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Question 1

Which all conditions are associated with the HLA- DR3 gene?

Answer 1

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Coeliac disease
Sjogren syndrome
Myasthenia gravis

Question 2

Management of diverticulitis

Answer 2

IV cefuroxime and metronidazole
Increased soluble fibre
Increased water intake
Decreased caffeine intake

Question 3

What is the xyphoid process and its signignificance?

Answer 3

Its a small cartilagenous process of the lower part of the sternum, usually ossified by 40 yrs of age in humans. It is present at the T6 level.

Significance: it should be endured that during cpr the hands must be placed above the xyphoid process at the base of sternum to prevent its breaking away.

Question 4

What are the effects of underage alcohol drinking?

Answer 4

It leads to smaller hippocampal memory

Question 5

What is the effect of alcohol exposure on the foetus in-utero?

Answer 5

Leads to Foetal alcohol syndrome
growth deficiency
mental retardation/intellectual impairment
attentional learning disabilities 
behavioural problems

Question 6

What are the chronic effects of alcohol consumption on the cardiovascular system?

Answer 6

Cardiohymyopathy
MI
Hypertension
Stroke

Question 7

What are the chronic effects of alcohol consumption on the CNS?

Answer 7

Neuropathies
Cerebellar degeneration
Dementia

Question 8

What are the chronic effects of alcohol consumption on the GIT?

Answer 8

Oesophagitis
Pancreatitis
Cirrhosis
Gastric ulceration

Question 9

What is a haematologic effect of chronic alcohol consumption?

Answer 9

Bone marrow suppression