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MN 551 /MN 551 Quiz 1. Questions And Answers. Latest. A+ Graded.A nurse practitioner is educating a patient with a recent diagnosis of diabetes about the roles that glucose and insulin play in the dis... ease pathology and the fact that glucose must enter the cell in order to provide energy for the patient. The nurse practitioner knows that which of the following processes allows glucose to enter body cells (Points : 0.4) Osmosis Facilitated diffusion *Active transport Diffusion Question 2.2. As part of an orientation to a genetic counseling practice, a group of medical students is differentiating between autosomal recessive disorders and autosomal dominant disorders. Which of the following statements is true of autosomal recessive disorders? (Points : 0.4) They can manifest when present in one or both gene pairs. *There is a one in two chance of an affected child in each pregnancy with an affected mother. They tend to have a more uniform symptomatology than autosomal dominant disorders. The associated disorders are usually attributable to abnormalities in structural proteins. Question 3.3. A woman is surprised to read on the Internet that certain infections can cause cancer and has sought clarification from her nurse practitioner during an office visit. How can the NP best respond to the woman's query? (Points : 0.4) *“Though it's not particularly common, it's true that certain bacteria and viruses can lead to cancer.” “Most cancers that cannot be attributed to family history or lifestyle are in fact associated with viruses.” “There are many viruses, but only a very few of them have been shown to cause cancer in humans.” “This is true; for example, HIV has been shown to cause cancer in some patients.” Question 4.4. Which of the following statements most accurately conveys an aspect of cell injury due to impaired calcium homeostasis? (Points : 0.4) Normal intracellular calcium ion levels are higher than extracellular levels. Ischemia and certain toxins cause a decrease in cytosolic calcium. *Injured cells tend to accumulate calcium. Low calcium levels cause an activation of damaging enzymes. [Show More]

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