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60554 Unknown

A 50-year-old chronic alcoholic presented with complaints of acute confusion, delirium, ataxia and mild memory loss. On ophthalmoscopic examination, ophthalmoplegia was noted along with hypotension. Serum electrolyte levels were normal. Lab findings revealed increased RBC transketolase activity along with reduced blood lactate levels. CT scan of the brain did not reveal any finding, so MRI of brain was planned. Which of the following enzymes uses the above deficient vitamin as a coenzyme: –

APyruvate dehydrogenase
BTransaminase
CXanthine dehydrogenase
DOrnithine decarboxylase
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60559 Medicine

A 34-year-old woman presents to the clinic for evaluation of new symptoms of a red rash over her cheeks, frequent oral ulcers, and pain and swelling in both wrists, as well as in several small joints in her hands. Medical evaluation confirms the above clinical symptoms and laboratory investigations reveal a positive ANA, and 3+ proteinuria. Which of the following organ involvement will cause the most symptoms during the course of this disease?

Arenal pathology
Bcardiopulmonary pathology
Cmusculoskeletal pathology
Dthrombotic events
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