Download DNB 2015 Dec GENERAL MEDICINE III A Question Paper

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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 ? III
MED/D/15/11/III
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) Role of fibrin-specific thrombolytic therapy in ST-elevated
acute myocardial infarction,
b) Contraindications for thrombolysis and
c) Complications of thrombolytic therapy.

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2. a) Enumerate factors that can decompensate chronic heart
failure.
b) Cardiac biomarkers for diagnosing chronic heart failure.
c) Explain how angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)
inhibitors improve the quality of life of patients with chronic
heart failure.

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3. a) Diagnostic tests to rule in or rule out acute venous
thromboembolism.
b) Outline therapy for acute pulmonary embolism.

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4. a) Etiopathogenesis of anemia in chronic kidney disease
(CKD).
b) Mention the steps for slowing progression of diabetic
nephropathy.

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5. a) Pulmonary manifestations of Sarcoidosis.
b) Diagnostic tests to detect Sarcoidosis.
c) Outline the management of Sarcoidosis.

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P.T.O.
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