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hypotension: what happens to baroreceptor firing, ANP, and SVR

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decreased baroreceptors

decreased ANP

increased SVR

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absent CD18 antigen on leukocytes is _____

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leukocyte adhesion deficiency

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recurrent infections w/o purulence is indicative of ______

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leukocyte adhesion deficiency

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late separation of umbilical cord might be indicative of what immunodeficiency

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leukocyte adhesion deficiency

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what lab finding is associated with leukocyte adhesion deficiency

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persistent leukocytosis (since leukocytes can’t migrate out of blood vessels because no CD18)

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symptoms of pancoast tumor

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  • shoulder pain
  • horner’s syndrome
  • upper limb paresthesia/weakness/areflexia
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what ganglion is affected with a pancoast tumor

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superior cervical ganglion

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list DNA binding proteins

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  • transcription factors (myc, CREB)
  • steroid hormones (progesterone, cortisol, aldosterone)
  • thyroid hormone receptor
  • fat soluble vitamin receptors
  • DNA transcription and replication proteins
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how does thymidylate synthase inhibition cause apoptosis

from folate deficiency or pharmacology

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lack of thymidylate synthase increases ratio of dUMP to dTMP –> incorporation of uracil instead of thymidine –> apoptosis

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function of ANP and BNP

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secreted in response to volume overload in atria and ventricles

bind to natriuretic peptide receptors to activate guanylate cyclase to form cGMP –> diuresis and peripheral vasodilation to help alleviate volume overload

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what is sacubitril and how does it work

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neprilysin inhibitor

prevents degradation of natriuretic peptides, angiotensin II, and substance P –> increases vasodilation and decreases ECF volume

used in combo with valsartan to treat heart failure

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what does neprilysin do

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a metalloprotease that breaks down ANP and BNP

naprilysin inhibitors like sacubitril prolong action of BNP and ANP to increase vasodilation and cause diuresis

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how would an infection from the ear reach the brain?

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spread to mastoid air cells then invasion of temporal lobe

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function of Lipid A in E. coli

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virulence factor that releases endogenous pyrogens (IL-1, prostaglandins) and inflammatory mediators (TNFa, interferon)

can cause septic shock

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bortezumib MOA and clinical indication

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proteasome inhibitor –> induces arrest at G2-M and cause apoptosis

used for myltiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma

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what causes hereditary orotic aciduria

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defect in UMP synthase in pyrmidine synthesis

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what vitamin supplementation might be needed in a patient with measles

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vitamin A

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wide, fixed splitting of S2 in a child

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ASD

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what causes porphyria cutanea tarda

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deficiency in uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase

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symptoms of porphyria cutanea tarda

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photosensitivity (vesicle and blister formation on sun-exposed areas, edema, pruritis, pain, erythema)

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what metabolizes succinylcholine

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plasma pseudocholinesterase

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what causes pseudocholinesterase deficiency

what are the sx

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genetic polymoprhism in the BCHE gene

prolonged muscle weakness after receiving succinylcholine (pseudocholinesterase metabolizes succhinylcholine)

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MOA and side effects colchicine

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prevents tubulin polymerization into microtubules

GI side effects (it also effects microtubules in the GI tract)

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missense mutation coding for cystathione beta-synthase enzyme causes ______

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homocystinuria

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symptoms of homocystinuria
- lens dislocation - intellectual defecits - vascular thromboses - marfanoid habitus
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compare homocystinuria and marfan syndrome
homocystinuria: - marfan habitus - lens dislocation (DOWNWARD AND INWARD) - vascular thromboses - INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY marfan: - cystic medial necrosis of aorta, aortic root aneurysm, rupture or dissection - subluxation of lens (UPWARD AND OUTWARD)
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compare lung involvement in diffuse vs limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis
diffuse: interstitial lung dz limited: pulmonary hypertension
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early symptoms of diffuse systemic sclerosis
swelling of fingers and mild pruritis diffuse skin thickening (extends proximal to wrist and may include trunk)
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failure of neutrophils to turn blue on nitroblue tetrazolium testing indicates what
chronic granulomatous disease
30
how does changing CO2 levels help cerebral edema
lower the PaCO2 levels causes vasoconstriction --> reduces cerebral blood volume --> decreased ICP
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why are neprilysin inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers (sacubitril-valsartan) often prescribed together
neprilysin is responsible for inactivating angiotensin II, so inhibition of neprilysin causes increased angiotensin II, so you need an angiotensin II blocker as well
32
what cell types are involved in the immunologic reaction in sarcoidosis
cell mediated immunity driven by Th1 CD4 T helper cells --> secrete IL-2 and IFN-y
33
what is the pathophysiology of high altitude pulmonary edema?
reduced partial pressure of O2 --> hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction --> increased pulmonary arterial pressure --> alveolar capillary membrane disruption --> patchy, bilateral pulmonary edema
34
how does the vascular endothelium synthesize nitric oxide
acetylcholine, bradykinin, serotonin, substance P, shear forces --> activation of endothelial nitric oxide synthase --> synthesizes nitric oxide from arginine, NADPH, and O2
35
does spina bifida occulta have polyhydramnios?
nope
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what are the quadruple screen results for trisomy 21
low AFP, low estriol, high b-HCG, high inhibin A
37
virulence factors for listeria monocytogenes
listeriolysin O --> generates pores in phagosome membranes actin based transcellular spread
38
antipsychotic induced parkinsonism is best treated with _____
anticholinergic agent (benztropine)
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MOA and indications for dantrolene
direct-acting skeletal muscle relaxant neuroleptic malignant syndrome
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symptoms of pancreatic adenocarcinoma
- jaundice - painless palpable gallbladder - dark urine and pale stools
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what is effect modification
when the effect of an exposure on an outcome is modified by another variable (association between estrogen receptor and risk of DVT in smokers compared to nonsmokers)
42
MOA triptans
stimulation of trigeminal serotonin receptors and inhibition of CGRP release from trigeminal neurons
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what is pulsus paradoxus what conditions is it seen in
loss of palpable pulse during inspiration Pea COAT - pericarditis - croup - obstructive sleep apnea - asthma - cardiac tamponade
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sx of cardiac tamponade
- hypotension - tachy - jugular venous distention w/ clear lungs - pulsus paradoxus
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how to corticosteroids help an asthmatic pt already on beta agonists
corticosteroids potentiate the effects of beta-2-agonists by stimulate upregulation of beta-2 receptors in bronchial smooth muscle
46
flask shaped ulcers indicate what infection
E. histolytica
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treatment for scabies
permethrin
48
compare type 1 and type 2 muscle fibers
type 1: actions requiring low-level sustained force (postural maintenance) - high myoglobin - more mitochondria type 2: rapid forceful pulses of movement - less myoglobin and mitochondria
49
why must PPIs be slowly tapered off
to prevent rebound gastric acid hypersecretion
50
SHORT term treatment for rheumatoid arthritis
glucocorticoids (prednisone) or NSAIDs
51
what is the pathophysiology of anemia in lead poisoning
lead poisoning --> inhibition of ferrochelatase and ALA dehydratase in the heme synthesis pathway --> protoporphyrin IX can't combine with iron --> it incorporates a zinc ion instead --> elevated zinc protoporphyrin levels
52
symptoms of lead poisoning in children
developmental delay or regression, anemia, behavioral problems
53
Milrinone MOA indications
PDE-3 enzyme inhibitor --> increases cAMP --> increases cardiac contractility and causes vasodilation refratory heart failure due to LV systolic dysfunction
54
what receptor do antihistamines inhibit
H1
55
adverse effects of succinylcholine
- malignant hyperthermia - severe hyperkalemia in patients with burns, myopathies, crush injuries, and denervation - bradycardia or tachycardia
56
what chromosome is the amyloid precursor protein found on
21
57
what is kussmaul sign what is it seen in
paradoxical rise in JVP during inspiration constrictive pericarditis, restrictive cardiomyopathies, right HF, massive PE, right atrial or ventricular tumors
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thick, fibrous tissue in the pericardial space is _____
constrictive pericarditis
59
compare constrictive and restrictive cardiomyopathies
both: reduced compliance constrictive: due to external pericardial constraint (fibrosis on outside of heart) restrictive: due to abnormal elastic properties of myocardium and/or intercellular matrix
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causes of restrictive cardiomyopathy
Puppy LEASH ``` P: postradiation fibrosis L: loffler endocarditis E: endocardial fibroelastosis A: amyloidosis S: sarcoidosis H: hemochromatosis ```
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what is trousseau syndrome
migratory superficial thrombophlebitis presents as erythema and tenderness extending linearly on skin associated with cancer

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