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Celiac Disease - definition (Ans- intolerance of gluten - more pronounced in the duodenum and jejunum Celiac Disease - s/s (Ans- Abdominal pain/distention, diarrhea (pale, greasy, bulky, foul),... malnutrition complications (rickets, occult blood, anemia), early bleeds/bruises, hypomagnesemia/hypocalcemia (irritability, tremors, convulsions, tetany, bone pain) Celiac Disease - labs (Ans- IgA-tTg, IgA-EMA, total IgA Celiac Disease – testing (Ans- serologic measurements of IgA antibodies and HLA-DQ2 or HLA-DQ8, endoscopy with small intestine biopsy, duodenal biopsy Sjoren's Syndrome - definition (Ans- immune disorder characterized by dry mouth and dry eyes, mostly in older women Sjoren's Syndrome - testing (Ans- SSA+ and SSB+ Cinnamon - Uses (Ans- Lowers BG, Cholesterol, hypertension, risk of bleeding Cinnamon - adverse effects (Ans- avoid use with diabetic drugs, anticoagulants, and heart meds - breastfeeding women should avoid as a treatment Gingko Biloba - uses (Ans- halt progression of dementia, used for erectile disfunction Gingko Biloba - adverse effects (Ans- increases risk of bleeding (avoid using with anticoagulants) and lowers seizure threshold Glucosamine – uses (Ans- osteoarthritis Green Tea – uses (Ans- lose weight, mental clarity Green Tea - adverse effects (Ans- hepatotoxicity, avoid taking with vasodilators/stimulants/psychoactive medications, contains small amounts of vitamin K Lavender – uses (Ans- increases relaxation, helps with anxiety/stress/insomnia Lavender - adverse effects (Ans- constipation, headache, increase appetite, decrease BP, caution with CNS depressants Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome - structure (Ans- LEFT ventricle is underdeveloped Mitral valves not formed properly Aortic valve not formed properly Ascending aorta underdeveloped Atrial septal defect Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome - fetal shunts (Ans- patent ductus arteriosus - artery connecting aorta to pulmonary artery patent foramen ovale - hole connecti [Show More]

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