Errata All India Mock 2010

Q-13 An alert 6 month old child is brought with vomiting & diarrhea. RR-45/min,HR-180/min, SBP-85 mm of Hg. Extremities are cold & mottled. Capillary refilling time is 4 secs. Diagnosis is

    1. Early compensated hypovolemic shock
    2. Early decompensated hypovolemic shock
    3. Late compensated hypovolemic shock
    4. Late decompensated shock due to SVT

Ans-13: (c) Late compensated hypovolemic shock

· In this patient having SBP=85 which is in the normal range

· Heart rate is 180 so not tachycardic so its late compensated hypovolemic shock

Q-22 The most frequent type of primary brain tumor is

a. Meningioma

b. Glioma

c. Neural sheath tumor

d. Squamous cell carcinoma

Ans-22: (b) Glioma

Ref:Read the text below

Sol:

§ Gliomas are the most frequent type of primary brain tumor and include astrocytomas, ependymomas, oligodendrogliomas, and medulloblastomas.

§ Meningiomas are the next most common type of primary brain tumor. Neural sheath tumors are less common.

Q-32 65 yrs old man with history of back pain since 3 months. ESR is raised. Marked stiffness on examination. Mild restriction of chest movements. On X- ray,syndesmophytes are present. Diagnosis is

a. Ankylosing spondylitis

b. Degenerative osteoarthritis of spine

c. Ankylosing hyperosteosis

d. Lumbar canal stenosis

Ans-32: (c) Ankylosing hyperosteosis

Ref:Read the text below

Sol:

Answer is option (c) Ankylosing hyperosteosis

ERRATA Q-35 Which of the following is a pulsatile tumor?

a. Chondrosarcoma

b. Osteoclastoma

c. Osteosarcoma

d. Ewing’s sarcoma

Ans-35: (B) Osteoclastoma

Q-101 IMNCI defers from IMCI by all except

a. Malaria & anemia are included

b. 0-7 days neonates are included

c. Sick neonates are preferred over sick older child

d. Treatment is aimed at more than 1 disease at a time

Ans-101: (c) Sick neonates are preferred over sick older child

Ref: Park 20e/387

Sol:

· Proportion of training time devoted to sick young infant and sick child is almost equal

Q-133 A 6-year-old boy who received Bactrim for otitis media presents with high fever; target lesions on the palms and soles, trunk, and the extensor surfaces of the extremities; and inflammatory bullae on his mucous membranes. What type of hypersensitivity rash does this child have?

a. Eczema

b. Urticaria

c. Erythema multiforme

d. Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Ans 133: (d) Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Ref– Read the text below

Sol:

· Stevens-Johnson syndrome is the most severe form of erythema mul-tiforme. Stevens- Johnson syndrome is characterized by fever,erythema multiforme rash, and inflammatory bullae of two or more mucous membranes (oral mucosa, lips, bulbar conjunc-tiva, anogenital area).

ERRATA Q-243 A patient brought in unconscious state with external injuries. CT is normal with no midline shift and ventricles are normal. Multiple small hemorhages are seen at the base of the brain. Diagnosis is

a. Subarachnoid hemorrhage

b. Diffuse axonal injuries

c. Concussion

d. Contusion

Ans-243: (b) Diffuse axonal injuries

Ref: Grainger & Allison's Diagnostic Radiology, 5th ed.

Sol:

Q-259 Barrett’s esophagus shoes

  1. Intestinal dysplasia
  2. Intestinal metaplasia
  3. Squamous cell metaplasia
  4. Columnar cell metaplasia

Ans-259: (d) Columnar cell metaplasia

Ref:Read the text below

Sol:

Q-263 CD marker specific for myeloid series

    1. CD34
    2. CD45
    3. CD99
    4. CD117

Ans-263: (d) CD117

Ref:Read the text below

Sol:

ERRATA Q-290 25 yr old male having fever & malaise since 2 weeks, arthritis of ankle joint and erythematous nodules over the shin. Diagnosis is

a. Erythema nodosum

b. Hensen’s disease

c. Weber-Christian disease

d. Urticarial vasculitis

Ans-290: (a) Erythema nodosum

Ref: Fitzpatrick Dermatology Atlas 5th ed

Sol:

Recent Census 2011

Dear friends,

Merry X Mas and a wishing u all a happy New Year…

As the preliminary reports of Cencus is not yet out, I suggest to use the following data which is the recent most data available in Govt records so far….

Though the data is published in Oct 2009 report.

CBR 22.8

CDR 7.4

Natural Increase ( CBR-CDR)=15.4

AGR 1.93

IMR 53

TFR 2.6

TMFR 4.3

MMR 254 ( last updated 2006 )

Literacy rate 54.28

Sex Ratio 933 (Source : Census 2001)

Sex Ratio (0-4)=915 (Source: SRS-Bulletin 2009, Vol 44 No-1, published on Oct 2009)

Mean age marriage (females)=20.6

CPR 46.5

GFR 88

GMFR 121.1

GRR 1.2

Neonatal MR 35

Early NeoMR 27

PMR 35

Still BR 8

U5MR 69

Source: SRS-Bulletin 2009, Vol 44 No-1, published on Oct 2009

Interview with our topper Dr Nikhil nair


Dr Nikhil Nair did his MBBS from MAMC Delhi and joined DAMS TEST SERIES

He secured Rank 22 in PGI -2010

DAMS: Congratulations on securing rank -22 in PGI-2010 What is the secret of your success in this exam?

Dr Nikhil Nair : Consistent hard work, preservation, and an unwavering, focused mind.

DAMS: How did your parents, family and friends contribute to your success?

Dr Nikhil Nair: Family &friends provided me with a comfort zone & shielded me from many extrinsic distractions.

DAMS: Who influenced you to take up Medicine?

Dr Nikhil Nair: My father, Late Mr. A.K Nair

DAMS: We appreciate the fact that preparing for an extremely competitive exam must be really challenging. During your preparation, did you ever doubt your ability to succeed in it?

Dr Nikhil Nair: Everyday !!! I have had nightmares about not being selected in any exam.

DAMS: Which books did you read for the theory part?

Dr Nikhil Nair: For Surgery –Schwartz Surgery, , ENT – Dr. Dhingra ENT, Micro – DR.C.P. Bawega’s Microbiology, Pharma – K.D.T

DAMS: Which books did you read for MCQ revision? Which revision books were the most productive and which were least”

DR Nikhil Nair: I read AA for Medicine& Surgery, Rachna Chaurasia for Micro, Gobind Garg for Pharma, Sakshi Arora for OBG& ENT ACROSS for short subjects.
Most productive- AA, Gobind Garg
Least productive- Across ( as quite a lot of answers were giver wrongly)

DAMS: How important you think was DAMS in your preparation?

DR Nikhil Nair: Grand tests organized by DAMS are undoubtedly the toughest in the business and prepared me for tough, challenging exam:

DAMS : What do you think is the better way of preparation between selective, intensive study and wide, extensive study? What did you choose as your style of studding?
Dr Nikil Nair: I Personally favor wide, extensive study, however selective, intensive study of some topics is necessary for success in PGI

DAMS: Indian PG entrances are highly competitive so to compete them students end up in appearing in multiple PG exams , kindly extend your views on this and also their pros and cons of appearing in multiple PG entrances .

Dr Nikhil Nair: Multiple PG exams give one a Multiple of options to fall back upon& choose from in case one of your exam goes badly. I am all for it!

DAMS: Which subjects did you focus on?

Dr Nikhil Nair: I gave special emphasis to Pharma, Micro , Surgery & most of the short subjects.

DAMS: What was your strategy for the exam day? How many questions did you attempt and why?

DR Nikhil Nair: My strategy in PGI exam was to analyze each option carefully before marking but once I had decided on one, I didn’t hesitate before marking it. I attempted 248/250 as I had decided to give it my best shot.

DAMS: What do you want to specialize in, why and where?

Dr Nikhil Nair: orthopedics/ ophthalmology from PGI as I have always liked these 2 streams from my MBBS days . PGI is undoubtedly one of the most reputed institutions in India for both theses branches

DAMS: Which teacher in DAMS influenced you most and what do you like about DAMS and would recommend to your juniors ?

DR Nikhil Nair: I was highly influenced by Dr Sumer Sethi and I would strongly recommended My juniors to join DAMS.

Interview with out topper Dr Saransh Jain DAMS Student for 2 years

DR Saransh Jain did his MBBS from MAMC Delhi and joined DAMS in his 6th semester in foundation and followed it up with test and discussion course in internship with DAMS Delhi, enrolment number- F-1576/2008& T-0676/2010

He secured RANK 12 in AIIMS NOVEMBER 2010 & rank 33 in PGI- 2010

DAMS: Congratulations on securing a rank in AIIMS 2010. What is the secret of your success in this exam?

DR Saransh Jain: Hard work and self confidence I think any Body can achieve a PGI Seat with. Proper dedication and guidance

DAMS: How did your parents, family and friends contribute to your success?

Dr Saransh Jain: Their contribution cannot be described in words the parents and my sister gave me in my times emotional support was key to my success and my friends. With whom I studied and cribbed about.

DAMS: Who influenced you to take up Medicine?
Dr Saransh jain: My parents both are doctors . my father himself DM Gastro from AIIMS was the iron pillar of support throughout my higher secondary and MBBS also my inspiration

DAMS: We appreciate the fact that preparing for an extremely competitive exam must be really challenging. During your preparation, did you ever doubt your ability to succeed in it?

Dr Saranh Jain: Definitely my 1st day of internship I was very nervous about usually but it but key to success is. hard work .and hard work with right guidance and emotional support helped me to achieve what I did

DAMS: Which books did you read for the theory:

Dr Saransh Jain: I read my DAMS notes and then did retro study from AA & MK

DAMS: Which books did you read MCQ? Which revision books were the most productive and which were least?

Dr Saransh Jain: AA & MK. Anatomy subject will Gobind Garg for Pharma.
DAMS: How important think was DAMS in your preparation?

Dr Saransh Jain : DAMS laid my foundation in 2007 (I joined the foundation course) and kept my revision up to date in 2010 (when I joined Test and discussion).

DAMS: What do you think is the better way of preparation between selective intensive study and wide, extensive study? What did you chose as your style of studying.

Dr Saransh Jain: Selective intensive study

DAMS: Indian PG entrance are highly competitive so to compete them students end up in appearing in multiple PG exams, kindly extend your views on this and also their pros and cons of appearing in the multiple PG entrances.

Dr Saransh Jain: Sitting in multiple exams gives you many demands at same time we should focus on two main exams rest can be done on basis of preparation of these exams

DAMS: Which subjects did you focus on?

Dr Saransh Jain: Pathology/ Pharma/ Physiology, Short subjects

DAMS : What was your strategy for the exam day? How many questions did you attempt and why?

Dr Saransh Jain: (AIIMS) 185 /200 . ( PGI)195/200

DAMS: What do you want to specialize in, why and where?

DR Saransh Jain: Medicine AIIMS

DAMS: Which teachers in DAMS influenced you most and what do you like about DAMS and would recommend to your juniors?

Dr Saransh Jain: Dr Sumer Sethi , Dr Varun gupta, Dr Rajiv tiwari
I especially liked the student friendly atmosphere And would recommend DAMS to my juniors.

Interview with our topper Dr Zohra Ahmed DAMS Student For 2 Years


Dr Zohra Ahmed did her MBBS from Lady Hardinge medical college and joined DAMS in her 6th semester in foundation and followed it up with test and discussion course in internship with DAMS Delhi, enrolment number- F-1593/2008 & T-0698/2010

She secured Rank 1 in AIIMS NOVEMBER 2010.

DAMS: Congratulations on securing a Rank 1 in AIIMS Nov 2010. What is the secret of your success in this exam?

Dr Zohra Ahmed: Starting early (3rd year), focussing on ten years, completion by studying class notes of DAMS

DAMS: How did your parents, family and friends contribute to your success?

Dr Zohra Ahmed: My parents and family have been a pillar of strength throughout understanding the sacrifices I had to make during the preparation period (i.e. not able to give them time etc.) My friends have always encouraged me to excel and nothing would be possible without them

DAMS: Who influenced you to take up Medicine?

Dr Zohra Ahmed: The book “Doctors” by Eric Sehgal

DAMS: We appreciate the fact that preparing for an extremely competitive exam must be really challenging. During your preparation, did you ever doubt your ability to succeed in it?

Dr Zohra Ahmed: The doubt crept creeping in everyday now & then and it was the ranks in DAMS grand tests that keeps up ur morale and tells you where you really stand

DAMS: Which books did you read for the MCQ Revision & theory part ?

Dr Zohra Ahmed: MK/AA( 10 yrs) , Across, Review of Radiology by Dr Sumer Kr Sethi , Gobind Garg(Pharama) Rachna Chaurasia.(micro), review of forensic Sumit Seth ,AA( medicine , surgery)theory part

DAMS : Which books did you read for MCQ revision? Which revision books were the most productive and which were least?

Dr Zohra Ahmed: Most productive 10 yrs MK&AA, Sakshi Arora (Gynaecology), Harrison’s medicine , other regular theory books used in our colleges

DAMS : How important you think was DAMS in your preparation ?

Dr Zohra Ahmed: Couldn’t have done without the classes in 3rd yr in DAMS. They were I think a keystone in my preparation . I covered a good chunk of my course in 3rd yr itself. DAMS foundation course is well planned and covers a whole syllabus well on time.

DAMS: What do you think is the better way of preparation between selective, intensive study and wide, extensive study? What did you choose as your style of studying?

Dr Zohra Ahmed: Selective Intensive Study

DAMS: Indian PG entrances are highly competitive so to compete them students end up in appearing in multiple PG exams , kindly extend your views on this and also their pros and cons of appearing in multiple PG entrances .

Dr Zohra Ahmed: well appearing in different exams gives us a chance of succeeding in our exam if not another. Papers are different from exam to exam and your performance varies too

DAMS: Which subjects did you focus on?

Dr Zohra Ahmed : All subjects are equally important , Short subjects –SARP , Anatomy Medicine .Surgery

DAMS: What was your strategy for the exam day? How many questions did you attempt and why?

Dr Zohra Ahmed: I just thought to myself “m going to attack each and every question “ I attempted 199 questions as I attempt a question I can rule out 1 option

DAMS: What do you want to specialize in, why and where?

Dr Zohra Ahmed : Radio diagnosis AIIMS , most advanced department of RD in India

DAMS: Which teachers in DAMS influenced you most and what do you like about DAMS and would recommend to your juniors?

Dr Zohra Ahmed : 1. Dr Sumer k. Sethi 2. Dr Ruchi Rai 3. Dr Rajiv ( ENT) Dr Rajeev Tewari
DAMS has a pretty intensive programme of study in 3rd year covering a good part of the course of final yr & 3rd year subjects , Their notes are good to revise before PG- entrance exams-concise and high yielding.