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Random USMLE Facts volume 9-1
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Hyperkalemia ECG
What is the cause of the above EKG?
Hyperkalemia - increased potassium in the blood stream. One reason of increased potassium in the blood stream may be due to severe burns and/or trauma. Other symptoms of hyperkalemia may include numbness and tingling sensations in the damaged area.
What are the genetic findings in follicular lymphomas?
t(14, 18) and bcl-2 activation.
What is calreticulin?
Calreticulin is a chaperone protein that binds to an abnormally folded LDL receptor, resulting in hypercholesterolemia.
The level of which pregnancy hormone decreases in a nonviable?
Estriol.
Atrial Fibrillation ECG:
In the above diagram, what is shown?
Atrial fibrillation (discrete P waves); give diltiazem.
What is the action of ANP?
Relax vascular smooth muscle and suppress the RAA system; decreasing plasma volume, vascular resistance, arterial pressure, and cardiac output.
What are the findings in primary adrenal insufficiency?
Decreased aldosterone and increased ACTH.
Which gram negative organism grows pink colonies (lactose fermenting) on MacConkey agar? What is the virulence factor?
E. coli; K1 capsule.
Thiamine Dimers:
What does the above diagram show? What are the findings?
Xeroderma pigmentosum; UV sensitivity, excessive freckling, multiple skin cancers, and corneal deposits.
Koilocyte:
What does the above diagram represent?
These are koilocytic cells, characteristic of HPV infection. These can cause anal carcinoma arising in a condyloma.
What metabolic abnormality accompanies diabetic ketoacidosis?
Hypokalemia.
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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
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