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21 Cards in this Set
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what vitamin is synthesized by the body?
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vitamin K found in dark leafy green vegetables.
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where do you get vitamin D from?
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the sunlight
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Where is vitamin K made?
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In the large intestines (gut) by bacteria, and is necessary for clotting of blood.
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what are minerals?
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inorganic elements that act as catalysts in biochemical reactions.
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where does absorption occur?
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The small intestines is the primary site of simple nutrients.
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what is Atelctasis
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collaspe of the alveoli, preventing normal resp. exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
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kussmaul's
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tachypnea pattern assoc. w/metabolic, imbalances such as diabetic slow or normal ketoacidosis, acidiosis, or renal failure.
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Left ventricular failure
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pulmonary congestion
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Hemoptysis
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Bloody sputum cough up from the resp. tract.
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pneumothorax
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collection of air or gas in pleural spaces.
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What are the 5 essential nutrients?
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carbs= starches, sugars
proteins=building blocks (amino acids), lipids=saturated, unsaturated, and polyunsaturated. vitamins=water soluble,and fat soluble, minerals=inorganic elements |
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Dietary fiber soluble
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prevents diarrhea (20-35grams/day)
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Lipids -Fats provide what?
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energy, insulation, cell membrane integrity,taste, nerve impulse transmission,carries fat soluble vit. ADEK(can't b/broken down)
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what nutrient is essential for wound healing?
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Proteins
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proteins provide what?
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amino acids for body tissue growth, energy, daily intake varies w/age.
american eat more protein than is required. |
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Bile metabolizes what?
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fat
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what is the cholesterol, LDL, HDL, TG
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<200mg/dl
<130mg/dl >60mg/dl <150mg/dl optimal ldl goal is <100mg/dl for diabetics |
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What are cholesterol food sources?
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egg yolk,organ meats, cream, butter, ice cream, cheese.
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what are fat soluble vitamins?
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A,D,E,K
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What is water soluble vitamin?
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C,B
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What are Grains?
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cereals, breads, crackers, rice, pasta.
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