Download DNB 2016 Dec PULMONARY MEDICINE PAPER 1 Question Paper

Download Diplomate of National Board (DNB) 2016 Dec PULMONARY MEDICINE PAPER 1 Previous Question Paper

FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
DECEMBER 2016
POSSESSION / USE OF CELL PHONES OR ANY SUCH ELECTRONIC GADGETS IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE
EXAMINATION HALL.

TUBERCULOSIS & RESPIRATORY DISEASES/PULMONARY MEDICINE

PAPER ? I
RPD/D/16/42/I
Time : 3 hours
Max. Marks : 100

Important instructions:

? 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.

Write short notes on:

1. Control of ventilation during sleep and its impact on patients
suffering from chronic respiratory diseases.

5+5
2. a) What are the respiratory problems associated with high
altitude?
b) What are the mechanisms of high altitude pulmonary edema?
c) How do you manage such a case?

4+3+3
3. Oxygen uptake, transport and utilization in a critically ill patient.

4+3+3
4. a) Confidence interval.
b) Methods of randomization.

5+5
5. Newer methods of assessment of fluid status and responsiveness
in critically ill patients.

10
6. Technique & interpretation of:
a) 6 minutes walk test.
b) Carbon monoxide transfer factor test.

5+5
7. a) Basics of acid base physiology.
b) How will you systematically approach to interpret an acid base
abnormality?

5+5
8. Epidemiology, risk factors and natural history of obstructive sleep
apnea.

3+3+4
9. Basic cardiorespiratory physiology related to mechanical
ventilation.

5+5
10. Role of spirometry in the diagnosis of COPD and asthma. 5+5

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