WBR0273
| Author | [[PageAuthor::Gonzalo A. Romero, M.D. [1] (Reviewed by Serge Korjian)]] |
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| Exam Type | ExamType::USMLE Step 1 |
| Main Category | MainCategory::Immunology, MainCategory::Pathophysiology, MainCategory::Physiology |
| Sub Category | SubCategory::Endocrine |
| Prompt | [[Prompt::A 53 year-old man comes to the clinic after noticing several bluish stretch marks on his abdomen. He has a history of autoimmune hepatitis treated with daily 20 mg of prednisone for the past 8 months. He complains of weight gain and difficulty climbing stairs because his legs feel weak. His blood pressure is 150/72 mm Hg, heart rate is 86/min, and temperature is 36.6 ᵒC (98 ᵒF). On exam, you notice thick bluish striae on the abdomen, round, full facies, and extra fat around the neck and upper part of the back. Which of the following is correct about the hormone causing this patient’s syndrome?]] |
| Answer A | AnswerA::Promotes leukotrienes production |
| Answer A Explanation | AnswerAExp:: |
| Answer B | AnswerB::Promotes leukocyte adhesion |
| Answer B Explanation | AnswerBExp:: |
| Answer C | AnswerC::Increases IL-10 production |
| Answer C Explanation | AnswerCExp:: |
| Answer D | AnswerD::Increases eosinophils |
| Answer D Explanation | AnswerDExp:: |
| Answer E | AnswerE::Promotes neutropenia |
| Answer E Explanation | AnswerEExp:: |
| Right Answer | RightAnswer::C |
| Explanation | [[Explanation:: Educational Objective: |
| Approved | Approved::No |
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| Linked Question | Linked:: |
| Order in Linked Questions | LinkedOrder:: |