Ch 2 Flashcards by Ashley Shores | Brainscape

Q

BMR factors

A

Body surface area

Age

Gender

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Measuring BMR

A

Thyroid function

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Hypothyroidism

A

Decrease metabolism

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Medications increase BMR

A

Prednisone

Epinephrine

Levothyroxine

Ephedrine sulfate

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Q

Medications decrease BMR

A

Amitriptyline

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Factors increase BMR

A

Muscle

Extreme cold

Prolonged stress

Rapid growth (infancy, puberty)

Preg

Lactation

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Factors decrease BMR

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Short, overweight

Starvation/ malnutrition

60+

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