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Elevated ALT is not frequently associated with VHL. Elevated ALT is associated with liver damage. +
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that usually presents with auditory hallucinations, bizzare often paranoid delusions, and disorganized thinking and speech. Patients also experience overall social, personal, emotional and intellectual decline usually showing social withdrawal, bad hygiene, loss of judgment and anhedonia. The diagnosis of schizophrenia is usually made if symptoms are present for more than 1 year. +
This refers to neurotransmitter binding to specific receptors on the post-synaptic membrane. Neurotransmitter antagonists can exert their effect by this mechanism. +
This curve shows the concentration of chloride. Initially reabsorption is of chloride is slowed by bicarbonate reabsorption. After 25% of the length has passed, chloride reabsorption follows sodium reabsorption (Blue Curve). +
Point C represents the axillary nerve, which is classically injured in fractures near or at the surgical neck of the humerus. The axillary nerve innervates the deltoid muscle, which is responsible for abduction of the arm beyond 15 degrees. +
Administration of benzodiazepines may be considered during the acute phase of panic disorders. Benzodiazepines are associated with drug dependence and are discouraged in the long-term use. +
HDL functions in preventing thrombus formation in the arteries through an effect on platelet activation and aggregation, which results in increased protein C&S activity, fibrinolysis, and endothelial tissue factor expression. +
Oxygen should be urgently administered to correct this patient’s arterial blood gas abnormalities. +
Correct. Statins are the most effective in lowering the serum LDL cholesterol. They have a tendency to cause myopathy. +
HIV patients with CD4 < 200 cells/mL may develop ''Pneumocystis jirovecii'' pneumonia, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy JC virus, or cryptosporidium-associated diarrhea. HIV patients with CD4 < 200 cells/mL require TMP-SMX prophylaxis against ''P. jirovecii'' pneumonia. +
Hypoplasia is defined as the presence of primordial tissue and incomplete tissue development. +
The Env gene codes for gp160, which is cleaved by HIV protease into gp120 and gp41 both integral parts of the HIV envelope requires for docking and fusion into the cell respectively. Mutations are not associated with the HIV protease. +
'''Incorrect'''-Retrograde urethrography is done in cases where there is a suspicion of urethral injury. +
'''Incorrect'''-Since the patient is stable following a blunt trauma to his kidney, surgical exploration and treatment is not indicated. Failure of a conservative treatment might indicate the necessity for a surgical intervention. +
Desmoplasia is the formation of fibrous or connective tissue usually secondary to a neoplasm. Barrett's esophagus is not a form of desmoplasia. Several cutaneous and visceral cancers may be associated with desmoplasia.. +
This image depicts the involvement of the dorsal columns of the spinal cord that carry the ascending proprioception, pressure, touch, and vibration sense pathways. Tabes dorsalis due to tertiary syphilis is caused by degeneration of the dorsal columns and roots. +