Ruth Blanco

City: Portland, Oregon
University: Oregon Health & Science University

Posts by Ruth Blanco:

Chapter 11- Personal Health – CVD, Cancer and Diabetes – Flashcards
06 Aug 2018 Flashcards

question cardiovascular disease (CVD) answer the collective term for various diseases of the heart and blood vessels question cardiovascular system answer the system that circulates blood throughout the body; consists of the heart and blood vessels question pulmonary circulation answer the part of the circulatory system governed by the right side of the heart; the […]

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Biology: Meiosis, Mitosis, Stem Cells & Cancer – Flashcards
06 Aug 2018 Flashcards

question Mitosis answer Mitosis is a part of the cell cycle process (five stages) by which chromosomes in a cell nucleus are separated into two identical sets of chromosomes, each in its own nucleus. question Stages of Mitosis answer #1. Interphase #2. Prophase #3. Metaphase #4. Anaphase #5. Telophase question Interphase answer (not an actual […]

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HIST 2301 – Flashcard
03 Aug 2018 Flashcards

question Steps Leading to the Vietnam War answer 1945 – Japan and England wanted the same territory, Indochina. Indochina was a former French colony. England occupied the region until they turned it back to the French. question “Domino Theory” answer – “If one country fell to Communism, the next one would do the same.” – […]

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Japanese numbers 1,000-10,000(Romaji) – Flashcards
03 Aug 2018 Flashcards

question 1000 answer sen question 2000 answer nisen question 3000 answer sanzen question 4000 answer yonsen question 5000 answer gosen question 6000 answer rokusen question 7000 answer nanasen question 8000 answer hassen question 9000 answer kyuusen question 10,000 answer ichiman question 1111 answer senhyakujyuuichi question 1243 answer sennihyakuyonjyuusan question 8903 answer hassenkyuuhyakusan question 6382 answer […]

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chapter 9 economics vocab – Flashcards
01 Aug 2018 Flashcards

question wages answer are payments received in return for work question equilibrium wage answer is the wage at which the quanitity of workers demanded equals the quantity of workers supplied; the market price for labor question derived demand answer is a demand for a product or resource based on its contribution to the final product […]

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Chapter 19 Clinical Questions, Plus One Tortora Question – Flashcards
01 Aug 2018 Flashcards

question Cancer patients being treated with chemotherapeutic drugs designed to destroy rapidly dividing cells are monitored closely for changes in their red and white blood cell counts. Why so? answer Hemopoiesis is a process involving fairly rapid cell production. Because chemotherapeutics simply target cells exhibiting rapid turnover (rather than other specific properties of cancer cells), […]

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27 – Antineoplastics – Flashcards
31 Jul 2018 Flashcards

question Overview of Antineoplastic Agents (picture) answer – all inhibit DNA synthesis in some way question Characteristics of Cancer Cells answer – Uncontrolled proliferation – *Dedifferentiation with loss of function* – Invasiveness – Metastases question The log-kill hypothesis (chart) answer dash line – have cancer, don’t do anything about – symptoms – tx will prolong […]

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Thyroid – Flashcard
31 Jul 2018 Flashcards

question Name the 4 anatomic subdivisions / lobes of the thyroid answer Right Lobe Left Lobe Isthmus Pyramidal Lobe question What is the fx of the epithelial cells in the thyroid follicle? answer Remove iodide from blood Forms T3, T4 thyroid hormones question What is the fx of the parafollicular cells in the thyroid follicle? […]

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General Help – Flashcards
31 Jul 2018 Flashcards

question NH4+ answer Ammonium/ Cation question H3O+ answer Hydronium/ Cation question Hg22+ answer Mercury(I)/ Cation question OH– answer Hydroxide/ Diatomic Anion question CH3CO2– answer Acetate/ Anion with Carbon question CO32- answer Carbonate/ Anion with Carbon question CN– answer Cyanide/ Diatomic Anion question C2O42- answer Oxalate/ Anion with Carbon question SO4– answer Sulfate/ Oxoanions question SO32- […]

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Pathophysiology Quiz 2 (Cancer, Inflammation, Immunity, Diabetes) – Flashcards
30 Jul 2018 Flashcards

question All death rates for cancers have _____________ except __________ __________. answer All death rates for cancers have DECREASED except LIVER CANCER. question _____% of men and _____% of women will be affected by cancer. answer 43% of men and 38% of women will be affected by cancer. question Neoplasia answer Abnormal growth and proliferation […]

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Oral pathology – Flashcards
30 Jul 2018 Flashcards

question Adenocarcinoma answer Malignant tumor coming from the glands underlying the oral mucosa question Carcinoma answer Malignant neoplasm of epithelium (tissue in mouth) that can invade surrounding bone/tissues. Occur on lips, cheeks, and floor of mouth question Erythroplakia answer Any red patch in oral cavity that is not associated with inflammation. Tends to be either […]

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AP Psychology: Therapy: Crossword puzzle vocabulary – Flashcards
27 Jul 2018 Flashcards

question Across answer … question Cognitive therapy (1) answer Therapy that teaches people new and more adaptive ways of thinking question Eclectic (6) answer Approach that draws on a variety of forms of therapy to best suit clients’ needs question Resistance (10) answer Blocking anxiety-provoking memories from consciousness question Psychosurgery (14) answer Therapy that attempts […]

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Pharmacology Chapter 20 – Flashcards
27 Jul 2018 Flashcards

question 1. The LPN is talking to her sister about various birth control methods. Her sister says, “Bill and I just got married and we don’t want to start a family for quite a while. Isn’t there something that works long term but isn’t permanent?” Which of the following methods of birth control would the […]

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Motor Control Theories: Traditional vs. Contemporary Approaches
27 Jul 2018 Flashcards

question Theories of Motor Control answer 1. Traditional approaches to motor control a. Reflex-based, hierarchical, neurofacilitation or neurodevelopment approaches- NDT, PNF, Rood, Brunnstrom 2. Contemporary approaches to motor control a. Task-oriented approaches b. Dynamic Systems Theory c. Dynamical Systems Approach d. Occupational Therapy Task-Oriented Approach question Identify interrelationships of the major concepts. answer Movement is […]

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Chapter 18 Conflict and Absolutism in Europe – Questions – Flashcards
26 Jul 2018 Flashcards

question Discuss Elizabeth’s policies in England? answer Stated that England would support any nation either France or Spain in the event that one becomes more powerful than the other Stated that she is the sole ruler of both the church and state question What role did Spain play in religious conflict? answer Since it was […]

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theories final multiple choice – Flashcards
26 Jul 2018 Flashcards

question 1. From the perspective of feminist therapy, the socialization of women inevitably affects their: a. identity development. b. self-concept. c. goals and aspirations. d. emotional well-being. e. all of these answer E. all of these question 2. What do the four feminist philosophies (liberal, cultural, radical, and socialist feminism) have in common? a. the […]

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Week 2 – Chap 12 Cognitive Interventions – Flashcards
26 Jul 2018 Flashcards

question Which of the following components is part of the cognitive triad? Select all that apply. answer • Future • World • Oneself question Which of the following reinforce the client’s successes and strengths? answer Compliments question A client states that she is anxious about separating from her emotionally abusive husband because she hasn’t worked […]

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Chapter 11-12 medieval history – Flashcards
25 Jul 2018 Flashcards

question Who was the influential Florentine author of the Decameron and other literary works? answer Giovanni Boccaccio , poet and storyteller question In what literary book was it reported that in Florence Italy cities and towns were the hardest hit answer Decameron question What factors contributed to the papacy’s loss of Prestige? answer Bribes paid […]

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Ancient and medieval history unit one – Flashcards
25 Jul 2018 Flashcards

question What is history? answer A way to understand the past through your ancestors. question Early man: answer Existed 4-5 million years ago. Homo sapiens appeared 2,000 years ago in Africa. question Archaeology answer Study of history or prehistoric people and cultures by Analysis of their artifacts, inscriptions,and monuments that have been excavated. question Culture […]

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History of Massage Therapy Review Questions – Flashcards
23 Jul 2018 Flashcards

question What is massage? answer The systematic manual or mechanical manipulations of the soft tissues of the body by such movements as rubbing, kneading, pressing,;rolling, slapping and tapping for therapeutic purposes question What are some of the benefits of of massage? answer 1. Promotes circulation of the blood and lymph 2. Relaxation of muscles 3. […]

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AP World Chapter 20 – Flashcards
20 Jul 2018 Flashcards

question In the late 1200s, Marco Polo visited the court of answer Khubilai Khan question What were problems faced by the late Byzantine empire? answer Accumulation of land by wealthy landowners Reduced incentives to join the Byzantine military Foreign invasions Diminished tax receipts question In 962 C.E., Pope John XII presented the imperial crown to […]

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HOSA Physical Therapy Basics – Flashcards
20 Jul 2018 Flashcards

question Conducting Airways answer The passageways and tubes that transport air into and out of the lungs question Client answer Seeks the services of a physical therapist to maintain health, or a business that hires s physical therapist as a consultant question Core Values (7) answer 1. Accountability 2. Altruism 3. Compassion 4. Integrity 5. […]

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