Metabolism — Flashcards

Hyperemesis gravidarum = _____

Hint: what pH imbalance will be seen?

What vitamin/mineral deficiency is associated with carcinoid syndrome? _____

Homocystinuria is a metabolic disorder that may present with _____ habitus and lens subluxation (_____

Gilbert syndrome is due to _____ UDP-glucuronyl transferase activity leading to isolated increase in unconjugated bilirubin

Folate is primarily found in _____

↑ VMA and ↑ HVA in infant is suggestive of _____

Hint: condition

Deficiency of the enzyme _____ causes phenylketonuria (PKU)

_____ = elevated in 21-hydroxylase deficiency (the most common CAH)

Hint: Compound?

Ketoacidosis and hypoglycemia may indicate _____

Hint: condition

Patient presents with chronic exercise intolerance with myalgia, fatigue, painful cramps, and myoglobinuria _____