Facts that you must know

Zidovudine causes macrocytic anemia and bluish discoloration of nails

ACE levels are increased in Sarcoidosis and HIV and Tb. Almost all granulomatous diseases have increased levels

Lead poisoning causes motor mononeuritis multiplex

Fathers of patients with Cystic fibrosis are unlikely to have the disease themselves as the disease makes patients infertile because of absent vas-deferens

Meningococcemia is best detected in the Buffy coat of blood

Popcorn lesions on CXRs are most likely to be Hamartomas

BUN/Creatinine ratio is raised by dehydration, GI bleed, Steroids, High protein diet and Partial urinary obstruction

Dyspnea in erect position (but not in lying) is called platypnea and is a feature of liver failure and Osler -Rendu-Weber

Gauchers is confirmed by checking WBC Glucocerebrosidase levels

Commonest areas of cerebral hemorrhage are Internal capsule (putamen), Thalamus, Pons & cerebellum

Meningococcemia is predisposed to by terminal compliment deficiency

Legionella became famous after an outbreak affecting an American Legion conference in a philadelphia hotel (Ben Franklin Hotel)

Commonest scenario for disseminated Gonococcus is during menses

Cough suppressants are ineffective in pertussis