BioMed Day 3 Flashcards
Which nerve root supplies dermatome at the anterior knee?
L4
Which nerve root supplies dermatome at the belly button?
T10
Which nerve root supplies dermatome at the nipples?
T4
Which nerve roots supplies dermatomes at the perineum?
S2, S3, S4
Which nerve root supplies dermatome at the top of the foot?
L5
Which nerve root supplies dermatome at the thumb?
C6
Which nerve root supplies dermatome at the bottom of the foot?
S1
What are the fat soluble vitamins that are in the acronym DEKA?
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin A
Why are there more instances of toxicity with fat soluble vitamins than water soluble?
Excess fat soluble vitamins are stored in the body while water soluble are excreted in the urine.
Most infants are born with a defiency in what vitamin? They are given an injection of this to prevent hemrrohaging.
Vitamin K
This vitamin is naturally made by the microbiome in the digestive tract. Infacts are born with a relatively clean digestive system, thus typically have a vitamin K deficiency.
Which foods are naturally rich in vitamin K?
Green leafy vegetables
The action of Warfarin is to prevent the synthesis of what vitamin?
Vitamin K
Warfarin or Heparin is safe for pregnancy?
Heparin is safe. Warfarin can cause issues with fetal development.
Warfarin or Heparin is given only in a hospital setting via IV fluids?
Heparin
What is the antidote for Warfarin?
Vitamin K
