Wgud027 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A patient has endured several dosage adjustments of his tricyclic antidepressant, so the provider recommends genetic testing. Which statement correctly describes the rationale for genetic testing? a. The CYP2D6 gene influences metabolism of tricyclic antidepressants and certain other drugs. b. The HER2 gene is a tumor marker that impacts metabolism of tricyclic antidepressants. c. The BRCA2 gene influences metabolism of certain drugs and increases the risk for breast cancer. d. The x linke...

WGU D027 Exam Study Guide With Complete Solution – Questions and Answers 2023. Cystic Fibrosis - ANSWER affects pancreas causing secretions in lungs 21st Trisomy - ANSWER Down Syndrome Klinefelter Syndrome (XXY) - ANSWER male has extra X, female like qualities Turner Syndrome - ANSWER Missing X in females Alpha Thalassemia - ANSWER inherited blood disorder; mild to severe anemia Beta Thallasemia - ANSWER low hemoglobin; contraindicated medication ferrous sulfate Prevalence Risk - ANSW...

WGU D027 – Advanced Pathopharmacology – Final Exam Study Guide | Questions and Answers | A Complete Solution 2023. Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome HLHS - Birth Defect. born with OPEN foramen ovale & ductus arteriosus, ↓developed L ventricle & ↓developed valves (mitral, aortic) (hole between L&R atria) a. Survival rates - 3 to 5y survival is 70% with Stage I repair, 90% survival once they hit 12m. b. Testing: prenatal U/S and echo, after birth s&s (after ductus arteriosus & foramen ov...

20-year-old male falling frequently. Since childhood, his gait has consisted of walking on his toes. During middle school, he was able to participate in sports but was unable to participate in high school sports due to difficulty with running and jumping. Lately, he has noticed it takes longer and is more difficult to change positions from sitting to standing than it used to in the past. He has also been waking up with muscle and joint stiffness. Which condition? - Answer Becker muscular dy...

WGU D027 Exam Study Guide With Complete Solution – Questions and Answers 2023. Autosomal Dominant - ANSWER 1 parent has, 50% change of child having Autosomal Recessive - ANSWER Both parents are carriers, 25% change of child having, 50% chance child is a carrier. Cystic Fibrosis - ANSWER affects pancreas causing secretions in lungs 21st Trisomy - ANSWER Down Syndrome Klinefelter Syndrome (XXY) - ANSWER male has extra X, female like qualities Turner Syndrome - ANSWER Missing X in females ...

WGU D027 – Advanced Pathopharmacology – Final Exam Study Guide | Questions and Answers | A Complete Solution 2023. Celiac Disease a. Lining of the small intestine, intolerant of gluten. (avoid BROW) Barley, Rye, Oat, Wheat i. More pronounced in the duodenum and jejunum. b. Signs and Symptoms - abdominal pain/distention; diarrhea (pale, greasy, bulky, foul) i. Malnutrition complications - rickets, occult blood, anemia (early bleeds and/or bruises) ii. Hypomagnesemia and hypocalcemia = Ir...

What organ does cystic fibrosis affect? - correct answer Affects the pancreas causing secretions into the lungs What is Klinefelter syndrome? - correct answer An extra X chromosome for males so example XXY causing female-like qualities What is Turner Syndrome? - correct 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? - correc...

WGU D027 Exam Study Guide With Complete Solution – Questions and Answers 2023. Cystic Fibrosis - ANSWER affects pancreas causing secretions in lungs 21st Trisomy - ANSWER Down Syndrome Klinefelter Syndrome (XXY) - ANSWER male has extra X, female like qualities Turner Syndrome - ANSWER Missing X in females Alpha Thalassemia - ANSWER inherited blood disorder; mild to severe anemia Beta Thallasemia - ANSWER low hemoglobin; contraindicated medication ferrous sulfate Prevalence Risk - ANSW...

Autosomal Recessive - ANSWER Both parents are carriers, 25% change of child having, 50% chance child is a carrier. Cystic Fibrosis - ANSWER affects pancreas causing secretions in lungs 21st Trisomy - ANSWER Down Syndrome Klinefelter Syndrome (XXY) - ANSWER male has extra X, female like qualities Turner Syndrome - ANSWER Missing X in females Alpha Thalassemia - ANSWER inherited blood disorder; mild to severe anemia Beta Thallasemia - ANSWER low hemoglobin; contraindicated medication fer...