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A 72 y/o man develops severe pain and swelling in both knees, shortly after undergoing an abd hernia repair Sgx. PEx shows warmth and swelling of both knees with large effusions. Arthrocentesis of the right knee reveals the presence of intracellular and extracellular weakly positive birefringent cry...

Pituitary tumor until proven otherwise CORRECT ANSWER Acute Adrenal Insufficiency Dx: MRI of Sella Turcica Accounts for 50% of all pituitary tumors? MC sign/Sx CORRECT ANSWER Prolactinoma = Nipple discharge MC Sx of Pituitary Mass = Hemianopia (visual disturbances) Metabolic dysfunction ...

What is the grading system used to determine prostate CA prognosis? CORRECT ANSWER *Gleason score* -Assesses level of cell differentiation -Score 1-5 What is the most common type of prostate CA? CORRECT ANSWER *Adenocarcinoma* (95%) -P/w urinary frequency, urgency, nocturia, and hesitancy ...

MCC of microcytic anemia CORRECT ANSWER Iron Deficiency Anemia Other microcytic: thalassemia, lead poisoning, anemia of chronic dz, hereditary spherocytosis Labs for Iron Deficiency Anemia CORRECT ANSWER Microcytic, hypochromic RBC. Decreased Sr. Fe, Sr. Ferritin Increased Total iron bindin...

Bronchiectasis CORRECT ANSWER Bronchiectasis is characterized by abnormal, permanent dilation and destruction of bronchial walls. Multiple etiologies can contribute to the development of bronchiectasis, including airway obstruction, cystic fibrosis (CF), recurrent infections, primary ciliary dyskine...

Acute adrenal insufficiency is also known as CORRECT ANSWER Addison's disease (primary adrenal insufficiency) The most common cause of AI or Addison's disease is CORRECT ANSWER autoimmune destruction of the adrenal cortex What are the main hormones released by the adrenal cortex? CORRECT ANS...

Syphilis spirochete name? CORRECT ANSWER Treponema pallidum 1st phase of Syphilis duration and sxs? CORRECT ANSWER Primary (3-90 days) PAINLESS Chancre, persists for 3-6 weeks 2nd phase of Syphilis duration and sxs? CORRECT ANSWER Secondary (4-10 weeks) Rash on Palms and Soles or Condyloma L...

what is the most common type of cardiomyopathy CORRECT ANSWER dilated what causes dilated cardiomyopathy CORRECT ANSWER damage resulting in dilation and decreased contraction of left ventricle what heart murmur is heard with dilated cardiomyopathy CORRECT ANSWER S3 gallop what is the treatm...

What is acute bronchitis? CORRECT ANSWER Inflammation of airways (trachea, bronchi, bronchioles). Characterized by productive cough. More than 90% of cases of acute bronchitis are caused by what three viruses? CORRECT ANSWER Rhinovirus Coronavirus RSV What are 3 pathogens that cause bronchit...

The fundus is at the umbilicus at approximately how many weeks? CORRECT ANSWER 20 At how many weeks is the test for gestational diabetes performed CORRECT ANSWER 24-28 At what point during a normal pregnancy should exams go from every 4 weeks to every 3 weeks? CORRECT ANSWER 28 weeks A wome...

what is the most common cause of heart failure? specifically left sided? right sided? CORRECT ANSWER -MC is CAD (coronary artery disease) -L sided: *CAD* & HTN -R sided: *L sided HF* & pulmonary dz decreased ejection fraction, thin ventricular walls, dilated LV chamber, and an S3 gallop (fillin...

A 59-year-old woman presents to the accident and emergency department by ambulance with second- and third-degree burns to her head and neck, and the anterior surfaces of her upper extremities, right leg, and trunk including her genital area. Question Which of the following represents a reason...

The histrionic personality disorder would be listed in what cluster? (A) Cluster A (B) Cluster B (C) Cluster C (D) Cluster D (E) Cluster E CORRECT ANSWER (B) Cluster B Which complication can be found in anorexia nervosa and not bulimia? (A) Salivary gland hypertrophy (B) Reversible cerebra...