560I Functional Medicine Complete Exam Study Guide Questions and Answers

560I Functional Medicine Complete Exam Study Guide Questions and Answers What is the appropriate use of blood specimen? - CORRECT ANSWER--serum and RBC -most common -CBC analysis -can assess circulating nutrients but not necessarily how well they're being used What is the appropriate use of urine specimens? - CORRECT ANSWER--OAT (Gold standard) -kidney health, UTI, diabetes, etc. What is the appropriate use of saliva specimens? - CORRECT ANSWER--used to assess hormone status--> cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, androgens bc steroid hormones in the blood are 95% bound to proteins/unavailable to target tissues. -saliva testing measures the amount of hormone available to target tissues what is the appropriate use of hair testing? - CORRECT ANSWER-toxins, drugs, some minerals like calcium and magnesium (but not super accurate, can show long term intake/def.) effect of SSRIs on nutrient levels - CORRECT ANSWER-deplete folic acid effect of statins on nutrient levels - CORRECT ANSWER-blocks synthesis of CoQ10 effect of PPIs on nutrient levels - CORRECT ANSWER-depletes B12 and Mg effect of beta blockers on nutrient levels - CORRECT ANSWER-depletes CoQ10 effect of diuretics on nutrient levels - CORRECT ANSWER-increases excretion of electrolytes -- K, Mg, Ca effect of antibiotics on nutrient levels - CORRECT ANSWER-depletes folic acid, B1, B2, B6, B12, Ca, Mg, K, vitamin K effect of oral contraceptives on nutrient levels - CORRECT ANSWER-depletes B6, folic acid, Mg What is glutathione composed of? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tripeptide of Glycine + Glutamate + Cysteine what is glutathione function? - CORRECT ANSWER-Plays a central role in multiple mechanisms in responding to oxidative stress including detoxification, protein folding, antiviral defense, and immune response. *Master antioxidant in all tissues.