LATEST 2024-2025 VERSION A, B, C AND D
WITH A PRACTICE TEST
What organ does cystic fibrosis affect? - ANSWER-Affects the pancreas
causing secretions into the lungs
What is Klinefelter syndrome? - ANSWER-An extra X chromosome for
males so example XXY causing female-like qualities
What is Turner Syndrome? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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) -
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
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.