JCAT November Evening Block 2

A patient presents with joint pain, swelling, and stiffness in the hands and wrists, as well as discolouration of the fingers in response to cold temperatures. A blood test shows the presence of anti-CCP antibodies. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A patient’s X-ray shows a peripheral mass in the lung that is later diagnosed as carcinoma. Which of the following types of carcinoma is most likely present?

A 40-year-old woman presents with complaints of tightness and swelling in her fingers, as well as skin changes in her hands and face. She also reports shortness of breath and difficulty swallowing. Which of the following antibodies is considered a specific marker for the diffuse type of systemic sclerosis?

Which motor nucleus is responsible for the 10th and 11th cranial nerves?

Which of the following hormones increases capillary permeability?

What is the recommended investigation for a child suspected of having a CFTR gene mutation due to recurrent chest infections?

What is the recommended management for a 32-week pregnant female with an open cervix of 2cm?

In a pregnant woman with SLE, which of the following risks is NOT increased?

In bone, which cell is involved in dissolving the bone matrix?

What is the increased risk associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?

A family goes mountain climbing, what do you expect in them?

A girl with fever and no other abnormalities, what infection do you expect?

What structure pierces the clavipectoral fascia?

After major pelvic surgery, which risk is significantly increased?

Which of the following is a true statement about ECG?

What is the location of the origin of cervical carcinoma in females?

Which of the following blood components does not require ABO compatibility?

What could be the cause of jaw pain on eating, severe headaches, and tenderness over the temples in a 52-year-old male patient?

Which of the following is not a feature of infectious mononucleosis?

Which of the following is a characteristic of myasthenia gravis?

What is the clinical manifestation of Pancoast tumors?

What is the timing of neural tube formation, which is the second stage of craniofacial development?

A patient with end-stage renal disease has ulna and radius bone changes. What is the likely cause of these changes?

Which component is responsible for the viscosity of the vitreous?

Which of the following hand deformities is characterized by flexion at PIP and hyperextension at DIP?

What is the mechanism by which large-sized proteins pass through the cell membrane?

At 18 weeks of gestational amenorrhea, what is the expected fundal height in ultrasound?

The synovial capsule of the shoulder forms a tubular tendon cover over which structure?

Which vein does the right testicular vein drain into?

Which is the definitive treatment for a patient with palpitation episodes and a short PR interval WPW pattern on ECG?

A 10-year-old boy presents to the hospital with a cut on his knee that won’t stop bleeding. He has a family history of haemophilia. Which diagnostic test is most likely to be ordered by the healthcare provider to confirm the diagnosis of haemophilia?

A patient presents with rashes on shins and hilar lymphadenopathy on X-Ray, what condition do you expect?

What is the effect of stellate ganglion ablation?

What type of facial fracture is expected in a teenager who was hit by a baseball on the eye area and now has hypoesthesia of the cheek and upper gum on the affected side?

What are the effects of glucagon on the body?

What is the genotype of a true hermaphrodite?

A patient with fever and drowsiness is admitted and their CSF examination shows increased lymphocytes with normal protein and glucose levels. Which pathogen is expected to be the cause of these symptoms?

What does Lemingo’s flush sign or Schwartz’s sign indicate?

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In anterior uveitis, what is the typical appearance of the pupil?

What is the most common site for osteogenic sarcoma?

Which of the following is not a combined injectable contraceptive?

Which of the following drugs, when used for a prolonged period in the maintenance treatment of tonic-clonic seizures, can lead to increased metabolism of warfarin-like drugs?

Which of the following types of hormones are derived from cholesterol and are lipid-soluble?

Which of the following is a true statement about the Bundle of HIS?

What cells are seen in Hodgkin’s disease?

Which of the following is used to diagnose gastro-oesophageal reflux?

From which branchial pouch is superior parathyroid glands derived?

Which group of drugs are neuromuscular blocking agents?

What is the extent of the larynx?

Which term describes the slightly movable joints in which the contiguous bony surfaces are either connected by broad flattened disks of fibrocartilage or united by interosseous ligaments, as in the symphysis pubis?

What is the most common cause of sudden death in myocardial infarction?

A 21-year-old woman with a sore throat, dysphagia, halitosis, and cervical lymphadenopathy is suspected to have a bacterial infection. Which of the following is the most likely causative organism for her condition?

Which condition is associated with electrical alternans on an electrocardiogram?

What is the reason for excess dribbling in Parkinson’s disease?

Which of the following is not located in the anterior mediastinum?

In which condition does colonic pseudo-obstruction not occur?

How are lips typically affected in Crohn’s disease?

Which of the following terms describes the process of joining two monosaccharides?

Which of the following drugs does not prolong Warfarin therapy?

Which substance of an immune response system requires a bond with a larger molecule to become stimulatory?

Which of the following is not used as a tumor marker in testicular tumors?

Which of the following aspects differ between primary and permanent teeth?

Which of the following is a common feature of all forms of shock?

Which of the following is a correct statement about Pilocarpine?

Which process is most likely to result in acquiring active immunity?

Which of the following conditions does not involve the distal interphalangeal joint?

What is a common side effect associated with Doxorubicin?

In which carcinoma is bony metastasis not seen?

Which ganglion supplies the lacrimal gland?

Which of the following is not an extracranial complication of chronic suppurative otitis media?

What is the recommended treatment for a dry traumatic rupture of the tympanic membrane?

Which of the following defects is not related to the Tetralogy of Fallot?

What is the immediate treatment for an 18-year-old man who was shot once in the left chest and has a blood pressure of 80/50 mm Hg, a heart rate of 130 beats per minute, and distended neck veins?

Which of the following is not a characteristic change following a major operation or moderate to severe injury?

Which structure does the parotid duct traverse among the following options?

In a 9-month-old child with a history of only drinking cow’s milk in excessive amounts, blue sclera, and no history of trauma, what is the most likely diagnosis?

Aspirin-sensitive asthma is associated with which one of the following?

What is iodine’s role in enzyme activity?

Which type of cancer is associated with an “onion peel” appearance on X-ray imaging?

Which vitamin deficiency is associated with pernicious anemia?

Which common cause is associated with restrictive cardiomyopathy?

Which of the following is true of tonsils?

Which of the following is not a complication of acute tonsillitis?

Which of the following is not effective in a patient with hemophilia?

Which of the following is not associated with Down Syndrome?

What is the cause of cleft lip?

What is the most common congenital heart defect in children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?

Which drug can cause pericarditis as well as SLE-like syndrome?

A 3-year-old child with severe sensorineural deafness was prescribed hearing aids but showed no improvement. What is the next line of management?

Which enzyme defect is associated with recurrent infections caused by Serratia marcescens and S. aureus in the form of lymphadenitis, pneumonia complicated by empyema, peri-rectal abscess, and cutaneous abscesses?

What is the term used to describe a person showing two cell lines derived from one zygote?

During the excision of submandibular salivary glands, which of the following nerves is least likely to be injured?