Tumor markers ca 125 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

- Most cases show an increased LH:FSH ratio - Occasional cases will show hyperprolactinemia - Pituitary hormone pathology in polycystic ovarian (aka, Stein-Leventhal) syndrome Hyperandrogenism with chronic anovulation in women with no other cause - What is an important hormonal derangement in polycystic ovarian syndrome (aka, Stein-Leventhal syndrome) Substantially elevated estrogen production because of the peripheral conversion of androgens to estrogens - In polycystic ovarian (aka, S...

ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY UTMB 5355 EXAM 1-QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS Oncogenes - correct answers: cancer causing genes, promote uncontrolled growth of cells Proto-oncogenes - correct answers: promote normal cell growth factor and division If proto-oncogenes are mutated the become - - correct answers: Oncogenes Tumor Supressor Genes (TSGs) are - correct answers: Antioncogenes antioncogenes - correct answers: inhibit tumor progression & prevent mutations Canc...

- Most cases show an increased LH:FSH ratio - Occasional cases will show hyperprolactinemia correct answers Pituitary hormone pathology in polycystic ovarian (aka, Stein-Leventhal) syndrome Hyperandrogenism with chronic anovulation in women with no other cause correct answers What is an important hormonal derangement in polycystic ovarian syndrome (aka, Stein-Leventhal syndrome) Substantially elevated estrogen production because of the peripheral conversion of androgens to estrogens co...

1. Oncogenes: cancer causing genes, promote uncontrolled growth of cells 2. Proto-oncogenes: promote normal cell growth factor and division 3. If proto-oncogenes are mutated the become -: Oncogenes 4. Tumor Supressor Genes (TSGs) are: Antioncogenes 5. antioncogenes: inhibit tumor progression & prevent mutations 6. Cancer develops with increase in - and decrease in -: oncogenes, tumorsuppressor genes 7. What are the 2 main types ofTumor Suppressor Genes?: Gatekeepers &Caretakers 8. tumor s...

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FEMALE AND MALE REPRODUCTIVE NCLEX QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE 100% GUARANTEED PASS ALREADY GRADED A+ The nurse is assessing a patient with suspected testicular cancer. Which assessment data would support a diagnosis of testicular cancer? A. A red, raised rash on the scrotum. B. The patient reports pain when urinating. C. A chancre sore on the shaft of the penis. D. The patient reports heaviness in the scrotum. D. The patient reports heaviness i...

AAB MT CHEMISTRY STUDY GUIDE (VERIFIED 2023/2024) Which of the four elements in proteins differentiates this class of substances from carbohydrates and lipids? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nitrogen Which of the proteins is soluble in water? - CORRECT ANSWER-Albumin How are amino acids joined together to form a chainlike structure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Peptide bonding Amino acid sequence of a protein represent which level of protein structure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Primary structure The alpha helix and bet...

ASCP-Chemistry section Question and answers rated A+ 2023Aldosterone is released by the adrenal cortex upon stimulation by: A. Renin B. Angiotensinogen C. Angiotenisinogen I D. Angiotensinogen II D. Angiotensinogen II Clinical Assays for tumor markers are most important for: A. screening for the presence of cancer B. monitoring the course of known cancer C. confirming the absence of disease D. identifying patients at risk for cancer B. Monitoring the course of known cancer ...

The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing severe chemotherapy-induced nausea. Which actions can the nurse take to try to reduce the patient's nausea? (Select all that apply.) . A. Instruct the patient to limit intake of spicy foods. C. Determine the best time for the patient to eat and drink. D. Encourage the patient to take small, frequent sips of water. E. Administer sedatives as ordered while antineoplastic drugs are being administered. Spicy foods can exacerbate nausea...

WK 5 Principles MED SURG II Question: During morning rounds the nurse notes that a client is scheduled for a CT scan of the head with contrast. The client is scheduled to receive metformin (Glucophage). Which of the following interventions is the most appropriate? Your Answer: Speak to the prescriber prior to administering the medication. Principle: Metformin should be stopped 48 hours before and after the administration of iodinated contrast medium ; Page# Metformin should be sto...