clinical MNU Flashcards
1
Q
what is osteoporosis
A
low bone mass and micro deterioration with incr. risk of fracture
2
Q
what is rate of osteo in canada
A
1/4 women
1/8 men
3
Q
5 risk factors for osteoporosis
A
- weight under 57kg
- smoking
- ex alcohol
- ex caffeine
- low Ca intake
4
Q
RDI of Ca in healthy young ppl
A
1000mg/day
5
Q
4 risks for vit. D deficiency
A
- older
- dark skin
- don’t go outside
- cover skin
6
Q
most common reason for visit to docs
A
Hypertension
7
Q
why is salt bad
A
incr BP>CV disease
8
Q
what is adequate Na intake for adults
A
2000mg/day
9
Q
what is DASH diet
A
sodium reduced diet
10
Q
how is chronic stress related to obesity
A
positive feedback through cortisol
11
Q
what are constitutional symptoms of endocrine probs
A
- appetite
- weight loss
- sweating
- lethargy
12
Q
3 GU symptoms of endocrine
A
- polyuria
- mestrual changes
- ED
13
Q
2 derm symptoms in endo
A
- pigmentation
2. dryness
14
Q
2 MSK symptoms of endocrine
A
- stature
2. acromegaly in areas
15
Q
2 neuro symptoms of endocrine
A
- headaches
2. seizures
