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Cardiology

Topic Name Times Repeated PYQ Asked Priority Study Duration
ECG, Arrhythmia and heart blocks 9 Tricyclic antidepressant toxicity,PSVT, AF-anticoagulation,VT,VFIB, Heart blocks, Drugs causing Torsades De Pointes -Astemizole High 1
Valvular heart disease 4 Aortic stenosis-pathogenesis ,Acute rheumatic fever ,MR in marfans,Penicillin prophylaxis High 0.75
Coronary artery disease 3 MI, Angina, Unstable angina-management High 0.75
Heart failure 3 Xray finding,examination, treatment High 0.5
Disorders of Aorta 3 Aortic dissection - diagnosis and management ,Coarctation of aorta High 0.5
JVP 3 Constrictive pericarditis, restrictive cardiomyopathy , Prominent a wave - TS, absent a wave- AF High 0.5
Infective endocarditis 1 Prophylaxis Low 0.25
Cardiomyopathy 1 HOCM - murmur Low 0.25
Cardiac Tamponade 1 Clinical presentation and treatment - Pericardiocentesis Low 0.25
Constrictive pericarditis 1 JVP Low 0.25
Pulmonary embolism 1 Wells score Low 0.25
Pulse and its types 1 Water Hammer pulse Low 0.25

Hematology-covered in Pathology

Topic Name Times Repeated PYQ Asked Priority Study Duration
Macrocytic 1 SACD Low 0.25
Sickle cell anemia 1 Clinical Low 0.25
Coagulation disorders – vWD 1 Von willebrand disease Low 0.25
Thrombocytopenia 1 Wiskott- Aldrich syndrome Low 0.25

Endocrinology

Topic Name Times Repeated PYQ Asked Priority Study Duration
DM – DKA and HHS 5 DKA Management, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - stage 3 High 1
Pituitary disorders – DI and SIADH 5 Acromegaly, Prolactinoma, Nephrogenic DI, Pituitary apoplexy High 1
Thyroid disorders 3 Investigation in graves , Primary versus secondary hypothyroidism High 1
Adrenal disease – Cushing's and Addison 1 Addisons Low 0.5
Pheochromocytoma 1 Management Low 0.25
MEN syndrome 1 Types of MEN Low 0.25
Wilson disease 1 Investigation. Low 0.25

Neurology

Topic Name Times Repeated PYQ Asked Priority Study Duration
Parkinson’s 2 Basal ganglia, Clinical question Moderate 0.5
Headache 2 Migraine ,Medication overuse headache Moderate 0.5
Stroke – localisation 2 Millard - Gubler syndrome ,Aphasia, Optic tract Moderate 0.5
Multiple sclerosis 1 Loss of myelin sheath Low 0.25
Dementia 1 Normal Pressure Hydrocepahlus Low 0.25
Myasthenia gravis 1 Clinical diagnosis Low 0.25

Infection

Topic Name Times Repeated PYQ Asked Priority Study Duration
HIV 4 Opportunustic infection,treatment monitoring-Viral load High 0.5
TB 2 TB-Meningitis,MDR TB - resistance to INH and RIFAMPICIN Moderate 0.25
Meningitis, Encephalitis 1 HSV Low 0.25
Pneumonia 1 CURB-65 score Low 0.25

Rheumatology

Topic Name Times Repeated PYQ Asked Priority Study Duration
Vasculitis 4 GPA, PAN, Giant cell arteritis - steroids, Takayasu arteritis High 1
Scleroderma 2 Diagnosis from clinical condition,Limited versus Diffuse Moderate 0.5
SLE 1 Lupus Nephritis Low 0.25
Gout 1 Acute Gout Low 0.25
Ankylosing spondylitis 1 Treatment Low 0.25
Sarcoidosis 1 Clinical presentation Low 0.25

General

Topic Name Times Repeated PYQ Asked Priority Study Duration
Poisoning 3 Iron,Paracetamol, Lead poisoning High 0.5
High altitude disorders 1 Treatment Low 0.25
Frostbite 1 Temperature- 42degrees Low 0.25
Copper Syndrome 1 Clinical presentation Low 0.25

Nephrology

Topic Name Times Repeated PYQ Asked Priority Study Duration
ABG and RTA 5 Metabolic acidosis, alkalosis; Respiratory acidosis , alkalosis High 1.5
Electrolyte disorders 3 Hyponatremia, Hypokalemia, Hyperkalemia High 1
Dialysis Disequilibrium syndrome 1 Treatment-iv mannitol Low 0.25
VHL syndrome 1 Clinical presentation Low 0.25

Gastroenterology

Topic Name Times Repeated PYQ Asked Priority Study Duration
Malabsorption disorders 3 AntiTTG-celiac disease, Distal intestinal obstruction nutritional deficiency High 0.5
and its complications 3 SBP , Child-Pugh score, Management of variceal bleed High 1
Viral hepatitis 2 Treatment of chronic Hepatitis , Acute Hepatitis - antibodies Moderate 0.75
Approach to Jaundice 1 Obstructive jaundice Low 0.25

Respiratory System

Topic Name Times Repeated PYQ Asked Priority Study Duration
Pleural disease 3 Pneumothorax-fracture rib , paradoxical breathing, Lights criteria High 0.5
Asthma/COPD 2 NIPPV, Treatment of Asthma Moderate 0.75
ARDS 2 Image Moderate 0.25
Pancoast tumor 1 Clinical presentation Low 0.25
Occupational lung disease 1 Tropical Pulmonary Eosinophilia Low 0.25
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis 1 Cause of death - respiratory failure Low 0.25
Kartageners syndrome 1 Dextrocardia Chest Xray Low 0.25