EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (A+ GUIDE
SOLUTION) NEWEST 2025/2026
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What organ does cystic Affects the pancreas causing secretions into the lungs
fibrosis affect?
What is Klinefelter An extra X chromosome for males so example XXY causing
syndrome? female-like qualities
What is Turner Syndrome? 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? a condition in which the synthesis of the beta-globin chains
is decreased or absent. Causes low hemoglobin.
Ferrous Sulfate
Which medication is
contraindicated in a patient
with Beta Thalassemia?
, What drug is used in Glucocorticoids
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)
What is the normal55-60%. Less than 50% is BAD ejection fraction?
Is an ejection fraction of Preserved
50% reduced or preserved?
What are symptoms of left Think PULMONARY. JVD, FVO, rails, S3 murmurs.
sided heart failure? Number one cause of right sided heart failure!
What are symptoms of right Think peripheral vascular. Lower extremity edema, abdominal
sided heart failure? distension.
What is the gold BNP. Heart failure is a result greater than 100
standard lab test for
heart failure?
What heart disease is worse Ischemic heart disease because the demand requirements are
with exertion? higher.
What should you assess Apical pulse
before giving Digoxin?
Start initial dose at half to monitor the effects
How should Warfarin be
started?