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Explanation

Quinsy, also known as peritonsillar abscess, is a complication of acute tonsillitis Characterized by the accumulation of pus around the tonsils

It is not a primary cause of acute sore throat

But can develop due to untreated or inadequately treated acute tonsillitis.

Explanation

Among the options provided, the condition that is commonly associated with long-standing cases of chronic suppurative otitis media is:

• Persistent tympanic membrane (T.M.) perforation
  

Chronic suppurative otitis media can cause a persistent perforation of the tympanic membrane, especially with repeated or chronic infections.

Explanation

Among the options provided, the condition that is commonly associated with long-standing cases of chronic suppurative otitis media is:

• Persistent tympanic membrane (T.M.) perforation
  

Chronic suppurative otitis media can lead to persistent perforation of the tympanic membrane,

which may fail to heal over time, especially in cases with repeated or chronic infections.

Explanation

Ampicillin. Like erythromycin, is recommended treatment for genitourinary chlamydial infection 

It is commonly prescribed as the first-line treatment for pregnant women with chlamydial infection.

Explanation

For high‐risk GTN, EMA/CO is the most commonly used first‐line therapy, with platinum‐etoposide combinations

EMA/CO therapy consists of the combination of etoposide, methotrexate, and actinomycin D, along with cyclophosphamide and vincristine.

Explanation

Conjunctival follicles are commonly associated with Trachoma

Trachoma is a chronic conjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis infection. Conjunctival follicles are a hallmark feature of trachoma

And are often seen on the inner surface of the eyelids and the conjunctiva.

Explanation

The mechanism that is not primarily involved in promoting venous return is Parasympathetic stimulation.

Parasympathetic stimulation influences the heart rate and, to some extent, vascular tone

It mainly affects cardiac function rather than the mechanisms involved in returning blood to the heart from the periphery.

Explanation

 The accurate statement regarding the management of acute infectious diarrhea is that metronidazole is the drug of choice in Clostridium difficile infection.

Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a common cause of:

• antibiotic-associated diarrhea
• metronidazole

It is often used as the first-line treatment for mild to moderate cases.

Explanation

regarding normal ketone body levels in humans is 1.5 - 2 mg/dl

This range is typically considered the normal level of ketone bodies in the blood

Explanation

The correct option regarding the P wave is It represents activation of the right atrium.

The P wave in an electrocardiogram (ECG) represents atrial depolarization

Typically starting from the sinoatrial (SA) node and spreading through the atria. Therefore, it reflects the activation of the atria, including the right atrium.