"Maty" wrote:
You are the health care provider of two patients. One of them is a 22y/o pregnant woman, in her second trimester, with no complaints and a normal physical examination , the other one is an alcoholic cirrhotic with decompensation.
Wich one of these do they share in pathophysiology?
a- ankle edema
b-respiratory alkalosis
c-proteinuria
d-increase abdominal girth
e-gynecomastia
Please explain.
I would go with b) respiroatry alkalosis, in both cases, there are increased levels of progesterone to stimulate respiratory center.
Ankel edema is not a routine sign during pregnancy althought it can be not clinical significance;
Proteinuria also is not a routine nor normal sign in pregnancy.
Both have inc abdominal girth but different pathophysiology;
I don't think "gynecomastia" is a right word for pregnant woman; and prolactin, progesterone, estrogen all contribute to the enlargement of the breasts during pregnancy.
Any thoughts?
|
| asmi
Forum Hero
Topics: 1043
Posts: 4,609
|
respiratory alkalosis
|
| Ouli Maty
Forum Elite
Topics: 33
Posts: 275
|
You got it right man :lol: :lol: :lol:
___________________
deep breathing...
|
| asmi
Forum Hero
Topics: 1043
Posts: 4,609
|
"Maty" wrote:
You got it right man :lol: :lol: :lol:
Who ?
|
| Ouli Maty
Forum Elite
Topics: 33
Posts: 275
|
Tess and you.
___________________
deep breathing...
|
|
| |
| | | | | | 
