Challenge Bowl

congenital abnormality which results in narrowing of the aorta, usually in the ascending region, which increase pulmonary vascular resistance PVR due to the stenosis.

catecholamine producing large tumors of adrenals

Papilledema must be present

Alcohol can raise

First Line Therapy for HTN

Beta-blockers end in

Ace inhibitors end with

What antihypertensive can cause Hyperkalemia

What do most ARBs end with

S1

S2

normal site of Apical impulse

Flex the knee slightly and dorsiflex the foot. Pain in the calf is a positive test

Ensures patency of the ulnar artery before puncturing the radial artery for blood sampling

The trachea is ~ __cm long

decreased fremitus

increased fremitus

percussion of fluid filled or solid area

Identify drawn figure (draw number or letter) Deficit may indicate lesion in sensory cortex or posterior column

Rigid flexion=Corticospinal tract above brainstem

Rigid extension=Brainstem lesion

Loss of ability to recognize previously familiar objects

Winging of scapula-Medial border of scapula juts outward with arm extension

most common cause of right heart failure is

Chagas disease is a common form of myocarditis which is caused by infection with

The most common primary cardiac tumor is

what are the 4 distinct types of pain

what is the study of what the body does to a drug

what are the two broad categories of pain

what is a study of what a drug does to the body

this type of chemotherapy agent inhibits cell growth and proliferation by competing for binding sites on enzymes and incorporating into DNA or RNA

what is the most effective drug for Parkinson's

what is a molecule that has both affinity and efficacy at a receptor site

what type of bacteria is Helicobacter pylori

what is stomatitis

what is a molecule that has affinity but no efficacy at a receptor site

A patient presents with epigastric pain, vague diffuse pain, worsened by food, with N/V, what is wrong with this patient

What is considered the fifth vital sign

what is the incubation period for influenza

what is considered first line treatment for mild to moderated osteoarthritis

A patient presents with epigastric pain that is relieved by food and antacids, present at night, with heart burn, what is wrong with this patient

what organism is a classic postinfluenza complication

what has developed when greater doses are needed to produce previously obtained effect

what is the drug of choice in acute otitis media

what type of diuretic is best for someone with CKD

treatment of choice in beta-lactam allergic patient with sinusitis

when meidcations have a combined effect that is greater thatn the sum of individual effects this is called

what is the maximum daily dose for acetaminophen in a healthy individual

what is currently the only COX-2 inhibitor available in the US

this injection for osteoarthritis can give patients up to 6 months of relief. Forms viscoelastic solution in water and functions as a joint lubricant

what is the disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug of choice

what pregnancy category has some fetal risk, benefits may outweigh risk

what pregnancy category has fetal abnormalities in animal or human studies, risk outweighs any benefit

what opioid antagonist is used for opioid reversal

what medication is used for benzodiazepine overdose

What is the treatment of choice for hypothyroidism

a ventricular arrhythmia caused by digitalis toxicity should be treated initially with

the systolic ejection murmur in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy is diminished when the patient

in the patient with fever and productive cough what diagnosis would be suggested by egophony at the left base

which hormone peaks at ovulation in the normal menstrual cycle

what knee injury is indicated in a positive anterior drawer sign

crampy abdominal pain that waxes and wanes is also called what

what is the most commonly injured area of the mandible

what is the most commonly abused drug by teenagers

what is the most common location for ectopic pregnancies

what organism induces rose spots and watery diarrhea, as well as high fever and relative bradycardia

a healthy asymptomatic 68 yo woman is found to have bacteriuria on a clean catch urine specimen. what would be the most appropriate next step in her management

what type of hearing loss is experienced by the patient with cerumen impaction

what organism is known to cause hand-foot-mouth disease

the first cardiac enzyme to be detected in the setting of acute MI

the absence of audible bowel sounds for several minutes in a patient with acute abdominal pain indicates what underlying problem

a chest x-ray on a 69 year old smoker shows flattened diaphragms, what do you suspect

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. what is the next most common type

what disease is suggested by the presence of Kaiser-Fleisher rings around the corneas

what will be the appearance of pericardial effusion on an x-ray

livedo reticularis commonly develops on what body part

a 60 year old man presents with seborrheic dermatitis affecting mostly the face. He has also noticed the onset of a shuffling gait and slowness of movement. From his history what diagnosis might account for all of these features

your patient complains of calf pain. Forceful dorsiflexion of the foot causes an increase in the pain. What is this finding called

What rash presents with a Christmas tree distribution and a herald patch

what microbial agent is associated with mesenteric adenitis and pseudoappendicitis

two weeks after a myocardial infarction a patient takes warfarin and ahs sudden onset of hypotension, right flank pain, right CVA pain, epigastric pain, fever, nausea, and vomiting. what is the diagnosis

what class of antihypertensive medication would you want to avoid in a patient who has asthma

what organism causes diarrhea that is profuse and bloody, but does not cause vomiting

what is the organism most commonly identified with antibiotic associated colitis

what is the drug class of choice in reducing afterload in patients with congestive heart failure

the most appropriate initial test for the detection of prostate cancer is

peptic ulcer disease may be causally related to an infection of

poisoning from this gas may result from exposure to improperly vented gas heaters, automobile exhaust, or smoke inhalation

which medications may be used for Crohn's disease but not for ulcerative colitis

you are following a patient with pernicious anemia, what vitamin deficiency are you concerned about

what is the pediatric condition occurring when a portion of the intestine telescopes into an adjoining section

bilateral black eyes due to a basilar skull fracture are called

what is the most common cause of visual impairment in the elderly

what diagnosis is suggested byt he presence of translucent papules with central ubilication

what are you testing by grasping the great toe and moving it up and down

what condition is best treated by following a gluten free diet

infection with what organism is associated with an increased risk of cervical cancer

which gastric gland secrete pepsinogen

upon fertilization and implantation of the ovum during pregnancy, the developing placenta secretes __ which in turn stimulates the corpus luteum to continue to secrete estrogen and progesterone, preventing endometrial sloughing

what are the three elements of the triad of Reiter's syndrome

what two drugs are used as first line treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea in a non-pregnant patient

acute pyogenic pericarditis is most commonly caused by what organism

what percentage of patients with palpitations also have cardiac disease

what does normal ventilation with decreased lung perfusion suggest

what disease is the M protein associated with

community acquired pneumonias are most often caused by what organism

what is the most common cause of embolic stroke

what is the infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi

Your patient has a low frequency resting tremor of the hand. What diagnosis do you suspect

what does a delta wave on EKG suggest

What is the most common cause of traveler's diarrhea

which bacterium is associated with peptic ulcer disease

your patient has weight loss, weakness, nausea and vomiting and diffuse muscle pain. On exam you find increased skin pigmentation. What condition is consistent with these findings

What is the most common sign on physical exam of the patient with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

what is the most common joint dislocation

You are treating a patient for syphilis who develops high fever and worsening clinical picture, you suspect what?

The medical record indicates your patient has “Cullen’s sign”, what does this indicate?

In general children should triple their birth weight by what age?

This extrapelvic manifestation of PID presents with RUQ pain and is associated with inflammation of the liver capsule.

These 1-3 mm white/gray elevations with an erythematous base are seen on the buccal mucosa typically opposite the molar teeth.

Koplik’s spots are pathognomonic for what disease?

Rapidly progressive mental deterioration and myoclonus are the two cardinal manifestations of this prion disease?

This periumbilical nodule represents metastasis from an intraperitoneal source?

Where would you find Virchow’s node?

Who is the father of the PA profession?

what hormones are produced by the medulla of the adrenal gland

what is the treatment of choice for an HIV positive patient with Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia

The most common initial symptom of subarachnoid hemorrhage is?

Which is the most common type of hernia in children?

What is the most common complication of Nitroprusside?

The most common cause of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy is?

What level of prevention is treatment for a person with AIDS using AZT?

Your Diabetic patient presents with white plaques on his tongue and palate that, when scraped, reveal a red base, What is your diagnosis?

The most common physical finding in symptomatic patients with Pulmonary Embolism is?

What is the drug of choice for the initial treatment of an anaphylactic reaction?

The most common pathogen associated with bronchiolitis in infants under the age of 2 y.o. is?

Which do nitrates affect, preload or afterload?

The most common type of benign primary tumors of the heart are

A diastolic murmur is associated with

A patient with atrial fibrillation is at high risk of developing

The most common congenital heart malformation is

The physical exam finding most consistent with coarctation of the aorta after one year of age is

For a patient with a prosthetic heart valve, endocarditis prophylaxis is NOT recommended in which of the following procedures

The earliest and most frequent symptom in congestive heart failure in an adult is

What is Virchow's triad

With which liver disease would you expect to find Kaiser-Fleisher rings around the corneas?

What is the most common sign of CA of the urogenital tract?

What is the most important lab test in the diagnosis of endocarditis?

A 45 y.o. woman has had several episodes of sudden stabbing pain in her R face lasting about 5 minutes. There are no other symptoms and no focal neurological findings on exam. What is the most likely diagnosis?

What skin disorder is characterized by greasy yellow and red macules involving the scalp, eyebrows, and nasolabial folds?

An adult patient presents with a circumferential burn of the right arm. Using "the rule of nines" what is the percentage of body surface area involved?

What disease is caused by rickettsia rickettsii?

What is the most common cause of death during the first few hours of a MI?

What finding on physical examination of the abdomen would be consistent with congestive heart failure?

Chronic synovitis with pannus formation is pathologic for what disease?

What sign best indicates the severity of airway obstruction during an asthma attack

The reticulocyte count provides an indirect assessment of _____________

Which type of hepatitis is transmitted via the fecal/oral route

Your patient is being treated with IV cephalosporin for pneumonia and develops diarrhea and abdominal pain. The most likely cause of these symptoms is

On x-ray, what is the finding considered diagnostic of intestinal obstruction

What is the anatomic location of conduction delay in first degree AV block

What is the drug of choice in treating methicillin-resistant staph aureus infections

A 2 year old child presents with a 4 day history of URI and onset in the past 12 hours of barking cough. The most likely diagnosis is _________

What is the most common cyanotic heart lesion in pediatric patients

Your healthy 12 year old patient has a continuous murmur associated with a palpable thrill in the right lower neck only when in an upright position. What is this

The most common cause of fever 1-2 days post-operatively is ____________

A laryngeal fracture is suggested by noting the hyoid bone elevated above what cervical level on an x-ray

What is the most common cause of upper GI tract hemorrhages

What is the most effective treatment for pernicious anemia

The treatment of choice for bacteria vaginosis

Which antibiotic is associated with a disulfiram-like reaction when alcohol is taken concurrently

An adult presents to the ER with burns of the entire right leg and arm. Using the "rule of 9's", what percent burn injury does he have

Which skin neoplasm has the greater potential for metastasis: basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma

What is the most likely cause of increasingly secondary dysmenorrhea associated with a tender premenstrual uterus

Describe the location of a Spigelian hernia

A postmenopausal woman presents with vaginal bleeding. What diagnostic test is indicated

A holosystolic murmur heard best in the apical area is most suggestive of what valvular condition

What strain of influenza is more common in adults

What strain of influenza is more common in children

Name a part of the body where you would want to avoid using lidocaine with epinephrine for local anesthesia

What is the triad of symptoms present in Reiter's syndrome

What is the most common parasite in the US

What is the most common cause of intestinal obstruction

What organism most commonly causes subacute infectious endocarditis

What are the major sequelae of untreated streptococcal infections

Strangulation is most common with which type of hernia: direct, indirect, or femoral

A 60 yo male presents with sore mouth. On exam, he has glossitis and stomatitis. Lab studies show anemia, leukopenia, and low platelets. What is the likely diagnosis

What is the causative organism in Lyme disease

Rubella is commonly known to patients by what other name

Bitemporal hemianopsia is caused by a lesion of what part of the optic pathway

This EKG abnormality is distinguished by Delta waves. What is it called

Heberden's nodes are associated with what disease

What does an anti-HB indicate

Condylomata acuminata are caused by ______

A firm, movable yellowish nodule on the helix of the ear of a patient with arthritis is most likely what

Red cell casts in the urine would be indicative of what renal disease

What is the drug of choice for a patient with primary herpes genitalis

The most common organism in otitis media in children is what

The absence of bowel sounds for several minutes in a patient with acute abdominal pain indicates what underlying problem

Name an ocular finding in cases of endocarditis

Subluxation of the radial head in young children is called what

Is TSH increased or decreased in hyperthyroidism

Which side effect most commonly leads to a request for removal of levonorgestreal implant (Norplant)

What is hematochezia

2 weeks following what seemed like a common cold you patient develops numbness and weakness of her toes and fingers. Over the next 48 hours her symptoms extend proximally. DTRs are decreased, and there is symmetric weakness. What diagnosis is suggested

In cases of hyperkalemia, the initial EKG finding is often what

What is the drug of choice for treating an uncomplicated chlamydial infection of the urethra, cervix or rectum

Name the congenital or acquired disorder affecting the lungs, and causing permanent abnormal dilation and destruction of bronchi

In a woman with no known risk factors, by what age should the first mammography be done

What is the virus most often associated with colds in adults

What is the most common presenting illness in AIDS patients

The most common cause of bowel obstruction is

On chest exam, your patient has increased tactile fremitus and dullness to percussion. What is more likely: Asthma or pneumonia

Which organism is most often the cause of urinary tract infections in women

What organism is associated with botulism food poisoning

What is the most common cause of water-borne infectious diarrhea in the US

What constitutes a normal Weber test

A 35 yo woman, with many hospitalizations for unexplained sepsis is found to e injecting herself with infected material. What disease does this support

What syndrome presents with obesity and sleep apnea

What is the antibiotic of choice for trichomonas vaginitis

What is the most common extrahepatic source of an elevated alkaline phosphatase

A 20 yo male presents with dysuria and purulent penile discharge. Gram stain shows gram negative intracellular diplococci. What is the diagnosis

Roth's spots, Osler's nodes, and Janeway lesions are findings associated with what

What are the four degrees of frostbite

What organisms are usually implicated in the development of diverticulitis

Kaiser-Fleischer rings of the corneas are associated with which hereditary disease

What finding is most suggestive of early oral carcinoma

What is the most common cause of painless lower GI bleeding in an infant or child

Your patient has an elevated carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA). Which type of cancer would this most likely be associated with

What physical finding would be expected on lung auscultations in a patient with a pneumothorax

What physical exam finding is most consistent with an orbital fracture

What physical finding is most likely in a patient with lateral epicondylitis

What is the most common form of kidney stone

What is the most frequent side effect for patients taking ACE inhibitors

What does a "delta wave" on EKG tracing suggest

An active 13 year old boy presents with bilateral pain and edema of the tibial tuberosities. What is your diagnosis

Vasodilator drugs are most likely to cause what of the heart

The most frequent cause of Vitamin B12 deficiency in patients with pernicious anemia is

Your patient has a positive psoas sign. What does this indicate

A 46yo white woman is found to have a 2-cm breast nodule on physical exam. What is the next appropriate course of action

The rash appears as grouped vesicles on an erythematous base in a dermatomal distribution is called

The reflex associated with sustained blink response to tapping between the eyes is what

What adverse effect is associated with aspirin usage in children

What condition is indicated by a positive Tinel's sign

What is the most common presenting symptom of mitral valve prolapse

What screening procedure has the highest sensitivity for the detection of colon cancer

What is the first line class of drugs used in the treatment of status epilepticus

What are the seven areas included in the neuro exam

What is the most common childhood leukemia

Name the virus which causes recurrent small grouped vesicles on an erythematous base, especially in the oral and genital areas

What is the most common causes of small bowel obstruction

Which type of infarct commonly leads to papillary muscle dysfunction

What is the drug of choice in treating methicillin resistant Staph aureus

What is the most common cause of death in patients with diabetes mellitus

Deficiency of which vitamin is associated with peripheral neuropathy

What organisms are typically responsible for causing bacterial conjunctivits

What is the most common type of skin cancer

Which material used in making jewelry is a common cause of contact dermatitis

What is the most prevalent form of contraception in the world

What is the drug of choice for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia

What neurologic disorder is characterized by complaints of diplopia, difficulty swallowing, limb weakness and fatigue

What dx is suggested by the following findings: hyperpigmentation and low fasting plasma cortisol

What is the most common side effect associated with digitalis toxicity

Hard nodules found on the distal interphalangeal joints of patients with osteoarthritis are called

What is the first sign of puberty in girls

Painful sexual intercourse is called what

The two bacteria responsible for most cases of impetigo are

What dx is made by finding an elevated sweat chloride test

What three sensations must be tested in the sensory exam

What are the most common causes of large bowel obstruction

What side effect can occur with a rapid infusion of procainamide

What organism is commonly found in infected wounds caused by animal bites

What are the most common causes of nongonococcal urethritis

What is the incubation period for hepatitis A

The two bacteria responsible for most cases of impetigo are:

In most chemical burns to the skin or eyes, what is the cornerstone of initial treatment

What is the leading cause of death in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus

What rash presents with a "Christmas tree" distribution and a herald patch

Name the classic dissecting scissors which are used for cutting soft tissue and should not be used to cut suture material or thick fascia

The prodrome of fever, coryza, cough, conjunctivitis, and Koplik's spots is typical of what disease

What hematologic disorder is a serum ferritin most useful in diagnosing

The most common AIDS defining illness is

On physical exam, what neurological finding would suggest hypothyroidism

Which type of hepatitis is transmitted orally

Name the pulmonary autosomal recessive disorder characterized by sweat chloride > 80 meq/L

The most common non-alcohol related cause of pancreatitis is

The first cardiac enzyme to be detected in the setting of acute myocardial infarction is

What type of glaucoma is the most common

Which class of drugs can be responsible for the formation of cataracts

Fundal height in your pregnant patient is at the level of the umbilicus. This indicates how many weeks gestation

What laboratory testing would be most useful in diagnosing Cushing's syndrome

A mid-systolic click with a late systolic crescendo murmur is indicative of what cardiac disease

Where can you find the Islets of Langerhans

Your pt's Weber test lateralizes to the R and on Rinne BC > AC on the R

The phase of the cardiac cycle which occurs at the beginning of systole when the ventricles begin to contract and both the aortic and mitral valves are closed, is termed

What is the classic triad of clinical manifestations in infectious mononucleosis

What is the major glucocorticoid

What is the most effective procedure for confirming the diagnosis of a pericardial effusion

What is the best way to diagnose sickle cell syndromes

What are the "ABCD"s of melanoma

What is Spanierman’s sign

What is the best X-ray view for diagnosing lunate and perilunate dislocations

Presence of the Philadelphia chromosome is consistent with what blood disorder

A 5 y.o. girl is seen with a 1 day history of a maculopapular rash on both cheeks, creating a "slapped cheek" appearance. What is the most likely diagnosis

Name the most sensitive diagnostic test for acute pancreatitis

What treatment is most appropriate for the alert patient who has ingested on overdose of aspirin

What are the classic ECG results associated with posterior MI

What is a major concern for a patient with unilateral Parkinsonian features

What physical finding indicates acute pericarditis

What is the most common cause of mitral stenosis

Define a diastolic hypertensive emergency

What is the physical exam finding that is most predictive of otitis media in children

What effect may be caused by the use of potent topical corticosteroids on the face

In elderly patients in hospitals and nursing homes, what is the most common cause of fecal incontinence

A patient with psoriasis complains that her usual topical steroid preparation is becoming less and less effective. This phenomenon is called

Eighty to ninety percent of patients who experience sudden non-traumatic cardiac arrest are in what rhythm

You ask a patient to stick out her tongue. Which cranial nerve are you testing

The erythematous skin lesion considered pathognomonic for lyme disease

Which type of hepatitis is caused by a DNA virus

Which vessels are larger in the fundus, arterioles, or venules

What is the most worrisome side effect of rifampin

Which class of antibiotics is associated with renal failure

What is the most appropriate drug in the management of genital HSV-2

When diagnosing pericardial effusion, how much fluid must be present in the pericardial sac for visualization on a cardiac echocardiography and by x-ray

The most common etiologic agent in non-gonococcal septic arthritis is

What neurological disorder may be associated with seborrheic dermatitis

What is the most common malignancy in young men

What is the drug of choice for pneumocystis pneumonia

What is the organism most commonly identified with antibiotic-associated colitis

What abnormal finding would be expected on nasal swab in the patient with allergic rhinitis

Which class of antihypertensive medications is most effective for African-Americans

What is the initial treatment of choice for ganglion cyst of the wrist

Eileen is afraid to leave the house but she isn't sure why. She has her groceries delivered and never visits her friends any more. What may she be suffering from

Which type of myocardial infarction is more often associated with thrombosis: transmural or subendocardial

Name a common cause of intermittent isolated proteinuria

What anatomic landmark on the anterior thorax marks the bifurcation of the trachea

What are two relatively specific CXR findings in PE

How much aspirin should a post MI patient ingest daily to reduce the incidence of reinfarction

A 55-year-old man presents in the ED with q severe headache, vomiting, and blurred vision. HX of hypertension untreated. you note a blood pressure of 240/186,papilledema evident on funduscopy. Drug of choice in the initial treatment of this patient is

A 60-year-old man, hospitalized for an acute myocardial infarction, has had an uneventful course and responded well to therapy. When you examine him on the third day, you note an apical systolic murmur. The most probable cause would be

Name one of the two sports with which medial epicondylitis is most commonly associated

What is the most common central nervous system manifestation of AIDS

What is the sign produced by retroperitoneal bleeding that results in a hematoma of the flank

What is the condition related to pulmonary hypertension and resulting in right ventricular dilatation and hypertrophy

What do the letters CREST stand for in scleroderma

When you tap on the facial nerve just in front of the ear, your patient's face contracts on that side. What is this sign called

What diagnostic study is most appropriate for a patient with suspected allergic rhinitis

Tan to dark brown discoloration of the buccal mucous membranes and the folds of exposed areas of the skin are most characteristic of ____________

In cases of hypothyroidism, would you expect the TSH level to be increased, decreased or normal

Use of the artificial sweetener aspartame is contraindicated in patients with what disease

What condition is present in a patient who has paradoxical movement of a portion of the chest wall after severe chest trauma

A diagnosis of AIDS is consistent with a CD4 count less than

The most common etiologic agent in non-gonococcal septic arthritis is

What hematologic disorder can be precipitated by exposure to antimalarials or mothballs (naphthalene)

blue sclera

Your patient has frequent episodes of alternating diarrhea and constipation, abdominal pain and mucous in her stool. Exam is normal as are stool studies. What diagnosis is likely

The optic disk is more medial or later in the fundus

Which bone of the middle ear is normally visualized on otoscopic exam

What is the most common bacterial pathogen in pediatric otitis media

What is the most common cause of anemia in adults

Herpes zoster infection involving the facial nerve, external ear, and occiput is known by what name

How many mm’s. of induration determine a positive PPD test in an otherwise healthy individual

A 40 year old woman complains of pain in the knee on kneeling. There is a slight infusion present and pain is reproduced by pushing the patella against the condyles. What is the likely diagnosis

An upper motor neuron lesion would have what effect on deep tendon reflexes

Your patient has an elevated carcinoembryonic antigen. Which type of cancer would this most likely be associated with

You are following a patient with pernicious anemia. What vitamin deficiency are you concerned about

What is the most common adverse reaction of intranasal corticosteroids

What disease classically presents with severe hypertension, sweating, and palpitations

The neurotransmitter released from preganglionic nerve fibers in the parasympathetic nervous system is___________

The two major hormones involved in the regulation of fluid balance in the kidney are ________ and ________

Nephrotic syndrome is a collection of symptoms caused by glomerular disease. It is characterized primarily by ____________

Which organism is most commonly associated with acute bacterial prostatitis

How many doses of Varicella vaccine are needed by a child under the age of 12, who has never had chickenpox

Your patient has a low frequency resting tremor of the hand. What diagnosis do you suspect

What is the most common cause of right ventricular heart failure

You are doing a routine exam on a healthy 19 year old college student and find that he has a prominent third heart sound. What does this most likely indicate

Progressive, ascending, symmetric weakness associated with viral infections is known as

What diagnostic test is most important in the evaluation of monoarticular arthritis

Treatment of giant cell arteritis with prednisone is aimed at prevention of what problem

The Philadelphia chromosome is associated with what type of leukemia

Which joints in the fingers are commonly affected by reheumatoid arthritis

A woman with a malodorous vaginal discharge is found to have a "strawberry cervix". What is the most likely diagnosis

What test is considered the gold standard for the diagnosis of DVT

What test is considered the gold standard for the diagnosis of PE

What is the most common CXR finding in PE

What is the most common laboratory value abnormality in pts. taking oral diuretics for hypertension

Which bacterium is associated with peptic ulcer disease

A 33 year-old white man traveled to South America for 3 days. Within hours of his return he had onset of watery diarrhea and abdominal cramping. What organism is the most likely etiology

The single most reliable physical sign of congestive heart failure in patients over the age of 40 is

What is the most common side effect of esmolol, labetalol and bretylium

A patient presents with sudden-onset chest and back pain. Further workup reveals an ischemic right leg. What is your diagnosis

What is the most prevalent cause of obstruction of airway in adults

What is the most common cause of intestinal obstruction

What funduscopic finding is characteristic of diabetic proliferative retinopathy

In women, the leading cause of death due to malignancy is cancer of the _________

Ingestion of what substance improves benign essential tremors

Which heart lesion is associated with a mid-systolic click

What is the most common cause of acute pancreatitis

Calf pain on forceful dorsiflexion of the foot is called ___________

The paranasal sinus most commonly affected is ________

The 2 first line agents in the treatment of tuberculosis are what

In a patient with cold intolerance, constipation, and weight gain, would you expect a TSH to be increased, decreased, or normal

What laboratory finding is the earliest evidence of diabetic nephropathy

What site does acetaminophen cause its most toxic effects

What is the most common cause of pancreatitis

Retroperitoneal bleeding causing a hematoma at the umbilicus is called what

What problem is most commonly associated with Kerley B lines

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cervical cancer: Multiple sexual partners, early sexual activity, obesity, early age 1st pregnancy

A fundal height at the level of the umbilicus corresponds to how many weeks gestation

What is the term for excessive menstrual bleeding

The first MMR shot should be given at what age

A chest x-ray on a 68 yo smoker shows flattened diaphragms. What dx do you suspect

Cough is a common side effect of what class of anti-hypertensive drugs

A 78yo woman with dementia who has been treated with Haldol, presents with bizarre repetitive movements of her tongue and mouth. What is this

A patient with cholecystitis abruptly stops inspiring while you palpate beneath the Right Costal Margin. What is this called

What funduscopic exam finding would be indicative of glaucoma