B:-Well delineated negative sharp wave followed by a positive component lasting less than 0.5 sec duration
C:-Well delineated positive sharp wave followed by a negative component lasting at least 0.5 sec duration
D:-Well delineated positive sharp wave followed by a negative component lasting less than 0.5 sec duration
Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question87:-Regarding CPAP titration in OSA, which of the following statement is correct

A:-Optimal titration reduces RDI to <5 per hour for at least 15-min duration and should include supine REM sleep that is
not continually interrupt by spontaneous arousals or awakenings

B:-Optimal titration reduced RDI to <5 per hour for at least a 30-min duration and should include supine REM sleep that
is not continually interrupted by spontaneous arousals or awakenings

C:-Optimal titration reduced RDI to <5 per hour for at least a 1 hour duration and should include supine REM sleep that
is not continually interrupted by spontaneous arousals or awakenings

D:-Optimal titration reduces total respiratory disturbance to less than 10 in 3 hours of sleep and should include supine
REM sleep that is not continually interrupted by spontaneous or awakenings

Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question88:-Which one of the following anticoagulant can be used without initial parenteral anticoagulation in pulmonary
thromboembolism

A:-Dabigatran
B:-Rivaroxaban
C:-Vit K antagonists
D:-Apixaban
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question89:-As per ACCP guidelines, in patients with a first venous thromboembolism that is an unprovoked proximal DVT of
the leg or pulmonary embolism and who have a high bleeding risk, duration of anticoagulation is
A:-3 months
-6 months
C:-12 months
D:-24 months
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question90:-Recommended dose of talc for pleurodesis in malignant effusion is
A:-2-3 gms
-4 gms
:-4-6 gsm
D:-6-7 gsm
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-Which of the following is NOT a preferred recommendation for prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia
A:-Drainage of sub-glottic secretions
B:-Elevation of head end of bed
C:-Closed suction of endotracheal tube
D:-Early tracheostomy
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question92:-Regarding NIV use, which of the following statement is wrong
A:-Fluid overload commonly contributes to NIV failure in patients with OHS
-Forced diuresis may be useful to prevent NIV failure in patients with OHS
C:-NIV should not be used in patients with acute asthma exacerbations and AHRF
D:-In patients with non-CF bronchiectasis with AHRF, NIV should not be tried
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question93:-Weaning from mechanical ventilation is prolonged if the time duration is more than
A:-3 days
-5 days
C:-7 days
D:-10 days
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled
Question94:-Which among the following is an indication for veno venous ECMO
A:-Hypoxemic respiratory failure in patients with a high risk of mortality (patients with PaO2/FIO2 < 100mm Hg with
7102 > 90% and Murray score of 2)
B:-Hypoxemic respiratory failure in patients with a high risk of mortality (patients with PaO2/FiO2 < 80 mm Hg with
F102 > 90% and Murray score of 3 to 4)
C:-Hypoxemic respiratory failure in patients with a high risk of mortality (patients with PaO2/FIO2 < 100mm Hg with
7102 > 60% and Murray score of 3 to 4)
D:-Hypoxemic respiratory failure in patients with a high risk of mortality (patients with PaO2/FIO2 < 80mm Hg with
FlO2 > 60% and Murray score of 2 to 3)