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3877 Social & Preventive Medicine

Which of the following statements regarding the National Programme for Non-communicable diseases-Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and stroke (NPCDCS) is true?

AThe plan is to implement the programme in 10 districts across the 5 states during 2010-2012
BThe diagnosis or treatment of non-communicable diseases to be carried out at the subcentre level
CCoronary care unit and cancer care facility to be established at the district level hospital
DAll the components of the programme to be addressed separately- cancer, diabetes, CVD and stroke
Social & Preventive Medicine
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3878 Pharmacology

Patient is a known case of epilepsy, taking levetiracetam 1 gm BD. He is now seizure free from 2 years but he developed agitation and anger issues interfering with day to day activities as a result of the drug intake. What should be the next best step?

AStop levetiracetam and sta on a different antiepileptic
BDiscontinue the drug as he is seizure free
CSlowly taper the drug over next 6 months
DContinue levetiracetam since a 5-year seizure free interval is needed
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