Q.15
Which of
the following syndromes
corresponds to: Presence
of arthritis, xerophthalmia and commonly found in females?
A. Reiter's syndrome
B. Sjogren's syndrome
C. Kartagener's syndrome
D. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Explanation :
Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease characterized by dryness of the mouth and eyes.
Sjögren's syndrome often occurs with other such disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
Q.16
Which of the
following syndromes corresponds to: Excessive movement occurring at joints and
loose skin?
A. Reiter's syndrome
B. Sjogren's syndrome
C. Kartagener's syndrome
D. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Explanation :
Ehlers–Danlos syndromes (EDS)
are a group of genetic connective tissue disorders. Symptoms may
include loose joints, stretchy skin, and abnormal scar formation.
Overly flexible joints, stretchy skin.
Q.19
Which of the following
syndromes corresponds to:
C8/T1 nerve involvement
and weakness in hand muscles?
A. Brown-Sequard syndrome
B. Thoracic outlet syndrome
C. Angelman's syndrome
D. Goodpasture's syndrome
Explanation :
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a condition
in which there is compression of the nerves, arteries, or veins in the
passageway from the lower neck to the armpit..TOS may result from
trauma, repetitive arm movements, tumors, pregnancy, or anatomical
variations such as a cervical rib.
Symptoms include pain in the shoulders and neck and numbness, weakness and coldness in the fingers.
Treatment involves physiotherapy and pain relief. In rare cases, surgery may be required to relieve the compression.
