Hemochromatosis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A woman is seen for genetic counseling because her three year old son was recently diagnosed with Duchene's Muscular Dystrophy. She is feeling very guilty about the diagnosis and the fact that she passed along this disease to her son. Her son's physician has referred her to see a cardiologist on numerous occasions but she has not kept the scheduled appointments. What is the best approach to take with this patient to encourage her to see a cardiologist? A) Tell her that she is being ...

COMSAE ALL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% GUARANTEED SUCCESS. COCAINE intoxication - correct red judgement, pupil dilate, hallucination (coke bugs) sudden cardiac death; paranoid ideations, angina Tx: alpha blockers/ benzos caution B block bc can cause unopposed alpha Osteoporosis histo - correct cular and cortical bone lose mass and interconnection despite normal bone mineralization assoc w/ Colles fracture- distal radial fracture; fracture of femoral neck Gilbert Syndrome...

A 39-year-old male sees you for evaluation of high blood pressure. His past medical history is unremarkable. On examination he has a BMI of 32 kg/m2 and you note that he has a round face and a plethoric complexion. His blood pressure is 150/98 mm Hg, his pulse rate is 88 beats/min, and his respiratory rate is 16/min. Other notable findings include a prominent dorsal cervical fat pad and supraclavicular fat pads, as well as violaceous striae on his trunk. Laboratory findings are notable only for ...

ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS platelets - ANSWER-150,000-4000,000 increased platelets - ANSWER-malignancy or polycythemia vera decreased platelets - ANSWER-autoimmune disease bone marrow suppression or enlarged spleen Hbg - ANSWER-females 12-16 males 14-18 decrease Hgb and Hct - ANSWER-anemia Hct - ANSWER-females 37%-47% males 42-52% anemia in children S & SX: - ANSWER-pallor, brittle spoon shaped nails irritability, muscle weakness systolic heart...

Pathology Exam 1 Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Which of the following is the "wear and tear" pigment that is the result of lipid peroxidation of the cell membrane? A. Iron B. Lipofucsin C. Melanin D. Bilirubin - ANSWERSB. Lipofucsin A 12 year old presents with what looks like Parkinsonism and on examination you note the presence of Kayser-Fleischer rings on the iris. What is the most likely diagnosis from the above information? A. Wilson's disease B. Hemochromatosis...

Hemoglobinopathies Exam Questions And Answers 1 / 23 Hemochromatosis which gene mutation causes hemochromatosis homozygous or heterozygous are affected hemosiderin what are the main organs mostly affected by hemochomatosis genetic inheritied condition of excessive iron accumulation resulting in tissue damage HFE gene homozygous (rare) an iron-storage protein primarily made in times of iron overload liver and pancrease are main others are: heart, adrenals, testes, pi...

Internal Medicine EOR Review (UPDATED TABLE GUIDE). Internal Medicine EOR Review Cardiology (20%) Angina Pectoris Stable Unstable Prinzmetal Predictable pattern* Aggravated c exertion; alleviated c rest or NTG; Caused by FIXED* plaque EKG: STd ONLY* Outpatient Setting Unpredictable pattern* New onset while RESTING*; NOT alleviated c rest EKG: STd or TWi* MUST ADMIT* Unpredictable/EPISODIC pattern* Triggered by COCAINE*, alcohol or triptans* EKG: STe +/- reciprocal changes M...

ABFM HYPERTENSION EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A 2024 A 39-year-old male sees you for evaluation of high blood pressure. His past medical history is unremarkable. On examination he has a BMI of 32 kg/m2 and you note that he has a round face and a plethoric complexion. His blood pressure is 150/98 mm Hg, his pulse rate is 88 beats/min, and his respiratory rate is 16/min. Other notable findings include a prominent dorsal cervical fat pad and supraclavicular fat pads, as well as viola...

ATI comprehensive Assessment PN Question and answers 100% correct 2023/2024RBC - correct answer females 4.2-5.4 million males 4.7-6.1 million decrease RBC - correct answer anemia WBC - correct answer 5,000-10,000 elevated WBC - correct answer infection decreased WBC - correct answer immunosuppression Iron - correct answer females 60-160 mcg males 80-180 elevated iron - correct answer hemochromatosis, iron excess liver disorder, magaloblastic anemia

ASCP BOC Hematology; Questions and Answers 100% Solved ____________ and ____________ are required for heme synthesis Correct answer-iron and protoporphyrin Fe Transport protein Correct answer-Transferrin Major Fe storage form Correct answer-Ferritin H2O insoluble Fe storage form (long-term) Correct answer-Hemosiderin Excess iron that is stored in tissues and body organs can lead to ____________ and ____________ Correct answer-hemosiderosis and hemochromatosis (organ damage) What are ...