2021 P2 Q107
Q1. Most industrial workers are exposed to lead as an occupational hazard. Which of the following statements regarding lead poisoning are correct?
1. Lead poisoning is also called plumbism
2. Basophilic stippling of red blood cells is seen
3. Progressive massive fibrosis of lungs is seen
4. Coproporphyrin in urine (CPU) is a useful screening test
Select the correct answer using the code:
- 1, 2 and 3
- 1, 2 and 4
- 2, 3 and 4
- 1, 3 and 4
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
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2023 P2 Q106
Q2. With regard to lead poisoning, consider the following statements:
1. Coproporphyrin in urine is a useful screening test
2. Hand washing before eating is an important measure of personal hygiene
3. The use of d-penicillamine has been reported to be effective in management
Select the correct answer using the code:
- 1 only
- 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
PYQ 2020–2025 — page 270
2024 P2 Q108
Q3. An industrial worker was brought to a medical facility due to health problems. On his workup including laboratory tests, a finding of basophilic stippling of Red Blood Cells (RBC) was observed. Which among the following is he/she likely to be having?
- Asbestosis
- Farmer’s lung
- Lead poisoning
- Brucellosis
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
PYQ 2020–2025 — page 359
2025 P1 Q65
Q4. Which one of the following is the correct description of Mee’s lines, seen in chronic arsenic poisoning?
- Transverse white lines on nails of fingers and toes
- Transverse red lines on the skin of palms and soles
- Transverse white lines on the skin of palms and soles
- Transverse red lines on the nails of fingers and toes
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
PYQ 2020–2025 — page 394
