1. On which date is "World Tuberculosis Day" celebrated? [IOM]
24th March
1st May
28th September
5th November
(a) World Tuberculosis Day is celebrated on 24th March every year.
2. World health day is celebrated in : [BPKIHS 2012]
[BPKIHS 2012]
31st December
10th October
24th March
7th April
(d) World Health Day is celebrated on 7th April.
3. World tobacco day is celebrated in : [BPKIHS 2012]
[BPKIHS 2012]
31st December
21th May
31st May
21st December
(c) World Tobacco Day is celebrated on 31st May.
4. Prolonged use of alcohol in excess leads to [IOM - 2004]
[IOM - 2004]
Eye disease
Lung disease
Liver disease
Kidney disease
(c) Excessive alcohol consumption primarily damages the liver.
5. Paraplegic refers to paralysis of [MOE-2063]
[MOE-2063]
Both legs
Upper two limbs
One limb only
Whole body
(a) Paraplegia is the paralysis of both legs.
6. SAARC Tuberculosis Center is present in: [IOM]
Nepal
India
Bhutan
Maldives
(a) The SAARC Tuberculosis Center is located in Nepal.
7. Which of the following diseases is considered to be the Koch's disease? [IOM]
AIDS
Tuberculosis
Diphtheria
Leprosy
(b) Tuberculosis is also known as Koch's disease, named after Robert Koch.
8. Rifampicin is used to cure [IOM - 2000]
[IOM - 2000]
Cancer
Tuberculosis
AIDS
Hepatitis
(b) Rifampicin is an antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis.
9. Isoniazid is the drug for the disease: [IOM]
Leprosy
Typhoid
Tuberculosis
Encephalitis
(c) Isoniazid is a medication used to treat tuberculosis.
10. Most common helminthic/worm infestation in Nepal [IOM -1992]
[IOM - 1992]
Ascariasis
Ancylostomiasis
Enterobiasis
Trichuriasis
(a) Ascariasis is the most common worm infestation in Nepal.
11. Infective form of Ascariasis is: [IOM]
Embryonated egg
Rhabditiform larva
Mamilliated egg
Unfertilized egg
(a) The infective form of Ascaris is the embryonated egg.
12. In different surveys done in primary schools of Kathmandu valley, majority of the children were found to be infested with: [IOM]
H. nana
A. lumbricoides
E. vermicularis
A. duodenale
(c) Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) is a common infestation in school children.
13. Ascariasis is caused by [KU 2010]
[KU 2010]
Round worm
Tapeworm
Whipworm
Pinworm
(a) Ascariasis is caused by the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides.
14. Which of the following statements about Ascaris infestation is incorrect? [IOM -1998]
[IOM - 1998]
Blood in urine
Obstruction of intestine
Cough
Intestinal ulcer
(a) Blood in urine is not a typical symptom of Ascaris infestation.
15. All are true for Ascariasis except [IOM -1997]
[IOM - 1997]
Infection occurs with contaminated food
Larvae emerge from the eggs in the lungs
They remain in liver for 3-4 days
They remain in the small bowel for the rest of time
(c) Ascaris larvae migrate to the lungs, not the liver, after hatching.
16. The commonest worm infestation in school children in Kathmandu is: [IOM]
Ascaris lumbricoides
Hookworm
Hymenolepis nana
Enterobius vermicularis
(d) Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) is the most common worm infestation in school children.
17. Which of the following drugs is used in ascariasis? [IOM - 1992]
[IOM - 1992]
Metronidazole
Zidovudine
Piperazine
Niclosamide
(c) Piperazine is used to treat ascariasis.
18. In an stool examination, eggs of a worm are found. The egg is bilestained and the egg shell is thick with irregular albuminous coat which is mammillated. The stool may contain: [IOM ]
Ascaris lumbricoid
Trichuris trichuria
Ancylostoma duodenale
Enterobius vermicularis
(a) The description matches the eggs of Ascaris lumbricoides.
19. Anemia may be caused by [KU 2012]
[KU 2012]
Hookworm
Roundworm
Earthworm
Tapeworm
(a) Hookworms are a significant cause of anemia due to blood loss.
20. The causative agent of AIDS is [IOM - 1992]
[IOM - 1992]
Retrovirus
Rotavirus
Rhabdovirus
Poxvirus
(a) AIDS is caused by a retrovirus, specifically HIV.
21. Which of the following has a high risk of getting AIDS? [IOM 1992]
[IOM 1992]
Colourblind
Nightblind
Hemophilia
All of the above
(c) Hemophiliacs, who receive blood products, historically had a higher risk.
22. Who among the following has the highest probability of infection with AIDS? [IOM 1992]
[IOM 1992]
Physician
Surgeon
Pediatrician
Psychiatris
(b) Surgeons, due to potential exposure to blood, have a higher risk.
23. Tattoo may lead to transmission of [IOM 1996]
[IOM 1996]
AIDS
STDs
ARI
typhoid
(a) Tattoos, if unsterile needles are used, can transmit HIV (AIDS).
24. The major group of cells depleted in AIDS is: [IOM]
Helper T-lymphocytes (CD4 cells)
Macrophage
lymphocytes
Suppressor T-Lymphocyte
(a) HIV primarily depletes Helper T-lymphocytes (CD4 cells).
25. In AIDS patient, which one is common? [IOM]
Cryptococcosis
Histoplasmosis
Cytomegalovirus
Tuberculosis
(d) Tuberculosis is a common opportunistic infection in AIDS patients.
26. Which of the following cells does the AIDS virus attack? [IOM - 1995]
[IOM - 1995]
Helper T-cells
Memory T-cells
B-cells
Necrosed cells
(a) HIV primarily attacks Helper T-cells (CD4+ T-cells).
27. Recent study done among intravenous drug users in Kathmandu valley revealed that 70% of them are HIV positive. What will be your priority programme to prevent further transmission of HIV among the drug users? [IOM]
Advise to switch over to substitute therapy
Rehabilitate in a centre
Sterile syringe and needle exchange programme
Detoxification therapy
(c) Needle exchange programs are a priority to reduce HIV transmission among drug users.
28. HIV virus can be transmitted by all except: [IOM]
Amniotic fluid
Saliva
Blood
Semen
(b) HIV is not efficiently transmitted through saliva.
29. The seroconversion test of AIDS occurs positive at about [IOM - 1996]
[IOM - 1996]
12 hour
2 weeks
4 weeks
8 weeks
(c) Seroconversion (when HIV antibodies become detectable) typically occurs around 4 weeks.
30. The incorrect statement about AIDS is [IOM - 1998]
[IOM - 1998]
Person appears well till 2 years of infection
Risk of transmission from mother to fetus is about 30%
Virus affects CD4 + cells
Confirmatory test is usually the western blot test
(a) The statement that a person appears well for only 2 years is incorrect; the asymptomatic period can be much longer.
31. The disease caused by virus is [MOE 2069]
[MOE 2069]
Malaria
Influenza
Diptheria
Syphilis
(b) Influenza (flu) is caused by a virus.
32. Which disease is transmitted by faeco-oral route? [BPKIHS 2012]
[BPKIHS 2012]
Typhoid
AIDS
Tetanus
Elephantiasis
(a) Typhoid fever is transmitted via the fecal-oral route.
33. Causative agent of Typhoid in humans is: [MOE 2069]
[MOE 2069]
Vibrio cholera
Mycobacterium leprae
Salmonella typhi
Giardia
(c) Salmonella typhi is the bacterium that causes typhoid fever.
34. Salmonella typhi mainly affects [KU 2009]
[KU 2009]
Large intestine
Liver
Ileum
Duodenum
(c) Salmonella typhi primarily affects the ileum (small intestine).
35. Typhoid is the disease in which there is the infection of [IOM-2005]
[IOM-2005]
Large intestine
Small intestine
Stomach
Duodenum
(b) Typhoid fever primarily involves infection of the small intestine.
36. Coffee contains a substance which stimulates the nervous system called [MOE 2009, IOM - 1995]
[MOE 2009, IOM - 1995]
Tannic acid
Caffeine
Theophylline
Volatile oil
(b) Caffeine is the stimulant found in coffee.
37. PAP smear examination is used in the detection of [IOM - 2003]
[IOM - 2003]
Breast cancer
Cervical cancer
Lung cancer
Oral cavity cancer
(b) PAP smear is used for cervical cancer screening.
38. A 17-year-old obese girl developed wrinkles in face, armpit and thigh. What could be the probable cause? [IOM - 1995]
[IOM - 1995]
Dieting
Drug abuse
Depression
All of the above
(d) All of the listed options can contribute to skin issues in some way.
39. Which of the following is a narcotic? [IOM]
Cetamol
Morphine
Aspirin
LSD
(b) Morphine is a narcotic.
40. Which of the following is not a psychoactive drug? [IOM]
Marijuana
LSD
Heroin
Aspirin
(d) Aspirin is not typically classified as a psychoactive drug.
41. Sense of well being, alertness and confidence is accelerated by [IE - 2001]
[IE - 2001]
Heroin
Amphetamine
Morphine
Dopamine
(b) Amphetamines can cause increased alertness and a sense of well-being.
42. Alcohol absorption in our body is mainly from: [IOM - 2003]
[IOM - 2003]
Stomach
Duodenum
Ileum
Large intestine
(b) Alcohol is primarily absorbed in the small intestine (duodenum).
43. A man will die if he drinks more than .... ml of pure methanol. [IOM - 1993]
[IOM - 1993]
50
150
250
120
(d) Ingesting around 120 ml of pure methanol can be fatal.
44. .... harbors highest percentage of female smokers in the world. [IOM]
USA
Fiji
Papua New Guinea
Nepal
(c) According to some reports, Papua New Guinea has a high percentage of female smokers.
45. Smoking is the causative factor of [IOM-2003]
[IOM-2003]
Liver cancer
Intestinal cancer
Breast cancer
Lung cancer
(d) Smoking is a major cause of lung cancer.
46. Addiction of cigarettes is mainly due to [IOM 1996]
[IOM 1996]
Pyridoxine
Nicotine
Theophylline
Caffeine
(b) Nicotine is the addictive substance in cigarettes.
47. The elevated level of the enzyme..in serum is found particularly in chronic alcoholics. [IOM]
Lactate dehydrogenase
Alkaline phosphatase
Glutamic-pyruvic transaminase
Gamma-glutamyl transferase (gamma-GT)
(d) Gamma-glutamyl transferase (gamma-GT) is often elevated in chronic alcoholics.
48. Chronic alcohol use may harm the following part of our body: [IOM]
Peritoneum
Pleura
Pericardium
None of these
(d) Chronic alcohol use can harm many organs, but not directly those listed.
49. HIV invades [IOM-2014]
[IOM-2014]
T-cells
Helper T cells
Suppressor cells
Killer cells
(b) HIV primarily attacks Helper T cells (CD4+ T cells).
50. Alpha-interferon and lamivudin are used in treatment of: [IOM-2014]
[IOM-2014]
Hepatitis
Malaria
AIDS
Diarrhoea
(a) Alpha-interferon and lamivudine are used to treat Hepatitis.
51. Fatty liver syndrome is due to: [IOM-2014]
[IOM-2014]
Antibiotics
Smoking
Alcohol
Cannabis
(c) Fatty liver is commonly associated with excessive alcohol consumption.
52. Constriction of pupil and low respiratory rate is caused by [BPKIHS -2013]
[BPKIHS -2013]
Heroine and morphine
Morphine and opium
Thalidomide and alcohol
Heroine and nicotine
(a) Heroin and morphine (opiates) can cause pupil constriction and respiratory depression.
53. Which disease is also known as consumption disease [BPKIHS-2014]
[BPKIHS-2014]
Beriberi
Slim disease
TB
Wernicke-korsakoff synd
(c) Tuberculosis was historically known as consumption.
54. PEP in HIV refers to: [BPKIHS -2014]
[BPKIHS -2014]
Past exposure prophylaxis
Present exposure prophylaxis
Post exposure prophylaxis
Principle exposure prophylaxis
(c) PEP stands for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis in HIV management.
55. Typhoid in human being is caused by: [IOM-2013]
[IOM-2013]
Retro virus
Salmonella
Shigella
Vibrio
(b) Salmonella bacteria cause typhoid fever.
56. Zeil-Neil test is used for: [BPKIHS -2016]
[BPKIHS -2016]
Tuberculosis
Typhoid
AIDS
Syphilis
(a) The Ziehl-Neelsen stain is used to test for Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria causing tuberculosis.
57. Hensen's disease is: [BPKIHS -2016]
[BPKIHS -2016]
Leprosy
Typhoid
Tuberculosis
Tetanus
(a) Hansen's disease is another name for leprosy.
58. Barbiturates and benzodiazepine are examples of: [IOM-2015]
[IOM-2015]
stimulant
Tranquilisers and sedatives
Narcotics
Hallucinogens
(b) Barbiturates and benzodiazepines are classified as tranquilizers and sedatives.
59. Mycolic acid is present in: [BPKIHS -2016]
[BPKIHS -2016]
Cholera
TB
Typhoid
AIDS
(b) Mycolic acid is a component of the cell wall of Mycobacterium, the bacteria that causes TB.
60. Causative agent of typhoid in human is : [MOE 2012]
[MOE 2012]
Vibrio cholerae
Mycobacterium laprae
Salmonella typhi
Vibrio comma
(c) Salmonella typhi is the causative agent of typhoid.
61. Sarcoma is the cancer of [MOE 2014]
[MOE 2014]
Epithelial tissue
Endodermal tissue
Blood
Mesodermal tissue
(d) Sarcomas are cancers that arise from mesodermal tissues.
62. When TB is associated with AIDS: [KU 2014]
[KU 2014]
Mantoux test reading is affected
CSF parameters are affected
First line management is affected
TB is caused by a typical mycobacteria
(a) The Mantoux test reading can be affected in patients with both TB and AIDS.
63. Which of these following is correct? [KU 2013]
[KU 2013]
ELISA is confirmatory test of AIDS.
Western blot is confirmatory test of AIDS
Mantoux test is confirmatory test of TB.
Mantoux test is most important diagnosis of Typhoid
(b) The Western blot test is used to confirm an HIV diagnosis.
64. DOTS stands for [KU 2011]
[KU 2011]
Directly observed treatment system
Directly observed treatment short course
Daily observed treatment system
Daily observed treatment short course
(b) DOTS stands for Directly Observed Treatment, Short-Course, a strategy to treat TB.
65. Mycobacterium causes [KU 2011]
[KU 2011]
Typhoid
Tuberculosis
Malaria
Meningitis
(b) Mycobacterium is the genus of bacteria that causes tuberculosis.
