Random USMLE Facts volume 12-1
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Random USMLE Facts volume 12-1
Random USMLE Facts volume 12-1:
USMLE Facts 1 | USMLE Facts 2 | USMLE Facts 3 | USMLE Facts 4 | USMLE Facts 5 |
USMLE Facts 6 | USMLE Facts 7 | USMLE Facts 8 | USMLE Facts 9 | USMLE Facts 10 |
Amyloidosis
What happens to glucose levels in whooping cough caused by bordetella pertussis?
Hypoglycemia. Treat with erythromycin.
What is the usage of chlorambucil?
CLL and ovarian carcinoma. Chlorambucil is a nitrogen mustard i.e., an alkylating agent.
What is the usage of dacarbazine?
Metastatic malignant melanoma, Hodgkin's disease, and various sarcomas.
What does an increased glucose-1-phosphate to glucose ratio mean?
Deficiency or a problem with debranching enzyme.
What structure contains the splenic artery and vein?
Splenorenal ligament.
Osteoarthritis:
Above: Osteoarthritis of the hip joint.
Suprachiasmatic nucleus controls the cyclic release of which hormone?
ACTH. Suprachiasmatic nucleus also controls the circadian rhythm.
What would be a heparin alternative for minimizing heparin-induced thrombocytopenia?
Lepirudin.
NOTE: When a body encounters an allergen, a type I hypersensitivity reaction occurs. When the body encounters the allergen again, a type IV hypersensitivity reaction (much worse) occurs.
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USMLE Facts 6 | USMLE Facts 7 | USMLE Facts 8 | USMLE Facts 9 | USMLE Facts 10 |
Additional Readings:
Random USMLE Facts
1. Random USMLE Facts volume 1-1
2. Random USMLE Facts volume 2-1
3. Random USMLE Facts volume 3-1
4. Random USMLE Facts volume 4-1
5. Random USMLE Facts volume 5-1
6. Random USMLE Facts volume 6-1
7. Random USMLE Facts volume 7-1
8. Random USMLE Facts volume 8-1
9. Random USMLE Facts volume 9-1
10. Random USMLE Facts volume 10-1
11. Random USMLE Facts volume 11-1
12. Random USMLE Facts volume 12-1
General and Systemic Examinations
1. General Examination for Internal Medicine
2. Jugular Venous Distention Workup
3. ER Chest Pain Workup
4. Format for Patient Presentation
5. Pulmonary Examination for Internal Medicine
6. Cardiac Examination for Internal Medicine
7. Abdominal Examination for Internal Medicine
8. Cranial Nerve Reflexes
9. Motor System Examination
10. Random Sensory System Facts
11. Random Stroke Facts
Medical Files & Presentations
1. USMLE Flashcards [Size: 1.9 MB; Format: MS Powerpoint]
2. Otitis Media in Children [Size: 5.4 MB; Format: MS Powerpoint]
3. Irritable Bowel Syndrome [Size: 170 kB; Format: MS Powerpoint]
4. Acid-Base Disturbance: Acidotic or Alkalotic? [Size: 427 kB; Format: PDF]
5. Thrombocytopenia [Size: 2.42 MB; Format: MS Powerpoint]
6. Are Face Transplants Ethical? [Size: 70.2 kB; Format: MS Powerpoint]
USMLE Step 2 CS Videos
1. Video of Cardiology Examination in a Clinical Setting
2. Video of Neurology Examination in a Clinical Setting
3. Video of Pulmonology Examination in a Clinical Setting
4. Video of Musculoskeletal Examination in a Clinical Setting
5. Video of Abdominal Examination in a Clinical Setting
6. Video of HEENT Examination in a Clinical Setting
7. Video and Description of Rinne Hearing Test
8. Video and Description of Weber Hearing Test
USMLE Laboratory (lab) Values
1. USMLE Blood Lab Values
2. USMLE Cerebrospinal Lab Values
3. USMLE Hematologic Lab Values
4. USMLE Sweat and Urine Lab Values
Medical Images
Useful Medical Images & Diagrams (link opens in a new window)
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