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1. The degenerative process that results in bursitis - tendonitis - and shoulder impingement often begins in the _____ or ____ tendons - which have a poor blood supply and are often under stress.






2. Glomerular disease usually results in excess __ excretion; whereas tubular disease produce a of ______protein






3. Where does the development of abnormal cervical cells begin?






4. What is the leading caUse of parasitic diarrhea that presents as foul - greasy - bulky stools with associated weight loss or neuropathy?






5. How can GERD (or esophageal motility disorders) lead to chest pain?






6. What is the caUse of benign positional vertigo?






7. Name 4 factors that predispose an individual to develop pneumonia.






8. How do you define persistent protein uria?






9. Name the microorganism: folliculitis - cellulitis - furuncles (abscess/ boil) - bullous impetigo and staphylococcal scaleded skin syndrome






10. What are the four classes of medications that are most commonly used for 1st line agents in HTN?






11. What is the next best step if a patient has two or more positive dipstick tests?






12. Name the skin lesion: larger fluctuant erythematous lesions that also occur in association with hairy legions






13. What does orthostatic positional changes that bring on dizziness suggest?






14. Diarrhea is defined as an ____ in stool weight to more than ____g per day






15. Name the diagnosis: paroxysmal episodes that begin and resolve abruptly.






16. What the consequences of decreased cardiac output?






17. What is the Barany maneuver?






18. Name the diagnosis of heartburn: severe constant mid abdominal pain






19. What are the three types of lice?






20. Name the skin lesion: erythema - warmth - edema - pain - fever






21. What hypertension medications should be avoided in the 1st and 2nd trimesters of pregnancy?






22. What imaging is used to assess cardiac anatomy in patients with heart palpitations?






23. History and PE for Pneumonia






24. Name the diagnosis: older patient with pain or palpation of the temporal artery? What is the definitive diagnosis?






25. How does systolic vs. diastolic heart failure present on the echocardiogram?






26. Describe the presentation of angina?






27. What are the most common causes for the common cold?






28. What are the signs of acute sinusitis?






29. What should blood work include for suspected heart failure?






30. What is a markers of CNS vertigo?






31. What lab test is recommended as baseline for future evaluation of HTN in the event of medication induced neutropenia or agranulocytosis?






32. What are the medications used to treat labyrinthitis - vestibular neuronitis - and BPV?






33. Constipation: What are indications for lab testing?






34. A ___ ___ ____records the cardiac rhythm for 24 hours and can detect arrhythmia.






35. Natural history of cervical cancer






36. What are the signs of cerebral hemorrhage?






37. Describe the presentation of myocardial pain?






38. History for Acute bronchitis






39. Difference between Pneumonia and Bronchitis






40. What lab tests are recommended for newly diagnosed hypertensive patients?






41. Define the patient population typically affected by orthostatic or postural proteinuria






42. What is the mechanism of action for stimulant agents in treating constipation?






43. Name the diagnosis of heartburn: dysphagia - assoc. with ingestion






44. What is the role of LH in the menstrual cycle






45. Patient presents with aching shoulder - which becomes acutely painful with overhead activity






46. Name the type of headache: mild to moderate intensity; located in the bilateral occipital-frontal areas; dull or band-like; lasts for hours; often assoc. with stress.






47. Describe the presentation of pericardial pain






48. When should invasive eletrophysiologic study should be considered?






49. MI - pericardial tamponade - PE - GI bleed - are...






50. Irregular cycles with excessive flow - duration - or both