COMLEX Level 2 High-Yield Keywords
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,2 causes of SCID ADA deficiency
(adenosine deaminase required for degradation of adenosim and
deoxyadenosine
- in ADA deficiency, high levels of dATP --> toxicity in lymphocytes --> SCID
hypoplastic thymus
infertility drug that can result in multiple fetuses clomiphene (clones- multiple babies)
antagonist at estrogen R in hypothalamus (thus inhibits normal negative
feedback)
upregulates LH and FSH release from pituitary --> ovulation
used to treat PCOS but can cause ovarian enlargement, multiple fetuses
erythema infectiosum slapped cheek
parvovirus B19
nonspecific fever/prodrome then slapp cheek rash 5 days later, then rash
appears on arms and spreads to trunk/legs
rash can worsen w fever and sun exposure
TORCH infxn so baby in womb that is exposed can lead to hydrops fetalis
immune complex in glomerular mesangium 2 days after berger
URI
PSGN is 2 wks post URI
berger or PSGN?
painless enlarging tumor in left testis 75 yo diffuse large B cell lymphoma
most common in 70-80s
choriocarcinoma affecst what age group 15-35
What drugs raise uric acid levels Pyrazinamide, Thiazide,
hint: Painful Tophi and Feet Need Care Furosemide,
Niacin,
Cyclosporine
What two enzymes are inhibited when ingesting lead Heme synthesis path: ALA dehydratase (aladin hydra tazer) and Ferrochelatase
paint? (chelates iron to protoporphyrin).
,Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) Federal funds for children in families that fall below state standards of need. In
1996, Congress abolished AFDC, the largest federal cash transfer program, and
replaced it with the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block
grant
What is the torulopsis glabrata? a type of candida fungus that can infect people with weakened immune
systems.
What parasympathetic ganglion do you treat for The sphenopalatine ganglion goes to the lacrimal/nasal glands and the
rhinitus? submandibular/ sublingual glands.
What is methemoglobinemia? - Iron in heme is oxidized to Fe3+ (cannot bind oxygen)
- "Fe2 binds O2"
- Seen with oxidant stress or in newborns
- Classic finding is cyanosis with chocolate-colored blood
- Tx: Methylene blue
(note different from CO poisoning which creates carboxyhemoglobin and
holds onto O2 tightly)
what does plasmodium falciparum look like? causes most sever anemia of plasmodium spp. b/c affects young and old
erythrocytes
what neurotransmitter is associated with headaches? Serotonin is implicated in migraine headaches.
Is it okay to ask a daughter who is a minor to translate no, ACA rules prohibit doctors from relying on minors when speaking to
for your patient? LEP(limited english proficiency) patients. They can do so only in emergency
situations.
what are two common causes of pneumonia in Group B strep (strep agalactiae) and
neonates (<4weeks)? E. coli
what is one parasite that causes swollen legs and is wucheria bancrofti and brugia malyi causing lymphatic filariasis. mosquitos
seen in africa? transmit the larvae into host and it reaches the lymphatics and causes
elephantiasis and lymphadenitis.
thromboangiitis obliterans vascular inflammatory disease that usually affects the lower extremities; also
called Buerger's disease
-strongly ass'd with smoking
, What yeast is classically broad based budding? blastomycosis
narrow?
usually narrow based budding.:
paracocciodes brasiliensis and cryptococcus neoformans
Where should you report your coworker (physician) if Encourage them to self report to the physician health program, otherwise you
you suspect they are addicted to illicit substance? are obligated to report to the PHP or the state board of medicine.
what drug can be administered with HCTZ? ACE inhibitor - HCTZ combos and ARB's-HCTZ combos work better together
than either alone
Does mucus flow better with increased Rib raising leads to a short increase in sympathetic activity followed by a longer
parasympathetic or sympathetic? inhibition in sympathetic activity.
You don't want to stimulate the parasympathetics because this would increase
mucus production in the patient.
what is the heart block poem for AV blocks? If R is far from P then you have a First Degree. ★Longer, Longer, Longer DROP!
Then you have a Wenkebach. ★If some P's just don't get through, then you have
a Mobitz II. ★If P's and Q's just don't agree, then you have a Third Degree.
https://i.redd.it/kn4mi2fcyud01.jpg
what is alcohol's effect on the pupils? slows down the pupillary response
What is Sarcoidosis characterized by? Multiorgan disease of idiopathic cause (unknown antigen). Characterized by
noncaseating granulomatous inflammation in affected organs (lungs, lymph
nodes, eyes, skin, liver, spleen, salivary glands, heart, nervous system)
90% have lung involvement
Incidence is highest in AA (especially women) and northern European whites
Erythema nodosum painful nodules on anterior shins due to subcutaneous inflammation
What are the diplo cocci bacteria? (4) neisseria gonnorrhea/meningitidis (gram -)
strep pneumoniae (gram +)
morexella catarallis (gram -)
enterococcus (gram +)
Clearly defined, buccal ulceration with grey base that Aphthous Stomatitis (i.e. Canker Sore)
are tender to palpation
Urine oval fat bodies on microscopy Nephrotic Syndrome
& One Liners Study Guide 2026–2027 |
COMSAE Form D 105B Exam Prep
** Expert-Verified Explanation
** Questions with Verified Answer
** New Edition |Updated
** Guaranteed Pass
** 100% Correct Answers | Graded A+
,2 causes of SCID ADA deficiency
(adenosine deaminase required for degradation of adenosim and
deoxyadenosine
- in ADA deficiency, high levels of dATP --> toxicity in lymphocytes --> SCID
hypoplastic thymus
infertility drug that can result in multiple fetuses clomiphene (clones- multiple babies)
antagonist at estrogen R in hypothalamus (thus inhibits normal negative
feedback)
upregulates LH and FSH release from pituitary --> ovulation
used to treat PCOS but can cause ovarian enlargement, multiple fetuses
erythema infectiosum slapped cheek
parvovirus B19
nonspecific fever/prodrome then slapp cheek rash 5 days later, then rash
appears on arms and spreads to trunk/legs
rash can worsen w fever and sun exposure
TORCH infxn so baby in womb that is exposed can lead to hydrops fetalis
immune complex in glomerular mesangium 2 days after berger
URI
PSGN is 2 wks post URI
berger or PSGN?
painless enlarging tumor in left testis 75 yo diffuse large B cell lymphoma
most common in 70-80s
choriocarcinoma affecst what age group 15-35
What drugs raise uric acid levels Pyrazinamide, Thiazide,
hint: Painful Tophi and Feet Need Care Furosemide,
Niacin,
Cyclosporine
What two enzymes are inhibited when ingesting lead Heme synthesis path: ALA dehydratase (aladin hydra tazer) and Ferrochelatase
paint? (chelates iron to protoporphyrin).
,Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) Federal funds for children in families that fall below state standards of need. In
1996, Congress abolished AFDC, the largest federal cash transfer program, and
replaced it with the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block
grant
What is the torulopsis glabrata? a type of candida fungus that can infect people with weakened immune
systems.
What parasympathetic ganglion do you treat for The sphenopalatine ganglion goes to the lacrimal/nasal glands and the
rhinitus? submandibular/ sublingual glands.
What is methemoglobinemia? - Iron in heme is oxidized to Fe3+ (cannot bind oxygen)
- "Fe2 binds O2"
- Seen with oxidant stress or in newborns
- Classic finding is cyanosis with chocolate-colored blood
- Tx: Methylene blue
(note different from CO poisoning which creates carboxyhemoglobin and
holds onto O2 tightly)
what does plasmodium falciparum look like? causes most sever anemia of plasmodium spp. b/c affects young and old
erythrocytes
what neurotransmitter is associated with headaches? Serotonin is implicated in migraine headaches.
Is it okay to ask a daughter who is a minor to translate no, ACA rules prohibit doctors from relying on minors when speaking to
for your patient? LEP(limited english proficiency) patients. They can do so only in emergency
situations.
what are two common causes of pneumonia in Group B strep (strep agalactiae) and
neonates (<4weeks)? E. coli
what is one parasite that causes swollen legs and is wucheria bancrofti and brugia malyi causing lymphatic filariasis. mosquitos
seen in africa? transmit the larvae into host and it reaches the lymphatics and causes
elephantiasis and lymphadenitis.
thromboangiitis obliterans vascular inflammatory disease that usually affects the lower extremities; also
called Buerger's disease
-strongly ass'd with smoking
, What yeast is classically broad based budding? blastomycosis
narrow?
usually narrow based budding.:
paracocciodes brasiliensis and cryptococcus neoformans
Where should you report your coworker (physician) if Encourage them to self report to the physician health program, otherwise you
you suspect they are addicted to illicit substance? are obligated to report to the PHP or the state board of medicine.
what drug can be administered with HCTZ? ACE inhibitor - HCTZ combos and ARB's-HCTZ combos work better together
than either alone
Does mucus flow better with increased Rib raising leads to a short increase in sympathetic activity followed by a longer
parasympathetic or sympathetic? inhibition in sympathetic activity.
You don't want to stimulate the parasympathetics because this would increase
mucus production in the patient.
what is the heart block poem for AV blocks? If R is far from P then you have a First Degree. ★Longer, Longer, Longer DROP!
Then you have a Wenkebach. ★If some P's just don't get through, then you have
a Mobitz II. ★If P's and Q's just don't agree, then you have a Third Degree.
https://i.redd.it/kn4mi2fcyud01.jpg
what is alcohol's effect on the pupils? slows down the pupillary response
What is Sarcoidosis characterized by? Multiorgan disease of idiopathic cause (unknown antigen). Characterized by
noncaseating granulomatous inflammation in affected organs (lungs, lymph
nodes, eyes, skin, liver, spleen, salivary glands, heart, nervous system)
90% have lung involvement
Incidence is highest in AA (especially women) and northern European whites
Erythema nodosum painful nodules on anterior shins due to subcutaneous inflammation
What are the diplo cocci bacteria? (4) neisseria gonnorrhea/meningitidis (gram -)
strep pneumoniae (gram +)
morexella catarallis (gram -)
enterococcus (gram +)
Clearly defined, buccal ulceration with grey base that Aphthous Stomatitis (i.e. Canker Sore)
are tender to palpation
Urine oval fat bodies on microscopy Nephrotic Syndrome
