Agbas EtOH questions

Question 1

Tetrahydrofolate is known for causing what problems in an individual?

Answer 1

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Question 2

A chronic alcoholic presents with toxic ammonia levels and decreased albumin levels. What you see is normal liver function is lost and has yellowish skin. What does pt have?

Answer 2

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Question 3

In chronic alcohol use what is the cell that most closely resembles a myofibroblast in the development of hepatic fibrosis?

Answer 3

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Question 4

Ketogenesis preferentially uses acetate as its fuel. Alcohol induced ketoacidosis is when acetyl CoA is used instead. What is converted to malate and acetyl CoA in this process of alcohol induce ketoacidosis?

Answer 4

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Question 5

Dave comes in with vasodilation, facial flushing and tachycardia. Reaks of alcohol. Has a problem caused by acetaldehyde only being processed by the cytoplasmic enzymes ALDH1. What is Dave’s disease called?

Answer 5

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