NBME Exam Questions with Correct Answers

LFA-1 integrin Correct Answer CD11, cell adhesion molecule that binds ICAM - so the defect is in tight adhesion (PECAM is transmigration). DNI vs DNR Correct Answer do not intubate (tube), DNR is like atropine, chest compressions. Creatine is secreted or absorbed Correct Answer Secreted at the PCT. proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) Correct Answer segment of the nephron between the glomerular capsule and the nephron loop What is the arcuate nucleus? Correct Answer 1 of 4 dopaminergic pathways. Projects to the anterior pituitary gland. Inhibits prolactin. 2/6 systolic ejection murmur heard in a pregnant woman. Due to increase in what? Correct Answer Stroke volume. CO is going up to help the baby. See pregnancy section of notes. Superior rectal vein drains to ? Inferior rectal vein drains to? Correct Answer IMV Internal pudendal vein HARDASS NAME THEM RIGHT NOW Correct Answer Hyperalimentation, Addison, RTA, Diarrhea, Acetazolamide Saline, Spironolactone. MUDPILES stands for... Correct Answer M ethanol U remia D KA P ropylene glycol, paraaldehyde I soniazid, INH L actic acidosis Ethylene glycol S alicylates/sepsis, starvation Mexico, South America what kind of malaria? Correct Answer Chloroquine sensitive Honduras? Correct Answer Vivax/Ovale Most of Africa? Pakistan? Correct Answer Chloroquine resistant Falciparum.