In what structure of the mammalian cell are proteins synthesized?
A) mitochondria B) cell membrane
C) nucleus D) ribosome
D
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AS is a 54-year-old business man who has a family history of lung cancer. AS started smoking at 15; years later, he got what he thought was a very bad cold that lasted for a week, started experiencing pain in his tongue, and was given ibuprofen for pain. He then noticed white sores that were getting bigger in his oral cavity near the tongue. He started feeling generally lousy and was unable to eat because of severe pain; he lost 30 lbs in a month. AS went to the clinic, where they did a biopsy that revealed squamous cell cancer of the tongue. AS has undergone radiation therapy (RT) and surgery to remove the cancer and a restorative surgery was scheduled. Because of the RT, AS has developed mucositis and xerostomia in his oral cavity. All his nodes that were sent to the laboratory tested
negative for metastasis, and no further RT was needed. The surgeons felt confident that they had removed all the cancer. HT: 5'11" UBW: 165 lbs WT: 135 lbs ? Meds: Corticosteroids and antineoplastic (dexamethasone) to reduce inflammation, K depletion, Na retention; and morphine for pain. ? To help combat the mucositis, what would the registered dietitian recommend? A. avoiding acidic food B. rinsing with commercial mouthwash C. rinsing with hydrogen peroxide D. taking oral arginine E. using a tongue scraper
The tip of the Physical Activity Pyramid emphasizes activities that ________.
A. people should minimize, such as sitting at the computer and watching television B. are harmful, such as failing to stretch before starting an activity C. low- to moderate-intensity activities people should engage in daily D. moderate- to high-intensity cardiorespiratory activities that should be done three to five times per week
All of the following are true regarding liposuction EXCEPT:
a. it is considered cosmetic surgery and is not intended for weight loss. b. surgical standards require that no more than 8 pounds of fat be removed. c. it reduces health risk factors such as high blood pressure. d. it is the most common type of cosmetic procedure in the U.S.
Which is a true statement regarding a heart transplant?
A. Most transplant surgeries are performed on patients younger than 40 years old. B. A heart–lung bypass machine is hooked up in order to provide blood to the patient's body after surgery. C. The aorta and pulmonary arteries are not replaced as part of the surgery. D. Aldosterone antagonists are administered after surgery to prevent rejection. E. Recovery often involves 3 months in the hospital and 6 months of monitoring by the transplant team for organ rejection.