Duchenne md - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NR 283 Unit Four Questions and Answers 2023/2024 Osteoporosis - Answer Happens when Bone resorption exceeds formation due to decrease in bone density. Results in loss of compact bone due to holes in the bone and the bone can break easily Diagnosis of osteoporosis - Answer bone density scan complication of osteoporosis - Answer fractures of vertebrae, wrist, or hip can also lead to kyphosis and scoliosis if not diagnose early Predisposing Factors of osteoporosis - Answer Age 50+ year...

Muscular Dystrophy (Smarty PANCE) Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+ What is muscular dystrophy (MD)? Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of genetic disorders that cause progressive muscle weakness and degeneration. Beginning in lower extremities and progressing to the upper What is the most common form of muscular dystrophy? Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene, primarily affecting boys and presenting in early childhood What is a milder form of...

What is the gold standard for the suspected diagnosis of Celiac Disease? correct answers Endoscopy with small intestine biopsy A 44-year-old woman has recently been diagnosed with advanced metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer. Genetic testing is ordered to determine if the patient's tumor has any genomic alterations and to guide treatment decisions. A few weeks later, the patient's test results come back positive for a genetic mutation. The APN starts osimertinib (Tagrisso). Based on this ...

What is the gold standard for the suspected diagnosis of Celiac Disease? - Endoscopy with small intestine biopsy A 44-year-old woman has recently been diagnosed with advanced metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer. Genetic testing is ordered to determine if the patient's tumor has any genomic alterations and to guide treatment decisions. A few weeks later, the patient's test results come back positive for a genetic mutation. The APN starts osimertinib (Tagrisso). Based on this information,...

muscular dystrophy - ANSWERSA group of inherited muscle-destroying diseases that appear in childhood. Muscles initially enlarge, then atrophy and degenerate. Duchenne MD - ANSWERSthe most common form of muscular dystrophy creatine phosphate - ANSWERSA unique, high-energy molecule stored in muscles. CP couples with ADP to form ATP when more ATP is needed for energy. actin - ANSWERSThe thin myofilament myosin - ANSWERSThe thick myofilament endomysium - ANSWERSthe connective tissue s...

What is the gold standard for the suspected diagnosis of Celiac Disease? Endoscopy with small intestine biopsy A 44-year-old woman has recently been diagnosed with advanced metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer. Genetic testing is ordered to determine if the patient's tumor has any genomic alterations and to guide treatment decisions. A few weeks later, the patient's test results come back positive for a genetic mutation. The APN starts osimertinib (Tagrisso). Based on this information, wha...

Muscular Dystrophy (Smarty PANCE) Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+ What is muscular dystrophy (MD)? Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of genetic disorders that cause progressive muscle weakness and degeneration. Beginning in lower extremities and progressing to the upper What is the most common form of muscular dystrophy? Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene, primarily affecting boys and presenting in early childhood What is a milder form of...

What is the function of bone marrow? - Answer Makes red and white blood cells and platelets Function of Osteoblasts - Answer bone formation Function of Osteoclasts - Answer resorb/dissolve bone Wolff's Law - Answer Bone is laid down where it is needed (in response to stress) and resorbed where it is not needed Peak Bone Mass - Answer - late 20s/early 30s -genetic factors -nutritional factors -mechanical loading -hormonal milieu Osteoporosis - Answer -decreased bone mass -met...

Muscular Dystrophy (Smarty PANCE) Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+ What is muscular dystrophy (MD)? Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of genetic disorders that cause progressive muscle weakness and degeneration. Beginning in lower extremities and progressing to the upper What is the most common form of muscular dystrophy? Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene, primarily affecting boys and presenting in early childhood What is a milder form of...

muscular dystrophy - ANSWERSA group of inherited muscle-destroying diseases that appear in childhood. Muscles initially enlarge, then atrophy and degenerate. Duchenne MD - ANSWERSthe most common form of muscular dystrophy creatine phosphate - ANSWERSA unique, high-energy molecule stored in muscles. CP couples with ADP to form ATP when more ATP is needed for energy. actin - ANSWERSThe thin myofilament myosin - ANSWERSThe thick myofilament endomysium - ANSWERSthe connective tissue s...