Assertion (A): Supravaginal elongation of cervix occurs in uterovaginal prolapse.
Reason (R): There is gaping genital hiatus but the ligamentous support of uterus is strong.
Assertion (A): Systemic estrogens as HRT are indicated in post-menopausal women with hypertriglyceridemia.
Reason (R): The systemic estrogens induce the hepatic synthesis of lipoproteins.
Assertion (A): Lumbar puncture is indicated in a child with fever and asymmetric flaccid limb weakness.
Reason (R): The diagnosis of Guillain-Barre syndrome can be established by albuminocytologic dissociation on CSF analysis.
Assertion (A): Ferrous sulphate should not be given to pregnant women who are at high risk of PIH.
Reason (R): Ferrous sulphate increases free radicals which induce serum lipid peroxide formation.
Assertion (A): All newborns should be screened for hypothyroidism at birth.
Reason (R): Treatment at birth for hypothyroidism can assure normal mental development.
Assertion (A): The 23 valent pneumococcal vaccine is not recommended for routine use in children.
Reason (R): Most pneumococcal strains are still susceptible to penicillin.
Assertion (A): Abortion may be induced at twenty weeks of gestation without second medical opinion.
Reason (R): The conditions for medical termination of pregnancy have been liberalized in India.