Which of the following molecular techniques is useful in detecting the point mutations in a suspected hemoglobinopathy:

a. DNA amplification and sequencing
b. qPCR
c. High-resolution melt curve analysis
d. RT-PCR


Correct Answer: A

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a) Panic and fear b) Feeling of doom c) Deep despair d) Heart palpitations

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A woman has fallen from a second-story window onto the concrete sidewalk below. She is unresponsive and has a large depression to the back and top of her skull. Additional findings include abdominal bruising and an angulated left ankle. Your partner reports that the patient's vital signs are: pulse 68, respirations 14 and irregular, blood pressure 198/110 mmHg, and SpO2 91%. Based on these

assessment findings, which one of the following should the EMT recognize? A) Shock caused by bleeding within the head B) Shock caused by bleeding, most likely in the abdomen C) Severe head injury with increasing pressure within the skull D) Past medical history of untreated hypertension

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When reviewing the patient's medical history, supplement use does not need to be addressed because supplements have little to no impact on a patient's oral health

A) The statement is correct, but the reason is not. B) The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct. C) Both the statement and reason are correct and related. D) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct. E) Both the statement and reason are correct but not related.

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How does one invoke the Otherwise Normal function for a selected group?

A) Choose Otherwise Normal from the Tools button drop-down menu. B) Choose Otherwise Normal from the Custom Content file drop-down menu. C) Choose Otherwise Normal from the Properties button drop-down menu. D) Choose Otherwise Normal from the Actions button drop-down menu.

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