REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS ) ALREADY GRADED A+| LATEST EXAM .
What does the hormone glucagon do? - ANSWER-Counteracts
the actions of insulin by stimulating hepatic glucose production
and thereby increasing blood glucose levels.
What is SIADH? - ANSWER-Syndrome of Inappropriate
Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion - causes the body to make too
much ADH and the body to retain too much water.
What are normal ABG levels and what do they indicate? -
ANSWER-pH = 7.357.45
PaO2 = 80-100mmHg
PCO2 = 35-45mmHg
Determines acidity levels of the blood and levels of carbon
dioxide levels in the blood from an artery. Measures how well
your lungs are able to moved oxygen into the blood and
remove carbon dioxide from the blood.
,What are complications of anemia? - ANSWER-Fatigue,
weakened immune system, fast or irregular heartbeat, heart
failure, complications with pregnancy including premature
labor and problems with fetal development, and increased
postpartum depression.
What is the goal of anemia treatment? - ANSWER-To restore the
hemodynamics of the vascular system and to replace lost red
blood cells by using mineral and vitamin supplements, blood
transfusions, vasopressors, histamine antagonists, and
glucocorticosteroids.
Cause, characteristics, and treatment of DIC? - ANSWER-
Disseminated intravascular coagulation is where proteins
controlling blood clotting become overactive from
inflammation, infection, and cancer. Characteristics include
blood clots and bleeding from many sites. Treatment involves
treating the underlying cause and providing supportive care
through IV fluids and blood transfusions.
S/S of leukemia? - ANSWER-Fever, chills, fatigue, weakness,
frequent or severe infections, unplanned weight loss, swollen
lymph nodes, enlarged liver or spleen, easy bruising or
bleeding, recurrent nosebleeds, and petechiae.
, What is Polycythemia? - ANSWER-A rare, chronic disorder
involving the overproduction of red blood cells in the bone
marrow, may produce more WBCs and platelets as well.
What is Thrombocytopenia? - ANSWER-Low platelet count
Treatment for Hemophilia A? - ANSWER-Replacing clotting
factors through transfusions and Advate (Antihemophilic
factor, a recombinant DNA product)
Defining characteristic of Hodgkins Lymphoma? - ANSWER-
Presence of ReedSternberg RS cells, as well as other abnormal
cell types.
What is homeostasis and what are 3 main components of it? -
ANSWER-
Equilibrium and balance within the body. 1. Receptor, 2.
Integrating center, 3. Effector.
What is Sickle Cell Disease? What are the S/S? - ANSWER-
Genetic disorder causing RBCs to contort and misshape into a
sickle shape where they burst and breakdown leaving a
shortage of RBCs and can cause a block in blood flow. S/S
include pain of the body and joints and sudden in the chest,
dizziness, fatigue, low oxygen levels, inability to make