2020 P1 Q82
Q1. Paralytic rabies is characterized by:
- Maculopapular rash
- Flaccid muscle weakness
- Spastic muscle weakness
- Hyperexcitability and facial weakness
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
PYQ 2020–2025 — page 28
2020 P2 Q94
Q2. Which one of the following statements regarding Rabies Immunoglobulin is NOT true?
- It should be administered only once as soon as possible after the initiation of post-exposure prophylaxis
- It should be administered all into or around the wound sites
- There is no scientific ground for performing a skin test prior to administering equine immunoglobulin
- It can be administered till 15 days after the first dose of anti-rabies vaccine
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
PYQ 2020–2025 — page 62
2020 P2 Q101
Q3. Which is the most specific causative agent of Rabies?
- Lyssavirus serotype 1
- Lyssavirus serotype 2
- Lyssavirus serotype 3
- Lyssavirus serotype 4
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
PYQ 2020–2025 — page 63
2021 P2 Q98
Q4. A person has presented with history of dog-bite on the uncovered surface of his right leg. There is a minor abrasion without bleeding. Consider the following statements about management:
1. The bite should be taken as a category I contact with suspect animal
2. The bite requires local treatment of the wound
3. The person requires immediate vaccination
4. The person requires immediate administration of rabies immunoglobulin
Which of the above statements are correct?
- 1 and 2
- 2 and 3 only
- 3 and 4 only
- 2, 3 and 4
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
PYQ 2020–2025 — page 134
2024 P2 Q98
Q5. Raju, a 6-year-old boy, was returning home from school. At the gate, he was scratched by a dog and there was some bleeding from the wound. Which option should be followed for the post-exposure prophylaxis?
- Wash the wound and administer a shot of tetanus toxoid
- Wash the wound and vaccinate with ARV only
- Wash the wound, vaccinate with ARV and administer immunoglobulin
- Wash and apply antiseptic to the wound
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
PYQ 2020–2025 — page 355
