DeVry University, PhoenixCLS 410Week 6 assignment WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2021

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CLS412 Week 6 Assignment Chapter 18: Trace and Toxic Elements Part 1: Answer the following questions at the end of Chapter 18: 1, 7, 10, and 11 (1 point each). 1) Extreme copper deficiency is seen ... in what fatal condition? A. Menkes disease 7) Manganese toxicity resembles the following disease: A. Parkinson’s disease 10) What trace metal is contained in glucose tolerance factor? A. Chromium 11) What metal may be used as a treatment for Wilson’s disease? A. Zinc Part 2: Complete Case Study 18-3 (3 questions, 1 point each). As asymptomatic 1-year-old African-American male had a BLL of 39 ug/dL during a follow-up visit schedule after a 44 ug/dL routine capillary blood test 5 days prior. The child shows no signs of developmental delay and has been staying with relatives since the initial BLL result. 1) What is a common source of lead exposure for children? Children are exposed to lead through paint chips and lead-glaze ceramics. 2) Discuss the various methods for chelation after toxic lead exposure. Chelating agents bind to the heavy metals that have entered the body so that they do not bind with biomolecules and cause damage. DMSA (dimercaptosuccinic acid) is recommended for lead poisoning in children. Other chelating agents include DMPS and ALA. 3) Is chelation therapy indicated in this case? Chelation therapy wouldn’t be used in this case, because it is intended for children with a total BLL greater than 45 ug/dL Chapter 30: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Part 1: Answer the following questions at the end of Chapter 30: 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8(1 point each). CLS412 Week 6 Assignment | 3 [Show More]

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