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1
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Which mutation causes achondroplasia?

A

Fibroblast growth receptor 3 (FGFR3)

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2
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Which bacteria that causes acute gastroenteritis can also cause seizures?

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Shigella

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3
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Which STI is known to cause a strawberry cervix?

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Trichomoniasis

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4
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Which diagnosis is associated with epsilon waves?

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Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia

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5
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Which cardiac structure is affected in arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia?

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Desmosomes

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6
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What is the presentation of Legg-Calves-Perthes disease?

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Osteonecrosis of the femoral head

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7
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What is the most common infection associated with pancreatitis?

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Mumps

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8
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What is the treatment for Giardia?

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Metronidazole

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9
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What is the most common bacteria that causes bacteremia?

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E. coli

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10
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Which vitamin deficiency causes cerebellar ataxia?

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Vitamin E deficiency

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11
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Which diagnosis is associated with irregularly shaped areas of baldness and broken, short hairs of varying lengths?

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Trichotillomania

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12
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Why are beta-blockers avoided in acute cocaine intoxication?

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Coronary artery vasoconstriction and HTN secondary to unopposed alpha-adrenergic activity

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13
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What are the brain imaging findings in congenital CMV and toxoplasmosis?

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CMV: periventricular calcifications

Toxoplasmosis: intracranial calcifications

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14
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What is the presentation of Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome?

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Thrombocytopenia, eczema, and immunodeficiency

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15
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How long should age correction for developmental milestones continue for premature children?

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Until 24-30 months of age

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16
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Which infection is associated with sensing abnormal odors?

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Naegleria fowleri meningoencephalitis

17
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Which study type is used to determine disease prevalence?

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Cross-sectional study

18
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How is neonatal lupus diagnosed?

A

Anti-Ro and/or anti-La antibodies in the mother

19
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What is the appropriate treatment for constipation in patients with anorexia?

A

Stool softener such as docusate because laxatives can be abused for weight loss

20
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Which imaging modality can be used for Hirschsprung disease?

A

Barium enema

21
Q

Which type of hearing screen should be performed on children with a family history of hearing loss?

A

Auditory brainstem response (ABR)

22
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Which lab abnormalities are seen in pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency?

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High lactate and pyruvate levels with a low lactate:pyruvate ratio

23
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What is the main difference in presentation between SIADH and cerebral salt wasting?

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SIADH: euvolemic

Cerebral salt wasting: hypovolemic

24
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What are the components of ToF?

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VSD, overriding aorta, RVH, and pulmonary stenosis

25
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What are the features of Sanfilippo syndrome?

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Growth deceleration, developmental delay, coarse facies, HSM, and cardiac involvement

26
Q

Which oral antibiotics can be used for human bites in penicillin-allergic patients?

A

Clindamycin + Bactrim

27
Q

Which type of bleed is associated with a lucid period followed by LOC?

A

Epidural hematoma

28
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Which vascular structures are impacted in a subdural hematoma?

A

Bridging veins

29
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Which cardiac anomaly is associated with Williams syndrome?

A

Supravalvular aortic stenosis

30
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Which cardiac anomaly is associated with Noonan syndrome?

A

Pulmonary valve stenosis

31
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What is the presentation of hereditary tyrosinemia type II?

A

Photophobia and excessive tearing as well as skin keratosis

32
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Which mutation causes congenital central alveolar hypoventilation syndrome?

A

PHOX2B

33
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Which mutation causes Rett syndrome?

A

MECP2

34
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Which antibody is associated with drug-induced lupus?

A

Anti-histone antibody

35
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Which protein is impacted in MSUD?

A

Branched-chain alpha-ketoacid dehydrogenase

36
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Which mutations are associated with osteogenesis imperfecta?

A

COLA1 and COLA2 (encode collagen type I)

37
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Abnormalities in which neurotransmitter are associated with SIDS?

A

Serotonin due to dysfunctional arousal

38
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What are the testosterone, FSH, and LH levels in hypogonadotropic hypogonadism?

A

Testosterone: decreased

FSH and LH: inappropriately normal

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