Neuro/Psych 2 Flashcards

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What is methylmalonic acidemia?

A

Complete or partial deficiency of methylmalonyl-CoA mutase

Needed for the TCA cycle

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Clinical presentatino of complete methylmalonic acidemia

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Newborn:

  • Lethargy
  • Vomiting
  • Tachypnea
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3
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Lab tests of methylmalonic acidemia

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  • Hyperammonemia
  • Ketotic hypoglycemia
  • Metabolic acidosis

Elevated urine methylmalonic acid and propionic acid

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4
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Which movements are controlled by the ulnar nerve?

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  • Wrist flexion/adduction
  • Finger abduction/adduction
  • 4/5th digit flexion
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5
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Ulnar nerve injury sensory loss

A

Medial 1.5 digits

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