1500 exam 2 review (10,13,17,15)

Front

What chromosome associated with cystic fibrosis

Back

7

Front

Mutation causing cystic fibrosis

Back

Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator

Front

Glands affected by cystic fibrosis

Back

Exocrine

Front

Organ affected by viscous mucus in CF patients aside from the lungs

Back

Pancreas

Front

The leading cause of mortality in CF patients is recurrent pulmonary infections.

Back

True

Front

What other pulmonary problems are associated with CF?

Back

Bronchiectasis

Front

How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed?

Back

Sweat test

Front

A couple is considering having children. The mother is genetically tested and finds that she is a carrier for the CF gene. What should the healthcare provider suggest as for the father?

Back

Suggest that the father be tested as well.

Front

A sweat chloride test is done on an infant. The results are 72 mmol/L. What does this signify?

Back

CF is likely.

Front

Tobramycin administration duration (days)

Back

28 days