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Since the method contains a large random error, it lacks precision. Recall that there is no strict quantitative cutoff for the variance of a test result to conclude that a test is precise. However, we can conclude that the error is large from the prompt. +
Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the presence of auto-antibodies against the melanocyte cells of the skin. It manifests with loss of pigment that results in irregular pale patches of skin. Treatment is with topical corticosteroids and phototherapy using PUVA (Psoralen and ultraviolet A). +
Incorrect. Amyloidosis is a group of diseases resulting from abnormal deposition of amyloid protein in various tissues of the body. Amyloidosis can be systemic or organ specific. It could affect all the organs in the body. Symptoms depend on the organs affected by the deposits. These organs can include the tongue, intestines, skeletal and smooth muscles, nerves, skin, ligaments, heart, liver, spleen, and kidneys. +
Incorrect. Food avoidance emotional disorder (FAED) is a childhood emotional disorder in which food avoidance is the prominent feature, resulting in weight loss. This is primarily a mood, rather than food, disturbance. Children with FAED tend to be younger than those with early onset anorexia nervosa. FAED is more common in boys than girls. +
Patients with diarrhea may be supplied zinc. Although not needed in this patient, zinc supplementation is not generally contraindicated in patients with Williams syndrome. +
In Parkinson's disease, depletion of dopamine results in a reduced inhibition of the indirect pathway via D2 receptors. +
E represents the primary auditory cortex. Strokes affecting this area lead to hearing impairment. True cortical hearing loss is rare and requires loss of bilateral auditory cortices. +
Patients with Tourette's syndrome are at an increased risk of autistic spectrum disorders. +
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. +
White coat hypertension is defined as high blood pressure in the clinic only, while being normal in the out-clinic setting. It is generally considered a benign condition. Nonetheless, accurate diagnosis of white coat hypertension is necessary before reassuring the patient. +
'''Correct''' : Autoimmune hepatitis is characterized by elevated AST and ALT with normal bilirubin and ALP levels. Patients are associated with other autoimmune conditions like ulcerative colitis as in this patient. +
Renin-secreting tumors, usually juxtaglomuelar cell tumors, are characterized by the presence of cells that contain granules that have renin, an enzyme that cleaves angiotensinogen into angiotensin I. Hypertension is a common presentation for renin-secreting tumors. +
Reye's syndrome is not associated with the dysregulation of the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway. +
B-glucan is a component of the fungal cell wall. Echinocandins such as caspofungin and micafungin inhibit the synthesis of B-glucan. Mutations of B-glucan are not associated with antifungal resistance. +
Methotrexate is a chemotherapeutic agent that inhibits DHFR and causes myelosuppresion salvageable through leucovorin administration. However, methotrexate is not used in the treatment of protozoal infection. +