CMN 577 UNIT 1 EXAM ACTUAL 2025/2026 WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

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CMN 577 UNIT 1 EXAM ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS What is AIP? - Answer -Intermittent abdominal pain without fever or leukocytosis Who does AIP typically affect and what ages? - Answer -Women; teens-20s Is AIP inherited? - Answer -Yes; Autosomal dominant How does hyponatremia play a role in AIP? - Answer -There is inappropriate release of ADH which leads to GI loss of Na How is AIP caused? - Answer -Deficiency of hydroxymethylbilane synthase activity which causes excretion of porphobilinogen in urine What can lead to an AIP attack? - Answer -Drugs (sulfonamide, barbituates) Intercurrent infections What are symptoms associated with AIP? - Answer -intermittent abdominal pain and WILL COMPLETELY RECOVER BETWEEN ATTACKS; CNS [seizures, ⇩LOC, psychosis = exacerbated by low Na] How do you confirm diagnosis of AIP? - Answer -PBG Urine: increase amnt of porphobilinogen in urine during attack [fresh voided urine collected - normal in color; turns dark when in light + exposed to air] Need assistance on Online classes, Exams & Assignments? Reach out for instant help!! Full Course Assistance, Plagiarism-free Essay Writing, Research Paper, Dissertation, Discussion Posts, etc…. Confidential & Secure services. Tutors are available for all subjects! Email now at: tutorjean01@gmail.com What triggers should be avoided with AIP? - Answer -drugs; starvation diets or prolonged fasting; can occur w/hormonal changes during pregnancy; ETOH, heavy metals What is the treatment for AIP? - Answer -High carb diet 300g/day Down Syndrome - Answer -3 copies of chromosome 21 (trisomy 21) What is a risk factor for Down Syndrome? - Answer -Advanced maternal age >35 Clinical findings of Down Syndrome - Answer -Flat occiput; epicanthal fold; large tongue; single-palmar crease; hypotonia Screening for Down Syndrome - Answer -In Utero; 1st-2nd trimester; AFP + ↑nuchal thickness + underdeveloped nasal bone Complications of Down Syndrome - Answer -congenital heart dx; frequent infections; neonatal leukemia; atlantoaxial instability; celiac disease; hypothyroidism; Alzheimer dx [if survive past childhood - most die from this ~55y] What is cytogenomic analysis? - Answer -MUST be performed to detect unbalanced translocations determine recurrence of DS in future offspring of that parent Fragile X (mental retardation) affects what gene? - Answer -FMR1 gene (>200 repeats of CGG) How is genetics linked to Fragile X Syndrome? - Answer -X-linked condition Who is affected my Fragile X more? - Answer -Males = mental retardation Need assistance on Online classes, Exams & Assignments? Reach out for instant help!! Full Course Assistance, Plagiarism-free Essay Writing, Research Paper, Dissertation, Discussion Posts, etc…. Confidential & Secure services. Tutors are available for all subjects! Email now at: tutorjean01@gmail.com