TUBERCULOSIS
1. There are two sets of teeth present in the life time of man. This type of dentition is known as : (A) Thecodont (B) Diphyodont (C) Homodont (D) Heterodont
2. The volume of air inspired or expired during a normal respiration is known as : (A) Vital capacity (B) Inspiratory Reserve Volume (C) Tidal Volume (D) Expiratory Reserve Volume
3. The respiratory pigment seen in the blood of man which give red colour to blood : (A) Haemoglobin (B) Haemerythrin (C) Haemocyanin (D) Chlorocruorin
4. Which one of the following is a part of pectoral girdle? (A) Ilium (B) Ischium (C) Pubis (D) Clavicle
5. Which cells present in the stomach is responsible for secreting HCl? (A) Oxyntic cells (B) Chief cells (C) Mucus neck cells (D) Goblet cells
6. Which blood group is known as Universal Donor? (A) A group (B) B group (C) AB group (D) O group
7. An auto immune disorder affecting neuro muscular junction leading paralysis : (A) Osteoporosis (B) Myasthenia gravis (C) Arthritis (D) Tetany
8. Name the junction which is seen in between neurons : (A) Neuromuscular junction (B) Dendrite (C) Synapse (D) Axonite
9. The structural and functional unit of kidney is known as : (A) Nephron (B) Neuron (C) Pelvic (D) Calyx
10. Name the enzyme present in saliva : (A) Lipase (B) Protease (C) Nuclease (D) Amylase
11. Which one of the following is a part of limbic system of Brain? (A) Hypothalamus (B) Amygdala (C) Cerebrum (D) Cerebellum
12. The embryo with 8–16, blastomeres are known as : (A) Gastrula (B) Blastula (C) Morula (D) Blastocyst
13. The main mineralo corticoid in our body is : (A) Cortisol (B) Androgen (C) Glucagon (D) Aldosterone
14. Name the hormone secreted from pineal gland : (A) Melatonin (B) Thyroxine (C) Prolactin (D) Epinephrine
15. Fertilisation in human beings takes place at : (A) Vagina (B) Fallopian tube (C) Ovary (D) Uterus
16. Which is responsible for secreting the hormone Androgen? (A) Sertolli cells (B) Vas deferens (C) Leydig cells (D) Epididymis
17. In the eye, the maximum visual activity is seen at : (A) Blind spot (B) Fovea (C) Iris (D) Pupil
18. The deficiency of which hormone causes diabetes mellitus : (A) Insulin (B) Glucagon (C) Estrogen (D) Progesterone
19. The cap like structure of sperm which is filled with an enzyme that help ovum penetration : (A) Centrosome (B) Nucleosome (C) Mesosome (D) Acrosome
20. The part of ear which connect middle ear cavity with pharynx is known as : (A) Pinna (B) Cochlea (C) Eustachian tube (D) Malleus
21. Identify the tissue which can detect, receive and transmits different kinds of stimuli: (A) Muscle (B) Epithelium (C) Neuron (D) Bone
22. The first vertebra of vertebral column of human body is: (A) Axis (B) Atlas (C) Sacrum (D) Coccyx
23. Middle layer of Adrenal cortex is known as : (A) Zona reticularis (B) Zona pellucida (C) Zona fasciculata (D) Zona glomerulosa
24. Which of the following structure is responsible for initiating and monitoring the rhythmic activity of the heart? (A) SA node (B) AV node (C) Bundle of His (D) Purkinje fibres
25. Which of the following is not a part of renal tubule of nephron? (A) Bowman’s capsule (B) Henle’s loop (C) Proximal convoluted tubule (D) Glomerulus
26. Which of the following part of body is classified as true, false and floating? (A) Vertebral column (B) Ribs (C) Skull (D) Sternum
27. The innermost layer lining the lumen of alimentary canal is : (A) Serosa (B) Mucosa (C) Muscularis (D) Sub mucosa
28. The opening between the right atrium and the right ventricle is guarded by a valve is known as : (A) Bicuspid valve (B) Pyloric sphinctor (C) Semilunar valve (D) Tricuspid valve
29. Which part of human brain regulates body temperature, urge for eating and drinking etc.? (A) Hypothalamus (B) Medulla (C) Thalamus (D) Cerebellum
30. Which of the following hormones are known as hyper glycaemic and hyper calcaemic? (A) Insulin and Thyrocalcitonin (B) Insulin and glucagon (C) Glucagon and parathyroid (D) Insulin and Parathyroid
31. In ECG P wave represents : (A) Repolarisation of ventricles (B) Depolarisation of ventricles (C) Repolarisation of atria (D) Depolarisation of atria
32. Bile is produced by hepatic cells of liver which help in digestion of : (A) Protein (B) Carbohydrate (C) Fat (D) Nucleic Acid
33. In human body Urea is produced in : (A) Kidney (B) Liver (C) Stomach (D) Intestine
34. The atrial wall of our heart secretes a very important peptide hormone which decreases blood pressure is : (A) CCK (B) PTH (C) ANF (D) GIP
35. The following factors are favourable for formation of oxyhaemoglobin except : (A) High PO2 (B) Low H+ concentration (C) Low temperature (D) High PCO2
36. Of the following pigments which one is present in rod cells of retina of eye : (A) Visual purple (B) Iodopsin (C) Chlorophyll (D) Xanthophyll
37. The protein digesting enzyme present in pancreatic juice of man is : (A) Trypsin (B) Pepsin (C) Rennin (D) Sucrase
38. The volume of air breathed in and breathed out during normal respiration is : (A) Expiratory Reserve volume (B) Residual volume (C) Tidal volume (D) Inspiratory Reserve volume
39. Find out the wrong statement from the following :
(A) Myasthenia gravis is an auto immune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction
(B) Tetany is the wild contractions in muscle due to low sodium ions in body fluid
(C) Muscular dystrophy is the progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle
(D) Gout is the inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals
40. The volume of blood is pumped out by each ventricle per minute is known as : (A) Cardiac output (B) Pulmonary volume (C) Stroke volume (D) Diastolic volume
41. The most important tool in the diagnosis of tuberculosis is : (A) Sputum for AFBacilli (B) X-Ray chest (C) Mantoux test (D) Blood Routine Examination
42. Depression is very common in the elderly, often caused by : (A) Feeling of hopelessness (B) Loss of a spouse (C) Isolation from family/friends (D) All of the above
43. What is the name of the tiny air sacs in the lungs? (A) Bronhioles (B) Ravioli (C) Alveoli (D) Bronchus
44. Down syndrome is characterised by : (A) Trisomy 18 (B) Trisomy 13 (C) Trisomy 21 (D) Trisomy 81
45. System responsible for excreting most liquid waste from the body is : (A) Urinary system (B) Digestive system (C) Endocrine system (D) Cardio Vascular system
46. When did RNTCP was launched as a National Programme? (A) 1995 (B) 1992 (C) 1997 (D) 1999
47. An injury to the ligament and the Joint capsule due to sudden movement or twisting of the part : (A) Strain (B) Sprain (C) Dislocation (D) Bruise
48. The voice box is also known as : (A) Pharynx (B) Bronchioles (C) Diaphragm (D) Larynx
49. The most common lung tumour seen in non-smokers : (A) Small cell carcinoma (B) Large cell carcinoma (C) Adeno carcinoma (D) Squamous cell carcinoma
50. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of : (A) Delirium (B) Dementia (C) Delusion (D) Hallucination
Answer Key:
1 B
2 C
3 A
4 D
5 A
6 D
7 B
8 C
9 A
10 D
11 B
12 C
13 D
14 A
15 B
16 C
17 B
18 A
19 D
20 C
21 C
22 B
23 C
24 A
25 D
26 B
27 B
28 D
29 A
30 C
31 D
32 C
33 B
34 C
35 D
36 A
37 A
38 C
39 B
40 A
41 A
42 D
43 C
44 C
45 A
46 C
47 B
48 D
49 C
50 B
2. The volume of air inspired or expired during a normal respiration is known as : (A) Vital capacity (B) Inspiratory Reserve Volume (C) Tidal Volume (D) Expiratory Reserve Volume
3. The respiratory pigment seen in the blood of man which give red colour to blood : (A) Haemoglobin (B) Haemerythrin (C) Haemocyanin (D) Chlorocruorin
4. Which one of the following is a part of pectoral girdle? (A) Ilium (B) Ischium (C) Pubis (D) Clavicle
5. Which cells present in the stomach is responsible for secreting HCl? (A) Oxyntic cells (B) Chief cells (C) Mucus neck cells (D) Goblet cells
6. Which blood group is known as Universal Donor? (A) A group (B) B group (C) AB group (D) O group
7. An auto immune disorder affecting neuro muscular junction leading paralysis : (A) Osteoporosis (B) Myasthenia gravis (C) Arthritis (D) Tetany
8. Name the junction which is seen in between neurons : (A) Neuromuscular junction (B) Dendrite (C) Synapse (D) Axonite
9. The structural and functional unit of kidney is known as : (A) Nephron (B) Neuron (C) Pelvic (D) Calyx
10. Name the enzyme present in saliva : (A) Lipase (B) Protease (C) Nuclease (D) Amylase
11. Which one of the following is a part of limbic system of Brain? (A) Hypothalamus (B) Amygdala (C) Cerebrum (D) Cerebellum
12. The embryo with 8–16, blastomeres are known as : (A) Gastrula (B) Blastula (C) Morula (D) Blastocyst
13. The main mineralo corticoid in our body is : (A) Cortisol (B) Androgen (C) Glucagon (D) Aldosterone
14. Name the hormone secreted from pineal gland : (A) Melatonin (B) Thyroxine (C) Prolactin (D) Epinephrine
15. Fertilisation in human beings takes place at : (A) Vagina (B) Fallopian tube (C) Ovary (D) Uterus
16. Which is responsible for secreting the hormone Androgen? (A) Sertolli cells (B) Vas deferens (C) Leydig cells (D) Epididymis
17. In the eye, the maximum visual activity is seen at : (A) Blind spot (B) Fovea (C) Iris (D) Pupil
18. The deficiency of which hormone causes diabetes mellitus : (A) Insulin (B) Glucagon (C) Estrogen (D) Progesterone
19. The cap like structure of sperm which is filled with an enzyme that help ovum penetration : (A) Centrosome (B) Nucleosome (C) Mesosome (D) Acrosome
20. The part of ear which connect middle ear cavity with pharynx is known as : (A) Pinna (B) Cochlea (C) Eustachian tube (D) Malleus
21. Identify the tissue which can detect, receive and transmits different kinds of stimuli: (A) Muscle (B) Epithelium (C) Neuron (D) Bone
22. The first vertebra of vertebral column of human body is: (A) Axis (B) Atlas (C) Sacrum (D) Coccyx
23. Middle layer of Adrenal cortex is known as : (A) Zona reticularis (B) Zona pellucida (C) Zona fasciculata (D) Zona glomerulosa
24. Which of the following structure is responsible for initiating and monitoring the rhythmic activity of the heart? (A) SA node (B) AV node (C) Bundle of His (D) Purkinje fibres
25. Which of the following is not a part of renal tubule of nephron? (A) Bowman’s capsule (B) Henle’s loop (C) Proximal convoluted tubule (D) Glomerulus
26. Which of the following part of body is classified as true, false and floating? (A) Vertebral column (B) Ribs (C) Skull (D) Sternum
27. The innermost layer lining the lumen of alimentary canal is : (A) Serosa (B) Mucosa (C) Muscularis (D) Sub mucosa
28. The opening between the right atrium and the right ventricle is guarded by a valve is known as : (A) Bicuspid valve (B) Pyloric sphinctor (C) Semilunar valve (D) Tricuspid valve
29. Which part of human brain regulates body temperature, urge for eating and drinking etc.? (A) Hypothalamus (B) Medulla (C) Thalamus (D) Cerebellum
30. Which of the following hormones are known as hyper glycaemic and hyper calcaemic? (A) Insulin and Thyrocalcitonin (B) Insulin and glucagon (C) Glucagon and parathyroid (D) Insulin and Parathyroid
31. In ECG P wave represents : (A) Repolarisation of ventricles (B) Depolarisation of ventricles (C) Repolarisation of atria (D) Depolarisation of atria
32. Bile is produced by hepatic cells of liver which help in digestion of : (A) Protein (B) Carbohydrate (C) Fat (D) Nucleic Acid
33. In human body Urea is produced in : (A) Kidney (B) Liver (C) Stomach (D) Intestine
34. The atrial wall of our heart secretes a very important peptide hormone which decreases blood pressure is : (A) CCK (B) PTH (C) ANF (D) GIP
35. The following factors are favourable for formation of oxyhaemoglobin except : (A) High PO2 (B) Low H+ concentration (C) Low temperature (D) High PCO2
36. Of the following pigments which one is present in rod cells of retina of eye : (A) Visual purple (B) Iodopsin (C) Chlorophyll (D) Xanthophyll
37. The protein digesting enzyme present in pancreatic juice of man is : (A) Trypsin (B) Pepsin (C) Rennin (D) Sucrase
38. The volume of air breathed in and breathed out during normal respiration is : (A) Expiratory Reserve volume (B) Residual volume (C) Tidal volume (D) Inspiratory Reserve volume
39. Find out the wrong statement from the following :
(A) Myasthenia gravis is an auto immune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction
(B) Tetany is the wild contractions in muscle due to low sodium ions in body fluid
(C) Muscular dystrophy is the progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle
(D) Gout is the inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals
40. The volume of blood is pumped out by each ventricle per minute is known as : (A) Cardiac output (B) Pulmonary volume (C) Stroke volume (D) Diastolic volume
41. The most important tool in the diagnosis of tuberculosis is : (A) Sputum for AFBacilli (B) X-Ray chest (C) Mantoux test (D) Blood Routine Examination
42. Depression is very common in the elderly, often caused by : (A) Feeling of hopelessness (B) Loss of a spouse (C) Isolation from family/friends (D) All of the above
43. What is the name of the tiny air sacs in the lungs? (A) Bronhioles (B) Ravioli (C) Alveoli (D) Bronchus
44. Down syndrome is characterised by : (A) Trisomy 18 (B) Trisomy 13 (C) Trisomy 21 (D) Trisomy 81
45. System responsible for excreting most liquid waste from the body is : (A) Urinary system (B) Digestive system (C) Endocrine system (D) Cardio Vascular system
46. When did RNTCP was launched as a National Programme? (A) 1995 (B) 1992 (C) 1997 (D) 1999
47. An injury to the ligament and the Joint capsule due to sudden movement or twisting of the part : (A) Strain (B) Sprain (C) Dislocation (D) Bruise
48. The voice box is also known as : (A) Pharynx (B) Bronchioles (C) Diaphragm (D) Larynx
49. The most common lung tumour seen in non-smokers : (A) Small cell carcinoma (B) Large cell carcinoma (C) Adeno carcinoma (D) Squamous cell carcinoma
50. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of : (A) Delirium (B) Dementia (C) Delusion (D) Hallucination
Answer Key:
1 B
2 C
3 A
4 D
5 A
6 D
7 B
8 C
9 A
10 D
11 B
12 C
13 D
14 A
15 B
16 C
17 B
18 A
19 D
20 C
21 C
22 B
23 C
24 A
25 D
26 B
27 B
28 D
29 A
30 C
31 D
32 C
33 B
34 C
35 D
36 A
37 A
38 C
39 B
40 A
41 A
42 D
43 C
44 C
45 A
46 C
47 B
48 D
49 C
50 B
51. Bleeding from the nose : (A) Haemoptysis (B) Epistaxis (C) Hematemesis (D) Malena
52. Which are the primary presenting features of Acute Glomerulonephritis? (A) Decreased urine specific gravity (B) Haematuria and proteinuria (C) Increased BUN and Serum creatinine level (D) Azotaemia and Oliguria
53. Which of the Hormones are produced by the Pancreas? (A) Epinephrine and insulin (B) Melatonin and Glucagon (C) Insulin and Glucagon (D) Glucagon and Norepinephrine
54. Factors influencing hygiene practices are : (A) Social practices (B) Cultural beliefs (C) Health beliefs (D) All of the above
55. Which is Fat soluble vitamin? (A) Vitamin C (B) Vitamin B (C) Vitamin A and B (D) Vitamin K
56. Reconstructive surgery for cleft lip is called : (A) Rhinoplasty (B) Palatoplasty (C) Tenoplasty (D) Cheiloplasty
57. Phantom pain occurs in : (A) Heart (B) Amputated part (C) Stomach (D) None of the above
58. A violent typical storm in which strong winds move in a circle : (A) Cyclone (B) Tsunami (C) Land slide (D) Flood
59. Which of the following group is the most affected by Rubella infection? (A) Unborn girl (B) Young girl (C) Adolescent girl (D) Female aged 20–25 yrs.
60. Position used for giving oral care is : (A) Prone (B) Lithotomy (C) Semi fowler (D) None of the above
61. A superficial injury involving only the outer layer of the skin is: (A) Abrasion (B) Lacerated wound (C) Bruise (D) Incised wound
62. Clinical manifestation of cystic fibrosis include, except : (A) Corpulmonale (B) Bronchiectasis (C) Malabsorbtion (D) Hypertension
63. Gastric irrigation is also known as: (A) Stomach wash (B) Gastric feeding (C) Gastric intubation (D) None of the above
64. World Health Day is celebrated on : (A) 7th May (B) 8th April (C) 7th June (D) 7th April
65. Hospital acquired infection is known as : (A) Droplet infection (B) Nosocomal infection (C) Opportunistic infection (D) Contamination
66. Backflow of partly digested food into the mouth from the stomach : (A) Vomiting (B) Regurgitation (C) Nausea (D) Dyspepsia
67. A branch of medicine that specialises in the health of Adolescents : (A) Neonatology (B) Geriatrics (C) Paediatrics (D) Ephebiatrics
68. Pulse oximetry is : (A) Non-invasive (B) Invasive (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of the above
69. Indication for chest drainage is : (A) Tibial Fracture (B) Pneumothorax (C) Abdomen Trauma (D) None of the above
70. A severe body response to allergic substance or Protein : (A) Heart attack (B) Nervous shock (C) Anaphylactic shock (D) Burns
71. Tubercle bacilli as a causative agent for Tuberculosis was discovered in : (A) 1810 (B) 1906 (C) 1882 (D) 1924
72. Prevalence of Tuberculosis disease refers to : (A) The number of new cases that develop in a given period of time (B) The number of cases that are present in a particular population at a given time (C) Percentage of deaths among the diseased (D) Percentage of individuals who show a positive reaction to the standard tuberculin test
73. CBNAAT test detects : (A) Atypical Mycobacteria (B) Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (C) Antibodies to Tubercle bacilli (D) Resistance to all first line Anti TB drugs
74. The most common symptom in Pulmonary T.B. is : (A) Chest Pain (B) Haemoptysis (blood from respiratory tract) (C) Fever (D) Cough
75. Mantoux test detects : (A) Acid fast bacilli (B) Infection with Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (C) Tuberculous disease (D) Non acid fast bacilli
76. ADA is a lymphocytic enzyme that is : (A) Increased in Tuberculous pleural effusion (B) Decreased in Tuberculous pleural effusion (C) Markedly increased in malignant effusion (D) Related to viral pneumonias
77. BCG is usually given in : (A) Right arm (B) Left arm (C) Left Thigh (D) Right Thigh
78. X-Ray was discovered by : (A) Robert Koch (B) Roentgen (C) Laenaac (D) Alexander Flemming
79. Tuberculous cervical lymph gland shows : (A) Multiplicity (B) Matting (C) Caseation pathologically (D) All of the above
80. The anti TB drug which should be avoided in pregnancy is : (A) Pyrazinamide (B) Streptomycin (C) INH (D) Ethambutol
81.Psychosis and suicidal tendencies may be caused by : (A) Capreomycin (B) Ethionamide (C) Levofloxacin (D) Cycloserine
82. The anti TB drug which causes Optic neuritis and decreased vision is : (A) Kanamycin (B) Pyrazinamide (C) Ethambutol (D) Rifampicin
83. Sputum Examination is mandatory to rule out TB in all patients with cough of more than : (A) One week (B) Two weeks (C) Three weeks (D) Four weeks
84. RNTCP was first implemented in Kerala in : (A) Thiruvananthapuram (B) Kottayam (C) Wayanaad (D) Pathanamthitta
85. MDR Tuberculosis is resistance to : (A) Steptomycin and INH (B) Ethambutol and Pyrazinamide (C) Rifampicin and INH (D) Kanamycin and Rifampicin
86. Pott’s disease involves : (A) Brain (B) Spinal cord (C) Liver (D) Hip
87. In Ziehl-Neelsen staining of sputum for AFB, 2++ is graded if there are : (A) 1–9 AFB per 100 oil immersion fields (B) 1–10 AFB per oil immersion field (C) 10–99 AFB per 100 oil immersion fields (D) More than 10 AFB per oil immersion field
88. Duration of treatment for TB under RNTCP for New case is for : (A) 8 months (B) One year (C) 6 months (D) 9 months
89. Discarded Medicines are: (A) Autoclaved and disposed (B) Chemical Treatment and discharge into drain for liquids and secured land fill for solids (C) Microwaving followed by Mutilation and shredding (D) Incinerated/Destroyed and disposed in secured Landfills
90. Ideal method for preventing hospital acquired infections is : (A) Cough Etiquette (B) Proper disinfection (C) Hand Hygeine (D) Good sterilization techniques
91. Defaulter retreival during continuation phase of TB treatment under RNTCP is within : (A) Two weeks (B) Ten days (C) Three days (D) Seven days
92. NIKSHAY is a web based TB Notification system that provides a platform for notification from : (A) Both Public and Private sectors (B) Private sector only (C) Public sector only (D) None of the above
93. XDR–TB is MDR TB with resistance to : (A) All anti TB drugs (B) All anti TB drugs except INH and Ethambutol (C) A fluoroquinolone and second line injectable drug (D) All first line drugs
94. The number of sputum samples examined for AFB in the diagnosis of Pulmonary TB under RNTCP is : (A) Three (B) Two (C) Four (D) None of the above
95. In Miliary TB the lesion is in the : (A) Liver (B) Brain (C) Lungs (D) Kidneys
96. Most important risk factor for Lung cancer is : (A) Alcoholism (B) HIV (C) Exposure to asbestos (D) Smoking
97. The only absolute contraindication to BCG is in a child with : (A) Asymptomatic HIV infected children (B) Symptomatic HIV infection or AIDS (C) Eczema and infective dermatitis (D) Previous history of Poliomyelitis
98. DOTS 99 is : (A) Ensuring 99% cure rate of Tuberculosis (B) Monitoring TB medication using augmented packaging and low cost mobile phones (C) Screening of atleast 99% of population for TB (D) None of the above
99. All the following are advantages of Fluoresence microscopy except : (A) Increase the sensitivity of smear microscopy (B) Allow a much larger area of the smear to be seen (C) Easier counting of bacilli (D) Does not require power supply
Answer Key:
51 B
52 B
53 C
54 D
55 D
56 D
57 B
58 A
59 A
60 C
61 A
62 D
63 A
64 D
65 B
66 B
67 D
68 A
69 B
70 C
71 C
72 B
73 B
74 D
75 B
76 A
77 A
78 B
79 D
80 B
81 D
82 C
83 B
84 D
85 C
86 B
87 B
88 C
89 D
90 C
91 D
92 A
93 C
94 B
95 C
96 D
97 B
98 B
99 D
52. Which are the primary presenting features of Acute Glomerulonephritis? (A) Decreased urine specific gravity (B) Haematuria and proteinuria (C) Increased BUN and Serum creatinine level (D) Azotaemia and Oliguria
53. Which of the Hormones are produced by the Pancreas? (A) Epinephrine and insulin (B) Melatonin and Glucagon (C) Insulin and Glucagon (D) Glucagon and Norepinephrine
54. Factors influencing hygiene practices are : (A) Social practices (B) Cultural beliefs (C) Health beliefs (D) All of the above
55. Which is Fat soluble vitamin? (A) Vitamin C (B) Vitamin B (C) Vitamin A and B (D) Vitamin K
56. Reconstructive surgery for cleft lip is called : (A) Rhinoplasty (B) Palatoplasty (C) Tenoplasty (D) Cheiloplasty
57. Phantom pain occurs in : (A) Heart (B) Amputated part (C) Stomach (D) None of the above
58. A violent typical storm in which strong winds move in a circle : (A) Cyclone (B) Tsunami (C) Land slide (D) Flood
59. Which of the following group is the most affected by Rubella infection? (A) Unborn girl (B) Young girl (C) Adolescent girl (D) Female aged 20–25 yrs.
60. Position used for giving oral care is : (A) Prone (B) Lithotomy (C) Semi fowler (D) None of the above
61. A superficial injury involving only the outer layer of the skin is: (A) Abrasion (B) Lacerated wound (C) Bruise (D) Incised wound
62. Clinical manifestation of cystic fibrosis include, except : (A) Corpulmonale (B) Bronchiectasis (C) Malabsorbtion (D) Hypertension
63. Gastric irrigation is also known as: (A) Stomach wash (B) Gastric feeding (C) Gastric intubation (D) None of the above
64. World Health Day is celebrated on : (A) 7th May (B) 8th April (C) 7th June (D) 7th April
65. Hospital acquired infection is known as : (A) Droplet infection (B) Nosocomal infection (C) Opportunistic infection (D) Contamination
66. Backflow of partly digested food into the mouth from the stomach : (A) Vomiting (B) Regurgitation (C) Nausea (D) Dyspepsia
67. A branch of medicine that specialises in the health of Adolescents : (A) Neonatology (B) Geriatrics (C) Paediatrics (D) Ephebiatrics
68. Pulse oximetry is : (A) Non-invasive (B) Invasive (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of the above
69. Indication for chest drainage is : (A) Tibial Fracture (B) Pneumothorax (C) Abdomen Trauma (D) None of the above
70. A severe body response to allergic substance or Protein : (A) Heart attack (B) Nervous shock (C) Anaphylactic shock (D) Burns
71. Tubercle bacilli as a causative agent for Tuberculosis was discovered in : (A) 1810 (B) 1906 (C) 1882 (D) 1924
72. Prevalence of Tuberculosis disease refers to : (A) The number of new cases that develop in a given period of time (B) The number of cases that are present in a particular population at a given time (C) Percentage of deaths among the diseased (D) Percentage of individuals who show a positive reaction to the standard tuberculin test
73. CBNAAT test detects : (A) Atypical Mycobacteria (B) Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (C) Antibodies to Tubercle bacilli (D) Resistance to all first line Anti TB drugs
74. The most common symptom in Pulmonary T.B. is : (A) Chest Pain (B) Haemoptysis (blood from respiratory tract) (C) Fever (D) Cough
75. Mantoux test detects : (A) Acid fast bacilli (B) Infection with Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (C) Tuberculous disease (D) Non acid fast bacilli
76. ADA is a lymphocytic enzyme that is : (A) Increased in Tuberculous pleural effusion (B) Decreased in Tuberculous pleural effusion (C) Markedly increased in malignant effusion (D) Related to viral pneumonias
77. BCG is usually given in : (A) Right arm (B) Left arm (C) Left Thigh (D) Right Thigh
78. X-Ray was discovered by : (A) Robert Koch (B) Roentgen (C) Laenaac (D) Alexander Flemming
79. Tuberculous cervical lymph gland shows : (A) Multiplicity (B) Matting (C) Caseation pathologically (D) All of the above
80. The anti TB drug which should be avoided in pregnancy is : (A) Pyrazinamide (B) Streptomycin (C) INH (D) Ethambutol
81.Psychosis and suicidal tendencies may be caused by : (A) Capreomycin (B) Ethionamide (C) Levofloxacin (D) Cycloserine
82. The anti TB drug which causes Optic neuritis and decreased vision is : (A) Kanamycin (B) Pyrazinamide (C) Ethambutol (D) Rifampicin
83. Sputum Examination is mandatory to rule out TB in all patients with cough of more than : (A) One week (B) Two weeks (C) Three weeks (D) Four weeks
84. RNTCP was first implemented in Kerala in : (A) Thiruvananthapuram (B) Kottayam (C) Wayanaad (D) Pathanamthitta
85. MDR Tuberculosis is resistance to : (A) Steptomycin and INH (B) Ethambutol and Pyrazinamide (C) Rifampicin and INH (D) Kanamycin and Rifampicin
86. Pott’s disease involves : (A) Brain (B) Spinal cord (C) Liver (D) Hip
87. In Ziehl-Neelsen staining of sputum for AFB, 2++ is graded if there are : (A) 1–9 AFB per 100 oil immersion fields (B) 1–10 AFB per oil immersion field (C) 10–99 AFB per 100 oil immersion fields (D) More than 10 AFB per oil immersion field
88. Duration of treatment for TB under RNTCP for New case is for : (A) 8 months (B) One year (C) 6 months (D) 9 months
89. Discarded Medicines are: (A) Autoclaved and disposed (B) Chemical Treatment and discharge into drain for liquids and secured land fill for solids (C) Microwaving followed by Mutilation and shredding (D) Incinerated/Destroyed and disposed in secured Landfills
90. Ideal method for preventing hospital acquired infections is : (A) Cough Etiquette (B) Proper disinfection (C) Hand Hygeine (D) Good sterilization techniques
91. Defaulter retreival during continuation phase of TB treatment under RNTCP is within : (A) Two weeks (B) Ten days (C) Three days (D) Seven days
92. NIKSHAY is a web based TB Notification system that provides a platform for notification from : (A) Both Public and Private sectors (B) Private sector only (C) Public sector only (D) None of the above
93. XDR–TB is MDR TB with resistance to : (A) All anti TB drugs (B) All anti TB drugs except INH and Ethambutol (C) A fluoroquinolone and second line injectable drug (D) All first line drugs
94. The number of sputum samples examined for AFB in the diagnosis of Pulmonary TB under RNTCP is : (A) Three (B) Two (C) Four (D) None of the above
95. In Miliary TB the lesion is in the : (A) Liver (B) Brain (C) Lungs (D) Kidneys
96. Most important risk factor for Lung cancer is : (A) Alcoholism (B) HIV (C) Exposure to asbestos (D) Smoking
97. The only absolute contraindication to BCG is in a child with : (A) Asymptomatic HIV infected children (B) Symptomatic HIV infection or AIDS (C) Eczema and infective dermatitis (D) Previous history of Poliomyelitis
98. DOTS 99 is : (A) Ensuring 99% cure rate of Tuberculosis (B) Monitoring TB medication using augmented packaging and low cost mobile phones (C) Screening of atleast 99% of population for TB (D) None of the above
99. All the following are advantages of Fluoresence microscopy except : (A) Increase the sensitivity of smear microscopy (B) Allow a much larger area of the smear to be seen (C) Easier counting of bacilli (D) Does not require power supply
Answer Key:
51 B
52 B
53 C
54 D
55 D
56 D
57 B
58 A
59 A
60 C
61 A
62 D
63 A
64 D
65 B
66 B
67 D
68 A
69 B
70 C
71 C
72 B
73 B
74 D
75 B
76 A
77 A
78 B
79 D
80 B
81 D
82 C
83 B
84 D
85 C
86 B
87 B
88 C
89 D
90 C
91 D
92 A
93 C
94 B
95 C
96 D
97 B
98 B
99 D
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