LATEST 2024-2025 VERSION A, B, C AND D WITH
A PRACTICE TEST
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.
What is the gold standard lab test for heart failure? -
>>ANSWER>>BNP. Heart failure is a result greater than
100
What heart disease is worse with exertion? -
>>ANSWER>>Ischemic heart disease because the
demand requirements are higher.
What should you assess before giving Digoxin? -
>>ANSWER>>Apical pulse
How should Warfarin be started? - >>ANSWER>>Start
initial dose at half to monitor the effects
, 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 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