Respiratory Adaptation to Hypoxia, Anemia and Pressure Extremes
- Previous year questions on Respiratory Adaptation to Hypoxia, Anemia and Pressure Extremes for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Physiology section of the exam.
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Q1.AT A HIGH ALTITUDE OF 3000MTS A PERSON COMPLAINS OF BREATHLESSNESS .ALL ARE USED AS TREATMENT EXCEPT ?
- AO2 SUPPLY
- BACETAZOLAMIDE
- CIMMEDIATE DESCENT
- DIV DIGOXIN✓ Correct answer
Q2.Hypoxic hypoxia is seen in
- ACO poisoning
- BHCN poisoning
- CIschemia
- DAV shunt✓ Correct answer
Q3.Hypoxia due to the slowing of circulation is seen in which of the following?
- AAnemic hypoxia
- BHistotoxic hypoxia
- CHypoxic hypoxia
- DStagnant hypoxia✓ Correct answer
Q4.Which of the following is not done in high altitude sickness?
- AAcetazolamide
- BDigoxin✓ Correct answer
- CRapid descent
- DOxygen
Q5.which of the following metabolic changes are observed in ACCLIMATIZATION?
- Ametabolic alkalosis
- Bmetabolic acidosis
- Crespiratory alkalosis✓ Correct answer
- Drespiratory acidosis
Q6.Hypoxia due to the slowing of circulation is seen in which anemia?
- AAnemic anemia
- BHistotoxic
- CHeart disease
- DStagnant✓ Correct answer
Q7.Which drug is given to prevent acute mountain sickness?
- AAcetazolamide✓ Correct answer
- BDexamethasone
- CDigoxin
- DDiltiazem
Q8.In deep sea divers, decompression illness is mainly due to the following factor:
- AO2 narcosis
- BN2✓ Correct answer
- CHypoxia
- DC02 narcosis
Answer key
Q1: D. IV DIGOXIN; Q2: D. AV shunt; Q3: D. Stagnant hypoxia; Q4: B. Digoxin; Q5: C. respiratory alkalosis; Q6: D. Stagnant; Q7: A. Acetazolamide; Q8: B. N2.
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