All The Comsae Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Innervation: Flexors of the wrist and hand besides flexor carpi ulnaris (ulnar nerve) {Ans: Median nerve}Ergotamine MoA {Ans: 5-HT2b (Vasculature), 5-HT2d (Trigeminal) inhibition-->Vasoconstriction}18mo development {Ans: says 8 or more words, feeds self, follows simple directions, imitates housework, knows 2 or more body parts, names pictures, rides toys, runs, uses spoon/fork, walks backward, walks up & down stairs}Biguanides - Metformin {Ans: exact mechanism is unknown decrease gluconeogenesis, increased glycolysis, increased peripheral glucose uptake (insulin insensitivity) used clinically as first line therapy in type 2 DM. can be used in patients without islet function (oral). Can cause GI upset but its most serious side effect is lactic acidosis (thus contraindicated in renal failure).}Prostate {Ans: Posterior IT band}Wet beriberi {Ans: high output cardiac failure (dilated cardiomyopathy) edema.}