Comsae 110 questions and answers
Bacillus Anthracis Characteristics - ANSWER Gram + rods in chains
may manifest in cutaneous or pulmonary anthrax
platelet membrane abnormalities present as - ANSWER purpura
epistaxis
gingival bleeding
anemia
low hemoglobin
low hematocrit
Spermatocele characteristics - ANSWER 1. Dilated tubular structures in the efferent
tubules of epidydymis
2. cystic mass in epidydimis that transilluminates
Histological examination of acne - ANSWER comedones filled with sebum and
keratin
Spinal Muscular Atrophy - ANSWER 1.proximal lower limb weakness in young
children
2.bilateral destruction of anterior horn cells
3. Mutations in SMN1 on Chr.5
PDA murmur - ANSWER Continuous machine-like murmur
located in the left upper sternal border
Rebound congestion is seen with - ANSWER 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 -
ANSWER a complete history and physical exam
Drugs that reduce the activity of HMG -CoA reductase are - ANSWER Statins
Using Statins and Macrolides together may cause - ANSWER Rhabdomyolysis
(muscle pain and weakness)
Examples of Macrolides - ANSWER Azithromycin
Clarithromycin
Erythromycin
Staph epidermidis - ANSWER gram + coagulase - catalase + cocci
Anterior superior alveolar - ANSWER upper incisors and canine teeth
, infraorbital nerve supplies - ANSWER branch of the maxillary division of trigeminal
nerve
skin of cheek, upper lip, lateral nose, and ipsilateral upper teeth
middle superior alveolar nerve supplies - ANSWER maxillary sinus, mid maxillary
oral mucosa, the mesiobuccal root of the first maxillary molar tooth and the premolar
teeth
nasopalatine nerve supplies - ANSWER the anterior part of the hard palate and the
mucosa of the nasal septum
posterior superior alveolar nerve supplies - ANSWER posterior upper teeth
Viral infection of the dorsal root ganglia - ANSWER varicella zoster/shingles
Multiple Sclerosis - ANSWER autoimmune mediated demyelination
episodes may be preceded by viral illness
HELLP syndrome - ANSWER Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets
typically occurs in pregnant women with preeclampsia
Atrophy of the mamillary bodies on brain MRI is from - ANSWER Wernicke-
Korsakoff syndrome in chronic alcoholics, lack of vitamin B1 or thiamine
What drug may potentially help alzheimers patients - ANSWER
acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (donepazil, rivastigmine, and galantamine)
pencil shaped macronidia are characteristics of - ANSWER epidermophyton
floccosum
Antifungals work by - ANSWER inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol
the anterior part of the hard palate and the mucosa of the nasal septum. - ANSWER
thyroid gland
Strep pyogenes characteristics - ANSWER B-hemolytic
gram + cocci in chains
most commonly causes pharyngitis
alpha blockers common side effect - ANSWER orthostatic hypotension
Lateral Epicondylitis - ANSWER Tennis Elbow
inflammation of the wrist extensors
Adrenocortical Insufficiency - ANSWER low sodium
high potassium
Bacillus Anthracis Characteristics - ANSWER Gram + rods in chains
may manifest in cutaneous or pulmonary anthrax
platelet membrane abnormalities present as - ANSWER purpura
epistaxis
gingival bleeding
anemia
low hemoglobin
low hematocrit
Spermatocele characteristics - ANSWER 1. Dilated tubular structures in the efferent
tubules of epidydymis
2. cystic mass in epidydimis that transilluminates
Histological examination of acne - ANSWER comedones filled with sebum and
keratin
Spinal Muscular Atrophy - ANSWER 1.proximal lower limb weakness in young
children
2.bilateral destruction of anterior horn cells
3. Mutations in SMN1 on Chr.5
PDA murmur - ANSWER Continuous machine-like murmur
located in the left upper sternal border
Rebound congestion is seen with - ANSWER 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 -
ANSWER a complete history and physical exam
Drugs that reduce the activity of HMG -CoA reductase are - ANSWER Statins
Using Statins and Macrolides together may cause - ANSWER Rhabdomyolysis
(muscle pain and weakness)
Examples of Macrolides - ANSWER Azithromycin
Clarithromycin
Erythromycin
Staph epidermidis - ANSWER gram + coagulase - catalase + cocci
Anterior superior alveolar - ANSWER upper incisors and canine teeth
, infraorbital nerve supplies - ANSWER branch of the maxillary division of trigeminal
nerve
skin of cheek, upper lip, lateral nose, and ipsilateral upper teeth
middle superior alveolar nerve supplies - ANSWER maxillary sinus, mid maxillary
oral mucosa, the mesiobuccal root of the first maxillary molar tooth and the premolar
teeth
nasopalatine nerve supplies - ANSWER the anterior part of the hard palate and the
mucosa of the nasal septum
posterior superior alveolar nerve supplies - ANSWER posterior upper teeth
Viral infection of the dorsal root ganglia - ANSWER varicella zoster/shingles
Multiple Sclerosis - ANSWER autoimmune mediated demyelination
episodes may be preceded by viral illness
HELLP syndrome - ANSWER Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets
typically occurs in pregnant women with preeclampsia
Atrophy of the mamillary bodies on brain MRI is from - ANSWER Wernicke-
Korsakoff syndrome in chronic alcoholics, lack of vitamin B1 or thiamine
What drug may potentially help alzheimers patients - ANSWER
acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (donepazil, rivastigmine, and galantamine)
pencil shaped macronidia are characteristics of - ANSWER epidermophyton
floccosum
Antifungals work by - ANSWER inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol
the anterior part of the hard palate and the mucosa of the nasal septum. - ANSWER
thyroid gland
Strep pyogenes characteristics - ANSWER B-hemolytic
gram + cocci in chains
most commonly causes pharyngitis
alpha blockers common side effect - ANSWER orthostatic hypotension
Lateral Epicondylitis - ANSWER Tennis Elbow
inflammation of the wrist extensors
Adrenocortical Insufficiency - ANSWER low sodium
high potassium
