateral upper lobe fibrotic lessons and mediastinum had
enlarged necrotic nodes with peripheral rim enhancement. Which one of the
following is the most probable diagnosis
Correct Answer: 2.
1. Sarcoidosis.
2. Tuberculosis.
3. Lymphoma
4. Silicosis
5.
Question 53: A patient presents 12 hours following a Myocardial
infarction. Which of the following enzymes will be elevated at this stage
Correct Answer: 3.
1. Lactate dehydrogenase
2. Serum Glutamate Oxalo acetate Transferase
3. Creatinine Phospho Kinase
4. Myoglobin
5.
Question 54: Features of Kallmans syndrome includes all except
Correct Answer: 3.
1. Selective GnRH failure
2. Congenital
3. FSH production is normal
4. Anosmia
5.
Question 55: In the JVP, all the following combinations are true except
Correct Answer: 1.
1. c wave - atrial systole
2. ax descent - atrial relaxation
3. cy descent - ventricular relaxation
4. ya descent - atrial filling
5.
Question 56: Kaposi's sarcoma can affect
Correct Answer: 4.
1. Skin
2. Mouth
3. GIT
4. All are correct
5.
Question 57: “Syringomyelia” may be associated with all except
Correct Answer: 4.
1. spinal cord injury
2. tubercular arachnoiditis
3. Arnold chiari malformation
4. Demyelination
5.
Question 58: An eleven year old boy is having tinea capitis on his sclap.
The most appropriate line of treatment is
Correct Answer: 1.
1. Oral griseofulvin therapy
2. Topical griseofulvin therapy
3. Shaving of the scalp
4. Selenium sulphide shampoo
5.
Question 59: In Conn’s syndrome, all the following are seen except
Correct Answer: 4.
1. Hypokalemia
2. Hypernatremia
3. Hypertension
4. Edema
5.
Question 60: Following organs can get affected in Marfan syndrome
Correct Answer: 4.
1. Heart
2. Lung
3. Eye
4. All are true
5.
Question 61: All the following are correct statements regarding findings
in JVP except
Correct Answer: 1.
1. Cannon wave - Complete heart block
2. Slow vy descent - Tricuspid regurgitation
3. Giant cv wave - Tricuspid stenosis
4. Increased JVP with prominent pulsations - SVC
obstruction
5.
Question 62: Osler;s nodes are typically seen in which one of the
follwing
Correct Answer: 2.
1. Chronic Candida endocarditis
2. Acute Staphylococcal endocarditis
3. Pseudomonas endocarditis
4. Libman sack’s endocarditis
5.
Question 63: Acquired extra –cranial infection that causes aqueductal
stenosis is
Correct Answer: 2.
1. Bacterial endocarditis
2. Mumps
3. Measles
4. Staphylococcal septicemia
5.
Question 64: Skin contains mainly two glands
Correct Answer: 1.
1. Sweat & sebaceous
2. Meibomian and Eccrine
3. Apocrine and sweat gland
4. Eccrine and apocrine
5.
Question 65: Which of the following is the best method to assess the
adequacy of replacement fluid in a case of shock
Correct Answer: 2.
1. Decrease in thirst
2. Increase in urine out put
3. Blood pressure
4. Increased Pa O2
5.
Question 66: Pulmonary hypertension may occur in all of the following
conditions except
Correct Answer: 4.
1. Toxic oil syndrome
2. Progressive systemic sclerosis
3. Sickle cell anaemia
4. Argemone mexicana poisoning
5.
Question 67: In which of the following conditions does hyperglycemia
occur
Correct Answer: 3.
1. Addison’s disease
2. Uremia
3. Acromegaly
4. Fever
5.
Question 68: A patient with nephrotic syndrome with longstanding
corticosteroid therapy may develop all the following except
Correct Answer: 2.
1. Hyperglycemia
2. Hypertrophy of muscle
3. Neuropsychiatric symptoms
4. Suppression of the pituitary adrenal axis
5.
Question 69: A patient presents with hypertension and dizziness. The
X-ray shows anterior rib notching. The diagnosis is most likely to be
Correct Answer: 2.
1. Pheochromocytoma
2. Coarctation of the aorta
3. Neurofibromatosis
4. Marfan syndrome
5.
Question 70: Which one of the following is not a feature of
phenylketonuria
Correct Answer: 4.
1. Severe mental retardation
2. Reduced tendon reflexes
3. Enamel hypoplasia
4. Vomiting in early infancy
5.
Question 71: A 15 year old boy feels that the dirt has hung onto him
whenever he passes through the dirty street. This repetitive thought causes much
distress and anxiety. He knows that there is actually no such thing after he has
cleaned once but he is not satisfied and is compelled to think so. This has led
to social withdrawal. He spends much of his time thinking about the dirt and
contamination. This has affected his studies also. The most likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: 1.
1. Obsessive compulsive disorder
2. Conduct disorder
3. Agarophobia
4. Adjustment disorder
5.
Question 72: Erythema nodosum is seen in
Correct Answer: 1.
1. Sulphonamides
2. Phenylbutazone
3. Digoxin
4. Ciprofloxacin
5.
Question 73: In mind relaxed and eyes close the wave is
Correct Answer: 1.
1. Alpha
2. Beta
3. Theta
4. Delta
5.
Question 74: A case of carcinoma cervix found to be in altered sensorium
and having hiccups. Cause could be
Correct Answer: 2.
1. septicemia
2. uremia
3. dementia
4.
5.
Question 75: Following cardiovascular abnormalities are seen in Marfan
syndrome
Correct Answer: 4.
1. Mitral valve prolapse
2. Aortic aneurysm
3. Aortic dissection.
4. All are true
5.
Question 76: Osteoporosis is caused by all except
Correct Answer: 4.
1. Methotrxate
2. Glucocorticoides
3. Heparin
4. Estradiol
5.
Question 77: A child presents with white patch over the tonsils and resp.
distress. A throat swab was taken. It should be cultured with
Correct Answer: 1.
1. loeffler serus slope
2. LJ medium
3. Caryblair media
4. Caryblair media
5.
Question 78: The most sensitive and practical technique for detection of
myocardial ischemia in the perioperative period is
Correct Answer: 4.
1. Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
2. Radio labelled lactate dehydogenase determination
3. Direct measurement of end diastolic pressure
4. Regional wall motion abnormality detected wth the help
of 2 D transoesphagealechocardiography
5.
Question 79: Nephrotic syndrome can be caused by all except
Correct Answer: 4.
1. Malaria
2. Syphilis
3. Hepatitis
4. Mycoplasma
5.
Question 80: Uhthoff's phenomenon is seen in
Correct Answer: 1.
1. Multiple sclerosis
2. Guillian Barie syndrome
3. Marfan's syndrome
4. Duane's syndrome
5.
Question 81: Consider the following statements: Dengue is a protozoan
disease transmitted by mosquitoes. Retro-orbital pain is not a symptom of
Dengue. Skin rash and bleeding from nose and gums are some of the symptoms of
Dengue. Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?
Correct Answer: 2.
1. 1 and 2
2. 3 only
3. 2 only
4. 1 and 3
5.
Question 82: Potts shunt is
Correct Answer: 2.
1. Rt subclavian artery to rt pulmonary
2. Descending aorta to left pulmonary
3. Left subclavian to left pulmonary
4. Ascending aorta to right pulmonary
5.
Question 83: A young lady presents with a history of excessive food
intake following which she would induce vomiting. The diagnosis is most likely
to be
Correct Answer: 2.
1. Binge eating disorder
2. Bulimia nervosa
3. Anorexia Nervosa
4. Obsessive compulsive disorder
5.
Question 84: A 40 year old male developed persistent oral ulcers followed
by multiple flaccid bullae on trunk and extremities. Direct examination of a
skin biopsy immunofluorescence showed intercellular igG deposits inthe
epidermis. The most probable diagnosis is
Correct Answer: 1.
1. Pemphigus vulgaris
2. Bullous Pemphigoid
3. Bullous Lupus erythematosus.
4. Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita
5.
Question 85: A patient has presented to you with pleural effusion. The
best site of aspiration of the fluid would be through the
Correct Answer: 3.
1. 5th intercostal space in the midclavicular line
2. 2nd intercostal space close to the sternum
3. 7th intercostal space in mid axillary line
4. 10th intercostal space in paravertebral location
5.
Question 86: Deleterious effect of ultrasound on small organs is
Correct Answer: 3.
1. Ionisation
2. Vacoulation
3. Cavitation
4. Disintegration
5.
Question 87: Treaement of choice Tinea infection of nail is
Correct Answer: 1.
1. Griseofulvin+fluconazole
2. Zinc Oxide.
3. Nystatin
4. Itraconazole
5.
Question 88: All of the following are antifungals except
Correct Answer: 1.
1. Metronidazole
2. Griseofulvin
3. Fluconazole
4. Ketoconazole
5.
Question 89: Acetazolamide
Ans 4
Correct Answer: 4.
1. Produces a metallic taste
2. Rx is associated with perioral paraesthesia
3. Is associated with hyperopia
4. 1 & 2 are true,3 is false
5.
Question 90: Which of the following is not a complete sterilization agent
Correct Answer: 2.
1. glutaraldehyde
2. absolut alcohol
3. hydrogen peroxide
4. sodium hypochlorite
5.
Question 91: A 20- year-old man has presented with increased alcohol
consumption and sexual indulgence, irritability, lack of sleep, and not feeling
fatigued even on prolonged periods of activity. Activity. All these changes have
beenpresent for 3 weeks . The most likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: 3.
1. Alcohol dependence
2. Schizophrenia
3. Mania
4. Impulsive control disorder
5.
Question 92: Chancre is a lesion see in
Correct Answer: 1.
1. Primary syphilis & is painless
2. Secondary syphilis & is painless
3. Secondary syphilis & is painful
4. Primary syphilis & is painful
5.
Question 93: Which of the following is seen in ITP
Correct Answer: 3.
1. Thrombocytosis
2. Increased Prothrombin time
3. Increased Bleeding time
4. Increased clotting time
5.
Question 94: All are sign of Left ventricular failure except
Correct Answer: 4.
1. Basal crepts
2. Dyspnoea
3. Orthopnoea
4. Pedal edema
5.
Question 95: Complications of Cirrhosis include
Correct Answer: 4.
1. Edema and ascites
2. Portal hypertension
3. Liver cancer
4. All are true
5.
Question 96: Black deposits (melanin) in liver may be seen in
Correct Answer: 2.
1. Rotors Syndrome
2. Dubin Johnson Syndrome
3. Gilberts syndrome
4. Crigler Najjar syndrome
5.
Question 97: Kalloo, a 24 year old occasional alcoholic has got a change
in his behavior. He has become suspicious that people are trying to conspire
against him though his father states that there is no reason for his fears. He
is getting hallucinations of voices commenting on his actions. What is the most
probable diagnosis
Correct Answer: 3.
1. Delerium tremens
2. Alcohol induced psychosis
3. Schizophrenia
4. Delusional disorder
5.
Question 98: During cardiopulmonary resusitaton intravenous calcium
glouconate is indicated under all for the follwing circumstances except
Correct Answer: 1.
1. After I min. of arrest routinely
2. Hypocalcemia
3. Calcium channel blocker toxicity
4. Electromechanical dissociaton
5.
Question 99: Diagnostic features of allergic broncho-pulmonary
aspergillosis (ABPA) include all of the following except
Correct Answer: 4.
1. Changing pulmonary infiltrates
2. Peripheral eosinophilia
3. Serum precipitins against Aspergillosis fumigatus
4. Occurance in patients with old cavitary lesions
5.
Question 100: Exfoliative dermatitis is seen in all the following except
Correct Answer: 1.
1. Pityriasis Rosea
2. Pityriasis Rubra pilaris
3. Psoriasis
4. Drug reaction
5.

