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A summary of high yield points regarding Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy Lactic Acidosis & Strokes (MELAS). Highlighted categories include clinical presentation, diagnosis, pathophysiology, risk factors, and treatment. Useful for review and prep. for medical school, pathophysiology courses, step exams (COMLEX & USMLE), or any other health studies. Main source is Robbins & Cotran’s Pathologic Basis of Disease.

PC-PNCB Exam Topics BACKGROUND: - 3yo boy - abnormal stools x6mo (greasy, floating) - Freq sinus infxn (tx = amox) QUESTION: Which DX test? A) Anti-transglutaminase IgA B) Ciliary biopsy + molecular genetic testing C) Pulm Fxn Testing D) Sweat Chloride Testing CORRECT ANSWER(S): D) Sweat Chloride Test for CF (>60mEq/L) WRONG ANSWERS: A) Dx's celiac disease B) Dx's primary ciliary dyskinesia C) Dx asthma & determines lung fxn in CF BACKGROUN...

Gerontology HESI Practice Exam 2022, (Answered) With Rationale An older resident is newly admitted to an assisted living community. Which action should the registered nurse (RN) implement to provide the resident to maintain safe medication administration? [select all that apply] a. locked medication storage in the client's room b. medication administration record (MAR) c. payment forms for prescribed medications d. delivery of adequate supply of medication e. list of findings indicating...

Gerontology HESI Practice Exam 2022, (Answered) With Rationale An older resident is newly admitted to an assisted living community. Which action should the registered nurse (RN) implement to provide the resident to maintain safe medication administration? [select all that apply] a. locked medication storage in the client's room b. medication administration record (MAR) c. payment forms for prescribed medications d. delivery of adequate supply of medication e. list of findings indicatin...

CBSE Biochem Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome: what causes it and what are manifestations? - correct answersHGPRT deficiency in purine salvage pathway (this enzyme normally converts hypoxanthine to IMP and guanine to GMP). This deficiency leads to excessive Uric acid production and de novo purine synthesis. It is X linked recessive. Symptoms: hyperuricemia, gout, aggression / self mutilation, mental retardation, dystonia. Treatment for Lesch-Nyhan? - correct answersAllopurinol / febuxostat second ...

CBSE High Yield/Mnemonics/Cases Test Questions With Answers -cerebellar ataxia, telangiectasias, and increased risk of sinopulmonary infections = triad of _________. -This is due to a defect in the ________gene responsible for ____________. -immune deficiency manifests as _______ - CORRECT ANSWER ataxia telangiectasia ATM gene responsible for DNA break repair IgA deficiency Pt presents with unsteady gait, spider like capillary angiomas on the skin, and recent pulmonary i...

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