2436420
| Question | Answer |
| Most common form of arthritis is? A. Rheumatoid arthritis B. Psoriatic arthritis C. Seronegative arthritis D. Osteoarthritis | Correct answer : D. Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It affects up to 80% of individuals older than 75 years. |
| One of the following statements regarding mycophenolate mofetil is incorrect: A. lt is a prodrug B. lt is a selective uncompetitive and reversible inhibitor C. It also inhibits calcineurin D. Selectively inhibits lymphocyte proliferation | Correct answer : C. It also inhibits calcineurin Mycophenolate mofetil inhibits inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase. It has no action on calcineurin. |
| Oblique head of adductor pollicis arises from? A. Trapezium B. Trapezoid C. Capitate D. Hamate | Correct answer : C. Capitate Oblique head of adductor pollicis originates from capitate and the bases of 2nd and 3rd metacarpals. Transverse head originates from the palmar aspect of the third metacarpal. It is inserted into the medial side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb. |
| Anterior choroidal artery is a branch of? A. Anterior cerebral artery B. Posterior cerebral artery C. Internal carotid artery D. Anterior communicating artery | Correct answer : C. Internal carotid artery Anterior choroidal artery arises from the internal carotid artery. Anterior cerebral artery is a branch of internal carotid artery. Posterior cerebral artery is a branch of vertebral artery. Anterior communicating artery is a branch of anterior cerebral artery. |
| Which of the following statements regarding injury to common peroneal nerve is false? A. It causes foot drop B. Anaesthesia of sole of foot C. Loss of dorsiflexion of toes D. Results from injury to neck of fibula | Correct answer : B. Anaesthesia of sole of foot Features of common peroneal nerve injury Foot drop (due to paralysis of dorsiflexors of ankle) Inability to dorsiflex toes (paralysis of extensor hallucis longus, extensor digitorum longus and extensor digitorum brevis) Inability to evert the foot (the foot assumes an inverted attitude) Anaesthesia of anterolateral aspect of leg. Anaesthesia of dorsum of foot and toes with medial side of big toe. |
| Which of the following is not a pneumatic bone? A. Frontal bone B. Sphenoid C. Maxilla D. Mandible | Correct answer : D. Mandible Pneumatic bones are those which enclose an air filled cavity They are seen in relation to the nasal cavity (paranasal sinuses) and the middle ear The pneumatic bones are: Frontal Sphenoid Ethmoid Maxilla Temporal (mastoid air cells) |
Want to create your own Flashcards for free with GoConqr? Learn more.