Final study guide D115 || with 100% Error-free Answers.
How is transcription best defined? correct answers RNA is synthesized from a DNA template.
An amniocentesis indicates a neural tube defect when an increase in which protein is evident?
correct answers Alpha fetoprotein
Amniocentesis is recommended for pregnant with what history? correct answers Have a family
history of genetic disorders
35 or older
positive prenatal screening test
chromosomal condition or neural tube defect in a previous pregnancy
abnormal ultrasound results
What is the technique for prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities at 10 to 12 weeks'
gestation? correct answers Chorionic villus sampling
*Amniocentesis is usually performed during the 15th week of pregnancy or later.
What is the term for an error in which homologous chromosomes fail to separate during meiosis
or mitosis? correct answers Nondisjunction
What is the most common cause of Down syndrome? correct answers Maternal nondisjunction
What syndrome, characterized by an absent homologous X chromosome with only a single X
chromosome, exhibits features that include a short stature, widely spaced nipples, and webbed
neck? correct answers Turner Syndrome
A person with 47, XXY karyotype has the genetic disorder resulting in which syndrome? correct
answers Klinefelter Syndrome
When a child inherits a disease that is autosomal recessive, it is inherited from whom? correct
answers Both Parents
Cystic fibrosis is caused by what type of gene? correct answers autosomal recessive
The BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations increase the risk of which cancer in women? correct answers
ovarian
Prader-Willi syndrome causes a chromosomal defect that is what? correct answers inherited from
the father
Which type of immunity is produced by an individual after either natural exposure to the antigen
or after immunization against the antigen? correct answers Active-Acquired
What type of immunity is produced when an immunoglobulin crosses the placenta? correct
answers passive-acquired
, Where are antibodies produced? correct answers plasma cells
Which antibody initially indicates a typical primary immune response? correct answers IgM
The common hay fever allergy is expressed through a reaction that is mediated by which class of
immunoglobulins? correct answers IgE
What are blood transfusion reactions an example of? correct answers Alloimmunity
Which statement is true regarding immunodeficiency? correct answers Immunodeficiency is
generally not present in other family members.
A healthcare professional advises patients to exercise because it has a probable impact on
reducing which cancer? correct answers Colon
Inflammation and swelling of the 7th cranial nerve with resultant unilateral facial muscle
paralysis is called correct answers Bells' Palsy
The nurse practitioner caring for a patient with a recent TIA understands that correct answers
Long-term anti platelet therapy is likely indicated.
A 22-year-old woman has a new onset of panic disorder. As part of her clinical presentation, you
expect to find at least 4 or more of the following 13 symptoms correct answers Palpitations,
pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate Sweating Trembling or shaking Shortness of breath or
feeling of smothering Feelings of choking Chest pain or discomfort Nausea or abdominal distress
Feeling dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded, or faint Chills or heat sensations Paresthesias (ie, numbness
or tingling sensations) Derealization (ie, feeling of unreality) or depersonalization (ie, being
detached from oneself) Fear of losing control or going crazy Fear of dying
The nurse practitioner is providing care for a patient with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The NP anticipates that all of the following will be reported correct answers flashbacks,
nightmares, anxiety, avoidance, feelings of detachment, and states of hyperarousal.
Physical examination findings in patients with bulimia nervosa often include correct answers
Dental surface erosion
The nurse practitioner examines a 29-year-old woman who has sudden onset of right-sided facial
asymmetry. She is unable to close her right eyelid tightly, frown, or smile on the affected side.
Her examination is otherwise unremarkable. Which represents the most appropriate diagnostic
test for this patient? correct answers Lyme disease antibody titer (Late symptoms of lyme disease
include headache, neck stiffness, facial palsy, joint pain and swelling, dizziness, SOB, and nerve
pain)
An 18-year-old college freshman is brought to the student health center with a chief complaint of
a 3-day history of progressive headache and intermittent fever. On physical examination, he has
How is transcription best defined? correct answers RNA is synthesized from a DNA template.
An amniocentesis indicates a neural tube defect when an increase in which protein is evident?
correct answers Alpha fetoprotein
Amniocentesis is recommended for pregnant with what history? correct answers Have a family
history of genetic disorders
35 or older
positive prenatal screening test
chromosomal condition or neural tube defect in a previous pregnancy
abnormal ultrasound results
What is the technique for prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities at 10 to 12 weeks'
gestation? correct answers Chorionic villus sampling
*Amniocentesis is usually performed during the 15th week of pregnancy or later.
What is the term for an error in which homologous chromosomes fail to separate during meiosis
or mitosis? correct answers Nondisjunction
What is the most common cause of Down syndrome? correct answers Maternal nondisjunction
What syndrome, characterized by an absent homologous X chromosome with only a single X
chromosome, exhibits features that include a short stature, widely spaced nipples, and webbed
neck? correct answers Turner Syndrome
A person with 47, XXY karyotype has the genetic disorder resulting in which syndrome? correct
answers Klinefelter Syndrome
When a child inherits a disease that is autosomal recessive, it is inherited from whom? correct
answers Both Parents
Cystic fibrosis is caused by what type of gene? correct answers autosomal recessive
The BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations increase the risk of which cancer in women? correct answers
ovarian
Prader-Willi syndrome causes a chromosomal defect that is what? correct answers inherited from
the father
Which type of immunity is produced by an individual after either natural exposure to the antigen
or after immunization against the antigen? correct answers Active-Acquired
What type of immunity is produced when an immunoglobulin crosses the placenta? correct
answers passive-acquired
, Where are antibodies produced? correct answers plasma cells
Which antibody initially indicates a typical primary immune response? correct answers IgM
The common hay fever allergy is expressed through a reaction that is mediated by which class of
immunoglobulins? correct answers IgE
What are blood transfusion reactions an example of? correct answers Alloimmunity
Which statement is true regarding immunodeficiency? correct answers Immunodeficiency is
generally not present in other family members.
A healthcare professional advises patients to exercise because it has a probable impact on
reducing which cancer? correct answers Colon
Inflammation and swelling of the 7th cranial nerve with resultant unilateral facial muscle
paralysis is called correct answers Bells' Palsy
The nurse practitioner caring for a patient with a recent TIA understands that correct answers
Long-term anti platelet therapy is likely indicated.
A 22-year-old woman has a new onset of panic disorder. As part of her clinical presentation, you
expect to find at least 4 or more of the following 13 symptoms correct answers Palpitations,
pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate Sweating Trembling or shaking Shortness of breath or
feeling of smothering Feelings of choking Chest pain or discomfort Nausea or abdominal distress
Feeling dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded, or faint Chills or heat sensations Paresthesias (ie, numbness
or tingling sensations) Derealization (ie, feeling of unreality) or depersonalization (ie, being
detached from oneself) Fear of losing control or going crazy Fear of dying
The nurse practitioner is providing care for a patient with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The NP anticipates that all of the following will be reported correct answers flashbacks,
nightmares, anxiety, avoidance, feelings of detachment, and states of hyperarousal.
Physical examination findings in patients with bulimia nervosa often include correct answers
Dental surface erosion
The nurse practitioner examines a 29-year-old woman who has sudden onset of right-sided facial
asymmetry. She is unable to close her right eyelid tightly, frown, or smile on the affected side.
Her examination is otherwise unremarkable. Which represents the most appropriate diagnostic
test for this patient? correct answers Lyme disease antibody titer (Late symptoms of lyme disease
include headache, neck stiffness, facial palsy, joint pain and swelling, dizziness, SOB, and nerve
pain)
An 18-year-old college freshman is brought to the student health center with a chief complaint of
a 3-day history of progressive headache and intermittent fever. On physical examination, he has
