Diseases Or Conditions

Question 1

Cardiomegaly

Answer 1

An enlarged heart. Possibly B1 deficiency called wet Beriberi.

Question 2

Tachycardia

Answer 2

A condition that makes your heart beat more than 100 times per minute. Possibly B1 deficiency called wet beriberi.

Question 3

Edema

Answer 3

A condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body. Possibly B1 deficiency called wet beriberi.

Question 4

CKD

Answer 4

Chronic Kidney disease

Question 5

HTN

Answer 5

Hypertension

Question 6

Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD)

Answer 6

It is an autosomal recessive metabolic disorder that affects the branch-chained amino acids. It gets it’s name from the sweet smell of urine which occurs in infants with MSUD.

Question 7

Refeeding syndrome

Answer 7

Refeeding syndrome can be defined as the potentially fatal shifts in fluids and electrolytes that may occur in malnourished patients receiving artificial refeeding (whether enterally or parenterally5). These shifts result from hormonal and metabolic changes and may cause serious clinical complications.

Question 8

What is the hallmark biochemical feature of refeeding syndrome?

Answer 8

The hallmark biochemical feature of refeeding syndrome is hypophosphataemia. However, the syndrome is complex and may also feature abnormal sodium and fluid balance; changes in glucose, protein, and fat metabolism; thiamine deficiency; hypokalaemia; and hypomagnesaemia.

Question 9

What electrolytes and minerals are involved in refeeding syndrome?

Answer 9

Phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, glucose, thiamin, sodium, nitrogen, and fluid