CMS 2024

Consider the following pairs of genetic diseases that show Mendelian inheritance. Each of the following pairs represents a genetic disease and it has been matched with a type of inheritance.

1. Cystic fibrosis ↔ Autosomal recessive
2. Huntington's chorea ↔ Autosomal dominant
3. Marfan's syndrome ↔ Recessive sex-linked

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Which of the following are signs of good attachment during breastfeeding ?

1. The baby's nose is at the level of the nipple.
2. The baby's mouth is wide open.
3. The baby's chin touches the breast.
4. The baby's lower lip is everted.

Which of the following is an inhibitor of the intestinal mucosal transporter NPCILI, responsible for the absorption of dietary and biliary cholesterol ?

Poorly absorbed antibiotics are often used as adjunctive therapies in patients with hepatic encephalopathy. These may include

Which of the following are correct regarding androgen insensitivity syndrome?
1. Inherited as X-Iinked recessive disorder
2. Karyotype is 46 XXY
3. It is also called testicular feminization
4. Confirmation of diagnosis by gonadal biopsy
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A surgeon is about to start a laparoscopic procedure on a patient. The floor nurse asks the surgeon about the identity of the patient, site of the procedure to be performed and any anticipated critical events during the surgery. These questions are a part of the

Consider the following statements about human breast milk:

1. 75% of breast milk content is water.
2. Breast milk is poor in taurine and cysteine.
3. Breast milk is particularly rich in omega 2 and omega 6 fatty acids.
4. High lactose content of breast milk helps in absorption of calcium.

Which of following are correct for managing hypertrophic scars?

Which among the following are characteristics of health education, rather than propaganda?

1. Knowledge actively acquired, rather than instilled
2. Appeals to emotion, rather than reason
3. Behaviour centred, rather than information centred
4. Arouses and stimulates primitive desires, rather than disciplines them

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Which of the following are used in the management of hyperkalemia?

1. 10% calcium gluconate intravenously
2. Regular insulin and intravenous glucose
3. Nebulized ipratropium bromide
4. Intravenous sodium bicarbonate

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Which of the following are correct regarding Li-Fraumeni syndrome?

1. It has autosomal dominant inheritance and is associated with P53 gene.
2. It has autosomal recessive inheritance and is associated with P53 gene.
3. It is associated with an increased risk of sarcomas and leukaemia.
4. It is associated with an increased risk of brain tumours and osteosarcomas.

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A 48-year-old smoker presents to the OPD with complaints of cramping pain in both the calves on walking to about 100-150 metres. The pain is relieved on taking rest for about 2-3 minutes and  the patient is able to walk for some more distance again before the pain appears. This presentation is suggestive of

Consider the following statements:
Statement I:

• Signs of thalassemia major usually develop after 6 months of age.

Statement II:

• This is the time when haemoglobin synthesis switches from haemoglobin F to haemoglobin A.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

The Rai staging system and Binet staging system are the two widely used staging systems used for staging which of the following hematological malignancies ?

Which of the following are major criteria under the Jones Criteria for Acute Rheumatic Fever?

1. Chorea
2. Erythema Marginatum
3. Subcutaneous Nodules
4. Polyarthralgia

1. Proton-pump inhibitor is taken with two antibiotics.
2. Treatment is prescribed for at least 7 days.
3. Treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection leads to vitamin B12 deficiency.  
4. Patients requiring long-term NSAIDs should undergo Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy to reduce ulcer risk.

A 24-year-old primigravida comes to ANC clinic at 8 months amenorrhoea. Her BP is found to be 160/ 100 mm Hg. Lab findings reveal thrombocytopenia increased SGOT/SGPT and LDH. What is her diagnosis?

Consider the following statements about Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD).

1. It is transmitted by ticks.
2. It was originally called 'pig disease' because of the association with dead pigs.
3. It was first recognized in Karnataka State.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following are complications of acute pancreatitis ?

1. Hypoxia
2. Hypercalcemia
3. Hyperglycemia
4. Reduced serum albumin

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Consider the following statements regarding the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) in India :

1. The CDSCO is headed by the Drugs Controller General (India) at the Centre.
2. The CDSCO is a part of the Directorate of Director General of Health Services.
3. The CDSCO is under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India.
4. The CDSCO has a network of several port offices for monitoring the import and export of drugs.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

As per the basic model of a nuclear family life cycle, consider the following phases:

1. Contraction
2. Dissolution
3. Extension
4. Formation

Which one of the following best represents the correct sequence of phases in a normal nuclear family?

A 16-year-old girl with primary amenorrhoea presents to the gynecology OPD for evaluation. She has normal secondary sexual characters. Her karyotype is 46,XX and ultrasound reveals normal ovaries and tubes but absent uterus. What is her clinical diagnosis?

A 6-year-old boy has recently started telling his full namee, although he cannot recite a poem. His Developmental Quotient (DQ) in the language sphere is :

Which of the following are essential steps of Fothergill's operation?

Which of the following are Correct in respect of Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)?

1. It is caused by the release of lipopolysaccharide endotoxin from dying E. coli bacteria.
2. It is same as bacteraemia.
3. It results in Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS).
4. White cell counts of more than 12 x 10^9 /litre are present.

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Which of the following operative procedures is/ are conformity for the diagnosis of bicornuate uterus?