Allergy
Gastroenterology
Hematology
Travel Medicine
Men's Health
100
What is the primary therapy for common variable immunodeficiency
Immunoglobulin replacement therapy
100
This disease is characterized by asymptomatic unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia and normal hemoglobin and liver chemistry tests
Gilbert disease
100
This drug causes von Willebrand factor to be released from storage sites, used in VWD
Desmopressin
100
This viral pathogen is commonly associated with outbreaks of diarrhea on cruise ships
Norovirus
100
The muscle responsible for the involuntary raising or lowering of the testicles
Cremaster
200
This immune deficiency poses a risk of allergic reaction to transfused plasma
IgA deficiency
Individuals with IgA deficiency may develop anti-IgA antibodies.
These anti-IgA antibodies can react with IgA in blood products, causing allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.
200
This pathology is associated with chronic GERD
Barrett's Esophagus
200
This asymptomatic two-gene defect [(--/--), (α/α)] produces this variant of hemoglobin, prevalent in Africa, Asia, and the Mediterranean
Alpha Thalassemia Minor
Bonus for naming the variant known for in utero loss
200
This is the most effective and safest non-medical method of preventing high-altitude illness
Gradual ascent
200
This genetic marker, typically tested in women, is associated with increased risk of prostate cancer (be specific)
BRCA2
300
This type of physical urticaria is Latin for: "to write on the skin."
Dermographism
300
What alternative medication to antibiotics can be used in mild traveler's diarrhea
Bismuth subsalicylate, Loperamide, Hydration
300
This blood banking procedure is used to prevent primary alloimmunization to HLA antigens
Leukocyte reduction
300
This infection is known as 'break-bone fever'
Dengue Fever
300
This is the name of the venous bed involved in the development of varicocele
Pampiniform plexus
400
Drug class used to prevent recurrences of angioedema in patients with hereditary angioedema (C1 Inhibitor Deficiency)
Plasma-derived C1 inhibitor (~$15,345/month), fresh frozen plasma, or 17-alpha-alkylated anabolic androgen
400
How is IBS diagnosed using the Rome criteria?
For extra kudos, what are alarm symptoms to monitor to make IBS less likely?
recurrent abdominal pain, on average ≥ 1 day per week in the past 3 months, with ≥ 2 of the following features
related to defecation, associated with a change in stool frequency or appearance
onset ≥ 6 months before diagnosis
400
Drug treatment for erythromelalgia
Aspirin, sodium channel blocker, gabapentinoid
400
This genus of mosquito is most commonly associated with transmitting dengue, yellow fever, Chikungunya, and Zika viruses
Aedes
400
This class of medication for treating androgenetic alopecia that may alter the interpretation of prostate-specific antigen levels
5-alpha reductase inhibitors
500
What drug is used for epinephrine-refractory anaphylaxis in patients taking beta-blockers
Glucagon
500
The most common type of pancreatitis in this country.
Tityus trinitatis
500
Diagnosis for IgM antibodies directed against RBC I/i antigens, typically in peripheral extremities
Cold agglutinin disease
500
Tropical protozoal disease is associated with this finding:
Chagas disease // Romana sign (T. cruzi) and is associated with this kind of heart issue.
500
This male genital tract birth defect is associated with an increased risk of testicular germ cell tumors
Cryptorchidism