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Question 1

Why does kidney failure cause secondary hypoparathyroidism?

Answer 1

fail to convert Vit D to active form (1-hydroxylation to form 1,25-dihydroxy Vit D)

Question 2

The combination of what 2 cognitive screening tests are a fairly reliable office screening for dementia. Failure of either of these 2 merits a mini-mental state questionairre.

Answer 2

clock draw and 3-item recall

Question 3

What are the 2 greatest risk factors for stroke in the elderly in order?

Answer 3

1) htn.; 2) a-fib

Question 4

What topical, OTC Abx is used for mild acne?

Answer 4

benzoyl peroxide

Question 5

What is the order of the stepwise progression of acne treatment as a pt. fails to respond?

Answer 5

1) benzoyl peroxide
2) topical ATRA
3) topical Abx (erythromycin, clindamycin)
4) oral Abx (minocycline)
5) oral isotretinoin

Question 6

What topical Abx are useed for acne that doesn’t respond to topical Vit. A alone?

Answer 6

erythromycin, clindamycin

Question 7

What oral Abx are used for acne that doesn’t respond to topical ATRA and Abx?

Answer 7

oral minocycline

Question 8

What is the target of the Ab’s in pemphigus vulgaris? Where are these targets located?

Answer 8

desmosomes; between epithelial cells

Question 9

What is the target of the Ab’s in bullous pemphigoid? Where are these targets located?

Answer 9

hemi-desmosomes; epidermal BM (dermal-epidermal junction)

Question 10

What is the target of the Ab’s in pemphigous folliacious?

Answer 10

hair follicles