What organ does cystic fibrosis affect? - Affects the pancreas causing secretions into the lungs

What is Klinefelter syndrome? - An extra X chromosome for males so example XXY causing female-like qualities

What is Turner Syndrome? - females. missing or deformed x chromosome. right hemisphere dysfunction, hearing loss, ear infection, language and articulation disorders, visual spatial and attentional problems

What is beta thalassemia? - a condition in which the synthesis of the beta-globin chains is decreased or absent. Causes low hemoglobin.

Which medication is contraindicated in a patient with Beta Thalassemia? - Ferrous Sulfate

What drug is used in combination with other agent to treat lymphoid tissue (leukemia). Directly toxic to lymphoid tissues Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERM) - for hormone receptor positive and advanced breast cancer. (Tomaxafin - reduces risk and recurrence risk) - Glucocorticoids

What is the normal ejection fraction? - 55-60%. Less than 50% is BAD

Is an ejection fraction of 50% reduced or preserved? - Preserved

What are symptoms of left sided heart failure? - Think PULMONARY. JVD, FVO, rails, S3 murmurs. Number one cause of right sided heart failure!

What are symptoms of right sided heart failure? - Think peripheral vascular. Lower extremity edema, abdominal distension.

What is the gold standard lab test for heart failure? - BNP. Heart failure is a result greater than 100

What heart disease is worse with exertion? - Ischemic heart disease because the demand requirements are higher.

What should you assess before giving Digoxin? - Apical pulse

How should Warfarin be started? - Start initial dose at half to monitor the effects