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What deficiency leads to hyperuricemia and Lesch-Nyhan syndrome?

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HGPRT deficiency

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What is the likely cause of iatrogenic chylothorax following thoracic surgery?

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Thoracic duct injury

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What embryologic structures are affected in DiGeorge syndrome?

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Third and fourth pharyngeal pouches

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What are the synovial fluid findings in rheumatoid arthritis?

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Decreased Complement (C3)

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What is the typical MRI finding in Wernicke encephalopathy?

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Atrophy of mammillary bodies

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Which monoclonal antibodies can increase the risk of TB reactivation in Crohn’s disease?

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Anti-TNF-alpha antibodies (infliximab

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What are the key features of antiphospholipid syndrome?

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Increased PTT

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What is the result of extravasated sperm post-vasectomy?

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Granulomatous response forming a sperm granuloma

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What is the recurrence risk for congenital heart defects in couples with one affected child?

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3-5%

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What can increase pulmonary lymphatic flow in experimental models?

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Increased pulmonary capillary hydrostatic pressure

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What are the key factors in grading breast carcinoma?

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Degree of differentiation

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What causes normal PT/INR during initial warfarin therapy?

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Delayed effect of warfarin

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What is the mechanism of primaquine in malaria treatment?

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Elimination of hypnozoites to prevent relapse

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What organism commonly causes diarrhea in HIV patients?

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Cryptosporidium

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What compound is reduced in osteoarthritic joints?

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Proteoglycans

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What neurodegenerative disease is associated with REM sleep behavior disorder?

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Parkinson’s disease

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How does the thyroid hormone receptor affect transcription in the absence of T3?

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Histone deacetylase activity inhibits transcription

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How does the thyroid hormone receptor affect transcription in the presence of T3?

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Histone acetyltransferase activity activates transcription

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What buffers calcium ion concentration in the sarcoplasmic reticulum?

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Calsequestrin

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What mutation prevents plasmid replication in bacteria?

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Origin of replication (ori) mutation

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What enzyme deficiency is associated with mucolipidosis II?

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Defective mannose phosphorylation in the Golgi apparatus

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What is the cause of increased CK-MB and troponin I post-stenting?

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Reperfusion injury

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What causes pulsus paradoxus in cardiac tamponade?

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Exaggerated decrease in systolic blood pressure during inspiration

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What increased serum component is indicative of cryoglobulinemia in hepatitis C?

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Cryoglobulin

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What causes REM sleep behavior disorder?
Absent muscle atonia during REM sleep
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What embryologic sites are affected in a right-sided aortic arch and hypocalcemia?
Third and fourth pharyngeal pouches
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What histologic pattern is seen in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome polyps?
Hamartomatous polyps
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What enzyme activity decreases in osteoarthritic joints?
Proteoglycans
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What enzyme deficiency leads to hyperuricemia?
HGPRT deficiency
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What is the likely cause of iatrogenic chylothorax?
Thoracic duct injury
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What is the function of Interleukin-1 (IL-1)?
Causes fever, acute inflammation. Activates endothelium to express adhesion molecules. Induces chemokine secretion to recruit WBCs. Also called osteoclast-activating factor.
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What is the mnemonic for Interleukin-1 (IL-1)?
Hot T-bone stEAK (IL-1: fever [hot])
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What is the function of Interleukin-2 (IL-2)?
Stimulates growth of helper, cytotoxic, and regulatory T cells, and NK cells.
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What is the mnemonic for Interleukin-2 (IL-2)?
T-bone stEAK (IL-2: stimulates T cells)
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What is the function of Interleukin-3 (IL-3)?
Supports growth and differentiation of bone marrow stem cells. Functions like GM-CSF.
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What is the mnemonic for Interleukin-3 (IL-3)?
T-bone stEAK (IL-3: stimulates bone marrow)
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What is the function of Interleukin-4 (IL-4)?
Induces differentiation of T cells into Th2 cells. Promotes growth of B cells. Enhances class switching to IgE and IgG.
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What is the mnemonic for Interleukin-4 (IL-4)?
Ain’t too proud 2 BEG 4 help (IL-4)
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What is the function of Interleukin-5 (IL-5)?
Promotes growth and differentiation of B cells. Enhances class switching to IgA. Stimulates growth and differentiation of eosinophils.
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What is the mnemonic for Interleukin-5 (IL-5)?
I have 5 BAEs
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What is the function of Interleukin-6 (IL-6)?
Causes fever and stimulates production of acute-phase proteins.
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What is the mnemonic for Interleukin-6 (IL-6)?
T-bone stEAK (IL-6: stimulates aKute-phase protein production)
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What is the function of Tumor Necrosis Factor-α (TNF-α)?
Activates endothelium. Causes WBC recruitment, vascular leak. Causes cachexia in malignancy. Maintains granulomas in TB. Can mediate fever and sepsis.
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What is the function of Interleukin-8 (IL-8)?
Major chemotactic factor for neutrophils.
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What is the mnemonic for Interleukin-8 (IL-8)?
Clean up on aisle 8
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What is the function of Interleukin-12 (IL-12)?
Induces differentiation of T cells into Th1 cells. Activates NK cells. Facilitates granuloma formation in TB.
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What is the function of Interferon-γ (IFN-γ)?
Secreted by NK cells and T cells in response to antigen or IL-12 from macrophages. Stimulates macrophages to kill phagocytosed pathogens. Inhibits differentiation of Th2 cells. Induces IgG isotype switching in B cells. Increases MHC expression and antigen presentation by all cells. Activates macrophages to induce granuloma formation.
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What is the function of Interleukin-10 (IL-10)?
Attenuates inflammatory response. Decreases expression of MHC class II and Th1 cytokines. Inhibits activated macrophages and dendritic cells. Also secreted by regulatory T cells.
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What is the function of Interleukin-13 (IL-13)?
Promotes IgE production by B cells. Induces alternative macrophage activation.
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What is the mnemonic for Interleukin-13 (IL-13)?
Interleukin thirtEEn promotes IgE
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What is the defect in X-linked (Bruton) Agammaglobulinemia?
Defect in BTK, a tyrosine kinase gene → no B-cell maturation; X-linked recessive (↑ in Boys)
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What is the presentation of X-linked (Bruton) Agammaglobulinemia?
Recurrent bacterial and enteroviral infections after 6 months (↓ maternal IgG)
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What are the findings in X-linked (Bruton) Agammaglobulinemia?
Absent B cells in peripheral blood, ↓ Ig of all classes, absent/scanty lymph nodes and tonsils (1° follicles and germinal centers absent)
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What is the defect in Selective IgA Deficiency?
Unknown
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What is the presentation of Selective IgA Deficiency?
Majority Asymptomatic; can see airway and GI infections, autoimmune disease, atopy, anaphylaxis to IgA in blood products
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What are the findings in Selective IgA Deficiency?"
↓ IgA with normal IgG, IgM levels; ↑ susceptibility to giardiasis
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What is the defect in Common Variable Immunodeficiency?
Defect in B-cell differentiation. Cause unknown in most cases
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What is the presentation of Common Variable Immunodeficiency?
May present in childhood but usually diagnosed after puberty. ↑ risk of autoimmune disease, bronchiectasis, lymphoma, sinopulmonary infections
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What are the findings in Common Variable Immunodeficiency?
↓ plasma cells, ↓ immunoglobulins
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What is the defect in Thymic Aplasia (DiGeorge Syndrome)?
22q11 microdeletion; failure to develop 3rd and 4th pharyngeal pouches → absent thymus and parathyroids
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What is the presentation of Thymic Aplasia (DiGeorge Syndrome)?
CATCH-22: Cardiac defects, Abnormal facies, Thymic hypoplasia, Cleft palate, Hypocalcemia
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What are the findings in Thymic Aplasia (DiGeorge Syndrome)?
↓ T cells, ↓ PTH, ↓ Ca2+, thymic shadow absent on CXR
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What is the defect in IL-12 Receptor Deficiency?
↓ Th1 response; autosomal recessive
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What is the presentation of IL-12 Receptor Deficiency?
Disseminated mycobacterial and fungal infections; may present after administration of BCG vaccine
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What are the findings in IL-12 Receptor Deficiency?"
↓ IFN-γ
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What is the defect in Hyper-IgE Syndrome (Job Syndrome)?
Deficiency of Th17 cells due to STAT3 mutation → impaired recruitment of neutrophils to sites of infection
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What is the presentation of Hyper-IgE Syndrome (Job Syndrome)?
Cold staphylococcal abscesses, retained baby teeth, coarse facies, eczema, ↑ IgE, bone fractures from minor trauma
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What are the findings in Hyper-IgE Syndrome (Job Syndrome)?"
↑ IgE, ↑ eosinophils
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What is the defect in Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis?
T-cell dysfunction; impaired cell-mediated immunity against Candida sp.
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What is the presentation of Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis?
Persistent noninvasive Candida albicans infections of skin and mucous membranes
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What are the findings in Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis?"
Absent in vitro T-cell proliferation in response to Candida antigens, absent cutaneous reaction to Candida antigens
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What is the defect in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)?
Several types including defective IL-2R gamma chain (most common, X-linked recessive); adenosine deaminase deficiency (autosomal recessive); RAG mutation → VDJ recombination defect
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What is the presentation of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)?
Failure to thrive, chronic diarrhea, thrush, recurrent infections
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What are the findings in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)?"
↓ T-cell receptor excision circles (TRECs), absence of thymic shadow, germinal centers, and T cells
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What is the defect in Ataxia-Telangiectasia?
Defects in ATM gene → failure to detect DNA damage → failure to halt cell cycle progression → mutations accumulate; autosomal recessive
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What is the presentation of Ataxia-Telangiectasia?
Triad: cerebellar defects (Ataxia), spider Angiomas (telangiectasia), IgA deficiency
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What are the findings in Ataxia-Telangiectasia?"
↑ AFP, ↓ IgA, IgG, and IgE, lymphopenia, cerebellar atrophy
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What is the defect in Hyper-IgM Syndrome?
Most commonly due to defective CD40L on Th cells → class switching defect; X-linked recessive
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What is the presentation of Hyper-IgM Syndrome?
Severe pyogenic infections early in life; opportunistic infection with Pneumocystis, Cryptosporidium, CMV
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What are the findings in Hyper-IgM Syndrome?"
Normal or ↑ IgM, ↓ IgG, IgA, IgE, failure to make germinal centers
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What is the defect in Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome?
Mutation in WAS gene; leukocytes and platelets unable to reorganize actin cytoskeleton → defective antigen presentation; X-linked recessive
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What is the presentation of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome?
WATER: Wiskott-Aldrich: Thrombocytopenia, Eczema, Recurrent infections; ↑ risk of autoimmune disease and malignancy
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What are the findings in Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome?"
↓ to normal IgG, IgM; ↑ IgE, IgA; fewer and smaller platelets
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What is the defect in Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency (Type 1)?
Autosomal recessive defect in LFA-1 integrin (CD18) protein on phagocytes leads to impaired migration and chemotaxis by C5a, IL-8, and leukotriene B4
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What is the presentation of Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency (Type 1)?
Late separation (>30 days) of umbilical cord, absent pus, dysfunctional neutrophils → recurrent skin and mucosal bacterial infections
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What are the findings in Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency (Type 1)?"
↑ neutrophils in blood, absence of neutrophils at infection sites
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What is the defect in Chédiak-Higashi Syndrome?
Defect in lysosomal trafficking regulator gene (LYST); microtubule dysfunction in phagosome-lysosome fusion; autosomal recessive
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What is the presentation of Chédiak-Higashi Syndrome?
PLAIN: Progressive neurodegeneration, Lymphohistiocytosis, Albinism (partial), recurrent pyogenic Infections, peripheral Neuropathy
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What are the findings in Chédiak-Higashi Syndrome?"
Giant granules in granulocytes and platelets, pancytopenia, mild coagulation defects
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What is the defect in Chronic Granulomatous Disease?
Defect of NADPH oxidase → ↓ reactive oxygen species (e.g., superoxide) and ↓ respiratory burst in neutrophils; X-linked form most common
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What is the presentation of Chronic Granulomatous Disease?
↑ susceptibility to catalase-positive organisms, recurrent infections, and granulomas
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What are the findings in Chronic Granulomatous Disease?"
Abnormal dihydrorhodamine (flow cytometry) test (↓ green fluorescence), nitroblue tetrazolium dye reduction test fails to turn blue
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What is the change in cardiac parameters during inspiration?
↑ RV preload, ↓ LV preload
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What murmurs increase during inspiration?
Most right-sided murmurs (↑ RV blood volume)
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What murmurs decrease during inspiration?
Most left-sided murmurs (↓ LV blood volume)
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What is the change in cardiac parameters during Valsalva strain phase?
↓ RV & LV preload
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What murmurs increase during Valsalva strain phase?
MVP & HCM (↓ LV blood volume)
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What murmurs decrease during Valsalva strain phase?
Most valvular murmurs (↓ flow through valve)
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What is the change in cardiac parameters during abrupt standing?
↓ RV & LV preload
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What murmurs increase during abrupt standing?
MVP & HCM (↓ LV blood volume)
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What murmurs decrease during abrupt standing?
Most valvular murmurs (↓ flow through valve)
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What is the change in cardiac parameters during squatting?
↑ RV & LV preload, ↑ LV afterload
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What murmurs increase during squatting?
Most valvular murmurs (↑ flow through valve)
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What murmurs decrease during squatting?
MVP & HCM (↑ LV blood volume)
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What is the change in cardiac parameters during passive leg raise?
↑ RV & LV preload
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What murmurs increase during passive leg raise?
Most valvular murmurs (↑ flow through valve)
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What murmurs decrease during passive leg raise?
MVP & HCM (↑ LV blood volume)
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What is the change in cardiac parameters during hand grip?
↑ LV afterload
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What murmurs increase during hand grip?
AR, MR & VSD (↑ aortic & LV pressure)
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What murmurs decrease during hand grip?
AS (↓ transvalvular pressure gradient)
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What is the protein defect in Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (Type I)?
Lipoprotein lipase, ApoC-2
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What are the elevated lipoproteins in Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (Type I)?
Chylomicrons
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What are the major manifestations of Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (Type I)?
Acute pancreatitis, Lipemia retinalis, Eruptive xanthomas
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What is the protein defect in Familial Hypercholesterolemia (Type II A)?
LDL receptor, ApoB-100
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What are the elevated lipoproteins in Familial Hypercholesterolemia (Type II A)?
LDL
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What are the major manifestations of Familial Hypercholesterolemia (Type II A)?"
Premature atherosclerosis, Tendon xanthomas, Xanthelasmas
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What is the protein defect in Familial Dysbetalipoproteinemia (Type III)?
ApoE
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What are the elevated lipoproteins in Familial Dysbetalipoproteinemia (Type III)?
Chylomicron & VLDL remnants
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What are the major manifestations of Familial Dysbetalipoproteinemia (Type III)?"
Premature atherosclerosis, Tuboeruptive & palmar xanthomas
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What is the protein defect in Familial Hypertriglyceridemia (Type IV)?
Polygenic
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What are the elevated lipoproteins in Familial Hypertriglyceridemia (Type IV)?
VLDL
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What are the major manifestations of Familial Hypertriglyceridemia (Type IV)?"
Associated with coronary disease, pancreatitis & diabetes
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If the concentration of Drug X is 100 times greater than Km, what governs the reaction?
A zero-order rate of metabolism governs the reaction
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In a tumor cell line where MHC I expression is inhibited, what is the response of CD8+ T lymphocytes, CD4+ T lymphocytes, and natural killer cells?
CD8+ T lymphocytes: –; CD4+ T lymphocytes: –; Natural killer cells: +
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What is the most likely cause of a 56-year-old man with alcoholism having severe stomach pain, foul-smelling stool, significant weight loss, and pancreatic calcifications?
Decrease in fecal elastase (indicative of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency)
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Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome: Defect in the salvage of which bases?
Purine bases (HGPRT enzyme deficiency)
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Symptoms of Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome?
Intellectual disability
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Peripheral Blood Smear Analysis suggests megaloblastic anemia when?
Hypersegmented neutrophils and oval macrocytes are present
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Most likely cause of Philadelphia chromosome in leukemia?
BCR-ABL gene involvement
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Key exposure and radiographic findings for Histoplasma Capsulatum?
Bat habitats
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Histoplasma Capsulatum virulence depends on?
Ability to survive and multiply within macrophages
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Mechanism of Donepezil in Alzheimer's disease?
Acetylcholinesterase inhibition increases acetylcholine levels
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Treatment for Methanol Poisoning?
Fomepizole inhibits alcohol dehydrogenase
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COPD diagnosis is based on which PFT findings?
Decreased FEV1/FVC ratio
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Symptoms and lab findings of Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency?
Hypoglycemia with normal fasting ketogenesis when fed medium-chain triglycerides
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Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase II (CPT II) Deficiency symptoms and labs?
Muscle weakness
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Attributable Risk (AR) formula?
AR = Incidence in Exposed - Incidence in Unexposed
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Relative Risk (RR) formula?
RR = Incidence in Exposed / Incidence in Unexposed
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Relative Risk Reduction (RRR) formula?
RRR = 1 - RR
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Number Needed to Treat (NNT) formula?
NNT = 1 / ARR
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Number Needed to Harm (NNH) formula?
NNH = 1 / AR
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Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma (Mycosis Fungoides) symptoms?
Chronic skin lesions
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Renal Tubular Acidosis in children symptoms?
Short stature
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Pathology of increased lysosomal enzyme activity?
Defective protein targeting
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Risk of Huntington's Disease for a son of a potential carrier mother?
0.25
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Blood flow redistribution during exercise affects which circulation?
Increased vascular resistance in splanchnic (GI) circulation
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Volume of Distribution (Vd) formula?
Vd = Dose / C0
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Clearance (Cl) formula?
Cl = 0.693 * Vd / t1/2
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Loading Dose (LD) formula?
LD = Desired Concentration * Vd / F
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Maintenance Dose (MD) formula?
MD = Desired Concentration * Cl * Dosing Interval / F
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Bioavailability (F) formula?
F = AUC_oral / AUC_IV
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Corrected Calcium formula?
Corrected Ca = Measured Ca + 0.8 * (4.0 - Albumin)
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What is the key interaction in the development of the metanephros?
Induction of the ureteric bud by the metanephric mesenchyme. **Reciprocal induction**
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How do you calculate heterozygote frequency in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?
2pq = 2 x 0.1 x 0.9 = 0.18 or 18%
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What is a key diagnostic sign of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)?
Malaise, dark urine, anemia, low platelets, renal impairment, and schistocytes on blood smear.
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What enzyme deficiency causes Lesch-Nyhan syndrome?
HGPRT deficiency.
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How do you calculate incidence in a population?
Incidence = (New cases) / (Population at risk) = 200/2000 = 0.10 or 10%
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Which structure is crucial for clavicle fracture healing?
Periosteum.
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What genetic condition is characterized by intellectual disability
large head
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What increases susceptibility to infections in myeloperoxidase deficiency?
Impaired production of hydroxy-halide free radicals.
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What type of collagen is affected in osteoarthritis?
Type II collagen.
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What phase of the menstrual cycle is indicated by secretory endometrium?
Secretory phase.
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What enzyme deficiency is associated with lead poisoning?
δ-ALA dehydratase.
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Which secondary mediator is released in type I hypersensitivity reactions?
Leukotrienes.
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What surface marker indicates Langerhans cell activation?
CD1a.
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What causes HIV drug resistance in patients on reverse transcriptase inhibitors?
Mutations in reverse transcriptase.
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What developmental failure causes cleft lip?
Failure of fusion of the maxillary and medial nasal processes.
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What principle explains mitochondrial inheritance patterns?
Maternal inheritance.
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What disease is associated with retinal hemangioblastomas and cerebellar tumors?
Von Hippel-Lindau disease.
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What is the inheritance pattern of spinal muscular atrophy?
Autosomal recessive.
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Where is the sphenoethmoidal recess located?
Superior to the superior concha.
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What is the pathogenesis of allopurinol-induced acute interstitial nephritis?
Immune-mediated hypersensitivity reaction.
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Which mediator causes tissue injury in pneumonia?
Neutrophil elastase.
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How are patients allocated in an intention-to-treat analysis?
400 in the surgical group and 400 in the medical management group.
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What nerve roots are affected in musculocutaneous nerve injury?
C5 and C6.
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What brain region is affected in a hypoglossal nerve lesion causing tongue deviation?
Medulla (left side).
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What pharmacokinetic change increases drug sensitivity in the elderly?
Decreased hepatic metabolism and renal clearance.
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What explains CD8+ T cell activation in malaria infection?
Invasion of malaria parasite into cytoplasm leading to MHC class I presentation.
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What type of nerves use norepinephrine as a neurotransmitter?
Postganglionic sympathetic nerves in the prostate.
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How many ATP molecules are hydrolyzed per H+ ion secreted by H+
K+ ATPase?
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How long does it take to reach steady-state concentration of a drug?
Approximately 4-5 half-lives.
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What hormone is produced by adipose tissue contributing to estrogen levels?
Estrogen.
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What substance is increased in venous blood in carbonic anhydrase deficiency?
HCO3−.
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What gene is mutated in abetalipoproteinemia?
MTTP (microsomal triglyceride transfer protein).
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What is the result of a p53 mutation in Li-Fraumeni syndrome?
Decreased gene transcription for DNA repair proteins.
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What enzyme activates pancreatic trypsinogen?
Enterokinase (enteropeptidase).
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What movement weakness confirms C5-C6 nerve compression?
Elbow flexion (biceps).
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What is the most likely predisposing factor for ureteral lesions in a smoker?
Cigarette smoking (transitional cell carcinoma).
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What enzyme deficiency is common in congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)?
21-hydroxylase deficiency.
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What type of receptor interaction does aripiprazole have?
Partial agonist at dopamine receptors.
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What condition is diagnosed by acute myocardial infarction (MI) symptoms in the elderly?
Acute myocardial infarction (MI).
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Which mRNA is increased by AGEs in mesangial cells?
Collagen type IV.
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What is the role of IκB in the NF-κB pathway?
Inhibits NF-κB by sequestering it in the cytoplasm until degraded.
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What is convenience sampling?
Selection based on availability and willingness to participate.
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What enzyme deficiency is associated with homocystinuria?
Cystathionine beta-synthase.
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How does decreased calcium intake affect bone mineralization?
Decreased bone mineral density.
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What enzyme deficiency causes acute intermittent porphyria?
Porphobilinogen deaminase.
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What organism causes plague with symptoms of lymphadenopathy and respiratory issues?
Yersinia pestis.
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Why do men generally have higher bone mass than women?
Men have higher peak bone mass.
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What is the likely mutation in androgen insensitivity syndrome?
Androgen receptor gene.
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What is the catheter path to the renal artery via femoral access?
Femoral artery → external iliac artery → common iliac artery → aorta → renal artery.
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What physiological change is increased in newborns immediately after birth?
Increased blood pressure.
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What are examples of lysosomal storage diseases?
Gaucher disease, Tay-Sachs disease, Niemann-Pick disease.
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What enzyme deficiencies are associated with glycogen storage diseases?
Glucose-6-phosphatase, acid alpha-glucosidase, debranching enzyme, muscle phosphorylase.
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How do you calculate pretest probability of disease?
Pretest Probability = (Number of True Positives + Number of False Negatives) / Total Population