COMSAE 110 Exam Questions With
Complete Solutions
Bacillus Anthracis Characteristics - AnswerGram + rods in chains
may manifest in cutaneous or pulmonary anthrax
/.platelet membrane abnormalities present as - Answerpurpura
epistaxis
gingival bleeding
anemia
low hemoglobin
low hematocrit
/.Spermatocele characteristics - Answer1. Dilated tubular structures in the efferent
tubules of epidydymis
2. cystic mass in epidydimis that transilluminates
/.Histological examination of acne - Answercomedones filled with sebum and keratin
/.Spinal Muscular Atrophy - Answer1.proximal lower limb weakness in young children
2.bilateral destruction of anterior horn cells
3. Mutations in SMN1 on Chr.5
/.PDA murmur - AnswerContinuous machine-like murmur
located in the left upper sternal border
/.Rebound congestion is seen with - Answeruse of phenylephrine-containing topical
decongestant for more than 3-5 days
/.The best way to obtain differential diagnoses for the chief complaint of fatigue is -
Answera complete history and physical exam
/.Drugs that reduce the activity of HMG -CoA reductase are - AnswerStatins
/.Using Statins and Macrolides together may cause - AnswerRhabdomyolysis (muscle
pain and weakness)
/.Examples of Macrolides - AnswerAzithromycin
Clarithromycin
Erythromycin
/.Staph epidermidis - Answergram + coagulase - catalase + cocci
,/.Anterior superior alveolar - Answerupper incisors and canine teeth
/.infraorbital nerve supplies - Answerbranch of the maxillary division of trigeminal nerve
skin of cheek, upper lip, lateral nose, and ipsilateral upper teeth
/.middle superior alveolar nerve supplies - Answermaxillary sinus, mid maxillary oral
mucosa, the mesiobuccal root of the first maxillary molar tooth and the premolar teeth
/.nasopalatine nerve supplies - Answerthe anterior part of the hard palate and the
mucosa of the nasal septum
/.posterior superior alveolar nerve supplies - Answerposterior upper teeth
/.Viral infection of the dorsal root ganglia - Answervaricella zoster/shingles
/.Multiple Sclerosis - Answerautoimmune mediated demyelination
episodes may be preceded by viral illness
/.HELLP syndrome - AnswerHemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets
typically occurs in pregnant women with preeclampsia
/.Atrophy of the mamillary bodies on brain MRI is from - AnswerWernicke-Korsakoff
syndrome in chronic alcoholics, lack of vitamin B1 or thiamine
/.What drug may potentially help alzheimers patients - Answeracetylcholinesterase
inhibitors (donepazil, rivastigmine, and galantamine)
/.pencil shaped macronidia are characteristics of - Answerepidermophyton floccosum
/.Antifungals work by - Answerinhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol
/.the anterior part of the hard palate and the mucosa of the nasal septum. -
Answerthyroid gland
/.Strep pyogenes characteristics - AnswerB-hemolytic
gram + cocci in chains
most commonly causes pharyngitis
/.alpha blockers common side effect - Answerorthostatic hypotension
/.Lateral Epicondylitis - AnswerTennis Elbow
inflammation of the wrist extensors
, /.Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Answerlow sodium
high potassium
high creatinine
symptoms of fatigue, weakness, and weight loss
/.brachioradial reflex - AnswerC6
/.lactulose is - Answera synthetic sugar used to treat constipation
SE: diarrhea/bloating
/.nephrolithiasis may be caused by - Answerhigh protein diet
/.Halitosis may be seen in - Answerkidney disease
/.Pure sensory strokes are in the - Answerthalamus
/.Best way to prevent progression of osteoporosis in older adults who are
supplementing with vitamin D/Calcium - Answerdaily weight bearing exercise program
/.Panic attack treatment (acute) - Answerdiazepam
/.Glioblastoma Multiforme - Answermost malignant form of astrocytoma
perinecrotic palisading cells, necrosis, pleomorphism, mitotic figures, and endothelial
cell proliferation
/.blue dome cysts and microcalcifications on mammography are features most
consistent with - Answerfibrocystic change in breast
/.Ketamine MOA - Answerblocking NMDA glutamate receptors
/.Treatment for older pt with osteoperosis with history of DVT - AnswerAlendronate
/.Stasis Dermatitis - Answererythematous scaling plaques
superficial ulcers
brownish hyperpigmentation
dermatitis with ulcer formation and hemosiderin pigment granules
PMH of varicose veins
/.reflux esophagitis RF/histology - Answersmoking is a risk factor
basal cell hyperplasia
/.Vancomycin may be treatment for - Answerpost surgical staph infections
Complete Solutions
Bacillus Anthracis Characteristics - AnswerGram + rods in chains
may manifest in cutaneous or pulmonary anthrax
/.platelet membrane abnormalities present as - Answerpurpura
epistaxis
gingival bleeding
anemia
low hemoglobin
low hematocrit
/.Spermatocele characteristics - Answer1. Dilated tubular structures in the efferent
tubules of epidydymis
2. cystic mass in epidydimis that transilluminates
/.Histological examination of acne - Answercomedones filled with sebum and keratin
/.Spinal Muscular Atrophy - Answer1.proximal lower limb weakness in young children
2.bilateral destruction of anterior horn cells
3. Mutations in SMN1 on Chr.5
/.PDA murmur - AnswerContinuous machine-like murmur
located in the left upper sternal border
/.Rebound congestion is seen with - Answeruse of phenylephrine-containing topical
decongestant for more than 3-5 days
/.The best way to obtain differential diagnoses for the chief complaint of fatigue is -
Answera complete history and physical exam
/.Drugs that reduce the activity of HMG -CoA reductase are - AnswerStatins
/.Using Statins and Macrolides together may cause - AnswerRhabdomyolysis (muscle
pain and weakness)
/.Examples of Macrolides - AnswerAzithromycin
Clarithromycin
Erythromycin
/.Staph epidermidis - Answergram + coagulase - catalase + cocci
,/.Anterior superior alveolar - Answerupper incisors and canine teeth
/.infraorbital nerve supplies - Answerbranch of the maxillary division of trigeminal nerve
skin of cheek, upper lip, lateral nose, and ipsilateral upper teeth
/.middle superior alveolar nerve supplies - Answermaxillary sinus, mid maxillary oral
mucosa, the mesiobuccal root of the first maxillary molar tooth and the premolar teeth
/.nasopalatine nerve supplies - Answerthe anterior part of the hard palate and the
mucosa of the nasal septum
/.posterior superior alveolar nerve supplies - Answerposterior upper teeth
/.Viral infection of the dorsal root ganglia - Answervaricella zoster/shingles
/.Multiple Sclerosis - Answerautoimmune mediated demyelination
episodes may be preceded by viral illness
/.HELLP syndrome - AnswerHemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets
typically occurs in pregnant women with preeclampsia
/.Atrophy of the mamillary bodies on brain MRI is from - AnswerWernicke-Korsakoff
syndrome in chronic alcoholics, lack of vitamin B1 or thiamine
/.What drug may potentially help alzheimers patients - Answeracetylcholinesterase
inhibitors (donepazil, rivastigmine, and galantamine)
/.pencil shaped macronidia are characteristics of - Answerepidermophyton floccosum
/.Antifungals work by - Answerinhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol
/.the anterior part of the hard palate and the mucosa of the nasal septum. -
Answerthyroid gland
/.Strep pyogenes characteristics - AnswerB-hemolytic
gram + cocci in chains
most commonly causes pharyngitis
/.alpha blockers common side effect - Answerorthostatic hypotension
/.Lateral Epicondylitis - AnswerTennis Elbow
inflammation of the wrist extensors
, /.Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Answerlow sodium
high potassium
high creatinine
symptoms of fatigue, weakness, and weight loss
/.brachioradial reflex - AnswerC6
/.lactulose is - Answera synthetic sugar used to treat constipation
SE: diarrhea/bloating
/.nephrolithiasis may be caused by - Answerhigh protein diet
/.Halitosis may be seen in - Answerkidney disease
/.Pure sensory strokes are in the - Answerthalamus
/.Best way to prevent progression of osteoporosis in older adults who are
supplementing with vitamin D/Calcium - Answerdaily weight bearing exercise program
/.Panic attack treatment (acute) - Answerdiazepam
/.Glioblastoma Multiforme - Answermost malignant form of astrocytoma
perinecrotic palisading cells, necrosis, pleomorphism, mitotic figures, and endothelial
cell proliferation
/.blue dome cysts and microcalcifications on mammography are features most
consistent with - Answerfibrocystic change in breast
/.Ketamine MOA - Answerblocking NMDA glutamate receptors
/.Treatment for older pt with osteoperosis with history of DVT - AnswerAlendronate
/.Stasis Dermatitis - Answererythematous scaling plaques
superficial ulcers
brownish hyperpigmentation
dermatitis with ulcer formation and hemosiderin pigment granules
PMH of varicose veins
/.reflux esophagitis RF/histology - Answersmoking is a risk factor
basal cell hyperplasia
/.Vancomycin may be treatment for - Answerpost surgical staph infections
