Sickle cell trait Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Genetic Counseling Boards study guide (latest updates) *Sickle Cell* Genetics Phenotype Diagnosis Treatment - *Genetics:* HbSS Gluexon6Val mutation in HBB gene chr. 11p15.4 *Phenotype:* Structurally abnormal Hb Manifests at 6-12 months (HbF --> HbA) Painful crises, anemia, organ damage, pulmonary HTN *Diagnosis:* Hb electrophoresis *Treatment:* hydroxyurea (stimulates HbF) *Alpha-thalassemia* Genetics Phenotype - *Genetics:* 2 alpha globin genes (4 alleles) chr. 16 *Phe...

NCSBN TEST BANK FOR THE NCLEX RN 2022-2023 VERIFIED QUESTIONS and Answers with Rationale NCSBN TEST BANK FOR THE NCLEX RN 2022-2023 VERIFIED QUESTIONS and Answers with Rationale Question 1 A c. What document should be in guiding the care of this client? A) Client Self Determination Act B) Physician's treatment orders C) Advance Directives. D) Clinical Pathway protocols Review Information: The correct answer is: C) Advance...

Genotype Correct Answer-a person's genetic makeup Phenotype Correct Answer-ways in which genes are outwardly expressed, such as eye color, hair color, or height Autosomal-Recessive Disorders Correct Answer--Cystic Fibrosis -Sickle Cell Anemia -Thalassemia -Tay-Sachs disease Autosomal-Dominant Disorders Correct Answer--Huntington's disease -familial hypercholesterolemia -Xeroderma pigmentation Autosomal Dominant Correct Answer--affected person has affected parent -50% change o...

Pediatrics Final Exam Latest 2024 Update A+ SCORE Guaranteed (WITH RATIONALE ) The nurse is evaluating the activity tolerance of a 9-month-old with iron deficiency anemia. Which finding indicates that the infant is not tolerating activity? 1. Heart rate of 138 2. Increased alertness 3. Respiratory rate less than 40 with activity 4. Muscle weakness - Answer: 4 Explanation: Iron deficiency anemia can result in less oxygen reaching the cells and tissues, causing activity intolerance...

2024/2025 ASCP MLS Hematology Exam Guide With 100% Correct Questions and Answers The anemia seen in sickle cell disease is usually: A. Microcytic, normochromic B. Microcytic, hypochromic C. Normocytic, normochromic D. Normocytic, hypochromic (Answer: - C. Sickle cell disease is a chronic hemolytic anemia classified as a normocytic, normochromic anemia. Which is the major Hgb found in the RBCs of patients with sickle cell trait? A. Hgb S B. Hgb F C. Hgb A2 D. Hgb A (Answer: -...

NR 507 Final Exam – Question and Answers Tissue damage caused by the deposition of circulating immune complexes containing an antibody against the host DNA is the cause of which disease? How does chest wall compliance in an infant differ from that of an adult? What term is used to describe a hernial protrusion of a saclike cyst that contains meninges, spinal fluid, and a portion of the spinal cord through a defect in a posterior arch of a vertebra? Continued therapy of pernicious anemia ...

Biology 102 Exam 2 WSU Carloye Latest Update 100% Solved Heterozygous When two different alleles combine to form a trait. Example: A tall person and a short person have a child who is short. The short allele is dominant so the child grew up to be short. Gene A section of DNA that controls a certain trait. Example: Eye color. Dominant Determines the expression of a trait (visually). Example: Brown eyes, dark hair. Homozygous A homozygous trait is when two of the same kind of all...

A 65-year-old man is seen for loose stools 3 times per day for 1 week. Two weeks prior he began a 6-week course of ciprofloxacin for prostatitis. There is no blood in his stool. His past medical history is notable for atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and gout. He takes atenolol, warfarin, hydrochlorothiazide, and allopurinol. He smoked 2 packs per day for 30 years but quit 10 years ago. He no longer drinks, but he drank heavily until 10 years ago. He does not use drugs. He works as a plumber. ...

NBME -OB/Gyn F4 (2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct| Grade A Q: 57 yo - G3P3 - loss of urine for 2 wks kids delivered vaginally PMHx: 3 yrs ago: radiation therapy for cervical ca, cancer free since no meds PE: gucci GU exam: thin, atrophic, moist vaginal mucosa; pool of fluid in vag canal post void residual volume < 10 mL most likely dx? Answer: vesicovaginal fistula consequence of ext prolonged labor or gyn surgery presents w/ continuous lea...

FNP Pediatric Exam Test Bank; 2022. The concept of health promotion consists of efforts to prevent rather than to cure disease or disability. This description best describes: a. tertiary prevention b. secondary prevention c. primary prevention d. morbidity prevention Standards for well child care and health promotion are set forth by the: a. Task Force on Preventative Services, US Department of Health and Human services b. American Academy of Family Physicians c. American Academy o...