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Gut microflora - ANSWER--Metabolic activities that salvage energy and absorbable nutrients, trophic effects on intestinal epithelial cells, and protection against invasion by pathogenic organisms. Colonic microflora - ANSWER--Fermentation of undigestible dietary residue and endogenous mucus, synthesis of vitamin K, and absorption of calcium, magnesium, and iron. Vitamin K - ANSWER--Synthesized by colonic flora, essential in clotting. Celiac disease - ANSWER--Requires a gluten-free diet, avoiding gluten-containing grains like wheat, barley, and rye. NSAIDs - ANSWER--Medications that affect the gastric mucosal layer and increase the risk for GI bleeding. Bilirubin elimination - ANSWER--Eliminated through urine and stool. Bile production - ANSWER--Liver produces bile, stored in gallbladder, aids in emulsifying dietary fats. Bile function - ANSWER--Bile salts aid in emulsifying dietary fats and transport fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins for absorption. Hepatitis A - ANSWER--Transmitted via fecal-oral route.
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Hepatitis B - ANSWER--Transmitted via blood or serum, found in most body secretions, oral or sexual contact. Hepatitis C - ANSWER--Transmitted via blood and bodily secretions, most common mode of transmission in the US is recreational IV drug use. Diagnostic labs for malnutrition - ANSWER--CMP, serum electrolytes, serum albumin, prealbumin, physical examination. Adipose tissue - ANSWER--Endocrine organ that secretes adipokines, including leptin, to control appetite and energy storage. Leptin - ANSWER--Hormone secreted by adipose tissue that regulates appetite and signals the brain when sufficient calorie storage has been achieved. Hypothalamic hormones - ANSWER--Hormones released from the anterior pituitary gland (FLAT PiG mnemonic) and posterior pituitary gland (vasopressin, oxytocin). Type 1 Diabetes - ANSWER--Etiology: B-cells in the pancreas unable to produce insulin. Diagnostic criteria: polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria. Type 2 Diabetes - ANSWER--Differences from Type 1: insulin resistance, obesity, lifestyle-related. Similarities: chronic hyperglycemia, risk of complications. DKA - ANSWER--Clinical manifestations: polyuria, polydipsia, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, Kussmaul's respirations, fruity breath smell.
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Gout - ANSWER--Caused by increased serum uric acid, resulting in joint pain, swelling, and redness due to crystal formation. Managed with colchicine, NSAIDs, and allopurinol. Acute inflammation - ANSWER--Vascular phase: increased capillary permeability, vasodilation, protein-rich fluid into extravascular spaces, warmth and erythema. Requirements for optimal wound healing - ANSWER--Nutrition, blood flow/oxygen delivery, appropriate inflammatory and immune response, clean wound, wound closure. Impetigo - ANSWER--Superficial bacterial infection with vesicles, pustules, or bullae on the face, followed by honey-colored crusts. Cellulitis - ANSWER--Deeper infection affecting the dermis and subcutaneous tissue, characterized by erythema, heat, edema, and pain. Treated with oral or parenteral antibiotics. Herpes zoster - ANSWER--Shingles, characterized by acute, localized vesicular rash over dermatomal segments of the skin and nerve pain. Burn classification - ANSWER--1st degree: superficial partial-thickness burn. 2nd degree: partial-thickness and full-thickness burns. 3rd degree: full-thickness burns. Skin cancer assessment - ANSWER--Characteristics of suspicious lesions: asymmetry, border irregularity, color variegation, diameter greater than 6 mm, evolution/change in size or appearance.
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Fungal infections - ANSWER--Candida infections caused by C. albicans, predisposed by DM, antibiotic therapy, pregnancy, poor nutrition. Manifestations include skin scalding lesions. Atopic dermatitis (eczema) - ANSWER--Management recommendations: moisturizing, hypoallergenic products, elimination diet, probiotics, hydration, topical corticosteroids. Acute cervicitis - ANSWER--Inflammation of the cervix caused by direct infection or infection to the vagina or uterus. Common causes include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Candida, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia. Testicular cancer - ANSWER--Clinical presentation: uncomfortable large testicle, belly or groin pain, heaviness sensation to scrotum. Treatment: orchiectomy, followed by treatment based on staging. Prostatitis - ANSWER--Clinical presentation: pelvic pain, urinary symptoms, dysuria, frequency, urinary retention. Differentiation between acute bacterial prostatitis, BPH, and chronic prostatitis based on symptoms and culture results. Annual wellness examinations for prostate - ANSWER--Includes AUASI criteria, digital rectal exam, PSA test, transrectal U/S, cystoscopy, and biopsy. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - ANSWER--Clinical manifestations: urine frequency, urgency, dribbling, nocturia, urinary retention, incontinence, pain after ejaculation.
