Pharmacology
Got LDL? This enzyme is targeted by statins.
HMG-CoA Reductase
Parkinson's syndrome often causes atrophy of this basal ganglion structure
Substantia Nigra
Take a deep breath; now let it out all the way. This is what you are left within the lungs.
Residual volume.
Bacteria that causes toxic megacolon after receiving antibiotics
C diff
Name the diagnosis: anion gap of 18, arterial pH 7.25, and glucose of 400
DKA
Certain direct anti-coagulant drugs, such as apixaban, target this coagulation factor
X (or Xa)
Name that diagnosis: fractures, nephrolithiasis, altered mental status, and abdominal pain
Hypercalcemia (bones, stones, moans and groans)
This hormone inhibits the secretion of prolactin
dopamine
Cryptococcus
Thoracic outlet syndrome can be due to when the brachial plexus is impinged by this group of muscles
scalenes
Is your QT prolonged? Best avoid this class of antibiotics that target DNA-gyrase.
Fluoroquinolones
Gastro-intestinal stromal tumor (GIST) [c-kit]
This electrolyte is needed for co-release for PTH
Magnesium (which is one of the reasons why alcoholics have low calcium)
Babesia
This vitamin is a co-factor for folate production
B12
Too much methotrexate? Take this medication, which can rescue patients from its toxic effects
Leucovorin
This type of leukemia is associated with t(15:17)
Acute pro-myelocytic leukemia
This law of fluid dynamics is the basis for why two IVs are better than one big central line (which is longer)
Poiseuille's law
This parasite is notable for its ability to auto-infect and cause hyperinfections
Strongyloides
All clotting factors are made in the liver except....
Factor VIII
Serotonin Syndrome? No problem! Just use this antidote
Cyproheptadine
Vasculitis associated with c-ANCA
Wegeners (granulomatosis with polyangiitis)
The key determinants of mean arterial blood pressure
MAP = C.O. x SVR + CVP (cardiac output, systemic vascular resistance, and central venous pressure)
An arthropod-borne virus that causes extreme joint pains for travelers to the Caribbean
Chikagunya
The most common cause of pulmonary arterial hypertension world-wide
Schistosoma