NGR 6141 Questions With Complete Solutions / 100% Verified/Graded A+

1. Which description is consistent with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)? - ANSWER The translocation of genetic material from genes 9 and 22 creates an abnormal, fused protein identified as BCR-ABL1. 2. Clinical manifestations that include irregular or heavy bleeding, passing of large clots, and depletion of iron stores support which diagnosis? - ANSWER Dysfunctional uterine bleeding 3. Which parts of the brain mediate the expression affecting both emotional and behavioral states? - ANSWER limbic system and prefrontal cortex. 4. The common cause of elevated levels of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion is? - ANSWER cancer 5. Which type of anemia is characterized by fatigue, weakness, dyspnea as well as conjunctiva of the eyes ands brittle nails? - ANSWER Iron deficiency 6. What substance has been shown to increase the risk of cancer when used in combination with tobacco and smoking? - ANSWER Alcohol 7. A deficiency in which chemical may result in hypothyroidism? - ANSWER Iodine 8. Tremors at rest, rigidity, akinesia, and postural abnormalities are a result of the atrophy of neurons in the brains? - ANSWER Substantia nigra that produces dopamine 9. Which of the following statements about mutations is correct? - ANSWER Mutations are alterations in normal DNA sequence. 10. The paresthesia that occurs in vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a result of which of the following? - ANSWER Myelin degeneration in the spinal cord 11. Which electrolyte imbalance accompanies multiple melanoma (MM)? - ANSWER Hypercalcemia 12. Neurofibrillary tangle characterizes which neurological disorder? - ANSWER Alzheimer's disease 13. Hodgkin's disease is characterized by the presence of which of the following? - ANSWER Reed-Sternberg (RS) cells 14. Status epilepticus considered a medical emergency because? - ANSWER cerebral Development of hypoxia 15. With receptive dysphagia the individual is able to? - ANSWER Comprehend speech, but not verbally respond. 16. Diabetes insipidus, Diabetes Mellitus, and Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) all exhibit which syndrome - ANSWER thirst 17. Diabetes insipidus is a result of? - ANSWER Antidiuretic hormone hyposecretion 18. In acute hypothermia what physiological change shunts blood? - ANSWER peripheral vasoconstriction 19. The brain receives approximately what percent of the cardiac output? - ANSWER 20% 20. When comparing the clinical manifestations of the both DKA and HHNKS which condition is only associated with DKA? - ANSWER Kussmaul respirations 21. The signs of thyrotoxic crisis include? - ANSWER Hyperthermia and tachycardia 22. The role of caretaker genes is? - ANSWER Maintenance of genomic integrity 23. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is best described as? - ANSWER Resistance to insulin by insulin-sensitive tissues 24. How does the release (increase) of epinephrine raise body temperature? - ANSWER It raises the metabolic rate. 25. What is an effect of the sympathetic nervous system? - ANSWER Increase heart rate 26. Deficiencies in folate and vitamin B12 alter the synthesis of which of the following? - ANSWER DNA 27. Which statement is true regarding upper motor neurons? - ANSWER They modify spinal reflex arcs 28. Which of the following describes how the body compensates for anemia? - ANSWER Increasing rate and depth of breathing 29. Palpitation of the neck of a person diagnosed with graves disease would detect a thyroid that is? - ANSWER Diffusely enlarged 30. Polyuria occurs with diabetes mellitus because? - ANSWER Elevation in serum glucose 31. Which would be considered a positive symptom of schizophrenia? - ANSWER Auditory hallucinations 32. In which disorder are acetylcholine receptor antibodies (IgG antibodies) against acetylcholine receptors? - ANSWER Myasthenia gravis 33. Pathological changes associated with graves' disease include? - ANSWER High levels of circulating thyroid stimulating immunoglobulins 34. Antipsychotic drugs cause tardive dyskinesia by mimicking the effects of increased? - ANSWER dopamine 35. Multiple Sclerosis is best described as? - ANSWER It is a central nervous system (CNS) demyelination, possibly from an immunogenetic virus. 36. During infections why do lymph nodes become large and tender? - ANSWER lymphocytes are rapidly dividing. 37. Graves disease develops from? - ANSWER Thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin that causes overproduction of thyroid hormones 38. What is the leading cause of infertility in women? - ANSWER PCOS 39. In Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) what are the indications of microvascular thrombosis? - ANSWER Symmetric cyanosis of fingers and toes "blue finger/toe syndrome" 40. How do cancer cells use the enzyme telomerase? - ANSWER Switch on the telomerase so that cells can divide indefinitely 41. Which description is consistent with the chronic lymphatic leukemia (CLL)? - ANSWER B cells fail to mature into plasma cells that synthesize immunoglobulins. 42. Which anemia produces small pale erythrocytes? - ANSWER Iron Deficiency 43. Cognitive operations cannot occur without the effective functioning of the brains? - ANSWER Reticular activating system 44. Multiple Sclerosis and Gillian Barre syndrome are similar in that they both? - ANSWER result from demyelination by an immune reaction 45. The pap test is used to screen for what cancer? - ANSWER cervical 46. Which nerves are capable of regeneration? - ANSWER Peripheral 47. Reflex activities concerned with heart rate, blood pressure, respirations, sneezing swallowing and coughing are controlled by which area of the brain? - ANSWER Medulla oblongata 48. Which compound or hormone is secreted by the adrenal medulla? - ANSWER Epinephrine 49. What is the treatment of choice for percutaneous anemia? - ANSWER B12 by injection 50. Clinical manifestations of Parkinson's are caused by a deficit in which brains neurotransmitters? - ANSWER dopamine 51. Which person is at the greatest risk for developing delirium? - ANSWER An individual on the second day after hip replacement 52. The most critical aspect in diagnosing seizure disorder is establishing its causing? - ANSWER Health history 53. What term describes the loss or comprehension of language? - ANSWER Aphasia 54. Carcinoma in situ is characterized by which changes? - ANSWER Cells remain localized in the glandular or squamous cells. 55. What causes the microvascular complications in a patient with diabetes mellitus? - ANSWER The capillary basement membranes thicken, and cell hyperplasia develops. 56. Enkephalins and endorphins act to relieve pain by which process? - ANSWER Attaching to opiate receptor sites 57. The function of the tumor cell marker sites is to? - ANSWER Screen individuals at high risk for cancer. 58. Parkinson's and Huntington's disease are associated with what defects in which area of the brain? - ANSWER Basil Ganglia 59. A sudden, explosive, disorderly discharge of cerebral neurons is termed? - ANSWER Seizure 60. Chronic infection of the cervix by HPV results in cervical? - ANSWER dysplasia 61. What are tumor cell markers? - ANSWER substances produces by cancer cells 62. What is the most common reported symptom of cancer treatment? - ANSWER Fatigue