Does FEV1 go up or down with asthma?

--- It goes down

A biphasic P wave should make you think of what diagnosis?

--- Left atrial enlargement

What is the treatment for a tetanus infections?

--- Penicillin, immune globulin and supportive care (especially respiratory support)

What are the genetic characteristics of Wilson's disease?

--- Autosomal recessive, chromosome 13

How does metformin work?

--- Decreases the hepatic glucose production and increases peripheral glucose uptake

Where is disease of the tricuspid valve best heard?

--- Along the left lower sternal border

Giant cells on a Tzanck smear should make you think of what diagnosis?
--- Herpes simplex virus

A positive Finkelstein's test indicates what diagnosis?

--- de Quervain's tenosynovitis

You have a patient with diagnosis of a pheochromocytoma. While waiting for surgery, should
you use an alpha blocker or a beta blocker?
--- Alpha blocker. You should never use a pure beta blocker.