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Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing Study Guide Laboratory findings associated with aplastic anemia -Answer-Low MCV & MCHC How is most carbon dioxide transported in the blood? -Answer-Bicarbonate ions What lab test is helpful in diagnosing iron deficiency anemia? -Answer-Elevated TIBC (total iron binding capacity) RBC obtain nearly all their energy from metabolism of? -Answer-Glucose What lab value is usually associated with aplastic anemia? -Answer-Pancytopenia Thalassemia may...

Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing Study Guide Laboratory findings associated with aplastic anemia -Answer-Low MCV & MCHC How is most carbon dioxide transported in the blood? -Answer-Bicarbonate ions What lab test is helpful in diagnosing iron deficiency anemia? -Answer-Elevated TIBC (total iron binding capacity) RBC obtain nearly all their energy from metabolism of? -Answer-Glucose What lab value is usually associated with aplastic anemia? -Answer-Pancytopenia Thalassemia may...

Concerning antigen-antibody reactions, the prozone effect causes which of the following results? A. False positive B. False negative C. No reaction D. Mixed field reaction B. False negative The following characteristics are applicable to Interferon-Gamma Release Assays (IGRAs) except: A. Can be used in patients with active tuberculosis disease symptoms B. Preferable for patients who have received a bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination C. Can be used instead of purified ...

What kind of virus is HIV - Answer-Retrovirus → RNA virus (has reverse transcriptase) Diploid Genome (2 molecules of RNA) What does the env gene encode? - Answer-gp120 & gp41 What does the gag gene encode? - Answer-p24 → Capsid protein What does the pol gene encode? - Answer-Reverse transcriptase Aspartate protease Integrase gp120 function? - Answer-Attachment to host CD4+ T cell gp41 function? - Answer-Fusion and entry gp*4*1 = *F*usion p24 function? - Answer-Capsi...

Bio 171 portage learning all exams review Exam 1. True or False: A virus is considered a microorganism. False. Viruses are not living and as such are not considered microorganisms. Viruses can, however, be classified as microbes, a more general term that includes microorganisms and viruses. 2. What is the smallest biological unit of life? A cell. 3. At a generalized level, all cells are comprised of what? Macromolecules* *A student may also answer: Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic acids...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 6: Acellular Pathogens * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following is not a property of a virus? A. It is an infectious cellular pathogen.* B. It is an obligate intracellular pathogen. C. Its genome consists of DNA or RNA. D. Its genome is surrounded by a protein capsid. 2. Which of the following is the scientist responsible for first discovering viruses (specifically, tobacco mosaic virus)? A. Dimitri Ivanovski* B. Edward Jen...

USMLE Step 1: Microbiology EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST |AGRADE organisms known for causing endocarditis - ANSWER- S. aureus, Staph epididermis, viridans strep, VRE, Strep. bovis, HACEK organisms four drug regimen used to treat TB - ANSWER- isoniazid, ethambutol, rifampin, pyrazinamide used to treat Trichomonas or Gardnerella - ANSWER- metronidazole used to treat Plasmodium vivax or ovale - ANSWER- chloroquine + primaquine used to treat Pediculosis capitis or pubus - ANSWER- pe...

USMLE Step 1: Microbiology EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST |AGRADE organisms known for causing endocarditis - ANSWER- S. aureus, Staph epididermis, viridans strep, VRE, Strep. bovis, HACEK organisms four drug regimen used to treat TB - ANSWER- isoniazid, ethambutol, rifampin, pyrazinamide used to treat Trichomonas or Gardnerella - ANSWER- metronidazole used to treat Plasmodium vivax or ovale - ANSWER- chloroquine + primaquine used to treat Pediculosis capitis or pubus - ANSWER- pe...

NURS 497 Midterm 1 Exam - Complete Solutions (Answered) What kind of pathogen is HIV? Blood borne pathogen How is HIV transmitted? Blood or blood products IV medication abuse Both heterosexual and homosexual activity Maternal-child transmission before or during childbirth What cells does HIV infect and destroy? CD4-positive T-helper cells What are CD4+ helper T cells necessary for? Development of both plasma cells and T-cytotoxic cells What kind of virus is HIV? A retrovirus with the ability t...

Which statement below is not true regarding the role of the helper t cell? ANSWER: The helper T cell is cytotoxic and kills invaders. Helper T cells are not cytotoxic and kill invaders (this is another type of t cells called cytotoxic t cell). Helper T cells are "helpers" in that they HELP the immune system by releasing cytokines, which help activate other immune system cells. Identify the correct statements about the anatomy of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Select all tha...