Basic Sciences as Applied to Pulmonary Medicine PG DTCD Question Bank : web.tnmgrmu.ac.in

Name of the University : The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Degree : PG Diploma in Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases (DTCD)
Subject Code/Name : 3052 Basic Sciences as Applied to Pulmonary Medicine
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Document Type : Question Bank
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Basic Sciences as Applied to Pulmonary Medicine :
September 2008 :
I. Essay questions : (2 X 20 = 40)
1. Describe the currents concept of the pathologenesis and medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
2. Describe the scientific basis of short course chemotherapy and intermittent chemotherapy.

II. Write short notes on : (10 X 6 = 60)
1. Tuberculoma.
2. Respiratory acidosis.
3. Anti-Leucotrienes.
4. Acid-fast staining techniques.
5. Sequestration of lung.
6. Positive end expiratory pressure.
7. Caprography.
8. Lady windermere’s syndrome.
9. Macleod syndrome.
10. Methotrexate.

March 2009 :
I. Essay questions : (2 X 20 = 40)
1. Discuss the non respiratory functions of the Lungs.
2. Describe the anatomy of mediastinum. Discuss various mediastinal lesions.

II. Write short notes on : (10 X 6 = 60)
1. Small airway function.
2. Adenyl cyclase.
3. Pulmonary surfactant.
4. Oxygen dissociation curve.
5. Radiology of pulmonary hydatid.
6. Aminorex tragedy.
7. HAART.
8. Berrylliosis.
9. Flail chest.
10. Delayed type hypersensitivity.

September 2009 :
I. Essay questions : (2 X 20 = 40)
1. Define drug resistance in mycobacteria. Describe the various mechanisms of drug resistance in mycobacteria. Discuss the DOTS PLUS programme.
2. Describe acinus. Discuss the microanatomy of emphysema.

II. Write short notes on : (10 X 6 = 60)
1. Azygos lobe.
2. Peak flow variability.
3. Apnoea-Hypopnoea Index.
4. Alfa – 1 Antitrypsin.
5. Aerosol therapy.
6. Dumb-bell tumours.
7. BCG.
8. Sail sign.
9. Ghons focus.
10. Silofillers disease.

September 2010 :
I. Essay questions : (2 X 20 = 40)
1. Describe the ultra structure of Cilia in respiratory tract. What are the common developmental defects associated with it- Describe Ciliary kinetic diseases.
2. Discuss regulation of Respiration.

II. Write short notes on : (10 X 6 = 60)
1. Tests for small airway function.
2. Alveolar Macrophages.
3. Pulmonary surfactant.
4. Oncogenes and Lung Cancer.
5. Respiratory alkalosis.
6. Congenital abnormalities of diaphragm.
7. Anterior Mediastinal mass.
8. Lung compliance.
9. Accessory fissures of lung.
10.Lung Sequestration.