Usmle Step 3 Exam Questions (1010 Terms) With Verified Definitions Updated 2024

what other metabolic derangement may mimic hypocalcemia? {Ans: hypoglycemia}____ is the major contributor of increased bleeding in patients with renal failure. ____ represents the simplest and least toxic acute treatment of prolonged bleeding time in these patients. {Ans: 1. Platelet dysfunction 2. Desmopressin}how do you calculate corrected sodium for someone who is hyperosmolar {Ans: (1.6 meq/l for every 100 mg/dL glucose over 100) + Na level= corrected sodium e.g. if a patient has Na of 150 and glucose of 800: (1.6 x 7) + 150= 161.2}3 most common causes of Hypercalcemia {Ans: 1. Primary Hyperparathyroidism 2. Malignancy Induced Hypercalcemia (i.e. squamous cell carcinoma of the lung from smoking). Usually has very high Ca levels > 12 3. Vitamin D induced hypercalcemia}IgA Endomysial antibodies {Ans: Celiac Disease}what is the first line pharmacotherapy for OCD? {Ans: SSRI}