The PNP is working in urgent care and a mom brings her 8-mon…
The PNP is working in urgent care and a mom brings her 8-month-old to the clinic for hives. The baby was exclusively breastfed for 6 months, and now her diet includes stage 1 and 2 infant fruits and vegetables. Mom tried yogurt for the first time this week. Mom thought she noticed a few hives on her cheek the first time they tried, so they stopped. She had emesis one time and some loose stools. The hives resolved on their own. Mom tried again this morning, and the child has several hives on her cheeks and forehead. She is otherwise well, with no fever or signs of illness. She has no mucosal lesions. She has no wheezing or lip swelling, and other than hives, she appears happy and well. Her vital signs are stable. The PNP identifies this as Type [answer1] hypersensitivity and realizes it is mediated by [answer2]. The PNP realizes blocking [answer3], which is released by mast cells during the allergic reaction, can be used to treat mild cases. She also advises mom to avoid the suspected allergen.
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Explain how a deletion mutation of only several nucleotides within the coding region of a gene can have very different impacts on the protein produced. In one case, the deletion may only alter one or a few amino acids in the protein’s sequence, whereas in another case, the majority of the proteins sequence could be altered.
Read DetailsThe AGNP opted to order a hepatitis panel on her patient wit…
The AGNP opted to order a hepatitis panel on her patient with an elevated AST and ALT. The hepatitis panel demonstrated an elevated HepA IgM (immunoglobulin M to the hepatitis A infection), suggesting the patient has an [answer1]. Hepatitis is transmitted via [answer2] route.
Read DetailsSay that these siblings are not like each other by using an…
Say that these siblings are not like each other by using an adjective that means nearly the opposite. Modèle: Bernard est blond, mais Sabine est brune Robert et Arnaud sont malheureux, mais Stéphanie est [adj1]. Julie est réservée, mais Charles et Daniel sont [adj2]. Carole est intéressante, mais Gérard est [adj3]. Laurent est pessimiste, mais Valérie et Anne sont [adj4]. Sophie est rapide, mais Albert est [adj5]. Michèle est active, mais Jacques et François sont [adj6]. Aïcha est jeune, mais Jacques et Gisèle sont [adj7]. Abdel et Thomas sont sérieux, mais Véronique et Myriam sont [adj8]. Frédéric est patient, mais Joséphine est [adj9]. Nicolas est poli, mais Béatrice et Isabelle sont [adj10].
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