prophyerias Flashcards
1
Q
porphyrins are the main precursors and essential in
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hemoglobin myoglobin catalase peroxidase respiratory P450 liver cytochromes
2
Q
accumulation of porphyrins and precursors are
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toxic to tissues in high concentrations
3
Q
most important trigger
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drugs
4
Q
signs sx of attack
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severe abdominal pain with diarrhea
ANS stability - tachycardia, HTN
electrolyte disturbances (Na, K, Mg)
skeletal muscle weakness, respiratory failure
seizure
neuropsychiatric disturbances
all hard to detect under anesthesia
