In a village having population of 1000, we found patients with certain disease. The results of a new diagnostic test on that disease are as follows.
Test Result
Disease
Present
Absent
+
180
400
-
20
400
What is the percent prevalence of disease ?
A) 0.20 B) 2 C) 18 D) 20 Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
(Single Best Answer) Question 3072: A cardiologist found a highly significant correlation coefficient (r=0.90, p=0.01) between the systolic blood pressure values and serum cholesterol values of the patients attending his clinic. Which of the following statements is a wrong interpretation of the correlation coefficient observed ?
A) Since there is a high correlation, the magnitudes of both the measurements are likely to be close to each other B) A patient with a high level of systolic BP is also likely to have a high level of serum cholesterol C) A patient with a low level of systolic BP is also likely to have a low level of serum cholesterol D) About 80% of the variation in systolic blood pressure among his patients can be explained by their serum cholesterol values and vice a versa Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
A) Selenium sulphide B) Ketoconazole C) Griseofulvin D) Clotrimazole Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
(Single Best Answer) Question 3074: A 36-year-old factory worker developed itchy, annular scaly plaques in both groins. Application of a corticosteroid ointment led to temporary relief but the plaques continued to extend at the periphery. The most likley diagnosis is ?
A) Erythema annulare centrifugum B) Granuloma annulare C) Annular lichen planus D) Tinea cruris Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
A) Missed Abortion B) Induction of labour C) Menorrhagia D) Prevention of post-partum hemorrhage (PPH) Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
A) Characteristic bitter lemon smell B) Congested organs C) The skin may be pinkish or cherry red in colour D) Erosion and haemorrhages in oesophagus and stomach Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):