1.Regarding methanol poisoning
Assertion: administration of ethanol is one of the treatment modalities
Reason: ethanol inhibits alcohol dehydrogenase
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true
2. Regarding screening profile for a pregnant woman in first trimester,
Assertion: Testing for herpes simplex virus 2 is not a part of the screening profile
Reason: It causes perinatal infection
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true
3.Regarding laryngeal cancers
Assertion: prognosis is better in glottic cancers compared to supraglottic cancers
Reason: true vocal cords possess little or no lymphatic drainage
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true
4.Regarding immediate complications of tracheostomy,
Assertion: Apnoea follows the opening of trachea in a patient who had prolonged respiratory
obstruction
Reason: loss of respiratory stimulus resulting from sudden wash out of carbon dioxide
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true
5.Regarding, systemic changes associated with inflammation
Assertion: measure of ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) is a simple test for systemic
inflammatory response
Reason: fibrinogen, an acute phase protein, can cause stacking of erythrocytes
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true
6.Regarding pathophysiology of atherosclerosis,
Assertion: homocysteine is risk factor for development of atherosclerosis
Reason: homocysteine is metabolized by enzymes which are dependent on vitamin B6,
vitamin B12 and folic acid
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true
7.Regarding the treatment of acute primary angle closure glaucoma
Assertion: Mechanical pressure applied to the center of cornea may help as an adjunct to drug
therapy
Reason: It increases the pressure in the anterior chamber
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true
8.Regarding sampling of arterial blood acid base gas analysis,
Assertion: Ideally, the sample should be taken to the laboratory in a ice slush and be
analyzed within 15 minutes.
Reason: Heparin anticoagulant used in the sample is acidic
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true
9.Regarding the human placenta
Assertion: Both the amniotic membrane and the chorionic laeve contribute to the tensile
strength of the foetal membranes
Reason: The amniotic membrane and chorionic laeve are adherent at term
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true
10.Regarding, Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD)
Assertion: Copper-T device should be replaced every 3 to 5 years
Reason: The IUD undergoes slow migration in the uterine cavity and may cause uterine perforation.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true
11.Regarding undescended testis
Assertion: Orchidopexy should be performed at an early age
Reason: There is an increased liability for malignant disease with advancing age
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true
12.Regarding treatment of cerebral malaria,
Assertion: quinine in glucose infusion is recommended
Reason:quinine is a powerful stimulant of pancreatic insulin secretion
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true
13.Regarding, treatment of eclampsia
Assertion: magnesium is used to treat hypertension
Reason: magnesium produces peripheral vasodilation
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true
14. Regarding prophylaxis for hepatitis B,
Assertion: administration of hepatits B vaccine and hepatitis B immunoglobulin at birth is indicated to all babies born by normal vaginal delivery to HBsAg positive mothers
Reason: majority of babies acquire the infection in utero
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correction explanation for Assertion
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correction explanation for Assertion
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true
15.Regarding influenza virus infection
Assertion: outbreaks are difficult to control with vaccination
Reason: influenza virus is known for its frequent change in antigenic structure
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true
16.Regarding post operative management of differentiated thyroid carcinoma
Assertion: Suppressive dose of thyroxin is given for all patients
Reason: The levels of thyroglobulins are increased in recurrent disease after thyroidectomy
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true
17.Regarding diabetes mellitus
Assertion: polyphagia is a symptom of diabetes mellitus
Reason: there is a deficiency of glucose utilization in the cells of the “feeding centre” of hypothalmus
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true
18.Regarding endometriosis
Assertion: Pelvic symptoms and infertility are uncommon as presenting features of endometriosis
Reason: Endometriosis is diagnosed by the presence of stromal and glandular elements outside the uterus
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true
19. Regarding treatment of bipolar disease
Assertion antidepressants are used in maintenance phase
Reason they can increase the cycle frequency
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true
20.Regarding Coombs test.
Assertion: Indirect antiglobulin testing is useful for antibody screening in pre transfusion testing .
Reason: Direct globulin testing detects the presence of antibody bound to the red cell surface.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true