NEET-PG 2019 Practice Questions

Q: Left-Right movement of skull occurs at:-

Atlanto-axial joint. ***Atlanto-axial joint*** - The **atlanto-axial joint** (between C1 and C2) is primarily responsible for **rotation of the head** (left-right movement), allowing for approximately 50-60 degrees of rotation. - This joint's structure, particularly the **pivot joint** formed by the dens of C2 and the atlas, facilitates this extensive rotational movement. *C6-C7* - The C6-C7 vertebral segment primarily contributes to **flexion, extension**, and some lateral bending of the neck. - It has limited capacity for **rotational movement** compared to the atlanto-axial joint. *C2-C3* - The C2-C3 vertebral segment contributes to general **neck mobility**, including flexion, extension, and lateral bending. - While there is some rotational component, it is significantly **less pronounced** than at the atlanto-axial joint. *Atlanto-occipital joint* - The **atlanto-occipital joint** (between C0 and C1) is primarily responsible for **flexion and extension** of the head, similar to nodding "yes." - It allows for very **limited rotation** of the head.

Q: Which of the following anesthetic agent is not painful on intravenous administration?

Ketamine. ***Ketamine*** - **Ketamine** is known for causing minimal pain on intravenous administration compared to other common induction agents. - Its mechanism of action as an **NMDA receptor antagonist** does not involve irritation of venous endothelium to the same extent as some other anesthetics. *Propofol* - **Propofol** is infamous for causing significant **injection pain** due to its formulation, which contains soybean oil, glycerol, and egg lecithin, acting as a direct irritant to the intima of veins. - The pain is often described as a **burning sensation** and can be severe enough to require pre-treatment with lidocaine. *Etomidate* - **Etomidate**, like propofol, can cause significant pain on injection, although generally less severe than propofol. - The pain is thought to be related to its **propylene glycol vehicle**, which can cause venous irritation. *Methohexital* - **Methohexital**, a barbiturate, is associated with a moderate incidence of **injection site pain and thrombophlebitis**. - Its alkaline pH and direct irritation of the **venous intima** are the primary reasons for patient discomfort during administration.

Q: Drug that does not cause cardiac depression:

Etomidate. ***Etomidate*** - Etomidate is known for its **cardiovascular stability**, making it a preferred induction agent in patients with **compromised cardiac function**. - It maintains **myocardial contractility** and does not typically cause a significant drop in blood pressure. *Thiopentone* - Thiopentone causes **dose-dependent myocardial depression** and peripheral vasodilation. - This can lead to a significant **decrease in blood pressure** and cardiac output, especially in hypovolemic patients. *Propofol* - Propofol is a potent **vasodilator** and can cause significant **myocardial depression**, leading to hypotension. - Its cardiovascular effects are often more pronounced than those of other induction agents, necessitating careful titration. *Ketamine* - Ketamine causes indirect cardiovascular stimulation (due to **sympathetic nervous system activation**), but direct myocardial depression. - While it often increases heart rate and blood pressure, this is a compensatory mechanism and its direct effect on the myocardium is depressant.

Q: Type-I hyperlipoproteinemia is caused by deficiency of:-

Lipoprotein lipase. ***Lipoprotein lipase*** - **Type I hyperlipoproteinemia**, also known as **familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency**, is caused by a genetic defect leading to **deficiency or defect in lipoprotein lipase (LPL)** or its cofactor **apolipoprotein C-II**. - LPL is crucial for the **hydrolysis of triglycerides** in chylomicrons and VLDL at the capillary endothelium. - This enzymatic deficiency leads to **massive accumulation of chylomicrons** and severe hypertriglyceridemia (often >1000 mg/dL). - Clinical features include **eruptive xanthomas, lipemia retinalis, hepatosplenomegaly**, and **recurrent pancreatitis**. *Elevated triglycerides in plasma* - This is indeed the **most prominent laboratory finding** in Type I hyperlipoproteinemia, with triglyceride levels often exceeding 1000-2000 mg/dL. - However, this is the **consequence/manifestation** of the LPL deficiency, not the underlying cause. - The question asks what causes Type I hyperlipoproteinemia, which is the enzyme deficiency itself. *Elevated LDL* - Type I hyperlipoproteinemia typically has **normal or even reduced LDL levels**. - **Elevated LDL** is characteristic of **Type IIa hyperlipoproteinemia (familial hypercholesterolemia)**, which involves defects in LDL receptor or ApoB-100. - Type I primarily affects **chylomicron metabolism**, not LDL. *Elevated cholesterol* - Cholesterol levels are typically **normal or only mildly elevated** in Type I hyperlipoproteinemia. - The triglyceride elevation is disproportionately massive compared to any cholesterol elevation. - Significant isolated cholesterol elevation points to Type IIa or IIb dyslipidemias.

Q: A patient with rheumatoid arthritis on Methotrexate, steroids and NSAIDs for past 4 months has had no retardation of disease progression. What is the next rational step in management?

Add Sulfasalazine. Focus on **Add Sulfasalazine**: - Since the patient has not responded to **Methotrexate** alone, adding a second conventional synthetic **disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD)** like **Sulfasalazine** is a common and appropriate step in a **treat-to-target strategy** for rheumatoid arthritis [1]. - This approach aims to achieve **disease remission** or **low disease activity** by combining therapies to enhance efficacy. *Continue Methotrexate and steroids at higher dose* - Increasing the dose of **Methotrexate** might be considered if the current dose is sub-optimal, but after 4 months with no improvement, simply continuing current medications at higher doses without adding another agent is less likely to significantly alter **disease progression** [1]. - Prolonged higher-dose **steroids** carry significant risks and are generally used for symptom control, not primary disease modification. *Stop oral Methotrexate and start parenteral Methotrexate* - Switching to **parenteral Methotrexate** is considered if **oral Methotrexate** absorption is an issue or if the patient experiences gastrointestinal side effects [1]. - While parenteral administration can improve bioavailability, it doesn't represent a change in therapeutic strategy for **uncontrolled disease activity**. *Start treatment with anti-TNF alpha drugs* - **Biologic DMARDs** like **anti-TNF alpha drugs** are typically reserved for patients who have failed **two or more conventional synthetic DMARDs**, including **Methotrexate**, or in cases of severe, rapidly progressing disease [2]. - While effective, they are more expensive and have different side effect profiles, making them a later-line treatment in the management algorithm [2].

Q: Which vaccine requires annual updates due to frequent antigenic changes?

Influenza. ***Influenza*** - The influenza virus undergoes frequent **antigenic drift** and **antigenic shift**, which are changes in its surface proteins (hemagglutinin and neuraminidase). - These constant changes necessitate annual updates to the influenza vaccine to match the circulating strains predicted for the upcoming flu season. *Measles* - The measles virus is **antigenically stable**, meaning it does not frequently change its surface proteins. - Due to its stability, a highly effective and long-lasting vaccine can be produced, and annual updates are not required. *Rubella* - The rubella virus is also **antigenically stable**, similar to measles. - A single vaccine, usually given as part of the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine, provides long-term immunity without the need for annual revision. *BCG* - The Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine targets *Mycobacterium tuberculosis* and is not subject to frequent antigenic changes. - It is a live-attenuated vaccine that provides long-lasting immunity, and annual boosters or updates are not necessary.

Q: Hypertension and pulmonary edema associated with scorpion sting is managed by :-

Prazosin. ***Prazosin*** - **Prazosin** is an **alpha-1 adrenergic receptor blocker** that causes vasodilation, reducing both preload and afterload, which is crucial in managing scorpion sting-induced **hypertension** and **pulmonary edema** [1]. - It effectively counteracts the massive catecholamine release triggered by scorpion venom, which leads to widespread vasoconstriction and increased cardiac workload [1]. *Phentolamine* - **Phentolamine** is a non-selective alpha-adrenergic blocker, but it has a shorter duration of action and is typically used for managing **hypertensive crises** during pheochromocytoma surgery. - While it can lower blood pressure, its rapid onset and short half-life make it less suitable for sustained management of scorpion sting complications compared to prazosin. *Spironolactone* - **Spironolactone** is an **aldosterone antagonist** and a potassium-sparing diuretic, primarily used in conditions like heart failure, cirrhosis, and primary hyperaldosteronism. - It is not an acute treatment for hypertension or pulmonary edema caused by scorpion venom, as its mechanism of action is too slow and indirect to counteract the immediate effects of catecholamine surge. *Carvedilol* - **Carvedilol** is a non-selective beta-blocker with alpha-1 blocking activity, commonly used in chronic heart failure and hypertension [2]. - While it has some alpha-blocking properties, its dominant **beta-blocking effects** can exacerbate pulmonary edema in an acute setting and may worsen cardiac output if bradycardia or myocardial depression occurs [2].

Q: Which of the following is the first line drug for mastitis?

Cloxacillin. ***Cloxacillin*** - **Cloxacillin** is a penicillinase-resistant penicillin, making it effective against **Staphylococcus aureus**, the most common causative organism of mastitis. - It is the **first-line oral antibiotic** for treating mastitis in patients without penicillin allergy. - As a penicillin derivative, it should be **avoided in penicillin-allergic patients**, who may be treated with cephalosporins (if no cross-reactivity) or macrolides instead. *Cefazolin* - **Cefazolin** is a first-generation cephalosporin, typically administered intravenously. While effective against methicillin-sensitive *S. aureus*, it is not the first-line oral treatment for mastitis. - It is usually reserved for hospitalized patients or those needing parenteral therapy, not for initial outpatient management. *Ampicillin* - **Ampicillin** is a penicillin antibiotic that is susceptible to degradation by beta-lactamases produced by many *Staphylococcus aureus* strains. - It is generally **not effective** against beta-lactamase-producing *S. aureus*, which is the predominant pathogen in mastitis. *Metronidazole* - **Metronidazole** is an antibiotic primarily effective against **anaerobic bacteria** and certain **parasites**. - It has **no significant activity** against aerobic bacteria like *Staphylococcus aureus*, making it inappropriate for treating typical bacterial mastitis.

Q: Gas absent from intestine (gasless abdomen) on x-ray is seen in which condition?

Acute pancreatitis. ***Acute pancreatitis*** - In **severe acute pancreatitis**, a **gasless or relatively gasless abdomen** may be seen due to profound **ileus** with fluid accumulation displacing intestinal gas. - The marked inflammatory process can lead to complete loss of intestinal motility and fluid sequestration (third-spacing), resulting in minimal visible bowel gas on X-ray. - **Note**: Classic signs include **sentinel loop sign** (dilated jejunal loop) or **colon cut-off sign**, but in severe cases with massive ascites or fluid collections, a gasless pattern may occur. *Ulcerative colitis* - Typically presents with **dilated loops of large bowel** with visible gas and **toxic megacolon** in severe cases. - Inflammatory changes cause bowel wall thickening, but gas is usually **present and often increased**. *Intussusception* - May show a **target sign** or **meniscus sign** on imaging, with bowel loops dilated proximal to the obstruction. - Gas is typically **present** within the bowel or proximal to the invagination, not absent from the entire abdomen. *Necrotizing enterocolitis* - Characterized by **pneumatosis intestinalis** (gas in the bowel wall) and **portal venous gas**, features directly contradicting a gasless abdomen. - Shows dilated loops with gas and evidence of bowel wall necrosis - **gas is prominently present**.

Question 1

Left-Right movement of skull occurs at:-

Accepted Answer

Atlanto-axial joint

Answer

C6-C7

Answer

C2-C3

Answer

Atlanto-occipital joint

Question 2

Which of the following anesthetic agent is not painful on intravenous administration?

Accepted Answer

Ketamine

Answer

Propofol

Answer

Etomidate

Answer

Methohexital

Question 3

Drug that does not cause cardiac depression:

Accepted Answer

Etomidate

Answer

Thiopentone

Answer

Ketamine

Answer

Propofol

Question 4

Type-I hyperlipoproteinemia is caused by deficiency of:-

Accepted Answer

Lipoprotein lipase

Answer

Elevated triglycerides in plasma

Answer

Elevated LDL

Answer

Elevated cholesterol

Question 5

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis on Methotrexate, steroids and NSAIDs for past 4 months has had no retardation of disease progression. What is the next rational step in management?

Accepted Answer

Add Sulfasalazine

Answer

Continue Methotrexate and steroids at higher dose

Answer

Stop oral Methotrexate and start parenteral Methotrexate

Answer

Start treatment with anti-TNF alpha drugs

Question 6

Which vaccine requires annual updates due to frequent antigenic changes?

Accepted Answer

Influenza

Answer

Measles

Answer

Rubella

Answer

BCG

Question 7

Hypertension and pulmonary edema associated with scorpion sting is managed by :-

Accepted Answer

Prazosin

Answer

Phentolamine

Answer

Spironolactone

Answer

Carvedilol

Question 8

Which of the following is the first line drug for mastitis?

Accepted Answer

Cloxacillin

Answer

Cefazolin

Answer

Ampicillin

Answer

Metronidazole

Question 9

Which one of the following is a function of PGI2?

Accepted Answer

Causes blood vessel relaxation and prevents platelet clumping

Answer

Causes blood vessel constriction and prevents platelet clumping

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Causes blood vessel constriction and promotes platelet clumping

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Causes blood vessel relaxation and promotes platelet clumping

Question 10

Gas absent from intestine (gasless abdomen) on x-ray is seen in which condition?

Accepted Answer

Acute pancreatitis

Answer

Ulcerative colitis

Answer

Intussusception

Answer

Necrotizing enterocolitis

NEET-PG 2019

Anatomy

Anesthesiology

Biochemistry

Internal Medicine

Microbiology

Pharmacology

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