What is Klinefelter syndrome? - ANSWER An extra X chromosome for males so example
XXY causing female-like qualities
What organ does cystic fibrosis affect? - ANSWER Affects the pancreas causing secretions
into the lungs
What is beta thalassemia? - ANSWER a condition in which the synthesis of the beta-glo-
bin chains is decreased or absent. Causes low hemoglobin.
What is Turner Syndrome? - ANSWER females. missing or deformed x chromosome. right
hemisphere dysfunction, hearing loss, ear infection, language and articulation disorders, vis-
ual spatial and attentional problems
Which medication is contraindicated in a patient with Beta Thalassemia? - ANSWER Fer-
rous Sulfate
What drug is used in combination with other agent to treat lymphoid tissue (leukemia). Di-
rectly toxic to lymphoid tissues Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERM) - for hor-
mone receptor positive and advanced breast cancer. (Tomaxafin - reduces risk and recur-
rence risk) - ANSWER Glucocorticoids
What is the normal ejection fraction? - ANSWER 55-60%. Less than 50% is BAD
Is an ejection fraction of 50% reduced or preserved? - ANSWER Preserved
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, What are symptoms of left sided heart failure? - ANSWER Think PULMONARY. JVD, FVO,
rails, S3 murmurs. Number one cause of right sided heart failure!
What are symptoms of right sided heart failure? - ANSWER Think peripheral vascular.
Lower extremity edema, abdominal distension.
What heart disease is worse with exertion? - ANSWER Ischemic heart disease because
the demand requirements are higher.
What is the gold standard lab test for heart failure? - ANSWER BNP. Heart failure is a re-
sult greater than 100
What should you assess before giving Digoxin? - ANSWER Apical pulse
How should Warfarin be started? - ANSWER Start initial dose at half to monitor the ef-
fects
What causes the destruction of alveolar walls? Air goes in but can't get out which leads to
hyperinflation - ANSWER Emphysema
What causes excess mucus production and smooth muscle hypertrophy? - ANSWER
Bronchitis
What is a chronic inflammatory obstruction of bronchi? - ANSWER Asthma, Triggers
cause mucus to clog bronchial tubes.
What causes an overbite and buffalo hump? - ANSWER Endocrine disorder called acro-
megaly (overproduction of growth hormone)
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XXY causing female-like qualities
What organ does cystic fibrosis affect? - ANSWER Affects the pancreas causing secretions
into the lungs
What is beta thalassemia? - ANSWER a condition in which the synthesis of the beta-glo-
bin chains is decreased or absent. Causes low hemoglobin.
What is Turner Syndrome? - ANSWER females. missing or deformed x chromosome. right
hemisphere dysfunction, hearing loss, ear infection, language and articulation disorders, vis-
ual spatial and attentional problems
Which medication is contraindicated in a patient with Beta Thalassemia? - ANSWER Fer-
rous Sulfate
What drug is used in combination with other agent to treat lymphoid tissue (leukemia). Di-
rectly toxic to lymphoid tissues Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERM) - for hor-
mone receptor positive and advanced breast cancer. (Tomaxafin - reduces risk and recur-
rence risk) - ANSWER Glucocorticoids
What is the normal ejection fraction? - ANSWER 55-60%. Less than 50% is BAD
Is an ejection fraction of 50% reduced or preserved? - ANSWER Preserved
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, What are symptoms of left sided heart failure? - ANSWER Think PULMONARY. JVD, FVO,
rails, S3 murmurs. Number one cause of right sided heart failure!
What are symptoms of right sided heart failure? - ANSWER Think peripheral vascular.
Lower extremity edema, abdominal distension.
What heart disease is worse with exertion? - ANSWER Ischemic heart disease because
the demand requirements are higher.
What is the gold standard lab test for heart failure? - ANSWER BNP. Heart failure is a re-
sult greater than 100
What should you assess before giving Digoxin? - ANSWER Apical pulse
How should Warfarin be started? - ANSWER Start initial dose at half to monitor the ef-
fects
What causes the destruction of alveolar walls? Air goes in but can't get out which leads to
hyperinflation - ANSWER Emphysema
What causes excess mucus production and smooth muscle hypertrophy? - ANSWER
Bronchitis
What is a chronic inflammatory obstruction of bronchi? - ANSWER Asthma, Triggers
cause mucus to clog bronchial tubes.
What causes an overbite and buffalo hump? - ANSWER Endocrine disorder called acro-
megaly (overproduction of growth hormone)
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