Biochemistry

The denaturing of proteins does which of the following?

The denaturing of proteins does which of the following?

The denaturing of proteins does which of the following?
 A) breaks the proteins into amino acids
  B) makes proteins indigestible
  C) makes proteins less easily hydrolyzed
  D) makes proteins more easily hydrolyzed

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Skoochy

What is the minimum recommended daily carbohydrate intake?

What is the minimum recommended daily carbohydrate intake?

What is the minimum recommended daily carbohydrate intake?
 A) 30 g/day
  B) 80 g/day
  C) 130 g/day
  D) 180 g/day

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KAtlold

The National Institutes of Health uses which of the following to define obesity?

The National Institutes of Health uses which of the following to define obesity?

The National Institutes of Health uses which of the following to define obesity?
 A) body weight
  B) BMI
  C) total body fat
  D) none of these

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Mserna19

Which of the following reacts with acetyl fatty acid synthase to elongate the growing fatty acid? ...

Which of the following reacts with acetyl fatty acid synthase to elongate the growing fatty acid? ...

Which of the following reacts with acetyl fatty acid synthase to elongate the growing fatty acid?
 A) acetyl-ACP
  B) formyl-ACP
  C) fumaryl-ACP
  D) malonyl-ACP

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rgasio

Which of the following is the process by which glucose is synthesized in the body?

Which of the following is the process by which glucose is synthesized in the body?

Which of the following is the process by which glucose is synthesized in the body?
 A) glucolysis
  B) glucogenesis
  C) gluconeogenesis
  D) glucosylation

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palacir999

As a protein is synthesized the amino acid to be added is brought by its aminoacyl-tRNA to which of ...

As a protein is synthesized the amino acid to be added is brought by its aminoacyl-tRNA to which of ...

As a protein is synthesized the amino acid to be added is brought by its aminoacyl-tRNA to which of the following?
 A) the A site
  B) the E site
  C) the P site
  D) the S site

jldobro   50   2 Replies

jldobro

What name is given to any (organic or inorganic) nonprotein portion of an enzyme?

What name is given to any (organic or inorganic) nonprotein portion of an enzyme?

What name is given to any (organic or inorganic) nonprotein portion of an enzyme?
 A) apoenzyme
  B) coenzyme
  C) cofactor
  D) substrate

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sdaggy1

When will a protein have a net negative charge?

When will a protein have a net negative charge?

When will a protein have a net negative charge?
 A) always
  B) never
  C) when the pH is above its isoelectric point
  D) when the pH is below its isoelectric point

zns889   53   2 Replies

zns889

What determines the characteristics of an amino acid?

What determines the characteristics of an amino acid?

What determines the characteristics of an amino acid?
 A) its molecular weight
  B) the identity of its side chain
  C) both a and b
  D) neither a nor b

escoba   52   2 Replies

escoba

Papulosquamous dermatoses, such as psoriasis, are a group of skin disorders characterized by:

Papulosquamous dermatoses, such as psoriasis, are a group of skin disorders characterized by:

Papulosquamous dermatoses, such as psoriasis, are a group of skin disorders characterized by:
 
  A) Scaling papules
  B) Granular scabbing
  C) Raised red borders
  D) Nodular ulcerations

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tmontes00

Which of the following characteristics differentiates apocrine sweat glands from eccrine sweat ...

Which of the following characteristics differentiates apocrine sweat glands from eccrine sweat ...

Which of the following characteristics differentiates apocrine sweat glands from eccrine sweat glands?
 
  A) Apocrine secretions contain oils.
  B) Apocrine secretions help maintain skin pH.
  C) Apocrine glands are more numerou

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ANP2202

While discussing hormonal control of bone formation, one should note that which hormone lowers blood ...

While discussing hormonal control of bone formation, one should note that which hormone lowers blood ...

While discussing hormonal control of bone formation, one should note that which hormone lowers blood calcium levels and decreases bone resorption?
 
  A) Vitamin D
  B) Calcitonin
  C) Prolactin
  D) Phosphate

palacir999   47   2 Replies

palacir999

While in its dormant state, herpes simplex virus resides and replicates in the:

While in its dormant state, herpes simplex virus resides and replicates in the:

While in its dormant state, herpes simplex virus resides and replicates in the:
 
  A) Local lymph nodes
  B) Subcutaneous tissue
  C) Mucous membrane
  D) Dorsal root ganglia

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beaches411

A 29-year-old client had a Papanicolaou smear performed during her most recent visit to her primary ...

A 29-year-old client had a Papanicolaou smear performed during her most recent visit to her primary ...

A 29-year-old client had a Papanicolaou smear performed during her most recent visit to her primary care provider. This diagnostic procedure aims to identify:
 
  A) Atypical cervix cellular changes
  B) Human papillomavirus (HPV) ant

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RENCEE72

A clinician is assessing the muscle tone of a client who has been diagnosed with a lower motor ...

A clinician is assessing the muscle tone of a client who has been diagnosed with a lower motor ...

A clinician is assessing the muscle tone of a client who has been diagnosed with a lower motor neuron (LMN) lesion. Which of the following assessment findings is congruent with the client's diagnosis?
 
  A) Hypotonia
  B) Spasticity

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clcharleston

A client is beginning to recover from acute tubular necrosis. The nurse would likely be assessing ...

A client is beginning to recover from acute tubular necrosis. The nurse would likely be assessing ...

A client is beginning to recover from acute tubular necrosis. The nurse would likely be assessing which of the following manifestations of the recovery phase of ATN?
 
  A) Edema
  B) Diuresis
  C) Proteinuria
  D) Hypokalem

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Acostak1

Which of the following clients is at risk for developing acute respiratory failure?

Which of the following clients is at risk for developing acute respiratory failure?

Which of the following clients is at risk for developing acute respiratory failure?
 
  A) A middle-aged male diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who has pneumonia with low O2 saturation
  B) An elderly female living in

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infantryman1986

At the cellular level, cardiac muscle cells respond to an increase in ventricular volume to the ...

At the cellular level, cardiac muscle cells respond to an increase in ventricular volume to the ...

At the cellular level, cardiac muscle cells respond to an increase in ventricular volume to the point of overload by: Select all that apply.
 
  A) Elongating the cardiac muscle cells
  B) Thickening of the individual myocytes
 

jldobro   41   2 Replies

jldobro

A client is admitted with dilated cardiomyopathy with left ventricular dysfunction. The nurse should ...

A client is admitted with dilated cardiomyopathy with left ventricular dysfunction. The nurse should ...

A client is admitted with dilated cardiomyopathy with left ventricular dysfunction. The nurse should assess for which of the following clinical manifestations? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Dyspnea
  B) Orthopnea
  C) Extreme fat

Brutusandmoose   49   2 Replies

Brutusandmoose

Which of the following clients should most likely be assessed for orthostatic hypotension?

Which of the following clients should most likely be assessed for orthostatic hypotension?

Which of the following clients should most likely be assessed for orthostatic hypotension?
 
  A) A 78-year-old woman who has begun complaining of frequent headaches unrelieved by over-the-counter analgesics
  B) A 65-year-old client

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nameless23

A client with a diagnosis of chronic renal failure secondary to diabetes has seen a gradual increase ...

A client with a diagnosis of chronic renal failure secondary to diabetes has seen a gradual increase ...

A client with a diagnosis of chronic renal failure secondary to diabetes has seen a gradual increase in her blood pressure over the past several months, culminating in a diagnosis of secondary hypertension.
 
  Which of the following has m

everlyn85   39   2 Replies

everlyn85

Which of the following findings are considered part of normal aging? Select all that apply.

Which of the following findings are considered part of normal aging? Select all that apply.

Which of the following findings are considered part of normal aging? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Increased absolute number of lymphocytes
  B) Decrease in CD4+ count
  C) Decreased IL-2 level
  D) Elevated CD8+ T cells

Jbev757   60   2 Replies

Jbev757

Innate immunity, also called natural or native immunity, consists of mechanisms that respond ...

Innate immunity, also called natural or native immunity, consists of mechanisms that respond ...

Innate immunity, also called natural or native immunity, consists of mechanisms that respond specifically to:
 
  A) Self-cells
  B) Microbes
  C) Antibodies
  D) Inflammation

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fundai!

A hospital client was swabbed on admission for antibiotic-resistant organisms and has just been ...

A hospital client was swabbed on admission for antibiotic-resistant organisms and has just been ...

A hospital client was swabbed on admission for antibiotic-resistant organisms and has just been informed that methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is present in his groin.
 
  The client has a normal core temperature and whit

beaches411   33   2 Replies

beaches411

In immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP), the client has what type of disorder that primarily ...

In immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP), the client has what type of disorder that primarily ...

In immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP), the client has what type of disorder that primarily destroys which blood component?
 
  A) Allergic; fibrinogen
  B) Alloimmune; factor VIII
  C) Autoimmune; platelets
  D) Immunoglo

Haydena   37   2 Replies

Haydena

A very ill client has been admitted to the hospital for testing for possible septic shock. The ...

A very ill client has been admitted to the hospital for testing for possible septic shock. The ...

A very ill client has been admitted to the hospital for testing for possible septic shock. The client reports light-headedness, dizziness, and tingling/numbness of the fingers and toes.
 
  The nurse understands that this is likely due to

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browniels

The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) is characterized by:

The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) is characterized by:

The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) is characterized by:
 
  A) Increased osmolality level of 360 mOsm/kg
  B) Excessive thirst with fluid intake of 7000 mL/day
  C) Copious dilute urination with output of

escoba   34   2 Replies

escoba

Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is unlike other teratogens in that the harmful effects on the fetus: ...

Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is unlike other teratogens in that the harmful effects on the fetus: ...

Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is unlike other teratogens in that the harmful effects on the fetus:
 
  A) Directly result in liver damage
  B) Extend throughout the pregnancy
  C) Are most noticeable in adulthood
  D) Cause d

tmontes00   47   2 Replies

tmontes00

In one family, a son was born with polydactyly toes while his sister had polydactyly fingers. In ...

In one family, a son was born with polydactyly toes while his sister had polydactyly fingers. In ...

In one family, a son was born with polydactyly toes while his sister had polydactyly fingers. In explaining this phenomenon in genetic terms to the parents, which concept should be addressed?
 
  A) Aneuploidy of genes in all cells
 

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alexisblack

When explaining genetic coding to a group of students, the instructor discusses gene activation and ...

When explaining genetic coding to a group of students, the instructor discusses gene activation and ...

When explaining genetic coding to a group of students, the instructor discusses gene activation and deactivation. It was stressed that inactivation of a gene requires which of the following processes?
 
  A) Methylation of histone amino ac

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cmsx27

The physiology instructor asks the students, How does growth factor affect cell proliferation? Which ...

The physiology instructor asks the students, How does growth factor affect cell proliferation? Which ...

The physiology instructor asks the students, How does growth factor affect cell proliferation? Which students have the most accurate responses? Growth factors: Select all that apply.
 
  A) Regulate the inflammatory process
  B) Act a

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cmsx27

A client with poor arterial circulation in the lower limbs has developed areas of inflammation and ...

A client with poor arterial circulation in the lower limbs has developed areas of inflammation and ...

A client with poor arterial circulation in the lower limbs has developed areas of inflammation and weeping clear serous exudate.
 
  Since chronic inflammation lasts for a long time, it has been associated with which of the following chang

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sdaggy1

A client with diabetes has impaired sensation, circulation, and oxygenation of his feet. He steps on ...

A client with diabetes has impaired sensation, circulation, and oxygenation of his feet. He steps on ...

A client with diabetes has impaired sensation, circulation, and oxygenation of his feet. He steps on a piece of glass, the wound does not heal, and the tissue area becomes necrotic. The necrotic cell death is characterized by:
 
  A) Rapid

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lingo

Which identifies correctly how the G proteinlinked receptors are similar?

Which identifies correctly how the G proteinlinked receptors are similar?

Which identifies correctly how the G proteinlinked receptors are similar?
 
  A) Their cytosolic domain has intrinsic enzyme activity.
  B) Insulin is an example of the second messenger cAMP, which binds to an enzyme-linked receptor.

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sdaggy1

A client is diagnosed with systemic inflammatory response syndrome. What physiological changes does ...

A client is diagnosed with systemic inflammatory response syndrome. What physiological changes does ...

A client is diagnosed with systemic inflammatory response syndrome. What physiological changes does the nurse suspect in the client with this condition? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Increased heart rate
  2. Increased urine output

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thisisstupidash

Which diagnostic tests would the nurse anticipate from the primary health-care provider for the ...

Which diagnostic tests would the nurse anticipate from the primary health-care provider for the ...

Which diagnostic tests would the nurse anticipate from the primary health-care provider for the initial diagnosis of osteogenesis imperfecta in a client? Select all that apply.
 
  1. X-ray
  2. Bone biopsy
  3. Genetic testing

jldobro   39   2 Replies

jldobro

A client who has ovarian cancer has undergone surgery. The primary health care provider has ...

A client who has ovarian cancer has undergone surgery. The primary health care provider has ...

A client who has ovarian cancer has undergone surgery. The primary health care provider has prescribed platinum and paclitaxel as the postoperative treatment. Which medication action should the nurse expect in the client?
 
  1. Inhibition

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NERD

Which condition in a client may cause cauda equina syndrome? 1. Celiac disease 2. Paget's ...

Which condition in a client may cause cauda equina syndrome? 1. Celiac disease 2. Paget's ...

Which condition in a client may cause cauda equina syndrome?
 
  1. Celiac disease
  2. Paget's disease
  3. Cushing's disease
  4. End-stage renal disease

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slapaburger

The primary health-care provider prescribes phenelzine (Nardil) to a client. Which instructions ...

The primary health-care provider prescribes phenelzine (Nardil) to a client. Which instructions ...

The primary health-care provider prescribes phenelzine (Nardil) to a client. Which instructions should the nurse provide to the client for safe administration?
 
  1. Avoid taking the medication with cheese.
  2. Avoid taking the medi

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Storm

A client who sustained a rear-end motor vehicle collision is admitted to the emergency department. ...

A client who sustained a rear-end motor vehicle collision is admitted to the emergency department. ...

A client who sustained a rear-end motor vehicle collision is admitted to the emergency department. Which injury should the nurse expect to be present in the client?
 
  1. Penetrating injury
  2. Rotational injury
  3. Hyperexten

palacir999   38   2 Replies

palacir999