D115 study guide
How is transcription best defined - ✔RNA is synthesized from a DNA template
An amniocentesis indicates a neural tube defect when an increase in which protein is
evident? - ✔alpha-fetoprotein
Amniocentesis is recommended for Pregnant with what history - ✔Family history of
genetic disorders
What is a technique for chromosomal Abnormalities at 10 to 12 weeks gestation -
✔Chronic villus sampling
What is the For an error in which homologous Fail to separate during mitosis or meiosis
- ✔Nondisjunction
What is the most common cause of down syndrome - ✔Maternal nondisjunction
What syndrome characterized by absent homologous X chromosome With only a single
X-chromosome Exhibit features include Short stature Widely spaced nipples And
webbed neck - ✔Turner syndrome
A person with 47, XXY karyotype has the genetic disorder resulting in which syndrome?
- ✔Klinefelter
When a child inherits a disease that is autosomal recessive, it is inherited from: - ✔both
parents
Cystic fibrosis is caused by what type of gene - ✔autosomal recessive
The BRCA1 and BRCA2 Mutations increase the risk of what type of cancer in women -
✔Uterine
Prater Willi syndrome Causes a chromosomal defect that is what - ✔Inherited from the
father
, What type of immunity is produced by an individual After either natural exposure To the
antigen Or after immunization against the antigen - ✔Acquired-active immunity
What type of immunity is produced when an immuno globulin crosses the placenta -
✔Passive acquired immunity
Where are antibodies produced? - ✔plasma cells
What antibodies initiates A typical primary immune response - ✔IgM
The common hayfever allergy is Expressed Through a reaction That is mediated by
what class of immunoglobulins - ✔IgE
What are blood transfusion reactions an example of - ✔Alloimmunity
Which statement is true regarding immunodeficiencies - ✔Immunodeficiencies is
generally not present in other family members
A healthcare professional advise patient to exercise because it has A probable impact
on reducing what cancer - ✔colon
Conductive hearing loss involves the - ✔Middle ear
A potential complication of Streptococcus Pharyngitis That leads to contralateral uvular
deviation Asymmetrical tonsillar Muffled voice on exam But no stridor drooling or
difficulty breathing or swallowing is - ✔Peritonsillar abscess
A 64-year-old woman presents your office With complaints of vision loss. Funduscopic
Examination reveals cupping of the optic nerve. Which action should you take - ✔Send
a patient to the nearest ER
A 39 year old female Presents with sudden onset of blurry vision. She states that she
sees flashing lights and is looking through a curtain. Which diagnostic Findings with the
nurse practitioner expect to see in this patient - ✔Hemoglobin A1c of 12
A 16-year-old presents to the nurse practitioners office after complains of being hit hard
in football practice During the physical examination the nurse practitioner notices battle
signs And immediately sends the patient to the ER. What is the nurse practitioner
looking for - ✔Basilar skull fracture
A four-year-old male is brought to the clinic with complaints of sore throat and fever for
2 days. The nurse practitioner suspects of peritonsillar abscess and for the patient to
the ED. Which finding is most consistent with this diagnosis - ✔Drooling and hot potato
voice
How is transcription best defined - ✔RNA is synthesized from a DNA template
An amniocentesis indicates a neural tube defect when an increase in which protein is
evident? - ✔alpha-fetoprotein
Amniocentesis is recommended for Pregnant with what history - ✔Family history of
genetic disorders
What is a technique for chromosomal Abnormalities at 10 to 12 weeks gestation -
✔Chronic villus sampling
What is the For an error in which homologous Fail to separate during mitosis or meiosis
- ✔Nondisjunction
What is the most common cause of down syndrome - ✔Maternal nondisjunction
What syndrome characterized by absent homologous X chromosome With only a single
X-chromosome Exhibit features include Short stature Widely spaced nipples And
webbed neck - ✔Turner syndrome
A person with 47, XXY karyotype has the genetic disorder resulting in which syndrome?
- ✔Klinefelter
When a child inherits a disease that is autosomal recessive, it is inherited from: - ✔both
parents
Cystic fibrosis is caused by what type of gene - ✔autosomal recessive
The BRCA1 and BRCA2 Mutations increase the risk of what type of cancer in women -
✔Uterine
Prater Willi syndrome Causes a chromosomal defect that is what - ✔Inherited from the
father
, What type of immunity is produced by an individual After either natural exposure To the
antigen Or after immunization against the antigen - ✔Acquired-active immunity
What type of immunity is produced when an immuno globulin crosses the placenta -
✔Passive acquired immunity
Where are antibodies produced? - ✔plasma cells
What antibodies initiates A typical primary immune response - ✔IgM
The common hayfever allergy is Expressed Through a reaction That is mediated by
what class of immunoglobulins - ✔IgE
What are blood transfusion reactions an example of - ✔Alloimmunity
Which statement is true regarding immunodeficiencies - ✔Immunodeficiencies is
generally not present in other family members
A healthcare professional advise patient to exercise because it has A probable impact
on reducing what cancer - ✔colon
Conductive hearing loss involves the - ✔Middle ear
A potential complication of Streptococcus Pharyngitis That leads to contralateral uvular
deviation Asymmetrical tonsillar Muffled voice on exam But no stridor drooling or
difficulty breathing or swallowing is - ✔Peritonsillar abscess
A 64-year-old woman presents your office With complaints of vision loss. Funduscopic
Examination reveals cupping of the optic nerve. Which action should you take - ✔Send
a patient to the nearest ER
A 39 year old female Presents with sudden onset of blurry vision. She states that she
sees flashing lights and is looking through a curtain. Which diagnostic Findings with the
nurse practitioner expect to see in this patient - ✔Hemoglobin A1c of 12
A 16-year-old presents to the nurse practitioners office after complains of being hit hard
in football practice During the physical examination the nurse practitioner notices battle
signs And immediately sends the patient to the ER. What is the nurse practitioner
looking for - ✔Basilar skull fracture
A four-year-old male is brought to the clinic with complaints of sore throat and fever for
2 days. The nurse practitioner suspects of peritonsillar abscess and for the patient to
the ED. Which finding is most consistent with this diagnosis - ✔Drooling and hot potato
voice
