Choice "C" is the best answer. This patient exhibits multiple classic features of chronic pancreatitis‚ including abdominal pain‚ steatorrhea‚ weight loss‚ and developing diabetes. In addition‚ the finding of diffuse pancreatic calcifications on radiography is virtually pathognomonic for chronic pancreatitis. Among all cases of chronic pancreatitis‚ alcohol use (environmental toxin) is the most common etiology‚ accounting for 70%. The second most common group‚ accounting for 20% of cases‚ is idiopathic
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the synthesis of thyroid hormones‚ thyroxine and triiodothyronine. • Explain disorders that result in goiter formation. • Review the factors that contribute to bone density. • Explain the regulation of blood glucose levels and the types of diabetes mellitus. • Describe the regulation of glucocorticoid release from the adrenal gland. • Describe the diseases associated with glucocorticoid imbalance. Answers to Questions/Experimental Data Pre-lab Quiz in the Lab Manual 1. (Metabolism definition
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The Laboratory Diagnosis and management of Diabetic Coma Diabetes is any disorder of the metabolism which causes excessive thirst and the production of large volumes of urine. A coma is a state of unrousable unconsciousness. (Martin (2002)) There are two types of diabetes: Diabetes Insipidus (DI) is a rare metabolic disorder‚ the symptoms of which are the production of large quantities of dilute urine and an increased thirst. It is caused by a deficiency of the pituitary hormone Anti-diuretic
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Name: Vargas‚Aida 12 Exercise 4: Endocrine System Physiology: Activity 2: Plasma Glucose‚ Insulin‚ and Diabetes Mellitus Lab Report Pre-lab Quiz Results You have not completed the Pre-lab Quiz. 07/15/15 page 1 Experiment Results Predict Question: Predict Question: To measure the amount of plasma glucose in a patient sample Your answer : b. the optical density of the sample will be measured and the glucose concentration will be extrapolated from the glucose standard curve. Stop & Think Questions:
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criteria about Mr. Doe: 1. Personal History: 65 years old‚ married with two children. 2. Medical History: Diabetes Mellitus‚ Hypertension‚ Renal Stones‚ Anemia‚ Acne‚ Prostatic Hyperplasia‚ Muscular Dystrophy‚ Hemiplegia‚ Coronary Artery Disease‚ G.E.R.D. and ED. The Triage Nurse asked the patient to wait for his turn‚ until Dr. Johnson examines him. A. Definitions: Diabetes Mellitus: a disorder in which the pancreas no longer produces enough insulin‚ or cells in the body stop responding to
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CASE STUDY—Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus M.M.‚ a 10 year old female‚ presents to the office with an approximate 10 lb. weight loss over the last few weeks‚ nausea‚ increased thirst and urination. She denies abdominal pain. Her father has had Type 1 DM for 14 years and one cousin was diagnosed with Type 1 DM at age 18 months. 1. What other history and PE exam would you perform? What further testing is required to confirm your diagnosis? Physical exam reveals a thin‚ white female in
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62-66. Cohen‚ E.‚ & Cesta‚ T. (2005). Nursing case management: From essentials to advanced practice applications. St. Louis‚ MO: Elsevier Mosby. Greisinger‚ A.‚ Balkrishnan‚ R.‚ Shenolikar‚ R.‚ Wehmanen‚ O.‚ Muhammad‚ S.‚ & Champion‚ P. (2004). Diabetes care management participation in a primary care setting and subsequent hospitalization risk. Disease Management‚ 7(4)‚ 325-332. Hillegass‚ B.‚ Smith‚ D.‚ & Phillips‚ S. (2002). Changing managed care to care management: Innovations in nursing practice
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Monosaccharide Carbohydrate ACTION: After absorption from GI tract‚ glucose is distributed in the tissues and provides a prompt increase in circulating blood sugar Onset: 10 min Indications: Patients with altered mental status and known history of diabetes mellitus Contraindications: Unconsciousness; known diabetic who has not taken insulin for days; patient who is unable to swallow Dose: Route: Oral DOSAGE/ROUTE:Adult: One tube or packet; repeat
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Comparing the Usefulness of the Non-Mydriatic Fundus Camera to the Direct Ophthalmoscope for Medical Education Summary Since fundus examination is essential for some cases to evaluate the health of the eye. Ophthalmoscope is a basic instrument for examining the fundus. However‚ it has many clinical and educational restrictions. Therefore‚ invention of non-mydriatic automatic fundus camera could benefit clinical practice as well as educational purposes. In this study I focus the light on the ability
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evaluation by the ER Physician on duty. Based on your study of Anatomy and using your critical thinking skills‚ you were given the following criteria about Mr. Doe: 1-Personal History: 65 years old‚ married with two children. 2-Medical history: Diabetes Mellitus‚ Hypertension‚ Renal Stones‚ Anemia‚ Acne‚ Prostatic Hyperplasia‚ Muscular Dystrophy‚ Hemiplegia‚ Coronary Artery Disease‚ G.E.R.D. and ED. The triage Nurse asked the patient to wait for his turn‚ until Dr. Johnson examines him. A-Define
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