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
15 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 വ്‌
the leg or pulmonary embolism and who have a high bleeding risk, duration of anticoagulation is

A:-3 months

B:-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

B:-3-4 gms

C:-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

B:-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 5

B:-5 days

C:-7 days

D:-10 days

Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled
Question94:-Which among the following 15 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 3۱2/1۱2 < 80 mm Hg with
FIO2 > 90% and Murray score of 3 to 4}

C:-Hypoxemic respiratory failure in patients with a high risk of mortality (patients with Pa0O2/FIO2 < 100mm Hg with
FIO2 > 60% and Murray score of 3 to 4)

D:-Hypoxemic respiratory failure in patients with a high risk of mortality (patients with PaD2/FI02 < 80mm Hg with
FIO2 > 60% and Murray score of 2 to 3)