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TOXIC MULTI NODULAR GOITRE-MCQS 1.Thyroid gland with at least 2 autonomously functioning nodules that secretes excess thyroid hormones. 2.Symptoms include dysphagia, dyspnoea dizziness and /or neck discomfort. 3.Tc -99 scan shows a homogeneous pattern. 4. Non contrast CT scan along with spirometry is useful to evaluate when there is a suspected tracheal compression. 5. Pemberton's sign is used to evaluate venous obstruction in patients with goitre Answers 1. TRUE 2. TRUE-retrosternal goitre may cause dizziness when raising arms above the head. 3. FALSE-Heterogeneous pattern with many areas with hyperactivity and hypo-activity throughout the gland. 4. TRUE- Non contrast CT scan and inspiratory flow volume loop obtained during the spirometry manoeuvre may be helpful for functional evaluation of tracheal compromise. 5. TRUE-The sign is positive when bilateral arm elevation causes facial plethora

http://amcexams.blogspot.com/?spref=gb GRAVES’ DISEASE -PROGNOSIS MCQS POOR PROGNOSTIC FACTORS INCLUDE 1. Female gender 2. Positive family history of autoimmune thyroid disease 3. Large goitre 4. Graves’ ophthalmopathy 5. High fT3 levels that are slow to settle. Answers 1. FALSE-male gender 2. TRUE 3. TRUE 4. TRUE 5. TRUE-with severe hyperthyroidism. comments :

MEDICINE, SURGERY , OBSTETRICS AND PSYCHIATRY 1. An elderly woman can read the newspaper, but has halos in bright sunlight. A. Cataract B. Glaucoma C. Presbyopia D. Macular Degeneration 2. Which of the following drugs decrease renin: A. Beta Blockers B. ACE Inhibitors C. Spironolactone D. Hydralazine E. Centrally acting antihypertensives. 3. Newborn with respiratory distress , faint breath sounds on the left and with a scaphoid abdomen A. Meconium aspiration syndrome B. Situs inversus C. Diaphragmatic hernia 4. Which nerve gives the sensation of taste to the anterior 2/3rd of tongue. A. Trigeminal nerve B. Facial nerve C. Hypoglossal nerve D. Glossopharyngeal nerve 5. A Patient who underwent a cholecystectomy, now comes with jaundice .what is the investigation of choice. A. Oral cholecystogram B. CT scan C. Ultrasound D. Sr. Creatinine E. Upper GI Studies 6. Regarding pseudobulbar palsy AOF is true …except A. Wasting and fasciculation of tongue B. Jaw jerk decreased C. Loss of sphincte...