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types of chromosomal mutations (5) - ANSWER 1. deletion
2. duplication
3. inversion
4. substitution
5. translocation
deletion - ANSWER type of chromosomal mutation in which there is an absence
of a segment of DNA (single base or entire gene)
duplication - ANSWER type of chromosomal mutation in which there is a
presence of an extra segment of DNA (redundant copies)
inversion - ANSWER type of chromosomal mutation in which a segment of
chromosome is inverted and reinserted in the chromosome at the breakage site
,What is the physiologic response to hypoglycemia? - ANSWER release of
counterregualtory hormones:
glucagon, epinephrine, cortisol, growth hormone,
activation of sympathetic nervous system
suppression of insulin secretion
release of cortisol and growth hormone
What is considered hypoglycemia in new born and adult? - ANSWER serum
glucose <30 in newborn and <55-60 in adult
What is Diabetic keto acidosis? - ANSWER serious complication related to a
deficiency of insulin. Fat is then broken down for energy and ketones enter the
blood and build up
Predisposing risk factors for DKA? - ANSWER more common DM I
stress: infections, trauma, accidents, emotional stress
surgery
MI
poor insulin compliance
Omission of insulin
medications that antagonize insulin
,Who is at risk for myxedema coma? - ANSWER older adults with moderate or
untreated hypothyroidism and pulmonary/urinary infections, CHF, or CVA
individual with hypothyroidism as a result of use of sedatives or narcotics
hypothyroidism after an acute illness
What constitutes a medical emergency with myxedema coma? - ANSWER
decreased LOC, hypothermia without shivering, hypoventilation, hypotension,
hypoglycemia, lactic acidosis, coma
What is hyperthyroidism? - ANSWER Overproduction of the thyroid hormone
What can cause hyperthyroidism? - ANSWER Graves disease
Toxic Multinodular goiter
solitary toxic adenoma
follicular thyroid carcinoma
What happens in graves disease and who does it most commonly effect? -
ANSWER most common form (4/5 cases)
usually affect women aged 20-40 years
Causes exophthalmos
Complications of hyperthyroidism - ANSWER Thyrotoxic crisis (thyroid storm)
, What happens in thyrotoxic crisis (thyroid storm?) - ANSWER This happens the
thyroid gland releases a large amount of thyroid hormone in a short amount of time
can occur within 48 hours
patient with thyrotoxicosis who undergo significant stress
it is a MEDICAL EMERGENCY
Symptoms of thyroid storm - ANSWER hyperthermia (105f or higher),
tachycardia, high-output HF, agitation or delirium, N/V/D, coma, hypotension
fluid volume depletion
How to treat thyroid storm? - ANSWER Medications such as propylthiouracil or
methimazole), beta-blockers, corticosteroids, iodine and supportive care
Plasma exchange or thyroidectomy may be used when all else fails
Clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism - ANSWER thin hair
exopthalamos
enlarged thyroid (warm on palpation, nodular, solitary)
heart failure
diarrhea
warm skin, sweaty palms
hyperreflexia
periorbital edema