NEET MDS Shorts
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Oral MedicineThe most sensitive diagnostic test for hyperparathyroidism is the measurement of serum intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) levels. Elevated iPTH levels in the context of hypercalcemia are indicative of primary hyperparathyroidism. However, serum calcium levels are also typically high in this condition and are commonly measured in the initial workup.
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Oral MedicineThe normal resting adult heart rate is typically between 60 and 80 beats per minute.
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Oral MedicineThe mitral valve is crucial in preventing the backflow of blood from the left atrium to the left ventricle during systole, ensuring that blood flows in the correct direction through the heart during the cardiac cycle.
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Malherbe's epithelioma, also known as calcifying epithelioma, is typically a benign tumor that is more common in children and young adults rather than adults. It is characterized by solitary, hard tumors that are often found on the neck, face, and arms. The other options accurately describe the characteristics of Malherbe's epithelioma.
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Oral MedicineBrain tumors are the most common cause of increased intracranial pressure in adults.
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Oral MedicineThe normal adult respiratory rate is typically between 12 and 16 breaths per minute.
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Oral MedicineA positive tuberculin skin test indicates a past exposure to TB bacteria, which has led to the development of an immune response. Latent TB infection is asymptomatic and does not imply active disease. Further tests are needed to rule out active TB.
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Oral MedicineThe combination of fever, vomiting, and diarrhea with seizures in a young child is more indicative of gastroenteritis, which can cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalances leading to seizures, rather than the other options listed.