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In a child with tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonic atresia, blood entering the right ventricle generally passes through which of the following structures in its flow to the lungs?A. atrial septal defect...

Acute rheumatic heart disease is associated with:A. emboli to multiple organsB. left to right shuntC. cardiac tamponade D. arthritis

The unique feature of rheumatic myocarditis is the presence of A. Aschoff nodulesB. group A hemolytic streptococciC. Anitschkow myocytesD. fibrinoid depositsE. mucopolysaccharide deposits

Which congenital cardiovascular anomaly is the most common in the neonatal period? A. patent ductus arteriosusB. pulmonic artresiaC. transpositionD. mitral atresiaE. coarcted aorta

Which of the following developmental abnormalities is most common?A. atrial septal defect B. ventricular septal defectC. tetralogy of FallotD. coarctation of the aorta

Which of the following is not true regarding post transfusion purpura? a. It is most commonly due to anti HPA-1a antibodies b. Usually develops after 3 weeks of blood transfusion c. The treatment of...

One unit of random donor platelet ideally increases the platelet count in an adult by: a. 5000 b. 10000 c. 15000 d. 20000

Most specific test in diagnosing HIT: a. ELISA b. Serotonin release assay c. Prolonged PT/APTT d. Prothrombin fragment 1.2 level

Most common cause of thrombocytopenia in children is: a. Aplastic anemia b. ITP c. TTP d. Drug induced

In Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) which of the following is true? a. PT is prolonged b. APTT is prolonged c. Both PT and APTT are prolonged d. Both PT and APTT are normal

Falsely low platelets (pseudothrombocytopenia) is seen in all except: a. EDTA b. Presence of giant platelets c. Multiple myeloma d. Heparin

Palpable purpura is seen in all except: a. ITP b. HSP c. Acute meningococcemia d. Polyarteritis nodosa

Which of the following is not a first line therapy in ITP? a. IVIg b. Anti-D c. Rituximab d. Steroids

In TTP, anemia is due to: a. Autoimmunity b. Hypersplenism c. Bleeding d. Platelet aggregates (microangiopathy)

Bernard – Soulier syndrome is characterized by all except: a. Low platelet count b. Giant platelets c. Aggregation with ristocetin d. Has defect in GPIb/IX

All of the following are the normal hemostasic response to vascular injury, except: a. Endothelium b. Stasis of blood flow c. Platelets d. Coagulation factors

Which of these statements is not true regarding platelets? a. During maturation megakaryocytes undergoes endomitotic nuclear division b. Thrombopoietin is mainly produced by liver c. Lifespan of platelets...

What passes through the aortic hiatus of the diaphragm? a. Aorta b. Phrenic nerves c. Thoracic duct d. Lymphatic trunks e. Sometimes the azygos vein

When the diaphragm contracts, does it affect the aorta? a. Yes, because the aorta passes through the aortic hiatus when entering the abdomen so, the diaphragmatic muscle will constrict the hiatus b. Yes,...

Which of the following is required for crystallization and storage of the hormone insulin? (A) Mn++ (B) Mg++ (C) Ca++ (D) Zn++