COMMUNITY MEDICINE PAPER 2- 3RD MBBS PART 1 -2016 FEBRUARY - KUHS


Q.P. Code: 304001                 Reg. no.: ………………… 
Third Professional MBBS (Part I) Degree Examinations, February  2016 
Community Medicine-Paper II 
Time: 3 Hours                           Total Marks: 60 


  • Answer all questions
  • Draw diagrams wherever necessary 

Essay: (10)

1. A man aged of fifty years comes to outpatient department with H/o cough, irregular fever, chest pain and at times hemoptysis for the past 2 months. Answer the following:


  • What are the possible causes.
  • How will you diagnose this case.
  • State the method of managing the patient
  • State the objective of the management (2+2+4+2=10) 

Problems: (2x5=10)

2. Many cases of diarrhea are reported to a primary health centre. List how will you investigate and how will you categories individual cases. What is the treatment plan and what are the preventive measures.

3. There has been reports of increased incidence of mortality due to coronary artery disease in your area. What steps will you take to manage the situation in your area

Short answer Question: (5x4=20)

4. Iodine deficiency disorder
5. Vitamin a prophylaxis
6. Oral rehydration solution
7. Health problems of the elderly
8. Adolescent health

Differentiate between: (3x2=6)

9. Reservoir of infection and source of infection.
10.Emerging & Re emerging diseases
11. Staphylococcal food poisoning and salmonella food poisoning

Substantiate your answer with reasons: (2x2=4)

12. Legislation is the best method of preventing road traffic accidents.
13. Primordial prevention is the method of choice to prevent chronic diseases.

List the following: (5x2=10)
14.Indicators of Obesity
15. Disaster management after earthquake
16.List the steps in planning cycle
17. Physical quality of life index.
18. Functions of a sub centre