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At the Clinic Scenario- Endocrine System

At the Clinic Scenario- Endocrine System. By: Gaby Molina . Scenario #9.

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At the Clinic Scenario- Endocrine System

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  1. At the Clinic Scenario- Endocrine System By: Gaby Molina

  2. Scenario #9 • Julie is pregnant and is not receiving any prenatal care. She has a poor diet consisting mostly of fast food. She drinks no milk, preferring colas instead. How will this situation affect Julie’s level of parathyroid hormone?

  3. Parathyroid Hormone • The parathyroid hormone is the most important endocrine regulator of calcium and phosphorus concentration in extracellular fluid.

  4. How the parathyroid hormone accomplishes its job • Mobilization of calcium from bone. • Enhancing absorption of calcium from small intestine. • Suppression of calcium loss in urine.

  5. How the parathyroid hormone accomplishes its job

  6. Prenatal Care • About once each month during your first six months of pregnancy • Every two weeks during the seventh and eighth month of pregnancy • Weekly in the ninth month of pregnancy

  7. A Pregnant Woman’s Daily Diet • 5 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables • 6 servings of enriched, whole-grain breads & cereals • 3 serving of nonfat or low-fat milk or milk products • 2 or 3 servings of extra-lean meats • 8 glasses of water

  8. Parathyroid disease Hyperparathyroidism • Increased risk of hypertension in mother • Miscarriage can be as high as 85% • Risk of permanent hypoparathyroidism in baby • Heart rhythm problems during labor • Premature birth

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