Neuro/Psych 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is methylmalonic acidemia?
A
Complete or partial deficiency of methylmalonyl-CoA mutase
Needed for the TCA cycle
2
Q
Clinical presentatino of complete methylmalonic acidemia
A
Newborn:
- Lethargy
- Vomiting
- Tachypnea
3
Q
Lab tests of methylmalonic acidemia
A
- Hyperammonemia
- Ketotic hypoglycemia
- Metabolic acidosis
Elevated urine methylmalonic acid and propionic acid
4
Q
Which movements are controlled by the ulnar nerve?
A
- Wrist flexion/adduction
- Finger abduction/adduction
- 4/5th digit flexion
5
Q
Ulnar nerve injury sensory loss
A
Medial 1.5 digits