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• WBR0945  + (''S agalactiae'' is a catalase-negative, beta-hemolytic, gram-positive coccus with bacitracin resistance. It is alternatively referred to as Group B streptococci and is a common cause of neonatal meningitis.)
• WBR0473  + (''S. epidermidis'' is a gram-positive, catalase-positive, coagulase-negative non-motile organism that is commonly associated with infections following prosthetic implant due to its ability to form antibiotic-resistant biofilms.)
• WBR0187  + (''Sporothrix schenckii'' is a dimorphic fungus that forms cigar-shaped yeast in tissue. At 25°C it forms septate hyphae with oval-shaped, glass-like spores.)
• WBR292  + (''Staphylococcus aureus'', ''Bacillus cereus'', and ''Clostridium botulinum'' produce preformed toxins in ingested food.)
• WBR0109  + (''VHL'' gene mutations increase the activi … ''VHL'' gene mutations increase the activity of the hypoxia-inducible factor transcription factor (HIF). HIF increases the expression of many pro-angiogenic proteins to promote tumorigenesis. Bilateral renal cell carcinoma is associated with Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) syndrome, which is caused by mutations in the ''VHL'' gene.s caused by mutations in the ''VHL'' gene.)
• WBR0391  + (1.500 does not represent any relevant value.)
• WBR0418  + (71% represents the positive predictive value (PPV) of the test. PPV is calculated using the following equation: PPV = TP/ (TP+FP). On the other hand, specificity is correct.)
• WBR290  + (<font color="Green">'''Correct.'''</font> See overall explanation)
• WBR1046  + (<font color="red">'''Incorrect.'''</font>- The role of Chest and neck CT in Myasthenia gravis is to evaluate a thymoma as a possible cause for myasthenia. Usually it is ordered in old age, when the thymoma is usually the causative factor.)
• WBR0135  + (<font color="red">'''Incorrect.'''</font> Renin, secreted by the kidney JG cells, transforms Angiotensinogen (secreted from the liver) into Angiotensinogen I.)
• WBR1047  + (<font color="red">'''Incorrect.'''</font>)
• WBR0810  + (<font color="red">'''Incorrect.'''</font>)
• WBR287  + (<font color="red">'''Incorrect.'''</font>)
• WBR0811  + (<font color="red">'''Incorrect.'''</font>)
• WBR289  + (<font color="red">'''Incorrect.'''</font> This could be the next step in management if the patient starts desaturating.)
• WBR288  + (<font color="red">'''Incorrect.'''</font> This can worsen the hypoventilation caused by the pain which can increase the risk of developing pneumonia.)
• WBR0802  + (<font color="red">'''Incorrect.'''</font> Less invasive melanomas even with lymph node metastases carry a better prognosis than deep melanomas without regional metastasis at time of staging)
• WBR286  + (<font color="red">'''Incorrect.'''</font> It is the surgical treatment of choice in compartment syndrome. However, following a crush injury, the rise in potasium could lead to fatal arrythmias, which should be treated initially with calcium gluconate.)
• WBR1045  + (<font color="red">'''Incorrect.'''</font>- Fasting Sugar is the initial test when Diabetes Mellitus is highly suspected.)
• WBR1507  + (A 23% saline bolus would be the best option in this case. The saline bolus can help to increase the osmalirty of the serum, which can then draw blood out of the brain.)
• WBR1020  + (A CTG expansion causes myotonic dystrophy. it is not associated with disruption of the dystrophin gene.)
• WBR0073  + (A VIPoma is an endocrine tumor usually ori … A VIPoma is an endocrine tumor usually originating from non-beta islet pancreatic cells. They produce vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP). VIP secretion causes: Watery Diarrhea, Hypokalemia, and Achlorhydria (known as WDHA syndrome). Additionally, VIP secretion causes vasodilation, hypercalcemia, and hyperglycemia. Although rare, it may be associated with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1. with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1.)
• WBR248  + (A VIPoma is an endocrine tumor usually ori … A VIPoma is an endocrine tumor usually originating from non-beta islet cells of the pancreas that produce vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP).The massive amounts of VIP cause profound, chronic watery diarrhea and dehydration, hypokalemia, achlorhydria, vasodilation, hypercalcemia and hyperglycemia. VIPoma may be associated with type 1 multiple endocrine neoplasia. with type 1 multiple endocrine neoplasia.)
• WBR1490  + (A chest radiograph is easier to perform, faster and more sensitive for nasogastric tube placement than ultrasound.)
• WBR0134  + (A quantitative hepatitis B viral load might be useful to evaluate for potential antiviral therapy.)

• WBR0760  + (A second opinion is not necessary in the urgent care of minors.)

• WBR0903  + (A spot urine sodium >20 and a BUN/creat … A spot urine sodium >20 and a BUN/creatinine ratio <20:1 is usually found in the setting of euvolemic patients. Since the patient is dehydrated, his spot urine sodium is expected to be low and not more than 20. Moreover, the patient is dehydrated; therefore, his BUN/Creatinine ratio should be high reflecting a low fluid volume in his body. BUN/Creatinine <20:1 is incorrect.in his body. BUN/Creatinine <20:1 is incorrect.)
• WBR1489  + (A tumor that extends beyond the lamina propria is a T3 tumor, which translates to a Stage IIA tumor in the absence of lymph node involvement or detectable metastases.)
• WBR0738  + (ACE does not act at this level of the pathway.)
• WBR0735  + (ACE-I does not act at this level of the pathway.)
• WBR295  + (ADP-ribosylation of Gi protein is mediated by pertussis toxin.)
• WBR0618  + (Absolute difference between both eGFRs should decrease. eGFR(creatinine) will be less of an overestimation of the true GFR. It will approach the GFR calculated by inulin clearance.)
• WBR0445  + (Acalculous cholecystitis is not an adverse effect of flumazenil use in this scenario.)
• WBR0608  + (Acellular pertussis vaccine is a subunit vaccine.)
• WBR0637  + (Acetylation is another form of Rb control. It usually hinders the phosphorylation of pRb by cyclin-dependent kinases to maintain the hypophosphorylated and active form.)
• WBR0276  + (Activated macrophages, not neutrophils, fuse to become multinucleated giant cells.)
• WBR0463  + (Activation of the aminoacyl t-RNA attachment is not the mechanism of action of any antibiotic agent.)
• WBR0708  + (Acute febrile reaction is not a sensitivity rather than immunological reaction)
• WBR0545  + (Acute psychotic episode is also similar to schizophrenia but lasts less than 1 month.)
• WBR1097  + (Acyclovir for 6 months is indicated in recurrent genital herpes.)
• WBR0350  + (Administration of estrogen to post-menopausal women decreases LDL, it does not decrease the risk of coronary artery disease)
• WBR0502  + (Adrenal insufficiency is an important cause of hypoglycemia, but given the documented elevation in insulin levels, it is low on the list of differentials.)
• WBR1491  + (Age >55 is one of Ranson's criteria.)
• WBR0563  + (Agenesis is not characterized by the early development and regression of primordial tissue.)
• WBR263  + (Alcohol exposure during pregnancy causes tissue and central nervous system malformations. The effects of alcohol in the CNS appear to be due in part to the negative effects on cell migration.)
• WBR0729  + (Alcoholic chronic pancreatitis is a much more common cause of chronic pancreatitis. In the adult population, infectious etiology is considered rare.)
• WBR0374  + (Aldesleukin (interleukin 2 recombinant cytokine) is an effective pharmacological therapy for patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma.)
• WBR0895  + (All patients must be managed in the ICU post-IV TPA for close monitoring of blood pressure and bleeding complications.)
• WBR0834  + (All the drugs given in the options improve mortality in cardiomyopathy)
• WBR0791  + (All the values needed are available to calculate both the sensitivity and specificity.)
• WBR0497  + (Along with the flexor pollicis brevis, bot … Along with the flexor pollicis brevis, both the abductor pollicis brevis and the opponens pollicis are components of the thenar muscles. They are both innervated by the recurrent branch of the median nerve. The abductor pollicis brevis is responsible for thumb abduction, while the opponens pollicis is responsible for thumb opposition.licis is responsible for thumb opposition.)