Exam 2 Flashcards
What is the correct order of synthesis of Vitamin D in the tissues?
Skin, liver, kidney
The biochemical findings of this disorder include: low blood calcium, low blood phosphate, hypocalciuria, vitamin D deficiency.
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
With Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia, all of the following are expected clinical features with the exception of:
Elevation of urine calcium
Bone formation is mediated by:
Osteoblasts
The most prevalent metabolic bone disease is:
Osteoporosis
Which of the following hormones regulates normal blood calcium levels in the peripheral circulation?
Parathyroid hormone
Which of the following is not a site of action for calcium regulation associated with parathyroid hormone?
Small intestines (gut)
This is the most common cause of hypoparathyroidism.
Neck surgery
A 72 year old male patient presents to the ER with psychotic symptoms of anger and confusion, depression, and bouts of lethargy. The patient, although forgetful, had moments of clarity and was able to answer basic questions about family health, which included information regarding high cancer prevalence in the family. His providers ordered lab tests and the results are as follows: markedly increased calcium levels, undetectable PTH levels, normal kidney function biomarkers, slightly low vitamin D levels and normal intestinal mobility. What test should be ordered next?
PTHtP
This enzyme is responsible for converting 25(OH) Vitamin D in the kidney to 1,25(OH)2 Vitamin D.
1 alpha-hydroxylase
All of the following are effects of PTH on the kidneys except:
Increased water loss
All of the following are functions of calcium except:
Muscle repolarization
What is the most common cause of liver disease and failure in the U.S.?
Alcoholism
These cells are macrophages that line the sinusoids of the liver.
Kupffer cells
Which of the following is not a function of the liver?
Synthesis of hemoglobin
Bilirubin is bound by ______ in the plasma and transported to the liver for conjugation.
Albumin
(T/F) A major function of the liver is drug detoxification.
True
Bilirubin levels rarely exceed 5.0 mg/dL in this type of jaundice.
Pre-hepatic
If the results for serological markers include:
HBsAg +
Anti-HBs =
Anti-HBc (total) +
HBeAg =
Anti-HBe +
What would that indicate?
Chronic Hep B, non replicating
(T/F) Conjugated bilirubin is water insoluble and cannot be removed from the body.
False
Bile is synthesized in the liver and is stored and concentrated in the _______.
Gallbladder
(T/F) The liver is one of several organs that removes heme waste products from the body.
False
What is the indirect bilirubin concentration of a patient whose total bilirubin is 10.3 mg/dL and direct bilirubin is 1.9 mg/dL?
8.4 mg/dL
A 3 year old child presents to the ER with severe diarrhea, vomiting, and yellowing of the sclera. The parents informed the doctor that the child goes to daycare and other children from the facility have similar symptoms. Based on these clinical manifestations, what is a probable diagnosis?
Hepatitis A