Sample Questions of Entrance Examination

In addition to standard multiple choice questions (MCQs) (see www.nimsexam.com for details) MCQs of “Assertion and Reason” type and ”multi-response combination” type may be expected

Examples for “Assertion and Reason” type of MCQs

* Regarding antituberculous treatment,

Assertion: pyridoxine is co-administered with isoniazid

Reason: pyridoxine prevents peripheral neuritis

A). Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation

for Assertion

B). Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation

for Assertion

C). Assertion is true, but Reason is false

D). Assertion is false, but Reason is true

In this question, A is the correct answer

* Regarding immunization for tetanus in patients with contaminated wounds,

Assertion: tetanus toxoid administration is indicated

Reason: tetanus immune globulin neutralizes the toxin

A). Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion

B). Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion

C). Assertion is true, but Reason is false

D). Assertion is false, but Reason is true

In this question, B is the correct answer

* Regarding pathophysiology of organophosphorous poisoning,

Assertion: accumulation of acetylcholine at muscarinic nicotinic and CNS receptors occurs

Reason: cholinesterase activity is enhanced

A). Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion

B). Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation for

Assertion

C). Assertion is true, but Reason is false

D). Assertion is false, but Reason is true

In this question, C is the correct answer

* Regarding the preoperative management of neonatal surgical condition depicted below,

Assertion: Head-down position is recommended

Reason: Accumulation of secretions in the pharyngeal region leads to aspiration pneumonitis

A). Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation

for Assertion

B). Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation

for Assertion

C). Assertion is true, but Reason is false

D). Assertion is false, but Reason is true

In this question, D is the correct answer

Examples for “multi-response combination” type of MCQs

* Transmission modes of hepatitis B virus infection

1. parenteral

2. sexual

3. vertical

4. feco-oral

A) only 1, 2 and 3 are correct

B) only 1 and 3 are correct

C) only 2 and 4 are correct

D) only 4 is correct

In this question, A is the correct answer

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* Phase 1 reaction/reactions of drug metabolism in the liver

1) dealkylation

2) acetylation

3) hydroxylation

4) sulphation

A) only 1, 2 and 3 are correct

B) only 1 and 3 are correct

C) only 2 and 4 are correct

D) only 4 is correct

In this question, B is the correct answer