Muscular dystrophies are a range of disorders caused by mutations in a number of different genes. it manifests itself as the progressive loss of muscle strength, and is frequently associated with muscle degeneration. which of the following is not associated with muscular dystrophy?

a)mutations resulting in loss of laminin beta-2 expression.

b)mutations in o-mannose beta-1, 2-.

c)apoptosis of muscle cells due to inhibition of akt signaling.

d)frame shift mutations in integrin alpha-7.

e)defects in glycosylation of alpha-dystroglycan.

Divide the word into word parts. define the word parts, then define the term. example: spondylolisthesis = spondyl/o vertebra, -listhesis slipping; slipping of a vertebra, forward dislocation of a vertebra. - arthroplasty - syndactylism - osteomyelitis - electromyography - ankylosis - osteoclasis

Mr rogers is 2 days postoperative of a thoracotomy of removal of a malignant mass in his left chest. his pain is being managed via epidural catheter with morphine. as the nurse assumes care of mr rogers, he is alert and fully oriented and states that his current pain is 2 on a 1 -to-10 scale. his vital signs are 37.8-92-12, 138/82. what are benefits of epidural versus systemic administration of opioids? the nurse monitors mr roger’s respiratory status and vital signs every 2 hours. what is the rationale for this frequent assessments? the nurse monitors mr rogers for what other complications of epidural anelgesis?

What are the benefits and challenges if you use in-house resources to manage accreditation versus obtaining an external consultant with specialization in health care accreditation?