Immunology
Hypersensitivity occurs when an immune response causes tissue injury. MCQ tip: Type I = IgE + mast cells + immediate reaction.
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Endocrine
Sheehan syndrome is post-partum hypopituitarism caused by ischemic necrosis of the anterior pituitary gland.
Nephrology
(also known as isosthenuria or the inability to concentrate/dilute urine appropriately) refers to the excretion of urine with a low fixed specific gravity (dilute urine), regardless of fluid intake.
Cardiology
Mitral Valve (Apex): 5th left intercostal space in the midclavicular line. Aortic Valve: 2nd right intercostal space at the sternal border.
Pathology
Pathology is very important for Paper A, also considering it binds to physiology. You need to have a strong grip on pathologies.
Vascular
Hemorrhage is the escape of blood from the vascular system. Clinical relevance: Petechiae may occur with platelet disorders, while deep tissue and joint hemorrhages are more characteristic of…
Last Day Revision
A prodrug is a pharmacologically inactive (or weakly active) compound that is converted into an active, functional drug inside the body after administration.
Anesthesia
General anesthetics produce reversible unconsciousness and other components of anesthesia, such as amnesia and immobility.
