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Jkov05

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A 45-year-old male presents with persistent, severe stomach pain. Testing reveals a peptic ulcer. Further laboratory tests reveal the presence of Helicobacter pylori. Which of the following is of concern for this patient?
 
  a. Gastric cancer
  b. Leukemia
  c. Lung cancer
  d. Adenocarcinoma of the colon

Question 2

Which of the following indicates a nurse understands a proto-oncogene? A proto-oncogene is best defined as a(n) _____ gene.
 
  a. normal
  b. altered
  c. inactive
  d. tumor-suppressor


jamesnevil303

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The presence of Helicobacter pylori is associated with gastric cancer, not leukemia, lung cancer, or colon cancer.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
In its normal, nonmutant state, an oncogene is referred to as a proto-oncogene.
A proto-oncogene is not an altered gene, an inactive gene, or a tumor-suppressor gene.


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