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What is the source of fever in atelectasis?   show
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show Increase in end-tidal CO2  
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What is the treatment for malignant hyperthermia   show
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What is the first muscle to recover from paralytics?   show
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show HMG coA Reductase  
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show lung  
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show Vasoconstriction Increases aldosterone (keeps Na, loses K/H in urine)  
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Describe the anatomy of the vagus innervation of the stomach   show
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Which cells produce pepsinogen?   show
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Which cells produce intrinsic factor?   show
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show Acetylcholine, gastrin, and histamine  
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What is the mechanism of omeprazole?   show
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What is the most common symptom post-vagotomy?   show
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What is the cause of early (15-30 min) dumping syndrome?   show
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What is the cause of late (2-3 hrs) dumping syndrome?   show
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show 1) contract gallbladder 2) Relax Sphincter of Oddi 3) Increase pancreatic enzyme secretion  
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What is the primary stimulus of pancreatic bicarb secretion?   show
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show Flow rate: high flow = high bicarb, low Cl. Slow flow allows more HCO3/Cl exchange  
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Describe the phases of the migratory motor complex   show
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What is the key stimulatory hormone of the MMC?   show
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show Erythromycin  
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show Protein C degrades active V and VIII. Protein S helps protein C  
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What is the only clotting factor not made in the liver?   show
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What is the difference between the three types of Von Willebrand's Disease?   show
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show Von Willebrand's Disease (autosomal dominant)  
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What is the pathophysiology of Glanzman's thombasthenia?   show
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What is the pathophysiology of Bernard Soulier syndrome?   show
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What test confirms the presence of von Willebrand Disease?   show
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show DDAVP Factor VIII cryoprecipitate  
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show Ice, ROM therapy, Factor replacement Do not aspirate  
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What are the most common inherited thombophilias?   show
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show Aminocaproic acid (Amikar) - inhibits fibrinolysis  
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show Decreased platelet aggregation, vasodilatation, bronchial relaxation  
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show Increased platelet aggregation, vasoconstriction, bronchial constriction  
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What stimulates B cells to become plasma cells?   show
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show C3a, C5a  
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show C5-9  
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What cells are responsible for immunosurveillance against CA?   show
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show Basophils  
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What is the source of histamine in tissue?   show
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What is endotoxin? Where does it come from?   show
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show >77% - sepsis or cyandide poisoning  
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show <66% - decreased CO  
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show sub-diaphragmatic sub-hepatic inter-loop pelvic  
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show B-strep Clostridial (GPR)  
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show Inhibits cell wall synthesis Altered cell wall (unable to bind)  
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show DNA gyrase inhibition  
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show binds sterols to alter fungal cell wall  
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What antibiotic prolongs neuromuscular blockade?   show
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What are the risks of a blood transfusion?   show
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What are the vitamin K dependent factors?   show
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Which antibiotics are bacteriocidal, with irreversible binding to 30S ribosome subunit, and resistance due to decreased active transport?   show
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What is the only depolarizing neuromuscular blocker used?   show
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What is an adverse effect of succinylcholine in burn patients?   show
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What are the effects of reglan (metoclopramide)?   show
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What is the mechanism of digoxin?   show
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show Slows AV conduction, inotrope but does not increase O2 consumption  
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show Vasopressin: reduces splanchnic blood floow, portal flow ~40%. Give with B-blocker to avoid angina  
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show Saliva (20 meq) > gastric (10 meq) > pancreatic/duodenal (5 meq)  
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What is the water distribution in a average person?   show
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show Vitamin A  
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show Protein: 4 kcal/g Fat: 9 kcal/g Carbs: 3.4 kcal/g  
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show Vit D made in skin, to liver for (25-OH, calcidiol), then to kidney for (1-OH, calcitriol), then active  
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show Ratio of CO2 produced to O2 consumed 0.7 = fat used 1.0 = carb used  
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What is the preferred fuel of the colon?   show
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Describe fat digestion   show
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What is the preferred fuel of the small bowel?   show
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What is the #1 amino acid in the blood stream?   show
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show Glutamine goes to kidney to form ammonium to help acidosis  
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show Chromium  
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What vitamin deficiency causes perioral rash, hair loss, poor healing, and change in taste?   show
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show Phosphate (needed for ATP)  
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show Copper  
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show glucose to lactate, to the liver, to glucose  
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During starvation, what does the brain use for fuel?   show
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show Normal saline: 154 meq Na and Cl LR: Na 130, K 4, Ca 2.7, Cl 109, bicarb 28  
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show Hypocalcemia and hypomagnesemia  
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How does magnesium affect calcium?   show
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What are the phases of the cell cycle?   show
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What phase of the cell cycle is most sensitive to radiation therapy?   show
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show Excisional if < 4cm, otherwise longitudinal incision (less lymphatic disruption, easier to excise scar if biopsy positive)  
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What is a complication of bleomycin and busulfan?   show
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show DVT and Endometrial cancer  
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Ret proto-oncogene is diagnostic for what? What is the treatment?   show
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show Neurotoxicity  
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show Myofibroblasts  
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show Myofibroblasts  
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What is the principal collagen late in scar?   show
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What is the principal collagen in a healing wound?   show
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What type of collage is low in Ehler-Danlos?   show
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show Begins day 3, max at day 21, then constant amount but more crosslinking, strength  
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What is the order of cells to a healing wound?   show
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show stimulates fibroblasts and chemotactic for neutrophils (too much/too long can cause fibrosis)  
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What is the effect of PDGF?   show
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What is the main source of TNF?   show
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show neutrophils  
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How does TNF cause wasting/cachexia in cancer patients?   show
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What is batson's plexus, and what is it's significance?   show
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show Amastia, hypoplastic shoulder, no pectoralis  
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What is Mondor's disease? What is the treatment?   show
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Describe the "T" staging of breast cancer   show
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Describe the "N" staging of breast cancer   show
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show Stage I = T1 Stage IIA = T1N1 or T2N0; IIB = T2N1, T3N0 Stage IIIA = T1-3 and N2, or T3N1; IIIB = T4N0-2; IIIC = Any T N3  
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How does hormone receptor status in breast cancer affect prognosis?   show
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What % of DCIS develop invasive cancer?   show
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What % of LCIS develop invasive cancer?   show
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What is the difference pathophysiologically in cancer risk between DCIS and LCIS?   show
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What % of Phyllodes tumor are malignant?   show
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show Wide local excision, rarely mastectomy. No axillary node dissection necessary (spread is hematogenous, not lymphatic)  
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show BRCA1 - ovarian CA (50%) BRCA2 - male breast CA  
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show >4 nodes skin or chest wall involvement +margins  
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show Prior radiation to breast/chest wall Radiation therapy during pregnancy Diffuse suspicious or malignant appearing microcalcifications Widespread disease not able to be incorporated by local excision Positive margins  
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What is the #1 cause of blood nipple discharge?   show
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What is Stewart-Treves syndrome?   show
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show Type I: functional gas exchange Type II: produce surfactant (1% of alveoli)  
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What is the association between the thymus and myasthenia gravis?   show
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show hamartoma  
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What are the indications for CABG?   show
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What is the treatment for a patent ductus arteriosus   show
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What are the effects of IABP?   show
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What electrolytes are actively secreted by the colon?   show
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show Superior rectal artery off IMA Middle off internal iliac Inferior off internal pudendal (off internal iliac)  
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What are the most common genetic mutations in colon cancer?   show
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show 3 1st generation relatives, over 2 generations, 1 diagnosed before age 50  
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show colon CA and desmoid tumors  
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show colon CA and brain tumors  
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Peutz Jeghers   show
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What gene is associated with sacroiliitis in IBD?   show
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show posterior midline, 10% are anterior in women  
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show IBD, TB, or syphilis  
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show 15-25 mm Hg, 4cm long, 40cm from incisors  
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What is the treatment of diffuse esophageal spasm?   show
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What is the pathophysiology of achalasia?   show
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show right gastroepiploic artery  
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show If symptomatic or >5cm excise by enucleation via thoracotomy (R if middle, L if lower esophagus) Do not biopsy on EGD  
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show A potentially weak spot where a pharyngoesophageal diverticulum (Zenker's) is more likely to occur. Posterior triangular area in the pharynx between the inferior constrictor and the cricopharyngeus muscle  
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show Torus - bony exotosis, midline of palate  
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Which has a greater risk for cancer, leukoplakia or erythroplakia?   show
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show Stage I+II(up to 4cm, no nodes) Rx with single modality (surgery or RT) Stage III+IV get combined modality  
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What is the treatment for glottic Ca?   show
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What is the most common type of lip cancer?   show
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show 50% presesnt late (as neck mass). Drain to posterior neck nodes. A/w EBV  
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What is the treatment of lip cancer?   show
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What is Plummer-Vinson syndrome? What type of cancer is increased?   show
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What are the most common malignant salivary gland tumors?   show
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show Pleomorphic adenoma (#1 overall), Warthin tumor  
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What is the treatment for a benign salivary gland tumor?   show
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show Radical neck takes CN XI, SCM, IJ. Modified spares some combination of those structures (CN XI is most morbid)  
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show Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma - benign but locally agressive vascular tumor of nasal cavity. Embolize (internal maxillary artery), then extirpate  
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What is a replaced right or left hepatic artery?   show
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What are Kupffer cells?   show
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show Portal vein posterior to CBD (on R) and hepatic artery (on L)  
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show Iatrogenic (lap chole)  
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show Fever, RUQ pain, jaundice, +/- hypotension, MS changes. Needs immediate IV Abx, IVF, emergent decompressions/drainage of CBD  
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What is the treatment of gallbladder adenocarcinoma?   show
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show UGIB, RUQ pain, and jaundice - caused by fistula between biliary duct and hepatic arterial system  
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show workup and treatment with arteriogram  
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How does the gallbladder concentrate bile?   show
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show Hepatic adenoma is an indication for resection 10% rupture/bleed + malignant potential  
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show Do nothing unless giant or symptomatic/consumptive  
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What is Kasabach-Merritt syndrome?   show
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show metronidazole, not surgical  
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show Surgical resection with chemotherapy before and after (albendazole or mebendazole)  
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show Casoni skin test + Indirect hemagglutination  
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What are the main risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma?   show
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show Fibrolamellar  
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What is the difference between these types of peripheral nerve injuries: neuropraxis, axonotmesis, neurotmesis?   show
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show Produced when high osmolarity is sensed at supraoptic nucleus of hypothalamus  
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What is Diabetes Insipidus?   show
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What is SIADH?   show
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What is the effect of ADH?   show
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What is cerebral perfusion pressure?   show
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What is Cushing's triad?   show
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show Motor: 6 commands, 5 localizes, 4 withdraw pain, 3 flexion, 2 extension, 1 none Verbal: 5 oriented, 4 confused, 3 inappropriate, 2 incomprehensible, 1 none Eyes: 4 spont, 3 command, 2 pain, 1 none  
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What are the signs of spinal shock?   show
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What are the deficits in anterior spinal artery syndrome?   show
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show Spinal cord hemi-transection Lose ipsilateral motor, contralateral pain and temperature  
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What is Central Cord Syndrome?   show
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What are the indications to operate on a skull fracture?   show
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show L4 root compresson - quadriceps, week knee jerk  
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What are the effects of L4-L5 disc herniation?   show
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What are the effects of L5-S1 disc herniation?   show
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What is the terrible triad of O'Donaghue?   show
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What does the medial nerve do?   show
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What does the ulnar nerve do?   show
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show Wrist/finger extension, sensation to back of lateral hand; no motor in hand  
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show early mobilization decreased fat embolization  
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What is a Salter-Harris fracture? Which types need open procedures?   show
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What are the signs of hip dislocation?   show
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What three fractures are prone to compartment syndrome?   show
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show Most texts say arteriogram all posterior, but at least some vascular assessment (ABI/CT angio/duplex US) is necessary to evaluate popliteal injury even in the presence of normal vascular assessment  
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What nerve is commonly injured in shoulder dislocation?   show
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What is a Volkmann's contracture? What is the treatment?   show
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What does a tender snuffbox indicate?   show
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show Progressive proliferative of palmar fascia causing flexion contracture of fingers of hand, unknown exact cause (trauma, DM, EtOH, epilepsy) Treatment with steroids, physical therapy, but may need fasciotomy  
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show proximal ulnar fracture with radial head dislocation Treat with ORIF  
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What is a sunburst pattern on x-ray suggest?   show
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What does "onion layering" on x-ray suggest?   show
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What do pseudorosettes on path suggest?   show
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What are the signs of annular pancreas? Treatment?   show
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What is effective pain relief for non-resectable pancreatic CA?   show
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What is treatment of pancreatic pseudocyst?   show
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What are the signs of an insulinoma? Treatment?   show
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What are the boundaries of the gastrinoma triangle?   show
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show Severe ulcer disease, diarrhea (lipase destruction by acid, malabsorption, incr secretion)  
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What test evaluates gastrinoma?   show
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What are the symptoms of a somatostatinoma?   show
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What are the symptoms of a glucagonoma? Treatment?   show
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show WDHA syndrome = watery diarrhea hypokalemia achlorydia  
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show Must excise, leaving cyst increases cancer, pancreatitis, and cholangitis risks Transplant if type IV or V  
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show I - (>90% of cysts) dilatation of CBD (part or whole) II - diverticulum III - choledochocele involving sphincter IV - intra and extrahepatic cysts (Caroli's disease) V - intrahepatic cysts  
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show mass of non-functioning primitive tissue in the lung Extralobar - systemic artery and vein - resection not necessary Intralobar (75%) - aorta in and pulmonary vein out - lobectomy for recurrent infections  
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What is the #1 presentation of pulmonary sequestration?   show
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show Congenital lobar emphysema Rx: lobectomy, excellent prognosis  
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What is the first sign of CHF in children?   show
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What is the treatment for a strawberry hemangioma   show
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What is the #1 pediatric malignancy overall?   show
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show N-myc  
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What is elevated in neuroblastoma?   show
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show Kasi procedure - hepatoportoenterostomy - before age 3 months  
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show Meckel's diverticulum  
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What is the embryologic origin of a Meckel's diverticulum?   show
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show air/contrast enema (max 120mm Hg) IV glucagon can help (relaxes smooth muscle) OR if free air/peritonitis  
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What is the cause of intestinal atresia?   show
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What is the surgical treatment for malrotation?   show
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show lymphangioma - left posterior triangle of neck  
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What is the treatment for a thyroglossal duct cyst?   show
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What is the #1 complication of cystic hygroma?   show
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What is the treatment for a Wilm's tumor?   show
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What is the most common type of tracheo-esophageal fistula?   show
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What other abnormalities can a patient with a tracheoesophageal fistula have?   show
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show Hirschsprung disease - no BM in first 24 hrs, diagnose with rectal bx  
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What is the treatment for a meconium ileus?   show
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How does necrotizing enterocolitis in a newborn present?   show
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What is the treatment for imperforate anus?   show
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What are the characteristics of gastroschisis?   show
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show midline defect, may contain liver or other non-bowel contents, frequent anomalies, has peritoneal sac.  
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show PNMT - Phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase  
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show 10% are: malignant, bilateral, in children, part of MEN, extra-adrenal  
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What is the most common extra-adrenal location for a pheochromocytoma?   show
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show alpha-blockers first, then beta-blockers if tachycardic  
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How is the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma made?   show
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show rapid enlargement of a pituitary adenoma that occurs after bilateral adrenalectomy (10%) - incr ACTH, muscle weakness, pigmentation, vision changes  
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show adrenal hemorrhage a/w meningococcal sepsis  
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show hyperaldosteronism = 80% adenoma, 20% bilateral hyperplasia - HTN, low K, high Na  
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What is Addison's disease?   show
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show 21-hydroxylase deficiency  
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show Excessive secretion of ACTH from the anterior pituitary, usually from a pituitary adenoma. Causes 70% of non-iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome.  
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show iatrogenic  
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What is Cushing's syndrome?   show
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How do you determine the type of Cushing syndrome?   show
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show GH, ACTH, TSH, LH, FSH, Prolactin  
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show ADH, Oxytocin  
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show Bitemporal hemianopsia - vision missing in outer half of both right and left visual fields  
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show Prolactinoma - galactorrhea, irregular menses  
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What is Sheehan syndrome?   show
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show Bromocriptine or transphenoidal resection  
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What is the pathophysiology of hidradenitis?   show
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What are the three steps to the healing of a skin graft?   show
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What is the most common cause of flap necrosis?   show
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show Basal cell carcinoma  
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What are the common sites for melanoma?   show
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show keloid  
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show failure of collagen breakdown and increased collagen production  
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What are the four major types of melanoma?   show
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show <0.75 mm (90% cure) 0.75-1.5mm 1.5-4mm >4mm (80% distant mets)  
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show best = lentigo maligna; worst = nodular  
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show in situ = 0.5-1 cm margin <1mm depth = 1 cm margin 1-2mm depth = 1-2 cm margin (with SNL) >2mm depth = 2 cm margin  
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show gastric lymphoma - regresses with H. pylori treatment  
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show Type I - lesser curve/body Type II - 2 ulcers (lesser curve and duodenum) Type III - prepyloric (w/i 3 cm) Type IV - high lesser curve/proximal Type V - anywhere a/w NSAIDS  
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What is the association between gastric ulcers and blood type?   show
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show 5-6cm due to intramural microscopic spread and extensive lymphatics around stomach  
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What are the effects of a terminal ileum resection?   show
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show flushing, diarrhea, asthma, R sided heart valve dz  
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show urinalysis for 5-HTP (secreted by foregut), 5-HIAA, and serotonin  
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What factors prevent a fistula from healing?   show
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show Steptozocin, doxorubicin, 5 FU  
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What is the surgical treatment for a crohn's patient with multiple strictures?   show
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What % of patients with carcinoid tumors get carcinoid syndrome?   show
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What cells produce calcitonin?   show
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show Peripherally and centrally blocks conversion of T4 to T3  
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What are side effects of PTU?   show
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What drugs peripherally block conversion of T4 to T3?   show
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show Reduction in thyroid hormone levels after a large ingestion of iodine - useful in thyroid storm  
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show Differentiation of benign vs malignant follicular and Hurthle cell neoplasms  
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show Papillary thyroid cancer  
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show Papillary  
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show 20% of adults, 80% of children  
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What is the population distribution of papillary thyroid cancer?   show
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What does amyloid on FNA of a thyroid suggest?   show
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show ret proto-oncogene  
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show 20% (tend to be bilateral, younger, worse prognosis)  
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show FNA  
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What are the limitations of treatment of thyroid cancer during pregnancy?   show
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What does the superior laryngeal nerve innervate?   show
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show All muscle of larynx except cricothyroid  
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What is the embryologic origin of the parathyroids?   show
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show Elevated calcium, low phosphate  
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What disease is associated with osteitis fibrosa cystica?   show
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What % of patients with hyperparathyroidism have a single gland adenoma?   show
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show Wermer's syndrome - parathyroid, pancreas, pituitary (prolactinoma most common)  
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What is MEN IIa?   show
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show Thyroid, adrenal, mucosal neuromas/marfan  
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show T cells  
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What causes hyperacute rejection?   show
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What test can identify patients who will develop hyperacute rejection?   show
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show Foreign MHC antigens of graft cells  
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During what timeframe is acute rejection at highest risk to occur?   show
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show Fibrosis of blood vessels of transplanted tissue - loss of blood supply  
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What is the mechanism of acute rejection?   show
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show Viral > bacterial because immunosuppression is largely cellular and not humoral  
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show CMV  
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What is the mechanism of azathioprine (Imuran)?   show
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What is the mechanism of cyclosporine?   show
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What is the mechanism of mycophenolate (cellcept)?   show
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show Calcineurin inhibitor - blocks IL-2 expressions/production from T cells - more potent than cyclosporine  
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What is the mechanism of immunosuppression of prednisone?   show
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show mTOR inhibitor - inhibits the response of IL-2 thereby blocking the activation of T and B cells  
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What is the most common cause of biliary complications post liver transplant?   show
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show ATN  
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show I - cricoid to sternum (thoracic inlet) II - angle of mandible to cricoid III - base of skull to angle of mandible  
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What is a positive DPL?   show
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show >1500 cc blood out initially or >200 cc/hr x3 hours  
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What is the cause of petechiae, hypoxia, and confusion/agitation after a femur fracture? How is the diagnosis made?   show
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show 8:1 on the left  
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What are the effects of splenectomy on the immune system?   show
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show 100% spherocytosis 80% ITP  
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show plasmapheresis, not splenectomy  
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What are the physiological effects of ARDS?   show
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show reduces FEV1 and FRC  
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What equation describes oxygen delivery?   show
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What equation describes oxygen use?   show
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show Increased FRC, increased compliance  
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What is functional residual capacity (FRC)?   show
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show maximum amount of air able to be inhaled (TV + inspiratory reserve volume IRV)  
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What is vital capacity?   show
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What causes an increase in oxygen dissociation from hemoglobin ("right shift")?   show
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show 100% O2 - reduces CO half-life from 5 hrs to 1 hr  
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What are the characteristics of silvadene?   show
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What are the characteristics of mafenide acetate (sulfamylon)?   show
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What are the characteristics of silver nitrate?   show
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show pneumonia  
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show SCCA that develops in a chronic burn wound  
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What is the effect of EDRF (endothelium derived relaxing factor)   show
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show AFP and B-HCG  
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What is the surgical approach to biopsy a testicular mass?   show
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show All stages - very radiosensitive Node + get platinum-based chemo  
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What are the long term effects of cryptorchidism?   show
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What is the treatment of testicular torsion?   show
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show retrograde urethrogram (RUG), do not place foley - needs suprapubic catheter  
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show Extraperitonal - a/w pelvic fx, foley only for drainage Intraperitoneal - no pelvic fx, usually dome rupture - laparotomy with multi-layer closure and foley  
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show oxalate - especially after small bowel resection  
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show struvite stones, "staghorn" - proteus produces urease  
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show abd pain (capsule stretching), mass, hematuria  
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Where is erythropoetin made? What stimulates its production?   show
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show Increased erythropoetin - erythrocytosis  
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show popliteal  
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What are popliteal aneurysms associated with?   show
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show If >2 cm, child bearing age, planning pregnancy, or symptomatic then resect, otherwise can just monitor  
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Bloody diarrhea POD#2 after AAA repair - what is the next step?   show
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show smoking cessation, excercise, trental - not surgery  
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What is the #1 CN injury during CEA?   show
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show Increased risk of infertility and ectopic pregnancy  
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What is a Krukenberg tumor?   show
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show pelvic tumor -> ascites, hydrothorax  
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Rectal bleeding, irregular menses, pelvic pain, and bluish mass on proctoscopy in a female - what is the diagnosis?   show
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What is the treatment of endometriosis?   show
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What is the staging of ovarian cancer?   show
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What is a Howship Romberg sign?   show
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What does the ileoinguinal nerve innervate?   show
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What does the genitofemoral nerve innervate?   show
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show Hernia inferior to linea semicircularis through linea semilunaris - deep to ext oblique  
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show Hernia through lumbar triangle (iliac crest, ext oblique, latissimus dorsi)  
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Describe the innervation to the pectoralis muscles   show
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show Atypical ductal or lobular hyperplasia  
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show 0.6L; 1L; 2L  
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show pCO2 >45 or pO2 <50 at rest  
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What marks the transition between the anal canal and the rectum?   show
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What is primary, secondary, and tertiary peristalsis?   show
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What is the most common site of esophageal perforation?   show
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show Compression and/or inflammation of common hepatic duct by a stone in the infundibulum of the gallbladder causing stricture and hepatic duct obstruction  
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show RBC - 120 days; PMNs - 1-2 days; platelets - 7 days  
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show Phosphodiesterase inhibitor - inotrope, increases CO and decreases SVR  
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What is a side effect of carbapenems?   show
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show Reversible nephrotoxicity, irreversible ototoxicity  
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show RNA polymerase inhibitor  
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Which antibiotic can affect platelets?   show
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What triggers renin release?   show
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show Ca release from sarcoplasmic reticulum  
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What does antithrombin III do?   show
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How do you calculate nitrogen balance?   show
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show IL-2  
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What is the mechanism of metronidazole?   show
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What are the effects of ketamine?   show
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show Redman syndrome (histamine release), nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity  
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What are side effects of metronidazole?   show
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show FeNa <1, Urine Na <20, BUN/Cr >30  
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show inhibits acid secretion, "ileal break"; released from terminal ileum  
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show Can release urokinase -> activates plasminogen -> thrombolysis  
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show Improve venous return and release tPA -> induce fibronolysis  
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What are the side effects of halothane?   show
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show clavicle, 5th metatarsal fracture  
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Which organisms are carbapenems least effective against?   show
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What are indications for radiation to an extremity sarcoma?   show
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show p53, bcl-2, c-myc, c-myb, her2neu  
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show Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, causing decreased mucus and bicarb secretion and increased acid production  
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show Clean (hernia) - 2%; Clean-contaminated (prepped colon resection) - 3-5%; Contaminated (GSW to colon with repair) - 5-10%; Gross contamination (abscess) - 30%  
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What are common causes of GIB in HIV?   show
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What is Comedo breast cancer? What is the treatment?   show
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What is Paget's disease of the breast? Treatment?   show
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What are the indications for chemotherapy in breast cancer?   show
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Describe the relevant anatomy of the diaphragm   show
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show All require resection, 50% are malignant  
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What do you suspect with a pansystolic murmur 2-7 days after an MI?   show
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show Enters chest on right with aorta at T12, crosses to left at T4, then joins left subclavian at junction with IJV  
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show Stanford: A = involves ascending, always needs surgery; B = does not involve ascending, medical management unless persistent pain or end-organ ischemia  
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What is the most common congenital heart defect?   show
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Which hormones are involved in paraneoplastic syndromes of: squamous cell lung CA? small cell lung CA?   show
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show PTX occurring in temporal relation to menstruation, caused by endometrial implants in visceral lung pleura  
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What are the most common types of anal canal tumors?   show
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What is the treatment for a low T2 rectal carcinoma?   show
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What is pyoderma gangrenosum? What is the treatment?   show
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Which extraintestinal manisfestations of UC do not improve after colectomy?   show
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What does manometry showing normal LES tone but strong unorganized contractions suggest? What is the treatment?   show
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show Achalasia; Rx - Ca channel blockers and LES dilation first (60% effective), if fail - Heller myotomy (LES circular muscle transection) + Nissen  
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What is the most commonly injured nerve with parotid surgery?   show
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How does clopidogrel (Plavix) affect platelets?   show
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What is the most common cause of a spontaneous intestinal fistula?   show
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What is the most common site of GI lymphoma?   show
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Which segment of the liver drains directly into IVC?   show
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What is the initial treatment of GI bleeding in Mallory-Weiss syndrome?   show
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For what condition is the risk of overwhelming postsplenectomy sepsis highest?   show
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show malignancy  
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show sepsis  
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What vitamin deficiency causes dermatitis, diarrhea and dementia?   show
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What can enhance immune function in critical illness?   show
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What is an effect of stored blood?   show
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What is the pathophysiology of ITP?   show
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What hematologic disease has the highest morbidity after splenectomy?   show
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show Essential fatty acid deficiency  
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What is the most common complication of heparin reversal with protamine?   show
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What is the optimal treatment for bleeding gastric varices in chronic pancreatitis?   show
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What does a RQ >1 indicate? What does a RQ <0.7 indicate?   show
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What is fetal wound healing characterized by?   show
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What is the most common cause of hypercalcemia in breast cancer?   show
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Which nerve injury results in foot drop? Which nerve injury results in decreased foot eversion?   show
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show congenital torticollis Treatment = physical therapy, rarely surgical resection of muscle  
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