Download DNB 2015 Dec GENERAL MEDICINE I Question Paper

Download DNB (Diplomate of National Board) Under NBE 2015 Dec GENERAL MEDICINE I Previous Question Paper

FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
DECEMBER 2015
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POSSESSION / USE OF CELL PHONES OR ANY SUCH ELECTRONIC GADGETS IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE
EXAMINATION HALL.
GENERAL MEDICINE

PAPER ? I
MED/D/15/11/I
Time : 3 hours
Max. Marks : 100

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS


? This question paper consists of 10 questions divided into Part ?A? and Part ?B?, each part
containing 5 questions.
? Answers to questions of Part ?A? and Part ?B? are to be strictly attempted in separate answer
sheet(s) and the main + supplementary answer sheet(s) used for each part must be tagged
separately.
? Answers to questions of Part ?A? attempted in answer sheet(s) of Part ?B? or vice versa shall
not be evaluated.
? Answer sheet(s) of Part ?A? and Part ?B? are not to be tagged together.
? Part ?A? and Part ?B? should be mentioned only on the covering page of the respective answer
sheet(s).
? Attempt all questions in order.
? Each question carries 10 marks.
? Read the question carefully and answer to the point neatly and legibly.
? Do not leave any blank pages between two answers.
? Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space.
? Answer all the parts of a single question together.
? Start the answer to a question on a fresh page or leave adequate space between two answers.
? Draw table/diagrams/flowcharts wherever appropriate.
PART A
Write short notes on:
1. a) High risk factors for syncope.
b) Pathophysiology of syncope.
c) Classify syncope.

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2. a) Define obesity.
b) Pathophysiologic consequences of obesity.
c) Goals of therapy, lifestyle management, diet therapy,
pharmacotherapy and surgery for obesity.

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3. a) Mention causes of isolated splenomegaly.
b) How would you differentiate clinically between causes of
isolated splenomegaly?
c) Indications of splenectomy.

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4. A 21-year old woman, previously healthy, presents with 3-
months history of headaches.
a) What are the likely etiologies?
b) How would you investigate her?
c) Pharmacotherapy for prevention of migraine.


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5. a) Define Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO).
b) Causes of FUO.
c) Approach to a patient with classic FUO.


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