NEET MDS Shorts
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General MedicineCPR should have a ratio of chest compression to mouth breathing of 4:1
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General MedicineA CT scan is more sensitive than a chest X-ray for identifying metastatic lung disease and is typically used for such screenings.
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General MedicineTropical pulmonary eosinophilia is often linked to parasitic infections, especially related to filarial infections, where the immune response to the worms leads to eosinophilia.
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General MedicineThe most possible diagnosis is foreign body aspiration
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General Medicine
In a patient with sickle cell anemia and symptoms of biliary colic, the most likely diagnosis is cholelithiasis due to the increased incidence of gallstone formation in this population. Initial management should focus on hydration and pain relief with analgesics, as surgery is typically reserved for cases of cholecystitis or pancreatitis.
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General Medicine
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is produced by the pituitary gland and acts on the adrenal cortex to stimulate the secretion of cortisol, an essential glucocorticoid hormone. The adrenal cortex is the target organ for ACTH in the regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis.
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General Medicine
Cushing's ulcers are typically found in the stomach, often along the lesser curvature or the anterior wall, and are associated with increased gastric acid secretion secondary to excessive vagal stimulation due to intracranial lesions.
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General Medicine
Factor II (prothrombin) deficiency leads to a prolonged PT (Prothrombin Time) because it is involved in the extrinsic pathway of the coagulation cascade, which is assessed by the PT test. The aPTT (activated Partial Thromboplastin Time) is normal because the intrinsic pathway is not affected.
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General MedicineBradycardia is seen in all mentioned conditions: myxoedema (hypothyroidism causes decreased metabolic rate), obstructive jaundice (increased intracranial pressure effect), and head injuries (increased intracranial pressure causing Cushing reflex with bradycardia and hypertension).
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General MedicinePulmonary surfactant is lecithin