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What in cancer precipitates NBTE (nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis)?
Marantic Endocarditis: Hypercoagulability due to procoagulant circulating cancer products
What is Trousseau's Sx?
Migratory Thrombophlebitis due to disseminated cancer causing Hypercoagulability
Actions of ANP (atrial natriuretic peptide)?
(2)
-Peripheral vasodilation
-Increased urinary excretion of Na and H20
Dx
Clubbing and cyanosis of toes but not fingers
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
How to make LVOT obstruction (e.g. HCOM) louder?

Quieter?
Louder:
1) Decrease preload (e.g. sudden stand or Valsalva)

Quieter:
1) Increase preload (squatting, lying supine)
2) Decrease pressure gradient across valve by increasing SVR with hand grip or vasoconstriction
S/e of Hydralazine

How to avoid
Arterial vasodilation --> relfex sympathetic tachycardia and salt retention

Give with Diuretics and sympatholytics
Ion that causes Phase 0 depolarization in
Pacemaker cells:
All other heart cells:
Pacemaker cells: Ca (voltage gated)
All other heart cells: Na (voltage gated)
Collagen type in scars replaces what in granulation tissue?
Type I scar replaces Type III granulation tissue
Which antiarrythmic class slows K efflux prolonging repolarization and prolonging refractory period?
Class III
Fick's Eq
O2 consumed/ (SaO2-SvO2)
Nitrate signalling pathway
Nitrate converted to NO by vascular smooth muscle --> Inc cGMP --> Dec Ca --> Myosin dephosphorylation
Dosing concern re: Nitrates
Must have nitrate-free period every day to avoid TOLERANCE
Which artery occluded
II, III, AVF elevations
RCA
Etio of Senile Aortic Stenosis
Calcium deposits in leaflets
Causes of Aortic Valve problems
1) AS, 70s or older
2) AS, 50s-60s
3) AS + AI, younger
4) AR only
1) AS, 60s or more --> Senile calcific AS
2) AS, 50s or younger --> Congenital bicuspid AV valve
3) AS + AI --> Chronic Rheumatic Heart Disease
4) AR only --> Acute Infectious Endocarditis
Channel problem in Long QT
Decreased outward K current prolongs repol --> polymorphic VT (e.g. Torsades)
What happens to baroreceptor firing when hypertensive?
Increased firing
Cardiac injury to low perfusion
Chronic low perfusion or repetitive low grade ischemia --> Myocardial stunning --> Repetitive stunning --> Myocardial hibernation
Dx
Mitral regurg in underdeveloped country
Rheumatic fever
ANP production by ventricles (vs atria) is caused by what?
(2)
1) Ventricular hypertrophy
2) Volume overload
Light microscopy after MI:
0-4 hrs =
4-12 hrs =
12-24 hrs =
1-5 days =
5-10 days =
10-14 days =
14+ days =
0-4 hrs = minimal change
4-12 hrs = edema, wavy fibers
12-24 hrs = coag necrosis, contraction band necrosis
1-5 days = coag necrosis with neutros
5-10 days = Macro phagocytosis of dead cells
10-14 days = granulation tissue and neovascularization
14+ days = collagen deposition/scar
Effect of nitrates on Pressure Volume Loop
Nitrates cause venous and arterial vasodilation decreasing both Preload and Afterload maintaing SV
Dx
Endocarditis following GU manipulation (foley etc)
Enteroccocal endocarditis
Which structures dilate in
VSD?
ASD?
VSD - LA
ASD - RA and RV (+/- PAs Eisenmenger)
Prognostic (and cyanotic) determinant of TOF
Degree of Pulmonary Stenosis
Dx
Early diastolic murmur
AI
Dx
Facial rash, proteinuria, CP worse with inspiration
Pericarditis
(Serosal inflammation of Lupus)
Causes of Pulm HTN in congestive HF
(2)
1) Back pressure log from L heart
2) Reactive vasoconstriction 2/2 VENOUS Congestion
Histologic sign in Acute Graft Rejection
Dense interstitial Lymphoyctic infiltrate
Ischemic changes to heart
0-1 min:
1-30 min:
30+ min:
0-1 min = Loss of contractility w/in 60 seconds
1-30 min = Reversible injury with reperfusion
30+ min = Irreversible injury
What is the only GI ulcer NOT associated with malignancy?
Duodenal
What microorgnaism destroys myenteric plexus leading to achalasia, megacolon, or megaureter
Trypansoma cruzi = Chagas Disease
MOA
VIPoma Tx
Somatostatin --| VIP which itself would otherwise inhibit Gastrin
Where is H pylori most concentrated in GI tract?
Prepyloric area
Dx
Palpable but non-tender Gallbladder (courvoisier sign), weight loss, jaundice, dark urine, pale stool
Pancreatic cancer
Dx
Colon: Numerous discrete flask shaped ulcerative lesions on endoscopy, Trophozoites containing RBCs on biopsy
Entamoeba Histolytica
Dx
Colon: Spindle shaped tumor cells with small vessel proliferation on biopsy
Kaposi Sarcoma
Dx
Oxidase positive, gram negative, comma shaped rods on ALKALINE media, in gut
Cholera
Dx
Diarrhea, mucus and some epithelial cells on microscopy
(2)
Cholera or ETEC
Dx, Mech
Abdominal pain and distension, vomiting, air in GB and biliary tree
Gallstone ileus after Cholecystenteric Fistula

(Gallstone crosses fistula and blocks ileocecal valve)
How to get B12 after gastrectomy
IV B12 for life
Tx
Giardia
Metronidazole
Dx
Stool sample shows ellipsoidal cysts with smooth walls and 2+ nuclei
Giardia
S/e of Opioids on Biliary system
Sphincter of Oddi contraction --> Biliary colic (pain)
Which cell does Shigella first invade?
M cells in Peyer's Patches
Most likely adenoma tupe to progress to colon cancer?
Villous adenoma
Dx
Mucin producing, signet ring neoplatic cell in ovarian stroma
Krukenberg tumor (Gastric cancer metastasized to ovary)
Dx
Postprandial pain 30-40 min after meal, hx of atherosclerosis
Atherosclerotic mesenteric ischemia
Most common structural abnormality if imperforate anus
UG tract defects
Dx
Longitudinal mucosal tears at GE junction
Mallory Weiss tear
Activators of HCl production
(3)
1) ACh
2) Hisatmine
3) Gastrin
Structure trapped in Superior Mesenteric artery sx
Transverse duodenum between SMA and Aorta
Most likely organism in intraabdominal infxn
(2)
B Fragilis > E. coli
Mech of Vancomycin resistance in Enterococcus
D-Lactate substitution for D-Ala in peptidoglycan wall
Dx
Garlic odor on breath
Arsenic poisoning
Tx
Arsenic poisoning
Dimercaprol
Dx
Foamy macrophages packed with rod shaped baccili and PAS positive granules
Whipple's Disease (Tropheryma whippeli)
What 3 things increase oxygen affinity?
1) Increased pH
2) Decreased 2,3-BPG
3) Decreased temperature
Tx
Heparin overdose
Protamine
Dx
Leukemia, mediastinal mass causing respiratory sx, dysphagia, and superior vena cava sx
T cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
S/e of AZT (zidovudine)
Neutropenia
Lab values in HUS
RBC
Plt
Bleeding Time
LDH
Coags
RBC - Lo
Plt - Lo
Bleeding Time - Long
LDH - Hi
Coags - nL
Dx
Subretinal fluid, gray subretinal membrane or neovascularization
Wet Age Related Macular Degeneration
Tx
Wet Age Related Macular Degeneration
Anti VEGF
Steroid effect on Hct
Increased independent of concurrent EPO usage
DIC vs TTP in HUS
Bleeding:
What is activated?
Coags:
Fibrinogen:
DIC
Bleeding: Yes
What is activated? Coag cascade
Coags: PT and PTT long
Fibrinogen: Low fibrinogen

TTP-HUS
Bleeding: No
What is activated? Only plts
Coags: nL
Fibrinogen: nL
Dx
Gingival bleeding, epistaxis, menorrhagia
von Willebrands
Dx
Decreased plt aggregation with RISTOCETIN
von Willebrands
What supplement can mitigate Folate/B12 deficiency?
Thymidine
Labs in Abnormal bleeding due to lack of dialysis
Uremia --> QUALITATIVE plt disorder so:
1) nL plts
2) nL PT
3) nL PTT
4) LONG Bleeding time
How does Nitrite poisoning work?
*NB NOT NitrAtes
Oxidize heme iron causing Methemoglobinemia
Which organ senses hypoxia for increasing Hct?
Kidney's Renal cortical cells
Dx
t(15;17) --> PML/RARalpha
Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
Which enzyme can synthesize ribose from fructose-6-phosphate?
Transketloase
What cells regulate total body iron?
Hepatic parenchymal cells via Hepcidin
Translocation in AML
t(15;17)
Dx
Many immature cells (band forms, metamyelocytes, myelocytes) and few blasts, Leukocyte Alk Phos low
CML

If Alk Phos nL or High = Leukemoid reaction
Dx
Elderly patient with chronic anemia without identifiable underlying cause
Usually B12 malabsorption
Heme and Glucose inhibit poryphyrin synthesis where?
delta-ALA synthase (first step)
What causes the power stroke?
First 40 degrees of deflection - Pi dissociation
Next 5 degrees of deflection - ADP dissociation
What products are released during Labor to induce uterine tone?
PGE2 and PGF2
Effin'/******' labor
How do NSAIDs and ASA cause renal damage?
Block Prostaglandin production which normally dilates Afferent Arterioles --> Renal ischemia --> Renal failure
Defense mechanism
Redirection of emotion from person or object causing negative emotion to more acceptable but still inappropriate person or object
Displacement
Defense mechanism:
Redirection of emotion from person or object causing negative emotion to more Acceptable AND Appropriate person or object
Sublimation
Defense mechanism:
Unacceptable or personally disagreeable impulses or drives are attributed to others
Projection
Defense mechanism:
Unacceptable feelings are ignored and the opposite sentiment is expressed
Reaction Formation
(Ben)
Prescreen for use of TNF-alpha inhibitor (e.g. etarnecept)
PPD for latent TB
Prescreen for use of Methotrexate or Leflunomide
LFTs
Lab monitoring while on Hydroxychloroquine
Ophthalmologic vists for Irreverisble retinal damage
Dx
Sudden upward stretching of arm at the shoulder, hand clumsiness
Lower trunk of Brachial nerve plexus injury
Dx
Shoulder dislocation, weak deltoid and teres minor
Axillary n. injury
Dx
Midshaft humerus fracture
Radial n. injury
Dx
Violent stretching of head from shoulder, weakness of forearm flexion
Upper brachial n plexus injury --> Musculocutaneous n. injury
Dx
Nerve damage during axillary lymph node dissection
Long thoracic n.
Positive externality of this drug is to increase Ca resorption within nephron for women with comorbid osteoperosis
HCTZ
Tx
Acute Gout
1st
2nd
Alternative
1st - NSAIDs
2nd - Colchicine
Alternative - Glucocorticoids for contraindications to NSAIDs
Dx
Wound with fruity odor
Infection with Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Mech of Hypokalemia in antihypertensives
IF NOT K sparing:
Decreased blood volume --> Inc Aldosteron --> Na keeping/K wasting
A. acid composition of Collagen
Gly-X-Y
X and Y are usually proline and lysine but not as commonly as Glycine
Dx
Necrotic skin wound with erythematous border and necrotic center
Anthrax
Which IL causes Antibody Istoype Switching?
IL-4
Dx
Recurrent otitis media, chronic diarrhea, FTT, and pneumocystis infxn
SCID
Dx
Child with recurrent otitis media, bronchitis, and sinusitis
Immmotile Cilia Syndrome
Dx
Recurrent cutaneous abscesses
Chronic Granulomatous Disease
What does Candida Skin Test test?
Cell mediated immune response
(Macros, NK cells, CD4+, CD8+)
Dx
Subperiosteal hematomas, painful gums
Vit C def
Dx
Cheilosis, stomatitis, glossitis, corneal vascularization
VitB2 (Riboflavin) def
Dx
Acrodermatitis enteropathica, growth retardation, infertility
Zinc def
Dx
Cheilosis, glossitis, dermatitis, and peripheral neuropathy
VitB6 (Pyridoxine) def
Dx
Erythematous, pruritic papules, vesicles and bullae that appear bilaterally symmetrically on flexor surfaces
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Dx
Mental retardation, eczema, "mousy" odor
PKU (Phenylketonuria)
Inheritance of PKU
Autosomal Recessive
Cause of Peau d'orange
Tumor blocks Lymphatic drainage --> lymphedema, pitting and thickening of skin
What causes nipple/skin retraction in breast ca?
Infiltration of Suspensory (Cooper's) Ligament
S/e
Topical corticosteroid cream
Dermal atrophy
Dx
BRAF V600E mutation
Melanoma
Dx
Intranuclear inclusions and Multinucleated inclusion-bearing giant cells
Shingles
Only Antiviral that doesn't need phosphorylating enzymes to work
Cidofovir
Which RNA polymerase makes rRNA?

mRNA?

tRNA?
rRNA = RNA Pol I

mRNA = Pol II

tRNA = Pol III
Dx
Basal cell layer atypia, hyperkeratosis, and parakeratosis
Actinic Keratosis (small percentage progress to SCC)
Dx
Nests of Basaloid cells and Peripheral Palisading of nuclei
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Dx
Thin stratum granulosum, prominent parakeratotic stratum corneum with occasional foci of neutrophil accumulation
Psoriasis
Tx
Male pattern baldness
Finasteride
What is a 90 nt RNA sequence with pseudouridien and acetylcytosine?
tRNA
What is at 3' end of tRNA
CCA where a. acids attach
S/e
Pseduolymphoma
Phenytoin
S/e
Agranulocytosis
(2)
1) Carbamazepine
2) Clozapine
S/e
Steven Johnson Sx
Lamotrigine
What enables E Coli to cause meningitis
K-1 antigen in capsule
MOA
Tetradotoxin
Antagonizes Voltage Gated Na Channels in nerve and cardiac tissue
Dx
Confusion, agitation, tremor, tachycardia, HTN, clonus, hyperreflexia, hyperthermia and diaphoresis
Serotonin Syndrome
Tx
Serotonin Syndrome
Cyrpoheptadine
Which fatty acids cannot be beta oxidized as is by mitochondria?

Where are they metabolized
Very long chain fatty acids
and
Fatty acids with branch points at odd-numbered carbons

Metabolized in PEROXISOMES
Schizophrenia spectrum by time:
0-1 mo = Brief Psychotic Disorder
2-6 mo = Schizophreniform Disorder
6+ mo = Schizophrenia
Tx
Heat induced seizure
Cooling blankets
Meningococcal meningitis prophylaxis
Rifampin
Neurofibromatosis is a tumor of what cells?

What are their embryological origin?
Schwann cells

From Neural crest
What accounts for Alpha helical or Beta pleated sheet structure
Hydrogen bonds
How does thiopental allow such short unconscious periods when used as anasthetic?
Rapid redistribution of the lipid soluble substance allows awakening within 5-10 minutes of administration
MOA
Ethosuximide
Blocks T-type Ca channels in Thalamus
What causes Meningoencephalitis in HIV pts?
Cryptococcus neoformans
Dx
Polysaccharide capsule antigen
Cryptococcus neoformans
Histology of
Cryptococcus neoformans
Round or oval budding yeast
What has happened when neurons have enlargement of cell body, eccentric nucleus, big nucleolus, and dispersion of Nissl substance?
Axonal injury to the neuron
What has happened to neuron:
Shrinkage of cell body, loss of Nissl substnace, eosinophilic cytoplasm.
Cell death or Irreverisble injury (Red Neuron)
What has happened to neuron:
Loss of neurons and functional groups of neurons, Reactive gliosis
Neuronal atrophy
Dx
Encephalopathy with lactic acidosis and stroke like episdoes
MELAS (it's in the name!)
A mitochondrial disease
Dx
Down and out Eye BUT PERRLA
Ischemia of CNIII (sparing PS fibers on outside of nerve)
Dx
Behavioral disinhibition, progressive dementia, dysarthria, echolalia or aphasia
Pick's Disease

(The last 3 are types of speech difficulty they present with)
Rule for language barrier pts:
If NON-emergent always wait for a trained Objective interpreter
Autonomic effect on Insulin secretion
Alpha - inhibit insulin secretion
Beta - Stimulate insulin secretion
Function of pilus in Meningococci
Epithelial attachment to the Pharynx
What does blood anesthetic concentration tell us?

Arteriovenous concentration gradient ?

Significance?
in Blood = Solubility

AV gradient = Tissue solubility

In both, the higher the slower the onset of action
Dx
Child with brain tumor, sheets of small blue cells, often in vermis
Medulloblastoma
Dx
Brian tumor in child, rosettes
Ependymoma
Tx
Absence + Tonic clonic seizures
Valproic acid
Tx
EtOH withdrawal

If Liver disease:
1st line: Long acting Benzos (Diazepam)

Advanced Liver disease: Short acting Benzos (Lorazepam, oxazepam)
Advantage of Buspirone for anxiety
Non-sedating
Elevated in Klinefelter's
Why?
FSH due to gonadal failure (lack of negative feedback
CA-125 is a biomarker specifically for what?
Ovarian EPITHELIAL tumor cells
Loss to follow up is what kind of bias?
Selection bias
In the ovary
Androstenedione is produced by what?
Estrogen is produced by what?
Androgens by Theca INTERNA
Estrogen by Granulosa cells
Triad of Preeclampsia
1) HTN
2) Proteinuria
3) Edema
What are the 5 types of DCIS?
1) Solid sheets of pleomorphic high grade cells with central necrosis
1) Comedocarcinoma
2) Solid
3) Cribiform
4) Papillary
5) Micropapillary
What prevents lactation DURING pregnancy
High levels of Progesterone and Estrogen
What type of Ig is Rhogam?
IgG
(hence dosed to small amount of fetal blood in mom, bc too much cause immune reaction after crossing placenta)
Why is Rhogam IgG?
Fc region of IgG has highest affinity for phagocytic cells
Dx
Pregnant mother with maculopapular rash that begins on head and neck and moves to chest, postauricular lymphadenopathy
Maternal Rubella (German measles)
Birth defects with Maternal Rubella (German Measles)
(3)
Sensorineural deafness, cataracts, and cardiac malformations
Cell type in ovary?
Simple cuboidal
What hormone is mainly responsible for Gestational Diabetes?
hPL (Human Placental Lactogen)
Histology of Endometrius by place in menstrual cycle:
1) Glycogen rich mucus, edematous endometrial stroma, tortuous spiral arteries
2) Coiled glands with occasional cytoplasmic vacuoles
3) Compact, non-edematous stroma, endometrial glands long but straight, coiled arteries are deep
4) Eroded, hemorrhagic endometrial surface with disintegrating stroma and glands
1) Luteal phase
2) Ovulation
3) Proliferative phase
4) After menses
How long after fertilization to detect hCG?
8 days
Draw the Internal external genitalia tree for males!
SRY, TDF, Testes, Sertoli cells, MIF, Paramesonephric ducts, Leydig cells, Testosterone, internal genitalia, DHT, external genitalia
Notebook 66
Which stage of Meisosis arrestment?
Egg in ovary -
Egg selected for ovulation -
Ovulated egg waiting for fertilization -
Egg in ovary - Prophase I
Egg selected for ovulation - between the two
Ovulated egg waiting for fertilization - Metaphase II
Lymph drainage
Testes -
Scrotum -
Testes - Paraoartic lymph nodes
Scrotum - Superficial Inguinal lymp nodes
Dx
Uterus filled with large, edematous, vesicular structures that look like a bunch of grapes
Complete molar pregnancy
What to treat
Gonorrhea -
Chlamydia -
Gonorrhea - 3rd gen Cephalosporing
Chlamydia - Azithromycin or Doxy
Dx
33 yr old woman, not pregnant, vaginal bleeding, right adnexal mass, endometrial hyperplasia
Granulosa cell tumor
Which nerve is blocked at the ischial spine in childbirth?
Pudendal nerve
Which nerves can be blocked for completeblockage of perineal and genital anethesia in addition to Pudendal?
(2)
Genitofemoral
and
Illioinguinal
Tx
Infertility in PCOS
Estrogen receptor modulator (e.g. Clomiphene)
Why is PaO2 in L atrium less than in Pulmonary capillaries?
Bronchial arteries mix their deoxygenated blood into the oxygenated pulmonary veins
Which bug causes Chronic PNA in ImmunoCOMPETENT hosts?
Blastomycosis dermatitidis
Abx consideration in Mycoplasma
NO CELL WALL so cant' use penicillins, cephs, penems, or vanc
USE Tetracycline or Erythromycin
Dx
Frequent infxns from all 3 types of bugs, no Ig, no thymus
SCID
Dx
Fungus ball in lung
COLONIZING Aspergillus
Dx
Lung infection with 45 degree hyphae
Aspergillus
MOA of Vareniclin
(2 effects)
Partial Agonist of Nicotinic ACh receptors
1) Decreases cravings
2) Makes nicotine less pleasurable
Dx
Lung sputum, germ tubes (aka true hyphae)
Candida Albicans
Contaminant, NOT a true INFXN
What makes up R border of heart on CXR
Right Atrium
Dx
In lung histology, enlarged centrally located epithelial cell
CMV
What type of virus is CMV
Enveloped, dsDNA virus
Acid fast stain tests for what component?
Mycolic acid
Which astham drugs works on vagally mediated bronchoconstriction
Ipratropium
How far does lung pleura go superiorly?
Past the clavicle
Dx
Lung infection, endospores packed inside spherules
Coccidioides immitis
Mech of ARDS
Damage to Endothelial cells --> Pulmonary capillary leakage of fluid into alveoli
Dx criteria of ARDS
1) Acute onset lung dysfunction
2) Pulmonary edema
3) Normal L Atrial pressure
4) PaO2/FIO2 <200
Dx
Nodular glomerular sclerosis
Diabetic Nephropathy (Kimmelstiel-Wilson) lesion
Which bone tumor is most associated with Paget's disease?
Osteosarcoma
Dx
Bone shows crescent sign with subchondral collapse
Avascular necrosis
Dx
Osteophytes and joint space narrowing
Osteoarthritis
Dx
Generalized osteosclerosis and pathologic fractures
Osteopetrosis
Dx
Bone area of myixed lysis and sclerosis with focal periosteal elevation
Osteosarcoma
Dx
Lump in throat without medical evidence of obstruction
Globus Hystericus
What normally coats urate crystals in gout keeping them from being immunogenic/inflammatory?
ApoE and ApoB
Dx
Fibrous-walled cysts within the subchondral bone, joint mice
Osteoarthritis
Which Vitamin can be highly teratogenic?
Vitamin A
Dx
Fetal microcephaly, cardiac anomalies, early epiphyseal closure, growth retardation or spontaneous abortion
VitA toxicity in utero
MOA
Oseltamivir
Neuraminidase inhibitor of Influenza A and Influenza B

Only effective if taken within first 48 hrs
What does Neuraminidase do?
It allows flu virions to cleave themselves away from membrane to infect other cells
Dx
180 base pair DNA segments
DNA laddering = Apoptosis
Action on Muscarinic smooth muscles:
Atropine =
Phytostigmine =
Atropine = Relaxation
Physostigmine = Contraction
What does Pralidoxime do?
Antidote to Organophosphate Anticholinesterase inhibitor

It reactivates Cholinesterases by dephosphorylating them
How are Benzos metabolized?
Diazepam -
Midazolam -
Lorazepam -
Diazepam - Hepatic oxidation
Midazolam - Hepatic oxidation
Lorazepam - Hepatic glucoronidation
Dx
Confusion, blurred vision, dry mucous membranes, intense thirst
Anticholinergic toxicity
Hot as a hare, dry as a bone, red as a beet, blind as a bat, mad as a hatter
Word for when one gene has many phenotypic results
Pleiotropy
Dx
Rare genetic disease in children, but in no earlier family members
Germline mutation or mosaicism
Indication for Fish Oil
Refractory Hypertriglyceridemia
Physical exam frequency for Diabetics
Foot inspection -
Pinprick sensation -
Foot inspection - Daily
Pinprick sensation - Yearly
Translocation in Auer rods
t(15;17) in AML
Who makes IL-2 and what does it do?
-IL-2 is made by T cells
-It stimulates differentiation of T cells, B cells, NK cells, and Macros
Who makes IL-1 and what does it do?
-Made by Mononuclear phagocytes?
-Activates lymphocytes and promotes fever, lethargy, and anorexia
Who makes TNF-alpha and what does it do?
-Made by Macros
-Induces systemic inflammatory response and ultimately septic shock and cachexia
Who makes IFN-alpha and what does it do?
-Made by basically all cells except T cells
-Antiviral function
Who makes GM-CSF and what does it do?
-Made by many cells
-Promotes stem cell production of granulocytes and monocytes
Characteristics of cadherins
(3)
1) In desmosomes
2) Between cells
3) Ca dependent
Dx
Multiple firm, flesh-colored, dome shaped papules on on the skin, filled with pruritic material and umbilicated
Molloscum contagiosum
Dx
Multiple blue violet dermal plaques on feet and legs before spreading proximally, also on mucosal membranes and genitals
Kaposi's sarcoma
Trigger for Bile and Pancreatic juice
Duodenal acidity
Which structure is frequently damaged in anterior and posterior tibial dislocations at the knee?
Popliteal artery

(pinned by surrounding muscles)
Which structure is injured with Penetrating trauma to Popliteal fossa?
Tibeal nerve
Bug in Endometritis
Bacteroides (most common amongst mixed flora)
Can 2 yr olds get shingles?
Apparently
How do Tyrosine Kinase receptors transmit into cell?
Via Dimerization
Interview technique:
1) Vicarious understanding of patient's feelings
2) Expression of concern for patient's experiences
3) Drawing the patient's attention to discrepancies in the story
4) Encouraging the patient to talk more about their experienvce
5) Repeating what the patient said in order to cofirm understanding show hearing
1) Empathy
2) Support
3) Confrontation
4) Facilitation
5) Reflection
Dx
Chronic nasal congestion that worsens with abrupt changes in temperature or humidity or exposure to odors or alcohol, HA, anosmia, sinusitis
Vasomotor rhinitis
Dx
Chronic nasal discharge, atrophic nasal mucosa, thinning of the nasal septum, oropharyngeal ulcers
Chronic Cocaine insufflation
What does GFR increase to after nephrectomy?
80%
Where in penis do phosphodiesterase inhibitors work?
Corpus cavernosum
What stimulates pancreas to secrete bicarb?
Secretin
Dx
Flashbacks, hypervigilance, irritability and poor concentration following an event
Less than 4 weeks =
More than 4 weeks =
Less than 4 weeks = Acute Stress Disorder
More than 4 weeks = PTSD
Difference between Adjustment Disorder and Acute Stress Disorder
Timeline:
Sx:
Trigger:
Timeline: Adjustment is within 3 months of stessor, Stress d/o is quick but cannot last past 4 weeks --> PTSD
Sx: Share many (Sleep problems, irritability, poor concentration) but Adjustment doesn't have flashbacks or nightmares.
Trigger: Adjustment is emotional (e.g. divorce), Stress d/o is generally life threatening
Dx
HIV pt, fever, HA, seizures, personality changes, and psychosis
Herpes virus Encephalitis
Defect in porphyria that causes intermittent abdominal pain and neurologic manifestations after exposure to medication.
HMB Synthase in Acute Intermittent Porphyria
What do the numbers next to pedigree mean?
Their ages
Inheritance of Hemophilias A and B?
Both X linked Recessive
Characteristics of Exudate lab findings
(2)
1) Pleural protein/serum > 0.5
2) Pleural LDH/serum > 0.6 (or 2/3 of upper limit of normal LDH)
What is myasthenia gravis associated with?
Thymoma
Most common bugs in Setic Joint:
(2)
1) Nisseria gonorrhea
2) Staph aureus
Which embryologic structures do not form well in DiGeorge
3rd and 4th Pharyngeal pouches
Lab abnormalities in DKA
K -
Na -
Anion Gap -
Ammonia -
K - Hi
Na - Low
Glucose - Hi
Anion Gap - Hi
Ammonia - Hi
Dx
Downward displacement of elongated cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum
Arnold-Chiari malformation
Dx
Enlarged posterior fossa, midline cyst representing expanded fourth ventricle replaces vermis
Dandy-Walker syndrome
Dx
Fluid filled cavities within the medulla
Syringobulbia
Dx
Blind vaginal pouch, Testosterone Hi, LH Hi, FSH normal
Androgen insensitivity

(-Testosterone high because Tests present, and leydig cells makes but hypothalamus doesn't respond to it so LH hi too.
-FSH normal because sertoli cells present and make nl FSH with normal feedback.
-Female phenotype bc Testesterone eventually converted to estradiol.
-No uterus bc MIF made by Sertoli cells.
Long lasting alpha receptor blockers used for Pheos
Phenoxybenzamine
Dx
Premie with brain injury
Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Germinal Matrix
Ototoxic chemotherapy agent
Cisplatin
S/e of Antiarrhytmic
Delayed onset interstitial pneumonitis
Amiodarone
MOA
Misoprostol on stomach
Binds Prostaglandin receptor to
1) Increase mucus production
2) Decrease parietal cell acid secretion
What is Aspirin Intolerant Asthma?
Asthmatics who get Nasal Congestion and Bronchospasm from ASA via Leukotrienes
What post-translational modification can anchor proteins to cell membrane?
Palmitoylation
What is the purpose of Glucoronidation?
Generally to detoxify or metabolize substances in the liver
MOA
Nitroglycerin
Systemic Venous dilation --> Decerased pre load and SV --> Reduced CO --> Reflexive tachycardia and contractility inc --> Ultimately PVR remains unchanged with slight dec in preload, afterload, and CO

Ultimately reducing myocardial oxygen consumption relative to coronary perfusion
Dx
Short stature, short metacarpal and metatarsal bones, lo Ca, Hi PTH
Albright Hereditary Osteodystrophy

(a type of Pseudohypoparathyroidism, i.e. end organ PTH resistance)
Different mutations in the same genetic locus cause similar phenotypes
Allelic heterogeneity

(e.g. Becker's and Duchenne's both at same locus)
What induces bronchospasm in Asthma?
Leukotriene D4
What causes hyperpigmentation in Hemochromatosis
Hemosiderin deposits w/in the dermis
Dx
Hepatomegaly, skin hyperpigmentation, the sugar, impotence, arthropathy, cardiac dysfunction
Hemochromatosis
Does the IVC experience increased pressure during Portal HTN?
Despite increased volume/pooling NO inc in pressure
Bugs in Impetigo
(2)
1) Staph aureus
2) Group A Strep
Bug in: Ecthyma gangrenosum, hot tub folliculitis, pyoderma, and green nail syndrome
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Acidifying the bacterial medium inhibits which antibiotic resistance mechanism?
Pumping out the abx
Biochem Mech of Achondroplasia
Arg for Gly in FGFR-3 on c'some 4
Gene involved with fused digits
FGFR-2
Gene in Osteogenesis Imperfecta
COL1A
Which c'some is Bruton's Agammaglobulinemia on?
X c'some
What is the purpose of the hydrophobic amino acids for membrane bound proteins?
Signals the SRP to move the growing strand from Cytosol into RER
Dx
Branched chain ketoaciduria
Maple syrup urine disease
(defect in Alpha-keto acid dehydrogenase)
Which vitamin is necessary for Alpha-keto acid dehydrogenase (as in maple syrup urine disease)?
VitB1 (thiamine)
Dx
Infant is pale and edematous, massively enlarged liver, fhx of hemoglobinopathy
Infant is Hb Bart's (i.e. complete alpha thalassemia)
Glucagon works with which 2 messenger system?
Gs --> Adenylate cyclase --> cAMP
What does Red Safranin O stain?
Cartilage
Which parts of the pheo pathway can be methylated before they become VMA?
Norepi --> Normetanephrine --> VMA
Epi --> Metanephrine --> VMA
What are ABG changes in Pulmonary Embolism?
(3)
Hypoxemia --> Respiratory Alkalosis
pO2 Low
pCO2 Low
pH High
Platelet Aggregating Factor (PAF) is stimulated through which 2 messenger system?
Gq --> IP3 --> Ca from RER
Why do Peptic ulcers get Abx?
To prevent H pylori RECURRENCE
(apparently not to eradicate infxn)
Dx criteria for NF-1
2 or more of:
1) 6 or more Cafe au lait spots
2) Freckling
3) 2 or more Neurofibromas or 1 Plexiform neurofibroma
4) Optic nerve glioma
5) Irish Lisch nodules
6) 1st degree relative with NF-1
What are soft, flesh colored non tender papules in NF-1?
Neurofibromas (benign tumors)
What is inheritance of NF-1?
Autosomal dominant with 100% Penetrance but Variable Expressivity
Which Abx can cause widespread release of histamine from mast cells?
Vancomycin

(i.e. Red Man syndrome)
Which cell is screwed up in Idiopathic Pulmonary HTN?
Pulmonary endothelial cell
Dx
Bloody diarrhea, mucosal hemmorhage and patchy areas of necrosis in bowel --> Edematous transmural infarctions
Ischemic colitis
Dx
Hypoglycemia after prolonged fast with imparied ketogenesis
Beta oxidation defect
Usually a Medium Chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
Which proto-oncogene is a GTP membrane protein?
Ras
MOA
Rosiglitazone
Increases GLUT4 expression on Adipocytes
MOA
Glyburide
Closes K channel on Beta cells promoting Insulin secretion
MOA
Metformin
Decreases gluconeogenesis and increases glycolysis
Dx
Mouth ulcers, perineal abscess
Crohn's disease
What does Cimetidine due to PT on warfarin?
Increases it Gradually
How is Warfarin gotten rid of?
Hepatic P45o system
Complete MOA
Albuterol
Gs --> Adenyl cyclase --> cAMP --> Inhibits myosin phosphorylation in bronchial smooth muscle --> Dilation
Deposit in Osteomalacia
Oseoid
What is Li-Fraumeni Syndrome?
Inheritance
Familal cancer syndrome of Breast and Soft tissue Sarcomas

Inherited as One allele deletion in tumor supressor (usually p53)
Dx
Fever, cough, hemoptysis, Southwest USA
Coccidioides immitis
Dx
Lymphocytic infiltration of thryoid gland with germinal center formation
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Inheritance of Muscular dystrophies
X linked recessive
Dx
Bird's beak on barium swallow
Achalasia (aka Lack of peristalsis from lack of relaxing)
Which efferent neurons are not myelinated?
Postganglionic autonomic neurons
Which HLA II component is degraded by macros before presentation?
Invariant chain
Dx
Glossal pain, dry mouth, atrophy of the tongue papillae, alopecia
Iron deficiency
MOA
Fungal -Conazoles
Impair lipid (Egestrol) synthesis in Fungal Cell Membrane
Dx
Vaginal pain and pruritis, white atropic patches of skin on labia
Lichen Sclerosus
Leukoplakia can affect only what surfaces?
Mucosal
Dx
Conjunctivitis, urethritis, and seronegative arthritis
Reactive Arthritis (Reiter's sx)
Of Celiac Disease
Skin Manifestation -
Bowel Histology -
Skin Manifestation - Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Bowel Histology - Atrophy of intestinal wall
What layer is a skin callus in?
Stratum corneum (the top layer)
What hormone is high in perncious anemia?
Gastrin (due to hypochlorhydria)
Which testicular tumor regresses with lying down?
Varicocele
Acanthosis nigricans NOT in diabetes indicates what?
GI tract cancer
Tx for Mechanical heart valve
Lifelong Warfarin + ASA
Embyrologic cardiac structure affected in DiGeorge
Truncus arteriosus
Which Ig need isotype switching
IgG, IgA and IgE

M and D don't
Dx
Macrophages that look like wrinkled tissue paper
Gaucher's Disease (Glucocerebrosidase deposition)
Epinephrine has which 2nd messenger pathway?
Phospholipase C --> IP3 --> Ca
MOA
Infliximab
Anti TNF-alpha agent
(a monoclonal antibody against TNF-a)
Dx
"Broom"like structure on silver stain
Aspergillus
Bacteria take up naked DNA
Transformation
Phages insert new nuclear material into Bacteria
Transduction
Dx
HIV pt with renal disease
FSGS
(Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis)
What is erB2?
(HER2/neu) growth factor over-expressed in breast cancer
Dx
Sudden onset back pain, hematuria, and oliguria with Anion Gap acidosis
Ethylene glycol poisoning

(Ethylene glycol metabolites cause Ca oxalate crystal deposition and renal failure)
Which lymph node is sentinel for abdominal malignancy?
Left Supraclavicular (Virchow's node)

Bc that's where thoracic duct empties
Inc or Dec will Increase contraction velocity of muscle:
Preload -
Afterload -
Extracellular Ca -
Passive Tension -
Preload - Inc
Afterload - Dec
Extracellular Ca - Inc
Passive Tension - Inc
What does Aspergillus do (special)?
Vascular invasion
Which part of spleen is bigger in Splenomegaly due to congestion?
Red Pulp
Tx
Acute variceal bleeding
Somatostatin (octreotide) bc it reduces splanchnic blood flow by inhibiting Glucagon and VIP
MOA
Colchicine
Inhibits microtubule polymerization --> inhibiting Leukocyte migration and phagocytosis
Most comm S/e of Thiazolidinedione tx
Fluid retention/edema --> Weight gain
Sex Hormone levels in anorexia
All down
Signal that acts on Adrenal Medulla
ACh
Dx
Diabetes, immunocompromise, fever, back/flank pain, inguinal mass, Difficulty WALKING and Extending at Hip
Psoas abscess
Dx
Carpopedal spasms soon after birth, aortic arch abnormaliity
DiGeorge
Dx
Over-expression of MHC I on sarcolemma and inflitration of CD8+ T cells
Polymyositis
Dx, and localize lesion
Motor vehicle collision, CP, back pain, SOB
Aortic rupture
at Aortic Isthmus (most commonly)
S/e (3)
And Mechanism of Amphotericin B
MOA: Binds membrane steroids (Ergosterol in fungi, less affinity in human membranes)
S/e:
1) Nephrotoxicity
2) Hypokalemia
3) Hypomagnesemia
What reaction does sunlight exposure catalyze in Vit D production?
Step 1: 7-Dehydrocholesterol to Cholecalciferol
S/e of these 3 drugs is decreasing Seizure Threshold
1) Bupropion
2) Isoniazid
3) Imipenem
What is the medium that contains Vanc, Colistin, Nystatin, and Trimethoprim?
Significance?
Thayer-Martin media selects for Neisseria species
Dx
1) High Aldosterone, Low Renin
2) High Aldosterone, High Renin
1) Primary Hyperaldosteronism
2) Secondary Hyperaldosteronism
Causes of
Hyperaldosteronism with High Renin
(4)
Secondary Hyperaldosteronism
1) Renovascular JTN (e.g. renal a. atherosclerosis)
2) Diuretic use
3) Malignant HTN
4) Renin secreting tumor
Tx
Acute DKA
Regular Insulin
Duration of action of regular Insulin
Peaks 2-4 hrs, duration 5-8 hrs
What allows Ca levels to decrease after muscle cell fires?
(2)
1) Ca ATPase
2) Na/Ca exchange
Both on Sarcoplasmic reticulum
When is Pulmonary vascular resistance lowest in Spirometry
At the end of quiet expiration.
(Functional Residual Capacity)
Dx
UTI, hematuria in children
Adenovirus
causing Hemorrhagic cystitis
Dx
Maternal virilization during pregnancy and masculinization of fetus
Aromatase deficiency
Dx
Ambiguous genitalia, salt wasting neonate
21-Hydroxylase deficiency
Dx
Ambiguous genitalia, salt retention
17-Hydroxylase deficiency
Dx
DIC, bilateral hemorrhagic destruction of adrenal glands
Meningococcal sepsis
What is the purpose of the HMP shunt?
To create NADPH to make Steroids and FAs
Mechanism
Macrosomia and hypoglycemia in Gestational diabetes
High BG crosses placenta --> Beta cell hyperplasia --> Hypoglycemia and growth
Dx
Child with tarry stool, Tc scan localizes to RLQ
Meckel's Diverticulum (failure of Omplahlomesenteric closure)
What innervates Anterior 2/3s of Tongue
Sensation =
Gustatory =
Sensation = Mandibular CN V
Gustatory = Chorda Tympani CN VII
What innervates Posterior 1/3 of Tongue?
Taste, pain, temperature, touch =
CNs 9 and 10
What is activated in Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis?
Trypsin
Associated with EBV that isn't mono
(2)
1) Burkitt's lymphoma
2) Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Mech of Factor V Leiden Hypercoagulability
Mutated Factor V is not inactivated by Protein C
Dx
Transaminitis, trouble speaking and standing
Wilson's Disease
Dx study
Normocytic anemia, with v low retics, normal anemia work up, normal lymph and plts
Chest CT for Thymoma for
Pure Red Cell Aplasia (PRCA)
Pickwickian sx vs OSA
Pickwickian is due to obesity so is all the time so Hypoxemia and Hypercapnia on ABG even during day.

OSA has normal ABG when awake.
Pathognomonic Trisomies
Dec AFP =
Inc Beta =
Dec PAPP-A =
Dec AFP = 18
Inc Beta = 21
Dec PAPP-A = 13