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usmle2: block 2 Flashcards

note some in block 1

1
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spleen immune fxn (2)

A
  1. mononuclear phagocytes ingest unopsonized organisms (encapsulated organisms)
  2. contains half of total body Ig-producing B cells. needed to opsonize bacteria
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radiation to head/neck

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think: thyroid neoplasm

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3
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familial associated of melanoma

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CDKN2A

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4
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Kluver-Bucy syndrome? associated w/

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temporal damage, esp amygdala

inappropriate sexual activity, oral fixation, hyperphagia, visual agnosia, aphasia, lacid, amnesia, distractable

associated w/ HSV-1 encephalitis

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5
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insula cortex

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subjective emotional experience
pain
body representation
conscious cravings

active when drug abusers see cues that trigger craving

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6
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ventilation =

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tidal volume x respiratory rate

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7
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pathophysiology of tardive dyskinesia (2)

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  1. upregulation of central dopamine receptors

2. decrease in cholinergic activity in striatum

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8
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how is epinephrine made?

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NE -> dopamine
via Phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase
PMNT

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9
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COPD: increased PFT? decreased

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increased TLC, RV, and FRC

decreased FEV1/FVC

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10
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contact inhibition (petri dish) mediated by what molecules

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cadherins and catenins

loss = sign of malignancy

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11
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respiratory symptoms in superior vena cava syndrome due to..

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laryngeal edema

often due to lung cancer/lymphoma

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12
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axially nerve injury caused by?

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fracture of surgical neck of humerus

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13
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how do osteoclasts resorb bone

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form howship lacunae and secrete acid (made by intracellular carbonic anhydrase)

note: osteoclasts: multinucleated, from monocytes

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14
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negri body in hippocampus

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rabies infxn

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15
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renal plasma flow =

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RBF x (1-Hct)

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16
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definition of orthostatic hypotension

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decrease of 20mmHg systolic
or 10mmHg diastolic

more sensitive: HR increase w/ standing

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17
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acitretin

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systemic therapy for psoriasis
retinoid
teratogenic

18
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how do aminoglycosides get into cell

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O2 dependent, energy-dependent

19
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aminoglycoside resistance (3)

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  1. poor penetration
  2. can’t bind to 30s subunit
  3. destruction by bacterial enzymes
20
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only FDA approved drug for obesity?

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orlistat

inhibit intestinal lipase, inhbiit fat absorption

21
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fenfluramine

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anoretic
increase 5-HT levels

little long term efficacy; pulmonary HTN and valvulopathy

22
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rectal blood supply

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  1. superior rectal: IMA (portal)
  2. middle rectal: internal iliac
  3. inferior rectal: internal pudendal

similar for venous drainage

23
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inferior epigastric vein drains to..

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external iliac

24
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azygous =

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right lumbar + right subcostal above diaphragm

does not exist below diaphragm

25
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where is glycogen stored

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liver and muscle

26
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2 fates of F6P

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fasting: gluconeogenesis
fed: glycolysis

regulated by F2,6BP (high in fed, low in fasting)

27
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what regulates formation of F2,6BP

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1 enzyme, ultimately PKA

GLUCAGON increases cAMP, increases PKA,
-decreases F2,6BP (converts to F6P for gluconeogenesis)

INSULIN decreases cAMP, decreases PKA
-increases F2,6BP, stimulates PFK-1 for glycolysis

28
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cavernous sinus receives drainage from..

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  1. cerebral veins

2. facial veins (via superior& inferior opthalmic vein)

29
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what cranium sinus can be affected by facial (orbit, nose, paranasal sinus) infxn?

A

cavernous! bc also gets venous drainage from facial veins!

30
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danazol

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androgen used to suppress FSH and LH by pituitary

used in: endometriosis

31
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parasite with ingested RBC

A

entamoeba histolytica

32
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increased lumbar lordosos ‘sway back’ associated w/ excessive flexion of..

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hip flexors

give pelvic an anterior tilt

or, weak hip extensors

33
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GLP-1

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glucagon-dependent insulin peptide
or
gastrin-inhibitory peptide (supraphysiological levels)

part of incretin effect, increase insulin release

released by K cells of intestine

34
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CCK stimulates

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pancreatic ENZYME secretion
bile production & GB contraction

protein, lipid sensitive

35
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Secretin stimulates

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pancreatic BICARB secretion
also gallbladder & dudenum BICARB secretion

acid sensitive

36
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ACE inhibitors in pregnancy

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NO! teratogen

37
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ACE inhibitors on fetal kidney develop

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angiotensin II needed for normal fetal renal development

renal atrophy, ultimately anuria –> potter sequence

38
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apoB48

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chylomicron – secreted from intestinal cells

39
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apoB100

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VLDL – secreted from hepatocytes

40
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ApoE

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recycle, back to liver

41
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ApoC

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activate lipoproteinlipase

42
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apoA

A 
activate LCAT (esterify cholesterol, less toxic) 
on VLDL

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