Erythropoietin Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The process of fibrinolysis A) activates fibrinogen. B) draws torn edges of damaged tissue closer together. C) dissolves clots. D) forms emboli. E) forms thrombi. Answer: C 25) A hematocrit is used to indicate A) only the ratio of red blood cells to the total blood volume. B) only the packed cell volume. C) only coagulation time. D) the ratio of red blood cells to the total blood volume and the packed cell volume. E) All of the answers are correct. Answer: D 28) The percentage of w...

Genetics correct answer: The study of genes and their role in inheritance Genomics correct answer: The study of all a person's genes Epigenetics correct answer: The study of chemical modification of specific genes Germline correct answer: Inherited from parent Somatic correct answer: Acquired Anemia correct answer: Deficiency in erythrocytes (RBCs) Anemia is diagnosed by correct answer: CBC Blood smear Anemia clinical manifestations based on severity correct answer:...

Fresenius Nurse Final Exam Part 1 Latest 2023 Graded A The 3 reasons that dialysis is a high risk area: 1. There is frequent exposure to blood 2. Patients & Staff are in close proximity 3. Dialysis patients are immunocompromised All dialysis surfaces must be disinfected with _____ bleach solution until surfaces is glistening _____ and then allow to 1:100/ wet/ air dry A ______ bleach solution is used to disinfect a large spill greater than ______ 1:10/ 10 ml The following are examples for wha...

ATI RN MEDICAL-SURGICAL REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST//ALREADY GRADED A+ A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic kidney disease and a new prescription for erythropoietin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? ATI RN MEDICAL-SURGICAL REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST//ALREADY GRADED A+ A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic kidney disease and a new prescription for eryt...

NURS-6501N,Advanced Pathophysiology Final exam latest update 2023/2024 GRADED A+ WALDEN UNIVERSITY LATEST UPDATES MAY 2023 A GRADE. Review Test Submission: Exam - Week 11 Final User Course NURS-6501N-58,Advanced Pathophysiology.2020 Spring Qtr 02/24- 05/17-PT27 Test Exam - Week 11 Final Started Submitted Due Date Status Completed Attempt Score 95 out of 100 points Time Elapsed 1 hour, 54 minutes out of 2 hours Results DisplayedSubmitted Answers Question 1 1 out of 1 points Wh...

Hemo Dialysis Bonnet Exam With 100%Correct Answers 2023. Osmosis - answer movement of fluid across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower concentration to higher concentration Diffusion - answer movement of dissolved particles across a semipermeable membrane from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration Ultrafiltration - answer water is removed from blood because there is pressure gradient across the membrane Ultrafiltration Rate - answer The rate at which fluid moves...

Module 6 exam 6 endocrine system Question 1 5 / 5 pts Explain two reasons why a woman with low levels of LH would not be able to become pregnant. (1) LH acts on the ovary to cause ovulation to occur. (2) LH causes progesterone release to facilitate potential fertilization of the egg and pregnancy. Progesterone is a key hormone for the maintenance of pregnancy. Question 2 5 / 5 pts Would you expect a female to have testosterone in their bloodstream? Explain why or why not. (1) Yes. Both male and ...

How do H₂ Blockers (Cimetidine, Rantidine) help w/ gastric ulcers? Prevents binding of histamine to receptor; decreases acid secretion Diverticulosis Presence of diverticula (mucosal sacs in intestinal wall) rx: High fiber diet Diverticulitis When diverticula become inflamed rx: Clear liquids (Low residue diet or elemental), gradual return to high fiber Describe how to tell if someone has lactose intolerance using the lactose tolerance test If lactose intolerant - bl...

Kidneys -in retroperitoneal space in abdominal cavity -one on each side of spine kidney functions -excrete metabolic waste -maintain water balance -regulate acid base balance -regulate blood pressure -secrete erythropoietin to stimulate RBC growth -activate Vit D to absorb calcium in intestines Kidney disorders may result in decrease in erythropoietin causing: anemia Vit D in kidney function -active form assists with Ca absorption in intestines -precursor ingested...

Urine culture with UTI Correct answer- 100.000 colonies in asymptomatic: bacteruria 10 - 10.000 colonies in symptomatic patients but also pyuria pyuria: more than 10 leukocytes elevated erythrocytes with pyelonephritis WBC in urine false positive with tumor, urethritis and poor collection technique Repeat in pregnant women Lower urinary tract UTI and upper urinary tract UTI Correct answer- bladder and urethra: cystitis/ urethritis/ prostatitis kidney and ureters: pyelonephritis/ re...