A combining form that means colon is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


col/o; colon/o

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The nursing instructor is teaching student nurses about the pathophysiology of tuberculosis (TB). Which statement confirms proper learning of the student nurse?

1. "The M. tuberculi bacterium gets absorbed through the perspiration of an individual." 2. "The calcified lesion in TB is called the Ghon's focus." 3. "The cheese-like necrotic lung tissue is called the caseous necrosis." 4. "The TB organism is anaerobic."

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The process used to produce either surface or secreted forms of the immunoglobulin heavy chain is called

a. alternative RNA processing b. isotype switching c. somatic recombination d. somatic hypermutation e. opsonization.

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FcRn has which of the following characteristics? (Select all that apply.)

a. It binds to monomeric IgA in acidified endocytic vesicles. b. It transports IgG out of the blood into tissue across the endothelium. c. It is similar in structure to an MHC class II molecule. d. It protects IgA from degradation by plasma proteases. e. Two molecules of FcRn are required to bind to each Fc region.

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The nurse is reviewing an order for a medication. The dose ordered is different from the dose on hand. What action should the nurse take?

a. Calculate the correct dosage from what is on hand b. Call to have the order changed c. Give the dose that is available d. Estimate the amount to be given

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