GLUCOSE Flashcards

1
Q

It is the primary energy source of human cells, and so exact levels need by the body should be maintained.

A

Glucose

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2
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Disorders related to physiologic or pathologic cause may lead to its level differences in the body.

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3
Q

The mot specific and specific method for glucose analysis is the _______

A

hexokinase method

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4
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Normal glucose level:

Random: ________
Fasting: __________

A

Random: <200mg/dL
Fasting: 60-100 mg/dL

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5
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Fasting blood glucose normal levels: (mg/dL)

Newborn:
Children:
Adults:
   >60 yo:
   >70 yo:
A
Newborn: 40-80 mg/dL
Children: 60-110 mg/dL
Adults: 70-105 mg/dL
   >60 yo: 80-115 mg/dL
   >70 yo: 83-110 mg/dL
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6
Q

Low blood glucose levels are below the normal range:

A

Hypoglycemia

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7
Q

< 55 mg/dL:
50 - 55 mg/dL:
< 50 mg/dL:

A

< 55 mg/dL: hypoglycemia

50 - 55 mg/dL: severe hypoglycemia

< 50 mg/dL: critical blood glucose level/ physician should be notified immediatley

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8
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Hyperglycemia :

Random:
Fasting:

A

Random: >200 mg/dL
Fasting: > 126 mg/dL

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9
Q

Hypoglycemia 3 Causes:

A

Sepsis
Starvation
Liver failure

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10
Q

Hyperglycemia 3 causes:

A

Diabetes
Pancreatitis
Ketoacidosis

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11
Q

Hypocholesterolemia

Physiologic:
Pathologic:

A

Physiologic:

  • Dietary intake
  • Genetic factors

Pathologic:

  • Tangier disease
  • Liver disease
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12
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Hypercholesterolemia:

Physiologic:
Pathologic:

A

Physiologic:

  • Diet
  • Stress

Pathologic:

  • Nephrotic syndrome
  • Hypothyroidism
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13
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Hypotriglyceridemia

Physiologic:
Pathologic:

A

Physiologic:

  • Low-fat dieat
  • long-term fasting

Pathologic:

  • Malnutrition
  • Hyperthyroidism
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14
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Hypertriglyceridemia

Physiologic:
Pathologic:

A

Physiologic:

  • Obesity
  • Lack of physical activity

Pathologic:

  • Type II diabetes
  • Metabolic syndrome
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