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1
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Treatment of Restless Leg Syndrome

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(1) Limit alcohol, nicotine, caffeine; (2) Dopamine Agonists (eg pramipexole)

2
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Restless Leg is common in those with

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Iron Deficiency, CKD, Diabetes

3
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Treatment of Cataplexy

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Muscarinic Antagonists (narcolepsy)

4
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When does the neural tube form

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Third week of fetal life

5
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When do the neuropores close

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Week Four = Anterior on day 25, Posterior on day 27

6
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Tensilon Test

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Tx of MG pt with Edrophonium (short acting AChEsterase inhibitor); Lack of improvement = cholinergic crisis

7
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What mediates rapid decrease in myocardial calcium before relaxation

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Na/Ca pump sarcolemmal pump; and Ca-ATPase

8
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Major immune mechanism against Giardia

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CD4 and IgA

9
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RUQ pain after opiate

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Biliary colic from contraction of SM cells in sphincter of oddi

10
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Mu opioid effects on Histamine, Parietal Cells

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Increase histamine (don’t use in hypotension); Decr parietal gastric acid secretion

11
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Non-caseating granulomas - Crohn’s or Ulcerative colitis

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Crohn’s

12
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Unidirectional enzymes in glycolysis

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Gluco/Hexokinase, PFK-1, Pyruvate Kinase

13
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F-2,6-BP activates what?

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PFK1 = Glycolysis

14
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Insulin vs Glucagon effects on PFK1

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Insulin –> PFK2 –> F-2,6-BP –> PFK-1 = Glycolysis; Glucagon inactivates PFK-2 via phosphorylation

15
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What causes myocardial swelling with ischemia?

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No ATP to pump Na (Na/K) or Ca (Ca-ATPase) out

16
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Mechanism of nitrites in cyanide poisoning

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Oxidized iron to Fe3+, which binds and sequesters cyanide, preventing it from binding cytochrome a-a3

17
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What is used beside nitrites in cyanide poisoining

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Thiosulfate –> Sulfate binds cyanide

18
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Most common cause of aPTT prolongation

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Lupus anticoagulants

19
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Common findings in PCA stroke

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(1) Contralateral hemianopia; (2) Contralateral parasthesias and numbness [thalamus]

20
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Cranial Nerves supplied by PCA

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III and IV

21
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Why gallstones in Crohn’s

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Can’t resorb bile acids in terminal ileum

22
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Rate limiting step in catecholamine synthesis? What blocks this?

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Tyrosine Hydroxylase - Metyrosine

23
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What maintains cardiac output in acute/subacute aortic regurgitation

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HR temporarily, but mainly increased LV preload

24
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Carbamazepine adverse effects

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(1) BM suppression; (2) Hepatotoxic; (3) SIADH

25
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Drugs that cause SIADH

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Carbamazepine, Cyclophosphamide, SSRI’s

26
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Allergic contact dermatitis is due to

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Antigen presentation by Langerhans cell –> CD4 response

27
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Acanthosis

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Incr in spinosum (think psoriasis)

28
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Hypergranulosis

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Excessive granulation of s granulosum (think lichen planus)

29
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Max and min pressures in RV, Pulmonary Artery

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4-25 in RV; 9-25 in PA

30
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Treatment of PSGN

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Loop diuretics and Vasodilators to relieve edema and hypertension

31
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Most important prognostic indicator in PSGN

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Age

32
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Osteoporosis tends to affect what bone

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Trabecular - Vertebral bodies, Neck of femure

33
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what is characteristic of hyperparathyroidism

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Subperiosteal resorption with cystic degeneration

34
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Vit D bone loss is characterized by

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Excessive unmineralized osteoid

35
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Osteopetrosis is characterized by

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Persistance of primary, unmineralized spongiosa in medullary canals

36
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Drugs that cause seizures

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I BItE my tongue - INH, Buproprion, Imipenem, Enflurane

37
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Most common sites of intracranial hemorrhage

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Deep brain = Basal ganglia, Cerebellar nuclei, Thalamus, Pons

38
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Cerebral amyloid angiopathy tends to occur in what areas

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Lobar/cortical parenchyma

39
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Findings with Pulmonary Silicosis

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Nodular densities and eggshell calcifications

40
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Pulmonar berylliosis findings

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Resembles sarcoidosis (nodular infiltrates, enlarged lymph nodes, non-caseating granulomas), but is not strongly associated with pleural plaques or effusions

41
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Findings in coal worker’s pneumoconiosis

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Multiple discrete nodules most prominent in upper lung zones

42
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X ray of hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to inhalation of organic dust

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Diffuse nodular interstitial infiltrates

43
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Granulomatous destruction of liver bile ducts

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Primary biliary cirrhosis

44
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Intrahepatic hydatid cysts

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Echinococcus

45
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Mechanism of gingival hyperplasia with phenytoin

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PDGF

46
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Phenytoin toxicity mainly effects

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Cerebellum and vestibular system –> Ataxia, Nystagmus

47
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Systolic ejection murmur that increases with standing? Decreases with standing?

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Hypertrophic CM - increases; Valvular aortic stenosis - decreases

48
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Wide splitting of S1 accentuated by inspiration

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Delayed closure of tricuspid = Complete right bundle branch block or tricuspid stenosis

49
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Carboxylation of glutamate residues

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Vitamin K

50
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Erythropoeisis and peripheral blood smeal in Acute Intermittent Porphyria

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Erythropoeisis and peripheral blood smear normal

51
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Opiates used for diarrhea

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Loperamide, Diphenoxylate

52
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Pathogens most responsible for post-flu pneumonia

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Pneumococcus, S aureus, H flu

53
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Mycobacterium kanasaii symptoms

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Pulmonary tuberculosis-like symptoms

54
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High intracellular NADH in setting of hypoglycemia

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Fuel other than glucose is being metabolized

55
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High NADH/NAD+ ratio

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Pyruvate to lactate and OAA to malate => Inhibits gluconeogenesis

56
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What antibody is rarely seen in drug-induced Lupus

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Anti-dsDNA (look for anti-histone)

57
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Range for microalbuminuria

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30-300 ug/mg creatinine

58
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MOA of Adenosine in Supraventricular Tachy

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Slows conduction thru AV node by hyperpolarizing the nodal pacemaker and conducting cells

59
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All inhalational anesthetics, except what, are respiratory depressants

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NO

60
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Inhalational anesthetics preferred in pts with asthma

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Halothane, Sevofluorane - Bronchodilation properties

61
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Inhalational anesthetic effects on hepatic, renal, and cerebral BF

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Decr hepatic; Incr cerebral; Decr GFR and RPF

62
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Main side effects of bile acid binding resins

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HyperTG (incr VLDL and TG synthesis), GI upset, Malabsorption, Gallstones

63
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First line treatment of hypertriglyceridemia

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Fibrates - decr hepatic synthesis

64
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Clinical manifestations of schistosomiasis result from

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Th2-mediated granulomatous response directed against eggs (with eos and mac’s)

65
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Periportal Pipestem Fibrosis

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Hepatic schistosomiasis

66
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Echinococcus reservoir

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Dog

67
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Diphyllobothrium latum comes from

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Freshwater fish

68
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2,3-BPG only binds to

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Deoxyhemoglobin

69
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Why doesn’t HbF bind 2,3-BPG as well

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Serine residues instead of histidine

70
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HbC

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Glutamic acid –> Lysine = Mild, chronic hemolytic anemia

71
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Directly responsible for intimal thickening in athersclerosis

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Smooth muscle cells (NOT FIBROBLASTS)

72
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Treatment with Menotropin and hCG

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Menotropin is human menopausal gonadotropin and acts like FSH; hCG acts like LH surge

73
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Hepatolenticular degeneration

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(GP and Putamen) Wilson’s disease –> Wing-beating tremor, Psychosis

74
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Burning or stabbing sensation in one half of body

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Thalamic syndrome

75
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Mechanism of Dermatitis Herpetiformis

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Cross reaction of anti-Gliadin ab’s with Reticulin in epidermal basement membrane

76
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Cerebral amyloid angiopathy vs hypertensive hemorrhage

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Lower mortality rate, More benign clinical course than hypertensive hemorrhage

77
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Hematuria and proteinuria in subacute BE

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Immune complex deposition

78
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Bacteriostatic antibiotic that inhibits binding of aminoacyl-tRNA to 30S subunit

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Tetracyclines

79
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What is upregulated after statins lower total serum cholesterol

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LDL receptor

80
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LCAT vs CETP

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LCAT catalyzes esterification of cholesterol (nascent HDL to mature HDL); CETP transfers cholesterol to other lipoprotein particles

81
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Endocrine hormones that increase cAMP

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FLAT ChAMP CGC - FSH, LH, ACTH, TSH, CRH, hCG, ADH (V2), MSH, PTH, Calcitonin, GHRH, Glucagon

82
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Hormones that increase cGMP

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ANP, BNP, NO (EDRF)

83
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Endocrine Hormones that increase IP3

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GOAT HAG - GnRH, Oxytocin, ADH (V1), TRH, H1, AgII, Gastrin

84
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Intrinstic tyrosine kinase receptors

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Insulin, IGF-1, FGF, PDGF, EGF

85
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Receptor-associated tyrosin kinase

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PIGGLET - Prolactin, Immunomodulators (Cytokines, IFN), GH, G-CSF, EPO, Thrombopoetin - Acidophils and Cytokins

86
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Resistant to Ampicillin but sensitive to Ceftriaxone

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Beta-Lactamase production

87
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Meniere’s disease

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Triad of vertigo, sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus –> Incr production and/or decr excretion of endolymph

88
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Blastomycosis on chest x ray

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Mimics TB –> Granulomatous nodules

89
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Systolic ejectin in aortic stenosis

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Decr, because it takes longer for valve to open

90
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Most common cause of pyridoxine deficiency

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INH

91
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First line for malignant otitis externa

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Fluoroquinolone

92
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Renal and lungs masses –> Improvement after removing renal mass

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RCC –> Tx with IL_2

93
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Central Venous Pressure and what tend to correlated

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Pulmonary capillary wedge (at least in septic shock?)

94
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Normal CVP and PCWP

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CVP 2-8; PCWP 2-15

95
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Effects of Ia, b, and c on AP conduction conduction velocity

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Ia slows, Ib no effect, Ic slows

96
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Effects of Ia, b, and c on AP duration

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Ia prolongs, Ib shortens, Ic minimal effect

97
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Predominant actions of Class II antiarrhythmics

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Slow sinus node discharge rate, Slow AV node conduction and prolong refractoriness

98
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Predominant effects of Class III antiarrhythmics

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Prolong AP duration; No effect on conduction velocity

99
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Predominant effects of Class IV antiarrhythmics

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Slow sinus node discharge rate; Slow AV node conduction and prolong refractoriness

100
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MOA of Adenosine

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A1 receptors –> Activates K channels –> incr K conductance –> transient conduction delay thru AV node

101
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Digoxin effects on AP duration and QT interval

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Decr APD, Shorten QT interval

102
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C3a stimulates

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Histamine release –> Permeability, Dilation

103
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Platelet Activating Factor causes

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Platelet agg, Vasoconstriction, Bronchoconstriction, Incr leukocyte adhesion to endothelium

104
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Hyperplastic polyps are composed of

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Well-differentiated mucosal cells that form glands and crypts

105
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Hamartomatous polyps are composed of

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Mucosal glands, Smooth muscle, CT

106
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Inflammatory polyps are seen in

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UC, Crohn’s –> Regenerating intsetinal mucosa

107
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Lymphoid polyps are found in

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children

108
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4 Non-neoplastic polys

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Hyperplastic, Hamartomatous, Inflammatory, Lymphoid

109
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Symptoms of Diffuse Esophageal Spasm

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Dysphagia and Chest pain

110
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Phosphoglucomutase

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Glucose 1 6 phosphate

111
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Carnitine deficiency

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Impairs FA transport into mitochondria, restricting ketone body formation

112
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Skeletal Muscle Carnitine def symptoms

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Myoglobinemia, Weakness after exercise, Elevated muscle TG’s, Hypoketonemia

113
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Medium Chain Acyl-CoA DH deficiency

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Hypglycemia, Hypoketonemia

114
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Tryptophan is a precursor for

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Nicotinic Acid, Serotonin, Melatonin

115
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Clinical manifestations of Hartnup disease are primarily due to

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Tryptophan malabsorption –> Niacin deficiency

116
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Symptoms of Hartnup

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Most children asymptomatic –> Can have pellagra-like rashes, photosensitivity, ataxia

117
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Urinary excretion of what AA’s is normal in Hartnup

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Proline, Hydroxyproline, Arginine

118
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Thiamine use by the body is maximal in states of

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Accelerated carb metabolism

119
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Pyridoxine def results in

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Anemia, Peripheral neuropathy, Dermatitis

120
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Tocopherol deficiency

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Vitamin E = Myelopathy and neuro

121
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How do Listeria and Shigella survive intracellularly

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Escape from phagosome into cytosol

122
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How does MTB survive intracellularly

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Blocks fusion of phagosome with lysosome, Inhibits phagolysosome acidification

123
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Immune response to Listeria

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IFNg, TNFb, IL-12 –> Cell mediated response –> macrophage killing

124
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Gram negative rod that grows at 4 degrees

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Listeria

125
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Uricosuric drugs

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Probenecid, Sulfinpyrazone

126
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Xanthine oxidase inhibitor safer than allopurinol

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Febuxostat

127
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Most common manifestation of CMV in HIV

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Retinitis

128
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Epispadias results from

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Faulty positioning of genital tubercle in fifth week of gestation

129
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Virus that aquires lipid envelope form nucleus

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Herpes family

130
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Blockade of what receptor inhibits gluconeogenesis, glycogenolysis, and lipolysis

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B2

131
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Main effect of nitrates in treating angina

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Reduce preload –> reduce LV volume

132
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Herniation causing CN III neuropathy

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Uncal

133
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Most common cause of Abetalipoproteinemia

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LOF mutation in Microsomal TG Transfer Protein (MTP) –> Normally folds apoB and transfers lipids into chylomicros or VLDL

134
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Polyol pathway impairment occurs in tissues that

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Do not rely on insulin for glucose transport (lens, peripheral nerves, kidney, blood vessels)

135
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Elevated galactitol

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Galactosemia –> Cataracts

136
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Cross linking of proteins by glycosylation products in vessels facilitates

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Inflammatory cell invasion, Deposition of LDL –> Atheroscerlosis

137
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Skeletal findings in hyperparathyroidism

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Cortical (compact) bone in appedicular skeletal –> Subperiosteal erosions, Salt-and-pepper skull, Osteolytic cysts (osteitis fibrosa cystica)

138
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Disorganized lamellar bone structure in mosaic pattern

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Paget’s

139
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Osteoid matrix accumulation around trabeculae

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Vit D deficiency - Excessive unmineralized osteoid with widened osteoid seams

140
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Persistence of primary spongiosa in medullary cavity with no mature trabeculae

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Osteopetrosis –> Accumulation of woven bone, diffuse skeletal thickening

141
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Trabecular thinning with fewer interconnections

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Osteoporosis

142
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How do erythrocytes utilize NADPH

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Maintain Glutathione in reduced state by glutathione reductase

143
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What is a Heinz body

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Denatured Hb from oxidative stress

144
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As opposed to serotonin syndrome, NMS is characterized by

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Absence of myoclonus and presence of rigidity

145
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Keratoderma blennorhagicum commonly associated with

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Reactive Arthritis

146
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Mechanism of Pertussis toxin

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Disinhibits AC via Gi ADP ribosylation –> incr cAMP –> Incr histamine sensitivity and phagocyte dysfunction

147
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Direct tissue effects of GH

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(1) Insulin resistance; (2) Fat utilization; (3) Protein synthesis

148
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Indirect tissue effects of GH

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IGF-1 by liver –> Growth of bone, cartilage, soft tissue

149
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GH vs IGF-1 receptor

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GH is JAK-STAT; IGF-1 is specific receptor TK

150
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Main sites of digestion and absorption of dietary lipids

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Duodenum –> Jejunum

151
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How does diet affect calcium stones

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Low calcium diet actually increases risk; High protein and Na diet increases risk

152
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What is recommended for patients with calcium stones who have hyperoxaluria

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Pyridoxine –> Decreases endogenous oxalate production

153
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Vitelline vs Cardinal veins

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Vitelline form portal; Cardinal form caval

154
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PG’s that mediate protection of gastric mucosa

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PGI2 and PGE2

155
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Salicylism

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Vertigo, Tinnitus, Hearing loss

156
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Classic Legionnaires presentation

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Very high fever in smoker + diarrhea, confusion, cough

157
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Coccidiomycosis in immunocompetent

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Usually asymptomatic

158
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Conversion of NE to Epi occurs where? Stimulated by?

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Adrenal medulla by PNMT - Stimulated by Cortisol (incr PMNT gene expression)

159
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COMT converts epi and NE to

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Metanephrine and Normetanephrine

160
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SGLT2 inhibitors

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Canagliflozin, Dapaglifozin

161
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AE’s of SGLT2 inhibitors

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Urinary tract and Genital mycotic infections; Symptomatic hypotension

162
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What should be assessed before starting SGLT2 inhibitors

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Renal function

163
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Which anti-diabetic requires LFT’s

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Thiaxolidinediones

164
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Soft, breathy voice =

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Vocal cord dysfunction

165
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Acid-base abnormality in ATN

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Retention of H and anions –> high anion gap metabolic acidosis

166
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Recovery phase of ATN

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Profuse diuresis, HypoK/Mg/PO4/Ca

167
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Triptan MOA

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5-HT 1b/d agonists –> Inhibit vasoactive peptides, promote vasoconstriction, block pain pathways

168
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Bupropion MOA

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DA, NE reuptake inhibitor

169
Q

Migraine prophylaxis

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TCAs, SNRI’s, BB’s, Valproate, Topiramate

170
Q

What cholesterol meds increase bile acid synthesis

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Binding resins; Fibrates

171
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First and second line treatment of AF with RVR

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CCBs/BB’s, then Digoxin

172
Q

Delayed afterdepolarizations

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Occur in states of hyperexcitability (eg high intracellular Ca or high catecholamine states) - How digoxin can lead to Vtach

173
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Signs of Uncal (transtentorial) herniation

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CNIII, Contralateral or ipsilateral hemiparesis (crus cerebri), Contralateral homonymous hemianopsia with macular sparing (PCA)

174
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Subfalcine herniation sign

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ACA compression

175
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Duret hemorrhage

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Caudal displacement of brainstem –> Rupture of paramedian basilar artery branches –> Duret

176
Q

Ingestion of what can cause myxomatous degeneration

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Sweet peas –> Angiolathyrism

177
Q

Incr murmur in HOCM

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Decrease preload or afterload –> Decr LVEDV and increase outflow obstruction

178
Q

Bile salt deconjugation

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Colonic bacteria in small intestine –> Steatorrhea due to failure of miscelle formation

179
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Final product of FA oxidation that enters CAC

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Succinyl CoA (from methlymalonyl CoA)

180
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Lab findings in SLE

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Hemolytic anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Leukopenia, Hypocomplementemia

181
Q

Cause of anemia and thrombocytopenia in SLE

A

Type II hypersensitivity

182
Q

Fibrous intimal thickening with endocardial plaques limited to right heart

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Carcinoid heart disease –> Pulmonic stenosis, Restrictive cardiomyopathy

183
Q

How to grow H flu in sheeps blood agar

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S aureus –> X factor released by hemolysis, V factor secreted by s aureus

184
Q

Fat embolism syndrome is characterized by

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pulmonary insufficiency, diffuse neuro impairment, thrombocytopenia, anemia