Paper I
Question
Clinical features of cystic fibrosis includes
- Sinusitis
- Bronchial asthma
- Cirrhosis
- Meconium ileus a) 1, 2, 3 b) 2, 3, 4 c) 3, 4, 1 d) 1, 2, 4 Question numbers (xvi) – (xx) consists of two Statements-Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these questions by selecting the appropriate options given below.
Answer
For general reference: classic clinical features of cystic fibrosis include recurrent pulmonary infections (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus), chronic sinopulmonary disease with bronchiectasis, pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (steatorrhoea, malabsorption), meconium ileus in neonates, male infertility (congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens), and elevated sweat chloride concentration.

