Step 1 Associations: NBME with complete solutions | Latest 2023/2024

Step 1 Associations: NBME with complete solutions | Latest 2023/2024 Borrelia: taxonomy -- Spirochete, bigger so that it can be visualized using Wright or Giemsa stain in light microscopy Salk vs. Sabin vaccines: immunity -- Both induce bloodstream IgG; only Sabin induces mucosal IgA (similar to intranasal vs. injected flu vaccine) "Lower threshold of liability" in males means... -- More common in males Transient myocardial ischemia causes...due to... -- Myocyte swelling due to decreased ATP --> decr Na/K exchange --> accum of intracell Na and Ca Positive cold hemagglutinin test (bacteria) -- Mycoplasma (high IgM titers) IVDU: pulmonary complication -- Granulomatosis (lung nodules) due to contaminants (cocaine, heroin) RNA-dependent DNA polymerase -- HIV Glucagon action on adipocytes -- Activates hormone-sensitive lipase Site of gluconeogenesis -- Only liver and small amount in kidneys