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Cierto o falso Contestar con la letra C o F 1. Las glándulas…

Cierto o falso Contestar con la letra C o F 1. Las glándulas suprarrenales participan en la respuesta del cuerpo al estrés y también regulan el equilibrio de sal. [1]2.La enfermedad de Addison se caracteriza por un exceso de hormonas suprarrenales. [2]3. El hipotálamo regula la actividad de la hipófisis y, por lo tanto, controla varias funciones hormonales. [3]4. El hipertiroidismo provoca un metabolismo lento y aumento de peso. [4]5. La resistencia a la insulina puede ser un precursor de la diabetes tipo 2. [5]6. El síndrome del ovario poliquístico (SOP) solo afecta la producción de progesterona, sin impactar otras hormonas. [6]7. El páncreas regula la glucosa sanguínea mediante la producción de insulina. [7] 8. La enfermedad de Graves es una causa frecuente de hipertiroidismo. [8]

I. Verdadero o Falso  1.Las arterias siempre transportan san…

I. Verdadero o Falso  1.Las arterias siempre transportan sangre rica en oxígeno, sin excepción. [1] 2.La insuficiencia cardíaca ocurre cuando el corazón no puede bombear suficiente sangre para satisfacer las necesidades del cuerpo. [2] 3. El paro cardíaco repentino y el ataque cardíaco (infarto) describen el mismo proceso fisiopatológico. [3] 4. El dolor en la mandíbula o cuello puede ser un síntoma referido de un problema cardíaco. [4]

Enteral Nutrition Case Study (20 points total): The remainin…

Enteral Nutrition Case Study (20 points total): The remaining questions are related to the following case study.  Todd is a 39-year-old male on the neurology floor at a local medical center. He was admitted after going to the ER because of confusion, disorientation, and difficulty talking. He was diagnosed as having had a severe stroke. He is paralyzed on the right side. He is currently NPO with an IV running at 115 mL/hour. The speech pathologist has conducted a swallow study and is recommending that he remain NPO because he is at a high risk for aspiration and suggest alternate route of nutrition. Today is hospital day 5. A nutrition support consult is ordered because he will be going to a rehab center in 3 days.   Ht: 5’ 8”           Current Wt: 180 lbs. (200 lbs. 5 months ago – intentional weight loss)         Vital signs:  Blood pressure: 125/82       Temperature: 98.6°   Past Medical History: hypertension, hernia surgery Labs: Na+: 138 (135-145)   K+: 3.9 (3.5-5.5)   Cl: 98 (95-105)    Glucose: 120 (70-99)   BUN: 12 (8-18)          Creatinine: 0.8 (0.6-1.2)                    WBC:  11 (3.5-10)     GFR: 120 (>90)         Hemoglobin: 14 (13.5-17.5)   Nutrition history: B: coffee (~10 oz) with ~2 tbsp. whole milk. 2 whole grain waffles with fresh fruit. L: large salad (1 c of mixed lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, artichokes & carrots) with ~4 ounces of chicken, salmon or shrimp. 1 Tbsp dressing. Salad has lots of colorful veggies. Large unsweetened iced tea to drink (32 oz). Snack: Large apple or pear; large unsweetened iced tea (32 oz). D: ~6 oz. of grilled chicken, fish or lean meat; large salad w/lots of veggies (tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, broccoli, asparagus; 1 Tbsp dressing; small baked potato and large unsweetened iced tea to drink (12 oz). Evening snack: Typically will have 3 cups of fat-free popcorn and large unsweetened ice tea (20 oz).  1. Would you start enteral nutrition support at this time – state why or why not? (5 points) 2. Complete a nutrition assessment paragraph (6 points)  3. Complete a nutrition prescription (8 points). Record your answer so you have it accessible for questions to follow.       Energy requirements:      Protein requirements:      Fluid requirements:      Any micronutrient concerns: 4. Complete 2 PES statements (6 points):  Refer to terminology sheet and use correct language P:   E: S: P: E: S:   

The following argument is faulty, containing one or more of…

The following argument is faulty, containing one or more of these errors in reasoning: generalization stereotyping incorrect (small) sampling post hoc ad hominem slippery slope evasion (and red herring) either-or fallacy false analogy strawman two wrongs make a right Identify and explain the problem(s) in this argument: Three WTMC students taking the same section of PSY 100 conducted a research study in which they surveyed 31 of their Middle College classmates about their drug and alcohol use.  They presented their findings to their WCC class with a report titled “WCC Student Drug and Alcohol Abuse Well Below the National Average.”