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Pathology & Pharmacology โ€” UPSC CMS MCQs (Medicine) · 8 questions

2022 P1 Q61

Q1. As per the Gell and Coombs classification, Farmerโ€™s lung is which type of hypersensitivity disease?

  1. Type-I
  2. Type-II
  3. Type-III
  4. Type-IV

Answer & explanation โ€” reveal it in the interactive practice above.

PYQ 2020โ€“2025 โ€” page 157

2024 P1 Q73

Q2. Allergic contact dermatitis is a manifestation of:

  1. Type 1 hypersensitivity
  2. Type 2 hypersensitivity
  3. Type 3 hypersensitivity
  4. Type 4 hypersensitivity

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PYQ 2020โ€“2025 โ€” page 301

2020 P1 Q14

Q3. Which one of the following is commonly associated with causation of Farmerโ€™s lungs?

  1. Penicillium
  2. Actinomycetes
  3. Aspergillus
  4. Candida

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PYQ 2020โ€“2025 โ€” page 10

2022 P1 Q95

Q4. Which one of the following is an indication for self-injectable adrenaline (epinephrine)?

  1. Anaphylaxis to allergens that are difficult to avoid
  2. Cardiogenic shock
  3. Pheochromocytoma
  4. Complete heart block

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PYQ 2020โ€“2025 โ€” page 165

2023 P1 Q92

Q5. Which of the following are adverse effects of loop-acting and thiazide diuretics? 1. Metabolic acidosis 2. Hypovolemia 3. Hyponatremia 4. Hypokalemia Select the correct answer using the code:

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 1, 2 and 4
  3. 1, 3 and 4
  4. 2, 3 and 4

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PYQ 2020โ€“2025 โ€” page 232

2022 P2 Q6

Q6. The โ€˜gold standardโ€™ for the diagnosis of GERD (Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease) is:

  1. upper GI endoscopy
  2. barium meal follow-through
  3. 24-hour pH recording
  4. CT scan

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PYQ 2020โ€“2025 โ€” page 175

2025 P2 Q28

Q7. Which one of the following is considered the gold standard for the diagnosis of oesophageal motility disorders?

  1. Upper GI endoscopy
  2. Barium swallow
  3. High resolution manometry
  4. Contrast enhanced CT scan (CECT) oesophagus

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PYQ 2020โ€“2025 โ€” page 428

2022 P1 Q87

Q8. Which one of the following treatments is considered as Gold standard for brucellosis in adults?

  1. Streptomycin and Doxycycline
  2. Azithromycin and Rifampin
  3. Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole
  4. Amikacin and Ciprofloxacin

Answer & explanation โ€” reveal it in the interactive practice above.

PYQ 2020โ€“2025 โ€” page 163

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