NURS 6541 FINAL EXAM (NURS 6541)

145. Genetic primary hypophosphatemia Familial hypophosphatemia is a rare inherited disorder characterized by impaired transport of phosphate and often altered vitamin-D metabolism in the kidneys. In some people, phosphate may not be well-absorbed in the intestines. The hypophosphatemia resulting from these impairments can lead to a skeletal defect called osteomalacia, or a softening of bones. Familial hypophosphatemia also results in rickets, a childhood bone disease with characteristic bow de...

• Question 99 • 1 out of 1 points An 18-month-old African American girl is brought to your office because she has been crying and stopped walking today. She will crawl, however. Her mom denies any injury to the child. On examination, she is crying but consolable in her mother’s arms. She has bruising and swelling just proximal to the left ankle. An x-ray reveals a spiral fracture of the tibia. At this time, you advise the mother that: Selected Answer: This is a common fracture resulting...

NURS 6541 FINAL EXAM A small-for-gestational-age, dysmorphic newborn infant has microcephaly and sloping forehead, cutis aplasia (missing portion of the skin and hair) of the scalp, polydactyly, microphthalmia, and omphalocele. Which of these is the most likely diagnosis?A 16-year-old girl has enuresis, frequent urination, a white vaginal discharge, and a dark rash around her neck. Her serum glucose level is 250 mg/dL, and her urinalysis is positive for 2+ glucose but is otherwise negative. Whic...