- Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Estrogen - released by the ovaries, it is responsible for sex characteristics, lining of the uterus Progesterone - released by the corpus luteum, it is responsible for the nourishment and blood supply of the lining of the uterus Melatonin - released by the pineal gland, controls sleep and circadian rhythm cycles Epinepherine & Nor-Epinepherine - released by the adrenal medulla, this hormone is sympathomimetic and increases vasoconstriction, blood glucose, and metabolism - also called adr...

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) - Co-enzyme for Acetyl CoA, CHO metabolism, neurological fx XU: beriberi, muscle wasting, anorexia, peripheral neurpathy Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) - CHO, FAT, and Amino Acid metabolism XU: photophobia, burning eyes/mouth/tongue, anemia Vitamin B3 (Niacin) - Energy production, metabolism, tryptophan, enzyme substrates XU: pellagra, anorexia, muscle weakness, pigmented skin Vitamin B6 - Amino acid metabolism (glycogen, neurotransmitters, steroids) XU: weakness, sleeplessn...

What is the function of antiplatelets? - Decreased platelet aggreagation and inhibited thrombus formation What are the uses for antiplatalelets? - Arterial thrombosis, C.A.D, P.A.D, M.I, T.I.A, stroke, angina What are the side effects of antiplatelets? - GI bleeding What can have a negative interaction with antiplatelets? - Ren Shen, Bai Guo What are the uses for MAOIs? - Depression in those who are allergic or unresponsive to other antidepressants What are the side effects of MAOIs? - D...

Ulcerative colitis - continuous n and severe diarrhea attacks. Begins gradually with mild cramps in lower abdomen. HIGH FEVER Aplastic anemia - bone marrow damage Hemolytic anemia - rbc destroyed Graves - over production of thyroid Myasthenia gravis - blocked acetylcholine receptor IBD - joint pain, lesions in ankle, better with BM, clubbing of fingers. Rectal bleeding. diarrhea MS - myelin loss MI - obstruction to coronary artery. Left arm pain. High troponin, CKMK. use beta blocker, ...

A 75-year-old woman comes to the clinic with a chief complaint of pain in the hip and knee joint [especially on use], stiffness after inactivity, and functional impairment of gait. Her radiography shows some structural changes, such as loss of joint space, formation of osteophytes [spurs], etc. What is the most likely medical diagnosis? A. Fracture. B. Osteoporosis. C. Osteoarthritis. D. Rheumatoid arthritis. - C. Osteoarthritis Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of A. Ulnar n...

What is the suffix for ACE inhibitors? - ANSWER -pril What is the function of ACE inhibitors? - ANSWER Block angiotensin I conversion; vasodilation and decreased peripheral resistance What are the major uses for ACE inhibitors? - ANSWER HTN, HBP What are the important side effects of ACE inhibitors? - ANSWER Dry cough

An athlete has pain between the 3rd & 4th metatarsal bone and can't step on it. What is DX? - ANSWER Morton's Neuroma Headache right side, ringing in ear, vertigo, headache. What DX? - ANSWER Meniere's Disease If L4 and L5 is herniated what nerve is entrapped? - ANSWER L4

What is the front Mu of the LU channel? - ANSWER LU1 LU1 location - ANSWER Laterosuperior to the sternum 1 cun below Yunmen (LU2) At the level of the 1st ics 6 cun lateral to the aml Functions of LU1 - ANSWER Disseminates and descends LU qi alleviates cough and wheezing Transform phlegm Clear heat

What disorders can candidia of the thorat occur? - ANSWER 1. HIV/AIDS 2. Oral pharagenial candidia: Thrush 3. People who use inhalers with corticosterioids What are the most common causes of leg Neuropathy? - ANSWER Diabetes and alcohol abuse 6. What non steroid anti-inflammatory medications are used to tx osteoperosis and relieve pain? - ANSWER NSAIDs- Ibprofen and Naproxen

Medical office privacy polices and procedures should be reviewed - ANSWER Every year Schedule Drugs - ANSWER 1 - high abuse, no medical necessity (LSD) 2 - high abuse and dependency (opium, morphine, cocaine) 3 - low abuse may cause dependency (steroids, analgesics, barbiturates) 4 - low abuse limited dependency 5 - low abuse PHI for deceased patient expires - ANSWER 50 years after death PHI must be made available to - ANSWER Patients and non-patients