ruthann Flashcards

ENDO Week 4 Objective 1

2008-11-27

Describe the basic biochemistry and physiological functions of the adrenal steroid hormones including cortisol, aldosterone and adrenal androgens.

ENDO Week 4 Objective 2

2008-11-27

Describe the mechanism of action of steroid hormones at the nuclear level.

ENDO Week 2 Objective10

2008-11-15

Describe plasma lipoproteins, considering their heterogeneity and classify them on the basis of density, size, and apoprotein composition.

MSK Week 4 Objective 7

2008-11-09

Describe some of the laboratory tests used in the diagnosis of RA and SLE, with particular attention to the rheumatoid factor and anti-nuclear antibodies (ANAs).

ENDO Week 1 Objective 7

2008-11-09

Discuss the pathogenic mechanisms and pathological features underlying the acute and chronic complications of diabetes mellitus including the association of hyperinsulinism and coronary artery disease.

MSK Week 3 Objective 8

2008-10-26

Describe how lifestyle and habits increase bone catabolism.

MSK Week 3 PBL Objective 5

2008-10-26

To be able to assess the clinical adequacy of exercise and of calcium and vitamin D intakes from an activity and 24-hour dietary recall history.

MSK Week 1 Objective 7

2008-10-18

Explain the anatomy, physiology and biomechanics of the cruciate ligaments and menisci.

MSK Week 2 Objective 3 (d,e,f)

2008-10-18

Bone structure: d. Describe the major bone cells. e. Know the components of bone matrix. f. Know the common types of collagen.

BL Week 2 Objective 8

2008-10-06

Describe the key findings which you must seek on history and physical exam in patients with a potential hematologic malignancy. Ref: Essential hematology

BL Week 1 Objective 8

2008-09-27

Recognize some of the characteristic peripheral blood smear findings associated with these anemias (from obj 7). Ref: Clinical approach to Anemia lecture, Toronto Notes

GI Week 4 Objective 9

2008-09-20

Objective 9: Define cirrhosis and explain why this leads to portal hypertension and impaired liver function.

GI Week 4 PBL Objective 7

2008-09-20

Outline treatment options for biliary obstruction.

GI Week 3 Objective 1

2008-09-11

Understand the normal and abnormal fluid/electrolyte transport in the intestinal tract.

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GI Week 2 Objective 2

2008-09-06

Describe the characteristic histological appearance of the gastrointestinal tract from the stomach to the recto-anal junction.

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