Q230.Which one of the following clinical findings excludes the
diagnosis of polymyositis?
A.
Neck muscle involvement
B.
Extraocular muscle involvement
C.
Dysphagia
D.
Abdominal muscle involvement
Ans: B. Extraocular muscle
involvement
Q231.All of the following are the known causes of osteoporosis except:
A.
Flurosis
B.
2.
Hypogonadism
C.
3.
Hyperthyroidism
D.
4.
Hyperparathyroidism
Ans: A. Flurosis
Q232.which of the following conditions is least likely to present as an
eccentric osteolytic lesion:
A.
Aneurysmal bone cyst.
B.
Giant cell tumor
C.
Fibrous cortical defect
D.
Simple bone cyst
Q233.Bisphosphonates act by:
A.
Increasing the osteoid formation.
B.
Increasing the mineralisation of osteoid.
C.
Decreasing the osteoclast mediated resorption of
bone.
D.
Decreasing the parathyroid hormone secretion.
Ans: D. Decreasing the osteoclast mediated resorption of bone.
Q234.All the statements are true about exostosis, except:
A.
It occurs at the growing end of bone.
B.
Growth continues after skeletal maturity.
C.
It is covered by cartilaginous cap.
D.
Malignant transformation may occur.
Ans: B. Growth continues after
skeletal maturity.
Q235.”Rugger Jersey Spine” is seen in:
A.
Fluorosis
B.
Achondroplasia
C.
Renal Osteodystrophy.
D.
Marfan’s Syndrome.
Ans: C. Renal Osteodystrophy.
Q236.Brown tumours are seen in:
A.
Hyperparathyroidism.
B.
Pigmented villonodular synovitis
C.
Osteomalacia
D.
Neurofibromatosis
Ans: A. Hyperparathyroidism.
Q237.All of the following statements are true about development
dysplasia (DDH) of the hip, except:
A.
It is more common in females.
B.
Oligohydramnios is associated with a higher risk
of DDH.
C.
The hourglass appearance of the capsule may
prevent a successful closed reduction.
D.
Twin pregnancy is a known risk factor.
Ans: D. Twin pregnancy is a known
risk factor.
Q238.All are true regarding brachial plexus injury, except:
A.
Preganglinoic lesions have a better prognosis
than postganglionic lesions.
B.
Erb’s palsy causes paralysis of the abductors
and external rotators of the shoulder.
C.
In Klumpke’s palsy, Horner’s syndrome may be
present on the ipsilateal side.
D.
Histamine test is useful to differentiate
between the preganglinoic and postganglinoic lesions.
Ans: A. Preganglinoic lesions
have a better prognosis than postganglionic lesions.
Q239.The ideal treatment of bilateral idiopathic clubfoot in a newborn
is:
A.
Manipulation by mother.
B.
Manipulation and Dennis Brown splint.
C.
Manipulation and Casts.
D.
Surgical release.
Ans: A. Manipulation by mother.
