FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
JUNE 2018

POSSESSION/USE OF CELL PHONES OR ANY SUCH ELECTRONIC GADGETS IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE EXAMINATION HALL.
RESPIRATORY DISEASES
PAPER-IV
RPD/J/18/42/IV
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. Anti IGE antibodies
Line probe assay in TB
5+5
2. Indications for Thoracoscopy.
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)
5+5
3. Universal drug sensitivity tests for TB
Role of surgery in TB.
5+5
4. Indications for lung transplantation.
Bronchial thermoplasty for management of asthma.
5+5
5. Role of advanced modes of PAP (Positive airway pressure)
therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea.
Phosphodiesterase inhibitors for management of asthma and
COPD.
5+5
6. Management of refractory ARDS.
Role of empirical antifungals in critically ill.
5+5
7. Current status of inhaled steroids in management of COPD.
Criteria for diagnosis of allergic bronchopulmonary
aspergillosis (ABPA).
5+5
8. Treatment of carbapenem resistant Gram negative sepsis.
Role of thrombolysis and surgery in patients with acute
pulmonary thromboembolism.
5+5
9. Adenosine deaminase in respiratory diseases.
Bronchial artery embolization.
5+5
10. Ventilation perfusion scan: Utility in clinical practice.
Role of 18 FDG PET in management of non-malignant
diseases of the respiratory system.
5+5