Long-term Care and Community Services — MCQs

Under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme, a population of 1000 is typically covered by which healthcare worker?

Which of the following is the most appropriate initial antihypertensive treatment for an elderly patient with isolated systolic hypertension?

Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for an overactive bladder in a patient with dementia?

Which of the following is NOT considered an element of primary healthcare?

Steps in review of patient's history during secondary survey of trauma care can be summarised as

Left Internal Mammary Artery (LIMA) has become the conduit of choice for Left Anterior Descending (LAD) artery during coronary artery bypass grafting because:

What is the target population for a Secondary Service Center as per the Vision 2020 initiative in India?

Reversible dementia is a feature of which of the following conditions?

A 73-year-old woman presents to the clinic complaining of fatigue and feeling unwell. She notes the symptoms are worse on exertion but denies any chest pain or shortness of breath. Her past medical history is significant for hypertension and type 2 diabetes, both well-controlled on her current medications. On physical examination, vital signs are - blood pressure 135/80 mm Hg, pulse 72/min, and respiratory rate 10/min. The lungs are clear on auscultation, and heart sounds are normal. A CBC reveals a hemoglobin value of 9.5 g/dL and an MCV of 105 mm 3. Which of the following typically causes a macrocytic anemia?

Which of the following physiological parameters does NOT change significantly in old age?