NEET MDS Shorts
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General Medicine
In a patient with COPD presenting with community-acquired pneumonia, the most common bacterial pathogen is Streptococcus pneumoniae. The consolidation on chest X-ray and the presence of purulent sputum are characteristic features of bacterial pneumonia.
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RadiologyMottling is seen due to scattered radiation.
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Pharmacology
Liposomal delivery systems decrease the amount of free drug in the blood Infected cells interact with the liposomes, resulting in the release of amphotericin B at the site of action.
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Oral PathologyAtrophic glossitis is the most common oral manifestation of nutritional anemias (iron deficiency, B12 deficiency, folate deficiency). It presents as a smooth, red, painful tongue due to loss of filiform papillae. The tongue appears beefy red and may be accompanied by burning sensation. Enlarged tongue (macroglossia), generalized osteolysis, and focal marrow expansion are not typical primary oral changes in nutritional anemias.
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Physiology
Answer: 2) The primary metabolic effects of GH are lipolysis and gluconeogenesis, which result in increased plasma fatty acids and glucose levels.
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MicrobiologyThe first recognized case in an epidemic outbreak is termed as the index case. Although both the index case and primary case appear to be the same yet they differ slightly. The term primary case refers to the person who first brings a disease into a group of people.
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Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryCatgut sutures are absorbed through a process of proteolytic enzymatic degradation, which is distinct from synthetic sutures like Vicryl that are absorbed via hydrolysis.
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Oral SurgeryThe addition of hyaluronidase to a local anaesthetic solution might enhance diffusion of local anaesthetic.
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PhysiologyThe threshold for glucose excretion is when the plasma glucose reaches approximately 200 mg/100 ml, causing some glucose to be filtered into the urine.
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General Medicine
CTPA is the most sensitive diagnostic test for pulmonary embolism, as it directly visualizes the emboli in the pulmonary arteries.