FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
JUNE 2017
POSSESSION USE OF CELL PHONES OR ANY SUCH ELECTRONIC GADGETS IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE
EXAMINATION HALL.
TUBERCULOSIS RESPIRATORY DISEASES/PULMONARY MEDICINE
PAPER III
RPD/J/17/42/III
Time 3 hours
Max. Marks 100
Important instructions:
• Attempt all questions in order.
• Each question carries 10 marks.
• Read the question carefully and answer to the point neatly and legibly.
• Do not leave any blank pages between two answers.
• Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space.
• Answer all the parts of a single question together.
• Start the answer to a question on a fresh page or leave adequate space between two answers.
• Draw table/diagrams/flowcharts wherever appropriate.
Write short notes on:
1. Atypical mycobacterium clinical radiological presentation,
and management.

2. Recent updates in RNTCP:
Diagnostic
Management
5+5
3. Adverse effects of rifampicin.
Management of skin hypersensitivity due to anti-tubercular
treatment.
4+6
4. Levels of polysomnography.
Complex sleep apnoea Diagnosis management.
3+7
5. Methods of oxygen therapy.
Complications of endotracheal intubation.
4+6
6. Hemoptysis after completing treatment for tuberculosis:
Causes management.
3+7
7. Paradoxical response in treatment of tuberculosis.
Management of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis.
3+7
8. Classification of acute respiratory failure.
Role of non-invasive ventilation in acute respiratory failure.
3+7
9. Resuscitation in patient with shockable rhythm.
Percutaneous tracheostomy.
5+5
10. Treatment of restless leg syndrome.
Excessive day sleepiness: Causes management.
4+6