USMLE Step 1 Buzz Word of the Day

When you see "pink puffer" you should immediately think...

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emphysema


USMLE Step 1 D.O.C. of the Day!

Drug of choice for

pneumocystis carinii pneumonia

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Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole


USMLE Step 1 Fact of the Day!

Immunoglobulin isotypes:

IgG - main antibody in secondary response
IgA - antibody against bacteria and viruses on mucous surfaces
IgM - primary response to antigen
IgE - allergy reaction (type I hypersensitivity)
IgD - function unknown