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What organ does cystic fibrosis affect? (Ans- Affects the pancreas causing secretions into the lungs What is Klinefelter syndrome? (Ans- An extra X chromosome for males so example XXY causing female-like qualities What is Turner Syndrome? (Ans- females. missing or deformed x chromosome. right hemisphere dysfunction, hearing loss, ear infection, language and articulation disorders, visual spatial and attentional problems What is beta thalassemia? (Ans- a condition in which the synthesis of the beta-globin chains is decreased or absent. Causes low hemoglobin. Which medication is contraindicated in a patient with Beta Thalassemia? (Ans- Ferrous Sulfate What drug is used in combination with other agent to treat lymphoid tissue (leukemia). Directly toxic to lymphoid tissues Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERM) - for hormone receptor positive and advanced breast cancer. (Tomaxafin - reduces risk and recurrence risk) (Ans- Glucocorticoids What is the normal ejection fraction? (Ans- 55-60%. Less than 50% is BAD Is an ejection fraction of 50% reduced or preserved? (Ans- Preserved What are symptoms of left sided heart failu