Author: RxPG Team, Posted on Thursday, June 24 @ 00:00:00 IST by RxPG  

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The following is the usual code that is used by the paper setters to constryct the mcqs. Read and learn this to minimise any chances of freak wrong answers in the actual exam.

• Always
   - implies 100% of the time (Answer is usually FALSE)
• Invariably
   - means 98-99% of the time
• Pathognomonic, Diagnostic, Characteristic, A specific feature or In the vast majority
  - imply that a feature would occur in at least 90% of cases, ie occurs in this disease and no other! It is a feature of diagnostic significance. Its absence might make one doubt the diagnosis.
• Typically, Frequently, Significantly, Commonly and In a substantial majority
  - imply that a feature would occur in at least 60% of cases ie one that you would expect to be present. It is similar to a characteristic feature, but of slightly less authority.
• In the majority
  - means more than 50%