NFPE and clinical signs of deficiency Flashcards
Protein
dull. dry, easily pluckable hair
-edematous extremities
-poor wound healing, pressure ulcers
-pnemonia
kwashiorkor
protein deficiency, edema, moon face, swollen abdomen
marasmus
energy deficiency, old mans face, thin muscle
Carbohydrate deficiency
irritability, fatigue
respiratory or neurological changes
Fat deficiency
skin rashes
dry flakey skin
loss of subcutaneous fat
Vitamin A deficiency signs
-hair follicle blockage with permanent goose bump appearance
-dry, rough skin
-small, cray foamish deposits on the conjunctiva adjacent to the cornea (bitot spots)
-dry eyes, mouth
-night blindness
keratomalacia
cornea of eye softens and becomes cloudy
glossitis
inflammation of the tongue
Bitot’s spots
buildup of keratin in the cornea of the eye
Nasolabial seborrhea
n inflammatory skin condition that causes erythema and flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on oily sebaceous gland rich areas, such as the scalp and nasolabial fold. Seborrheic dermatitis can be a symptom of vitamin B6, biotin and zinc deficiency.
cheilosis
Riboflavin
Angular stomatitis
riboflavin, b vitamins, iron
Vitamin K
small hemorrhages in the skin or mucous membrane
-prolonged bleeding time
Thiamin
Dry beri beri
Wet berri beri
Weight loss
muscular wasting
edema
malaise
tense calf muscles
distended neck veins
jerky eye movement
foot/wrist drop
Riboflavin deficiency
-tearing/burning/itching of eyes with fissuring in corners of eyes
-sorness and burning of lips, tongue/mouth
-Cheilosis
-purple, swollen tongue
-capillary overgrowth around corneas
