MBBS Pathology MCQs

Pathology 2009-2010 MBBS MCQs
1. Fibrocystic changes a) is the most common breast disorder in women b) is due to abnormal response to ovarian hormones c) is associated with in-situ carcinoma d) has high risk of developing breast cancer e) is also known as fibroadenoma. 2. Endometrial cancer is a) associated with use of intrauterine contraceptive device b) associated with excess estrogen c) obesity as a risk factor d) clear cell CA is the most common e) associated with HPV infection 3. In the area of molecular pathology and molecular diagnosis, a) The detection of monoclonality is essential in diagnosing biopsy samples of breast cancer. b) Microsomal instability are helpful in diagnosing HNPCC c) The detection of monoclonality is essential in diagnosing biopsy samples of lymphomas d) HER2-neu gene detection by FISH test is used to diagnose inherited breast cancer e) FAP is caused by mutations in the mis-match repair genes. 4. Granulomas a) are mainly compose of macrophages, epitheloid cells and lymphocytes b) are always caused by infections c) are mediated by CD4+T lymphocytes d) are mediated by IL-2 and alpha IFN e) always contain area of central necrosis 5. The sequence of metaplasia-dysplasia-neoplasia occurs in the neogenesis of a) squamous cell carcinoma bladder b) carcinoid of the small intestine c) adenocarcinoma of the Barret's oesphagus d) squamous cell carcinoma of the lungs e) malignant lymphoma 6. In acute inflammation
a) b) c) d) e)
decreased blood flow to affected part increased vascular permeability to proteins is associated with local 5 hydroxytrytamine release caused by mechanical trauma a manifestation of the ability of normal tissues to respond to damage
7. Regarding Osteoarthritis a) cartilage fibrillation b) pannus formation c) eburnation of bone d) herberden's nodes e) osteophyte formation 8. Macrophages a) play a role in graft rejection b) are involved in antigen recognition c) Have membrane receptors for Fc fragment of antibodies d) Is involved in type 4 hypersensitivity e) Have no phagocytic properties 9. Low grade lymphomas: a) Incurable b) monoclonal proliferation of large lymphoid cells c) clinically aggressive 10. 11. Which of the following helps in the grading of a tumor? a) the presence or absence of metastases in the lymph node b) the degree of differentiation c) the presence of tumor necrosis d) mitotic activity e) the presence of cells in the vascular spaces 12. Successful healing of long bones depends upon: a) apposition of the fragments b) Surgical removal of the hematoma c) Free mobility of the limb d) The absence of infection e) Elevation of the limb 13. Small cell carcinoma of the lung is: a. Is not associated with cigarette smoking. b. Is usually found in the periphery of the lung. c. Is more common in women than men. d. Often produces ectopic hormones
e. Has a poor prognosis. 14. Adult respiratory distress syndrome: a) pulmonary edema is a feature b) hyaline membrane is present in alveoli c) has a high mortality d) associated with acute pancreatitis e) can occur following diffuse alveolar injury 15. 16. Fall in blood pH from 7.40 to 7.10 a) represents an approximate doubling of H+ concentration b) characteristically caused by persistent vomiting c) characteristically caused by hyperventilation d) can be accompanied by elevated serum potassium e) is incompatible with life 17. What of the following causes elevated total CSF protein: a) CNS tumour b) CVA c) Epilepsy d) Viral meningitis e) CNS trauma 18. H Pylori a) associated with gastric carcinoma and lymphoma b) causes a chronic lymphoid infiltration c) is a urea-producing organism d) is usually found in areas of intestinal metaplasia e) causes a chronic gastritis by invading the mucosal epithelium 19. Pseudomembranous Colitis a) caused by clostridium difficile toxin b) is present in immunosuppressed individuals c) toxin mediated injury causes epithelial shedding and necrosis d) pseudomembranes present by desloughing of epithelium e) associated with antibiotic use 20. Concerning SLE a) circulating immune complexes responsible for glomerulonephritis b) absolute increase in T suppressor cells c) renal biopsy seldom required for directing therapy d) renal biopsy includes active diffuse proliferating glomerulonephritis e) ITP can be initial manifestation of SLE

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