Suppose There Is a Need to Differentiate a Situation of True

question 10

Multiple Choice

Suppose there is a need to differentiate a situation of true malabsorption due to damage to intestinal mucosa from maldigestion due to pancreatic insufficiency.Given that one of these two situations is suspected, the patient is given a 25-gram dose of D-xylose dissolved in 300 mL of water.A blood sample is obtained 2 hours after the D-xylose administration, and a 5-hour urine is collected.The results of the D-xylose analysis are: blood xylose = 400 mg/L; urine xylose = 7 g/5 hr.These results provide laboratory evidence of:

• A)malabsorption due to damage to the intestinal mucosa
• B)maldigestion due to pancreatic insufficiency
• C)both malabsorption and maldigestion
• D)The D-xylose test alone cannot evaluate for either malabsorption or maldigestion.

Understand the concept of the circadian rhythm and its effects on human behavior and physiological processes.

Describe the structure and stages of sleep and their significance.

Identify and explain disorders related to sleep and consciousness.

Understand the impact of external and internal factors on states of consciousness.

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Definitions:

Child Protection

Efforts and services designed to safeguard children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation, ensuring their health, well-being, and rights are maintained.

Insecure-resistant Attachment

A type of attachment characterized by children who become extremely distressed upon separation from their caregivers, but are ambivalent or resistant upon the caregiver's return.

Antisocial Behavior

Refers to actions that harm or lack consideration for the well-being of others, often violating social norms.

Disorganized-disoriented Attachment

A type of attachment seen in children who display inconsistent and erratic behaviors towards caregivers, often as a result of trauma.