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What vasopressor is initially preferred in a patient with septic shock?

UPEP - Bence Jones Protein; SPEP - High IgG, BM Biopsy: >10% Plasma cells; Skeletal survey: Punched out bone lesions.

What is the diagnostic workup for multiple myleoma?

What are the major differences in presentation between pemphigus vulgaris and bullous pemphigoid?

Sensory: anterior knee and medial calf; motor difficulty standing from seated position, decreased knee reflex

What sensory and motor deficits occur with L3,4 impingement ?

Called the Centor criteria. 1. No cough 2. Painful cervical lymphadenopathy 3. Tonsillar exudates 4. History of fever

What are the criteria for diagnosing group A streptococcus pharyngitis?

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