COMSAE 107 Questions and Answers – The Most
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may manifest in cutaneous or pulmonary anthrax
platelet membrane abnormalities present as - purpura
epistaxis
gingival bleeding
anaemia
low haemoglobin
low haematocrit
Spermatocele characteristics - 1. Dilated tubular structures in the efferent tubules of epididymis
2. cystic mass in epididymis that transilluminates
Histological examination of acne - comedowns filled with sebum and keratin
Spinal Muscular Atrophy - 1. proximal lower limb weakness in young children
2.bilateral destruction of anterior horn cells
3. Mutations in SMN1 on Chr.5
PDA murmur - Continuous machine-like murmur
located in the left upper sternal border
Rebound congestion is seen with - use 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 - a complete history
and physical exam
,Drugs that reduce the activity of HMG -CoA reductase are - Statins
Using Statins and Macrolides together may cause - Rhabdomyolysis (muscle pain and weakness)
Examples of Macrolides - Azithromycin
Clarithromycin
Erythromycin
Staph epidermidis - gram + coagulase - catalase + cocci
Anterior superior alveolar - upper incisors and canine teeth
infraorbital nerve supplies - branch of the maxillary division of trigeminal nerve
skin of cheek, upper lip, lateral nose, and ipsilateral upper teeth
middle superior alveolar nerve supplies - maxillary sinus, mid maxillary oral mucosa, the mesiobuccal
root of the first maxillary molar tooth and the premolar teeth
nasopalatine nerve supplies - the anterior part of the hard palate and the mucosa of the nasal
septum
posterior superior alveolar nerve supplies - posterior upper teeth
Viral infection of the dorsal root ganglia - varicella zoster/shingles
Multiple Sclerosis - autoimmune mediated demyelination
episodes may be preceded by viral illness
HELLP syndrome - Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets
,typically occurs in pregnant women with preeclampsia
Atrophy of the mamillary bodies on brain MRI is from - Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome in chronic
alcoholics, lack of vitamin B1 or thiamine
What drug may potentially help alzheimers patients - acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (donepazil,
rivastigmine, and galantamine)
pencil shaped macronidia are characteristics of - epidermophyton floccosum
Antifungals work by - inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol
the anterior part of the hard palate and the mucosa of the nasal septum. - thyroid gland
Strep pyogenes characteristics - B-hemolytic
gram + cocci in chains
most commonly causes pharyngitis
alpha blockers common side effect - orthostatic hypotension
Lateral Epicondylitis - Tennis Elbow
inflammation of the wrist extensors
Adrenocortical Insufficiency - low sodium
high potassium
high creatinine
symptoms of fatigue, weakness, and weight loss
brachioradial reflex - C6
lactulose is - a synthetic sugar used to treat constipation
, SE: diarrhea/bloating
nephrolithiasis may be caused by - high protein diet
Halitosis may be seen in - kidney disease
Pure sensory strokes are in the - thalamus
Best way to prevent progression of osteoporosis in older adults who are supplementing with vitamin
D/Calcium - daily weight bearing exercise program
Panic attack treatment (acute) - diazepam
Glioblastoma Multiforme - most 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 -
fibrocystic change in breast
Ketamine MOA - blocking NMDA glutamate receptors
Treatment for older pt with osteoperosis with history of DVT - Alendronate
Stasis Dermatitis - erythematous scaling plaques
superficial ulcers
brownish hyperpigmentation
dermatitis with ulcer formation and hemosiderin pigment granules
PMH of varicose veins
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may manifest in cutaneous or pulmonary anthrax
platelet membrane abnormalities present as - purpura
epistaxis
gingival bleeding
anaemia
low haemoglobin
low haematocrit
Spermatocele characteristics - 1. Dilated tubular structures in the efferent tubules of epididymis
2. cystic mass in epididymis that transilluminates
Histological examination of acne - comedowns filled with sebum and keratin
Spinal Muscular Atrophy - 1. proximal lower limb weakness in young children
2.bilateral destruction of anterior horn cells
3. Mutations in SMN1 on Chr.5
PDA murmur - Continuous machine-like murmur
located in the left upper sternal border
Rebound congestion is seen with - use 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 - a complete history
and physical exam
,Drugs that reduce the activity of HMG -CoA reductase are - Statins
Using Statins and Macrolides together may cause - Rhabdomyolysis (muscle pain and weakness)
Examples of Macrolides - Azithromycin
Clarithromycin
Erythromycin
Staph epidermidis - gram + coagulase - catalase + cocci
Anterior superior alveolar - upper incisors and canine teeth
infraorbital nerve supplies - branch of the maxillary division of trigeminal nerve
skin of cheek, upper lip, lateral nose, and ipsilateral upper teeth
middle superior alveolar nerve supplies - maxillary sinus, mid maxillary oral mucosa, the mesiobuccal
root of the first maxillary molar tooth and the premolar teeth
nasopalatine nerve supplies - the anterior part of the hard palate and the mucosa of the nasal
septum
posterior superior alveolar nerve supplies - posterior upper teeth
Viral infection of the dorsal root ganglia - varicella zoster/shingles
Multiple Sclerosis - autoimmune mediated demyelination
episodes may be preceded by viral illness
HELLP syndrome - Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets
,typically occurs in pregnant women with preeclampsia
Atrophy of the mamillary bodies on brain MRI is from - Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome in chronic
alcoholics, lack of vitamin B1 or thiamine
What drug may potentially help alzheimers patients - acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (donepazil,
rivastigmine, and galantamine)
pencil shaped macronidia are characteristics of - epidermophyton floccosum
Antifungals work by - inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol
the anterior part of the hard palate and the mucosa of the nasal septum. - thyroid gland
Strep pyogenes characteristics - B-hemolytic
gram + cocci in chains
most commonly causes pharyngitis
alpha blockers common side effect - orthostatic hypotension
Lateral Epicondylitis - Tennis Elbow
inflammation of the wrist extensors
Adrenocortical Insufficiency - low sodium
high potassium
high creatinine
symptoms of fatigue, weakness, and weight loss
brachioradial reflex - C6
lactulose is - a synthetic sugar used to treat constipation
, SE: diarrhea/bloating
nephrolithiasis may be caused by - high protein diet
Halitosis may be seen in - kidney disease
Pure sensory strokes are in the - thalamus
Best way to prevent progression of osteoporosis in older adults who are supplementing with vitamin
D/Calcium - daily weight bearing exercise program
Panic attack treatment (acute) - diazepam
Glioblastoma Multiforme - most 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 -
fibrocystic change in breast
Ketamine MOA - blocking NMDA glutamate receptors
Treatment for older pt with osteoperosis with history of DVT - Alendronate
Stasis Dermatitis - erythematous scaling plaques
superficial ulcers
brownish hyperpigmentation
dermatitis with ulcer formation and hemosiderin pigment granules
PMH of varicose veins
