Combined Medical Services 2022 General Medicine & Pediatrics Paper I PDF

Central Government Jobs Medical 2022

  • Year 2022
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 120
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Two Hours

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Combined Medical Services Examination
Year 2022
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper General Medicine and Pediatrics Paper I
Subject General Medicine and Pediatrics
Duration Two Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 120
Question Type Objective (MCQ)

This is the official question paper for the Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2022, specifically for Paper I on General Medicine and Pediatrics, conducted by UPSC. The paper consists of 120 objective-type questions carrying a maximum of 250 marks and is to be completed within a time limit of two hours. Aspirants preparing for the CMS exam can use this paper to understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, and important topics covered in General Medicine and Pediatrics. Practicing with previous year papers like this is crucial for effective exam preparation and improving performance.

Major Topics Covered

  • General Medicine
  • Pediatrics
  • Cardiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Frostbite Treatment
  • Anticoagulants
  • Heart Failure Management

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Combined Medical Services Examination preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • Combined Medical Services Examination 2021 General Medicine and Pediatrics Paper I
  • Combined Medical Services Examination 2023 General Medicine and Pediatrics Paper I
  • Combined Medical Services Examination 2022 General Medicine and Pediatrics Paper II
  • Combined Medical Services Examination 2022 General Medicine and Pediatrics Paper I Answer Key
  • Combined Medical Services Examination Syllabus
  • General Medicine Syllabus for Competitive Exams
  • Pediatrics Syllabus for Competitive Exams
  • Combined Medical Services Examination Pattern

Instructions

  • CHECK THAT THIS TEST BOOKLET DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPRINTED OR TORN OR MISSING PAGES OR ITEMS, ETC.
  • IF SO, GET IT REPLACED BY A COMPLETE TEST BOOKLET.
  • PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS THE CANDIDATE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENCODE AND FILL IN
  • THE ROLL NUMBER AND TEST BOOKLET SERIES CODE A, B, C OR D CAREFULLY AND WITHOUT ANY OMISSION OR DISCREPANCY AT THE APPROPRIATE PLACES IN THE OMR ANSWER SHEET.
  • ANY OMISSION/DISCREPANCY WILL RENDER THE ANSWER SHEET LIABLE FOR REJECTION.
  • You have to enter your Roll Number on the Test
  • DO NOT write anything else on the Test Booklet.
  • This Test Booklet contains 120 items (questions).
  • Each item comprises four responses (answers).
  • You will select the response which you want to mark on the Answer Sheet.
  • In case, you feel that there is more than one correct response, mark the response which you consider the best.
  • In any case, choose ONLY ONE response for each item.
  • You have to mark all your responses ONLY on the separate Answer Sheet provided.
  • in the Answer Sheet. All items carry equal marks.
  • Before you proceed to mark in the Answer Sheet the response to various items in the Test Booklet,
  • you have to fill in some particulars in the Answer Sheet as per instructions sent to you with your Admission Certificate.
  • After you have completed filling in all your responses on the Answer Sheet and the examination has
  • concluded, you should hand over to the Invigilator only the Answer Sheet.
  • You are permitted to take away with you the Test Booklet.
  • Sheets for rough work are appended in the Test Booklet at the end. Penalty for wrong Answers:
  • THERE WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTION PAPERS.
  • There are four alternatives for the answer to every question.
  • For each question for which (i) a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
  • (ii) If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and there will be same penalty as above to that question.
  • If a question is left blank i.e., no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty (iii) for that question.
  • DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

Questions (page 2)

Q1. A 52 year old man with history of coronary artery disease is currently on sublingual nitroglycerin 0.5 mg, SOS, metoprolol 50 mg twice a day, aspirin 75 mg once a day, enalapril 5 mg once a day, for the last one year. The patient is now complaining of breathlessness and wheeze. Which one of the following drugs is most likely to be implicated for this new symptom?

  • (a) Enalapril
  • (b) Metoprolol
  • (c) Nitroglycerin
  • (d) Aspirin

Q2. A patient with ischaemic heart disease on regular follow-up has a resting heart rate of 90 beats/minute. The patient is taking metoprolol 50 mg twice a day. Which one of the following drugs may be added to his prescription if he also has signs of heart failure?

  • (a) Ranolazine
  • (b) Diclofenac
  • (c) Prednisolone
  • (d) Ivabradine

Q3. An 18 year old boy got frost bite of left feet after working in a snowy field for 5-6 hours. He complained of pain, numbness and limited moment of his toes. The skin appeared white and waxy. Which one of the following is contradicted as initial treatment?

  • (a) Rewarming by immersion of feet in water bath at 40-44°C
  • (b) Massage
  • (c) Cleaning of injured area with soap
  • (d) Use of analgesia and sterile dressing

Q4. Which of the following anti-coagulant agents can be administered by oral route?

  • (1) Rivaroxaban
  • (2) Fondaparinux
  • (3) Apixaban
  • (4) Dabigatran
  • (a) 1 and 3 only
  • (b) 1, 2 and 4
  • (c) 1, 3 and 4
  • (d) 2, 3 and 4

Q5. Which of the following drugs may be associated with leg swelling?

  • (1) Calcium channel blockers
  • (2) NSAIDs
  • (3) Glucocorticoids
  • (4) Mineralocorticoids
  • (a) 1 and 2 only
  • (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
  • (c) 3 and 4 only
  • (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Combined Medical Services Examination.

Which year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2022.

Who conducts the Combined Medical Services Examination?

The examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the subject of this paper?

This paper is on General Medicine and Pediatrics, Paper I.

What is the total duration for the exam?

The time allowed for this paper is Two Hours.

What are the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

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