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7231_2006_1_S01.
doc
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA EXAMINATION

Time: 3 Hours
[Max. Marks : 100]
TUBERCULOSIS AND CHEST DISEASES (D.T.C.D.)

PAPER I BASIC SCIENCES including ANATOMY
AND PHYSIOLOGY
(Old Scheme)
QP Code : 7231
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
Answer all questions
LONG ESSAYS
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Describe the various bronchopulmonary segments with diagrams
2.
Describe in detail control of respiration
SHORT ESSAYS
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
3.
Mention about hypoxia, critical hypoxia and causes of hypoxia
4.
Define resistance, types of resistance and mechanism of resistance
5.
Classification of anti-retroviral drugs
6.
Draw the structure of HIV virus
7.
What is LAG phase, LOG phase and Window period in HIV and their
significance?
8.
Discuss about adenosamine

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7231_2007_1_S11.doc
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

Post-Graduate Diploma Examination April / May 2007
[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]

PAPER I BASIC SCIENCES including ANATOMY
AND PHYSIOLOGY (Old Scheme)
QP Code: 7231
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary. Answer all questions
LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Role of pulmonary function tests in diagnosis and management of respiratory diseases.
2.
Describe the anatomy of diaphragm.
SHORT ESSAY
3.
High altitude pulmonary edema
4.
Sleep apnea syndrome
5.
Hyperbaric Oxygen
6.
Diffusion studies (DLCO)
7.
Lung sounds
8.
Forced expiratory vital capacity
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
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7232_2006_1_S01.doc

Time: 3 Hours
[Max. Marks: 100]

PAPER II PULMONARY AND EXTRA PULMONARY
(Old Scheme)
QP Code: 7232
LONG ESSAYS
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Write differential diagnosis of homogenous opacity of the lung.
2.
Write the differential diagnosis of abdominal tuberculosis and

management.
SHORT ESSAYS
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
3.
Erythemanodosum, causes, clinical features and management
4.
Describe the complications of pulmonary tuberculosis
5.
Mention newer anti-tubercular

contraindications
6.
Write in detail about Mantoux test
7.
Write clinical features, diagnosis and management of tuberculoma of

the brain
8.
Discuss the role of surgery in tuberculosis
drugs,
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indications
side
effects,
7232_2007_1_S03.doc

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]

PAPER II PULMONARY AND EXTRA PULMONARY
(Old Scheme)
QP Code: 7232
LONG ESSAYS
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Discuss the case finding and case holding under RNTCP (Revised
National Tuberculosis Control Programme).
2.
What is MDR (Multi Drug Resistant) Tuberculosis?

manage?
SHORT ESSAYS
How do you
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
3.
Aspergilloma
4.
Diagnosis of TB (Tuberculous) meningitis
5.
PPD RT 23 (Purified protein derivative RT23)
6.
Serological tests for tuberculosis
7.
Pleural biopsy
8.
Diagnosis of caries spine

*****
7233_2006_1_S03.doc

Time: 3 Hours
[Max. Marks : 100]

PAPER III TUBERCULOUS RESPIRATORY DISEASES
(Old Scheme)
QP Code: 7233
LONG ESSAYS
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Define respiratory failure. What are the types of respiratory failures?

How will you investigate and treat Type II respiratory failure?
2.
Classify pneumonias. How will you manage mild and moderate

community acquired pneumonia?
SHORT ESSAYS
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
3.
Oxygen toxicity
4.
Lung transplantation
5.
The sleep apnea syndrome
6.
Mechanism and aetiology of pulmonary edema
7.
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
8.
Cystic fibrosis and respiratory system

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7233_2007_1_S12.doc

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]

PAPER III TUBERCULOUS RESPIRATORY DISEASES
(Old Scheme)
QP Code: 7233
LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
What is sleep-apnoea? Its causes, investigations diagnosis and management?
2.
What is Tumorlysis syndrome & and how will you manage?
SHORT ESSAY
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
3.
What is pleurodisis?
pleurodisis agents?
Different methods procedure, indications, contra indications, and newer
4.
What are the various laboratory techniques, which are used, in viral infections?
5.
Describe the various loop volume and Spiro metric curves in various diseased conditions
6.
Write the differences between chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Mention the salient features of
management of both.
7.
What are the differences between cardiogenic and non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema? How do you
manage non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema?
8.
What are the indications for mechanical ventilation and complications? Discuss
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7501.doc

M.D. Degree Examination - October 2008
[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
PULMONARY MEDICINE
BASIC SCIENCES INCLUDING ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
PERTAINING TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
PAPER I (Revised Scheme)
Q.P. CODE : 7501

LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Discuss various invasive diagnostic techniques in respiratory disease
2.
Discuss the development of lung and its congenital anomalies
SHORT ESSAY
3.
Interleukin 2
4.
The endocrine lung
5.
Chemical control of respiration
6.
Bronchial circulation
7.
Pulmonary arteriovenous fistula
8.
Dynamic lung function tests
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
*****
7501_2006_1_S03.doc
M.D. (TUBERCULOSIS AND CHEST DISEASES)

DEGREE EXAMINATION
Time: 3 Hours
[Max. Marks : 100]
PAPER I
(Revised Scheme)
QP Code: 7501
LONG ESSAYS
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Describe the lymphatic drainage of the lungs.
2.
Briefly describe the technique of BAL and its utility in respiratory

diseases.
SHORT ESSAYS
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
3.
Bronchopulmonary sequestration
4.
Mucociliary escalator
5.
High altitude pulmonary edema
6.
Rifabutin
7.
Azygos lobe
8.
J-Receptors
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7501_2006_2_S11.doc

M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION
[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
TUBERCULOSIS AND CHEST DISEASES

QP Code: 7501
LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Describe the lymphatic drainage of the lungs.
2.
Briefly describe the technique of BAL and its utility in respiratory diseases.
SHORT ESSAY
3.
4.
Mucociliary escalator
5.
High attitude pulmonary edema
6.
Rifabutin
7.
Azygos lobe
8.
J-receptors
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
*****
7501_2007_1_S01.doc
M.D. Degree Examination April / May 2007

Time: 3 Hours
[Max. Marks : 100]

PAPER I BASIC SCIENCES including ANATOMY AND
PHYSIOLOGY PERTAINING TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS
QP Code: 7501
(Revised Scheme)

LONG ESSAYS
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Describe the development of lung.

congenital anomalies.
Describe the tracheo-bronchial
2.
Describe the chemical control of respiration.
SHORT ESSAYS
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
3.
Terminal respiratory unit
4.
Respiratory acidosis
5.
Pathogenesis of pulmonary edema
6.
Drugs contraindicated In airway disease
7.
PEFR - (peak expiratory flow rate)
8.
Pulmonary angiography
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7501_2007_2_S33.doc

M.D. Degree Examination September 2007
[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
TUBERCULOSIS AND RESPIRATORY MEDICINE

BASIC SCIENCES INCLUDING ANATOMY AND
PHYSIOLOGY PERTAINING TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS - PAPER I
(Revised Scheme)
QP Code : 7501
LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Write in detail the pathophysiology of respiration at high altitude and various diseases associated
with it
2.
Describe the pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis and management of Idiopathic pulmonary
Hypertension
SHORT ESSAY
3.
Flow volume spirometry & its applications
4.
Ciclesonide
5.
Ventilator associated Pneumonia
6.
Management of stable COPD
7.
Role of endoscopic ultrasonography
8.
Sarcoidosis
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
*****
7501_2008_1_S42

M.D. Degree Examination - April 2008
[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
PULMONARY MEDICINE
Q.P. CODE : 7501

LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Discuss briefly about the assessment, measurement and management of dysponea
2.
Discuss control of respiration in detail
SHORT ESSAY
3.
Ultrastructure of pulmonary interstitium
4.
Bronchoprovocation tests
5.
Development of diaphragm
6.
Float test
7.
Anion gap
8.
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
*****
7501_2009_1_S43.doc

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
PULMONARY MEDICINE
Q.P. CODE : 7501

LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Discuss the methods of evaluating pulmonary gas exchange
2.
Discuss the classification, diagnostic evaluation and management of atelectasis
SHORT ESSAY
3.
Air-blood barrier in the lung
4.
J-receptors
5.
Closing volume
6.
Transbronchial forceps biopsy
7.
Defence mechanisms in the lung
8.
Muscarinic receptors
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
*****
7501_2011_1_S201.doc

M.D. Degree Examination May 2011
[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
PULMONARY MEDICINE
Q.P. CODE : 7501

LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
What is interstitium? Classify idiopathic interstitial pneumonia and correlate each with
histopathological pattern
2.
Discuss the anatomy of pleura and the etiopathogenesis of pleural fluid accumulation
SHORT ESSAY
3.
Radiological signs of atelectasis
4.
Lungs in pregnancy
5.
Pyrazinamide
6.
Diffusion studies
7.
Type I hypersensitivity reaction
8.
Entrapped lung
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
*****
7501_2012_1_S202.doc2

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
PULMONARY MEDICINE
Q.P. CODE : 7501

LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Discuss the non respiratory functions of lung
2.
Describe the development of diaphragm. Discuss the clinical situation of bilateral diaphragm
palsy
SHORT ESSAY
3.
Anticholinergic drugs
4.
Flow volume loop
5.
Honey comb lung
6.
Flail chest
7.
Unilateral hyper translucency
8.
Split pleura sign
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
*****
7501_2012_2_S271.doc

M.D. Degree Examination Nov 2012
[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
PULMONARY MEDICINE
Q.P. CODE: 7501

LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Describe in detail the control of ventilation in body and discuss in brief the disorders of
regulation of breathing
2.
Discuss the dynamic mechanical properties of respiratory system
SHORT ESSAY
3.
Common tests in evaluation of dyspnoea
4.
Mast cell
5.
Pulmonary sequestration
6.
Therapeutic bronchoscopy
7.
Respiratory amyloidosis
8.
Transthoracic needle aspiration
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
*****

Post Graduate Degree Examination May 2013
Time: Three Hours
Max. Marks: 100 Marks
MD PULMONARY MEDICINE

PERTAINING TO RESPITATORY SYSTEM
Q.P. CODE: 7501
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked

Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary
LONG ESSAYS
2 x 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Discuss in detail the Broncho-pulmonary segments
2.
Discuss the lymphatic drainage of the lungs
SHORT ESSAYS
3.
Apoptosis
4.
PLUNC genes
5.
Closing volume
6.
Alveolar hypoventilation
7.
Cheyne-stokes respiration
8.
Respiratory alkalosis
6 x 10 = 60 Marks
*****
7501_9999_9_S273.doc

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
PULMONARY MEDICINE
Q.P. CODE: 7501

LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Describe in details the mechanism of cough production, its causes and characteristics of cough
2.
Outline genetically related respiratory diseases and discuss the role of counselling in each one
of them
SHORT ESSAY
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
3.
Scimitar syndrome
4.
O 2 dissociation curve
5.
Cheyn stokes respiration
6.
Cotrimaxazole against respiratory pathogens
7.
Aiveolar macrophages
8.
Airway resistance
*****
7502.doc

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
PULMONARY MEDICINE
NON TUBERCULAR RESPIRATORY INFECTIOUS DISEASES
AND GENERAL MEDICINE
PAPER II (Revised Scheme)
Q.P. CODE : 7502

LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Discuss various diagnostic techniques in the evaluation of lung tumors. How will you manage
small cell carcinoma of lung
2.
Discuss pneumonia in the immunocompromised host
SHORT ESSAY
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
3.
Pulmonary sarcoidosis
4.
Management of COPD
5.
The deep sulcus sign
6.
Hamman Rich Syndrome
7.
Radiological manifestations of pulmonary hydatid disease
8.
Pulmonary nocardiosis
*****
7502_2006_1_S04.doc

DEGREE EXAMINATION
Time: 3 Hours
[Max. Marks : 100]
PAPER II
(Revised Scheme)
QP Code: 7502
LONG ESSAYS
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Classify parasitic diseases of lung. Write briefly about the pathology,

diagnosis and management of pulmonary Hydatid disease.
2.
Approach and management of a patient who comes to a chest clinic

with acute dyspnea
SHORT ESSAYS
3.
Palliative radiotherapy
4.
Addisons disease
5.
Oxygen therapy
6.
Pleural fluid pH
7.
Bronchoplerual fistula
8.
Flow volume loops
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
*****
7502_2006_2_S01.doc

DEGREE EXAMINATION
Time: 3 Hours
[Max. Marks : 100]
PAPER II NON-TUBERCULOR RESPIRATORY

INFECTIONS DISEASES AND GENERAL MEDICNE
QP Code: 7502
(Revised Scheme)

LONG ESSAYS
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Describe the aetiology and pathogenesis of Hospital

pneumonia. What is SARS? How will you manage?
2.
What are the clinical features of Mitral stenosis in an adolescent? How

will you manage the same?
SHORT ESSAYS
acquired
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
3.
Aspergrilloma
4.
Nocardiosis
5.
Hydatidosis
6.
Pulmonary manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis
7.
Bronchiectasis of upper lobe
8.
Complications following pulmonary resection

*****
7502_2007_1_S03.doc

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks : 100]

PAPER II
(Revised Scheme)
QP Code: 7502
LONG ESSAYS
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1. Classify pneumonias. Write briefly about the pathogenesis, diagnosis
and treatment of Nosocomial pneumonias.
2.
Describe the pathogenesis, chemical features and staging of lung

cancer. Write briefly about paraneoplastic syndrome
SHORT ESSAYS
3. Diagnosis of cystic fibrosis
4.
Bronchopleural fistula
5.
Catemeniel pneumothorax
6.
Muscular cirrhosis of lung
7.
Carcinoid tumour
8.
Acute pancreatitis
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
*****
7502_2007_2_S33.doc

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]

PAPER II
(Revised Scheme)
QP Code : 7502
LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Describe the aetiopathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis & management of Cystic Fibrosis
2.
Describe the physiology of pleural fluid dynamics. Discuss the diagnosis, clinical features of pleural
effusion
SHORT ESSAY
3.
O2 dissociation curve
4.
Shavers disease
5.
Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia
6.
Closing volumes
7.
Brief management of acute severe asthma
8.
Lung Biopsy
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
*****
7502_2008_1_S42

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
PULMONARY MEDICINE
Q.P. CODE : 7502

LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Classify eosinophilic lung disease. Describe the diagnostic aspects and management of Allergic
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
2.
Discuss in detail about the pathologic characteristic, diagnostics studies and management of
Idiopathic interstitial pneumonias
SHORT ESSAY
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
3.
Recurrent pneumonia
4.
HIV related fungal diseases
5.
Corticosteroid resistant asthma
6.
Parapneumonic effusion
7.
Pulmonary complications of Acute pancreatitis
8.
Bronchioalveolar Cell carcinoma
*****
7502_2009_1_S43.doc

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
PULMONARY MEDICINE
Q.P. CODE : 7502

LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Discuss the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of COPD
2.
Discuss diagnostic studies in a patient with pleural effusion.

malignant pleural effusion
SHORT ESSAY
Describe management of
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
3.
Chronic Empyema
4.
Pulmonary cryptococcosis
5.
Occupational Asthma
6.
Prophylaxis of pneumocystis carini pneumonia
7.
Risk factors of lung cancer
8.
Pulmonary hypertension
*****
7502_2011_1_S201.doc

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
PULMONARY MEDICINE
Q.P. CODE : 7502

LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Discuss briefly the pathogenesis, clinical features, complications and management of empyema
thoracis
2.
What is ARDS? Discuss the ventilatory strategies in ARDS
SHORT ESSAY
3.
Health care associated pneumonia
4.
Septic shock
5.
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing
6.
Klebsiella pneumonia
7.
Carbapenems
8.
Pulmonary haemorrhage syndromes
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
*****
7502_2012_1_S202.doc

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
PULMONARY MEDICINE
Q.P. CODE : 7502

LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
What is CURB 65? Discuss the pathogenesis and clinical presentation of pneumococcal
pneumonia
2.
Pulmonary involvement in collagen vascular diseases
SHORT ESSAY
3.
Pneumocystis jirovci pneumonia
4.
Primary pulmonary hypertension
5.
Bronchopleural fistula
6.
Lupus pneumonia
7.
Endemic haemoptysis
8.
MRSA
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
*****

Post Graduate Degree Examination Nov 2012
Time: Three Hours
NON TUBERCULAR RESPITATORY INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Q.P. CODE: 7502
LONG ESSAYS
1.
2.
2 x 20 = 40 Marks
Discuss the etiopathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis and management of

Hydatid disease of lung.
Classify pneumonia and discuss in detail about ventilator associated pneumonia.
SHORT ESSAYS
3.
Mycoplasma
6 x 10 = 60 Marks
pneumonia
4.
Melioidosis
5.
Lipoid pneumonia
6.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
7.
Hyponatremia
8.
Thoracic amoebiasis
*****

Time: Three Hours
NON TUBERCULAR RESPITATORY INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Q.P. CODE: 7502
LONG ESSAYS
2 x 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Discuss the aetiology and management of pneumothorax in detail.
2.
Discuss the epidemiology, clinical features and management of severe acute

respiratory syndrome (SARS).
SHORT ESSAYS
3.
Continuous
positive airway pressure
4.
Fat embolism
5.
Acute mediastinitis
6.
Nosocomial pneumonia
7.
New agents active against methicillin-resistant S. aureus
8.
Atypical bacterial pathogens of lung
*****
6 x 10 = 60 Marks
7502_9999_9_S272.doc

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
PULMONARY MEDICINE
Q.P. CODE: 7502

LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Enumerate the factors predisposing to formation of lung abscess, its differential diagnosis and
management
2.
Describe in detail the pulmonary complications of HIV infection. Outline in brief their
management
SHORT ESSAY
3.
Hydatid disease
4.
Fluoroquinolones in respiratory diseases
5.
Management of chronic cor pulmonale
6.
Mycetoma
7.
Nosocomial pneumonia
8.
Diagnosis of thoracic sarcoidosis
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
*****
7503.doc

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
PULMONARY MEDICINE
TUBERCULOSIS PULMONARY AND EXTRA PULMONARY

PAPER III (Revised Scheme)
Q.P. CODE : 7503

LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Discuss the measures for control and prevention of Tuberculosis
2.
Discuss the complications and sequelae of pulmonary tuberculosis
SHORT ESSAY
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
3.
Niacin test
4.
Tuberculous Rheumatism
5.
Cultivation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
6.
Ideal shortcourse chemotherapy
7.
Drug resistance in Tuberculosis
8.
MAC Disease
*****
7503_2006_1_S01.doc

DEGREE EXAMINATION
Time: 3 Hours
[Max. Marks : 100]
PAPER III TUBERCULOSIS PULOMONARY

AND EXTRAPULOMONARY
QP Code: 7503
(Revised Scheme)

LONG ESSAYS
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Describe the treatment schedule for a pregnant woman in her II

trimester of pregnancy with pulmonary tuberculosis
2.
Define caries spine. Describe the role of chest physician in the

management of tuberculosis of the spine
SHORT ESSAYS
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
3.
Category I Of RNTLP
4.
Tuberculosis Of Pleura
5.
Tuberculini Test
6.
Newer Quinolones In The Treatment Of MDR-TB
7.
Mycobacterial Lung Surgery
8.
Mortality In Tuberculosis
*****
7503_2006_2_S02.doc

DEGREE EXAMINATION
Time: 3 Hours
[Max. Marks : 100]
PAPER III
(Revised Scheme)
QP Code: 7503
LONG ESSAYS
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Write briefly about the chemical spectrum and the management of

HIV associated tuberculosis
2.
Discuss briefly the complications of pulmonary tuberculosis and

briefly the role of surgery in pulmonary tuberculosis
SHORT ESSAYS
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
3.
Serological tests in the diagnosis of tuberculosis
4.
Lubek disaster
5.
Tuberculosis task force
6.
Tuberculids
7.
Dots plus
8.
Wallegrens calendar
*****
7503_2007_1_S03.doc

Time: 3 Hours
[Max. Marks : 100]

PAPER III
(Revised Scheme)
QP Code: 7503
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
LONG ESSAYS
1.
Classify military tuberculosis. Discuss the diagnosis and management

of military tuberculosis
2.
Describe in brief about evolution, objectives, methods of diagnosis

and treatment under revised national tuberculosis control programme
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
SHORT ESSAYS
3.
Niacin test
4.
Renal tuberculosis
5.
Collapse therapy
6.
Chemoprophylaxis
7.
Tuberculosis test
8.
Lupus vulgaris
*****
7503_2007_2_S33.doc

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]

PAPER III
(Revised Scheme)
QP Code : 7503
LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Describe in detail the aetiopathogenesis, clinical features & management of T.B meningitis
2.
Describe Tuberculosis of skin
SHORT ESSAY
3.
Rifamycins & ART
4.
Open healed cavity
5.
Vanishing lung
6.
Atypical mycobacterial infections
7.
PPD
8.
Epituberculosis
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
*****
7503_2008_1_S41

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
PULMONARY MEDICINE

Q.P. CODE : 7503

LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Discuss the causes of Miliary mottling in Chest x-ray.

diagnosed and managed?
2.
Discuss the burden of tuberculosis in our country and outline the Tuberculosis control
programme being implemented in our country
SHORT ESSAY
3.
Tuberculous tenosynovitis
4.
Nosocomial tuberculosis
5.
MGIT
6.
Pleural Tuberculosis
7.
Soft Tubercles
8.
Vascular complications of Tuberculosis
How Disseminated tuberculosis is
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
*****
7503_2009_1_S43.doc

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
PULMONARY MEDICINE

Q.P. CODE : 7503

LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Discuss the risk factors and management of MDR Tuberculosis
2.
Discuss immunologic response to Tuberculosis in detail
SHORT ESSAY
3.
Richs focus
4.
BCG vaccination in India
5.
Luciferase reporter assay
6.
Tuberculous empyema
7.
Environmental control of tuberculosis
8.
Endobronchial Tuberculosis
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
*****
7503_2011_1_S202.doc

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
PULMONARY MEDICINE

Q.P. CODE : 7503

LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Define mycobacterial drug resistance. Discuss briefly situations leading on to the development
of MDR TB.
2.
Discuss the diagnosis and management of latent tuberculosis
SHORT ESSAY
3.
Rifabutin
4.
Haemoptysis
5.
Tuberculous empyema
6.
Primary complex
7.
Green light committee
8.
Surgery in tuberculosis
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
*****
7503_2012_1_S203.doc

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
PULMONARY MEDICINE

Q.P. CODE : 7503

LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
What is primary complex? Discuss progressive primary tuberculosis
2.
Critically evaluate BCG vaccination programme in India
SHORT ESSAY
3.
Lung fibrosis
4.
Drug induced hepatotoxicity
5.
TB and HIV co infection
6.
Potts disease
7.
XDR tuberculosis
8.
MOTT
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
*****
7503_2012_2_S201.doc

M.D. Degree Examination Nov 2012
[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
PULMONARY MEDICINE

Q.P. CODE : 7503

LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
What is XDR Tuberculosis? Discuss an ideal tuberculosis control programme and critically
evaluate the strength and weaknesses
2.
Discuss clinical presentations and diagnosis approaches in intestinal tuberculosis
SHORT ESSAY
3.
Line probe assay
4.
Latent tuberculosis
5.
DOTS PLUS
6.
Srofuloderma
7.
Miliary shadows
8.
Linezolid
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
*****
7503_2013_1_S272.doc

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
PULMONARY MEDICINE

Q.P. CODE: 7503

LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Discuss the evolution in medical and surgical management of pulmonary Tuberculosis in last 50
years
2.
Discuss the etiopathogenesis, clinical features, differential diagnosis and management of TB

pericarditis
SHORT ESSAY
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
3.
Rifabutine
4.
BCG vaccination reaction
5.
Fall and rise phenomenon
6.
Ultraviolet irradication for environmental control of TB
7.
Complications of abdominal TB
8.
Management of Tuberculosis in pregnancy
*****

Time: Three Hours
TUBERCULOSIS-PULMONARY AND EXTRA PULMONARY

PERTAINING TO RESPITATORY SYSTEM
Q.P. CODE: 7503
LONG ESSAYS
1.
2 x 20 = 40 Marks
Describe etiopathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis and management of

tubercular pleural effusion.
2.
Describe the diagnosis and management of tuberculosis in pregnancy.
SHORT ESSAYS
3.
Siiico-tuberculosis
6 x 10 = 60 Marks
4.
Tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV)
5.
Lower lung field tuberculosis
6.
Role of Adenosine Deaminase (ADA) in diagnosis of tuberculosis
7.
Mycobacterium Avium-Intracellulare (MAC) infection of lung
8.
Management of tuberculosis in liver disease
*****
7504.doc

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
PULMONARY MEDICINE
NON-INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF LUNG
PAPER IV (Revised Scheme)
Q.P. CODE : 7504

LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Discuss the pathophysiology, clinical features and management of near drowning
2.
Discuss the aetiopathogenesis and management of high altitude pulmonary oedema
SHORT ESSAY
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
3.
Berylliosis
4.
Genetics of asthma
5.
Decompression sickness
6.
Pulmonary complications of obesity
7.
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
8.
Normocapnic Respiratory failure
*****
7504_2006_1_S02.doc

DEGREE EXAMINATION
Time: 3 Hours
[Max. Marks : 100]
PAPER IV
(Revised Scheme)
QP Code: 7504
LONG ESSAYS
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Describe the pathophysiology, chemical features and management of

acute ventilatory failure.
2.
Classify the causes of pulmonary hypertension. Describe

pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of corpulmonale.
SHORT ESSAYS
the
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
3.
Virtual Bronchoscopy
4.
Lung volume reduction surgery
5.
Smoking cessation
6.
Capnography
7.
Nd. Yag laser
8.
Hamman Rich syndrome

*****
7504_2006_2_S01.doc

DEGREE EXAMINATION
Time: 3 Hours
[Max. Marks : 100]
PAPER IV NON-INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF LUNG
QP Code: 7504
(Revised Scheme)

LONG ESSAYS
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Describe
the
investigations
thomboembolism.
and
treatment
2.
Describe lung disorders in systemic diseases.
SHORT ESSAYS
of
pulmonary
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
3.
Acute pancreatitis and respiratory problems
4.
Secondaries in lung
5.
Myasthema gravis and respiratory problems
6.
Aerosol therapy
7.
Long term oxygen therapy
8.
Malignant pleural effusion

*****
7504_2007_1_S01.doc

Time: 3 Hours
[Max. Marks : 100]

PAPER IV NON-INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF LUNG
(Revised Scheme)
QP Code: 7504
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
LONG ESSAYS
1.
Describe
the
investigations
thomboembolism.
and
treatment
2.
Describe lung disorders in systemic diseases.
of
pulmonary
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
SHORT ESSAYS
3.
Acute pancreatitis and respiratory problems
4.
Secondaries in lung
5.
Myasthema gravis and respiratory problems
6.
Aerosol therapy
7.
Long term oxygen therapy
8.
Malignant pleural effusion

*****
7504_2007_2_S04.doc

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]

NON-INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF LUNG - PAPER IV
(Revised Scheme)
QP Code : 7504
LONG ESSAY
1.
2.
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
Describe the aethiopathogenesis, diagnosis and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary

disease
Describe the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of superior venacanal syndrome
SHORT ESSAY
3.
Bronchial artery embolism
4.
Avian influenza
5.
Gene therapy in pulmonary diseases
6.
Pulmonary manifestations in malaria
7.
Pulse oximetry
8.
Eosinophilic effusion
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
*****
7504_2008_1_S41

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
PULMONARY MEDICINE
Q.P. CODE : 7504

LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Discuss various pulmonary manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus
2.
Discuss various topical steroids and their delivery systems in asthma management
SHORT ESSAY
3.
Double lung transplantation
4.
Partial liquid ventilation
5.
Risk factors of COPD
6.
Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis
7.
Acute Corpulmonale
8.
Asbestos related lung diseases
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
*****
7504_2009_1_S133.doc

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
PULMONARY MEDICINE
Q.P. CODE : 7504

LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Describe the etiopathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis and management of Hypersensitivity

Pneumonitis
2.
Describe the clinical features, diagnosis and management of Pancoast Tumour
SHORT ESSAY
3.
Immune reconstitution syndrome
4.
5.
Infantile Lobar Emphysema
6.
Mountain sickness
7.
Spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema
8.
Antioxidants
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
*****
7504_2011_1_S201.doc

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
PULMONARY MEDICINE
Q.P. CODE : 7504

LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Discuss the etiopathogenesis, clinical presentations and staging of lung cancer
2.
How will you approach a case of exudative pleural effusion
SHORT ESSAY
3.
Virtual bronchoscopy
4.
Pancost syndrome
5.
Split night study
6.
Biolung
7.
Acinetabacter
8.
Oxygen delivery devices
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
*****
7504_2012_1_S202.doc

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
PULMONARY MEDICINE
Q.P. CODE : 7504

LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Classify COPD as per GOLD guidelines. What is the long term management strategy in a case of
COPD
2.
Classify diffuse parenchymal lung diseases. What are the radiological features of ILD
SHORT ESSAY
3.
Steroid dependent asthma
4.
Spontaneous pneumothorax
5.
Carcinoid tumour
6.
Horners syndrome
7.
CPAP
8.
Incentive spirometry
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
*****

Post Graduate Degree Examination Nov 2012
Time: Three Hours

Q.P. CODE: 7504
LONG ESSAYS
1.
2 x 20 = 40 Marks
Discuss the classification, pathophysiology and principles of management of

respiratory failure.
2.
Discuss the status of beta-adrenergic blockers in obstructive airway disease.
SHORT ESSAYS
3.
Asbestosis
6 x 10 = 60 Marks
4.
Decompression sickness
5.
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis
6.
Inhaled corticosteroids
7.
Monoclonal antibody in bronchial asthma
8.
Macrolides in inflammatory airways diseases
*****

Time: Three Hours

Q.P. CODE: 7504
LONG ESSAYS
1.
2 x 20 = 40 Marks
Discuss the pathophysiology, diagnostic evaluation and treatment of pulmonary

edema.
2.
Discuss the risk factors, clinical presentations and diagnostic evaluations of

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.
SHORT ESSAYS
3.
Chronic alveolar
hypoventilation
4.
Hepato pulmonary syndrome
5.
Ventilator induced lung injury
6.
Indications of pulmonary rehabilitation
7.
8.
Infantile lobar emphysema
*****
6 x 10 = 60 Marks
7504_9999_9_S272.doc

[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
PULMONARY MEDICINE
Q.P. CODE: 7504

LONG ESSAY
2 X 20 = 40 Marks
1.
Discuss in detail the acid base balance in human body. Enumerate the causes of metabolic
acidosis
2.
Describe the etiopathogenesis of Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and discuss management
of the same
SHORT ESSAY
3.
Pectus excavatum
4.
Allergic broncho pulmonary aspergillosis
5.
Management of pleural mesothelioma
6.
Aspirin induced asthma
7.
Pleural plaques
8.
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis
6 X 10 = 60 Marks
*****

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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka

POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA EXAMINATION

[Max. Marks : 100]

TUBERCULOSIS AND CHEST DISEASES (D.T.C.D.)

Describe the various bronchopulmonary segments with diagrams

Describe in detail control of respiration

Mention about hypoxia, critical hypoxia and causes of hypoxia

Define resistance, types of resistance and mechanism of resistance

Classification of anti-retroviral drugs

Draw the structure of HIV virus

Discuss about adenosamine

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

[Max. Marks: 100]

TUBERCULOSIS AND CHEST DISEASES (D.T.C.D.)

Role of pulmonary function tests in diagnosis and management of respiratory diseases.

Describe the anatomy of diaphragm.

High altitude pulmonary edema

Sleep apnea syndrome

Diffusion studies (DLCO)

Forced expiratory vital capacity

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka

POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA EXAMINATION

[Max. Marks: 100]

TUBERCULOSIS AND CHEST DISEASES (D.T.C.D.)

Write differential diagnosis of homogenous opacity of the lung.

Write the differential diagnosis of abdominal tuberculosis and

Erythemanodosum, causes, clinical features and management

Describe the complications of pulmonary tuberculosis

Mention newer anti-tubercular

Write in detail about Mantoux test

Write clinical features, diagnosis and management of tuberculoma of

Discuss the role of surgery in tuberculosis

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka

Post-Graduate Diploma Examination April / May 2007

[Max. Marks: 100]

TUBERCULOSIS AND CHEST DISEASES (D.T.C.D.)

What is MDR (Multi Drug Resistant) Tuberculosis?

Diagnosis of TB (Tuberculous) meningitis

PPD RT 23 (Purified protein derivative RT23)

Serological tests for tuberculosis

Diagnosis of caries spine

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka

POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA EXAMINATION

[Max. Marks : 100]

TUBERCULOSIS AND CHEST DISEASES (D.T.C.D.)

Define respiratory failure. What are the types of respiratory failures?

Classify pneumonias. How will you manage mild and moderate

The sleep apnea syndrome

Mechanism and aetiology of pulmonary edema

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis and respiratory system

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

[Max. Marks: 100]

TUBERCULOSIS AND CHEST DISEASES (D.T.C.D.)

What is sleep-apnoea? Its causes, investigations diagnosis and management?

What is Tumorlysis syndrome & and how will you manage?

Different methods procedure, indications, contra indications, and newer

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

[Max. Marks: 100]

Q.P. CODE : 7501

Discuss various invasive diagnostic techniques in respiratory disease

Discuss the development of lung and its congenital anomalies

The endocrine lung