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• WBR0449  + (Right inferior gluteal nerve innervates the gluteus maximus. The patient will most likely be unable to stand from a seated position. Posterior hip dislocation can also cause inferior gluteal nerve injury but Trendelenburg sign would not be present.)
• WBR1137  + (Risperidone is an antipsychotic, not used in the treatment of atypical depression.)
• WBR0064  + (Rotavirus is the leading cause of watery diarrhea in children. It is a non-enveloped segmented dsRNA reovirus with an icosahedral capsid.)
• WBR0533  + (S4 is commonly present in patients with aortic stenosis.)
• WBR0468  + (SSRI administration may manifest with secretory diarrhea.)
• WBR0375  + (ST-segment elevation is not typically associated with spironolactone administration)
• WBR0860  + (Salicylates like aspirin, and methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen) are uncoupling agents that increase the permeability of the inner mitochondrial membrane leading to loss of energy as heat and decrease in ATP production.)
• WBR1102  + (Sarcoidosis is characterized by noncaseati … Sarcoidosis is characterized by noncaseating granulomas. The pulmonary dysfunction, hilar enlargement and calcification observed in this patient are all consistent with sarcoidosis. However, “eggshell calcification” is classic for silicosis and the patient’s past exposure to silica particles while working as a sandblaster makes silicosis a more appropriate answer.makes silicosis a more appropriate answer.)
• WBR0457  + (Schizoaffective disorder is a psychiatric … Schizoaffective disorder is a psychiatric disease characterized by the combination of schizophrenia symptoms and those of bipolar disorder. The diagnosis requires that the patient has 2 weeks of psychotic features without any signs of mania or depression. In the vignette, however, the patient is described to have neither mania nor depression.ibed to have neither mania nor depression.)
• WBR1138  + (Schizoaffective disorder is defined by moo … Schizoaffective disorder is defined by mood disorder-free psychosis in the context of a long-term psychotic and mood disorder. Psychosis must meet criterion A for schizophrenia which may include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, thinking or behavior and negative symptoms. Both delusions and hallucinations are classic symptoms of psychosis. Delusions are false beliefs which are strongly held despite evidence to the contrary.gly held despite evidence to the contrary.)
• WBR0545  + (Schizophreniform disorder has the same features as schizophrenia but it is usually lasts between 1 and 6 months. It increases the risk for developing schizophrenia later on.)
• WBR0803  + (See overall explanation)
• WBR1130  + (Selective mutism is by definition characte … Selective mutism is by definition characterized by the following:</br>* Consistent failure to speak in specific social situations (in which there is an expectation for speaking, e.g., at school) despite speaking in other situations.</br>* The disturbance interferes with educational or occupational achievement or with social communication.</br>* The duration of the disturbance is at least 1 month (not limited to the first month of school).</br>* The failure to speak is not due to a lack of knowledge of, or comfort with, the spoken language required in the social situation.</br>* The disturbance is not better accounted for by a communication disorder (e.g., stuttering) and does not occur exclusively during the course of a pervasive developmental disorder, schizophrenia, or other psychotic disorder.</br>* Shyness, social anxiety, fear of social embarrassment, and/or social isolation and withdrawal</br>* Difficulty maintaining eye contact</br>* Blank expression and reluctance to smile</br>* Stiff and awkward movements</br>* Difficulty expressing feelings, even to family members</br>* Tendency to worry more than most people of the same age</br>* Desire for routine and dislike of changes</br>* Sensitivity to noise and crowds.changes * Sensitivity to noise and crowds.)
• WBR0321  + (Self-mutilation and choreoathetosis are found in patients with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, caused by a deficiency of HGPRT.)
• WBR0866  + (Serine-based phospholipids are also found in large amounts in the cell membrane and are responsible in part for the process of apoptosis. They are not components of the pulmonary surfactant.)
• WBR0902  + (Serotonin is a competitive antagonist of ondansetron. When a competitive antagonist is present, the potency of the agonist is altered and the curve of the effect of the agonist by increasing dose will be shifted towards the right.)
• WBR0388  + (Serum concentrations of the alternative pathway complements C3 and C5 and properdin will be reduced in APSGN.)
• WBR1491  + (Serum glucose >200 is one of Ranson's criteria. Hyperglycemia can occur in she pancreatitis due to a decrease in insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells.)
• WBR0318  + (Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) is characterized by thymic aplasia and recurrent infections (bacterial, viral, fungal, and protozoal). SCID commonly results from a defective interleukin-2 receptor or adenosine deaminase deficiency.)
• WBR1057  + (Sexual activity is the strongest risk factor for cystitis)
• WBR0932  + (Sildenafil is a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor that can increase vasodilation in response to nitric oxide, thereby improving pulmonary hypertension. Sildenafil is most commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction.)
• WBR0903  + (Since the patient is dehydrated, his spot urine sodium is expected to be low and not more than 20.)
• WBR0925  + (Sleep terrors occur during delta sleep (stages 3 and 4 NREM sleep) characterized by delta waves.)
• WBR1117  + (Small bowel biopsy cannot necessarily establish the diagnosis of disaccharidase deficiency.)
• WBR0394  + (Small cell lung carcinoma does not produce Curschmann's spirals that can be seen on BAL examination.)

• WBR0767  + (Smoking is not a risk factor for the development of BRONJ.)

• WBR267  + (Smooth muscle contraction of the ductus arteriosus results from the activation of the G-coupled prostaglandin receptor EP4 by PGE2 (not PGF2).)
• WBR0176  + (Splenomegaly may be observed among patients with hematological disorders and portal hypertension due to back-up of blood flow in the portal circulation.)
• WBR0381  + (Streptolysin O is a hemolytic toxin of group A streptococci; it is not usually found in ''E. coli''.)
• WBR0612  + (Strokes in the posterior circulation, not in the MCA, may lead to abnormal gait.)
• WBR0887  + (Succinyl-CoA is a substrate used in heme synthesis. With vitamin B6 deficiency heme synthesis decreases, so does consumption of succinyl-CoA)
• WBR0773  + (TNF-alpha is also known as cachectin because it is the main mediator of the syndrome of cachexia.)
• WBR0374  + (Tacrolimus, a calcineurin inhibitor that binds to FK-binding protein, is commonly used as an immunosuppressive agent for renal transplant recipients.)
• WBR282  + (Tay-Sachs disease has an autosomal recessive mode of inheritance.)
• WBR0185  + (TdT is a protein expressed early in the development of pre-T and pre-B cells but it is not a prognostic marker of the disease.)
• WBR0324  + (Telomeres are specific regions on DNA that play a role in the replicative potential of cells and cell senescences.)
• WBR0873  + (Tertacycline intake during pregnancy is associated with discolored primary teeth in infants. Ebstein's anomaly has not been linked to tertacycline intake.)
• WBR0251  + (Tetracyclines bind to 30S and prevents att … Tetracyclines bind to 30S and prevents attachment of aminoacyl-tRNA. Tetracyclines, along with clindamycin and erythromycin, may be administered to treat actinomycosis, but they are reserved for patients with penicillin allergy. However, the patient in this vignette may be prescribed penicillin since she denies known drug allergies.lin since she denies known drug allergies.)
• WBR0082  + (Tetralogy of Fallot (ToF) is a congenital … Tetralogy of Fallot (ToF) is a congenital heart disease (CHD) caused by the anterosuperior displacement of the infundibular septum. It is characterized by the presence of 4 anomalies: Pulmonary stenosis, ventricular septal defect (VSD), right ventricular hypertrophy (RVH), and an overriding aorta. Although an associated between rubella and ToF have been described, ToF is not the most common association with rubella during pregnancy.association with rubella during pregnancy.)
• WBR0471  + (Thalassemia major is not associated with calcium accumulation.)
• WBR0112  + (The 3rd branchial pouch is responsible for … The 3rd branchial pouch is responsible for the development of the inferior parathyroid glands (dorsal wings) and the thymus (ventral wings). However, the 3rd branchial pouch is not the only involved branchial pouch in DiGeorge syndrome. The 4th branchial pouch, which is responsible for the development of the superior parathyroids (dorsal wings), is also involved.thyroids (dorsal wings), is also involved.)
• WBR1080  + (The Epley maneuver or repositioning maneuv … The Epley maneuver or repositioning maneuver is a maneuver used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) of the posterior or anterior canals. Free floating particles from the affected semicircular canal are relocated, using gravity, back into the utricle, where they can no longer stimulate the cupula, therefore relieving the patient of bothersome vertigo. It is often performed by a medical doctor, doctor of chiropractic, occupational therapist, audiologist or physical therapist, after confirmation of a diagnosis of BPPV using the Dix-Hallpike test and has a reported success rate of between 90–95%. This maneuver was developed by Dr. John Epley and first described in 1980. Physiotherapists and some chiropractors now use a version of the maneuver called the "modified" Epley that does not include vibrations of the mastoid process originally indicated by Epley, as they have since been shown not to improve the efficacy of the treatment. to improve the efficacy of the treatment.)
• WBR0875  + (The Fas/FADD pathway is involved in apoptosis signaling. It is not associated with insulin signaling.)
• WBR0444  + (The Gi-protein coupled receptor pathway inactivates adenylyl cyclase. On the contrary, ADH activates adenylyl cyclase by acting on the Gs-coupled AVPR2 receptors.)
• WBR270  + (The Golgi apparatus is a distribution center of proteins and lipids from the endoplasmic reticulum to the plasma membrane, lysosomes, and secretory vesicles.)
• WBR0460  + (The RCA usually provides the blood supply to the SA node.)
• WBR0564  + (The Rev gene is a viral replication regulator requires for proper viral synthesis. Mutations do not affect HIV protease.)
• WBR0127  + (The Valgus stress test is a test for ligam … The Valgus stress test is a test for ligament damage. It involves placing the leg into extension, with one hand placed as a pivot on the knee. With the other hand placed upon the foot applying an abducting force, an attempt is then made to force the leg at the knee into valgus. If the knee is seen to open up on the medial side, this is indicative of medial collateral ligament damage and may also indicate capsular or cruciate ligament laxity.cate capsular or cruciate ligament laxity.)
• WBR0512  + (The action stage is defined as an active state of change whereby the patient modifies his behaviors and environment to overcome an addictive behavior.)
• WBR0334  + (The aortic arch and the proximal part of the right subclavian artery are derived from the 4th aortic arch.)
• WBR1109  + (The calculation of A-a gradient in this answer is incorrect. Please see the explanation for a proper calculation.)