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Random USMLE Facts volume 11-2
Random USMLE Facts volume 11-2:
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Thyroid Hormone Curve:
Above:
A = primary hypothyroidism
B = hypothalamic hypothyroidism
C = pituitary hypothyroidism
What is compensated coarctation of the aorta?
The blood flow above the coarctation is the same as blood flow below the coarctation; vascular resistance above the coarctation is increased and vascular resistance below the coarctation is unchanged.
Epithelioid histiocytes?
Sarcoidosis.
How is the metastatic potential of carcinoid tumor judged?
By size and location. A carcinoid tumor located in the appendix and cecum spreads to the liver; carcinoid tumors of the stomach, ileum and colon have the highest metastatic potential.
What is thiazolidinedione?
Thiazolidinedione is a glitazone used to treat diabetes mellitus type 2.
What type of kidney stones form in cystinuria?
Yellow-brown hexagonal crystals; x-ray shows radiopaque staghorn calculi of both renal pelvises. Cystinuria is confirmed by nitroprusside cyanide test.
What is an atonic seizure?
This is a "drop" seizure characterized by sudden loss of muscle tone. The patient falls to the ground and may get injured.
Which seizures occur in children?
Absence and tonic seizures.
What is the mechanism of action of hammerhead ribozymes?
Hammerhead ribozymes catalyze the sequence-specific cleavage of RNA phosphodiester bonds, and could be used to treat ALS through ribozyme-mediated degradation of mutant SOD1 mRNA.
If a patient has symptoms of acute cholecystitis and is jaundiced, where is the gallstone lodged?
Common bile duct.
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Random USMLE Facts
1. Random USMLE Facts volume 1-1
2. Random USMLE Facts volume 2-1
3. Random USMLE Facts volume 3-1
4. Random USMLE Facts volume 4-1
5. Random USMLE Facts volume 5-1
6. Random USMLE Facts volume 6-1
7. Random USMLE Facts volume 7-1
8. Random USMLE Facts volume 8-1
9. Random USMLE Facts volume 9-1
10. Random USMLE Facts volume 10-1
11. Random USMLE Facts volume 11-1
12. Random USMLE Facts volume 12-1
General and Systemic Examinations
1. General Examination for Internal Medicine
2. Jugular Venous Distention Workup
3. ER Chest Pain Workup
4. Format for Patient Presentation
5. Pulmonary Examination for Internal Medicine
6. Cardiac Examination for Internal Medicine
7. Abdominal Examination for Internal Medicine
8. Cranial Nerve Reflexes
9. Motor System Examination
10. Random Sensory System Facts
11. Random Stroke Facts
Medical Files & Presentations
1. USMLE Flashcards [Size: 1.9 MB; Format: MS Powerpoint]
2. Otitis Media in Children [Size: 5.4 MB; Format: MS Powerpoint]
3. Irritable Bowel Syndrome [Size: 170 kB; Format: MS Powerpoint]
4. Acid-Base Disturbance: Acidotic or Alkalotic? [Size: 427 kB; Format: PDF]
5. Thrombocytopenia [Size: 2.42 MB; Format: MS Powerpoint]
6. Are Face Transplants Ethical? [Size: 70.2 kB; Format: MS Powerpoint]
USMLE Step 2 CS Videos
1. Video of Cardiology Examination in a Clinical Setting
2. Video of Neurology Examination in a Clinical Setting
3. Video of Pulmonology Examination in a Clinical Setting
4. Video of Musculoskeletal Examination in a Clinical Setting
5. Video of Abdominal Examination in a Clinical Setting
6. Video of HEENT Examination in a Clinical Setting
7. Video and Description of Rinne Hearing Test
8. Video and Description of Weber Hearing Test
USMLE Laboratory (lab) Values
1. USMLE Blood Lab Values
2. USMLE Cerebrospinal Lab Values
3. USMLE Hematologic Lab Values
4. USMLE Sweat and Urine Lab Values
Medical Images
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