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.
What is the gold standard lab test for heart failure? - >>ANSWER>>BNP.
Heart failure is a result greater than 100