193 - UPSC 2007 medical entrance mcqs with answers part 3

11. Which is the most common micro organism known to cause tropical pyomyositis ?

(a) Streptococcus viridans
(b) Staphylococcus albus
(c) Klebsiella pneumoniae
(d) Staphylococcus aureus

answer d. staphylococcus aureus

Staphylococcus aureus, Yersinia, Streptococcus, or anaerobic bacteria may produce a suppurative myositis, known as tropical polymyositis, or pyomyositis . Pyomyositis , previously rare in the west, is now occasionally seen in AIDS patients.

12. Consider the following statements:

1. In leptospirosis, the incubation period ranges from 2 to 20 days.
2. In leptospirosis, urine may show microscopic haematuria.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2;
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

answer c . both 1 and 2 . usually 1-2 weeks but ranges from 2-20 days

13. What is the treatment of choice for benign tertian malaria?

(a) Sulfamethoxazole-pyrimethamine
(b) Quinine
(c) Mefloquine
(d) Chloroquine

answer d . chloroquine

14. Match list-I with list –II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

List – I List-II

(Infection) (Therapeutic agent)

A. Candidiasis 1. Ganciclovir
B. Syphilis 2. Ciprofloxacin
C. Typhoid 3. Penicillin
D. CMV retinitis 4. Fluconazole

Code:
a. A B C D
1 3 2 4

b. A B C D
1 2 3 4

c. A B C D
4 3 2 1

d. A B C D
4 2 3 1

answer c . A4 B3 C2 D1

15. Which one of the following is an antiemetic with minimal CNS side effects?

a. Ondansetron
b. Chlorpromazine
c. Metoclopramide
d. Prochlorperazine

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