1) Which of the following are the reasons for increased use of antibiotics?
1) Increase in income
2) Unregulated sales of antibiotics
3) High disease burden
a. 1, 3
b. 1, 2
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above
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Explanation
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ANSWER: All of the above
Explanation:
- High disease burden, rising income, cheap, unregulated sales of antibiotics and poor public health infrastructure are some of the reasons for the sharp increase in antibiotic use.
- The impact of this unregulated usage is antimicrobial resistance.
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2) A red line on medicines indicate that they are
a. Generic Drugs
b. Should be consumed on doctor’s advice
c. Can be bought over the counter without prescription
d. General drugs with least side-effects.
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ANSWER: Should be consumed on doctor’s advice
Explanation:
- They are called Medicines with the Red Line.
- Medicines like Antibiotics have a red vertical line on their packs to indicate that these should be consumed only on doctor’s advice.
- To check irrational use of antibiotics, the 'red line' will differentiate them from other drugs. The move is aimed at discouraging unnecessary prescription and over-the-counter sale of antibiotics causing drug resistance for several critical diseases including TB, malaria, urinary tract infection and even HIV.
- This is to battle AMR – Anti-Microbial resistance.
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3) The world’s first dengue vaccine received regulatory approval in which part of the world on 10th December 2015?
a. Dubai
b. Mexico
c. Netherlands
d. None of the above
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ANSWER: Mexico
Explanation:
The first dengue vaccine in the world has won regulatory approval in Mexico raising hopes of preventing more than 100 deaths there in a year and millions across the world. Dengue affects 400 million people each year according to WHO. The vaccine is being manufactured by French pharma giant Sanofi.
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4) Which of the following statements is / are correct?
1.Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) provides cashless health insurance to the people living below poverty line.
2. It works under aegis of ministry of labor and employment.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
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ANSWER: Only 1
Explanation:
Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) was transferred from aegis of ministry of labor and employment to ministry of Health and welfare from April 1, 2015 under the National Health Assurance Mission.
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5) Consider the following statements
1. Blood group A has only A antigen on red cells and B antibody in the plasma.
2. Blood group B has only B antigen on red cells and A antibody in the plasma.
3. Blood group AB has both A and B antigen on red cells and both A and B antibody in the plasma.
4. Blood group O has no A and B antigen on red cells and no antibody in the plasma.
Which of the above statements are true?
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
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ANSWER: 1,2
Explanation:
Blood group AB has both A and B antigen on red cells and no antibody in the plasma.
Blood group O has no A and B antigen on red cells but both A and B antibody in the plasma.
Universal donor: O+
Universal accepter: AB
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6) Which of the following statements are true about Down's syndrome?
1. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder.
2. It is caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 22.
3. It is typically associated with physical growth delays, characteristic facial features, and mild to moderate intellectual disability.
4. Down syndrome can not be identified during pregnancy.
a. 1,2,3
b. 1,3
c. 1,3,4
d. All of the above
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ANSWER: 1,3
Explanation:
Down syndrome s caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. Down syndrome can be identified during pregnancy by prenatal screening followed by diagnostic testing, or after birth by direct observation and genetic testing. Since the introduction of screening, pregnancies with the diagnosis are often terminated.
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7) What is 'Sowa Rigpa'?
a. Slash and burn system
b. Tribal people of northeast state
c. Indian Traditional Systems of Medicine
d. Spring festival
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ANSWER: Indian Traditional Systems of Medicine
Explanation:
'Sowa Rigpa' is one of the Indian Traditional Systems of Medicine which is practiced in the Trans-Himalayan region and higher Himalayan parts of India.
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8) Consider the following statements
1. The stores opened under Jan Aushadhi Scheme sells generic drugs
2. Jan Aushadhi stores are opened on recommendations of state government after the request of BPPI (Bureau of Pharma Public
Sector Undertakings of India)
3. Public health is concurrent list topic
Which of the above statements are true?
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
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9) Consider the following statements
1. India has third-highest number of obese people after the U.S. and China
2. It is most common among woman and Children under age of 5 in India.
3. The major causes of childhood malnutrition are vitamin and mineral deficiencies and minimal breastfeeding practices.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a. 1,2
b. 1,3
c. 2,3
d. All
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Explanation
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ANSWER: All
Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!
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