All India Institute of Medical Sciences 2003 Post Graduate Diploma med surgery upsc - Question Paper

1. The subsequent are the known complications of mumps other than
a. orchitis
b. pancreatitis
c. Aseptic meningitis
d. Bilateral arthritis

Ans: D

2. Mycobacterium leprae grow well in
a. Cat
b. Dog
c. Armadillo
d. Platypus

Ans: C

3. Consider the subsequent statements about
Viruses :
a. Viruses may infect bacteria also.
b. Picorna virus are composed of only RNA and protein
c. Rabies virus belongs to rhabdovirus family.
d. Epstein Barr virus causes infectious mononucleosis

Ans: D

4. Consider the subsequent statements about rickettsial diseases:
a. These are transmitted by arthropod
b. Eschar is not been in Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
c. Weil Felix reaction may be diagnostic.
d. Cephalosporins are the drug of option
Which of these statements are accurate ?
a. 1, two and 3
b. 2, three and 4
c. 1, three and 4
d. 1, two and 4

Ans: A

5. A 30 year old male presents with severe bladder irritation, persistent pyuria, microscopic hematuria and absence of bacteria in usual smears and culture. What is the probable diagnosis?
a. Monilial infection
b. Lower urinary tract obstruction
c. Vesical calculus.
d. Genito urinary tuberculosis

Ans: D

6. Consider the subsequent serological tests:
a. Treponoma Pallidum Immobilization Test (TPI)
b. T. Pallidum Haemagglutination Assay (TPHA)
c. Fluorescent Treponoma Antibodies Absorbed Test (FTA-ABS)
d. Venereal Disease Research Laboratory Test (VDRL)

Which of these are specific for diagnosing syphilis ?

a. 1 only
b. 2 and 4
c. 3 and 4
d. 1, two and 3

Ans: D

7. Which 1 of the subsequent parasites may reason Suppurative Cholangitis ?
a. Ankylostoma duodenale
b. Ascaris lumbricoides
c. Necator americanus
d. Trichuris trichura

Ans: B

8. Match List I (Nutrient excess or deficiency) with List II (Clinical effects) and choose the accurate ans using the codes provided beneath the Lists :
List I List II
(Nutrient excess (Clinical effects)
or deficiency)

A. Copper 1. Eczematous
dermatitis around
nose and mouth

B. Iron 2. Diabetes mellitus

C. Zinc 3. Increased density
of bone

D. Fluoride 4. Chronic liver
disease

Codes :
(a) A B C D
4 2 1 3
(b) A B C D
3 2 1 4
(c) A B C D
4 1 2 3
(d) A B C D
3 1 2 4

Ans: A

9. Low serum sodium with normal serum osmolality is a feature of
a. primary polydipsia
b. Diuretic use
c. Hyperlipidemia
d. Hypoaldosteronism

Earning:   Approval pending.