2020 P1 Q70
Q1. A young medical student while working in HIV ward got pricked accidentally on the finger by a syringe needle which was used to draw blood from a patient. Patient’s infection status is not known. Which one of the following therapeutic interventions will be the best interest of this student?
- To start with Dolutegravir immediately
- To wash wound with soap and water and start Emtricitabine
- To Give Dolutegravir + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine
- To give Dolutegravir + Tenofovir + Emtricitabine + HBV Immunoglobulin
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
PYQ 2020–2025 — page 25
2020 P2 Q5
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding needle stick injuries:
1. Injured part should be washed under running water
2. Dominant index finger is the commonest site for needle stick injury
3. All needle stick injuries should be reported
4. Hepatitis/HIV testing should be done after needle stick injury
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1, 2 and 4
- 1, 2 and 3
- 1, 3 and 4
- 2, 3 and 4
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
PYQ 2020–2025 — page 40
2022 P1 Q88
Q3. Which one of the following has the highest risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission after single exposure to an HIV-infected source?
- Vaginal delivery
- Vaginal intercourse
- Blood transfusion
- Percutaneous needle stick injury
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
PYQ 2020–2025 — page 163
