COW Flashcards
What do you call it if you have periods on and off?
amennorhea
If you have secondary amennorhea what does this mean?
that you have all the working equipment but there is a problem getting it to start
What is the difference between primary and secondary amenorrea?
primary-> dont get menstrual period
secondary-> dont have it for 3 consecutive cycles
What are symptoms of patients with eating disorders?
messed up body image
constipation and bloating
epigastric discomfort
What does orthostatic hypotensions indicate?
intravascular contraction
ANS dysfunctions
If you have a low temperature what does this indicate?
body is trying to conserve energy so low BMR
If your body is cold what happens to your hair and skin?
your peripheral circulation constricts which also constricts sebaceous glands causing dry and brittle hair and cool skin
What does pale vaginal mucosa inicated?
estrogen deficiency
What is a scapphoid abdomen?
skeletal like, super thin
What does low creatinine indicate?
reduced muscle mass
What would metabolic alkalosis indicated?
vomitting (purging)
What does ketones in the urine indicate?
she is in the starved state and is breaking down fat.
What organ does creatinine tell us about?
the kidney (tells us the about the clearance of creatinine, creatinine is cleared at a steady state so if creatinine levels are high it is a problem in the kidney, if they are low, indicates decreased muscle mass)
