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.

The FNP is seeing a 27-year-old female who believes she has IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).  The FNP knows that IBS is believed to be a disorder of .  The patient tells the FNP she continues to have multiple loose stools daily with abdominal pain and has had fatigue for “months.” On exam, she has normal vitals, a BMI of 19 kg/m2 (down from 22 one year prior), and an unremarkable abdominal exam. On skin exam, she has painful erythematous lesions on her shins that are 2 to 3 cm in diameter, and she has several oral ulcers. She is also anemic. Based on the patient’s presentation and symptoms, the FNP believes the patient should be evaluated for .  This disorder greatly increases the patient’s risk for , so the patient should be screened appropriately. 

The FNP is seeing a patient today for a well-woman exam. The patient’s height is 5’4”, weight is 176 pounds, and blood pressure is 162/90 mmHg. The FNP determines the patient gained 35 pounds since her last visit and now has a calculated BMI of 30.2% (high). During the assessment, the patient tells the nurse practitioner, “I can’t stop eating. It makes me feel better. I have an intense craving for sweets and sugary carbs all day long.” The FNP is concerned because the patient has more visceral and central obesity, which has a greater risk for chronic inflammation and . Obesity greatly increases the patient’s risk for many debilitating diseases: cardiovascular disease, diabetes and , so the FNP wants to work with the patient to treat this chronic disease. The FNP discusses how obesity is a chronic disease caused by . The FNP and patient decide that referral and evaluation for behavioral therapy and a dietician are the appropriate next steps for treatment of her obesity.

Faculty want their students to have a winter break. They hope students enjoy adequate and maintain healthy levels of , so students can return in Fall 2024 and have the best academic year yet!  

Pablo is currently age 27 and plans to retire at age 65. His mortality age is 95. What is Pablo’s work life expectancy (WLE)?

Type YES in the blank provided after each statement: I have located the Course Syllabus in Canvas.  I know that the Course Syllabus states all of the instructor’s policies, and by remaining in the course, I am agreeing to follow the policies. I know that the syllabus includes important institutional policies (policies of Northshore Technical Community College) that I am responsible for following. I acknowledge by submitting this quiz, I am committing to participating in this course, and I am financially responsible for this course.    

Peter signed a legal document that states that he does not want a feeding tube to sustain his life. Which of the following types of documents did he sign?

The majority of p53 mutations in human cancers are located in the p53:

Philip is in the 24% marginal tax bracket and has the choice of investing in a 6% corporate bond or a 4% municipal bond. Which of the following statements is true?

The print referencing intervention follows a specific scope and sequence to address skills.