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effect of main exposure on outcome is modified by presence of other variable
effect modification- not a bias
effect modification vs confounding
effect modification is like only smokers have increased DVT but entire population does
confounding is like shoe size increasing sig. with intelligence- sig. gone with confounding factor of age
segmented viruses
BOAR: Bunyavirus, Orthoyxovirus, Arenavirus, Reovirus (rotavirus)
infected freshwater + painless hematuria (risk SCC) and pulm HTN
or + fibrosis and portal HTN
Schistosoma- snail
conditions that promote sickling in sickle cell/ what is sickling
low oxygen, increased acidity, low blood volume, high 2,3- bPG/ hydrophobic aggregation
Where and why traumatic aortic rupture
isthmus and because tethered by ligamentum arteriosum
two microtubular motor proteins and their fx
dynein- negative end to nulceus
kinesin- positive end points to periphery
virus of lung transplant pt on immunosuppresent
CMV
histo of CMV
owl eyes, enlarged cells with intranuclear inclusions
All herpes virus
enveloped, DS, linear, icosehedral
eicosanoid that promotes neutrophil migration
Leukotriene B4
link of hypothyroid and high cholesterol
decreased LDL receptor expression
contralateral weakness with rigidity, hyperreflexia, and positive babinski stroke
internal capsule
bladder of MS
hypertonic
Addison’s disease electrolyte findings
hypoaldosterone- leads to hyponatremia leads to increased H+ and K+ absorption, and Cl- absorption
riboflavin containing coenzyme and associated enzyme
FAD and succinate dehydrogenase
significance of succinate dehydrogenase
in TCA cycle (succinate to fumirate) and ETC as complex II
what is in the medulla of adrenal gland and what derived from
chromaffin cells from neural crest
fx of chromaffin cells
stim by acetylcholine and secrete catecholamines
cause of annular pancreas
fail of ventral bud to migrate and fuse with dorsal bud
mutation of sickle cell
sub of valine for glutamic acid on 6th position of b globin
DNA damage of radiation for cancer
double strand breakage and free radical accumulation
pathogenesis of histoplasmosis
replicates in intracellular of macrophages, spread from lungs to lymph nodes
where does complement bind on immunoglobin
Fc portion of heavy chain near hinge
apex of heart which structure and where reach
LV and 5th intercostal space MCL. Lung is superficial
most common CF mutation and problem associated
3 base pair deletion at AA position 508 for CFTR gene. impaired post translational processing of CFTR, misfoldf (ATP gated)-> shunting of CFTR to proteosome. high Na and Cl in sweat
contributors of resp drive for COPD vs normal
COPD: PaO2, normal: PaCO2
major stim of resp in healthy indvs and where
PaCO2 in arterial stim central receptors in medulla
hypoketotic hypoglycemia after significant fast
medium chain acyl Coa dehydrogenase deficiency
newborn with flat facies, limb deformities, pulm hypoplasia
Potter’s sequence
which AA makes nitric oxide- which does what
arginine and NO- vasodilation-decrease preload and increase coronary blood flow
immunostain of poststrepotococal GN
IgG, IgM, and C3
critical cytokines for granuloma formation- TB
IL-12- help CD4 become Th1, IFN-gamma- activate macrophages, and TNF-alpha
characteristics of malignant cells
large amount of rRNA and prominent nucleoli
fx of eukaryotic RNA polymerase 1, 2, 3
- rRNA
- mRNA, snRNA, micro RNA
- tRNA, rRNA for 60S
define Jarish-Herxheimer rx
acute inflammmatory rx after tx for spriochete infection like syphilis. b/c of rapid lysis of spirochetes
1st step in pathogenesis of TB (b4 CD4 activation of Interferon gamma)
intracellular replication in alveolar space and alveolar marcophages
MOA of etanercept
decoy to TNF alpha therefore do TB test b4 start Tx
timeline of psychotic disorders
brief: >=1 day and <1 month
schizphreniform: >=1month and <6 months
schizophrenia: = or more than 6 mo
epicanthal folds, upslanting palpebral fissures, protruding tongue, excess skin at nape of neck, hypotonia, cardiac defects
Down Syndrome
uncommon way to get Down Syndrome
Robertsonian translocation
stop codons
UAA, UGA, UAG
normal dev to 6-18 mo, loss of motor and language skills, hand movements, decel of head growth
Rett syndrome
CHF lung histo finding
pigmented, hemosideran laden macrophages
diabetic pt with early satiety, regurg undigested food, n/v
diabetic gastroparesis
pathophys of diabetic gastroparesis
destruction of enteric neurons due to chronic hyperglycemia
clue cells definition
epithelial cells covered with anaerobic gram variable rod
3 holosystolic murmurs
mitral regurg, VSD, tricuspid regurg
holosystolic murmur that increases intensity with inspiration
tricuspid regurg
enzyme deficient: vomit, lethargy, jaundice, E.coli sepsis
galactose 1-phophate uridyltransferase
vessel affected if get ulcer in lesser curvature
left gastric
transferance vs countertransferance
trans: pt’s rxn to provider (elderly pt lloves dr. b/c resemble daughter
counter: provider rx to pt (res prescribe haloperidol to pt that insults her and reminds her of mean father)
Hot T-bone stEAK
IL-1: fever
IL-2: stim T cells
IL-3: stim bone marrow
IL-4: stim IgE production
IL-5: stim IgA production as well as eonsinophil activation and survival
IL-6: stim aKute phase protein production
SA and AV node location
SA: right atrial wall near SVC
AV: endocardial surface of RA near septal leaflet of tricuspid valve and coronary sinus
left vs right spermatic/gonadal vein
right: into IVC
left: into left renal
left vs right renal vein; artery
right: into IVC and short
left: cross aorta under superior mesenteric artery, pressure higher
branches of sciatic nerve and fx
sciatic: knee flex
common peroneal: dorsiflexion, sensation dorsal foot and posterolateral calf
and tibial: plantar flex and inversion, ankle reflex
late ASD findings
left ot riight shunt becomes right to left shunt because of lots of pulm HTN and sclerosis
virulence factor of TB and fx
cord factor-prevent macrophage mediated destruction, leads to formation of caseating granulomas-of macrophages that are differentiated into epithelioid histocytes and multinucleated giant cells
cephalosporins and penicillins bind…
transpeptidase
cephalosporin mechanism of resistance
structural change in penicillin binding proteins
sensory innervation of tongue
anterior 2/3 (ant to foramen cecum) chorda tympani VII (taste) and trigeminal nerve V3 (sensation)
posterior 1/3: glossopharygeal
very posterior +larynx+esophagous: vagus
MOA of desmopressin to tx von Willbrand bleed
release vWF from endothelial storage
MOA of varenicline
partial agonist of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. reduce withdrawal sx and decrease pleasure of tobacco
glycolysis in eyrthrocyte vs other cells
erythro: produce 2,3-BPG (which decrease Hgb affinity for O2) instead of ATP
pathophys and EKG of sick sinus syndrome
degen of SA node, bradycardia with dropped P waves
absence of cerebellar vermis, cystic dilation of 4th ventricle, posterior fossa enlargement, non communicating hydrocephalus
dandy walker malformation
dorsal vs ventral pancreatic bud structures
dorsal: most of head, body, tail
ventral: uncinate process, inf/post of head, major pancreatic duct
long term effect of renal artery stenosis on JG cells
hyperplasia (of modified smooth muscle cells)
inflammatory mediators released in anaphylaxis
histamine (first released) and tryptase
what changes in IGE receptor and antibody cause degranulation in anaphylaxis
IgE ABs are crosslinked and cause aggregation of high affinity IgE receptors. activate non receptor tyrosine kinases-causes mast cell and basophil degeneration
gum welling or bleeding, lose teeth, poor wound healing, hyperkeratotic follicles, bruising; who affected
scury- vit C deficiency; alcoholic
fx of vit C
hydroxylation of proline and lysine in pro collagen
high prolactin in PKU
BH4 (tetrahydrobiopterin) variant of PKU- Dihydrobiopterin reductase deficiency
test for stool fat
sudan III stain
ulnar nerve injury at elbow motor prob
impaired wrist flexion and adduction (think ulnar deviation)
levetiracetam MOA
disrupt vesicle fusion
first line for social anxiety disorder
SSRI
action of Hgb in lungs vs peripheral
releasing CO2 and H+
unload O2, take up CO2 (converts to CO3 and H+)
MOA of dobutamine and what used for
beta-1 agonist, increases HR and contractility and vasodilate, chemical stress test, immitate exercise
pathophys of stress test and stable angina
mismatch between O2 supply and demand, more than 70%
receptor stimulation of NE
alpha 1 and 2, B1 with no B2
B1 receptor fx
increase contractlity and HR
pathophys of tetanus
bacteria replicate, make toxin, retrograde thru LMN to spinal cord where blocks inhibitory interneurons, sporadic muscle contractions
sx of tetanus and dx
jaw stiffness, contracted facial muscles, spastic neck movments, resp failure; clinical
tx unconcious hypoglycemia in field vs in hospital
field: IM glucagon
hospital: IV dextrose
why can H flu cause upper resp and otitis
b/c those infections are non typal, without capsule
what cell bio wise leads to insulin resistance
phosphorylation of insulin receptor and insulin receptor substrate by serine kinase
phosphorylation that leads to insulin resistance is mediated by…
TNF alpha, catecholamines, glucocorticoids, and glucagon
histo of pheochromocytoma
stains for synaptophysin, chromogranin, neuron specific enolase. EM shows membrane bound secretory granules
pacemaker action potential steps
- Na in in funny current
- Ca in in steep slope
- K+ out
what is HER2 and how to treat HER2+, s/e
tyrosine kinase receptor-accelerates cell proliferation
trastuzumab-cardiotox-decreased contraacility without destruction
findings of conductive hearing loss
Rinne: bone >air
Weber: localize to affected ear
examples of types of collagen
- bone, tendons, ligaments, scar tissue, blood vessels
- cartilage, nucleos pulpus
- skin, lungs, intestines, blood vessels, bone marrow
- BM
side effect of topical corticosteroids
dermis atrophy
primary virulence factor of strep pneumo
capsule evades phagocytosis and opsonization
histo brain tumor of dilated blood vessels with thin adventia, lack of structural support causes bleeding- also presents with seizures
cavernous hemangiomas
BRCA fx
DNA repair, tumor suppressor
Fetal circulation after umbilical vein
liver bypasses through ductus venosus, enters IVC, to heart
cells of bronchioles
simple cuboidal, some ciliated
tx urea cycle disorders
restrict protein
IV fluids effects on heart mechanics
increase left end diastolic volume/preload, stretches myocardium, increase in stroke volume
what does an S4 mean
diastolic dysfx- sound created atrial contraction against stiff ventricle—> aortic stenosis, hypertensive heart disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio significance
must be greater or equal to 2 to indicate adequant surfactant production
histo of C dif
pseduomembranes with neutrophil predominant infiltrate, fibrin, bacteria, and necrotic epithelium
complication of C dif
toxic megacolon
complete vs incomplete mole on presentation and karyotype
complete: no fetal structures (grapes), only parental DNA- 46XX
partial- fetal parts, 69XXX or 69XXY, fert by 2 sperm
tx for cyanide poisening and why
amyl nitrate- creates Fe3+ Hgb which binds cyanide- keeping it from inhibiting cytochrome c oxidase in mitochondria, creates methemoglobin + sodium thiosulfate-detox cyanide-binds
differentiate between 17, 21, and 11 deficiencies
17: only one to decrease sex hormones
21: only one with reduced BP
11: high sex hormones, high BP
nerve that provides sensation to suprapubic and gluteal regions, and motor fx to anterolateral abd wall muscles
-can be damaged by appendectomy
iliohypogastric
lipohyalinosis and microatheroma formation
lacunar infarct
MOA of amphoteracin B and complication
binds ergosterol in fungal membranes , renal toxicity- hypokalemia, hypomag
dental carries, aspiration, lower lobe consolidation
actinomycosis
histo of actinomycosis
filamentous branching patterns with sulfur granules that stain purple/blue
most common bacteria of dog and cat bite
Pasteurella multocida
permanent pacemaker placement + signs of RHF
tricuspid regurg
nursemaid’s elbow/radial head subluxxation injury mech and to what structure
pulling arm up of child and annular ligament, hold elbow fixed and pronated
differentiating MENs
MEN 1: primary hyperpara, pituitary tumors, pancreatic tumors
MEN 2A: Medullary thyroid ca (calcitonin), pheochromocytoma, primary hyperpara
MEN 2B: Medullary thyroid ca (calcitonin), pheocchromocytoma, Marfanoid, mucosal neuromas
pathophys of acute hemolytic transfusion rxn-fever, hypotension, back pain, hemoglobinuria
type 2 hypersensitivity- complement mediated lysis
red neuron features
eosinophilic cytoplasm, pyknotic nuclei, loss of Nissl substance
calculate maintanance dose
clearance x steady state plasma [ ]
calc loading dose
(vol dis x steady state plasma [ ] )/ bioavailablity
virus of maculopapular rash that starts on face and spreads, plus tedner llymphadenopathy behind ears
rubella- togavirus
debilitating arthalgias, blue black cartilage and sclerae, black urine
alkaptonuria- homogentisate oxidase deficiency
define premature ejaculation
within 1 minute occur for at least 6 months
esophageal adenocarcinoma occur where and why
distal esophagous due to Barrets
lung mass, cerebellar sx, cerebellar mass with Purkinje cell degeneration + mediators
subacute cerebellar degeneration + autoimmune of Anti Yo, Anti-P/Q, anti-Hu
neural crest derivatives
SOME SALT.
Schwanna cells, odontoblasts, melanocytes, enterochromaffin cells, spinal membranes, adrenal medulla, laryngeal cartilage, tracheal cartilage
nerve of trendelenburg sign, injured if IM too laterally
superior gluteal
pathogensis of rheumatic fever
anti GAS ABs cross react and attach cardiac and NS antigens
vein implicated in esophageal varices in cirrhosis
left gastric
pathophys and sx of Hyper IgM
defective CD40L in T cells- class switching defect; opportunistic infections, GI and sinopulm infections
define false diverticulum
outpouching without muscularis layer
tx panic disorder
ssri
dependency on calcium for the three types of muscle
cardiac and smooth: depend on L type channels on surface for extracellular influx
skeletal: calcium release based on mechanical interaction between extracellular L and intracellular RyRr
therefore: verapamil no work
injury to radial nerve to produce motor sx of thumb and fingers
supinator canal
where nose bleed come from
Kisselbach plexus on anterior septum
how does renal excrete acid in acidosis?
through renal ammoniagenesis- metabolize glutamine to glutamate, generate ammonia for urine and bicarb for blood
MOA and use of diphenoxylate and loperamide
dip: opiod anti diarrheal, binds mu opiod receptors and slows motility
lop: opiod agonist, slow peristalsis, no cross blood brain barrier
electrolyte abnormality of bulemia
hypokalemia
clostridium perfringens causes
gas gangrene and delayed watery diarrhea after food poinsening
why down syndrome higher risk for Altzheimers
3 copies of amyloid precurser protein b/c on chrom 21
what is endothelin I?
stimulated by RAAS, cause vasoconstriction
hypovolemia leads to what ANS?
increased sympathetic activity
tx and goal of treating acute intermittent porphiria
glc and heme- attempt to inhibit aminolevonulate synthase, which creates ALA
s/e of erthyropoesis stimulating agents
HTN and thrombolic events
sore throat, fever, psuedomembrane in back of throat, cervical adenopathy, immigrant
Diptheria
diptheria toxin fx
adds ribose (ribosylation) to EF-2, promotes cell death
outbreak in close quarters: fever, cough, conjestion, conjunctivitis, pharyngitis
adenovirus
MOA of dantrolene
RYR receptor blocker, inhibits Ca release from sarcoplasmic reticulum
diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia
niacin (B3) deficiency/pellagra
Niacin
- cofactor
- and for which enzymes
- how get
NAD and NADP; isocitrate dehydrogenase, alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase, malate dehydrogenase
3. by diet or from tryptophan
what happens in chronic lung transplant rejection
scarring of small airways, leads to bronchiolitis obliterans
which cells secrete Intrinsic factor and where histo located
parietal and upper glandular layer of body and fundus
fx of sertoli and Leydig cells
sertoli secrete MIF
leydig secrete T, differentiate wolf into male internal, while DHT responsible for male external
pathophys of S3
heard during rapid passive filling of ventricles, heard with increased left ventricular end systolic vol-volume overload, systolic CHF
enzyme that converts adenosine to inosine
ADA- if deficient, toxic to lymphocytes, one of the etiologies of SCID
phases of leukocyte adhesion and mediators
- Margination
- Rolling-L- seletin on Leuk and E and P selectin on on vasc
- activation
- crawling/tight adhesion: CD 11/18 on leuk, ICAM-1 on vasc
- transmigration: PECAM-1
Rathkes pouch from
ectoderm
follicular lymphoma translocation and overexpression
14;18 and Bcl-2
matching ppl in study controls for…
confounding
how to glc transported into cell
faciliated diffusion with carrier protein GLUT. Down [ ] gradient
how does heart use oxygen
myocardial O2 extraction exceeds any other tissue, therefore coronary sinus most deoxygenated in body
patient does not want to know result of test
right to refuse medical info
how do coal and dust get removed from airway
alveolar macrophages
how to tell if hypoglycemia from exogenous insulin or from glyperide or endogenous
exogenous will have normal C peptide, endogenous will have elevated C peptide
Class III antiarrythmics
AIDS: Amiodarone, Ibutilide, Dofetilide, sotalol
PCWP actually a measure of
left atrial and left ventricular end diastolic pressure
which cells cannot use ketones
erythrocytes b/c lack mitochondria
type of vaccine for N. meningitius
capsule
3 phases of Paget’s disease
- osteolytic/ osteoclast predominant
- mixed/ osteoclastic-osteoblastic
- osteosclerotic/ osteoblast predominant
medulloblastoma vs astrocytoma on imaging
astrocytoma cystic and solid features in parenchyma vs medulloblatoma solid and enlarged 4th ventricle
fx of clavulanic acid, sulbactam, and tazobactam
beta lactamase inhibitors which decreases amoxicillin cleavage by beta lactamase of bacteria
clinical manifestations of bartonella henselae
cat scratch, bacillary angiomatosis, culture negative endocarditis
low C1 esterase
hereditary angioadema
Beck’s triad (hypotension, JVD, muffled heart sounds) + pulsus paradoxus
cardiac tamponade
high fever, cough, confusion, diarrhea, interstitial infiltrates
Legionella
lab finding of legionella
hyponatremia
cells of liver that mediate fibrosis
stellate cells- in quiet phase- store vit A, in actiavted phase- transform into myofibroblast to secrete collagen
cell marker for macrophages and monocytes
CD14
makeup of granuloma in TB
central region of necrotic debri surrounded bylarge epitheliod macrophages
where Vit C in cell and what do
RER because cofactor in hydroxylating proline and lysine in collagen synth
MOA of ezetimibe
prevents cholesterol abdorption at small intestine brush border
s/e of methmiazole and PTU
agranulocytosis
fx and innervation of lat
innervate by thoracodorsal nerve, action of internal rotation, adduction, extension
both apoptosis pathways end with
caspases
significance of suspensory lig of ovary
contains ovarian artery, vein, and nerve
location of Histoplasmosis and biopsy results
Ohio and Mississipi River Valleys, macrophages with small yeasts inside
intrabdominal infections pathogen
polymicrobial with predominant B. frag and E. coli
painless initial genital sores caused by
Syphilis and lymphogranuloma venereum (chlamydia trach)
what restrict in maple syrup urine disease
branched chain amino acids- leucine, isoleucine, valine
cross sectional vs ecological
cs: looks at exposure and outcomes in indiv simultaneously; selected based on criteria for the study
e: looks at populations
sx of glomus tumor and what cell derived from
painful red blue under nail, from modified smooth muscle cells of the thermoregulatory glomus body
MOA and use of cilostazol
phosphodiesterase inhibitor, increase cAMP in plts- inhibit aggregation, vasodilate; PAD to reduce sx
why give dexamethasone in meningitis
reduce cytokines released in response to bacteria
exam and histo of Asbesosis
pleural plaques and lower lobe fibrosis; interstitial fibrosis and ferruginous bodies
why ventilation perfusion mismatch if give COPD pt too much oxygen
pum vasoconstriction at baseline, high O2 reverses constriction away from well ventilated alveoli, increase dead space (well ventilated areas less perfused) less CO2 exchange
activation of the extrinsic pathway
- FasL or TNF alpha bind to receptor
2. cytotoxic T cell release of granzyme
power of study
1-B
B is type II error which is concluding no difference between groups when there is one
how are osteocytes organized in Haverian system
central canal surrounded bymultiple lamallae of bony matrix, each with lacunae filled with osteocytes and bone fluid. canicula connect the lacuna via gap junctions
3 stages of perfusion of anethesia drugs
- central compartment -plasma
- high perfused compartment- brain, liver, kidney, lung
- poorly perfused compartment- muscle, bone, fat
MOA of cyclosporine and tacrolimus and s/e
inhibit calciurin activation which inhibits IL-2, which usually promotes growth and differentiation of T cells; nephrotoxicity
histo of brain in HIV dementia
microglial nodules (groups of macrophages/microglia surrounding necrosis) and multinucleated giant cells
bookends of intron in order to be able to splice out
GU at 5’ site and AG at 3’ splice site
murmur of pulmonary stenosis
mid systolic cres dec hear at P site, wide split S2
nitrates and PVR
modest decrease even tho arteriole
penile discharge + rash+ conjunctivitis + right knee pain + ___ = ____
+ sacroillitis = reactive arthritis
hypersegmented neutrophil, large RBC, weird purplish RBC
vit B12 deficiency
transmission, sx,and histo of Ehrlichia chaffeensis
tick from white tailed deer in SE and SW US, nonspecific sx + labs-lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia, eevated transaminases; mulberry shaped intracellular inclusions in monocytes
how is copper eliminated from body
old ceruloplasmin (circulating Cu) and unabsorbed Cu are secreted into bile and excreted into stool
fusion of HIV to cell requires
attachment of coreceptor CCR5 on macrophages or CXCR4 on T cells
adrenal mass plus hypertension, hypokalemia, renin down, normal sodium, metabolic alkalosis
Conn’s syndrome- aldostersone secreting tumor, aldosterone escape limits edema and hypernatremia
cytochrome P450 inducers
barbituates, phenytoin, carbamazepine; rifampin, griseofulvin; cyclophosphamide; St. John’s Wart; Modafinil, alcohol
what happens to the C peptide after cleavage
stored in granules until exocytosed
why hydroceole
patent processus vaginalis
carotid sinus reflex limbs
IX affarent then X efferent
proteins that make up cell junctions
cadherins: adherens and desmosomes
integrins: hemidesmosomes
connexins: gap junctions
claudins: tight junction
what is dev field defect and what is example
multiple malformations secondary to embryonic in adjoining group of cells; holoprosencephaly
bloody diarrhea in HIV patient not on retroviral, violet/red or hemmorrhagic lesions on endoscopy
Kaposi sarcoma
what can survive up to 248 F
spores of Bacillus and Clostridium
flex hip
rectus femoris, tensor fascia latte, iliopsoas: psoas major and minor +ilacus
action of infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscap
infra: ext rotate
teres minor: ext rotate and adduct
subscap: adduct and internal rotate
where does ADH act in nephron
medulary collecting duct
where does parvo replicate and what disease susceptible
bone marrow, toxic to erythoid precurser cells, sickle cell
5- hydroxyindoleacetic acid
end product of serotonin met
plaque like fibrosis tissue on R endocardium, tricuspid regurg and R HF
carcinoid syndrome
enzyme with which cort increases conversion of norep to ep
phenylethanolamine-N-methyltransferase
autoAB of polymyositis
ANA and anti-histidyl-tRNA synthetase (anti-Jo1)
pulmonary edema leads to
decreased compliance
undev part of lymph node in DiGeorge and why
paracortex b/c that’s where the T cells are
pressure changes of aorta and LV in aortic regurg
aorta: increased systolic, decreased diastolic
LV: increased systolic and diastolic
meds to avoid in HOCM and why
- vasodilators: di Ca blockers, nitro, ACEi
- Diuretics
- b/c want to avoid outflow obstruction. anything that reduces preload is bad idea
structures of midgut
distal duo to proximal 2/3 of transverse colon
RF for pancreatic ca
- smoking
Ehlers Danlos enzyme deficient and fx
procollagen peptidase deficiency; impaired cleavage of terminal propeptides in extracelllular space
3 types of RPGN
- linear IF: Goodpasture
- granular IF: lupus IgA, Henoch-sch (type III hypersen)
- negative IF: pauci immune: microscopic polyangitis, Wegener
area implicated in Hirshsprung
always rectum
difference in graphs between facilitated diffusion and simple diffusion
faciliated: go up quick but flatten out because tranport saturated with facilitator protein
simple: same slope throughout
fx of type I vs type II pneumocytes
I: 95% of alveolar coverage
II: make surfactant and regenerate alveolar lining after injury
primary vs secondary TB lung findings
prim: Ghon focus of lower lobe and ipsilateral hilar node
sec: apical cavitary lesion
tRNA arms and bases
top: CCA-OH
T loop: bind to ribosomes, ribothymine, pseudouridine and cytidine
D loop:faciliate rec by tRNA synthetase: has dihydrouridine
describe case-control
look for exposure in people with disease and those without
atresia in utero due to
vascular occlusion
physiology of complete AV block
SA contract atria, AV contract ven, not in synch
what vessel a danger in horizontal c/s and why
inf epigastric b/c no posterior sheath supporting
middle meningeal artery branch from what? and where located
maxillary artery and the pterion (where frontal, parietal, temporal, and sphenoid bones meet)
renal bx findings of TTP
plt rich thrombi in glomeruli and arterioles
major characteristic of Rotavirus and histo
infectious diarrhea in children-UNVACCINATED-dehydration
histo: villus blunting in epithilium of duodenum and proximal jejunum
MOA of flutamide and use
anti-androgen, competitive inhibitor of testosterone receptors, used with GnRH agonists to tx prostate Ca
2 MOA of opiates
- reduce influx of Ca presynapse
2. effflux K+ of cells post synapse
mechanism of washout after MAOi into SSRI
allow time for monoamine oxidase to build up
first line for CMV colitis and reitinitis and s/e. other tx and why special
ganciclovir, pancytopenia
foscarnet and does not require intracellular activation
how is INH metabolized and why matter
by acetylation- slow acetylers have increased levels
PE findings for pneumonia vs pleural effusion
pneu: incraesed breath, increased tactile frem, dull to percus
pleur: decreased breath, decreased tactile, dull to percus
gene responsible for increase in polyp size
KRAS
sx and pathophys of xerdoerma pigmentosum
increased sensitivity to UV light and high incidence of cutaneous malignancy
area involved in chron disease and issue with that area
terminal illeum-bile acids reabsorbed here, can have fat malabsorption and def. in fat soluble vitamins
tx propionyl def
restrict valine, isoleucine, methionine, threonine, and odd chain FA (VOMIT)
why give allopurinal with 6 MP
can increase [ ] by inhibiting xanthine oxidase (which usually degrades 6 MP)
heat stroke can lead to
DIC
rise in CK levels after thrombus extraction
reperfusion injury mediated by free radicals, mito damage, inflammation, activate complement: lead to cell membrane permeability
MOA of killed vs live vaccines
killed: prevent virus from enter cell
live: destruction of cells by CD8 lymphocytes
Hct up in CHF patient in hospital
relative erythrocytosis from diuresis, only hypoxic if <92% or <65 mmHg
effect of ARBs on renin, ang I and II
all go up because fall in BP but can’t do anything
what is SMA syndrome
transverse portion of durodenum entrapped between SMA and aorta causing partial obstruction
fx of gyri on either side of central sulcus
precentral gyrus = primary motor
postcentral gyrus = primary somatosensory
intracellular, round oval protazoa with rod shaped kinetoplasts, + beach +skin finding
Leishmania
nontyhoidal vs typhoidal salmonella pathophys
non: invasion of erythrocytes and inflammatory response in Peyer’s patches
typh: capsular antigen-> replication in macrophages
path of N. meningitis
pharynx-blood-choroid plexus-meninges
reentrant circuit of A flutter
large reentrant through cavotricuspid isthmus of R atrium
progressive weak diaphragmatic inhlation but intact phrenic nerve activity
Myasthenia gravis
pathophys of giant cell arteritis
granulomatous inflammation of media
where is rRNA transcribed
nuceolus
enzyme that catazlyes the mobilization of TG into free FA and glycerol
Hormone sensitive lipase
examples of drugs dosed by weight and why adjust for obese
aminoglycosides, heparin, analgesiacs: hydrophilic, not distribute into adipose
normal pressure of RV; LA
25/5; <12
cause of meningitis in immunocompromised adult and characteristic
listeria- tumbling motility
susceptibility to infarct organ ranking
brain> heart> kidney> spleen> liver (liver low because dual blood supply)
EKG of WPW 3 things
- delta wave- upstroke of QRS
- short PR
- wide QRS
pathophys of WPW
accessory pathway that bypasses AV node
HIV esophagitis 3 ddx and appearance
- candida: gray/white psuedomembrane
- HSV-1: punched out lesions
- CMV: linear ulcerations
most common protazoal inf, common in hiker, + histo
Giardia; idiodine stained stool, pear shaped, flagellated, smooth walls with 2+nuclei
vWF binds to…
collagen
virulence factor of Enterotoxic E coli
plasmid encoded, heat labile and heat stable enterotoxins
orotic aciduria vs OTC deficiency
Both: high orotic acid in blood and urine
oa: megaloblastic anemia
OTC: increased amonnia
what almost always necessary to dev acute pyelo
vesicoureteral reflux
2 areas of intestine prone to ishemic damage
splenic flexure and rectosigmoid junction
s/e of cyclophosphamide and how to prevent
hemmorrhagic cystitis and administer mesna
cocaine moa
inhibit reuptake of Nor, dopamine and serotonin