Metabolic Flashcards

(36 cards)

1
Q

Converts simple compounds into substances that the body cells can use

A

Anabolic

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2
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Converts organized substances back to simple compounds along with release of energy

A

Catabolic

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3
Q

Initial S/Sx of Fluid loss/Dehydration

A

Thirst
Weight loss

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4
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S/Sx of fluid loss when conditions worsen

A

Poor skin turgor
Increased body temp
Dizziness when standing
Dryness of skin and mouth
Increased Hct
Confusion

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5
Q

Initial S/Sx of water intoxication

A

Sleepiness
Anorexia

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6
Q

Worse S/Sx of water intoxication

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WArm, moist skin
Severe weight gain
Hyperventilation

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7
Q

normal range of pH level

A

7.35-7.45

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8
Q

normal range of PaCO2

A

45mmHg-35mmHg

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9
Q

normal range for HCO3

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22 mEq/L - 26 mEq/L

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10
Q

A disease that is characterized by the disturbance in the metabolism of Phenylalanine

A

Phenoketonuria

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11
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Mode of inheritance for Phenoketonuria

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Autosomal recessive

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12
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Incidence/prevalence of Phenoketonuria

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M>F

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13
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S/Sx of Phenylketonuria

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Mental retardation
Mousy odor
Excessive perspiration
Tremors
Seizures

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14
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Rx for Phenylketonuria

A

Diet modification
Administration of alternative protein sources

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15
Q

A metabolic disease characterized by insufficiency excretion of copper

A

Wilson’s disease

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16
Q

Another name for Wilson’s dse

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Hepatolenticular degeneration

17
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S/Sx of Wilson’s dse

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Kayser-Fleischer rings
Deformities
Osteomalacia
Cirrhosis
Contracture

18
Q

Rx for Wilson’s dse

A

Lifetime administration of Vit. B6 and D-penicillamine

19
Q

Increase in pH level

20
Q

Decrease in pH level

21
Q

Abnormal HCO3 + Increase pH

A

Metabolic Alkalosis

22
Q

Abnormal HCo3 + Increased PaCO2 + Decreased pH

A

Metabolic Acidosis

23
Q

Causes of metabolic alkalosis

A

Vomiting
Diuretics
Antacids

24
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S/Sx of Metabolic Alkalosis

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Mental dullness
Increased DTR
Ms twitching
Early Tetany
Vomiting
Slow, shallow breaths

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Rx for Metabolic Alkalosis
Treating cause Replacing water and minerals
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Causes of Metabolic Acidosis
Diarrhea DM Renal failure
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S/Sx of Metabolic Acidosis
Ms twitching Convulsions Rapid breathing Headache Drowsiness, Lethargy Fatigue
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abnormal pH abnormal HCO3 abnormal PaCO2
Uncompensated
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normal pH abnormal HCO3 abnormal PaCO2
Partially compensated
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normal pH abnormal HCO3 or PACO2
Fully compensated
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Abnormal paCO2
Respiratory
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Abnormal HCO3
Metabolic
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Abnormal PaCO2 + Increased pH
Respiratory Alkalosis
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Causes of Respiratory Alkalosis
Hypoxemia Hyperventilation Fever
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S/Sx of Respiratory Alkalosis
Dizzines Early Tetany Numbness and tingling on extremities Syncope
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Rx for Respiratory Alkalosis
Inhale in paper bag