NEET MDS Shorts
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Oral SurgeryIn a grand mal epileptic patient requiring emergency extraction, it is essential
to proceed with caution and ensure that the patient is on a stable
anticonvulsive medication regimen. The patient should be monitored closely and
have immediate access to medical support in case of a seizure during the
procedure.
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PedodonticsOedema in the tissue determines the amount of shrinkage of inflamed tissue after scaling and root planing.
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ProsthodonticsThe zinc oxide eugenol impression paste is used to enhance the quality of modeling compound impression.
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EndodonticsActivity of disinfectants is indeed reduced by organic debris or blood. This is because organic materials can act as a barrier, protecting microorganisms from the disinfectant and reducing its effectiveness. The presence of organic matter can bind to the disinfectant, inactivate it, or consume it, thereby reducing its ability to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms. For this reason, it is essential to thoroughly clean and debride the area before applying a disinfectant to ensure optimal efficacy.
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General MedicineIn Zollinger Ellison syndrome, the pancreatic islets are involved because they contain the gastrin-producing cells that form the gastrinomas. The overproduction of gastrin is the main pathological mechanism leading to the disease's clinical manifestations.
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General MedicineIn renal impairment, the time to reach steady-state plasma concentration generally differs from that in patients with normal renal function due to altered clearance; hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
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Oral MedicineMen generally have an earlier onset of coronary heart disease compared to women, and the risk increases significantly after the age of 45.
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Oral PathologyPrecocious puberty is most characteristic of Albright's syndrome.