geriatric and pediatric

Question 1

describe geriatric changes inr regards to:
muscle, bone, and GI

Answer 1

• decrease creatinine w/decreased muscle
• decrease bone density w/ decrease calcitonin and increase PTH
• decreased GI absorption w/ decreased B12, calcium, iron and albumin

Question 2

describe endocrine changes in geriatric

Answer 2

• decrease aldosterone and increase norepinephrine

Question 3

list cells expressed in lungs by 24 wks gestation

Answer 3

• type 1 pneumocytes: gas exchange
• type 2 pneumocytes: secretion of surfactant

Question 4

most common neonate issue

Answer 4

metabolic acidosis
- from not breathing

Question 5

list newborn screening tests

Answer 5

• PKU
• steroid 21-hydroxylase
• sickle cells
• CF
• galactosemia