Hormons&enzymes&vitamain Flashcards
A diabetic patient with a fruity odor (acetone breath) is associated with which of the following dietary intakes?
Potassium
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (Glyset and Precose)
monitoring is required for which of the following?
Liver enzymes and Iron
What nutrient deficiency can cause night blindness?
Vit A
What is the liver amino acid among the following options?
Glycine
What vitamin is recommended to treat hyperhomocysteinemia?
Vitamin B9
Atherosclerosis deficiency
Vitamin D
Which fatty acid stimulates insulin secretion?
Long chain fatty acid
Deficiency of which mineral causes growth retardation and hypogonadism?
Zinc
Types of anemia and their deficiency:
Pernicious Anemia:
Megaloblastic Anemia:
Thalassemia Anemia:
Sickle cell Anemia:
Hypochromic Microcytic Anemia:
Pernicious Anemia: Vit B12
Megaloblastic Anemia: Vit B12, Folic acid
Thalassemia Anemia: Vit D
Sickle cell Anemia: Vit D
Hypochromic Microcytic Anemia: Iron
What is the role of omega 3 on lipids?
Lower triglyceridemia
Mainly responsible for atherogenesis?
LDL
The classic sign of deficiency known as erythrocyte hemolysis, is seen in premature infant:
Vitamin E
pregnant woman with a family history of preeclampsia and cesarean section needs which vitamins?
Folic acid (B9) and Vitamin D
The analysis shows a deficiency of folic acid and B12, and a high pH, and it tells you what the reason is?
SIBO(Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth)
a pregnant woman experiencing acid reflux, which hormonal factor is most likely contributing to the condition?
High Progesterone
What deficiencies are commonly associated with bariatric surgery?
Vitamin B12, Iron, Calcium
39-year-old female patient who recently underwent gastric bypass surgery presents to the Clinic 6 months postoperatively complaining of headaches, fatigue, and being cold all the time. Which of the following deficiencies is most likely associated with these symptoms?
Iron
The action of the hormone aldosterone causes the kidney tubules to?
retain sodium.
Which of following vitamins is easy to destroy by heat:
Vitamin C
Which of the following supplements is most appropriate for a patient with muscle cramps?
Magnesium
Hormone suppressed appetite?
Leptin
Q:What is true about the absorption of lipids in the intestine?
A-50% absorbed in the large intestine
B-75% absorbed in the small intestine
C-95% absorbed in the small intestine
D-100% absorbed in the
C-95% absorbed in the small intestine
