Posts by Mary Browning:
question A phlebo___ is the incision of a vein. A)scopy B)tomy C)lysis D)plasty answer B question Surgical repair of a blood vessel is ____. A)angiorrhaphy B)angiostomy C)angiotomy D)angioplasty answer D question The suffix in acrophobia is ___, which means ___. answer phobia, fear question the suffix in the term mucoid is: answer oid question the […]
Read morequestion Which term describes a benign tumor made up of abnormal lymphatic vessels? answer lymphangioma question wraps the body in a physical barrier to prevent invading organisms from entering the body. answer intact skin question _____ is a rare but aggressive form of breast cancer. answer inflammatory breast cancer question Which term refers to a […]
Read morequestion ___________ is the process by which information encoded in DNA is converted to information encoded in RNA. answer Transcription question In humans, the hormone testosterone enters cells and binds to specific proteins, which in turn bind to specific sites on the cells’ DNA. These proteins probably act to do what? answer help RNA polymerase […]
Read morequestion ICD-10-CM Guidelines HIV infection -Code only _________ cases, rules for sequencing Infectious agents as the cause of diseases classified to other chapters -Use of categories B95, B96, and B97 Infections resistant to _________ -Use of category Z16 Sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock and sequencing answer confirmed antibiotics question Combination Codes and Multiple Coding […]
Read morequestion Cancer answer disease of uncontrolled cell division question BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes answer -located on chromosome 17 and 13 -mutation of these genes increase the rick of breast cancer question Mutation answer -change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA -affects structure and function of proteins question Cancer can result if… answer cancer can result […]
Read morequestion appeasement answer policy of giving in to an aggressor’s demands in order to keep the peace question pacifism answer opposition to all way; neutrality question neutrality acts answer a series of acts passed by the U.S. Congress from 1935 to 1939 that aimed to keep the U.S. from becoming involved in WWII. (One law […]
Read morequestion Cancer Facts answer -cancer has many causes primarily linked to the environment and heredity -diet is a factor that influences the development of most types of cancer -diets based on plant foods that include lean meats, fish, and low-fat dairy products, regular physical activity, and normal levels of body fat reduce cancer risk -Largely […]
Read morequestion in everyday conversation, ppl use “money” to refer to… answer wealth question money answer Any asset that can easily be used to purchase g/s question currency in circulation answer cash held by the public question checkable bank deposits answer bank accounts on which people can write checks question money supply answer total value of […]
Read morequestion Liver answer The most metabolically active organ in the body. question Processes, stores, and redistributes the nutrients. Synthesizes and produces proteins: albumin, blood clotting proteins, transport proteins Digestion: Bile Detoxifies drugs and alcohol Processes excess nitrogen answer Roles of the liver question Slowly answer Liver disease progresses… question Fatigue answer Primary symptom of liver […]
Read morequestion difference between inherited germ line mutation and a somatic cell mutation answer inherited germ line mutation – mutated gene inherited and other members of family have disease, cancers tend to develop at relatively young age, e.g. retinoblastoma somatic cell mutation – due to replication errors in DNA which is compounded by carcinogens question describe […]
Read morequestion Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer found in women. answer True question Cancer of the cervix and penis have been linked to what STD? answer HPV question The PSA is an early diagnostic test for: answer prostate cancer question Most adults need from 1000 to 1,200 milligrams of calcium per day. […]
Read morequestion Symptoms of allergies answer Dark circles under the eyes, sneezing, dermatitis. question Some of the most common seasonal causes of hay fever. answer Trees in the early spring question When scheduling allergy testing, you should instruct the pt to discontinue all antihistamine for how long prior to the appt? answer 7 days question Three […]
Read morequestion tamoifen (Novalex) and raloxifene ( Evista ) answer Common breast cancer treatment drug also used for prevention. Is a Hormonal/Endocrine therapy drug. Increases the risk for endometrial cancer. question Hormonal/ Endocrine Therapy Medications. (Selected Estrogen Modulator Receptors) answer Bind to estrogen receptors so the cancer cells cannot attach to the cell. question Aromataste Inhibitors […]
Read morequestion What is the MC Gyn malignancy? answer Uterine Carcinoma (Endometrial Cancer) question What’s the difference between Endometrial Carcinoma and Sarcoma of Uterus? answer Endometrial Carcinoma arises from the gland found in endometrium (97%) Sarcoma arises from mesenchymal uterine component. (3%) question What is the etiology of Endometrial Carcinoma? ; what are its RF? answer […]
Read morequestion Bladder Cancer Intro answer Most common malignancy in the urinary tract Urothelial/transitional cell carcinoma is the most predominant histologic type in developed regions (North America and Europe), accounting for 90% in the US Non-urothelial cell carcinomas more prevalent in other parts of the world Non-urothelial bladder cancers: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC): 5% of cases […]
Read morequestion Anatomy answer Science which deals with body parts question Physiology answer Study of body functions question Organize from simplest to most complex answer Chemical Organelle Cell Tissue Organ System Organism question Major Systems of the Body answer Integumentary Skeletal Muscular Nervous Endocrine Cardiovascular Lymphatic Digestive Respiratory Urinary Reproductive question Integumentary System answer Skin, hair, […]
Read morequestion adverse effect answer Appearance of a pathologic condition due to ingestion or exposure to a chemical substance properly administered or taken. Also called an adverse reaction. question Appendices ICD-9-CM Appendices – answer serve as a resource in coding neoplasms, adverse effects of drugs and chemicals and external disease and injury. in addition the 3 […]
Read morequestion -synonyms answer -Myoma Fibromyoma Leiomyoma question -Uterine fibroids are BENIGN solid tumors arising from the myometrium They consist of smooth muscle bundles with strands of fibrous tissue answer – question Epidemiology answer – Commonest genital tract tumor – One of the most common tumors of the body – Affect almost one in every 4 […]
Read morequestion Tribute answer – Made the people pay tributes to enrich the “Home land” when Egypt captured new land. – People would bring gifts to the kings and queens to show give them their respects or to show your loyalty. question Farming answer – The Pharaoh had rich peasants do the farming. – They grew […]
Read morequestion shamans answer healing priests question Trepanation answer an ancient surgical procedure that involved drilling through the skull of a patient question bloodletting answer involved drawing small quantities of blood from a patient to cure an illness. question Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) answer founded on the principles of using herbs for healing and treating illness […]
Read morequestion economics answer a system that coordinates choices about production with choices about consumption, and distributes goods and services to the people who want them question market economy answer production and consumption of goods and services are direct result of decentralized decisions by man firms and individuals question command economy answer there is a central […]
Read morequestion Why is it important for each patrol member to share in meal prep and cleanup? answer IF everyone does their part, work is finished quickly. question Why is it important for scout patrols to eat together? answer “Time to enjoy good food and fellowship of scouting. Special moment. Way to give thanks and express […]
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