How is transcription best defined? - correct answers - RNA is
synthesized from a DNA template.
An amniocentesis indicates a neural tube defect when an increase in
which protein is evident? - correct answers - Alpha fetoprotein
Amniocentesis is recommended for pregnant with what history? - correct
answers - Have a family history of genetic disorders
35 or older
positive prenatal screening test
chromosomal condition or neural tube defect in a previous
pregnancy abnormal ultrasound results
What is the technique for prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal
abnormalities at 10 to 12 weeks' gestation? - correct answers -
Chorionic villus sampling
*Amniocentesis is usually performed during the 15th week of pregnancy or
later.
What is the term for an error in which homologous chromosomes fail
to separate during meiosis or mitosis? - correct answers -
Nondisjunction
What is the most common cause of Down syndrome? - correct answers -
Maternal nondisjunction
What syndrome, characterized by an absent homologous X chromosome
with only a single X chromosome, exhibits features that include a short
stature, widely spaced nipples, and webbed neck? - correct answers -
Turner Syndrome
A person with 47, XXY karyotype has the genetic disorder resulting in
which syndrome?
- correct answers - Klinefelter Syndrome
When a child inherits a disease that is autosomal recessive, it is
inherited from whom?
- correct answers - Both Parents
Cystic fibrosis is caused by what type of gene? - correct answers -
GRADED
autosomal
A+
recessive
The BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations increase the risk of which cancer in
women? - correct answers - ovarian
, Prader-Willi syndrome causes a chromosomal defect that is what? - correct
answers
- inherited from the father
Which type of immunity is produced by an individual after either natural
exposure to the antigen or after immunization against the antigen? -
correct answers - Active- Acquired
What type of immunity is produced when an immunoglobulin crosses the
placenta? -
correct answers - passive-acquired
Where are antibodies produced? - correct answers - plasma cells
Which antibody initially indicates a typical primary immune response?
- correct answers - IgM
The common hay fever allergy is expressed through a reaction that is
mediated by which class of immunoglobulins? - correct answers - IgE
What are blood transfusion reactions an example of? - correct
answers - Alloimmunity
Which statement is true regarding immunodeficiency? - correct
answers - Immunodeficiency is generally not present in other
family members.
A healthcare professional advises patients to exercise because it has
a probable impact on reducing which cancer? - correct answers -
Colon
Inflammation and swelling of the 7th cranial nerve with resultant
unilateral facial muscle paralysis is called - correct answers - Bells'
Palsy
The nurse practitioner caring for a patient with a recent TIA
understands that -
correct answers - Long-term anti platelet therapy is likely indicated.
A 22-year-old woman has a new onset of panic disorder. As part of her
clinical presentation, you expect to find at least 4 or more of the following
13 symptoms -
correct answers - Palpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate
Sweating Trembling or shaking Shortness of breath or feeling of
smothering Feelings of choking Chest pain or discomfort Nausea or
abdominal distress Feeling dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded, or faint Chills or
GRADED
heat
A+ sensations Paresthesias (ie, numbness or tingling sensations)
Derealization (ie, feeling of unreality) or depersonalization (ie, being
detached from oneself) Fear of losing control or going crazy Fear of dying
synthesized from a DNA template.
An amniocentesis indicates a neural tube defect when an increase in
which protein is evident? - correct answers - Alpha fetoprotein
Amniocentesis is recommended for pregnant with what history? - correct
answers - Have a family history of genetic disorders
35 or older
positive prenatal screening test
chromosomal condition or neural tube defect in a previous
pregnancy abnormal ultrasound results
What is the technique for prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal
abnormalities at 10 to 12 weeks' gestation? - correct answers -
Chorionic villus sampling
*Amniocentesis is usually performed during the 15th week of pregnancy or
later.
What is the term for an error in which homologous chromosomes fail
to separate during meiosis or mitosis? - correct answers -
Nondisjunction
What is the most common cause of Down syndrome? - correct answers -
Maternal nondisjunction
What syndrome, characterized by an absent homologous X chromosome
with only a single X chromosome, exhibits features that include a short
stature, widely spaced nipples, and webbed neck? - correct answers -
Turner Syndrome
A person with 47, XXY karyotype has the genetic disorder resulting in
which syndrome?
- correct answers - Klinefelter Syndrome
When a child inherits a disease that is autosomal recessive, it is
inherited from whom?
- correct answers - Both Parents
Cystic fibrosis is caused by what type of gene? - correct answers -
GRADED
autosomal
A+
recessive
The BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations increase the risk of which cancer in
women? - correct answers - ovarian
, Prader-Willi syndrome causes a chromosomal defect that is what? - correct
answers
- inherited from the father
Which type of immunity is produced by an individual after either natural
exposure to the antigen or after immunization against the antigen? -
correct answers - Active- Acquired
What type of immunity is produced when an immunoglobulin crosses the
placenta? -
correct answers - passive-acquired
Where are antibodies produced? - correct answers - plasma cells
Which antibody initially indicates a typical primary immune response?
- correct answers - IgM
The common hay fever allergy is expressed through a reaction that is
mediated by which class of immunoglobulins? - correct answers - IgE
What are blood transfusion reactions an example of? - correct
answers - Alloimmunity
Which statement is true regarding immunodeficiency? - correct
answers - Immunodeficiency is generally not present in other
family members.
A healthcare professional advises patients to exercise because it has
a probable impact on reducing which cancer? - correct answers -
Colon
Inflammation and swelling of the 7th cranial nerve with resultant
unilateral facial muscle paralysis is called - correct answers - Bells'
Palsy
The nurse practitioner caring for a patient with a recent TIA
understands that -
correct answers - Long-term anti platelet therapy is likely indicated.
A 22-year-old woman has a new onset of panic disorder. As part of her
clinical presentation, you expect to find at least 4 or more of the following
13 symptoms -
correct answers - Palpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate
Sweating Trembling or shaking Shortness of breath or feeling of
smothering Feelings of choking Chest pain or discomfort Nausea or
abdominal distress Feeling dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded, or faint Chills or
GRADED
heat
A+ sensations Paresthesias (ie, numbness or tingling sensations)
Derealization (ie, feeling of unreality) or depersonalization (ie, being
detached from oneself) Fear of losing control or going crazy Fear of dying
