Metabolic Flashcards
(36 cards)
Converts simple compounds into substances that the body cells can use
Anabolic
Converts organized substances back to simple compounds along with release of energy
Catabolic
Initial S/Sx of Fluid loss/Dehydration
Thirst
Weight loss
S/Sx of fluid loss when conditions worsen
Poor skin turgor
Increased body temp
Dizziness when standing
Dryness of skin and mouth
Increased Hct
Confusion
Initial S/Sx of water intoxication
Sleepiness
Anorexia
Worse S/Sx of water intoxication
WArm, moist skin
Severe weight gain
Hyperventilation
normal range of pH level
7.35-7.45
normal range of PaCO2
45mmHg-35mmHg
normal range for HCO3
22 mEq/L - 26 mEq/L
A disease that is characterized by the disturbance in the metabolism of Phenylalanine
Phenoketonuria
Mode of inheritance for Phenoketonuria
Autosomal recessive
Incidence/prevalence of Phenoketonuria
M>F
S/Sx of Phenylketonuria
Mental retardation
Mousy odor
Excessive perspiration
Tremors
Seizures
Rx for Phenylketonuria
Diet modification
Administration of alternative protein sources
A metabolic disease characterized by insufficiency excretion of copper
Wilson’s disease
Another name for Wilson’s dse
Hepatolenticular degeneration
S/Sx of Wilson’s dse
Kayser-Fleischer rings
Deformities
Osteomalacia
Cirrhosis
Contracture
Rx for Wilson’s dse
Lifetime administration of Vit. B6 and D-penicillamine
Increase in pH level
Alkalosis
Decrease in pH level
Acidosis
Abnormal HCO3 + Increase pH
Metabolic Alkalosis
Abnormal HCo3 + Increased PaCO2 + Decreased pH
Metabolic Acidosis
Causes of metabolic alkalosis
Vomiting
Diuretics
Antacids
S/Sx of Metabolic Alkalosis
Mental dullness
Increased DTR
Ms twitching
Early Tetany
Vomiting
Slow, shallow breaths