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Anatomical Levels of Various Structures In the Human Body and Planes

From the MCQs oriented exams point of view, the anatomical levels and bony landmarks are very important. In each and every exam, whether it is USLME, PLAB, AMC or FCPS you will get two or three questions related to anatomical levels. So in this post, we present a list of important structures and their anatomical level and plane. Read it and memorize it. Moreover, if you have any suggestion then you may contact us easily by pressing the contact button on your right lower corner. Don't forward to share this post and also follow us on facebook/twitter or via email to get more updates. See also: Drug of choice in various infections Structure Level Oropharynx and Soft Palate with Open Mouth C2 Vertebra Level of Hyoid bone C3 Vertebra Level of Thyroid cartilage C4 & C5 Vertebrae Level Bifurcation of Common Carotid Artery C3 & C4 Vertebrae junction (disc) Level of Cricoid Cartilage C6 Vertebra ...

A List of "Drug of Choice" in Various Infections.

Drug of choice is that drug which is known to be most effective in order to cure an infection or disease. A drug of choice should be accessible, cost-effective, easily tolerable, safe, and most importantly effective against the disease-causing pathogen. Following is the list of few of drugs that are used in the common infections. Pathogen Disease Drug of Choice Actinomyces Actinomycosis Penicillin G Bacillus anthracis Anthrax Ciprofloxacin, Tetracyclines Bordetella pertussis Whooping cough Erythromycin Borrelia burgdorferi Lyme disease Tetracycline Campylobacter Acute inflammatory diarrhea Ciprofloxacin Candida Vaginal candidiasis Systemic candidiasis Miconazole Fluconazole Chlamydia trachomatis Pelvic inflammatory disease Doxycycline Chlamydia pneumonia Pneumonia Tetracycline H. influenza Pneumonia, Meningitis 3 rd Gen Cephalosporin H. pylori Gastric ulce...

Practice Online Exam Pharmacology, for USMLE, PLAB, FCPS, and other Medical Exams

Welcome to Medicotips.com. This exam will definitely help you to analyze your knowledge of pharmacology yourself. It doesn’t matter whether you are preparing for USMLE, PLAB, FCPS, PRESS, AMC or any other medical exam. Just attempt it. It will definitely help you. Please read carefully before attempting the exam. There are 25 pharmacology related MCQs. Total Score is 100 Each correct answer carries 4 points. Each incorrect answer deducts 1 point from the total score (-1 negative marking). You have 20 minutes to answer 25 questions. If you feel any problem, hit the contact button and let us know. You are not allowed to skip any question. Answer all the questions. If an answer left unanswered to go back (use the previous button) and find the unanswered question. Use laptop or PC to view the quiz. In a mobile application, it may cause problems. Don’t forget to follow us on facebook/twitter/email and share this with your friends. This is a Practice Exam, Just relax and give...

USMLE/PLAB/AMC Clinical Case Quiz - 18

An 11-year-old boy comes to the out-patient department complaining of recurrent headaches, palpitations and episodic sweating for the last 3 months. The problem is becoming more severe. The doctor checks his blood pressure, which is 180/100 mm of Hg. Which is very high. His heart rate was 100 beats per minutes. His family history is unremarkable. His full blood count, renal function tests, coagulation profile, and liver function tests are normal. His eyesight is also normal but fundoscopy shows grade 1 hypertensive changes in the retina. His Heart, lung, abdominal and CNS examination was normal. His thyroid examination was normal, and there were no signs of hyperthyroidism. Now answer the following questions. In the end, you will get your score. You may review the quiz after completion to check the correct answers and reasons.

USMLE/PLAB/AMC Clinical Case Quiz - 17

A 60-year-old male presents to you with a history of fever for more than 3 weeks. He also complains of dizziness, blackouts, weakness, and fatigability. He has no history of recent surgery and dental procedures. But he also complains of on and off constipation and rectal bleeding. For this, his doctor has advised him colonoscopy in the past. His colonoscopy showed an ulcerated fungated mass in the distal colon. On examination: He is febrile and pale, his blood pressure is 100/70. No lymph nodes. Her lungs are clear. No signs of a chest infection. Oral hygiene was adequate. Cardiac examination revealed a pan-systolic murmur , Grade III, with normal apex beat. Now answer the following questions. In end, you will get your score. Review the quiz when you finish seeing the correct answers. Click on “Feedback” during quiz review to find out why the answers are correct. Initial baseline investigations showed marked leukocytosis and microcytic hypochromic anemia. Like us on facebook...

USMLE/PLAB/AMC Clinical Case Quiz - 16

A sixty-eight-year-old female presents in the outpatient department of your hospital with complaints of severe lower backache. Then the pain started when she tried to pick a heavy rock. The pain exaggerates with activity and relieves when the patient lays down. Pain increases in severity over time. There was no complain of numbness or tingling of legs and thighs. Her menses stopped at the age of 46 years and she didn’t receive any hormone replacement therapy. On examination the motor and sensory functions of lower limbs were normal. There was no weakness or sensory loss. The height of the women was 4 ft 10 inches. Although, her 2 and half year old medical records show 5 ft 1-inch height. Her weight was forty-six kilograms. Spine examination revealed tenderness at L2 and L3 level. Straight leg raises sign was negative. The patient walks slowly and her activity is limited due to pain. Kindly answer the following questions. Review quiz at the end to see which answers are correc...

USMLE/PLAB/AMC–Clinical Case Quiz - 15

A 33-year-old female presented to the outpatient department complaining of drooping of both eyelids and difficulty in keeping her head up and speaking. The symptoms usually become worse at the end of the day. She has been feeling drooping of eyelids and blurred vision with varying intensity since last 2 and half years. She is otherwise normal. There is no other significant past medical and surgical history. She is not taking any medicine right now. On examination: Head is in the flexed position: Patient feel difficulty in extending the head. Difficulty in speaking. Pupil Normal. Partial drooping of both eyelids. Ocular movement normal. The soft palate doesn’t move. Upper lower limbs: Normal Motor and sensory function Cerebellum: Normal. Kindly answer the following questions. In the end, you will be able to see your score instantly. Review the quiz to check correct answers. Note: You must have the latest version of Flash player installed to view the questions. Like us on...