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*Sickle Cell* Genetics Phenotype Diagnosis Treatment correct answers *Genetics:* HbSS Gluexon6Val mutation in HBB gene chr. 11p15.4 *Phenotype:* Structurally abnormal Hb Manifests at 6-12 months (HbF --> HbA) Painful crises, anemia, organ damage, pulmonary HTN *Diagnosis:* Hb electrophoresis *Treatment:* hydroxyurea (stimulates HbF) *Alpha-thalassemia* Genetics Phenotype correct answers *Genetics:* 2 alpha globin genes (4 alleles) chr. 16 *Phenotype:* aa/ao = silent ...

physiologic jaundice - Answer- A 3-day old infant is noted to have a mildly elevated unconjugated bilirubin level and icterus. Your concern is that this child may have: a. physiologic jaundice b. kernicterus c. glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency d. pathologic jaundice Lysosomes - Answer- Which cell component is capable of cellular autodigestion when it is released during cell injury? a. lysosomes b. ribosomesc. smooth endoplasmi c reticulum d. golgi complex Which componen...

A person calls to to say she adopted a friend's dog and requests a copy of the dog's medical record and radiographs. The former owner is a client at your clinic. Which one of the following choices is the most appropriate action to take? A - Require original owner consent or court order to release information B - Give caller a copy of medical record only C - Give caller a copy of medical record and radiographs D - After physical exam, start a new medical record documenting previous issu...

degeneration - Answer-regressive tissue change characterized by swelling of cells and chemical changes within the cells cytoplasm changes due to degeneration leads to - Answer-the appearance w/in the cell of substances normally absent or normally present in very small to undetectable amounts form of degeneration cloudy swelling - Answer-most common and least damaging type of degeneration cloudy swelling is seen in most - Answer-infections burn malnutrition shock cloudy swelling involve...

Tina Jones HEENT Objective Study Guide Latest (100% Solved) Score 97.8%.  Correct  Partially correct  Incorrect  Missed Inspected head and face 1 of 1 point Skull Symmetry (1/3 point)  Symmetric  Asymmetric Facial Feature Symmetry (1/3 point)  Symmetric  Asymmetric Appearance (1/3 point)  No visible abnormal findings  Rash  Papules, pustules, or comedones  Skin growths (freckles, moles, or birthmarks)  Excessive hair growth  Evidence ...

Uitwerking informatie van de zieke zuigeling zoals prematuriteit, dismaturiteit en serotien en de diverse ziektebeelden als BPD, IRDS, NEC, ROP etc. Alle toetstof bij HCN-1 en HCN-2 en de theorie. Daarbij pijn en stress beschreven bij de pasgeborene, afweer en immuniteit, geboortetrauma, farmacologie bij de neonaat, hypertensie en hypothermie, infectie, voedingsproblematiek, icterus en nog meer

TORCH - acronym that stands for -Toxoplasmosis -Other (hepatitis B) -Rubella -Cytomegalovirus & HSV toxoplasmosis – -teratogenic agent -transplacental transmission toxoplasmosis maternal effects - most are asymptomatic but may cause -fatigue -muscle pains -pneumonitis -myocarditis -lymphadenopathy toxoplasmosis fetal effects – -spontaneous abortion -low birth weight -hepatosplenomegaly-icterus (jaundice) -anemia -chorioretinitis -neurological disease prevention of toxo...

What is the cell that is indicated by the arrow in this field? A. Red cell fragment B. Acanthocyte C. Burr cell D. Crenated cell A. Red cell fragment A young man is experiencing difficult breathing after fainting. The physician orders a blood gas analysis which shows the following results: pH = 7.25 pCO2 = 62 mmHg pO2 = 70 mmHg HCO3 = 23 mEq/L Which condition is most likely afflicting this patient? A. metabolic alkalosis B. metabolic acidosis C. respiratory alkalosis D. respirator...

Adult Hematopoiesis - Answer-Skull, sternum, pelvis, ribs and vertebrae. Flat bones: active adult hemopoietic tissue (colony forming units in red marrow) Prenatal hematopoiesis - Answer-Begins in the yolk sac, then fetal liver, and then bone marrow at birth Hemoglobin - Answer-An iron-containing protein in red blood cells that reversibly binds oxygen. - Must have iron and protoporphyrin Transferrin - Answer-iron transport protein Ferritin - Answer-Major Fe Storage form Hemosiderin - Answ...

Pentamidine - correct answer -PENTAM NEBUPENT Atovaquone - correct answer -MEPRON List three drugs indicated for PCP pneumonia. - correct answer -SMX/TMP, Pentamidine, Atovaquone. Cefoperazone Inhibits platelet aggregation. May produce severe disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol containing products (such as Digoxin oral solution) - correct answer -CEFOBID Tramadol + Acetaminophen Duration of therapy is 5 or fewer days - correct answer -ULTRACET What are some ADRs associat...