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Question 1

What is the most common risk factor for aortic dissection?

Answer 1

htn

Question 2

IV infusion of _______ will lower serum bilirubin levels in Crigler-Najjar Syndrome type 2, but not type 1.

Answer 2

phenobarbitol

Question 3

What cause of unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia is typically exacerbated by fasting or a low-fat diet?

Answer 3

Gilbert’s disease

Question 4

What is the most common cause of traveler’s diarrhea?

Answer 4

enterotoxigenic E. coli

Question 5

Hepatitis B and C, syphillis, gold, penicillamine, SLE, and Rheumatoid arthritis all predispose to what kidney condition?

Answer 5

membranous glomerulonephritis

Question 6

What special parameters should be utilized for mechanical ventilation of pts w/ ARDS?

Answer 6

low tidal volumes and PEEP

Question 7

Pronator drift is relatively sensitive and specific for what neurological finding?

Answer 7

upper motor neuron dysfunction

Question 8

What is the most common site of entrapment of the ulnar nerve?

Answer 8

Elbow - medial epicondylar groove

Question 9

What are the symptoms of ulnar nerve syndrome?

Answer 9

Decreased sensation over the 4th and 5th fingers, weak grip.

Question 10

What causes weak grip in ulnar syndrome?

Answer 10

Interosseus muscles

Question 11

Atrophy of the lenticular nucleus is most marked in pts with _______.

Answer 11

Wilson’s disease