Thalassemia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Large pressure gradient between left ventricle and aorta during systole - Answer- aortic stenosis (calcification) Hyperacute transplant rejection is what type of hypersensitivty rxn - Answer- type 2 - pre existant recipient antibodies react to donor antigen acute transplant rejection is what type of hypersensitivity rxn - Answer- type 4- T cell mediated OR humoral: similar to hyperacute except antibodies form after transplant which type of transplant rejection is both type 2 and type...

Family Medicine EOR Hematology Exam Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Q: What is a common cause of sideroblastic anemia? Answer: Lead poisoning Q: What are neurological symptoms of lead poisoning? Answer: Ataxia Fatigue Learning disabilities Difficulty concentrating Developmental delays Peripheral neuropathy Q: What are other symptoms of lead poisoning? Answer: Anemia Colic, loss of appetite Proteinuria, glycosuria ...

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 betaglobin chains is decreased or absent. Causes low hemoglobin. Which medication is con...

AANP review Questions and ANSWERS for 2022/2023 Classic ECG finding in atrial flutter. Correct Answer: "Sawtooth" P waves Definition of unstable angina. Correct Answer: Angina is new, is worsening, or occurs at rest Antihypertensive for a diabetic patient with proteinuria. Correct Answer: ACEI Beck's triad for cardiac tamponade. Correct Answer: Hypotension, distant heart sounds, and JVD Drugs that slow AV node transmission. Correct Answer: β-blockers, digoxin, calcium cha...

AANP Board 146 Questions with Answers INR values below ____ increase stroke risk sixfold. - CORRECT ANSWER 2 What allergy contradicts the use of thiazide diuretics? - CORRECT ANSWER Sulfa Why should ACE-Is be avoided with renal stenosis? - CORRECT ANSWER Leads to ARF Adverse effects of aldosterone antagonists (Aldactone) - CORRECT ANSWER Galactorrhea and hyperkalemia What are beta blocker indications? - CORRECT ANSWER HTN, post-MI< angina, arrhythmias, migraine prophylaxis,...

WGU D027 Study Guide Latest Update Already Graded A 21st Trisomy Correct Answer- Down Syndrome Ace Inhibiters (ACEI) *pril Correct Answer- reduce angiotensin II, increase bradykinin, hyperkalemia, dry cough, angioedema; contraindicated in pregnancy (fetal death), first dose causes severe hypotension, can cause renal failure Alpha Thalassemia Correct Answer- inherited blood disorder; mild to severe anemia Alternatives to gabapentin for neuropathic pain Correct Answer- Cymbalta (duloxetine)...

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...

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Patients who are heterozygous for Hb Lepore have a clinical course: a. similar to that of alpha thalassemia minor b. similar to that of beta thalassemia minor c. similar to that of beta thalassemia major d. that is completely benign - ️️similar to that of beta thalassemia minor What of the following is a false statement regarding the alpha thalassemias? a. beta chains are in excess in utero b. Hgb Barts can form c. gamma chains are in excess in utero d. Hgb H can form - ️️beta c...

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